Scangroup Limited announced audited group earnings results for the year ended December 31, 2012. For the year, the company reported revenue of KES 13,056,890,000 compared to KES 11,763,664,000 a year ago. Operating profit before invest income and exchange differences was KES 940,405,000 compared to KES 1,067,156,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was KES 1,095,060,000 compared to KES 1,280,100,000 a year ago. Profit for the period after tax was KES 752,008,000 compared to KES 911,116,000 a year ago. Profit after tax attributable to equity holders of the company was KES 628,378,000 compared to KES 724,965,000 a year ago. Basic and diluted EPS was KES 2.21 compared to KES 2.55 a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was KES 405,358,000 compared to net cash from operating activities of KES 219,223,000 a year ago.

The directors proposed a first and final dividend of KES 0.60 per share totaling KES 170,873,476. The dividend will be payable on or about July 30, 2013. The register of members will be closed on June 28, 2013 for one day for the purpose of dividend calculation.