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ADIB issues green sukuk
The final orderbook of the green sukuk closed at $2.6 billion.
- The issuance was met with exceptional demand, attracting interest from over 100 global and regional investors.
- ADIB intends to allocate an amount equal to the net proceeds of this issuance to fund eligible green projects.
Sony hikes annual sales outlook
The company net profit for July-September sank 29 percent
- Sony saw net profit hitting $5.8 billion in the year to March 2024, up from the previous projection of 860 billion yen
- Annual sales were seen at 12.4 trillion yen, compared with a previous estimate of 12.2 trillion yen
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Dana Gas 9M net profit $126m
Profitability dropped 22% due to lower realized prices.
- The decline in profitability was also due to additional discounts on condensate sales in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI).
- The Company’s revenue for the first nine months of the year decreased 21 percent to AED 1,195 million ($326mm).
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Amlak Q3 net profit AED $73m
Amlak's total income for the third quarter decreased by 19%.
- Revenues from financing business decreased by 10 percent to AED 90 million during Q3 2023 as compared to AED 100 million in Q3 2022.
- The company recorded a net gain of AED 174 million on debt settlement arrangements and was able to reduce its debt burden by AED 531 million.
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Rabigh 9M net loss $879m
The firm said unfavorable market conditions affected margins.
- In addition, Petro Rabigh complex was partially shut down for scheduled turnaround of its Phase II units starting Dec. 1, 2022, to Jan. 23, 2023, according to Argaam.
- The company narrowed Q3 2023 loss to SAR 1.14 billion from SAR 1.41 billion a year earlier, mainly due to improved refined products margin
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Zain posts highest-ever quarterly revenue
Tower infrastructure sale among factors responsible for the performance.
- The Q3 report also reveals a net profit of SAR 285 million, showcasing a growth of 234 percent compared to the corresponding period in 2022.
- The company said it has not only experienced growth in 5G revenue but also witnessed increased demand for consumer services.
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IHC 9M net profit $4.13bn
The Group's third-quarter revenues grew by 9.5 percent.
- In Q3 2023, IHC grew its total assets by 3.3 percent and reduced total liabilities by 1.3 percent (compared to December 2022).
- The Group intends to remain focused on optimizing its balance sheet and improving shareholder returns, IHC said in a statement.
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Amanat net profit up 73%
The company posted a 44 percent growth in revenues for 9M-period.
- Revenu growth was driven by strong performance at the Education platform up more than two times, boosted by contribution from the recently acquired Human Development Company.
- Amanat reported an increase in EBITDA by 65 percent year-on-year to AED173.7 million in 9M 2023, on track to significantly exceed the AED188 million recorded in full year 2022.
SEC reports $1.55bn Q3 profit
The company attributes the growth to surge in demand.
- Operating revenues went up to $15.19 billion, marking a 2.2% increase compared to the same period in the previous year
- The company attributed the revenue growth primarily to a surge in demand for electrical energy during the summer season
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Fertiglobe Q3 revenue of $525m
The firm recently launched steps to optimize its cost structure.
- In the third quarter, nitrogen prices reflected tighter market balances due to record low inventory levels.
- In the medium to longer term, the nitrogen outlook is favorable, with limited supply additions over the next several years.
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ADNOC Distribution 2024 net profit down 7%
Minus UAE corporate tax, it would have grown by 2.4% to $725m
- The company achieved its highest-ever (EBITDA) of $1.05 billion (AED3.86 billion), an increase of 4.8 percent year-on-year.
- The company's Board of Directors has recommended a cash dividend of $350 million (AED1.285 billion) for H2 2024.
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Maaden raises $1.25bn in sukuk offering
The Sukuk were offered in a five-year and a 10-year tranche.
- The five-year tranche of $750 million consists of 3,750 Sukuk based on the minimum denomination and total issue size.
- Maaden said the annual return on the five-year tranche is 5.25 percent and 5.50 percent for the 10-year tranche.
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DAE net profit up 36.2%
Revenues grew by 9 percent to $1.42bn from $1.31bn in 2023.
- Total assets reached more than US$13 billion by the end of 2024 compared to US$12.26 billion in 2023.
- DAE said it acquired 83 aircraft (owned: 30; managed: 53) and sold 68 (owned: 19; managed: 49).