Financial Performance - Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, was 4,451million,anincreaseof6.14,196 million for the year ended December 31, 2023[4] - Profit for the year ended December 31, 2024, was 154million,up19.1130 million for the year ended December 31, 2023[4] - Basic earnings per share attributable to the company's owners for the year ended December 31, 2024, was 2.17 cents, a 19.2% increase from 1.82 cents for the year ended December 31, 2023[4] - Total comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2024, was 38million,downfrom90 million for the year ended December 31, 2023[6] - The company reported a gross profit of 878,646thousandfor2024,comparedto807,140 thousand in 2023, reflecting an increase of approximately 8.8%[20] - The net profit before tax was 220,534thousandfor2024,comparedto179,457 thousand in 2023, showing an increase of approximately 22.9%[20] - Annual profit rose by 19.1% to 154million,withaprofitmarginof3.52,310 million as of December 31, 2024, from 1,981millionasofDecember31,2023[8]−Totalassetsincreasedto5,470 million as of December 31, 2024, from 5,094millionasofDecember31,2023[9]−Totalliabilitiesincreasedto2,987 million as of December 31, 2024, from 2,656millionasofDecember31,2023[9]−ThetotalassetsofthecompanyasofDecember31,2024,amountedto5,470,183 thousand, while total liabilities were 2,987,095thousand[24]−Totalliabilitieswerereportedat2,656,358 thousand, with bank borrowings constituting 1,382,519thousand[26]−Thecompany′sdebt−to−equityratioincreasedto15.4942,909 thousand, down from 1,044,335thousandin2023,indicatingadeclineofabout9.72,186,078 thousand, an increase from 1,928,367thousandin2023,representingagrowthofapproximately13.33,765,827 thousand, while the consumer goods segment contributed 685,667thousand[20]−Revenuefromthenetworkinfrastructureterminalmarketincreasedby39.1330 million, compared to 308millionfortheyearendedDecember31,2023[5]−Theoperatingexpensesfortheyearwere704,277 thousand, up from 605,369thousandinthepreviousyear,whichisanincreaseofabout16.3926,515 thousand, an increase from 782,533thousandintheprioryear[27]−Administrativeexpensesincreasedby26.6242 million, largely due to the integration of Voltaira's expenses post-acquisition[51] - Capital expenditures for the fiscal year 2024 were 496million,slightlydownfrom510 million in 2023, primarily for the acquisition of Auto-Kabel and new production facilities[59] Market Outlook and Strategy - The company anticipates that the connector industry will benefit from the AI wave, leading to a recovery in the consumer electronics sector, although uncertainties in the overall business environment will persist into 2025[44] - The global electric vehicle market is expected to continue growing over the next decade, driven by policy support, technological advancements, and increased consumer awareness of environmental issues[43] - The company is focusing on developing high-speed connectors and cable modules to meet the surging demand for AI servers and satellite communications, which is expected to significantly boost revenue and strengthen market leadership[45] - The adoption of 5G technology is projected to enhance network speed and capacity, crucial for real-time data processing in AI applications[41] - The company plans to continue investing in 5G, AIoT, acoustics, and the electric vehicle terminal market to capitalize on emerging opportunities[44] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, has reviewed the consolidated annual financial information for the year ending December 31, 2024[73] - The company's auditor, PwC, confirmed that the figures in the preliminary announcement are consistent with the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2024[74] - The company has adhered to the corporate governance code and principles applicable to it, with a commitment to maintaining high standards of corporate governance[75] - The company is committed to maintaining compliance with the listing rules of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange[29] Shareholder Information - The company did not declare any final dividend for the year ended December 31, 2024[4] - The annual general meeting is scheduled for June 20, 2025, with relevant documents to be sent to shareholders in due course[79] - The annual report for the year ending December 31, 2024, will be published on the company's website and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange website[80]