FRONTKEN CORPORATION BERHAD 200401012517 (651020-T) ANNUAL REPORT 2025 17 FINANCIAL REVIEW (CONT’D) 2024 2025 Net Cash 486,144 804,206 65% 2024 2025 Free Cash Flow 141,820 160,200 13% 2024 2025 Working Capital 507,154 810,973 60% 2024 2025 Capital Expenditure 26,155 42,761 63% CASH FLOWS in RM’000 EARNINGS Following a strong performance in FY2024, the Group achieved new historical highs in both top-line and bottomline results in FY2025. The Group’s earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (“EBITDA”) for FY2025 increased to RM246 million, a 12% increase from the preceding financial year. The Group’s profit after tax reached a record RM168 million, an increase of 12% compared to last year. This growth is a result of increased revenue from semiconductor segment and continual efforts to improve efficiency across the Group. Additionally, the Group’s profit attributable to shareholders also grew by 13% to RM154 million compared to last year. Consequently, the Group’s basic earnings per share increased from 8.67 sen to 9.65 sen, demonstrating consistent value creation for shareholders. The free cash flow increased from RM141.8 million to RM160.2 million in FY2025 mainly due to higher cash generated from operations. The net cash generated from operating activities in FY2025 increased to RM202.9 million compared with RM166.6 million in FY2024; tracking the Group’s profit growth. The net cash inflow for financing activities increased to RM200.7 million in year 2025 mainly due to the RM278.0 million in proceeds from the exercise of warrants, partially offset by RM63.6 million in dividend payments. Net cash used for investing activities increased to RM300.1 million in FY2025 mainly comprising RM248.9 million investment in money market funds and RM42.7 million in capital expenditure. FINANCIAL POSITION The Group’s financial position continues to strengthened with its shareholders’ fund increased by 44% to RM1,036.1 million as of 31 December 2025. The Group’s total assets increased by 32% to RM1,301.7 million primarily due to RM318.2 million increase in cash and bank balances, fixed deposits with licensed banks and money market fund investments. The Group’s liabilities decreased by RM4.0 million to RM211.7 million, driven by a reduction in trade and other payables.
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