Julphar Reports First Six Months Earnings
Julphar achieves sales amounting to AED 639 million with a net profit of AED 64 million
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, August 16, 2017, (AETOS Wire): Julphar, the largest generic pharmaceutical manufacturer in Middle East and North Africa (MENA), announced sales revenue of AED 639 million in the first semester of the year 2017. The company posted a net profit of AED 64 million.
Julphar’s Chairman, His Highness Sheikh Faisal Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, said: “Julphar is now moving forward towards achieving its objectives for 2020 to stay at the top of the regional market. We are very proud of the success we have achieved since the beginning of the year. Dandasha has been launched during Q1. 17 in the UAE to treat erectile dysfunction in adult men and by Q2, it has become a leader in its segment. And our flagship product MEBO is still leading the Saudi market. Furthermore – the company has kept its leading position in the UAE by achieving a robust double digit growth in Q2.17.”
“I expect those achievements to benefit the company during the second semester of the year, and to further grow revenue and earnings. Especially as we are committed to improve our working capital, continue our productivity efforts and cost saving initiatives. Despite the tough conditions impacting the pharmaceutical market in Saudi Arabia and currency headwinds in Egypt, good results were actually achieved in the region, where market has shown signs of improvement during the second quarter. With 34 new products registered in H1.17, this gives us reasons to be optimistic for the future,” he added.
About Julphar
Established in 1980, Julphar is the largest generic pharmaceutical manufacturer in Middle East and North Africa, producing over 200 branded products across 16 facilities. Julphar’s mission is to offer high quality medicines at affordable prices. Our product portfolio includes Biotechnology, Wound and Women Care, Adult and Pediatric General Medicines, Gastro and Pain Management, Cardio-Metabolism, Diabetes Solutions and Consumer range. Julphar employs more than 3,000 people around the world and registered revenue of AED 1.45 billion in 2016. For more information, please visit http://www.julphar.net.
