Scientex’s Quarterly Revenue Surpasses RM1 Billion Mark For First Time In 4Q22

Scientex Bhd’s quarterly revenue surpassed the RM1 billion mark for the first time in the fourth quarter ended 31 July 2022 (4Q22), rising 14.5% to RM1.1 billion from RM970.4 million in the previous corresponding quarter.

Of total 4Q22 revenue, the packaging segment contributed 66.7% or RM740.8 million, growing 20.0% year-on-year from RM617.4 million, on firm demand for packaging in the domestic and export markets. Meanwhile, the property development segment made up 33.3% or RM370.5 million of 4Q22 revenue, an increase of 5.0% from RM352.9 million previously, contributed by strong progress billings for ongoing property development projects, as well as new properties launched in Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, and Melaka.

Despite the higher revenue, 4Q22 operating profit stood at RM178.7 million, a marginal increase of 1.6% from RM175.8 million previously, impacted by increased costs of constructional materials and labour. 

For FY2022, Scientex’s revenue climbed 9.0% to RM4.0 billion from RM3.7 billion in the previous year, driven mainly by growth in the packaging segment. This mitigated a marginal decrease in property segment revenue due to deferred government approvals that led to delays in scheduled new project launches, as well as delays in receiving Certificate of Completion & Compliance for projects in Johor and Melaka due to material shortages for power supply infrastructure.

FY2022 net profit amounted to RM409.9 million compared to RM457.2 million in the previous year, due to higher raw material and operating costs of the packaging segment and lower contribution from the property development segment.

Lim Peng Jin, CEO, Scientex Berhad said, “Scientex’s packaging division is poised to open up new markets more aggressively with the progressive completion of our expansion plans at various plants. Additionally, the strong take up of our properties in various states indicate the steady demand for affordable homes.

We are also strengthening our operational resilience and supply chain efficiencies, and note gradual improvements in labour availability for both divisions. We are thus optimistic of achieving stable performance in the financial year ending 31 July 2023 (FY2023). 

We continue to bring new packaging innovations and develop value-added and customised products, as well as sustainable and fully recyclable solutions. The recent acquisition of Taisei Lamick Malaysia provides an immediate foothold in the fast-growing film business for liquid and paste packaging, as well as enhances our diversified offering especially in the Food and Beverage sector in Malaysia and regionally.

Furthermore, we are committed to bring more affordable homes to the Malaysian population. In this respect, we will launch our maiden project in Sungai Petani, Kedah in FY2023 as we expand our footprint to more states.”

Scientex proposed a final dividend of 5.0 sen per share in respect of FY2022, payable on 9 January 2023, subject to shareholders approval at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. Together with the 4.0 sen interim dividend paid on 22 July 2022, the estimated total dividend payout of RM139.6 million represents 34.1% of net profit in FY2022. The Group has a dividend policy to pay at least 30% of net profit since FY2011.

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