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Ultra Clean Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results
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HAYWARD, Calif., July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: UCTT), today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 28, 2024.
“UCT executed well in Q2 due to ongoing strength in demand from the domestic China market and customers supplying High Bandwidth Memory and equipment supporting advanced packaging for AI applications,” said Jim Scholhamer, CEO, “UCT’s broad portfolio and strategic footprint are supporting our customers’ technology roadmaps in 2024 and will enable us to accelerate growth as the market strengthens.”
Second Quarter 2024 GAAP Financial Results
Total revenue was $516.1 million. Products contributed $452.7 million and Services added $63.4 million. Total gross margin was 17.1%, operating margin was 4.4%, and net income was $19.1 million or $0.42 per diluted share. This compares to total revenue of $477.7 million, gross margin of 17.3%, operating margin of 3.6%, and net loss of $(9.4) million or $(0.21) per diluted share, in the prior quarter.
Second Quarter 2024 Non-GAAP Financial Results
On a non-GAAP basis, gross margin was 17.7%, operating margin was 6.9%, and net income was $14.4 million or $0.32 per diluted share. This compares to gross margin of 17.9%, operating margin of 6.5%, and net income of $12.1 million or $0.27 per diluted share in the prior quarter.
Third Quarter 2024 Outlook
The Company expects revenue in the range of $490 million to $540 million. The Company expects GAAP diluted net income (loss) per share to be between $(0.07) and $0.13 and non-GAAP diluted net income per share to be between $0.22 and $0.42.
Conference Call
The conference call and webcast will take place on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 1:45 p.m. PT and can be accessed by dialing 1-800-836-8184 or 1-646-357-8785. No passcode is required. A replay of the call will be available by dialing 1-888-660-6345 or 1-646-517-4150 and entering the confirmation code 53952#. The Webcast will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at http://uct.com/investors/events/.
About Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. is a leading developer and supplier of critical subsystems, components, parts, and ultra-high purity cleaning and analytical services, primarily for the semiconductor industry. Under its Products division, UCT offers its customers an integrated outsourced solution for major subassemblies, improved design-to-delivery cycle times, design for manufacturability, prototyping, and high-precision manufacturing. Under its Services Division, UCT offers its customers tool chamber parts cleaning and coating, as well as micro-contamination analytical services. Ultra Clean is headquartered in Hayward, California. Additional information is available at www.uct.com.
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
In addition to providing results that are determined in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”), management uses non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating margin and non-GAAP net income to evaluate the Company’s operating and financial results. We believe the presentation of non-GAAP results is useful to investors for analyzing our core business and business trends and comparing performance to prior periods, along with enhancing investors’ ability to view the Company’s results from management’s perspective. The presentation of this additional information should not be considered a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP. Tables presenting reconciliations from GAAP results to non-GAAP results are included at the end of this press release.
The Company defines non-GAAP net income as net loss before amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation, restructuring charges, acquisition activity costs, fair value adjustments, debt refinancing costs and the tax effects of the foregoing adjustments.
A reconciliation of our guidance for non-GAAP net income per diluted share for the subsequent quarter is not available due to fluctuations in the geographic mix of our earnings from quarter to quarter, which impacts our tax rate and cannot be reasonably predicted or determined. As a result, such reconciliation is not available without unreasonable efforts and we are unable to determine the probable significance of the unavailable information.
Safe Harbor Statement
The foregoing information contains, or may be deemed to contain, “forward-looking statements” (as defined in the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) which reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. We use words such as “anticipates,” “projection,” “outlook,” “forecast,” “believes,” “plan,” “expect,” “future,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “estimates,” “see,” “predicts,” “should” and similar expressions to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements included in this press release include our expectations about the semiconductor capital equipment market and outlook. All forward-looking statements address matters that involve risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, the Company’s actual results may differ materially from the results predicted or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors also include, among others, those identified in “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and elsewhere in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2023, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise unless required by law.
Contact:
Rhonda Bennetto
SVP Investor Relations
rbennetto@uct.com
ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited; in millions, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 28,
2024
June 30,
2023
June 28,
2024
June 30,
2023
Revenues:
Product
$ 452.7
$ 362.5
$ 871.2
$ 731.1
Services
63.4
59.0
122.7
123.7
Total revenues
516.1
421.5
993.9
854.8
Cost of revenues:
Product
383.9
311.1
738.0
626.2
Services
43.7
42.3
84.8
87.5
Total cost revenues
427.6
353.4
822.8
713.7
Gross margin
88.5
68.1
171.1
141.1
Operating expenses:
Research and development
7.1
7.2
14.1
14.3
Sales and marketing
14.8
12.7
28.5
25.8
General and administrative
43.7
35.6
88.3
76.0
Total operating expenses
65.6
55.5
130.9
116.1
Income from operations
22.9
12.6
40.2
25.0
Interest income
1.4
0.8
2.8
1.3
Interest expense
(11.7)
(11.8)
(23.9)
(23.6)
Other income (expense), net
17.4
(1.5)
13.5
1.3
Income before provision for income taxes
30.0
0.1
32.6
4.0
Provision for income taxes
8.5
8.3
18.4
11.8
Net income (loss)
21.5
(8.2)
14.2
(7.8)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
2.4
1.2
4.5
5.0
Net income (loss) attributable to UCT
$ 19.1
$ (9.4)
$ 9.7
$ (12.8)
Net income (loss) per share attributable to UCT common stockholders:
Basic
$ 0.43
$ (0.21)
$ 0.22
$ (0.29)
Diluted
$ 0.42
$ (0.21)
$ 0.21
$ (0.29)
Shares used in computing net income (loss) per share:
Basic
44.9
44.7
44.7
44.8
Diluted
45.4
44.7
45.3
44.8
ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited; in millions)
June 28,
2024
December 29,
2023
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 319.5
$ 307.0
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses
206.9
180.8
Inventories
399.9
374.5
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
34.5
30.9
Total current assets
960.8
893.2
Property, plant and equipment, net
326.6
328.3
Goodwill
265.2
265.2
Intangible assets, net
200.0
215.3
Deferred tax assets, net
3.1
3.1
Operating lease right-of-use assets
161.3
151.7
Other non-current assets
10.3
10.9
Total assets
$ 1,927.3
$ 1,867.7
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Bank borrowings
$ 16.3
$ 17.6
Accounts payable
229.0
192.9
Accrued compensation and related benefits
49.2
47.7
Operating lease liabilities
18.7
18.1
Other current liabilities
38.2
33.7
Total current liabilities
351.4
310.0
Bank borrowings, net of current portion
478.3
461.2
Deferred tax liabilities
18.9
19.0
Operating lease liabilities
152.4
143.0
Other liabilities
14.6
37.3
Total liabilities
1,015.6
970.5
Equity:
UCT stockholders’ equity:
Common stock
503.3
496.6
Retained earnings
356.4
346.7
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(7.4)
(4.4)
Total UCT stockholders’ equity
852.3
838.9
Noncontrolling interests
59.4
58.3
Total equity
911.7
897.2
Total liabilities and equity
$ 1,927.3
$ 1,867.7
ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited; in millions)
Six Months Ended
June 28,
2024
June 30,
2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)
$ 14.2
$ (7.8)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
22.7
18.2
Amortization of intangible assets
15.3
11.4
Stock-based compensation
8.0
4.7
Amortization of debt issuance costs
1.9
1.9
Change in the fair value of financial instruments
(22.6)
(0.2)
Deferred income taxes
(0.5)
(0.6)
Loss (gain) on sale of property, plant and equipment
0.1
(0.4)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
(26.1)
75.1
Inventories
(25.4)
45.1
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
(1.5)
5.2
Other non-current assets
0.7
(0.3)
Accounts payable
41.4
(62.6)
Accrued compensation and related benefits
1.5
(12.5)
Income taxes payable
1.4
(4.3)
Operating lease assets and liabilities
0.5
(2.9)
Other liabilities
1.4
(5.6)
Net cash provided by operating activities
33.0
64.4
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
(31.0)
(47.0)
Proceeds from sale of equipment
0.1
0.5
Net cash used in investing activities
(30.9)
(46.5)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from bank borrowings
67.7
—
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
0.9
—
Extinguishment of debt
(44.2)
—
Principal payments on bank borrowings
(7.1)
(30.9)
Payment of debt issuance costs
(2.5)
—
Employees’ taxes paid upon vesting of restricted stock units
(2.2)
(2.2)
Payments of dividends to a joint venture shareholder
(0.1)
(0.1)
Repurchase of shares
—
(23.7)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
12.5
(56.9)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(2.1)
1.0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
12.5
(38.0)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
307.0
358.8
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$ 319.5
$ 320.8
ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.
REPORTABLE SEGMENTS
GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION
(Unaudited; dollars in millions)
GAAP
Non-GAAP
Three Months Ended
Three Months Ended
June 28, 2024
June 28, 2024
Products
Services
Consolidated
Products
Services
Consolidated
Revenues
$ 452.7
$ 63.4
$ 516.1
$ 452.7
$ 63.4
$ 516.1
Gross profit
$ 68.8
$ 19.7
$ 88.5
$ 70.8
$ 20.7
$ 91.5
Gross margin
15.2 %
31.1 %
17.1 %
15.6 %
32.7 %
17.7 %
Income from operations
$ 18.8
$ 4.1
$ 22.9
$ 28.2
$ 7.5
$ 35.7
Operating margin
4.2 %
6.5 %
4.4 %
6.2 %
11.8 %
6.9 %
Three Months Ended
June 28, 2024
Products
Services
Consolidated
Reconciliation of GAAP Gross profit to Non-GAAP Gross profit (in millions)
Reported gross profit on a GAAP basis
$ 68.8
$ 19.7
$ 88.5
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
1.3
1.0
2.3
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
0.5
—
0.5
Restructuring charges (3)
0.2
—
0.2
Non-GAAP gross profit
$ 70.8
$ 20.7
$ 91.5
Reconciliation of GAAP Gross margin to Non-GAAP Gross margin
Reported gross margin on a GAAP basis
15.2 %
31.1 %
17.1 %
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
0.3 %
1.6 %
0.5 %
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
0.1 %
— %
0.1 %
Restructuring charges (3)
0.0 %
— %
— %
Non-GAAP gross margin
15.6 %
32.7 %
17.7 %
Reconciliation of GAAP Income from operations to Non-GAAP Income from operations (in millions)
Reported income from operations on a GAAP basis
$ 18.8
$ 4.1
$ 22.9
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
4.7
2.9
7.6
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
4.2
0.5
4.7
Restructuring charges (3)
0.5
—
0.5
Non-GAAP income from operations
$ 28.2
$ 7.5
$ 35.7
Reconciliation of GAAP Operating margin to Non-GAAP Operating margin
Reported operating margin on a GAAP basis
4.2 %
6.5 %
4.4 %
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
1.0 %
4.5 %
1.5 %
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
0.9 %
0.8 %
0.9 %
Restructuring charges (3)
0.1 %
— %
0.1 %
Non-GAAP operating margin
6.2 %
11.8 %
6.9 %
1 Amortization of intangible assets related to the Company’s business acquisitions
2 Represents compensation expense for stock granted to employees and directors
3 Represents severance, retention and costs related to facility closures
ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS
Three Months Ended
June 28,
2024
June 30,
2023
March 29,
2024
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income (Loss) to Non-GAAP Net Income (in millions)
Reported net income (loss) attributable to UCT on a GAAP basis
$ 19.1
$ (9.4)
$ (9.4)
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
7.6
5.5
7.7
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
4.7
1.3
3.9
Restructuring charges (3)
0.5
2.4
1.8
Acquisition related costs (4)
—
0.1
0.3
Fair value related adjustments (5)
(24.1)
1.6
1.3
Debt refinancing costs expensed (6)
3.6
—
—
Legal-related costs (7)
—
(0.9)
—
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (8)
1.9
(1.6)
(3.0)
Income tax effect of valuation allowance (9)
1.1
8.1
9.5
Non-GAAP net income attributable to UCT
$ 14.4
$ 7.1
$ 12.1
Reconciliation of GAAP Income from operations to Non-GAAP Income from operations (in millions)
Reported income from operations on a GAAP basis
$ 22.9
$ 12.6
$ 17.3
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
7.6
5.5
7.7
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
4.7
1.3
3.9
Restructuring charges (3)
0.5
2.4
1.8
Acquisition related costs (4)
—
0.1
0.3
Legal-related costs (7)
—
(0.9)
—
Non-GAAP income from operations
$ 35.7
$ 21.0
$ 31.0
Reconciliation of GAAP Operating margin to Non-GAAP Operating margin
Reported operating margin on a GAAP basis
4.4 %
3.0 %
3.6 %
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
1.5 %
1.3 %
1.6 %
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
0.9 %
0.3 %
0.8 %
Restructuring charges (3)
0.1 %
0.6 %
0.4 %
Acquisition related costs (4)
— %
0.0 %
0.1 %
Legal-related costs (7)
— %
(0.2) %
— %
Non-GAAP operating margin
6.9 %
5.0 %
6.5 %
Reconciliation of GAAP Gross profit to Non-GAAP Gross profit (in millions)
Reported gross profit on a GAAP basis
$ 88.5
$ 68.1
$ 82.6
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
2.3
1.5
2.3
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
0.5
0.5
0.6
Restructuring charges (3)
0.2
0.4
—
Non-GAAP gross profit
$ 91.5
$ 70.5
$ 85.5
Reconciliation of GAAP Gross margin to Non-GAAP Gross margin
Reported gross margin on a GAAP basis
17.1 %
16.2 %
17.3 %
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
0.5 %
0.3 %
0.5 %
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
0.1 %
0.1 %
0.1 %
Restructuring charges (3)
0.0 %
0.1 %
— %
Non-GAAP gross margin
17.7 %
16.7 %
17.9 %
Reconciliation of GAAP Other income (expense), net to Non-GAAP Other income (expense), net (in millions)
Reported Other income (expense), net on a GAAP basis
$ 17.4
$ (1.5)
$ (3.8)
Fair value related adjustments (5)
(24.1)
2.9
1.3
Debt refinancing costs expensed (6)
3.6
—
—
Non-GAAP Other income (expense), net
$ (3.1)
$ 1.4
$ (2.5)
Reconciliation of GAAP Income (Loss) Per Diluted Share to Non-GAAP Earnings Per Diluted Share
Reported net income (loss) on a GAAP basis
$ 0.42
$ (0.21)
$ (0.21)
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
0.17
0.12
0.17
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
0.10
0.03
0.09
Restructuring charges (3)
0.01
0.05
0.04
Acquisition related costs (4)
—
0.01
0.01
Fair value related adjustments (5)
(0.53)
0.04
0.03
Debt refinancing costs expensed (6)
0.08
—
—
Legal-related costs (7)
—
(0.02)
—
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (8)
0.04
(0.04)
(0.07)
Income tax effect of valuation allowance (9)
0.03
0.18
0.21
Non-GAAP net earnings
$ 0.32
$ 0.16
$ 0.27
Weighted average number of diluted shares (in millions) on a non-GAAP basis
45.4
45.0
45.1
ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATE
Three Months Ended
June 28,
2024
June 30,
2023
March 29,
2024
Provision for income taxes on a GAAP basis
$ 8.5
$ 8.3
$ 9.9
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (8)
(1.9)
1.6
3.0
Income tax effect of valuation allowance (9)
(1.1)
(8.1)
(9.5)
Non-GAAP provision for income taxes
$ 5.5
$ 1.8
$ 3.4
Income before income taxes on a GAAP basis
$ 30.0
$ 0.1
$ 2.7
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
7.6
5.5
7.7
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
4.7
1.3
3.9
Restructuring charges (3)
0.5
2.4
1.8
Acquisition related costs (4)
—
0.1
0.3
Fair value related adjustments (5)
(24.1)
2.9
1.3
Debt refinancing costs expensed (6)
3.6
—
—
Legal-related costs (7)
—
(0.9)
—
Non-GAAP income before income taxes
$ 22.3
$ 12.3
$ 17.7
Effective income tax rate on a GAAP basis
28.3 %
8300.0 %
366.7 %
Non-GAAP effective income tax rate
24.7 %
14.8 %
19.7 %
1 Amortization of intangible assets related to the Company’s business acquisitions
2 Represents compensation expense for stock granted to employees and directors
3 Represents severance, retention and costs related to facility closures
4 Represents acquisition activity costs
5 Fair value adjustments related to contingent consideration and intercompany loan related to an acquisition, net of $1.3 million loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
6 Represents the third party transaction costs related to the amended credit agreement and the previously capitalized costs of extinguished debt
7 Represents estimated costs related to certain legal proceedings
8 Tax effect of items (1) through (7) above based on the non-GAAP tax rate
9 The Company’s GAAP tax expense is generally higher than the Company’s non-GAAP tax expense, primarily due to losses in the U.S. with full federal and state valuation allowances. The Company’s non-GAAP tax rate and resulting non-GAAP tax expense considers the tax implications as if there was no federal or state valuation allowance position in effect
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RenderHtmlAsPdfUa generates PDF/UA-1 compliant documents directly from HTMLSaveAsPdfUa converts existing PDFs to PDF/UA-1
When source HTML is semantic and well-structured, compliant output can be produced in a single call with no remediation step required. For less structured input, additional tagging may be needed to reach full compliance.
The library also supports PDF/A (conformance levels 1 through 3, both b and a) and PDF versions 1.2 through 1.7, covering archival and compliance requirements common in public sector and enterprise deployments.
In production: serving Germany’s regulated industries
The compliance pressure IronPDF is built for is already shaping decisions on the ground. ThreeB IT, a software engineering firm based in Ibbenbüren, has standardized on IronPDF for document generation across logistics and healthcare platforms, including systems serving Kuehne + Nagel and nationwide COVID-19 testing infrastructure.
Operating under strict GDPR and healthcare data rules made the library choice a compliance decision as much as a technical one.
“Because Iron Software doesn’t store any data, GDPR compliance is simple. That’s critical for every project we build,” said Thimo Buchheister, CEO of ThreeB IT.
Deployment speed mattered just as much.
“IronPDF made it possible to build a nationwide COVID testing system in two weeks. The key part was ready within hours,” said Buchheister.
The firm now treats Iron Software libraries as a default in its stack.
“We’ll integrate at least one Iron Software product in every future project. It’s become part of our standard stack,” Buchheister added.
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Cregis Showcases at Money20/20 Asia 2026, Exploring a New Paradigm for Financial Infrastructure Powered by Stablecoins and On-Chain Payments
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HONG KONG, DUBAI, UAE and SINGAPORE, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — From April 21 to 23, 2026, at Money20/20 Asia 2026—one of the most influential fintech events in the Asia-Pacific region—Cregis participated as an exhibitor at Booth 6001. The conference brought together industry leaders to discuss key themes such as payment innovation, cross-border settlement, digital assets, and regulatory developments. During the event, Cregis presented its comprehensive digital asset infrastructure solutions tailored for enterprises and financial institutions, while engaging in in-depth conversations with participants from banks, payment providers, fintech companies, and Web3 organizations.
Advancing Payment Infrastructure
Throughout the event, the Cregis team highlighted its end-to-end capabilities in on-chain payments and digital asset management, with a focus on enterprise payment and treasury needs. As stablecoins and blockchain technologies increasingly move into real-world applications, enterprise priorities are shifting from simply supporting crypto assets to enabling efficient, secure, and controllable fund flows.
Cregis offers a unified infrastructure that supports multi-chain and multi-asset management, adaptable to a wide range of use cases including cross-border trade settlement, merchant payments, and corporate treasury operations. By ensuring both security and compliance, the platform enables more efficient global fund movement and greater transparency in settlement processes.
Richard, Co-Founder of Cregis, commented during the event: “Today, the key challenge for enterprises is no longer whether to enter the digital asset space, but how to build a fund management system that balances efficiency, security, and compliance. Through our infrastructure, we aim to help businesses operate more effectively in an increasingly complex global payments landscape.”
A New Cross-Border Payment Paradigm Driven by Stablecoins
Stablecoins and on-chain payments emerged as central topics at this year’s conference. As more financial institutions and payment providers explore the use of digital assets in cross-border settlement, stablecoins are becoming a critical bridge between traditional finance and the crypto economy.
During the event, Cregis engaged with various industry partners to discuss practical applications of stablecoins in cross-border trade, enterprise settlement, and treasury management. Compared to traditional cross-border payment rails, stablecoin-based settlement offers clear advantages in efficiency, cost, and transparency. At the same time, it raises higher requirements for underlying infrastructure, particularly in areas such as secure custody, fund monitoring, and regulatory compliance.
Engaging Industry Leaders: Exploring the Future Evolution of Finance in Asia
Beyond its presence on the exhibition floor, Cregis co-hosted a side event titled The Reserved Table: Redefining Asia’s Future of Settlements alongside WIDTH, StraitsX, and PlatON. The event brought together key players across payments, stablecoins, and cross-border settlement to explore the future trajectory of financial infrastructure in Asia.
At the event, Tannie, Head of Southeast Asia at Cregis, joined a panel discussion themed “A New Standard of Value: Stablecoins, Settlement & the New Money Stack”, where he shared insights from frontline enterprise use cases.
Tannie noted that the market still tends to view stablecoins primarily as a “product”, such as a yield-generating tool or trading instrument. However, in real-world business scenarios, stablecoins are increasingly evolving into foundational infrastructure. For exchanges, payment providers, and cross-border enterprises, the focus is no longer on yield, but on critical operational questions: how to enable real-time global settlement, how to manage liquidity across regions, and how to reduce reliance on traditional banking systems.
Looking ahead, Tannie emphasized that the deeper significance of stablecoins lies in their ability to fundamentally reshape how enterprises manage capital. Within an infrastructure-driven stablecoin framework, businesses can achieve:
Policy-based approval and signing mechanisms for fund movementsReal-time on-chain reconciliation and automated settlementA unified liquidity view across multiple chains and wallets24/7 uninterrupted treasury operations
This shift signals that stablecoins are not merely replacing traditional payment rails—they are driving enterprises to transition from conventional financial workflows toward a more programmable, automated “next-generation operating system for capital.”
From Payment Capabilities to Global Financial Connectivity
As stablecoins, on-chain payments, and enterprise-grade asset management systems continue to mature, a more efficient, transparent, and globally connected financial network is taking shape.
Richard noted: “In the coming years, as the convergence between traditional finance and Web3 accelerates, demand for robust digital asset infrastructure will continue to grow. Cregis aims to be a key enabler in this transition, providing enterprises with secure, scalable, and reliable foundational capabilities.”
Looking ahead, Cregis will continue to enhance its product offerings across custody, payments, and asset management. By focusing on real-world business needs, the company is committed to building a more comprehensive digital asset infrastructure, empowering global enterprises to improve efficiency, manage risks, and achieve sustainable growth in the next generation of financial systems.
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