10.4% YoY expansion in in 2024 prompted by AI innovation and the return to in-person collaboration LONDON, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The workplace continues to undergo structural transformations, with evolving work styles, AI-powered meeting enhancements, and sustainability initiatives reshaping the demand for collaboration technologies. The adoption of video conferencing devices is expected to surge, as the penetration rate in meeting rooms is expected to more than double over the forecast period, driven by organisations shifting toward video-first communication strategies. The global video conferencing devices market has made a strong recovery after a decline in 2023, registering 10.4% year-over-year (YoY) growth in 2024 and reaching $3.80 billion in revenue, according to Frost & Sullivan. Fuelled by increasing technology density, advances in AI-driven collaboration, and the modernisation of workspaces, the market is on a trajectory for accelerated growth, as revenue is expected to more than double to $8.12 billion, with unit shipments increasing to 7.7 million by the end of the forecast period in 2029. AI has emerged as a key market accelerator, eliminating many friction points that previously hindered widespread video adoption. AI-driven innovations - ranging from automated meeting transcription and real-time translation to smart camera framing and noise suppression - are revolutionising video conferencing experiences, making them more seamless, engaging, personalised, and productive. "The market is witnessing an unprecedented wave of innovation, where AI and data-driven insights are at the forefront," states Roopam Jain, VP and Growth Expert at Frost & Sullivan. "Beyond simply enabling video in meeting rooms, organisations are prioritising an experiential workplace, where hardware, software, and services are holistically integrated to enhance usability, efficiency, and management," she continues. Market Outlook and Leading Growth Segments In 2024, collaboration bars and boards led the market surge, with room endpoints experiencing the fastest growth, rising 14.7% in revenue and 12.5% in units YoY. Over the next five years, room endpoints are projected to be the largest growth segment, with an expected 18.7% revenue CAGR, followed by USB conference cameras at 9.4% CAGR, and personal video devices at 5.8% CAGR. The top vendors- Cisco, Crestron, Huawei, Logitech, Poly, Neat, Lenovo, Q-SYS, and Yealink -differentiate themselves through superior innovation and performance, including enhanced user experience, advanced AI-powered features, seamless interoperability, and other competitive attributes. The top five vendors collectively hold 55.6% of the global video conferencing devices market. "AI-driven collaboration solutions are no longer optional - they are essential for businesses looking to not only modernise, but to future-proof their workplaces," adds Jain. "Organisations and industry stakeholders must leverage AI-powered video innovations and integrate hardware-software ecosystems to stay ahead in an increasingly competitive market," Jain concludes. Click here to unlock growth potential and explore the future of the global video conferencing devices market. YOUR TRANSFORMATIONAL GROWTH JOURNEY STARTS HERE. Frost & Sullivan's Growth Pipeline Engine, transformational strategies and best-practice models drive the generation, evaluation, and implementation of powerful growth opportunities. Is your company prepared to survive and thrive through the coming transformation? Join the Journey Editor's Note To arrange an interview or for any questions, please contact: Kristina MenzefrickeMarketing & CommunicationsGlobal Customer Experience, Frost & Sullivankristina.menzefricke@frost.com
BEIJING, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Recon Technology, Ltd (NASDAQ: RCON) ("Recon" or the "Company"), a China-based independent solutions integrator in the oilfield service and environmental protection, electric power and coal chemical industries, today announced its financial results for the first six months of fiscal year 2025. First Six Months of Fiscal 2025 Financial Highlights: Total revenue decreased to RMB42.1 million ($5.8 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2024, from RMB45.3 million ($6.2 million) for the same period in 2023. Gross profit increased to RMB13.4 million ($1.8 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2024, from RMB12.1 million ($1.7 million) for the same period in 2023. Gross margin increased to 31.7% for the six months ended December 31, 2024 from 26.7% for the same period in 2023. Net loss was RMB20.7 million ($2.8 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2024, a decrease of RMB2.4 million ($0.3 million) from net loss of RMB23.1 million ($3.2 million) for the same period of 2023. For the Six Months Ended December 31, (in RMB millions, except earnings per share; differences due to rounding) 2024 2023 Increase /(Decrease) Percentage Change Revenue RMB 42.1 RMB 45.3 RMB (3.2) (7.0) % Gross profit 13.4 12.1 1.3 10.3 % Gross margin 31.7 % 26.7 % 18.7 % — Net loss (20.7) (23.1) (2.4) (10.3) % Net loss per share – Basic and diluted (2.29) (8.27) 5.98 (72.3) % Management Commentary Mr. Shenping Yin, Founder and CEO of Recon, said, "For the six months ended December 31, 2024, our oilfield customers' production continued to increase, and demand for our automation and oilfield specialized equipment also increased, with corresponding revenue and gross profit both rising and improving. However, our revenue as a whole declined slightly due to fluctuations in demand from some of our new businesses and customers. We anticipate a steady rebound in our business and operating quality, particularly in our two core segments: digital solutions and oilfield environmental protection. As China's oil service companies are in a stage of development driven by customers' rising demand for stable production and supply and technology upgrades, we will continue to increase our investment in technology and continue to improve our long-term corporate competitiveness. In addition, our ongoing project to build a chemical recycling plant for low-value plastics made a significant breakthrough during the period. We have successfully obtained the necessary qualifications for the production and commencement of construction of the plant, which is scheduled to begin in April 2025 and enter the formal production phase in the second half of 2025." First Six Months Fiscal 2025 Financial Results: Revenue Total revenues for the six months ended December 31, 2024 were approximately RMB42.1 million ($5.8 million), a decrease of approximately RMB3.2 million ($0.4 million) or 7.0% from RMB45.3 million ($6.2 million) for the same period in 2023. Revenue from automation product and software increased by RMB3.4 million ($0.5 million) or 19.2%. For the six months ended December 31, 2024, the increase in revenue from automation products and software is primarily due to the growing market demand for automated operations. Revenue from equipment and accessories decreased by RMB2.2 million ($0.3 million) or 12.2%. For the six months ended December 31, 2024, revenues from the heating furnace category increased by RMB1.9 million compared to the same period in 2023, driven by our oilfield customers' expanded production capacity. Revenues from equipment used in the offshore oilfield category decreased by RMB3.3 million, primarily due to reduced demand from our customers. We anticipate an overall increase in revenues from offshore customers in 2025. Revenue from oilfield environmental protection decreased by RMB5.3 million ($0.7 million) or 66.2%, primarily due to the expiration of Gansu BHD's hazardous waste operation permit during the six-month period ending December 31, 2024. As a result, no revenue was recorded. The company is currently engaged in the active application process for the renewal of relevant qualifications. Besides, some customers request and we agreed to a lower price for a portion of our wastewater business in order to establish a long-term relationship, resulting in a decrease in revenue from that portion of the business. Revenue from platform outsourcing services increased by RMB1.0 million ($0.1 million) or 53.7%. The increase was mainly due to the rise in transaction volumes of diesel users and the higher settlement rates with freight trading platforms clients. Cost of revenue Cost of revenues decreased from RMB33.2 million ($4.5 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2023 to RMB 28.7 million ($3.9 million) for the same period in 2024. For the six months ended December 31, 2023 and 2024, cost of revenue from automation product and software was approximately RMB14.0 million and RMB12.4 million ($1.7 million), respectively, representing a decrease of approximately RMB1.6 million ($0.2 million) or 11.8%. The decrease in cost of revenue from automation product and software was primarily attributable to the proportion of operation and maintenance services, which have lower costs. For the six months ended December 31, 2023 and 2024, cost of revenue from equipment and accessories was approximately RMB12.8 million and RMB11.2 million ($1.5 million), respectively, representing a decrease of approximately RMB1.6 million ($0.2 million) or 12.7%. The costs of the furnace business increased in this period due to the corresponding increase in revenue, whereas the costs of the offshore oilfield customers decreased in line with the decreased revenue, resulting in a reduced total cost of sales. For the six months ended December 31,2023 and 2024, cost of revenue from oilfield environmental protection was approximately RMB6.0 million and RMB4.9 million ($0.7 million), respectively, representing a decrease of approximately RMB1.1 million ($0.2 million) or 19.4%. The decrease in the cost of revenue from oilfield environmental protection was in line with decrease in revenue. For the six months ended December 31,2023 and 2024, cost of revenue from platform outsourcing services remained stable at RMB0.3 million ($0.05 million). Gross profit Gross profit increased to RMB13.4 million ($1.8 million) for the six months ended December 31,2024 from RMB12.1million ($1.7 million) for the same period in 2023. Our gross profit as a percentage of revenue increased to 31.7% for the six months ended December 31, 2024 from 26.7% for the same period in 2023. For the six months ended December 31, 2023 and 2024, our gross profit from automation product and software was approximately RMB3.5 million and RMB8.5 million ($1.2 million), respectively, representing an increase in gross profit of approximately RMB5.0 million ($0.7 million) or 143.2%. The increase in gross margin was primarily due to the elevated proportion of high-margin service businesses. For the six months ended December 31, 2023 and 2024, gross profit from equipment and accessories was approximately RMB5.1 million and RMB4.5 million ($0.6 million), respectively, representing a decrease of approximately RMB0.6 million ($0.1 million) or 10.9 %. The gross margin for equipment and accessories has remained relatively stable in this period. For the six months ended December 31, 2023 and 2024, gross profit from oilfield environmental protection was approximately RMB2.0 million and negative RMB2.1 million (negative $0.3 million), respectively, representing a decrease of RMB4.1 million ($0.6 million), or 204.8%. The main reason for the decrease in gross margin is that one of our customers reduced the settlement price. For the six months ended December 31, 2023 and 2024, gross profit from platform outsourcing services was approximately RMB1.5 million and RMB2.4 million ($0.3 million), respectively, representing an increase of approximately RMB0.9 million ($0.1 million), or 63.8%, primarily due to the increase in the settlement rate. Operating expenses Selling expenses increased by 13.9%, or RMB0.7 million ($0.1 million), from RMB4.6 million for the six months ended December 31, 2023 to RMB5.2 million ($0.6 million) in the same period of 2024. General and administrative expenses increased by 9.1%, or RMB2.0 million ($0.3 million), from RMB22.0 million for the six months ended December 31, 2023 to RMB24.0 million ($3.3 million) in the same period of 2024. The Company also recorded allowance for credit losses of RMB1.6 million for the six months ended December 31, 2023 as compared to allowance for credit losses of RMB0.9 million ($0.1 million) for the same period in 2024. Research and development expenses increased by 50.3%, or RMB3.4 million ($0.5 million) from RMB6.8 million for the six months ended December 31, 2023 to RMB10.2 million ($1.4 million) for the same period of 2024. Loss from operations Loss from operations was RMB26.9 million ($3.7 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2024, compared to a loss of RMB22.8 million for the same period of 2023. This RMB4.1 million ($0.6 million) increase in operating losses was mainly driven by higher operating expenses, as previously discussed. Change in fair value of warrant liability The Company classified the warrants issued in connection with common share offering as liabilities at their fair value and adjusted the warrant instrument to fair value at each reporting period. This liability is subject to re-measurement at each balance sheet date until exercised, and any change in fair value is recognized in our statement of operations. Loss in fair value changes of warrant liability was RMB1.9 million and RMB0.01 million ($0.001 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2023 and 2024, respectively. The primary reason for the decrease of loss in the fair value of the warrant liability was that on December 14, 2023, we redeemed an aggregate of 17,953,269 warrants (equivalent to 997,404 warrants post the 2024 Reverse Split) from the Sellers. Interest income Net interest income was RMB6.6 million ($0.9 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2024, compared to net interest income of RMB10.4 million for the same period of 2023. The RMB3.8 million ($0.5 million) decrease in net interest income was primarily due to the collection of loans to third parties and coupled with a reduction in interest rates for new loans. Other income (expenses), net. Other net expenses was RMB0.4 million ($0.1 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2024, compared to other net expenses of RMB8.6 million for the same period of 2023, the RMB8.2 million ($1.1 million) decrease in other net expenses was primarily due to a decrease of RMB0.1million($0.02 million) in subsidy income and a decrease in other expenses of RMB8.5 million ($1.2 million) which was partially offset by an increase loss from foreign currency of RMB0.2 million ($0.03 million). The decrease in other expenses, as we accrued RMB8.5 million ($1.2 million) estimated liability based on the potential for future significant transaction compensation in contracts to repurchase investor warrants during the six months ended December 31, 2023. For the six months ended December 31, 2024, we do not have this situation. Net loss As a result of the factors described above, net loss was RMB20.7 million ($2.8 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2024, a decrease of RMB2.4 million ($0.3 million) from net loss of RMB23.1 million for the same period of 2023. Cash and short-term investment As of June 30, 2024, we had cash in the amount of approximately RMB110.0 million ($15.1 million) and short-term investment in bank fixed income product of approximately RMB88.1 million ($12.1 million). As of December 31, 2024, we had cash in the amount of approximately RMB145.3 million ($19.9 million) and short-term investment in bank fixed income product of approximately nil. About Recon Technology, Ltd ("RCON") Recon Technology, Ltd (NASDAQ: RCON) is the People's Republic of China's first NASDAQ-listed non-state owned oil and gas field service company. Recon supplies China's largest oil exploration companies, Sinopec (NYSE: SNP) and The China National Petroleum Corporation ("CNPC"), with advanced automated technologies, efficient gathering and transportation equipment and reservoir stimulation measure for increasing petroleum extraction levels, reducing impurities and lowering production costs. Through the years, RCON has taken leading positions within several segmented markets of the oil and gas filed service industry. RCON also has developed stable long-term cooperation relationship with its major clients. For additional information please visit: http://www.recon.cn/. Forward-Looking Statements Recon includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws throughout this press release. A reader can identify forward-looking statements because they are not limited to historical fact or they use words such as "scheduled," "may," "will," "could," "should," "would," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "project," "plan," "estimate," "forecast," "goal," "objective," "committed," "intend," "continue," or "will likely result," and similar expressions that concern Recon's strategy, plans, intentions or beliefs about future occurrences or results. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that may change at any time and may cause actual results to differ materially from those that Recon expected. Many of these statements are derived from Recon's operating budgets and forecasts, which are based on many detailed assumptions that Recon believes are reasonable, or are based on various assumptions about certain plans, activities or events which we expect will or may occur in the future. However, it is very difficult to predict the effect of known factors, and Recon cannot anticipate all factors that could affect actual results that may be important to an investor. All forward-looking information should be evaluated in the context of these risks, uncertainties and other factors, including those factors disclosed under "Risk Factors" in Recon's most recent Annual Report on Form 20‑F and any subsequent half-year financial filings on Form 6‑K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements that Recon makes from time to time in its SEC filings and public communications. Recon cannot assure the reader that it will realize the results or developments Recon anticipates, or, even if substantially realized, that they will result in the consequences or affect Recon or its operations in the way Recon expects. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. Recon undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date on which they were made, except as otherwise required by law. As a result of these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements included herein or that may be made elsewhere from time to time by, or on behalf of, Recon. RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) As of June 30, As of December 31, As of December 31, 2024 2024 2024 RMB RMB US Dollars ASSETS Current assets Cash ¥ 109,991,674 ¥ 145,284,391 $ 19,903,880 Restricted cash 848,936 8,123 1,113 Short-term investments 88,091,794 — — Notes receivable 1,341,820 3,206,733 439,321 Accounts receivable, net 38,631,762 40,366,074 5,530,129 Inventories, net 1,128,912 1,541,020 211,119 Other receivables, net 3,352,052 3,934,865 539,074 Other receivables - related parties 275,976 279,976 38,357 Loans to third parties 208,928,370 231,952,064 31,777,302 Purchase advances, net 5,156,550 9,485,972 1,299,573 Contract costs, net 48,335,817 41,628,922 5,703,139 Prepaid expenses 401,586 696,877 95,471 Deferred offering cost — 810,082 110,981 Total current assets 506,485,249 479,195,099 65,649,459 Property and equipment, net 22,137,940 20,859,877 2,857,791 Construction in progress 219,132 1,144,095 156,740 Long-term loan to third parties — 18,500,000 2,534,490 Operating lease right-of-use assets, net (including ¥1,769,840 and ¥1,269,146 ($173,872) from related parties as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2024, respectively) 23,547,193 22,014,961 3,016,037 Total Assets ¥ 552,389,514 ¥ 541,714,032 $ 74,214,517 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities Short-term bank loans ¥ 12,425,959 ¥ 11,582,636 $ 1,586,815 Accounts payable 10,187,518 14,100,871 1,931,811 Other payables 2,769,685 1,559,371 213,633 Other payable- related parties 2,299,069 1,787,315 244,861 Contract liabilities 1,820,481 4,098,136 561,442 Accrued payroll and employees' welfare 3,237,164 3,416,373 468,041 Taxes payable 993,365 1,685,496 230,912 Short-term borrowings - related parties 10,002,875 10,018,208 1,372,489 Operating lease liabilities - current (including ¥1,775,114 and ¥1,832,236 ($251,015) from related parties as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2024, respectively) 3,741,247 3,891,976 533,198 Total Current Liabilities 47,477,363 52,140,382 7,143,202 Operating lease liabilities - non-current (including ¥335,976 and ¥119,411 ($16,359) from related parties as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2024, respectively) 3,971,285 2,781,196 381,022 Long-term borrowings - related party 10,000,000 10,000,000 1,369,994 Warrant liability - non-current 6,969 17,504 2,398 Total Liabilities ¥ 61,455,617 ¥ 64,939,082 $ 8,896,616 Commitments and Contingencies Shareholders' Equity Class A Ordinary Shares, $0.0001 US dollar par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized; 7,987,959 shares and 7,987,959 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2024, respectively 99,634 99,634 13,650 Class B Ordinary Shares, $0.0001 US dollar par value, 80,000,000 shares authorized; 7,100,000 shares and 20,000,000 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2024, respectively 4,693 14,038 1,923 Additional paid-in capital 681,476,717 686,830,523 94,095,396 Statutory reserve 4,148,929 4,148,929 568,401 Accumulated deficit (220,312,085) (240,900,414) (33,003,221) Accumulated other comprehensive income 37,136,649 38,344,150 5,253,127 Total Recon Technology, Ltd' equity 502,554,537 488,536,860 66,929,276 Non-controlling interests (11,620,640) (11,761,910) (1,611,375) Total shareholders' equity 490,933,897 476,774,950 65,317,901 Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity ¥ 552,389,514 ¥ 541,714,032 $ 74,214,517 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements. RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED) For the six months ended December 31, 2023 2024 2024 RMB RMB USD Revenue 45,256,672 42,069,270 5,763,466 Cost of revenue 33,150,930 28,714,468 3,933,866 Gross profit 12,105,742 13,354,802 1,829,600 Selling and distribution expenses 4,547,115 5,177,944 709,375 General and administrative expenses 22,042,042 24,038,744 3,293,294 Allowance for credit losses 1,553,364 870,714 119,287 Research and development expenses 6,765,287 10,167,182 1,392,898 Operating expenses 34,907,808 40,254,584 5,514,854 Loss from operations (22,802,066) (26,899,782) (3,685,254) Other income (expenses) Subsidy income 131,428 21,045 2,883 Interest income 12,060,640 7,136,259 977,663 Interest expense (1,683,289) (580,977) (79,594) Loss in fair value changes of warrants liability (1,941,195) (10,327) (1,415) Foreign exchange transaction loss (76,040) (313,263) (42,917) Other expenses (8,701,288) (80,945) (11,088) Other income, net (209,744) 6,171,792 845,532 Loss before income tax (23,011,810) (20,727,990) (2,839,722) Income tax expenses 96,041 1,609 220 Net loss (23,107,851) (20,729,599) (2,839,942) Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests (553,829) (141,270) (19,354) Net loss attributable to Recon Technology, Ltd ¥ (22,554,022) ¥ (20,588,329) $ (2,820,588) Comprehensive income (loss) Net loss (23,107,851) (20,729,599) (2,839,942) Foreign currency translation adjustment (4,609,399) 1,207,501 165,427 Comprehensive loss (27,717,250) (19,522,098) (2,674,515) Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to non- controlling interests (553,829) (141,270) (19,354) Comprehensive loss attributable to Recon Technology, Ltd ¥ (27,163,421) ¥ (19,380,828) $ (2,655,161) Loss per share - basic and diluted ¥ (8.27) ¥ (2.29) $ (0.31) Weighted - average shares -basic and diluted 2,728,056 8,978,328 8,978,328 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements. RECON TECHNOLOGY, LTD CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) For the six months ended December 31, 2023 2024 2024 RMB RMB US Dollars Cash flows from operating activities: Net loss ¥ (23,107,851) ¥ (20,729,599) $ (2,839,942) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 1,426,971 1,724,066 236,196 Loss from disposal of equipment 32,252 9,607 1,316 Gain in fair value changes of warrants liability 10,461,075 10,327 1,415 Allowance for credit losses 1,553,364 870,714 119,287 Allowance for slow moving inventories (350,637) (523,228) (71,682) Amortization of right-of-use assets 570,959 1,532,232 209,915 Restricted shares issued for management and employees 2,866,560 5,353,151 733,376 Restricted shares issued for services 1,070,143 — — Accrued interest income from loans to third parties (4,415,298) (6,779,697) (928,815) Accrued interest income from short-term investment (2,352,250) — — Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Notes receivable (8,790,327) (1,864,913) (255,492) Accounts receivable (4,412,034) (3,348,819) (458,786) Inventories 4,863,435 (718,490) (98,433) Other receivables 5,465,227 (358,057) (49,051) Other receivables-related parties — (4,000) (548) Purchase advances 558,040 81,256 11,132 Contract costs 10,442,916 8,057,774 1,103,911 Prepaid expense 54,734 (295,291) (40,455) Operating lease liabilities (2,027,067) (1,039,360) (142,392) Accounts payable 1,271,140 3,913,353 536,127 Other payables (4,103,150) (1,194,817) (163,689) Other payables-related parties (383,378) (511,754) (70,110) Contract liabilities 2,140,385 2,277,655 312,037 Accrued payroll and employees' welfare 17,399 179,209 24,552 Taxes payable 537,591 691,901 94,790 Net cash used in operating activities (6,609,801) (12,666,780) (1,735,341) Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of property and equipment (216,082) (455,380) (62,387) Proceeds from disposal of equipment 20,000 — — Purchase of land use right (15,000,251) — — Collection of loans to third parties 44,613,948 2,904,352 397,895 Payments made for loans to third parties (16,600,000) (36,897,900) (5,054,992) Payments and prepayments for construction in progress — (5,337,873) (731,286) Payments for short-term investments (131,598,400) — — Redemption of short-term investments 180,338,865 88,892,092 12,178,167 Net cash generated by investing activities 61,558,080 49,105,291 6,727,397 Cash flows from financing activities: Repayments of short-term bank loans (123,000) (843,487) (115,557) Proceeds from short-term borrowings-related parties 10,000,000 — — Repayments of short-term borrowings-related parties (10,018,222) — — Deferred offering costs — (810,082) (110,981) Redemption of warrants (31,866,604) — — Capital contribution by controlling shareholders — 10,000 1,370 Net cash used in financing activities (32,007,826) (1,643,569) (225,168) Effect of exchange rate fluctuation on cash and restricted cash (5,945,117) (343,038) (46,996) Net increase in cash and restricted cash 16,995,336 34,451,904 4,719,892 Cash and restricted cash at beginning of period 104,857,345 110,840,610 15,185,101 Cash and restricted cash at end of period ¥ 121,852,681 ¥ 145,292,514 $ 19,904,993 Supplemental cash flow information Cash paid during the period for interest ¥ 468,440 ¥ 518,086 $ 133,730 Cash paid during the period for taxes ¥ 16,505 ¥ 1,363,403 $ 294,729 Reconciliation of cash and restricted cash, beginning of period Cash ¥ 104,125,800 ¥ 109,991,674 $ 15,068,797 Restricted cash 731,545 848,936 116,304 Cash and restricted cash, beginning of period ¥ 104,857,345 ¥ 110,840,610 $ 15,185,101 Reconciliation of cash and restricted cash, end of period Cash ¥ 121,848,777 ¥ 145,284,391 $ 19,903,880 Restricted cash 3,904 8,123 1,113 Cash and restricted cash, end of period ¥ 121,852,681 ¥ 145,292,514 $ 19,904,993 Non-cash investing and financing activities Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations ¥ 298,783 ¥ — $ — The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
Advanced Security Solutions and Regulatory Compliance Key to Strengthening Resilience LONDON, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The digital transformation of healthcare is improving patient care and operational efficiency but has also exposed the sector to heightened cybersecurity threats. Ransomware attacks, data breaches, and unauthorised access to sensitive information have surged, making healthcare a prime target for cybercriminals. Frost & Sullivan's latest growth opportunity analysis highlights the urgent need for healthcare organisations to strengthen cybersecurity frameworks and invest in advanced security solutions to protect patient data and ensure operational resilience. Healthcare Security Market Poised for Significant Growth As healthcare organisations prioritise security, the global healthcare cybersecurity market is set to grow from $84.53 billion in 2023 to $174.79 billion by 2030. This growth is driven by the increasing integration of cybersecurity capabilities and the enforcement of stringent data protection laws across regions. North America and Europe to Drive Security Investments The North American healthcare sector is expected to remain the largest regional market for healthcare security, with spending anticipated to achieve a CAGR of 11.4% by 2030. The United States continues to lead the development of security standards and regulatory frameworks, ensuring that healthcare providers remain resilient against emerging cyber threats. Meanwhile, Europe is also witnessing significant growth in healthcare cybersecurity investments, driven by the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and increasing awareness of the need for advanced security measures. European healthcare institutions are focusing on threat intelligence and proactive security strategies to safeguard critical infrastructure, with cybersecurity spending in the region projected to grow steadily over the forecast period. Frost & Sullivan forecasts that spending on threat intelligence solutions – one of the fastest-growing segments – will increase globally from $202.4 million in 2023 to $879.2 million by 2030, at an impressive CAGR of 23.4%. With hospitals and healthcare entities being prime targets for ransomware attacks and phishing schemes, threat intelligence is becoming an essential component of a robust security strategy. Danielle VanZandt, Growth Expert at Frost & Sullivan, highlights the importance of a multi-faceted approach to security: "A resilient security ecosystem requires not only cutting-edge cybersecurity tools but also robust policies and continuous staff education. By combining technology with workforce training, healthcare organisations can build a secure foundation for digital transformation." Looking Ahead: The Future of Healthcare Security As cyber threats evolve, the integration of threat intelligence tools, proactive security measures, and compliance with regulatory frameworks will be critical to maintaining a secure healthcare environment. Healthcare organisations that invest in these capabilities will be better equipped to protect sensitive patient data while continuing to provide uninterrupted care. Click here to unlock growth potential and explore the future of healthcare security. About Frost & Sullivan YOUR TRANSFORMATIONAL GROWTH JOURNEY STARTS HERE. Frost & Sullivan's Growth Pipeline Engine, transformational strategies and best-practice models drive the generation, evaluation, and implementation of powerful growth opportunities. Is your company prepared to survive and thrive through the coming transformation? Join the Journey Editor's note: To arrange for an interview or for any questions, please contact: Alix StrowelMarketing & CommunicationsFrost & Sullivanalix.strowel@frost.com
New acquisition in Nordics is part of the company's ambitious European and global expansion plan. The acquisition is expected to strengthen the expansion of the Hyperco brand further by adding significant growth capital to deliver significant future capacity in the Nordics DUBAI, UAE, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- EDGNEX Data Centers by DAMAC, the digital infrastructure platform of the Dubai-headquartered DAMAC Group, has confirmed the acquisition of Finland-founded data center company, Hyperco. Aligned with its vision to deliver next-generation, sustainable digital infrastructure globally, the move underscores the Group's commitment to strengthening its presence in the European market and contributing to the region's evolving data center landscape, creating new jobs and promoting economic development. Hyperco's operations are focused on Finland and Sweden, leveraging the Nordic region's sustainable energy resources, mature digital ecosystems, and high connectivity. All three Hyperco founders, together with the team, will continue to steer the company forward during the next growth phase. Hussain Sajwani, Founder of DAMAC Group said: "This acquisition aligns with our vision to develop strong partnerships, invest, and build scalable, world-class digital infrastructure. Hyperco brings a great team, deep market expertise, and a shared commitment to innovation, which will drive our success in the region. We plan to build a significant future capacity in the Nordics and establish a strong foothold in the market." Aleksi Taipale, Co-founder and CEO of Hyperco adds: "This marks an exciting new chapter for Hyperco. Joining forces with EDGNEX and DAMAC Group empowers us to accelerate our mission of delivering large-scale, sustainable data center infrastructure tailored for hyperscalers and AI-driven workloads. With our established footprint in Finland and Sweden, access to low-carbon energy, and focus on scalability, we are well-positioned to meet the growing digital demands of the region and beyond." Since its launch in 2021, EDGNEX has grown its presence globally. Backed by over 100+ seasoned professionals, the company is on track to deliver 55 MW in the Middle East by 2025, with a projected global capacity exceeding 3,000 MW. EDGNEX is targeting 300+ MW of operational capacity by 2026, supported by a robust investment pipeline of over $3 billion, including key Southeast Asian markets. EDGNEX's recent European activities include a €150 million joint venture in Greece with Public Power Corporation (PPC) to develop up to 25 MW and a €400 million commitment to build a 40 MW data center in Madrid, Spain. Earlier this year, EDGNEX also announced $20 billion of foreign investment in building state-of-the-art data centres in the USA. About EDGNEX EDGNEX is a global digital infrastructure company headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of the DAMAC Group, providing a foundation for local innovation across the globe and disrupting the data center market with new speed and agility. EDGNEX proactively builds, buys, or partners to serve the next wave of demand for data center services. www.edgnex.com
PANAMA CITY, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- K9 Finance DAO, the leading liquid staking platform and largest validator on the Shiba Inu Layer-2 blockchain, Shibarium, is joining the Google Cloud for Startups Program, which will allow it to utilize Google Cloud credits and access Google Cloud's infrastructure and technologies.. This will power the development of critical infrastructure on Shibarium by enhancing the ecosystem's scalability, security, and liquidity through innovative decentralized finance (DeFi) solutions. Additionally, K9 Finance DAO's membership in the Google for Startups Cloud Program will support the creation of AI-powered DAO governance and operational tools, such as an AI agent to streamline community participation, further strengthening K9 DAO's role in the Shiba Inu ecosystem. k9 finance pr "We're honored to join the Google for Startups Cloud Program," said Buzz, K9 DAO lead. "This accelerates our mission to bring advanced decentralized finance tools to Shibarium's infrastructure. It also gives significant room to innovate in the AI sector for the Shiba Inu community." K9 Finance DAO enables users to stake their BONE tokens, receiving liquid tokens in return that unlock a range of DeFi opportunities while keeping assets accessible. As the largest validator on Shibarium, K9 Finance DAO secures the network with over 2.5 million BONE tokens delegated to its validator, maintaining a perfect 100% uptime, according to Shibarium's validator data. This leadership role reinforces Shibarium's decentralization and reliability. Additionally, K9 Finance holds the highest Total Value Locked (TVL) on Shibarium, currently at $1.31 million, as reported by DeFiLlama and https://defillama.com/chain/Shibarium, highlighting its dominance in the ecosystem's DeFi landscape. K9 DAO has also open-sourced all Shibarium blockchain data using Google's BigQuery to give further transparency to the ecosystem and give future builders the tools they require to create a decentralized financial future within the Shib Inu community. About K9 Finance DAO K9 Finance DAO is the official liquid staking platform and largest validator on Shibarium, committed to advancing DeFi within the Shiba Inu ecosystem. By allowing BONE holders to stake their tokens, earn rewards, and participate in governance with liquid assets, K9 Finance drives innovation and strengthens Shibarium's infrastructure. Learn more at https://www.k9finance.com.
This move strengthens SITA's offering, integrating processes, tech and design under one end-to-end solution to better advise customers and deliver smarter, more efficient and better airports with smoother passenger experiences. GENEVA, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As airports invest heavily in automation, biometrics, security, self-service and personalized commercial services, terminal layouts must evolve alongside these innovations. The traditional model involving rows of check-in counters, static security areas, and inefficient passenger flows no longer makes sense. Instead, airports need seamless integration, where smart technology and intelligent design work together to reduce congestion and make the most out of every square meter. SITA ACQUIRES CCM TO BRING TO LIFE THE AIRPORTS OF THE FUTURE BY INTEGRATING TRAVEL TECH WITH HIGH-END DESIGN With this in mind, SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, today announced the closure of the acquisition of CCM, headquartered in Milan, Italy, a world-renowned expert and leader in the design, production, and creation of airport interiors. This strategic move aims to redefine how airports function by seamlessly blending technology and interior design to create future-ready spaces. CCM is synonymous with world famous high-quality Italian design in the airport space. It works with leading architects and designers to create efficient, functional, memorable, and stylish traveler experiences. "This isn't just about expanding airports," said David Lavorel, CEO at SITA. "It's about reimagining them. With CCM's deep design and execution expertise, we're transforming airports to maximize their existing footprint, optimize passenger flow, and create smarter, more flexible and valuable airport terminal environments that evolve with the changing needs of the industry." As the leader in passenger processing technology, SITA is at the forefront of managing airport space more efficiently. The industry's transformation demands a new approach to space management, where traditional check-in counters are replaced with innovative designs that reflect modern travel habits. "Building efficient, tech-enabled environments is crucial for the future of travel. Airports are not just transit points; they mark a moment in a journey, no matter the destination. By integrating our expertise, we bring to life the airports of the future - architecture that is built on tech solutions and driven by efficiency to improve the overall travel experience for passengers and the operations of airport staff," said David Lavorel. The acquisition of CCM adds valuable design and customer advisory elements to SITA's existing technology, reinforcing its commitment to leading the future of air travel. Sergio Colella, President, Europe at SITA, added: "The market needs a fundamental shift— where technology and design work together to make airports smarter in using their space for more capacity and with flexibility to support the next generation of travel. That's why we're bringing CCM into the SITA family. By combining our technology and experience in airport operations with their deep understanding of design and space optimization, we are bringing to the market a unique 'technology by design' capability and end-to-end integration from design to operations, all in harmony since the conception of the idea." For 35 years under the management of the Marinoni family, CCM has worked on more than 300 airports worldwide, designing and delivering terminal spaces that balance efficiency, flexibility, and passenger experience. Now, with SITA's expertise in passenger processing, baggage handling, and AI-driven airport operations, this acquisition will help airport customers integrate technology and design as a single go-to solution, something that was not available up to now. According to the SITA 2024 Air Transport IT Insights report, 63% of airports are prioritizing self-service, biometrics, mobile apps, and IT spending has surged to $8.9 billion as airports focus on automation, AI, and digitalization. But these investments will only deliver their full impact if airports are physically designed to support them. Technology alone won't fix congestion. It needs smarter layouts, frictionless movement, and an infrastructure that evolves with it. Monica Oberti has been appointed interim CEO of CCM, bringing decades of extensive expertise in reshaping and repurposing spaces at large scale globally within CCM. Ms Oberti is a member of the founding Marinoni family. "For too long, airports have had to choose between efficiency and passenger experience. Now, they don't have to. By joining forces with SITA, we can finally bring together the best of both worlds – smart technology, intelligent design, and quality production. Together, we're not just improving airports, we're reshaping them for the future," said Monica Oberti, Interim CEO of CCM. SITA and CCM are moving fast to integrate their expertise, ensuring that existing customers experience no disruption in service, while opening up new opportunities to optimize their airport environments. The aviation industry is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and airports need solutions that don't just help them catch up but allow them to get ahead.
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