APWC Announces Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter of 2025 and Fiscal Year 2025

• Quarterly revenue of $133.8 million, up 4% from Q3
• Full Year EPS was $0.18, up 6% from prior year

TAIPEI, Taiwan, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited ("APWC" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: APWC) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025 and the April 29, 2026 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) of its annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 (the “2025 Annual Report”).

Quarterly revenue was $133.8 million, up 4% from the previous quarter and down 2% from a year ago.

For fiscal year 2025, revenue was $489.7 million, up 4% from a year ago. Earnings per share was $0.18, up 6% from a year ago.

For the quarter, earnings per share were $0.17, up 31% from a year ago.

Copper unit volume, measured by the tonnage of copper contained in the wire and cable sold, decreased 8% sequentially and increased 2% year-over-year in the fourth quarter. This does not include other raw materials, such as aluminum and insulation materials.

Q4 Fiscal Year 2025 Summary

Revenue
Revenue for the fourth quarter was $133.8 million, down $2.3 million or 2% from the same period last year and up $5.4 million or 4% sequentially. The year‑over‑year decline reflected fewer public sector orders compared with 2024, when a higher portion of such projects were completed. In addition, the majority of public sector deliveries continued to be concentrated in the fourth quarter.

North Asia revenue for the fourth quarter was $23.3 million, up 14% from a year ago and up 9% sequentially. Growth was driven in part by higher average copper prices during 2025.

Thailand revenue for the fourth quarter was up 4% from a year ago, but down sequentially. The year-over-year growth was supported by favorable foreign exchange movements, while the sequential decline reflected the completion of most public sector orders in the third quarter.

ROW revenue rose to $64.6 million in the fourth quarter, up 14% sequentially from the prior quarter, driven by public sector order completions in Singapore. Compared with the same period last year, ROW revenue declined 10% year-over-year. Public sector demand for supply, delivery and installation ("SDI") projects remains robust, though revenue recognition is linked to project milestones, which can cause quarterly fluctuations.

Gross Profit
Gross profit margin for the fourth quarter was 8.2%, down from 8.7% in the previous quarter and from 9.1% in the same period last year. The decrease primarily reflected a less favorable product mix.

Expenses
Total selling, general, and administrative expenses increased 22.5% year-over-year, primarily due to increased research and development costs.

Non-Operating Items
During the quarter, the Company recorded a one-time gain of approximately $0.7 million from the disposal of an investment.

Net Income
Net income increased by $2.4 million sequentially, due to the timing of project completions and profit contributions from all segments, except for Thailand. Thailand posted softer sequential results but only a portion was attributable to APWC. The increase in net income was aided by a one-time gain from the disposal of an investment.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
Cash and cash equivalents were $33.2 million, a decrease of $2.1 million from the preceding quarter, primarily driven by higher inventory levels. The increase in accounts payable offset the impact on working capital.

Trade receivables for the fourth quarter rose to $103.5 million, up $6.2 million from the preceding quarter, reflecting higher order volumes and shipments.

Inventory was $151.5 million, an increase of $14.1 million from the preceding quarter. The increase primarily reflected advance procurement for the next quarter's orders and monthly deliveries amid sustained rising copper prices.

Cash flow from operating activities saw an outflow of $1.9 million in the fourth quarter, compared with an inflow of $11.6 million in the prior quarter, primarily due to the timing of raw material purchases. Cash outflow from financing activities was $0.3 million, compared with an outflow of $10.0 million from the prior quarter, reflecting increased short-term borrowings.

Fiscal Year 2025 Summary

Revenue
Fiscal year 2025 revenue was $489.7 million, up $17.0 million or 4% from 2024. The increase was primarily driven by higher average copper prices, but partially offset by changes in product mix.

North Asia revenue for 2025 was $86.3 million, up 19% from 2024. The increase was primarily due to customer pull-forward shipments in anticipation of tariff policy changes, driving higher overall sales volumes.

Thailand revenue for 2025 was $176.9 million, up 2% from 2024. The increase was mainly due to 8% appreciation in the Thai Baht.

ROW revenue for 2025 was $226.5 million, slightly down from 2024. The decrease was mainly driven by a reduction in one market, partially offset by the increase in another, resulting in a net decrease of $0.8 million. Part of the segment is experiencing cooling macroeconomic environment and stiffer competition.

Gross Profit
Fiscal year 2025 gross profit margin decreased by 2% from a year ago. The slight decline in gross profit margin was primarily due to a higher contribution from project-based and public sector sales during the period, which typically involve fixed or pre-agreed pricing and longer execution cycles, limiting our ability to immediately pass through increases in copper prices.

Expenses
Total selling, general, and administrative expenses increased 10.2%, mainly for research and development.

Net Income
Net income increased by $0.2 million or 6% from a year ago, reflecting the combined effect of revenue growth, margin pressure, higher operating expenses, and softer contribution from the Thailand segment.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
Cash and cash equivalents for 2025 were $33.2 million, down $0.9 million from 2024, consistent with normal operational fluctuations.

Trade receivables for 2025 were $103.5 million, up 1% from 2024. The modest increase reflects stable collection levels, remaining largely in line with revenue growth.

Inventory for 2025 was $151.5 million, up $24.7 million from 2024, due to elevated unshipped orders and stocking requirements.

Cash flow from operating activities saw an outflow of $7.8 million in 2025, representing a $32.1 million increase in outflow compared to the prior year, primarily reflecting timing and use of working capital, including contract asset movements related to public sector projects. Cash flow from financing activities was an inflow of $9.1 million, compared with an outflow of $24.3 million in 2024, reflecting increased short-term borrowings.

We encourage shareholders to review our 2025 Annual Report filed with the SEC, and to visit the Company's website for further information (www.apwcc.com). Information on the Company's website or any other website does not constitute a portion of this release.

About Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited is a holding company incorporated in Bermuda with principal executive offices in Taiwan that operates its business through subsidiaries primarily engaged in the manufacture and distribution of enameled wire, power cable, and telecommunications products in Thailand, Singapore, Australia, the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong and certain other markets in the Asia Pacific region. The Company also engages in the distribution of certain wire and cable products manufactured by its controlling shareholder, Pacific Electric Wire & Cable Co., Ltd., and certain third parties. The Company also provides project engineering services in the supply, delivery and installation of power cable. The Company’s major customers include appliance component manufacturers, electrical contracting firms, state owned entities, and wire and cable dealers and factories.

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