Submission of F/S and Explanation for Profit Change
12 November 2003
Translation
12 November 2003
Subject : Submission of Financial Statements for the quarter 3/2003
To : Director and Manager
The Stock Exchange of Thailand
Enclosed please find the consolidated Financial Statements
of Siam Makro Public Company Limited for the third quarter ended
September 30, 2003 which have been reviewed by the Company's auditor.
The Company has earned net profit after tax of Baht 270
million for the third quarter, which was 29.1% over last year.
The increase of Baht 61 million resulted from the Company's
consolidated sales of Baht 10,084 million, representing an increase
of 12.9% over the same period last year. Makro Business showed
13.1% growth which was attributed to a successful of 14th
anniversary promotion, development of fresh food and continued
development of core customers namely small retailers, caterers
and professionals and a newly opened of 1 more Makro store in
Nakhon Si Thammarat. Moreover, the Company successfully managed
the selling and administrative expenses by reducing from 6.7%
to 6.2% of sales.
Please be informed accordingly.
Yours faithfully,
Siam Makro Public Company Limited
Signature
(Charoen Assawajarukasem)
SET Coordinator Manager