London, United Kingdom -
Newsfile Corp. - September 30, 2024 - Gorilla Technology Group Inc. (NASDAQ: GRRR) ("Gorilla" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the first half of 2024, showcasing a remarkable period of unprecedented growth and profitability. This outstanding performance underscores Gorilla's rapid ascent as a leading AI-driven enterprise, delivering transformative technology solutions across global markets.
Key Financial Highlights (Jan-Jun 2024):- Revenue: Gorilla Technology Group recorded $20.67 million in revenue, marking an impressive 222% increase from $6.43 million in H1 2023, reflecting significant market penetration and accelerated demand for its cutting-edge AI-driven solutions.
- Gross Profit: Gorilla's gross profit surged to $17.68 million, up an extraordinary 456% from $3.18 million in H1 2023. This sharp increase is the result of cost reduction initiatives and higher-margin projects that have significantly boosted profitability.
- Operating Profit: The company achieved a remarkable turnaround, posting an operating profit of $1.77 million, a substantial improvement from the $7.29 million loss recorded in H1 2023. This transformative shift underscores the success of Gorilla's strategic realignment and its focus on profitable growth.
- Net Profit: Gorilla delivered $1.61 million in net profit, a major improvement over the $7.27 million net loss reported in H1 2023, signifying the company's impressive rebound and continued strong performance in 2024.
- Total Overheads: Gorilla reduced its overheads by 27.55%, from $11.32 million in H1 2023 to $8.20 million in H1 2024, reflecting its commitment to operational efficiency and prudent financial management.
- Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation & Amortization (EBITDA): EBITDA increased significantly, from a $6.56 million loss in H1 2023 to a positive $2.49 million in H1 2024, showcasing operational resilience and enhanced profitability.
- Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA rose by an astounding margin, reaching $2.65 million, up from a $3.47 million loss in H1 2023, driven by strong underlying business performance and growth in key sectors.
First Half 2024 ResultsUnless noted otherwise, all figures are for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and all comparisons are with the corresponding period of 2023 The following table summarizes financial results (unaudited):
| Six months endedJune 30 |
| Items | 2024 | 2023 |
| (dollars in thousands) |
| Revenue | $ | 20,675 | $ | 6,429 |
| Cost of revenue | (2,996) | (3,250) |
| Gross margin | 17,679 | 3,179 |
| Operating expense | 15,905 | 10,470 |
| Operating income (loss) | 1,774 | (7,292) |
| Net profit (loss) | $ | 1,612 | $ | (7,270) |
| Number of contract of sales | 61 | 81 |
The following table shows our EBIT, EBITDA, and adjusted EBITDA, together reconciled to the income(loss) for the six months period ended June 30, 2024, and 2023 (unaudited).
| Six months endedJune 30 |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| (dollars in thousands) |
| Profit (loss) for the period | $ | 1,612 | $ | (7,270) |
| Income tax expense | 138 | 2 |
| Interest and finance income (expense), net | 24 | (24) |
| EBIT (LBIT) | $ | 1,774 | (7,292) |
| Depreciation expense | 276 | 322 |
| Amortization expense | 442 | 407 |
| EBITDA (LBITDA) | $ | 2,492 | $ | (6,563) |
| Transaction costs(1) | 162 | 3,098 |
| Adjusted EBITDA(LBITDA) | $ | 2,654 | $ | (3,465) |
(1) Transaction costs are one-off expenses for one-time employee expenses and professional services related to asset acquisition, professional services for one-time project which are considered as one-off corporate development events and added back for calculation of adjusted EBITDA.
Jay Chandan, Chairman & CEO of Gorilla Technology Group, commented:"The first half of 2024 has been nothing short of exceptional. These results reflect our strategic focus on operational excellence, market expansion and the powerful role AI continues to play in driving our growth. We have significantly strengthened our balance sheet, pivoted towards higher-margin solutions, and optimised our cost structure. This has enabled us to deliver record profits and further solidify our position as an innovative leader in the global technology landscape." Jay added:
"As we look ahead, we remain laser-focused on scaling our AI-driven offerings and executing on our long-term vision. We are on track to deliver our best year yet, with strong indications...
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