MPPA FULL YEAR 2013 RESULTS:
REVENUE UP 16.2%
NET EARNINGS UP 115.0%
Proforma
Highlights:
· Full year gross sales of Rp12,564 billion, 16.2% over 2012
· Full year same store sales growth (SSSG) of 4.5%
· Matahari Food Business (MFB) opened a record 39 new stores in 2013, and now operates a total of 222 multi format stores
Jakarta, Indonesia, 2014-2-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — PT Matahari Putra Prima Tbk reported strong results in the full year 2013. Gross sales were Rp12,564 billion, a 11.1% increase over last year, with a 85.8% growth in net income to Rp445, as compared to Rp239 billion last year.
Matahari Food Business (MFB) gross sales were Rp12,564 billion, an increase of 16.2%. On a pro forma basis MFB net income increased 115.0% to Rp445 billion from Rp207 billion.
The full year SSSG of 4.5% in 2013 (Q4 SSSG was 5.6%) reflected the continued strong demand from the company’s target middle income segment, despite changes in the macroeconomic environment.
MPPA currently operates 222 stores (99 Hypermart, 29 Foodmart and 94 Boston Health & Beauty) in 63 cities across Indonesia. MFB continued the aggressive expansion and opened a total of 39 new stores in 2013, (19 Hypermart, 3 Foodmart and 17 Boston Health & Beauty). At the end of the year the total gross retail space increased to 648,215.
Total debt as of December 31, 2013 was Rp 188 billion, payable in April 2014. The Company continues to support the expansion of new stores with internal cash flow.
Bunjamin Mailool, President Director of the Company said, “We are pleased with the results of 2013. We’ve successfully executed the strategic direction recommended by Merrill Lynch, which enabled management to focus on the Matahari Food Business. MFB continues to be the market leader, gaining market share in the modern retail grocery segment and is a first mover in new markets. As a dominate player in existing markets, MFB is well positioned to continue to support the strong growth projected for Indonesia’s economy”.
About PT Matahari Putra Prima, Tbk
MPPA has the widest geographic coverage and is the fastest growing fast-moving consumer goods modern multi-format food retailer in Indonesia and operates retail stores under the brands of Hypermart, Foodmart, and Boston Health & Beauty. Matahari Food Business works closely with small and medium enterprise companies for local sourcing to provide value, quality and healthy selections to the growing middle class family. MFB operates a total of 222 retail stores.
For further information, please contact:
Investor Relations:
Danny Crayton, Chief of Investor Relations
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Corporate Communications:
Danny Kojongian, Director
danny.kojongian@hypermart.co.id
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