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The Star
3 days ago
- Business
- The Star
More than 90 Malaysian companies make Fortune Southeast Asia 500 List
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 92 Malaysian companies have made it onto Fortune's 2025 Southeast Asia 500 list, released recently, placing Malaysia third overall behind Indonesia and Thailand. According to Fortune, the second annual Southeast Asia 500 list highlights a region poised to capitalise on global supply chain shifts and rapid growth in industries such as mining, electric vehicles, and artificial intelligence. 'The seven countries in last year's inaugural Southeast Asia 500 list—Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Cambodia—return in 2025 and continue to make their mark on the region's economy,' Fortune said on its website. 'Together, the Southeast Asia 500 companies are playing an increasingly important role in global supply chains—capturing manufacturing capacity shifting from China, which is drawing significant capital flows and reshaping global trade dynamics,' it added. Companies are ranked by revenues for their latest available respective fiscal years ended on or before Dec 31, 2024, unless otherwise noted. The annual list shows that Malaysian companies generated a combined US$201.6bil, with the top 10 companies accounting for over 44% of the total. Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) remains the only Malaysian firm in the top 20 by revenue and also ranks among the region's most profitable companies. Among the top 10 Malaysian companies on the list are Sime Darby Bhd (ranked 22nd in Southeast Asia), Tenaga Nasional Bhd (24th), CIMB Group Holdings Bhd (32nd), and PETRONAS Dagangan (34th). Others include PETRONAS Chemicals (44th), YTL (46th), Genting (53rd), Public Bank (57th), and IHH Healthcare (65th). CLICK TO ENLARGE Meanwhile, DXN Holdings debuts at 491st in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia ranking. 'We are honoured and delighted to be recognised by Fortune as one of Southeast Asia's top 500 companies. We started small in Kedah. This honour is a reflection of many years of dedication of everyone in DXN in the manufacturing and direct selling of wellness to our customers worldwide. 'This achievement is a testament to the resilience of our business model and the strength of our extensive member network. It reinforces the impact we are making across several jurisdictions and markets. This recognition inspires us to reach even greater heights,' DXN founder and executive chairman Datuk Lim Siow Jin said in a separate statement. Affin Group and Yinson have been named to the Fortune Southeast Asia 500 for the second consecutive year, reflecting their strong financials, sustained growth, and rising regional presence. 'Being recognised on the Fortune Southeast Asia 500 list for a second year is a meaningful milestone for Yinson. It reflects the collective efforts of our people, partners, and communities. As Southeast Asia evolves into a critical region for rapid energy transition, Yinson remains committed to advancing solutions that are innovative, inclusive, and future-focused,' Yinson Group CEO Lim Chern Yuan said.
News.com.au
09-06-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
DXN's Hawaii deal backs the rise of modular data centres
ASX-listed DXN lands Hawaii deal Modular data centre is becoming default option From Pilbara to defence, demand is booming An Aussie company just scored a job in Hawaii, and no, it's not a surfing gig. Last Monday DXN (ASX:DXN), a Sydney-based manufacturer of modular data centres, landed a $4.6 million contract with US satellite communications group, Globalstar. By the end of next year, DXN will ship three prefabricated data centres to Maui. These are high-performance, tailor-made data units designed to handle the unique demands of satellite comms in a remote, high-pressure environment. It's a big moment for DXN. The company beat out international contenders in a competitive bid and came out on top because it could do something not everyone can – build complex, custom-built data infrastructure fast and get it exactly right. The reason that matters is because the world is in a data arms race. And building traditional data centres the old-fashioned way – brick by brick – just isn't going to cut it anymore. This is where modular comes in. Box, ship, plug in Modular data centres are like prefab homes for the digital world. Instead of building from scratch on-site, everything – including the cooling, power, server racks, security systems – is constructed offsite inside a factory, then shipped as a complete unit to wherever it's needed. The result is a fully functional data centre that can be dropped into place and switched on in a fraction of the time it takes to build a traditional facility. Whether it's out in the Pilbara mining belt or at a satellite uplink in Maui, these things are designed to handle rough conditions. In the case of DXN's Hawaii deal, that means building three state-of-the-art modules that can support satellite communications. The fact that Globalstar, a US telco with a fleet of LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellites, picked DXN says a lot about where this Aussie company is headed. But it also says something bigger about where the industry is going. Right now, demand for data is exploding. Think AI, cloud computing, self-driving cars, remote operations. All of that needs massive processing power, and it needs it close to where the data is being generated. That means no more waiting two years to build a shiny new data centre in a CBD. We're talking weeks, not months. Remote, not centralised. Flexible, not fixed. That's the problem modular data centres solve. They get built fast, cost less, and scale easily. If you need more computing power, just add another unit. They also make financial sense. Traditional data centres cost between $10 and $25 million per megawatt of IT capacity. Modular designs can cut that to around $5 million. That's a big saving, especially when you're trying to scale up quickly in ten different locations at once. Gaining fast traction The Australian Department of Defence recognised these advantages back in 2020 when it awarded a $20 million contract to Canberra-based company Datapod to provide portable, containerised data systems. These systems could be rapidly deployed by sea, air or road, ensuring the department had the agility to respond to evolving threats. In regional Australia, where mining and energy drive the economy, modular centres are quickly becoming the default option. In 2024, the remote town of Newman in WA's Pilbara region received a modular unit, called NE1 Newman, from NEXTDC to support edge computing for nearby mine sites. There's no way a traditional build would've made it there in time or on budget. Big tech firms like Google, Microsoft and Tencent are also investing heavily in modular builds. And private investors, too, are taking notice. Data centres are now seen as some of the best-performing assets in the property market, outpacing even industrial warehouses. ASX stocks in this space DXN can lay claim to being the only pure-play modular data centre stock on the ASX. But other players are also in the game, just playing different versions of it. NextDC (ASX:NXT) runs the big, purpose-built data centres in major cities. Then there's Macquarie Telecom Group (ASX:MAQ), which offers enterprise-grade data centres. Global Data Centre Group (ASX:GDC) is more of an investor; it holds a portfolio of data centre assets around the world. In the big end of town, Megaport (ASX:MP1) is a heavyweight in cloud connectivity, offering networking software that links over 950 data centres worldwide. Dicker Data (ASX:DDR), on the other hand, is Australia's leading IT distributor, supplying cloud solutions from top-tier vendors to over 8200 reseller partners across ANZ. In the REITs space, DigiCo Infrastructure REIT (ASX:DGT) owns and manages digital infrastructure real estate, including towers, fibre, and data centre buildings. Companies like Adisyn (ASX:AI1), meanwhile, are playing in an adjacent but related space – developing graphene-powered tech to help cool the next generation of data-hungry chips. At Stockhead we tell it like it is. While Adisyn is a Stockhead advertiser, it did not sponsor this article.
New Straits Times
30-04-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
DXN share price up after posting higher net profit
KUALA LUMPUR: DXN Holdings Bhd's share price rose in the morning trading session after it posted higher net profit for the financial year ended Feb 28, 2025 (FY2025). At 10.09 am, the global health-oriented and wellness direct selling company's share price was half-a-sen up to 51 sen, with 2.01 million shares changing hands. DXN Holdings' net profit for FY2025 rose to RM329.03 million compared to RM310.99 million previously while revenue increased 5.8 per cent to RM1.91 billion from RM1.80 billion previously, according to a filing with Bursa Malaysia. In the fourth quarter (4Q) of FY2025, its net profit rose to RM84.72 million compared to RM79.02 million previously, while revenue decreased to RM458.90 million from RM470.64 million previously. RHB Investment Bank Bhd said DXN Holdings' FY2025 results met its expectations with solid growth in key markets and efficiency gains which more than offset the impact of unfavourable foreign exchange. "Valuation is highly attractive considering the effective business model, Brazil's expansion as a medium-term growth driver, and sturdy balance sheet to facilitate a generous dividend payout," it said in a note today. For outlook, it said DXN's earnings growth will be supported by the relentless growth momentum in major markets. "The core strategies of recruiting new members and enhancing their productivity levels will continue to revolve around member engagement, complemented by quality new product launches. "Meanwhile, the recent capacity expansion should help capture the rising demand and roll out new product categories to broaden the addressable markets," it said. On top of that, it look forward to the results of the entry to Brazil, leveraging on DXN's established existing network in the Latin American region.
The Star
29-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
DXN posts record RM329mil net profit for FY25
DXN Holdings Bhd executive chairman and founder Datuk Lim Siow Jin KUALA LUMPUR: DXN Holdings Bhd chalked up a record net profit of RM329mil for the financial year ended Feb 28, 2025 (FY25), up 5.8% from RM310.9mil in the year ago. The nutraceutical products manufacturer's FY25, revenue climbed 5.8% year-on-year to a new record of RM1.9bil, exceeding the RM1.8bil achieved in FY24. DXN said this achievement was primarily driven by robust sales in key markets such as Peru, Bolivia, the Middle East, and Turkey, supported by sustained and effective marketing efforts that actively kept members engaged throughout the year. 'We are pleased to have delivered another set of record-breaking financial results this year, reaffirming the resilience of our business model and the effectiveness of our long-term growth strategies. This strong performance reflects not only the continued momentum across our key markets but also the encouraging progress from our expansion into new frontiers such as Brazil and Argentina,' executive chairman and founder Datuk Lim Siow Jin said in a statement. He noted that the recent entry into Brazil and Argentina has gained encouraging traction, as sales and member recruitment are growing steadily. Lim said these markets represented significant opportunities within the broader Latin American region. He added that the company was well-positioned to capture this potential by leveraging its robust member network and strong brand presence in neighbouring countries such as Mexico, Peru, Bolivia, and Colombia. 'Looking ahead, DXN remains focused on sustaining its growth trajectory through ongoing product innovation, driven by robust research and development, alongside continued enhancements in production efficiency. These strategic efforts are key to meeting evolving consumer needs and reinforcing our role as a leading player in the global health and wellness sector over the long term,' Lim said. In the fourth quarter ended Feb 28, DXN reported a 7.2% increase in net profit to RM84.7mil, although revenue declined by 2.5% to RM458.9mil. The board of directors has declared a fourth interim dividend of 1.0 sen per ordinary share for FY25, amounting to RM49.7mil. The dividend will be paid on May 30. Pantech said the FY25 dividend represents 55.9% of net profit, reflecting its commitment to its dividend policy of paying at least 50% of net profit to shareholders.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Insiders own 35% of DXN Holdings Bhd. (KLSE:DXN) shares but private companies control 48% of the company
DXN Holdings Bhd's significant private companies ownership suggests that the key decisions are influenced by shareholders from the larger public The top 2 shareholders own 58% of the company 35% of DXN Holdings Bhd is held by insiders We check all companies for important risks. See what we found for DXN Holdings Bhd in our free report. Every investor in DXN Holdings Bhd. (KLSE:DXN) should be aware of the most powerful shareholder groups. With 48% stake, private companies possess the maximum shares in the company. That is, the group stands to benefit the most if the stock rises (or lose the most if there is a downturn). Individual insiders, on the other hand, account for 35% of the company's stockholders. Large companies usually have institutions as shareholders, and we usually see insiders owning shares in smaller companies. Let's delve deeper into each type of owner of DXN Holdings Bhd, beginning with the chart below. Check out our latest analysis for DXN Holdings Bhd Institutional investors commonly compare their own returns to the returns of a commonly followed index. So they generally do consider buying larger companies that are included in the relevant benchmark index. We can see that DXN Holdings Bhd does have institutional investors; and they hold a good portion of the company's stock. This can indicate that the company has a certain degree of credibility in the investment community. However, it is best to be wary of relying on the supposed validation that comes with institutional investors. They too, get it wrong sometimes. When multiple institutions own a stock, there's always a risk that they are in a 'crowded trade'. When such a trade goes wrong, multiple parties may compete to sell stock fast. This risk is higher in a company without a history of growth. You can see DXN Holdings Bhd's historic earnings and revenue below, but keep in mind there's always more to the story. Hedge funds don't have many shares in DXN Holdings Bhd. Our data shows that DXN Group Sdn. Bhd. is the largest shareholder with 38% of shares outstanding. In comparison, the second and third largest shareholders hold about 20% and 12% of the stock. Siow Lim, who is the third-largest shareholder, also happens to hold the title of Chairman of the Board. After doing some more digging, we found that the top 2 shareholders collectively control more than half of the company's shares, implying that they have considerable power to influence the company's decisions. While studying institutional ownership for a company can add value to your research, it is also a good practice to research analyst recommendations to get a deeper understand of a stock's expected performance. Quite a few analysts cover the stock, so you could look into forecast growth quite easily. The definition of company insiders can be subjective and does vary between jurisdictions. Our data reflects individual insiders, capturing board members at the very least. Company management run the business, but the CEO will answer to the board, even if he or she is a member of it. I generally consider insider ownership to be a good thing. However, on some occasions it makes it more difficult for other shareholders to hold the board accountable for decisions. Our most recent data indicates that insiders own a reasonable proportion of DXN Holdings Bhd.. It has a market capitalization of just RM2.4b, and insiders have RM853m worth of shares in their own names. It is great to see insiders so invested in the business. It might be worth checking if those insiders have been buying recently. With a 10% ownership, the general public, mostly comprising of individual investors, have some degree of sway over DXN Holdings Bhd. While this group can't necessarily call the shots, it can certainly have a real influence on how the company is run. Our data indicates that Private Companies hold 48%, of the company's shares. It's hard to draw any conclusions from this fact alone, so its worth looking into who owns those private companies. Sometimes insiders or other related parties have an interest in shares in a public company through a separate private company. While it is well worth considering the different groups that own a company, there are other factors that are even more important. Many find it useful to take an in depth look at how a company has performed in the past. You can access this detailed graph of past earnings, revenue and cash flow. Ultimately the future is most important. You can access this free report on analyst forecasts for the company. NB: Figures in this article are calculated using data from the last twelve months, which refer to the 12-month period ending on the last date of the month the financial statement is dated. This may not be consistent with full year annual report figures. 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