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The Sun
17 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
SSF Home posts softer full-year financial results
KUALA LUMPUR: SSF Home Group Bhd, a retailer in furniture, home décor, and home living products, recently announced its financial results for the fourth quarter ended April 30, 2025 (Q4'25), concluding the financial year with total revenue of RM152.5 million and rofit after tax (PAT) of RM5.9 million. In Q4'25, the group posted revenue of RM50.9 million, a slight improvement from RM50.6 million in the corresponding quarter last year. This growth was mainly attributed to increased contributions from newly launched outlets. PAT for the quarter stood at RM5.95 million, marginally lower than RM6.2 million in Q4'24, impacted by changes in sales mix and higher depreciation charges from Right-of-Use assets arising from new store openings. Despite a more moderate full-year perfor-mance, SSF continued to advance operationally in FY25, supported by resilient consumer demand, strategic pricing, and effective marketing execution. Revenue for the year declined slightly by 7.3% from RM158.9 million in FY24, mainly due to a softer first half. Correspondingly, PAT eased to RM5.9 million from RM7.2 million previously. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, SSF delivered robust growth across all key metrics. Revenue increased by 28.3% to RM50.61 million in Q4'25, compared to RM39.45 million recorded in the immediate preceding quarter (Q3'25), primarily driven by festive season demand and contributions from newly opened stores. PAT jumped 643.8% to RM5.95 million from RM0.8 million in Q3'25. This strong performance reflects the group's ability to leverage seasonal momentum, expand its retail footprint, and enhance operational efficiencies. Throughout FY25, SSF expanded its store network to more than 40 outlets nationwide, including the launch of its Glenmarie flagship SSFHOME Garden outlet, which reflects its vision to transform the home retailing experience through immersive, lifestyle-driven formats. SSF Home Group Bhd executive director Lok Kok Khong said, 'FY25 has been a year of resilience and recalibration for SSF. While the operating environment presented challenges, we continued executing our strategic plans, expanding into key urban centres, uplifting the retail experience, and aligning closely with evolving consumer behaviours. Our performance reflects strong value positioning and rising brand relevance in Malaysia's home living market.' Looking ahead, the group stays cautiously optimistic, backed by 6% growth in Malaysia's services sector in Q1'25. The ongoing improvement in wage levels and household incomes, alongside fiscal support such as the civil servant salary revisions and higher minimum wages, is expected to sustain consumer spending momentum. SSF will continue capitalising on this favourable environment through rebranding, store modernisation, and digital outreach.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Punjab sees sharp spike in traffic violations: Overspeeding challans rise 500%, drunk driving Up 430% in 5 months
CHANDIGARH: Punjab has recorded a five-fold increase in overspeeding challans and a four-fold jump in drunk driving penalties across the state in five months. Official data from the traffic wing of Punjab Police shows 16,428 challans issued for overspeeding between Jan 1 and May 31, a nearly 500% increase from the 2,745 recorded during the same period in 2024. Drunk driving challans also soared by 430%, from 776 to 4,115 in the corresponding periods. The police have issued at least 109 overspeeding and 17 drunk driving challans daily. A S Rai, ADGP, traffic and road safety, said, "Overspeeding and drunken driving are two major factors behind maximum accidents. To check them, the best strategy is to act tough against violators." He added that CM Bhagwant Mann directed a special focus on these areas, leading to investments in new and repaired alcometers to enhance enforcement. The traffic and road safety wing has bolstered its arsenal, procuring 12 additional laser speed guns to supplement the existing 28, which will soon be distributed to districts for improved traffic management, according to an official. Also, 400 new breath alcohol analysers (alcometers) are being purchased to augment the 669 already in use, strengthening the fight against drunk driving, the official added. The official said the enforcement would further increase as the automatic online challan system for overspeeding through laser speed guns mounted on Sadak Surakhya Force's interceptor vehicles on highways was set to become functional soon. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The modalities for the system were being worked out and would be in place shortly, the official added. The AAP-led govt launched the Sadak Surakhya Force (SSF) in Jan last year, making Punjab the first state with such a dedicated force to assist road accident victims and transport them to trauma centres. Comprising 129 vehicles, including 116 Toyota Hilux vehicles with advanced gadgetry, the SSF has already shown major results. Official figures from the traffic and road safety wing indicate a 47% decrease in road accident deaths in 2024 compared to 2023, falling from 2,161 to 1,143. District police chiefs are also actively involved in the crackdown. Pathankot SSP Diljinder Singh highlighted the strategic deployment of laser technology-based speed radars on NH 44 and roads leading to popular tourist destinations like Chamba and Dalhousie. Similarly, Hoshiarpur SSP Sandeep Kumar Malik said that curbing overspeeding and drunk driving is crucial alongside infrastructural improvements to prevent accidents. Beyond speeding and drunk driving, challans for mobile phone usage while driving also increased by 25% this year, with 5,643 challans issued between Jan 1 and May 31, compared to 4,510 in the same period last year. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
SSF Home Group Berhad's (KLSE:SSF) Soft Earnings Don't Show The Whole Picture
Shareholders appeared unconcerned with SSF Home Group Berhad's (KLSE:SSF) lackluster earnings report last week. We think that the softer headline numbers might be getting counterbalanced by some positive underlying factors. We've found 21 US stocks that are forecast to pay a dividend yield of over 6% next year. See the full list for free. In high finance, the key ratio used to measure how well a company converts reported profits into free cash flow (FCF) is the accrual ratio (from cashflow). In plain english, this ratio subtracts FCF from net profit, and divides that number by the company's average operating assets over that period. The ratio shows us how much a company's profit exceeds its FCF. That means a negative accrual ratio is a good thing, because it shows that the company is bringing in more free cash flow than its profit would suggest. While having an accrual ratio above zero is of little concern, we do think it's worth noting when a company has a relatively high accrual ratio. That's because some academic studies have suggested that high accruals ratios tend to lead to lower profit or less profit growth. Over the twelve months to April 2025, SSF Home Group Berhad recorded an accrual ratio of -0.17. That indicates that its free cash flow quite significantly exceeded its statutory profit. To wit, it produced free cash flow of RM21m during the period, dwarfing its reported profit of RM5.90m. SSF Home Group Berhad shareholders are no doubt pleased that free cash flow improved over the last twelve months. Note: we always recommend investors check balance sheet strength. Click here to be taken to our balance sheet analysis of SSF Home Group Berhad. Happily for shareholders, SSF Home Group Berhad produced plenty of free cash flow to back up its statutory profit numbers. Based on this observation, we consider it possible that SSF Home Group Berhad's statutory profit actually understates its earnings potential! Unfortunately, though, its earnings per share actually fell back over the last year. At the end of the day, it's essential to consider more than just the factors above, if you want to understand the company properly. So if you'd like to dive deeper into this stock, it's crucial to consider any risks it's facing. Case in point: We've spotted 2 warning signs for SSF Home Group Berhad you should be mindful of and 1 of them shouldn't be ignored. This note has only looked at a single factor that sheds light on the nature of SSF Home Group Berhad's profit. But there is always more to discover if you are capable of focussing your mind on minutiae. Some people consider a high return on equity to be a good sign of a quality business. While it might take a little research on your behalf, you may find this free collection of companies boasting high return on equity, or this list of stocks with significant insider holdings to be useful. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Sign in to access your portfolio
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Time of India
SSC GD 2025 final answer keys and response sheets released at ssc.gov.in; download here
SSC GD 2025 final answer keys and response sheets now available online SSC GD 2025 final answer keys: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the final answer keys along with the question papers, response sheets, and marks for the Constable (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and SSF, Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles, and Sepoy in Narcotics Control Bureau Examination, 2025. Candidates who appeared in the Computer Based Examination can now access these important documents on the official SSC website. This move follows the declaration of the examination result, enabling candidates to verify their answers and check their individual scores. The SSC has provided a window for candidates to download these documents and take printouts for future reference. It is important to note that this facility will only be available for a limited period. Final answer keys and response sheets now accessible online The SSC has uploaded the final answer keys, question papers cum response sheets, and candidates' marks on its official website, The Commission made these documents available starting from June 26, 2025, at 17:00 hours and will keep the portal open until July 10, 2025, 17:00 hours. Candidates must log in using their roll number and password to view and download their individual response sheets and scores. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Unbelievable: Calculator Shows The Value Of Your House Instantly (Take a Look) Home Value Calculator Search Now Undo This transparency initiative aims to assist candidates in cross-verifying their performance and ensuring fairness in the recruitment process. Once the time window closes, the documents will no longer be accessible, so candidates are advised to download and print their answer keys, response sheets, and scorecards as soon as possible. How to check and download your SSC GD answer keys and response sheets Follow these simple steps to access and download your final answer keys and related documents online: Step 1: Visit the official SSC website at Step 2: Enter your Roll Number and Password in the login fields provided. Step 3: Once logged in, navigate to the link for the Constable (GD) in CAPFs, SSF, Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles, and Sepoy in Narcotics Control Bureau Examination, 2025. Step 4: Download the final answer keys along with the question paper(s) and response sheet(s). Step 5: Also, download and print your individual marks or scorecard for your records. Direct link to download the SSC GD 2025 final answer keys and response sheets Details on the examination and result The Computer Based Examination was conducted as part of the recruitment process for various posts including Constable (GD) in CAPFs and SSF, Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles, and Sepoy in the Narcotics Control Bureau. The results were declared on June 17, 2025, marking a crucial step towards the recruitment of eligible candidates. With the release of the final answer keys and response sheets, candidates can verify their answers against the official keys and calculate their expected scores. This process helps maintain transparency and builds confidence in the SSC recruitment system. Candidates are encouraged to keep their login credentials secure and download all necessary documents before the deadline. No requests for re-upload or extension of the deadline will be entertained after July 10, 2025, at 17:00 hours. For more information and updates, candidates should regularly check the official SSC website. Is your child ready for the careers of tomorrow? Enroll now and take advantage of our early bird offer! Spaces are limited.
The Star
24-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
SSF Home reports RM5.9mil net profit in FY25
KUALA LUMPUR: SSF Home Group Bhd remains confident in its ability to navigate external challenges, including inflationary pressures, higher production and logistics costs from the expanded sales and service tax (SST), and ongoing global uncertainties. The furniture retailer said it will continue to adapt through strategic pricing, cost efficiencies, and resilient supply chain partnerships, while reinforcing its position in Malaysia's home and living retail segment. SSF Home said it will continue to strengthen its retail positioning through value-for-money offerings, strategic pricing, and product innovation that align with evolving consumer preferences. 'Recent store openings, including our Glenmarie flagship, reflect our continued expansion into key urban centres with right-sized outlets to improve accessibility and operational efficiency,' it said in a filing with Bursa Malaysia. In the fourth quarter ended April 30, SSF's net profit declined 5.3% to RM5.9mil, or 0.73 sen per share, bringing its full-year profit to RM5.9mil, or 0.74 sen per share. Quarterly revenue came in at RM50.9mil, pushing full-year ending April 30 (FY25) revenue to RM152.5mil. Executive director Lok Kok Khong said FY25 had been a year of resilience and recalibration for SSF. 'While the operating environment presented challenges, we continued executing our strategic plans, expanding into key urban centres, uplifting the retail experience, and aligning closely with evolving consumer behaviours. 'Our performance underscores the strength of our value-based positioning and our growing brand relevance in Malaysia's home living segment,' Loh said in a statement. Throughout FY25, SSF expanded its store network to more than 40 outlets nationwide, including the launch of its Glenmarie flagship SSFHOME Garden outlet, which reflects its vision to transform the home retailing experience through immersive, lifestyle-driven formats.
