TOMEI REPORTS OVER 25% SURGE IN NET PROFIT ON HIGHER GOLD PRICES AND MARGIN IMPROVEMENTS

Tomei Consolidated Berhad reported revenue of RM310.8 million for Q2FY2025, a 16.5% increase from RM266.9 million in the corresponding quarter last year (“Q2FY2024”). The improved performance was driven by higher gold prices and stronger margins across both the retail and manufacturing & wholesale (“M&W”) segments.

Profit before tax (“PBT”) rose 28.9% to RM36.8 million from RM28.6 million, while profit after tax (“PAT”) increased 25.9% to RM26.1 million compared to RM20.7 million in Q2FY2024.

The retail division delivered revenue of RM245.5 million, a 14.0% increase from RM214.7 million a year ago, with PBT rising 28.0% to RM31.8 million. The M&W segment recorded revenue of RM67.1 million, up 8.0% from RM62.2 million, while PBT expanded 32.0% to RM5.0 million from RM3.8 million.

For the six months ended 30 June 2025 (“1HFY2025”), the Group posted revenue of RM658.8 million, an 11.7% increase from RM589.7 million in the same period last year, while PAT rose 28.9% to RM54.7 million, reflecting sustained demand and favourable market pricing.

ITMAX POSTS 22.0% NET PROFIT GROWTH IN Q2FYE2025

ITMAX System Berhad reported a revenue of RM58.5 million for Q2FYE2025, representing a 9.8% year-on-year (“Y-o-Y”) increase. The growth was primarily driven by a 68.8% surge in contributions from the digital infrastructure solutions segment.

Profit before tax (“PBT”) rose 20.8% to RM31.0 million, while profit after tax (“PAT”) increased 22.0% to RM23.6 million.

For the six-month period ended 30 June 2025 (“1HFYE2025”), the Group recorded revenue of RM109.2 million, up 10.2% Y-o-Y. PBT and PAT improved 18.7% and 18.9% to RM58.3 million and RM44.3 million respectively. The digital infrastructure solutions segment contributed RM77.0 million, a 66.5% Y-o-Y growth, accounting for 70.5% of total revenue.

LBS POSTS RM55.3 MILLION PATMI IN 1HFY2025, POSITIONS FOR FUTURE GROWTH WITH 3-YEAR CORPORATE ROADMAP AND KWASA DAMANSARA RIGHTS

LBS Bina Group Berhad reported a revenue of RM309.8 million and a profit after tax and minority interests (“PATMI”) of RM27.1 million for Q2FY2025. The performance reflects steady contributions from township developments, following the completion and near-completion of several projects last year.

For the first half of 2025 (“1H2025”), the Group achieved cumulative revenue of RM639.0 million, of which 95.5% was derived from its core property development segment. PATMI for the period stood at RM55.3 million.

As at 19 August 2025, LBS recorded total property sales of RM690.20 million with bookings amounting to RM401.11 million. Klang Valley continues to anchor growth, spearheaded by its flagship township, LBS Alam Perdana, which registered the highest sales momentum.

Looking ahead, the Group’s long-term growth prospects will be bolstered by the recently signed development rights agreement with Kwasa Land Sdn Bhd and its subsidiaries, covering 192.32 acres in Kwasa Damansara. The premium residential development, with a gross development value of approximately RM8.30 billion, will be executed in phases over 14 years, further strengthening LBS’ footprint in the Klang Valley.

TOPMIX POSTS 82% JUMP IN PAT IN FIRST HALF 2025

Topmix Berhad reported a revenue of RM25.4 million for 2Q2025, a 17.4% increase from RM21.7 million in the corresponding quarter last year. The stronger performance was primarily driven by an 11.6% rise in sales of high pressure laminate (“HPL”) products to RM22.9 million.

Other decorative surface products nearly tripled in sales, supported by higher polyvinyl chloride (“PVC”) plywood volumes and incremental contributions from the newly launched melamine-faced chipboard (“MFC”) range in March 2025. Profit after tax (“PAT”) climbed 52.9% year-on-year to RM4.0 million, underpinned by stronger sales and lower cost of sales, aided by favourable foreign currency movements.

For the cumulative six-month period, revenue grew 15.8% year-on-year to RM47.5 million, with all product segments registering growth including contributions from MFC products. PAT surged 82.3% to RM7.1 million from RM3.9 million in the prior year, further boosted by the strengthening Ringgit since early 2025.

The Board of Directors declared a first single-tier dividend of 0.4 sen per share, amounting to approximately RM1.6 million, payable on 3 October 2025.

GEORGE KENT RECORDS 24.4% REVENUE GROWTH IN Q1FY2026

George Kent (Malaysia) Berhad reported a stronger topline for Q1FY2026, with revenue rising 24.4% year-on-year to RM37.65 million from RM30.27 million.

However, the Group recorded a loss before tax of RM9.78 million, largely due to an unrealised foreign exchange loss of RM6.86 million on foreign currency-denominated financial assets. Excluding this non-cash item, the underlying operations remain supported by higher revenue.

HSS ENGINEERS DELIVERS STRONG Q2FY25 PERFORMANCE, POSITIONS WATER SEGMENT AS KEY GROWTH DRIVER

HSS Engineers Berhad (HEB Group) delivered a strong set of results in Q2FY2025 with revenue climbing 31.7% year-on-year to RM57.7 million, driven by higher project management contributions from the Baghdad Metro and KTP Data Centre in Johor Bahru, as well as robust growth in engineering design assignments. Net profit more than doubled (+135.0%) to RM6.6 million, underpinned by higher-value projects and effective cost management.

Project management remained the largest contributor with revenue up 26.5% to RM24.0 million, while engineering design delivered the fastest growth, surging 82.0% to RM17.9 million, supported by works on the Tuna Tekra, Bayan Lepas LRT, and Sungai Kelang Flood Mitigation Scheme.

For 1HFY2025, revenue rose 19.8% to RM109.3 million while net profit improved 11.1% to RM8.0 million. Year-to-date, the Group has secured RM201 million in new contract wins, strengthening its order book visibility.

99 HOLDINGS RECORDS 22.0% PAT GROWTH IN Q2FYE2025

99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings Berhad delivered another quarter of strong growth in Q2FYE2025 with revenue rising 11.9% year-on-year (“Y-o-Y”) growth to RM2.7 billion. Profit before tax climbed 19.8% to RM203.0 million while profit after tax expanded 22.0% to RM153.2 million, supported by a net addition of 248 new outlets year-on-year to 2,894 stores, alongside a 13.2% increase in transactions to 128.9 million with an average basket size of RM21.0.

For 1HFYE2025, 99 Holdings recorded a 9.8% Y-o-Y revenue growth to RM5.3 billion, with PBT rising 13.0% to RM393.2 million and PAT increasing 14.6% to RM296.4 million, as compared to 1HFYE2024. Transaction volumes also grew 10.5% to 248.4 million. Notably, its e-commerce platform continued to gain momentum with revenue contribution quadrupling from RM6.4 million to RM27.8 million.

3REN REPORTS EIGHT-FOLD LEAP IN Q2FYE2025 EARNINGS

KEYFIELD RECORDS EBITDA OF RM97.9M FOR 2Q2025 AND RM141.2M YTD, DECLARES 3 SEN DIVIDEND FOR 2Q2025

Keyfield International Berhad (凯辉国际有限公司) (“Keyfield” or the “Group”) reported lower 2Q2025 and YTD results, impacted by higher vessel maintenance, softer local OSV demand, and fewer third-party charters. The Group is mitigating this through international expansion, asset monetisation, and diversification into cable-laying projects in Saudi Arabia. A second interim dividend of 3.0 sen brings total FY2025 dividends to 4.0 sen, or 37% of PATAMI.

MR D.I.Y DECLARES 90% DIVIDEND PAYOUT FOR 2QFY2025

MR D.I.Y. Group Berhad has declared a second interim dividend of RM142.1 million for 2QFY2025, lifting total 1HFY2025 payouts to RM274.7 million, or 82.5% of profit after tax. Revenue rose to RM1.2 billion for the quarter and RM2.5 billion for the half-year, supported by new store openings and higher transaction volumes, with improved margins from lower inventory costs and a stronger Ringgit. Net profit for 2QFY2025 grew 2.2% year-on-year to RM158.6 million, while the dividend payout ratio climbed to 89.6%, translating into a trailing yield of about 3.6%.