The Mediterranean and Gulf Insurance and Reinsurance Co. announces the interim financial results for the period ending on 30-06-2016 (Six Months)
ELEMENT |
CURRENT QUARTER |
SIMILAR QUARTER FOR PREVIOUS YEAR |
% CHANGE CURRENT |
PREVIOUS QUARTER |
% CHANGE PREVIOUS |
Net profit (loss) before Zakat |
-19,684 |
-135,705 |
85.5 |
13,762 |
- |
Surplus (deficit) of insurance transactions less returns of policy holders investment (operating transactions results) |
-41,206 |
-136,949 |
69.91 |
12,897 |
- |
Gross written premiums (GWP) |
891,381 |
1,148,660 |
-22.4 |
1,233,582 |
-27.74 |
Net written premiums (NWP) |
744,059 |
973,328 |
-23.56 |
1,075,033 |
-30.79 |
Net incurred claims |
657,389 |
898,340 |
-26.82 |
674,226 |
-2.5 |
Net profit (loss) of policy holders investment |
6,483 |
1,244 |
421.14 |
2,104 |
208.13 |
Net profit (loss) of shareholders capital investment |
16,329 |
3,294 |
395.72 |
1,125 |
1,351.47 |
All figures are in (Thousands) Saudi Arabia, Riyals
ELEMENT |
CURRENT PERIOD |
SIMILAR PERIOD FOR PREVIOUS YEAR |
% CHANGE |
Net profit (loss) before Zakat |
-4,422 |
-187,308 |
97.64 |
Surplus (deficit) of insurance transactions less returns of policy holders investment (operating transactions results) |
-28,309 |
-178,432 |
84.13 |
Gross written premiums (GWP) |
2,124,963 |
2,664,420 |
-20.25 |
Net written premiums (NWP) |
1,819,092 |
2,272,920 |
-19.97 |
Net incurred claims |
1,331,615 |
1,689,995 |
-21.21 |
Net profit (loss) of policy holders investment |
8,587 |
2,600 |
230.27 |
Net profit (loss) of shareholders capital investment |
17,454 |
-6,012 |
- |
Earning or loss per share, Riyals |
-0.04 |
-1.87 |
- |
All figures are in (Thousands) Saudi Arabia, Riyals
ELEMENT |
EXPLAINATION |
Reasons of increase (decrease) for the quarter compared with same quarter last year |
The reason behind the decrease in net profit during the current quarter compared to the same quarter of the previous year is the decrease in net claims incurred by 26.8% and the decrease in policy acquisition costs by 39%. The reason behind the increase in shareholders investments income during the current quarter compared to the same quarter of the previous year is the increase in realised gain on sale of available for sale investments. |
Reasons of increase (decrease) for the period compared with same period last year |
The reason behind the decrease in net loss during the current period compared to the same period of the previous year is the decrease in net claims incurred by 21.2% due to the decrease in outstanding claims reserves. The reason behind the profit in shareholders investments income during the current period compared to loss during the same period of the previous year is the increase in realised gain on sale of available for sale investments. |
Reasons of increase (decrease) for the quarter compared with the previous quarter |
The reason behind the net loss during the current quarter compared to net profit during the previous quarter is the decrease in net premium earned by 11% due to the decrease in gross written premiums during the current quarter, and the increase in general and administrative expenses by 9.6% due to the increase in provision for doubtful debts . The reason behind the increase in shareholders investments income during the current quarter compared to the previous quarter is the increase in special commission income by 81.8% and the increase in realised gain on sale of available for sale investments. |
External auditor's report containing reservation |
1. The auditors report draws attention to the fact that these interim condensed financial statements are prepared in accordance with IAS 34 and not in accordance with the standard on interim financial reporting issued by the Saudi Organization for Certified Public Accountants (SOCPA). 2. The auditors draw attention to note (16) of the accompanying interim condensed financial statements which states that during the period ended 30 June 2016, Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) issued a letter to the Company that highlights the deteriorating solvency margin of the Company and the rectification measures to be taken according to the article (68) of insurance implementing regulations. |
Reclassifications in quarterly financial results |
We reclassified some numbers within the annual financial results for comparative reasons in order to comply with the current period, there was no financial impact on net income or accumulated surplus after the reclassification. |
Other notes |
Basic and diluted earnings per share for the period was calculated by dividing the net income for the period by the weighted average number of shares issued and outstanding during the period amounting to 100 million shares. |
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