Simbisa Brands H1 2023 US$ earnings increased by 38%
Simbisa Brands, US$ earnings increased by 38% in H1 2023 to 31 December 2022 compared to year prior.
Highlights:
- H1 2023 sales increased by 24% to US$146m.
- Foreign Exchange gains in H1 2023 increased to US$2.4m compared to US$1.9m in H1 2022.
- A bargain purchase gain of US$2.1m was realised on the establishment of Ndoro Microfinance Bank.
- Invested US$1.0m in Harare real estate.
Investor Issues
- Long-term debt/equity ratio of 25%.
- Interest cover of 45.2 times.
- Operating margins of 14% vs 15% in H1 2022.
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