Transformation Year Marked by the Successful Spin-off of VCCG, Strategic Investment in AI Infrastructure and Next-Generation Technologies, and the Completion of a Comprehensive Corporate Restructuring to Position the Company for its Next Phase of Growth
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) (“VCI Global” or the “Company”), an AI-native operating platform focused on AI infrastructure, digital assets, renewable energy, and enterprise technologies, today announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (the “Financial Results”), a transformational year during which the Company completed a comprehensive corporate restructuring, streamlined its business portfolio, and repositioned itself as an AI-native operating platform focused on scalable, technology-driven growth.
- Completed a major strategic transformation, including the spin-off of V Capital Consulting Group Limited ("VCCG"), enabling the Company to sharpen its focus on AI infrastructure, enterprise technology, digital assets, and renewable energy.
- Reported revenue of US$26.1 million in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, compared to US$27.8 million in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.
- Revenue from technology development, solutions and consultancy increased 13.3% year-over-year (YoY) to US$12.9 million, demonstrating continued momentum in the Company's technology-driven businesses.
- Other income increased to US$9.4 million, increased to US$9.3 million, primarily attributable to a US$5.9 million foreign exchange gain and US$2.5 million in non-recurring settlement compensation.
- Reported a net loss of US$30.2 million, primarily reflecting non-cash valuation adjustments, restructuring-related expenses, losses on the disposal of core subsidiaries, and strategic investments in AI infrastructure.
- Entered fiscal year 2026 with a streamlined corporate structure designed to accelerate the commercialization of the Company's AI-native operating platform.
“FY2025 was a deliberate transition year for VCI Global. We made the strategic decision to prioritize long-term value creation over short-term earnings by streamlining our portfolio, spinning off VCCG, investing aggressively in AI infrastructure, and repositioning the Group around scalable technology businesses,” said VCI Global management team.
“While these actions resulted in significant non-recurring accounting charges and near-term earnings pressure, they also established a stronger operating platform with greater strategic focus. We believe the investments and restructuring undertaken during the year have positioned VCI Global to capitalize on emerging opportunities across artificial intelligence, digital assets, renewable energy and enterprise technologies.”
FINANCIAL RESULTS
Revenue for fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 was US$26.1 million, a 6% decrease from US$27.8 million in fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.
- VCI Global’s revenue generated from the business strategy consultancy segment fee decreased by 29% to US$10.5 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, compared to US$14.8 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. The YoY decrease was primarily attributable to the timing of project execution and revenue recognition, as several large engagements reached key completion milestones in the prior year, while newly secured mandates remained in earlier phases of execution during fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. In December 2025, the Company completed the spin-off of this segment through the separation of VCCG, allowing VCI Global to sharpen its strategic focus on AI infrastructure, enterprise technology, digital assets, and renewable energy while enabling VCCG to pursue its growth strategy as a dedicated capital markets advisory business.
- The Company’s revenue generated from technology development, solutions and consultancy increased by 13.3% to US$12.9 million for fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, compared to US$11.4 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. The growth was driven by the successful commercialization and delivery of several high-value technology projects, including an AI-powered livestreaming platform, digital marketing solutions, and a gaming platform aggregation project. The segment continued to demonstrate strong execution capabilities and growing market demand for the Company's AI-driven and digital transformation solutions, reinforcing technology as a key growth engine and an increasingly important contributor to VCI Global's long-term growth strategy.
- Revenue generated from interest income increased significantly by US$1.1 million, from US$1.2 million in fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, to US$2.3 million in fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, marking an 88% growth. The growth was primarily driven by the continued expansion of the Company's fintech subsidiary, Credilab, which increased its customer loan portfolio, resulting in a larger base of income-generating loans and higher recurring interest income during the year.
- VCI Global’s revenue generated from other services increased over 2% to US$380.3 thousand for fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, compared to US$373.0 thousand for fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.
| For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31 | ||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | Change | ||||
| USD | USD | % | ||||
| Revenue from Business Strategy Consultancy | 10,486,348 | 14,824,502 | -29.3 | % | ||
| Revenue from Technology Development, Solutions and Consultancy | 12,935,361 | 11,412,582 | 13.3 | % | ||
| Interest Income | 2,285,415 | 1,214,842 | 88.1 | % | ||
| Others | 380,298 | 372,965 | 2.0 | % | ||
| Total Revenue | 26,087,422 | 27,824,891 | -6.2 | % | ||
Other Income for fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 was US$9.3 million, representing a surge of 3,776%, compared to US$241.6 thousand in fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. The increase was primarily driven by a foreign exchange gain of US$5.9 million, reflecting favourable currency movements during the year, and compensation of US$2.5 million received in connection with the decline in share value under a commercial settlement arrangement with a third party.
EBITDA for fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 was negative US$27.5 million.
Net loss attributable to shareholders was US$30.3 million in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, primarily reflecting non-cash unrealized valuation adjustments, restructuring-related expenses associated with the Company's strategic reorganization, losses on the disposal of core subsidiaries, and investments made to expand its AI infrastructure and technology capabilities.
Cost of Service was US$6.8 million for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, representing an increase of 37% from US$4.9 million for the financial year ended December 31, 2024.
- Consultant fee costs declined by 50% year-over-year to US$1.1 million, reflecting the successful completion of several major consulting engagements in fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 and the Company's transition toward technology-led businesses requiring a different operating model.
- IT expenses increased to US$5.7 million as the Company accelerated investments in AI infrastructure, generative AI capabilities, AI digital human technologies, enterprise software platforms and cloud computing resources. These investments are expected to support future product commercialization and long-term scalability.
- Subscription fee was US$8.1 thousand for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, compared to US$10.9 thousand for the fiscal year ended December 3, 2024.
- Other cost of service only incurred US$304 due to the disposal of the Company’s education business which resulted in the absence of training expenses and staff-related costs.
| 2025 | 2024 | Change | ||||
| USD | USD | % | ||||
| Consultant Fee | 1,087,392 | 2,194,536 | -50.5 | % | ||
| IT Expenses | 5,660,899 | 2,408,554 | 135.0 | % | ||
| Subscription Fee | 8,116 | 10,892 | -25.5 | % | ||
| Referral Fee | 0 | 181,139 | -100 | % | ||
| Others | 304 | 153,072 | -99.8 | % | ||
| Total | 6,756,711 | 4,948,193 | 36.6 | % |
Depreciation expense increased to US$536 thousand, reflecting significant capital investments made during the year, including the expansion of office and campus facilities, technology infrastructure, enterprise software and equipment required to support the Company's strategic transformation.
Employee benefit expenses increased to US$17.3 million as the Company expanded its workforce across technology, engineering, artificial intelligence and corporate functions to support the execution of its long-term growth strategy.
Other operating expenses primarily consist of marketing expenses, staff welfare, office expenses, travel expenses, secretarial fees and other miscellaneous operating expenses. Other operating expenses increased by US$22.4 million, from US$4.4 million in fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 to US$26.7 million in fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. The increase was primarily attributable to non-recurring charges associated with the Company's strategic transformation, including losses recognized on the disposal of subsidiaries as part of its portfolio optimization initiatives, higher provisions for receivables following prudent management assessments, and investment losses arising from the rationalization of certain investment holdings. In addition, the Company increased investments in customer engagement, brand building, and business development initiatives to support the commercialization of its AI-native operating platform and strengthen its long-term growth prospects.
Basic and diluted earnings per share was negative US$463.01 for the financial year ended December 31, 2025.
CASH POSITION AND CAPITAL ALLOCATION
Net cash generated operating activities was US$2.6 million in fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, from US$22.3 million in the previous fiscal year.
Net cash used in investing activities was US$73.0 million as of December 31, 2025, a significant increase from US$48.6 million as of December 21, 2024.
Net cash generated from financing activities in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 was US$66.2 million, primarily reflecting proceeds of convertible notes at US$14.0 million, repayment of finance lease liabilities at US$1.6 million, and proceeds from issuance of shares at US$53.7 million.
Cash and cash equivalents were recorded at US$940 thousand as of December 31, 2025, compared to the US$8.1 million as of December 31, 2024.
About VCI Global Limited
VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) is an AI-native operating platform designed to scale and optimize businesses through centralized intelligence, data, and capital discipline.
The Company operates a platform-based model in which subsidiaries, affiliates, and portfolio companies plug into VCI Global’s centralized AI, data, governance, and capital allocation systems, enabling faster execution, improved capital efficiency, and scalable growth across multiple industries.
VCI Global’s platform centralizes AI-enabled execution, standardized KPI frameworks, financial and governance controls, and strategic capital allocation, while operating businesses focus on revenue generation, customer relationships, and local execution.
The Company maintains exposure across advisory, AI, and digital infrastructure, digital assets, energy, automotive, and consumer sectors, and continuously evaluates opportunities to scale, spin off, divest, or discontinue businesses based on performance, scalability, and return on capital.
VCI Global’s platform-centric approach is designed to enhance productivity, improve IPO readiness, and unlock long-term value through disciplined growth and selective capital deployment.