Starsource Multitrade (506365) Q4 98/99 earnings summary
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Q4 98/99 earnings summary
22 Oct, 2026Executive summary
FY ended 31 Mar 1999 closed with a net loss of Rs.4.488m; operations remained suspended under a lockout that began in Nov 1997.
Leasing or licensing part of the plant and machinery was under discussion with prospective chemical manufacturers.
Financial highlights
Net sales were Rs.1.553m and miscellaneous income was Rs.3.766m; total income was Rs.23.266m, including Rs.19.5m from shares held for trading.
Loss after tax was Rs.4.488m, versus Rs.8.293m in FY98; accumulated loss carried forward was Rs.9.730m.
Total assets and liabilities were Rs.97.629m; investments were Rs.47.304m, up from Rs.32.090m, and unsecured loans were Rs.31.215m.
Outlook and guidance
Prospective chemical manufacturers had been identified, with negotiations underway to lease or license part of the existing plant and machinery.
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