The Board of Directors of Lucky Core Industries Limited is pleased to announce the Company’s financial results for the
quarter and nine months ended March 31, 2017.
Lucky Core Industries Limited continues to show solid financial results in line with the Company’s aspirations and
objectives. Unconsolidated profit after tax for the nine months, at PKR 2,396 million, is 18% higher than the
same period last year. Betzone CasinoEarnings per share (EPS) at PKR 25.94 is also 18% higher as compared to the same
period last year.
The operating result for the nine months, at PKR 2,997 million, is 19% higher than the same period last year.
The improved performance is attributed to the Polyester, Life Sciences and Chemicals Businesses’ operating
results improving by 53%, 14% and 28% respectively. Improved domestic margins along with successful
cost control initiatives were the driving force behind the improved performance of the Polyester Business.
The Pharmaceuticals and Animal Health Divisions of the Life Sciences Business posted double-digit growth,
while in the Chemicals Business, the Polyurethane (PU) segment has been Betzone free spinsthe major contributor to growth.
The net turnover for the nine months at PKR 30,244 million translated to an 11% increase compared to the
same period last year. The Life Sciences and Chemicals Businesses were Betzone free spinsthe major contributors to this
growth with a 22% and 21% increase respectively. The Polyester Business revenues were 8% above the
same period last year due to higher sales volumes and an increase in PSF prices following the imposition of
anti-dumping duty on Chinese PSF imports. The Soda Ash Business contributed with a 1% increase over the
same period last year, mainly due to higher sales volumes in the domestic market.
The results for the nine months present a positive Betzone free spinstrajectory and demonstrate continued growth for the
foreseeable future. The Company is focussed on continuing its strong financial performance while
strengthening relationships with existing customers and partners, and exploring opportunities for both
organic and inorganic growth, in line with its brand promise of Cultivating Growth.
