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The retailer declared a dividend payout for the first half of the year amounting to $48 million, representing SR2 per share, to be paid in September. (Othaim Markets)
By TRENDS Desk
August 18, 2022 2:55 pm
  • The retailer said that its share in the profit of its associate Gulf Flour Milling Co. boosted this period’s results, as it was not recorded in the prior year
  • The company incurred higher costs from opening new stores and enhancing competencies in senior positions

Abdullah Al-Othaim Markets Co. has posted a profit of $37 million during the first half of 2022 on the back of sales growth.

The retailer noted that its share in the profit of its associate Gulf Flour Milling Co. boosted this period’s results, as it was not recorded in the prior year.

However, it incurred higher costs from opening new stores and enhancing competencies in senior positions, in addition to the fact that profits from its mall unit, Abdullah Al-Othaim Investment Co., were derecognized.

In a separate filing, the retailer declared a dividend payout for the first half of the year amounting to $48 million, representing SR2 per share, to be paid in September.

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