Pollux Properties Issues Profit Guidance: Loss Expected for 1H 2025 Due to Currency Effects, Lower Other Income, Higher Commissions and Taxes
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Summary:
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The Group expects a loss for 1H 2025 based on preliminary review of unaudited results.
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Main factors contributing to the loss:
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Depreciation of the Indonesian Rupiah against the Singapore Dollar.
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Lower other income due to the absence of a one-off gain from investment property disposal recorded in 1H 2024.
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Higher marketing and distribution expenses driven by increased commissions to third-party agents for property sales in 1H 2025.
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Increase in income tax expense from prior year under-provision and higher taxable income in the investment properties segment.
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Final 1H 2025 unaudited financial results will be released on or before 14 August 2025.
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Shareholders are advised to exercise caution when trading in the Company’s shares.