Astro's FY24 Net Profit Plunges 86%
Astro's FY24 Net Profit Plunges 86%
ASTRO Malaysia Holdings Bhd's net profit for the financial year ended Jan 31, 2024 (FY24) plummeted by 85.76% to RM36.88 million, the lowest since the company's listing in 2012.
ASTRO Malaysia Holdings Bhd截至2024年1月31日的财政年度（24财年）的净利润暴跌85.76％，至3688万令吉，为该公司自2012年上市以来的最低水平。
This it said was largely due to lower earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA).
该公司表示，这主要是由于扣除利息、税项、折旧和摊销前的收益（EBITDA）减少。
The group cited higher broadband costs, staff-related costs from a voluntary separation scheme and higher net finance costs as contributing factors.
该组织指出，较高的宽带成本、自愿离职计划产生的员工相关费用以及较高的净财务成本是促成因素。
Excluding unrealised foreign exchange (forex) impact and post-tax VSS costs, the group recorded a full-year net profit of RM181 million.
不包括未实现的外汇（外汇）影响和税后VSS成本，该集团的全年净利润为 RM181 百万美元。
The group experienced a 7.58% decline in revenue, falling to RM3.34 billion from RM3.62 billion in the previous year.
该集团的收入下降了7.58％，从去年的36.2亿令吉降至33.4亿令吉。
In the final quarter (4Q24), Astro saw an 18.95% decline in net profit to RM44.38 million from RM54.75 million a year ago.
在最后一个季度（第四季度），Astro的净利润从去年同期的5,475万令吉下降了18.95％，至4,438万令吉。
The drop in earnings was attributed to lower revenue and increased net financing costs due to unfavourable unrealised forex losses from unhedged lease liabilities.
收益下降归因于收入减少和净融资成本增加，这是由于未套期保值租赁负债带来的不利的未实现外汇亏损所致。
Revenue for the period also fell 13.63% to RM819.85 million was mainly driven by lower subscription revenue, advertising revenue, sales of programming rights, rental income and the closure of its Go Shop operations.
该期间的收入也下降了13.63％，至8.1985亿令吉，这主要是由订阅收入、广告收入、节目版权销售、租金收入减少以及Go Shop业务关闭所致。
No dividend was declared for the quarter, with a payout ratio of 31% for the full year.
本季度没有宣布分红，全年派息率为31％。
Despite economic challenges, Astro remains resilient, focusing on technology accessibility, convenience and diversifying its business.
尽管面临经济挑战，但Astro仍然保持弹性，专注于技术的可访问性、便利性和业务多元化。
The group cautioned about the impact of a strong US dollar and local economic conditions on multiple cost lines and customer sentiments.
该组织警告说，坚挺的美元和当地经济状况会对多个成本项目和客户情绪产生影响。