Financial Performance - The company's revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2021, was RM 245.6 million, an increase of approximately 21.0% compared to RM 203.1 million in the same period last year[7]. - The gross profit for the same period was RM 73.2 million, compared to RM 71.0 million in the previous year, reflecting a slight increase[7]. - The profit for the period was RM 55.7 million, which represents a growth of approximately 5.6% from RM 52.7 million in the prior year[8]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the period were 3.48 sen, compared to 3.29 sen in the previous year[7]. - Operating profit for the six months was RM 58.2 million, compared to RM 56.8 million in the same period last year[10]. - Total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2021, was RM 245,610,000, representing a 20.9% increase from RM 203,064,000 in the same period of 2020[36]. - The company reported a pre-tax profit of RM 56,071,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to RM 52,706,000 in the same period of 2020[38]. - The group reported a net profit of RM 55.7 million for the first half of 2021, a 5.6% increase from RM 52.7 million in the same period of 2020[61]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2021, stood at RM 333.9 million, up from RM 300.3 million as of December 31, 2020[8]. - Cash generated from operating activities before tax profit was 57,619 thousand MYR, a slight increase from 56,071 thousand MYR year-over-year[17]. - Net cash generated from operating activities was 50,659 thousand MYR, significantly higher than 17,068 thousand MYR in the same period last year[17]. - The operating cash flow for the first half of 2021 was RM 50.7 million, significantly higher than RM 17.1 million in the same period of 2020[64]. - The current ratio as of June 30, 2021, was 3.49, indicating a strong liquidity position[61]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of June 30, 2021, amounted to RM 735.9 million, an increase from RM 659.3 million as of December 31, 2020[11]. - Total liabilities as of June 30, 2021, amounted to 161,470 thousand MYR, reflecting a 28.5% increase from 125,731 thousand MYR[13]. - Current liabilities increased to 156,902 thousand MYR, up 31.8% from 119,148 thousand MYR in the previous period[13]. - Total equity as of June 30, 2021, reached 574,473 thousand MYR, an increase of 7.7% from 533,545 thousand MYR as of December 31, 2020[13]. Revenue Segmentation - The Automation Testing Equipment segment generated revenue of RM 177.645 million, while the Factory Automation Solutions segment contributed RM 70.753 million[30]. - Revenue from external customers for sold goods was RM 242,431,000, up from RM 198,614,000 year-over-year[36]. - Revenue from services provided decreased to RM 3,179,000 from RM 4,450,000 in the previous year[36]. - The Automation Testing Equipment segment reported a segment profit of RM 51.839 million, while the Factory Automation Solutions segment reported RM 5.884 million[30]. - The automated test equipment segment generated revenue of 177,645 thousand MYR, accounting for approximately 72.0% of total revenue, while the factory automation solutions segment contributed 70,753 thousand MYR, or about 28.0%[54]. Market and Strategic Focus - The company aims to leverage the latest technology to provide high-quality, cost-effective solutions to its customers[6]. - The company is committed to becoming a leading provider of automation solutions in the global market[6]. - The company anticipates continued growth in the semiconductor industry despite ongoing challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on automation solutions[54]. - The company expects to achieve record revenue in 2021, with a focus on enhancing profitability and sustainable operations despite macroeconomic uncertainties[68]. - The company plans to leverage its core competencies in optoelectronics, automotive, and medical sectors to benefit from the growing demand for customized testing equipment in China[67]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has complied with all applicable provisions of the corporate governance code during the six months ending June 30, 2021[83]. - The audit committee reviewed the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ending June 30, 2021[85]. Employee and Shareholder Information - As of June 30, 2021, the total number of full-time employees increased to 644, up from 612 as of December 31, 2020[78]. - PCB holds a significant stake of 1,009,535,993 shares, representing approximately 63.10% of the company's total shares as of June 30, 2021[76].
槟杰科达(01665) - 2021 - 中期财报