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The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia announces its Interim Financial Results for the Period Ending on 30-06-2021 (Six Months)

03 AUG 2021

ELEMENT LIST CURRENT QUARTER SIMILAR QUARTER FOR PREVIOUS YEAR %CHANGE PREVIOUS QUARTER % CHANGE
Sales/Revenue 1,294.76 3,532.43 -63.346 1,189.2 8.876
Gross Profit (Loss) 127.27 962.64 -86.779 84.2 51.152
Operational Profit (Loss) 99.58 915.36 -89.121 61.37 62.261
Net Profit (Loss) after Zakat and Tax 38.91 760.61 -94.884 43.56 -10.674
Total Comprehensive Income 42.82 757.82 -94.349 50.42 -15.073
All figures are in (Millions) Saudi Arabia, Riyals
ELEMENT LIST CURRENT PERIOD SIMILAR PERIOD FOR PREVIOUS YEAR %CHANGE
Sales/Revenue 2,483.96 5,614.61 -55.758
Gross Profit (Loss) 211.47 1,523.96 -86.123
Operational Profit (Loss) 160.94 1,421.15 -88.675
Net Profit (Loss) after Zakat and Tax 82.47 1,179.83 -93.01
Total Comprehensive Income 93.24 1,177.55 -92.081
Total Share Holders Equity (after Deducting Minority Equity) 9,689.17 9,995.97 -3.069
Profit (Loss) per Share 0.21 3
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 main reason for the decrease in net profit during the current quarter compared to the same quarter of last year, was because of the significant decrease in revenues from the oil sector by (74%), due to the significant decline in global shipping rates in addition to the decline in shipping operations.

 

 

Nevertheless, the decrease in zakat and income tax and financing expenses as well as the increase in bunker subsidy and other income, contributed to reduce the impact of the decline in net profit during current quarter compared to the same quarter last year.

The reason of the increase (decrease) in the net profit during the current quarter compared to the previous period of the current year is The main reason for the decrease in net profit in the current quarter compared to the previous quarter is mainly due to reduction in profits from the group's share of investments in associate companies by 94%, which represents about SAR 46 million, in addition to the increase in the provision on trade receivables and contract assets during the current quarter.

 

 

This drop was limited by the improved performance of logistics sector and dry bulk shipping sector as well as the increase of bunker subsidy and other income during the current quarter compared to the previous quarter.

The reason of the increase (decrease) in the net profit during the current period compared to the same period of the last year is The main reason for the decrease in net profit during the current period compared to the same period of last year is due to the decrease in revenues from several sectors, significantly from the oil sector, where its revenue has been decreased by 67% compared to the same period of last year, due to the significant decline in global shipping rates in addition to the decline in shipping operations.

 

 

 

Nevertheless, the increase in bunker subsidy and other income along with decrease in zakat and income tax, financing expenses and the provision on trade receivables and contract assets, have contributed to reduce the impact of the decline in net profit during this period compared to the same period of last year.

Statement of the type of external auditor's report Unmodified conclusion
Modification, Qualification or Emphasis of a Matter as Stated within the External Auditor Opinion None
Reclassification of Comparison Items Certain comparative figures of the prior period have been reclassified to match with the presentation of the current period.
Additional Information None