Malaysia's Commitment To Sustainability Reporting Aligns With Global Standards
This recognition in the Jurisdictional Profile underscores the global standing of Malaysia's National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF). Launched in September 2024 and developed by the Advisory Committee on Sustainability Reporting (ACSR), the NSRF is a significant step in advancing Malaysia's corporate sustainability agenda.
The NSRF phases in the adoption of ISSB Standards, specifically IFRS S1 and IFRS S2. Starting with a 'limited transition' approach, Malaysia extends certain transitional standard reliefs, including 'climate-first' reporting and deferred Scope 3 GHG emissions disclosures.
This approach facilitates a smooth transition to full adoption of the ISSB Standards, while recognising the varying levels and maturity in sustainability practices and reporting across companies.
The SC Chairman Dato' Mohammad Faiz Azmi said that the ACSR welcomes the ISSB's endorsement, which represents an important recognition of our efforts in using the ISSB Standards as the baseline for sustainability disclosures in Malaysia.
'The ACSR is cognisant of the high standards the ISSB Standards has set for sustainability reporting, and the challenges this may pose to entities. We remain committed to equipping reporting entities to meet these requirements,' he said. To ensure the readiness of applicable entities, the NSRF introduced the PACE (Policy, Assumptions, Calculators, Education) initiative, providing training, tools and resources.
This includes training on interoperability between the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and ISSB Standards conducted in March this year. Other upcoming PACE initiatives include the development of Illustrative Sustainability Reports to guide company disclosures and an NSRF Preparers' Programme to strengthen capacity.
The ACSR will also continue engaging with the industry to understand sector-specific challenges in adopting the ISSB Standards.
The first cohort of Jurisdictional Profiles was published by the IFRS Foundation on 12June 2025. The publication provides transparency to capital markets on the adoption approaches of different jurisdictions. Related
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Asia Pacific: Achieved another record quarter with revenue of US$24.7 million, up 11% YoY, driven by the ongoing commissioning of proprietary rigs and strong operational performance. EMEA: Revenue rose to US$7.8 million, a 47% increase, supported by the start of significant new contracts for the region. North America: Despite noticeable early wins in the US, revenue decreased by 21% to US$25.3 million, due to program discontinuations and delays in starting new contracts. South America: Revenue fell to US$11.3 million (from US$18.2 million in Q2 2024), as Chile and Argentina entered the mobilization and learning curve phases of new long-term contracts, and Brazil faced client-driven mobilization delays. Gross Margin: US$14.1 million (20.5% of revenue), compared to US$17.9 million (23.0%) in Q2 2024. Excluding one-off costs of US$1.0 million related to specific reorganization measures, gross margin stood at US$15.1 million (21.9%). EBITDA: US$14.0 million (20.3% of revenue) or US$15.0 million (21.7% of revenue) excluding one-off costs, compared to US$16.4 million (21.0%) in Q2 2024. Net Profit: US$6.0 million (9% of revenue), compared to US$7.8 million (10%). Free Cash Flow: Negative US$7.1 million, mainly due to working capital requirements and Capex to support new contracts. Net Debt: US$76.5 million, including IFRS 16 but US$69.5 million at constant FX, compared to US$78.7 million as of June 30, 2024. Tim Bremner, CEO of Foraco, reflected on the quarter, stating, 'In Q2 2025, we continued to focus on aligning our portfolio with high-potential regions and segments, driven by our investment in proprietary rigs and high-value contracts. While some regions face program discontinuations and delays in starting new contracts, we are seeing positive developments, with Asia Pacific achieving another robust quarter, the award of a significant long-term contract in Chile, and early wins, including four new contracts in the US to be executed in the second half of the year. We relocated more than 10 rigs across distant continents – including Europe, Chile, Canada, and the US – and continued to implement our tailored Capex program to support the execution of newly secured contracts.' Fabien Sevestre, CFO of Foraco, shared insights into the financial performance, stating, 'During this quarter, despite lower activity in America, we managed to maintain solid profitability supported by cost discipline and the resilient performance of our operations. Excluding the one-off costs of US$1.0 million related to a reorganization in South America, our EBITDA margin would have reached 21.7% compared to 21% in Q2 2024. The exit from Kazakhstan generated an accounting net gain of US$0.3 million. Working capital requirements, although still negative, improved significantly during the quarter, partially offsetting the impact of capital expenditures needed for new deployments. Net debt stands at US$76.5 million, as we remain committed to a disciplined capital allocation strategy, focusing on proprietary rigs and fleet modernization to sustain future growth.' Income Statement (In thousands of US$)(unaudited) Three-month period ended June 30, Six-month period ended June 30, 2025 2024 2025 2024 Revenue 69,063 77,884 124,073 154,973 Gross profit (1) 14,126 17,916 21,855 34,728 As a percentage of sales 20.5 % 23.0 % 17.6 % 22.4 % EBITDA 14,005 16,391 21,031 33,964 As a percentage of sales 20.3 % 21.0 % 17.0 % 21.9 % Operating profit 9,689 12,116 12,583 24,740 As a percentage of sales 14.0 % 15.6 % 10.1 % 16.0 % Net profit for the period 6,015 7,809 7,042 16,273 Attributable to: Equity holders of the Company 6,336 7,760 7,880 16,606 Non-controlling interests (321) 49 (838) (333) EPS (in US cents) Basic 6.43 7.87 7.99 16.84 Diluted 6.34 7.70 7.87 16.48 (1) This line item includes amortization and depreciation expenses related to operations Highlights – Q2 2025 Revenue Total revenue in Q2 2025 was US$69.1 million, compared to US$77.9 million in Q2 2024. At constant exchange rates, revenue decreased by US$5.8 million. Asia Pacific and EMEA delivered growth, with revenue increasing by US$5.7 million at constant exchange rates, while North and South America declined by US$11.0 million mainly due to the discontinuation of certain client programs and delays in starting new contracts. Mining activity was the most impacted by the factors mentioned above, partially offset by a US$3.0 million increase in Water activity. Profitability Gross margin for Q2 2025, including depreciation within cost of sales, was US$14.1 million (20.5% of revenue), compared to US$17.9 million (23.0% of revenue) in Q2 2024. The decrease was mainly driven by the phasing and ramp-up of new contracts which are typically associated with lower margins, and by one-off costs (US$1.0 million) related to a reorganization in South America. During the quarter, EBITDA amounted to US$14.0 million (or 20.3% of revenue) compared to US$16.4 million (or 21.0% of revenue) in the previous year. Net profit for the quarter amounted to US$6.0 million (9% of the revenue) compared to US$7.8 million (10% of revenue) in Q2 2024. Highlights – H1 2025 Revenue For the six-month period ending June 30, 2025 (H1 2025), the revenue amounted to US$124 million compared to US$155 million in H1 2024. Profitability In H1 2025, the gross margin, inclusive of depreciation within cost of sales, was US$21.9 million (or 18% of revenue), compared to US$34.7 million (or 22% of revenue) in H1 2024. During H1, EBITDA amounted to US$21.0 million (or 17.0% of revenue), compared to US$34 million (or 21.9% of revenue) for the same period last year. Free Cash Flow for the period was negative at US$7.1 million, primarily due to working capital needs and capital expenditures required to support the mobilization of new contracts. 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Revenue in Africa and Europe grew by 47%, supported by the start of contracts that are significant for the region. Overall, rig utilization rate in Q2 2025 was 35% compared to 40% in Q2 2024. H1 2025 H1 2025 revenue totaled US$124.1 million, down from US$155 million in H1 2024. In Asia Pacific, the Company's first-largest revenue contributor, H1 2025 revenue amounted to US$45.0 million, marking the best first half ever with a 22% increase compared to H1 2024. This growth is primarily attributable to successful operations and the commissioning of new proprietary rigs. North America, the Company's second revenue contributor region, declined by 27%, The decrease was primarily due to the discontinuation of certain client programs and delays in starting new contracts. Revenue in South America totaled US$21.4 million in H1 2025, down 51% from US$43.8 million in H1 2024. 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