Seef Properties, one of the leading integrated real estate development companies in Bahrain, has reported a net profit of BD7.07 million ($18.6 million) for the first nine months compared to BD7.14 million ($18.8 million) for the same period last year.

The company also achieved operating profits of BD11.48 million, compared to BD11.02 million for the same period last year, with an increase of 4.13%, it stated.

Announcing the results for the third quarter, Seef Properties said it had registered a net profit of BD2.35 million, down 8.8 per cent from last year's figure of BD2.57 million.

The company said its operating profits too fell from BD3.72 million last year to BD3.69 million.

Additionally, earnings per share for the third quarter amounted to 5.10 fils, compared to 5.59 fils in the same period of last year.

The Bahraini developer said the revenues for the third quarter decreased by 6.09% to BD4.64 million compared to BD4.94 million for the same quarter last year.

According to Seef Properties, the revenues for the period ended September 30, fell by 2.60% to BD13.81 million compared to BD 14.18 million for the same period last year. Additionally, earnings per share for the period amounted to 15.36 Fils compared to 15.53 Fils last year.

Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent (excluding minority interests) as of September 30, 2019 was reported at BD150.68 million, compared to BD150.83 million last year, an equivalent to a decrease of 0.09%.

Total assets as of September 30, 2019 reached BD170.61 million compared to BD168.37 million last year, an equivalent to an increase of 1.33%.

The change in net profits is attributed to increasing competition within the industry, in addition to the changing local and regional economic market conditions affecting the real estate sector.

On the results, Chairman Essa Najibi said: "We strive to achieve the financial targets we set despite the challenges and changing market economic conditions, and we persistently aim to improve the Company’s financial performance by developing our real estate projects and expanding our business portfolio."

“We remain committed to becoming one of the leading companies in the real estate sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain and work extensively to elevate our developmental projects in various key sectors to maximise shareholder value through higher returns,” he added.

Fraser Suites, owned by Seef Properties, posted an increase in revenues in comparison to the same period of last year as a result of high occupancy rates attributable to the renovations made to the premises, which have made a positive impact.

Located in Seef District, Fraser Suites has completed various renovations and developments to date, with further renovations currently in progress, all aimed at improving the choices offered to customers and maintaining its position as a leading hospitality destination providing comprehensive hotel apartment experiences in Seef District.

Seef Entertainment, also owned by Seef Properties, is currently working towards expanding its entertainment offerings to attract additional visitors and shoppers, with the Company investing in the development of new entertainment projects in 2019.

On the retail front, Seef Mall has also witnessed an increase in its occupancy rates and continues to attract leading local and international brands. Furthermore, Seef Properties has recently adopted a more sustainable approach by integrating modern standards of practice into its daily operations in order to achieve sustainable development.

CEO Ahmed Yusuf said: "The influx of visitors to Bahrain has led to an increase in demand for tourism services and retail facilities. We therefore made it a priority at Seef Properties to further develop and enhance our facilities and retail offerings by continuing our efforts to attract well-known and popular brands to the mall to achieve higher occupancy rates than the previous period."

"We have posted an increase in profits and returns as a result of its offerings in the real estate, entertainment, retail and hospitality sectors, and its strategy to elevate the brand and build a strong reputation in the market via maintaining a vast and diversified investment portfolio of projects," he added.

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