Korvest Ltd (ASX:KOV) Reports Half-Year Financial Results
Financial Performance Overview
Korvest Ltd (ASX:KOV) reported a 1.1% decline in revenues, totalling $51.1 million for the half-year ended 31 December 2024. The company’s net profit after tax fell by 28.5% to $4.1 million, attributed to decreased activity in galvanising and one-off operational costs of approximately $670,000. Cash flows showed improvement, with net cash from operating activities rising to $7.1 million, compared to $6.9 million in the prior corresponding period.
Dividend Declaration
The board has proposed a fully franked interim dividend of 25.0 cents per share, consistent with the previous period. The record date for entitlements is set for 14 February 2025, with a payment date anticipated for 7 March 2025.
Operational Insights
The profitability decline was linked to project phasing and competitive pressures impacting margins in both its galvanising and industrial product segments. Despite these challenges, Korvest recorded resilient performance in the small project and day-to-day markets.
Future Outlook
Looking ahead, Korvest anticipates a return to stronger performance following the successful resolution of the operational issue in galvanising that affected production earlier in the half. The company remains focused on enhancing its capital investments and operational efficiencies to better position itself for the second half of FY25.
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