Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported record full-year revenue of $101.4 million, a 35.7% increase year-on-year, marking the first time it has crossed $100 million in annualized revenue [3][4] - IFRS operating loss narrowed to approximately $13.7 million from $66.9 million last year, representing a 79.6% reduction [4] - IFRS net loss improved to about $11.3 million from $64.8 million, an 82.6% improvement [4] - Adjusted EBITDA was around $19.1 million, with adjusted net income at about $19.9 million, leading to adjusted basic EPS of $0.89 and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.88 [4][6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The fourth quarter revenue was approximately $35.6 million, exceeding market consensus of $34.75 million, with adjusted EPS of roughly $0.37, beating the consensus of $0.30 by 22% [5][6] - The company maintained a strong underlying profitability while executing a turnaround, with adjusted EPS for the full year at $0.89, a 6% beat versus consensus [6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Asia-Pacific data center investment is projected to grow from approximately $30 billion in mid-2026 to about $90 billion by 2030-2031, with installed capacity expected to double from about 29,000 MW today to around 63,000 MW by the end of the decade [10] - Southeast Asia's data center investment is expected to grow from the low teens of billions to roughly $30 billion by 2030 [10] - India is anticipated to scale from just over 1 GW of installed IT load today to multiple GW by 2030 [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is advancing its AI infrastructure and data center build strategy across multiple regions, including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Singapore, while exploring opportunities in India and the Middle East [11][12] - The strategy includes potentially owning data center assets to gain more control over delivery and build recurring revenue streams [12] - The company aims to be cash flow positive in 2026, focusing on disciplined delivery and cash collection [16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management emphasized that AI spending is becoming a structural demand rather than discretionary, with a shift from training-led to inference-led cycles, broadening demand for AI compute [8][9] - The company is experiencing a surge in demand for GPU capacity, with a pipeline of contracts exceeding $7 billion [22] - Management expressed confidence in the execution of existing programs and the ability to fund growth initiatives through cash and debt facilities [20][22] Other Important Information - The company reduced its total debt load to about $13.8 million, a 35.6% decrease from the previous year, while maintaining a cash balance of $104.8 million [14][19] - The company has spent over $11 million on share buybacks, indicating confidence in its valuation relative to performance [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on FREYR partnership timing - Management confirmed that the FREYR contract is on schedule, with slight delays due to market forces, but no significant delays are expected [27][30] Question: Impact of FREYR contract on other agreements - Management stated that the pipeline is robust and not dependent on the FREYR contract, with significant demand and mature deals in progress [34][36] Question: Recruitment market and needs - Management highlighted rapid hiring across regions, with a focus on building strong teams for data centers and R&D capabilities [39][41] Question: Gross margin and revenue modeling - Management explained that the revenue mix affected gross margins, with a higher service mix in 2024 and a shift towards hardware in 2025 [47][49] Question: Update on Middle East operations amid geopolitical tensions - Management assured that operations in the Middle East are proceeding without material impact, monitoring logistics and local conditions closely [90]