Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue reached $354.7 million, up 22.1% compared to the prior period [11][15] - EBITDA was $46.4 million, an increase of 19.3% year-over-year [11][19] - EBIT stood at $39.2 million, up 18.4% from the previous year [12][19] - Net profit increased to $26.2 million, reflecting a 17% growth [12][26] - Earnings per share rose to 25.3 cents, an 8.6% increase [12][20] - Operating cash flow improved to $52.7 million, up from $35.5 million [12][24] - Net cash position was $9.8 million, up from a net debt position of $8.8 million [22][24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Core traditional IPD business grew by 5.2% [15][16] - CMI Minto plugs and receptacles revenue increased by 6.4% [16] - EX Engineering revenue also rose by 5.2% [16] - CMI cables revenue declined due to challenges in the commercial construction sector [16] - Adelaidec's revenue decreased due to project delays [16] - Data center revenues surged by 33%, now representing 16% of total revenue [13][16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - New South Wales contributed 36% of total revenue, followed by WA at 22% and Queensland at 21% [43] - Commercial construction and buildings accounted for 32% of total revenue [45] - Data centers are the fastest-growing segment, now at 16% of total revenue [46] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to enhance infrastructure through energy efficiency, automation, and secure connectivity [3] - Focus on organic growth through customer value and market expansion, alongside potential strategic acquisitions [67][68] - Emphasis on sustainability and reducing environmental footprint while promoting social impact [70][71] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expects to grow at twice the market rate, projecting market growth of 3% over the next year [78] - Positive sentiment in commercial construction is noted, with expectations for increased activity [28] - Data center growth is anticipated to continue at around 25% [88] - Price increases are planned for February, expected to be around 4% due to inflationary pressures [90] Other Important Information - The company declared a fully franked dividend of 6.2 cents per share, totaling 12.6 cents for FY '25, a 16.7% increase [25][26] - The company has opened new offices in Brisbane and Melbourne to enhance operational capabilities [23] Q&A Session Questions and Answers Question: What is the current outlook on market growth versus your growth for the next twelve months to three years? - The company expects to continue growing at twice the market rate, estimating market growth of around 3% and aiming for 5-6% growth [78] Question: What are your thoughts on M&A strategies? - The M&A strategy focuses on adjacent spaces to the current portfolio, with ongoing conversations about potential acquisitions [81][82] Question: What are your expectations in the data center space over the next twelve months? - The company anticipates around 25% growth in the data center segment, supported by a strong order book [88] Question: How are you thinking about pricing across your product portfolio over the next twelve months? - A price increase of approximately 4% is planned for February, reflecting normalized pricing mechanisms post-COVID [90]

Group 1 - The Shanghai Songjiang District Construction and Management Committee imposed an administrative penalty on China Railway Wuhan Electrification Bureau Group Co., Ltd. for serious violations in material testing during construction projects [1][2] - The violation involved using materials that had not been tested, which directly contravenes the Shanghai Construction Engineering Testing Management Measures [2] - The penalty amounted to a fine of 20,000 RMB, with no confiscation of illegal gains or suspension of licenses involved [1][2] Group 2 - The Shanghai Construction Engineering Testing Management Measures require that materials related to structural safety and main functionality must be tested by qualified institutions, prohibiting the use of untested or non-compliant materials [2] - The incident highlights potential lapses in project site management and compliance processes within China Railway Wuhan Electrification Bureau, which could pose risks to engineering quality and safety [2] - China Railway Electrification Bureau Group Co., Ltd., established in 1958, is a major contractor in electrical engineering, involved in various sectors including high-speed rail electrification and urban rail transit [4]