KUALA LUMPUR (May 21): Menang Corp (M) Bhd’s net profit soared 82% to RM20.79 million or 7.78 sen per share for its third quarter ended March 31, 2015, from RM11.39 million or 4.27 sen per share, a year earlier.

This was on the back of a 44% increase in revenue to RM107.78 million, from RM74.54 million in the previous year’s corresponding quarter.

For the nine months, net profit spiked 143% to RM52.11 million, from RM21.46 million in the year before; while revenue climbed 2% to RM208.04 million, from RM203.89 million.

In its filing with Bursa Malaysia, the increase in its revenue for the cumulative period was attributed to the ongoing Private Finance Initiative (PFI) projects, while the improvement in profit was due to contributions from its property segment.

Based on its financial statements, its property development division contributed to approximately 16% of its revenue, while its concession arrangements contributed to 83% of its topline.

Going forward, the group expects a challenging year ahead, due to the current economic environment.

Menang Corp (fundamental: 1.3; valuation: 2.1) rose four sen or 4.71% to 89 sen, bringing its market capitalisation to RM227.04 million.

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