Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd.MYX: PCHEM

4Q 2025 Financial Report (Bursa Announcement)

· Issued by Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd.


‌PETRONAS CHEMICALS GROUP BERHAD Quarterly Report

For Fourth Quarter and Year Ended 31 December 2025

‌The Board of Directors of PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad ("PCG" or the "Company") hereby announce the following condensed consolidated financial statements for the quarter ended 31 December 2025 which should be read in conjunction with the accompanying explanatory notes on pages 8 to 24.

‌ CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS

Individual quarter ended

31 December

Year ended1 31 December

In RM Mil

Note

2025

2024

2025

2024

Revenue

A9.1

6,600

7,458

27,480

30,671

Cost of revenue

(6,086)

(6,877)

(24,552)

(25,965)

Gross profit

514

581

2,928

4,706

Selling and distribution expenses

(540)

(572)

(2,077)

(2,144)

Administration expenses

(328)

(420)

(1,330)

(1,526)

Other expenses

(346)

-

(1,649)

(199)

Other income

204

1,151

756

1,220

Operating (loss)/profit

B4

(496)

740

(1,372)

2,057

Financing costs

(89)

(95)

(346)

(260)

Share of loss after tax of equity-accounted

associates and joint ventures

(50)

(43)

(174)

(107)

(Loss)/Profit before taxation

(635)

602

(1,892)

1,690

Tax expense

B5

(95)

(63)

(158)

(401)

(LOSS)/PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD/YEAR

(730)

539

(2,050)

1,289

(Loss)/Profit attributable to:

Shareholders of the Company

(754)

519

(2,142)

1,175

Non-controlling interests

24

20

92

114

(LOSS)/PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD/YEAR

(730)

539

(2,050)

1,289

Basic (loss)/earnings per share attributable to shareholders of the Company:

Based on ordinary shares issued (sen)

B13

(9)

6

(27)

15

1Extracted from Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2025 & 31 December 2024.

The condensed consolidated statement of profit or loss should be read in conjunction with the accompanying explanatory notes attached to these condensed consolidated financial statements.

Individual

quarter ended

31 December

Year ended1

31 December

2025

2024

2025

2024

(730)

539

(2,050)

1,289

9

8

11

5

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

In RM Mil

(LOSS)/PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD/YEAR

Other comprehensive (loss)/income

Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss

Remeasurement of defined benefit liability

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss

Foreign currency translation differences (484) 581 182 (1,900)

(40)

110

(113)

(40)

(524)

691

69

(1,940)

Share of other comprehensive (loss)/income of equity-accounted associates and joint ventures

Total other comprehensive (loss)/income for

the period/year (515) 699 80 (1,935) TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)/INCOME FOR THE PERIOD/YEAR (1,245) 1,238 (1,970) (646)

Total comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to:

Shareholders of the Company

(1,269)

1,218

(2,062)

(760)

Non-controlling interests

24

20

92

114

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)/INCOME FOR THE PERIOD/YEAR

(1,245)

1,238

(1,970)

(646)

1Extracted from Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2025 & 31 December 2024.

The condensed consolidated statement of other comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying explanatory notes attached to these condensed consolidated financial statements.

‌ CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

As at

31 December

As at

31 December

In RM Mil

Note

2025

2024

ASSETS

Property, plant and equipment

28,106

29,338

Investments in associates and joint ventures

1,114

1,339

Intangible assets

9,492

8,898

Long-term receivables

A15

902

951

Retirement benefits

20

23

Deferred tax assets

704

632

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS

40,338

41,181

Trade and other inventories

3,993

4,086

Trade and other receivables

B7

3,655

4,356

Tax recoverable

83

37

Cash and cash equivalents

9,621

9,931

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

17,352

18,410

TOTAL ASSETS

57,690

59,591

EQUITY

Share capital

8,871

8,871

Reserves

27,144

29,686

Total equity attributable to shareholders of the Company

36,015

38,557

Non-controlling interests

1,365

1,422

TOTAL EQUITY

37,380

39,979

LIABILITIES

Borrowings

B8

2,004

2,419

Lease liabilities

1,692

1,874

Provisions

350

303

Trade payables

A16

815

745

Retirement benefits

172

175

Deferred tax liabilities

2,253

2,198

Other long-term liabilities

970

1,056

TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

8,256

8,770

Trade and other payables

A16

10,222

9,705

Borrowings

B8

1,460

795

Lease liabilities

293

224

Taxation

79

118

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

12,054

10,842

TOTAL LIABILITIES

20,310

19,612

TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

57,690

59,591

Net assets per share attributable to shareholders of the

Company (RM) 4.50 4.82

The condensed consolidated statement of financial position was extracted from the Audited Financial Statements as at 31 December 2025 & 31 December 2024 and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying explanatory notes attached to these condensed consolidated financial statements.

‌ CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

Attributable to shareholders of the Company Non-distributable

Foreign Currency

In RM Mil

Share Capital

Translation

Reserve

Merger Reserve

Other Reserves

Year ended 31 December 2025

At 1 January 2025 8,871 1,295 (204) 1,525

Foreign currency translation differences

-

182

-

-

Share of other comprehensive loss of equity-accounted associates and joint ventures

-

-

-

(113)

Remeasurement of defined benefit liability

-

-

-

11

Total other comprehensive income/(loss) for the year

-

182

-

(102)

(Loss)/Profit for the year

-

-

-

-

Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year

-

182

-

(102)

Transfer from retained profits upon redemption of redeemable preference shares of a subsidiary

-

-

-

439

Dividends to shareholders of the Company (note A8)

-

-

-

-

Dividends to non-controlling interests

-

-

-

-

Others

-

-

-

3

Total transactions with owners of the Group

-

-

-

442

Balance at 31 December 2025

8,871

1,477

(204)

1,865

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Year ended 31 December 2024

At 1 January 2024 8,871 3,195 (204) 1,517

Foreign currency translation differences

-

(1,900)

-

-

Share of other comprehensive loss of equity-accounted associates and joint ventures

-

-

-

(40)

Remeasurement of defined benefit liability

-

-

-

5

Total other comprehensive loss for the year

-

(1,900)

-

(35)

Profit for the year

-

-

-

-

Total comprehensive (loss)/income for the year

-

(1,900)

-

(35)

Transfer from retained profits upon redemption of redeemable preference shares of a subsidiary

-

-

-

40

Dividends to shareholders of the Company

-

-

-

-

Dividends to non-controlling interests

-

-

-

-

Acquisition of a non-controlling interest

-

-

-

-

Others

-

-

-

3

Total transactions with owners of the Group

-

-

-

43

Balance at 31 December 2024

8,871

1,295

(204)

1,525

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The condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity was extracted from the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 & 31 December 2024 and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying explanatory notes attached to these condensed consolidated financial statements.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (continued)

In RM Mil

Attributable to shareholders of the Company

Distributable

Retained

Profits Total

Non-controlling Interests

Total Equity

Year ended 31 December 2025

At 1 January 2025 27,070 38,557 1,422 39,979

Foreign currency translation differences

Share of other comprehensive loss of equity-accounted associates and joint ventures

Remeasurement of defined benefit liability

-

-

-

182

(113)

11

-

-

-

182

(113)

11

Total other comprehensive income/(loss) for the year

-

80

-

80

(Loss)/Profit for the year

(2,142)

(2,142)

92

(2,050)

Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year (2,142) (2,062) 92 (1,970)

Transfer from retained profits upon redemption of redeemable preference shares of a subsidiary

(439)

-

(146)

(146)

Dividends to shareholders of the Company (note A8)

(480)

(480)

-

(480)

Dividends to non-controlling interests

-

-

(3)

(3)

Others

(3)

-

-

-

Total transactions with owners of the Group

(922)

(480)

(149)

(629)

Balance at 31 December 2025

24,006

36,015

1,365

37,380

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Year ended 31 December 2024

At 1 January 2024

27,036

40,415

1,659

42,074

Foreign currency translation differences

-

(1,900)

-

(1,900)

Share of other comprehensive loss of equity-accounted associates and joint ventures

-

(40)

-

(40)

Remeasurement of defined benefit liability

-

5

-

5

Total other comprehensive loss for the year

-

(1,935)

-

(1,935)

Profit for the year

1,175

1,175

114

1,289

Total comprehensive (loss)/income for the year 1,175 (760) 114 (646)

Transfer from retained profits upon redemption of redeemable preference shares of a subsidiary

(40)

-

(147)

(147)

Dividends to shareholders of the Company

(1,200)

(1,200)

-

(1,200)

Dividends to non-controlling interests

-

-

(34)

(34)

Acquisition of a non-controlling interest

102

102

(170)

(68)

Others

(3)

-

-

-

Total transactions with owners of the Group

(1,141)

(1,098)

(351)

(1,449)

Balance at 31 December 2024

27,070

38,557

1,422

39,979

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The condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity was extracted from the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 & 31 December 2024 and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying explanatory notes attached to these condensed consolidated financial statements.

‌ CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

Year ended 31 December

In RM Mil

2025

2024

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

(Loss)/Profit before taxation

(1,892)

1,690

Adjustments for:

- Amortisation of deferred income

(87)

(87)

- Amortisation of intangible assets

177

179

- Depreciation of property, plant and equipment

2,318

2,109

- Financing costs

346

260

- Finance income

(65)

(595)

- Interest income

(391)

(414)

- Impairment losses on property, plant and equipment

439

-

- Share of loss after tax of equity-accounted associates and joint ventures

174

107

- Unrealised loss on foreign exchange

1,010

159

- Other non-cash items

216

114

Operating profit before changes in working capital

2,245

3,522

Change in trade and other inventories

(32)

(370)

Change in trade and other receivables

1,140

(806)

Change in trade and other payables

(230)

2,169

Cash generated from operations

3,123

4,515

Interest income received

391

414

Taxation paid

(367)

(303)

Net cash generated from operating activities

3,147

4,626

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Acquisition of a non-controlling interest

-

(68)

Dividends received from joint ventures

42

72

Investment in an associate

(104)

-

Payment for acquisition of a subsidiary, net of cash acquired

-

(19)

Payment of earn out for a subsidiary

(95)

(96)

Payment to a non-controlling interest on redemption of shares

(149)

(60)

Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment

1

-

Proceeds from partial disposal of investment in a joint venture

-

4

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

(2,082)

(2,452)

Redemption of preference shares in an associate and a joint venture

-

124

Net cash used in investing activities

(2,387)

(2,495)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Dividends paid to:

- PETRONAS

(309)

(772)

- others (third parties)

(171)

(428)

- non-controlling interests

(3)

(34)

Drawdown of:

- term loan

154

13

- revolving credit

7,562

4,452

Payment of lease liabilities:

- principal

(179)

(166)

- interest

(77)

(79)

Repayment of revolving credit

(7,042)

(3,945)

Repayment of term loans:

- principal

(290)

(157)

- interest

(141)

(150)

Net cash used in financing activities

(496)

(1,266)

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (continued)

Year ended 31 December

In RM Mil

2025

2024

Net cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities

264

865

Effect of foreign currency translation differences

(73)

(28)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

191

837

Net foreign exchange differences on cash held

(496)

(179)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year

9,926

9,268

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year

9,621

9,926

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and bank balances

9,621

9,931

Bank overdrafts

-

(5)

9,621

9,926

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The condensed consolidated statement of cash flows was extracted from the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 & 31 December 2024 and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying explanatory notes attached to these condensed consolidated financial statements.

‌ PART A - EXPLANATORY NOTES PURSUANT TO MFRS 134

‌A1. BASIS OF PREPARATION

The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, MFRS 134 Interim Financial Reporting and paragraph 9.22 of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad's Main Market Listing Requirements. They should also be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2024. The explanatory notes attached to the condensed consolidated financial statements 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 2024.

Within the context of these condensed consolidated financial statements, the Group comprises the Company, its subsidiaries and a joint operation, as well as the Group's interest in associates and joint ventures as at and for the year ended 31 December 2025.

‌A2. ADOPTION OF REVISED PRONOUNCEMENTS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Except as described below, the same accounting policies and methods of computation are followed in the condensed consolidated financial statements as compared with the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.

During the year, the Group has adopted the following Amendments to MFRS ("pronouncement") that has been issued by the Malaysian Accounting Standards Board ("MASB").

Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2025

Amendments to MFRS 121 The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates (Lack of Exchangeability)

The initial application of the above pronouncement did not have any material impact to the consolidated financial statements of the Group.

‌A3. AUDIT REPORT OF PRECEDING ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The audited financial statements of PCG and its subsidiaries for the year ended 31 December 2024 were not subject to any audit qualification.

‌ PART A - EXPLANATORY NOTES PURSUANT TO MFRS 134 (continued)

A4. SEASONALITY OR CYCLICALITY OF OPERATIONS

The prices of petrochemical products and their underlying feedstock are subject to significant fluctuations as they are influenced both by global supply and demand as well as movements in the prices of key commodities such as crude oil and natural gas. Consequently, margins have historically been cyclical and are sensitive to supply and demand imbalances both domestically and internationally. Supply is affected by significant capacity expansions by producers, and if such additions are not matched by corresponding growth in demand, which is generally linked to the level of economic activity, average industry operating margins will face downward pressures. As a result, the petrochemical cycle is characterised by years of tight supply, leading to high capacity utilisation rates and margins, followed by years of oversupply, primarily resulting from significant capacity additions, leading to reduced capacity utilisation rates and margins. Specialties segment generally experience less cyclicality due to the higher customised requirements of the products and more barriers for substitution.

‌A5. EXCEPTIONAL ITEMS

There were no exceptional items during the year under review.

‌A6. MATERIAL CHANGES IN ESTIMATES

There were no material changes in estimates of the amounts reported in the most recent annual financial statements of PCG and its subsidiaries for the year ended 31 December 2024 that may have a material effect in the results of the year under review.

‌A7. DEBT AND EQUITY SECURITIES

There were no material issuances, cancellations, repurchases, resale and repayments of debt and equity securities for the year under review, other than as disclosed in note B8.

‌A8. DIVIDENDS PAID

During the year under review, the Company paid:

  1. A second interim single tier dividend of 3 sen per ordinary share, amounting to RM240 million in respect of the financial year ended 31 December 2024 to shareholders on 20 March 2025; and

  2. A first interim single tier dividend of 3 sen per ordinary share, amounting to RM240 million in respect of the financial year ending 31 December 2025 to shareholders on 10 September 2025.

    ‌A9. OPERATING SEGMENTS

    The Group reportable segments comprise Olefins and Derivatives, Fertilisers and Methanol, Specialties and Others. The strategic business units offer different products and services, and are managed separately because they require different technology and marketing strategies.

    The following summary describes the operations in each of the Group's reportable segments:

    • Olefins and Derivatives - activities include manufacturing and marketing of a wide range of olefin and polymer products, which are used as basic feedstock for other products, to intermediate products including basic and high performance chemicals.

    • Fertilisers and Methanol - activities include manufacturing and marketing of methanol and a range of nitrogen, phosphate and compound fertilisers.

    • Specialties - activities include manufacturing and marketing of advanced chemicals & solutions, animal nutrition, silicones and lube oil additives & chemicals.

    • Others - other non reportable segments comprise operations related to investment holding and port services which provide product distribution infrastructure to the Group.

PART A - EXPLANATORY NOTES PURSUANT TO MFRS 134 (continued)

A9. OPERATING SEGMENTS (continued) 9.1 Revenue

Year ended 31 December

2025

2024

2025 2024

2025

2024

In RM Mil

Third-parties

Inter-segment

Gross total

Olefins and Derivatives

12,176

15,401

-

-

12,176

15,401

Fertilisers and Methanol

9,552

8,667

-

-

9,552

8,667

Specialties

5,693

6,542

-

-

5,693

6,542

Others

59

61

41

50

100

111

Total

27,480

30,671

41

50

27,521

30,721

9.2 Segment (loss)/profit for the year 2

Year ended 31 December

In RM Mil

2025

2024

Olefins and Derivatives

(2,337)

117

Fertilisers and Methanol

1,743

1,763

Specialties

(707)

46

Others3

(749)

(637)

Total

(2,050)

1,289

During the year, the Group's investment holding company has provided for depreciation & amortisation of the tangible & intangible assets impact amounting to RM235 million (2024: RM241 million) arising from finalisation of the purchase price allocation for the acquisition of Perstorp in 2022 and has also recorded an unrealised foreign exchange loss on revaluation of shareholders loan to a joint operation entity amounting to RM347 million (2024: RM110 million), in which both have been included in Others.

‌A10. VALUATIONS OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

There were no revaluations of property, plant and equipment for the year under review. As at 31 December 2025, all property, plant and equipment other than freehold land and projects-in-progress were stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Freehold land and projects-in-progress were stated at cost less accumulated impairment losses, if any.

‌A11. CONTINGENCIES

There were no material contingent liabilities or contingent assets since the last audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.

‌A12. CHANGES IN COMPOSITION OF THE GROUP

There were no material changes in the composition of the Group for the year under review.

2 Included within (loss)/profit for the year for Olefins and Derivatives, Fertilisers and Methanol, Specialties and Others segments are depreciation and amortisation expenses amounting to RM893 million (2024: RM712 million), RM985 million (2024: RM988 million), RM355 million (2024: RM320 million) and RM262 million (2024: RM268 million) respectively.

3 Includes profit/(loss) from non-reportable segments and unallocated assets.

‌ PART A - EXPLANATORY NOTES PURSUANT TO MFRS 134 (continued)

A13. COMMITMENTS

Capital expenditures which have not been provided for at the end of each reporting year are as follows:

As at

31 December

As at

31 December

In RM Mil

2025

2024

Property, plant and equipment: Approved and contracted for

912

1,058

Approved but not contracted for

1,905

2,594

2,817

3,652

Right-of-use assets committed but not commenced:

Plant and equipment

-

4

‌A14.

Total

GOODWILL

2,817

3,656

Below is the movement of goodwill during the year under review:

As at

Foreign

As at

1 January

currency

31 December

In RM Mil

2025

translation

2025

Goodwill

3,106

264

3,370

‌A15.

LONG-TERM RECEIVABLES

As at 31 December

As at 31 December

In RM Mil

2025

2024

Trade receivable

14

16

Other receivables and prepayments

888

935

902

951

The Group via its subsidiary has entered into an arrangement on trade receivable which resulted in adjustment of timing for payments of the balances. The receivable was fair valued on initial measurement and is subjected to periodic accretion of interest income over the period of the arrangement.

Included in other receivables and prepayments is consideration on a deferred payment arrangement in relation to a partial divestment of a subsidiary in 2023.

‌ PART A - EXPLANATORY NOTES PURSUANT TO MFRS 134 (continued)

A16. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

In RM Mil

As at 31 December

2025

As at 31 December

2024

Non-current liabilities

Trade payables

815

745

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables

10,222

9,705

The Group and the Company via its joint operation entity has arrangements on trade payables amounting to RM1,501 million (2024: RM1,651 million), which resulted in an adjustment of timing for payments of the balances. The trade payables were fair valued on initial measurement and is subjected to periodic accretion of interest expense over the period of the arrangement. During the year, the joint operation entity has remeasured these balances based on the extended timing for payments, which resulted in a remeasurement gain amounting to RM25 million (2024: RM553 million) being recognised in the profit or loss.

‌A17. FAIR VALUE INFORMATION

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, short-term receivables and payables reasonably approximate their fair values due to the relatively short-term nature of these financial instruments.

When measuring the fair value of an asset or a liability, the Group uses observable market data as far as possible. Fair values are categorised into different levels in a fair value hierarchy based on the input used in the valuation technique as follows:

  • Level 1 - Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identifiable assets or liabilities.

  • Level 2 - Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices).

  • Level 3 - Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable input).

The Group recognises transfers between levels of fair value hierarchy as of the date of the event or change in circumstances that caused the transfers.

Forward foreign exchange contracts

The fair value of forward foreign exchange contracts is based on the difference between the contracted forward rates and the mark-to-market rates. If a quoted market price is not available, then fair value is estimated by discounting the difference between the contractual forward price and the current forward price for the residual maturity of the contract.

The following table analyses financial instruments carried at fair value shown in the statement of financial position.

PART A - EXPLANATORY NOTES PURSUANT TO MFRS 134 (continued)

A17. FAIR VALUE INFORMATION (continued)

As at 31 December 2025

Fair value of financial instruments carried at fair value

In RM Mil Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Nominal

value

Financial assets

Forward foreign exchange contracts

- within 1 year -

5

-

5

506

Financial liabilities

Forward foreign exchange contracts

- within 1 year -

(7)

-

(7)

506

As at 31 December 2024

Fair value of financial instruments carried at fair value

In RM Mil Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Nominal

value

Financial assets

Forward foreign exchange contracts

- within 1 year -

4

-

4

118

Financial liabilities

Forward foreign exchange contracts

- within 1 year -

(6)

-

(6)

548

‌ PART B - OTHER EXPLANATORY NOTES

‌B1. REVIEW OF GROUP PERFORMANCE‌ (a) Performance of the current quarter against the corresponding quarter

Individual quarter ended

31 December

2025

2024

2025

2024

2025 2024

2025

2024

Olefins and

Fertilisers and

In RM Mil

Group

Derivatives

Methanol

Specialties

Revenue

6,600

7,458

2,813

3,659

2,573

2,417

1,201

1,371

(Loss)/Profit after tax

(730)

539

(840)

(86)

454

492

(176)

(23)

EBITDA4

115

710

(600)

100

730

733

(31)

15

PCG Group recorded comparable plant utilisation rate of 96% against corresponding period.

Revenue declined by RM858 million or 12% at RM6.6 billion mainly due to lower revenue contribution from joint operation entity, strengthening of Ringgit Malaysia against US Dollar and lower revenue contribution from Specialties segment, partially offset by higher sales volume from Fertilisers and Methanol segment.

EBITDA reduced by RM595 million or 84% at RM115 million mainly contributed by unrealised foreign exchange loss on revaluation of payables at a joint operation entity.

The Group recorded loss after tax of RM730 million as compared to profit after tax in the corresponding quarter of RM539 million due to lower EBITDA and higher unrealised foreign exchange loss on revaluation of shareholders loan to a joint operation entity.

Olefins and Derivatives

The segment recorded higher plant utilisation rate of 92% as compared to 89% in the corresponding quarter mainly due to better plant performance during the quarter resulting in higher production volume.

Revenue declined by RM846 million or 23% at RM2.8 billion, primarily attributed to lower revenue contribution from joint operation entity and lower product prices.

EBITDA reduced by RM700 million mainly due to unrealised foreign exchange loss on revaluation of payables at a joint operation entity.

Loss after tax was higher by RM754 million at RM840 million, mainly contributed by negative EBITDA.

Fertilisers and Methanol

The segment recorded comparable plant utilisation rate of 98% against corresponding quarter.

Revenue was higher by RM156 million or 6% at RM2.6 billion, primarily driven by higher sales volume and product prices, partially offset by strengthening of Ringgit Malaysia against US Dollar.

EBITDA and profit after tax were comparable at RM730 million and RM454 million respectively.

4 EBITDA refers to earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation, share of profit after tax of equity accounted associates and joint ventures and other significant non-cash items.

PART B - OTHER EXPLANATORY NOTES (continued)

B1. REVIEW OF GROUP PERFORMANCE (continued) (a) Performance of the current quarter against the corresponding quarter (continued)

Specialties

The segment's revenue was lower by RM170 million or 12% at RM1.2 billion in line with lower sales volume.

Negative EBITDA was reported at RM31 million following weaker margins due to continued intense market competition and customers inventory rundown.

The segment recorded higher loss after tax by RM153 million at RM176 million contributed by lower EBITDA and unfavourable net foreign exchange impact.

‌(b) Performance of the current year against the corresponding year

Year ended 31 December

2025

2024

2025

2024

2025 2024

2025

2024

Olefins and

Fertilisers and

In RM Mil

Group

Derivatives

Methanol

Specialties

Revenue

27,480

30,671

12,176

15,401

9,552 8,667

5,693

6,542

(Loss)/Profit

after tax

(2,050)

1,289

(2,337)

117

1,743

1,763

(707)

46

EBITDA5

1,899

3,534

(1,004)

691

2,755

2,778

223

332

PCG Group recorded lower plant utilisation rate of 88% as compared to 91% in the corresponding year mainly due to utilities supply disruption in Kertih, feedstock supply disruption at PC Fertiliser Kedah as well as higher statutory turnaround and plant maintenance activities during the year, resulting in lower production volume.

Revenue declined by RM3.2 billion or 10% at RM27.5 billion due to strengthening of Ringgit Malaysia against US Dollar, lower revenue contribution from joint operation entity and Specialties segment as well as lower product prices.

EBITDA reduced by RM1.6 billion or 46% at RM1.9 billion mainly due to weaker product spreads and higher unrealised foreign exchange loss on revaluation of payables at a joint operation entity.

The Group recorded loss after tax of RM2.1 billion as compared to profit after tax of RM1.3 billion in the corresponding year. This was mainly attributed by lower EBITDA, lower finance income arising from adjustment of timing for payment of trade payables at a joint operation entity, impairment of assets at Perstorp, higher unrealised foreign exchange loss on revaluation of shareholders loan to a joint operation entity, unfavourable net foreign exchange impact from Specialties segment and higher depreciation and finance costs from a joint operation entity.

5 EBITDA refers to earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation, share of profit after tax of equity accounted associates and joint ventures and other significant non-cash items.

PART B - OTHER EXPLANATORY NOTES (continued)

B1. REVIEW OF GROUP PERFORMANCE (continued) (b) Performance of the current year against the corresponding year (continued) Olefins and Derivatives

The segment recorded lower plant utilisation rate of 87% as compared to 91% in the corresponding year mainly due to utilities supply disruption in Kertih as well as higher plant repair and maintenance activities during the year, resulting in lower production and sales volumes.

Revenue declined by RM3.2 billion or 21% at RM12.2 billion primarily driven by lower product prices, lower revenue contribution from joint operation entity, strengthening of Ringgit Malaysia against US Dollar and lower sales volume.

EBITDA reduced by RM1.7 billion mainly contributed by weaker product spreads and higher unrealised foreign exchange loss on revaluation of payables at a joint operation entity.

The segment recorded loss after tax of RM2.3 billion as compared to profit after tax of RM117 million in the corresponding year. This was mainly due to lower EBITDA, lower finance income arising from adjustment of timing for payment of trade payables and higher depreciation and finance costs from a joint operation entity.

Fertilisers and Methanol

The segment's operational performance recorded lower plant utilisation rate of 89% as compared to 90% in corresponding year mainly due to feedstock supply disruption at PC Fertiliser Kedah as well as higher statutory turnaround and plant maintenance activities during the year.

The segment recorded higher revenue by RM885 million or 10% at RM9.6 billion mainly due to higher product prices and sales volume, partially offset by strengthening of Ringgit Malaysia against US Dollar.

EBITDA and profit after tax were comparable at RM2.8 billion and RM1.7 billion respectively.

Specialties

The segment's revenue was lower by RM849 million or 13% at RM5.7 billion due to lower sales volume and product prices.

EBITDA was lower by RM109 million or 33% at RM223 million attributable to weakening margins as well as higher operating expenses.

The segment recorded loss after tax of RM707 million as compared to profit after tax in the corresponding year of RM46 million mainly due to lower EBITDA, impairment of assets at Perstorp and unfavourable net foreign exchange impact.

‌ PART B - OTHER EXPLANATORY NOTES (continued)

B1. REVIEW OF GROUP PERFORMANCE (continued) (c) Variation of results against the preceding quarter

Individual quarter ended

31 December

30 September

In RM Mil

2025

2025

Revenue

6,600

6,787

Loss after tax

(730)

(291)

EBITDA6

115

497

PCG Group recorded higher plant utilisation rate of 96% as compared to 90% in preceding quarter resulting in higher production and sales volumes.

Revenue declined by RM187 million or 3% at RM6.6 billion mainly due to lower revenue contribution from a joint operation entity and lower product prices, partially offset by higher sales volume.

EBITDA was lower by RM382 million or 77% at RM115 million mainly due to higher unrealised foreign exchange loss on revaluation of payables at a joint operation entity and lower contribution from Specialties segment.

Loss after tax was higher by RM439 million at RM730 million in line with lower EBITDA, higher unrealised foreign exchange loss on revaluation of shareholders loan to a joint operation entity, partially offset by finance income arising from adjustment of timing for payment of trade payables at a joint operation entity.

‌(d) Highlight on consolidated statement of financial position

In RM Mil

As at 31 December

2025

As at 31 December

2024

Total assets

57,690

59,591

Total equity

37,380

39,979

ROE (%)

(5.7)

2.9

The Group's total assets were lower by RM1.9 billion or 3% at RM57.7 billion mainly due to lower property, plant and equipment following the strengthening of Ringgit Malaysia against US Dollar and impairment of assets at Perstorp.

6 EBITDA refers to earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation, share of profit after tax of equity accounted associates and joint ventures and other significant non-cash items.

‌ PART B - OTHER EXPLANATORY NOTES (continued)

B1. REVIEW OF GROUP PERFORMANCE (continued)
  1. Highlight on consolidated statement of cash flows

    Year ended 31 December

    In RM Mil 2025 2024

    Net cash generated from operating activities 3,147 4,626

    Net cash used in investing activities (2,387) (2,495)

    Net cash used in financing activities (496) (1,266)

    Net cash generated from operating activities reduced by RM1.5 billion or 32% at RM3.1 billion in line with loss incurred for the year.

    Net cash used in investing activities for the year declined by RM108 million or 4% at RM2.4 billion as compared to corresponding year primarily due to lower purchase of property, plant and equipment.

    Net cash used in financing activities for the year was lower by RM770 million or 61% at RM496 million as compared to corresponding year mainly due to lower dividend payment to shareholders.

    ‌B2. COMMENTARY ON PROSPECTS

    The Group anticipates that oversupply pressure from capacity additions in China, rising geoeconomic headwinds and persistent weak demand, will continue to weigh on the overall olefins and derivatives outlook. Robust agricultural demand in India and Australia continues to support fertiliser consumption, while methanol supply remains constrained by scheduled turnarounds in Southeast Asia. The Group remains cautious in the Specialties segment as end markets such as construction and automotive are facing headwinds due to soft demand, while consumer goods show modest growth.

    ‌B3. PROFIT FORECAST OR PROFIT GUARANTEE

    The Group does not publish any profit forecast or profit guarantee.

    ‌ PART B - OTHER EXPLANATORY NOTES (continued)

    B4. OPERATING (LOSS)/PROFIT

    Individual

    quarter ended

    Year ended

    31 December

    31 December

    In RM Mil

    2025

    2024

    2025

    2024

    Included in (loss)/profit for the period are the

    following charges:

    Amortisation of intangible assets

    45

    42

    177

    179

    Depreciation of property, plant and equipment

    604

    566

    2,318

    2,109

    Impairment losses on property, plant and equipment

    6

    -

    439

    -

    Inventories:

    - write-down to net realisable value

    92

    -

    16

    125

    - written off

    1

    2

    23

    2

    Net loss on foreign exchange

    418

    -

    1,130

    160

    Write off of investment in a joint venture

    -

    -

    -

    24

    and credits:

    Interest income

    131

    135

    391

    414

    Finance income

    163

    223

    65

    595

    Reversal of write-down of inventory to net

    realisable value

    -

    11

    -

    -

    Amortisation of deferred income

    21

    21

    87

    87

    Net gain on foreign exchange

    -

    748

    -

    -

    Other disclosure items pursuant to Appendix 9B Note 16 of the Listing Requirements of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad are not applicable.

    Foreign exchange exposure / hedging policy

    The Group is exposed to varying levels of foreign exchange risk when they enter into transactions that are not denominated in the respective companies' functional currencies and when foreign currency monetary assets & liabilities are retranslated at the reporting date. The main underlying economic currencies of the Group's cash flows are Ringgit Malaysia and US Dollar.

    The Group's foreign exchange management policies aim to minimise transactional exposure arising from currency movements. The Group mainly relies on the natural hedge arising from most of its revenue and expenses being denominated in US Dollar. In addition, the Group, where applicable, hedge using derivative instruments in respect of current and forecasted transactions.

    ‌ PART B - OTHER EXPLANATORY NOTES (continued)

    B5. TAX EXPENSE

    Individual quarter ended

    31 December

    Year ended 31 December

    In RM Mil 2025 2024 2025 2024

    Current tax expenses

    63

    75

    263

    294

    -

    2

    (1)

    7

    63

    77

    262

    301

    Current period/year tax

    Under/(over) provision in respect of prior period/year

    Deferred tax expenses

    differences

    31

    (14)

    (89)

    102

    nder/(over) provision in respect of prior

    period/year 1

    -

    (15)

    (2)

    32

    (14)

    (104)

    100

    95

    63

    158

    401

    Origination and reversal of temporary U

    The Group's effective tax rates for the individual and cumulative quarter ended 31 December 2025 are -15% and -8% respectively which, are reflective of the losses before tax for the current quarter and cumulative quarter as well as higher non-deductible expenses in relation to unrealised foreign exchange losses.

    ‌B6. STATUS OF CORPORATE PROPOSALS

    There were no new corporate proposals during the period under review since the last audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.

    ‌ PART B - OTHER EXPLANATORY NOTES (continued)

    B7.

    TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

    (a) Details of Group trade and other receivables

    In RM Mil

    As at 31 December

    2025

    As at 31 December

    2024

    Trade receivables:

    - Third party

    2,549

    3,011

    - Associates and joint ventures

    88

    127

    - Related companies

    94

    149

    Other receivables

    924

    1,069

    Total

    3,655

    4,356

    Average credit term for trade receivables granted to related parties and non-related parties is 44 days.

    (b) Ageing analysis of trade receivables

    In RM Mil

    As at 31 December

    2025

    As at 31 December

    2024

    Current

    2,624

    3,168

    Past due 1 to 30 days

    114

    122

    Past due 31 to 60 days

    6

    7

    Past due more than 60 days

    1

    6

    Total

    2,745

    3,303

    With respect to the Group's trade receivables, there are no indications as of the reporting date that the debtors will not meet their payment obligations.

    ‌ PART B - OTHER EXPLANATORY NOTES (continued) B8. BORROWINGS

    In denominated currency In presentation currency

    Non-current

    Denominated currency

    As at 31 December

    2025

    Mil

    As at 31 December

    2024

    Mil

    As at 31 December

    2025

    RM Mil

    As at 31 December

    2024

    RM Mil

    Term loans - secured

    USD

    290

    313

    1,174

    1,396

    Term loan - unsecured

    USD

    169

    165

    686

    736

    Term loans - unsecured

    EUR

    30

    1

    144

    4

    Revolving credit - unsecured

    SEK

    -

    700

    -

    283

    2,004

    2,419

    Current

    Term loans - secured

    USD

    25

    30

    101

    134

    Term loans - unsecured

    CNY

    15

    20

    9

    13

    Term loans - unsecured

    EUR

    1

    31

    4

    143

    Revolving credit - unsecured

    SEK

    2,690

    800

    1,185

    323

    Revolving credit - unsecured

    USD

    38

    38

    153

    168

    Revolving credit - unsecured

    EUR

    2

    2

    8

    9

    Bank overdraft - unsecured

    SEK

    -

    14

    -

    5

    1,460

    795

    The USD secured term loans relate to 50% share of project financing facility of a joint operation entity. The loans bear interest margin above 6-month Compounded Reference Rate ranging from 0.80% to 1.74% per annum and is repayable on various dates between 2021 and 2034.

    The term loans are secured in the following manner:

    1. Completion guarantee from the ultimate holding company, which is a fully recourse guarantee to the Company, where the ultimate holding company guarantee on several and not joint basis which will be uplifted and terminated upon meeting all project completion requirements;

    2. Cross-guarantee arrangement under an integrated borrowing structure due to the nature of the project with a related party; and

    3. Charge over ordinary shares and the land lease rights of the said joint operation entity.

      The Guaranteed Project Completion Date ("PCD") has been extended from 31 December 2023 to 31 December 2025 and subsequently further extended to 31 December 2027.

      The USD unsecured term loan is pursuant to the co-borrowing agreement between the joint operation entity and a related party under an integrated borrowing structure. The loan which bears nil interest was fair valued as a Level 3 fair value on initial recognition with an effective interest rate ranging from 2.33% to 4.18% per annum and is repayable between 2027 to 2029.

      There are two EUR unsecured term loans which bear interest margin above Euro Interbank Offer Rate ("EURIBOR") of 1.15% per annum and interest margin above EURIBOR of 0.85% per annum respectively. These loans are repayable on various dates between 2027 and 2030 respectively.

      There are two CNY unsecured term loans which bear interest rates of 2.60% and 3.00% per annum respectively.

      PART B - OTHER EXPLANATORY NOTES (continued)

      B8. BORROWINGS (continued)

      The SEK unsecured revolving credit bear interests ranging from 2.55% to 2.92% per annum. The USD unsecured revolving credit bear interests ranging from 4.49% to 5.10% per annum. The EUR unsecured revolving credit bear interest rate of 2.90% per annum.

      The SEK unsecured bank overdraft in prior year bore interest rate of 1.50% above Stockholm Interbank Offered Rate ("STIBOR").

      ‌B9. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

      There were no changes to the Group's derivative financial instruments since the last audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024, other than as disclosed in Note A17.

      ‌B10. FAIR VALUE CHANGES OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

      The Group does not have any financial liabilities that are measured at fair value (other than derivative financial instruments) for the year under review.

      ‌B11. MATERIAL LITIGATION

      There was no pending material litigation since the last audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.

      ‌B12. DIVIDENDS

      The Directors of the Company have declared a second interim single tier dividend of 4 sen per ordinary share, amounting to RM320 million in respect of the financial year ended 31 December 2025 (2024: second interim single tier dividend of 3 sen per ordinary share, amounting to RM240 million in respect of the financial year ended 31 December 2024).

      The dividend is payable on 18 March 2026 to depositors registered in the Records of Depositors at the close of business on 9 March 2026.

      A Depositor shall qualify for entitlement to the dividends only in respect of:

      1. Shares transferred into the Depositor's Securities Account before 4.00 pm on 9 March 2026 in respect of ordinary transfers.

      2. Shares bought on the Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad on a cum entitlement basis according to the rules of the Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.

‌ PART B - OTHER EXPLANATORY NOTES (continued) B13. BASIC (LOSS)/EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic (loss)/earnings per share is derived based on the profit attributable to shareholders of the Company and number of ordinary shares of the Company.

Individual quarter ended

31 December

Year ended 31 December

In RM Mil 2025 2024 2025 2024

(Loss)/Profit for the period/year attributable to

shareholders of the Company

(754)

519

(2,142)

1,175

In millions of shares

Number of ordinary shares issued

8,000

8,000

8,000

8,000

In sen

Basic (loss)/earnings per share

(9)

6

(27)

15

As at the date of the statement of financial position, the Company does not have any instruments which may have a dilutive impact on the basic earnings per share.

‌B14. EXCHANGE RATES

Individual quarter ended Year ended

31 December

30 September

31 December

31 December

31 December

2025

2025

2024

2025

2024

USD/MYR

Average rate

4.1547

4.2240

4.3950

4.2844

4.5768

Closing rate

4.0530

4.2145

4.4600

4.0530

4.4600

EUR/MYR

Average rate

4.8347

4.9376

4.6895

4.8345

4.9520

Closing rate

4.7615

4.9398

4.6402

4.7615

4.6402

SEK/MYR

Average rate

0.4415

0.4440

0.4080

0.4370

0.4333

Closing rate

0.4406

0.4471

0.4043

0.4406

0.4043

By order of the Board

Cik Azizahwati Ishak MAICSA 7060684

SSM Practising Certificate No. 202008002944

Hazleena Hamzah LS0010278

SSM Practising Certificate No. 201908001643

Company Secretaries

Kuala Lumpur

23 February 2026

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