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The AI Computing Trend Drives Demand for Boards and High-Performance Computing DFI is Cautiously Optimistic About Performance in the First Half of the Year
TAIPEI, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --

DFI, the world's leading brand in embedded motherboards and industrial 
computers, held an online investor conference on March 13 to explain that in 
the first half of 2023, DFI Embedded (embedded business) benefited from reduced 
material shortages and strong market demand. DFI expects to perform better than 
in the same period last year, and quarterly growth is predicted. Looking ahead 
to the first half of 2023, although industry growth has slowed due to global 
economic factors and inventory adjustments, DFI is cautiously optimistic about 
the market due to strong global infrastructure demands and the increasing need 
for AI computing.

DFI's revenue, gross operating profit, and operating profit last year grew 
simultaneously, with revenue and gross profit reaching record highs. 
Consolidated revenue for the year was NT$16.190 billion, representing an annual 
increase of 22%. Gross operating profit was NT$3.282 billion, representing a 
yearly increase of 29%. Operating profit was NT$731 million, representing an 
annual increase of 39%.

The second half of 2022 met the projections for the period. Overall operating 
indicators performed better than in the year's first half. Net profit after tax 
in 2022 was NT$597 million. Net profit attributable to the parent company was 
NT$528 million. Earnings per share (EPS) reached NT$4.61. Although there was a 
decrease compared to the previous year, the main reason is that the 
non-industry profit injection from selling the Xizhi factory land in 2021 
increased the base period. Judging from the current orders, DFI Embedded has a 
chance of performing better in the first quarter of this year compared to the 
same period last year.

Looking towards the future, DFI Vice Chairman Michael Lee stated, with the 
demand for new infrastructure, energy transformations, and automation, DFI's 
orders may increase month by month. With the trend of generative AI computing 
started by ChatGPT recently, the demand for software and hardware is 
increasing. In response, DFI has an advantage due to its long-term investments 
in embedded boards, network security, industrial automation, and 
high-performance computing.

Alexander Su, President of DFI, stated that due to improving material shortages 
and strong demand, DFI Embedded's performance is expected to improve in 1H 2023 
compared to the same period last year.

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Contact
Melanie Ho melanie.ho@dfi.com 
Iris Chou iris.chou@dfi.com

SOURCE  DFI Inc.

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   Caption: DFI Vice Chairman Michael Lee (left) and President Alexander Su 
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