While everyone’s been bracing for impact from the US tariffs, Grand Venture Technology (GVT) just dropped a press release that’s basically saying, “Tariffs? What tariffs?”

Despite all the doom and gloom in the headlines, GVT (market cap: S$231 million, stock price 68 cents) said in a 14 April press release that it expects almost no impact on their business from the new trade measures.

GVT factory11.24As they put it, “direct exports to United States was less than 10% of total Group revenue” and “GVT does not expect a significant increase in US-bound exports in FY2025."

Plus, over 70% of their US-bound goods are shipped from Singapore, which gets the lowest tariff rate (and that’s on a 90-day pause).

They’re also talking with customers about rerouting shipments to Asia.

Most of GVT’s business is actually focused on Asia and Europe, especially in semiconductors, life sciences, and aerospace.

GVT is confidently sticking to its growth forecast—expecting up to 40% revenue growth in the first half of 2025.

So in a world where everyone’s expecting the worst from tariffs, it’s kind of wild (and refreshing) to see a company shrug and say, “We’re good.” 

 

Let's check out GVT's recently-released annual report 2024.

Non-Executive Chairman Joseph Liew, in his statement, sets the stage for “the beginning of a multi-year growth story” for GVT.

He notes GVT’s strategy to “invest through the downturn” which is finally paying off.

GVT 2024 biz 1“Towards the end of the year and into early 2025, we secured key project wins from major back-end and front-end semiconductor customers, potentially signalling an inflection point for the Group in 2025,” he says.

That’s a big deal, especially after a tough period for the semiconductor industry.

GVT is spreading its wings in aerospace and life sciences too. The Chairman highlights “solid gains in our semiconductor segment, our growing wallet share in the aerospace segment, coupled with the resilient performance of our life sciences and medical segments.”

And, of course, GVT is riding the AI wave.

The Chairman points out, “The rise of Artificial Intelligence is driving a structural transformation within the industry, elevating the importance of High Bandwidth Memory.”

GVT is right in the thick of it, working on cutting-edge stuff like Thermal Compression Bonding and Hybrid Bonding for next-gen chips.

And talk about landing big fish: “In December 2024, GVT was selected as a preferred supplier for advanced semiconductor packaging equipment by a leading global semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment manufacturer.”

Then, just a month later, they snagged a “pivotal TSV project from a global leader in wafer fabrication equipment and services.”

Financially, GVT has done well in 2024.

GVT 2024 biz 2Revenue jumped 43.3% to S$159.5 million, with net profit after tax doubling to S$11.1 million.

GVT declared a final dividend of 0.3 Singapore cents per share for FY2024 (FY23: 0.1 cent).

Looking ahead, the Chairman is all about “strengthening our core competencies, fostering strategic partnerships and navigating the complexities of the global landscape.”

GVT’s next chapter looks seriously exciting -- even as Trump's tariffs and tantrums tank many companies everywhere.



See: 
GRAND VENTURE TECHNOLOGY: After strong 2024, this company issues upbeat guidance for 1H2025. Stock's up 76% in 1 year


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