BANGKOK -- SVI Public Co. reported first-quarter consolidated revenues rose 30.4% year-over-year to 2,100 million baht ($64.8 million). Net income rose 14.3% to 256 million baht, the EMS company added.

The sales growth was due to demand for professional audio equipment and industrial controls.

Company executives said the first quarter is typically its most difficult and that visibility is improving for the remainder of 2014.

Ed.: $1= 32.4254 THB