Venture - Nice Gapped up last Friday and closed higher at 17.19, looks rather bullish. She may rise up to test 17.82 and above

 Venture  - Nice Gapped up last Friday and closed higher at 17.19, looks rather bullish.  She may rise up to test 17.82 and above. Beyond 17.82, she may rise up to test 18.00 than 18.57 and 18.75.

This morning Gapped up at 16.70, superb.  

VENTURE RECORDS DOUBLE DIGIT GROWTH IN REVENUE AND 

NET PROFIT FOR 2Q 2026, RAISES INTERIM ORDINARY 

DIVIDEND TO 30 CENTS PER SHARE

• Revenue rose 12.5% year-on-year in 2Q 2026, driven by growth

across multiple technology domains 

• On a sequential quarter basis, 2Q 2026 revenue rose 15.6% 

against 1Q 2026, reflecting improved business momentum

• Interim ordinary dividend raised by 20% to 30 cents per share,

demonstrating Venture’s commitment to enhancingshareholder returns. Cash rich.  Xd 31 August,  paydate 9 September.  Awesome. 

This was largely driven by growth in the Test & Measurement Instrumentation, 

Networking & Communication and Semiconductor Related Equipment technology 

domains across multiple end markets, including those supporting AI-related 

infrastructure, as well as growth in the Life Science technology domain.

On a sequential quarter basis, 2Q 2026 revenue rose 15.6% against 1Q 2026, 

reflecting improved business momentum.

The Group registered net profit of S$119.3 million for 1H 2026, and continues to 

deliver a resilient net profit margin of 8.8%, supported by our focus on high value-

add solutions and strong operational discipline.Financial Position and Cashflow

The Group generated operating profit before working capital changes of 

S$154.0 million for 1H 2026. The working capital movement reflected higher 

inventories to support business growth and strengthen supply chain resilience, 

partially offset by improved net receivables and payables position. Consequently, 

net cash generated from operating activities stood at S$12.9 million for 1H 2026.

As at 30 June 2026, the Group maintained a strong balance sheet with zero debt. 

The Group’s net cash stood at S$1,108.5 million

Nordic - Nordic's 1H2026 net profit rises 21% yoy to S$10.0 million

  1H2026 revenue grew 3% yoy to S$87.2 million, with higher contributions from both project 

services and maintenance services, while gross margin expanded one percentage point to 23.6% 

 Net cash position more than doubled from $4.1 million as at 31 December 2025 to S$10.2 million 

as at 30 June 2026, supported by S$11.4 million in operating cash flow and the full repayment of two loan facilities 

 Interim dividend rises 21% yoy from 0.8276 to 1.0008 Singapore cent per ordinary share, with 

the dividend payout ratio maintained at 40% and an annualised dividend yield of 4.0%1 for 1H2026 

 Record orderbook of S$254.3 million comprising 44% project services and 56% maintenance 

services, including S$71.5 million contract wins to be delivered mainly over the next 36 months.

Business Outlook

As at 30 June 2026, the Group's outstanding orderbook grew to a record S$254.3 million, comprising S$111.3 

million from the PS segment and S$143.0 million from the MS segment, including approximately S$71.5 million 

in new contracts. The contract wins comprise S$12.8 million from the MS segment and S$58.6 million from the 

PS segment. Deliveries for these orders are expected to be fulfilled mainly over the next 36 months, although 

fulfilment remains subject to possible rescheduling, variation, or cancellation by customers.

Uob -1st Half Results is out. UOB’s 2Q26 net profit rises 10% YoY to S$1.5 billion Strong growth in ASEAN markets in wealth management and trade Singapore, 7 August 2026 – UOB Group reported a net profit of S$1.5 billion for the second quarter of 2026 (2Q26), up 10% compared with a year ago, reflecting the Group's resilient performance amid macroeconomic uncertainties and market volatility. For the first half of 2026. Interim dividend of 88 cents

 UOB’s 2Q26 net profit rises 10% YoY to S$1.5 billion 

Strong growth in ASEAN markets in wealth management and trade 

Singapore, 7 August 2026 – UOB Group reported a net profit of S$1.5 billion for the second

quarter of 2026 (2Q26), up 10% compared with a year ago, reflecting the Group's resilient 

performance amid macroeconomic uncertainties and market volatility. For the first half of 2026, net 

profit rose 3% compared with the same period last year.

The Board declared an interim dividend of 88 cents per ordinary share, representing a payout ratio 

of approximately 50%. 

Net profit for 2Q26 was 10% higher at S$1.5 billion compared with a year ago, demonstrating the 

strength of our diversified franchise. Despite healthy loan growth of 5% and active balance sheet 

management, net interest income eased 2% from the previous year due to margin pressures from 

the lower interest rate environment. Net fee income rose 5% year on year to S$665 million, led by 

record wealth management fees, although this was partially offset by softer loan-related fees from capital market activities. 

The Group’s non-performing loan ratio stood at 1.6%. Credit costs for 2Q26 remained within 

expectations at 28 basis points.

In 1H26, Group Wholesale Banking continued to build on its positive business momentum in a 

challenging operating environment. Transaction banking remained a key contributor, representing 

close to half of total wholesale banking income. This was supported by a 33% year-on-year 

increase in trade loans, and a resilient CASA growth of 9%, reflecting robust client demand for the 

Bank’s integrated cash management and trade solutions.

Venture Corporation -Revenue rose 12.5% year-on-year in 2Q 2026, driven by growth across multiple technology domains • On a sequential quarter basis, 2Q 2026 revenue rose 15.6%.DIVIDEND TO 30 CENTS PER SHARE

This morning Gapped up at 16.70, superb.  

VENTURE RECORDS DOUBLE DIGIT GROWTH IN REVENUE AND 

NET PROFIT FOR 2Q 2026, RAISES INTERIM ORDINARY 

DIVIDEND TO 30 CENTS PER SHARE

• Revenue rose 12.5% year-on-year in 2Q 2026, driven by growth

across multiple technology domains 

• On a sequential quarter basis, 2Q 2026 revenue rose 15.6% 

against 1Q 2026, reflecting improved business momentum

• Interim ordinary dividend raised by 20% to 30 cents per share,

demonstrating Venture’s commitment to enhancingshareholder returns. Cash rich.  Xd 31 August,  paydate 9 September.  Awesome. 

This was largely driven by growth in the Test & Measurement Instrumentation, 

Networking & Communication and Semiconductor Related Equipment technology 

domains across multiple end markets, including those supporting AI-related 

infrastructure, as well as growth in the Life Science technology domain.

On a sequential quarter basis, 2Q 2026 revenue rose 15.6% against 1Q 2026, 

reflecting improved business momentum.

The Group registered net profit of S$119.3 million for 1H 2026, and continues to 

deliver a resilient net profit margin of 8.8%, supported by our focus on high value-

add solutions and strong operational discipline.Financial Position and Cashflow

The Group generated operating profit before working capital changes of 

S$154.0 million for 1H 2026. The working capital movement reflected higher 

inventories to support business growth and strengthen supply chain resilience, 

partially offset by improved net receivables and payables position. Consequently, 

net cash generated from operating activities stood at S$12.9 million for 1H 2026.

As at 30 June 2026, the Group maintained a strong balance sheet with zero debt. 

The Group’s net cash stood at S$1,108.5 million

DBS bank - 1st Half Results is out.First-half total income and net profit reach new highs; ROE at 17.5% Singapore, 6 Aug 2026 – DBS Group achieved record net profit of SGD 3.08 billion for second-quarter 2026, 9% higher than a year ago. Total income rose 6% to a new high of SGD 6.09 billion despite a challenging rate environment. Interim dividend of 66 cents plus 15 cents special dividend

 DBS SECOND-QUARTER NET PROFIT UP 9% TO RECORD SGD 3.08 BILLION 

AS QUARTERLY TOTAL INCOME CROSSES SGD 6 BILLION FOR FIRST TIME

* * *

First-half total income and net profit reach new highs; ROE at 17.5%

Singapore, 6 Aug 2026 – DBS Group achieved record net profit of SGD 3.08

billion for second-quarter 2026, 9% higher than a year ago. Total income rose 6% to 

a new high of SGD 6.09 billion despite a challenging rate environment, driven by 

higher non-interest income, reflecting structural growth of the customer franchise. 

The Board declared an ordinary dividend of SGD 66 cents per share and a 

Capital Return dividend of SGD 15 cents per share. Total 81 cents per share. Same as last quarter. 

Fee income remained near record levels and treasury customer sales reached a new 

high as wealth management momentum was sustained, with assets under 

management in the Wealth segment surpassing SGD 500 billion for the first timeMarkets trading income also strengthened. Group net interest income fell slightly due 

to lower interest rates, with strong loan and deposit growth as well as proactive 

hedging mitigating most of the impact. The cost-income ratio was 39%. Compared to 

the previous quarter, total income rose 2% and net profit increased 5%.

For the first half, total income and net profit rose 3% and 5% respectively to 

new highs of SGD 12.0 billion and SGD 6.01 billion respectively. Lower interest rates 

were partially offset by hedging and balance sheet growth. Fee income and treasury 

customer sales reached new highs, led by wealth management, while markets 

trading income was also higher. The cost-income ratio was 39%. Return on equity 

was 17.5%, while return on tangible equity was 19.2%.

Asset quality continued to be resilient with the non-performing loan ratio at 

1.0% and specific allowances at 16 basis points of loans for the second quarter and 

15 basis points of loans for the first half.

Second quarter 2026 vs. second quarter 2025

Group net interest income declined 2% to SGD 3.58 billion due to lower 

interest rates, with strong loan and deposit growth as well as proactive hedging 

mitigating most of the impact. Group net interest margin fell 18 basis points to 1.87%. 

Loans rose 8% or SGD 35 billion in constant-currency terms to SGD 469

billion led by broad-based growth in lending to large corporates. Deposits increased 

11% or SGD 61 billion in constant-currency terms to SGD 638 billion, with Casa 

balances accounting for about three-quarters of the increase.

Net fee income rose 25% to SGD 1.46 billion, the second-highest quarterly 

level on record. The increase was largely due to wealth management fees, whichgrew 42% to a record SGD 919 million from higher customer investment activity, 

while Wealth segment assets under management rose 16% in constant-currency 

terms to SGD 516 billion.

Commercial book other non-interest income increased 30% to a record SGD 

681 million driven by treasury customer sales to both wealth management and 

corporate customers.

Markets trading income rose 12% to SGD 469 million, benefiting from volatile 

markets and lower funding costs.

Expenses increased 3% to SGD 2.35 billion, while the cost-income ratio 

improved slightly to 39%.

CapitaLand Ascendas REIT - 1H 2026 distributable income increases by 8.6% year-on-year to S$359.4 million. DPU is up marginally 0.1 percent to 7.482 cents due to enlarge no if units

 The price retreated after the released of the results.  Looks like the Big Boys are selling.  She will need to stay above the support level at 2.47 and rises higher to reclaim 2.53. 

CapitaLand Ascendas REIT’s 1H 2026 distributable income increases 

by 8.6% year-on-year to S$359.4 million

Performance driven by disciplined portfolio rejuvenation

Singapore, 5 August 2026 – CapitaLand Ascendas REIT (CLAR) announced distributable 

income growth of 8.6% year-on-year (YoY) to S$359.4 million for the six months ended 

30 June 2026 (1H 2026). This growth was driven by acquisitions completed in Singapore, 

Europe, the United States (US) and Japan in 2025 and 2026, as well as the resilient 

performance of existing properties, which more than offset the impact of divestments

undertaken in 2025. 

CLAR’s distribution per unit (DPU) for 1H 2026 remained stable YoY at 7.482 Singapore

cents after taking into consideration an enlarged unit base arising mainly from the equity 

fund raisings (EFR) in 1H 2026 and 1H 2025. The 1H 2026 DPU included an advanced 

distribution of 3.750 Singapore cents for the period from 1 January to 1 April 2026, which 

was paid on 30 April 2026. With the record date on Friday, 14 August 2026, CLAR 

unitholders can expect to receive the remaining 1H 2026 DPU of 3.732 Singapore cents 

on Tuesday, 8 September 2026. Based on the closing price of S$2.49 per unit on 30 June

2026, CLAR’s annualised distribution yield will be approximately 6.0%.

Gross revenue for 1H 2026 grew by 6.7% YoY to S$805.5 million while net property 

income (NPI) rose by 6.2% YoY to S$556.1 million. This increase was due to acquisitions 

and a stronger performance from existing properties in Australia.