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Massy’s 9-month profit falls 32%
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago /Economy & Trade

Massy’s 9-month profit falls 32%

From Trinidad Express · () English

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  • Massy Holdings reported a 32% decrease in profit for the nine months ending June 30, 2026, falling to $370 million from $543.2 million a year prior.
  • The decline was primarily attributed to a significant accounting loss of $109.7 million resulting from the disposal of Massy Distribution (Jamaica) Ltd.
  • The company's financial performance reflects challenges in its distribution segment, particularly in Jamaica.

Massy Holdings experienced a substantial drop in profitability during the first nine months of its fiscal year, with profits declining by 32%.

For the nine-month period ending June 30, 2026, the company's profit stood at $370 million, a notable decrease from the $543.2 million recorded in the same period last year. This significant reduction in earnings highlights a challenging financial quarter for the conglomerate.

The primary driver behind this profit decline was a substantial accounting loss amounting to $109.7 million. This loss stemmed directly from the disposal of Massy Distribution (Jamaica) Ltd., a key factor impacting the company's overall financial performance.

The sale of the Jamaican distribution subsidiary has had a direct and considerable effect on Massy Holdings' bottom line, overshadowing other operational results. The company's financial statements indicate a strategic move involving the divestment of this asset, leading to a significant one-time charge against profits.

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