IPS Securex FY2025: Revenue and Gross Profit Down, Reports Net Loss
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Summary:
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Group revenue fell 17.6% to S$11.3 million (FY2024: S$13.7 million), mainly on slower project deliveries in Security Solutions and expiration of maintenance contracts.
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Gross profit decreased by 28.2% to S$4.1 million; gross margin slipped to 36.7% (FY2024: 42.2%) due to new lower-margin projects and softer demand for higher-margin services.
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Net loss after tax was S$1.48 million (FY2025) versus a profit of S$104,000 last year; loss per share: 0.30 cents (EPS FY2024: +0.02 cents).
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Both Security Solutions (-16.3%) and Maintenance/Leasing (-20.5%) segments posted revenue declines; Singapore business was the main driver of the drop.
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No dividend declared for FY2025, in view of net loss.
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Net asset value per share: 1.1 cents (down from 1.5 cents).
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Cash and cash equivalents at year-end: S$2.17 million; borrowings reduced substantially.
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Major contract wins in May/June 2025 include a $1.9m ELV system for a treatment plant and $0.7m cloud-based smart water pump project for public housing.
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Management to focus on cost containment, targeted marketing and public sector infra projects for recovery amidst lingering economic uncertainties.