13-07-2012, 08:50 PM
SPH Q312 Results
Press Release
Financials
Presentations
Extracts,
11.1 Group operating revenue of S$962.7 million for YTD 3Q 2012 was S$27.3 million (2.9%) higher compared to YTD 3Q 2011. Revenue for the Newspaper and Magazine business of S$758.2 million was marginally lower by S$4.5 million (0.6%). Print advertisement revenue was S$583.2 million, slightly lower by S$0.5 million (0.1%) compared to the same period a year ago. Circulation revenue declined by S$3.4 million (2.2%) to S$151.8 million.
Rental income for the Group grew by S$24.1 million (20.2%) to S$143.5 million. Clementi Mall recorded rental income of S$27.7 million, an increase of S$20.3 million (271.2%) as the mall was not fully operational last year. Paragon’s rental income increased by S$3.5 million (3.2%) as a result of higher rental rates achieved.
Operating revenue from the Group’s other businesses rose by S$7.8 million (14.6%) to S$60.9 million, with the increase coming from the internet and exhibitions businesses.
11.3 Consequently, recurring earnings for YTD 3Q 2012 of S$323.9 million was S$18.5 million (6.1%) higher than that of YTD 3Q 2011.
11.4 Investment income fell by S$25.5 million (63.8%) to S$14.5 million mainly due to mark-to-market losses arising from volatility in foreign exchange rates and lower dividend income. In addition, last year’s income included a reversal of provision for loss on derivative financial instrument.
11.7 Overall, net profit attributable to shareholders was S$281.4 million, S$11.1 million (3.8%) lower compared to YTD 3Q 2011.
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Press Release
Financials
Presentations
Extracts,
11.1 Group operating revenue of S$962.7 million for YTD 3Q 2012 was S$27.3 million (2.9%) higher compared to YTD 3Q 2011. Revenue for the Newspaper and Magazine business of S$758.2 million was marginally lower by S$4.5 million (0.6%). Print advertisement revenue was S$583.2 million, slightly lower by S$0.5 million (0.1%) compared to the same period a year ago. Circulation revenue declined by S$3.4 million (2.2%) to S$151.8 million.
Rental income for the Group grew by S$24.1 million (20.2%) to S$143.5 million. Clementi Mall recorded rental income of S$27.7 million, an increase of S$20.3 million (271.2%) as the mall was not fully operational last year. Paragon’s rental income increased by S$3.5 million (3.2%) as a result of higher rental rates achieved.
Operating revenue from the Group’s other businesses rose by S$7.8 million (14.6%) to S$60.9 million, with the increase coming from the internet and exhibitions businesses.
11.3 Consequently, recurring earnings for YTD 3Q 2012 of S$323.9 million was S$18.5 million (6.1%) higher than that of YTD 3Q 2011.
11.4 Investment income fell by S$25.5 million (63.8%) to S$14.5 million mainly due to mark-to-market losses arising from volatility in foreign exchange rates and lower dividend income. In addition, last year’s income included a reversal of provision for loss on derivative financial instrument.
11.7 Overall, net profit attributable to shareholders was S$281.4 million, S$11.1 million (3.8%) lower compared to YTD 3Q 2011.
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