飞霓控股(08480) - 2025 - 中期业绩

Interim Financial Statements Un-audited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the company's revenue significantly increased by 32.4% to RM113.1 million, profit for the period surged by 165.9% year-on-year to RM11.7 million, and basic earnings per share rose to 1.36 cents | Indicator | For the six months ended June 30, 2025 (RM thousand) | For the six months ended June 30, 2024 (RM thousand) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue | 113,071 | 85,372 | | Cost of sales and services | (82,449) | (61,649) | | Gross profit | 30,622 | 23,723 | | Profit for the period | 11,690 | 4,351 | | Total comprehensive income for the period | 8,434 | 4,365 | | Basic and diluted earnings per share (cents) | 1.36 | 0.72 | Un-audited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position As of June 30, 2025, the company's total assets less current liabilities significantly increased to RM209.2 million, primarily driven by non-current asset growth, with net assets also rising to RM204.0 million | Indicator | As of June 30, 2025 (RM thousand) | As of December 31, 2024 (RM thousand) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Non-current assets | 123,859 | 61,760 | | Current assets | 146,232 | 144,285 | | Current liabilities | 60,875 | 57,637 | | Net current assets | 85,357 | 86,648 | | Total assets less current liabilities | 209,216 | 148,408 | | Non-current liabilities | 5,238 | 5,646 | | Net assets | 203,978 | 142,762 | | Total equity | 203,978 | 142,762 | Un-audited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the company's total equity increased from RM142.8 million at the beginning of the period to RM204.0 million, primarily due to profit for the period and new share issuance | Indicator | As of June 30, 2025 (RM thousand) | As of June 30, 2024 (RM thousand) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Balance at beginning of period | 142,762 | 138,399 | | Profit for the period | 11,690 | 4,351 | | Total comprehensive income | 8,434 | 4,365 | | Shares issued during the period | 57,742 | – | | Dividends paid | (4,960) | – | | Balance at end of period | 203,978 | 142,754 | Un-audited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows For the six months ended June 30, 2025, net cash from operating activities turned positive to RM6.67 million, but net cash outflow from investing activities significantly increased, resulting in a net decrease of RM11.05 million in cash and cash equivalents | Indicator | For the six months ended June 30, 2025 (RM thousand) | For the six months ended June 30, 2024 (RM thousand) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash from/(used in) operating activities | 6,673 | (9,693) | | Net cash used in investing activities | (10,738) | (1,066) | | Net cash (used in)/from financing activities | (6,984) | 920 | | Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (11,049) | (9,839) | | Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 37,517 | 32,883 | Notes to Interim Financial Information 1. General Information The company is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, primarily engaged in investment holding, with subsidiaries involved in manufacturing and selling elastic textiles, webbing, tape products, and energy efficiency businesses. The ultimate holding company is PRG Holdings Berhad - The company was incorporated on March 3, 2017, under the laws of the Cayman Islands and listed on the GEM of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since October 16, 2017[11] - The company's principal business is investment holding, with its subsidiaries engaged in the manufacturing and sale of elastic textiles, webbing, and tape-related products, as well as energy efficiency businesses[12] - The ultimate holding company of the company is PRG Holdings Berhad, whose shares are listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad[12] 2. Basis of Preparation and Accounting Policies The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements are prepared in accordance with IFRS 34 and GEM Listing Rules, presented in Malaysian Ringgit, adopting the same accounting policies as the 2024 annual financial statements, with no significant impact from new standard adoptions - The financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standard 34 and the GEM Listing Rules, presented on a historical cost basis[13] - The financial statements are presented in Malaysian Ringgit, with all values rounded to the nearest thousand[13] - The adoption of new or revised International Financial Reporting Standards has not resulted in any significant changes or material impact on the Group's financial statements[14] 3. Revenue and Segment Reporting The Group identified three reportable segments: production, energy efficiency, and others. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, total revenue increased by 32.4% year-on-year, primarily driven by the energy efficiency segment, which saw a significant revenue growth of 71.0% - The Group identified three reportable segments: production, energy efficiency, and others (including property investment, money lending, and head office operations)[15] Segment Revenue and Profit (RM thousand) | Segment | 2025 Revenue | 2024 Revenue | 2025 Profit | 2024 Profit | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Production | 43,474 | 44,569 | 5,028 | 5,110 | | Energy Efficiency | 69,562 | 40,734 | 12,045 | 3,624 | | Others | 35 | 69 | (1,407) | (2,702) | | Total | 113,071 | 85,372 | 15,666 | 6,032 | 3. (a) Business Segments The Group's business segments include production (elastic textiles, webbing, and tape products) and energy efficiency, as well as others (property investment, money lending, and head office operations). The energy efficiency segment achieved significant growth in the first half of 2025, becoming a major revenue contributor - The Group's operating segments include production (manufacturing and sale of elastic textiles, webbing, and tape-related products) and energy efficiency businesses[15] - Revenue from the energy efficiency segment significantly increased by 71.0% from RM40.7 million in the same period of 2024 to RM69.6 million in the same period of 2025, primarily due to increased income from Malaysian projects[17][47] - Revenue from the production segment slightly decreased by 2.5% to RM43.5 million, mainly due to lower sales of tape and furniture webbing products and the depreciation of the US dollar against the Ringgit[17][46] 3. (b) Geographical Information The Group's manufacturing and sales facilities are located in Malaysia, Vietnam, and Singapore. The Asia Pacific region remains the primary market, with Malaysia's revenue contribution significantly increasing - The Group's manufacturing facilities and sales offices are based in Malaysia and Vietnam, while its energy efficiency business is based in Singapore and Malaysia[19] Revenue by Geographical Location (RM thousand) | Region | 2025 | 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Asia Pacific — Malaysia | 42,958 | 11,697 | | Asia Pacific — Singapore | 31,710 | 33,328 | | Asia Pacific — Vietnam | 8,868 | 8,877 | | Asia Pacific — Others | 15,553 | 16,687 | | Europe | 4,431 | 4,394 | | North America | 8,993 | 9,905 | | Others | 558 | 484 | | Total | 113,071 | 85,372 | 3. (c) Information about Major Customers In the first half of 2025, Customer A emerged as a new major customer, contributing RM38.36 million in revenue, primarily from the energy efficiency segment. In 2024, major customers B, C, and D each accounted for less than 10% of revenue Major Customer Revenue (RM thousand) | Customer | 2025 | 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Customer A | 38,364 | Not applicable | | Customer B | Not applicable | 10,003 | | Customer C | Not applicable | 10,368 | | Customer D | Not applicable | 10,362 | - In 2025, revenue from Customer A accounted for 10% or more of total revenue, while major customers B, C, and D in 2024 each accounted for less than 10% of revenue[20] - Revenue from major customers is primarily reported under the energy efficiency segment (2024: energy efficiency and production segments)[21] 4. Other Income and Net Other Gains or Losses For the six months ended June 30, 2025, total other income and net other gains or losses increased by 75.0% to RM0.7 million, primarily due to a significant improvement in net foreign exchange gains Other Income (RM thousand) | Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Commission income | 53 | 43 | | Government grants | 55 | – | | Others | 184 | 377 | | Total | 292 | 420 | Net Other Gains or Losses (RM thousand) | Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net foreign exchange gains/(losses) | 446 | (58) | | Net loss/(gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment | (39) | 10 | | Loss on lease modification | (4) | – | | Total | 403 | (48) | - Total other income and net other gains or losses increased by RM0.3 million or 75.0%, mainly due to a net foreign exchange gain of RM0.45 million for the current period (2024: net loss of RM0.06 million)[51] 5. Finance Costs For the six months ended June 30, 2025, finance costs decreased by 22.8% year-on-year to RM437 thousand, primarily due to lower interest on borrowings and lease liabilities | Indicator | 2025 (RM thousand) | 2024 (RM thousand) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Interest on borrowings | 325 | 395 | | Interest on lease liabilities | 112 | 171 | | Total | 437 | 566 | 6. Profit Before Income Tax Expense For the six months ended June 30, 2025, profit before income tax expense significantly increased to RM15.8 million, influenced by factors such as reduced amortisation and depreciation, lower interest income, and a slight decrease in staff costs Components of Profit Before Income Tax Expense (RM thousand) | Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Auditors' remuneration | 271 | 266 | | Amortisation and depreciation | 2,581 | 2,808 | | Net loss/(gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment | 39 | (10) | | Interest income | (324) | (658) | | Net provision for/(reversal of) write-down of inventories | 487 | (73) | | Bad debts recovered | (149) | – | | Staff costs | 26,158 | 27,120 | 7. Income Tax Expense For the six months ended June 30, 2025, income tax expense significantly increased year-on-year to RM4.11 million, primarily due to higher current tax expenses for Malaysian and overseas income tax | Indicator | 2025 (RM thousand) | 2024 (RM thousand) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Current tax expense — Malaysian income tax | 3,080 | 716 | | Current tax expense — Overseas income tax | 1,086 | 1,111 | | Underprovision in prior periods | – | 201 | | Deferred tax — current year | (60) | (65) | | Total | 4,106 | 1,963 | - Malaysian income tax is calculated at the statutory tax rate of 24% on the estimated assessable profit[28] - The company is not subject to any income tax in the Cayman Islands[28] 8. Dividends The Board does not recommend any dividend payment for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The final dividend of HK$0.01 per share (approximately RM4.96 million) for FY2024 was paid in June 2025 - The Board does not recommend any dividend payment for the six months ended June 30, 2025[30] - The final dividend for the year ended December 31, 2024, of HK$0.01 per ordinary share, amounting to HK$9,233,000 (equivalent to approximately RM4,960,000), was paid in June 2025[30] 9. Earnings Per Share For the six months ended June 30, 2025, basic earnings per share were 1.36 cents, a significant increase from 0.72 cents in the same period of 2024, primarily due to higher profit for the period | Indicator | 2025 (RM thousand) | 2024 (RM thousand) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Profit for the period attributable to owners of the Company | 11,690 | 4,351 | | Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue (thousand shares) | 857,548 | 601,566 | | Basic earnings per share (cents) | 1.36 | 0.72 | - Diluted earnings per share are the same as basic earnings per share, as there were no dilutive potential ordinary shares outstanding during the period[32] 10. Property, Plant and Equipment For the six months ended June 30, 2025, additions to property, plant and equipment amounted to RM0.7 million, a significant decrease from RM4.7 million in the same period of 2024 | Indicator | For the six months ended June 30, 2025 (RM million) | For the six months ended June 30, 2024 (RM million) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Additions to property, plant and equipment | 0.7 | 4.7 | 11. Trade and Other Receivables As of June 30, 2025, total trade and other receivables were RM40.73 million, a decrease from RM47.39 million as of December 31, 2024, primarily due to a reduction in net other receivables | Indicator | As of June 30, 2025 (RM thousand) | As of December 31, 2024 (RM thousand) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Trade receivables, net | 32,079 | 31,123 | | Other receivables and loans receivable, net | 8,651 | 16,263 | | Total | 40,730 | 47,386 | Ageing Analysis of Trade Receivables (RM thousand) | Ageing | As of June 30, 2025 | As of December 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Within 30 days | 17,149 | 21,227 | | 31 to 60 days | 5,416 | 8,598 | | 61 to 90 days | 3,096 | 4,017 | | 91 to 180 days | 1,645 | 2,467 | | Over 180 days | 230 | 123 | | Total | 32,461 | 31,507 | 12. Trade and Other Payables As of June 30, 2025, total trade and other payables were RM40.13 million, a slight increase from RM38.13 million as of December 31, 2024, primarily due to an increase in other payables offsetting a decrease in trade payables | Indicator | As of June 30, 2025 (RM thousand) | As of December 31, 2024 (RM thousand) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Trade payables | 10,565 | 12,975 | | Other payables | 29,568 | 25,155 | | Total | 40,133 | 38,130 | Ageing Analysis of Trade Payables (RM thousand) | Ageing | As of June 30, 2025 | As of December 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Within 30 days | 5,744 | 9,806 | | 31 to 60 days | 2,225 | 1,888 | | 61 to 90 days | 398 | 1,127 | | Over 90 days | 2,198 | 154 | | Total | 10,565 | 12,975 | 13. Borrowings As of June 30, 2025, the Group's total borrowings were RM14.53 million, a slight decrease from RM15.26 million as of December 31, 2024, primarily due to reductions in term loans and bank overdrafts | Indicator | As of June 30, 2025 (RM thousand) | As of December 31, 2024 (RM thousand) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Term loans (secured) | 11,178 | 12,757 | | Bank overdrafts (secured) | 550 | 583 | | Bankers' acceptances (secured) | 867 | – | | Trust receipts loans (secured) | 1,931 | 1,920 | | Total | 14,526 | 15,260 | Borrowings Maturity Analysis (RM thousand) | Maturity | As of June 30, 2025 | As of December 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Within one year | 4,818 | 4,805 | | After one year but within two years | 1,544 | 1,507 | | After two years but within five years | 3,617 | 4,102 | | After five years | 4,547 | 4,846 | | Total | 14,526 | 15,260 | 14. Share Capital As of June 30, 2025, the company's issued and fully paid share capital increased to 923,322 thousand shares, amounting to RM50.97 million, primarily due to the allotment of 321,756 thousand new shares to PRG Holdings for property acquisition | Indicator | As of June 30, 2025 (thousand shares) | As of June 30, 2025 (HKD thousand) | As of June 30, 2025 (RM thousand) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Issued and fully paid share capital at beginning of period | 601,566 | 60,157 | 32,633 | | Additions (Note) | 321,756 | 32,175 | 18,340 | | Issued and fully paid share capital at end of period | 923,322 | 92,332 | 50,973 | - On February 7, 2025, the company completed the purchase of 50 multi-storey residential units within the Picasso Residence development in Malaysia, with 88% of the total consideration paid by allotting 321,756,000 ordinary shares of the company to the vendor, PRG Holdings[39] 15. Related Party Transactions The Group engaged in various related party transactions, including sales of goods and services to a joint venture, commission and dividend income, and rental expenses and interest income with the ultimate holding company, PRG Holdings. Key management personnel compensation decreased year-on-year Related Party Transactions (RM thousand) | Related party name | Nature of transaction | 2025 | 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Trunet (Vietnam) Co., Ltd. (Joint venture) | Sales of goods | 698 | 576 | | | Sales of services | 39 | 36 | | | Commission received/receivable | 53 | 43 | | | Rental income | 56 | 60 | | | Dividends received | 500 | 236 | | PRG Holdings (Ultimate holding company) | Rental expenses | (4) | (25) | | | Interest income | 147 | 149 | | Netventure Properties Two Pte. Ltd. (Subsidiary director's spouse has equity interest) | Rental expenses | (267) | (284) | | Netventure Reality Pte. Ltd. (Subsidiary director has equity interest) | Rental expenses | (95) | (86) | 15. (a) Related Party Transactions The Group conducted sales, services, rental, and interest transactions with related parties such as joint venture Trunet (Vietnam) Co., Ltd. and ultimate holding company PRG Holdings, all under negotiated terms - Rental expense transactions with PRG Holdings, Netventure Properties Two Pte. Ltd., and Netventure Reality Pte. Ltd. constitute connected transactions that meet the minimum exemption level[41] - Interest income from advances to PRG Holdings constitutes a discloseable and connected transaction, for which the company has complied with the applicable requirements of the GEM Listing Rules[41] 15. (b) Key Management Personnel Compensation For the six months ended June 30, 2025, total key management personnel compensation was RM2.72 million, a decrease from RM3.72 million in the same period of 2024, primarily due to RM1.0 million in terminal benefits in 2024 that were absent in 2025 | Indicator | 2025 (RM thousand) | 2024 (RM thousand) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Fees, salaries, allowances and other benefits | 2,533 | 2,542 | | Contributions to defined contribution plans | 190 | 173 | | Terminal benefits | – | 1,000 | | Total | 2,723 | 3,715 | 16. Capital Commitments As of June 30, 2025, the Group had zero contracted but unprovided capital commitments, compared to RM54.83 million as of December 31, 2024, primarily for the acquisition of investment properties | Indicator | As of June 30, 2025 (RM thousand) | As of December 31, 2024 (RM thousand) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Contracted but not provided for — acquisition of property, plant and equipment | – | 284 | | Contracted but not provided for — acquisition of investment properties | – | 54,544 | | Total | – | 54,828 | Management Discussion and Analysis Business Review The Group's production segment revenue slightly decreased, mainly due to lower sales of tape and furniture webbing and a depreciating US dollar; while the energy efficiency segment revenue surged by 71.0%, primarily driven by increased Malaysian project income, becoming the main driver of performance growth for the period - Production segment revenue was approximately RM43.5 million, a 2.5% decrease compared to the same period in 2024, mainly due to lower sales of tape and furniture webbing products and the depreciation of the US dollar against the Malaysian Ringgit[46] - Energy efficiency segment revenue was approximately RM69.6 million, a 71.0% increase compared to the same period in 2024, primarily due to increased income from Malaysian projects[47] Business Review (a) Production Segment The production segment, a manufacturer of elastic textiles and webbing in Malaysia and Vietnam, exports products to over 30 countries. Domestic sales slightly increased to 31.2% of total production segment revenue, with export sales at 68.8% for the period - The production segment is a long-established manufacturer of elastic textiles and webbing in Malaysia and Vietnam, exporting products to over 30 countries[45] - Domestic sales and export sales accounted for approximately 31.2% and 68.8% respectively of the production segment's total revenue for the period (2024: 28.7% and 71.3%)[45] Business Review (b) Energy Efficiency Segment The energy efficiency segment's revenue primarily derives from energy solution contracts, maintenance service contracts, and other services, with energy solution contracts accounting for the largest share. Revenue for the period significantly increased by 71.0%, mainly due to higher Malaysian project income - Revenue from the energy efficiency segment primarily includes energy solution contracts (78.4%), maintenance service contracts (10.9%), other services (10.6%), and sales of goods (0.1%)[47] - Revenue for the period was approximately RM69.6 million, an increase of RM28.9 million or 71.0% compared to the same period in 2024, mainly due to increased income from Malaysian projects[47] Financial Review The Group's revenue grew by 32.4% for the period, primarily driven by the energy efficiency segment. Gross profit increased by 29.1%, but gross profit margin slightly decreased due to rising labor costs. Profit for the period surged by 165.9%, mainly attributable to increased contributions from the energy efficiency segment and reduced administrative expenses - The Group's revenue was approximately RM113.1 million, an increase of 32.4% compared to the same period in 2024, primarily contributed by the energy efficiency segment[48] - Profit for the period was approximately RM11.7 million, a 165.9% increase compared to the same period in 2024, mainly due to increased profit contribution from the energy efficiency segment[54] Revenue The Group's revenue reached RM113.1 million for the period, a 32.4% year-on-year increase, primarily contributed by the energy efficiency segment, whose share of total revenue rose from 47.7% to 61.5% - Revenue for the period was approximately RM113.1 million, an increase of RM27.7 million or 32.4% compared to the same period in 2024[48] - The energy efficiency segment accounted for approximately 61.5% of the Group's total revenue (2024: 47.7%), becoming the main growth driver[48] Cost of Sales and Services Cost of sales and services for the period was approximately RM82.4 million, a 33.8% year-on-year increase, consistent with the revenue growth trend - Cost of sales and services was approximately RM82.4 million, an increase of RM20.8 million or 33.8% compared to the same period in 2024, consistent with the increase in revenue[49] Gross Profit and Gross Profit Margin Gross profit for the period increased by 29.1% to RM30.6 million, but the gross profit margin decreased from 27.8% to 27.1%, primarily due to rising labor costs following the increase in Malaysia's minimum wage - Gross profit was approximately RM30.6 million, an increase of RM6.9 million or 29.1% compared to the same period in 2024[50] - Gross profit margin decreased from 27.8% to 27.1%, mainly due to increased labor costs after the minimum wage hike in Malaysia effective February 2025[50] Other Income and Net Other Gains or Losses Total other income and net other gains or losses for the period increased by 75.0% to RM0.7 million, primarily due to an improvement in net foreign exchange gains - Total other income and net other gains or losses were approximately RM0.7 million, an increase of RM0.3 million or 75.0% compared to the same period in 2024[51] - This was mainly due to a net foreign exchange gain of RM0.45 million for the current period (2024: net loss of RM0.06 million)[51] Selling and Distribution Costs Selling and distribution costs for the period were approximately RM1.1 million, a 10.0% year-on-year increase, consistent with revenue growth - Selling and distribution costs were approximately RM1.1 million, an increase of RM0.1 million or 10.0% compared to the same period in 2024, consistent with the increase in revenue for the period[52] Administrative Expenses Administrative expenses for the period were approximately RM14.7 million, a 13.5% year-on-year decrease, primarily due to reduced directors' remuneration following the retirement or resignation of certain directors - Administrative expenses were approximately RM14.7 million, a decrease of RM2.3 million or 13.5% compared to the same period in 2024[53] - The decrease was mainly due to reduced directors' remuneration following the retirement or resignation of certain directors in 2024[53] Profit for the Period Profit for the period was approximately RM11.7 million, a significant 165.9% year-on-year increase, primarily due to increased profit contribution from the energy efficiency segment, consistent with revenue growth - Profit for the period was approximately RM11.7 million, an increase of RM7.3 million or 165.9% compared to the same period in 2024[54] - This significant increase was primarily due to increased profit contribution from the energy efficiency segment, consistent with the revenue growth for the period[54] Liquidity and Financial Resources As of June 30, 2025, the Group's total equity increased to RM204.0 million, net current assets slightly decreased to RM85.4 million, and cash and cash equivalents (net of bank overdrafts) decreased to RM37.5 million. The current ratio was 2.4 times, indicating a net cash position with sufficient financial resources - The Group's total equity attributable to owners of the Company was approximately RM204.0 million (December 31, 2024: RM142.8 million)[56] - Net current assets were approximately RM85.4 million (December 31, 2024: RM86.6 million), and cash and cash equivalents (net of bank overdrafts) were approximately RM37.5 million (December 31, 2024: RM49.6 million)[56] - The current ratio was approximately 2.4 times (December 31, 2024: 2.5 times), indicating a net cash position with sufficient financial resources to fund future working capital requirements for business operations[57] Capital Structure The Group's capital structure remained unchanged during the period, with share capital comprising solely ordinary shares - The Group's capital structure remained unchanged during the period, with the company's share capital comprising solely ordinary shares[58] Dividends The Board does not recommend any dividend payment for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The final dividend of HK$0.01 per share for FY2024 was paid in June 2025 - The Board does not recommend any dividend payment for the six months ended June 30, 2025[59] - The final dividend for the year ended December 31, 2024, of HK$0.01 per ordinary share (approximately RM4.96 million), was paid in June 2025[59] Significant Investments Held by the Group As of June 30, 2025, the Group held no significant investments - As of June 30, 2025, the Group held no significant investments[60] Material Acquisitions and Disposals of Subsidiaries, Associates and Joint Ventures Except as disclosed under "Material Events During the Period" in this announcement, the Group had no material acquisitions or disposals of subsidiaries, associates, and joint ventures during the period - Except as disclosed under "Material Events During the Period" in this announcement, the Group had no material acquisitions or disposals of subsidiaries, associates, and joint ventures during the period[61] Pledge of Assets As of June 30, 2025, the Group's freehold land, buildings, right-of-use assets, life insurance policy investments, and fixed deposits with a carrying value of RM28.7 million were pledged to financial institutions as collateral for credit facilities - As of June 30, 2025, the Group's freehold land, buildings, right-of-use assets, life insurance policy investments, and fixed deposits with a carrying value of RM28.7 million were pledged to banks and other financial institutions[62] - The pledged assets serve as collateral for credit facilities granted to the Group[62] Future Plans for Material Investments and Capital Assets Except as disclosed under "Material Events During the Period" in this announcement, the Group has no other plans for material investments and capital assets for the year ending December 31, 2025 - Except as disclosed under "Material Events During the Period" in this announcement, as of the date of this announcement, the Group has no other plans for material investments and capital assets for the year ending December 31, 2025[63] Contingent Liabilities As of June 30, 2025, the Group had no significant contingent liabilities - As of June 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, the Group had no significant contingent liabilities[64] Capital Commitments As of June 30, 2025, the Group had no significant capital commitments, compared to RM54.8 million as of December 31, 2024, for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment and investment properties - As of June 30, 2025, the Group had no significant capital commitments[65] - As of December 31, 2024, capital commitments were RM0.3 million for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment and RM54.5 million for investment properties[65] Employees and Remuneration Policy As of June 30, 2025, the Group's employee count increased to 707, with staff costs for the period approximately RM26.2 million. The company is committed to providing competitive remuneration, performance evaluations, and diverse on-the-job training to foster employee development - As of June 30, 2025, the Group employed 707 employees (June 30, 2024: 678 employees)[66] - Staff costs for the period were approximately RM26.2 million (2024: approximately RM27.1 million)[66] - The Group is committed to ensuring employee salary levels are competitive with industry practices and current market conditions, determining remuneration based on performance, and providing diverse on-the-job training and development programs[66][67] Foreign Exchange Risk The Group's production segment faces net US dollar exposure, with the depreciation and continued volatility of the US dollar against the Ringgit impacting revenue. The company is closely monitoring currency trends and considering forward contracts, hedging instruments, and negotiating pricing adjustments with customers to mitigate risks - The production segment's majority of US dollar revenue comes from international customers, and after offsetting US dollar-denominated purchases, the Group maintains a net US dollar exposure[69] - Since mid-April 2025, the US dollar has depreciated and remained volatile against the Ringgit, impacting the Group's profitability[70] - The Group is closely monitoring currency trends and considering entering into forward contracts or other hedging instruments, or negotiating pricing adjustments with customers to mitigate the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations[70] Future Prospects and Outlook In 2025, the global economy faces challenges such as inflation, interest rate volatility, and geopolitical tensions, with rising trade protectionism exacerbating supply chain pressures. The production segment, affected by a weaker US dollar and subdued demand, is adjusting its strategy; while the energy efficiency segment benefits from growing global energy demand and decarbonisation policies, showing strong momentum. The Group will address challenges through flexible management and a diversified business portfolio - In 2025, the global economy faces ongoing macroeconomic challenges, including inflationary pressures, an unstable interest rate environment, and geopolitical tensions, with increasing trade protectionism further disrupting global trade flows[71] - The production segment is affected by a weaker US dollar, currency volatility, subdued consumer demand, and inflationary cost pressures, leading the Group to realign market strategies, review pricing structures, and streamline cost structures[72] - The energy efficiency segment continues to demonstrate strong momentum, benefiting from rising global energy demand, government decarbonisation and energy saving policies, and corporate ESG commitments[73] Business Activities in Sanctioned Countries The Group has not entered into any transactions in sanctioned countries or with sanctioned persons during the period and has adopted risk management measures to continuously monitor and assess international sanction risks - The Group has not entered into any transactions during the period in countries or regions subject to certain economic sanctions under US, EU, UN, and Australian laws, or with certain individuals and entities listed on restricted persons lists[74] - The Group has established a Risk Management Committee responsible for monitoring management's activities in managing key risks and assessing sanction risks[75][77] Other Information Corporate Governance Practices The company has complied with the code provisions set out in Appendix C1 of the GEM Listing Rules' Corporate Governance Code during the period and has established a Risk Management Committee to monitor key risks - The company has complied with the code provisions set out in Appendix C1 of the GEM Listing Rules' Corporate Governance Code during the period[76] - The Group has established a Risk Management Committee, comprising two independent non-executive directors and one executive director, responsible for monitoring risk management activities[77] Directors' and Controlling Shareholder's Interests in Significant Contracts Except as disclosed under "Material Events During the Period" in this announcement, neither the directors nor their associated entities, nor the controlling shareholder or its subsidiaries, had any direct or indirect material interest in any arrangement, transaction, or contract significant to the Group's business during the period - Except as disclosed under "Material Events During the Period" in this announcement, neither the directors nor their associated entities had any direct or indirect material interest in any arrangement, transaction, or contract significant to the Group's business during the period or subsisting at the end of the period[78] - Except as disclosed under "Material Events During the Period" in this announcement, no material arrangement, transaction, or contract was entered into between the company or any of its subsidiaries or fellow subsidiaries and the controlling shareholder or any of its subsidiaries during the period[78] Non-Competition Undertaking The controlling shareholder has provided a confirmation to the company, affirming compliance with the non-competition undertaking during the period, and independent non-executive directors also confirmed no non-compliance was found - The controlling shareholder has entered into a non-competition undertaking, committing not to engage in any business that competes or may compete with the Group's business in Malaysia, Vietnam, and/or any other country or jurisdiction where any member of the Group conducts business from time to time[79][80] - The controlling shareholder has provided a confirmation to the company, confirming compliance with the non-competition undertaking during the period[81] - The independent non-executive directors have also confirmed that, after reasonable enquiry and review, no non-compliance by the controlling shareholder with the terms of the non-competition undertaking was found during the period[81] Competing Interests of Directors, Controlling Shareholder and their Respective Close Associates During the period, other than the businesses operated by members of the Group, neither the directors nor the controlling shareholder or their respective close associates had any business or interest in any business that competes or is likely to compete, directly or indirectly, with the Group's business - During the period, other than the businesses operated by members of the Group, neither the directors nor the controlling shareholder or their respective close associates had any business or interest in any business that competes or is likely to compete, directly or indirectly, with the Group's business[82] Material Events During the Period On February 7, 2025, the company completed the acquisition of 50 multi-storey residential units within the Picasso Residence development in Malaysia, allotting 321,756,000 new shares to PRG Holdings as consideration, increasing PRG Holdings' stake to 67.72% - On February 7, 2025, the company completed the purchase of 50 multi-storey residential units within the Picasso Residence development in Malaysia[84] - 88% of the total consideration was paid by allotting 321,756,000 ordinary shares of the company to the vendor, PRG Holdings[84] - PRG Holdings' percentage of shareholding in the company increased from 50.45% to 67.72%[84] Important Events Subsequent to 30 June 2025 and Up to the Date of this Announcement The Board is not aware of any important events subsequent to June 30, 2025, and up to the date of this announcement that require disclosure under the GEM Listing Rules - The Board is not aware of any important events subsequent to June 30, 2025, and up to the date of this announcement that require disclosure under the GEM Listing Rules[86] Purchase, Sale or Redemption of the Company's Listed Securities Neither the company nor any of its subsidiaries purchased, sold, or redeemed any of the company's listed securities during the period, and as of June 30, 2025, the company held no treasury shares - Neither the company nor any of its subsidiaries purchased, sold, or redeemed any of the company's listed securities during the period[87] - As of June 30, 2025, the company held no treasury shares[87] Directors' and Chief Executive's Interests in Securities of the Company and/or its Associated Corporations As of June 30, 2025, directors and the chief executive held interests in the securities of the company and/or its associated corporations, with Kang Boon Lian holding 0.02% of the company's shares, and several directors also holding shares or share options in associated corporation PRG Holdings (1) Interests in Ordinary Shares of HK$0.10 Each of the Company ("Shares") (Long Position) As of June 30, 2025, Director Kang Boon Lian beneficially owned 200,000 shares of the company, representing 0.02% of the issued shares | Director's Name | Capacity/Nature of interest | Number of securities | Approximate percentage of shareholding | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Kang Boon Lian | Beneficial owner | 200,000 shares (L) | 0.02% | - The percentage of shareholding is calculated based on the company's 923,321,600 issued shares as of June 30, 2025[91] (2) Interests in Ordinary Shares and/or Related Shares of Associated Corporations (Long Position) As of June 30, 2025, several directors held shares in PRG Holdings, an associated corporation of the company, with Tan Chuan Dyi holding 0.42% of PRG Holdings' shares and share options | Director's Name | Name of Associated Corporation | Capacity/Nature of interest | Number of related shares held | Approximate percentage of shareholding | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Dato' Lim Heen Peok | PRG Holdings | Beneficial owner | 108,800 shares (L) | 0.02% | | Kang Boon Lian | PRG Holdings | Beneficial owner | 664,880 shares (L) | 0.14% | | Tan Chuan Dyi | PRG Holdings | Beneficial owner | 721,388 shares (L) (including 1,309,081 share options) | 0.42% | - PRG Holdings is the company's holding company and an associated corporation[93] Major Shareholders' Interests in Securities of the Company As of June 30, 2025, PRG Holdings held 67.72% of the company's shares, Chan Ka Man held 5.70% of shares and a 0.41% spouse's interest, and Ng Yan Cheng held 7.22% of shares, all being major shareholders Major Shareholders' Interests in Shares and Underlying Shares (Long and Short Positions) | Shareholder's Name | Capacity/Nature of interest | Number of securities | Approximate percentage of shareholding | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | PRG Holdings | Beneficial owner | 625,224,000 shares (L) | 67.72% | | Chan Ka Man | Beneficial owner | 52,612,000 shares (L) | 5.70% | | | Interest of spouse | 3,796,000 shares (L) | 0.41% | | Ng Yan Cheng | Beneficial owner | 66,693,600 shares (L) | 7.22% | - PRG Holdings is a public limited company incorporated in Malaysia, with its issued shares listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad[97] - The percentage of shareholding is calculated based on the company's 923,321,600 issued shares as of June 30, 2025[97][100] Directors' Securities Transactions The company has adopted the required standard of dealings set out in the GEM Listing Rules as its code for securities transactions. Following specific enquiries, all directors confirmed compliance with the standard during the period, with no non-compliance - The company has adopted the required standard of dealings as set out in Rules 5.48 to 5.67 of the GEM Listing Rules as its own code for securities transactions[98] - Following specific enquiries made by the company to all directors, all directors have confirmed their compliance with the required standard of dealings during the period, with no non-compliance[98] Review of Financial Statements The company's Audit Committee has reviewed the Group's unaudited condensed consolidated results for the period, confirming their preparation in compliance with applicable accounting standards, GEM Listing Rules, and other relevant legal requirements, with adequate disclosures made - The Audit Committee currently comprises four independent non-executive directors, with Mr. Ho Ming Hon serving as the Chairman of the Audit Committee[99] - The Audit Committee has reviewed the Group's unaudited condensed consolidated results for the period and discussed accounting principles and practices with management[100] - The Audit Committee is of the opinion that the results have been prepared in compliance with applicable accounting standards, the requirements under the GEM Listing Rules, and other applicable legal requirements, and that adequate disclosures have been made[100]