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Abu Dhabi-based port operator AD Ports Group recorded an 11% y-o-y jump to AED 445 mn in its bottom line in 3Q 2024, according to an earnings release (pdf). The firm’s top line came in at AED 4.7 bn, rising by some 10% y-o-y in 3Q. Net income attributable to owners of the company fell 21% y-o-y to AED 301 mn. The company also became cashflow positive for the first time on a quarterly basis.
On a 9M basis: AD ports logged a total net income of AED 1.2 bn, a 19.4% rise compared to the same period last year, while revenues came at AED 12.7 bn, marking a 56.9% y-o-y increase.
Making moves: The company made strategic acquisitions, including a majority stake in Tbilisi Dry Port and Safina, during the quarter.
Optimistic for the year ahead? “As 2024 comes to a close, there is reason for optimism. While geopolitical disruptions continue to affect visibility, seaborne trade volumes are still expected to grow 2.2% this year and 2.0% in 2025,” AD Ports Group CEO Mohamed Al Shamsi said. “The global economic situation has developed slightly better than expected this year, and the regional macro environment remains solid, supporting demand and rates for AD Ports Group.”
DRAKE AND SCULL INTERNATIONAL-
Drake and Scull International turned to the black in 3Q 2024, reporting a net income of AED 5.9 mn from a loss of AED 34.9 mn in the same period last year, according to its financials (pdf). Drake and Scull’s top line rose 13.4% y-o-y to AED 21.5 mn on the back of higher activity in India, Romania, and Tunisia, according to a separate earnings release (pdf).
ICYMI- Drake and Scull announced the write-off of approximately AED 4 bn in accumulated losses last quarter. This figure includes AED 3.7 bn attributed to financial and commercial debts.
On a 9M basis: The developer booked net income of AED 3.8 bn, up from a loss of AED 197.5 mn in the same period last year. This rise in net income is attributed to the liabilities written back as part of the restructuring. The contracting service posted a 12.8% y-o-y increase in revenues to AED 72.4 mn.
PARKIN-
Dubai’s public parking operator Parkin’s net income increased by 4.9% y-o-y to AED 104.7 mn in 3Q 2024, according to its financials (pdf). The company’s revenues rose by 22.4% y-o-y to AED 235.1 mn in the quarter, attributed to expansion of the company’s parking space portfolio, record transaction volumes, and higher public parking utilization rates, the company’s earnings release (pdf) cites CEO Mohamed Al Ali as saying.
On a 9M basis, net income climbed by 5.4% y-o-y to AED 303.5 mn, while revenue increased by 13.9% y-o-y to AED 654.8 mn.
AGILITY GLOBAL-
ADX-listed Agility Global saw its net income attributable to shareholders rise to USD 37.1 mn in 3Q 2024, up from 803k in the same quarter last year, according to a financial statement (pdf). Revenues from contracts with customers increased 16% y-o-y to USD 1.2 bn. The company attributed its growth to the performance of its subsidiaries — including Dubai-based energy logistics provider Tristar, Menzies Aviation, and Agility Logistics Park — according to an earnings release.
On a nine-month basis, the firm’s bottom line increased to USD 97.4 mn, up from USD 3.5 mn, while its revenues from contracts grew 13% y-o-y to USD 3.3 bn.
Agility Global’s board has authorized a USD 65 mn distribution as the second interim cash dividend for 3Q 2024. Shareholders recorded in the company’s registry by the settlement date of 21 November 2024 are eligible to receive the dividends.
E7 GROUP-
Printing company E7 Group’s net income increased by 54.8% y-o-y to AED 73.3 mn in 3Q 2024, on the back of long-term supply agreements and effective capacity utilization, according to its financials (pdf) and earnings release (pdf). The company’s revenue rose by 7.5% y-o-y to AED 190.9 mn in this quarter due to new clients in E7’s packaging business.
On a 9M basis, net income climbed by 65.4% to AED 164.5 mn, while revenues increased by 6.1% y-o-y to AED 491.7 mn.
The company will be distributing dividends of no less than 50% of the annual distributable net income in two payments. The board of directors will recommend a full-year dividend amount in 1Q 2025, based on the company’s performance in FY 2024.
YALLA GROUP-
Yalla Group posted USD 39.2 mn in net income in 3Q 2024, up 11.2% y-o-y, the NYSE-listed social networking and gaming company said in an earnings release. Revenues rose 4.4% y-o-y to USD 88.9 mn, on the back of chatting services, which raked in USD 58.5 mn, as well as gaming services revenues, which contributed USD 30.2 mn.
In 9M 2024, Yalla Group’s bottom line stood at USD 101.6 mn, marking a 21.8% y-o-y increase, on revenues of USD 248.8 mn, up 4.6% y-oy. Growth was attributed to improved operational procedures and technology utilization, and user acquisition strategies, which drove up average monthly active users by 14.5% y-o-y to 40.2 mn during 3Q.
Looking ahead: Yalla expects 4Q 2024 revenues to range from USD 77 mn to USD 84 mn.
ADNIC-
Abu Dhabi National Ins. Company (Adnic) saw its net income climb 5.3% y-o-y to AED 102.6 mn in 3Q 2024, according to the company’s financials (pdf). Adnic posted a 62.9% y-o-y revenue increase to AED 1.9 bn.
On a 9M basis: The company booked a 2% y-o-y increase in net income to AED 307.8 mn on the back of strong underwriting performance, according to a separate earnings release (pdf). Adnic also saw its revenues rise 57.2% y-o-y to AED 5.2 bn.
DUBAI REFRESHMENT-
Dubai Refreshment posted an 18.6% y-o-y decline in its net income to AED 35.6 mn in 3Q 2024, according to its financial statements (pdf). The F&B firm’s revenues remained relatively flat, inching up 0.2% to AED 220.2 mn. On a 9M basis, net income fell by 69.4% y-o-y to AED 101.3 mn, while revenues rose by 0.9% y-o-y to AED 604.3 mn.
GULF CEMENT-
Gulf Cement narrowed its net losses in 3Q 2024 to AED 5.7 mn, compared to AED 11.9 mn in the same period last year, according to its financials (pdf). The company attributed the improvement to stable sales revenues and lower costs in a separate earnings release (pdf). Revenues increased 8.1% y-o-y to AED 114.6 mn during the quarter.
On a 9M basis, Gulf Cement narrowed its net losses by 20.8% y-o-y to AED 28.2 mn in net losses during 9M 2024, down from a net loss of AED 35.6 mn during the same period last year. The firm’s revenues remained flat at AED 332.1 mn during the first nine months of the year.
RAK CERAMICS-
Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Ceramics’ net income dipped 33.3% y-o-y to AED 55.9 mn in 3Q 2024, according to the company’s earnings release (pdf). RAK Ceramics saw its net revenues dip 4.1% to AED 802.5 mn in 3Q on the back of “ongoing geopolitical challenges, supply chain disruptions, and economic slowdowns impacting demand across all core markets except the UAE,” the company said.
A look at 9M: The company’s bottom line fell 29% y-o-y to AED 169.9 mn in 9M 2024. Meanwhile, its revenues stood at AED 2.4 bn, falling 8.9% y-o-y during the period.
Looking ahead: The company will focus on “protecting our market share, optimizing our operations, further diversifying our offering, accelerating our digitalization and growing our production capabilities,” according to the earnings release.
WATANIA INTERNATIONAL HOLDING-
Watania International Holding in the black in 3Q 2024: Watania International Holding posted a net income of AED 1.1 mn for 3Q 2024, reversing a loss of AED 2.7 mn during the same period last year. Takaful revenues rose 3.5% y-o-y to AED 220.7 mn, according to the company’s financial statements (pdf).
On a nine-month basis, Watania reported a net income of AED 9 mn in 9M 2024, up from a net loss of AED 6.6 mn in 9M 2023, “driven primarily by the ongoing improvement in the medical portfolio,” according to an earnings release (pdf). The turnaround is attributed to higher underwriting earnings, which offset large one-time claims and pricing pressures incurred in the company’s motor and property segment due to the floods in the UAE in April. Revenues fell 9% y-o-y in 9M to AED 610.1 mn.
