13 November 2009
Explanation of the increase in operating results of over 20%
IR52/0010 11 November 2009
Subject Explanation of the increase in operating results of the third quarter
of 2009 over 20%
Attention The President of the Stock Exchange of Thailand
Referring to the submitted operating results and the report of the
certified auditors of Jay Mart
Public Company Limited (JMART) ("The Company"), ended September 30, 2009 and
2008, the
Q3/09 operating results of the Company and its subsidiaries (consolidated
financial statements) show
a net profit of Baht 10.30 million, decreasing by Baht 11.48 million or by
52.70% from Baht 21.78
million of the same period of last year. The followings are the company
explanation;
1. The Company's sales and service revenue in Q3/09 was at Baht 1,212.91
million, decreased
by Baht 109.97 million, or by 8.3% from Baht 1,322.78 of the same
period of last year,
mainly due to;
1.1 Decrease of sales revenue by Baht 136.48 million, or by 10.81% came
from low average
selling prices but focusing on selling higher profit margin
products, including decrease
of sales volume and the political and economic issues of the country.
1.2 Increase of debt collection business and other services by Baht
11.67 million, or by
42.06% derided from the increase of low quality debt purchase for
management since
the business provides high profit margin.
1.3 Increase of rental revenue by Baht 14.94 million or by 46.28% came
from an increase of
rental areas.
2 The Company's sales promotion revenue increased by Baht 47.60 million or by
107.28% which
was the revenue received from each brand of mobile phone manufacturers to
stimulate their sales
revenues.
3 The Company's gross profit margin was at Baht 84.94 million, decreased by
Baht 40.95 million,
or by 32.53% when compared to the same period of last year. The decrease was
caused by the
decrease of sales revenue.
4 The Company's sales and services expenses in Q3/09 accounted for Baht 157.09
million, increased
by Baht 135.43 million, or by 15.99% from the same period of last year due
to the Company's
marketing and activity management expenses to increase sales revenue and
expand distribution
channels.
Sincerely yours,
Mr. Sutee Tantivanichanon
Chief Financial Officer