SUBANG JAYA, August 25, 2025 – Lifestyle and retail group InNature Berhad has reported a profit after tax (PAT) of RM1.1 million for the first half of the year ended 30 June 2025 (1H2025), supported by revenue of RM61.1 million. For the second quarter (2Q2025), the Group recorded RM30.1 million in revenue and RM0.6 million in PAT.
The company noted that profitability was softer compared to the previous year, mainly due to lower overall revenue and slimmer gross profit margins.
Performance Overview
Group Managing Director Datin Mina Cheah-Foong acknowledged that the first half of 2025 presented a difficult operating environment. She cited fluctuating consumer confidence and persistent supply chain instability as key challenges, particularly affecting InNature’s retail operations in Malaysia.
Revenue from the Group’s retailing business fell 17.7% year-on-year to RM51.7 million in 1H2025. This decline was partially offset by encouraging progress in Vietnam, where InNature successfully onboarded the Yves Rocher brand, which is expected to support gradual recovery moving forward. Overall, total Group revenue slipped 2.7% year-on-year to RM61.1 million.
Despite the challenging backdrop, digital channels provided resilience, generating RM5.0 million in revenue during 1H2025 compared to RM4.1 million a year earlier. Digital sales accounted for 9.8% of retail revenue, up from 6.5% in 1H2024.
The Group’s food and beverage venture, Burger & Lobster at Suria KLCC, remained a bright spot. The single outlet contributed RM9.4 million in revenue and RM1.6 million in profit, supported by strong tourist arrivals and refreshed menu offerings.
Balance Sheet Strength
InNature maintained a healthy balance sheet, closing the period in a net cash position with RM41.7 million in cash and other investments as of June 30, 2025. Net assets stood at RM126.4 million, while net operating cash flow amounted to RM9.6 million in 1H2025, underscoring the Group’s solid financial footing.
Outlook and Growth Prospects
Looking ahead, Datin Mina said the retail environment is expected to remain fluid amid rising business costs. However, she expressed confidence that ongoing efforts to stabilise the Malaysian retail supply chain will begin to yield improvements in the second half of 2025. The Group’s Vietnam operations are also anticipated to continue building on the momentum gained in 2Q2025.
The Suria KLCC restaurant is projected to remain a consistent contributor, with management focused on improving key performance metrics in the food and beverage segment. Additionally, the Group is preparing for the much-anticipated launch of Indonesia’s first Burger & Lobster restaurant at Plaza Indonesia, targeted for the fourth quarter of 2025.
“In addition to strengthening our core retail and F&B businesses, we are also exploring diversification opportunities,” Datin Mina said. “These initiatives are beginning to materialise and are expected to create new growth pathways for InNature Group.”
