Karachi, The Board of Directors of the Al Abbas Sugar Mills Limited convened a meeting on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at 02:00 PM in Karachi to discuss and recommend the financial results for the nine-month period and the quarter ended June 30, 2023.
The Al Abbas Sugar Mills Limited reported remarkable financial performance for the nine months ending June 30, 2023, showcasing a significant growth trajectory. The net turnover surged to Rs. 9,394,065 thousand, up from Rs. 6,462,429 thousand during the same period in 2022. This exceptional growth in turnover can be attributed to strategic initiatives and market demand.
The cost of sales for the current nine-month period was Rs. 5,972,654 thousand, compared to Rs. 5,059,940 thousand during the previous year. As a result, the company's gross profit surged to Rs. 3,421,411 thousand, a substantial increase from Rs. 1,402,489 thousand in the previous year.
The profit from trading activities remained strong at Rs. 9,929 thousand, contributing to the overall operating profit of Rs. 2,934,242 thousand. Operating profit for the same period last year stood at Rs. 1,114,965 thousand, signifying a significant growth of the company's profitability.
The financial results also indicated that the company effectively managed its distribution and administrative expenses, with distribution costs amounting to Rs. 497,098 thousand and administrative expenses totaling Rs. 287,524 thousand.
Despite facing finance costs of Rs. 283,491 thousand due to market dynamics, the company's resilience was evident in other income, which reached Rs. 34,894 thousand.
The company's profit before taxation reached Rs. 2,735,645 thousand, indicating a substantial increase from the previous year's Rs. 1,097,323 thousand. However, taxation of Rs. 128,088 thousand impacted the net profit, which still showed significant growth.
After taxation, the company's profit for the period ending June 30, 2023, stood at Rs. 2,607,557 thousand compared to Rs. 1,003,271 thousand during the same period last year.
This robust financial performance led the Board of Directors to recommend an Interim Cash Dividend of Rs. 15.00 per share, supplementing the Interim Dividend(s) previously paid at Rs. 10.00 per share, thus rewarding the shareholders for their trust and commitment.
The Share Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from August 02, 2023, to August 04, 2023, both days inclusive, for administrative purposes.
The company's achievements in the first nine months of the fiscal year 2023 demonstrate its solid position in the market, strategic management, and focus on maximizing shareholder value. The company's efforts to enhance profitability and deliver value to shareholders have been met with success, positioning it for continued growth in the future.