UMS Integration Limited Reports FY2024 Financial Results
Summary:
UMS Integration Limited has released its financial results for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, highlighting a decline in revenue and profitability amid challenging market conditions.
Financial Highlights:
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Revenue: The Group reported revenue of S$222.1 million for FY2024, a 21% decrease from S$280.2 million in FY2023.
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Net Profit: Net profit after tax declined by 32% to S$41.6 million, down from S$61.2 million in the previous year.
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Earnings Per Share (EPS): EPS decreased to 5.74 cents from 8.95 cents in FY2023.l
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Net Asset Value (NAV) per Share: NAV per share increased to 58.9 cents, compared to 53.7 cents in the prior year.
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Dividend: The Board has proposed a final dividend of 2.0 Singapore cents per ordinary share, bringing the total dividends for FY2024 to 5.2 cents per share.
Operational Highlights:
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Semiconductor Segment: Revenue from this segment was S$204.6 million, a decrease from S$260.0 million in FY2023, primarily due to high inventory levels among key customers.
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Aerospace Segment: Revenue increased to S$15.9 million from S$13.4 million, attributed to the recovery in the aerospace industry.
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Materials Distribution Segment: Revenue was S$1.6 million, compared to S$1.8 million in the previous year.
Financial Position:
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Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash reserves grew to S$79.9 million, up from S$67.5 million at the end of the previous year.
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Free Cash Flow: Generated S$24.1 million in free cash flow, down from S$51.1 million in FY2023, mainly due to increased capital expenditure.
Outlook:
The Group anticipates improved performance in FY2025, driven by the production ramp-up for a new customer in its Penang facilities and the ongoing recovery in the global aerospace industry.
Note: All data is sourced from UMS Integration Limited's Annual Report for the financial year ended December 31, 2024.