Hsinchu, Taiwan, November 6, 2017 -- Alpha Networks Inc. (TWSE: 3380) today announced its consolidated financial results for the third quarter of 2017.
The consolidated revenue for 3Q17 was NT$4,838 million, down 5.0% from last quarter. Gross profit increased 0.9% to NT$764 million from last quarter, and gross margin was 15.8%, up 0.9 points. Operating expenses were NT$587 million, up 0.5% quarter-over-quarter. Operating income was NT$177 million, or 3.7% of net sales. Net income was NT$160 million, or NT$0.37 per share. 3Q17’s revenue by product categories: LAN/MAN accounted for 60% of 3Q17 consolidated revenue, followed by Wireless Broadband at 31%, and Digital Multimedia at 9%.
The consolidated revenue for the nine months ending September of 2017 was NT$14,695 million, down 12.0% year-over-year. However, gross margin was 15.9%, an increase of 1.2 points as a result of better product portfolio and disciplined cost management. Operating expenses were NT$1,765 million, down 9.1% from the prior year. Operating margin was up 10.2% YoY to NT$572 million, or 3.9% of net sales. Income before tax was NT$622 million, down 0.2% YoY. However, if gain on disposal of investment in 2Q16, NT$114 million was not included, income before tax of 1Q-3Q’17 was up 22.2% or an increase of NT$113 million year-over-year. Net income was NT$479 million, or NT$1.10 per share. 1Q-3Q’17’s revenue by product categories: LAN/MAN accounted for 61% of 1Q-3Q’17 consolidated revenue, followed by Wireless Broadband at 27%, and Digital Multimedia at 12%.