KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 31): Frontken Corporation Bhd (KL:FRONTKN), a semiconductor support services firm, said on Friday its net profit hit a new record high in the third quarter thanks to higher volume.

Net profit for the three months ended Sept 30, 2025 (3QFY2025) was RM45.83 million, a 30% increase when compared to the same quarter last year, Frontken said in an exchange filing. Revenue for the quarter rose 12% year-on-year to RM161.87 million.

The company said it is optimistic about its prospects in the semiconductor industry, reinforced by the strategic road maps and investment plans shared by key customers. A “minor” expansion and upgrades across its facilities in Taiwan are expected to be completed progressively by June 2026.

The company mainly provides support services for companies in the semiconductor industry focusing on precision cleaning and maintenance.

In Taiwan, Frontken serves Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), Asia’s biggest technology company that also saw record profits from producing advanced chips for clients such as Nvidia amid a boom in artificial intelligence (AI).

“The accelerated adoption of AI and other transformative technologies particularly in areas such as next-generation computing, hyperscale data centres and smart devices is expected to drive sustained demand for advanced semiconductor components and high-value services,” Frontken said.

Net profit for the first nine months of 2025 was RM110.39 million, an increase of 12% when compared to the same period last year, which the company said was due to higher revenue and improved production processes that enhanced overall efficiency.

Revenue rose 7.4% year-on-year to RM450.86 million driven largely by operations in Taiwan. 

No dividend was declared for the latest quarter.

Shares of Frontken were just a tad lower at RM4.53 at the midday trading break, ahead of the results announcement. At the last price, the company had a market capitalisation of RM7.4 billion.