HeiTech Padu Berhad (HTPADU) has experienced notable recent developments that may impact its share performance. The company recently made a strategic investment by subscribing to 30% equity in Souqa Fintech Sdn Bhd for a cash consideration of RM16.17 million. This move is part of HTPADU's strategy to expand into the fintech space, positioning itself to benefit from the growing digital financial services sector in Malaysia [oai_citation:3,HTPADU - TRANSACTIONS (CHAPTER 10 OF LISTING REQUIREMENTS) : NON RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS | KLSE Screener](https://www.klsescreener.com/v2/announcements/view/7978615).
Financially, HTPADU has seen steady growth in its earnings, with its earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) growing by 72% over the last year. However, the company has a significant debt load, with net debt standing at approximately RM109.9 million as of June 2024. Although HTPADU's debt levels are manageable due to its strong interest coverage, the company faces challenges in converting its EBIT to free cash flow, which could put some pressure on its ability to manage debt effectively [oai_citation:2,These 4 Measures Indicate That HeiTech Padu Berhad (KLSE:HTPADU) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well - Simply Wall St News](https://simplywall.st/stocks/my/software/klse-htpadu/heitech-padu-berhad-shares/news/these-4-measures-indicate-that-heitech-padu-berhad-klsehtpad).
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