Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported third-quarter revenue of NT 57.92 billion, marking a 4.2% increase year-over-year and the highest third-quarter revenue in nine years [15][16] - Operating income rose by 6.4%, while net income increased by 4.8% year-over-year, reflecting strong performance across mobile and fixed broadband services [15][16] - Earnings per share (EPS) increased from NT 1.16 to NT 1.22, the highest third-quarter EPS in eight years [16][17] - EBITDA recorded a 4% gain, reaching NT 22.11 billion, with an EBITDA margin of 38.17%, consistent with the previous year [16][17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Mobile revenue market share increased to 40.8%, with a subscriber share of 39.4%, a 1.6 percentage point year-over-year increase [6][7] - Fixed broadband revenue grew by 3.2% year-over-year, driven by high-speed migration and promotional efforts [8] - Consumer application services saw a 22% year-over-year growth in multi-play packages, while video services fluctuated due to major sports broadcasts [9] - The enterprise ICT business experienced a 14% year-over-year increase in revenue, with significant growth in recurring ICT revenue [10][11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company maintained a leading position in the 5G market, with a subscriber market share of 38.8% and a 5G penetration rate of 44.7% among smartphone users [6][7] - The US subsidiary achieved 70% year-over-year revenue growth, driven by a construction project for a Taiwan-based high-tech company [12] - The Southeast Asia markets continued to thrive, with successful introductions of proprietary solutions in Thailand and other regions [12][13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company emphasizes group expansion and AI-related initiatives as critical for mid-term to long-term development [3][4] - Recent achievements include the successful public listing of Chunghwa Telecom Security and the launch of Event AI, focusing on monetizing AI innovation [4] - The company is committed to integrating ecological conservation and green finance through the issuance of a TWD 3.5 billion sustainability bond [5] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving full-year financial results, supported by leadership across all business segments [3] - The company highlighted its commitment to social responsibility, particularly in response to natural disasters [5] - Management noted the positive trajectory in mobile and fixed broadband services, supported by Taiwan's favorable market landscape [8] Other Important Information - The company reported a healthy debt ratio of 23.91% and a stable current ratio above 100%, indicating strong financial flexibility [18] - Free cash flow declined by 16.5% year-over-year, attributed to increased working capital and timing of capital expenditures [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the driver of the international project business? - The international business is driven by opportunities in the global AI supply chain, particularly in the US and Japan markets, with a focus on high-tech company projects [22][23] - The company successfully introduced cybersecurity services to Southeast Asia and Japan, leveraging collaborations with subsidiaries [23][24]