FELIX PEREIRA

This week, we highlight the results of two media companies and a non-bank financial institution, which all have a December year-end.

Today, we continue to highlight the results of companies with a December year end.

This week, we look at the results of three companies whose financial year ended in December 2012.

Despite experiencing a small decline in its total assets, which moved to $11.3 billion from $11.4 billion in 2011, the ANSA McAL Group delivered improved revenue and higher earnings per share for its

As at the end of March 2012, Sagicor Financial Corporation’s (SFC) share price on the local stock exchange was $7.80 and it closed on April 5, 2013, at $6.25.

As at the end of March 2012, Guardian Holdings’ share price was $14.00 and it closed on March 28, 2013, at $19.50.

Jamaican-based Seprod Ltd is a medium-sized enterprise operating along two major business lines, manufacturing and distribution. The company has three major shareholders.

A powerful motivator for a company to finalise its audited accounts and pay a dividend before a specified date seems to be the enactment of a new tax measure.