KUALA LUMPUR: Amid the challenges posed by the ongoing tariffs war and trade restrictions, Unisem (M) Bhd
is expecting an improvement in its performance in the next financial quarter, it said in a filing with Bursa Malaysia.
The semiconductor packaging and testing firm posted a lower net profit of RM6.01mil in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1QFY25), as compared to RM8.46mil in the year-ago quarter as it reported a lower gross profit margin due to a change in product mix and increased operating costs.
The group's revenue, however, rose 16.1% year-on-year to RM423.62mil during the quarter under review, primarily owing to higher sales volume.
Earnings per share in 1QFY25 dropped to 0.37 sen form 0.52 sen previously.
The directors declared a first interim dividend of two sen per share, which goes ex on June 17, 2025, and will be paid on July 4, 2025.
