NOIDA, INDIA -- Foxconn is exploring a 300-acre land parcel in Greater Noida for a large-scale manufacturing facility, according to reports.
TT Electronics reported revenue at its electronics manufacturing services segment fell 15% year-over-year to £252.8 million ($332 million), while adjusted operating profit rose 10% to £24.7 million.
The company, which also operates separate power and components business units, said persistint softness in demand for the latter has opened the door to a possible diversification of the unit.
Consolidated full-year 2024 revenue of £521.1 million ($664 million), down 15%, with adjusted operating profit falling 21% to £37.1 million ($47 million). The company cited strong gains in Europe and Asia, but performance was hampered by weak demand and operational issues in North America.
The company reported an operating loss of £23.5 million, which included a £52.2 million impairment charge. Free cash flow improved 16% to £27.7 million, and net debt fell 23% to £97.4 million.
Adjusted operating margin fell 40 basis points to 7.1% on a constant currency basis.
Guidance for 2025 sees adjusted operating profit between £32 million and £40 million, as the company continues its cost-saving plans amid demand uncertainty.
MILPITAS, CA – Global semiconductor equipment sales rose 10% in 2024 to $117.1 billion, setting a new high, according to SEMI’s latest report. Growth was led by wafer processing and back-end equipment, with the latter rebounding sharply due to rising demand for AI and high-bandwidth memory production.
China drove much of the momentum, with investments climbing 35% to $49.6 billion, making it the top regional market. Korea followed at $20.5 billion, up 3%, while Taiwan dropped 16% to $16.6 billion. North America saw a 14% increase to $13.7 billion, reflecting renewed domestic manufacturing efforts. Europe and Japan saw declines, down 25% and 1%, respectively.
SEMI president and CEO Ajit Manocha said the record-setting year was fueled by “regional investment trends, advancements in logic and memory, and AI-driven demand.”