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  • Pak Suzuki Motor declares Rs2.68 billion annual profit

    Pak Suzuki Motor declares Rs2.68 billion annual profit

    KARACHI: Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited (PSMC) on Tuesday announced net profit of Rs2.68 billion for the year ended December 31, 2021.

    The company had declared a loss of Rs1.38 billion during the previous year, according to financial statement shared with the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX).

    Analysts at Arif Habib Limited attributed the massive surge in profit to improved volumetric sales which is 108 per cent year on year (YoY), increased car prices, higher other income as well as reduction in financial charges, given significant decline in borrowings.

    READ MORE: Pak Suzuki posts sharp 285pc growth in first quarter

    Alongside the result, the company also announced a final cash dividend of Rs6.50/share.

    The highlights of the financial results of PSMC revealed that during the fourth quarter (October – December) 2021 the net sales surged by 64 per cent YoY to Rs43.71 billion owing to significant jump in sales volume, which is 68 per cent year on year, together with upward revision in prices. This took financial year 2021’s topline to Rs160.08 billion up by 109 per cent YoY.

    READ MORE: Meezan Bank, Suzuki Motors sign MoU for car financing

    During the fourth quarter, the gross margins declined to 3.55 per cent as compared to 9.28 per cent or decline of 573 basis points in same period last year (SPLY) amid higher cost pressures emanating from substantial currency devaluation, around 4 to 5 times jump in freight costs, coupled with elevated input costs (mainly steel).

    READ MORE: TPL, Pak Suzuki sign agreement for auto insurance

    The same reasons kept the margins lower as compared to the last quarter or decline by 175 basis points. Together with this, swift’s production decline, mainly to pave way for the product’s new model, contributed further towards the suppressed margins on a quarter on quarter (QoQ) basis. This took calendar year 2021’s margins to 5.1 per cent compared to last year’s margins of 4.69 per cent, as augmented topline offset the impact of rising cost pressures.

    READ MORE: Pak Suzuki declares half year loss of Rs2.46 billion

    During the quarter, other income increased by 142 per cent YoY and 121 per cent QoQ to Rs933 million on the back of increased advances from customers, which generated higher interest income for the company. Similar trend was witnessed in calendar year ended December 31, 2021.

    During the year under review, the company booked effective taxation at 29 per cent.

  • Meezan Bank, Suzuki Motors sign MoU for car financing

    Meezan Bank, Suzuki Motors sign MoU for car financing

    KARACHI: Meezan Bank and Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to offer Sharia-compliant car financing.

    Arshad Majeed, Group Head Consumer Finance, Meezan Bank signed the MoU with Aamir Shaffi, Executive Officer, Marketing and Sales, Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited.

    READ MORE: Meezan Bank starts Islamic financing scheme for SMEs

    In an effort to ease access to Shariah-compliant car financing solutions, Meezan Bank will facilitate its customers with additional Residual Value features which will include affordable monthly rentals that will be lower than regular installments.

    Customers will be able to opt for a new vehicle option every three years through this Scheme on selected variants. In addition customers can also avail preferred delivery of Suzuki vehicles Suzuki Alto (VX & VXR), Suzuki Wagon R (VXR, VXL & AGS) & Suzuki Cultus (VXL & AGS) with free registration (excluding taxes) and buyback guarantee of up to three years as well as after-sales support services across Pakistan.

    READ MORE: Meezan Bank, Retailo sign agreement to finance youth

    Commenting on the occasion, Arshad Majeed, said: “Meezan Bank has always strived to offer affordable and accessible Shariah-compliant car financing solutions to its customers.

    “Through the Residual Value Module, we are making the process of car purchasing much easier for individuals and families, especially in the current scenario where prices of vehicles and interest rates are an increasing trend. We are pleased to partner with Pak Suzuki Motor Company Ltd. for offering preferred vehicle delivery that will boost the vehicle buying experience of our customers.”

    READ MORE: Pak Suzuki posts sharp 285pc growth in gross profit during first quarter

    Aamir Shaffi, while speaking at the occasion, said: “Residual Value Module will attract young generation and create customer trend to change the car every 2-3 years through RV financing, in which the customer can defer/postpone up to 50% of value amount of vehicle at end of financing period and enjoy the benefit of reduced rentals.

    “The scheme will enhance our brand image and help retain financing customers for life at Pak Suzuki Motor Company dealerships by providing them right market value with buyback guarantee up to 3 years based on car condition criteria.”

  • Pak Suzuki posts sharp 285pc growth in first quarter

    Pak Suzuki posts sharp 285pc growth in first quarter

    KARACHI: Pak Suzuki Motors Company Limited on Thursday announced an unprecedented growth of 285 percent in gross profit to Rs2.21 billion during the first quarter (January – March) of 2021.

    The company declared the gross profit of Rs573 million in the same quarter of the last year.

    The sales of the company sharply grew to Rs36.1 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 as compared with Rs17.74 billion in the same quarter of the last year.

    With the higher sales, the distribution and marketing expenses of the company also increased to Rs710 million during the quarter under review as compared with Rs320 million in the same quarter of the last year.

    The company declared profit from operations at Rs1.12 billion during January – March 2021 as compared with loss of Rs1.32 billion in the same quarter of the last year.

    The net profit of the company was at Rs778 million during first quarter of 2021 as compared with net loss of Rs941 million in the corresponding quarter of the last year.

    The company declared earnings per share at Rs9.45 for the period ended March 31, 2021 as compared with net loss of Rs941 million in the corresponding period of the last year.

  • Pak Suzuki declares half year loss of Rs2.46 billion

    Pak Suzuki declares half year loss of Rs2.46 billion

    KARACHI: Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited has reported a significant loss of Rs2.46 billion for the first half of 2020 (January to June), as per the financial results submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday. This represents a 61.44 percent increase in losses compared to the Rs1.52 billion loss recorded in the same period last year.

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  • TPL, Pak Suzuki sign agreement for auto insurance

    TPL, Pak Suzuki sign agreement for auto insurance

    KARACHI: TPL Insurance, Pakistan’s first Direct Insurance Company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pak Suzuki, the country’s largest car manufacturing company to provide services of auto insurance.

    A statement on Tuesday said that following the partnership, Pak Suzuki customers can avail TPL Insurance’s services at any of the 168 Pak Suzuki authorized dealerships operating nationwide.

    Customers will have access to One Window Auto Insurance Solution offering tailored coverage backed by the fastest claim settlement ever offered in Pakistan, Online Policy Issuance, services and repair facilities at Pak Suzuki authorized 3S dealerships along with Value Added Services like Self Survey using the TPL Insurance Mobile App – all at extremely competitive rates for Pak Suzuki Customers.

    TPL Insurance’s Value Added Services include Drive Pro, Pakistan’s first Telematics Auto Insurance which lets users track driving scores based on driving metrics to spot areas for improvement, helping users drive smart and make the streets safer to drive on. The Self Survey feature enables customers to lodge claims instantly, update details of their vehicle and manage maintenance schedules. In addition to these services, customers can also Buy, Claim and Renew insurance directly through the TPL Insurance App.

    This partnership is in line with TPL Insurance’s strategy to evolve as a dominant player by exploring profitable niches through the deployment of cutting-edge technology. With disruption at its core, TPL Insurance continues to invest in platforms that will grow Insurtech in the country.

    Commenting on the occasion, Muhammad Aminuddin, CEO, TPL Insurance said, “Together with Pak Suzuki, TPL Insurance will cater to the evolving needs of the companies’ mutual customers by delivering quality coverage and disruptive insurance solutions. I am confident that this partnership will boost TPL Insurance’s footprint in the market by catering to our rapidly growing economy and the population’s increasing consumption of insurance services.”

    Masafumi Harano, Managing Director, Pak Suzuki said, “This is an ideal time for such initiatives in Pakistan as the importance of customer services is at an all-time high. We are confident to grow together and explore more transparent and creative solutions for customers.”

  • Pak Suzuki stops factory, sales operations

    Pak Suzuki stops factory, sales operations

    KARACHI: Pak Suzuki Motors Company Limited on Tuesday announced to stop operations in compliance with the government efforts to contain spread of coronavirus epidemic.

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  • Car sales come down by 44% in eight months

    Car sales come down by 44% in eight months

    KARACHI: The domestic car sales have declined by 44 percent during first eight months of current fiscal year owing to higher prices and economic slowdown.

    According to data released on Wednesday by Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA), the total car sales declined to 90,834 units during July – February 2019/2020 as compared with 162,240 units in the corresponding period of the last fiscal year.

    Market experts attributed the decline to higher car prices and unattractive high interest rate. Besides the slowdown in economy is another major reason.

    The sales of Honda Car fell by 61 percent to 12,497 units during first eight months of current fiscal year as compared with 32,077 units in the corresponding period of the last fiscal year.

    The sales of Indus Motors fell by 49 percent to 22,707 units during the period under review as compared with 44,409 units in the same period of the last fiscal year.

    The sales of Pakistan Suzuki fell by 35 percent to 55,630 units during July – February 2019/2020 as compared with 85,754 units in the corresponding period of the last fiscal year.

    Pakistan’s car sales increased by 2 percent MoM in February 2020; led by 12 percent MoM rise in sales of Indus Motor (INDU).

    Pak Suzuki Motor (PSMC) and Honda Car (HCAR) both witnessed decline in sales by 3 percent MoM each.

  • Finance ministry may resolve taxation issues of automotive industry

    Finance ministry may resolve taxation issues of automotive industry

    KARACHI: A standing committee of the National Assembly has assured that finance ministry to convene an exclusive meeting for resolving taxation issues of automotive industry.

    The National Assembly standing committee paid its visit to Pak Suzuki Motors under the chairmanship of Sajid Hussain Turi on Wednesday.

    The Committee informed that an exclusive meeting may be convened with FBR, and Ministry of Finance to resolve the problems of Additional Customs Duty, Federal Excise Duty, Additional Sales Tax, shortly.

    During the visit the management of Pak Suzuki Motors welcomed the Members and senior officers of GOP, at Suzuki Head office.

    The committee witnessed the manufacturing of different vehicles in the plant under the supervision of well experienced team of Pakistani and Japanese Suzuki engineers and workers.

    The committee members expressed their well wishes for the Improvement of Pak Suzuki plant which was established in 1992, after visiting the plant.

    The Managing Director, Pak Suzuki Motors, Pakistan warmly welcomed the Committee. Shafiq Shaikh, head of Public Relations and official spokesperson briefed the Committee about the historical background of the institution.

    He appraised the Committee with regard to different Cars launched by Suzuki Motors time to time in Pakistan, including some imported vehicles and newly introduced cars.

    The Managing Director, responded the questions raised by the Members regarding quality of products as compared to imported vehicles, the Committee expressed its satisfaction in this regard.

    Shafiq Shaikh explained the causes of increase in prices. He said high mark up rates of Banks loans, over burden of taxation, several additional duties, rupee devaluation, increase in fixed costs / utilities, high trend of inflation and non implementation on Automotive Development Policy(ADP) 2016-21 were the major reason of low production in the automotive sector, which also caused the price fluctuation in the market. Additional Secretary, Ministry of Industries informed that taxation matters were taken up earlier with Ministry of Finance and Revenue but they didn’t respond properly in that regard in last financial year.

    The Committee appreciated the role of Pak Suzuki Motors , Management and appreciated Harano, MD and Shaikh for providing the good quality/ standards products in Pakistan and launching of new models of cars and Motorbikes.

    Several members along with senior officials from ministry of industries, EDB and PSM attended the meeting.

  • Car sales decline by 45% in seven months

    Car sales decline by 45% in seven months

    KARACHI – The car sales in Pakistan witnessed a significant decline during the first seven months (July–January) of the fiscal year 2019–2020, as total sales of locally assembled vehicles fell by 45 percent.

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  • Car sales slump by 44% in first half

    Car sales slump by 44% in first half

    KARACHI: Car sales have slumped by 44 percent to 67,019 units in first half (July – December) of fiscal year 2019/2020 as compared with 120,066 units in the corresponding half of the last fiscal year.

    Major drop witnessed in the sales of Honda Cars which fell 66 percent to 8,146 units during first six months of current fiscal year as compared with 24,278 units in the same period of the last fiscal year.

    It was followed by sales of Indus Motors which fell by 57 percent to 14,175 units in first half of current fiscal year as compared with 32,631 units in the corresponding period of the last fiscal year.

    The sales of Pak Suzuki Motors witnessed decline of 27 percent to 44,698 units during the period under review as compared with 63,157 units in the corresponding period of the last fiscal year.

    Analysts at Topline Securities said that overall Pakistan car sales jumped by 23 percent MoM to 12,069 units in December 2019, however the rise was largely led by 49 percent MoM increase in sales of Pak Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC).

    The other two major manufacturers, Indus Motor (INDU) and Honda Car (HCAR) sales dropped by 12 percent MoM and 23 percent MoM, respectively.

    The increase in sales of PSMC was largely driven by the announcement of increase in car prices by the manufacturer in mid of December 2019, which was effective from January 1, 2020.

    The decline reported by the other manufacturers was largely in line with the historical year-end phenomenon, where consumers generally delay their purchases until the new year.

    On a YoY basis, weak demand dynamics was again evident from a 38 percent YoY fall in sales in December 2019, taking 1HFY20 decline to 44 percent YoY.

    This is primarily attributable to 1) higher car prices mainly due to PKR devaluation and 2) higher interest rates.

    PSMC sales were down 26 percent YoY in December 2019, while INDU’s sales declined by 56 percent YoY with Corolla sales falling by 50 percent YoY.

    HCAR sales fell by 58 percent YoY during Dec-2019 with combined sales of City & Civic declining by 56 percent YoY.

    Sale of motorcycles by Atlas Honda (ATLH) witnessed an increase of 6 percent YoY as sales clocked in at 85k units, however it recorded a decline of 11 percent MoM.

    Tractor sales recorded a growth of 75 percent YoY with Millat Tractor (MTL) sales rising by 175 percent YoY. On the MoM basis, overall tractor sales were down 37 percent MoM.

    Analysts expect recovery in car sales volumes from start of 2020 as we believe volumes would have bottomed out in December 2019.