Sarawak's Reach Ten posts RM7.1 million for 1QFY25, declares maiden dividend
Looking ahead, Reach Ten said the company remains upbeat about its outlook, supported by sustained growth in Malaysia's telecommunications sector.
KUCHING (May 30): Newly listed Sarawakian telecommunications provider Reach Ten Holdings Berhad (Reach Ten) recorded a net profit of RM7.1 million on revenue of RM23.1 million for its first quarter results for the period ended March 31, 2025 (1QFY25).
The results only cover February and March, following the completion of its subsidiaries' merger on February 5. For the two-month period, Reach Ten garnered an earnings per share of 0.89 sen.
Gross profit stood at RM11.5 million, translating to a gross margin of 49.7 per cent.
It also declared its first ever interim single-tier dividend of 1.0 sen per share for the financial year ending December 31, 2025 (FY25).
The company in a statement today said the RM10 million payout will be made on July 21, 2025 to shareholders listed in the Record of Depositors as of June 30, 2025.
Managing director Leo Chin said the dividend reflects the Company's commitment to deliver shareholder value, in line with its policy to distribute up to 30 per cent of net profit.
'With healthy cash and bank balances, as well as fixed deposits of RM63 million, Reach Ten aims to maintain a balanced approach between rewarding shareholders through dividend distributions and retaining sufficient capital to support future growth and strategic initiatives,' he said.
Leo Chin
The company said its strong margin was supported by the completion of service scopes under the VSAT broadband project in FY24 and continued extensions of the project this year.
'Revenue for the quarter was mainly driven by its satellite-based communication networks and services segment, which contributed 63.2 per cent of total revenue.
'Fibre optic communication networks and services accounted for 21.4 per cent, while telecommunications infrastructure and managed services contributed 15.4 per cent,' it added.
There are no comparative figures from the same period last year as this is the company's second interim financial report following its Main Market listing on May 2.
Chin added that the figures reflect only two months of post-merger performance, and that on a full-quarter basis, revenue and net profit would have been RM28.4 million and RM8.2 million respectively.
Looking ahead, Reach Ten said the company remains upbeat about its outlook, supported by sustained growth in Malaysia's telecommunications sector.
National broadband coverage in populated areas has reached 97.28 per cent, pointing to steady demand for connectivity. Sarawak has also experienced consistent growth, reinforcing the region's long-term potential.
'We remain confident in our growth trajectory, supported by rising demand for digital connectivity, favourable government policies, and continued infrastructure expansion.
'Our focus on underserved markets, especially in Sarawak, positions us well to capture future opportunities and deliver long-term shareholder value,' added Chin.
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