Financial Performance - The total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2022, was approximately NT$1,598.90 million[12] - The total comprehensive loss attributable to owners for the year was approximately NT$88.70 million[12] - The basic loss per share was approximately NT$0.0804[12] - The company's total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2022, was approximately NT$1,598.90 million, an increase from NT$1,497.33 million in 2021[21] - Revenue from the sale of second-hand semiconductor manufacturing equipment and parts was approximately NT$797.06 million, a year-on-year increase of 28.04%[20] - The gross profit for the year was approximately NT$107.48 million, with a gross margin of 6.72%, down from 22.85% in 2021[21] - Reported gross profit for 2022 was NT$107,483 thousand, down from NT$342,173 thousand in 2021, resulting in a gross margin of 6.7% compared to 22.9% in 2021[25] - Adjusted gross profit, excluding fire incident losses, was NT$365,276 thousand with an adjusted gross margin of 22.8%[25] - The company reported a reserve available for distribution to shareholders of approximately NT$181 million as of December 31, 2022, down from NT$208.4 million in 2021[62] Semiconductor Industry Trends - Global semiconductor sales in 2022 reached a record high of $573.5 billion, a 3.2% increase from 2021[8] - In Q4 2022, global semiconductor sales decreased by 14.7% year-over-year to $130.2 billion[8] - Global semiconductor capital expenditure in 2022 grew by 19% to $181.7 billion, the highest on record[9] - Forecasts indicate a 19% decline in global semiconductor capital expenditure in 2023, the largest drop since the 2008 financial crisis[9] - Taiwan's semiconductor industry is expected to reach a total output value of NT$5 trillion in 2023, with a year-on-year growth of 6.1%[8] - The semiconductor market is projected to rebound in 2024 after a downturn in 2023[9] - The Taiwanese semiconductor industry saw a growth of 18.5% in 2022, with an estimated output value of NT$4.84 trillion, higher than the global semiconductor market growth of 3.2%[15] - Global semiconductor sales are projected to reach $580.1 billion in 2022, a 4.4% increase from $555.9 billion in 2021, but forecasted to decline by 4.1% to $556.5 billion in 2023[27] Company Operations and Strategy - The company incurred inventory losses of approximately NT$257.79 million due to a fire incident on December 18, 2022[12] - The company plans to adopt proactive strategies to respond to market changes and strengthen its market position in 2023[15] - The company plans to strengthen its R&D capabilities and actively explore market development opportunities in response to geopolitical influences on the semiconductor industry[29] - Local business revenue accounted for approximately 70.73% of total revenue, up from 57.59% in 2021, indicating a shift towards domestic clients[21] Corporate Governance - The management team includes experienced professionals with extensive backgrounds in finance and corporate governance[44][46][48] - The company has a strong focus on compliance and risk management, with dedicated committees overseeing these areas[44][46] - The board of directors includes members with over 24 years of experience in accounting and finance[44][46] - The company emphasizes corporate governance and has established various committees to enhance oversight[44][46] - The independent directors bring diverse expertise from various industries, enhancing the board's effectiveness[44][46][47] - The company is committed to good corporate governance practices to protect shareholder interests and enhance corporate value[118] - The board has adopted a diversity policy, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a diverse board to sustain the company's competitive advantage[156] - The board believes that the risk management and internal control systems are effective and adequate as of December 31, 2022[170] Employee and Management Information - The company employed approximately 294 employees as of December 31, 2022, an increase from 257 in 2021[38] - Employee costs amounted to approximately NT$275.28 million in 2022, compared to NT$262.23 million in 2021[110] - The board consists of six members, including three executive directors and three independent non-executive directors[123] - All directors participated in professional development training, including workshops and reading materials related to their duties and corporate governance[141] - The remuneration policy for directors and senior management is reviewed by the remuneration committee based on the company's performance and market data[108] Shareholder and Financial Policies - The company did not recommend a final dividend for the year ended December 31, 2022[39] - The company’s dividend policy allows for the declaration and distribution of dividends at the board's discretion based on various factors, including financial performance and cash flow[192] - The company has maintained compliance with applicable laws and regulations, with no significant violations reported for the year ended December 31, 2022[56] - The company has a shareholder communication policy to ensure effective responses to shareholder concerns and opinions[184] Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Commitment - The company is committed to minimizing the negative environmental impact of its operations in accordance with applicable environmental laws[54] - The company has committed to continuous improvement in environmental, social, and governance aspects as part of its sustainable development strategy[194] - The environmental, social, and governance report covers the company's operations from January 1 to December 31, 2022, including its core business in providing semiconductor manufacturing equipment[195] - The company emphasizes stakeholder engagement, recognizing the importance of stakeholders in achieving its sustainability vision and goals[200] - In 2022, the company maintained open dialogue with stakeholders through diverse communication channels to better identify and prioritize ESG issues[200]
靖洋集团(08257) - 2022 - 年度财报