For the nine-month period, SMC’s net income fell by 5% from PHP4.8 billion to PHP4.56 billion. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) for the nine months from January to September rose by 25% to PHP14.6 billion.
PHILIPPINES: SMC net profit up 53% in Q3
The Philippine food and and beverage group, San Miguel Corp. (SMC), saw its net profit increase by 53% to PHP1.56 billion against the corresponding period last year when profit had been reduced by exceptional charges related to acquisitions. The net profit figure was more or less in line with analysts' forecasts which had ranged from PHP1.3 billion to PHP1.8 billion.