First Resources (EB5) H1 2025 earnings summary
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H1 2025 earnings summary
29 Oct, 2026Executive summary
1H2025 revenue rose 47.4% to US$673.9m and profit attributable to owners increased 43.6% to US$149.2m, driven by higher production volumes and average selling prices.
EBITDA increased 56.3% to US$262.3m; underlying net profit, excluding biological-asset fair-value effects, rose 67.8% to US$152.0m.
Financial highlights
Gross profit increased 50.4% to US$280.9m; gross margin expanded to 41.7% from 40.8%.
Operating profit grew 45.4% to US$208.6m; EBITDA margin was 38.9% versus 36.7%.
Net profit was US$156.8m, up 44.4%; profit attributable to owners was US$149.2m, up 43.6%.
Net operating cash flow fell to US$13.8m from US$112.4m as receivables and inventories absorbed cash; cash and cash equivalents closed at US$157.6m.
Outlook and guidance
ANJ integration is expected to support production growth and strengthen operational performance.
Focus remains on replanting and strengthening operational capabilities amid macroeconomic uncertainty.
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