Some development in BSS based on Matrix's presentation slides for 6 months ended 30 September 2019
https://www.mchb.com.my/investor-relations/...e-presentation/Bandar Sri Sendayan – Residential and Commercial Properties
• Total launches of RM692.9m in 1H20
• New sales of RM513.2m in 1H20 (1H19: RM606.1m)
• Average take-up rate of 64.5% for ongoing projects ( 1H FY2020)

V.s. Average take-up rate of 88.4% for ongoing projects (1H FY 2019)
• Unbilled sales stood at RM875.1m as at 30 September 2019
Bandar Sri Sendayan – Industrial Properties
• RM116.0m worth of industrial properties in STV sold in 1H20 (FY19: RM51.3m), totalling64.4 acres
• Previous pending launch of STP (GDV: RM170.0m, 94.9 acres) converted into residential land use

; launched STV3 (GDV:140.0m, 103.0 acres) amidst strong interest from foreign companies
Matrix Global Schools
• 781 students enrolled as at 30 October 2019 V.s. 839 students as at 838 students as at 30 September 2018
Number of students: – Matrix International School: 313 students (82 from Hengshui No. 1 High School)
– Matrix Private School: 368 students
– Matrix Preschool: 100 students
• 1H20 loss before tax narrowed to RM1.5 million from RM4.5 million in 1H19 as a result of enhanced operational efficiency
d’Tempat Country Club (DCC)
• Recognized as a leading lifestyle and entertainment venue in Seremban
• Event/banquet hall seeing excellent booking rates throughout the year for private events
• Expecting higher revenue on increasing popularity of F&B outlets and leisure amenities among BSS and Seremban population
d’Sora Boutique Business Hotel (DBBH)
• First business hotel in BSS township
• Ideal for business travelers due to close proximity to Seremban City and Kuala Lumpur International Airport
• Average occupancy rate of 55% in 1H20
Total EBIT for DCC & DBBH for YTD 30/9/2019 RM1.3m (RM0.6m YTD 30/9/2018), Revenue RM8.7m (RM7.6m YTD 30/9/2018)
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