2025-04-30 00:30Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved group revenue of US$401.5 million, meeting the midpoint of revenue guidance [3] - Group bookings totaled US$431.2 million, showing a 2.9% growth quarter on quarter and 4.8% growth year on year [7] - Group gross margin exceeded 40%, rebounding due to a better product mix [6] - Adjusted net profit was HKD83.2 million, up 1.6% quarter on quarter but down 53.1% year on year [9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The semiconductor (semi) segment contributed approximately 64% of the group’s revenue, with revenue growing to US$255.6 million, up 0.6% quarter on quarter and 44.7% year on year [9] - Semi bookings were US$222.9 million, down 19.5% quarter on quarter but up 11.4% year on year [10] - The surface mount technology (SMT) segment delivered revenue of US$145.9 million, a decline of 20.3% quarter on quarter and 35.6% year on year [12] - SMT bookings were US$208.4 million, up 46.5% quarter on quarter, driven by strong seasonal system in package (SiP) bookings [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The mainstream business continued to be affected by soft demand from automotive and industrial end markets, making growth difficult to forecast [6] - The company noted stabilization in the automotive and industrial end markets, although they remained soft [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The focus for 2025 is on securing additional orders from both high volume manufacturing (HVM) and logic customers [5] - The company remains confident in the demand for advanced packaging (AP) and TCB solutions for AI and high-performance computing applications [14] - The global manufacturing footprint provides flexibility to navigate potential tariff impacts [14][27] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in sustaining AP revenue and expects mainstream business to improve due to seasonality and better than expected Q1 bookings [14] - The indirect impact of tariffs makes the growth trajectory difficult to forecast, but management is monitoring the situation closely [25][100] Other Important Information - The company completed the delivery of the bulk of ECB orders to a leading memory maker, with further orders expected [4] - The strong progress in DCB solidifies the company's leadership in the market [5] Q&A Session Summary Question: Booking direction in the second quarter and advanced packaging booking momentum - Management remains confident that Q2 bookings will be within a similar range compared to the last few quarters, assuming no unexpected impacts from tariffs [21] Question: Impact of tariffs on SMT business and capacity expansion - Management noted no significant direct impact on operations but acknowledged that some customers are evaluating their investment timing and location due to tariffs [25] Question: Magnitude of orders from the second HBM customer - Orders from the second HBM customer are smaller compared to the first but meaningful, with two orders received [46] Question: Progress on chip on wafer tools and customer decisions - Significant progress has been made from qualification to pilot production, with expectations for orders in the second half of 2025 [58] Question: Confidence in follow-on orders from the leading HBM customer - Management is hopeful for follow-on orders and is working hard to secure them [70] Question: Shareholder returns and potential buyback policies - The company is evaluating options for returning capital to shareholders but does not believe it is the right time for a share buyback due to macro uncertainties [107] Question: OpEx management and future profitability - The company is mindful of cost levels and has conducted restructuring programs, balancing R&D investments with cost control [110]