Kuala lumpur: DRB-HICOM Bhd reported a net profit of RM60.62 million for the nine months ending September 30, 2025, a decrease from RM69.17 million in the previous period. This performance was supported by the banking, automotive, and services sectors.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the company’s revenue for the period remained strong at RM12.74 billion, up from RM12.23 billion. Key sectors such as properties saw a revenue increase of 51.0 percent to RM197.68 million, driven by progress in property concession development projects. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, it was reported that the services arm’s revenue rose by 13 percent to RM158.57 million, largely due to more commercial vehicles undergoing inspections in the vehicle inspection segment.

The automotive sector’s revenue grew by 4.6 percent to RM8.84 billion, thanks to higher sales volume from Proton and increased contributions from automotive distribution companies. However, DRB-HICOM recorded a net loss of RM15.19 million in the third quarter ending September 30, 2025, compared to a net loss of RM5.29 million in the same period last year.

Despite the net loss, the revenue for the third quarter increased by 8.6 percent to RM4.49 billion, up from RM4.13 billion, driven by the automotive, property, banking, and services segments. The group attributed the net loss to a loss on the disposal of investment securities amounting to RM22.31 million in the current quarter, compared to a loss of RM4.66 million previously.

The company noted that the banking sector achieved higher revenue due to increased financing income, driven by growth in financing volume and a growing customer base. The properties sector also saw higher revenue, primarily from property concession development projects.

Looking ahead, DRB-HICOM expressed its commitment to digitalisation, operational optimisation, and efficiency improvements across all segments. The acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems Malaysia Sdn Bhd is expected to bolster Composites Technology Research Malaysia’s expertise within global supply chains. The proposed acquisition, anticipated to be completed by year-end, aims to accelerate growth, drive higher value creation, and enhance Malaysia’s capabilities in the global aerospace industry.