Financial Performance - The group's revenue reached $236,603 thousand, an increase of 0.3% compared to the previous year[4] - The group's gross profit amounted to $74,651 thousand, reflecting a 10.9% increase year-over-year[4] - The group reported a loss of $15,355 thousand for the year, compared to a profit of $37,650 thousand in the previous year[4] - The loss attributable to the company's owners was $17,450 thousand, down from a profit of $35,713 thousand in the prior year[4] - Basic loss per share for the year was 3.44 cents, compared to earnings of 7.79 cents per share in the previous year[4] - The board recommended not to declare a final dividend for the year, consistent with the previous year[4] - Total revenue for the year ending December 31, 2024, is projected to be $236.6 million, with contributions from international brands ($31.986 million), domestic non-Raishi brands ($11.458 million), and international non-Raishi brands ($193.159 million) [17] - The revenue for the year ending December 31, 2023, was $235.978 million, showing a slight increase in overall revenue year-over-year [17] - The company reported a pre-tax profit of $40,436 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2023[24] - For the year ended December 31, 2023, total sales to external customers amounted to $235,978 thousand, with a gross profit of $67,318 thousand[24] Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets totaled $312,182 thousand, a decrease from $350,596 thousand in the previous year[7] - Current assets increased to $249,238 thousand from $241,507 thousand year-over-year[7] - Total equity decreased to $467,930 thousand from $502,601 thousand in the previous year[8] - The company's borrowings due within one year increased to $2,603 thousand in 2024 from $1,699 thousand in 2023, reflecting higher short-term financing needs[49] - Trade receivables decreased slightly to $49,383 thousand in 2024 from $49,218 thousand in 2023, with a provision for credit losses of $530 thousand[40] - Trade payables increased to $40,854 thousand in 2024 from $39,445 thousand in 2023, with significant amounts due to third-party suppliers[45] Cost and Expenses - The cost of sales for the international Raishi brand was $18.756 million, while the domestic non-Raishi brand had a cost of $9.890 million, and the international non-Raishi brand incurred $133.306 million in costs [22] - The segment performance for the international Raishi brand was $13.230 million, for the domestic non-Raishi brand was $1.568 million, and for the international non-Raishi brand was $59.853 million, totaling $74.651 million [22] - The cost of sales as a percentage of revenue decreased from 71.5% to 68.4%, resulting in a gross margin increase from 28.5% to 31.6%[82] - Sales and distribution expenses decreased by 11.5% to $30,843 thousand, with the ratio of these expenses to revenue dropping from 14.8% to 13.0%[86] - Management expenses decreased by 7.2% to $33,939 thousand, with the ratio of management expenses to revenue declining from 15.5% to 14.3%[88] Strategic Initiatives - The company is currently evaluating the specific impact of IFRS 18 on its consolidated financial statements [14] - The company has not adopted any of the new IFRS standards that have been issued but are not yet effective, indicating a cautious approach to upcoming regulatory changes [12] - The company is focusing on product optimization and maintaining competitive advantages in pricing and specifications[55] - The company has committed to ISO standards for operational processes, enhancing quality and sustainability measures[58] - The company plans to launch over 60 new products under the ETI brand in 2025, with a focus on ensuring timely market entry[69] - The company aims to improve its indoor air quality business, which is expected to contribute to future revenue streams[67] - The company will continue to optimize its product lines through platformization, modularization, and standardization to maintain its strategic supplier position[68] Market and Economic Conditions - In 2024, the global economic growth is projected to stabilize at 3.2%, according to the IMF, amidst challenges such as inflation and geopolitical tensions[53] - The demand for LED lighting products in Japan is expected to decline to 90% of 2023 levels, reflecting a shrinking market[57] - In the UK and Nordic markets, economic growth is hindered by high interest rates and liquidity issues, impacting sales strategies[58] - The US LED general lighting market is showing signs of weakness due to reduced consumer spending amid a sluggish economy[55] - The company is expanding its market presence in Southeast Asia, targeting a 15% market share by the end of 2024[141] Employee and Governance - As of December 31, 2024, the total number of employees in the group was approximately 2,163, an increase from 1,967 employees as of December 31, 2023[120] - The company has established a remuneration committee to review the remuneration policies and structures for all directors and senior management, ensuring transparency in the remuneration process[128] - The strategic and planning committee has been set up to recommend and formulate the company's strategic development plans for board consideration[130] - The company has complied fully with the corporate governance code during the reporting year[125] Acquisitions and Investments - NVC Lighting Limited agreed to acquire 40% equity in NVC Lighting AB for an initial consideration of 582 thousand USD, with a maximum total consideration not exceeding approximately 9.7 million USD[107] - ETI Solid State Lighting Inc. completed the acquisition of certain land and buildings in Georgia for $15,250 thousand on August 28, 2024[108] - The company has entered into insurance contracts with China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation to cover 90% of the uncollectible international sales receivables, with a maximum compensation amount of $20,000 thousand[115] Future Outlook - The company provided a revenue guidance of $150 million for the next fiscal year, representing a 10% increase from the current year[141] - New product launches are expected to contribute an additional $30 million in revenue, with a projected growth rate of 25%[141] - The company plans to invest $20 million in new technology to enhance production efficiency over the next two years[141]
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