| Element List | Current Quarter | Similar quarter for previous year | %Change | Previous Quarter | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales/Revenue | 229.8 | 236.9 | -3 | 238.5 | -3.65 |
| Gross Profit (Loss) | 43.8 | 70.1 | -37.52 | 64.9 | -32.51 |
| Operational Profit (Loss) | -10.3 | 23.1 | - | 6.3 | - |
| Net Profit (Loss) after Zakat and Tax | -23 | 14 | - | -1.8 | 1,177.78 |
| Total Comprehensive Income | -28.8 | 13.7 | - | -6.7 | 329.85 |
| All figures are in (Millions) Saudi Arabia, Riyals | |||||
| Element List | Current Period | Similar period for previous year | %Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales/Revenue | 769.8 | 792.1 | -2.81 |
| Gross Profit (Loss) | 204.4 | 257.4 | -20.59 |
| Operational Profit (Loss) | 26.6 | 94.6 | -71.88 |
| Net Profit (Loss) after Zakat and Tax | -5.1 | 65.7 | - |
| Total Comprehensive Income | -43.5 | 65.5 | - |
| Total Share Holders Equity (after Deducting Minority Equity) | 455.7 | 552 | -17.45 |
| Profit (Loss) per Share | -0.14 | 1.86 | |
| All figures are in (Millions) Saudi Arabia, Riyals | |||
| Element List | Explanation |
|---|---|
| The reason of the increase (decrease) in the net profit during the current quarter compared to the same quarter of the last year is | The reason for the decrease in net profit during the current quarter compared to the same quarter of the previous year is due to: |
1) The company’s gross profit decreased by 38% during the current quarter compared to the same quarter of the previous year as a result of the decrease in sales and the increase in raw materials prices within the global inflation that had an impact on most companies.
2) Focusing on expanding sales geographically through optimizing channels and restructuring sales force caused an increased distribution and selling expenses during the current quarter compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
3) The company's consolidated profits were affected by the devaluation of the currency exchange rate in the subsidiary company in the Arab Republic of Egypt.
4) Increase in general and administrative expenses during the current quarter compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
In light of global developments with the rise in interest rates, the Saudi Central Bank has raised the rate of repo agreements which led to an increase in the cost of financing, and this is in line with the goal of the Saudi Central Bank to sustain monetary and financial stability.
1) The company’s gross profit decreased by 33% during the current quarter compared to the previous quarter as a result of the decrease in sales and the increase in discounts granted to customers.
2) Increase in the cost of financing, primarily due to the hike in interest rates implemented by the Saudi Central Bank.
1) The decrease in the gross profit of the company by 21% during the current period compared to the same period of the previous year as a result of the company being affected by the high prices of raw materials costs within the global inflation that had an impact on most companies.
2) Focusing on expanding sales geographically through optimizing channels and restructuring sales force caused an increased distribution and selling expenses during the current period compared to the same period of the last year.
3) The company's consolidated profits were affected by the devaluation of the currency exchange rate in the subsidiary company in the Arab Republic of Egypt.
4) Increase in general and administrative expenses during the current period compared to the same period of the last year.
5) Increase in the cost of financing, primarily due to the hike in interest rates implemented by the Saudi Central Bank.
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