The Borneo Post

Dayang sees record quarterly result in 3Q

- By Salena Pail reporters@theborneop­ost.com

MIRI: Dayang Enterprise Holdings Bhd (Dayang) achieved its recordhigh quarterly result in the third quarter of 2014 (3Q14) with RM58 million in profit after tax, representi­ng a year-on-year growth of 81 per cent.

This is a significan­t milestone for the group as the strong earnings underlined its excellent operationa­l track record by executing work orders to the best of its ability.

Group managing director Tengku Datuk Yusof Tengku Ahmad Shahruddin said he was exceedingl­y pleased with the results but remained cautious on its near term outlook.

He said the group is confident of maintainin­g its profits should the company be successful in securing the new EPCC contract going forward.

“We are also delighted to report a 91 per cent y-o-y increase in profit before tax (excluding share of results of associate) to RM63.7million, as a result of the high profit margin contributi­on from the work orders performed,” he said yesterday.

“It improved strongly to 27 per cent compared to 19 per cent in the correspond­ing period last year.” This performanc­e came on the back of RM236 million revenue in 3Q14 representi­ng a 38 per cent y-o-y growth, which is also the highest ever in Dayang’s history.

This commendabl­e turnover is largely attributab­le to the Pan Malaysia hook-up commission­ing (HUC) projects for Shell, Murphy and Nippon.

The HUC jobs are now on full swing after the exhaustive preparator­y works undertaken since the Group secured those contracts in May, 2013.

Also, the higher level of operating activities contribute­d to the strong quarterly performanc­e as resources have been fully deployed to carry out the HUC jobs.

Meanwhile, Tengku Yusof also commented its associate, Perdana Petroleum Bhd which contribute­d RM6.6million in profits to Dayang’s bottom line, representi­ng 11 per cent of its 3Q14 earnings.

“Dayang’s fundamenta­ls remain strongly intact and for the remaining quarter of this year, there is no doubt that the group is on track of achieving another record year,” it added.

“Looking forward, Dayang’s remain positive of the group’s

We are also delighted to report a 91 per cent y-o-y ncrease in profit before tax (excluding share of results of associate) to RM63.7million, as a result of the high profit margin contributi­on from the work orders performed. Tengku Datuk Yusof Tengku Ahmad Shahruddin, Dayang Enterprise group managing director

long term prospects, thanks to the RM4.2 billion order book which will underpin our earnings visibility until 2018, notwithsta­nding the declining crude oil prices and uncertaint­ies in the global market.” Dayang continues to participat­e in tendering for new jobs with a view of replenishi­ng its order book.

Its current tender book remains at RM800 million.

The managing director is also fairly confident that capex spending from the oil companies to continue, especially in maintenanc­e of the aging facilities to remain intact given the need to maintain production.

 ??  ?? Dayang achieved its record-high quarterly result in the third quarter of 2014 with RM58 million in profit after tax, representi­ng a yearon-year growth of 81 per cent.
Dayang achieved its record-high quarterly result in the third quarter of 2014 with RM58 million in profit after tax, representi­ng a yearon-year growth of 81 per cent.
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Shahruddin
Tengku Datuk Yusof Tengku Ahmad Shahruddin

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