JBM Auto’s Net Profit Rises 96.02% in Q3FY’17

Profit Before Tax up 86.89%, EPS up 98.39%, Sales up by 38.58%

Company projects more than 30% rise in Net Profit in FY’17

Gurgaon, 09^th February 2017: JBM Auto Ltd, India’s leading automotive company(BSE: 532605 & NSE Code: JBMA), today announced a 96.02%rise in net profit to Rs.15.27 crorein Q3FY’17 as compared to Rs.7.79 crore in the same period last year. Sales stood at Rs.440.09crore against Rs.317.58 crore a year ago, a rise of 38.58%.

The company recorded a profit before tax of Rs. 23.66 crore in Q3FY’17 as compared to Rs. 12.66 crore in the same quarter last year, an increase of 86.89%. EBIDTA increased by 37.52% at Rs.52.56 crore compared to Rs. 38.22 crore in the corresponding period last year. Earnings per share (EPS) for Q3FY’17 stood at Rs. 3.69, compared to Rs. 1.86 in Q3FY’16, registering an increase of 98.39%.

(Figures in rupees)

Particulars	Quarter ended		Year Ended
	31.12.2016	31.12.2015	31.03.2016
Net Sales (including other income)	440.09cr	317.58cr	1517.76cr
EBIDTA	52.56cr	38.22cr	196.55cr
Profit Before Tax (PBT)	23.66cr	12.66cr	84.84cr
Profit After Tax(PAT)	15.27cr	7.79cr	52.38cr
Earnings Per Share	3.69	1.86	12.39

About JBM Auto Ltd.

JBM Auto Limited is the flagship company of the US$1.35 billion JBM Group that has a diversified portfolio in the field of automotive, engineering & design services and renewables, with an infrastructure of 40 manufacturing plants and 4 engineering & design centers across 18 locations globally. JBM's focus on quality-delivery, frugal engineering, low time-to-market and art-to-part philosophy has provided the group an indomitable position in the automotive industry.

JBM Auto is engaged in the manufacturing of key auto systems such as chassis & suspension systems,exhaust systems, welded assemblies, tools and dies. The company’s manufacturing facilities and tool rooms are strategically located in close proximity of leading automobile hubs of India at Faridabad, Greater Noida, Nasik, Chennai, Sanand, Pune and Indore. The company products are widely used in cars, two-wheelers, tractors and trucks and other sectors in India and overseas. The company also manufactures high-end city buses at its manufacturing plants in Faridabad and Kosi. For further info, please visit www.jbmbuses.com and www.jbm-group.com.