Daily Archives: 5 Aug 2009

Tuan Sing Q2 profit plunges 63%; revenue down 17%

TUAN Sing Group’s second-quarter net profit fell 63 per cent to $3.5 million from $9.5 million a year ago. Revenue fell 17 per cent to $54.9 million from $66.1 million, due to lower revenue from its property, industrial services and retail business segments.

‘Operating conditions for the rest of the year are likely to remain challenging,’ the group said in its statement yesterday.

For the half year, net profit plunged 72 per cent to $4.3 million from $15.4 million, as revenue sank 36 per cent to $84.5 million.

Tuan Sing’s property segment posted a 96 per cent plunge in net profit to $0.6 million, as revenue fell 50 per cent to $18.9 million for the six months ended June 30. This was due to lower development property sales, and the group said that though rental income increased, the additional costs of $3.1 million due to the acquisition of Katong Mall Continue reading

‘Early opening’ report untrue

RESORTS World at Sentosa on Tuesday refuted a report by an investment bank about a possible early opening.

A CIMB report on Tuesday said the ‘quick pace’ of construction may lead to it opening by the end of this year, instead of early next year as planned.

It also said that Genting, which owns Resorts World, may announce the actual opening date next month.

The claims were based on a recent site tour. Continue reading