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Euro Tech Holdings Co Ltd (Nasdaq: CLWT) is a prominent distributor and manufacturer of technological instruments, specializing in environmental engineering services. The company is based in Hong Kong and is active in marketing, trading, and supplying water and wastewater process control instruments, analytical and testing tools, disinfection equipment, and automation systems. Euro Tech operates through two main segments:
- Trading and Manufacturing Segment: This is the key revenue driver, involving the distribution of water treatment equipment, laboratory instruments, analyzers, test kits, and power generation equipment.
- Engineering Segment: Focuses on water and wastewater treatment engineering as well as air pollution control.
The company has shown resilience despite economic challenges, such as the slowdown in China's economy and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Euro Tech's financial results for the first half of 2023 revealed a notable revenue increase by 18.2% to US$7,957,000 compared to the same period in 2022. However, gross profit decreased by 20.6%, primarily due to lower profit margins in engineering activities.
Recently, Euro Tech has been expanding its footprint by signing new distribution agreements in the ASEAN and UAE regions for their Ballast Water Treatment Systems (BWTS). These systems have garnered orders from countries like Dubai, Singapore, Thailand, and Turkey. Notably, BWTS are essential as per International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations to prevent ecological imbalance from ballast water discharged by ocean-going vessels.
In April 2024, the company reported a significant strategic partnership with ERMA FIRST, a Greek company specializing in electrolysis technology. This partnership is expected to accelerate Euro Tech's penetration into the European market. Additionally, the company's recent financial report for the year ended December 31, 2023, showed a net income increase to US$1,828,000 from US$369,000 in 2022, driven by a recovery in trading activities post-pandemic. The company continues to focus on high-growth markets, planning to expand its sales networks and form strategic alliances to drive future growth.
Euro Tech remains committed to delivering quality environmental solutions, with a focus on high-growth industries such as pharmaceutical, electronics, and renewable energy sectors. The company also actively participates in global exhibitions to showcase its innovative solutions, positioning itself to capture emerging opportunities in industrial wastewater treatment and BWTS markets.
Euro Tech Holdings Company (Nasdaq: CLWT) announced that its majority-owned subsidiary, Yixing PACT Environmental Technology Company ("PACT"), has secured two contracts worth approximately US$2.2 million in total.
One contract involves providing a turnkey industrial water treatment solution for a UK pharmaceutical company's inhalation aerosols manufacturing plant in Qingdao, China. This project is slated for completion by June 2026.
The second contract is for a Ballast Water Treatment port reception system for a Chinese state-owned shipping and logistics company at a harbor port on Hainan Island, expected to be completed by June 2025.
Both contracts include design, supply, fabrication, installation, and commissioning at the respective sites.
The company highlighted potential risks, including uncertainties in business conditions, competition, vendor dependence, and market dynamics. Investors are advised to review the
Euro Tech Holdings (Nasdaq: CLWT) has announced a significant stock repurchase program approved by its Board of Directors. The program authorizes the repurchase of up to 350,000 shares of its issued and outstanding ordinary shares, with an aggregate purchase price cap of $500,000.
The company will have the flexibility to execute these repurchases through open market transactions or negotiated/block trades over the next 12 months. The Board expressed strong confidence in the company's future, stating that the current stock price does not reflect their expectations and trades significantly below the company's net asset value per share.
Euro Tech Holdings (Nasdaq: CLWT) reported its financial results for H1 2024, showing a revenue decrease of 8.8% to US$7,259,000 compared to H1 2023, primarily due to reduced engineering activities. Despite this, gross profit increased by 19.5% to US$1,790,000, and the company turned a net loss of US$255,000 in H1 2023 into a net income of US$44,000.
The company's industrial wastewater treatment business faced challenges due to China's economic slowdown, while its Ballast Water Treatment Systems (BWTS) business showed steady growth in China and overseas, particularly in Turkey. To expand international presence, CLWT established a majority-owned Singapore entity, PACT Environmental Technology PTE , aiming to better support overseas clients and increase international tender opportunities.
Euro Tech Holdings Company (CLWT) has declared a special cash dividend of $0.08 per ordinary share. The dividend will be paid on June 27, 2024, to shareholders of record as of June 13, 2024. Shareholders do not need to take any action to receive this dividend. It will be credited directly to brokerage accounts where the shares are held. Equiniti Trust Company has been appointed as the paying agent for the dividend distribution and can be contacted for any questions.
Euro Tech Holdings Company (CLWT) reported strong financial results for Fiscal 2023, with a significant increase in net income and revenues. The company saw a surge in sales orders for Ballast Water Treatment Systems (BWTS) from the maritime industry, expanding sales networks globally. Despite a decrease in gross profits due to economic slowdown and pandemic impacts, the company remains optimistic about future growth opportunities, especially in Europe and Southeast Asia.
Euro Tech Holdings Company Limited (Nasdaq: CLWT) announced a stock repurchase program approved by its Board of Directors. The program allows for the repurchase of up to 230,000 ordinary shares, with a maximum aggregate purchase price of $300,000. This initiative will take place over the next 12 months and may involve open market purchases or negotiated transactions, depending on market and business conditions. The Company believes the current stock price does not reflect its future potential or its net asset value per share, indicating confidence in the Company's financial outlook. These moves are positioned to enhance shareholder value.
Euro Tech Holdings Company Limited (NASDAQ: CLWT) announced the appointment of J&S Associate as its independent registered public accounting firm to audit the consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022. This strategic move, approved by the Audit Committee and Board of Directors, ensures compliance with the U.S. Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA). The engagement of J&S is expected to facilitate the removal of Euro Tech from the SEC's HFCAA issuer list, mitigating potential delisting risks. J&S, a Malaysia-based firm, brings 25 years of experience to the audit process.
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