InnoTek Limited Delivers Key Strategic Developments at 30th AGM: Major Moves in AI Server, Southeast Asia Expansion, and New Orders from Nvidia

Summary of Key Points

• Completion of S\$16 Million Private Placement – Placement fully subscribed by prominent institutional investors, raising S\$15.4 million in net proceeds for expansion, investments, and working capital.
• Major Expansion in Southeast Asia – New 10,000 sqm manufacturing facility in Melaka, Malaysia officially opened; CAPEX of S\$5 million, operations to commence this year.
• Divestment of Non-Core Asset – Disposed 70% stake in loss-making Hua Yuan Sheng Industrial Co., Ltd. (Vietnam) to focus on higher-value activities.
• Secured Recommended Vendor Status with Nvidia and IEIT Systems – Orders for precision components for Nvidia, and GPU server casings for China’s largest server manufacturer, Inspur Group (IEIT Systems).
• Financials Under Pressure, But AI Server Sector Grows – Group revenue fell 11.8% to S\$209.9 million (FY’25), net profit dropped to S\$2.0 million, but AI Server segment up 21% to S\$43.2 million.
• Strategic Outlook Focused on AI, New Energy, and US Expansion – Establishing US office, investing in high-end equipment, developing liquid-cooling solutions for GPU servers, and expanding in Thailand.
• Challenging External Environment – Trade tariffs, geopolitical risks, and shifting automotive sector dynamics pose ongoing challenges.

Detailed Investor Update

Successful S\$16 Million Private Placement to Fund Southeast Asia Growth

On 15 April, InnoTek Limited completed a private placement of 24,600,372 new shares at S\$0.6506 each. The placement was fully subscribed, attracting several top-tier institutional investors including Amova Asset Management, Asdew Acquisitions, Avanda Investment Management, Ginko-AGT Global Growth Fund, ICH Synergrowth Fund, and Lion Global Investors. Net proceeds of S\$15.4 million will be strategically deployed to accelerate expansion across Southeast Asia, fund new investments, and strengthen working capital. The strong institutional support signals confidence in InnoTek’s growth initiatives and could be seen as a positive price-sensitive development.

Major Manufacturing Expansion in Melaka, Malaysia

InnoTek officially opened a new 10,000 sqm manufacturing facility in Melaka, Malaysia, marking a significant expansion of its regional manufacturing footprint. With a total CAPEX of S\$5 million, the new plant is expected to ramp up production of precision metal stamped components and commence operations within the year, pending customer qualification processes. This move is aimed at supporting future volume growth, especially in high-value sectors like AI servers and automotive.

Divestment of Loss-Making Vietnamese Subsidiary

On 30 September 2025, InnoTek completed the disposal of its 70% stake in Hua Yuan Sheng Industrial Co., Ltd. (Vietnam), a non-core and loss-making asset. This strategic divestment is expected to improve group profitability and allow management to focus resources on higher-margin, core business lines.

Board and Management Changes

• Appointment of Mr Hideaki Miyazawa as Independent Director and Mr Ng Hin Lee as Lead Independent Director (August 2025).
• Reorganisation of board committees, including Mr Ng Hin Lee as Chairman of the Nominating Committee and Mr Neal joining the Remuneration Committee.
• Retirement of Mr Ippei from his positions in the Mansfield Group (March 2026).

Breakthrough: Recommended Vendor Status for Nvidia and IEIT Systems

InnoTek has secured ‘recommended vendor’ status with Nvidia Corp and IEIT Systems (a unit of China’s Inspur Group, the country’s largest server manufacturer). Its subsidiary, Magix Mechatronics (Dongguan), is now delivering precision-machined components for Nvidia products. Sun Mansfield Manufacturing (Dongguan) will also produce metal casings and components for GPU unit servers for IEIT. This is a pivotal development that not only strengthens InnoTek’s position in the fast-growing AI server value chain but also enhances its industry profile – a potential catalyst for future order wins and share price appreciation.

Operational and Financial Highlights: AI Server Segment Outperforms, Other Sectors Weaken

• Group revenue for FY’25 declined 11.8% to S\$209.9 million due to weaker demand in the Automotive, TV/Display, and Office Automation segments, mainly impacted by the EV transition, US/Europe market softness, and trade tariffs.
• Net profit attributable to shareholders fell to S\$2.0 million (from S\$5.8 million in FY’24), reflecting lower revenue, weaker gross margins (13.6% vs 15.3%), and a less favourable product mix. Excluding one-offs, net profit would have been S\$3.6 million.
• The AI Server segment delivered strong growth, with revenue up to S\$43.2 million (from S\$35.6 million), now accounting for 21% of group turnover. Together with New Energy, these sectors made up 31% of revenue in FY’25.
• Dividend declared for FY2025 was 2.0 Singapore cents per share.
• The group maintains a robust net cash position of S\$57.3 million as at 31 Dec 2025, supporting future capex and expansion plans.

Strategic Outlook: AI, New Energy, US Market Entry, and Thailand Expansion

• AI Server and New Energy to Drive Future Growth: Nvidia and its associated ODMs are expected to become a top-10 customer cluster. The “Halo Effect” from recent customer wins is bringing new project pipelines from industry players, with AI Server and New Energy sectors projected to be the main revenue contributors in the next three years.
• US Market Entry: Plans to establish a US office to strengthen sales and customer support for global AI server customers.
• High-End Capex Focus: FY2026 capital expenditure will prioritize investments in high-end precision equipment, and expanding production for AI server demand.
• Liquid Cooling R&D: The group is developing liquid-cooling systems for GPU servers and data centres – a potential high-growth, higher-margin segment.
• Thailand Expansion: Construction has begun on a 15,772 sqm extension to the Thai factory (quadrupling built-in area), targeted for 2Q’26, supporting deeper expansion in Office Automation, Automotive, GPU server, and liquid-cooling solutions in Southeast Asia.
• Customer Diversification: New collaborations include Lenovo (Smart 27” Yoga monitor), Cisco (AI video conferencing via Wistron), GoerTek (85” soundbar frame for TV), and Micro Computer Mei Gao (mini PC casing).

Risks and Operational Challenges

• Trade uncertainties, tariffs, and geopolitical risks are causing project delays, especially in China, but Southeast Asia remains relatively stable.
• The automotive sector is undergoing realignment as certain projects reach early end-of-life; the group is mitigating this by pivoting toward EV and expanding in Thailand to serve Tier-1 global customers.
• Operational resilience is being maintained through close collaboration with OA and Automotive clients as production relocates to Southeast Asia.

Conclusion

InnoTek’s strong institutional support, strategic moves into AI server and new energy markets, new manufacturing capacity in Malaysia and Thailand, and high-profile customer wins (Nvidia, IEIT Systems) are positive, potentially price-moving catalysts for the stock. While legacy businesses face headwinds and profits are under pressure, the company’s pivot to higher-growth, higher-margin sectors positions it well for medium-term recovery and long-term upside. Investors should watch for order momentum from Nvidia and AI server customers, successful ramp-up of new facilities, and execution of Southeast Asia and US expansion plans.

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