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SCG, a leading conglomerate in Southeast Asia, announced robust second-quarter 2024 operating results, driven by economic upturns in Vietnam and Indonesia.
Despite domestic headwinds and global uncertainties, the company implemented strategic measures to maintain its growth trajectory.
Thammasak Sethaudom, SCG president and CEO, revealed that total revenue for Q2 reached P202.456 billion (US$ 3.542 billion), a 3-percent quarter-on-quarter increase.
Net profit surged by 53 percent to P5.856 billion during the same period.
For the first half of the year, SCG generated a total revenue of P398.707 billion (US$ 6.976 billion), nearly matching the previous year’s figures.
The company’s revenue streams were diversified across its business units, with SCG Chemicals contributing the most significant portion at 39 percent.
To address rising energy costs, the company has boosted alternative fuel use in its cement operations, achieving a 47 percent utilization rate in Thailand.
SCG also focuses on high-growth segments like solar energy solutions and has invested in technology to optimize its supply chain and distribution network.
Furthermore, the company has leveraged artificial intelligence to enhance operational efficiency by tailoring its product offerings to meet customer needs, such as CPAC’s compact concrete mixer trucks designed for urban construction.
SCG’s strong financial performance was driven by robust economic recovery in Vietnam and Indonesia.