Eastern Media International to Distribute NT$1.2 Dividend Per Share; Pet Cloud and Natural Beauty Units Turn Profitable
Eastern Media International (EIM) announced at its year 115 shareholder meeting a dividend of NT$1.2 per share, comprising NT$0.4 in cash and NT$0.8 in stock. The company stated that its subsidiaries, Eastern Pet Cloud and Eastern Natural Beauty, both turned profitable last year. Furthermore, a government policy completely banning the use of food waste for pig feed starting in 2027 is expected to increase future grain import volumes and EIM's warehousing operations.
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Eastern Media International's (EIM) shareholders' meeting approved a resolution to distribute a cash dividend of NT$0.4 per share and a stock dividend of NT$0.8 per share, totaling NT$1.2 per share. EIM stated that its subsidiaries, Eastern Pet Cloud and Eastern Natural Beauty, already turned from loss to profit last year. Additionally, the complete ban on using food waste for pig feed starting in 2027 is expected to be beneficial for increasing future grain import volumes and EIM's warehousing operational capacity.
EIM held its annual general meeting for year 115 today, where it approved the business report and financial statements for year 114. The meeting also passed proposals for profit distribution and issuing new shares through capitalization of earnings, confirming a cash dividend of NT$0.4 and a stock dividend of NT$0.8 per share. The full re-election of the 19th Board of Directors was also completed.
For year 114, EIM's consolidated revenue was NT$5.473 billion, with a pre-tax net profit of NT$648 million, an annual increase of 53%. Net profit attributable to owners of the parent company was NT$653 million, up 75.6% year-over-year. Earnings per share (EPS) were NT$1.99, a 74.5% increase from NT$1.14 in year 113. EIM attributed the profit growth to the group's diversified portfolio, deepened AI applications, OMO integration benefits, and improved performance of its investment businesses.
In its warehousing business, EIM reported that grain operating volume reached 6.123 million metric tons in year 114, with revenue of NT$1.412 billion. Facing challenges such as global supply chain restructuring, international grain price volatility, and competition from containerized grain, the company will continue to promote equipment upgrades, automation, and AI-powered smart management. Policy directions, such as the complete ban on using food waste for pig feed from 2027 and promoting pork exports from non-epidemic areas, are expected to boost future grain import and warehousing volumes.
In the media business, EIM stated that ETtoday's revenue last year reached NT$1.908 billion, with advertising revenue accounting for NT$1.782 billion. In the retail sector, Eastern Pet Cloud continued to deepen its pet ecosystem layout, with 115 stores across Taiwan by the end of year 114 and annual revenue of NT$2.145 billion. The number of Tsai-I Animal Hospitals reached 18. Through a resource integration strategy with pet stores, the business has turned profitable.
Invested company Eastern Shopping (ETMall) reported revenue of NT$15.93 billion in year 114, a 13% decrease from NT$18.38 billion in year 113. However, thanks to product mix optimization, cost control, and improved operational efficiency, its operating profit reached NT$1.9 billion, a 2.2% increase from NT$1.78 billion in year 113. After-tax net profit was NT$1.31 billion, an increase of NT$1.26 billion, or 4%, year-over-year.
Furthermore, the number of Eastern Natural Beauty franchise stores across Taiwan and mainland China exceeded 2,100 in year 114. Its revenue reached HK$538 million, a 52.3% increase compared to year 113. The after-tax net profit was HK$10.58 million, marking the first turnaround to profitability since the pandemic.
For the first quarter of this year, EIM's consolidated revenue was NT$1.239 billion, with an after-tax net profit of NT$0.84 billion, a 27.3% year-over-year increase. Net profit attributable to owners of the parent company was NT$0.98 billion, up 15.3% annually. EPS was NT$0.3, a 15.38% increase from NT$0.26 in the same period last year.
Additionally, EIM's Board of Directors resolved to conduct a cash capital increase by issuing 125 million common shares, expected to raise a total of NT$2 billion. The funds will be used to repay bank loans, replenish working capital, and optimize the financial structure to enhance financial flexibility and overall stability.
EIM held its annual general meeting for year 115 today, where it approved the business report and financial statements for year 114. The meeting also passed proposals for profit distribution and issuing new shares through capitalization of earnings, confirming a cash dividend of NT$0.4 and a stock dividend of NT$0.8 per share. The full re-election of the 19th Board of Directors was also completed.
For year 114, EIM's consolidated revenue was NT$5.473 billion, with a pre-tax net profit of NT$648 million, an annual increase of 53%. Net profit attributable to owners of the parent company was NT$653 million, up 75.6% year-over-year. Earnings per share (EPS) were NT$1.99, a 74.5% increase from NT$1.14 in year 113. EIM attributed the profit growth to the group's diversified portfolio, deepened AI applications, OMO integration benefits, and improved performance of its investment businesses.
In its warehousing business, EIM reported that grain operating volume reached 6.123 million metric tons in year 114, with revenue of NT$1.412 billion. Facing challenges such as global supply chain restructuring, international grain price volatility, and competition from containerized grain, the company will continue to promote equipment upgrades, automation, and AI-powered smart management. Policy directions, such as the complete ban on using food waste for pig feed from 2027 and promoting pork exports from non-epidemic areas, are expected to boost future grain import and warehousing volumes.
In the media business, EIM stated that ETtoday's revenue last year reached NT$1.908 billion, with advertising revenue accounting for NT$1.782 billion. In the retail sector, Eastern Pet Cloud continued to deepen its pet ecosystem layout, with 115 stores across Taiwan by the end of year 114 and annual revenue of NT$2.145 billion. The number of Tsai-I Animal Hospitals reached 18. Through a resource integration strategy with pet stores, the business has turned profitable.
Invested company Eastern Shopping (ETMall) reported revenue of NT$15.93 billion in year 114, a 13% decrease from NT$18.38 billion in year 113. However, thanks to product mix optimization, cost control, and improved operational efficiency, its operating profit reached NT$1.9 billion, a 2.2% increase from NT$1.78 billion in year 113. After-tax net profit was NT$1.31 billion, an increase of NT$1.26 billion, or 4%, year-over-year.
Furthermore, the number of Eastern Natural Beauty franchise stores across Taiwan and mainland China exceeded 2,100 in year 114. Its revenue reached HK$538 million, a 52.3% increase compared to year 113. The after-tax net profit was HK$10.58 million, marking the first turnaround to profitability since the pandemic.
For the first quarter of this year, EIM's consolidated revenue was NT$1.239 billion, with an after-tax net profit of NT$0.84 billion, a 27.3% year-over-year increase. Net profit attributable to owners of the parent company was NT$0.98 billion, up 15.3% annually. EPS was NT$0.3, a 15.38% increase from NT$0.26 in the same period last year.
Additionally, EIM's Board of Directors resolved to conduct a cash capital increase by issuing 125 million common shares, expected to raise a total of NT$2 billion. The funds will be used to repay bank loans, replenish working capital, and optimize the financial structure to enhance financial flexibility and overall stability.