EPB Group Berhad (“EPB”), and its group of companies (“Group”), an established one-stop food processing and packaging machinery solutions provider, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended 30 June 2025 (“Q2 FY2025”), delivering another quarter of strong double-digit growth supported by continued strength in its core markets across the ASEAN region.
The Group posted a revenue of RM29.61 million in Q2 FY2025, representing a 40.2% increase from RM21.13 million in the same quarter last year (“Q2 FY2024”).
This growth was driven primarily by a 63.2% surge in sales from the provision of food processing and packaging machinery solutions business segment, which rose to RM24.59 million, underpinned by higher project deliveries.
The manufacturing and trading of flexible packaging materials business segment also expanded significantly by 46.3% year-on-year, reaching RM3.60 million, supported by new export orders from Myanmar. These increases offset a decline in the trading of cellulose casings business segment, which saw softer recurring orders from overseas clients.
Gross profit for the quarter rose by 23.2% to RM8.72 million from RM7.08 million, in tandem with revenue growth. Profit before tax (“PBT”) came in at RM3.56 million, a 3.2% increase from RM3.45 million in Q2 FY2024, while profit after tax (“PAT”) was slightly higher at RM2.59 million, compared to RM2.57 million in the previous corresponding quarter.
These improvements were tempered by higher administration and other expenses, as well as a decrease in other income contributions.
On a quarter-on-quarter basis, the Group achieved an 8.7% increase in revenue versus RM27.25 million recorded in immediately preceding quarter ended 31 March 2025 (“Q1 FY2025”).
This improvement was supported by continued strength in the core machinery segment and stronger demand for flexible packaging materials. However, Q2 FY2025 PAT eased marginally by 1.6% against Q1 FY2025 which was recorded at RM2.63 million, due to a slight dip in gross profit margin stemming from an overall increase in costs which the Group has not been able to fully pass-on.
As at 31 July 2025, the Group’s order book stood at RM81.25 million, of which RM51.65 million is expected to be fulfilled in the second half of the financial year ending 31 December 2025 (“FY2025”), and RM29.60 million in the first half of FY2026. Notably, over RM70.08 million 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.
Mr. Yeoh Chee Min, Managing Director of EPB Group Berhad, commented,
“We are pleased to report a continued growth trajectory in the second quarter, anchored by strong demand across Southeast Asia and the successful onboarding of new export customers.
Our healthy order pipeline and improved project execution capabilities provide a solid foundation for the remainder of FY2025. 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.”
The Group remains focused on executing its strategic post-listing initiatives. As at 30 June 2025, EPB had utilised RM28.73 million out of its RM40.08 million IPO proceeds, with funds primarily directed towards land acquisition, repayment of bank borrowings and working capital.
The remaining proceeds will be allocated toward the construction of its new manufacturing facility and further investments in additional machineries to enhance in-house production capacity, catering increasing orders from both existing and new customers.
Backed by a strong balance sheet, growing market footprint, and clear execution strategy, the Group remains cautiously optimistic about its near-term outlook, notwithstanding persistent global trade uncertainties and input cost pressures.
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.
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