Business Performance - The company successfully launched 16 new customer projects in the first half of 2021, marking a strong performance for three consecutive years, with 14 of these being new business acquisitions[7]. - Total customer project orders amounted to 24.5 billion, indicating strong demand and a solid backlog[7]. - In the first half of 2021, the company achieved a total order volume of 24.6 billion at the end of 2020[11]. - The company maintained a 100% retention rate of existing business over the past three years, with approximately 50% of new orders coming from newly acquired business[10]. - Revenue for the first half of 2021 reached 1,210,720 thousand in the same period of 2020[33]. - Gross profit for the first half of 2021 was 122,029 thousand[33]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the first half of 2021 was 115,666 thousand in the first half of 2020[33]. - The company reported a pre-tax profit of 31,089 thousand in the same period of 2020[33]. - Profit attributable to equity holders of the company was 1,301 thousand in the first half of 2020[33]. Market Strategy and Innovation - The company continues to focus on technological leadership and adapting to major trends, including software and electrification[7]. - The company is selectively seeking acquisitions and alliances to enhance its growth strategy, particularly targeting growth in China and emerging markets[2]. - The company is focusing on expanding its product portfolio to cover B to D segment vehicles, as well as light commercial vehicles (LCV) and heavy trucks (3.5 to 6 tons)[14]. - The company is well-positioned to support the electrification trend, particularly in the electric pickup truck segment, with products like HO REPS and ball-spline half shafts set to be used in the upcoming GMC Hummer EV[20]. - The company is preparing for the increasing interest in steer-by-wire (SbW) technology, positioning itself as a leading supplier in performance, safety, and value[15]. - The company is actively collaborating with two major global vehicle manufacturers on future SbW projects, leveraging its modular SbW technology[16]. - The company is responding to the growing demand for software-supported steering functions and other software-centric motion control applications[21]. - The company is developing a centralized software team to support EPS systems and advanced steering functions[23]. - The company announced a new strategic software team to enhance its global software engineering capabilities, consolidating expertise across four locations[22]. Financial Health and Challenges - The ongoing supply chain challenges have led to increased input costs and logistics time, impacting financial performance in the first half of 2021[29]. - Despite challenges from global semiconductor shortages, Nextrer actively collaborates with OEM customers and suppliers to mitigate impacts on vehicle production requirements[29]. - The group faced challenges from raw material inflation, transportation and logistics costs, and semiconductor chip shortages, which impacted operational efficiency despite the recovery in light vehicle production[46]. - The company reported a total comprehensive income of 12,257 thousand in the same period of 2020[100]. - The company incurred a net cash outflow from financing activities of (28,438) thousand in the previous year, primarily due to higher loan repayments[111]. - The company faced rising costs in certain commodities and logistics, which adversely affected its operating performance in the first half of 2021[114]. Employee and Corporate Governance - The company is committed to becoming the employer of choice, focusing on employee engagement and satisfaction[7]. - The new collective bargaining agreement with UAW will be effective until March 2026, establishing a strong and sustainable future for employees and the company[28]. - Nextrer has received multiple awards for its human resources management and workplace environment, including recognition as an ideal workplace in Mexico and Poland[31]. - The company is committed to enhancing employee health and safety while advancing its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives[29]. - The company is integrating sustainability into its global business strategy, achieving various recognitions such as being named one of America's Most Responsible Companies for two consecutive years[29]. - The company is committed to high standards of corporate governance, ensuring transparency and protection of shareholder rights[70]. Shareholder Value and Stock Options - The company aims to enhance shareholder value through a six-point profit growth strategy, which has guided decision-making during the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic[6]. - The board did not recommend any interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2021[74]. - The company granted stock options totaling 16,416,350 shares, with an exercise price ranging from ¥5.150 to ¥12.456 depending on the grant date[79]. - The total number of shares held by directors and key executives through stock options was 5,621,880 shares, representing approximately 0.22% of the total issued shares[81]. - The company has a stock option vesting schedule requiring one year of holding from the grant date, with one-third of the options vesting annually[79]. Assets and Liabilities - As of June 30, 2021, the total assets of the company amounted to 3,305,741 thousand as of December 31, 2020, representing a decline of approximately 4.3%[93]. - The total liabilities as of June 30, 2021, were 1,384,756 thousand as of December 31, 2020, reflecting a decrease of about 14.4%[96]. - The company's intangible assets rose to 657,493 thousand, marking an increase of approximately 4.3%[93]. - The company’s deferred tax assets decreased to 11,805 thousand, a decline of approximately 45.6%[93]. - The total borrowings of the group as of June 30, 2021, were 134.3 million from $248.6 million as of December 31, 2020[62].
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