Caring Pharmacy Group Berhad Reports Unaudited Consolidated Earnings Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year Ended of May 31, 2018; Reports Equipment Written Off for the Fourth Quarter Ended May 31, 2018; Provides Earnings Guidance for the First Quarter of 2019
For the full year, the company reported revenue of MYR 508,270,000 compared to MYR 459,957,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was MYR 29,566,000 compared to MYR 21,953,000 a year ago. Profit after taxation was MYR 23,324,000 compared to MYR 16,789,000 a year ago. Profit after taxation attributable to owners of the company was MYR 18,560,000 compared to MYR 13,130,000 a year ago. Basic and diluted earnings per share were 8.53 sen compared to 6.03 sen a year ago. Net cash from operating activities was MYR 24,447,000 compared to MYR 36,680,000 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was MYR 7,110,000 compared to MYR 5,243,000 a year ago. Net assets per share attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent was MYR 0.66 compared to MYR 0.60 a year ago.
For the quarter, the company's equipment written off was MYR 121,000 compared to MYR 92,000 a year ago.
The Board of Directors remains optimistic that the Group will continue to be profitable in the first quarter of 2019.