Core Insights - VCI Global Limited reported a strong financial performance for the fiscal year 2024, with revenue reaching US$27.8 million, a 41% increase year-over-year from US$19.8 million in 2023, driven by growth across its core sectors including capital market consultancy, AI, and fintech [4][5][6] - The company is focusing on accelerating its cross-sector platform strategy, integrating AI infrastructure, Cybersecurity-as-a-Service, fintech solutions, and renewable energy assets, with key milestones planned for 2025 [2][3] Financial Performance - Revenue for fiscal year 2024 was US$27.8 million, a 41% increase from US$19.8 million in 2023, attributed to strong performance in capital market consultancy, AI, and fintech [4][5] - Gross profit rose 39% year-over-year to US$22.9 million, reflecting effective cost management and expansion across multiple verticals [5] - Revenue from technology development, solutions, and consultancy surged by 155% to US$11.4 million, supported by a 79% gross profit margin [5][6] - Net income for fiscal year 2024 was US$7.6 million, up from US$7.2 million in 2023, with basic and diluted earnings per share at US$54.74 [9][15] Operational Highlights - The carve-out IPO of V Capital Consulting Group Limited (VCCG) is underway, positioning it as an independent capital markets advisory entity [5] - Strategic office expansions into Singapore and Hong Kong aim to enhance VCI Global's cybersecurity services and capital market presence in Greater China [5] - The company executed high-impact transactions, including successful Nasdaq listings for clients, reinforcing its market positioning [6] Cash Flow and Capital Allocation - Net cash generated from operating activities was US$22.3 million in fiscal year 2024, a significant increase from US$1.2 million in 2023 [15] - Net cash used in investing activities rose to US$48.6 million, primarily due to investments in various companies [16] - Net cash generated from financing activities amounted to US$34.5 million, mainly from share issuance [17] - Cash and cash equivalents increased to US$8.1 million, a 702% rise from US$1.0 million in 2023 [18] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of December 31, 2024, were US$91.6 million, significantly up from US$25.7 million in 2023 [23][26] - Current liabilities totaled US$5.2 million, with total liabilities at US$5.2 million, showing a slight decrease from the previous year [24]