Kuwait Projects Co SPC Limited Final Results (0434U)
23 Marzo 2023 - 6:25AM
UK Regulatory
TIDM61DH
RNS Number : 0434U
Kuwait Projects Co SPC Limited
23 March 2023
Immediate Release
KIPCO announces a 44% increase in 2022 net profit to KD 25.2
million (US$ 82.3 million)
"We are building a stronger, streamlined and efficient holding
company that can withstand the volatile economic environment and is
ready for new opportunities" says company's Group CEO
Kuwait City, 23 March 2023: KIPCO - Kuwait Projects Company
(Holding) - announced a net profit of KD 25.2 million (US$ 82.3
million) for the year ended 31 December 2022, an increase of 44%
over the KD 17.5 million (US$ 57.1 million) reported at the end of
2021.
Earnings per share were up 15% over the 6 fils (US$ 2 cents)
reported in 2021 to 6.9 fils (US$ 2.3 cents) for 2022.
KIPCO's total revenue from operations registered a 47% increase
from KD 721 million (US$ 2.35 billion) in 2021 to KD 1.06 billion
(US$ 3.5 billion) in 2022. Shareholder equity increased 81% from KD
325.8 million (US$ 1.1 billion) to KD 590.5 million (US$ 1.9
billion).
KIPCO's consolidated assets increased 12% to KD 11.4 billion
(US$ 37.2 billion) at the end of 2022, compared to KD 10.2 billion
(US$ 33.3 billion) for the previous year.
Sheikha Dana Nasser Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, KIPCO's Chief
Executive Officer, said:
"The year 2022 was transformative for KIPCO. With the merger
with Qurain Petrochemical Industries now complete, our portfolio
has expanded to include new sectors, namely energy, foodstuff,
healthcare and logistics. We have interest in seeking investment
opportunities in high growth potential sectors such as foodstuff,
healthcare and education, and our portfolio will serve as a launch
pad for these efforts and pave the path towards our vision for the
future."
She added:
"During the year, our core companies continued to deliver
exceptional performance, thus contributing to our efforts to build
an investment holding company that is streamlined, operates
efficiently and effectively, and is able to weather through
challenges in an ever-changing economic landscape."
Furthermore, Sheikha Dana said:
"Moving into 2023, and as we seek to enhance the company's
position, we must take strict measures and hedge against market
volatilities and high interest rates. As such, KIPCO's Board of
Directors has recommended not to distribute dividends for the year
to protect the best interests of our shareholders. This also
ensures that we maintain our credit profile and rating positions
and ensures readiness to pursue new investment opportunities that
create greater value for our shareholders. While we look to the
coming year with caution, we are confident that we have put in
place the necessary grounds that will allow us to navigate with
more efficiency towards a promising and sustainable future."
- Ends -
Notes to Editors:
Kuwait Projects Company (Holding) - KIPCO - is a holding company
that focuses on investments in the Middle East and North Africa.
Its strategy of acquiring, building, scaling and selling companies
in the MENA region has worked successfully for over 30 years.
KIPCO's main business sectors are financial services, energy,
media, real estate , industry and education. KIPCO's financial
service interests include holdings in commercial banks, insurance
companies, asset management and investment banking.
The conversion rate used is US$1 to KD 0.30630
Further information:
Eman Al Awadhi Group Senior Vice President
Corporate Communications & Investor Relations
T: +965 2294 3416
M:+965 6033 6399
Eman.Alawadhi@kipco.com
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