Gemfields Plc
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Gemfields Plc - Company Capsule
Reference Code: MN0010CC
Published Date: April 2011
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Gemfields Plc
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Gemfields Plc - Company Overview
Gemfields PLC is principally engaged in exploration, mining and processing of colored gemstones. Gemfields’ key asset
is Kagem emerald mine in Zambia. The Kagem emerald mine serves as the source of emeralds and beryl. The company
produces over 20% of Zambian emeralds of the global emerald production. In addition, Gemfields engages in
repositioning process in the mining and selling of ethically produced colored gemstones. The company is headquartered
in London, the UK.
Financial Performance
The company reported revenues of US$19.9 million during the fiscal year ended June 31, 2010. The operating profit of
the company was US$2.3 million during the fiscal year 2010, whereas the company reported an operating loss of
US$283.1 million during 2009. The net profit of the company was US$2.1 million during the fiscal year 2010, whereas the
company reported a net loss of US$164.7 million during 2009.
Gemfields Plc - Key Facts
Gemfields Plc, Key Facts
54 Jermyn Street, London, , W1J
Ticker Symbol, Stock
Corporate Address: 8DJ, United Kingdom
GEM (SEATS (AIM Market))
Exchange
Telephone + 44 20 75183400 No. of Employees N/A
Fax + 44 20 71978193 Financial Year End June
URL www.gemfields.co.uk Revenue (in USD Million) 19.90
Industry Metals and Mining
Locations United Kingdom
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research
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Gemfields Plc
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Gemfields Plc - Major Products and Services
Gemfields PLC is principally engaged in exploration, mining, marketing and processing of colored gemstones. The key
offerings of the company include the following:
Gemfields Plc, Major Products and Services
Products:
Gemstones
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research
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Gemfields Plc
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Gemfields Plc - Key Competitors
The following companies are the major competitors of Gemfields Plc:
Cape Diamonds Plc
Namakwa Diamonds Limited
Gem Diamonds Limited
Kopane Diamond Developments PLC
Diamondcorp Plc
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Gemfields Plc
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Gemfields Plc - Key Employees
Gemfields Plc, Key Employees
Name Job Title Board Level Since Age
Sean Gilbertson Director Executive Board
Graham Mascall Chairman Non Executive Board 2004
Kartikeya Parikishya Head of Planning & Exploration Senior Management 45
Chandana Venkata
General Manager Senior Management 49
Suresh
James Tamba Assistant Manager Human Resources Senior Management 63
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research
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Gemfields Plc
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Gemfields Plc - Locations and Subsidiaries
Head Office
Gemfields Plc
54 Jermyn Street
London
Zip: W1J 8DJ
United Kingdom
Tel: + 44 20 75183400
Fax: + 44 20 71978193
Other Locations & Subsidiaries
Gemfields Plc, Locations
Kagem Emerald Mine Mbuva-Chibolele Emerald Mine
Zambia Zambia
Kariba Amethyst Mine Kamakanga Emerald Mine
Zambia Zambia
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research
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Gemfields Plc
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Gemfields Plc - Financial Ratios
Financial Ratios - Capital Market Ratios
Gemfields Plc, Ratios based on current share price
Key Ratios 22-Oct-2010
P/E (Price/Earnings) Ratio 26.51
EV/EBITDA (Enterprise Value/Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) 11.5
Enterprise Value/Sales 2.74
Enterprise Value/Operating Profit 23.6
Enterprise Value/Total Assets 1.78
Note: Above ratios are based on share price as of 22-Oct-2010. The above ratios are absolute numbers.
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research
Financial Ratios - Annual Ratios
Gemfields Plc, Annual Ratios
Key Ratios Unit/Currency 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
Equity Ratios
EPS (Earnings per Share) USD 0.01 -0.51 -0.25 -0.07 0.04
Book Value per