Singapore Shipping Corporation 1H FY2026 Profit Rises 24.8% to US$9.6 Million on Higher Charter Revenue; No Interim Dividend Declared
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Summary:
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Group revenue edged up 0.4% year-on-year to US$25.4 million for the six months ended 30 September 2025, driven by the renewal of a five-year time charter for m.v. Boheme.
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Ship Owning segment profit surged 84.3% on stronger charter income; Agency and Logistics profit fell 73.8% due to fewer high-margin projects.
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Net profit attributable to owners jumped 24.8% to US$9.6 million; basic and diluted earnings per share both up to 2.39 US cents.
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Operating cash inflow reached US$12.1 million; cash and bank balances rose to US$89.1 million, with zero net gearing.
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Net asset value per share increased to 34.3 US cents (from 32.7 US cents at March 2025).
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No dividend declared for the half-year period; Board will assess final payout at year-end.
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Group remains cautious in evaluating new investment opportunities amid ongoing market volatility, maintaining a prudent stance on capital allocation and vessel deployment.
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m.v. Boheme enters final charter renewal before scheduled retirement and demolition.