Al Meera records exceptional increase in net profit in First Quarter 2014
Apr2014
Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.S.C.) announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2014 ended 31st March 2014, with a record net profit attributable to the owners of the Company of QR 39.2 million as compared to QR 25.7 million for the same period in 2013, an increase of 52.12%.
Sales in first quarter of 2014 grew by 14.56%, from QR 443.8 million to QR 508.4 million, compared to the same period in 2013.
Last year, Al Meera increased total retail space by 4,100 square meters. In 2014, Al Meera has eight malls currently under construction and 1 store under fit out, with all expected to be completed later in 2014. The malls are located at Al Wakra, Al Thumama, Al Wajba, Muaither, Al Azizia, Al Thakira, Muraikh, and Jeryan Nujaima, in addition to the rented store located in the Gulf Mall ( 1,750 square meters).
These new malls currently under construction are part of the Company’s promises to deliver on its expansion plans during 2014 and 2015 in order to sufficiently serve all of Qatar's communities; covering the needs of all the country’s residents wherever they may be located, with competitive prices targeted at all segments of society.
All new malls will be built to stringent international standards and outfitted with the latest interior design style and modern lighting system, and will have the “look and feel”, similar to that of Lqutaifiya Mall. The contemporary concept will cover all of Al Meera’s supermarkets, shops, restaurants, and other stores.