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Catcher Technology Co., Ltd. Earnings Release 2015

Mar 10, 2016

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2016

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Feb. 25th, 2016

Catcher Technology reports 2015 & Q4 financial results

Catcher Technology (TAIEX: 2474 TW) today announces its 2015 financial results. The net sales of 2015 Q4 was NT$23,479 million, up 9.7% q-q, and up 38.0% y-y.

The gross profit of 2015 Q4 was NT$10,532 million, up 5.8% q-q, and up 29.3% y-y. The operating income of 2015 Q4 was NT$8,048 million, up 5.5% q-q, and up 29.8% y-y.

The net profit before tax of 2015 Q4 was NT$9,305 million, down 15.3% q-q, but up 17.0% y-y. Net profit after tax of 2015 Q4 reported NT$7,068 million, down 13.3% q-q, but up 9.8% y-y. The basic earnings per share of 2015 Q4 was NT$ 9.18. EPS of 2015 Q3 and 2014 Q4 were NT$ 10.58 and NT$8.41.

From the percentage point of view, the gross margin of 2015 Q4 was 44.9%, down 1.6% q-q and down 3.0% y-y. The operating profit margin of 2015 Q4 was 34.3%, down 1.3% q-q and down 2.2% y-y. The net profit margin before tax of 2015 Q4 was 39.6%, down 11.7% q-q and down 7.2% y-y. The net profit margin after tax of 2015 Q4 was 30.1%, down 8.0% q-q and down 7.7% y-y.

Consolidated Financial Report of Catcher Technology

NTD Million 2015Q4 % 2015Q3 % q-q
Sales Revenue 23,479 100.0% 21,405 100.0% 9.7%
Gross Profit 10,532 44.9% 9,958 46.5% 5.8%
OperatingExpense 2,483 10.6% 2,333 10.9% 6.4%
OperatingIncome 8,048 34.3% 7,625 35.6% 5.5%
Net Profit before Tax 9,305 39.6% 10,981 51.3% -15.3%
Net Profit after Tax 7,068 30.1% 8,154 38.1% -13.3%
EPS(NTD) 9.18
$
10.58
$
NTD Million 2015Q4 % 2014Q4 % y-y
Sales Revenue 23,479 100.0% 17,014 100.0% 38.0%
Gross Profit 10,532 44.9% 8,147 47.9% 29.3%
OperatingExpense 2,483 10.6% 1,945 11.4% 27.7%
OperatingIncome 8,048 34.3% 6,202 36.5% 29.8%
Net Profit before Tax 9,305 39.6% 7,956 46.8% 17.0%
Net Profit after Tax 7,068 30.1% 6,438 37.8% 9.8%
EPS(NTD) 9.18
$
8.41
$

Note : The above financial information are audited by CPA.

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The net sales of 2015 were NT$ 82,413 million, up 49.1% y-y. The gross margin of 2015 was NT$ 38,147 million, up 46.1% y-y. The operating income of 2015 was NT$ 29,426 million, up 46.9% y-y. The net profit before tax of 2015 was NT$ 34,697 million, up 47.4% y-y. The net profit after tax of 2015 was NT$ 25,121 million, up 40.5% y-y. The earnings per share of 2015 was NT$ 32.61, and earnings per share of 2014 was NT$23.52.

Consolidated Financial Report of Catcher Technology

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NTD Million 2015 % 2014 % y-y
Sales Revenue 82,413 100.0% 55,277 100.0% 49.1%
Gross Profit 38,147 46.3% 26,101 47.2% 46.1%
OperatingExpense 8,721 10.6% 6,076 11.0% 43.5%
OperatingProfit 29,426 35.7% 20,025 36.2% 46.9%
Net Profit before Tax 34,697 42.1% 23,545 42.6% 47.4%
Net Profit after Tax 25,121 30.5% 17,877 32.3% 40.5%
EPS(NTD) 32.61
$
23.52
$
Note:The above financial information of 2015 and 2014 should refer to the audited version
which will be released to http://emops.twse.com.tw/emops_all.htm upon available.

Company profile

Catcher Technology, a Taiwan Stock Exchange listed company, was established in 1984 and is a world leader in the light metal casing industry. With a focus on notebook PC, smartphone , tablet , DSC and MP3 market, Catcher is actively engaged in the R&D of varied materials and advanced technologies with the aim to strengthen its leading position. The Company has been investing a lot of effort and resources to establish itself as a trendsetter in terms of innovation, quality, yield, mass production capacity, and customized designs.

For more information,

Spokesperson James Wu Investor Relation

[email protected] Lisa Lee [email protected] TEL:+886-2-27988000 ext 2812

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