Singer Group posts Rs. 27.1 bn revenue in IH | Daily News

Singer Group posts Rs. 27.1 bn revenue in IH

The Singer Group reported consolidated revenues of Rs.27.1 billion for the first half which ended September 30, 2019 and Company Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC which is the main marketing arm of the Group records Rs 22 billion for same period which is 3% above the Prior Year. Company revenue in second quarter grew over prior year by 7%. This is a gradual recovery despite challenging market conditions specially after the Easter Sunday attack and sluggish market conditions.

Despite to the adverse market condition, Group had sustained Gross Profit margin, GP margin grew over prior year by 1%, and in absolute term, gross profit margin recorded at Rs 8 billion in first half, which is 1% growth over prior year. This is a significant improvement when compared with sluggish market conditions, strong competition in consumer durable market, exchange fluctuation and this was resulted by management initiatives implemented in recent period of time.

Selling and Administrative expenses had marginal growth over prior year by 3% due to the general inflation, expansion and infrastructure development for future prospective. Group continued to spent for expansion and infrastructure building specially for new initiatives expecting market recovery. However, Impairment loss on trade and other receivables grew over prior year by Rs 150 million specially due to current market scenarios plus aggressive provisioning policies adopted in line with SLFR 9.

Second quarter operating profit is Rs 807 million which below PY by 6% and Operating Profit in first half of the year is Rs 1.8 billion which is below PY by 13%.

Group net Finance cost in 2Q had declined over PY by 8%, which is significant improvement due to better management of working capital cycle. Net Finance cost for first six month increased over PY by 17%.

The Group recorded a profit after tax of Rs.25 million in comparison to Rs. 335 million realized during the previous year.

April being one of the peak selling months took a serious hit as a result of the Easter Sunday attacks and surrounding events. The company’s profitability was adversely affected due to the uncertainty which engulfed both the economy and the consumer. However, an upturn in market sentiment has been seen in recent months with a gradual improvement in sales volumes and recovery from the lows of April on the horizon.

The company echoes a positive outlook with gradual margin improvements and price adjustments made in major product categories through lower discounts and managing costs in several expenses categories.

Singer (Sri Lanka) Group is the largest retailer, financier and manufacturer of consumer durables in Sri Lanka. The company has 437 retail stores as well as a fast growing e-commerce platform. The company also serves over 2800 dealers/sub retailers. It is also renowned for its after-sales service network with 14 Regional Service Centres and over 300 service agents. Apart from its household brands, the company is exclusive distributor for many well-known international consumer durable brands.


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