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Business Summary

JBDI Holdings Limited operates in the drum reconditioning industry in Singapore, a market that is relatively consolidated with fewer than 5 industry participants engaged in sales of reconditioned drums and drum reconditioning services in 2026 . The industry is expected to grow from approximately S$501.5 million in 2022 to approximately S$594.6 million in 2026, at a CAGR of approximately 4.3% . Key structural forces include automation, market consolidation, geographic expansion, and the growing adoption of lean management . The company is a leading supplier of reconditioned and new Containers in Singapore, with over 41 years of operations .

The company faces competition from other drum reconditioning players in Singapore, with competition based on reputation, industry experience, in-house capability, and financial strength . The company's competitive advantages include a long and proven track record, a stable pool of skilled labor, strong supplier and customer relationships, an experienced management team with a succession plan, and a fleet of 10 delivery trucks . The company has a wide customer base of more than 300 customers and has maintained relationships with its top five customers for over 10 years on average .

The company generates revenue primarily from the sale of reconditioned and new Containers, which accounted for over 70% of total revenue in the financial years ended May 31, 2025 and 2026 . It also provides ancillary services including reconditioning services for used Containers, disposal and collection/delivery services, and wastewater treatment services . The company also derives revenue from the sale of scraps and recycled materials . Customers are primarily based in Singapore, with approximately 87.9% of total revenue derived from Singapore customers in both fiscal years 2025 and 2026 .

The company's products include a wide range of reconditioned and new steel drums, plastic drums, carboys, and intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) with different capacities . Reconditioned Containers are sourced from companies in the solvent, chemical, petroleum, and edible product oil industries, then reconditioned in-house . New Containers are sourced from suppliers in The People's Republic of China and Malaysia . The company targets to recondition 1,000 used metal Containers and 1,200 used plastic Containers per day .

The company's services include reconditioning services for used Containers, disposal and collection/delivery services using its fleet of 10 delivery trucks, and wastewater treatment services . The Wastewater Treatment Plant ceased operations as of June 1, 2024 and has produced no revenue since that date other than SG$3,000 during the fiscal year ended May 31, 2026 . The company also sells scraps, recycled materials, and other miscellaneous items to recycling companies .

In August 2024, the company completed its initial public offering of 1,750,000 Ordinary Shares at a public offering price of US$5.00 per share, with total net proceeds of approximately $6.7 million . On June 29, 2026, the company effected a 1-for-2 reverse stock split, decreasing its issued and outstanding Ordinary Shares from 19,029,064 (plus 758,436 treasury shares) to 9,514,532 Ordinary Shares (plus 379,218 treasury shares) . The company also received a deficiency letter from Nasdaq on January 7, 2026 regarding the minimum bid price, but regained compliance on July 15, 2026 .

Total revenue for the financial years ended May 31, 2025 and 2026 amounted to approximately $8.4 million and approximately $8.5 million, respectively . The company's production capacity was approximately 228,758 reconditioned metal Containers and approximately 158,733 reconditioned plastic Containers in fiscal year 2025, and approximately 213,757 reconditioned metal Containers and approximately 165,110 reconditioned plastic Containers in fiscal year 2026 .

Business Outlook

The company's principal objective is to take advantage of anticipated industry growth to sustain continuous growth and increase market share . The company plans to diversify its range of reconditioned and new Containers to expand its customer base to include companies in the semiconductor and shipyard industries . It also intends to look for opportunities to acquire or lease properties to increase storage facilities .

The company plans to explore strategic acquisitions, joint ventures, and/or strategic alliances with suitable partners in related industries, such as waste management . It also intends to replace its fuel delivery trucks with electric delivery trucks to strengthen its ESG profile . The company aims to work towards Industry 5.0 by automating certain aspects of its reconditioning process to increase operational efficiency .

The company plans to increase marketing and brand building through active participation in online marketing campaigns, including search engine marketing and search engine optimization .

The company's business is subject to cyclical fluctuations in the solvent, chemical, petroleum, and edible oil product industries . Escalating steel prices could increase costs and adversely affect profit margins . The imposition of tariffs has eroded and may further erode profit margins .

The company is exposed to risks from geopolitical instability, including the military conflict involving Iran and the war in Ukraine, which have led to significant instability in global energy and financial markets . The cost of diesel fuel increased from SGD0.95 per liter in February 2026 to SGD3.33 per liter as of April 7, 2026, and was approximately SGD1.55 per liter as of the date of the annual report .

The company's business is dependent on general economic conditions in Singapore, with over 87% of revenue derived from Singapore customers in fiscal years 2025 and 2026 . The company does not enter into long-term contracts with customers, so maintaining good relationships is critical .

The company is dependent on key suppliers for its supply of Containers, with its largest supplier accounting for approximately 6.1% and 22.2% of total purchases in fiscal years 2025 and 2026, respectively . The company does not have long-term supply contracts with major suppliers .

The company is exposed to credit risks from customers, with average accounts receivable turnover days of approximately 70 days and 85 days for fiscal years 2025 and 2026, respectively .

Risk Factors

The company's business is highly dependent on the cyclical solvent, chemical, petroleum, and edible oil product industries, and a slowdown in these industries could decrease demand for its products and services . Over 87% of revenue is derived from Singapore customers, making the company vulnerable to economic conditions in Singapore . The company relies on a few major customers, with the top five customers accounting for approximately 32.3% of total revenue in fiscal year 2026 . The company is exposed to credit risk, with average accounts receivable turnover days of approximately 85 days in fiscal year 2026 . The company's largest supplier accounted for approximately 22.2% of total purchases in fiscal year 2026, and the lack of long-term supply contracts could disrupt its supply of Containers . Escalating steel prices and the imposition of tariffs could erode profit margins . The company is also exposed to geopolitical risks, including the military conflict involving Iran and the war in Ukraine, which have led to significant instability in global energy and financial markets .

Management Priorities

Management's message emphasizes the company's long and proven track record in the supply of reconditioned Containers in Singapore, its strong and stable relationships with suppliers and customers, and its experienced management team with a succession plan . The company's strategic priorities include increasing storage facilities and diversifying the range of Containers, pursuing strategic acquisitions and joint ventures, strengthening ESG, renewing and expanding its fleet of delivery trucks, working towards Industry 5.0, and increasing marketing and brand building .

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Analysis on 9/2/2026