- Aztech’s 3Q24 earnings slumped 56% y-o-y and q-o-q to S$14m. Revenue dropped 20% y-o-y on poorer customer demand. Orderbook declined to S$142m as at 1 Oct 24 (vs S$304m as at 30 Jul 24), with the majority planned for completion in 2024, signalling a weaker 4Q24.
3Q24 earnings fall short of expectations.
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- Net margin was flat y-o-y due to a one-time deferred tax provision of S$5.5m from 2023.
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Healthy net cash position maintained.
- Aztech continues to strengthen its balance sheet, with healthy operating cash flows of S$90m (+83% y-o-y) and free cash flow of S$87m. As a result, its net cash position increased by a substantial 25% y-o-y to S$269.8m as at end-Sep 24 (around 34% of market cap).
Gloomy outlook ahead.
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John Cheong UOB Kay Hian Research | Heidi Mo UOB Kay Hian Research | https://research.uobkayhian.com/ 2024-10-30
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2024-07-31 Aztech Global - 2Q24 Results In Line; Higher Dividend A Positive Signal.
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