Key Takeaways:
FSM Holdings (01721.HK) announced that its manufacturing business sales plummeted by approximately 52% to 59% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to an unaudited business update.
The company stated the sharp decrease was "mainly attributable to sanctions imposed by the United States on the Company’s controlling shareholder, resulting in reduced orders from major customers." Ongoing geopolitical tensions have also contributed to more cautious ordering patterns, exacerbating the downturn.
In addition to the manufacturing slump, the group’s online business recorded no revenue for the quarter. This follows a decision to suspend its mobile game operations after multiple rounds of market testing since the second half of 2023 failed to generate sufficient market traction. The company determined that anticipated operating costs would likely exceed player revenue.
In response to the challenging conditions, FSM has scaled down its manufacturing operations in Singapore and Malaysia. The board is actively engaging with customers to secure new orders for a gradual recovery and is planning technical and design improvements for its gaming titles before any potential relaunch.
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