Group 1 - The company Hengwan Technology (01523) announced a mid-term dividend of HKD 0.1234 per share to be distributed on August 26, 2025 [1]

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales increased by 9.9% year on year to approximately $63 million [2] - Gross profit grew by 10.1% year on year to about $35 million, with a gross profit margin of 55.5% [2] - Profit before tax rose by 17% year on year to $26.6 million, while net profit increased by 13.4% year on year to $21.7 million [3] - Diluted EPS was $1.96 per share, with an interim dividend declared at the same payout ratio of 80% as in the past [3] Business Segment Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales from the Fixed First Connectivity segment decreased by 13% year on year to $7.6 million [4] - Sales from the Mobile First Connectivity segment increased by 14.4% year on year to $36.8 million [4] - Warranty and support services revenue grew by 6.9% year on year to $13.4 million, while software licenses revenue surged by 33.8% year on year to about $5 million [4] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales in the EMEA region increased by 39.2% year on year to $20.5 million [5] - Asia Pacific sales rose by 44% year on year to $5.9 million, while sales in other regions, mainly Australia, increased by 25% year on year [5] - Sales to North America decreased by 6.4% year on year to $34 million due to uncertainties with trade policies [5] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is optimistic about the growth in the EMEA region, which is expected to become a strong growth driver [11] - New product launches are planned, including innovative products that have no similar offerings in the market [13] - The company aims to expand its software offerings and create new subscription packages to enhance its ecosystem [14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the overall demand for products in North America despite temporary shipment limitations [5] - The company is focusing on building dedicated products for non-US markets to enhance competitiveness [40] - Management emphasized the importance of creating value for customers and the long-term goal of becoming a connectivity company rather than just a networking company [117] Other Important Information - Recurring revenue increased by 12.5% year on year, accounting for 28.1% of total sales [6] - The number of devices with subscriptions increased by almost 18% year on year, with a take-up rate of 36.5% [6] - The company maintains a healthy balance sheet with a net cash balance of $53 million as of June 2025 [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you elaborate on the situation regarding the US markets and shipments? - Management clarified that shipments were temporarily halted due to uncertainties about tariffs but have since fully resumed [20][22] Question: How significant is the new partnership with Iridium compared to Starlink? - Management indicated that while Iridium is trusted by traditional customers, Starlink has stronger momentum, and the revenue from Iridium is expected to be smaller [24][26] Question: What changes have occurred in the product structure, especially with Starlink? - The company now offers a full range of Starlink products and plans to launch a new integrated product called AntennaMax [32][34] Question: What is driving the strong growth in the EMEA region? - The transportation market in Europe is undergoing extensive upgrades, creating demand for connectivity solutions [39][40] Question: What steps have been taken to increase the subscription take-up rate? - Increased awareness among partners and addressing bottlenecks in the purchasing management portal are key strategies [43][44] Question: How does the company view the future of edge computing? - Management sees edge computing as a trend that will expand the ecosystem and enhance product stickiness, but revenue implications are still being explored [101][104] Question: What is the monetization strategy for the SpeedFusion Connect app? - The current focus is on user adoption rather than immediate monetization, with plans to explore charging in the future [115] Question: How does the company plan to position itself in the next 5 to 10 years? - The long-term goal is to become a connectivity company, expanding beyond just networking products [117]

Financial Performance - Revenue increased by 9.9% year-over-year, from $57298 thousand in 2024 to $62943 thousand in 2025[52] - Net profit increased by 13.4% year-over-year, from $19103 thousand in 2024 to $21665 thousand in 2025[52] - Software Licenses revenue saw a significant increase of 33.8% year-over-year, driven by strong growth of software subscriptions[53] - Recurring revenue increased by 12.5% year-over-year, from $15732 thousand in 2024 to $17698 thousand in 2025, accounting for 28.1% of total sales[58, 62] Business Growth and Partnerships - The number of Authorized Peplink & Starlink Solution Providers (ASPs) increased by 33%[22, 23] - The company is collaborating with Starlink, providing access to Starlink's product suite and user base[16] - The company entered into an agreement with Iridium to cross-promote solutions, opening opportunities for technical collaboration and cross-selling[21] Market Trends and Product Development - The company is focusing on edge computing, evolving routers into "intelligent edge nodes" for data processing[32, 33] - The company is developing new FWA-centric products and subscriptions to capitalize on the growing Fixed Wireless Access market[37, 38] Ecosystem and Verticals - The number of devices under subscription increased by 17.7% year-over-year[50] - The subscription take-up rate increased to 36.5% as of June 30, 2025, compared to 34.1% in December 2024[50, 62] - Top verticals by number of deals won include Enterprise (25%), Public Services (18%), and Maritime (10%)[45]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is that Hangwan Technology (01523.HK) reported a revenue of approximately 62.943 million USD for the six months ending June 30, 2025, representing an increase of about 9.9% compared to the same period last year [1] - The profit attributable to the owners of the parent company for the interim period was approximately 21.665 million USD, which is a year-on-year increase of about 13.4% [1] - The basic earnings per share for the company were approximately 1.96 cents, and it proposed an interim dividend of 12.34 Hong Kong cents per share [1]

[Performance Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=%E6%A5%AD%E7%B8%BE%E6%A6%82%E8%A6%81) The company achieved robust financial growth in the first half of 2025, marked by increased revenue and net profit, alongside a declared interim dividend [Financial Summary](index=1&type=section&id=%E8%B2%A1%E5%8B%99%E6%91%98%E8%A6%81) The company reported robust performance for the six months ended June 30, 2025, with total revenue increasing 9.9% to $62.94 million and net profit rising 13.4% to $21.67 million, alongside an interim dividend declaration Key Financial Indicators for H1 2025 | Indicator | H1 2025 (Million USD) | YoY Growth | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue | 62.943 | +9.9% | | Net Profit | 21.665 | +13.4% | | Basic Earnings Per Share | 0.0196 | +12.6% | - The Board decided to declare an interim dividend of **HK$0.1234 per share** for the six months ended June 30, 2025[3](index=3&type=chunk) [Consolidated Financial Statements](index=2&type=section&id=%E7%B6%9C%E5%90%88%E8%B2%A1%E5%8B%99%E5%A0%B1%E8%A1%A8) The consolidated financial statements provide a comprehensive overview of the company's financial position, performance, and cash flows for the period [Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income](index=2&type=section&id=%E7%B0%A1%E6%98%8E%E7%B6%9C%E5%90%88%E6%90%8D%E7%9B%8A%E5%8F%8A%E5%85%B6%E4%BB%96%E5%85%A8%E9%9D%A2%E6%94%B6%E7%9B%8A%E8%A1%A8) For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the company's revenue grew to $62.94 million, gross profit reached $34.96 million with a stable gross margin of 55.5%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent increased 13.4% to $21.67 million Summary of Profit or Loss Statement (For the six months ended June 30, Thousand USD) | Item | 2025 | 2024 | YoY Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue | 62,943 | 57,298 | +9.9% | | Gross Profit | 34,963 | 31,745 | +10.1% | | Profit Before Tax | 26,577 | 22,710 | +17.0% | | Profit for the Period Attributable to Owners of the Parent | 21,665 | 19,103 | +13.4% | | Basic Earnings Per Share (US cents) | 1.96 | 1.74 | +12.6% | [Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position](index=3&type=section&id=%E7%B0%A1%E6%98%8E%E7%B6%9C%E5%90%88%E8%B2%A1%E5%8B%99%E7%8B%80%E6%B3%81%E8%A1%A8) As of June 30, 2025, the company's total assets stood at $107 million and net assets at $51.56 million, with a decrease in cash and cash equivalents, a significant increase in trade receivables, and a reduction in inventory levels compared to year-end 2024 Key Items from Statement of Financial Position (Thousand USD) | Item | June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Assets | 51,557 | 56,299 | -8.4% | | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 55,666 | 65,933 | -15.6% | | Trade Receivables | 25,869 | 15,497 | +66.9% | | Inventories | 13,619 | 16,160 | -15.7% | | Interest-bearing Bank Borrowings | 3,085 | 8,516 | -63.8% | [Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows](index=6&type=section&id=%E7%B0%A1%E6%98%8E%E7%B6%9C%E5%90%88%E7%8F%BE%E9%87%91%E6%B5%81%E9%87%8F%E8%A1%A8) During the period, net cash inflow from operating activities was $22.27 million, but net cash outflow from financing activities, primarily due to $26.90 million in dividend payments, resulted in a net decrease of $10.27 million in cash and cash equivalents Summary of Cash Flow Statement (For the six months ended June 30, Thousand USD) | Item | 2025 | 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities | 22,270 | 31,843 | | Net Cash Flow from Investing Activities | 486 | 138 | | Net Cash Flow Used in Financing Activities | (33,030) | (15,370) | | Net (Decrease)/Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents | (10,274) | 16,611 | - The primary reason for the cash outflow from financing activities was the payment of **$26.90 million in dividends**, significantly higher than the **$17.40 million** in the same period last year[8](index=8&type=chunk) [Management Discussion and Analysis](index=19&type=section&id=%E7%AE%A1%E7%90%86%E5%B1%A4%E8%A8%8E%E8%AB%96%E8%88%87%E5%88%86%E6%9E%90) Management discusses the company's operating performance, business developments, and financial resources, outlining strategic initiatives and future outlook [Operating Results](index=19&type=section&id=%E7%B6%93%E7%87%9F%E6%A5%AD%E7%B8%BE) The company's overall operating performance was robust, with total revenue growing 9.9%, primarily driven by mobile network priority connectivity products and software license sales, while gross margin remained stable at 55.5% and total operating expenses increased modestly by 4.2% due to higher R&D investment [Revenue Analysis](index=19&type=section&id=%E6%94%B6%E5%85%A5%E5%88%86%E6%9E%90) Total revenue increased to $62.94 million, with mobile network priority connectivity product sales growing 14.4% and software license sales increasing 33.8%, while EMEA and Asia regions showed strong growth of 39.2% and 44.3% respectively, and North America experienced a slight decline due to high base effect Revenue by Product/Service Category (Thousand USD) | Product/Service Category | H1 2025 | H1 2024 | YoY Growth | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Mobile Network Priority Connectivity | 36,831 | 32,194 | +14.4% | | Software Licenses | 5,055 | 3,777 | +33.8% | | Warranty and Support Services | 13,441 | 12,575 | +6.9% | | Fixed Network Priority Connectivity | 7,616 | 8,752 | -13.0% | Revenue by Region (Thousand USD) | Region | H1 2025 | H1 2024 | YoY Growth | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) | 20,497 | 14,725 | +39.2% | | Asia | 5,862 | 4,061 | +44.3% | | North America | 34,394 | 36,761 | -6.4% | [Recurring Sales](index=20&type=section&id=%E7%B6%93%E5%B8%B8%E6%80%A7%E9%8A%B7%E5%94%AE) Recurring sales increased 12.5% year-over-year to $17.70 million, raising their proportion of total revenue from 27.5% to 28.1%, with healthy growth in the number of subscribed devices and usage rates indicating a strong future recurring revenue pipeline Revenue by Nature (Thousand USD) | Revenue Type | H1 2025 | % of Total | H1 2024 | % of Total | YoY Growth | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | One-off Sales | 45,245 | 71.9% | 41,566 | 72.5% | +8.9% | | Recurring Sales | 17,698 | 28.1% | 15,732 | 27.5% | +12.5% | [Gross Profit and Expenses](index=22&type=section&id=%E6%AF%9B%E5%88%A9%E5%8F%8A%E9%96%8B%E6%94%AF) Overall gross margin remained stable at 55.5%, with warranty and support services and software licensing businesses maintaining high gross margins exceeding 90%, while total operating expenses increased 4.2% to $10.15 million, primarily due to a 9.9% rise in R&D expenses driven by increased salaries - Gross margin was approximately **55.5%**, consistent with the prior year period, with warranty and support services and software licenses achieving high gross margins of **94.5%** and **90.6%** respectively[49](index=49&type=chunk)[50](index=50&type=chunk) - Total operating expenses increased by **4.2%** year-over-year to **$10.15 million**, primarily due to a **9.9%** increase in research and development, consulting, and other expenses driven by higher salaries[56](index=56&type=chunk)[58](index=58&type=chunk) [Business Review and Outlook](index=25&type=section&id=%E6%A5%AD%E5%8B%99%E5%9B%9E%E9%A1%A7%E5%8F%8A%E5%89%8D%E6%99%AF) Management expresses confidence in future growth, deepening collaboration with Starlink and establishing a new partnership with Iridium to expand the low-earth orbit satellite communication market, launching the SpeedFusion Connect mobile application, and planning to accelerate subscription business growth by optimizing partner experience and developing targeted regional strategies for price-sensitive EMEA and APAC markets - Expansion of collaboration with low-earth orbit satellite providers: The scope of cooperation with Starlink has been extended to all Starlink devices, and a new marketing partnership has been established with Iridium[66](index=66&type=chunk) - Launch of SpeedFusion Connect application: A new application has been launched on iOS and Android platforms, aiming to combine mobile data and WiFi for more stable network experience on mobile devices and to explore new markets[67](index=67&type=chunk) - Acceleration of subscription business growth: The subscription rate increased from **34.1% to 36.5%** during the period, and the company plans to further boost it by adding new features and removing partner obstacles[68](index=68&type=chunk) - Development of regional strategies: Plans are underway to develop specialized products and strategies for the EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions to address the price-sensitive nature of these markets[64](index=64&type=chunk) [Liquidity, Financial Resources and Capital Structure](index=27&type=section&id=%E6%B5%81%E5%8B%95%E8%B3%87%E9%87%91%E3%80%81%E8%B2%A1%E6%94%BF%E8%B3%87%E6%BA%90%E5%8F%8A%E8%B3%87%E6%9C%AC%E6%9E%B6%E6%A7%8B) The company maintains a healthy financial position, with the gearing ratio significantly decreasing from 15.1% at the end of 2024 to 6.0%, and the group primarily funds its operations through cash generated from its own business activities without facing liquidity issues - As of June 30, 2025, the gearing ratio (total borrowings/total equity) was approximately **6.0%**, a significant decrease from **15.1%** at the end of 2024[70](index=70&type=chunk) [Other Disclosures](index=28&type=section&id=%E5%85%B6%E4%BB%96%E6%8A%AB%E9%9C%B2%E4%BA%8B%E9%A0%85) This section details additional corporate information including dividend declarations, share option schemes, and corporate governance practices [Dividends](index=28&type=section&id=%E8%82%A1%E6%81%AF) The Board declared an interim dividend of HK$0.1234 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2025, payable on August 26, 2025, to shareholders on record as of August 15, 2025 - An interim dividend of **HK$0.1234 per share** was declared, higher than **HK$0.1083 per share** for the same period in 2024[27](index=27&type=chunk)[78](index=78&type=chunk) [Share Option Scheme](index=30&type=section&id=%E8%B3%BC%E8%82%A1%E6%AC%8A%E8%A8%88%E5%8A%83) As of June 30, 2025, a total of 12,274,000 unexercised share options remained, with 647,000 options exercised and 400,000 forfeited due to resignation during the period, and no new options granted - As of June 30, 2025, **12,274,000 share options** remained unexercised under the share option scheme[84](index=84&type=chunk) - Equity-settled share-based payment expenses for the period amounted to approximately **$153,000**[39](index=39&type=chunk)[57](index=57&type=chunk) [Corporate Governance](index=32&type=section&id=%E4%BC%81%E6%A5%AD%E7%AE%A1%E6%B2%BB) The company has adopted and complied with all applicable provisions of the Corporate Governance Code, and the Audit Committee has reviewed these interim results - During the reporting period, the company complied with all applicable code provisions set out in the Corporate Governance Code[91](index=91&type=chunk) - The Audit Committee has reviewed the Group's interim results and discussed audit, internal control, and financial reporting matters with management[93](index=93&type=chunk)

Financial Performance - Sales increased by 24% year-on-year, reaching approximately USD 117 million, marking the first time the company exceeded the USD 100 million revenue mark[12]. - Recurring revenue grew by 12% year-on-year to USD 32 million, maintaining a stable percentage of total sales at 28%[18]. - Revenue for 2024 reached US$116,791,000, up from US$94,259,000 in 2023, representing a 24% increase[44]. - Profit for the year attributable to owners of the parent was US$38,046,000, compared to US$28,099,000 in 2023, a 35% increase[44]. - Core net profit for 2024 was US$38,324,000, up from US$28,352,000 in 2023, reflecting a 35% increase[44]. - Basic earnings per share increased to 3.46 US cents in 2024 from 2.56 US cents in 2023, a 35% rise[44]. - Subscription revenue collected in 2024 increased by 36% YoY[24]. - Subscription take-up rate grew from 30.5% to 34.1% YoY[24]. - Gross profit for the year was approximately US$64,149,000, a year-over-year increase of approximately 26.0%[72]. - Gross profit margin improved to approximately 54.9%, compared to approximately 54.0% for the previous year[72]. Sales and Market Expansion - The collaboration with Starlink attracted over 50 channel partners, enhancing the Peplink-Starlink channel program and leading to significant deployments in various sectors[20]. - The company launched the B One series router, which integrates Starlink LEO, 5G, and wired broadband, providing enterprise-grade performance at an accessible price[21]. - The growth in sales was attributed to strong performance across multiple product lines and the positive impact of the Peplink Starlink program[53]. - Sales in North America increased to approximately US$74,760,000, representing year-on-year growth of approximately 37.5%[66]. - Sales to EMEA rose to approximately US$29,064,000, representing a year-on-year growth of approximately 5.5%[66]. - Sales to Asia decreased about 12.2% year-on-year to approximately US$8,756,000[66]. Operational Efficiency and Cost Management - Selling and distribution expenses increased about 22.7% year-on-year to approximately US$4,348,000, mainly due to higher advertising and promotion spending[79]. - General and administrative expenses were approximately US$7,746,000, a year-on-year increase of approximately 10.3%[84]. - Research and development expenses slightly increased by 1.0% to approximately US$8,495,000[86]. - Total operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024, amounted to approximately US$20,589,000, representing a year-over-year increase of approximately 8.5%[95]. - Employee costs for the year were approximately US$10,514,000, up from approximately US$9,861,000 in 2023[95]. Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships - The company plans to expand collaboration with Starlink by adding their small-business product to the channel program in 2025[25]. - The "Better Together" program with T-Mobile has been expanded to include Starlink products, promoting bundled services[26]. - The company continues to evolve its product range, including both wired and wireless functions, and has expanded into connectivity products beyond typical SD-WAN routers[50]. - The company aims to enhance "on-demand" connectivity for temporary uses, improving reliability for applications like livestreaming[30]. Corporate Governance and Management - The Company adopted the Corporate Governance Code and has complied with all applicable provisions as of December 31, 2024[148]. - The Board consists of eight members, including four executive Directors and three independent non-executive Directors, ensuring a balanced composition[160]. - The independent non-executive Directors provide a wide range of skills and independent judgment on strategy, performance, and risk[167]. - The Company has received written confirmations of independence from all independent non-executive Directors, ensuring their independent status[164]. - The Board delegates day-to-day operations and business strategies to executive Directors and senior management while maintaining oversight[165]. - The cultural framework of the Company influences strategic planning and helps identify opportunities and challenges[158]. - The Company is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance to enhance shareholder value[153]. Employee and Workforce Development - The Group had 180 full-time employees as of December 31, 2024, an increase from 177 in 2023[117]. - The Group's total employee costs for the year ended December 31, 2024, were approximately US$10,514,000, an increase from approximately US$9,861,000 in 2023, reflecting a growth of about 6.6%[123]. - The number of attempts for Peplink Certified Engineers/Associates/Sales Specialists certifications continued to grow at a decent pace in 2024[27]. - The Company focuses on creating a work environment that allows employees to thrive and meet their full potential[155]. Risk Management and Audit - The Audit Committee conducted two meetings to review the annual results for the year ended December 31, 2023, and the interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2024[189]. - The Audit Committee oversees risk management and internal control procedures of the Company[185]. - The roles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer are separate to ensure a balance of power and authority[177].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales surpassed the USD 100 million milestone for the first time, reaching USD 116.8 million, an increase of 24% year on year [3][4] - Gross profit increased to RMB 64.1 billion, up 26%, with a gross margin of 54.9%, improving by 0.9 percentage points compared to the previous year [3][4] - Net profit rose to USD 38 million, growing 35% year on year, with a net margin of 32.6%, an improvement of 2.8 percentage points [4] - Diluted EPS reached USD 0.35 per share, and a special dividend of USD 19.0201 per share was declared [4][5] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fixed First Connectivity segment sales increased by 18% to USD 17.1 million, while Mobile First Connectivity segment sales grew by 34% to USD 66.2 million [5] - Warranty and Support Services segment increased by 6% year on year to RMB 25.3 million, and Software Licenses segment grew by 26% year on year to RMB 8.2 million [5] - Recurring revenue reached USD 32.2 million, up 12% year on year, but slightly decreased to 27.6% of total sales [6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales to North America increased by 38% to USD 7.8 million, while sales to EMEA rose by 6% to USD 29.1 million [7] - Sales to Australia and New Zealand jumped 78% year on year to USD 4.2 million, while sales to Asia decreased by 12% to approximately USD 8.8 million [7][8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to enhance connectivity solutions across various sectors, focusing on collaboration with partners like Starlink to expand its reseller network [13][14] - Plans to launch new products with edge computing capabilities and deepen collaboration with Starlink were highlighted [18][19] - The company is committed to maintaining a product-led approach, focusing on innovation and customer needs rather than setting specific growth targets [45][66] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism for 2025, citing strong fundamentals and the potential for multi-year projects [40][41] - The company views global changes as opportunities, emphasizing a positive attitude towards challenges [22][25] - Management noted that the recurring revenue model is expected to grow as the ecosystem becomes easier to use [66] Other Important Information - Operating cash flows were strong at USD 55.2 million, with a cash position of nearly USD 66 million at year-end [11][12] - Inventory turnover improved significantly, now at 115 days [12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Will enterprise switches and antennas contribute meaningfully to revenue? - Management indicated that while growth is occurring, it is not substantial yet, but the antenna business is growing well [27][28][30] Question: How is the long-duration data plan performing? - The data plan is generating meaningful revenue, and there is potential for further value propositions [32][33] Question: What is the outlook for 2025? - Management remains optimistic, noting that both project and run rate businesses are performing well [39][40] Question: How does the company plan to utilize its cash reserves? - The company is open to share buybacks but remains focused on product development and competitive offerings [43][44] Question: What is the takeout rate and reasons for non-subscription? - The takeout rate is 34%, with reasons for non-subscription including lack of need for cloud management for smaller users [85][86] Question: Are there plans to penetrate the consumer market? - Management expressed interest in experimenting with new ideas and potentially accessing the consumer market in the future [68][69] Question: What is the contribution of Starlink to revenue? - Starlink has helped with brand awareness but does not contribute significantly to revenue [72][74][80]

Financial Performance - Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, was approximately $116.79 million, an increase of about 23.9% compared to the previous year[4] - Profit attributable to the owners of the company for the year ended December 31, 2024, was approximately $38.05 million, representing a growth of approximately 35.4% year-over-year[4] - Diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2024, was approximately 3.45 cents, an increase of about 35.3% compared to the previous year[4] - Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2024, was approximately $64.15 million, compared to $50.91 million in the previous year[5] - The company reported a pre-tax profit of approximately $45.33 million, up from $32.95 million in the previous year[5] - Total revenue from customer contracts increased to $116,791,000 in 2024, up from $94,259,000 in 2023, representing a growth of 24%[32] - Revenue from SD-WAN router sales reached $83,325,000 in 2024, compared to $63,982,000 in 2023, marking a 30% increase[34] - The North America region generated $74,760,000 in revenue in 2024, a significant rise from $54,386,000 in 2023, reflecting an increase of 37%[28] - The company reported a pre-tax profit of $45,326,000 for the year, up from $32,950,000 in the previous year, indicating a growth of 37%[25] - The total segment performance for software licensing and support services was $28,753,000 in 2024, compared to $25,188,000 in 2023, showing an increase of 10%[25] Cash Flow and Assets - Cash and cash equivalents increased to approximately $65.93 million from $36.75 million year-over-year[6] - The operating cash flow for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $62,174 thousand, an increase of 36.8% compared to $45,436 thousand in 2023[12] - The net cash flow from operating activities for 2024 was $55,162 thousand, up 46.2% from $37,722 thousand in 2023[12] - Total assets less current liabilities amounted to approximately $68.99 million, an increase from $58.03 million in the previous year[6] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of 2024 increased to $65,933 thousand, compared to $36,745 thousand at the end of 2023, reflecting a growth of 79.4%[14] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The board declared a second interim dividend of 13.37 HK cents per share and a special dividend of 5.65 HK cents per share, expected to be paid on March 27, 2025[4] - The company paid dividends amounting to $32,709 thousand in 2024, which is a 48.3% increase from $22,049 thousand in 2023[14] - The company declared an interim dividend of $15,310,000 for 2024, up from $9,859,000 in 2023, representing a growth of about 55%[48] Expenses and Liabilities - The total tax expense for 2024 was $7,280,000, compared to $4,851,000 in 2023, indicating a significant increase of approximately 50%[46] - Employee benefits expenses, excluding directors' remuneration, rose to $9,025,000 in 2024 from $8,530,000 in 2023, marking an increase of about 5.8%[43] - The company’s total liabilities related to lease obligations decreased to $51,000 in 2024 from $158,000 in 2023, a decline of about 67.7%[41] - Total liabilities, including trade payables, other payables, and accrued items, amounted to $7,420,000 for 2024, compared to $4,686,000 in 2023[57] Research and Development - The company’s research and development expenses were approximately $8.50 million, slightly up from $8.41 million in the previous year[5] - Research and development expenses slightly increased by about 1.0% to approximately $8.50 million[75] Market and Sales Performance - One-time sales accounted for 72.4% of total revenue in 2024, while recurring sales made up 27.6%[65] - The company experienced a healthy growth in the number of devices with subscriptions and subscription usage rates, indicating a strong recurring revenue pipeline for the future[64] - North America sales increased to approximately $74.76 million, a year-over-year growth of about 37.5%, contributing 64.0% to total revenue[67] - EMEA sales rose to approximately $29.06 million, a year-over-year increase of about 5.5%, accounting for 24.9% of total revenue[67] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has adopted a corporate governance code and has complied with all applicable provisions as of December 31, 2024[123] - The audit committee has reviewed the consolidated annual performance for the year ended December 31, 2024, including discussions on auditing, internal controls, and financial reporting[126] - The company has confirmed compliance with the non-competition agreement signed by the controlling shareholder as of December 31, 2024[118] Future Outlook and Strategy - The company plans to expand its partnership with Starlink in 2025, introducing small business products into the channel program[91] - The integration of edge computing capabilities into most product lines is anticipated to reduce reliance on centralized cloud servers[92] - The company aims to optimize "on-demand" connectivity to meet temporary high bandwidth needs, enhancing user experience[93] - The company has maintained a recurring revenue model that shows healthy growth trajectories for the coming years[88] Shareholder Information - As of December 31, 2024, the company has a total of 774,000,000 shares held by directors and senior management, representing 70.2% ownership[112] - Chen Yongkang holds 756,000,000 shares through Namlong Development Limited, accounting for 68.6% of the total shares[113] - The company has not participated in any arrangements that would allow directors or senior management to profit from acquiring shares or debt securities of the company or any other entity[114] Miscellaneous - The company has no significant investments or future investment plans as of December 31, 2024[104] - There were no major acquisitions or disposals of subsidiaries or associates during the year ending December 31, 2024[105] - The company has not established any preemptive rights for existing shareholders regarding the issuance of new shares[120] - The company's auditors have verified the figures in the preliminary consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024[125]

Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was approximately $57,298,000, an increase of about 28.4% compared to the same period last year[2] - Net profit for the same period was approximately $19,103,000, representing a year-on-year increase of about 55.0%[2] - Basic earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were approximately 1.74 cents, up approximately 55.4% year-on-year[2] - Gross profit for the six months was approximately $31,745,000, compared to $23,799,000 in the previous year, indicating a significant increase[2] - The company recorded a pre-tax profit of approximately $22,710,000, compared to $14,887,000 in the previous year[2] - The total pre-tax profit for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was $22,710,000, compared to $14,887,000 in 2023, representing a 52.5% increase[14] - Revenue from customer contracts for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was $57,298,000, up from $44,632,000 in 2023, indicating a growth of 28.5%[16] - Revenue from SD-WAN sales reached $40,946 thousand in 2024, up from $29,864 thousand in 2023, representing a growth of 37.1%[17] - The company reported a pre-tax profit of $12,000 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $8,000 thousand for the same period in 2023, indicating a year-over-year increase of 50%[19] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The board has declared an interim dividend of HK$0.1083 per share to shareholders listed on August 9, 2024[1] - The company plans to declare an interim dividend of 10.83 HKD cents per share for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to 7.01 HKD cents in 2023, representing a 54.1% increase[23] - The board has declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.1083 per share for the period ending June 30, 2024, expected to be paid on August 20, 2024[62] Assets and Cash Flow - The total assets as of June 30, 2024, were approximately $89,051,000, compared to $78,169,000 as of December 31, 2023[4] - Cash and cash equivalents increased to approximately $53,538,000 from $36,745,000 as of December 31, 2023[4] - Net cash flow from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was $31,843,000, compared to $15,797,000 for the same period in 2023, representing a 101.5% increase[7] - The net cash flow from investing activities was $138,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a net outflow of $243,000 in 2023[7] - Trade receivables as of June 30, 2024, were $17,529 thousand, slightly up from $17,442 thousand as of December 31, 2023, showing a marginal increase of 0.5%[26] - Trade payables decreased significantly from $2,300 thousand as of December 31, 2023, to $1,001 thousand as of June 30, 2024, indicating improved cash flow management[29] Revenue Segmentation - The segment revenue from fixed network priority connections was $8,752,000 in 2024, compared to $8,151,000 in 2023, reflecting a 7.4% increase[14] - The segment revenue from mobile network priority connections rose to $32,194,000 in 2024, up from $21,713,000 in 2023, marking a significant increase of 48.3%[14] - The segment revenue from software licensing and support services increased to $16,352,000 in 2024, compared to $14,768,000 in 2023, which is a growth of 10.7%[14] - Revenue from North America grew approximately 37.9% year-over-year to about $36,761,000, accounting for 64.2% of total revenue[40] - Warranty and support services revenue increased by about 6.8% to approximately $12,575,000[36] - The company’s software license sales grew by approximately 26.2% year-over-year to about $3,777,000[36] Expenses and Cost Management - Sales and distribution expenses increased by approximately 22.0% to about $1,853,000, primarily due to increased advertising and promotional expenses[44] - General and administrative expenses increased by 6.8% year-on-year to approximately $3,688,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024[45] - Research and development expenses decreased by 3.1% year-on-year to approximately $4,204,000, attributed to increased collaboration with contract manufacturers[45] - Total operating expenses decreased by approximately 4.6% year-on-year to about $9,745,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024[47] Share Capital and Stock Options - The total number of issued shares increased to 1,100,604,000 as of June 30, 2024, from 1,100,494,000 as of December 31, 2023[28] - The company issued 2,971,000 shares at an average exercise price of HKD 1.326, generating approximately $503 thousand in cash before expenses[28] - The company repurchased 256,000 shares at a total cost of approximately $88 thousand during April 2024, which were subsequently canceled[31] - The unexercised stock options as of June 30, 2024, totaled 10,500,000, with an average exercise price of HKD 2.661[33] - The company has a total of 10,500,000 options remaining as of June 30, 2024, after accounting for various exercises and cancellations[67] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has adopted a corporate governance code and has complied with all applicable provisions during the period[74] - The audit committee reviewed the group's interim performance, including accounting principles and financial reporting matters for the six months ending June 30, 2024[76]