KUALA LUMPUR: EA Technique (M) Bhd saw its net profit surged 11-fold to RM94.65 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2024 (Q2 2024) from RM7.8 million in Q2 2023.
The huge upswing in the quarter under review was due to a write back associated with the creditor scheme and one-off expenses from the PN17 regularisation plan.
Its revenue, however, dropped to RM30.6 million from RM33.9 million in the same period last year due to the expirations of FSO vessel contract, offset against higher utilisation rate from fast crew boats and port operation segment.
For the first half of 2024 (1H24), its net profit jumped to RM101.54 million versus RM15.29 million. Its revenue was down to RM61.81 million compared to RM68.2 million a year ago.
In 2024, EATech strengthened its position with new secured contracts. This included an extension with Northport (Malaysia) Bhd for harbour tugboats services valued at RM6.4 million and a contract with Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd for fast crew boats worth RM3.6 million.
As of 1H24, the company's orderbook stood at RM136.4 million with an additional RM281.2 million for the extendable period.
"The entry of Voultier Sdn Bhd reflects the confidence of two key investors in the group's potential. EATech's consistent profitability across multiple quarters highlights the strength of the business, and we are committed to maintaining this momentum.
"The current challenges are temporary, and we are confident that we are nearing the end of this difficult period, with EATech on a clear upward trajectory," said executive directors Datuk Wira Mubarak Hussain Akhtar Husin and Datuk Lai Keng Onn in a statement today.
"It is also equally important for our shareholders to understand that the recent board appointments are strategic steps to secure EATech's long-term growth. We are confident that these changes will enhance the group's credibility and provide significant advantage for future expansion," they added.