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Johnson Electric reports results for the half year ended 30 September 2025
- Group sales US$1,833 million – down 1% compared to first half of the prior financial year
- Gross profit US$441 million or 24.0% of sales (compared to US$438 million or 23.6% of sales in the first half of the prior financial year)
- Adjusted EBITA US$159 million or 8.7% of sales (compared to US$177 million or 9.5% of sales in the first half of the prior financial year)
- Net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 3% to US$133 million or 14.21 US cents per share on a fully diluted basis
- Underlying net profit, excluding the net impact of unrealized gains or losses relating to exchange rate movements and restructuring costs, decreased by 8% to US$123 million
- Free cash flow from operations US$174 million (compared to US$144 million in the first half of the prior financial year)
- Total debt to capital ratio of 11% and cash reserves of US$932 million as of 30 September 2025
- Interim dividend 17 HK cents per share (2.18 US cents per share)
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 November 2025 – Johnson Electric Holdings Limited (“Johnson Electric”), a global leader in electric motors and motion subsystems, today announced its results for the six months ended 30 September 2025.
Total group sales for the first half of the 2025/26 financial year totalled US$1,833 million, a decrease of 1% over the first half of the prior financial year. Excluding the effect of foreign exchange rate changes, sales declined by 2%. Net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 3% to US$133 million or 14.21 US cents per share on a fully diluted basis. Underlying net profit decreased by 8% to US$123 million.
Automotive Products Group
The Automotive Products Group (“APG”), which accounted for 84% of total Group sales in the period under review, reported a 3% decline in sales on a constant currency basis. On a regional basis, APG’s constant currency sales were lower by 6% in Asia, 1% in the Americas, and 1% in Europe.
The reduced level of sales achieved in the first half reflected the combination of price reductions for more mature product applications and APG’s Sino-foreign joint venture OEM customers in China continuing to experience a significant loss in market share.
Car production in Asia, dominated by China, now accounts for approximately 60 percent of global vehicle volume. Beyond its sheer size, the dynamism of China’s auto sector is transforming the market domestically and, increasingly, globally. Government subsidies, expanding charging infrastructure, and aggressive pricing among the more than 100 brands of electric vehicles have fuelled a structural shift to electrification – with New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) amounting to over half of all passenger vehicles sold in China. Domestic OEM brands are leading this transformation, having almost doubled their market share in less than five years to over two-thirds of domestic sales.
In the short term, APG has been negatively impacted by the rapid shift in automotive OEM market share, since a majority of its sales in China have historically been to Sino-foreign joint venture customers. However, encouraging progress is being made in winning new business from several leading domestic Chinese OEM customers who have found Johnson Electric to be a responsive and cost-competitive partner to support their future growth plans. Those plans include accelerating exports of “Made in China” vehicles, as well as establishing assembly plants elsewhere in the world that will produce a new generation of vehicles “Designed in China”. As the newly awarded programs begin to ramp-up production in the second half of the financial year, APG is on track to return to growth.
Outside of Asia, automotive industry demand over the period under review was relatively subdued. In Europe, consumer interest in NEVs remains strong, especially for plug-in hybrids, but concerns over job security and the comparatively higher price of NEVs are keeping buyers in check. The region’s automakers are themselves faced with enormous structural challenges that include increased competition from Chinese brands who have taken five percent of the market, and excess production capacity that is forcing several OEMs to pause production in some plants and rethink their future vehicle roadmaps.
North America’s automotive sector is similarly navigating a turbulent landscape shaped by trade policy uncertainty, shifting consumer behaviour, and electrification trends. Earlier in the year, the market was lifted by a consumer rush to buy new cars to beat an expected tariff-induced price hike. Demand momentum has since softened, except for a brief boost to electric vehicle sales spurred by the expiry of a federal tax credit. Volatile tariff policies are also disrupting supply chains, requiring OEMs and their suppliers to reconfigure operations across the US, Canada, and Mexico. These changes are increasing costs, leading to higher vehicle prices and reduced affordability.
APG’s strategy in the context of this varied and highly unpredictable global operating environment remains, firstly, to focus on bringing to market innovative motion technologies that enable electrification, reduce emissions, and enhance passenger safety and comfort. Secondly, APG aims to offer its diverse base of customers an unrivalled total cost and value proposition that combines speed, scale, and reliability of production with an adaptable global operating footprint.
Industry Products Group
The Industry Products Group (“IPG”), which accounted for 16% of total Group sales, reported flat sales compared to the first half of the prior financial year on a constant currency basis.
IPG’s sales have stabilized after a difficult period of contraction that resulted from a softening in demand for discretionary hardware products (relative to services) in the post-pandemic era; and low pricing (rather than brand name, functionality, or reliability) increasingly becoming the key purchasing criteria for many consumers.
Management has rationalized and consolidated its production to focus on application segments where it can leverage highly automated assembly lines and digital processes to be more cost competitive. Equally important, new business development has been redirected towards the rapidly growing base of Chinese manufacturers who are capturing an increasing share of the global market for consumer and commercial hardware goods – particularly for low-priced, entry-level products. Although the repositioning of IPG is still at an early stage, the division has secured several recent orders that give rise to optimism.
In parallel to targeting high-volume, standardized motion product applications, IPG has continued to make progress in supplying motion subsystem solutions to more specialized, higher-growth segments, including warehouse automation, medical devices, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and liquid cooling applications.
Formation of PRC Joint Ventures to pursue opportunities in Humanoid Robotics
In July 2025, the Group announced the formation of two joint venture companies with Shanghai Mechanical & Electrical Industry Co., Ltd, a leading Chinese industrial manufacturing company with extensive interests across a wide range of end markets. This new initiative has been established to enable the end-to-end delivery of high-performance humanoid robotic core components and subsystems to customers across the PRC. The two joint ventures are structured to complement one another – combining sales, business development and customer application support with product design, engineering, and manufacturing expertise.
Gross Margins and Operating Profitability
Gross profit margins increased slightly to 24.0% from 23.6%, primarily due to reduced direct labour costs, material cost deflation, and favourable foreign exchange rate movements that outweighed the effects of price reductions and wage inflation.
Reported earnings before interest, tax and amortization (“EBITA”) was flat at US$171 million. Adjusted to exclude non-cash foreign exchange rate movements and restructuring charges, EBITA was US$159 million or 8.7% of sales.
Free Cash Flow and Financial Condition
Free cash flow from operations increased to US$174 million from US$144 million, largely due to a reduction in working capital that more than offset an increase in capital expenditure. Capital expenditure levels in the near term are expected to remain at a high single-digit percentage of sales due to planned investments in automation and further development of the manufacturing footprint.
The Group remains in a financially robust condition with a total debt to capital ratio of 11% and cash balances of US$932 million as of 30 September 2025.
Interim Dividend
The Board has today declared an interim dividend of 17 HK cents per share, equivalent to 2.18 US cents per share (2024/25 interim: 17 HK cents per share). The interim dividend will be payable on 6 January 2026 to shareholders registered on 9 December 2025.
Chairman’s Comments on the Half-Year Results and Outlook
Commenting on the results, Dr. Patrick Wang, Chairman and Chief Executive, said, “Johnson Electric delivered stable financial results in the six-month period ended 30 September 2025, despite subdued macro-economic conditions and ongoing uncertainty concerning global trade tariffs.”
“Although the global economy is showing resilience in the face of the disruption caused by the radical shift in US international trade policy, overall consumer sentiment in the world’s major economies has remained cautious due to cost of living concerns and softening labour markets. In Johnson Electric’s primary end markets of automotive vehicles and consumer and industrial hardware products, the impact has been mixed. Favourable growth dynamics in several new motion application segments are being offset by sluggish growth of more mature products and by OEM customers delaying the launch of new programs due to ongoing uncertainties related to demand and global supply chain configurations.”
Regarding the outlook for the second half of the financial year, Dr. Patrick Wang commented, “The resilience of the global economy during the first half of the year belied a precarious environment for trade and investment that remains a significant concern for international manufacturing businesses. The new regime of higher US tariffs on imports from almost all countries is still unfolding and its impact on consumer behaviour, business confidence, and manufacturing supply chains is unclear.”
Dr. Patrick Wang further commented, “Notwithstanding the highly uncertain macro-economic outlook, Johnson Electric is cautiously optimistic that its sales in the second half of the financial year will improve modestly over the prior year. Over the medium and longer term – and assuming that the ongoing trade negotiations between the US and China result in a pragmatic agreement – the prospects for profitable growth are encouraging. Our product portfolio of innovative components and subsystems is uniquely well placed to help our customers solve their most critical motion-related problems. And we are continuing to invest in adapting and strengthening our operating model to provide security of supply to customers at the same time as delivering sustainable value creation for shareholders.”
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About Johnson Electric Group
The Johnson Electric Group is a global leader in electric motors, actuators, motion subsystems and related electro-mechanical components. It serves a broad range of industries including Automotive, Smart Metering, Medical Devices, Business Equipment, Home Automation, Ventilation, White Goods, Power Tools, and Lawn & Garden Equipment. The Group is headquartered in Hong Kong and employs over 30,000 individuals in over 20 countries worldwide. Johnson Electric Holdings Limited is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Stock Code: 179). For further information, please visit: www.johnsonelectric.com.
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Etiqa Insurance Singapore Appoints Claudia Soh as Chief Executive Officer to Lead Next Chapter of Growth
Veteran insurance leader to accelerate growth, strengthen partnerships and drive customer-focused innovation
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2026 – Etiqa Insurance Singapore today announced the official appointment of Claudia Soh as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 14 Aug 2026. Over the past six months, while serving as Acting Chief Executive Officer and continuing in her role as Chief Financial Officer, Claudia has led Etiqa Insurance Singapore through a period of sustained growth and transformation, strengthening the company’s foundations while driving initiatives focused on innovation, operational excellence, and customer-centricity. Her appointment reflects the Board’s confidence in her leadership and vision as the company embarks on its next phase of growth.
With more than 20 years of experience in the financial services and insurance industry, Claudia brings extensive expertise across finance, strategic planning, risk management, mergers and acquisitions, investor relations and auditing. Her career spans both the public and private sectors, including experience at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and senior leadership roles within the insurance industry.
During her tenure at Etiqa, Claudia has helped build on the company’s strong momentum by supporting its growth agenda while advancing new initiatives. Her collaborative leadership approach and focus on long-term value creation have contributed to strengthening Etiqa’s capabilities for the future. She has also been an advocate for transforming the finance function from a traditional support role into a strategic business partner that helps create stronger outcomes for customers, employees and stakeholders.
“We are delighted to formally appoint Claudia Soh as CEO of Etiqa Insurance Singapore,” said Kamaludin, Group Chief Executive Officer, Etiqa Insurance and Takaful. “Claudia has demonstrated strong leadership, strategic clarity, operational excellence and resilience. Her ability to drive innovation, build strong teams and adapt to changing customer needs will continue to strengthen our market position in Singapore to deliver long-tern value for our customers, employees and stakeholders”
On her appointment, Claudia said, “I am honoured to undertake the role of CEO at Etiqa Insurance Singapore at a time of significant change for our industry. As customer expectations continue to evolve, we must remain agile, innovative and focused on delivering purposeful value. By combining digital innovation, data-driven insights and strong partnerships, we will continue to enhance the customer experience and help more individuals and businesses build financial confidence and resilience.”
Deepening Partnerships and Empowering Financial Readiness
As a leading composite insurer, Etiqa Insurance Singapore will continue to deepen its distribution capabilities and ecosystem partnerships to make protection more accessible and relevant to customers. Beyond its longstanding bancassurance partnership, Etiqa will work closely with Maybank to deliver more integrated financial and protection solutions, leveraging the strength of the Maybank network and customer ecosystem. Etiqa will also continue collaborating with partners across Singapore to develop innovative solutions that support customers’ evolving protection, savings and financial wellness needs.
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About Etiqa Insurance Pte. Ltd. (Etiqa Insurance Singapore)
Protecting customers since 1961, Etiqa Insurance Pte. Ltd. (EIPL) is a life and general insurance company licensed and regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and governed by the Insurance Act 1966. Having protected customers in Singapore since 1961 under the name United General Insurance Co. Sdn. Bhd., the company transitioned into the Singapore branch of Etiqa Insurance Berhad in 2009. Today, EIPL in Singapore stands as the pivotal operating entity of Etiqa Insurance Group, a leading insurance and takaful provider in ASEAN.
EIPL offers a comprehensive range of life and general insurance products accessible through its diverse distribution channels, including bancassurance, agents, brokers, financial advisers, partnerships, direct and online sales via Tiq by Etiqa. Etiqa is rated ‘A’ by credit rating agency Fitch for the group’s ‘Favorable’ business profile. The company is a member of the Maybank Group.
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Airwallex and Air Corporate Launch One-Step Setup for Hong Kong Startups to Deliver Day-One Transaction Readiness
New partnership turns incorporation into a transaction-ready business in a single application — and sponsors 10 founders every month with a free upgrade to the fully-managed Expert package
Hong Kong SAR– Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2026 – Air Corporate, a Hong Kong-based digital corporate services provider, and Airwallex, a leading global payments and financial platform for modern businesses, have announced a strategic partnership that eliminates one of the most persistent friction points in business setup: the need to complete two separate applications for company registration and opening a payment account. Through a single application with Air Corporate, eligible founders now receive both a registered Hong Kong legal entity and a live Airwallex multi-currency account. To mark the launch, Airwallex and Air Corporate are sponsoring 10 Air Corporate clients each month with a complimentary upgrade to the fully-managed Expert package, removing the cost barrier that has historically kept early-stage founders on slower, self-managed paths.
The Two-Application Problem
Until now, setting up a business in Hong Kong has required two distinct processes. A founder first incorporates the company, then separately applies to a bank or payment provider, often resubmitting the same KYC, director, and shareholder documents that were already provided during incorporation. Approval timelines vary, rejections occur, and an incorporated company may remain unable to transact after the registration is complete. For founders trying to move quickly, this gap between incorporation and payment readiness has long been an operational obstacle.
One Application, Two Outcomes: The Expert Package
The Expert package serves as the primary component of this initiative. When a client onboards with Air Corporate under this tier, Air Corporate facilitates the entire Airwallex account-opening process on their behalf, thereby eliminating duplicate paperwork and the need for separate submissions to multiple providers. This consolidated approach allows founders to proceed from incorporation to operational status in as little as one to two weeks, compared to the typical weeks to months required for traditional banking solutions.
The Sponsorship: 10 Founders Every Month
Airwallex and Air Corporate are sponsoring a complimentary Expert upgrade for 10 Air Corporate clients each month. Founders who qualify receive a fully managed Airwallex account opening service at no additional cost. This is the same service available through the paid Expert tier. Sponsorship spots reset each month, with new availability opening to qualifying founders on an ongoing basis. Eligibility applies to new Air Corporate clients proceeding with company registration in Hong Kong, and available spots can be confirmed directly with the Air Corporate team.
Why Hong Kong?
Hong Kong remains the leading jurisdiction for founders entering Asian markets. Offshore profits are not subject to local tax; there are no foreign exchange controls; incorporation is fast; and the territory serves as a direct gateway to Mainland China and ASEAN. For international businesses, Hong Kong company registration has become the standard first step in a regional expansion strategy, given that the legal, regulatory, and financial infrastructure required to operate internationally is already in place.
What Airwallex Brings to the Partnership
Airwallex provides the payment infrastructure that enables day-one operability. Its platform supports multi-currency accounts, local collection in major currencies, foreign exchange at market-leading rates, and global payouts, all managed from a single interface. For founders operating across borders, having this capability active from the moment of incorporation removes the lag that typically delays first revenue and complicates early cash flow management.
Speaker Quote
“Our goal at Airwallex has always been to empower businesses to scale globally without borders or operational friction. Partnering with Air Corporate allows us to tackle one of the earliest and most persistent bottlenecks that founders face: the lag between becoming a legal entity and actually being able to transact. By consolidating company registration and financial setup into a single, seamless step, we are giving startups day-one operability so they can focus entirely on growth and building momentum from the very start,” said Marcus Cheng, Associate Director, GTM Partnerships, SME & Growth, Airwallex Hong Kong.
Who This Is For
This solution is built for e-commerce brands, cross-border trade, professional service providers, , and first-time founders expanding into or out of Asia who need to be fully operational and able to collect payments upon registration, without having to manage two separate onboarding processes simultaneously.
Available Now
Founders can apply directly through Air Corporate and check the availability of the monthly sponsored Expert upgrade spots. Further information is available at Air-Corporate.com/hk/Airwallex. Terms and conditions apply.
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As a leading overseas payment service provider (PSP), PayerMax has integrated Rakuten Pay to enable international merchants to adopt this payment method in Japan. This integration marks a significant milestone in the technical collaboration, successfully supporting merchants in leveraging Rakuten Pay for their local operations.
The milestone not only enhances the localized payment experience for Last War players in Japan, but also demonstrates how international game publishers can leverage trusted local payment partnerships to accelerate market entry, strengthen localization and better engage Japanese consumers.
Connecting with Japanese Players Starts with Local Payments
As more global game publishers expand into Japan, localized payment experiences have become an increasingly important part of player acquisition, monetization and long-term growth.
As one of the flagship payment services within the Rakuten Ecosystem, Rakuten Pay plays a central role in Japan’s digital commerce landscape. The Rakuten Ecosystem connects more than 100 million registered members across e-commerce, financial services, travel, mobile and offline retail, and Rakuten Pay has become one of Japan’s most widely adopted local payment methods.
For international game publishers, integrating Rakuten Pay is about more than offering another payment option. It provides access to one of Japan’s most established consumer ecosystems, allowing games to deliver payment experiences aligned with local player preferences while building stronger engagement in one of the world’s most competitive gaming markets.
Supporting Last War Highlights PayerMax’s Local Payment Expertise in Japan
As one of the fastest-growing strategy games worldwide, Last War continues to expand its global footprint, with Japan representing one of its key strategic markets. As expectations for localized payment experiences continue to rise, enabling familiar and trusted local payment methods has become an important part of enhancing player experience and supporting sustainable growth.
With support from PayerMax, Last War successfully integrated Rakuten Pay, becoming a leading overseas game to support the payment method and offering Japanese players a more localized and seamless payment experience.
Designed to support international businesses entering Japan, PayerMax provides a unified payment solution that bridges the gap between global merchants and the local ecosystem. By leveraging PayerMax’s integration with Rakuten Pay, PayerMax serves as a gateway for international businesses to establish a strong presence in the Japanese market.
Faster Market Entry
Through PayerMax’s system integration with Rakuten Payment, eligible merchants benefit from a standardized integration pathway that shortens implementation timelines and accelerates go-to-market execution in Japan.
Reliable Compliance and Fund Management Enablement
Leveraging the established business relationships between PayerMax and Rakuten Pay, merchants are empowered to integrate Rakuten Pay through a streamlined, standardized pathway which is aligned with Japan’s local regulatory and operational requirements, thereby delivering a payment experience that resonates with the everyday spending habits of Japanese players. Furthermore, within this collaborative framework, PayerMax and Rakuten Pay facilitate the unified orchestration of critical processes including KYC, anti‑money laundering (AML) and fund management, effectively alleviating the operational complexities and associated costs of local payment execution. This enables merchants to refocus their resources on sustainable business growth and enriched player engagement.
Access to Japan’s Consumer Ecosystem
Through PayerMax, businesses can better engage local consumers, strengthen brand presence and build sustainable long-term growth in Japan.
The successful integration for Last War not only demonstrates the commercial value of the partnership between PayerMax and Rakuten Payment, but also provides a proven reference for more global game publishers and digital content companies expanding into Japan.
Executive Quotes
Hiroki Sogawa, Executive Officer, Rakuten Payment, said:
“We are pleased to partner with PayerMax and to see Last War, a leading title, successfully integrate Rakuten Pay as a payment option. Through this collaboration, we look forward to supporting more international businesses and digital content providers in delivering trusted, localized payment experiences for Japanese consumers.”
Will, APAC General Manager of PayerMax, said:
“Integrating with Rakuten Pay marks an important milestone in PayerMax’s expansion of local payment capabilities in Japan. The successful launch of Last War reflects the strength of our partnership and demonstrates our ability to help global game publishers and international businesses localize faster through trusted local payment infrastructure. Looking ahead, we will continue working with leading local payment partners worldwide to deliver secure, compliant and scalable payment solutions for global merchants.”
Strengthening Local Payment Infrastructure for Global Growth
The partnership with Rakuten Payment represents another important milestone in PayerMax’s strategy to strengthen local payment infrastructure across key global markets and further expand its local payment capabilities in Japan.
Today, PayerMax supports businesses across more than 150 markets and offers access to over 600 payment methods worldwide, backed by an extensive network of local payment partners spanning Japan, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and other high-growth regions.
Rather than simply aggregating payment methods, PayerMax focuses on connecting businesses with the local payment ecosystems that shape consumer behavior in each market. By combining enterprise-grade payment technology with trusted local partnerships, PayerMax enables international businesses to localize faster, operate more efficiently and achieve sustainable global growth.
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