Financial Performance - Sales decreased slightly by 1% from US$1,854.2 million to US$1,833.5 million[76, 83] - Gross profit increased slightly from US$438.1 million to US$440.7 million, with gross margin improving by 0.4% to 24.0%[76] - Adjusted net profit decreased from US$133.3 million to US$123.0 million, primarily due to price adjustments and wage inflation[76, 101] - Capital expenditure increased significantly by US$33.2 million, reaching US$130.8 million, representing 7.1% of sales[76] - Free cash flow from operations increased by US$30.1 million, reaching US$174.5 million[76] Business Segments and Markets - Automotive Products Group (APG) sales softened due to unfavorable customer mix in China and competitive price adjustments[83] - Industry Products Group (IPG) sales were flat amid varied regional dynamics, with Asia-Pacific declining due to price competition[83, 97] - The company is well-positioned for growth in New Energy Vehicles (NEV), targeting hybrid and BEV applications[7, 46] Strategic Initiatives - The company is expanding into the humanoid robotics sector through joint ventures in China with SMEIC[127, 131] - Focus on technological innovation to provide unique motion solutions and redefine industry standards[15] - The company is focusing on sustainable growth prospects, supported by megatrends[58]
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