15th Sep 2008 07:00
Press-release
Krasnodar
September 15, 2008
OJSC "Magnit" announces unaudited August 2008 trading update
Krasnodar, September 15, 2008: OJSC «Magnit» (the "Company"; RTS, MICEX and LSE: MGNT) is pleased to announce its unaudited 8M 2008 results.
During 8M 2008 the Company opened (net) 180 stores (173 convenience stores and 7 hypermarkets) with its total store base reaching 2,377 stores at the end of this period. Preliminary consolidated unaudited net retail revenue in 8M2008 increased by 40.37% in ruble terms (compared to 8M2007) and stood at 81,719.74 million rubles. Net retail sales in dollars increased by 52.50% YoY and stood at US$ 3,420.25 million.
August 2008 Key Operating and Financial Highlights:
|
|
August 2008 |
August 2007 |
Growth Rate |
8M2008 |
8M2007 |
Growth Rate |
|
Number of opened stores, NET |
30 |
17 |
n/a |
180 |
153 |
n/a |
|
Total number of stores |
2,377 |
2,046 |
n/a |
2,377 |
2,046 |
n/a |
|
Selling space, sq.m. |
739,316 |
583,786 |
26.64% |
739,316 |
583,786 |
26.64% |
|
Net retail sales, million RUR |
11,712.70 |
8,075.34 |
45.04% |
81,719.74 |
58,217.93 |
40.37% |
|
Net retail sales, million US$ |
485.29 |
315.06 |
54.03% |
3,420.25 |
2,242.77 |
52.50% |
For further information, please contact:
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Oleg Goncharov |
Director, Investor Relations e-mail: [email protected] tel. in Krasnodar +7 (861) 277-45-54, 210-98-10 ext. 5100 Mob.: +7 (903) 411-40 -35 Direct line for investors only: +7 (861) 277-45-62 |
|
Dina Chistyak |
Manager, Investor Relations e-mail: [email protected] tel. in Krasnodar +7 (861) 277-45-54, 210-98-10 ext. 5101 Mob.: +7-961-511-02-02 Direct line for investors only: +7 (861) 277-45-62 |
Company description:
Based in Krasnodar, in the Southern region of Russia, Open Joint Stock Company "Magnit" is a holding company for a group of entities that operate in the retail trade under the "Magnit" name. The chain of "Magnit" stores is one of the leading operators in the Russian food retail market. As of June 30, 2008 the chain consisted of 2,312 convenience stores and 9 hypermarkets in more than 760 locations in the Russian Federation.
Approximately two-thirds of the Company's stores are located in cities with a population of less than 500 thousand. Most of its stores are located within the Southern, Central and Volga regions. The Company also operates stores in the North-Western and Urals regions.
As of June 30, 2008 the Company operated an in-house logistics system consisting of 8 distribution centers, employing automated stock replenishment systems and a fleet of 1,030 vehicles.
In accordance with the audited IFRS consolidated financial statements for 1H2008, the Company posted consolidated revenues of approximately US$ 2,470 million and a consolidated EBITDA of around US$ 158 million.
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