Selling, marketing, general and administrative expenses rose 16 per cent to Dh1.06bn and income tax grew 145 per cent to Dh14.5 million during the period. Reuters
Selling, marketing, general and administrative expenses rose 16 per cent to Dh1.06bn and income tax grew 145 per cent to Dh14.5 million during the period. Reuters

Emaar Properties third quarter profit plunges 29% on higher cost



Emaar Properties, Dubai’s biggest listed developer, posted a 29 per cent decline in third-quarter net profit as costs rose and income fell, missing analyst estimates.

Net profit attributable to equity owners fell to Dh1.1 billion in the three months ending September 30, the company said in a statement on Wednesday to the Dubai Financial Market, where its shares are traded. The results missed the Dh1.39bn estimate of two analysts polled by Bloomberg.

“Our commitment to our customers and stakeholders is to create continued value, which reflects in the strong performance of our core businesses,” said Mohmed Alabbar, chairman of Emaar Properties. "We focus on continuously evolving our businesses to meet the aspirations of today’s customers. By investing in digital technology and by innovating new lifestyle environments, we are creating assets that shape the future.”

Revenue fell 5 per cent year-on-year to Dh5.3bn during the period, while gross profit sank 10 per cent to Dh2.75bn. Selling, marketing, general and administrative expenses rose 16 per cent to Dh1.06bn and income tax grew 145 per cent to Dh14.5 million during the period.

Emaar Development, the real estate unit of Emaar, reported a 33.5 per cent decline in third quarter net income attributable to equity holders to Dh681.7m as finance cost rose and revenue dipped.

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Emaar Malls, another unit of Emaar Properties, posted a 10 per cent increase in third quarter net profit to Dh537m. The results missed the median estimates of two analysts polled by Bloomberg who forecast Dh551.5m for the period.

Separately, Nakheel, the developer of Palm Jumeirah, reported a 3.5 per cent drop in net profit for the first nine months of the year to Dh3.86bn.

The company’s year-to-date property handover totalled 588 units, but the company’s focus on expanding its hospitality, retail and leasing divisions continues, it said on Wednesday. Annual revenue from these sectors is now Dh2.6bn – almost 40 per cent of the total – and continues to expand amid the development of new projects.

So far this year, Nakheel has announced contracts worth Dh7bn for a range of infrastructure, residential, retail and hospitality projects.

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COMPANY PROFILE

Founders: Sebastian Stefan, Sebastian Morar and Claudia Pacurar

Based: Dubai, UAE

Founded: 2014

Number of employees: 36

Sector: Logistics

Raised: $2.5 million

Investors: DP World, Prime Venture Partners and family offices in Saudi Arabia and the UAE

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Formula Middle East Calendar (Formula Regional and Formula 4)
Round 1: January 17-19, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
 
Round 2: January 22-23, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
 
Round 3: February 7-9, Dubai Autodrome – Dubai
 
Round 4: February 14-16, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
 
Round 5: February 25-27, Jeddah Corniche Circuit – Saudi Arabia
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6.30pm: Mazrat Al Ruwayah Group Two (PA) US$55,000 (Dirt) 1,600m; Winner: Rasi, Harry Bentley (jockey), Sulaiman Al Ghunaimi (trainer).

7.05pm: Meydan Trophy (TB) $100,000 (Turf) 1,900m; Winner: Ya Hayati, William Buick, Charlie Appleby.

7.40pm: Handicap (TB) $135,000 (D) 1,200m; Winner: Bochart, Richard Mullen, Satish Seemar.

8.15pm: Balanchine Group Two (TB) $250,000 (T) 1,800m; Winner: Magic Lily, William Buick, Charlie Appleby.

8.50pm: Handicap (TB) $135,000 (T) 1,000m; Winner: Waady, Jim Crowley, Doug Watson.

9.25pm: Firebreak Stakes Group Three (TB) $200,000 (D) 1,600m; Winner: Capezzano, Mickael Barzalona, Salem bin Ghadayer.

10pm: Handicap (TB) $175,000 (T) 2,410m; Winner: Eynhallow, Mickael Barzalona, Charlie Appleby.

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4.35pm: Tilal Al Khalediah
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Germany: PKK collectors typically bring in $18 million in cash a year – amount has trebled since 2010

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Denmark: PKK one of two terrorist groups along with Iranian separatists ASMLA to raise “two-digit million amounts”

Contributions: Hundreds of euros expected from typical Kurdish families and thousands from business owners

TV channel: Kurdish Roj TV accounts frozen and went bankrupt after Denmark fined it more than $1 million over PKK links in 2013 

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Uefa Champions League quarter-final (first-leg score):

Juventus (1) v Ajax (1), Tuesday, 11pm UAE

Match will be shown on BeIN Sports

Grand slam winners since July 2003

Who has won major titles since Wimbledon 2003 when Roger Federer won his first grand slam

Roger Federer 19 (8 Wimbledon, 5 Australian Open, 5 US Open, 1 French Open)

Rafael Nadal 16 (10 French Open, 3 US Open, 2 Wimbledon, 1 Australian Open)

Novak Djokovic 12 (6 Australian Open, 3 Wimbledon, 2 US Open, 1 French Open)

Andy Murray 3 (2 Wimbledon, 1 US Open)

Stan Wawrinka 3 (1 Australian Open, 1 French Open, 1 US Open)

Andy Roddick 1 (1 US Open) 

Gaston Gaudio 1 (1 French Open)

Marat Safin 1 (1 Australian Open)

Juan Martin del Potro 1 (1 US Open)

Marin Cilic 1 (1 US Open)

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Torque: 480Nm, 670Nm, 870Nm

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Price: Exact regional pricing TBA

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