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FINANCIAL RESULTS
OUTLOOK
AGENDA
CORPORATE OVERVIEW
Snapshot Of 1H2021 Performance
US$’000 1H2021 1H2020 Change (%)
Sales 438,288 314,287 39
Gross Profit 34,931 19,280 81
Gross Profit Margin (%) 8.0 6.1 1.9 ppt
Net Profit/(Loss) After Tax(Attributable to equity holders of the Company)
5,837 (4,483) NM
EPS/(LPS) - fully diluted (US cents)(1) 0.65 (0.50) NM
NAV per share (US cents)(2) 30/6/2021: 16.27 31/12/2020: 15.81
(1) Earnings/(loss) per ordinary share on a fully diluted basis are computed by dividing net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company by the weighted average number of shares in issue during the period of 895,841,914 after adjusting assumed conversion of all potential dilutive ordinary shares.
(2) Net assets value per ordinary share as at 30 June 2021 and 31 December 2020 is calculated based on the net assets value attributable to the equity holders of the Company as at the end of the respective period and the respective aggregate number of ordinary shares of 895,841,914.
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1H2021 Highlights Revenue of US$438.3M in 1H2021, lifted by recovery in all business segments
Revenue increased 39% y-o-y from US$314.3 million in 1H2020, when the initial outbreak of COVID-19 impacted demand for electronic components and
disrupted manufacturing activity in Asia, especially China
Sales for the electronic components distribution business increased 38% fuelled by increased global demand for semiconductors, particularly in Hong
Kong and China; improved business environment and global chip shortage playing out to the Group’s advantage in view of the Group’s extensive product
portfolio and strong presence in Asia, especially Hong Kong and China and the Group’s efforts to expand its base of suppliers and customers and its ability
to work closely with suppliers and customers for value creation
Turnover for consumer products distribution business sales rose 58%, as demand remains robust due to continued demand for computer peripherals in
Malaysia where new product launches from suppliers coincided with an increase in demand for desktop and portable computers and peripherals amid
adoption of work-from-home measures in compliance with the prolonged Movement Control Order
Turnover for other businesses increased to US$5.4 million from US$4.5 million a year ago, boosted by higher sales in the trading and distribution of fast-
moving consumer goods in Singapore and Malaysia, as well as higher sales in assembly and distribution of medical devices and hospitality and healthcare
solutions businesses driven by higher demand
Gross profit margin outpaced revenue growth, growing 81% to US$34.9M
Mainly due to higher margins achieved by the Group’s electronic components and consumer products distribution businesses with greater demand;
global chip shortage which resulted in many firms rushing to stockpile high demand chips also contributed to increased margin in the electronic
components distribution business
Net profit of US$5.8M in 1H2021, reversing loss of US$4.5M in 1H2020 5
Revenue Growth TrendSERIAL SYSTEM GROUP
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Gross Profit & Gross Profit Margin(US$' million)
GP GP%
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Profitability
52%
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Net Profit & Net Profit Margin(US$' million)
Net Profit Net Profit Margin (%)
-21%
Profitability
133%
-16%
41%44%
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FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 1H20 1H21
EBITDA (US$' million)
-5%
Profitability
-2%
130%
17%
40%
-15%
-6%
12%
64%
-47%
-44%
1,914%
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Financial Position
173.8
218.3 211.5
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468.6 458.5
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372.0 397.5
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Maintaining Healthy Current Ratio
Current Assets Current liabilities Current Ratio10
Financial Position
86.5
98.7 104.5 110.0
122.2 119.4
124.8
145.0 144.5
147.2 151.7 155.8
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97.9
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166.5
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Net Gearing Ratio
Shareholders' Equity Net Borrowings Net Gearing Ratio
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Financial Position
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55 61
62 67
53 49 51 54
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FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 1H21
Cash Conversion Cycle (days)
Trade Receivable Turnover (days) Trade Payable Turnover (days) Inventory Turnover (days) Cash Conversion Cycle (days)
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- 0.20 0.40 0.60 0.80 1.00 1.20 1.40 1.60 1.80 2.00
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0.67
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0.75
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0.17
0.46
0.46
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Interim Special Final
Total Dividend Payout (In Cent (SGD))(Interim & Final) each year
Dividend Yield
1.6%
4.3%
21.9%
4.6%
2.4%
6.3%
8.0%
6.3%
5.0%
7.9%
6.1%
8.5%
8.9%
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1.3%
Adoption of 5G, electric and autonomous vehicles and IoTwill increase demand for chip with more processing powerand memory storage
US-China ’tech war’ will drive demand for chips Work-from-home measures in Malaysia expected to
continue, strengthening business momentum for consumerproducts distribution segment
Tension between China and the US Global economy still volatile as countries struggle to
contain new COVID-19 variants Rising shipping costs amid supply chain disruptions
Industry Outlook
Br ight Spot s
Uncer t aint ies
Group Outlook • The Group will continue to focus efforts to expand
product portfolio, widen customer and supplier base
• Added franchises for Singapore, Indonesia, China andTaiwan with Netherlands-based Ultimaker, a 3D Printingcompany
• With continued focus on recovery strategies, 2H2021 expects to remain profitable
• Fortifying 3D printing segment through Asia-wide franchise for Germany-based BASF to distribute 3D printing filaments
• Appointed as a distributor in Malaysia by Taiwan-based Asrock, fortifying our position as the leading motherboard and VGA distributor in Malaysia
Serial System At A Glance
One of Asia Pacific’s
largest electronic distribution networks
Electronic Components
(91%)*
1H2021 1H2020Hong Kong 51% 47%China 16% 14%South East Asia and India 19% 26%South Korea 7% 4%Taiwan 7% 9%
100% 100%
Consumer Products (8%)*
1H2021 1H2020South East Asia and India 96% 100%
Japan 4% 0%
Wide product range and diversified
customer portfolio
Total Shares: 905 million
Free Float: 38%Market Capitalisation: S$136M (As at 13 Aug 2021)
Dividend yield: 1-22% p.a. over 14 years
(1H2021: 1.6%)
One of the largest electronic components
distributorlisted on SGX
SERIAL SYSTEM
listed in Singapore
in 1997
* Group Revenue
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Diversified Business
Supporting a network of global brands, Serial System is a leading distributor of electronic components in Asia and a dealerfor a variety of consumer products. It is also a strategic investor in businesses in healthcare, managed print services and
fast moving consumer products.
Electronic ComponentsDistribution
Consumer ProductsDistribution
Medical DevicesAssemblyand Distribution
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Hospitality and Healthcare Solutions
Fast Moving Consumer Products
Managed PrintServices and 3D Printing
Strong Asia Pacific Presence
North China
Beijing
Qingdao
Xi'an
Extensive Distribution Network
Bangalore
New Delhi
Pune
CHINA
East China
Shanghai
South China
Shenzhen
HONG KONG
INDIA
Jakarta
INDONESIA
Penang
Kuala Lumpur
MALAYSIA
PHILIPPINES
Manila
(Headquarter)
SINGAPORE
Seoul
Daegu
SOUTH KOREA
Tokyo
JAPAN
The Group’s offices and representations
Taipei
Hsinchu
Taichung
TAIWAN
Bangkok
THAILAND
Ho Chi Minh
Hanoi
VIETNAM
One of the largest Asian geographical presence (in terms of offices)
in the electronic distribution industry
23 Sales Offices 13 Warehouses > 700 employees
in Asia Pacific
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Group StructureAs at 31 July 2021
Note:(1) Entities held by Serial System Ltd(2) Entities held by SCE Enterprise Pte. Ltd.(3) Entities held by Serial System International Pte. Ltd.(4) Investment holding and trading, and rental of properties(5) Excluded entities which are dormant, inactive or in process of liquidation
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Partnering Leading Suppliers
… more than 90 Franchised Product Lines in Serial System Group
Electronic Components Distribution
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Consumer Products Distribution
The Group’s 100%-owned subsidiary: Achieva Technology Sdn. Bhd.
Major suppliers include AMD, AOC, Asrock, Gigabyte, Intel, MSI, Philips and ViewSonic
Achieva Technology works closely with partner brands to fulfil their distribution needs and provides a onestop solution for their customers
In e-commerce, Achieva Technology maintains key channels on online platforms such as Qoo10 and Lazada, giving them a strong presence in the region
Achieva Technology Group
The Group’s 100%-owned subsidiary: Swift-Value Business Pte. Ltd.
Major suppliers include Hewlett-Packard (HP), Epson and Canon products and also the authorized reseller of products from major brands such as Fuji Xerox, Samsung and Panasonic
Swift-Value is the largest HP printer supplies distributor, having captured over 45% of the Singapore market. They keep their top spot by maintaining close relationships with hundreds of customers, ranging from heartland operators to large retail superstores such as Popular
Providing fast and value-added service and having the ability to retain customer loyalties help Swift-Value offers an extensive and consistent network for their suppliers and partner brands
In 2020, Swift-Value has also partnered with Ultimaker, one of the leading 3D-Printer brands operating out of the Netherlands to serve as their official logistics service provider in the Asia Pacific region and provide logistics distribution to partners and resellers in countries including but not limited to Singapore, Australia, China and Indonesia
Swift-Value Business Pte. Ltd.
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Started in 2014, Singapore-based Print-IQ is 91.43% owned by Serial System Provides managed print services and maintains and distributes copiers and printers Premier partner for HP copiers Partner for top Netherlands-based 3D printer brand, Ultimaker Asia-wide partner for Germany-based BASF to distribute 3D printing filaments
Consumer Products DistributionManaged Print Services and 3D Printing
Print-IQ Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Set up in 2008, PT SMI is 20% owned by Serial System since November 2018 Listed on Development Board of Indonesia Stock Exchange
PT Sentral Mitra Informatika Tbk
Under the managed print services business model, companies outsource their printing,scanning and copying functions, as well as the management of the equipment, to external service providers like Print-IQ and PT SMI. This reduces their operating costs and wastage.
Set up in 2019, Print-IQ Thailand is 49% owned by Serial System since December 2019 Supplies Lexmark printers and toners and provides managed print services for their
customers
Print IQ Co., Ltd
Core businesses: Hospitality and Healthcare solutions
Hospitality solutions: Build based on a core venue management application suite known as Venue360
Leading edge modules within Venue360: Electronic meal ordering system (eMOS), Intelligence RoomInfotainment Solution, Digital Media Content Management System, and Incident Tracking and Reporting System
Clients: Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Jurong Community Hospital, Changi GeneralHospital, Institute of Mental Health, St Andrew’s Hospital, Gleneagles Hospital, Mount Elizabeth Orchard,Parkway East Hospital, Parkway Mount Elizabeth Novena, Yishun Community Hospital, Sengkang Hospital,Sengkang Community Hospital, Alexandra Integrated Health, Bright Vision Community Hospital, Ang Mo KioThye Hwa Kwan Hospital and the new Woodlands Health Campus
0ther BusinessesSerial MultiVision Pte. Ltd. (100%-stake)
Assembly and distribution of medical devices
Offers full range of standard and customised perfusion tubingpacks marketed over the Asia-Pacific region: Perfusion Tubing ECMO Tubing Pack Angio Pack Procedural Pack
ISO 13485-certified and its perfusion products bear the coveted CE certification mark.
Contract Sterilization Services Pte Ltd (100%-stake)
The presentation herein may contain forward-looking statements by the management of Serial System Ltd (“Serial System”) that pertain to expectations for financial performance of future periods versus past periods.
Forward–looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties because they relate to future events. Actual results may varymaterially from those targeted, expected or projected due to several factors. Such factors are, among others, general economic conditions, foreign exchange fluctuations, competitive product and pricing pressures as well as changes in tax regimes and regulatory developments. Such statements are not and should not be construed as management’s representation on the future performance of Serial System. Therefore, the actual performance of Serial System may differ significantly from expressions provided herein.
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