A solid start to 2024 with robust year-on-year growth

Presentation of financial results for the first quarter ended 31st March 2024

25th April 2024

Contents

  • Q1 2024 Highlights
  • Financial Summary
  • Segmental Review
  • Summary and Outlook
  • Appendix
    • Group Results - Revenue and Net Profit by Segment
    • Aamal's Investment Case

"Strength Through Diversity"

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Q1 2024 HIGHLIGHTS

  • A solid start to the year, with revenue and total net profit up by 6.2% and 8.2% respectively
    • Successful navigation of dynamic market conditions
    • Clear strategy to capitalize on opportunities
    • Solid financial position and robust balance sheet
  • Strong performances across Aamal's four divisions
    • Industrial Manufacturing: a good contribution from Aamal's diversified industrial activities led to net profit almost doubling
    • Trading & Distribution: strong revenue growth, driven largely by the performance of Ebn Sina Medical
    • Property: continued high occupancy rates and successful implementation of new initiatives
    • Managed Services: strong revenue growth, largely driven by the positive contribution of Maintenance Management Solutions
  • Positive outlook for remainder of 2024 and beyond
    • Ongoing evaluation and pursuit of new opportunities, coupled with the continued enhancement of existing operations
    • A favorable macro environment, with strong growth forecasted in Qatar's non-oil economy and the positive impact of QNV 2030

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Contents

  • Q1 2024 Highlights
  • Financial Summary
  • Segmental Review
  • Summary and Outlook
  • Appendix
    • Group Results - Revenue and Net Profit by Segment
    • Aamal's Investment Case

"Strength Through Diversity"

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FINANCIAL SUMMARY

QARm

Q1 2024

Q1 2023

% change

Revenue

543.3

511.4

6.2%

Gross profit

130.4

120.2

8.4%

Fair value gains/(losses) on investment properties

-

-

-

Net profit attributable to Aamal shareholders

94.0

87.5

7.5%

Earnings per share (QR)

0.015

0.014

7.5%

Capital expenditure

10.3

6.9

49%

Gearing

1.22%

2.57%

(1.35) ppts

Note: there may be slight differences due to rounding.

  • Robust performance driven by:
    • Revenue increases across Trading & Distribution, Managed Services and Property segments
    • Trading and Distribution revenue up by 22.1%, with Ebn Sina Medical performing particularly strongly
    • Managed Services segment revenue up by 72.7%, benefiting from the contribution of the newly acquired subsidiary MMS
    • Net profit positively impacted by Industrial Manufacturing
  • Sustained financial strength and disciplined cost control
    • Gearing remains low at 1.22% (Q1 2023: 2.57%)

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Contents

  • Q1 2024 Highlights
  • Financial Summary
  • Segmental Review
  • Summary and Outlook
  • Appendix
    • Group Results - Revenue and Net Profit by Segment
    • Aamal's Investment Case

"Strength Through Diversity"

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INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING

QARm

Q1 2024

Q1 2023

% change

Revenue

48.4

109.1

(55.7%)

Net profit - fully consolidated activities

2.9

(3.3)

187.3%

Net underlying profit margin %

5.9%

(3.0%)

8.9 ppts

Share of net profit of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method

13.6

11.9

14.9%

Total net profit

16.5

8.6

92.3%

Note: there may be slight differences due to rounding.

  • Drop in revenue primarily due to the completion of a major Aamal Cables contract
  • Positive contribution from diversified industrial activities (Aamal Readymix, Aamal Cement Industries, Senyar Industries, and Frijns Industrial Steel)
  • Increase in revenue at Ci-San
    • Recovery in shipping rates
    • Stable charter occupancy rates
  • Significant QAR 1.2 bn contract win for El Sewedy Cables with Kaharamaa
  • Outlook remains encouraging with optimism for a recovery in the construction industry in 2024

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TRADING AND DISTRIBUTION

QARm

Q1 2024

Q1 2023

% change

Revenue

396.1

324.4

22.1%

Net profit

27.9

34.2

(18.4%)

Net profit margin %

7.0%

10.5%

(3.5 ppts)

Note: there may be slight differences due to rounding.

  • Strong revenue growth driven by the performance of Ebn Sina Medical
    • Change in business model with diversion of supplier direct sales from HMC to Ebn Sina
  • Successful product portfolio expansion at Aamal Medical
    • Strategic partnerships with leading healthcare suppliers: Austco Healthcare, Gleamer, and Healthometer Professional Scales
    • Drop in net profit majorly due to slowdown in deliveries as well as delay in signing the service contract renewal
  • Increased profit at Aamal Trading due to price increases on renewed contracts and cost optimisation
  • Further opportunities for growth based on continued commitment to meeting evolving market demands

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PROPERTY

QARm

Q1 2024

Q1 2023

% change

Revenue

76.1

75.1

1.3%

Net profit - fully consolidated activities

58.2

59.7

(2.5%)

Net underlying profit margin %

76.6%

79.6%

(3.0 ppts)

Share of net profit of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method

1.3

1.3

0.3%

Total net profit

59.5

61.0

(2.5%)

Note: there may be slight differences due to rounding.

  • Solid performance driven by:
    • Regular rental uplift at City Center Doha and new tenants
    • Stable occupancy levels at Aamal Real Estate
  • Several initiatives undertaken to maintain City Center Doha's market-leading position
    • Inauguration of the Gold Souq with 50% leased area
    • Infrastructure enhancements to improve accessibility and customer experience, such as the direct bridge which will shortly link the metro station to the mall's second floor
  • 7 new leases signed in City Center during Q1 2024

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MANAGED SERVICES

QARm

Q1 2024

Q1 2023

% change

Revenue

39.4

22.8

72.7%

Net profit - fully consolidated activities

3.6

3.8

(6.3%)

Net underlying profit margin %

9.1

16.8%

(7.7 ppts)

Share of net profit of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method

0.6

0.6

(8.5.%)

Total net profit

4.2

4.5

(6.6%)

Note: there may be slight differences due to rounding.

  • Increased revenue due to:
    • The contribution of the newly acquired subsidiary Maintenance and Management Solutions
    • Successful winning of new contracts at Aamal Services
  • Aamal Travel and Aamal Services inevitably impacted year-on-year due to decrease in travel activities post-World Cup 2022
  • Ongoing focus on investing in FEC (new attraction rides and video games), optimizing operations and seizing new opportunities across this sector

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