Duopharma Biotech Berhad recorded a notable profit before tax of RM21.47 million in the second quarter of 2022, which is an increase of 6.3% from the previous corresponding quarter attributable to improved sales in the ethical classic segment and public health sector during the period.
Net profit rose 6% during the quarter to RM16.31 million, on the back of a 17% increase in revenue totalling RM181.74 million. This resulted in improved earnings per share of 1.72 sen, compared with 1.63 sen a year ago. The Company has declared an interim dividend of 0.5 sen per share amounting to approximately RM4.762 million for the current financial period ended 30 June 2022 (2021: an interim dividend of 0.5 sen per share equivalent to approximately RM3.532 million).
Meanwhile, the Company’s share capital had increased from RM405.85 million at the end of 2021 to RM419.36 million as of 30 June 2022. Duopharma Biotech Group Managing Director Leonard Ariff Abdul Shatar expressed optimism in the
Company’s performance for the remaining months of the year, supported by the positive growth momentum seen in Malaysia’s economy following the reopening of international borders, as well as the Government’s increased budget allocation in the pharmaceutical segment this year.
He said the RM375 million Government tender to supply Insugen-Insulin Recombinant Human Formulation for three years through 2025 is expected to contribute positively to the Company’s future profit, in addition to the contract extension to continue supplying pharmaceutical and nonpharmaceutical products to government hospitals and clinics until end-2022.
Duopharma Biotech recently announced a collaboration with food-tech company The Live Green Co. from the United States to jointly explore the development of plant-based wellness foods and pharmaceuticals by substituting ingredients that are animal-based, synthetic, or ultra-processed. The collaboration will involve research and development with an aim to create a new range of plant-only functional foods to cater to the needs of patients with special dietary requirements.
