8250 · 19/01/2016 15:51:13 · Announcement #40842 · View on Saudi Exchange

AXA Cooperative Insurance Co. announces the interim financial results for the period ending on 31-12-2015 (Twelve Months)

Element Current quarter Similar quarter for previous year % Change current Previous quarter % Change previous
Net profit (loss) before Zakat
5,250
-
-
4,462
17.66
Surplus (deficit) of insurance transactions less returns of policy holders investment (operating transactions results)
3,914
-
-
684
472.22
Gross written premiums (GWP)
138,028
278,364
-
372,883
-
Net written premiums (NWP)
111,304
243,615
-
328,542
-
Net incurred claims
211,772
237,316
-
204,380
3.62
Net profit (loss) of policy holders investment
2,318
2,034
13.96
1,857
24.82
Net profit (loss) of shareholders capital investment
46
1,595
-
2,530
-
All figures are in (Thousands) Saudi Arabia, Riyals
Element Current period Similar period for previous year % Change
Net profit (loss) before Zakat
27,855
18,047
54.35
Surplus (deficit) of insurance transactions less returns of policy holders investment (operating transactions results)
15,960
5,112
212.21
Gross written premiums (GWP)
1,128,176
1,040,111
8.47
Net written premiums (NWP)
1,002,020
911,492
9.93
Net incurred claims
827,244
713,530
15.94
Net profit (loss) of policy holders investment
8,349
7,574
10.23
Net profit (loss) of shareholders capital investment
7,618
8,050
-
Earning or loss per share, Riyals
0.64
0.54
-
All figures are in (Thousands) Saudi Arabia, Riyals
Element EXPLAINATION
Reasons of increase (decrease) for the quarter compared with same quarter last year The increase in net profit before zakat can be attributed to the decrease in net claims incurred mainly in Motor & Property Lines
Reasons of increase (decrease) for the period compared with same period last year The Increase in net profit before zakat can be attributed to the increase in net earned premium mainly from Motor & Medical lines. In addition there has been an improvement in claims ratio in motor line of business which also contributed to increase in net profit.
Reasons of increase (decrease) for the quarter compared with the previous quarter The current quarter increase in net profit before zakat can be attributed to the incerase in net earned premium mainly in Motor line of business.
External auditor's report containing reservation Attention is drawn to note 2 of the financial statements: The financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and not in accordance with standards issued by the Saudi Organization for Certified Accountants and the Company stresses that there is no material financial impact on the financial statements as a result of preparation, in accordance with IFRS.
Other notes Earnings Per Share (EPS) is calculated before zakat and reflects the increase in share capital of the Company which was agreed on the Extraordinary General Assembly dated 21-04-1436H corresponding on 10-02-2015. The share capital was increased from SR 200 million to SR 450 million that leads to an increase in number of shares from 20 million to 45 million. Calculations of EPS is based on weighted average number of shares which are 43,712 thousand shares for Twelve month period ended December 31, 2015. Accordingly shares for Twelve month period ended December 31, 2014 has also been reclassified and is calculated by dividing net earnings with weighted average number of shares which are 33,532 thousand shares.

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