Financial Performance - The Group's revenue for the Relevant Period was $7.1 million, representing a slight decrease of $0.1 million or 1.7% compared to $7.2 million in the Previous Period[20] - The Group's profit for the Relevant Period was $506,000, an increase from a profit of $244,000 in the Previous Period[20] - Gross profit for the first half of 2024 was $2.494 million, compared to $1.967 million in the first half of 2023[22] - Profit before taxation for the first half of 2024 was $596,000, compared to $244,000 in the first half of 2023[22] - Profit for the period increased to $506,000 for the first half of 2024, compared to $244,000 for the same period in 2023, marking a 107.4% increase[25] - The Group's consolidated profit before taxation for 2024H1 was $596,000, compared to $244,000 in 2023H1, representing a significant increase of 144.3%[50] - Basic earnings per share for 2024H1 was 0.06 cents, doubling from 0.03 cents in 2023H1[62] - The Group did not declare any dividends for 2024H1, consistent with 2023H1[57] Expenses and Costs - Selling and distribution expenses increased to $914,000 from $876,000 year-on-year[22] - Administrative expenses rose to $1.021 million from $854,000 year-on-year[22] - Cost of sales decreased to $4.573 million from $5.222 million year-on-year[22] - Cost of sales decreased from $5.2 million to $4.6 million, representing a decrease of 12.4% due to lower purchase costs from the normalization of sea freight rates post COVID-19[92] - Total unallocated expenses for 2024H1 were $1,935,000, compared to $1,730,000 in 2023H1, indicating an increase of 11.8%[50] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of March 31, 2024, amounted to $20,256,000, a slight decrease from $20,317,000 as of September 30, 2023[24] - Current liabilities decreased to $1,097,000 from $1,634,000, a reduction of approximately 32.8%[24] - Trade and other receivables decreased to $2,130,000 from $2,951,000, a decline of about 27.8%[24] - Non-current liabilities remained stable at $1,825,000, slightly down from $1,855,000[24] - The Group's total assets remained stable at $20.3 million as of March 31, 2024, with total liabilities decreasing to $2.9 million from $3.5 million[105] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash and cash equivalents increased to $2,868,000 from $1,722,000, representing a 66.6% increase[27] - Net cash generated from operating activities for the first half of 2024 was $1,173,000, compared to $436,000 in the same period of 2023, indicating a significant improvement[27] - The company reported a net increase in cash and bank balances of $1,146,000 for the first half of 2024, compared to an increase of $265,000 in the first half of 2023[27] - Cash and bank balances increased to $2.9 million from $1.8 million, indicating improved liquidity[106] Shareholder Equity - Total equity attributable to shareholders rose to $17,334,000, up from $16,828,000, reflecting a 3% increase[25] - The company’s retained earnings increased to $3,916,000 as of March 31, 2024, up from $3,410,000, reflecting a growth of 14.8%[25] - Retained earnings increased from $3,410,000 as of September 30, 2023, to $3,916,000 as of March 31, 2024[69] Corporate Governance - The company’s corporate governance practices are in compliance with the GEM Listing Rules[138] - The Company has adopted and complied with the Corporate Governance Code, with a noted deviation regarding the roles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer being held by the same individual[165] - The Audit Committee consists of three independent non-executive Directors, who reviewed the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the Relevant Period[166] - The board of Directors includes both executive and independent non-executive Directors, ensuring a balance of powers[171] Future Outlook and Strategy - The company is optimistic about industry growth in Singapore, as tissue products are daily necessities[84] - The company plans to continue evaluating development opportunities to strengthen its competitive advantage and market position[85] - The company provided a future outlook, projecting a revenue growth of 10-12% for the full year 2024[182] - New product launches are expected to contribute an additional MYR 15 million in revenue by Q3 2024[182] - The company is expanding its market presence in Southeast Asia, targeting a 25% increase in market share by the end of 2024[182] - The company is considering strategic acquisitions to enhance its product portfolio, with potential targets identified in the region[182] Operational Developments - The company completed the upgrade of its conversion line for the production of jumbo roll tissues, achieving commercial production as planned[135] - The manufacturer was in the process of upgrading the machine for the production of hand towels, with no commercial production achieved during the relevant period[135] - The extension of the existing factory building and the purchase of lifting equipment were both completed as scheduled[135] - The company’s operational activities during the relevant period were primarily focused on upgrading existing production capabilities rather than expanding new product lines[135] Risks and Compliance - Forward-looking statements in the report involve known and unknown risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations[170] - The company anticipates future events and performance may differ significantly due to known and unknown risks[172]
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