The Group continues to see sustained momentum in maintenance and enhancement revenue segment with this recurring revenue increasing 4% y-o-y to RM118.2 million in 1QFY2022, compared to RM113.5 million this time last year.
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) reduced from RM64.2 million to RM57.5 million in 1QFY2022, primarily as a result of higher cost of sales.
Total expenses in 1QFY2022 was 12% lower y-o-y than 1QFY2021, falling to RM42.5 million for the recent quarter.
Earnings per share stood at 1.32 sen, up 4% y-o-y.
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Total pipeline of potential deals at the end of 1QFY2022 is valued at RM1.3 billion, with RM122.6 million of contract wins closed in the quarter generating secured revenue/backlog of RM560 million.
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"We expect full year FY2022 to be an improvement as we continue to keep the pace up in deal signings. Additionally, our maintenance and enhancement business continues to grow at a good pace," says the company in a Nov 12 press release.
Shares in Silverlake Axis closed 0.5 cents higher, or 1.61% up, at 31.5 cents on Nov 12.
