4001 · 21/01/2014 09:04:40 · Announcement #33053 · View on Saudi Exchange

Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Company announces the interim financial results for the period ending on 31-12-2013 (Twelve Months)

Element Current quarter Similar quarter for previous year % Change current Previous quarter % Change previous
Net profit (loss)
70.03
60.47
15.81
41.94
66.98
Gross profit (loss)
231.29
178.02
29.92
199.41
15.99
Operational profit (loss)
63.55
53.51
18.76
35.42
79.42
All figures are in (Millions) Saudi Arabia, Riyals
Element Current period Similar period for previous year % Change
Net profit (loss)
192.51
171.77
12.07
Gross profit (loss)
771.15
684.91
12.59
Operational profit (loss)
172.4
156.12
10.43
Earning or loss per share, Riyals
8.56
7.63
-
All figures are in (Millions) Saudi Arabia, Riyals
Element EXPLAINATION
Reasons of increase (decrease) for quarter compared with same quarter last year Growth in sales of existing and new branches by 17.6%, and increase in annual targets incentives, calculated at the end of the fiscal year, which improved profit margin.
Reasons of increase (decrease) for period compared with same period last year Sales growth of 11.6% in addition to the increase in the rent revenue due to increase in leasable area, and decrease in financing expenses.
Reasons of increase (decrease) for quarter compared with previous quarter Increase in other operating income particularly the annual targets incentives, which is calculated at the end of the fiscal year, which improved profit margin.
Reclassifications in quarterly financial results Stores expenses were separated from cost of sales and classified with selling and distribution expenses, in addition to reclassifying rent revenue. Comparative figures have been reclassified accordingly to be consistent with the presentation of the current period.

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