Financial Performance - For the financial year ended March 31, 2024, the company's revenue was S$41.4 million, representing a growth of 9.9% compared to S$37.6 million in the previous year[260]. - The net profit for the financial year ended March 31, 2024, was S$3.4 million, a decrease of 14.6% from S$3.9 million in the financial year ended March 31, 2023[260]. - Total revenues increased by S$3,709,859, or 9.9%, from S$37,643,696 for the year ended March 31, 2023, to S$41,353,555 for the year ended March 31, 2024, primarily due to a 16.5% increase in the sale of safety equipment[284]. - Gross profit increased by S$2,567,851, or approximately 21.2%, from S$12,140,670 for the year ended March 31, 2023, to S$14,708,521 for the year ended March 31, 2024, with gross profit margins improving from approximately 32.2% to 35.6%[290]. Revenue Composition - The provision of safety equipment contributed to 68.9% of total revenue in the financial year ended March 31, 2024, up from 65.0% in the previous year[257]. - The company’s business in Singapore contributed 96% of the Group's revenue in the financial year ended March 31, 2024, up from 92.0% in the previous year[259]. - The sale of safety equipment increased by 42.9% from S$17.1 million in the financial year ended March 31, 2022, to S$24.5 million in the financial year ended March 31, 2023[269]. Expenses and Costs - The cost of revenue increased from S$25.5 million in the financial year ended March 31, 2023, to S$26.6 million in the financial year ended March 31, 2024[261]. - Total operating expenses increased to S$10.5 million in the financial year ended March 31, 2024, from S$7.4 million in the previous year[267]. - Selling and marketing expenses increased by S$1,318,707, or approximately 62.7%, from S$2,104,824 for the year ended March 31, 2023, to S$3,423,531 for the year ended March 31, 2024, primarily due to increased advertising and promotion expenses[292]. - General and administrative expenses increased by S$1,875,568 or approximately 36.3%, from S$5,169,398 for the year ended March 31, 2023, to S$7,044,966 for the year ended March 31, 2024, mainly due to increased staff expenses and professional fees related to IPO[298]. Cash Flow and Investments - Net cash provided by operating activities increased from S$3,607,236 in 2023 to S$4,200,037 (US$3,116,911) in 2024[308]. - Net cash used in investing activities increased to S$230,355 (US$170,949) in 2024 from S$13,165 in 2023[314]. - Capital expenditures increased to S$235,355 (US$174,660) for the year ended March 31, 2024, from S$13,551 in 2023[319]. Market Outlook - The global PPE market is projected to reach USD125 billion by 2030 from USD83 billion in 2023, with Asia Pacific leading this expansion at a robust CAGR of approximately 7%[322]. - Singapore's PPE market surged from USD137 million in 2015 to USD260 million in 2023, with a projected CAGR of 8.3%[325]. - The construction demand forecast for 2023 is projected to be between S$27 billion and S$32 billion, with the public sector expected to account for approximately 60% of this demand[331][332]. Safety and Regulatory Environment - The workplace fatality rate in Singapore increased to 1.3 per 100,000 workers in 2022, up from 1.1 in 2021, highlighting the critical need for PPE[336]. - The Ministry of Manpower aims for a 30% reduction in workplace fatal injury rates over the next decade, targeting less than 1.0 per 100,000 workers[339]. - Increased investments in PPE by employers are driven by government-led initiatives to enhance workplace safety, providing a positive outlook for the company's business[340]. Corporate Governance - The company is classified as a "foreign private issuer," allowing it to comply with home country governance requirements instead of Nasdaq standards[405]. - The company complies with Nasdaq corporate governance rules applicable to foreign private issuers while also adhering to Cayman Islands requirements[412]. - The audit committee, chaired by Mr. Fok Chee Khuen, is responsible for overseeing the integrity of financial statements and compliance with legal requirements[400]. Employment and Compensation - The company employed 107 people as of March 31, 2024, an increase from 92 employees as of March 31, 2023, indicating a growth of approximately 16.3% in workforce[417]. - For the financial year ended March 31, 2024, the company paid approximately S$1,289,435 (approximately US$956,909) in cash to Executive Directors and Executive Officers, a slight increase from S$1,281,415 in the previous year[390]. - The company has entered into employment agreements with key executives, including Zhang Jian, Chan Yong Xian, and Chan Kah Chun, effective June 1, 2023, which include annual base salaries and discretionary bonuses[391][393][394]. Shareholder Information - The total number of Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding is 14,500,000, with Zhang Jian holding 6,550,000 shares, representing 45.2% ownership[420][423]. - The company has no plans to distribute dividends currently, with future distributions dependent on various financial and operational factors[434][435]. - Voting at shareholder meetings is conducted by poll, requiring a simple majority for ordinary resolutions and two-thirds for special resolutions[445].
Rectitude Holdings Ltd(RECT) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Report