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Duopharma Biotech Posts Strong Growth in 3Q 2021

• 3Q PBT rises 21% to RM22.48 million as compared to previous corresponding quarter
• Greater Government emphasis on pharmaceutical sector in mid-term plan and increased budget allocation
for healthcare in Budget 2022 bode well for future earnings

Duopharma Biotech Recognised at Sustainable Business Awards Malaysia 2020/21 

KUALA LUMPUR, 22 OCTOBER 2021 – Duopharma Biotech Berhad (“Duopharma Biotech” or “the Company”) was recently recognised as the overall winner at the Sustainable Business Awards Malaysia (SBA) 2020/21 under the Large Organisation category, identifying the company as Malaysia’s leading organisation for sustainability practices. At this year’s event, Duopharma Biotech took home five trophies, in the categories of “Business Ethics & Responsibility”, “Stakeholder Management” and “UN Sustainable Development Goals” as well as receiving the Significant Achievement award in the “Water Management” and “Waste Productivity & Materiality” categories. The awards were presented in the presence of Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy). 

Sinopharm Covid 19 Vaccine is Now Available in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, 15 October 2021 – Duopharma Biotech Berhad (“Duopharma Biotech” or “the Company”) is further strengthening COVID-19 vaccination efforts in Malaysia with the distribution of the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine. Earlier, Duopharma Biotech had entered into an agreement to import the vaccine from Beijing, China, covering a collaboration for the Malaysian market. Duopharma (M) Sdn. Bhd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Duopharma Biotech has been authorised by Sinopharm as the product registration holder and to engage in the sales and distribution of the vaccine.

Duophama Biotech Reports Resilient 2Q 2021 Performance

• 2Q PBT rises 4.2% to RM20.2 million as compared to previous corresponding quarter
• Declares interim dividend of 0.5 sen per share
• Increased Federal Government budget allocation for healthcare sector and extension of public sector supply
agreements to boost future earnings

Duopharma Biotech’s Shareholders Approve Issuance of 235 Million Bonus Shares at Company’s Fully-Virtual Meeting of Members

KUALA LUMPUR, 13 August 2021 – Duopharma Biotech Berhad (“Duopharma Biotech” or
“the Company”) held a fully virtual Meeting of Members today, which saw the shareholders
voting to approve the 1-for-3 bonus share issuance which the Company had proposed on 3
May 2021.

Duopharma Biotech Contributes RM1 Million to Malaysia’s Drive to Close Digital Learning Gap

“As exemplified by the CERDIK initiative, closing the digital gap and promulgating digital
learning are among key catalysts required to inclusively build an essential talent platform for
our nation’s growth into the global digital economy,” says Duopharma Biotech Group MD

Duopharma Biotech Granted Conditional Registration Approval for COVID 19 Sinopharm Vaccine

KUALA LUMPUR, 16 July 2021 – Duopharma (M) Sendirian Berhad, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Duopharma Biotech Berhad (“Duopharma Biotech”), has been granted

conditional registration approval by Malaysia’s Drug Control Authority (“DCA”) for the Covid-
19 Sinopharm vaccine developed by China National Biotec Group Company Limited

(“Sinopharm CNBG”).

Duopharma Biotech Invests USD500,000 in NALURI to Further Empower Malaysia’s Digital Healthcare Vision

Following last year’s SAFE funding round, Duopharma Biotech delivers a further boost via a Series A funding round of Naluri Hidup to enhance homegrown health-tech
‘This is another milestone in Duopharma Biotech’s digital technology journey,’ says Group MD

Duopharma Biotech Signs with the Government of Malaysia to Supply Russia’s COVID-19 Vaccine to Malaysia

● Following the signing with the Government of Malaysia, Duopharma Biotech’s Group MD
confirmed the Company’s readiness and alignment with Malaysia’s COVID-19 national
immunisation programme

Duopharma Biotech Maintains Forward Momentum with Robust Fundamentals

➢ Duopharma Biotech Berhad’s 20th AGM reinforces the Group’s role as a pharmaceutical and
healthcare leader committed to actively supporting the health and betterment of Malaysia
through the coronavirus crisis and beyond
➢ Robust business fundamentals and core values of the Group continue to maintain our
forward momentum and to enable ventures into specialist and niche biotherapies, said
Duopharma Biotech leadership

Duopharma Biotech Announces 1 for 3 Bonus Issue After Sterling 1st Quarter 2021

➢ The 1-for-3 proposed bonus issue would entail the issuance of up to 239,926,896 new
ordinary shares
➢ 1Q 2021 PBT leaps to RM23.18 million, soaring more than 30% from the RM17.73 million
posted in the preceding year corresponding period
➢ Record profits posted on back of increased quarterly revenue of RM166.45 million (2020:
RM158.71 million)

Duopharma Biotech Sets out to Expand Health and Beauty Range: Launch of Flavettes Effervescent Glamz

“We are continuing to expand our consumer healthcare range through the inclusion of a beauty proposition to address the growing demand,” says Duopharma Biotech GMD
Themed ‘Be Seri-Seri Inside Out’, the launch campaign introduces new ‘best friend’ brand ambassadors and a nationwide Instagram contest with attractive prizes

Duopharma Biotech CHAMPS® and Nasom CHAMPIONS Autism Awareness Fundraiser Featuring Art Crafted by Autism Children

Kuala Lumpur, 9 April 2021 – This year, in conjunction with World Autism Month, Malaysia’s
largest vitamin brand for children, CHAMPS® – Mother’s Choice for Champions, together with
the charitable non-governmental organisation The National Autism Society of Malaysia
(NASOM), marks their fifth year in collaboration to augment nationwide awareness towards
the acceptance of Autism in Malaysia.

Duopharma Biotech Fortifies Ethical Culture with ISO37001 Achievement and First Malaysia Pharma Company to Win BEIM FIVE Petals Gold Ethics Award

The ISO37001 Anti-Bribery Management System achievement together with the BEIM award is another testament to Duopharma Biotech’s proactive commitment to promulgating a culture of ethics and integrity, says Group MD
Duopharma Biotech is the first Pharmaceutical Company in Malaysia to be awarded the Five Petal Business Ethics Institute of Malaysia (BEIM) Gold Ethics Award’

Duopharma Biotech Maintains Profit Momentum

➢ 4Q PBT leaps to RM20.47 million, a 47% increase over previous corresponding period
➢ EPS climbs to 8.46 sen for the year from previous corresponding year’s 8.25 sen
➢ The Government of Malaysia’s extension of existing Supply Agreements with government
hospitals, clinics stabilises a significant portion of group revenue, placing Duopharma Biotech
in a better position to mobilise resources to intensify foray into specialty and niche products
➢ Supply of Covid-19 vaccine also expected to contribute positively to future earnings

Duopharma Biotech maintains healthy profit growth in H1FY2026

Duopharma Biotech Berhad recorded cumulative revenue of RM482.24 million for the first half of FY2026 ended 30 June 2026, which saw the Group’s Profit Before Tax growing 32.1% year-on-year to RM79.71 million, while Profit After Tax rose 32.2% to RM60.59 million, compared to the corresponding period in the preceding year.

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Duopharma Biotech sees profit growth in Q1 FY2026 alongside insulin supply normalisation

Duopharma Biotech Berhad recorded resilient financial performance in the first quarter ended 31 March 2026, delivering a stronger Profit Before Tax (“PBT”) of RM 40.41 million, and Profit After Tax (“PAT”) of RM30.71 million, increasing 19.8% year-on-year, despite Q1FY2026 revenue of RM247.88 million dropping 5.7% compared to RM262.74 million in the same period last year.

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