COLOMBO: Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC Group’s financial results in the 3rd Quarter of 2016 continued its strong growth momentum on Revenue and Net Income. At the end of 3rd Quarter, the Group reported a 22% increase in Revenue amounting to Rs. 33.1 Billion. This reflected a commendable 59% growth over the last two years.
The Group’s Net Profit at the end of 3rd Quarter increased 112% to Rs. 1,763 Million over the previous year. This included a one-time gain and consolidation of new acquisitions. Group Revenue for the 3rd Quarter increased 21% to Rs. 11 Billion while Group Net Profit recorded an increase of 99% over the previous year to Rs. 340 Million, inclusive of consolidation of new acquisitions.
During the first nine months, significant initiatives undertaken by the Group included the launch of Singer’s own Credit Card with Visa; the launch of the new Singer Vista Smart TV range, wholesale marketing of Sony products and the opening of Digital Media Corners in retail shops. The expansion of capacity at the Group’s Refrigerator factory, introduction of new Furniture brand for Dealers, thrust into Dealer markets for Computers, significant growth in E-commerce sales, Furniture and Institutional Market for Digital Media and Air Conditioners were some of the other initiatives. The Group also continued its successful campaigns on Refrigerators, Televisions and Air Conditioners. Consumer demand continued to grow despite the increase in interest rates, exchange rates, VAT and inflation.
Traditional products, such as Refrigerators, Televisions and Sewing Machines continued to do well. Growth in major thrust product categories were even stronger: Smart Phones grew by 63%, Air Conditioners by 59%, Air Coolers by 30%, Water Pumps by 29%, Furniture by 24%, Computers by 15% and Washing Machines by 18%.
During the year, Singer (Sri Lanka) acquired majority stakes in Singer Industries (Ceylon) PLC and Regnis (Lanka) PLC from its parent company Singer (Sri Lanka) B.V. resulting in a one-time gain on bargain purchase amounting to Rs. 507.7 Million. Post- Acquisition Net Income of these two companies are consolidated in the Group results of Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC. There was no impact on Group Revenue due to this acquisition.
