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ALi Corporation (3041 TT) today announced its unaudited consolidated revenue for January 2015 reached NT$ 386.9 million, representing a rise of 19.4% month-over-month but a decrease of 12.5% year-over-year.

The company expressed the increase of revenue in most retail product lines was a result of STB manufacturing partners’ inventory replenishment prior to the Chinese New Year holidays this February. In addition, the company saw higher contribution from Pay-TV operator market in emerging countries. In total, the revenue for January grew by close to 20% month-over-month. 
 

ALi Corporation (3041 TT) today announced its unaudited consolidated revenue for December 2014 reached NT$ 324.1 million, representing a decrease of 21.2% MoM and 33.9% YoY.  For the year ended December 31, 2014, unaudited consolidated revenues totaled NT$4,647.4 million, up 11.8% from last year.
 

The company expressed the decrease of revenue in December 2014 reflected declining demand for most retail products and was also a result of customers’ year-end stocktaking. The consolidated 2014 revenues totaled NT$4.65 billion, up 11.8% YoY, thanks to the performance by retail high-definition products and significant growth momentum in Pay-TV operator markets.
 

ALi Corporation is now showcasing its STB chipset solution lineup at the 2015 International CES, Las Vegas, with spotlight on its hardware-assisted DRM solution available for demonstration in ALi’s suite. 
 

Note: Figures have not been audited; consolidated entities include ALi Corporation and its subsidiaries

ALi Corporation (3041 TT) today announced the total consolidated revenue for November 2014 reached NT$ 411.2 million, representing an increase of 5.1% MoM and 2.4% YoY. Aggregate revenue from January to November of 2014 was NT$4,323.3 million, up 17.9% from the corresponding period last year.

The company expressed the modest increase of November revenue reflected the continuous demand for some retail high-definition products in South East Asia. November revenue also presented a year-over-year increase, attributing to the growth in retail high-definition product sales under the effort in diversifying deployment in product features, target markets and client base. The year-over-year growth of aggregate revenue from January to November was approximately 18%.

ALi Corporation (3041TT) today held its 2014 third quarter online earnings conference and announced consolidated revenue of NT$1,396 million, consolidated gross profit of NT$598 million with consolidated gross profit margin of 43%, consolidated operating income of NT$123 million with consolidated operating profit margin of 9%, net income of NT$112 million, and basic earnings per share of NT$0.38 for the third quarter ended Sep 30th, 2014.

ALi Corporation stated that third quarter’s revenue of NT$1,396 million, representing an increase of 37% on a quarter-over-quarter basis, was due to seasonal demand for most retail products especially retail high-definition products. Furthermore, Pay-TV operator segment also showed better performance compared to previous quarter. The year-over-year sales increase of 32% in the third quarter was a result of growth in retail high-definition products thanks to the effort in diversifying product deployment and broadening client base. The yearly growth was also fruition from the company’s continuous cultivation and investment in Pay-TV operator markets. Consolidated gross profit margin was 43%, down 4 percentage points compared to the level of previous quarter due to product mix change and lower product margins in some segments. Consolidated operating expenses increased by 10% quarter-over-quarter. Consolidated operating income reached $123 million with consolidated operating profit margin of 9%. The company’s third quarter net income was NT$112 million, overall profit structure having significantly improved compared to both previous quarter and same period last year.     

As to the product line contribution in the third quarter, STB accounted for over 90% of the revenue. ALi’s STB end markets can be categorized into retail high-definition, retail standard-definition, retail IP STB (OTT), and Pay-TV operators, which accounted for 45~50%, 20~25%, below 5%, and 25~30% of STB revenue respectively. Compared to previous quarter, the share of Pay-TV operator revenue slipped slightly but the total revenue from this category increased. This is due to strong high season sales in retail product segments. However, the company sees a continuing upward trend in the contribution from Pay-TV operator market as the share was still up from the level of 20-25% in previous year.

ALi Corporation (3041 TT) today announced the total consolidated revenue for October 2014 reached NT$ 391.3 million, representing a decrease of 28.8% MoM but an increase of 0.7% YoY. Aggregate revenue from January to October of 2014 was NT$3,912.1 million, up 19.9% from the corresponding period last year.

The company expressed the decrease of October revenue reflected the situation that most STB manufacturing partners replenished inventory prior to the “Golden Week” holidays in China. However, October still presented a year-over-year increase attributing to the growth in retail high-definition product sales under the effort in diversifying deployment in product features, target markets and client base, along with a long-term growth momentum and higher contribution from Pay-TV operator markets as a result of the company’s continuous cultivation and investment. The year-over-year growth of aggregate revenue from January to October was approximately 20%.

In addition, the company also announced it will showcase a series of STB solutions targeting analog switch-off opportunities in Africa at AfricaCast 2014 including S2 and T2 combo platform for Pay-TV operators with which viewers will be able to receive both satellite and terrestrial TV programs, an individual DVB-S2 platform with value-added features such as multi-screen applications and also DVB-T2 SoC solutions supporting the MHEG-5 profile adopted by South Africa, for both Pay-TV and Free-to-air markets. AfricaCast 2014 will be held in Cape Town, South Africa, from November 11 to 13.

ALi Corporation (3041 TT) today announced to webcast its third quarter 2014 earnings conference call on Wednesday, Nov 12th at 14:00 (GMT+08:00) in Mandarin. Dr. Ben Lin, Chairman & CEO, and Cindy Chang, CFO & Spokesperson, will host the conference call to discuss the company’s financial results and answer questions from investors. A live webcast of the conference call will be available through the Investor Relations page on the ALi website. Analysts or media representatives wishing to ask questions may use the Live Webcast URL or dial the telephone numbers listed below.

●  Live Webcast

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Please find further information about the conference on the company's website www.alitech.com. Presentation material will be published after the conference call on MOPS & company website. For an audio recording of the conference call, please visit the URL after 4PM: http://www.todayir.com/webcasting/ali_14q3/.

Further questions regarding this conference call may be directed to our Investor Relations at +886-8752-2000.

ALi Corporation (3041 TT) today announced the total consolidated revenue for September 2014 reached NT$ 550.0 million, representing an increase of 21.0% MoM and 31.0% YoY. Aggregate revenue from January to September of 2014 was NT$3,520.7 million, up 22.5% from the corresponding period last year.

The company expressed that the revenue increase in STB products was due to seasonal demand and inventory replenishment from STB manufacturing partners prior to the “Golden Week” holidays in China. Not only did revenue in retail segment grow on top of the high level in previous month, but revenue in Pay-TV segment also obviously surged. Total monthly sales was the highest in this year so far. Compared to the previous year, the over 30% year-over-year increase in September sales reflected the growth in retail high-definition product sales under the effort in diversifying product deployment and a long-term growth momentum from Pay-TV operator markets as a result of the company’s continuous cultivation and investment. The year-over-year growth of aggregate revenue from January to September was over 22%. 
 

In addition, the company also announced it will showcase a series of STB solutions at SCAT India 2014 held in Mumbai from October 8 to 10 targeting the business opportunities in satellite and cable markets in India.

ALi Corporation (3041 TT) today announced the total consolidated revenue for Aug 2014 reached NT$ 454.4 million, representing an increase of 16.1% MoM and 28.3% YoY. Aggregate revenue from January to August of 2014 was NT$2,970.8 million, up 21.0% from the corresponding period last year.

The company expressed that the revenue increase in STB products was due to seasonal demand. Retail high-definition products contributed the most to the sales surge; total monthly sales was highest in this year so far. Compared to the previous year, the year-over-year increase in August sales reflected the growth in retail high-definition product sales under the effort in diversifying product deployment and broadening client base and a long-term growth momentum from Pay-TV operator markets as a result of the company’s continuous cultivation and investment. The year-over-year growth of aggregate revenue from January to August was over 20%. 
 

In addition, the company also announced it has integrated the DRM technology from Verimatrix, one reputed CA (Conditional Access) partner of ALi’s, on over-the-top (OTT) and IPTV platform to provide Pay-TV operators and Internet TV service providers secure video distribution safety via broadband networks. Related products and solutions will be showcased at IBC 2014 held in from September 12 to 16 in Amsterdam.

Note: Figures have not been audited; consolidated entities include ALi Corporation and its subsidiaries.

ALi Corporation (3041TT) today held its 2014 second quarter online earnings conference and announced consolidated revenue of NT$1,017 million, consolidated gross profit of NT$474 million with consolidated gross profit margin of 47%, consolidated operating income of NT$42 million with consolidated operating profit margin of 4%, net income of NT$34 million, and basic earnings per share of NT$0.12 for the second quarter ended Jun 30th, 2014.

ALi Corporation stated that second quarter’s revenue of NT$1,017 million, representing a decrease of 8% on a quarter-over-quarter basis, was mainly a result of slow demand in some regions and the product transition of IP STB. However, revenue from Pay-TV operator markets in emerging countries including Southeast Asia, South Asia and Africa showed quarterly growth thanks to cultivation in these market segments. The year-over-year sales increase of 6% in the second quarter was a result of long-term growth momentum from Pay-TV operator markets. Consolidated gross profit margin was 47%, down 3 percentage points compared to the level of previous quarter. The trend of gross profit margin maintained quite stable if eliminating adjustments for one-time events in quarter-over-quarter comparison. Consolidated operating expenses decreased by 10% quarter-over-quarter and the company’s consolidated operating income reached $42 million with consolidated operating profit margin of 4%. The operating profit decreased quarter-over-quarter due to declining sales scale and gross margins but profitability was better compared to the second quarter in 2013. The company’s 2Q net income was NT$34 million as it recognized increased consolidated income tax expenses due to the additional 10% surtax imposed on undistributed earnings. The yearly difference in net income mainly reflected the higher base in the second quarter in 2013, when the one-time gain on disposal of some floors in NASA Building was recognized.

As to the product line contribution in the second quarter, STB accounted for close to 90% of the revenue. ALi’s STB end markets can be categorized into retail HD, retail SD, retail IP STB (OTT), and Pay-TV operators, which accounted for 30~35%, 25~30%, 0~5%, and 35~40% of STB revenue respectively. The company sees a continuing upward trend in the contribution from Pay-TV operator market from the level of 30-35% in previous quarter.

ALi Corporation (3041 TT) today announced the total consolidated revenue for July 2014 reached NT$ 391.5 million, representing an increase of 32.6% MoM and 35.5% YoY. Aggregate revenue from January to July of 2014 was NT$2,516.4 million, up 19.8% from the same period last year.
 

The company expressed that the revenue increase in most products was due to seasonal demand. Retail high-definition products contributed the most to the sales surge; furthermore, Pay-TV operator segments also showed better performance compared to the previous month. Total monthly sales not only increased over 30% month-over-month but also was the second highest in this year so far. Compared to the previous year, the year-over-year increase in monthly sales reflected a strong long-term growth momentum from Pay-TV operator markets as a result of the company’s continuous cultivation and investment, as well as the effort in diversifying product deployment and broadening client base, which greatly improved retail high-definition product sales. The year-over-year growth of aggregate revenue from January to July was close to 20%. 
 

In addition, the company also declared to pay a cash dividend of NT$2.30 per share on August 26th, 2014 by either wire remittances or checks.