The increased revenue from the medical devices segment, which grew by 35.7% to $40.1 million, was partially offset by lower revenue for the pipes and pipe fittings segment, which decreased 7.6% to $16 million from $17.3 million previously. The company attributed the lower revenue to the construction industry that is still recovering from the disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Other operating expenses, which fell by 16.9% to $6.1 million, also contributed to the improved earnings. The lower expenses are due to a reduction in marketing-related, travelling and entertainment expenses due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and lower foreign exchange loss.
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Earnings per share (EPS) for the period stood at 96 cents, compared to 46 cents in 1HFY2020.
Ast at January 31, cash and cash equivalents stood at $4.8 million, while net asset value for the group stood at 12.92 cents, compared to 12.17 cents as of July 31, 2020.
No dividend has been recommended for the period.
In a statement dated March 15, the company says that long-term growth prospects in the medical devices outsourcing industry remain attractive and that it is well-positioned to “continue tapping opportunities in a post-Covid world”.
Shares in Vicplas closed 0.5 cents higher or up 1.96% at 26 cents on March 12.
