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NESTCON BERHAD — Interim / Quarterly Report 2026
May 27, 2026
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NESTCON BERHAD
[Registration No. 202001008684 (1365004-W)]
(Incorporated in Malaysia)
Unaudited Interim Financial Report
For the First Quarter Ended
31 March 2026
NESTCON BERHAD
Registration No. 202001008684 (1365004-W)
- Unaudited Interim Financial Report For The First (1st) Quarter Ended 31 March 2026
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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(1)
| Note | INDIVIDUAL QUARTER | CUMULATIVE QUARTER | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaudited Current Quarter 31.03.2026 RM'000 | Unaudited Preceding Year Corresponding Quarter 31.03.2025 RM'000 | Unaudited Current Year-to-date 31.03.2026 RM'000 | Unaudited Preceding Year Corresponding Year-to-date 31.03.2025 RM'000 | ||
| Revenue | 191,008 | 169,787 | 191,008 | 169,787 | |
| Cost of sales | (175,691) | (159,854) | (175,691) | (159,854) | |
| Gross profit | 15,317 | 9,933 | 15,317 | 9,933 | |
| Other income | 718 | 709 | 718 | 709 | |
| Administrative expenses | (4,579) | (4,761) | (4,579) | (4,761) | |
| Other operating expenses | (3) | (109) | (3) | (109) | |
| Profit from operations | 11,453 | 5,772 | 11,453 | 5,772 | |
| Finance costs | (2,644) | (3,749) | (2,644) | (3,749) | |
| Profit before tax | B12 | 8,809 | 2,023 | 8,809 | 2,023 |
| Tax expense | B5 | (2,222) | (307) | (2,222) | (307) |
| Profit for the financial period, representing total comprehensive income for the financial period | 6,587 | 1,716 | 6,587 | 1,716 | |
| Profit/(Loss) for the financial period, representing total comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to: | |||||
| Owners of the Company | 6,455 | 2,740 | 6,455 | 2,740 | |
| Non-controlling interests | 132 | (1,024) | 132 | (1,024) | |
| 6,587 | 1,716 | 6,587 | 1,716 | ||
| Earnings per ordinary share attributable to owners of the Company: | |||||
| Basic/Diluted(2) (sen) | B11 | 0.83 | 0.38 | 0.83 | 0.38 |
NESTCON BERHAD
Registration No. 202001008684 (1365004-W)
- Unaudited Interim Financial Report For The First (1st) Quarter Ended 31 March 2026
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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(1) (CONTINUED)
Notes:
(1) The basis of preparation of the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income is disclosed in Note A1 and should be read in conjunction with the Group's audited financial statements for financial year ended 31 December 2025 and the accompanying explanatory notes attached to this interim financial report.
(2) Basic and diluted earnings per share are calculated based on the Company's share capital of 779,024,000 ordinary shares (31 March 2025: 714,704,000 ordinary shares).
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NESTCON BERHAD
Registration No. 202001008684 (1365004-W)
- Unaudited Interim Financial Report For The First (1st) Quarter Ended 31 March 2026
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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION(1)
| | Note | Unaudited
As at
31.03.2026
RM'000 | Audited
As at
31.12.2025
RM'000 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ASSETS | | | |
| Non-Current Assets | | | |
| Property, plant and equipment | | 165,265 | 158,039 |
| Investment properties | | 1,661 | 1,671 |
| Goodwill arising from consolidation | | 1,075 | 1,075 |
| Deferred tax assets | | 1,331 | 1,719 |
| | | 169,332 | 162,504 |
| Current Assets | | | |
| Inventories | | 6,306 | 587 |
| Trade receivables | | 303,484 | 246,995 |
| Other receivables, deposits and prepayments | | 33,325 | 36,945 |
| Contract assets | | 198,030 | 228,431 |
| Tax recoverable | | 2,764 | 2,553 |
| Fixed deposits with licensed banks | | 30,348 | 34,281 |
| Cash and bank balances | | 107,738 | 101,044 |
| | | 681,995 | 650,836 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | | 851,327 | 813,340 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | | | |
| Equity | | | |
| Share capital | | 144,733 | 138,403 |
| Merger reserves | | (47,544) | (47,544) |
| Retained earnings | | 87,514 | 81,059 |
| | | 184,703 | 171,918 |
| Non-controlling interests | | 2,476 | 2,284 |
| Total Equity | | 187,179 | 174,202 |
| Non-Current Liabilities | | | |
| Bank borrowings | B8 | 45,987 | 36,240 |
| Lease liabilities | | 37,347 | 33,977 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | | 1,569 | 1,910 |
| | | 84,903 | 72,127 |
| Current Liabilities | | | |
| Trade payables | | 348,359 | 351,296 |
| Other payables and accruals | | 15,000 | 23,996 |
| Contract liabilities | | 55,676 | 25,092 |
| Bank borrowings | B8 | 141,634 | 149,179 |
| Lease liabilities | | 16,027 | 16,084 |
| Tax liabilities | | 2,549 | 1,364 |
| | | 579,245 | 567,011 |
| Total Liabilities | | 664,148 | 639,138 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | | 851,327 | 813,340 |
| NET ASSETS PER SHARE (RM)(2) | | 0.24 | 0.23 |
NESTCON BERHAD
Registration No. 202001008684 (1365004-W)
- Unaudited Interim Financial Report For The First (1st) Quarter Ended 31 March 2026
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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION(1) (CONTINUED)
Notes:
(1) The basis of preparation of the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position is disclosed in Note A1 and should be read in conjunction with the Group's audited financial statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2025 and the accompanying explanatory notes attached to this interim financial report.
(2) Net assets per ordinary share is calculated based on the Company's number of ordinary shares as at 31 March 2026 of 779,024,000 shares (31 December 2025: 756,204,000 shares).
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NESTCON BERHAD
Registration No. 202001008684 (1365004-W)
- Unaudited Interim Financial Report For The First (1st) Quarter Ended 31 March 2026
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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY(1)
| Attributable to Owners of the Company | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-distributable | Distributable | Non-controlling interests RM'000 | Total Equity RM'000 | |||
| Share capital RM'000 | Merger reserves RM'000 | Retained earnings RM'000 | Total RM'000 | |||
| Balance as at 1 January 2025 (Audited) | 126,482 | (47,544) | 69,570 | 148,508 | 1,838 | 150,346 |
| Issuance of shares in subsidiary companies to non-controlling interests | - | - | - | - | 100 | 100 |
| Profit/(Loss) for the financial period, representing total comprehensive income/(loss) for the financial period | - | - | 2,740 | 2,740 | (1,024) | 1,716 |
| Balance as at 31 March 2025 (Unaudited) | 126,482 | (47,544) | 72,310 | 151,248 | 914 | 152,162 |
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NESTCON BERHAD
Registration No. 202001008684 (1365004-W)
- Unaudited Interim Financial Report For The First (1st) Quarter Ended 31 March 2026
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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY(1) (CONTINUED)
| Attributable to Owners of the Company | Non-controlling interests RM'000 | Total Equity RM'000 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-distributable | Distributable | |||||
| Share capital RM'000 | Merger reserves RM'000 | Retained earnings RM'000 | Total RM'000 | |||
| Balance as at 1 January 2026 (Audited) | 138,403 | (47,544) | 81,059 | 171,918 | 2,284 | 174,202 |
| Contributions by and distribution to Owners of the Company | ||||||
| - Issuance of shares | 6,390 | - | - | 6,390 | - | 6,390 |
| - Share issue expenses | (60) | - | - | (60) | - | (60) |
| 6,330 | - | - | 6,330 | - | 6,330 | |
| Issuance of shares in subsidiary companies to non-controlling interests | - | - | - | - | 60 | 60 |
| Profit for the financial period, representing total comprehensive income for the financial period | - | - | 6,455 | 6,455 | 132 | 6,587 |
| Balance as at 31 March 2026 (Unaudited) | 144,733 | (47,544) | 87,514 | 184,703 | 2,476 | 187,179 |
Note:
(1) The basis of preparation of the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity is disclosed in Note A1 and should be read in conjunction with the Group's audited financial statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2025 and the accompanying explanatory notes attached to this interim financial report.
NESTCON BERHAD
Registration No. 202001008684 (1365004-W)
Unaudited Interim Financial Report For The First
(1^{\mathrm{st}})
Quarter Ended 31 March 2026
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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(1)
| Unaudited Current Year-to-date 31.03.2026 RM'000 | Unaudited Preceding Year Corresponding Year-to-date 31.03.2025 RM'000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cash Flows From Operating Activities | ||
| Profit before tax | 8,809 | 2,023 |
| Adjustments for: | ||
| Accretion of interest on other financial assets | - | (6) |
| Depreciation of property, plant and equipment | 5,336 | 4,889 |
| Depreciation of investment properties | 10 | 10 |
| Dividend income from other financial assets | - | (5) |
| Fair value gain from other financial assets | - | (67) |
| Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment | (181) | (45) |
| Gain on derecognition of lease upon termination | (37) | - |
| Loss on unrealised foreign exchange | 74 | - |
| Interest expenses | 2,644 | 3,749 |
| Interest income | (443) | (434) |
| Operating profit before changes in working capital | 16,212 | 10,114 |
| Increase in inventories | (5,719) | (485) |
| (Increase)/Decrease in trade and other receivables | (52,869) | 1,773 |
| Decrease in trade and other payables | (14,416) | (25,525) |
| Decrease in contract assets | 30,401 | 21,791 |
| Increase/(Decrease) in contract liabilities | 30,584 | (5,008) |
| Cash generated from operations | 4,193 | 2,660 |
| Interest received | 342 | 194 |
| Tax paid | (1,723) | (691) |
| Tax refunded | 522 | - |
| Net cash from operating activities | 3,334 | 2,163 |
| Cash Flows From Investing Activities | ||
| Dividend income from other financial assets | - | 5 |
| Addition of other financial assets | - | 67 |
| Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment | 1,120 | 140 |
| Purchase of property, plant and equipment | (1,534) | (2,249) |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (414) | (2,037) |
NESTCON BERHAD
Registration No. 202001008684 (1365004-W)
Unaudited Interim Financial Report For The First
(1^{\mathrm{st}})
Quarter Ended 31 March 2026
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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(1) (CONTINUED)
| | Unaudited
Current
Year-to-date
31.03.2026
RM'000 | Unaudited
Preceding Year
Corresponding
Year-to-date
31.03.2025
RM'000 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash Flows From Financing Activities | | |
| Interest paid | (2,644) | (3,749) |
| Interest received | 101 | 240 |
| Proceeds from issuance of shares, net of share issue expenses | 6,330 | - |
| Subscription of shares by non-controlling interests | 60 | 100 |
| Uplift of pledged fixed deposits with licensed banks | 3,933 | 6,211 |
| Movement in restricted cash at licensed banks | (66) | (2,029) |
| Repayment of lease liabilities | (4,888) | (1,814) |
| Net drawdown of bank borrowings | 3,899 | 10,764 |
| Net cash from financing activities | 6,725 | 9,723 |
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 9,645 | 9,849 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the financial period | 33,938 | 21,601 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of the financial period | 43,583 | 31,450 |
| Cash and cash equivalents comprise of: | | |
| Investment in short-term funds | - | 8,484 |
| Fixed deposits with licensed banks | 30,348 | 52,623 |
| Cash and bank balances | 107,738 | 105,351 |
| Bank overdrafts | (28,597) | (47,745) |
| | 109,489 | 118,713 |
| Less: Non-cash and cash equivalents | | |
| Pledged fixed deposits with licensed banks | (30,348) | (52,623) |
| Restricted cash at licensed banks | (35,558) | (34,640) |
| | 43,583 | 31,450 |
Note:
(1) The basis of preparation of the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows is disclosed in Note A1 and should be read in conjunction with the Group's audited financial statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2025 and the accompanying explanatory notes attached to this interim financial report.
NESTCON BERHAD
Registration No. 202001008684 (1365004-W)
- Unaudited Interim Financial Report For The First (1st) Quarter Ended 31 March 2026
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PART A – EXPLANATORY NOTES ON COMPLIANCE WITH MALAYSIAN FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS ("MFRS") 134, INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORTING
A1. Basis of Preparation
The interim financial report of Nestcon Berhad ("Nestcon" or "the Company") and its subsidiaries ("the Group") are unaudited and have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of MFRS No. 134: Interim Financial Reporting issued by the Malaysian Accounting Standards Board ("MASB") and Rule 9.22 and Appendix 9B of the Listing Requirements of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad ("Bursa Securities").
The interim financial report should be read in conjunction with the Group's audited financial statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2025 and the accompanying explanatory notes attached to this interim financial report.
A2. Significant Accounting Policies
The significant accounting policies and methods of computation adopted by the Group in this interim financial report are consistent with those adopted in preparation of the Group's audited financial statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2025, except for the adoption of the following new MFRSs and/or IC interpretations (including The Consequential Amendments) which became effective for the financial year beginning on or after 1 January 2026:
| MFRSs and/or IC Interpretations (Including The Consequential Amendments) | Effective Date |
|---|---|
| Amendments to MFRS 9 and MFRS 7 Amendments to the Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments | 1 January 2026 |
| Amendments to MFRS 9 and MFRS 7 Contracts Referencing Nature-dependent Electricity | 1 January 2026 |
| Amendments to MFRSs Annual Improvements to MFRS Accounting Standards-Volume 11 | 1 January 2026 |
| MFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements | 1 January 2027 |
| MFRS 19 Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures | 1 January 2027 |
| Amendments to MFRS 19 Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures | 1 January 2027 |
| Amendments to MFRS 121 Translation to a Hyperinflationary Presentation Currency | 1 January 2027 |
| Amendments to MFRS 10 and MFRS 128 Sale or Contribution of Assets between an Investor and its Associate or Joint Venture | To be announced |
The adoption of the abovementioned accounting standards, amendments and interpretations, where applicable, do not have any material impact to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Group upon their initial application.
A3. Auditors' Report on Preceding Annual Financial Statements
There was no qualification on the audited financial statements of the Group for the financial year ended 31 December 2025.
A4. Seasonal or Cyclical Factors
The Group's performance has not been materially affected by any seasonal or cyclical factors during the current financial quarter under review.
A5. Items or Incidence of an Unusual Nature
There were no unusual items affecting the assets, liabilities, equity, net income and cash flows during the current financial quarter under review.
NESTCON BERHAD
Registration No. 202001008684 (1365004-W)
- Unaudited Interim Financial Report For The First (1st) Quarter Ended 31 March 2026
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A6. Material Changes in Accounting Estimates
There were no material changes in accounting estimates during the current financial quarter under review.
A7. Debt and Equity Securities
Save as disclosed below, there were no issuance, cancellation, repurchase, resale and repayment of debt and equity securities for the current financial quarter under review.
On 28 January 2026, 22,820,000 Placement Shares were listed and quoted on the ACE Market of Bursa Securities, representing the final tranche of the private placement undertaken pursuant to the second extension of time granted by Bursa Securities vide its letter dated 29 July 2025.
A8. Dividends Paid
There were no dividends paid during the current financial quarter under review.
A9. Segment Information
The Group's operating and reportable segments comprised of:
(a) the provision of construction services for building and infrastructure; and
(b) renewable energy activities and maintenance works.
The Group operates predominantly in Malaysia and hence, no geographical segment presented.
| Unaudited Current Quarter / Year-to-date 31.03.2026 | Building and Infrastructure RM'000 | Renewable Energy RM'000 | Total RM'000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 186,815 | 4,193 | 191,008 |
| Results | |||
| Depreciation of property, plant and equipment | (5,336) | ||
| Depreciation of investment properties | (10) | ||
| Finance costs | (2,644) | ||
| Interest income | 443 | ||
| Unallocated income | 275 | ||
| Unallocated expenses | (174,927) | ||
| Profit before tax | 8,809 | ||
| Tax expense | (2,222) | ||
| Profit after tax | 6,587 |
NESTCON BERHAD
Registration No. 202001008684 (1365004-W)
Unaudited Interim Financial Report For The First
(1^{\mathrm{st}})
Quarter Ended 31 March 2026
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A9. Segment Information (Continued)
| Unaudited Preceding Year Corresponding Quarter / Year-to-date 31.03.2025 | Building and Infrastructure RM'000 | Renewable Energy RM'000 | Total RM'000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 165,106 | 4,681 | 169,787 |
| Results | |||
| Depreciation of property, plant and equipment | (4,889) | ||
| Depreciation of investment properties | (10) | ||
| Finance costs | (3,749) | ||
| Interest income | 434 | ||
| Unallocated income | 275 | ||
| Unallocated expenses | (159,825) | ||
| Profit before tax | 2,023 | ||
| Tax expense | (307) | ||
| Profit after tax | 1,716 |
A10. Valuation of Property, Plant and Equipment and Investment Properties
There were no valuation of property, plant and equipment and investment properties during the current financial quarter under review.
A11. Material Subsequent Events
Save as disclosed in Notes B6 and B9, there were no material events subsequent to the end of the current financial quarter under review that have not been reflected in this interim financial report.
A12. Changes in The Composition of The Group
There were no material changes in the composition of the Group as at the date of this interim financial report.
A13. Contingent Liabilities
Save as disclosed below, there were no other contingent liabilities as at 31 March 2026.
| Unaudited As at 31.03.2026 RM'000 | Audited As at 31.12.2025 RM'000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance guarantee for construction contract customers | 97,580 | 79,830 |
| Bank guarantee given by licensed banks as security for performance bond | 53,205 | 50,956 |
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Registration No. 202001008684 (1365004-W)
Unaudited Interim Financial Report For The First (1st) Quarter Ended 31 March 2026
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A14. Capital Commitments
Save as disclosed below, there were no other material capital commitments incurred or known to be incurred as at the end of the financial period.
| Unaudited As at 31.03.2026 RM'000 | Audited As at 31.12.2025 RM'000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Joint Development Agreement | ||
| Contracted but not provided for | - | 10,000 |
| Property, plant and equipment | ||
| Approved and contracted for | 32,460 | 24,855 |
A15. Related Party Transactions
| INDIVIDUAL QUARTER | CUMULATIVE QUARTER | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaudited Current Quarter 31.03.2026 RM'000 | Unaudited Preceding Year Corresponding Quarter 31.03.2025 RM'000 | Unaudited Current Year-to-date 31.03.2026 RM'000 | Unaudited Preceding Year Corresponding Year-to-date 31.03.2025 RM'000 | |
| Lease payment charged by Directors | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
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• Unaudited Interim Financial Report For The First (1st) Quarter Ended 31 March 2026
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PART B – EXPLANATORY NOTES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 9, APPENDIX 9B OF THE LISTING REQUIREMENTS OF BURSA MALAYSIA SECURITIES BERHAD
B1. Review of Performance
For the current financial quarter ended 31 March 2026 (“1Q2026”), the Group recorded revenue of RM191.01 million, compared to RM169.79 million in the preceding year’s corresponding quarter ended 31 March 2025 (“1Q2025”). Revenue for 1Q2026 was mainly contributed by the building division at RM102.63 million, followed by the civil engineering and infrastructure division at RM84.19 million, and the renewable energy division at RM4.19 million.
The Group’s profit before tax (“PBT”) improved to RM8.81 million, compared with RM2.02 million in 1Q2025. This was mainly attributable to a significantly higher level of construction activities from the civil engineering and infrastructure division, following the completion of lower margin contracts in the financial year 2025. In addition, lower finance costs contributed to improved profitability during the financial quarter.
B2. Comparison with Immediate Preceding Quarter’s Results
| INDIVIDUAL QUARTER | VARIANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaudited Current Quarter 31.03.2026 RM’000 | Unaudited Preceding Quarter 31.12.2025 RM’000 | RM’000 | % | |
| Revenue | 191,008 | 208,413 | (17,405) | (8.35) |
| PBT | 8,809 | 9,341 | (532) | (5.70) |
The Group recorded revenue of RM191.01 million in 1Q2026, representing a decrease of RM17.40 million or 8.35% compared to RM208.41 million in the immediate preceding quarter ended 31 December 2025 (“4Q2025”). The decrease was mainly due to the completion of several construction contracts in the financial year 2025 while newly secured contracts were still in the early stages of construction.
The Group registered a PBT of RM8.81 million in 1Q2026 as compared to RM9.34 million in 4Q2025, a slight decrease of RM0.53 million in 1Q2026.
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• Unaudited Interim Financial Report For The First (1st) Quarter Ended 31 March 2026
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PART B – EXPLANATORY NOTES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 9, APPENDIX 9B OF THE LISTING REQUIREMENTS OF BURSA MALAYSIA SECURITIES BERHAD (CONTINUED)
B3. Prospects and Outlook
Moving into 2026, the global economic landscape continues to navigate heightened trade tensions arising from US tariff policies, escalating conflicts in the Middle East, and broader geopolitical uncertainties. Nevertheless, Malaysia's domestic fundamentals remain resilient, with the Economic Outlook 2026, published by the Ministry of Finance, projecting GDP growth of 4.0% to 4.5% with the construction sector expected to expand by 6.1% in 2026. This growth trajectory is expected to be supported by the sustained implementation of major infrastructure projects and the government's continued focus on development expenditure.
The residential buildings subsector is expected to benefit from government-led affordable housing programmes and targeted home ownership initiatives under the Thirteenth Malaysia Plan, alongside new private sector developments. This presents opportunities for the Group to strengthen the Group's portfolio in the residential construction segment.
Nonetheless, the operating environment remains challenging due to higher construction and transportation costs, as well as the expanded service tax regime implemented on 1 July 2025, which may impact project costs, cash flow and margins, particularly for fixed-price contracts. The Group has implemented mitigation measures, including incorporating tax pass-through and price escalation clauses in new contracts, strengthening cash-flow management, and leveraging available exemptions and relief measures.
B4. Variance of Actual Profit from Forecast Profit
The Group did not issue any profit forecast or profit guarantee in the current financial quarter under review.
B5. Tax Expense
| INDIVIDUAL QUARTER | CUMULATIVE QUARTER | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaudited Current Quarter 31.03.2026 RM'000 | Unaudited Preceding Year Corresponding Quarter 31.03.2025 RM'000 | Unaudited Current Year-to-date 31.03.2026 RM'000 | Unaudited Preceding Year Corresponding Year-to-date 31.03.2025 RM'000 | |
| In respect of current period: | ||||
| Tax expense(1) | 2,175 | 952 | 2,175 | 952 |
| Deferred tax | 47 | (645) | 47 | (645) |
| Tax expense | 2,222 | 307 | 2,222 | 307 |
| Effective tax rate(2) (%) | 25.22 | 15.18 | 25.22 | 15.18 |
| Statutory tax rate (%) | 24.00 | 24.00 | 24.00 | 24.00 |
Notes:
(1) Income tax is recognised based on management's estimate.
(2) The effective tax rate of the Group was higher than the statutory tax rate primarily due to non-deductible expenses for tax purposes and derecognition of deferred tax asset which was recognised previously.
NESTCON BERHAD
Registration No. 202001008684 (1365004-W)
- Unaudited Interim Financial Report For The First (1st) Quarter Ended 31 March 2026
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PART B – EXPLANATORY NOTES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 9, APPENDIX 9B OF THE LISTING REQUIREMENTS OF BURSA MALAYSIA SECURITIES BERHAD (CONTINUED)
B6. Status of Corporate Proposals
Saved as disclosed below, there were no corporate proposals announced but not completed as at the date of this interim financial report.
Proposed Joint Development and Proposed Diversification ("Proposals")
On 3 March 2025, the Company announced to undertake the Proposals. On 4 June 2025, the Company announced that there would be revisions to the details of the Proposed Joint Development, and that additional time was required to conduct further due diligence on the Development Lands under the Proposed Joint Development, which was inter-conditional with the Proposed Diversification.
On 13 March 2026, the Group and the proprietor mutually agreed to terminate the Joint Development Agreement. Consequently, the Proposals were aborted.
Proposed Acquisition and Proposed Diversification ("Proposals 2026")
On 10 April 2026, the Company announced to undertake the Proposals 2026. Nestcon Iskandar Puteri Sdn Bhd ("Nestcon Iskandar"), an indirect 70%-owned subsidiary of the Company had entered into a conditional sale and purchase agreement with KLG Iskandar Puteri Sdn Bhd to acquire three (3) parcels of land all located in Mukim Pulai, Daerah Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, measuring in aggregate approximately 33,782 square metres for a total purchase consideration of RM95.00 million ("Proposed Acquisition").
Upon the completion of the Proposed Acquisition, Nestcon Iskandar intends to undertake a mixed commercial and residential development comprising serviced apartments and retail units on the said lands. This development represents a diversification of the Group's existing business to include property development ("Proposed Diversification").
The Proposals 2026 are subject to the approvals being obtained from the shareholders of the Company at an EGM to be convened and any other relevant authorities and/or parties, if required.
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NESTCON BERHAD
Registration No. 202001008684 (1365004-W)
Unaudited Interim Financial Report For The First
(1^{\mathrm{st}})
Quarter Ended 31 March 2026
Page 17
PART B - EXPLANATORY NOTES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 9, APPENDIX 9B OF THE LISTING REQUIREMENTS OF BURSA MALAYSIA SECURITIES BERHAD (CONTINUED)
B7. Utilisation of Proceeds
Private Placement
As at 31 March 2026, the status of the utilisation of proceeds arising from the Private Placement which was completed on 28 January 2026, is as follows:
| Details of Utilisation | Proceeds Raised RM'000 | Actual Utilisation RM'000 | Unutilised Amount RM'000 | Intended Timeframe for the Utilisation Upon Placement of Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repayment of bank borrowings | 20,733 | (20,733) | - | Within 6 months |
| Estimated expenses for the Proposed Private Placement | 195 | (195) | - | Within 1 month |
| Total | 20,928 | (20,928) | - |
The utilisation of proceeds disclosed above should be read in conjunction with the announcement of the Proposed Private Placement dated 12 July 2024.
B8. Bank Borrowings
| Unaudited As at 31.03.2026 RM'000 | Audited As at 31.12.2025 RM'000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Current | ||
| Term loans | 8,563 | 9,109 |
| Bank overdrafts | 28,597 | 31,614 |
| Factoring payable | 10,776 | 2,261 |
| Invoice financing | 56,210 | 68,774 |
| Bankers' acceptance | - | 1,669 |
| Revolving credits | 37,488 | 35,752 |
| 141,634 | 149,179 | |
| Non-current | ||
| Term loans | 45,987 | 36,240 |
The bank borrowings are secured and denominated in Ringgit Malaysia.
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NESTCON BERHAD
Registration No. 202001008684 (1365004-W)
• Unaudited Interim Financial Report For The First (1st) Quarter Ended 31 March 2026
• Page 18
PART B – EXPLANATORY NOTES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 9, APPENDIX 9B OF THE LISTING REQUIREMENTS OF BURSA MALAYSIA SECURITIES BERHAD (CONTINUED)
B9. Material Litigation
Save as disclosed below, there were no material litigations involving the Group as at the date of this interim financial report.
Nestcon Infra Sdn Bhd ("Nestcon Infra" or "Defendant"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, was served on 2 August 2024 with a copy of the sealed Writ and Statement of Claim both dated 25 July 2024 filed by Ong Nai Loo ("Plaintiff"), as one of the defendants, through a firm of lawyers acting on his behalf.
According to the Statement of Claim, the Plaintiff's complaint was that around 1 October 2018, Nestcon Infra, in the course of completing its project, allegedly trespassed on the Plaintiff's land with machineries to carry out earthworks, thereby depriving the Plaintiff of the use and enjoyment of his land. The Plaintiff seeks against Nestcon Infra and other defendant for injunction, general damages, exemplary or aggravated damages, indemnity and special damages of RM1,825,288.20.
On 7 April 2026, Nestcon Infra amicably settled the legal suit without any admission of liability. Pursuant thereto, the legal suit was withdrawn against Nestcon Infra without liberty and without any order as to costs.
B10. Dividend
No dividend has been declared or recommended by the Board of Directors for the current financial quarter under review.
B11. Earnings Per Share
The basic and diluted earnings per share for the current financial quarter and financial year-to-date are computed as follows:
| INDIVIDUAL QUARTER | CUMULATIVE QUARTER | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaudited Current Quarter 31.03.2026 RM'000 | Unaudited Preceding Year Corresponding Quarter 31.03.2025 RM'000 | Unaudited Current Year-to-date 31.03.2026 RM'000 | Unaudited Preceding Year Corresponding Year-to-date 31.03.2025 RM'000 | |
| Profit attributable to the Owners of the Company | 6,455 | 2,740 | 6,455 | 2,740 |
| Number of ordinary shares (in thousand) | 779,024 | 714,704 | 779,024 | 714,704 |
| Basic(1)/Diluted(2) EPS (sen) | 0.83 | 0.38 | 0.83 | 0.38 |
Notes:
(1) Basic earnings per share is calculated based on the Company's share capital of 779,024,000 ordinary shares (31 March 2025: 714,704,000 ordinary shares).
(2) Diluted earnings per share of the Company for the current financial quarter and financial year-to-date ended 31 March 2026 is equivalent to the basic earnings per share as the Company does not have any convertible options as at the end of the reporting period.
NESTCON BERHAD
Registration No. 202001008684 (1365004-W)
• Unaudited Interim Financial Report For The First (1st) Quarter Ended 31 March 2026
• Page 19
PART B – EXPLANATORY NOTES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 9, APPENDIX 9B OF THE LISTING REQUIREMENTS OF BURSA MALAYSIA SECURITIES BERHAD (CONTINUED)
B12. Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income
Profit before tax is arrived after charging/(crediting):
| INDIVIDUAL QUARTER | CUMULATIVE QUARTER | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaudited Current Quarter 31.03.2026 RM'000 | Unaudited Preceding Year Corresponding Quarter 31.03.2025 RM'000 | Unaudited Current Year-to-date 31.03.2026 RM'000 | Unaudited Preceding Year Corresponding Year-to-date 31.03.2025 RM'000 | |
| Depreciation of property, plant and equipment | 5,336 | 4,889 | 5,336 | 4,889 |
| Depreciation of investment properties | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Rental of machineries | 6,922 | 8,833 | 6,922 | 8,833 |
| Rental of premises | 26 | 33 | 26 | 33 |
| Interest expenses | 2,644 | 3,749 | 2,644 | 3,749 |
| Accretion of interest on other financial assets | - | (6) | - | (6) |
| Dividend income from other financial assets | - | (5) | - | (5) |
| Fair value gain from other financial assets | - | (67) | - | (67) |
| Gain on derecognition of lease upon termination | (37) | - | (37) | - |
| Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment | (181) | (45) | (181) | (45) |
| Interest income | (443) | (434) | (443) | (434) |
| (Gain)/Loss on foreign exchange | ||||
| - realised | (29) | (11) | (29) | (11) |
| - unrealised | 74 | - | 74 | - |
B13. Authorisation for Issue
The interim financial report was authorised for issue by the Board of Directors of the Company in accordance with a resolution passed by the Board of Directors on 28 May 2026.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD
NESTCON BERHAD
28 MAY 2026