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On April 21, 2023, CLPS Incorporation participated in the Fintech Forum in Shanghai, where Jingwei Sun, Senior VP, highlighted the transition of financial institutions to digital-native services. He discussed the evolution from IT 1.0 to IT 3.0 and emphasized the importance of adopting agile methodologies and DevSecOps in financial technology. Mr. Sun pointed out the need for financial firms to embrace digital transformation as a competitive strategy, particularly with the rapid development of e-CNY. He noted that building efficient IT teams through outsourcing coupled with self-research is vital for success. CLPS aims to leverage advanced technologies to support financial institutions in creating a robust digital ecosystem.

CLPS Incorporation (NASDAQ: CLPS) announced significant preliminary findings from its CLPS Innovation Lab on integrating Robotic Process Automation (RPA) with Artificial Intelligence (AI) for enhancing talent acquisition. This intelligent automation approach promises to streamline recruitment, achieving 43% reduction in labor costs and 700% increase in efficiency. The lab has been researching RPA solutions since 2019, focusing on their application in various sectors. As AI continues to evolve, CLPS plans to leverage these advancements to further automate recruitment processes, thereby supporting clients' digital transformation.

CLPS Incorporation (Nasdaq: CLPS) reported its unaudited financial results for the first half of fiscal 2023, ending December 31, 2022. Revenues increased by 1.1% year-over-year to $76.8 million, driven by growth in wealth management (up 24.3%) and automotive services (up 29.7%). Net income rose to $1.4 million compared to a net loss of $1.9 million in the prior period. Despite dealing with macroeconomic challenges, including exchange rate fluctuations and COVID-19 impacts, CLPS maintained a strong cash position with $37.6 million in cash. The company anticipates total sales growth of 5% to 10% for fiscal 2023.

CLPS Incorporation (Nasdaq: CLPS) announced plans to release its first half of fiscal 2023 financial results on March 3, 2023, prior to market opening. The company will host a conference call at 8:30 am ET to discuss these results, along with business highlights and outlook for the future. Interested parties can access the call via multiple dial-in numbers or through a live audio webcast. CLPS, headquartered in Hong Kong, provides IT consulting and solutions, primarily targeting the banking and financial service sectors across various regions, including the US, Europe, and Asia.

On February 6, 2023, CLPS Incorporation (Nasdaq: CLPS) shared a letter from its Chairman addressing shareholders. The letter highlights CLPS's resilient business performance in 2022, despite macroeconomic challenges. Key accomplishments included a 20.6% revenue growth to $152 million and a positive cash flow from operations. The company launched several products, including a new digital currency application and an upgraded credit card system. Strategic partnerships were formed with DaoCloud and others to enhance fintech solutions. Looking forward, CLPS aims to strengthen its global presence and focus on innovation in fintech.

CLPS Incorporation (Nasdaq: CLPS) has declared a special cash dividend of $0.05 per share, amounting to approximately $1.18 million, payable on January 10, 2023. Shareholders of record as of December 29, 2022 will receive this dividend. CEO Raymond Lin emphasized the company’s strong business position and its commitment to returning capital to shareholders. Future dividends will depend on the company's financial performance and conditions.

CLPS Incorporation (Nasdaq: CLPS) reported a 20.6% increase in fiscal year 2022 revenues, reaching $152.0 million compared to $126.1 million in the previous year. IT consulting services revenue rose by 17.8% to $144.1 million, while customized IT solutions surged 115.2% to $6.7 million. However, operating income dropped 11.6% to $7.4 million, and net income fell 34.6% to $4.6 million. Looking ahead, the company expects 20%-25% revenue growth for fiscal year 2023, despite currency fluctuations.