LBS Bina ... May 09

The land was strategically located in Puchong and would be well connected via the LDP and accessible from the Elite Expressway linked by the Cloverleaf Interchange-Putrajaya in the near future.

LBS Bina Group Bhd is also teaming up with Astana Modal (M) Sdn Bhd (AMMSB) to carry out a mixed property development project worth RM1 billion in Sepang, Selangor on about 175 acres (70ha) of land. The project will comprise a total of about 1,100 units of bungalows, semi-detached houses, superlink houses, luxury condos and commercial units.

LBS and AMMSB will share the development profit in the ratio 70:30.

The project was expected to generate RM1 billion in revenue over the next five years, and contribute positively to its profitability.

Financial Results …

For the year ended Dec 31, 2008, LBS posted a net profit of RM15.42 million on the back of RM266.44 million revenue. Earnings per share was four sen.

The new development, which brings the group's existing land bank to about 2,700 acres, would place the group in a good position to sustain its growth and profitability.