SOLCO LIMITED (ASX : SOO)
ABN 27 084 656 691
Re: Continued Profit Growth to 31 December 2008
Solco announces the following un-audited financial key performance indicator outcomes for its
operations for the 6 months to 31 December 2008 with comparator performance for the 2 prior
periods:
Relevant Key Performance Indicator 6 month period
01/07/08 to 31/12/08 (Note 1) 01/01/08 to 30/06/08 (Note 2) 01/07/07 to 31/12/07 (Note 3)
Revenue 11,433,020 9,543,637 6,965,755
EBITDA 501,173 392,529 (210,111)
EBIT 477,840 359,735 (240,330)
NP 477,840 359,735 (240,330)
Note 1: Un-audited, Note 2: Audited, Note 3: Reviewed
Despite the global economic downturn, demand for photovoltaic (PV) energy products remains strong,
underpinned by indicated continuing government support for clean energy solutions to assist in
reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Over the last 6 month period Solco has continued to focus on its core wholesale distribution operations
(Choice Electric) as well as to continue to rationalise non core business lines.
Further, to lend additional strength over forthcoming months to assuring timely execution of the
Company’s strategies, Mr David Richardson has accepted the role of “Director with responsibility for
operational and management development”.
“These are testing economic times for many companies, and despite Solco’s continuing demonstrated
growth and profitability, David’s depth of relevant experience, and more active engagement with the
executive team, will assure Solco is well positioned to continue to drive shareholder value” said Steven
Cole, Solco’s Chairman.
Mark Norman, Solco’s CEO, said “Having worked closely with David in the past, I look forward to both
his leadership and his support as we together tackle the opportunities and issues presenting to the
Solco group.”
____________________
Darren Crawte
Company Secretary
29 January 2009
www.solco.com.au/pdf/solco_asx_29_01_2009.pdf
ABN 27 084 656 691
Re: Continued Profit Growth to 31 December 2008
Solco announces the following un-audited financial key performance indicator outcomes for its
operations for the 6 months to 31 December 2008 with comparator performance for the 2 prior
periods:
Relevant Key Performance Indicator 6 month period
01/07/08 to 31/12/08 (Note 1) 01/01/08 to 30/06/08 (Note 2) 01/07/07 to 31/12/07 (Note 3)
Revenue 11,433,020 9,543,637 6,965,755
EBITDA 501,173 392,529 (210,111)
EBIT 477,840 359,735 (240,330)
NP 477,840 359,735 (240,330)
Note 1: Un-audited, Note 2: Audited, Note 3: Reviewed
Despite the global economic downturn, demand for photovoltaic (PV) energy products remains strong,
underpinned by indicated continuing government support for clean energy solutions to assist in
reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Over the last 6 month period Solco has continued to focus on its core wholesale distribution operations
(Choice Electric) as well as to continue to rationalise non core business lines.
Further, to lend additional strength over forthcoming months to assuring timely execution of the
Company’s strategies, Mr David Richardson has accepted the role of “Director with responsibility for
operational and management development”.
“These are testing economic times for many companies, and despite Solco’s continuing demonstrated
growth and profitability, David’s depth of relevant experience, and more active engagement with the
executive team, will assure Solco is well positioned to continue to drive shareholder value” said Steven
Cole, Solco’s Chairman.
Mark Norman, Solco’s CEO, said “Having worked closely with David in the past, I look forward to both
his leadership and his support as we together tackle the opportunities and issues presenting to the
Solco group.”
____________________
Darren Crawte
Company Secretary
29 January 2009
www.solco.com.au/pdf/solco_asx_29_01_2009.pdf