EXCEL FORCE MSC BERHAD Annual Report 2018

11 EXCEL FORCE MSC BERHAD (570777-X) ANNUAL REPORT 2018 FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT The Group is optimistic of the business outlook ahead, but concerns over resolution of US-China trade war and on domestic political and economic development remains. The Group will continue to focus on its core business of providing comprehensive share trading systems and solutions. EForce values of being responsive, flexible and strive to find innovative and practical solutions to solve customers’ issues are its’ strengths. The strong working relationships and proven track record with customers will help EForce meet the challenges ahead. In Malaysia, there is a growing request for change in brokers’ archaic back office system and the Group is ready to fulfill that need. There is also increasing requests for demonstration of EForce trading system in ASEAN countries. The Group is earnestly pursuing these opportunities. The Group is open to collaboration with potential partners in Malaysia and overseas to explore new business segments that leverages on the Group’s technological capability in real time online digital solutions for mission critical business environment. DIVIDEND The Group had declared and paid 1.5 sen dividend per share in FYE 2018. The Group allocated 93% of its consolidated net profit as dividend to shareholders. There is no dividend distribution policy as management is of the view that adequate resources must be maintained within the Group for working capital and future expansion needs of the Group. Factors that may influence dividend payout includes profitability of the Group, the availability of cash balance and adequacy of reserve. Management Discussion And Analysis (cont’d)