Frencken Group - UOB Kay Hian 2024-02-29: Semiconductor Segment Outperforms; 2023 Results Above Expectations

Frencken Group - Semiconductor Segment Outperforms; 2023 Results Above Expectations

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  • Frencken expects stable revenue in 1H24 vs 2H23 and will continue to focus on its programmes for customers to ensure it is well-positioned for a recovery.
  • Frencken’s 2023 earnings of S$33m (-37% y-o-y) are 27% above our expectation. Semiconductor and analytical & life science were the best performers in 2H23, recording 30% and 11% h-o-h growth respectively, mainly driven by strong demand of key customers from Europe.

2023 earnings of S$33m (-37% y-o-y) are above expectations.

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2H23 revenue recorded y-o-y decline of 1% but increased 12% h-o-h.

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  • On the other hand, the industrial automation (-29% h-o-h) and automobile (-2% h-o-h) segments declined. In the semiconductor space, sales to a key customer in Europe was higher y-o-y in 2023.
  • Sales in the medical and analytical & life science segments also grew due to higher sales in Europe.

Stable outlook for 1H24 vs 2H23 and Frencken continues to focus on programmes for existing and new customers.

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Above is an excerpt from a report by UOB Kay Hian Research.
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John Cheong UOB Kay Hian Research | https://research.uobkayhian.com/ 2024-02-29



Read also UOB's most recent report:
2025-05-22 Frencken - 1Q25 Results In Line; Moderate Revenue Growth Outshines Peers.

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2025-03-03 Frencken - 2024 Results In Line; Cautiously Optimistic Amid Uncertain Times.

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