Indian engineering contractor SEPC swings to Q2 net loss, revenue falls
Overview
Indian engineering contractor's Q2 consolidated revenue from operations fell 2.8% to INR 2.31 bln
Company swung to a loss of INR 585.4 mln in Q2 from a profit of INR 83 mln a year ago
SEPC received stock-exchange approval after period-end for its proposed 90% acquisition of Avenir International Engineers and Consultants
Outlook
Company did not provide specific financial guidance or outlook for upcoming quarters or year in its press release
Result Drivers
DEFERRED-TAX CHARGE – Co reported deferred tax expense of INR 953.5 mln for the quarter, compared to INR 25 mln a year ago
AVENIR DESIGN ORDER – A one-time AED 13.5 mln oil-and-gas design-and-drawing order was executed and billed during Q2, with revenue recognised in other operating income
Company press release:
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q2 Consol Revenue from OPS | INR 2.31 bln | ||
Q2 Consol Net Profit | -INR 585.4 mln |
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