JSE-listed diversified electronic and alternative energy products manufacturer and distributor Ellies, impacted by global and local supply chain challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, the July civil unrest and weak trading conditions, has reported a loss before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation of R19.5-million for the six months ended October 31.

This is attributable to a 38.2% decrease in gross profit when compared with the comparative reporting period of 2020.