News

Damas’ fiscal ends in a net loss

The company is working on restructuring its operations

diamond world news service

Damas’ financial position at the end of 12-month fiscal year closing March 31, 2010, stood at net loss worth $519.8 million, while the previous fiscal had ended with profit worth $61.8 million. Revenues decreased by 31 percent to $899.3 million, impairment losses valued $215.3 million, while there was a provision for doubtful loan worth $84.8 million in the fiscal.

The company identified the loss as a result of management issues relating to the unauthorised withdrawals by the three Abdullah brothers, during the economic recession that depleted funds, and rising gold prices in the year, which further impacted revenues.

In the fiscal gone by, Tawhid Abdulla was asked to resign as Damas' top executive, following his unauthorised transactions which are yet to be reimbursed to the company.

The company is reportedly working ways to bring its financial position in order and restructuring its operations.


Follow DiamondWorld on Instagram: @diamondworldnet
Follow DiamondWorld on Twitter: @diamondworldnet
Follow DiamondWorld on Facebook: @diamondworldnet

Van Cleef & Arpels Unveils 'Fleurs d’Hawaï' Collection at Dumfries House, Celebrating Nature and Craftsmanship

Florida Couple Discovers Rare 3.36-Carat Diamond at Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds

Fancy Colour Diamond Prices Surge 205% Since 2005, Says Natural Diamond Council

British Luxury Brand Anayah Breaks Barriers with First Female Artisans in India

De Beers' Payments to Namibia Fall Amid Diamond Market Slump