Virgin Media O2, NEC and Rakuten Symphony drive multi-vendor Open RAN innovation in the UK JCN Newswire

Virgin Media O2, NEC and Rakuten Symphony drive multi-vendor Open RAN innovation in the UK

30 8 月, 2022
London & Tokyo, Aug 30, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Virgin Media O2, NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) and Rakuten Symphony have announced their joint multi-vendor Open RAN deployment is entering the field phase, commencing with the activation of the first live sites in Virgin Media O2's commercial network. This successful multi-vendor Open RAN system deployment on macro-sites in the UK is notable for being in a brownfield network and baselined on the existing Telco Cloud supply chain to maximise future synergies. Based in the Northamptonshire region, the system highlights the mobile operator, NEC and Rakuten Symphony's commitment to driving Open RAN innovation in the mobile industry. Following a successful Open RAN lab trial on Virgin Media O2's network with NEC, Rakuten Symphony and ecosystem partners last year, the field deployment is now operational to handle commercial traffic. NEC's world-class system integration capabilities and fully open end-to-end solution, combined with Rakuten Symphony's Open RAN software, edge cloud, and radio management and operations system, ensured the activation of the UK macro-sites while delivering vendor diversity and innovation. These first live Open RAN macro-sites in Virgin Media O2's network are possible after extensive testing at NEC and Rakuten Symphony's labs in India and NEC's Global Open RAN Centre of Excellence lab in Ruislip, London. The facility, equipped with state-of-the-art testing equipment, follows NEC's design quality assurance process so that multi-vendor solutions can be efficiently integrated, tested, and validated before any field deployment. The Virgin Media O2 Open RAN deployment aligns with the UK government's efforts to diversify future telecom supply chains, recognising Open RAN's importance in safeguarding security, resilience, innovation, and competition in critical national infrastructure. Jeanie York, Chief Technology Officer at Virgin Media O2, said, "The successful activation of Virgin Media O2's first UK macro-sites demonstrates the potential of the multi-vendor Open RAN model. We are strong believers in the power of diverse Open RAN ecosystems and in NEC, we have a partner that really shares our view. Its industry-leading system integration capabilities are integral in helping us deliver the mobile networks of the future, today.""NEC is true to its mission to deliver the most open Open RAN solutions to the telecoms and mobile industries," said Mayuko Tatewaki, Senior Vice President at NEC. "We have great synergy with Virgin Media O2 in this respect and the company is a true leader in progressing Open RAN in the UK. The activation of the UK macro-sites, together in partnership with Rakuten Symphony and an ecosystem of industry leaders, showcases the potential of a fully open network. We're excited to be driving this innovative project that brings us a step closer to realising our multi-vendor Open RAN vision.""Rakuten Symphony and NEC have complementary solutions providing advanced and highly automated Open RAN, edge cloud and proven operational systems, and this deployment in the UK for Virgin Media O2 demonstrates innovation and technology leadership by the mobile operator," said Rabih Dabboussi, Chief Business Officer of Rakuten Symphony. "Rakuten Symphony's Open RAN software, combined with NEC's world-class radios and system integration capabilities, validate the transformative potential that Open RAN technology brings to the industry."About Virgin Media O2Virgin Media O2 launched on 1 June 2021, combining the UK's largest and most reliable mobile network with a broadband network offering the fastest widely-available broadband speeds. It is a customer-first organisation that brings a range of connectivity services together in one place with a clear mission: to upgrade the nation. Virgin Media O2 is the corporate brand of the 50:50 joint venture between Liberty Global and Telefonica SA, and one of the UK's largest businesses. The company has 47 million UK connections across broadband, mobile, TV and home phone. Its own fixed network currently passes 15.9 million premises alongside a mobile network that covers 99% of the nation's population with 4G, and more than 600 towns and cities with 5G services targeting 50% population coverage in 2023. About Rakuten SymphonyRakuten Symphony is reimagining telecom, changing supply chain norms and disrupting outmoded thinking that threatens the industry's pursuit of rapid innovation and growth. Based on proven modern infrastructure practices, its open interface platforms make it possible to launch and operate advanced mobile services in a fraction of the time and cost of conventional approaches, with no compromise to network quality or security. Rakuten Symphony has headquarters in Japan and local presence in the United States, Singapore, India, Europe and the Middle East Africa region. For more information, visit: https://symphony.rakuten.com/About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world." NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com. 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Baguio’s Net Profit Increased by 45%, Contracts On Hand Recorded a Historical High with a Substantial Increase of around 60% to HK$3.4 billion

30 8 月, 2022
HONG KONG, Aug 30, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Baguio Green Group Limited ("Baguio" or the "Group", Stock Code: 1397.HK) is pleased to announce its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2022 (the "Period"). During the Period, revenue was approximately HK$710 million, representing an increase of approximately 22% as compared with the same period last year. The increase was mainly due to the strong performance of our cleaning segment. Profit attributable to shareholders of the Company was approximately HK$17.8 million, representing an increase of approximately 45% as compared with the same period last year. Gross profit margin was 8.1%. Business Overview and ProspectsIn the first half of 2022, new contracts awarded to the Group amounted to a total of HK$1.95 billion. As a result, the Group recorded a historical high for its contracts on hand of approximately HK$3.4 billion (as of 30 June 2022), representing an increase of 60% from approximately HK$2.1 billion as of 31 December 2021. This will drive a strong revenue growth in the second half of 2022 and the subsequent years.The Group's core business, cleaning services, recorded a considerable growth. Revenue of cleaning services increased by 42% to approximately HK$500 million, accounting for 70% of the Group's overall revenue during the Period. In addition, the Group secured a number of new street cleaning service contracts from the HKSAR Government worth approximately HK$1.6 billion during the Period. Winning these Food and Environmental Hygiene Department ("FEHD") street cleaning service contracts confirms that Baguio is a leading player in the Hong Kong cleaning market. Baguio now covers a total of seven Hong Kong districts, serving more than 2.5 million people (or a third of the city's population).With regard to the waste management and recycling business, the Group won two new FEHD waste collection service contracts worth approximately HK$140 million in total. The Group's waste collection services network now covers a total of five districts in Hong Kong and serves approximately 1.5 million people, placing Baguio one of the key waste management leaders in Hong Kong.The Group is contracted by the Environmental Protection Department ("EPD") to handle over 5,000 recycling spots (including plastic, glass bottles, metals and waste paper) across Hong Kong. We currently operate various sorting facilities to support our recycling business. Baguio's 33-month service contract under EPD's Plastic Recycling Pilot Scheme for plastic collection services in the Eastern, Kwun Tong and Central & Western districts successfully commenced in the first half of 2022. The collection volume is expected to rise in the second half of 2022.To support the expected growth in the volume of the plastic recycling business, the Group recently introduced a new high-speed and fully-automated plastic-sorting facility. Enhanced by Near-Infrared ("NIR") technology, the new plant facilitates rapid separation of all plastic types and colours. It not only increases the processing volume, but also strengthens Baguio's plastic-sorting capability to precisely and effectively separate the collected plastic recyclables into different types for quality conversion. This new technology will drive the Group's plastic recycling business future growth. When fully operational, the plant's plastic processing capacity per year could exceed 10,000 tonnes, equivalent to 400 million plastic bottles.In line with the Hong Kong's sustainable development, we continue to enhance our collection and recycling capabilities. Our joint venture with Swire Beverages Holdings Limited and another investor to set up Hong Kong's first food-grade ready PET plastic factory at the EcoPark in Tuen Mun has commenced operation. Collected plastics are turning into recycled plastic flakes, which can then be re-manufactured as new products. The production volume is gradually increasing.The Group launched the "ESG+" solution this year to support listed company clients to enhance their ESG performance, thereby increasing their chances of securing green financing and becoming an ESG index constituent.Regarding our green technology business, we were awarded EPD's first service contract last year for using bioconversion technology (Black Soldier Flies) to help solve Hong Kong's chicken manure problem. Located at the EcoPark in Tuen Mun, the facility is currently undergoing commissioning tests and is scheduled to become fully operational by the end of 2022, opening a new chapter for the Baguio's green technology business.The Group strive to inject new momentum into our business with biotechnology. In partnership with Jardine Engineering Corporation Limited, the Group formed a Pilot Biochar Production Plant at the EcoPark in Tuen Mun which will enter testing phase within this year. By converting wood waste into high-quality biochar with pyrolysis technology, the production plant effectively turns waste into useful resources.Mr. Ng Wing Hong, Chairman of Baguio, commented, "With the Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Charging Scheme scheduled to be launched in the second half of 2023, it is expected to further motivate the public to recycle and to increase the recycling volume. With the implementation of the Producer Responsibility Scheme on Plastic Beverage Containers, the recycling rate of plastic beverage containers is expected to have a significant increase. The two schemes are expected to directly drive the growth of Baguio's recycling business and create solid returns from our investment in recycling facilities which creates a strong entry barrier to the competition.Looking ahead, the Group will continue to contribute to the global environment protection by developing its existing business and constantly exploring projects with strong growth potential and green technology." For details of the Group's 2022 interim results announcement, please visit the following website: http://www.baguio.com.hk/en-S/Investor%20Relations/Announcements%20and%20NoticesAbout Baguio Green GroupEstablished in 1980, Baguio Green Group (Stock code: 01397.HK) is one of Hong Kong's largest and most respected integrated environmental services groups. It provides a full spectrum of professional services including professional cleaning, waste collection & recycling, waste management, green technology, organic fertilizer and animal feed production, horticulture & landscaping, and pest control. It serves a wide range of customers in various sectors including Government departments, statutory organizations and multinational corporations. Fully committed to ESG, the Group works relentlessly to advance sustainable development and create a cleaner, greener, healthier city. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and Salon de TE open in September ACN Newswire

HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and Salon de TE open in September

30 8 月, 2022
HONG KONG, Aug 30, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The 41st HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and 10th Salon de TE, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd and The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades and Industries Ltd, will run under the brand-new EXHIBITION+ model which integrates online and offline shows, bringing together more than 200 exhibitors. The physical fairs run from 7 to 11 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), while the online exhibition will run from 7 until 18 September, helping global watch traders explore business opportunities both in person and online. The physical fairs at the HKCEC will be open to industry buyers and also to the general public, offering watch lovers the opportunity to shop for precious timepieces.Introducing highlights of the fairs at a press conference today are Sophia Chong, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director (centre), Daniel Tsai (L) and Richard Leung (R), Co-chairmen, HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair Organising Committee.Models at the press conference showcased a selection of watches, wearing Costume Suit Studio's suits and gowns from the Natacha Van Collection.New watch brand collections shine brightThe Watch & Clock Fair has long been regarded as an effective business platform for manufacturers and buyers, while Salon de TE introduces some of the best-known branded watches.Sophia Chong, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director, said: "Hong Kong's total exports of watches and clocks were valued at HK$32.1 billion from January to July this year. The export index for timepieces rose to 34.6 in the second quarter from 19.7 in the first quarter of 2022, indicating that watch exporters are becoming more optimistic regarding the industry outlook. This year's fairs will give exhibitors and buyers the chance to explore more business opportunities through the physical fairs and online platform. What's more, Asia's fashion spotlight CENTRESTAGE will be held concurrently at the HKCEC from 9 to 11 September, so public visitors will be able to enjoy the latest collections from more than 280 watch and fashion brands and use their consumption vouchers to make purchases."Top-tier watches featured at World Brand PiazzaSalon de TE will once again feature a series of top-tier international brands and designer collections. Sponsored by Prince Jewellery & Watch for the 12th consecutive year, World Brand Piazza will present 12 renowned international brands, including Blancpain, Breguet, Chopard, Corum, CVSTOS, Franck Muller, Glashutte Original, Hublot, Jacob & Co, Parmigiani Fleurier, Piaget and Sarcar Geneve.Swiss brand Hublot has once again collaborated with the Sang Bleu tattoo studio founded by well-known Swiss tattoo artist Maxime Plescia-Buchi to launch the Big Bang Sang Bleu II Limited Edition watch. With its criss-cross geometric lines, the watch features the colours of Maxime's tattoos. Set with 220 diamonds, the watch is priced at HK$523,500.Another Swiss brand, Jacob & Co, collaborated with French sports car brand Bugatti to launch the Jacob & Co X Bugatti Chiron tourbillon watch. Taking one year to research, the team combined 578 parts to build up the movement of the watch, which simulates the operation of a sports car engine and vibrates up and down in the case, creating a stunning visual impact. The unique watch is priced at HK$3.2 million.Watches tailor-made for Olympic and Paralympic gold medallists showcasedHighlighting quality watches in a multitude of designs, Salon de TE will comprise various thematic zones including Craft Treasure, Chic & Trendy and Renaissance Moment. The Craft Treasure zone will feature high-end mechanical watches and jewellery watches built with superb craftmanship. They include four tourbillon watches tailor-made by ANPASSA for four outstanding athletes including Yang Qian, gold medallist in the women's 10-metre air rifle event at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, and Wang Yifu, known as the "Godfather of Chinese Shooting" and a gold medallist in the men's 10-metre air rifle event at the Olympic Games in Barcelona in 1992 and Athens in 2004.The tourbillon watch specially made for Yang Qian is embossed with the words "Olympic 2020" and the 10-metre air rifle pattern, with her signature displayed on the bottom plate of the movement. The outer ring of the watch is made from 18K white gold, inlaid with natural diamonds. The four ANPASSA timepieces will be publicly unveiled at the fairs for visitors to appreciate.Memorigin, another renowned brand from the Craft Treasure zone, will also present a tailored tourbillon watch - the "So Wa Wai Series", created for So Wa-wai, the track-and-field athlete who garnered six Paralympic gold medals, and his mother. "The Champion" watch features the moment of victory for Mr So, with the thin lines on the dial forming the running tracks. A silhouette shows the athlete raising his arm in an iconic No.1 gesture as he reaches the finishing line, while his index finger points to the star at the watch's 12 o'clock position. The "Heroic Mom" watch, meanwhile, depicts a silhouette of the athlete's mother holding the baby So Wa-wai, up in the air, paying tribute to all mothers.The same brand will also present the "Twilight" tourbillon watch - the inspiration for its design coming from the sun appearing on the horizon as it rises at the break of day.The Chic & Trendy zone highlights a series of fashionable watch brands, including the "18K Gold LuminFusion Carbon Gold" watch from Swiss brand ROMAGO. This self-winding watch features an 18K gold foil carbon fibre case, with the case and bezel emitting a golden glow in the dark.A series of classic and elegant European watches are showcased at the Renaissance Moment zone, including two "Toucan" watches from Swiss brand Bijourmontre. The daytime model showcases brightly coloured toucans while the night model features mother-of-pearl flowers and toucans in cool tones. Both watches are inlaid with diamonds to add a touch of glamour.The Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair also features several zones, including Pageant of Eternity which showcases high-end watches from original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and original design manufacturers (ODM). Among them are the Elmer Ingo automatic ladies' watch launched by Hong Kong brand Chit Tat Clock & Watch. Other zones will showcase watches, clocks, parts and components, packaging and trade services.Click2Match expands business networking, seminars explore new opportunitiesThe HKTDC has mobilised its network of 50 offices worldwide to invite overseas buyers to connect and maintain contact with exhibitors through video conferencing. The smart business matching platform, Click2Match, will generate AI-recommended leads for exhibitors and buyers. Participants can also use the tool to enjoy functions such as a meeting planner, instant messaging, video conferencing and file sharing, helping them to overcome physical and geographical barriers to build business connections around the world.Industry participants are also invited to join a series of forums and seminars that will provide first-hand market information. The Hong Kong International Watch Forum will be broadcast online on 5 September, featuring sharing from representatives of watch associations from Mainland China, France, Germany, Japan and Switzerland. In addition to sharing the latest trade data and market trends, participants will also discuss the future direction for the development of the global watch manufacturing sector. The annual Asian Watch Conference will be held on 8 September under the theme "Watches Beyond - Transformation and Reinvention". Experts from market research institutions and auction houses have been invited to discuss a range of issues, including the latest development trends in the watch market, business opportunities in blockchain, transactions with blockchain technology and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).Exciting events, lucky draws and shopping offers for public visitorsA series of exciting events will be arranged at the fairs, including a workshop co-hosted by Quinn Lai, a young entrepreneur born in the 1980s who created his own watch brand, Eoniq, as well as the DIY Watch Club. The workshop will demonstrate the craftsmanship of mechanical watchmaking with participants being taught how to make their own watches. In addition, a number of watch brand product launches will be held during the fairs, while well-known athletes - including So Wa-wai and Hong Kong fencing athlete Cheung Siu-lun - will make appearances. Other public activities to be held during the fairs include watch parades and the "Fashion X Watch" crossover parade.Visitors can participate in lucky draws, with prizes including luxury watches, fashion accessories, dining vouchers and more. They can also take part in Smart Bidding to bid on their favourite watches starting at up to 90% off the retail price, and download electronic coupons to enjoy attractive offers at the fairs. What's more, in partnership with live shopping platform LoopLive, key opinion leaders (KOLs) will conduct livestreaming shows to introduce selected watches before and during the fairs. After placing orders online, visitors can pick up their purchases at the fairs with free admission.New campaign to promote creations of young designersTo promote creativity in the Hong Kong watch industry and nurture budding local designers, the HKTDC joined together with the Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd and The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Ltd to organise the 39th Hong Kong Watch & Clock Design Competition. The competition was divided into two categories - the Open Group and Student Group - under the respective themes of "Night" and "Race Against Time". The creations of the competition winners and finalists will be on display throughout the Watch & Clock Fair, with visitors being able to vote on the spot for the "Most Popular Award". The awards presentation ceremony will be held on 10 September at the Time Chamber in Hall 1 of the fairground.In addition, a new campaign titled "Unifying the Technical Capability of Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers and Creativity of Hong Kong Designers to Explore the Youth Market", organised by the Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd and co-organised by the HKTDC, The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades and Industries Ltd and the Hong Kong Design Institute, will showcase the works of young designers under the theme of "Future Timepiece", promoting innovation and collaboration between young local designers and watchmakers. The campaign is funded by the Trade and Industrial Organisation Support Fund from the Trade and Industry Department of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.Running concurrently with the watch events, and also organised by the HKTDC, Asia's premier fashion event CENTRESTAGE will be held from 9 to 11 September at the HKCEC, featuring designer brands from around the world. The concurrent fairs will create synergies and new business opportunities for participants from both industries.Export performance of Hong Kong watches and clocks:2021 (total value) | YoY change | Jan-July 2022 (total value) | YoY changeHK$59.8 billion | +28.9% | HK$32.1billion | -2.9%Photo download: https://bit.ly/3x0b32LWebsites:- Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair: https://hkwatchfair.hktdc.com- Salon de TE: https://hkwatchfair.hktdc.com/te- Electronic coupons download: https://bit.ly/3PPLUOMAbout HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedInMedia enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:Kate Chan, Tel: +852 2584 4239, Email: kate.hy.chan@hktdc.orgClementine Cheung, Tel: +852 2584 4514, Email: clementine.hm.cheung@hktdc.org Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Samaiden Group Posts 182% Jump in Full-Year Revenue ACN Newswire

Samaiden Group Posts 182% Jump in Full-Year Revenue

30 8 月, 2022
PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, Aug 30, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Samaiden Group Berhad, a renewable energy (RE) specialist principally involved in engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and power plants today announced that for the fourth quarter ended 30 June 2022 (4Q FY2022), revenue increased 113.35% to RM53.68 million compared with RM25.16 million recorded in 4Q FY2021.Group Managing Director of Samaiden, Ir. Chow Pui HeeSamaiden registered profit before tax (PBT) of RM4.78 million for 4Q FY2022, which is an increase of 104.27% compared with RM2.34 million in 4Q FY2021 while profit after tax (PAT) recorded an increase of 95.43% to RM3.42 million compared with RM1.75 million in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.For the full year ended 30 June 2022 (FY2022), Samaiden registered revenue of RM150.72 million, which is an increase of 182.0% compared with RM53.44 million recorded in FY2021. Samaiden recorded a 103.73% gain in PBT to RM16.40 million in FY2022 compared with RM8.05 million while PAT increased 101.52% to RM11.93 million in FY2022 compared with RM5.92 million in the corresponding period of the previous financial year.EPCC services contributed more than 95% of Samaiden's total revenue for the year. Its other businesses are environmental consultancy and operation and maintenance.Group Managing Director of Samaiden, Ir. Chow Pui Hee said, "Our performance for FY2022 can be largely attributed to the increase in the number of EPCC projects and the contract value of these projects. We will continue to seek opportunities to secure more EPCC projects given government initiatives in encouraging sustainable energy sources as well as private sector adoption of RE as part of their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives." "These opportunities cover solar PV systems and also solar and non-solar power plants where we can leverage on our core competency and experience in providing end-to-end services. Beyond the domestic market, we are also seeking opportunities in Southeast Asia where ESG initiatives are also picking up. We announced in August 2022 to incorporate a joint venture company pursuant to the partnership with Aneka Jaringan Holdings Berhad to penetrate the RE market in Indonesia. This latest announcement is in addition to the setting up of a company in Vietnam in 2021 for potential solar projects.""We are cautiously optimistic for FY2023 as we also look to expand our presence through collaborating with our major shareholder, Chudenko Corporation, for projects in Malaysia and the region that will be beneficial for both parties. We are also encouraged by the recent government announcement approving the allocation of 1,200 MW of solar power as well as a new option for businesses to procure RE through the virtual power purchase agreement, which will start in the fourth quarter of 2022 through a quota of 600MW."Samaiden has an outstanding orderbook of RM358.0 million as of 30 June 2022 that will contribute positively to our financial performance over the next three years. About Samaiden Group BerhadSamaiden Group Berhad, through its subsidiary is a renewable energy (RE) specialist incorporated in 2013, principally involved in engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and power plants. Samaiden Group's other activities include the provision of RE and environmental consulting services, as well as operation and maintenance (O&M) services. For more information, visit samaiden.com.my. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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SF Intra-City Interim Revenue Reached RMB4.48 billion, with 28% Growth in Revenue from External Customers ACN Newswire

SF Intra-City Interim Revenue Reached RMB4.48 billion, with 28% Growth in Revenue from External Customers

30 8 月, 2022
HONG KONG, Aug 30, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hangzhou SF Intra-City Industrial Co., Ltd. ("SF Intra-City" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries the "Group"; stock code: 9699), the largest third-party on-demand delivery service platform in China(2) , today announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2022 (the "Period"). The interim results showed steady revenue growth, further increases in gross profit and gross margin, and continued improvement in core business indicators, resulting in a solid performance.Results Highlights-- Revenue was RMB4,481.1 million, with external revenue growth(1) reaching 28%-- Gross profit and gross profit margin improved significantly, as the Group successfully achieved a gross profit of RMB180.2 million and gross profit margin of 4.0%-- Net loss margin has continued to improve over the years, narrowing significantly to 3.2%-- Revenue from intra-city delivery service increased by 29.2% YoY to RMB2,929.2 million, representing 65.4% of total revenue-- Revenue from the strong performance of non-food delivery scenarios increased 32.4% YoY to RMB1,051.2 million-- Annual active merchants reached 299,000, representing YoY growth of 31.2%, and the Group has served over 2,900 brand customers cumulatively-- With further optimization of scale and efficiency, diversified product coverage and a multi-scenario business model, SF Intra-City reported promising results once againDuring the Period, intra-city delivery to consumers, non-food scenarios(3) and continued expansion in lower-tier cities(4) became the main drivers for the business, while the Group's diversified revenue structure strengthened its resilience. The Group saw its core business indicators continue to improve, achieving solid revenue growth to RMB4,481.1 million, an increase of 20.8% over the same period last year. Gross profitability further improved, with the Group achieving a gross profit of RMB180.2 million and a gross profit margin of 4.0%. During the Period, the Group's net loss margin continued on its multi-year trajectory of improvement, narrowing to 3.2% compared with the same period last year. These results were attributable to enhanced economies of scale and network effect, differentiated services driving high-value orders, technology integration and scheduling to achieve optimal efficiency of the Group's delivery network and continuously refined management and operation to improve resource utilization efficiency and productivity.SF Intra-City said, "Following our successful full year performance, we are pleased that the Company continued to achieve encouraging interim results this year. Despite the challenges from the macro environment and the impacts of the pandemic, we continued to develop new delivery scenarios and expand our business, while maintaining steady growth in revenue as our core business indicators continued to improve. It is also great to see that we successfully achieved a significate improvement in gross profit and gross margin."Business ReviewMaintained High Growth in Intra-City Delivery ServiceRevenue from intra-city delivery service increased by 29.2% year-on-year ("YoY") to RMB2,929.2 million, benefiting from the continuing increase in demand driven by enriched intra-city on-demand delivery scenarios, changes in consumer habits driven by the pandemic, and continued expansion in both non-food delivery scenarios and lower-tier cities. In particular, non-food delivery scenarios posted strong performance, with revenue increasing by 32.4% YoY to RMB1,051.2 million. Revenue in lower-tier cities grew 41.0% YoY to RMB1,035.4 million as the Group further expanded its geographical coverage and enriched its service matrix, driving the development of on-demand delivery services infrastructure in lower-tier cities. During the Period, the proportion of mid-to-long-distance (over 3km) orders increased, while the average delivery time and fulfillment-in-time rate remained at a high level, and the performance quality only fluctuated slightly during the peak time of festivals and holidays. The number of cities that commenced night-time (24 hours) delivery services increased to 777.Intra-city Delivery to MerchantsThe number of annual active merchants reached 299,000, representing a YoY increase of 31.2%, and the Group served over 2,900 brand customers cumulatively. Thanks to the Group's high-quality, stable and customer-centric services, its customer loyalty and retention rate have improved, with the retention rate for its Top 100 key account customers increasing to approximately 90%. Revenue from intra-city delivery to merchants was RMB 2,156.4 million, up 23.1% YoY. Driven by the pandemic and the new consumption era, consumer habits have increasingly shifted toward a trend of "bring all you need to your side", which has in turn generated more on-demand delivery needs. The Group has continued to broaden its coverage across product categories and strengthen its product delivery capabilities. Demand for high value-added service scenarios such as local e-commerce and local services remained high, driving YoY revenue growth of 104.3% and 47.8% for these scenarios, respectively. In particular, revenue generated from delivery services provided to the supermarket, retail, pharmaceutical and 3C industries achieved a YoY increase of 71.3%.SF Intra-City also strategically cooperated with SF Holding Group's ecosystem participants to create integrated solutions for customers, namely "front-end warehousing + mid-end trunk + intra-city on-demand delivery". Through resource synergy and capacity integration, these solutions broaden customer reach and increase customer loyalty for both parties. Service to Credit Customers(5) with SF Holding Group led to a RMB86.7 million revenue contribution, representing YoY growth of 115.5%, mainly due to improved service capabilities which enabled SF Intra-City to deepen its cooperation with SF Holding Group to meet more customer needs.Intra-city Delivery to ConsumersDuring the Period, the revenue from intra-city delivery to consumers grew 50.1% YoY to RMB772.8 million, benefiting from the increasing penetration of intra-city on-demand delivery service driven by consumers' growing demand for timeliness and convenience in daily life and business scenarios, consumers' recognition of and trust in the SF Intra-City brand and easy access to its services through various channels and SF Intra-City's continuously improving reach, conversion and activation of individual users. With the pandemic catalyzing personal daily and office demands, the running errands business surged by more than 100%. The annual active consumer base continued to expand, reaching 12.3 million, representing YoY growth of 55.0%.In the first half of 2022, the Group continued to optimize the quality of its products and services for individual consumers. By providing high-standard services and a standardized collection and delivery process, the Group enables consumers to enjoy better delivery experiences. Meanwhile, considering that the majority of orders from consumers consist of mid-to-long-distance deliveries or non-standard service needs, the Group has built a team of "pioneer riders" exclusively dedicated to individual consumer orders to achieve better performance in order-pick-up rate, completion rate and fulfillment-in-time rate. Even during peak times such as holidays, our fulfillment-in-time rate fluctuated by no more than 3.0%.Last-mile Delivery Advantage Further Strengthened through High-Quality ServiceRevenue from last-mile delivery service increased by 6.8% to RMB1,534.8 million. The rider pool is integrated through a comprehensive national scheduling network. Whole-city delivery capacity coordination and scheduling enables SF Intra-City to adapt to different business and customer needs and maintain stable performance quality. The disruption of express delivery in certain areas due to the pandemic lockdown measures put the last-mile business under pressure and caused a short-term slowdown in growth. However, the Group also saw the rapid recovery of business after improvement in the pandemic situation, accompanied by the deepening of cooperation scenarios with key customers and product innovation. Not only has last-mile delivery service enabled the Group to further expand its network and achieve network effect and economies of scale, it has also improved riders' income, strengthened riders' long-term loyalty and reduced our fulfilment cost.Technology Empowers Improvements in Rider NetworkThe CLS adopted by the Group has three core functions, namely business forecast and planning, integrated order recommendation and dispatching and real-time operation monitoring, enabling the Group to optimize the scheduling of riders in different industries and scenarios across complex delivery networks. The Group's highly efficient real-time order dispatching system supports the complex delivery network, which has different layers of geographical coverage, including store level, business district level and city level. With the aforementioned threefold delivery network, the Group is able to dynamically and flexibly adjust order dispatching, shorten delivery time and lower delivery costs. In order to further improve its terminal delivery capability and deploy its smart delivery network, the Group successfully launched its on-demand drone delivery service, providing a new service experience for intra-city on-demand delivery of goods.The Company concluded, "In the face of the complex external environment and the challenges of the pandemic, and thanks to our riders and staff, who remained their posts, SF Intra-City was proud to actively participate in the anti-pandemic efforts through supply delivery work with other stakeholders, as well as through helping merchants and consumers solve their 'last-mile' difficulties. Looking ahead, we will continue to broaden our range of service scenarios and industry solutions, optimize our business structure, and enhance our value by creating differentiated service capabilities, so as to ensure high-quality and stable consumer experience and empower merchants' business operations. We firmly believe in the long-term value of local lifestyle services and real-time services and will strive to realize profitability and create long-term value for our shareholders."About Hangzhou SF Intra-City Industrial Co., Ltd. (stock code: 9699.HK)SF Intra-City focuses on the emerging opportunities of intra-city on-demand delivery services. Since 2019, SF Intra-City has operated as an independent legal entity to capture the growth opportunities arising from the new consumption trends. SF Intra-City adopts a multi-scenario business model, providing full coverage of delivery scenarios for all types of products and services. The Company's extensive service coverage, ranging from mature scenarios such as food delivery to growth scenarios such as local retail, local e-commerce and local services, has enabled it to respond to the evolving customer needs resulting from the development and upgrade of the local consumer market. For more details, please visit company's website: https://ir.sf-cityrush.com/en/investor-relations/.(1) External revenue is total operating revenue less revenue from connected transactions with SF Holding and its affiliated companies(2) Ranking is based on independent third-party order volume in China in 2021, according to iResearch. The calculation of order volume takes into account the number of orders sourced independently by the market players, excluding orders from related parties.(3) "non-food delivery scenarios" refers to local consumption scenarios that are unrelated to food delivery scenarios, mainly comprising local retail, local e-commerce and local services.(4) "lower-tier cities" refers to cities, counties and towns that are in the third tier or below.(5) "Credit Customers" refers to certain existing customers who have entered into Master Service Agreements with SF Holding and/or its associates in respect of a variety of delivery and logistics solution service products SF Holding Group and/or its associates offers. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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主动夯基未来可期——中国华融业绩发布后的投资价值分析

30 8 月, 2022
HONG KONG, Aug 30, 2022 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - 8月29日，中国华融资产管理股份有限公司（以下简称“中国华融”或“公司”，02799.HK）发布2022年中期业绩报告。报告显示，截至2022年6月30日止六个月，中国华融实现收入总额人民币147.42亿元，同比减少55.8%；本期亏损为人民币186.09亿元，归属于本公司股东的亏损为人民币188.66亿元。多重因素影响业绩表现 拨备计提增加夯实资产质量根据中期业绩报告，本期亏损主要为以下两大因素。一方面，受资本市场持续波动的影响，公司持有部分权益类金融资产公允价值发生变动，录得较大浮亏。另一方面，在宏观经济承压及房地产行业下行的冲击下，公司相关客户履约能力下降，资产质量下迁，出于审慎考虑，本期确认信用减值损失，同比明显增加。信用风险增加迭加资产规模压降，公司收购重组类不良债权资产收入同比减少。不难看出，加大计提资产减值准备，华融意在主动夯实资产质量，更审慎的对待和处理风险。安永审计对华融2022年中期审阅报告发表无保留意见，表明其上半年的资产、负债和所有者权益的价值是真实、公允的，风险底数是清晰的。自2021年以来，在国务院、监管部门、地方政府等出台支持房地产行业平稳规范发展政策及措施后，今年6-7月中国房地产市场已有所反弹，市场信心正处回升之势。随着中国华融资产质量逐步修复，当期计提的信用减值损失和公允价值变动损失将会得到冲销，并有望改善公司未来业绩表现，从而夯实公司风险资产处置的财务底盘。主动调结构、降负债 经营基础进一步得到稳固2022年上半年，中国华融扎实推进风险化解工作，全力做好风险攻坚，聚焦主责主业，有序推进牌照类子公司转让，主动调整业务结构，全力压降负债规模，维持健康的财务状况。截至目前，华融交易中心、华融消费金融、华融证券、华融湘江银行已完成股权转让，华融信托股权转让已完成摘牌并提交董事会审议通过，上述5家子公司股权交易对价合计约人民币304.8亿元。此次公司金融牌照类子公司股权转让，有效释放了资本，有助于将更多资源和精力集中于不良资产主业发展，利于公司做强做精主业，公司未来发展及股东也将长期受益。与此同时，中国华融主动优化资产结构，控制业务投放规模和节奏，加大资产盘活和现金回收力度。数据显示，截至2022年6月末，公司资产总额为人民币9783.15亿元，较上年末减少人民币5901.07亿元，下降37.6%；负债总额为人民币9121.92亿元，较上年末减少人民币5522.45亿元，下降37.7%；资产负债率有所下降，资产负债结构进一步优化。现金流方面，2022年上半年，剔除金融企业借款影响后，公司经营活动和投资活动产生的现金流入为人民币1633.46亿元，现金支出为人民币1163.82亿元，形成现金流正贡献为人民币469.64亿元，缓解了流动性偿付和资本达标压力，充裕的现金流让公司的经营基础进一步得到稳固。加快主业转型 聚焦重点行业 值得投资者积极关注根据业绩报告，上半年，中国华融新增收购不良债权资产为224.08亿元，其中，金融类不良债权资产上半年新增收购成本为201.74亿元，占比90.0%，同比增长99.6%，非金类不良债权资产的新增收购和期末余额均有减少，金融不良债权资产占比提升，业务结构得到优化。在收购处置类业务方面，中国华融保持平稳增长，主动把握“大不良”机遇，深化业务创新，积极参与一级市场，开展以重整盘活为目的的定制包收购，同时积极探索表外资产收购等新领域，上半年新增收购成本为174.60亿元，同比增长52.9%，收购和市场成交规模继续保持市场领先。与此同时，中国华融通过多渠道推进资产处置营销，主动采取定向组包、资产重组、资源整合等手段提升处置效益。2022年上半年，公司处置不良债权资产总额为130.20亿元，同比增加4.9%;已实现净收益为37.78亿元，较上年同期基本持平;已结项目IRR为10.2%，仍保持较高水平。在收购重组类业务方面，中国华融进一步优化结构，加快转型。一方面坚决落实监管要求，在持续压降非金涉房业务的同时，推进重点涉房客户风险化解，成功推进实施一批项目的风险隔离和化险纾困，取得阶段性成效；另一方面积极推动破产重整、国企改革、中小金融机构改革化险等主攻方向。上半年新增投放收购重组类业务中，问题企业重组业务占比超过60%。值得一提的是，2022年上半年，中国华融市场化债转股业务聚焦新材料、新能源、高端装备制造等重点行业，围绕支持实体经济和防范化解金融风险成功实施了一批有代表性的项目。2022年，市场化债转股业务累计投放总量达到人民币365.92亿元，增长2.1%，进一步增加了公司的营收来源。目前，作为国内领先的金融资产管理公司，中国华融项目储备丰厚，财务结构不断优化，强大的业务拓展及收购能力，迭加充裕的现金流，为其后期高质量发展创造良好条件。近期，恒生指数有限公司宣布将中国华融纳入恒生综合指数、恒生小型股（可投资）指数、恒生H股金融行业指数、恒生港股通指数、恒生港股通中小型股指数等恒生指数系列的成份股。相关机构预测，待恒生综合指数、港股通指数季度检讨并生效后，中国华融有望重新成为港股通标的股，此举也充分反映了资本市场对中国华融投资价值的认可和发展前景的信心，将有利于提升公司股票的流动性和估值水平。未来，中国华融将继续把握市场机遇，进一步强化金融资产管理公司在服务国家战略、支持实体经济等方面的重要作用，夯实基础、稳中求进、提质增效，业绩增长潜力有望逐渐得到释放，前景可期，值得投资者积极关注。 Copyright 2022 亚太商讯. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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顺丰同城中期业绩收入达人民币44.8亿元，外部收入增速28% ACN Newswire

顺丰同城中期业绩收入达人民币44.8亿元，外部收入增速28%

30 8 月, 2022
HONG KONG, Aug 30, 2022 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - 国内最大的第三方即时配送服务平台(2)杭州顺丰同城实业股份有限公司（「顺丰同城」或「公司」，连同其附属公司，统称「集团」；股份代号：9699）截至2022年6月30日止六个月（「期内」）之中期业绩的收入实现稳健增长，毛利及毛利率进一步改善，核心业务指标持续向好，取得令人欣喜的业绩。业绩亮点-- 收入录得人民币44.8亿元，外部收入(1)增速达28%-- 毛利及毛利率快速提升，成功实现毛利人民币1.8亿元及毛利率4.0%-- 净亏损率较去年同期大幅收窄至3.2%。近年来，净亏损率不断明显改善-- 同城配送服务收入同比增加29.2%至人民币29.3亿元，占总收入为65.4%-- 非餐配送场景继续表现强劲，收入同比增长32.4%至人民币10.5亿元-- 年活跃商家数量同比增加31.2%至299,000家以上，累计服务品牌客户超2,900-- 年度活跃消费者规模持续扩大，达到超1,230万人，同比增长55.0%-- 凭借规模及效率的进一步优化，多元化的产品覆盖与全场景业务模式实现大幅度增长，顺丰同城再次录得令人欣喜的业绩期内，面向消费者的同城配送、非餐场景(3)和下沉市县(4)持续爆发为主要的驱动力，多元化的收入结构加强了集团的抗风险能力，收入实现稳健增长，录得人民币44.8亿元，较同期增加20.8%。毛利进一步改善，成功实现毛利人民币1.8亿元及毛利率4.0%。期内，受益于规模经济及网络效应的强化、差异化服务牵引高价值订单、科技融合调度实现运力网络最优效能，以及持续精细化管理运营提升资源利用效率和产出，净亏损率不断改善，较去年同期收窄至3.2%。顺丰同城表示：「继全年业绩后，我们很高兴公司今年继续取得令人欣喜的中期业绩，纵使受到宏观环境和疫情的冲击挑战，顺丰同城仍在不断开发新配送场景、扩大增量，实现稳健增长，核心业务指标持续向好，推动毛利及毛利率不断提升，成果有目共睹。」业务回顾同城配送业务保持高速增长受惠于日益丰富的同城即时配送和服务场景带来需求增量、疫情改变消费习惯加速即时配送需求、非餐饮外卖场景及下沉市场持续扩大，带动同城配送服务收入较同期增加29.2%至人民币29.3亿元。当中，非餐场景表现强劲，收入同比增长32.4%至人民币10.5亿元；进一步扩大对下沉市县的地域覆盖以及持续丰富服务组合，推动下沉市场即时配送的基础设施建设，下沉市县收入同比增长41.0%至人民币10.4亿元。期内，3公里以上中长距离的订单占比提升，平均配送时长、时效达成率维持在高水准，节假日高峰履约品质波动小，开通夜间（24小时）配送服务的城市数量增加至777个。面向商家的同城配送年活跃商家数量同比增加31.2%至299,000家，累计服务品牌客户超2,900。凭借优质、稳定及以客户为中心的服务，商家粘性和留存率改善，收入前100主要客户的续签率升至约90%，带动面向商家的同城配送收入为人民币21.6亿元，同比增长23.1%。在疫情及新消费时代的推动下，消费者「万物到家」的习惯加速变化，从而产生更多即时配送需求，集团继续拓宽覆盖品类及加强产品交付能力，带动近场电商和近场服务等高附加值场景需求持续高企，收入分别同比增长为104.3%和47.8%。其中，来自商超零售、医药行业、及3C的行业商家配送的收入同比增长达到71.3%。顺丰同城亦与顺丰控股集团生态圈的参与者进行战略合作，为客户打造前端仓储+中端干线+同城即时配送一体的解决方案。通过资源协同和能力整合，该等解决方案为双方扩大客户范围并增加客户忠诚度。由于顺丰同城整体服务能力大幅提升，能深化与顺丰控股集团的合作，以满足更多客户需求，期内，与顺丰控股集团一起服务的月结客户(5)带来了人民币8,670万元的增量收入，同比增加115.5%。面向消费者的同城配送期内，受惠于在生活和商务场景下，消费者对时效性和便利性日益增长的要求推动同城即时服务的不断渗透，及消费者对顺丰同城品牌的认可和信任，并通过各种渠道可以轻松使用顺丰同城的服务，持续提升个人使用者的触达、转化和活跃，带动面向消费者的同城配送收入为人民币7.73亿元，同比增长50.1%。其中，在疫情催化个人日常及办公等需求下，个人跑腿业务增速超100%。年度活跃消费者规模持续扩大，达到超1,230万人，同比增长55.0%。2022年上半年，集团持续优化面向个人消费者的产品和服务品质，希望通过提供高标准的服务和规范的取送流程让消费者感受更优质的配送体验。同时，考虑到消费者的订单多为中长距离配送和非标服务需求，集团打造面向个人消费者的专属运力「先锋骑手」队伍，让订单接起率、完成率和时效达成率都能有较好的表现。即便是在节假日等高峰时段，时效达成率波动也不超过3.0%。 最后一公里配送持续优化体现高品质服务最后一公里配送服务的收入同比增加6.8%至人民币15.3亿元。骑手池已形成全国性的综合调度网络，全城运力统筹调度适应不同的业务及客户需求，保持稳定的履约品质。虽然2022年上半年因受疫情影响，多地快递停摆，从而导致最后一公里业务短暂承压，然而，国内疫情形势好转后，业务快速恢复并于疫情后深化与主要客户的合作场景和产品创新。最后一公里配送服务不仅使集团进一步扩大网络，实现网络效应及规模经济，亦能增加骑手的收入、提升骑手的长期忠诚度，减少履约成本。科技赋能助骑手提高履约能力集团采用的CLS系统具有智慧业务规划及营销管理、骑手融合调度及智慧订单分发、智慧运营优化三大核心功能，让顺丰同城在不同行业、场景和复杂配送网络中实现订单与骑手的最优匹配。高效的即时订单调度系统支援复杂的配送网络（覆盖不同的地域层次，包括门店级别、商业区级别及市级）。凭借上述三重配送网络，集团可动态及灵活调整订单调度、缩短配送时间及降低配送成本。为了进一步提升末端配送能力和布局智慧配送网络，集团成功推出无人机急送服务，为同城物品急送提供了全新的服务体验。公司总结：「面对复杂的外部环境和疫情的挑战，感谢我们的骑手和员工，始终坚守岗位，与各方一起积极参与到抗疫保供工作中来，也帮助商户和消费者解决最后一公里难题。展望未来，我们将持续拓宽更多样的服务场景和行业解决方案，优化业务结构，并通过打造差异化的服务能力，提升服务价值，保障优质稳定的消费者体验和赋能商家业务运营。我们坚定相信本地生活服务和即时服务的长期价值所在，努力实现盈利，为股东创造长期价值。」有关杭州顺丰同城实业股份有限公司（股份代码：9699.HK）顺丰同城专注于把握同城即时配送服务的新兴商机。自2019年起，公司实现独立化、公司化运作，以把握新消费趋势带来的增长机会。顺丰同城采用全场景业务模式，对各类产品和服务实行配送场景全覆盖。服务覆盖范围广泛，涵盖成熟场景(例如餐饮外卖)至增量场景(例如同城零售、近场电商及近场服务)，使顺丰同城能够因应本地消费市场发展升级去满足不断变化的客户需求。详情请浏览公司网站：https://ir.sf-cityrush.com/cn/investor-relations/。(1) 外部收入为总营业收入减去与顺丰控股极其关联公司的关联交易收入(2) 根据艾瑞咨询的统计，其按2021年中国第三方订单量排名。订单量的计算考虑了市场参与者独立获取的订单数量，不包括关联方的订单。(3) 「非餐场景」指与餐饮外卖场景无关联的本地消费场景，主要包括同城零售、近场电商及近场服务。(4) 「下沉市县」指三线或以下的市、县及镇。(5) 「月结客户」指与顺丰控股及╱或其联系人就顺丰控股集团及╱或其联系人提供的各类配送及物流解决方案服务产品而订立总服务协议的若干现有客户。 Copyright 2022 亚太商讯. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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PLS Plantations PAT up by 109.6% ACN Newswire

PLS Plantations PAT up by 109.6%

30 8 月, 2022
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - PLS Plantations Berhad recorded a net profit after tax (PAT) of RM35.0 million, a strong conclusion to the financial year ended 30 June 2022 (FY2022). This represents an increase of 109.6% compared to RM16.7 million in the preceding financial year ended 30 June 2021 (FY2021). Total revenue for FY2022 stood at an all-time high of RM184.1 million, up 36.5% compared to RM134.8 million in FY2021 driven by increased sales and higher average selling prices of fresh fruit bunches (FFB).Annual PAT was further moderated by several factors, including the recognition of fair value loss in biological assets of RM5.2 million compared to a RM1.4 million gain in the preceding quarter (Q3FY2022), higher tax, administration expenses, and a one-off provision for doubtful debt in the manufacturing and trading segment which the Company incurred in the last quarter of FY2022.Net profit after tax and minority interest (PATMI) for the year stood at RM27.3 million, up 118.4% from RM12.5 million in the preceding financial year. The positive performance was mainly due to the improved quarter on quarter (QoQ) revenue of RM44.8 million up by 41.8% from RM31.6 million in the corresponding quarter for the period ended 31 June 2021 (Q5FY2021).For the fourth quarter ended 30 June 2022 (Q4FY2022), PLS Plantations saw a dip in its PBT to RM4.8 million or 12.7% lower compared to RM5.5 million in Q5FY2021. Overall QoQ PAT saw a decrease to RM0.6 million, a decrease of 82.5% compared to RM3.7 million in the corresponding quarter last year. Earnings per share (EPS) currently stands at -0.10 sen (diluted) compared to 0.65 sen last year.PLS Plantations Group CEO Lee Hun Kheng said, "It has been an eventful year for PLS Plantations. In addition to diversifying the business into different cash crops, we are also building our distribution channels and diversifying into downstream products, specifically into durian consumer products. We are focused on rolling out our Agropreneur Programme and building the Integrated Agrotech Park. Our collaboration with both the Federal and State Government and ecosystem partners will be the backbone of our efforts to play a role in strengthening the local agrofood ecology and network which will contribute to the nation's overall food security. Over the coming months, we will be executing a series of partnerships that will allow PLS to fast track our crop diversification efforts - specifically intercropping and cash crops."The key initiatives for FY2022 initiated by PLS Plantations as part of its plan to become the nation's leading sustainable agrofood company are:i. a joint venture with Landasan Erajaya Sdn Bhd ("LESB") on a proposed collaboration to undertake intercropping with cash crops, durian and other forest plantation activities;ii. signing of Memorandum of Understanding ("MoU") with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries ("MAFI") to conduct an in-depth study and put forward a proposal for the national food security agenda; andiii. launched the PLS Agropreneur Programme and PLS Integrated Agrotech Park to strengthen the local agrofood ecosystem.About PLS Plantations BerhadPLS Plantations was incorporated in Malaysia in 1987 and was listed on the Second Board of Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange in 1995. Currently listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad, PLS and its subsidiaries are involved in the management and operation of forest, oil palm and durian plantations, as well as the processing, distribution and sale of durian products.Forward-Looking StatementsThe statement included in this press release, other than statements of historical facts, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statement generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "plan," "seek," or "believe." These forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, may include projections of our future financial performance based on our growth strategies and anticipated trends in our business. These statements are only predictions based on our current expectations about future event. There are important factors that could cause our actual results, level of activity, performance, or achievements to differ materially from the results, level of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statement, including, but not limited to our ability to win additional business. Although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future result, level of activity, performance, or achievements. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. These forward-looking statements apply only as of the date of this press release; as such, they should not be unduly relied upon as circumstances change. Except as required by law, we are not obligated, and we undertake no obligation, to release publicly any revisions to these forward-looking statements that might reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this release or those that might reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Malaysian Genomics Reports RM28.36 Million Full-Year Revenue ACN Newswire

Malaysian Genomics Reports RM28.36 Million Full-Year Revenue

30 8 月, 2022
PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, Aug 30, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre Berhad, a leading genomics and biopharmaceutical specialist, reported revenue of RM6.33 million for the fourth quarter ended 30 June 2022 (4Q 2022) compared with the loss of RM0.07 million in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year (4Q 2021) on higher contribution from the biopharmaceutical business and continued organic growth of the genetic testing business.Sasha Nordin, Chief Executive Officer of Malaysian GenomicsThe Group recorded a profit before tax (PBT) of RM2.97 million for the quarter under review compared with a loss before tax (LBT) of RM2.11 million in 4Q 2021 due to higher profit margin from the biopharmaceutical business as well as efficient cost monitoring.For the financial year ended 30 June 2022 (FY2022), Malaysian Genomics registered revenue of RM28.36 million, which is an increase of RM26.58 million compared with RM1.78 million reported in the corresponding period of the previous financial year (FY2021) from growth of the biopharmaceutical business comprising of immunotherapy and cell therapies as well as COVID-19-related products and services.The Group recorded PBT of RM6.18 million for FY2022 compared with LBT of RM4.29 million in FY2021 mainly due to higher revenue as a result of higher margin as well as cost efficiencies.Earnings per share for 4Q 2022 stood at 3.25 sen compared with the loss per share of 1.94 sen in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.En. Sasha Nordin, Chief Executive Officer of Malaysian Genomics said, "We continue to see improvement in the Group's financial performance, and this is attributable to the introduction of biopharmaceutical services as well as our aggressive push to market genetic testing services. Towards the tail-end of the quarter under review, we acquired a 51% stake in kidney dialysis operator Aquahealth Sdn Bhd in which we intend to introduce a holistic approach to kidney healthcare through our suite of products and services. We also have plans to open more such centres across Malaysia given the projected increase in the number of kidney patients.""We are also expanding in Southeast Asia and the Middle East with a series of agreements that we recently inked in which we collaborate with local partners to promote, market and distribute our biopharmaceutical and genetic testing services."About Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre BerhadMalaysian Genomics Resource Centre Berhad ("Malaysian Genomics" or "the Group") is a leading genomics and biopharmaceutical company based in Southeast Asia. The Group was established in 2004 and listed on the Bursa Malaysia stock exchange in 2010. From pioneering work in genome sequencing, bioinformatics analysis, and genetic screening services, Malaysian Genomics has expanded into the biopharmaceutical sector with the manufacturing of cell therapies including immunotherapy for various types of cancer.Utilising its high-throughput sequencing lab, advanced microarray facility, and new state-of-the-art cell processing lab, the Group is committed to improving access to the latest in precision and personalised healthcare solutions to improve the lives of patients. For more information, visit www.mgrc.com.my. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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海普瑞2022上半年净利润大增46.5% 集团业绩实现逆市攀升 ACN Newswire

海普瑞2022上半年净利润大增46.5% 集团业绩实现逆市攀升

30 8 月, 2022
HONG KONG, Aug 30, 2022 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - 深圳市海普瑞药业集团股份有限公司（股份代号：002399.SZ；9989.HK；简称「海普瑞」或「集团」） 公布截至2022年6月30日止中期（「报告期」）之未经审核综合业绩。报告期内，集团实现营业收入37.6亿元，同比增长20.7%；受益集团战略及行业上游有利环境，盈利能力持续提升，毛利实现12.2亿元，业绩实现「逆市攀升」。截至2022年6月30日止：-- 集团的总收入由2021年同期的人民币31.1亿元增加20.7%至人民币37.6亿元。-- 集团的毛利及毛利率分别为人民币12.2亿元及32.4%，同比改善24.7%。-- 集团核心肝素产业链业务增长强劲，肝素制剂收入达人民币16亿元,同比大涨41.9%；制剂销售量破1.1亿只，整体销售表现令人满意。API毛利率上升至29.9%，增长近3.5%。-- 集团CDMO业务增长稳健，业务整体收入达4.7亿元，同比上升31.7%。-- 集团创新药研发进展顺利，数款储备药物已完成III期临床实验或III期临床实验申请已受理。在2022年上半年，面对国际地缘局势动荡、全球发达经济体通胀高企、国内疫情反复等诸多因素冲击经济复苏前景，海普瑞锐意整合公司业务和全球供应链，提升竞争实力；面对外部因素带来的诸多挑战，集团全力满足客户需求，降低了负面因素对业务和运营带来的影响。在上半年，海普瑞实现总收入同比增长20.7%达人民币37.6亿元；权益持有人应占溢利增长51.2%至人民币511.1百万元，营业收入和净利润实现双升；并为下半年的业务经营打下坚实基础。肝素业务增长势头稳定 业绩表现亮眼作为业务核心的肝素业务，继续延续以往的增长态势，制剂业务双线发力，API业务订单亦保持稳定增长，业绩表现亮眼。报告期内，肝素产业链业务实现销售收入人民币32亿元。其中，制剂销售收入实现16亿元，同比增长41.9%，API销售收入实现16.1亿元,同比增长4.9%。半年来，海普瑞积极应对供应和物流上面临的问题，保障制剂业务供货稳定，同时继续深耕既有市场，并积极开拓新市场。报告显示，2022年首6个月内依诺肝素纳制剂销售量合共逾1.1亿只，在包括美洲、欧洲在内的国际市场和中国在内的几乎所有主要区域市场都取得了强劲的销售增长。核心市场欧洲销量同比上升两位数，收入达人民币19亿元，受益于自营国家内渠道布局深化以及法国、瑞士等新市场开拓，集团在欧洲的市场地位得到进一步巩固；同时，美国市场销售办事处投入服务，专业服务团队推动美国市场销量同比上升184.9%；中国市场和非欧美市场也取得优异成绩，中国区和非欧美市场销量都实现了两位数的销量增长，集团海外销售发展质量和抗风险能力得到持续提升。与此同时，肝素产业链另一分支API业务半年内亦取得亮眼进展。收益于上游市场生产原材料价格下降的影响传导至生产下游，集团API业务的毛利和毛利率有了显著提升，毛利由去年同期的4亿元增长18.1%至今年的4.8亿元，毛利率则由去年同期的26.5%上升至29.8%，增长3.3%。集团主动抓住时机，在有利的市场环境下落实既有订单，生产的肝素原料药在生产工艺及产品质量保持高度一致性，持续获得各地客户的高度认可。CDMO业务表现理想 创新药布局持续完善2022年上半年，集团CDMO业务旗下赛湾生物凭借卓越的研发、运营和项目管理能力，业务收入继续保持增长。期内赛湾CDMO保持增长，较同期增长14%，其中服务收入增长11.9%。赛湾生物还与全球知名的生命科学、先进生物技术及应用材料供货商Avantor公司达成合作，双方连手为生物医药客户提供符合美国cGMP标准的质粒生产服务以及GMP级别的质粒产品，合作有望提升赛湾生物的全球知名度，巩固技术壁垒和品牌优势。除此以外，海普瑞继续完善在创新药领域多年的布局，为集团开拓中长期的成长空间。目前，海普瑞通过产业投资持有超过20个同类首创（First-in-class）新药品种，覆盖30多种适应症。而目前AR-301 (Salvecin)、Oregovomab、RVX-208 (Apabetalone)这3款自研药物开发全球III期临床实验进展顺利，后续实验的申请也已被各地药物管理机构受理；自主研发的H1710原料药和制剂的稳定性研究也正在进行。展望下半年，集团管理层表示：「集团将坚定不移实现提升供应链价值的战略目标，扎实地推进工作，全力完善提质增效的业务升级； 继续为实现净利润翻一番的中期目标努力，并为未来其他长期目标打下坚实基础。目前，可以看到上游市场的大环境有利于提升业务盈利能力，我们将抓住机遇，持续夯实自身优势，推动核心业务销量继续稳步提升，为各位股东及投资人创造更大的价值。」关于深圳市海普瑞药业集团股份有限公司深圳市海普瑞药业集团股份有限公司是一家全球制药公司，业务范围涵盖药品生产及销售、创新药开发以及CDMO服务。公司的药品包括药物制剂（主要包括依诺肝素钠注射液），API产品（包括肝素钠API、依诺肝素钠API）及其他产品（主要包括胰酶API）。公司已在大中华区获得若干临床阶段创新候选药物的独家开发及商业化权利，正在开发这些药物用于治疗免疫系统轴相关疾病。公司亦正开发一种由公司自主研发的专有候选药物，目前处于临床阶段。公司通过全资子公司Cytovance Biologics, Inc. （「赛湾生物」）（该公司专门开发及生产重组药品及临界非病毒载体以及基因治疗的中间体）及通过全资子公司SPL Acquisition Corp.（「SPL」）（该公司为天然衍生药品的开发和生产提供服务）经营CDMO业务，提供研发、生产、质量管理及程序管理服务。 Copyright 2022 亚太商讯. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Nissin Foods Announces 2022 Interim Results ACN Newswire

Nissin Foods Announces 2022 Interim Results

30 8 月, 2022
HONG KONG, Aug 30, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Nissin Foods Company Limited ("Nissin Foods" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"; Stock code: 1475) has today announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2022 ("the reporting period"). Highlights-- Revenue from the Hong Kong operations increased solidly by 11.4% year-on-year to HK$759.9 million, mainly attributable to the strong demand for instant noodles and frozen food products driven by the hoarding behaviour of consumers. Revenue from Mainland China operations increased by 8.7% to HK$1,273.2 million, thanks to the growth in sales volume of cup-type instant noodles. -- In the face of rising production costs and raw material prices, Nissin Foods will implement the second phase of its price adjustment strategy in Hong Kong, for the products that were not included in the first phase implemented in April 2022. Their ex-factory price will be adjusted upward by a high single-digit percentage on average, starting from September 2022. -- "Nissin Foodium", Nissin's inaugural membership programme for Hong Kong and Mainland China has been launched respectively in July and August 2022. The "Nissin Foodium" in the WeChat Mini Program offers the members a series of exclusive benefits, exciting rewards and interactive games. The Group's revenue increased by 9.7% year-on-year ("YoY") to HK2,033.1 million (2021: HK$1,853.8 million). The Group's EBITDA grew by 8.4% YoY to HK$305.1 million (2021: HK$281.3 million), representing an EBITDA margin of 15.0% (2021: 15.2%). Profit attributable to owners of the Company amounted to HK$164.9 million (2021: HK$170.9 million). The Group's basic earnings per share was 15.80 HK cents (2021: 15.94 HK cents). Hong Kong OperationsRevenue from the Hong Kong operations increased solidly by 11.4% YoY to HK$759.9 million (2021: HK$682.2 million), mainly attributable to the strong demand for instant noodles and frozen food products driven by the hoarding behaviour of consumers. Segment results amounted to HK$50.0 million (2021:HK$52.6 million), owing to the higher-than-usual production and logistics costs that occurred during the fifth wave of the pandemic. Revenue from the Hong Kong operations accounted for 37.4% (2021: 36.8%) of the Group's revenue. The improvement in the performance of both cup-type and bag-type instant noodles was obvious, as consumers were more inclined to stay at home. To further complement its instant noodles portfolio, the Group launched various new flavours under the "Roah", Nissin "U.F.O." and "Fuku" brands. Frozen food products also demonstrated a strong demand due to the resurgence of the pandemic in Hong Kong. For the "KAGOME" business, plant-based soy and oat milks were launched to promote nutritious and healthy choices to health-conscious consumers. The Group replicated the success of granola in Greater China in new markets in Southeast Asia. The sales volume grew considerably in Singapore and Thailand during the first half of the year. The fresh-cut vegetable business has seen growing demand, and the distribution channels have further expanded from supermarkets to restaurants. Mainland China OperationsRevenue from the Mainland China operations increased by 8.7% (in local currency: 8.4%) to HK$1,273.2 million (2021: HK$1,171.6 million) thanks to the growth in sales volume of cup-type instant noodles as consumers continued to favour higher-quality products, offset by a drop in the distribution business. Segment results increased favourably by 14.1% to HK$165.9 million (2021: HK$145.4 million), mainly attributable to the sound performance of organic revenue growth, coupled with the price adjustment implemented during the period. Revenue from the Mainland China operations accounted for 62.6% (2021: 63.2%) of the Group's revenue. As with "Cup Noodles" in Hong Kong, the Company has been upgrading the product in Mainland China to feature smoother noodle texture and a thicker soup base since May 2021. A positive response was received from customers, with the sales volume continuously expanding during the period under review. Also, the Company continued its geographical business expansion strategy in Mainland China and explored certain new markets in the Western and Northern regions of China. Leveraging its diversified product portfolio, it seized the opportunity to promote other product categories such as frozen pasta and ramen during the lockdown in Shanghai due to resurgence of COVID-19, and the sales volume of these products was considerably broadened as a result. ProspectsThe Group is cautiously optimistic about the long-term business development in the regions in which it operates and will continue to explore ways to better alleviate the cost pressure amid this competitive landscape. While the high prices of key raw materials such as wheat flour and palm oil are starting to decline, there remains a veil of uncertainty over the future outlook of the business environment considering the rising risk of worldwide stagflation. In Hong Kong, the cost pressure has not yet been fully released. In the face of rising production costs and raw material prices, the Group will implement the second phase of its price adjustment strategy for the products that were not included in the first phase implemented in April 2022, with an average increase of a high single-digit percentage to the ex-factory price, starting from September 2022.Furthermore, a new membership programme designed to strengthen the connection with consumers and bring them enjoyment has been launched in both Hong Kong and Mainland China in July and August 2022, respectively. The "Nissin Foodium" in the WeChat Mini Program offers members a series of exclusive benefits, exciting rewards and interactive games. To enjoy additional benefits and surprises, consumers are encouraged to scan the unique QR code on the products by using the mini program and complete various tasks to earn points. It aims to enhance the Group's customer retention rate, boost product sales and better understand consumer preferences. Building on a solid foundation, well-diversified product portfolio and the premiumisation strategy pursued, the Company is well-positioned to deliver continuous revenue and earnings growth, as well as expand business territories with increasing brand recognition in Hong Kong and Mainland China for the years ahead. Mr Kiyotaka ANDO, Executive Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nissin Foods, said, "Despite the challenging conditions arising from increasing raw material prices, the Group has achieved solid revenue growth in both Hong Kong and Mainland China for the first half of this year. Thanks to the continuous support from customers in both Hong Kong and Mainland China, our products are able to sustain the growth momentum. We are dedicated to pursuing a premiumisation strategy and providing good quality food to bring contentment and an enjoyable experience to our valuable consumers. 'Nissin Foodium' is our first membership programme and part of our efforts to enhance consumer experience and strengthen our connection with them. Leveraging our research and production capabilities, as well as our management and marketing expertise, we will continue to invest in our products, people and production, so as to strengthen our overall competitiveness and ensure sustainable growth." About Nissin Foods Company LimitedNissin Foods Company Limited (The "Group"; Stock code: 1475) is a renowned food company in Hong Kong and Mainland China with a diversified portfolio of well-known and highly popular brands and the largest instant noodle company in Hong Kong. The Group officially established its presence in Hong Kong in 1984. The Group primarily manufactures and sells instant noodles, frozen foods and other food products under its two core corporate brands, namely "NISSIN" and "DOLL" together with a diversified portfolio of iconic household premium food brands. The Group's five flagship product brands, namely "Cup Noodles", "Demae Iccho", "Doll Instant Noodle", "Doll Dim Sum" and "Fuku" are also among the most popular choices in their respective food product categories in Hong Kong. In the Mainland China market, the Group has introduced technology innovation through the "ECO Cup" concept and primarily focuses its sales efforts in first-and second-tier cities. Nissin Foods is a constituent of eight Hang Seng Indexes, namely: Hang Seng Composite Index, Hang Seng Consumer Goods & Services Index, Hang Seng Stock Connect Hong Kong Index, Hang Seng Stock Connect Hong Kong MidCap & SmallCap Index, Hang Seng Stock Connect Hong Kong SmallCap Index, Hang Seng SCHK Mainland China Companies Index, Hang Seng SCHK ex-AH Companies Index, and Hang Seng Small Cap (Investable) Index. For more information, please visit www.nissingroup.com.hk. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Newborn Town releases its 2022 Interim Results; Breakthrough in core social networking business, accelerated diversified growth ACN Newswire

Newborn Town releases its 2022 Interim Results; Breakthrough in core social networking business, accelerated diversified growth

30 8 月, 2022
HONG KONG, Aug 30, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - On August 25, Newborn Town Inc. (9911.HK) released its 2022 interim results. For the half ended June 30, the Company's total revenue reached RMB 1,374 million, up 32.3% YoY; adjusted EBITDA reached RMB 210 million, up 19.5% YoY; profit attributable to the owner of the Company reached RMB 83 million, up 121.3% YoY.The Company's successful model of social networking business continues to be replicated around the world. Its social networking revenue reached RMB 1,266 million, a growth of 52.4% YoY, indicating a steady breakthrough in the core business. At the same time, with the smooth progress of refined games, the Company's revenue from its innovative businesses totaled RMB 108 million, a rise of 91.7% compared to H2 2021, marking an accelerated diversified development.- 'Replication in Products' + 'Replication in Markets' showing social networking products spread globallyNewborn Town has long focused on global open social networking, and has built an audio and video social networking product matrix, including MICO, an open social platform, YoHo, an audio-based social product, and Yumy, a video-matching social product. As of June 30, the Company's social products had accumulated 419 million downloads. Average MAUs (monthly active users) in the second quarter reached 23.09 million, representing an increase of 27% YoY.With years of experience in exploring global markets as well as audio and video technology, Newborn Town has distilled a "replicable" model for its social networking business.In terms of the products, the Company has accumulated successful experiences and applied those to new products, so as to promote fast growth and to expand their commercialization space. For instance, launched last year, Yumy has seen gross profit and become one of the top 10 best-selling social networking apps in 50 countries/regions after continuous optimization of its business model. It is a typical case of "Replication in Products".In terms of markets, Newborn Town landed in new markets rapidly while consolidating its leading position in the markets where the Company has established a competitive edge. By now, YoHo, the product which started from the MENA region, has been successfully replicated in the market of pan-Southeast Asia. In the first half of the year, revenue from Non-MENA regions accounted for nearly 40% of YoHo's overall revenue, which proved significant to increase YoHo's revenue by more than 70% YoY.Through 'Replication in Products' + 'Replication in Markets', Newborn Town found equal success in replicating its proven model of a single product to multiple products, and its success in a single market to multiple markets. The Company will keep developing mega-apps to cover global markets in more directions to realize strong and promising growth.- Diversified growth accelerated as games show impressive monetization potentialIn addition to the social networking business, the Company also made important breakthroughs in its innovative businesses that consists mainly of games in the first half of the year. The loss from the game business has narrowed significantly, which was one of the major reasons for the doubled profit attributable to the owner of the Company.Specifically, products of the Company's Merge game series, "Mergeland - Animal Adventure" and "Mergeland - Alice's Adventure" were formally launched in April and June respectively. The series received rapidly increasing downloads and revenue after launch, and has become one of the top 10 best-sellers in the categories of puzzle and casual games in seven countries.Bubble Shooter Star, another refined game by Newborn Town, also has good performance as indicated by the figures (e.g.: retention on the 30th day is above 15%) after it was launched at the beginning of this year. The game has shown great monetization potential as at present, its monthly revenue has reached the USD 1 million level.In the second half of the year, further efforts will be made to promote the game experience, the user volume, and the monetization of the three games, so as to solidify the innovative businesses as a new point for growth. What's more, the Company's Metaverse layout has been further enriched. In the first half of the year, it built partnerships with leading virtual technology companies to explore the creation of digital virtual characters, the construction of virtual scenes, the empowerment of AI virtual technology and other aspects. It also invested in Shi Mi Network, a smart wearable devices manufacturer, to take the "portal" of the Metaverse and accelerate the deep integration of the Company's social products with the Metaverse.Big progresses of the innovative businesses have further accelerated the diversified growth of the Company, and the second growth curve is becoming clearer.- Consolidated advantages and extended borders to keep high-quality developmentThe Company's commitment to R&D is a precondition for its performance breakthroughs. In the first half of the year, the Company's R&D expenses were RMB 91 million, up 69.6% YoY. As of June 30, the Company's R&D team expanded by 30.6% compared with December 31 2021. At the same time, through continuous cost optimization efforts, the Company's selling and marketing expenses in the first half totaled RMB 199 million, down 31.8% YoY.On the other hand, the Company has persisted in localized operations to pursue Longtermism. It conducts in-depth operations and brand building efforts based on the understanding and respect of local cultures, and tries to integrate into the local industry and social development through industry media gathering and public welfare charities.In the first half of the year, MICO released a theme song MV for Thailand, which was created and performed by a well-known local band. The song has been played for more than 90 million times due to its lively style catering to the local youth. It became a hit on local social media in a short time and aroused a boom of dance imitations that made the relaxed and cheerful style of the Company's social products rooted in the hearts of local users.In the MENA market which the Company has deeply explored, Newborn Town, as a leading social networking company in the local market, held an industry media gathering of more than 20 local media. It helped the local market to establish a positive understanding about online social entertainment while promoting the development of the industry in the region.With the continuous increase of R&D investment and the further promotion of localized operation, the Company's technology and operation middle platforms have become increasingly mature. Jointly, these strengths favored the Company in promoting the rapid upgrading of its social products in terms of user experience, market expansion and content distribution, and further accelerating the development of its social networking business. In the future, Newborn Town will continue to enrich its product matrix, expand its market layout, optimize its operating efficiency, and explore diversified development opportunities to extend its boundaries. The Company will accelerate its progress towards the goal of "becoming the largest global open social networking platform". For further information, please contact:PEANUT MEDIA LIMITEDDirect Line: 0755-61619798+8210Email: hswh.project@czgmcn.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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日清食品公布2022年中期业绩 ACN Newswire

日清食品公布2022年中期业绩

30 8 月, 2022
HONG KONG, Aug 30, 2022 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - 日清食品有限公司（「日清食品」或「公司」，连同其附属公司统称「集团」；股份代号：1475）今天公布截至2022年6月30日止六个月之中期业绩（「报告期」）。摘要-- 香港业务收入增长稳健，按年上升11.4%至759.9百万港元，主要因为消费者的囤积行为刺激了方便面及冷冻食品的强劲需求。中国内地业务收入增加8.7%至1,273.2百万港元，源于杯装方便面销量增加。-- 鉴于生产成本上升及原材料价格持续高企，日清食品将在香港实施第二阶段价格调整，范围涵盖于2022年4月在第一阶段尚未实行价格调整的产品，其出厂价从2022年9月开始平均上调高个位数的百分比。-- 刚于2022年7月及8月分别在香港和中国内地推出首个会员计划-「日清食品体验馆」，透过此微信小程序为会员提供一系列专属福利、精彩奖励及互动游戏。集团收入较去年同期增加9.7%至2,033.1百万港元（2021年：1,853.8百万港元）。EBITDA按年上升8.4%至305.1百万港元（2021年：281.3百万港元），相当于EBITDA利润率15.0%（2021年：15.2%）。公司拥有人应占溢利录得164.9百万港元（2021年：170.9百万港元）。集团的每股基本盈利为15.80港仙（2021年：15.94港仙）。香港业务香港业务收入增长稳健，按年上升11.4%至759.9百万港元（2021年：682.2百万港元），主要原因为消费者的囤积行为刺激了方便面及冷冻食品的强劲需求。就分部业绩而言，香港业务为50.0百万港元（2021年：52.6百万港元），归因于第五波疫情期间的生产及物流成本高于正常水平。来自香港业务的收入占集团收入37.4%（2021年：36.8%）。杯装及袋装方便面的表现突出，因为消费者更倾向于留在家中。为进一步完善方便面的产品组合，集团旗下的「拉王」、「日清U.F.O.」及「福」品牌均推出了不同新口味。由于香港疫情重来令冷冻食品展现强劲需求。就「KAGOME」业务而言，集团推出以植物为基础的豆奶及燕麦奶，为注重健康的消费者提供富营养及健康的选择。此外，集团将谷物麦片在大中华区的成功经验复制到东南亚的新市场。于上半年，谷物麦片在新加坡及泰国的销量大幅增长。鲜切蔬菜业务的需求呈上升趋势，分销渠道进一步从超市拓展到餐厅。中国内地业务中国内地业务的收入增加8.7%（按当地汇率：8.4%）至1,273.2百万港元（2021年：1,171.6百万港元），是由于消费者继续青睐优质产品，杯装方便面销量增加，但被分销业务的下降所抵销。就分部业绩而言，中国内地业务增加14.1%至165.9百万港元（2021年：145.4百万港元），主要归因于自然收益增长的表现理想，以及期内所执行的价格调整。来自中国内地业务的收入占集团收入62.6%（2021年：63.2%）。与香港「合味道」一样，集团自2021年5月起于中国内地进行产品升级，面条更爽滑、挂汤入味，汤底更浓郁。期内，顾客的反馈良好，销量持续上升。集团继续于中国内地进行地域业务扩张策略，在中国西部及北部地区开拓了一些新市场，并充份利用自身多元化的产品组合，于上海在疫情重来实施封控管理期间把握机遇，推广其他产品如冷冻意粉及拉面，因此相关产品的销量获大幅提升。展望集团对各地区的长期业务发展持审慎乐观的态度，并将继续探索在此竞争激烈的环境下如何有效减轻成本压力。尽管小麦粉及棕榈油等主要原材料的成本近期见顶，但考虑到全球滞胀风险升温，未来商业环境的前景仍存在不确定性。在香港，成本压力尚未完全释放。鉴于生产成本上升及原材料价格持续高企，集团将实施第二阶段价格调整，范围涵盖在2022年4月第一阶段尚未实行价格调整的产品，其出厂价从2022年9月开始平均上调高个位数的百分比。此外，集团刚于2022年7月及8月分别在香港和中国内地推出首个会员计划-「日清食品体验馆」，旨在加强与消费者的联系，并为他们带来更多乐趣。「日清食品体验馆」微信小程序为会员提供一系列专属福利、精彩奖励及互动游戏。为了享受更多福利和惊喜，消费者可通过小程序扫描产品上的专属二维码，并完成各种任务来赚取积分。该会员计划旨在帮助集团留住现有顾客、促进产品销售及更了解消费者喜好。凭借稳固的根基、多元化之产品组合及追求高端化之策略，未来集团在香港及中国内地将致力追求收入及收益持续增长，并利用不断提升的品牌认受性开拓更多业务领域。日清食品执行董事、董事长及首席执行官安藤清隆先生表示：「尽管原材料价格上涨带来挑战，集团于上半年在中国内地及香港的收入均录得稳健增长。我们的产品能够保持增长势头，有赖中国内地和香港的消费者之持续支持。我们致力于追求高端化策略及提供优质食品，为我们的消费者带来满足及愉快的体验。『日清食品体验馆』是我们首个会员计划，亦是我们提升顾客体验及加强与顾客联系的举措之一。凭借我们的研究和生产能力，以及我们的管理和营销专业知识，日清食品将继续投资于我们的产品、人员和生产，以增强整体竞争力并确保持续增长。」有关日清食品有限公司日清食品有限公司（「集团」；股份编号：1475）为一间在中国内地及香港知名的食品公司，旗下众多品牌不仅知名度高，且广受顾客喜爱，并为香港最大的方便面公司。集团于1984年正式于香港设立营业据点。集团主要生产及销售两个核心企业品牌「日清」及「公仔」，以及多元化的家庭食品品牌组合，出品具标志性和优质的方便面、冷冻食品及其他食品。集团五个旗舰品牌「合味道」、「出前一丁」、「公仔面」、「公仔点心」及「福」在香港亦是其各自食品类别中最受欢迎的选择。中国内地市场方面，集团以创新技术推出「ECO杯」概念，销售活动主要集中在中国内地的一线及二线城市。日清食品被纳入8项恒生指数，包括恒生综合指数、恒生消费品制造及服务业指数、恒生港股通指数、恒生港股通中小型股指数、恒生港股通小型股指数、恒生港股通中国内地公司指数、恒生港股通非AH股公司指数及恒生小型股 （可投资） 指数。详情请浏览www.nissingroup.com.hk。 Copyright 2022 亚太商讯. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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联康生物科技集团有限公司: 2022 年中期业绩

30 8 月, 2022
EQS 新闻 via SEAPRWire.com / 2022-08-29 / 19:21 UTC+8 2022 年中期业绩 匹纳普®及博舒泰®产生可观营业额并录得利润新高 冀打造高度商业驱动及专业化研发平台 [二零二二年八月二十九日 – 香港] 综合性生物制药公司 — 联康生物科技集团有限公司（「联康集团」或「本公司」，连同其附属公司统称「本集团」，股份代号：0690）欣然宣布本集团截至二零二二年六月三十日止六个月（「期内」）的中期业绩，以及截至二零二一年六月三十日止六个月之比较数字。 二零二二年上半年取得之重大成就 期内，本集团取得了一系列成就，在已上市产品及创新的生物制剂方面均取得良好成绩。主要取得的成就如下: 期内，本集团营业额录得约195.6百万港元，按年（「按年」）显著增长24.6%。匹纳普®及博舒泰®销售分别按年显著增长75.6%及410.2%。 本集团实现利润新高，约14.6百万港元，按年显著增长663.6%。溢利仅来自其核心业务及内部增长。 期内，Uni-GLP-1注射笔临床工作正在加速推进。本集团亦正在筹备研发口服型Uni-GLP-1以拓展产品价值，为用户提供便利。 本集团于香港设立新的研究中心，将业务模式升级为包括高值仿制药、生物创新药、高级护肤原料及CMO业务的「四轮驱动」模式。本集团一直致力打造高度商业驱动及专业化精品研发平台，将研发与生产紧密结合。 期内，博固泰®（特立帕肽注射液）上市申请获中国国家药品监督管理局（「药监局」）受理。博固泰®是本集团第五款上市产品，亦为国内首款在一次性注射笔中推出PTH水针的国产品种。本集团坚信，博固泰®将凭借强大的成本优势、更好的治疗效果及便捷的给药方式，成为本集团未来的增长爆发点。 本集团的阿卡波糖片（博舒泰®）成功中选河南十三省联盟采购，采购有效期为2年。此标志着本公司的另一里程碑，为本集团提供快速扩大院内市场份额的机遇。为满足博舒泰®未来的庞大需求，本集团已扩大其苏州生产基地的产能，以确保其稳定供应。 中期业绩 期内，本集团营业额录得约195.6百万港元，按年大幅增长约24.6%（二零二一年上半年：157.0百万港元）。营业额增长主要由于匹纳普®及博舒泰®销售额显著增长。匹纳普®营业额由约56.1百万港元大幅增加75.6%至约98.5百万港元。该增加乃由于匹纳普®于二零二一年获纳入国家集中采购，为本集团带来庞大医院订单。博舒泰®的营业额由约1.3百万港元大幅增加至约6.5百万港元，显著增长410.2%。金因舒®的营业额由约17.2百万港元增至约17.8百万港元，增幅为3.1%。金因肽®产生的营业额为约72.7百万港元，较二零二一年上半年约82.4百万港元减少11.7%。金因肽®的生产于二零二二年第一季度因当地政府实施疫情防控措施而中断，导致销量下降。 毛利为约144.5百万港元，相比二零二一年上半年约124.4百万港元，增幅达16.1%，而毛利率为73.9%（二零二一年上半年：79.3%）。本集团继续严格控制一般及行政开支，期内一般及行政开支仅占营业额约12.1%，而去年同期则为14.2%。期内销售及分销开支占营业额百分比亦从去年同期的48.5%降至43.5%，部分由于自二零二一年下半年起，凭借本集团自主开发、稳定及高效的销售团队，金因舒®开始采用直销模式。本集团的销售团队已大幅提升金因舒®的分销渠道、推广能力及效率。由于本集团秉承以研发及创新为重点，研发费用增长13.8%至约24.3百万港元。 本集团于期内录得除利息、税项、折旧及摊销前利润27.6百万港元，而去年同期为13.1百万港元。期内其他收入飙升6,351.7%至约5.6百万港元，主要由于其不断增长的CMO业务。尽管本集团持续投入研发，期内经营活动产生的现金流仍为正。此情况反映本集团产生自有资金及支持其主要投资的强大能力。本集团录得溢利约14.6百万港元，按年大幅增加663.6%（二零二一年上半年：1.9百万港元）。溢利增加主要由于金因舒®、匹纳普®及博舒泰®的销售额显著增长、CMO业务增长及经营开支的有效控制。每股基本盈利为约0.23港仙（二零二一年上半年：0.03港仙）。 展望 中国发布多个政策改革推动医疗健康及生物制药领域的研发发展。乘着有利的政策及把握不断增长的市场机遇，本集团正式将其业务模式升级为包括高值仿制药、生物创新药、高级护肤原料及CMO业务的「四轮驱动」模式，尤其专注糖尿病、眼科、骨科等治疗领域。凭借于香港科学园设立新研发中心，本集团将能更快捷高效开发新型创新生物药品，扩大产品组合及重塑研发体系，从而开拓新的战略增长空间。 展望未来，联康生物科技集团主席梁国龙先生表示：「我们将坚持『强研发』方向，不断培育内部实力。我们设立了短至长期的目标以促进可持续增长。现有产品线将于短期内趋于成熟。我们预期皇牌产品金因肽®及金因舒®，加上两款入选国家集中采购的高价值仿制药博舒泰®及匹纳普®，将持续为集团带来快速增长的收入。除成熟产品外，我们将持续深耕高级护肤原料市场。凭借我们的合作伙伴高宝化妆品于护肤行业的丰富经验，双方共同合作开发胶原蛋白、纤连蛋白、美容多肽、微生态及外泌体等5种功能性原料。值得一提的是，博固泰®（特立帕肽注射液）于2022年6月获药监局受理上市申请，意味着博固泰®将成为本集团第五款上市及自主研发的药品。我们相信，博固泰®和高级护肤原料的推出将多元收入，让本集团提高盈利能力，同时降低未来的业务风险。」 「从中期来看，我们将在多样化EGF产品外展的同时拓展眼科产品供应范围。我们希望进一步延长EGF的产品寿命及研发不同剂型的金因肽®，为顾客带来更大的便利性。此外，我们正计划利用新型吹灌封（「BFS」）包装技术开发单剂量型金因舒®（无防腐剂）。单剂量型使用将更安全及更方便。BFS包装技术亦将用于开发地夸磷索钠滴眼液，该产品与金因舒®相辅相成，可产生销售协同效应。」 「从长期来看，我们一直致力于打造高度商业化、专业化的精品研发平台，将研发与生产紧密结合在一起。依托本集团先进的科研技术，结合技术合作伙伴的创新能力，本集团将不断提升综合研发实力，在扩大业务范围的同时，丰富一流药品品类。我们将继续积极拓展研发管线，与不同科研院所开展多层次研发合作，研发创新生物制剂技术，如口服肽技术、CEPP等，以及利用新抗体模式探索新候选药物。我们极为看好口服GLP-1的前景，并将加快研发进度，以期在不久的将来推出该产品。」 – 完– 关于联康生物科技集团有限公司 联康生物科技集团有限公司主要从事药品研发、制造及分销之业务。集团研发中心备有整套系统，用于研发基因工程药品，并设有一个符合国家药品监督管理局要求的实验厂房检测基地。集团亦分别于北京及深圳各设有一个GMP的生产基地。集团亦拥有一个高效的商业化平台和营销网络。集团专注为糖尿病、骨质疏松症等内分泌治疗领域、眼科及皮肤科研发崭新的治疗方法和创新药物。 联康生物科技集团有限公司于2001年11月12日在香港联合交易所主板上市，股票代号：0690。 如欲了解更多信息，请联系：ir@uni-bioscience.com 文件: 联康集团2022 年中期业绩 匹纳普®及博舒泰®产生可观营业额并录得利润新高 冀打造高度商业驱动及专业化研发平台 2022-08-29 此财经新闻稿由EQS Group via SEAPRWire.com转载。本公告内容由发行人全权负责。原文链接: http://www.todayir.com/sc/index.php
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开拓药业2022中期业绩：核心产品普克鲁胺、福瑞他恩积极数据读出，商业价值呈现

30 8 月, 2022
EQS 新闻 via SEAPRWire.com / 2022-08-30 / 11:13 UTC+8 开拓药业2022中期业绩：核心产品普克鲁胺、福瑞他恩积极数据读出，商业价值呈现 北京时间2022年8月29日，开拓药业（股票代码：9939.HK），一家专注于潜在同类首创和同类最佳创新药物研发及产业化的生物制药公司，今日公布2022年中期业绩和近期业务亮点。 开拓药业创始人、董事长兼首席执行官童友之博士表示：2022年上半年，尽管市场环境挑战重重，公司在全球多中心注册性III期临床试验、生产和商业化准备等方面仍取得快速的进展。核心产品普克鲁胺作为对轻、中和重症新冠患者均有效的新冠口服药，已在多个国家取得紧急使用授权（EUA）。另一款核心产品福瑞他恩目前正在中国进行注册性III期临床试验和在美国进行II期临床试验，其治疗男性脱发中国II期临床试验积极数据由主要研究者在第六届全国毛发学术会议上正式公布。在资本市场方面，公司股票表现和交易流动性良好，并于今年5月获纳入MSCI中国指数。在荣誉奖项方面，普克鲁胺新冠项目陆续获得国家科技部以及江苏省科技厅等专项资金支持，此外公司还获得多项行业荣誉奖项。 自公司创立以来，开拓药业始终聚焦未被满足的临床需求，致力于创新疗法研究、开发及商业化。展望未来，公司将继续加快核心产品的全球临床试验进程，积极推进商业化工作，继续为股东创造长远价值。 近期业务发展亮点 普克鲁胺对轻、中和重症新冠患者均有效 新冠疫情爆发后，公司核心产品普克鲁胺拓展推进新冠治疗的研究，发现其对新冠轻、中和重症患者均有很好的疗效。2022年4月6日，公司公布了普克鲁胺治疗轻中症新冠患者III期全球多中心临床试验 (NCT04870606) 的关键数据结果。普克鲁胺可有效降低患者的住院/死亡率，特别是对于服药超过7天的全部患者，以及伴有高风险因素的中高年龄新冠患者达到100%保护率。普克鲁胺可显著持续降低新冠病毒载量，并改善新冠相关症状。普克鲁胺整体耐受性良好，安全可控，研究中未发现任何严重不良事件。2022年5月，普克鲁胺在复旦大学附属中山医院老年医学中心进行由研究者发起的治疗重型或危重型新冠患者（服用Paxlovid后出现新冠复阳的患者）临床试验。研究显示，经过7至12天的治疗后实现病毒清除。我们将持续探索对重型或危重型，特别是服用Paxlovid后复阳的新冠患者的有效性、安全性研究。此外，开拓药业研发团队于今年6月在bioRxiv在线发表研究论文，揭示普克鲁胺对重症新冠患者的作用机制。该论文表明，普克鲁胺可以发挥抗炎作用，降低急性肺损伤。普克鲁胺不仅对轻中症新冠患者有效，也是重症新冠患者的有效治疗药物。2022年上半年，普克鲁胺已在多个国家和地区取得紧急使用授权（EUA）和授权使用，包括波斯尼亚和黑塞哥维那萨拉热窝州和加纳。新冠疫情进入第三年，新冠病毒仍在继续发生变异，新冠肺炎防治在全球依然是严重的公共卫生难题。在这种情况下，有效、安全的口服新冠治疗药物对人类战胜新冠疫情十分重要。 福瑞他恩治疗男性脱发中国II期临床试验积极结果公布根据第六届亚洲毛发移植大会发布的数据显示，全球脱发患者高达20亿，中国占据2.5亿，平均每6个中国人中就有1人存在脱发。脱发已然成为全球性的“难题”。福瑞他恩作为一款靶点明确的外用雄激素受体（AR）拮抗剂，已在中国治疗男性雄激素性脱发的II期临床试验中展示了良好的疗效和安全性。2022年8月27日，该II期临床试验的主要研究者之一、北京人民大学医院张建中教授在由中华医学会皮肤性病学分会主办的第六届全国毛发学术会议上正式发布福瑞他恩治疗的积极数据。临床试验共纳入120名符合Hamilton-Norwood分级（IIIv、IV、V级）的中国成年男性雄激素性脱发受试者，平均年龄35.6岁，按照1:1:1:1的比例随机分配至福瑞他恩2.5 mg（0.25%浓度）每日两次（BID）组、5 mg（0.5%浓度）每日一次（QD）组、5 mg（0.5%浓度）BID组和安慰剂组（QD组和BID组）。临床试验的主要终点为目标区域内非毳毛数量变化（治疗24周与基线的平均变化）。结果显示，在福瑞他恩5 mg（0.5%浓度）BID组，目标区域头发数量(TAHC)治疗24周较基线显著增加22.73根/cm2（P小于0.001）,较安慰剂组显著增加15.34根/cm2（P= 0.024）。福瑞他恩5 mg BID为Ⅲ期临床试验的推荐给药剂量。福瑞他恩各剂量组的总体安全性良好，未发生严重不良事件(SAE)、严重药物不良反应(ADR)及死亡。局部外用14天后，体内福瑞他恩及其代谢产物的系统暴露量达到稳态，各剂量组经皮入血的药物浓度较低。目前，公司正在加速推进福瑞他恩治疗男性雄激素性脱发的中国III期临床试验和美国II期临床试验，以及针对女性雄激素性脱发的中国II期临床试验。此外，福瑞他恩治疗痤疮的中国II期临床试验已于2022年1月24日完成首例患者入组给药。雄激素性脱发和痤疮这两个适应症都有巨大的未被满足的临床需求。开拓药业作为首家研发外用PROTAC药物GT20029并全球首个进入临床阶段的公司，目前正在中美两国开展GT20029治疗雄激素性脱发和痤疮的I期临床试验，并分别于2022年2月1日完成美国I期临床试验首例受试者入组给药，以及于2022年8月9日完成中国I期临床试验所有92名受试者入组给药，预计该试验将于2022年第四季度完成锁库并进行数据分析。临床前研究显示，GT20029通过降解AR蛋白可以有效阻断AR的信号通路和其生理功能，在局部产生疗效的同时，可以通过限制皮肤渗透达到减少全身药物暴露以获得更好的安全性。公司将加速推进福瑞他恩和GT20029的临床进程，为全球数亿雄激素性脱发和痤疮群体带来更多创新有效的治疗选择。 推进多元化产品管线开拓药业前瞻性布局了包含小分子创新药、生物创新药及联合疗法的多元化产品管线，目前拥有7款潜在First-in-Class或Best-in-Class的新药项目正在中国和全球开展临床I-III期研究。开拓药业自2018年于辉瑞取得ALK-1单抗（GT90001）在全球范围内针对所有瘤种的独家开发注册、生产和商业化权利，由此开始了在生物药物领域的布局。GT90001作为全球潜在first-in-class创新药物，有望用于多种实体肿瘤的治疗。2022年5月2日， GT90001联合PD-1抗体Nivolumab二线治疗晚期肝细胞癌(HCC)美国II期临床试验已完成首例患者入组给药。据此前在2021 ASCO GI大会上公布的GT90001联合Nivolumab的中国台湾II期临床结果显示：在20例可评估的患者中，有8例患者观察到部分缓解（PR），客观缓解率达到40%，且安全性良好。2022年5月，GT90001联合Nivolumab治疗晚期肝癌II期全球多中心临床试验在美国完成首例患者给药。2022年7月，GT90001联合Nivolumab的中国台湾II期临床试验完成最后一例患者的末次访视。目前已经完成锁库，正在进行数据分析工作。 指数纳入再下一城2022年5月13日，开拓药业获纳入MSCI中国指数。MSCI系列指数是由摩根士丹利所编制的证券指数，是全球影响力最大的股票指数之一，也是国际投资者使用最多的基准指数之一。公司股票此前已获纳入恒生综合指数、港股通以及富时罗素全球股票指数系列。 公司其他动态2022年1月11日，开拓药业荣获“最具价值医药及医疗公司” 奖项。2022年1月17日，开拓药业荣获上市公司企业号“投关先锋奖”。2022年4月8日，在美国癌症研究协会（AACR）年会上，通过壁报（E-Poster）的方式公布普克鲁胺治疗新冠的作用机制和c-Myc degrader临床前研究数据。2022年5月26日，开拓药业宣布经广东省人力资源和社会保障厅批准，公司获批设立广东省博士工作站。2022年6月14日，开拓药业宣布公司与印度尼西亚Etana公司的临床及商业化合作作为“抗新冠药物的临床试验合作研发及海外应用示范”项目成功当选“一带一路”创新合作项目，被列入2022年度江苏省科技计划专项资金（创新支撑计划国际科技合作/港澳台科技合作）拟立项目清单。2022年8月4日，开拓药业获评“2022中国生物医药产业价值榜——最具影响力小分子创新药企业TOP20”。2022年8月，开拓药业首席技术官陆群博士获评“2022年姑苏创新创业领军人才”。 2022年中期财务业绩 截至2022年6月30日止六个月，公司的研发成本共计人民币约4.6亿元，同比增长约63.4%。研发成本主要是由于普克鲁胺新冠临床试验费用的增加以及研发的材料和耗材费用等增加。截至2022年6月30日，公司在手现金、可变现金融资产和关联方借款合计为5.1亿元。截至2022年6月30日，公司未动用的银行授信额度为1.2亿元。 关于开拓药业 开拓药业成立于2009年，专注发展潜在“best-in-class”和“first-in-class”创新药物的研发及产业化，致力成为创新疗法研究、开发及商业化的领军企业。公司经过多年的发展，以雄激素受体(AR)相关疾病为核心，研发多通道产品组合，产品覆盖全球高发病率癌症及其它未满足临床需求的疾病领域，包括新冠肺炎、前列腺癌、乳腺癌、肝癌、脱发和痤疮等。开拓药业前瞻性布局了包含小分子创新药、生物创新药及联合疗法的多元化产品管线，包括7款正在开展临床研究的产品，如两款雄激素受体(AR)拮抗剂、ALK-1单抗、AR-PROTAC化合物、PD-L1/TGFβ双靶点抗体、mTOR激酶靶向抑制剂和Hedgehog抑制剂，以及正在进行临床前研究的ALK-1/VEGF双抗和c-Myc抑制剂等。公司在全球拥有已获得及申请中的80多项专利，多个项目被列为国家十二五、十三五“重大新药创制”专项。2020年5月22日，开拓药业正式在香港联合交易所有限公司主板挂牌上市，股票代码：9939.HK。 文件: 开拓药业2022中期业绩：核心产品普克鲁胺、福瑞他恩积极数据读出，商业价值呈现 2022-08-30 此财经新闻稿由EQS Group via SEAPRWire.com转载。本公告内容由发行人全权负责。原文链接: http://www.todayir.com/sc/index.php
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田中贵金属工业开始接受100％应用贵金属回收材料“RE系列”的金（Au）键合丝的订单 ACN Newswire

田中贵金属工业开始接受100％应用贵金属回收材料“RE系列”的金（Au）键合丝的订单

30 8 月, 2022
TOKYO, Aug 30, 2022 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - 田中贵金属集团旗下经营制造事业的田中贵金属工业株式会社（总公司：东京都千代田区、执行总裁：田中 浩一朗）的子公司——从事各种键合丝制造的田中电子工业株式会社（总公司：佐贺县神埼郡、执行总裁：山本俊哉）宣布除了原料中含有从矿山直接生产出来的金的原有产品之外，还将开始接受100%使用贵金属回收材料"RE系列"制造的金（Au）键合丝的订单。Au键合丝田中贵金属工业提供的RE系列原料的产品作为第一波已率先应用于电镀液用化合物，此次作为第二波还将开发产品以应用于田中电子工业制造的"Au键合丝"（*1）。供应量世界排名靠前（*2）的田中电子工业的Au键合丝支撑着整个世界半导体产业，此次的RE系列也在日本、新加坡、马来西亚和中国等4个据点开展生产，并均已获得第三方检验，所以可在全球范围内实现稳定供应。田中贵金属集团认为，通过供应RE系列，可为循环型社会的形成和对可持续材料及产品需求的增加作出贡献。贵金属作为储量有限的自然资源之一，我们旨在今后进一步在世界范围内扩大贵金属的回收事业，并确保贵金属的稳定供应。■ 关于金（Au）键合丝键合丝是指对半导体芯片与外部电极进行电气连接的金属线。主要使用的是将金、银、铜、铝细线化到十几微米的金属线。特别是使用金制作的键合丝，与其他金属相比，在耐腐蚀性、加工性、连接性、化学稳定性等方面表现较好。半导体不仅广泛应用于计算机、手机等电子产品，还应用于家电及汽车领域。而且，在为实现碳中和社会作出贡献的电动汽车和数字化转型领域，半导体也作为重要零部件越来越受到关注。■ 关于RE系列RE系列是不使用来自矿山的铸块等，而仅精制使用贵金属回收材料的再生贵金属材料。田中贵金属工业自1885年（明治18年）创业以来就一直从事贵金属再利用事业，从2022年开始，通过扩充RE系列生产线，推进了100%使用再生贵金属材料的产品供应。此外，田中贵金属工业通过将从产品的回收及精制到再产品化的所有流程均在集团内进行管理的综合性体制开展服务。我们拥有长年在贵金属研究开发中积累的、较高水平的贵金属分析技术（※），所以能在贵金属再利用中，对重要的回收品的贵金属含量进行正确的评价。※作为衡量贵金属的分析能力之一，田中贵金属集团被世界权威机构的LBMA及LPPM认定为公认审查公司（Good Delivery Referee），这在世界仅有5家，包括日本在内的亚洲目前只有1家。而且，关于金铂（白金）、金、银、钯的分析技术，我们在日本率先取得了ISO/IEC17025认证。■ 关于田中电子工业的键合丝田中电子工业自创业以来50多年，制造各种键合丝，拥有全球较大的市场占有率。此外，自1978年于新加坡设立第一个海外生产据点以来，在马来西亚、中国与台湾展开生产据点，对进行半导体制造的世界各国厂商供应产品。新闻稿: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20220830_CH.pdf■ 关于田中贵金属集团田中贵金属集团自1885年（明治18年）创业以来，营业范围以贵金属为中心，并以此展开广泛活动。在日本国内，以高水准的贵金属交易量为傲，长年以来不遗余力地进行产业用贵金属制品的制造和销售，以及提供作为宝石饰品及资产的贵金属商品。并且，作为贵金属相关的专家集团，国内外的各集团公司进行制造、销售以及技术一体化，携手合作提供产品及服务。2021年度(2022年3月期)的连结营业额为7,877亿日元，拥有5,225名员工。※因从本合并会计年度开始采用收入确认相关会计准则，在部分交易中销售额显示为净额。■ 产业事业全球网站https://www.tanaka.com.cn■ 产品咨询表田中贵金属工业株式会社https://www.tanaka.com.cn/inquiries-on-industrial-products/■ 新闻媒体咨询处田中控股株式会社https://www.tanaka.com.cn/inquiries-for-media/※1 以原有工艺生产的Au键合丝仍可继续下订。※2 来自"SEMI Industry Research and Statistics/TECHCET, April 2020" Copyright 2022 亚太商讯. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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TANAKA Starts Taking Orders for Gold Bonding Wires Using “RE Series” 100% Recycled Precious Metals ACN Newswire

TANAKA Starts Taking Orders for Gold Bonding Wires Using “RE Series” 100% Recycled Precious Metals

30 8 月, 2022
TOKYO, Aug 30, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), which operates the TANAKA Precious Metals manufacturing business, announced today that its subsidiary TANAKA Denshi Kogyo K.K. (Head office: Kanzaki-gun, Saga; Representative Director & President: Toshiya Yamamoto), which is engaged in the production of various types of bonding wires, will start taking orders for gold (Au) bonding wires manufactured using only "RE Series" 100% recycled precious metals. This is in addition to existing products which use raw materials that include gold directly produced from mines.Gold bonding wiresA compound for plating solutions has already been launched as the first product to use the RE Series supplied by TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo as raw materials. As a secondary use, the RE Series is being expanded*1 to gold bonding wires manufactured by TANAKA Denshi Kogyo.Boasting the world's highest market share*2, TANAKA Denshi Kogyo's gold bonding wires support the world's semiconductor industry. A stable worldwide supply of the RE Series is possible as it is being produced at four locations - Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, and China - and has obtained third-party verification.TANAKA Precious Metals hopes to contribute toward the establishment of a sound material-cycle society and increased demand for sustainable materials and products by supplying the RE Series. In the future, TANAKA Precious Metals will further expand the business of recycling precious metals - which are natural resources with limited reserves - to the global level with the goal of achieving a stable supply.About Gold (Au) Bonding WiresBonding wire is the metal wire that electrically connects semiconductor chips to external electrodes. They mainly use extremely fine wires (10+ microns thick) made from gold, silver, copper, and aluminum. In particular, bonding wires made using gold have better corrosion resistance, workability, connectivity, and chemical stability than those composed of other metals. Besides electronic products such as computers and mobile phones, semiconductors are also widely used in home appliances and vehicles. In addition, semiconductors are gaining greater attention as a critical component in electric vehicles and digital transformation, contributing to the realization of a carbon-neutral society.About the RE SeriesThe RE Series is composed of materials refined only from recycled precious metals rather than from sources such as mined bullion. TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo has been operating a recycled precious metals business since it was established in 1885. By expanding its RE Series production line, it is working to supply products that use 100% recycled precious metal materials, starting in 2022.In addition, TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo offers services using a comprehensive system of management within the Group, from product recovery to refining and remanufacturing into new products. Using advanced precious metal analysis technologies* developed through many years of research and development, it is able to accurately evaluate the rate of precious metal content in recovered materials, which is important for recycling.*One measure of precious metal analysis capabilities is the status of Good Delivery Referee, an accreditation of the LBMA and LPPM, the most prestigious organizations in the field globally, which TANAKA Kikinzoku Group received as one of only five companies globally and the only company in Japan and the rest of Asia. The Group is also the first in Japan to acquire ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for its analysis technologies for platinum, gold, silver, and palladium.About TANAKA Denshi Kogyo bonding wiresTANAKA Denshi Kogyo has produced various types of bonding wire since it was founded more than 50 years ago, and today it boasts a leading share of the global market. After establishing its first overseas production base in Singapore in 1978, the company has constructed additional production bases in Malaysia, China, and Taiwan. It now supplies its wires to countries engaged in the production of semiconductors around the world.Press release in PDF: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20220830_EN.pdfAbout TANAKA Precious MetalsSince its foundation in 1885, TANAKA Precious Metals has built a portfolio of products to support a diversified range of business uses focused on precious metals. TANAKA is a leader in Japan regarding the volumes of precious metals handled. Over the course of many years, TANAKA has not only manufactured and sold precious metal products for industry but also provided precious metals in such forms as jewelry and assets. As precious metals specialists, all Group companies in Japan and around the world collaborate and cooperate on manufacturing, sales, and technology development to offer a full range of products and services. With 5,225 employees, the Group's consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, were 787.7 billion yen.**From the current consolidated fiscal year, the amounts of sales for some transactions are indicated as net values due to the application of the Accounting Standard for Revenue Recognition.Global industrial business websitehttps://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/Product inquiriesTANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-on-industrial-products/Press inquiriesTANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-for-media/*1 It is possible to continue placing orders for gold bonding wires manufactured using the conventional process.*2 Source: SEMI Industry Research and Statistics/TECHCET, April 2020 Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Avance 临床赞助商在 2022 年 Informa Pharma Intelligence Awards 中获得年度生物技术公司奖 ACN Newswire

Avance 临床赞助商在 2022 年 Informa Pharma Intelligence Awards 中获得年度生物技术公司奖

30 8 月, 2022
ADELAIDE, AUS, Aug 30, 2022 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - Avance Clinical 是澳大利亚领先的国际生物技术 CRO，在 2022 年 Informa Pharma Intelligence Awards 上赞助了两个奖项 - 年度私有和上市生物技术公司，并且也是亚太地区最佳合同研究组织的决赛入围者。年度生物技术公司奖表彰的成就包括“将业务从早期阶段转变为更成熟的公司、签署变革性交易、将其第一个或主要新产品推向市场，或筹集大量新资金”。首席执行官 Yvonne Lungershausen 和首席战略官 Ben Edwards 将出席颁奖晚会，并于下周在日本为生物技术客户举办餐桌。由全球私募股权公司 The Riverside Company 支持的 Avance Clinical 正在制定区域和国际扩展计划。与 Avance Clinical 一起，亚太地区最佳合同研究组织的决赛入围者是：- Calyx- CMIC Group- EPS- ICON- Parexel- Syneos HealthAvance Clinical 的首席执行官 Yvonne Lungershausen 说：“Avance Clinical 非常高兴能够赞助这些生物技术奖项。 我们是国际生物技术公司的 CRO，与 Informa Pharma Intelligence 的合作表明了我们对生物技术行业的持续支持和投资。”年度生物技术公司的决赛入围者 - 私有公司- ARTham Therapeutics- Chordia Therapeutics- Cuorips- Heartseed- Prism BioLab- Rebirthel- ReboRNA Biosciences- TMS年度生物技术公司的决赛入围者——上市公司- NanoCarrier- Rakuten Medical (Rakuten Group Inc.’s equity accounted affiliate)- Sosei Heptares- Stella Pharma- StemCell InstituteAvance Clinical的首席执行官Yvonne Lungershausen表示，“Avance Clinical能够进入到如此有声望的一个奖项的最终候选名单，我们感到非常荣幸。这是Informa Pharma Intelligence的评委们对以客户为本的Avance Clinical团队的肯定，也是对我们提供的CRO服务质量的肯定。Avance Clinical在全球久负盛名，因为我们能为生物科技公司提供灵活的解决方案，加速临床研发进度。我们对于公司近年来在亚太地区的发展以及取得的成就感到非常自豪。”根据Informa Pharma Intelligence的标准：该奖项的设立是为了表彰在日本以及亚洲其他地区包括澳大利亚的一站式CRO服务公司。评委们会考量CRO公司的服务质量，客户关系及受试者招募的创新度。该奖项的评定标准是基于2021年各个CRO公司取得的成就。核心评审标准包括：- CRO公司的独特优势和能力- CRO公司如何超出申办方预期的完成相关任务- CRO公司在受试者招募战略方面的创新度- CRO公司如何提高业务质量，如：数据质量，时间线及透明度- CRO公司在统一数据收集和汇报方面的流程更多信息请访问: https://pharmaintelligence.informa.com/events/awards/japan-awards-2022/shortlist-2022Avance Clinical是一家澳大利亚本土CRO公司，致力于为本地以及国际生物制药公司提供符合国际标准的临床研究服务，服务范围横跨各个临床研究阶段。同时，Avance Clinical也是一家被澳大利亚基因科技监管办公室（OGTR）认证的基因科技CRO，这使其有资格进行疫苗以及基因修饰生物体相关的临床研究。首席执行官Yvonne谈到，“我们有着非常高的回头业务率，这足以证明我们的技术以及以客户为本的临床专家可以在快节奏和强竞争的环境中脱颖而出，满足我们客户的需求。”Avance Clinical在过去两年连续被Frost & Sullivan评为“CRO最佳实践奖 ”。更多信息：- 了解澳大利亚临床试验优势https://www.avancecro.com/the-australian-advantage/- 了解Avance Clinical在细胞和基因疗法领域的经验 www.avancecro.com/avance-clinical-featured-in-endpoints-news-on-cell-gene-therapy-capabilities/- 了解更多Avance Clinical执行临床试验的优势: enquiries@avancecro.com关于Avance ClinicalAvance Clinical是澳大利亚和新西兰地区最大的一站式CRO公司。我们为客户提供高质量的临床研究服务以及符合国际标准的临床研究数据。我们的客户主要是处于早期研发阶段的生物科技公司，他们需要快捷灵活的临床研究服务。Frost & Sullivan奖Avance Clinical作为一家具有24年历史的CRO公司在过去两年连续被评为Frost & Sullivan亚太地区市场领袖 。临床前到临床一期和二期Avance Clinical经验丰富的ClinicReady团队可提供精准的临床前服务。澳大利亚政府的研发税务补助政策，让我们可以更经济，精准并灵活的帮助客户完成临床一期和二期的项目。客户有机会享受43.5%的政府现金补助，同时快速的监管审批政策使其能更早更快的开展临床研究。我们的解决方案以及客户为本，灵活多变，经手的临床研究覆盖超过110个适应症。我们的数据质量被国际监管机构广泛认可，包括美国FDA以及欧洲EMA。技术我们使用的系统多元化并且功能丰富，有最高效的以及客户所信任的执行力。Medidata、Oracle、IBM Watson和Medrio都是我们的系统长期供应商。媒体联系方式：Avance ClinicalChris Thompsonmedia@avancecro.com Copyright 2022 亚太商讯. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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嘉泓物流 (2130.HK) 公布2022中期业绩 收益按年增长44.8%至1,472.9百万港元

29 8 月, 2022
EQS 新闻 via SEAPRWire.com / 2022-08-30 / 07:00 UTC+8 【请即时发布】 2022年8月29日 CN Logistics International Holdings Limited 嘉泓物流国际控股有限公司 （于开曼群岛注册成立的有限公司） （股份代号：2130） 公布2022中期业绩 收益按年增长44.8%至1,472.9百万港元 权益股东应占溢利按年上升45.6%至51.2百万港元 拟分派中期股息每股0.13港元派息比率达68.8% 财务摘要 千港元 截至6月30日止六个月 2021 2022 变动 收益 1,017,227 1,472,856 +44.8% 毛利 214,108 259,304 +21.1% 权益股东应占溢利 35,161 51,198 +45.6% 每股基本盈利（港仙） 14.0 18.9 +35.0% 拟分派每股中期股息（港仙） 9.0 13.0 +44.4% 派息比率 64.3% 68.8% +4.5百分点 （ 2022年8月29日–香港） 嘉泓物流国际控股有限公司（「嘉泓物流」或「本公司」，连同其附属公司，统称「本集团」，股份代号：2130 ）欣然宣布截至2022年6月30日止六个月（「期内」）未经审核中期业绩。 今年上半年，疫情对全球供应链及物流业影响持续，本集团在提供货运服务的过程中面临前所未有的挑战。然而，本集团凭借全球业务网络以及与航空公司长期的合作关系，仍然能够取得充足舱位，在复杂多变的营商环境下，继续满足品牌客户的需求。期内，本集团的欧洲业务经历资源整合后，展现出更强的协同效应，成功把握欧洲经济复苏带来的机遇，强劲的业绩表现亦抵销了上海及香港两地货运业务受疫情拖累所产生的不利影响。 期内，本集团积极拓展业务版图及布局更多垂直领域。本集团在今年3月，完成对「Allport Cruise集团」的收购事项，通过向主要立足於美国的邮轮运营商提供货运代理服务，将业务网络扩展至美国，同时扩大客户组合，把握全球旅游业复苏带来的机会;并在5月，推出国际集运平台「嘉泓·环球自购」（CNShip4Shop.com），运用集团的全球网络和过往服务品牌客户的丰富经验，为亚洲12个地区消费者提供一站式国际物流方案，将业务范围由「B2B」拓展至「B2C」领域。 凭借灵活的营运方针，本集团在2022年上半年再创佳绩。期内，收益较去年同期增长约44.8%至1,472.9百万港元（ 2021年上半年：1,017.2百万港元）。其中，来自意大利的收益较去年同期上升118.0%至571.2百万港元（ 2021年上半年：262.0百万港元）。毛利较去年同期上升21.1%至259.3百万港元（ 2021年上半年：214.1百万港元）。本公司权益股东应占溢利较去年同期上升45.6%至51.2百万港元（ 2021年上半年：35.2百万港元）。为答谢股东的长期支持，董事会建议每股派发中期股息0.13港元，派息比率达68.8%。 空运代理服务–占总收益的47.5% 空运代理业务录得收益约700.3百万港元（ 2021年上半年：593.2百万港元），较2021年同期增长约18.1%。该分部的毛利由2021年同期的129.1百万港元降至期内的约114.4百万港元。 配送及物流服务 – 占总收益的15.1% 该分部於报告期内的收益约为222.5百万港元（ 2021年上半年：192.5百万港元），较2021年同期增加约15.5%。毛利约为35.1百万港元（ 2021年上半年：38.2百万港元），较2021年同期减少约8.1%。 海运代理服务–占总收益的37.4% 该分部于报告期内的收益约为550.1百万港元（ 2021年上半年：231.5百万港元），较2021年同期增加约137.6%。 毛利约为109.9百万港元（ 2021年上半年：46.8百万港元），较2021年同期增加约134.7%。 展望 2022年上半年，纵使外围营商环境更为严峻，本集团仍然取得佳绩，管理团队对此感到莫大鼓舞。展望未来，随着全球经济逐渐恢复，供应链问题得到缓解，本集团对行业前景感到乐观。为把握疫情过后的发展机遇，本集团将致力循以下方面扩展其业务。 进一步巩固本集团於欧洲及东亚的业务基础 进军东南亚及北美市场 结合集团战略定位深耕新垂直市场 扩展绿色物流服务以增强客户粘性 嘉泓物流的执行董事兼首席执行官颜添荣先生表示：「集团在上半年充满挑战的营商环境下，仍然取得令人满意的成绩，近日亦喜获国际物流杂志Logistics & Transportation Review颁发『亚太地区十大最佳货运服务公司大奖』，再一次印证嘉泓不但在发展规划上具前瞻性，同时拥有转危为机的能力。早前对欧洲子公司的并购，为集团提供把握当地疫后机遇的窗口，也让集团的盈利组合更多元化，在上半年中国业务受疫情拖累之际发挥关键作用，对财务表现带来强劲支撑。我们亦留意到，随着中国的疫情缓和，消费市道已逐步回复正常，零售市场将迎来新一波的机遇。有见及此，我们已对上海的仓库进行二次扩建，并正筹备下一阶段的发展计划，以配合长期品牌客户的需要。我们深信，通过在中国及欧洲的战略布局，集团将能持续把握两地机遇，为中长线发展建立强大基础。」 对于未来发展，颜先生续道：「我们会继续扩大在全球的业务网络，除了巩固成熟市场的网点，亦会继续开拓新市场。今年初，我们在越南建立了业务网点，加强在东南亚地区的部署，预期下半年亦会在德国设立新的办公室。此外，我们会继续开拓新业务，为整体发展注入新动力。通过收购Allport Cruise，集团将业务延伸至门槛更高的邮轮物流领域，开拓新的收入来源。根据最新情况，我们有信心能够达到原先利润保证协议的目标。同时，我们亦会继续推动葡萄酒电商平台『品酒坊』（PJFWines.com）和『嘉泓.环球自购』等专注电子商务领域的新业务，发掘新的增长引擎，实现多元化发展，持续创造更多价值。」 – 完 – 关于嘉泓物流国际控股有限公司 成立於1991年，嘉泓物流国际控股有限公司乃国际知名的物流解决方案供应商，核心业务为提供有关时尚産品及精品葡萄酒的空运代理服务以及配送及物流服务。根据灼识咨询报告，截至2019年12月31日止年度，本公司在中国及香港高端时尚鉴品的配送及物流市场中均排名第一。 文件: 嘉泓物流 (2130.HK) 公布2022中期业绩 收益按年增长44.8%至1,472.9百万港元 2022-08-30 此财经新闻稿由EQS Group via SEAPRWire.com转载。本公告内容由发行人全权负责。原文链接: http://www.todayir.com/sc/index.php
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Binasat Posts 55.0% Increase in FY2022 Revenue to RM83.51 Million ACN Newswire

Binasat Posts 55.0% Increase in FY2022 Revenue to RM83.51 Million

29 8 月, 2022
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Binasat Communications Berhad, an all-round solution provider of network engineering and services, today reported revenue of RM83.51 million for the full-year ended 30 June 2022 (FY2022), a 55.08% increase compared with RM53.85 million for the corresponding period of the last financial year (FY2021) mainly attributable to higher revenue from civil mechanical and engineering works, recurring teleport services and revenue from transmission and distribution network facility services and engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) of solar farm facilities.Binasat Communications' office in Technology Park Malaysia, Bukit Jalil, Kuala LumpurFor the period under review, Binasat recorded a 50.74% gain in GP to RM18.22 million compared with the preceding year corresponding period on higher revenue from transmission and distribution network facility services and EPCC of solar farm facilities.Binasat registered 63.53% increase in PBT for FY2022 compared with RM12.09 million in FY2021 mainly due to increase in GP and additional rental income of RM0.39 million The Group's PAT gained 123.27% to RM5.41 million compared with RM2.42 million.The Group recorded RM14.96 million for the fourth quarter ended 30 June 2022 (4Q FY2022), a 15.20% decrease compared with RM17.64 million recorded in the corresponding quarter of the previous year (4Q FY2021) mainly attributable to lower revenue from civil infrastructure and fiber optic cabling works.Binasat registered a 52.54% gain in gross profit (GP) to RM4.51 million in 4Q FY2022 compared with RM2.95 million in 4Q FY2021 on a reduction in the number of mobile network maintenance services sites although fixed costs continued to be incurred resulting in lower gross margin. Binasat's profit before tax (PBT) increased 145.72% to RM2.44 million compared with RM0.99 million in the same quarter of the previous year while profit after tax (PAT) gained 254.31% to RM1.55 million compared with RM0.40 million.Executive Director cum Chief Executive Officer, Zulamran Bin Hamat, said, "We believe that with the reopening and gradual recovery of the economy, more telecommunications and satellite services will be needed by businesses and organisations. We are now focused on expanding satellite operations by targeting the maritime and oil and gas industries as these industries increasingly adopt the VSAT system.""The Group intends to leverage on its Approved Supplier & Partner status with Ericsson (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and Huawei Malaysia to win projects as Digital Nasional Berhad has announced a partnership with Ericsson for the national digital infrastructure initiative while Huawei is assisting major mobile network operators to upgrade their 4G network capacity.""We are optimistic for the economic outlook as the Group is also participating in Phase 1 of the Point of Presence (PoP) fiber infrastructure project and we have tendered for Phase 2 of the PoP project. Both phases have a combined value of RM8.0 billion and have to be completed in three years. At the same time, we are also participating in the construction of 5G towers in Kuala Lumpur."Binasat Communications Berhad: 195 [BURSA: BINACOM], https://www.binacom.com.my/ Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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