PETALING JAYA: PPB Group Bhd
noted a marked improvement in its core business segments as it saw its pre-tax profit rising 20% to RM1.6bil in financial year 2025 (FY25) versus RM1.33bil in FY24.
The core businesses' pre-tax profit rose 41% to hit RM480mil in FY25 from RM340mil in FY24. PPB also saw a 13% increase in profit contribution from Wilmar International Ltd to RM1.12bil for the year (FY24: RM992mil).
Group revenue increased to RM5.43bil in FY25 from RM5.39bil in FY24.
PPB however, posted a net loss of RM3.19bil for its final quarter ending Dec 31, 2025 (4Q25) following the recognition of a one-off impairment charge of RM4.17bil involving its investment in Wilmar.
The group experienced a net loss of RM2.73bil for FY25 as compared to a net profit of RM1.22bil in FY24.
PPB’s revenue for 4Q25 stood at RM1.34bil compared to RM1.43bil in 4Q24.
Nevertheless, PPB has announced a final dividend of 30 sen per share for FY25, taking the total dividends paid and payable for FY25 to 42 sen per share. The final dividend is payable on Jun 4, 2026.
PPB maintained a strong balance sheet, with cash and bank balances increasing by 23% to RM2.03bil while borrowings were down 50% to RM193mil in FY25 from RM389mil in FY24.
The Group’s net cash position improved by 45% to RM1.85bil from RM1.27bil in FY24.
