Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) has reported a Q1 2024 revenue of AED 538 million, marking an 8.8% YoY growth. The company's EBITDA for the same period is AED 313 million, up by 8.2%, and its pre-tax net profit is AED 182 million, an 8.6% increase. The net profit post-tax totaled AED 166 million. Empower also revealed a consolidated revenue of AED 3.1 billion between April 2023 and March 2024, a 9.2% growth compared to the same period the previous year. The company's EBITDA for the last twelve months was AED 1.5 billion, a 6.2% increase. The growth is attributed to the increased demand for Empower's services in various Dubai projects and the recovery of diverse economic activities, particularly in the real estate sector.

The text refers to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation P.J.S.C for the three-month period ending on 31 March 2024.

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) has signed an agreement with Al Habtoor Group to supply district cooling services to the Al Habtoor Tower. The service will provide approximately 7,200 refrigeration tons, equivalent to 75% of the peak cooling capacity of the Burj Khalifa. The Al Habtoor Tower, which is set to be the world's largest residential building upon completion, will house over 5,000 residents. The cooling services will be supplied by the beginning of the second quarter of 2025. The tower, located along Sheikh Zayed Road, will feature 1,701 residential units, retail spaces, and various amenities. The project will be built by China Railway 18th Bureau Group Ltd and served from Empower's Business Bay district cooling plant.

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) and its subsidiary ELIPS, a manufacturer of pre-insulated pipes and thermal solutions, have renewed their ISO certifications for Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2015), Environmental Management System (ISO 14001:2015), and Occupational Health and Safety Management System (ISO 45001:2018). Empower also renewed its Information Security Management System (ISO27001:2013) certification. The renewals demonstrate the companies' commitment to maintaining high standards in quality, environment, health and safety, as well as information security. CEO Ahmad Bin Shafar stated that the renewals are a testament to Empower's business sustainability and continuous development.

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), a leading district cooling services provider, has begun the process of connecting the Al Wasl Skyscraper in Dubai to its district cooling network. The skyscraper will be connected in two phases, with the second phase starting in the second half of 2024, providing a total of 3,900 refrigeration tons of environmentally friendly cooling energy. The Al Wasl Skyscraper, a sustainable building with 65 levels, is the tallest ceramic façade in the world. The CEO of Empower highlighted that this addition to their portfolio reflects confidence in their services and commitment to reducing carbon emissions. The building has 229 luxury residential units and 258 hotel rooms.

His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), has honored His Excellency Ahmad bin Shafar, CEO of Empower, for his significant contributions over the past 20 years. Bin Shafar has been recognized for his role in advancing the district cooling industry on a regional and global scale, and for leading Empower to a prominent position in the sector. The Chairman commended the company's progress in technical and production capabilities, its use of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, and its commitment to innovation. He also praised Empower's customer service, environmental conservation efforts, and quality standards. The Chairman attributed Empower's success to the support of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) has approved a proposal to distribute AED 425 million in cash dividends to shareholders for the second half of 2023. The AGM, chaired by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, the Chairman of Empower, was attended by 90.4% of the company's paid-up share capital. The company's financial results for the year ending December 31, 2023, showed a record revenue of AED 3.035 billion and a net profit of AED 960 million. The dividend distribution aligns with the company's policy and it expects to pay a minimum dividend amount of AED 850 million per annum in the first two fiscal years.