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Sats posts profit for Q4, but is in the red for full year

It has found traction in non-travel-related business, says CEO; smaller cost base also helps bottom line

Tay Peck Gek
Published Thu, May 27, 2021 · 09:50 PM

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GROUND-HANDLER and in-flight caterer Sats has marked "another milestone" in its recovery from the pandemic as it reported its first net profit in five quarters, due to year-on-year (y-o-y) revenue growth from non-travel-related businesses and a smaller cost base.

The mainboard-listed group saw the bottom line for the fourth quarter ended March 31 swing into net earnings of S$800,000 from a net loss of S$6.3 million a year ago.

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