EDMONTON, Jan. 28, 2013 /CNW/ - Imperial Equities Inc. (TSX-V:IEI) has
reported net income before tax of $10.3 million or $1.10 per share on
revenue of $55 million for the 12 months ended September 30, 2012. The
revenues were generated from both segments of Imperial Equities being
real estate and pharmaceutical distribution. Income also includes $8
million of fair value gains from real estate, primarily as a result of
new buildings being completed and rising lease rates on existing
properties.
Fiscal 2012 was the first year that Imperial Equities began reporting
under International Financial Reporting Standards. All real estate
assets are now valued utilizing fair market values as opposed to the
traditional depreciated cost method.
"Several milestones were achieved by Imperial Equities throughout 2012.
Income from operations, generated through our real estate holdings
reached more than $5 million and the gross sales of pharmaceuticals
surpassed $50 million", said Sine Chadi, President and CEO of Imperial
Equities.
"2012 was clearly the strongest year in our 13 year history".
About Imperial Equities Inc.:
Imperial Equities Inc is based in Edmonton, Alberta. A diversified
company anchored by commercial and industrial real estate properties in
its targeted Edmonton and Alberta markets. Imperial also distributes
pharmaceutical products to institutional and retail customers through
its wholly owned subsidiary, Imperial Distributors Canada Inc.
Additional information is available at: www.imperialequities.com
Imperial's common shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under
symbol IEI.
Neither TSX Venture nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
SOURCE: Imperial Equities Inc.
Sine Chadi, CEO
Imperial Equities Inc.
Phone: 780 424-7227
Email: askus@imperialequities.com