The following factors mainly explain the changes in group revenues in the first quarter of 2025: 1. Group total revenues, including gold metal value, were SAR 721.2 million in the first quarter of 2025, an increase of 35.6% compared to SAR 531.7 million in the same quarter of last year. 2. Group operating revenues, which better represent revenues of the Group after excluding gold metal value and its price increase, amounted to SAR 160.5 million in the first quarter of 2025, an increase of 12.2% compared to SAR 143.0 million in the same quarter of last year. Group revenues from retail channel increased by 23% compared to the same quarter of last year due to growth in the like-for-like stores of the existing stores and the extension of the store’s network. In KSA, retail operating revenues were 45% higher than last year due to growth in like-for-like sales of the existing stores and the extension of the store’s network by opening 7 new stores in top locations in the last 12 months. In Egypt, Retail operating revenues grew by 43% in EGP terms and slightly decreased by 6% in SAR, supported by growth in sales of the existing stores and opening of 4 new stores in top locations in the last 12 months. Alos in Egypt, the group continues its success as wholesale operating revenues increased by 71% in EGP terms and by 23% in SAR when compared to the same quarter of last year, due to strong sales of L’azurde gold jewelry in traditional gold souks. |