Singapore's SunMoon Food half-year net profit falls as higher costs weigh

By Reuters News


Overview

  • Singapore food distributor's half-year revenue grew 10% yr/yr

  • Gross profit for the half year rose 31% yr/yr

  • Net profit for the financial period declined 34% yr/yr


Outlook

  • Company did not provide specific guidance for upcoming quarters or the full year in its press release


Result Drivers

  • HIGHER SELLING AND DISTRIBUTION EXPENSES - Selling and distribution expenses nearly doubled, rising 90% yr/yr

  • ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES - Administrative expenses remained elevated, limiting profit growth


Company press release:


Key Details

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

H1 Revenue

S$22.62 mln

H1 Net Income

S$40,000

H1 Gross Profit

S$1.16 mln

H1 Pretax Profit

S$64,000


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