Submission of F/S and Explanation for Profit Change
14 August 2003
Translation
14 August 2003
Subject : Submission of Financial Statements for the quarter 2/2003
To : Director and Manager
Stock Exchange of Thailand
Enclosed please find the consolidated Financial Statements
of Siam Makro Public Company Limited for the second quarter ended
June 30, 2003 which have been reviewed by the Company's auditor.
For the second quarter of 2003, the Consolidated sales were
Baht 9,743.4 million, representing an increase of 5.5% over the same
period last year. Makro Business grew 8% and there were no sales from
Makro Auto Care Co., Ltd. as it has been disposed since May last year.
Sales growth was attributed to higher food sales resulted from
promotional program and continued development of core customers namely
small retailers, caterers and professionals. The percentage of gross
margin in second quarter decreased 1.9% from the same quarter last
year resulted from change in sales mix and competition in food area.
Total selling and administrative expenses reduced by 7.8% as compared
to the same quarter last year due to continuous effort in maintaining
a low cost operation though we have started to accrue liability on
retirement benefit and additional contribution of provident fund for
Baht 7 million in this quarter.
Net profit after tax was Baht 162.6 million, 53.6% lower
than same quarter last year due to the following reasons:
1. Non recurring net profit after tax of Baht 105 million
from disposal of the Company's entire interest in Makro Auto Care
Co., Ltd.
2. Lower gross margin as mentioned above.
Please be informed accordingly.
Yours faithfully,
Siam Makro Public Company Limited
Signature
(Charoen Assawajarukasem)
SET Coordinator Manager