Vibrant Group posts higher half-year profit despite revenue slowdown on weaker freight demand
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Summary:
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Group revenue fell 9.7% year-on-year to S$71.0 million for 1H FY2026, driven mainly by softer freight and chemical logistics volumes in the freight and logistics segment.
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Gross profit declined 6.8% to S$22.5 million, as lower activity levels more than offset cost efficiencies and slightly reduced operating expenses.
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Net profit rose 34.9% to S$6.1 million, supported by higher finance income, lower finance costs, a S$0.7 million impairment reversal on associates, and a S$1.2 million profit contribution from associates.
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Earnings attributable to shareholders increased 56.4% to S$5.2 million, lifting basic EPS to 0.76 Singapore cents from 0.49 Singapore cents a year earlier.
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Total equity grew modestly to S$239.5 million, while net asset value per share edged up to 34.06 Singapore cents as at 31 October 2025.
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Operating cash flow remained strong with S$15.2 million generated in 1H FY2026, though overall cash outflows for investing and financing activities kept cash and cash equivalents broadly stable at about S$61.0 million.
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The Group signalled a cautious outlook amid ongoing global trade uncertainties and logistics sector volatility and did not declare an interim dividend to conserve working capital.