VITROX CORPORATION BERHAD
(Incorporated in Malaysia) Company No: 200401011463 (649966-K)
INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT
FOR THE THIRD QUARTER ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
VITROX CORPORATION BERHAD
(Incorporated in Malaysia) Company No: 200401011463 (649966-K)
CONTENTSPage Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income………………….. 1
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position……..………………….. 2
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity...……………………… 3-4
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows…..……………………………. 5-6
Notes to the Interim Financial Report…………………………………………………. 7-14
(The figures have | not been audited) | |||||||
Corresponding | Current | Corresponding preceding | ||||||
Current quarter | preceding quarter | period-to-date | period-to-date | |||||
ended | ended | ended | ended | |||||
Note | 30-Sep-25 RM'000 | 30-Sep-24 RM'000 | 30-Sep-25 RM'000 | 30-Sep-24 RM'000 | ||||
Revenue | 228,567 | 146,702 | 552,728 | 403,514 | ||||
Other operating income | 7,110 | 6,314 | 21,583 | 17,323 | ||||
Operating expenses | (184,486) | (126,965) | (454,889) | (342,692) | ||||
Finance costs | (1,405) | (856) | (3,274) | (2,773) | ||||
Share of associate's loss | 678 | (58) | (364) | (310) | ||||
Profit before tax | B12 | 50,464 | 25,137 | 115,784 | 75,062 | |||
Tax expense | B5 | (16,153) | (2,898) | (29,760) | (7,942) | |||
Profit for the financial period | 34,311 | 22,239 | 86,024 | 67,120 | ||||
Other comprehensive income for the financial period:- | ||||||||
Item that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:- - Currency translation differences for the foreign operations | 107 | (2,251) | (896) | (2,103) | ||||
Comprehensive income | ||||||||
for the financial period | 34,418 | 19,988 | 85,128 | 65,017 | ||||
Profit/(loss) for the financial period attributable to:- - Owners of the Company | 34,716 | 22,451 | 87,009 | 67,782 | ||||
- Non-controlling interests | (405) | (212) | (985) | (662) | ||||
34,311 | 22,239 | 86,024 | 67,120 | |||||
Comprehensive income for the financial period attributable to:- - Owners of the Company | 34,823 | 20,200 | 86,113 | 65,679 | ||||
- Non-controlling interests | (405) | (212) | (985) | (662) | ||||
34,418 | 19,988 | 85,128 | 65,017 | |||||
Earnings per share attributable to owners of the Company (sen) B10 - Basic | 1.83 | 1.19 | 4.60 | 3.58 | ||||
- Diluted | 1.83 | 1.18 | 4.58 | 3.57 | ||||
The Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying explanatory notes and audited financial statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2024.
As at 30-Sep-25 RM'000 (Unaudited) | As at 31-Dec-24 RM'000 (Audited) | ||
ASSETS | |||
Non-current assets | |||
Property, plant and equipment | 235,199 | 222,122 | |
Goodwill | 3,257 | 3,257 | |
Investment properties | 55,600 | 55,600 | |
Right-of-use assets | 77,311 | 78,534 | |
Development expenditure | 5,575 | 5,575 | |
Investment in associate | 19,582 | 19,946 | |
Investments in club memberships, at cost | 91 | 91 | |
Deferred tax assets | 904 | 903 | |
Receivables | 263 | 0 | |
397,782 | 386,028 | ||
Current assets | |||
Inventories | 259,900 | 201,426 | |
Receivables | 293,323 | 237,001 | |
Derivatives | 267 | 0 | |
Prepayments | 43,888 | 43,511 | |
Current tax assets | 90 | 842 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | 456,717 | 340,134 | |
1,054,185 | 822,914 | ||
TOTAL ASSETS | 1,451,967 | 1,208,942 | |
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
Equity | |||
Share capital | 68,148 | 63,587 | |
Reserves | 1,029,307 | 957,898 | |
Equity attributable to owners of the Company | 1,097,455 | 1,021,485 | |
Non-controlling interests | (3,393) | (2,408) | |
Total equity | 1,094,062 | 1,019,077 | |
Non-current liabilities | |||
Deferred tax liabilities | 6,642 | 6,174 | |
Loans and borrowings | 79,361 | 34,876 | |
Lease liabilities | 229 | 306 | |
Deferred income on government grants | 5,128 | 526 | |
Total non-current liabilities | 91,360 | 41,882 | |
Current liabilities | |||
Derivatives | 0 | 2,212 | |
Payables | 190,340 | 101,406 | |
Dividend payable | 0 | 9,459 | |
Loans and borrowings | 22,377 | 12,993 | |
Lease liabilities | 101 | 179 | |
Contract liabilities | 30,393 | 19,177 | |
Current tax liabilities | 23,334 | 2,557 | |
Total current liabilities | 266,545 | 147,983 | |
Total liabilities | 357,905 | 189,865 | |
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 1,451,967 | 1,208,942 | |
Net assets per ordinary share attributable to owners of the Company (sen) | 59.97 | 53.99 |
The Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying explanatory notes and audited financial statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2024.
(The figures have not been audited)
Non-distributable | Distributable | ||||||||
Share | Share | Currency | Equity attributable | Non- | |||||
Share | Revaluation | Capital | option | grant | translation | Retained | to owners of | controlling | Total |
capital | reserve | reserve* | reserve | reserve | reserve | profits | the Company | interests | equity |
RM'000 | RM'000 | RM'000 | RM'000 | RM'000 | RM'000 | RM'000 | RM'000 | RM'000 | RM'000 |
Year ended 30 September 2025 | |||||||||
63,587 | 14,160 | 761 | 0 | 7,593 | (293) | 935,677 | 1,021,485 | (2,408) | 1,019,077 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,109 | 0 | 0 | 3,109 | 0 | 3,109 |
4,561 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (4,561) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (13,252) | (13,252) | 0 | (13,252) |
4,561 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (1,452) | 0 | (13,252) | (10,143) | 0 | (10,143) |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (896) | 0 | (896) | 0 | (896) |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 87,009 | 87,009 | (985) | 86,024 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (896) | 87,009 | 86,113 | (985) | 85,128 |
68,148 | 14,160 | 761 | 0 | 6,141 | (1,189) | 1,009,434 | 1,097,455 | (3,393) | 1,094,062 |
Balance at 1 January 2025 Share-based payments
Issue of shares pursuant to Share Grant Scheme Dividends
Total transactions with owners
Currency translation differences for foreign operations (representing other comprehensive income for the financial period)
Profit/(loss) for the financial period Comprehensive income for the financial period
Balance at 30 September 2025
* This represents the cumulative amount transferred from the retained profits of a subsidiary under the statutory requirements of the People's Republic of China.
(The figures have not been audited)
Non-distributable | Distributable | |||||||||
Equity | ||||||||||
Share | Share | Currency | attributable | Non- | ||||||
Share | Revaluation | Capital | option | grant | translation | Retained | to owners of | controlling | Total | |
capital | reserve | reserve* | reserve | reserve | reserve | profits | the Company | interests | equity | |
RM'000 | RM'000 | RM'000 | RM'000 | RM'000 | RM'000 | RM'000 | RM'000 | RM'000 | RM'000 | |
Year ended 30 September 2024 | ||||||||||
Balance at 1 January 2024 59,967 | 14,160 | 520 | 2,286 | 7,588 | 806 | 873,579 | 958,906 | (1,472) | 957,434 | |
Share-based payments 0 Issue of shares pursuant to Employees' Share Option Scheme 131 | 0 0 | 0 0 | 0 (35) | 2,530 0 | 0 0 | 0 0 | 2,530 96 | 0 0 | 2,530 96 | |
Issue of shares pursuant to Share Grant Scheme 3,489 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (3,489) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Transfer of share option reserve to retained profits 0 | 0 | 0 | (2,251) | 0 | 0 | 2,251 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Dividends 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (20,810) | (20,810) | 0 | (20,810) | |
Total transactions with owners 3,620 | 0 | 0 | (2,286) | (959) | 0 | (18,559) | (18,184) | 0 | (18,184) | |
Currency translation differences for foreign operations (representing other comprehensive income for the financial period) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (2,103) | 0 | (2,103) | 0 | (2,103) |
Profit/(loss) for the financial period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67,782 | 67,782 | (662) | 67,120 |
Comprehensive income for the financial period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (2,103) | 67,782 | 65,679 | (662) | 65,017 |
Balance at 30 September 2024 | 63,587 | 14,160 | 520 | 0 | 6,629 | (1,297) | 922,802 | 1,006,401 | (2,134) | 1,004,267 |
* This represents the cumulative amount transferred from the retained profits of a subsidiary under the statutory requirements of the People's Republic of China.
The Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying explanatory notes and audited financial statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2024.
(The figures have not been audited) | |||
Corresponding | |||
Current | preceding | ||
period-to-date | period-to-date | ||
ended | ended | ||
30-Sep-25 | 30-Sep-24 | ||
RM'000 | RM'000 | ||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | |||
Profit before tax | 115,784 | 75,062 | |
Adjustments for:- | |||
Amortisation of deferred income | (1,161) | (10) | |
Depreciation | 11,364 | 9,508 | |
Fair value gains on financial instruments | (831) | (6,472) | |
Impairment losses/(gains) on financial assets | 450 | (1,796) | |
Interest expense | 3,274 | 2,773 | |
Interest income | (9,982) | (9,037) | |
Inventories written down | 26,969 | 26,576 | |
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment | (15) | 0 | |
Property, plant and equipment written-off | 16 | 4 | |
Reversal of inventories written down | (25,418) | (23,716) | |
Share of associate's loss | 364 | 310 | |
Share-based payments | 3,109 | 2,530 | |
Unrealised (gain)/loss on foreign exchange | (1,528) | 16,021 | |
Operating profit before working capital changes | 122,395 | 91,753 | |
Changes in:- | |||
Inventories | (60,025) | (15,038) | |
Receivables | (61,954) | (48,163) | |
Derivatives | (2,212) | 809 | |
Prepayments | (377) | (28,598) | |
Payables | 89,710 | (11,738) | |
Contract liabilities | 11,216 | 10,477 | |
Cash generated from/(absorbed by) operations | 98,753 | (498) | |
Interest and fund distributions received | 10,537 | 9,914 | |
Tax paid | (7,777) | (9,768) | |
Tax refunded | 20 | 0 | |
Net cash from/(used in) operating activities | 101,533 | (352) | |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | |||
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment | (23,233) | (14,445) | |
Acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash acquired | 0 | (3,503) | |
Addition investment in associate | 0 | (2,925) | |
Grant received | 5,764 | 0 | |
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment | 15 | 0 | |
Net cash used in investing activities | (17,454) | (20,873) | |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |||
Dividends paid | (22,711) | (32,627) | |
Drawdown of term loans | 73,145 | 0 | |
Interest paid | (3,073) | (2,899) | |
Issue of shares | 0 | 96 | |
Payment of lease liabilities | (154) | (190) | |
Repayment of term loans | (13,767) | (9,422) | |
Net cash from/(used in) financing activities | 33,440 | (45,042) | |
(The figures have not been audited) | |||
Corresponding | |||
Current | preceding | ||
period-to-date | period-to-date | ||
ended | ended | ||
30-Sep-25 | 30-Sep-24 | ||
RM'000 | RM'000 | ||
Currency translation differences | (936) | (3,568) | |
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 116,583 | (69,835) | |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year | 340,134 | 388,992 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year | 456,717 | 319,157 | |
Cash and cash equivalents consist of:- | |||
Highly liquid investments | 19,488 | 18,858 | |
Term deposits | 258,656 | 217,333 | |
Cash and bank balances | 178,573 | 82,966 | |
456,717 | 319,157 |
The Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying explanatory notes and audited financial statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2024.
A1 Basis of preparation of Interim Financial ReportThe interim financial report is unaudited and has been prepared in compliance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards ("MFRS") 134, Interim Financial Reporting issued by the Malaysian Accounting Standards Board, Paragraph 9.22 and Appendix 9B of the Listing Requirements of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.
The interim financial report should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements of the Group for the financial year ended 31 December 2024 and the accompanying explanatory notes attached to this interim financial report.
The significant accounting policies and method of computation adopted in the interim financial report are consistent with those adopted in the annual financial statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2024 except for the adoption of the following MFRSs:-
MFRS
Effective for annual periods beginning on or after
Amendments to MFRS 121 Lack of Exchangeability 1 January 2025
The initial application of the above MFRSs did not have any significant impacts on the financial statements.
The Group has not applied the following MFRSs which have been issued as at the end of reporting period but are not yet effective:-
MFRS (issued as at the end of the reporting period)
Effective for annual periods beginning on or after
MFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements 1 January 2027 MFRS 19 Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures 1 January 2027
Amendments to MFRS 9 and MFRS 7 Amendments to the Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments
Amendments to MFRS 9 and MFRS 7 Contracts Referencing Nature-dependent Electricity
Amendments to MFRS 10 and MFRS 128 Sale or Contribution of Assets between an Investor and its Associate or Joint Venture
1 January 2026
1 January 2026 Deferred
Annual Improvements to MFRS Accounting Standards - Volume 11 1 January 2026
Management foresees that the initial application of the above MFRSs will not have any significant impacts on the financial statements.
A2 Seasonal or cyclical of operationsThe Group's operation is dependent on the cyclical trend of the semiconductors and electronics industries.
A3 Unusual items affecting assets, liabilities, equity, net income or cash flowsThere were no unusual items affecting assets, liabilities, equity, net income or cash flows during the current interim period.
A4 Material changes in estimatesThere were no changes in estimates of amounts reported in prior interim period of the current financial year or changes in estimate of amounts reported in prior financial year.
A5 Debts and equity securitiesThere were no other issuances, cancellations, repurchases, resale or repayments of debts and equity securities during the current quarter under review.
A6 Dividend paidDuring the financial period, the Company paid the following dividends:-.
an interim tax exempt dividend of 0.50 sen per share amounting to RM9,459,177 for the financial year ended 31 December 2024, paid on 17 January 2025; and
the final tax exempt dividend of 0.70 sen per share amounting to RM13,251,984 for the financial year ended 31 December 2024, paid on 15 July 2025.
No segment reporting has been prepared as the Group is principally engaged in development and production of vision inspection system and printed circuit board assemblies for microprocessor applications.
A8 Material events subsequent to the end of the quarterThere were no material events subsequent to the end of the current reporting period that have not been reflected in the interim financial report.
A9 Changes in the composition of the GroupThere were no material changes in the composition of the Group during the current quarter under review.
A10 ContingenciesThere were no contingent assets or liabilities for the Group since 31 December 2024 up to 30 September 2025.
A11 Contractual commitments30-Sep-25 30-Sep-24
RM'000 RM'000
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment 39,744 52,499
A12 Significant related party transactionsThere were no significant related party transactions during the current quarter under review.
A13 Financial instruments-
Derivatives
As at 30 September 2025, the Group's outstanding derivatives are as follows:-
Forward exchange contracts - at fair value
RM'000
- Current assets 267
Derivatives consist of forward exchange contracts which are used to hedge the exposure to currency risk. The Group does not apply hedge accounting. As at 30 September 2025, the Group had contracts with financial institutions due within 1 year to buy RM50,699,500 and sell USD12,000,000 at contractual forward rates.
The fair values of forward exchange contracts were quoted by the financial institutions, which normally measured the fair values using present value technique by discounting the differences between contractual forward prices and observable current market forward prices using risk-free interest rate (i.e. Level 2).
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Gains/(Losses) arising from fair value changes of financial liabilities
There were no gains/(losses) arising from fair value changes of financial liabilities for the current quarter and period ended 30 September 2025.
-
Fair value
The Group uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are available to measure fair value, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of unobservable inputs.
The inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value are categorised into the following levels of fair value hierarchy:-
Level 1 - quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access at the measurement date.
Level 2 - inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
Level 3 - unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.
As at end of the current quarter under review, the carrying amounts of receivables, cash and cash equivalents and payables which are short-term in nature or repayable on demand are reasonable approximations of fair values.
The fair value of long term loans are measured using present value technique by discounting the expected future cash flows using observable current market interest rates for similar liabilities (i.e. Level 2). The fair values measured are considered to be reasonably close to the carrying amount reported as the observable current market interest rates also approximate to the effective interest rates of term loans.
The fair value of forward exchange contracts were quoted by the financial institutions, which normally measured the fair values using present value technique by discounting the differences between contractual forward prices and observable current market forward prices using risk-free interest rate (i.e. Level 2).
There were no transfers between levels of fair value hierarchy during the current quarter under review.
B1 Review of performanceINDIVIDUAL QUARTER
Corresponding
Current quarter preceding quarter
ended ended
30-Sep-25 30-Sep-24 Changes Changes RM'000 RM'000 RM'000 %
Revenue | 228,567 | 146,702 | 81,865 | 55.8% |
Profit before tax | 50,464 | 25,137 | 25,327 | 100.8% |
Profit for the financial period | 34,311 | 22,239 | 12,072 | 54.3% |
Profit attributable to owners of the Company | 34,716 | 22,451 | 12,265 | 54.6% |
In the quarter under review, the Group achieved strong top-line performance with revenue surging by RM81.9 million or 55.8% to RM228.6 million compared to RM146.7 million. This achievement represents the highest quarterly revenue on record yet, driven by robust demand across both Automated Board Inspection (ABI) and Machine Vision System (MVS) segments.
The outstanding revenue growth translated into a stellar increase in profitability, with Profit before tax ("PBT") more than doubling, RM25.3 million or 100.8% from RM25.1 million to RM50.5 million. Profit after tax ("PAT") rose by RM12.1 million or 54.3%. This growth was lower than PBT growth due to a higher tax expense incurred as a result of the expiry of ViTrox Technologies Sdn. Bhd.'s pioneer status in the immediate preceding quarter.
CUMULATIVE QUARTER
Corresponding
Current period-to-date ended | preceding period-to-date ended | |||
30-Sep-25 | 30-Sep-24 | Changes | Changes | |
RM'000 | RM'000 | RM'000 | % | |
Revenue | 552,728 | 403,514 | 149,214 | 37.0% |
Profit before tax | 115,784 | 75,062 | 40,722 | 54.3% |
Profit for the financial period | 86,024 | 67,120 | 18,904 | 28.2% |
Profit attributable to owners of the Company | 87,009 | 67,782 | 19,227 | 28.4% |
The Group's year to date performance reinforces the quarter's strong results, with cumulative revenue increasing by RM149.2 million or 37.0% to RM552.7 million compared to RM403.5 million in the corresponding preceding period. This cumulative growth demonstrates sustained and broad-based demand, with both the ABI and MVS segments being major contributors to the revenue base.
Mirroring the strong top-line growth, cumulative PBT grew by RM40.7 million or 54.3%, from RM75.1 million to RM115.8 million. The cumulative PAT increased at a slower pace of RM 18.9 million or 28.2%, from RM67.1 million to RM86.0 million. This slower growth in PAT compared to PBT over the period is largely driven by the impact of the provision for tax expenses following the expiry of the pioneer status incentive during the second quarter.
B2 Variation of results against immediate preceding quarterCurrent quarter ended | Immediate preceding quarter ended | |||
30-Sep-25 | 30-Jun-25 | Changes | Changes | |
RM'000 | RM'000 | RM'000 | % | |
Revenue | 228,567 | 183,043 | 45,524 | 24.9% |
Profit before tax | 50,464 | 37,907 | 12,557 | 33.1% |
Profit for the financial period | 34,311 | 27,807 | 6,504 | 23.4% |
Profit attributable to owners of the Company | 34,716 | 28,133 | 6,583 | 23.4% |
The Group's financial results registered substantial improvements sequentially, with revenue climbing by RM45.5 million or 24.9% to RM228.6 million from RM183.0 million reported in the immediate preceding quarter. This quarter has seen our most significant sequential growth this year, indicating a strong market recovery and the success of our strategies in meeting increased customer demand.
This strong top-line acceleration led to an even stronger surge in profitability, as PBT increased by RM12.6 million or 33.1%, to RM50.5 million from RM37.9 million in the current quarter review. PAT experienced a more modest increase of RM6.5 million, or 23.4%, reaching RM34.3 million. This moderated growth is attributed to ongoing prudent spending, which was counteracted by an increase in tax expense provisions following the expiration of the pioneer status incentive.
B3 ProspectThe global semiconductor market is expected to regain strong momentum in the second half of 2025, underpinned by rising demand in AI infrastructure, 5G-enabled devices and electric vehicles. The World Semiconductor Trade Statistics ("WSTS") projects market growth of over 11% in 2025, followed by a further 8.5% expansion in 2026, signalling a healthy, sustained recovery. This trajectory is overwhelmingly powered by the Logic and Memory segments, with major demand stemming from hyperscale data centres and the surge in generative AI services.
This market expansion is reinforced by record investment in manufacturing capacity. According to Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International ("SEMI"), global equipment sales are set to rise by around 7% year over year in 2025, with continued growth into 2026. Capital expenditure remains heavily concentrated on advanced technology nodes and advanced packaging, driving particularly strong growth in the back-end segment.
The Group maintains a cautiously optimistic stance, poised to capitalize on the anticipated demand recovery. Concurrently, we will continue to prioritize strategic investment in research and development to uphold our technological leadership and ensure the timely fulfilment of customer requirements. Furthermore, proactive cost management will be implemented to mitigate potential pressures on near-term margins, which may arise from exchange rate fluctuations and geopolitical instability.
B4 Profit forecast, profit guarantee and internal targetsThe Group did not provide any profit forecast, profit guarantee and internal targets in any public document or any announcements made.
B5 Tax expenseINDIVIDUAL QUARTER CUMULATIVE QUARTER
Corresponding
Current quarter ended | Corresponding preceding quarter ended | Current period-to-date ended | preceding period-to-date ended |
30-Sep-25 | 30-Sep-24 | 30-Sep-25 | 30-Sep-24 |
RM'000 | RM'000 | RM'000 | RM'000 |
Current tax 16,153 2,898 29,760 7,942
The effective tax rate of the Group for the current financial period is higher than the statutory tax rate of 24%. This was mainly due to expiry of the tax incentives in the second quarter of the current financial period enjoyed by its wholly-owned subsidiary, ViTrox Technologies Sdn. Bhd. ("VTSB"). The current provision of income tax is in respect of certain non-business income and non-tax exempted income generated from non-pioneer products and services.
VTSB has been granted pioneer status for 10 years to undertake activities relating to the development and production of embedded intelligent robotic inspection systems and machines with M2M connectivity and predictive analytic capability for semiconductor and electronics industries. The extended 5-year pioneer period expired on 16 June 2025. A new application for tax incentive, as submitted by VTSB, remained under assessment by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority ("MIDA") as at the date of this interim financial report.
B6 Status of corporate proposals announcedThere was no corporate proposal announced and not completed as at the date of this report.
B7 Group borrowingsAs at 30-Sep-25 RM'000 | As at 30-Sep-25 USD'000 | As at 30-Sep-24 RM'000 | As at 30-Sep-24 USD'000 | |||||
Term loans - secured Short-term borrowings | 22,377 | 5,309 | 11,956 | 2,911 | ||||
Long-term borrowings | 79,361 | 18,828 | 34,980 | 8,516 | ||||
101,738 | 24,137 | 46,936 | 11,427 | |||||
Exchange rate | 4.22 | 4.11 |
Higher term loans in 2025 is contributed by drawdown of additional term loan to finance the construction of Campus 3.0 in Batu Kawan.
The effective interest rates for the current period ended ranged from 5.19% to 5.34% as compared to 6.18% to 6.35% for the corresponding preceding period.
B8 Material litigationAs of the date of this announcement, the Group is not engaged in any material litigation and the Board of Directors do not have any knowledge of any proceedings pending or threatened against the Group.
B9 DividendNo dividend was proposed and declared by the Company in current quarter under review.
B10 Earnings per shareINDIVIDUAL QUARTER CUMULATIVE QUARTER
Corresponding
Current quarter ended | Corresponding preceding quarter ended | Current period-to-date ended | preceding period-to-date ended | |
30-Sep-25 | 30-Sep-24 | 30-Sep-25 | 30-Sep-24 | |
Profit attributable to owners of the Company (RM'000) | 34,716 | 22,451 | 87,009 | 67,782 |
Weighted average number of shares for computing basis | ||||
earnings per share ('000) | 1,892,711 | 1,891,507 | 1,892,711 | 1,891,507 |
Basic earnings per share (sen) | 1.83 | 1.19 | 4.60 | 3.58 |
Weighted average number of shares for computing diluted earnings per share ('000) | 1,898,564 | 1,896,874 | 1,898,564 | 1,896,874 |
Diluted earnings per share (sen) | 1.83 | 1.18 | 4.58 | 3.57 |
The auditors' report on the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 was not subject to any qualification.
B12 Profit before taxINDIVIDUAL QUARTER CUMULATIVE QUARTER
Corresponding
Current quarter ended | Corresponding preceding quarter ended | Current period-to-date ended | preceding period-to-date ended | |
30-Sep-25 | 30-Sep-24 | 30-Sep-25 | 30-Sep-24 | |
RM'000 | RM'000 | RM'000 | RM'000 | |
Profit before tax is arrived | ||||
at after charging/(crediting):- | ||||
Amortisation and depreciation | 3,807 | 3,166 | 11,364 | 9,508 |
Fair value (gain)/losses on financial | ||||
instruments mandatorily measured | ||||
at fair value through profit or loss:- | ||||
- realised | (433) | (3,251) | (2,402) | (1,297) |
- unrealised | 216 | (5,603) | (267) | (5,451) |
Loss/(Gain) on foreign exchange:- | ||||
- realised | 3,751 | 5,883 | 13,586 | 3,544 |
- unrealised | (3,253) | 15,689 | (1,528) | 16,021 |
Impairment loss/(gain) on financial assets | 221 | (533) | 450 | (1,796) |
Interest expense | 1,405 | 856 | 3,274 | 2,773 |
Inventories written down | 26,969 | 26,576 | 26,969 | 26,576 |
Property, plant and equipment written off | 0 | 0 | 16 | 4 |
Gain on disposal of property, plant | ||||
and equipment | (10) | 0 | (15) | 0 |
Amortisation of deferred income | (458) | (3) | (1,161) | (10) |
Interest income | (3,786) | (3,058) | (9,982) | (9,037) |
Reversal of inventories written down | (27,786) | (25,645) | (25,418) | (23,716) |
Save as disclosed above, the other items as required under Appendix 9B, Part A (16) of the Bursa Securities Main Market Listing Requirements are not applicable.
B13 Authorisation for issueThe interim financial statements are authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 23 October 2025.
