Heptamax International (8A1) H2 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• FY2025 was a transition year, with a S$1.204m net loss after tax, including S$0.481m of one-off professional fees tied to acquisition targets and strategic realignment.

• Strategic diversification into automation began in FY2025; several initial contracts were secured, while the existing advisory and consultancy businesses faced fewer new contracts.

Financial highlights

• Revenue fell to S$0.307m from S$0.429m in FY2024, mainly due to fewer new corporate advisory and management consultancy contracts.

• Net loss widened to S$1.204m from S$0.784m; professional fees rose to S$0.653m from S$0.527m, including S$0.481m of one-off acquisition-related costs.

• Operating cash outflow was S$1.080m; cash and cash equivalents ended FY2025 at S$0.453m, up from S$0.372m, mainly on shareholder-loan inflows.

Outlook and guidance

• Focus is on developing automation solutions and pursuing opportunities in dipped latex products, agriculture, palm oil and automotive; several initial contracts have been secured.

• Strategy calls for disciplined execution and continued exploration of diversification, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions to grow revenue and profitability.