Trading ideas: Vantris Energy, Critical Holdings, AGX, EPMB, Oasis Harvest

KUALA LUMPUR: Vantris Energy Bhd, Critical Holdings Bhd, AGX Group Bhd, EP Manufacturing Bhd (EPMB) and Oasis Harvest Corp Bhd are among the stocks to watch on Friday.

Vantris Energy returned to profit in the third quarter ended Oct 31, 2025 (3Q26), posting a net profit of RM4.27bil versus a net loss of RM293.06mil a year earlier. Quarterly revenue fell 14.8% to RM982.79mil from RM1.15bil in 3Q25.

For the nine-month period, revenue declined 19.5% to RM2.85bil from RM3.54bil, while net profit rose to RM3.56bil compared with a net loss of RM216.16mil previously.

Critical’s wholly owned subsidiary, Critical M&E Engineering Sdn Bhd, has secured a RM40.8mil contract for mechanical engineering works at a data centre project in Bukit Jalil, Selangor.

AGX has proposed a bonus issue of up to 108.22 million warrants on a one-for-four basis. Assuming full exercise at the indicative price of 52 sen per warrant, the group could raise up to RM56.27mil for working capital and to strengthen its capital base.

EPMB has launched Phase 2 of its Melaka plant, boosting annual production capacity from 6,000 to 30,000 units as it advances into full vehicle assembly for global automakers.

The group also plans to add a Phase 3 facility by late 2026, further strengthening Melaka’s role as an emerging automotive hub for Chinese OEMs.

Oasis Harvest plans to acquire an 80% stake in event management firm Contagious for RM900,000, backed by a one-year profit guarantee of RM350,000.

The deal enables Oasis to internalise event management and tap into Contagious’ client network to support growth in its F&B operations.