- Hong Kong Investment Promotion Conference – Zhejiang Ningbo Forum cum Ningbo-Hong Kong Economic Co-operation Forum was successfully held in Ningbo, attracting over 600 government and business leaders- Promoted Hong Kong’s role as superconnector and super value-adder to Zhejiang’s business community, focusing on competitive advantages in finance, supply chain, innovation and technology and professional services- Three roundtable sessions facilitated comprehensive business networking between Zhejiang, Ningbo and Hong KongHONG KONG, Apr 25, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The Hong Kong Investment Promotion Conference – Zhejiang Ningbo Forum cum Ningbo-Hong Kong Economic Co-operation Forum, co-organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Hong Kong SAR (HKSAR) Government and Ningbo Municipal People’s Government, was held today at the Shangri-La Hotel, Ningbo. The event attracted over 600 government and business leaders who discussed collaboration opportunities among Zhejiang, Ningbo and Hong Kong.The event was held on the 20th anniversary of the Ningbo-Hong Kong Economic Co-operation Forum. Hong Kong’s business advantages were highlighted to Zhejiang government officials as well as business leaders from the finance, supply chain, innovation and technology and professional services sectors. In addition to fostering Zhejiang-Hong Kong and Ningbo-Hong Kong collaboration, Zhejiang enterprises were encouraged to leverage Hong Kong’s platform to explore opportunities.The Forum’s opening ceremony was hosted by Mayor of Ningbo and Deputy Secretary of the CPC Ningbo Municipal Government Tang Feifan this morning, with speeches delivered by the HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee, Executive Vice Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the CPC Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council Zhou Ji, Chief Engineer of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Xie Shaofeng, Chief Risk Officer and Director General of the Department of Public Offering Supervision of the China Securities Regulatory Commission Yan Bojin, Vice Governor of Zhejiang Provincial Government Lu Shan, Standing Member of the CPC Zhejiang Provincial Committee and Secretary of the CPC Ningbo Municipal Committee Peng Jiaxue and HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N Lam.In his speech, Mr Lee said: "The Hong Kong SAR Government and the HKTDC established a high value-added supply chain service mechanism at the end of last year to help mainland enterprises set up international or regional headquarters in Hong Kong to manage offshore trade and supply chains. Hong Kong has robust international trade networks and rich expertise, diverse talent and world-class professional services. We are well positioned to offer mainland enterprises new supply chain services and lead these businesses in exploring emerging markets, breaking through the US blockade."Mr Zhou stated that the historical ties between Zhejiang and Hong Kong are long-standing, with the two regions sharing close personal relations, cultural connections and commercial linkages. Hong Kong is Zhejiang's largest source of foreign investment, the largest partner in trade in services and second-largest destination for Zhejiang's overseas investments. By the end of 2024, Hong Kong has established over 30,000 enterprises in Zhejiang, while Zhejiang had invested in over 3,000 enterprises in Hong Kong. The mutually beneficial collaboration between Zhejiang and Hong Kong is an exemplary model of regional cooperation between the mainland and Hong Kong.Mr Xie stated that Zhejiang's digital economy is vibrant, with outstanding advantages in industry agglomeration and strong momentum in developing industry and information technology. Ningbo and Hong Kong are both international port cities, sharing a close bond, human connection and commercial ties, with a long-standing history of interaction between the two places. Looking towards the future, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will continue to support Ningbo and Hong Kong in strengthening exchange and cooperation, promoting complementary advantages to make new and greater contributions to ensure the prosperity of Hong Kong's economy and the nation's modernisation.Mr Yan said that the China Securities Regulatory Commission fully supports mainland enterprises listing in Hong Kong. In March 2023, the China Securities Regulatory Commission implemented new regulations for overseas listings and established a regulatory coordination mechanism with various ministries. Since implementing the new rules, 141 mainland enterprises have completed the filing process for listing in Hong Kong, including 19 enterprises from Zhejiang. Among these, 13 Zhejiang enterprises and one Ningbo enterprise have completed their listing. These companies are involved in key sectors, such as information technology, biomedicine and consumer goods, contributing to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange ranking fourth globally in IPOs in 2024.He pointed out that the next step for the China Securities Regulatory Commission is to continue improving the institutional mechanism to provide a more transparent, efficient and predictable regulatory environment for overseas listings by enterprises.Mr Lu remarked that Hong Kong would become a "super navigator" for Zhejiang's globalisation efforts, while Zhejiang would become Hong Kong's best partner.He said: "In terms of deepening economic cooperation, Zhejiang enterprises can leverage Hong Kong's international platform to further expand into global markets and enhance their brand visibility. Hong Kong enterprises can also increase their investments in Zhejiang and Ningbo to share the benefits of Mainland China's economic development. In the technology field, we see joint efforts by research institutions and enterprises from both sides, and we believe that more technological innovation and industrialisation will be achieved in both regions."Mr Peng stated that for many years, members of Hong Kong’s Ningbo community have been contributing to the development of Hong Kong and the nation, creating many inspiring stories of patriotism showing love for their hometown and showcasing entrepreneurial innovation.He noted: "In recent years, cooperation between Ningbo and Hong Kong has been greatly advanced and continuously deepened, yielding fruitful results. For the people of Ningbo, Hong Kong is not only the world-renowned 'Pearl of the Orient', but also a vital force driving Ningbo's reform, opening up, and modernisation. It is a place of deep emotional connections and an opportunity-rich city linking us to the wider world. Ningbo will strive to elevate Ningbo-Hong Kong cooperation to new heights."Dr Lam said: “This event showcased Hong Kong’s unique advantages as an international business hub and explored how Zhejiang enterprises, particularly those from Ningbo, can leverage our business platform and partner with our expert professional services to optimise their operations and accelerate their global expansion.”Following the opening ceremony, Deputy Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government Michael Wong introduced Hong Kong’s advantages, encouraging Zhejiang enterprises to utilise Hong Kong's platform to connect with international markets. He noted that since 2022, over 80 key enterprises have established themselves or expanded their operations in Hong Kong, with 80% coming from Mainland China, including many leading companies across fields, such as AI and robotics, data science, advanced manufacturing, clean energy, life and health technology and fintech.Mr Wong said: "In this era, in which the global economy and international trade face significant challenges, we need to unite and work together more than ever. In Hong Kong, we will leverage our strengths to meet the nation's needs and actively integrate into the country's overall development. We hope to join hands with mainland enterprises to create a better tomorrow."In her keynote speech, Casa Bauhinia Co-Founder Prof Anna Pao Sohmen shared insights on future Zhejiang (Ningbo) - Hong Kong collaboration. She stated that Hong Kong enjoys a long-standing legal system, an open free market and an excellent strategic location, and with the enterprising spirit of Ningbo enterprises, they can surely create golden opportunities.She said: "The pragmatic and open approach of Ningbo, combined with Hong Kong's 'Lion Rock spirit' and can-do approach, will certainly lead to breakthroughs."During the event, Invest Hong Kong signed MOUs with 12 Zhejiang (including Ningbo) enterprise representatives, advancing key Zhejiang-Hong Kong and Ningbo-Hong Kong collaboration projects.Yesterday, HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee and Secretary of the Zhejiang Provincial Committee Wang Hao attended the First Plenary Session of the Hong Kong/Zhejiang Co-operation Conference. The Zhejiang/Hong Kong co-operation mechanism was established during the conference, marking a new chapter for comprehensive exchange and collaboration between the two regions. At the meeting, the two governments signed MoUs on 13 key areas, covering 51 projects. One MoU signed between HKTDC and the Department of Commerce of Zhejiang Province outlined aims for the HKTDC to proactively encourage Hong Kong businesses to invest and expand in Zhejiang, and to also organise trade delegations from various sectors to visit Zhejiang. The two counterparts will continue to explore new areas of trade collaboration to promote high-quality development.During the panel discussion today, distinguished guests – including Chairman of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation Dr Sunny Chai, Chief Executive of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited Bonnie Chan; and Chief Executive Officer of the Airport Authority Hong Kong Vivian Cheung – exchanged thoughts on collaboration opportunities in finance, I&T and supply chain. Executive Director and Co-President of Tigermed Hao Wu also shared his company’s success in achieving international growth by leveraging Hong Kong’s platform.The three thematic roundtable sessions held in the afternoon attracted numerous enterprises. Focusing on topics such as listing in Hong Kong, opportunities for innovation and technology companies, and cross-border supply chain management, the sessions brought together institutions and businesses from Hong Kong and Zhejiang for in-depth and targeted discussions on future collaborations.During the event, HKTDC, Invest Hong Kong and the Immigration Department of the HKSAR Government set up consultation booths to provide professional advisory services to attendees.The forum has become an important platform for deepening Zhejiang-Hong Kong collaboration, enabling more mainland enterprises to leverage Hong Kong’s business advantages and partner with its professional services sector to expand globally.Photo download: https://bit.ly/3GonfSlHKSAR Chief Executive John Lee (seventh left), Executive Vice Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the CPC Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council Zhou Ji (sixth left), Chief Engineer of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Xie Shaofeng (fifth right), Chief Risk Officer and Director General of the Department of Public Offering Supervision of the China Securities Regulatory Commission Yan Bojin (fourth left), Vice Governor of Zhejiang Provincial Government Lu Shan (fifth left), Standing Member of the CPC Zhejiang Provincial Committee and Secretary of the CPC Ningbo Municipal Committee Peng Jiaxue (sixth right), Mayor of Ningbo and Deputy Secretary of the CPC Ningbo Municipal Government Tang Feifan (second left), HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N Lam (third right) and HKTDC Executive Director Margaret Fong (first right) attended Hong Kong Investment Promotion Conference – Zhejiang Ningbo Forum cum Ningbo-Hong Kong Economic Co-operation Forum todayHKSAR Chief Executive John LeeExecutive Vice Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the CPC Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council Zhou JiChief Engineer of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Xie ShaofengChief Risk Officer and Director General of the Department of Public Offering Supervision of the China Securities Regulatory Commission Yan BojinVice Governor of Zhejiang Provincial Government Lu ShanStanding Member of the CPC Zhejiang Provincial Committee and Secretary of the CPC Ningbo Municipal Committee Peng JiaxueHKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N LamDeputy Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government Michael WongCo-founder of Casa Bauhinia Prof Anna Pao SohmenDuring the panel discussion, distinguished guests, including Chairman of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation Dr Sunny Chai (second left), Chief Executive of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited Bonnie Chan (second right); and Chief Executive Officer of the Airport Authority Hong Kong Vivian Cheung (first right), exchanged thoughts on collaboration opportunities in finance, I&T and supply chainDuring the event, Invest Hong Kong signed MOUs with 12 Zhejiang enterprise representatives, advancing key Zhejiang-Hong Kong and Ningbo-Hong Kong collaboration projects. HKTDC, Invest Hong Kong and the Immigration Department of the HKSAR Government set up consultation booths to provide professional advisory services to attendeesMedia enquiriesCity Express (PR agency):Lou JinjingTel: (86) 15005897910Email: loujinjing@hbjt.com.cnLiu YingTel: (86) 15706780806Email: 894353323@qq.comHKTDC’s Shanghai Office:Sun PingTel: (86) 21-63528488Email: p.sun@hktdc.orgHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Jane CheungTel: (852) 2584 4137Email: jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - April 25, 2025) - Graphene Manufacturing Group Limited (TSXV: GMG) ("GMG" or the "Company") provides a quarterly update with respect to the Company's previously announced "at-the-market" equity program (the "ATM Program") launched on June 13, 2024. The ATM Program allows the Company to issue and sell, from time to time, up to C$20,000,000 of its ordinary shares ("Ordinary Shares") from treasury to the public, at the Company's discretion, pursuant to an equity distribution agreement between the Company and Cantor Fitzgerald Canada Corporation (the "Agent").During the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025, the Company issued a total of 866,500 Ordinary Shares on the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV") at an average price of C$0.7965 per share under the ATM Program, providing gross proceeds of C$690,196.80. Commissions of C$20,705.90 were paid to the Agent in relation to these distributions, resulting in net proceeds to the Company of C$669,490.90.For further details on the ATM Program, see the Company's news release dated June 14, 2024.About GMG www.graphenemg.comGMG is a clean-technology company which seeks to offer energy saving and energy storage solutions, enabled by graphene, including that manufactured in-house via a proprietary production process.GMG has developed a proprietary production process to decompose natural gas (i.e. methane) into its elements, carbon (as graphene), hydrogen and some residual hydrocarbon gases. This process produces high quality, low cost, scalable, 'tuneable' and low/no contaminant graphene suitable for use in clean-technology and other applications. The Company's present focus is to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities, and secure market applications.In the energy savings segment, GMG has focused on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC-R") coating (or energy-saving paint), lubricants and fluids. In the energy storage segment, GMG and the University of Queensland are working collaboratively with financial support from the Australian Government to progress R&D and commercialization of G+AI Batteries.For further information please contact:Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the Company at craig.nicol@graphenemg.com, +61 415 445 223Leo Karabelas at Focus Communications Investor Relations, leo@fcir.ca, +1 647 689 6041Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/249768 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Highlights (Unaudited relevant data for the six months ended 28 February 2025)- Revenue increased by 7.5% YoY to approximately RMB1,247.5 million;- Number of student enrolled up by 4.4%, against last corresponding period, to approximately 100,300;- Cash and cash equivalents amounted to RMB2,070.8 million, ample liquidity;- Interim dividend 6.6 HK cents per share, dividend payout ratio 30%.HONG KONG, Apr 25, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Edvantage Group Holdings Limited (“Edvantage Group” or the “Group”, stock code: 0382.HK) has announced its unaudited FY2025 Interim Results for the six months ended 28 February 2025 (the “Reporting Period”). With the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) giving it advantage in school operation, the Group continued to increase investment in artificial intelligence (AI), industry-education integration, internationalization, innovation and entrepreneurship, teaching team, and campus facilities, as such, strengthened its high-quality education brand.During the Reporting Period, the Group made revenue of approximately RMB1,247.5 million, a 7.5% increase against the last corresponding period. The increase was mainly attributable to the increase in student enrollment at the Group’s Huashang Vocational College and Urban Vocational College, as well as the rise in the average tuition fees at its schools in China. The Group’s cash and cash equivalents amounted to RMB2,070.8 million, indicating of its ample liquidity. The number of students enrolled in the Group’s schools continued to climb year by year, reaching approximately 100,300, up by approximately 4.4% year-on-year. The Board of Directors recommended payment of an interim dividend of HK6.6 cents per share for the six months ended 28 February 2025, representing a dividend payout ratio of 30%, which is also marked as the Group’s 12th consecutive dividend payout since listing.From left to right: Ms. Liu Wenqi, Chief Operating Officer; Ms. Liu Yi Man, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer; Mr. Liu Yuk Tung, Chief Financial Officer.Increasing investment in high-quality education to build a world-renowned education brandThe Group has held fast to the educational philosophy of “building a century-old prestigious school and nurturing outstanding talents for China”, believing that strategic investment and visionary planning are crucial to developing a high-quality education brand. During the Reporting Period, the Group acquired the land use rights of three plots on the Jiangmen campus, giving it a solid foundation to continue to expand school capacity and accommodate future student growth. The Group also actively brought in industry experts and academic leaders and vigorously expanded its dual-qualified teaching team. Moreover, via overseas inclusive courses, expanding its international institutional cooperation network, and broadening teachers’ and students’ international horizon the Group has been facilitating overseas expansion of China’s vocational education.Closely following national policies and actively embracing educational reforms and vigorously developing “AI + talent training” and industry-education integrationIn the new era of AI deeply empowering education, the Group has adopted "AI + talent cultivation" as core strategy, comprehensively upgrading the education system by building intelligent education platform, introducing AI teaching assistants, AI general education courses, etc. The Group is also continuously strengthening the integration of industry and education, focusing on emerging fields such as AI, smart manufacturing, and the digital economy. Through collaborations with leading enterprises including Huawei, Baidu, and JD.com, the Group has established industry-specific colleges, workshops, and real-world corporate projects to ensure precise alignment with industry needs, as well as continuing to nurture highly-skilled talent for national strategic industries.Future ProspectsLooking ahead, open to opportunities of the industrial upgrade of the GBA and development of national strategic emerging industries, the Group will closely follow national policies and seize the “Golden 15-year window” for high-quality development in higher vocational education. It will actively align with talent demands of the GBA, flexibly optimize its academic program offerings, and continue to enhance education quality and strengthen its educational distinctiveness, striving to build a globally renowned education brand, while delivering long-term sustainable value to shareholders.About Edvantage Group Holdings LimitedEdvantage Group Holdings Limited (“Edvantage Group” or the “Group”, stock code: 0382.HK) is the largest private business higher education and vocational education group in the Greater Bay Area, and an early mover in education sector in pursuing international expansion, listed in Hong Kong Main Board on 16 July 2019. The total number of full-time student enrolments of the Group was approximately 100,300 as of 28 February 2025. Operated 9 private education institutions, namely, Guangzhou Huashang College (Applied Undergraduate), Guangzhou Huashang Vocational College (Higher Vocational Education) and Guangdong Huashang Technical School (Secondary Vocational Education) located in Guangdong Province, the PRC; Urban Vocational College of Sichuan (Higher Vocational Education) and Urban Technician College of Sichuan (Secondary Vocational Education) in Sichuan Province, the PRC; GBA Business School (GBABS) in Hong Kong, the PRC; Global Business College of Australia (GBCA) and Edvantage Institute Australia (EIA) in Australia; as well as Edvantage Institute (Singapore) (EIS) in the downtown of Singapore.While focusing on school operations, the Group also actively fulfil corporate social responsibility, extensively contributing to social welfare programmes including charity, poverty alleviation, education and revitalisation, in order to take the initiative in repaying society through action. Since its listing, the Group has made outstanding contributions in the field of ESG and has won the “Best ESG Innovation Award” from Zhitong Finance and the “Outstanding Enterprise for ESG Innovative Practice” from Gelonghui in 2024. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Apr 25, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – TIME Interconnect Technology Limited (“TIME Interconnect”, Stock Code: 1729.HK, with its subsidiaries collectively referred to as the “Group”) , a leading manufacturer of cable assembly, digital cable, and server products, has recently announced its final results for the year ended 31 December 2024 is pleased to announce its final results for the year ended 31 December 2024 (the “Current Year” or “FY2024”). The Group achieved record-breaking growth, driven by strategic expansions in high-margin sectors and excellent execution. During the FY2024, global economic growth experienced a notable slowdown, primarily due to persistently high borrowing costs, the gradual withdrawal of fiscal support, and heightened geo-economic fragmentation. These factors collectively exerted downward pressure on overall market demand. Moreover, cyclical imbalances among major economies began to stabilise, with economic activities gradually returning to potential levels. Amid this challenging macroeconomic landscape, the Group demonstrated agility and resilience by accelerating its business transformation and product upgrades. Notably, it capitalised on the surging demand for server and data centre infrastructure driven by the rapid emergence of artificial intelligence (AI), which remained a key growth engine and contributed to strong revenue performance in the data centre and specialty cable segments. For the Current Year, the Group recorded revenue amounting to HK$7,388.8 million, represented an increase of HK$2562.5 million or 53.1% as compared with HK$4,826.3 million for the Previous Year. Operating profit for the Current Year was HK$623.6 million, represented an increase of HK$190.2 million or 43.9%, as compared with HK$433.4 million for the Previous Year. The operating profit margin dropped slightly from 9.0% to 8.4% for the Current Year, primarily attributable to an increase in research and development expenditure. Net profit of the Current Year was HK$450.5 million, represented an increase of HK$172.9 million or 62.3%, as compared with HK$277.6 million for the Previous Year, with the net profit margin raised from 5.8% to 6.1% for the Current Year*. Basic earnings per share for the Current Year was HK23.2 cents as compared to the basic earnings per share of HK14.2 cents in the Previous Year. Business Review The Group’s turnover by market sector is as follows: Market SectorTurnover (HK$ million) Share of Turnover Year ended 31 December 2024Nine months ended 31 December 2023ChangesYear ended 31 December 2024Nine months ended 31 December 2023Cable assembly Data centre1,213.5 791.0 53.4% 16.4% 16.4% Telecommunication566.8 555.4 2.1% 7.7% 11.5% Medical equipment 816.6 258.0 216.5% 11.1% 5.3% Industrial equipment 29.2 24.4 19.7% 0.4% 0.5% Automotive 157.7 100.4 57.1% 2.1% 2.1% Digital cable Networking cable 1,179.9 788.7 49.6% 16.0% 16.4% Specialty cable 237.0 77.0 207.8% 3.2% 1.6% Server 3,188.1 2,231.4 42.9% 43.1% 46.2% Total 7,388.8 4,826.3 53.1% 100% 100% Data centre sectorThe revenue of the data centre segment increased by HK$422.5 million to HK$1,213.5 million for the Current Year as compared to HK$791.0 million for the Previous Year. Benefiting from the surge in artificial intelligence and server upgrades, shipment levels remained strong during the FY2024, and the sector remained to be the highest revenue contributor in the cable assembly business. Telecommunication sectorRevenue from the telecommunication sector rose by HK$11.4 million to HK$566.8 million for the Current Year, compared to HK$555.4 million in the Previous Year. Although part of the production capacity has been shifted to data centre sector due to its order volume increased. But better margin orders of telecommunication sector have been retained to improve the product portfolio of overall cable assembly business. Medical equipment sectorDuring the Current Year, the Group paid more attention and efforts in the medical equipment cables business and continued to enhance its medical equipment customers base, as well as to strengthen its R&D capabilities. Benefited from the setup of two new plants last year, Time Kunshan and Time Jiangxi, and expanded production capacity and R&D capabilities for medical equipment cables products, the revenue of the medical equipment sector for the Current Year significantly increased to HK$816.6 million, representing a substantial rise of HK$558.6 million compared to HK$258.0 million for the Previous Year. The Group continued to increase investment in this sector, enhancing both production capacity and R&D capabilities. The Group expects that, with growing health awareness, demand for medical equipment will continue to rise. Industrial equipment sectorDespite the underperforming global economic recovery, and the pressures from high inflation and interest rates on economic activities, the revenue of the industrial equipment sector increased. The revenue rose from HK$24.4 million in the Previous Year to HK$29.2 million for the FY2024, representing an increase of 19.7%. Automotive sectorDespite the ongoing impact of geopolitics and the trade war, sales orders for automotive wire harness products remained at a relatively low level. However, the revenue of the automotive sector increased to HK$157.7 million for the Current Year, up by HK$57.3 million from HK$100.4 million in the Previous Year. The Group still believes that the automotive wiring products can help the Group to provide its customers with a broader product portfolio, and to step into a new business sector by enriching the Group’s business portfolio and broadening its unique customer base, which can capture opportunities brought by the booming electric vehicle market. Additionally, the Group established a wholly-owned subsidiary, Linkz Cables Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. ("Linkz Mexico"), in Mexico, aiming to increase its market share outside China and Asia. Networking cable sectorEven a lot of negative factors, such as the divergences between countries, war, high interest rates, strong US dollar and high inflation, were remained exist, during the FY2024, overseas orders for the networking cable sector continued to improve, with revenue rising to HK$1,179.9 million, an increase of HK$391.2 million from HK$788.7 million in the Previous Year. The increase in copper prices reflects ongoing growth in market demand. Furthermore, the establishment of Linkz Mexico has helped enhance the Group's market share in the United States and Mexico. Specialty cable sectorDriven by the surge in demand for high-speed cables fuelled by artificial intelligence applications, the specialty cable sector experienced robust growth. Revenue for the sector increased significantly to HK$237.0 million for the FY2024, up by HK$160.0 million or 207.8% compared to HK$77.0 million in the Previous Year. The growth in high-speed cables also contributed to improved profit margins, further enhancing the Group's overall profitability. Server sectorDuring the Current Year, the revenue of the server sector grew significantly to HK$3,188.1 million, an increase of HK$956.7 million compared to HK$2,231.4 million in the Previous Year. Despite challenges in the first half of the year due to shortages in key component supplies, the Group worked very hard to find all the business solutions to cope with this situation. Finally, the supply of these key components has been resolved and the production has been resumed immediately, leading to a strong recovery in the second half. Continued strong demand for servers further drove business growth. ProspectDespite challenges in the macroeconomic environment, including global growth uncertainties and geopolitical tensions, the Group’s management remains confident in its future business development. Looking ahead, the Group will continue to embrace flexibility and continuous innovation, focusing on strengthening supply chain resilience, expanding international presence, and driving diversified business growth to ensure long-term development. In the FY2024, the Group has proactively expanded its overseas business with the establishment of Linkz Mexico, a wholly-owned subsidiary. The new factory is expected to commence full production within the year, primarily manufacturing digital cables and automotive wire harness products. This aligns with the "China-Plus-One" strategy, mitigating geopolitical risks and ensuring export stability. With the rapid growth in demand for electric vehicles, automotive wire harness products have become a key driver for the Group’s next phase of growth. Meanwhile, the acceleration of global 5G deployment, along with the normalisation of remote work and cloud applications, will continue to propel the Group’s growth in telecommunications cables and server solutions. In the server segment, the Group has successfully expanded its data centre product line through its JDM/ODM business model, continuously customising solutions to meet the needs of brand clients. Riding on the PRC government’s “channelling computing resources from the eastern areas to the western regions” initiative and leveraging Luxshare Group’s technological platform and market resources, the Group will further scale its data centre business and seize the significant market opportunities arising from the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud computing. In the medical technology sector, Dr. Cua Tin Yin Simon, the Group’s CEO, remains optimistic about the prospects， “In 2024, the Group further increased its investments, including a stake in a Japanese medical and healthcare company with a proven operational history of over 30 years. In addition, the Group invested in a UK-based startup with seven years of professional experience in haptics and virtual reality. This company has developed innovative wearable haptic technology capable of simulating weight, resistance, and assistive forces in virtual environments. With initial applications in digital health and fitness within the spatial computing space, the technology merges wellness, fitness, and gaming to optimise human performance—targeting the vast markets of gaming and neuromuscular rehabilitation. The Group believes that these strategic investments will allow it to leverage the companies’ technological expertise and create synergy in developing medical-related products, particularly in R&D, manufacturing, and global market expansion. In line with our expansion strategy, two new liaison offices—Time US and Time UK—have also been established to deepen our global business presence.” Additionally, in 2024, Dr. Cua facilitated the establishment of the Medical Engineering and Innovation Council under the Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI), where he serves as Co-Chair alongside Chuang Tzu Hsiung, Chairman of both FHKI and the Hong Kong New Industrialisation Development Alliance. The council is dedicated to establish a medical engineering frontier tracking mechanism to deeply explore technology transformation and commercialization potential. Secondly, it constructs an integrated "Government-Industry-University-Research-Investment" collaborative platform, consolidating government policies, university R&D, clinical resources, and industrial capital. By establishing joint laboratories and rapid conversion channels, it accelerates the commercialization of scientific research outcomes. Simultaneously, the council strengthens cross-border cooperation by connecting global innovation networks, introducing international certification bodies and technology transfer platforms, assisting Hong Kong enterprises in overcoming overseas market access barriers, and establishing cross-border industry-university-research bases to reinforce the region's innovation hub status. Finally, it implements a full-cycle industry cultivation program, providing comprehensive support for start-ups from prototype development, regulatory certification, clinical trials to mass production. While promoting traditional industry transformation and global market expansion, it facilitates the formation of a complete ecosystem for Hong Kong's medical technology industry - "Research & Development - Conversion - Industrialization" - to address global health challenges and enhance international competitiveness. The Group believes that, while pursuing business growth, it is also essential to fulfill its corporate social responsibility by actively addressing social issues such as health, innovation, and industry upgrading. Moving forward, the Group will focus on high-potential areas, leveraging innovation, collaboration, and sustainability to strengthen its core competitiveness and position itself as a leading provider of network solutions and medical technology infrastructure, creating greater value for shareholders and society. Key Milestone - Establishment of the Medical Engineering and Innovation Council About TIME Interconnect Technology Limited TIME Interconnect Technology Limited is a well-established supplier of customised interconnect solutions with over 30 years’ experience in the industry. The Group is headquartered in Hong Kong, and has manufacturing facilities in Shanghai, Suzhou, Jiangxi and Huizhou, the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”), Japan and Mexico. The Group currently manufactures and supplies a wide variety of copper & optical fiber cable assemblies, digital cable products and servers which are produced to the specifications and designs of its individual customer partners. Its products are used by a number of established PRC and international customers in a variety of market sectors, including telecommunication, data centre, industrial equipment, medical equipment, automotive wire harness, digital cable and server. This press release is disseminated by Bright Communications International Limited on behalf of TIME Interconnect Technology Limited. For further enquiries, please contact Bright Communications International Limited: Ms. Ashley KungTel: (852) 46371627Mob: (852) 6608 9927Email:ashley.kung@brightcommns.com*Note: The financial year end date of the Company has been changed from 31 March to 31 December in July 2023. For details, please refer to the Company’s announcement dated 24 July 2023. In view of this change, the consolidated financial statements of the Group cover the twelve-month period from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 and the comparative figures cover the nine-month period from 1 April 2023 to 31 December 2023. It should be noted that the financial data presented herein are being compared with that for the nine-month period ended 31 December 2023. The difference in duration of the two financial periods should be considered when making year-on-year comparisons. 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香港, 2025年4月25日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 汇聚科技有限公司（「汇聚科技」，股份代号：1729，连同其子公司统称「集团」）欣然宣布集团截至二零二四年十二月三十一日止年度（「本年度」或「2024财政年度」）的末期财务业绩。集团实现了破纪录的增长，这一成就主要得益于其在高利润业务的战略性扩张以及卓越的执行力。本年度，全球经济增长放缓，主要受借贷成本高企、财政支持撤回及地缘经济割裂加剧的影响，整体市场需求遭遇压力。此外，周期性失衡正逐步消解，主要经济体的经济活动逐渐回归潜在水平。在此复杂的经济环境中，本集团灵活应对变化，积极推动业务转型及产品升级，重点把握人工智能崛起所带动的服务器及数据中心的需求。集团的服务器业务持续成为增长的核心动力，带动数据中心及特种线分部收益显著上升。同时，集团亦不断加大对医疗设备电线业务的投入，进一步扩大客户群及增强研发实力。集团管理层坚信企业发展与社会责任应相辅相成，积极投身医疗工程与创新发展，通过与业界伙伴携手合作，致力为香港医疗技术生态注入长远价值。本年度，集团录得的收益为7,388.8百万港元，较上年度的4,826.3百万港元增加2,562.5百万港元或53.1%。本年度经营溢利为623.6百万港元，较上年度的433.4百万港元增加190.2百万港元或43.9%，而本年度的经营利润率则由9.0%轻微下降至8.4%。经营利润率减少主要归因于研发成本增加所致。本年度的净利润为450.5百万港元，较上年度的277.6百万港元增加172.9百万港元或62.3%，而本年度的净利润率则由5.8%上升至6.1%*。於本年度，集團每股基本盈利為23.2港仙，而上年度每股基本盈利則為14.2港仙。业务回顾集团各个业务分部的营业额分布如下：业务分部收益（百万港元）收益占比截至二零二四年十二月三十一日止年度截至二零二三年十二月三十一日止九个月变化截至二零二四年十二月三十一日止年度截至二零二三年十二月三十一日止九个月电线组件 -数据中心1,213.5791.053.4 %16.4%16.4%-电讯566.8555.42.1%7.7%11.5%-医疗设备816.6258.0216.5%11.1%5.3%-工业设备29.224.419.7%0.4%0.5%-汽车157.7100.457.1%2.1%2.1%数字电线 -网络电线1,179.9788.749.6%16.0%16.4%-特种电线237.077.0207.8%3.2%1.6%服务器3,188.12,231.442.9%43.1%46.2%总计7,388.84,826.353.1%100%100%数据中心分部数据中心分部的收益由上年的791.0百万港元大幅增加422.5百万港元至本年度的1,213.5百万港元。受惠于人工智能热潮及服务器升级，出货水平持续高企，该分部继续为电线组件业务中收益最高的分部。电讯分部本年度，电讯分部的收益由上年的555.4百万港元增加11.4百万港元至566.8百万港元。虽生产资源部分转向订单量攀升的数据中心业务，惟电讯分部中利润较高的订单得以保留，有助优化整体产品组合。医疗设备分部集团继续加大对医疗设备业务的投入，持续扩大其医疗设备客户群，并提升研发能力。去年，受惠于昆山汇聚及江西汇聚两座新厂房建成，以及拓展医疗设备电线产品的产能及研发能力，该分部的收益大幅增长至816.6百万港元，比去年的258.0百万港元增加558.6百万港元。集团管理层预计，随着健康意识的提高，医疗设备的需求将持续增长。工业设备分部 尽管全球经济复苏步伐较慢，且通胀高企和高利率对经济活动带来压力，集团的工业设备分部的收益仍有所增长。该分部收益由上年的24.4百万港元增至本年度的29.2百万港元，增幅为19.7%。汽车分部 尽管受地缘政治及贸易战影响，汽车配线产品的销售订单保持较低水平，但本年度该分部的收益仍增长至157.7百万港元，比上年的100.4百万港元增加57.3百万港元。集团相信汽车配线产品能为客户提供更广泛的产品组合，并通过丰富本集团的业务组合及拓展其独特的客户群，踏足新业务领域，以把握电动汽车市场蓬勃发展带来的机遇。集团在墨西哥成立全资附属公司Linkz Cables Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V.（「Linkz Mexico」），旨在扩大中国及亚洲以外市场的份额。网络电线分部即使不同国家之间的分歧、战争、利率高企、美元走强及通胀偏高等众多负面因素仍然存在，网络电线分部的海外订单仍持续改善，分部收益增至1,179.9百万港元，较上年的788.7百万港元增加391.2百万港元。铜价上涨显示市场需求持续增长。此外，Linkz Mexico的成立有助于提升集团在美国及墨西哥市场的市场份额。特种线分部受人工智能应用推动，高速电缆需求显著增长，带动特种线分部强劲发展。该分部在本年度收益从上年的77.0百万港元，增加160.0百万港元至237.0百万港元，增幅达207.8%。高速电缆的增长亦带动利润率转佳，进一步提升本集团整体的盈利能力。服务器分部 本年度，服务器分部收益大幅增长至3,188.1百万港元，较去年2,231.4百万港元增加956.7百万港元。尽管上半年曾受关键零件供应短缺影响，但集团积极寻求各种业务解决方案，最终成功恢复生产，令下半年业绩回升。服务器的需求持续强劲，亦进一步推动业务增长。展望尽管宏观经济环境充满挑战，地缘政治紧张更为全球经济增长带来更多的不确定性，集团管理层对未来的业务发展依然保持信心，并将秉持灵活应变和持续创新的精神，致力于强化供应链韧性、扩大国际布局及推动多元业务成长，以保障集团的长远发展。集团于本年度积极拓展海外业务，并已于墨西哥新设全资附属公司Linkz Mexico。新工厂预期将于年内全面投产，主要生产数字电线及汽车配线产品，有效配合「中国加一」策略，分散地缘风险，保障出口稳定性。面对电动汽车及先进驾驶系统需求迅速增长，汽车线束产品已成为集团下一阶段的业务增长驱动力。与此同时，全球5G部署加速、居家办公与云端应用常态化等趋势，进一步推动本集团在电讯线材与服务器解决方案领域的持续增长。在服务器业务方面，凭借JDM/ODM业务模式，集团成功拓展数据中心产品线，持续根据品牌客户的需求深入定制。中国「东数西算」政策将继续推动相关建设，配合立讯集团的技术平台及市场资源，本集团将进一步扩大数据中心业务规模，抓住人工智能、大数据及云计算等发展所带来的庞大市场机遇。集团CEO兼行政总裁柯天然博士对于医疗科技的前景，继续保持积极的态度：「集团于2024年进一步扩大投资，包括一家具备逾30年营运经验的日本医疗电子设备公司的股权认购，并投资一间拥有先进穿戴式触控技术的英国初创企业；借此拓展智慧健康、复健科技与虚拟医疗应用的新市场。我们相信这两项投资，将大大强化本集团于医疗设备领域的研发及生产能力，提升产品组合及技术层次。为配合扩展策略，集团已相继设立两个新海外联络办事处，即Time US及Time UK，以深化全球业务布局。」值得一提的是，柯天然博士于2024年促成香港工业总会属下成立「医学工程及创新协会」，并出任该协会之联合主席，与香港工业总会主席及香港新型工业发展联盟主席庄子雄先生，共同推动医学工程行业发展。该协会旨在建立医学工程前沿追踪机制，深度挖掘技术转化与商业化潜力；其次构建「政产学研投」全链条协同平台，整合政府政策、高校研发、临床资源与产业资本，设立联合实验室及快速转化通道，加速科研成果产业化；同时强化跨境合作，对接全球创新网络，引入国际认证机构与技术转移平台，协助港企突破海外市场准入壁垒，并建立跨境产学研基地，巩固区域创新枢纽地位；最后实施产业全周期培育计划，从原型开发、法规认证、临床试验到规模生产，为初创企业提供全链条支持，同步推动传统产业转型与全球市场拓展，助力香港医疗科技产业形成「研发-转化-产业化」的完整生态，应对全球健康挑战，提升国际竞争力。集团相信企业在追求业务增长之余，亦须履行社会企业责任，积极回应健康、创新及产业升级等社会议题的需求。未来集团将立足本土，放眼全球，持续聚焦高潜力领域。通过创新、协同与可持续发展，强化集团业务的核心竞争力，并致力成为领先的网络解决方案及医疗科技基础设施供应商，为股东与社会创造更高价值。医学工程及创新协会成立里程碑关于汇聚科技有限公司 汇聚科技有限公司是一家信誉卓著的定制电线互连方案供应商，在行业拥有超过30年经验。总部设于香港，并于中华人民共和国（中国）上海、苏州、江西及惠州，以及日本及墨西哥拥有生产设施。集团目前制造及供应各种铜缆和光缆电线组件、数字电线产品及服务器产品，应用于包括电讯、数据中心、工业设备、医疗设备、汽车配线、数字电线及服务器在内的各种市场领域，均受到商誉优良的中国及国际客户所采用。本新闻稿由智升公关有限公司代表汇聚科技有限公司发放。如有任何媒体查询，请联系智升公关有限公司：龚小姐 | 电话：(852) 46371627 / (852) 6608 9927 | 电邮：ashley.kung@brightcommns.com Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.