Capital A Records Revenue Of RM5.3 Billion For 1QFY25, PAT Stood At RM194 Million
Capital A recorded revenue of RM5.3 billion for the current quarter (1QFY25) an increase of 1.4% over the corresponding period in 2024. EBITDA for the current period grew 7.2% to RM1.1 billion.
The Group recorded a Profit Before Tax of RM 231.4 million as compared to a loss before taxation of RM 249.8 million in 1Q24. Profit After Tax stood at RM194 million—inclusive of RM143 million in one-off expenses relating to non-operating aircraft—to arrive at a 4% PAT margin.
Highlights of the Aviation Group:
Aviation revenue in 1Q2025 totaled RM4.9 billion, relatively flat Year-on-Year ('YoY') and marginally higher Quarter-on-Quarter (' QoQ'). EBITDA came in at RM980 million, with an EBITDA margin higher YoY at 20% due to an 11% drop in fuel expenses. Depreciation and interest expense costs related to non-operating aircraft amounted to RM143 million. Excluding these, net operating profit ('NOP') stood at RM241 million. Including all items, PAT was RM126 million.
Operating cash flow was positive due to overall improvement in the business.
Cash flow from investing activities included the purchase of property, plant and equipment and net changes in deposits with licensed banks with a maturity period of more than 3 months and deposits pledged as securities and restricted cash. Cash flow from financing activities for the current
year are proceeds from borrowings and net of payment of debt and aircraft lease.
Driven by the growth described above, the Continuing Operations reported revenue of RM778.3 million for 1Q25, a 15% increase from the corresponding period last year.
Segmentally, the logistics sector contributed 33% of the revenue, MRO services 27% and the online travel platform 16%. The balance 24% was contributed by our brand, inflight and other businesses.
The Continuing Operations recorded a positive EBITDA of RM101.9 million in 1Q25, an increase of 24%. Net profit after tax was at RM59.1 million, an increase of RM11.0 million.
This improvement included unrealised foreign exchange gains of RM20.6 million, higher brand licence income and improved operating performance across the various segments. Related
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