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VTech Holdings Limited reports recurring developments tied to its electronic learning products, telecommunication products and contract manufacturing services businesses. Company updates commonly cover annual and interim results, gross margin, operating expenses, dividends, regional sales trends across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and other markets, and the mix between consumer learning products, residential and commercial phones, and contract manufacturing activity.
News also includes product and subsidiary developments in business communications, including Snom and DECT-based cordless office systems. VTech's completed acquisition of Gigaset assets added operations in DECT cordless phones, enterprise telephony solutions and Android-based mobile communications through Gigaset Technologies GmbH, along with a manufacturing facility in Germany.
VTech Holdings Limited reported interim results for the six months ending September 30, 2021. Group revenue declined 0.8% to US$1,114.8 million, primarily due to global material shortages, supply chain disruptions, and increased costs. Profit attributable to shareholders fell by 37.8% to US$76.9 million, with gross profit margin dropping from 31.8% to 27.4%. Despite challenges, VTech declared an unchanged interim dividend of US17.0 cents per share, indicating a strong financial position while anticipating improvements in sales and gross margin in the second half of the financial year.
VTech Holdings Limited reported record financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, with group revenue rising by 9.5% to US$2,372.3 million and profit attributable to shareholders increasing 21.1% to US$230.9 million. The company declared a final dividend of US74.0 cents per share, culminating in a total annual dividend of US91.0 cents, a 71.7% increase year-on-year. Despite challenges from supply chain disruptions and component shortages, all three product lines showed revenue growth, demonstrating resilience and effective cost management.
Snom, a subsidiary of VTech Holdings Limited, has launched a standardized template for its VoIP devices on the 3CX Communications System, aimed at North American users. Available for download, this template simplifies device provisioning without the need for customization. The collaboration enhances deployment speed and user experience, incorporating customer feedback into updates. Key features include improved call handling and specific settings for North American users. Snom is also offering financial incentives, including trade-in rebates and lower prices, to support businesses during challenging times.
VTech Holdings Limited has completed the acquisition of a production facility in Tecate, Mexico from QSC, LLC for manufacturing wood enclosure loudspeakers. This acquisition, finalized on April 1, 2021, enhances VTech Contract Manufacturing Services' position in professional audio equipment manufacturing and strategically expands its global footprint. The transaction, initially announced on January 20, 2021, was funded through internal resources, enabling VTech to better serve its customers.