GRP Limited Faces Challenges in FY2025, Focuses on Recovery and Strategic Expansion
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Summary:
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Group revenue dropped sharply to $7.76 million, down 56.8% from FY2024 due to property segment setbacks in Malaysia and ongoing contractor disputes.
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Net loss deepened to $8.79 million, mainly from negative gross profit in the property business and absence of FY2024’s non-recurring gains.
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Measuring Instruments segment reported increased revenue (up 12.6%) with higher demand, partially offsetting property-driven losses.
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No dividend proposed for FY2025 as the group prioritizes funding for affordable housing project completion.
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Affordable housing project in Perak, Malaysia remains under construction after contractor changes and legal disputes; group aims to complete Phase 1 and 2 by March 2026.
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Approximately $19.5 million in total cash and bank balances, with $2.01 million frozen in Malaysia due to disputes; total assets at $43.8 million, liabilities at $19.5 million.
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Strategic plans underway for expansion into renewable energy, battery storage, and food resilience to build a future-ready, diversified enterprise.
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Board and management emphasize resilience, technology investment, workforce upskilling, and sustainable growth through profitable, socially responsible projects.