Glencore 2023 profit down 75%
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SABIC 9M net loss $277m
The company had posted a net profit of $4.32bn in 9M 2022.
- In the third quarter period, the petrochemicals giant swung to a net loss of SAR 2.9 billion, against a net profit of SAR 1.84 billion in Q3 2022, Argaam reported.
- SABIC cited stagnation in global demand for chemicals, which weighed on average selling prices, and led sales value to drop by SAR 7.3 billion year-on-year (YoY).
Americana Restaurants reports $1,897m revenue
The company's adjusted EBITDA reaching $446.5 million.
- Profitability remained a key highlight, with the company's adjusted EBITDA reaching $446.5 million for the first nine months of 2023
- The company's steady expansion continued, adding 184 gross new restaurants, bringing the total portfolio to 2,338 restaurants
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e& net profit up 20% in Q3
The company's revenues increased by 3.3 percent to $3.64 billion.
- The company said that at constant exchange rates, consolidated revenue increased by 8 percent and consolidated EBITDA increased by 6.9 per cent.
- The number of etisalat by e& subscribers in the UAE reached 14.0 million in Q3 2023, representing an increase of 4.7 percent.
Toyota hikes annual profit forecast
The company plans a $13.9bn investment in a battery plant.
- Toyota said a weaker yen and cost-cutting efforts meant it now expects annual net profit of 3.95 trillion yen, from a previous estimate of 2.58 trillion yen
- Toyota on Tuesday said it now plans a $13.9 billion investment in a battery plant in North Carolina in US, expanding a previous commitment to spend $5.9 billion
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Maaden posts net loss in Q3
Sales revenue was US$1.6 billion (SAR 6.22 billion) in Q3 2023.
- Maaden posted a net profit of US560 million (SAR 2.1 billion) in Q3 2022.
- Maaden posted net earnings of $183 million for the first nine months of 2023.
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NMDC, AD Ports Group ink MoU
The firms will continue to work closely on future global projects.
- The agreement is in line with the objectives of UAE’s national strategy for industry and advanced technology.
- The MoU will help the two firms to work together to strengthen the global maritime industry and support the economic growth of the UAE.
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BP rebounds with $4.9bn Q3 profit
The oil giant had posted a net loss of $2.2bn the previous year.
- However, underlying replacement cost profit excluding exceptional items more than halved to $3.3 billion.
- "This has been a solid quarter supported by strong underlying operational performance demonstrating our continued focus on delivery," said BP's official
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Bupa Arabia’s 9M 2023 up 27%
The third quarter net profit fell 23% compared to the Q3 2022.
- Compared to the second quarter of 2023, the insurer's Q3 2023 declined 25.9 percent from SAR 371.35 million.
- Insurance service result grew 41.02 percent year-on-year (YoY), or by SAR 232.01 million, driven by higher insurance revenue.
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Borouge reports 22% Q3 2023 net profit
The company has issued a dividend of $1.3 billion.
- Borouge’s Value Enhancement Programme delivered a $420 million positive impact in the first nine months of 2023
- The company has issued a dividend of $1.3 billion for the 2023 financial year, which equates to a 6.3% current dividend yield
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Chinese BYD posts record Q3 profit
The third-quarter profit of $1.42bn is its highest-ever single-quarter earnings.
- The figure was in line with BYD's previous forecast of between 9.55 billion yuan and 11.55 billion yuan in quarterly earnings.
- Electric vehicle demand has soared in recent years in China, which is the world's biggest producer of greenhouse gases in absolute terms.
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Amanat FY 2023 revenue $195m
The company's revenue grew by 40 percent year-on-year.
- Amanat announced a proposed dividend of US$13 million for FY 2023, with additional interim dividends planned for 2024.
- The balance sheet reached US$158 million in cash at year-end, and low leverage provided significant capital for deployment.
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Embracer sells Borderlands
The sale is expected to be completed by June-end .
- The sale would reduce the company's net debt by around $300-327 million, the group said in a statement
- Gearbox will join a Take-Two line-up that includes the likes of "Grand Theft Auto" maker Rockstar Games and 2K
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BYD posts record 2023 profit
The Shenzhen-based firm is now moving quickly overseas.
- BYD overtook Elon Musk's Tesla in the fourth quarter of 2023 to become the world's top seller of EVs.
- The figure is in line with a forecast issued by the firm in late January of 29-31 billion yuan ($4bn - $4.3bn)