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ORIENTAL HOLDINGS BERHAD (Registration No. 196301000446 (5286-U)) (Incorporated in Malaysia) FINANCIAL REPORT 31 MARCH 2026 ORIENTAL HOLDINGS BERHAD (Registration No. 196301000446 (5286-U)) (Incorporated in Malaysia) INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT 31 MARCH 2026

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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 1

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 2 - 3

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 4

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 5 - 6

Notes to the Interim Financial Report 7 - 21

(Registration No. 196301000446 (5286-U)) (Incorporated in Malaysia)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 MARCH 2026

As at End of

Current Quarter 31 March 2026

RM'000

As at End of

Current Quarter 31 Dec 2025

RM'000

Changes

(Unaudited)

(Audited)

%

Assets

Property, plant and equipment

2,392,542

2,418,841

-1.1

Right-of-use assets

634,996

637,478

-0.4

Investment properties

1,013,906

998,775

1.5

Intangible assets

19,060

19,009

0.3

Investments in associates

623,665

660,662

-5.6

Investments in joint venture

110

105

4.8

Other investments

195,672

185,150

5.7

Deferred tax assets

102,750

103,595

-0.8

Inventories

35,899

35,899

0.0

Other receivables

44,433

44,582

-0.3

Total non-current assets

5,063,033

5,104,096

-0.8

Inventories

401,855

351,917

14.2

Biological assets

14,578

14,883

-2.0

Trade and other receivables

441,227

531,870

-17.0

Deferred tax assets

-

3,991

-100.0

Current tax assets

12,958

13,801

-6.1

Other investments

1,213,595

1,312,399

-7.5

Cash and cash equivalents

4,009,782

3,929,106

2.1

Total current assets

6,093,995

6,157,967

-1.0

Total assets

11,157,028

11,262,063

-0.9

Equity

Share capital

620,462

620,462

0.0

Reserves

858,499

875,594

-2.0

Retained earnings

5,703,357

5,684,955

0.3

Treasury stocks

(11,392)

(969)

1075.6

Total equity attributable to stockholders of the Company

7,170,926

7,180,042

-0.1

Non-controlling interests

449,315

448,723

0.1

Total equity

7,620,241

7,628,765

-0.1

Liabilities

Borrowings

241,969

297,074

-18.5

Lease liabilities

17,813

17,674

0.8

Contract liabilities

52,880

47,038

12.4

Retirement benefits

23,764

23,068

3.0

Deferred tax liabilities

147,294

145,020

1.6

Total non-current liabilities

483,720

529,874

-8.7

Borrowings

2,492,288

2,570,528

-3.0

Lease liabilities

4,334

6,244

-30.6

Current tax liabilities

74,788

70,029

6.8

Trade and other payables

479,159

448,564

6.8

Contract liabilities

2,498

8,059

-69.0

Total current liabilities

3,053,067

3,103,424

-1.6

Total liabilities

3,536,787

3,633,298

-2.7

Total equity and liabilities

11,157,028

11,262,063

-0.9

Net assets per stock (sen)

1155.87

1157.34

-0.1

The selected explanatory notes form an integral part of, and, should be read in conjunction with, this interim financial report.



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

Individual Quarter Cumulative Quarters

Current

Year Quarter

31 Mar 2026

RM'000

Preceding

Year Quarter

31 Mar 2025

RM'000

Changes

Current Year

To Date (One quarter

to 31 Mar 2026)

RM'000

Preceding Year

To Date (One quarter

to 31 Mar 2025)

RM'000

Changes

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

%

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

%

Revenue

1,107,298

1,412,892

(21.6)

1,107,298

1,412,892

(21.6)

Results from operating activities

78,286

123,799

(36.8)

78,286

123,799

(36.8)

Finance costs

(6,907)

(12,453)

(44.5)

(6,907)

(12,453)

(44.5)

Share of (loss)/ profits after tax of equity accounted

associates

(13,080)

17,081

(176.6)

(13,080)

17,081

(176.6)

Share of profits after tax of equity accounted joint venture

5

-

100.0

5

-

100.0

Profit before taxation

58,304

128,427

(54.6)

58,304

128,427

(54.6)

Tax expense

(38,955)

(33,751)

15.4

(38,955)

(33,751)

15.4

Profit from continuing operations

19,349

94,676

(79.6)

19,349

94,676

(79.6)

Other comprehensive (expense)/ income, net of tax

Foreign currency translation differences for foreign

operations :

- loss during the period

(27,968)

(13,478)

107.5

(27,968)

(13,478)

107.5

Fair value gain/ (loss) of equity instruments designated at

10,518

(40,314)

126.1

10,518

(40,314)

126.1

fair value through other comprehensive income

Other comprehensive expense for the period, net of tax

(17,450)

(53,792)

67.6

(17,450)

(53,792)

67.6

Total comprehensive income for the period

1,899

40,884

(95.4)

1,899

40,884

(95.4)

Profit attributable to:

Stockholders of the Company

18,402

90,859

(79.7)

18,402

90,859

(79.7)

Non-controlling interests

947

3,817

(75.2)

947

3,817

(75.2)

Profit for the period

19,349

94,676

(79.6)

19,349

94,676

(79.6)

Total comprehensive income attributable to:

Stockholders of the Company

1,307

39,167

(96.7)

1,307

39,167

(96.7)

Non-controlling interests

592

1,717

(65.5)

592

1,717

(65.5)

Total comprehensive income for the period

1,899

40,884

(95.4)

1,899

40,884

(95.4)

Weighted average number of stocks in issue ('000)

619,857

620,262

619,857

620,262

Basic earnings per stock (sen)

(based on the weighted average number of stocks)

2.97

14.65

(79.7)

2.97

14.65

(79.7)

The selected explanatory notes form an integral part of, and, should be read in conjunction with, this interim financial report.



Current

Year Quarter

Preceding

Year Quarter

Current Year

To Date (One quarter

Preceding Year

To Date (One quarter

31 Mar 2026

31 Mar 2025

to 31 Mar 2026)

to 31 Mar 2025)

RM'000

RM'000

RM'000

RM'000

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

Interest income

(20,498)

(34,784)

(20,498)

(34,784)

Other income including investment income

(238)

(418)

(238)

(418)

Interest expense

6,907

12,453

6,907

12,453

Depreciation and amortisation

48,071

49,079

48,071

49,079

Bad debts written off/ (Bad debts recovered)

64

(80)

64

(80)

Write down/ (Reversal of write down) of inventories

288

(2,590)

288

(2,590)

Property, plant and equipment write off

92

2

92

2

Reversal of provision for restoration

(11,175)

-

(11,175)

-

Loss/ (Gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment

2,175

(1,184)

2,175

(1,184)

Reversal of impairment loss on assets

(1,520)

(468)

(1,520)

(468)

Unrealised foreign exchange (gain)/ loss

(12,405)

103,173

(12,405)

103,173

Realised foreign exchange gain

(7,009)

(18,696)

(7,009)

(18,696)

The selected explanatory notes form an integral part of, and,

should be read in conjunction with, this interim financial report.

Included in the Total Comprehensive Income for the period are the following :

Cumulative Quarters

Individual Quarter

(Registration No. 196301000446 (5286-U))

(Incorporated in Malaysia)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2026





ORIENTAL HOLDINGS BERHAD

(Registration No. 196301000446 (5286-U)) (Incorporated in Malaysia)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

- (11,378) - - - - (11,378) (2,100) (13,478)

- - (40,314) - - - (40,314) - (40,314)

- (11,378) (40,314) - - - (51,692) (2,100) (53,792)

- - - - 90,859 - 90,859 3,817 94,676

Attributable to stockholders of the Company

Share

Non-distributable

Translation Fair value

Treasury

Distributable

Retained Capital

Non-controlling

Total

capital

reserve reserve

stocks

earnings reserve

Total

interests

equity

In thousands of RM

At 1 January 2025 620,462 913,529

315,921

(969)

5,624,611

40,248

7,513,802

488,657

8,002,459

Foreign currency translation differences for foreign operations

Fair value of financial assets

Total other comprehensive expense for the period

Profit for the period

Total comprehensive (expense)/ income for the period - (11,378)

(40,314)

-

90,859

-

39,167

1,717

40,884

Acquisition of non-controlling interest in a subsidiary - -

-

-

(128)

-

(128)

7

(121)

Total transactions with owners - -

-

-

(128)

-

(128)

7

(121)

At 31 March 2025 620,462 902,151

275,607

(969)

5,715,342

40,248

7,552,841

490,381

8,043,222

In thousands of RM

At 1 January 2026 620,462 682,040

153,306

(969)

5,684,955

40,248

7,180,042

448,723

7,628,765

Foreign currency translation differences for foreign operations

Fair value of financial assets

Total other comprehensive (expense)/ income for the period

Profit for the period

Total comprehensive (expense)/ income for the period - (27,613)

10,518

-

18,402

-

1,307

592

1,899

- (27,613) - - - - (27,613) (355) (27,968)

- - 10,518 - - - 10,518 - 10,518

- (27,613) 10,518 - - - (17,095) (355) (17,450)

- - - - 18,402 - 18,402 947 19,349

- - - (10,423) - -

(10,423) - (10,423)

- - - (10,423) - -

(10,423) - (10,423)

Own shares acquired

Total transactions with owners

At 31 March 2026 620,462 654,427 163,824 (11,392) 5,703,357 40,248 7,170,926 449,315 7,620,241

The selected explanatory notes form an integral part of, and, should be read in conjunction with, this interim financial report.

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ORIENTAL HOLDINGS BERHAD (Registration No. 196301000446 (5286-U)) (Incorporated in Malaysia) CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

Current Year

To Date (One quarter

Preceding Year

To Date (One quarter

to 31 Mar 2026)

to 31 Mar 2025)

RM'000

RM'000

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Profit before tax

58,304

128,427

Adjustments for:

Non-cash items

31,954

152,479

Non-operating items

942

(41,014)

Operating profit before working capital changes

91,200

239,892

Changes in working capital

73,522

(90,199)

Cash flows from operating activities

164,722

149,693

Dividend received, net

21,275

992

Tax paid

(25,193)

(23,025)

Payment of retirement benefits

(286)

(500)

Net cash flows from operating activities

160,518

127,160

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Capital expenditure

(57,089)

(64,217)

Purchase of investments

(1,272,099)

(1,048,453)

Proceeds from disposal of investments

1,265,799

865,839

Interest received

23,311

36,348

Acquisition of non-controlling interest in subsidiaries

-

(121)

Decrease in short term investments, net

102,314

19,430

Net cash flows from/ (used in) investing activities

62,236

(191,174)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Cont'd)

Current Year

Preceding Year

To Date

(One quarter to 31 Mar 2026)

RM'000

To Date

(One quarter to 31 Mar 2025)

RM'000

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Bank borrowings (net)

(84,011)

11,218

Lease liabilities (net)

(1,755)

888

Changes in fixed deposits pledged for banking facilities

218,851

7,827

Own shares acquired

(10,423)

-

Interest paid

(5,372)

(11,633)

Net cash flows from financing activities

117,290

8,300

Net increase/ (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

340,044

(55,714)

Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January

3,575,683

2,952,713

Effects of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

(40,517)

(37,723)

Cash and cash equivalents at 31 March (Note 1)

3,875,210

2,859,276

NOTE

1 Cash and cash equivalents consist of: -

RM'000

RM'000

Cash and bank balances

2,401,087

589,540

Fixed deposits

1,299,511

2,360,069

Unit trust money market funds

309,184

284,995

Less:

4,009,782

3,234,604

Deposits pledged

(134,572)

(375,328)

3,875,210

2,859,276

The selected explanatory notes form an integral part of, and, should be read in conjunction with, this interim financial report.

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ORIENTAL HOLDINGS BERHAD (Registration No. 196301000446 (5286-U)) (Incorporated in Malaysia) SELECTED EXPLANATORY NOTES TO THE INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT 31 MARCH 2026 (Cont'd)
  1. Basis of Preparation

    The interim financial report is unaudited and has been prepared in compliance with MFRS 134, Interim Financial Reporting and the additional disclosure requirements as in Part A of Appendix 9B of the Revised Listing Requirements.

    The interim financial report should be read in conjunction with the most recent annual audited financial statements of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2025. These explanatory notes provide an explanation of events and transactions that are significant to an understanding of the changes in the financial position and performance of the Group since the year ended 31 December 2025.

    The accounting policies and methods of computation adopted by the Group in this interim financial report are consistent with the most recent annual audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025.

    The adoption of the following amendments and annual improvements to existing accounting standards that came into effect on or after 1 January 2026 which are applicable to the Group, did not have any significant financial impact on the condensed consolidated interim financial statements upon their initial application.

    MFRS Accounting Standards, interpretations and amendments effective for annual periods begininng on or after 1 January 2026

    • Amendments to MFRS 9, Financial Instruments and MFRS 7, Financial Instruments: Disclosures -Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments

    • Amendments that are part of Annual Improvements - Volume 11:

      • Amendments to MFRS 1, First-time Adoption of Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards

      • Amendments to MFRS 7, Financial Instruments: Disclosures

      • Amendments to MFRS 9, Financial Instruments

      • Amendments to MFRS 10, Consolidated Financial Statements

      • Amendments to MFRS 107, Statement of Cash Flows

    • Amendments to MFRS 9, Financial Instruments and MFRS 7, Financial Instruments: Disclosures -Contracts Referencing Nature-dependent Electricity

      MFRS Accounting Standards, Amendments and IC Interpretations issued but not yet effective:

      MFRS Accounting Standards, interpretations and amendments effective for annual periods begininng on or after 1 January 2027

    • MFRS 18, Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements

    • MFRS 19, Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures

    • Amendments to MFRS 121, Translation to a Hyperinflationary Presentation Currency

      MFRS Accounting Standards, interpretations and amendments effective for annual periods beginning on or after a date yet to be confirmed

    • Amendments to MFRS 10, Consolidated Financial Statements and MFRS 128, Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures - Sale or Contribution of Assets between an Investor and its Associate or Joint Venture

    The Group will adopt the above pronouncements when they become effective in the respective financial periods. These pronouncements are not expected to have a material impact on the financial statements of the Group upon their initial recognition.

    7

  2. Auditors' Qualification

    There was no qualification on the audit report of the preceding annual financial statements of Oriental Holdings Berhad.

  3. Seasonal Cyclical Factors

    Majority of the business operations of the Group are generally in tandem with the prevailing economic conditions where the Group operates with the exception of a few sectors. Commodity price is the most significant determinant of the level of profitability for the plantation sector although seasonal factor such as climatic condition also plays a part in determining the production level.

  4. Exceptional Items

    There were no material exceptional items for the period under review.

  5. Changes in Estimates

    There were no material changes in estimates of amounts reported in prior financial period.

  6. Debt and Equity Securities

    The Company has repurchased 1,484,700 of its own ordinary stocks as treasury stocks at the average price of RM7.0205 per stock during the quarter.

    Other than the above, there were no issuances and repayments of debt and equity securities during the period under review.

  7. Dividends Paid

    Since the end of the previous financial year, there was no dividend paid during the current quarter.

    ORIENTAL HOLDINGS BERHAD (Registration No. 196301000446 (5286-U)) (Incorporated in Malaysia) SELECTED EXPLANATORY NOTES TO THE INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT 31 MARCH 2026 (Cont'd)

    8.

    Segment Revenue and Results

    Investment

    properties &

    trading of

    Total per

    Automotive

    building

    consolidated

    and related

    Plastic

    Hotels and

    Investment

    material

    Total of all

    Reconciliation/

    financial

    products

    products

    resorts

    Plantation

    holding

    products

    Healthcare

    segments

    Elimination

    Notes

    statements

    RM'000

    RM'000

    RM'000

    RM'000

    RM'000

    RM'000

    RM'000

    RM'000

    RM'000

    RM'000

    31 March 2026

    Revenue from external customers

    615,247

    53,004

    61,296

    242,171

    3,611

    99,468

    32,501

    1,107,298

    -

    1,107,298

    Inter-segment revenue

    2,301

    72

    -

    -

    -

    -

    20

    2,393

    (2,393)

    -

    Total revenue

    617,548

    53,076

    61,296

    242,171

    3,611

    99,468

    32,521

    1,109,691

    (2,393)

    1,107,298

    Results

    Segment profit/ (loss)

    25,088

    4,592

    24,583

    36,088

    (17,373)

    1,080

    4,228

    78,286

    (19,982)

    A

    58,304

    Assets

    Segment assets

    3,739,733

    370,001

    889,640

    3,047,207

    1,051,527

    1,065,204

    254,233

    10,417,545

    739,483

    B

    11,157,028

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  8. Segment Revenue and Results (Cont'd)

    Notes Nature of reconciliations to arrive at amounts reported in the consolidated interim financial report

    1. The following items are added to/ (deducted from) segment profit to arrive at "Profit before tax" presented in the condensed consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income:

      31 March 2026

      RM'000

      Share of loss after tax of equity accounted

      associates (13,080)

      Share of profit after tax of equity accounted

      joint venture 5

      Finance costs (6,907)

      (19,982)

    2. The following items are added to segment assets to arrive at total assets reported in the condensed consolidated statement of financial position:

    31 March 2026

    Investment in associates

    RM'000

    623,665

    Investment in joint venture

    110

    Current tax assets

    12,958

    Deferred tax assets

    102,750

    739,483

  9. Material Post Balance Sheet Events

    There were no material events subsequent to the end of the period under review which have not been reflected in this interim financial report.

  10. Changes in Group's Composition

    There were no changes in the composition of the Group during the current financial period to-date.

  11. Changes in Contingent Liabilities and Assets and Changes in Material Litigations

    There were no contingent liabilities and assets at the end of the reporting period.

    Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries is engaged in any material litigation, either as plaintiff or defendant and the Directors are not aware of any proceedings pending or threatened, against the Company or any of its subsidiaries or of any facts likely to give rise to any proceedings which might materially affect the position or business of the Company or any of its subsidiaries, financially or otherwise.

  12. Review of Group's Performance

Overall Review

The Group recorded year to date revenue of RM 1,107.3 million, a decrease of 21.6% compared to RM 1,412.9 million in the corresponding period last year. The decrease in revenue was mainly due to lower contribution from the automotive segment especially from retail operations in Singapore and Malaysia as well as contribution from the plantation segment with overall decrease in commodity prices and volume.

The Group recorded an operating profit of RM 78.3 million (Q1FY25 : RM 123.8 million), decreased by RM 45.5 million while profit before tax was RM 58.3 million compared to RM 128.4 million in the corresponding period last year mainly attributed to lower operating profit from all business segments except for hotels and resorts and investment properties and trading of building material products segments.

Segmental Analysis

Performance for each operating segment is as follows:-

The revenue from the automotive segment decreased by 23.2% to RM 615.2 million whilst its operating profit decreased by 53.4% to RM 25.1 million respectively.

For the retail operations in Singapore, revenue and operating profit decreased by 21.3% and 35.3% respectively mainly due to lower number of cars sold by 30.2%, the decline was driven by a combination of intense competition from electric vehicles (EVs) with a lack of competitive models, shifting consumer preferences, and high Certificate of Entitlement ("COE") prices.

For the retail operations in Malaysia, revenue decreased by RM 72.7 million, with an operating loss of RM

1.2 million recorded. The decline in revenue was mainly due to a 22.8% reduction in the number of cars sold, partially mitigated by contributions from BYD models since Q2FY24 and the Denza dealership since June 2025. The operating loss was primarily attributable to intense competition from rival brands, which has weighed on gross margins, alongside higher operating costs, particularly event-related expenses incurred to support growth initiatives.

The plantation segment generated revenue of RM 242.2 million, representing a decrease of 28.5% compared to the corresponding period last year of RM 338.9 million, and recorded a decrease in operating profit of RM

36.1 million (Q1FY25: RM61.8 million). The decline in revenue was mainly attributable to lower average selling prices of Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB), Crude Palm Oil (CPO) and Palm Kernel (PK), which decreased by 8.3% (Q1FY26 : RM 758/MT ; Q1FY25 : RM 827/MT), 13.6% (Q1FY26 : RM 3,567/MT ; Q1FY25 : RM

4,128/MT) and 2.9% (Q1FY26 : RM 2,996/MT ; Q1FY25 : RM 3,087/MT) respectively, as well as lower CPO sales volume by 11.6%. The decrease in operating profit was partially mitigated by realised and unrealised foreign exchange gain of RM 4.0 million (Q1FY25 : realised and unrealised foreign exchange loss of RM 59.1 million), arising from the strengthening of IDR against the CHF and JPY denominated borrowings.

  1. Review of Group's Performance (Cont'd)

    The plastic segment recorded a 15.7% decrease in revenue to RM 53.0 million (Q1FY25 : RM 62.9 million), while maintaining a stable operating profit of RM 4.6 million. The decline in revenue was mainly attributable to intense market competition, as domestic automotive customers were affected by the influx of China automotive models. Despite the lower revenue, operating profit remained stable, supported by effective cost control measures and improved operational efficiency.

    The hotels and resorts segment recorded a 5.3% decrease in revenue to RM 61.3 million (Q1FY25 : RM 64.7 million), while operating profit improved to RM 24.6 million (Q1FY25 : RM 19.5 million). The decline in revenue was mainly attributable to lower average room rates, particularly from the Thailand hotel, amid the Middle East conflict which commenced in February 2026 and significantly affected occupancy, especially in March 2026. The increase in operating profit was primarily attributable to the reversal of a restoration liability for a building amounting to RM 11.2 million, which was no longer required following the settlement with the relevant authority in respect of the return of land upon the expiry of the lease.

    Revenue from the investment holding segment increased by 227.3% to RM 3.6 million (Q1FY25 : RM 1.1 million), and an operating loss of RM 17.4 million was recorded (Q1FY25: RM 22.2 million). The higher revenue was mainly attributable to a slight increase in interest income received. The lower operating loss was primarily attributable to realised and unrealised foreign exchange gain of RM 16.4 million (Q1FY25 : realised and unrealised foreign exchange loss of RM 20.9 million), arising from the strengthening of MYR and USD against the CHF denominated borrowings.

    The investment properties and trading of building material products segment recorded a 10.0% decrease in revenue to RM 99.5 million (Q1FY25 : RM 110.6 million), in line with lower sales volume. A slight improvement in operating profit to RM 1.1 million (Q1FY25 : RM 0.4 million) was mainly attributable to cost savings in operating expenses, despite operating in a competitive business environment.

    The healthcare segment's revenue decreased by 4.1% to RM 32.5 million (Q1FY25 : RM 33.9 million), and recorded a decrease in operating profit of RM 4.2 million (Q1FY25 : RM 5.7 million). The decline in operating profit was mainly attributable to a lower number of patients and operating theatre cases, which decreased by 5.1% and 6.4% respectively, thereby impacting gross profit margins.

  2. Material Change in Profit/ Loss Before Taxation ("PBT"/ "LBT") reported as compared with the immediate preceding quarter

Overall Review

The Group recorded revenue of RM1,107.3 million for the first quarter of 2026, representing a decrease of RM 521.7 million or 32.0% compared to RM 1,629.0 million in Q4FY25. The decline was primarily attributable to lower revenue recorded across all operating segments.

Operating profit stood at RM 78.3 million (Q4FY25 : RM 180.2 million), reflecting a decrease of RM 101.9 million. Profit before tax was RM 58.3 million compared to RM 181.3 million in Q4FY25. The decline in profitability was mainly due to lower operating contributions from all business segments, partially offset by improved performance in the hotels and resorts, as well as the investment properties and trading of building material products segments.

Segmental Analysis

The performance of each operating segment, as compared to the immediate preceding quarter, is as follows:-

Revenue from the automotive segment decreased by 38.2% to RM 615.2 million (Q4FY25 : RM 995.4 million), while operating profit declined by 61.7% to RM 25.1 million (Q4FY25 : RM 65.6 million). The decline in revenue and operating profit was primarily attributable to a 40.5% reduction in the number of cars sold from retail operations in Singapore and Malaysia. This was due to continued intense price competition from rival brands, coupled with a lack of attractive new model launches.

The plantation segment recorded revenue of RM 242.2 million, representing a decrease of 24.1% compared to RM 319.3 million in the immediate preceding quarter, and posted an operating profit of RM 36.1 million (Q4FY25 : RM 72.8 million). The decline in revenue was primarily attributable to lower sales volumes of CPO and PK by 18.4% and 26.2% respectively, in line with reduced production by 19.3% and 20.9% respectively. The decrease in operating profit was partially mitigated by realised and unrealised foreign exchange gain of RM 4.0 million (Q4FY25 : realised and unrealised foreign exchange loss of RM 4.5 million), arising from the strengthening of the IDR against the JPY denominated borrowings.

Revenue from the plastic segment decreased by 24.0% to RM 53.0 million (Q4FY25 : RM 69.7 million), while operating profit declined of 51.0% to RM 4.6 million (Q4FY25 : RM 9.4 million). The decline in revenue was mainly due to lower sales orders, following prolonged production shutdowns by major customers during the Chinese New Year and Hari Raya festive periods.

Revenue from the hotels and resorts segment decreased by 9.9% to RM 61.3 million (Q4FY25 : RM 68.0 million), while operating profit increased to RM 24.6 million (Q4FY25 : RM 16.3 million). The decline in revenue was mainly attributable to lower average occupancy rates and average room rates, particularly from the Australia and United Kingdom markets, driven by the ongoing Middle East conflict and rising fuel costs, which weakened overall travel demand. The increase in operating profit was primarily due to the reversal of restoration liability for a building amounting to RM 11.2 million, which was no longer required following the settlement with the relevant authority in respect of the return of the land upon the expiry of the lease.

  1. Material Change in Profit/ Loss Before Taxation ("PBT"/ "LBT") reported as compared with the immediate preceding quarter (Cont'd)

    Revenue from the investment holding segment decreased to RM 3.6 million (Q4FY25 : RM 26.1 million) and recorded an operating loss of RM 17.4 million (Q4FY25 : operating profit of RM 23.0 million). The lower revenue was mainly due to reduced dividend income received from other investments of RM 0.2 million (Q4FY25 : RM 23.0 million). The operating loss was primarily attributable to lower realised and unrealised foreign exchange gain of RM 16.4 million (Q4FY25 : RM 27.2 million), arising from the strengthening of MYR and USD against the CHF denominated borrowings, as well as higher withholding tax of RM 32.9 million on dividends received (Q4FY25: RM 21.2 million).

    The investment properties and trading of building material products segment recorded a 13.9% decrease in revenue to RM 99.5 million (Q4FY25 : RM 115.5 million), in line with lower sales volume. The segment recorded an operating profit of RM 1.1 million (Q4FY25 : operating loss of RM 13.5 million). The improvement was mainly attributable to the absence of a provision for impairment loss on investment properties in Australia amounting to RM 20.8 million recorded in Q4FY25, which arose from lower market values following a weakening real estate market in Melbourne. The segment continues to face intense price competition in its building material products business.

    The healthcare segment recorded revenue of RM 32.5 million, representing a decrease of 7.4% from RM 35.1 million in Q4FY25, while operating profit declined to RM 4.2 million (Q4FY25 : RM 6.6 million). The decline was mainly attributable to a 9.6% reduction in the number of patients.

  2. Current Year Prospects

Based on the April 2026 World Economic Outlook, the International Monetary Fund ("IMF") has revised its global growth projection for 2026 downward to 3.1% from 3.3% forecasted in January, while the 2027 projection remains at 3.2%. Growth for both years is expected to remain below recent trends, mainly due to geopolitical uncertainties arising from the ongoing Middle East conflict and its potential impact on energy prices and inflation.

Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry ("MITI") has introduced tighter regulations on the importation of completely built-up ("CBU") electric vehicles ("EVs"). Effective 1 July 2026, imported CBU EVs into Malaysia must meet a minimum cost, insurance and freight ("CIF") value of RM200,000 and a minimum power output of 180 kW. These measures are intended to encourage local EV assembly activities, promote job creation, strengthen the local vendor ecosystem, and accelerate technology transformation within the automotive industry. However, the new requirements are expected to limit the fully imported EV segment to mainly premium models.

Consumer adoption of EVs may be affected as the policy could negatively impact sales of popular marques. In response, the Group may shift its strategic positioning towards premium EVs and higher performance models. The Group will continue to enhance sales and after-sales services through targeted promotional campaigns, while closely monitoring developments within the automotive industry amid prevailing uncertainties in 2026.

  1. Current Year Prospects (Cont'd)

    In Singapore, EVs reached a significant milestone in early 2026, accounting for approximately 60% of new car registrations in the first quarter of 2026, led predominantly by Chinese marques such as BYD. This growth was supported by attractive government incentives, expanding charging infrastructure and lower operating costs compared to conventional petrol vehicles. The momentum was further reinforced by the Electric Vehicle Early Adoption Incentive ("EVEAI") programme and Singapore's long-term target of transitioning to zero-emissions vehicle population by 2040. In response to evolving market preferences, the Group will continue to pursue strategic initiatives, including the introduction of fuel-efficient models to cater to customers who are not yet ready to fully transition to EVs.

    The plastic segment continues to operate in a competitive environment, particularly from players serving the automotive sector, although signs of gradual recovery are emerging. The Group will continue to focus on cost rationalisation initiatives and productivity improvements to maintain competitiveness.

    Research firm BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions, has maintained its average CPO forecast for 2026 at RM4,300 per tonne. Prices are expected to ease gradually in the second half of 2026 as geopolitical risk premiums subside, although concerns relating to potential El Niño conditions may provide some support to prices. Near-term price movements are expected to remain heavily influenced by developments in the Middle East conflict. The Group will continue implementing measures to ensure operational efficiency, cost effectiveness, and longterm competitiveness across its plantation estates and mills.

    On 13 February 2026, the Group obtained shareholders' approval at the Extraordinary General Meeting ("EGM") for the acquisition of three hotels and an office tower located in Pulau Pinang and Langkawi. The hotels are expected to be rebranded and managed by The Ascott Limited, leveraging its strong global brand presence, established service standards and extensive distribution network. These properties are also planned for refurbishment to elevate them to international standards and enhance long-term returns. These acquisitions are expected to further strengthen the Group's hospitality portfolio.

    The healthcare segment will continue to focus on enhancing brand awareness and positioning the hospital for sustainable long-term growth.

    Moving forward, the Board will continue to explore business opportunities that complement the Group's existing operations, while further strengthening its financial position to navigate the challenges arising from ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, particularly the recent Middle East conflict, which may impact the Group's overall performance.

  2. Variance of Actual Profit from Forecast Profit/Profit Guarantee

    Not Applicable.

  3. Taxation

    Individual Quarter Cumulative Quarter

    Current

    Year Quarter

    Preceding

    Year Quarter

    Current

    Year To date

    Preceding

    Year To date

    31 Mar 26

    31 Mar 25

    31 Mar 26

    31 Mar 25

    RM'000

    RM'000

    RM'000

    RM'000

    (Unaudited)

    Current taxation

    (Unaudited)

    (Unaudited)

    (Unaudited)

    Malaysian taxation

    - Based on profit for the period

    4,675

    6,190

    4,675

    6,190

    - (Over)/ Under provision in respect of prior

    period

    (2,076)

    85

    (2,076)

    85

    2,599 6,275 2,599 6,275

    Foreign taxation

    - Based on profit for

    31,479

    43,043

    31,479

    43,043

    3,307

    3,168

    3,307

    3,168

    4,169

    (12,460)

    4,169

    (12,460)

    7,476

    (9,292)

    7,476

    (9,292)

    38,955

    33,751

    38,955

    33,751

    the period 28,880 36,768 28,880 36,768

    Deferred taxation

    • Current period

    • Under/ (Over) provision in respect of prior period

  4. Status of Corporate Proposals

    The following corporate proposals had been announced by the Company but not yet completed as at the date of this announcement:

    1. the Stock Buy-Back which was approved by the stockholders at the Annual General Meeting on 10 June 2025 for the buy-back of up to 10% or up to 62,039,363 ordinary stocks. There were stocks buy-backs of 1,804,000 of its own ordinary stocks for the period to date; and

    2. On 7 November 2025, the Company entered into the following acquisitions with related parties for a total cash consideration of RM411.00 million:

      1. The Company had entered into a conditional share subscription agreement with Boon Siew Sdn Berhad ("BSSB") and Northam Georgetown Sdn Bhd ("NGSB") ("Share Subscription Agreement") for the proposed subscription of 153,100,000 ordinary shares in NGSB ("Subscription Shares") for a cash subscription price of RM153.10 million ("Subscription Price"). Upon completion of the Share Subscription Agreement, the Company shall be the legal and beneficial owner of 96.84% equity interest in NGSB. Following the completion of the Share Subscription Agreement, the Company and BSSB shall enter into a share sale agreement, the agreed form of which is appended to the Share Subscription Agreement ("SSA"), for the proposed acquisition of the remaining 3.16% equity interest in NGSB comprising 5,000,002 ordinary shares in NGSB ("NGSB Sale Shares") for a purchase consideration of RM13.90 million in cash ("OS Consideration").

        Upon completion of the Share Subscription Agreement and the SSA, the Company shall be the legal and beneficial owner of 100% equity interest in NGSB, which owns an operational 4-star rated 365-room resort hotel and 3-storey lodge building along with other supporting amenities and facilities attached thereto identified as Bayview Beach Resort Penang ("Bayview Beach Resort Penang") located at Batu Ferringgi, Pulau Pinang. The total Subscription Price and the OS Consideration amount to RM167.00 million in cash ("Proposed NGSB Share Acquisition");

      2. Farquhar Properties Sdn Bhd ("FPSB"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, had entered into a conditional sale and purchase agreement with BSSB for the proposed acquisition of an operational 4-star rated 340-room hotel along with other supporting amenities and facilities attached thereto identified as Bayview Hotel Georgetown ("Bayview Hotel Georgetown"), a 15-storey building comprising an office tower, 2 showrooms and car parking bays identified as Wisma Boon Siew ("Wisma Boon Siew") located at George Town, Pulau Pinang, for a purchase consideration of RM153.00 million in cash ("Proposed Georgetown Acquisition"); and

      3. Northam Langkawi Sdn Bhd ("NLSB"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, had entered into a conditional sale and purchase agreement with Boon Siew Development Sdn Bhd ("BSDSB") for the proposed acquisition of an operational 4-star rated 282-room hotel along with other supporting amenities and facilities attached thereto identified as Bayview Hotel Langkawi located at Langkawi, Kedah Darul Aman, for a purchase consideration of RM91.00 million in cash ("Proposed Langkawi Hotel Acquisition").

(The Proposed NGSB Share Acquisition, Proposed Georgetown Acquisition and Proposed Langkawi Hotel Acquisition are collectively referred to as the "Proposals").

  1. Status of Corporate Proposals (Cont'd)

    The Proposals are subject to the following approvals being obtained:-

    1. approval from the non-interested Stockholders for the Proposals at an extraordinary general meeting ("EGM"); and

    2. any other relevant authorities or parties, if required.

      The Proposals are inter-conditional upon each other in terms of Stockholders' approval. However, the completion of the Proposals are not inter-conditional upon each other and may be completed independently of one another.

      Save as disclosed above, the Proposals are not conditional upon any other proposal/scheme undertaken or to be undertaken by the Company.

      The Circular dated 29 January 2026 in relation to the Proposals had been despatched to Stockholders on 29 January 2026 and the Proposals were approved by Stockholders during the EGM held on 13 February 2026.

      Further to the announcement on 7 November 2025 and the Circular to Stockholders dated 29 January 2026, the last condition precedent in respect of the sale and purchase agreement pertaining to the Proposed Georgetown Acquisition had been fulfilled on 19 May 2026. Accordingly, the sale and purchase agreement pertaining to the Proposed Georgetown Acquisition had become unconditional on even date.

      For the avoidance of doubt, the parties to the Share Subscription Agreement and the sale and purchase agreement pertaining to the Proposed Langkawi Acquisition are working towards fulfilling the outstanding conditions precedent to their respective agreements.

      Barring any unforeseen circumstances and subject to all approvals being obtained, the Proposals are expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2026.

  2. Group Borrowings Borrowings denominated in

    Interest

    rate %

    Ringgit

    Foreign Currencies

    Source RM Currency Equivalent

    Total

    Short Term

    RM'000

    RM'000

    RM'000

    I

    II

    I + II

    Hire purchase financing

    4.3 - 7.5

    906

    - -

    906

    Borrowings - secured

    -Revolving credit

    1.7 - 2.2

    -

    JPY 11.805 billion 298,850

    298,850

    0.7 - 1.6

    -

    CHF 0.227 billion 1,148,910

    1,148,910

    Borrowings - unsecured

    -Bankers' acceptances

    3.5 - 4.0

    31,081

    - -

    31,081

    -Revolving credit

    1.5 - 4.0

    71,400

    JPY 0.640 billion 16,212

    87,612

    0.5 - 1.5

    -

    CHF 0.183 billion 924,929

    924,929

    103,387

    2,388,901 2,492,288

    Long Term

    Hire purchase financing

    4.3 - 7.5

    1,229

    -

    -

    1,229

    Borrowings - secured

    -Revolving credit

    1.0 - 1.1

    -

    CHF 0.032 billion

    163,355

    163,355

    Revolving credit

    0.70

    -

    CHF 0.015 billion

    77,385

    77,385

    - unsecured

    1,229

    240,740 241,969

    Total Borrowings

    104,616

    2,629,641 2,734,257

  3. Trade receivables

    The ageing analysis of trade receivables (included under trade and other receivables category) as at 31 March 2026 is as follows:

    RM'000

    %

    Not past due

    233,108

    80.1

    Past due less than 3 months

    50,331

    17.3

    Past due 3-6 months

    6,967

    2.4

    Past due 6-12 months

    444

    0.2

    290,850 100.0

    The Group did not impair the past due trade receivables but monitors these receivables closely. No bad and past due debts are anticipated that could materially affect the financial results and financial position of the Group as a whole.

  4. Changes in Material Litigations

    Not applicable.

  5. Dividend Proposed

    A final single tier dividend of 20 sen per ordinary stock has been recommended by the Directors in respect of the year ended 31 December 2025 payable on 16 July 2026, subject to approval of the stockholders at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.

  6. Basic Earnings per Stock

The basic earnings per stock are computed based on the net profit for the year divided by the weighted average number of stocks in issue.

Individual Quarter Cumulative Quarters

Current Year Quarter

Preceding Year Quarter

Current

Year To Date (One quarter

Preceding

Year To Date (One quarter

31 Mar 26

RM'000

31 Mar 25

RM'000

to 31 Mar 26)

RM'000

to 31 Mar 25)

RM'000

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

Net profit for the period

attributable to

Stockholders of the Company (RM'000)

18,402

90,859

18,402

90,859

Weighted average

number of stocks in issue ('000)

619,857

620,262

619,857

620,262

Basic earnings per

stock (sen)

2.97

14.65

2.97

14.65

By Order of the Board

ONG TZE-EN Company Secretary DATED THIS 20 MAY 2026

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