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KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia.
Pricing power holds the edge
PETALING JAYA: Malaysian companies have not been spared from rising energy and transport prices stemming from hostilities around the Strait of Hormuz, as businesses plan for how to pass on higher costs to consumers while managing their own capital and operating expenditures.
Sunview deleveraging expected to strengthen position
PETALING JAYA: Sunview Group Bhd's balance sheet reset remains on track, according to TA Research, as the solar engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) player continues to pare down borrowings and shore up funding for its expanding renewable energy pipeline.
Wasco Greenergy reports softer 1Q
PETALING JAYA: Wasco Greenergy Bhd expects its strong RM244.7mil order book to continue supporting positive earnings momentum in the coming quarters, despite softer first-quarter (1Q26) results.
Ta Ann eyes growth via JV in CPO bulking facility
KUCHING: Ta Ann Holdings Bhd has initiated a new investment in a joint-venture (JV) crude palm oil (CPO) bulking facility in Tanjung Manis, central Sarawak, says its executive chairman Datuk Amar Abdul Hamed Sepawi.
Duopharma margin gains to drive growth
PETALING JAYA: Potential growth from higher-margin products and ongoing cost optimisation initiatives is expected to support stronger earnings momentum for Duopharma Biotech Bhd moving forward.
Keyfield poised for recovery as fleet ramps up
PETALING JAYA: Despite Keyfield International Bhd swinging into the red in its first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q26), analysts believe the worst may be over for the offshore support vessel operator, supported by improving vessel utilisation, contract rollouts and a strengthening offshore tender pipeline.
Arcoris acquisition cushions Sentral-REIT earnings
PETALING JAYA: Sentral real estate investment trust's (Sentral-REIT) earnings are expected to stay resilient in financial year ending Dec 31, 2026 (FY26), supported by full-year contribution from newly acquired Arcoris Plaza, despite lingering vacancies at Sentral Building 2 (SB2).
Ranhill likely to benefit from Johor DC boom
PETALING JAYA: Ranhill Utilities Bhd's water segment will continue to anchor the group's earnings growth, although margin normalisation is expected over the medium term, says BIMB Research.
Teo Seng to stay resilient despite subsidy removal
PETALING JAYA: Despite the removal of blanket subsidies from the government, analysts expect Teo Seng Capital Bhd to remain resilient.
