<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>SINGAPORE (May 12): Nam Cheong swung into a net loss of RM40.1 million ($13.6 million) in the first quarter ended March 31, 2016, from earnings of RM39.3 million a year ago.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>The builder of offshore support vessels says the loss was mainly due to adverse foreign exchange movements of RM36.9 million.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Revenue, meanwhile, recorded negative RM93.1 million compared to RM326.3 million previously.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Its top line was impacted by Perdana Petroleum's cancellation of an accommodation work barge job, which was in an advanced stage of construction, as well as lower vessel delivery.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Nam Cheong says it recouped a 20% deposit of US$8.4 million, which has been forfeited by Perdana.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Nam Cheong's order book stood at about RM1.1 billion as at March 31, 2016, providing it with earnings visibility till 2018.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Given that the outlook of the offshore &amp; marine industry remains challenging, Nam Cheong says it will slow down its cash outflows to conserve cash reserves.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Shares of Nam Cheong ended 1.3% higher at eight cents on Wednesday.</p></div>


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