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| Even so, the measures did not cover the whole year as they phased in during the course of 2022, we can already show significantly improved results in 2022 |
| The increased adoption of electronic vehicles and sophistication of applications in these vehicles support our long term growth forecasts and we continue to believe that we provide a [indiscernible] differentiated offering to auto and industrial OEMs |
| Our financial discipline remains strong and we have a solid base from which we can deliver strong growth and shareholder value in the years to come |
| Top line growth exceeded our expectations and was driven by continued strength in our display and solutions segment |
| We are excited about our healthy pipeline of projects with Fortune 400 companies |
| The growing demand for some light readable in and outages displays as well as sensors and cameras has resulted in increased order volume for the cutting edge technologies solutions |
| As you have seen, we are excited about our future |
| Gross profit margins increased to 16.6% from 13.7% in the fourth quarter of 2021 due to our actual product mix, favorable FX effect and customer related onetime effect |
| Going forward, we believe that these initiatives will continue to help improve our margin profile and position the company for long term sustainability and profitability |
| For the fourth quarter, total revenue of EUR54.9 increased by 8.6% from EUR46.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2021, driven by further growth in our display solutions segment, supported by strength in the automotive end market |
| The increase was mainly driven by strong performance in the Display Solutions segment supported by increased demand for our solutions, especially within the automotive end markets, as well as favorable foreign exchange effect |
| Despite a challenging macro environment -- macroeconomic environment, there are strong structural tailwinds in the end markets in which we operate and we remain well positioned to capture the expanding applications and use cases for our products |
| In 2023, we anticipate the further realization of the previously announced performance improvements and continuously focus on higher value projects that will support margins |
| Display Solutions EBITDA increased compared to 2021, driven by improved operational performance and nonrecurring effects |
| We were pleased with our fourth quarter results, capping an important year in which our team has demonstrated resolve -- overcoming challenges presented by the broader macroeconomic environment, including supply chain efficiencies and ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which impacted our operational results in 2021 and 2022 |
| With this set, we maintain our EUR500 million revenue target in 2026 and feel confident about our prospects to improve profitability in 2023 |
| Furthermore, we did consolidate and strengthen the organization, expanding our Nuremberg facility and completing our production ramp up, while implementing cost savings measures to expand margins |
| The production line was enhanced to enable significantly higher throughput |
| As I step back and look at the full year, we made significant strides to resolve such impacts by cost down activities and sales price adjustments |
| This enables us to fulfill the specifications of our automotive and industrial customers, which are ever changing and advancing |
| A big contributor will be the production number [running now] (ph) smoothly showing that we can produce even higher quantities compared to what we planned |
| We believe that will drive considerable growth in the future and look forward for sharing additional details later this year as it fits the demand and the requirement of the changing automotive supply chain |
| We see new opportunities |
| Selling expenses and general and administrative expenses decreased since 2022 compared to 2021 due to improved cost discipline in the administrative function and onetime effect |
| Total revenue for the fourth quarter was EUR54.9 million, an increase of 18.6% from EUR46.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 |
| Further improvements will phase in in 2023, like production efficiency measures, shared service savings and others |
| Display Solutions gross profit margin increased compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 despite margin pressure linked to increases in material costs, inflation, logistic expenses, as well as an overall competitive environment |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased compared to the fourth quarter of 2021, due to further improvements in the administrative cost structure in favor of onetime effect the fixed costs could be held overall stable |
| Total revenue for the full year 2022 was EUR218.5 million, an increase of 20.9% from EUR180.8 million in 20 21 |
| Total revenue of [EUR218.5] (ph) million increased 20.9% from EUR180.8 million compared to 2021 |
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| Gross profit margin was 10.3%, down from 11.3% in 2021 |
| Sensor Technologies revenue decreased compared to 2021, due to especially -- sorry, the Sensor Technologies revenue decreased compared to 2021, due to lower demand, especially in the third and fourth quarter of 2022 in the consumer end markets after a record turnover in the prior year |
| Sensor technologies revenue decreased compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 due to lower demand in the consumer end market |
| Sensor Technologies gross profit margin decreased compared to 2021 due to the lower post pandemic demand and consequently lower utilization |
| Sensor Technologies EBITDA decreased slightly compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 and other segments' EBITDA decreased compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 |
| Sensor Technologies gross profit margin decreased due to lower post pandemic demand and consequently lower utilization |
| Sensor Technologies and other segments EBITDA decreased compared to 2021 |
| This is due to increased volatility in customer demand, new project starting date and sharpening our margin profile |
| So this is one of the reasons why we have been affected |
| As you heard, we went through quite challenging two years in the past and are now back on track |
| I was wrong |
| EBITDA loss was EUR2.7 million in the fourth quarter 2022 compared to an EBITDA loss of EUR6.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 |
| Operating loss was EUR4.4 million in the fourth quarter 2022 compared to an operating loss of $7.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 |
| For the full year 2023, the company expects the revenue to be around 2022 levels as we experience increased volatility in consumer demand |
| Total EBITDA loss was EUR0.2 million in 2022 compared to an EBITDA loss of EUR3.4 million in 2021 |
| With the new portfolio that we are planning that should -- maybe we can drive it -- the margins more higher? But what you have seen in the last two years and this is one of the reasons why we have not been performing as we all wished was that the automotive industry used the last two years, obviously, to cut margins as much as they can on the supply chain |
| Sorry, I did a mistake |
| Operating loss was EUR6.7 million compared to an operating loss of EUR9.5 million in 2021 |
| Loss after taxes from continuing operations attributable to VIA optronics AG shareholders was EUR6 million or EUR1.31 per share in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to a loss after taxes from continuing operations attributable to VIA optronics AG shareholders of EUR8 million or EUR1.77 euros per share in the respective quarter of 2021 |
| Overall, the fixed cost structure could be held stable despite an increased revenue |
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