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Enghouse Releases Third Quarter Results

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MARKHAM, ON, Sept. 5, 2024 /CNW/ – Enghouse Systems Limited (TSX: ENGH) announces third quarter (unaudited) financial results for the period ended July 31, 2024. All figures are denominated in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.

Third Quarter Financial Highlights:

Revenue increased 17.6% to $130.5 million from $111.0 million in Q3 2023 and 13.9% for the nine-month period to $376.8 million from $330.9 million last year;Recurring revenue, which includes SaaS and maintenance services, grew 22.8% to $88.8 million compared to $72.3 million in Q3 2023, and represents 68.1% of total revenue. For the nine-month period, recurring revenue increased to $258.4 million from $210.4 million in the prior period, an increase of 22.8%, as we continue to prioritize this revenue stream;Results from operating activities increased to $34.3 million compared to $30.9 million in Q3 2023 and increased for the nine-month period to $100.4 million, from $86.4 million in the prior period;Net income was $20.6 million compared to $17.6 million in Q3 2023 and $58.7 million year to date compared to $47.1 million last year, as we grow our business with a focus on profitability;Adjusted EBITDA increased to $37.7 million compared to $33.4 million, growing by 12.9%, while achieving a 28.9% margin. Year to date Adjusted EBITDA was $108.2 million compared to $95.9 million in the prior year, an increase of 12.8%;Cash flow from operating activities, excluding changes in working capital, was $37.4 million compared to $35.5 million in the prior quarter and $111.5 million year to date compared to $97.0 million in the comparable period. Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments reached near record highs at $258.7 million as at July 31, 2024.

Our third quarter operating performance continued its upward trend with revenue, profitability and operating cash flow, all exhibiting positive growth. Our commitment to operational efficiency, alongside our capability in executing and integrating acquisitions continues to deliver positive results. This quarter we completed the acquisition of SeaChange, expanding our IPTV market presence, a growing sector for Enghouse. We have effectively integrated SeaChange into our Asset Management Group, achieving profitability in its first quarter, post-acquisition, although not yet at our standard levels.

Our strategic direction remains steadfast as we continue to expand our business profitably. Offering both SaaS and on-premise solutions positions us uniquely in the marketplace. Operational enhancements across our existing businesses and recent acquisitions are driving positive outcomes, enabling us to maintain robust cash reserves while simultaneously increasing annual dividends, repurchasing shares and pursuing acquisitions. 

Quarterly dividends:          

Today, the Board of Directors approved the Company’s eligible quarterly dividend of $0.26 per common share, payable on November 29, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 15, 2024.

Enghouse Systems Limited

Financial Highlights
(unaudited, in thousands of Canadian dollars)

 

For the period ended July 31

Three months

Nine months

2024

2023

Var ($)

Var (%)

2024

2023

Var ($)

Var (%)

Revenue

$

130,501

$

110,997

19,504

17.6

$

376,803

$

330,893

45,910

13.9

Direct costs

45,836

35,872

9,964

27.8

130,619

108,786

21,833

20.1

Revenue, net of direct costs

$

84,665

$

75,125

9,540

12.7

$

246,184

$

222,107

24,077

10.8

As a % of revenue

64.9 %

67.7 %

65.3 %

67.1 %

Operating expenses

49,120

43,901

5,219

11.9

144,331

133,323

11,008

8.3

Special charges

1,243

331

912

275.5

1,440

2,360

(920)

(39.0)

Results from operating activities

$

34,302

$

30,893

3,409

11.0

$

100,413

$

86,424

13,989

16.2

As a % of revenue

26.3 %

27.8 %

26.6 %

26.1 %

Amortization of acquired software and      
customer relationships

(9,663)

(9,730)

67

0.7

(31,183)

(28,400)

(2,783)

(9.8)

Foreign exchange (losses) gains

(1,747)

356

(2,103)

(590.7)

(3,550)

(1,487)

(2,063)

(138.7)

Interest expense – lease obligations

(132)

(172)

40

23.3

(430)

(531)

101

19.0

Finance income

2,333

1,701

632

37.2

7,296

3,683

3,613

98.1

Finance expenses

(29)

(5)

(24)

(480.0)

(41)

(136)

95

69.9

Other income (expenses)

407

(1,312)

1,719

131.0

513

(1,967)

2,480

126.1

Income before income taxes

$

25,471

$

21,731

3,740

17.2

$

73,018

$

57,586

15,432

26.8

Provision for income taxes

4,891

4,164

727

17.5

14,331

10,460

3,871

37.0

Net Income for the period

$

20,580

$

17,567

3,013

17.2

$

58,687

$

47,126

11,561

24.5

Basic earnings per share

0.37

0.32

0.05

15.6

1.06

0.85

0.21

24.7

Diluted earnings per share

0.37

0.32

0.05

15.6

1.06

0.85

0.21

24.7

Operating cash flows

40,333

39,020

1,313

3.4

100,488

86,980

13,508

15.5

Operating cash flows excluding changes
   in working capital

37,363

35,481

1,882

5.3

111,533

96,988

14,545

15.0

Adjusted EBITDA

Results from operating activities

34,302

30,893

3,409

11.0

100,413

86,424

13,989

16.2

Depreciation

647

585

62

(10.6)

1,692

1,824

(132)

7.2

Depreciation of right-of-use assets

1,530

1,606

(76)

4.7

4,606

5,273

(667)

12.6

Special charges

1,243

331

912

(275.5)

1,440

2,360

(920)

39.0

Adjusted EBITDA

$

37,722

$

33,415

4,307

12.9

$

108,151

$

95,881

12,270

12.8

Adjusted EBITDA margin

28.9 %

30.1 %

28.7 %

29.0 %

Adjusted EBITDA per diluted share

$

0.68

$

0.60

0.08

13.3

$

1.95

$

1.73

0.22

12.7

 

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Financial Position

 (in thousands of Canadian dollars)

(unaudited)

   As at July 31,
2024

As at October 31,
2023

ASSETS

Current assets:

   Cash and cash equivalents

$

257,713

$

239,532

   Short-term investments

980

827

   Accounts receivable

108,543

93,383

   Prepaid expenses and other assets

16,445

15,515

   Income taxes recoverable

–

114

383,681

349,371

Non-current assets:

   Property and equipment

4,305

3,273

   Right-of-use assets

13,963

12,242

   Intangible assets

106,878

109,659

   Goodwill

307,291

280,241

   Deferred income tax assets

24,719

28,884

457,156

434,299

$

840,837

$

783,670

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 

Current liabilities:

   Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$

71,652

$

67,769

   Income tax payable

2,645

–

   Dividends payable

14,397

12,156

   Provisions

1,974

2,238

   Deferred revenue

131,405

109,019

   Lease obligations

5,330

6,322

227,403

197,504

Non-current liabilities:

   Income taxes payable

–

1,333

   Deferred income tax liabilities

11,135

13,340

   Deferred revenue

7,630

8,170

   Net employee defined-benefit obligation

1,960

1,912

   Lease obligations

8,042

6,080

28,767

30,835

256,170

228,339

 

Shareholders’ equity:

   Share capital

114,812

107,701

   Contributed surplus

10,268

10,404

   Retained earnings

441,391

426,397

   Accumulated other comprehensive income

18,196

10,829

584,667

555,331

$

840,837

$

783,670

 

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income

 (in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)                                            

Three months

Nine months

Periods ended July 31

2024

2023

2024

2023

Revenue

     Software licenses

 

$  19,579

$  19,836

 

$  57,046

$  62,587

     SaaS and maintenance services

88,812

72,302

258,383

210,439

     Professional services

18,231

15,904

51,577

50,790

     Hardware

3,879

2,955

9,797

7,077

130,501

110,997

376,803

330,893

Direct costs

     Software licenses

1,689

720

3,104

2,288

     Services

41,696

33,476

122,178

102,694

     Hardware

2,451

1,676

5,337

3,804

45,836

35,872

130,619

108,786

Revenue, net of direct costs

84,665

75,125

246,184

222,107

Operating expenses

     Selling, general and administrative

23,980

22,454

71,661

67,187

     Research and development

22,963

19,256

66,372

59,039

     Depreciation

647

585

1,692

1,824

     Depreciation of right-of-use assets

1,530

1,606

4,606

5,273

     Special charges

1,243

331

1,440

2,360

50,363

44,232

145,771

135,683

Results from operating activities

34,302

30,893

100,413

86,424

Amortization of acquired software and customer relationships   

(9,663)

(9,730)

(31,183)

(28,400)

Foreign exchange (losses) gains

(1,747)

356

(3,550)

(1,487)

Interest expense – lease obligations

(132)

(172)

(430)

(531)

Finance income

2,333

1,701

7,296

3,683

Finance expenses

(29)

(5)

(41)

(136)

Other income (expenses)

407

(1,312)

513

(1,967)

Income before income taxes

25,471

21,731

73,018

57,586

Provision for income taxes

4,891

4,164

14,331

10,460

Net income for the period

20,580

17,567

58,687

47,126

 

Item that may be subsequently reclassified to income:

Cumulative translation adjustment

5,929

(13,632)

7,367

7,406

Other comprehensive income (loss)

5,929

(13,632)

7,367

7,406

Comprehensive income

$  26,509

$    3,935

$  66,054

$  54,532

Earnings per share

Basic

$      0.37

$      0.32

$      1.06

$      0.85

Diluted

$      0.37

$      0.32

$      1.06

$      0.85

 

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows

 (in thousands of Canadian dollars)

(unaudited)

 

Three months

 

Nine months

Periods ended July 31

2024

2023

2024

2023

 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net income for the period

$    20,580

$    17,567

$    58,687

$    47,126


Adjustments for non-cash items

   Depreciation

647

585

1,692

1,824

   Depreciation of right-of-use assets

1,530

1,606

4,606

5,273

   Interest expense – lease obligations

132

172

430

531

   Amortization of acquired software and customer relationships

9,663

9,730

31,183

28,400

   Stock-based compensation expense

298

340

1,076

1,271

   Provision for income taxes

4,891

4,164

14,331

10,460

   Finance expenses and other (income) expenses

(378)

1,317

(472)

2,103

37,363

35,481

111,533

96,988

Changes in non-cash operating working capital

6,243

4,367

(246)

380

Income taxes paid

(3,273)

(828)

(10,799)

(10,388)

Net cash provided by operating activities

40,333

39,020

100,488

86,980

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Net purchase of property and equipment

(683)

(436)

(1,461)

(607)

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired*

(30,854)

(2,361)

(43,448)

(27,978)

Purchase consideration for prior-year acquisition

–

(1,245)

171

(1,012)

Purchase of short-term investments

–

–

–

(69)

Net cash used in investing activities

(31,537)

(4,042)

(44,738)

(29,666)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Issuance of share capital

1,412

–

6,095

604

Normal course issuer bid share repurchases

(1,759)

–

(2,906)

Repayment of lease obligations

(2,347)

(1,474)

(5,747)

(5,754)

Dividends paid

(14,398)

(12,160)

(38,742)

(32,606)

Net cash used in financing activities

(17,092)

(13,634)

(41,300)

(37,756)

 

Impact of foreign exchange on cash and cash equivalents

3,091

(4,711)

3,731

 

4,122

(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

(5,205)

16,633

18,181

23,680

Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period

262,918

232,151

239,532

225,104

Cash and cash equivalents – end of period

$  257,713

$  248,784

$  257,713

$  248,784

* Acquisitions are net of cash acquired of $245 and $742 for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2024, and nil and $2,088 for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2023, respectively. 

Enghouse Systems Limited
Segment Reporting Information
(in thousands of Canadian dollars)

Three months ended July 31

2024

2023

IMG

AMG

Total

IMG

AMG

Total

Revenue

$

77,522

$

52,979

$

130,501

$

64,302

$

46,695

$

110,997

Direct costs

(27,981)

(17,855)

(45,836)

(18,884)

(16,988)

(35,872)

Revenue, net of direct costs

49,541

35,124

84,665

45,418

29,707

75,125

Operating expenses excluding special charges

(21,257)

(14,190)

(35,447)

(20,401)

(10,803)

(31,204)

Depreciation

(389)

(258)

(647)

(403)

(182)

(585)

Depreciation of right-of-use assets

(997)

(533)

(1,530)

(1,239)

(367)

(1,606)

Segment profit

$

26,898

$

20,143

$

47,041

$

23,375

$

18,355

$

41,730

Special charges

(1,243)

(331)

Corporate and shared service expenses

(11,496)

(10,506)

Results from operating activities

$

34,302

$

30,893

Nine months ended July 31

2024

2023

IMG

AMG

Total

IMG

AMG

Total

Revenue

$

234,189

$

142,614

$

376,803

$

186,733

$

144,160

$

330,893

Direct costs

(79,960)

(50,659)

(130,619)

(54,451)

(54,335)

(108,786)

Revenue, net of direct costs

154,229

91,955

246,184

132,282

89,825

222,107

Operating expenses excluding special charges

(66,166)

(37,637)

(103,803)

(62,686)

(34,719)

(97,405)

Depreciation

(1,158)

(534)

(1,692)

(1,484)

(340)

(1,824)

Depreciation of right-of-use assets

(2,930)

(1,676)

(4,606)

(3,280)

(1,993)

(5,273)

Segment profit

$

83,975

$

52,108

$

136,083

$

64,832

$

52,773

$

117,605

Special charges

(1,440)

(2,360)

Corporate and shared service expenses

(34,230)

(28,821)

Results from operating activities

$

100,413

$

86,424

About Enghouse

Enghouse is a Canadian publicly traded company (TSX:ENGH) that provides mission critical vertically focused enterprise software solutions. Our core technologies are used for contact centers, video communications, virtual healthcare, telecommunications networks, public safety and the transit market. The Company’s two-pronged growth strategy to grow earnings focuses on organic growth and acquisitions, which, to date, have been funded only through operating cash flows as the Company has no outstanding external debt financing. The Company is organized around two business segments, the Interactive Management Group (“IMG”) and the Asset Management Group (“AMG”) due to their unique customer segments and technology offerings. Further information about Enghouse may be obtained from the Company’s website at www.enghouse.com. 

Conference Call and Webcast

A conference call to discuss the results will be held on Friday, September 6, 2024 at 8:45 a.m. EST. To participate, please call +1-289-514-5100 or North American Toll-Free +1-800-717-1738. Confirmation code: 59337. A webcast is also available at: https://www.enghouse.com/investors.php.

The Company uses non-IFRS measures to assess its operating performance. Securities regulations require that companies caution readers that earnings and other measures adjusted to a basis other than IFRS do not have standardized meanings and are unlikely to be comparable to similar measures used by other companies. Accordingly, they should not be considered in isolation. The Company uses Adjusted EBITDA as a measure of operating performance. Therefore, Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated based on results from operating activities adjusted for depreciation of property and equipment and right-of-use assets, and special charges for acquisition related restructuring costs. Management uses Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate operating performance as it excludes amortization of software and intangibles (which is an accounting allocation of the cost of software and intangible assets arising on acquisition), any impact of finance and tax related activities, asset depreciation, foreign exchange gains and losses, other income and restructuring costs primarily related to acquisitions.

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About ASTRI

Founded in 2000 by the HKSAR Government, Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) is the city’s largest government-funded R&D centre. Committed to transforming high-impact research into practical innovations, ASTRI drives market-driven, interdisciplinary advancements across sectors, including Smart City, FinTech, Digital Health and Life Sciences, New Industrialisation and Intelligent Manufacturing, Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASIC) and Advanced Electronics, New Energy and Energy Storage, and Green and ESG Technologies. Following its merger with the Nano and Advanced Materials Institute, ASTRI has further strengthened its capabilities, with over 1,500 patents and 2,200 successful cases of technology transfer. Recognised with numerous international awards, ASTRI continues to nurture top I&T talent and foster collaborations among the I&T ecosystem, contributing to Hong Kong’s high-value economic development. For more information, please visit: https://www.astri.org 

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The TORRAS O3 Fitness offers additional adjustment for users who frequently move between handheld and hands-free activities. Available for iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, its aluminum stand provides 360-degree rotation, up to 180-degree tilt, and grip functionality. TORRAS lists 38 N56 magnets arranged in a Halbach array, delivering up to 18N of magnetic force. The design is particularly relevant for workouts, filming, travel, and video calls.

For users prioritizing a softer case feel, the TORRAS Q3 Silicone combines a liquid silicone exterior with a 360-degree rotating stand. Its documented iPhone 18 Pro Max version uses N52 magnets in a Halbach array for compatible magnetic charging and accessories. A microfiber interior and reinforced construction complement the soft-touch finish, supporting comfortable everyday handling.

The TORRAS Q3 Wind takes a related approach to comfort while offering a different stand configuration. Its iPhone 18 Pro Max version features 360-degree rotation and an opening range of up to 180 degrees. The stand can also function as a finger grip. TORRAS specifies N56 magnets in a Halbach array with an 18N magnetic holding force, combining flexible viewing with magnetic accessory support.

The TORRAS Q3 VegSkin emphasizes material finish alongside everyday functionality. Available for iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, it features an organic silicone-leather exterior and a 360-degree rotating aluminum stand. Its N56 Halbach magnetic system provides a stated 18N holding force. The combination makes it suitable for meetings, commuting, presentations, and users who prefer a more refined case appearance.

The TORRAS Q3 Air Essential combines rotating stand functionality with textured handling surfaces and Air Pro cushioning. Available in dedicated iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max versions, it features a 360-degree rotating stand for hands-free viewing and a stated magnetic holding force of up to 18N. Its textured exterior is designed to support grip during everyday use, while cushioning provides an additional protective element.

Together, these models demonstrate how integrated stand cases can accommodate different routines without requiring users to rely on separate stands or grips.

Practical Features for Everyday Phone Use

A magnetic stand case becomes more useful when its design matches the way a phone is used. The TORRAS lineup includes configurations suited to several everyday situations:

Desk work and streaming: Q3 Spin provides a rotating ring stand for changing between portrait and landscape viewing.Fitness and filming: O3 Fitness combines 360-degree rotation, up to 180-degree tilt, and grip functionality for flexible positioning.Comfortable everyday handling: Q3 Silicone and Q3 Wind combine soft-touch finishes with adjustable stand mechanisms.Office use and commuting: Q3 VegSkin offers rotating stand functionality with a leather-inspired exterior.Travel and hands-free viewing: Q3 Air Essential combines a rotating stand with textured grip and cushioning.

Magnetic functionality is another shared consideration. The featured models support compatible MagSafe chargers and accessories, including magnetic mounts and wallets. However, magnet grades, arrangements, and attachment specifications differ between models.

These distinctions allow buyers to consider not only whether a case supports MagSafe accessories, but also how its stand mechanism and exterior design suit everyday habits.

Evaluating Durability, Handling, and Design

Expert Consumers’ evaluation considers the practical trade-offs of integrated stand cases. A built-in stand can reduce the need for additional accessories, but it also introduces a moving component that should be evaluated for convenience, durability, and comfort.

Stand construction varies across the lineup. Q3 Spin uses a rotating ring mechanism, while O3 Fitness offers additional tilt adjustment. Q3 Wind combines rotation with a wider opening range, and Q3 Silicone, Q3 VegSkin, and Q3 Air Essential provide their own approaches to rotating stand functionality.

Material choice also affects handling. The TORRAS magnetic stand case lineup includes soft silicone finishes, leather-inspired textures, and textured cushioning designs intended to address different preferences for grip and everyday carrying.

Manufacturer-stated testing offers additional product context. TORRAS reports 30,000 rotations for the Q3 Spin stand mechanism, although such figures should not be treated as guarantees of performance under every condition.

Protection features should also be considered separately from stand durability. Raised edges, cushioning, and reinforced construction may contribute to a case’s protective design, but the best choice ultimately depends on the intended phone model, handling preferences, and frequency of hands-free use.

A Complementary Screen-Protection Option

TORRAS also offers the SunView AR Ultra Screen Protector for iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, as well as iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max.

The protector incorporates seven anti-reflective layers and two anti-fouling layers. TORRAS specifies film-only reflectance below 0.8%, light transmittance above 95%, and approximately 97% coverage through its 2.5D silk-screened glass.

Designed to reduce distracting reflections and fingerprint oils, the protector offers a complementary option for users who frequently check maps, messages, workout information, or camera previews outdoors.

Choosing a Magnetic Stand Case

Expert Consumers’ recognition of TORRAS highlights the growing importance of integrated stand functionality in everyday phone accessories. Rather than selecting a case solely for its appearance or magnetic attachment, buyers can consider viewing flexibility, stand construction, material feel, charging compatibility, and intended use.

The TORRAS Ostand lineup provides several approaches to these priorities. Q3 Spin emphasizes rotating viewing positions, O3 Fitness adds movement and grip flexibility, Q3 Silicone and Q3 Wind focus on comfortable handling, Q3 VegSkin combines functionality with a refined finish, and Q3 Air Essential balances adjustable viewing with textured grip and cushioning.

For consumers comparing magnetic stand cases for iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, the most suitable option depends on viewing preferences, magnetic accessory compatibility, and everyday handling. Shoppers can explore the TORRAS Magnetic Stand Case to learn more about its integrated stand functionality and magnetic features.

The full review, including detailed product comparisons and buying considerations, is available at the Expert Consumers site.

About TORRAS

TORRAS creates technology accessories that combine protection, thoughtful engineering, and practical everyday function. Across the Q3 Air, Q3 Air Pro, and Ostand product lines, the brand challenges the idea that better protection must mean more bulk, while using Ostand to make hands-free use and spontaneous content capture part of daily life.

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2026 China Marine Economy Expo Kicks Off: Embarking Together on a Journey Toward Digital and Smart Ocean

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SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On October 22, Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center was illuminated in a deep ocean blue as the 2026 China Marine Economy Expo—themed “Digital and Smart Ocean: Co-creating a Sustainable Future”—officially opened. Spanning an exhibition area of 50,000 square meters, the expo hosts over 350 enterprises and is expected to attract 25,000 professional visits. It focuses on core marine sectors and cutting-edge fields, featuring eight exhibition zones including integrated deep-sea and far-sea energy development and application, green shipping and low-carbon logistics, marine electronic information, marine ecology and sustainable development, offshore applications of the low-altitude economy, full-space marine monitoring and disaster early warning, marine biomedicine, and modern marine services and coastal cultural tourism, as well as three specialized exhibition zones dedicated to international participation, industrial clusters, and accelerated technological innovation, which together present the complete ecosystem of marine industries across their entire value chain.

The international zone stands as one of the most prominent core zones. For the first time, China Marine Economy Expo has introduced a Guest Country of Honor mechanism, with France serving as the inaugural honoree. France pavilion offers an immersive experience of its Mission Neptune, and showcases the achievements of Sino-French cooperation in deep-sea research, polar affairs, marine engineering, digital marine technologies, etc. in collaboration with Deep Blue Voyager 2035 global ocean expedition (an international cooperation initiative under UN Ocean Decade spearheaded by China Ocean Mineral Resources R&D Association) and Fujian Ocean Innovation Center.

Hainan, as the inaugural Guest Province of Honor, has brought its leading enterprises to the expo. The enterprises unveil solutions in deep-sea oil and gas, marine renewable energy, deep-sea equipment manufacturing, marine tourism, fisheries, modern marine services, marine biomedicine, subsea embodied-AI robots, large AI models for marine application, quantum-based marine communication and navigation, as well as progress in the development of service and support bases for South China Sea resource exploration, and maritime search and rescue facilities.

Many leading Chinese enterprises, industry front runners and emerging companies are present to demonstrate their capabilities.

Enterprises including China Merchants Group, China Communications Construction Group, China International Marine Containers, and Shenzhen Mawan Smart Port present innovations in smart shipping, offshore engineering and port operations. Tech companies like China Telecom, Huawei, Hikvision and China Unicom introduce cross-industry solutions covering large marine AI models, open sea networked communications, subsea cables and underwater connectors, and digital twin technology for the marine environment.

Underwater robotics section offers a particularly immersive experience. Companies such as CRRC SMD, Boya Gongdao, VVLAI, Sealien Robotics, Seahi, T-SEA Tech, QYSEA Technology, Chasing Innovation, and Wujiang Ocean showcase a diverse range of equipment from consumer-grade robots to 6,000 m industrial-grade submersibles, deep-sea trenching gear, and autonomous underwater exploration and imaging installations. Shenzhen Energy Group highlights a project integrating seawater electrolysis for hydrogen production with offshore wind power generation. SANYA Oceanographic Laboratory presents its Magic Needle large AI model for the South China Sea. ZJU-Hengyi Global Innovation Research Center, Zhejiang University features Haihong II deep-sea unmanned submersible.

There is also a wealth of standout innovations in marine materials and parts. Exhibits such as heavy plates for offshore engineering from Baosteel Zhanjiang Steel, deep-sea robotic arms from KathayBot, deep-sea optoelectronic connectors from Lansuo Technology, pressure resistant spherical hulls from Yancheng Huida Glass Instrument, and solid buoyancy materials from T21 offer visitors a glimpse into the essential materials and parts that underpin China’s major national equipment. Professional service organizations including China Classification Society, China Rescue & Salvage, and Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration provide expertise in areas ranging from testing and certification to emergency response, commercial arbitration, and legal services. Additionally, regional delegations from Guangdong, Hainan, Shanghai, Zhejiang, Shenzhen’s Dapeng and Bao’an districts, Huizhou, and Shantou stage a diverse array of marine projects and technological innovations.

Meanwhile, the 2026 Shenzhen Global Marine Economy Forum, serving as a premier platform for international exchanges within China Marine Economy Expo, took place from October 22 to 23. Nearly 50 high-level representatives and professionals from more than 10 countries and regions engaged in in-depth discussions to advance initiatives related to ecological conservation, the resilience of coastal cities, the value of blue carbon, blue finance, and sustainable urban development.

Industry matchmaking and investment promotion efforts also advance steadily, exemplified by events including International Shipping and Cross-Border Trade Matchmaking, Inaugural Greater Bay Area Blue Ocean Summit on University Sci-Tech Innovation and Capital, investment and financing roadshows by marine SMEs, and Investment Promotion for Shenzhen’s Marine Industries. Notably, the 2026 Investment Promotion for Shenzhen’s Marine Industries—held on October 23 and co-hosted by the Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Marine Development and the Authority of Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone, with the support of Bao’an, Longgang and Guangming districts—attracted representatives from around 100 enterprises and organizations specializing in high-end shipping, new energy vessels, deep-sea equipment and other related sectors.

From the technological feast inside exhibition halls to forums covering global ocean governance, blue finance and APEC regional cooperation, and further to city-wide ocean week, yacht shows and public science outreach activities, this edition of China Marine Economy Expo boasts both in-depth professional content for the marine sector and inclusive public experiences with a humanistic touch. It serves not only as a vivid microcosm of the transformation and advancement of China’s marine industries, but also as a vital link for deepening global maritime cooperation and venturing into deep ocean. By gathering guests from all over the world for a journey toward digitally-empowered smart ocean governance, the event ushers in a new chapter of high-quality development in the global marine economy.

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