KUALA LUMPUR: EPB Group Bhd remains cautiously optimistic on its near-term outlook, despite global trade uncertainties and input cost pressures.
The group said its confidence is underpinned by a strong balance sheet, an expanding market presence and a clear execution strategy.
“The favourable Asean trade environment, supported by targeted fiscal and monetary policies across key markets, continues to present compelling opportunities for EPB in the food manufacturing and packaging solutions sector,” the one-stop food processing and packaging machinery solutions provider said.
In the second quarter ended June 30, EPB posted a slightly higher net profit of RM2.6mil, or 0.70 sen per share, raising first-half (1H25) net profit by 35.2% to RM5.2mil, or 1.40 sen per share.
Quarterly revenue jumped 40.2% to RM29.6mil, lifting 1H25 revenue 45% to RM56.9mil.
As at July 31, EPB’s order book stood at RM81.25mil, of which RM51.65mil is expected to be fulfilled in the second half of the financial year ending Dec 31, 2025 (FY25), and RM29.6mil in 1H26.
Notably, over RM70.08mil of the current order book relates to the group’s core food processing and packaging machinery segment, reaffirming its dominant contribution to EPB’s revenue base.
“Our healthy order pipeline and improved project execution capabilities provide a solid foundation for the remainder of FY25.
“With favourable regional trade conditions and sustained investments in automation, we remain confident in our ability to expand our market share and deliver long-term value,” managing director Yeoh Chee Min said
