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Dell Technologies Delivers First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Results
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First quarter revenue of $22.2 billion, up 6% year over yearInfrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) revenue of $9.2 billion, up 22% year over year, with record servers and networking revenue of $5.5 billion, up 42%Client Solutions Group (CSG) revenue of $12.0 billion, flat year over year, with commercial client revenue at $10.2 billion, up 3%Diluted earnings per share of $1.32, up 67% year over year, and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $1.27, down 3%
ROUND ROCK, Texas, May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ —
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Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) announces financial results for its fiscal 2025 first quarter. Revenue was $22.2 billion, up 6% year over year. Operating income was $920 million and non-GAAP operating income was $1.5 billion, down 14% and 8% year over year, respectively. Cash flow from operations was $1.0 billion. Diluted earnings per share was $1.32, and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was $1.27, up 67% and down 3% year over year, respectively.
Dell returned $1.1 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends and ended the quarter with $7.3 billion in cash and investments.
“We again demonstrated our ability to execute and deliver strong cash flow, with AI continuing to drive new growth,” said Yvonne McGill, chief financial officer, Dell Technologies. “Revenue was up 6% at $22.2 billion, servers and networking revenue was up 42%, and we generated $7.9 billion of cash flow from operations over the last 12 months.”
First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Results
Three Months Ended
May 3, 2024
May 5, 2023
Change
(in millions, except per share amounts
and percentages; unaudited)
Net revenue
$ 22,244
$ 20,922
6 %
Operating income
$ 920
$ 1,069
(14) %
Net income
$ 955
$ 578
65 %
Change in cash from operating activities
$ 1,043
$ 1,777
(41) %
Earnings per share – diluted
$ 1.32
$ 0.79
67 %
Non-GAAP operating income
$ 1,474
$ 1,598
(8) %
Non-GAAP net income
$ 923
$ 963
(4) %
Adjusted free cash flow
$ 623
$ 687
(9) %
Non-GAAP earnings per share – diluted
$ 1.27
$ 1.31
(3) %
Information about Dell Technologies’ use of non-GAAP financial information is provided under “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below. All comparisons in this press release are year-over-year unless otherwise noted.
Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) delivered first quarter revenue of $9.2 billion, up 22% year over year. Servers and networking revenue was a record $5.5 billion, up 42%, with demand strength across AI and traditional servers. Storage revenue was flat at $3.8 billion. Operating income was $736 million.
Client Solutions Group (CSG) delivered first quarter revenue of $12.0 billion, flat year over year. Commercial client revenue was $10.2 billion, up 3% year over year, and Consumer revenue was $1.8 billion, down 15%. Operating income was $732 million.
“No company is better positioned than Dell to bring AI to the enterprise,” said Jeff Clarke, vice chairman and chief operating officer, Dell Technologies. “Servers and networking hit record revenue in Q1, with our AI-optimized server orders increasing sequentially to $2.6 billion, shipments up more than 100% to $1.7 billion, and backlog growing more than 30% to $3.8 billion.”
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On May 20, Dell expanded the industry’s broadest AI solutions portfolio from desktop to data center to cloud with innovations designed to accelerate AI adoption and innovation:
The Dell AI Factory combines Dell infrastructure, solutions and services optimized for AI workloads with an open ecosystem of partners including NVIDIA, Meta, Microsoft and Hugging Face.The Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA includes the new PowerEdge XE9680L server, which offers direct liquid cooling in a 4U form factor and can support 72 NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs in a single rack – 33% more GPU density per node compared to the XE9680.Dell PowerStore software updates give customers up to a 66% performance boost, native sync replication for file and block and improved multicloud data mobility capabilities.New AI PCs are Copilot+ and powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon® X Elite and Snapdragon® X Plus processors, delivering exceptional battery life and AI performance.
Operating Segments Results
Three Months Ended
May 3, 2024
May 5, 2023
Change
(in millions, except percentages;
unaudited)
Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG):
Net revenue:
Servers and networking
$ 5,466
$ 3,837
42 %
Storage
3,761
3,756
— %
Total ISG net revenue
$ 9,227
$ 7,593
22 %
Operating Income:
ISG operating income
$ 736
$ 740
(1) %
% of ISG net revenue
8.0 %
9.7 %
% of total reportable segment operating income
50 %
45 %
Client Solutions Group (CSG):
Net revenue:
Commercial
$ 10,154
$ 9,862
3 %
Consumer
1,813
2,121
(15) %
Total CSG net revenue
$ 11,967
$ 11,983
— %
Operating Income:
CSG operating income
$ 732
$ 892
(18) %
% of CSG net revenue
6.1 %
7.4 %
% of total reportable segment operating income
50 %
55 %
Conference call information
As previously announced, the company will hold a conference call to discuss its performance and financial guidance on May 30 at 3:30 p.m. CDT. Prior to the start of the conference call, prepared remarks and a presentation containing additional financial and operating information prior to financial guidance may be downloaded from investors.delltechnologies.com. The conference call will be broadcast live over the internet and can be accessed at https://investors.delltechnologies.com/news-events/upcoming-events.
For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, the final remarks and presentation with financial guidance will be available following the broadcast, and an archived version will be available at the same location for one year.
About Dell Technologies
Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) helps organizations and individuals build their digital future and transform how they work, live and play. The company provides customers with the industry’s broadest and most innovative technology and services portfolio for the AI era.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures:
This press release presents information about non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income attributable to Dell Technologies Inc., non-GAAP earnings per share attributable to Dell Technologies Inc. – diluted, free cash flow, and adjusted free cash flow, all of which are non-GAAP financial measures provided as a supplement to the results provided in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). A reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is provided in the attached tables for each of the fiscal periods indicated.
Special Note on Forward-Looking Statements:
Statements in this press release that relate to future results and events are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and are based on Dell Technologies’ current expectations. In some cases, you can identify these statements by such forward-looking words as “anticipate,” “believe,” “confidence,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “guidance,” “intend,” “may,” “objective,” “outlook,” “plan,” “project,” “possible,” “potential,” “should,” “will” and “would,” or similar words or expressions that refer to future events or outcomes.
Dell Technologies’ results or events in future periods could differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements because of risks, uncertainties, and other factors that include, but are not limited to, the following: adverse global economic conditions and instability in financial markets; competitive pressures; Dell Technologies’ reliance on third-party suppliers for products and components, including reliance on single-source or limited-source suppliers; Dell Technologies’ ability to achieve favorable pricing from its vendors; Dell Technologies’ execution of its strategy; social and ethical issues relating to the use of new and evolving technologies; Dell Technologies’ ability to manage solutions and products and services transitions in an effective manner; Dell Technologies’ ability to deliver high-quality products, software, and services; cyber attacks or other data security incidents; Dell Technologies’ ability to successfully execute on strategic initiatives including acquisitions, divestitures or cost savings measures; Dell Technologies’ foreign operations and ability to generate substantial non-U.S. net revenue; Dell Technologies’ product, services, customer, and geographic sales mix, and seasonal sales trends; the performance of Dell Technologies’ sales channel partners; access to the capital markets by Dell Technologies or its customers; material impairment of the value of goodwill or intangible assets; adverse economic conditions and the effect of additional regulation on Dell Technologies’ financial services activities; counterparty default risks; the loss by Dell Technologies of any contracts for ISG services and solutions and its ability to perform such contracts at their estimated costs; loss by Dell Technologies of government contracts; Dell Technologies’ ability to develop and protect its proprietary intellectual property or obtain licenses to intellectual property developed by others on commercially reasonable and competitive terms; disruptions in Dell Technologies’ infrastructure; Dell Technologies’ ability to hedge effectively its exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates; expiration of tax holidays or favorable tax rate structures, or unfavorable outcomes in tax audits and other tax compliance matters; impairment of portfolio investments; unfavorable results of legal proceedings; expectations relating to environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations; compliance requirements of changing environmental and safety laws, human rights laws, or other laws; the effect of armed hostilities, terrorism, natural disasters, or public health issues; the effect of global climate change and legal, regulatory, or market measures to address climate change; Dell Technologies’ dependence on the services of Michael Dell and key employees; Dell Technologies’ level of indebtedness; and business and financial factors and legal restrictions affecting continuation of Dell Technologies’ quarterly cash dividend policy and dividend rate.
This list of risks, uncertainties, and other factors is not complete. Dell Technologies discusses some of these matters more fully, as well as certain risk factors that could affect Dell Technologies’ business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects, in its reports filed with the SEC, including Dell Technologies’ annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2024, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form 8-K. These filings are available for review through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Any or all forward-looking statements Dell Technologies makes may turn out to be wrong and can be affected by inaccurate assumptions Dell Technologies might make or by known or unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, including those identified in this press release. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements made in this press release, which speak only as of its date. Dell Technologies does not undertake to update, and expressly disclaims any duty to update, its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of circumstances or events that arise after the date they are made, new information, or otherwise.
DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Related Financial Highlights
(in millions, except percentages; unaudited)
Three Months Ended
May 3, 2024
May 5, 2023
Change
Net revenue:
Products
$ 16,127
$ 15,036
7 %
Services
6,117
5,886
4 %
Total net revenue
22,244
20,922
6 %
Cost of net revenue:
Products
13,766
12,375
11 %
Services
3,672
3,529
4 %
Total cost of net revenue
17,438
15,904
10 %
Gross margin
4,806
5,018
(4) %
Operating expenses:
Selling, general, and administrative
3,123
3,261
(4) %
Research and development
763
688
11 %
Total operating expenses
3,886
3,949
(2) %
Operating income
920
1,069
(14) %
Interest and other, net
(373)
(364)
(2) %
Income before income taxes
547
705
(22) %
Income tax expense (benefit)
(408)
127
(421) %
Net income
955
578
65 %
Net income attributable to Dell Technologies Inc.
$ 960
$ 583
65 %
Percentage of Total Net Revenue:
Gross margin
21.6 %
24.0 %
Selling, general, and administrative
14.1 %
15.6 %
Research and development
3.4 %
3.3 %
Operating expenses
17.5 %
18.9 %
Operating income
4.1 %
5.1 %
Income before income taxes
2.5 %
3.4 %
Net income
4.3 %
2.8 %
Income tax rate
(74.6) %
18.0 %
Amounts are based on underlying data and may not visually foot due to rounding.
DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
(in millions; unaudited)
May 3, 2024
February 2, 2024
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 5,830
$ 7,366
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $66 and $71
8,563
9,343
Short-term financing receivables, net of allowance of $86 and $79
4,660
4,643
Inventories
4,782
3,622
Other current assets
10,792
10,973
Total current assets
34,627
35,947
Property, plant, and equipment, net
6,237
6,432
Long-term investments
1,293
1,316
Long-term financing receivables, net of allowance of $109 and $91
5,941
5,877
Goodwill
19,640
19,700
Intangible assets, net
5,538
5,701
Other non-current assets
6,914
7,116
Total assets
$ 80,190
$ 82,089
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term debt
$ 6,098
$ 6,982
Accounts payable
20,586
19,389
Accrued and other
6,016
6,805
Short-term deferred revenue
15,034
15,318
Total current liabilities
47,734
48,494
Long-term debt
19,382
19,012
Long-term deferred revenue
13,116
13,827
Other non-current liabilities
2,681
3,065
Total liabilities
82,913
84,398
Stockholders’ equity (deficit):
Total Dell Technologies Inc. stockholders’ equity (deficit)
(2,822)
(2,404)
Non-controlling interests
99
95
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)
(2,723)
(2,309)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$ 80,190
$ 82,089
DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in millions; unaudited)
Three Months Ended
May 3, 2024
May 5, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income
$ 955
$ 578
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
88
1,199
Change in cash from operating activities
1,043
1,777
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of investments
(39)
(15)
Maturities and sales of investments
119
19
Capital expenditures and capitalized software development costs
(596)
(701)
Other
60
13
Change in cash from investing activities
(456)
(684)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock
—
2
Repurchases of common stock
(700)
(240)
Repurchases of common stock for employee tax withholdings
(521)
(306)
Payments of dividends and dividend equivalents
(336)
(276)
Proceeds from debt
2,992
2,521
Repayments of debt
(3,477)
(3,698)
Debt-related costs and other, net
(35)
(5)
Change in cash from financing activities
(2,077)
(2,002)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
(55)
(58)
Change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
(1,545)
(967)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of the period
7,507
8,894
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of the period
$ 5,962
$ 7,927
DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Segment Information
(in millions, except percentages; unaudited; continued on next page)
Three Months Ended
May 3, 2024
May 5, 2023
Change
Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG):
Net revenue:
Servers and networking
$ 5,466
$ 3,837
42 %
Storage
3,761
3,756
— %
Total ISG net revenue
$ 9,227
$ 7,593
22 %
Operating Income:
ISG operating income
$ 736
$ 740
(1) %
% of ISG net revenue
8.0 %
9.7 %
% of total reportable segment operating income
50 %
45 %
Client Solutions Group (CSG):
Net revenue:
Commercial
$ 10,154
$ 9,862
3 %
Consumer
1,813
2,121
(15) %
Total CSG net revenue
$ 11,967
$ 11,983
— %
Operating Income:
CSG operating income
$ 732
$ 892
(18) %
% of CSG net revenue
6.1 %
7.4 %
% of total reportable segment operating income
50 %
55 %
Amounts are based on underlying data and may not visually foot due to rounding.
DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Segment Information
(in millions, except percentages; unaudited; continued)
Three Months Ended
May 3, 2024
May 5, 2023
Reconciliation to consolidated net revenue:
Reportable segment net revenue
$ 21,194
$ 19,576
Other businesses (a)
1,049
1,343
Unallocated transactions (b)
1
3
Total consolidated net revenue
$ 22,244
$ 20,922
Reconciliation to consolidated operating income:
Reportable segment operating income
$ 1,468
$ 1,632
Other businesses (a)
6
(36)
Unallocated transactions (b)
—
2
Amortization of intangibles (c)
(168)
(203)
Stock-based compensation expense (d)
(210)
(225)
Other corporate expenses (e)
(176)
(101)
Total consolidated operating income
$ 920
$ 1,069
_________________
(a)
Other businesses consists of: 1) Dell’s resale of standalone VMware, Inc. products and services, “VMware Resale,” 2) Secureworks, and 3) Virtustream, and do not meet the requirements for a reportable segment, either individually or collectively.
(b)
Unallocated transactions includes other corporate items that are not allocated to Dell Technologies’ reportable segments.
(c)
Amortization of intangibles includes non-cash purchase accounting adjustments that are primarily related to the EMC merger transaction.
(d)
Stock-based compensation expense consists of equity awards granted based on the estimated fair value of those awards at grant date.
(e)
Other corporate expenses consist primarily of severance expenses, payroll taxes associated with stock-based compensation, facility action costs, transaction-related expenses, impairment charges, and incentive charges related to equity investments.
SUPPLEMENTAL SELECTED NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
These tables present information about the Company’s non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income attributable to Dell Technologies Inc., non-GAAP earnings per share attributable to Dell Technologies Inc. – diluted, free cash flow and adjusted free cash flow, all of which are non-GAAP financial measures provided as a supplement to the results provided in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). A detailed discussion of Dell Technologies’ reasons for including these non-GAAP financial measures, the limitations associated with these measures, the items excluded from these measures, and our reason for excluding those items are presented in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Non-GAAP Financial Measures” in our periodic reports filed with the SEC. Dell Technologies encourages investors to review the non-GAAP discussion in these reports in conjunction with the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures.
DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Selected Financial Measures
(in millions, except per share amounts and percentages; unaudited)
Three Months Ended
May 3, 2024
May 5, 2023
% Change
Net revenue
$ 22,244
$ 20,922
6 %
Non-GAAP gross margin
$ 4,947
$ 5,164
(4) %
% of net revenue
22.2 %
24.7 %
Non-GAAP operating expenses
$ 3,473
$ 3,566
(3) %
% of net revenue
15.6 %
17.1 %
Non-GAAP operating income
$ 1,474
$ 1,598
(8) %
% of net revenue
6.6 %
7.6 %
Non-GAAP net income
$ 923
$ 963
(4) %
% of net revenue
4.1 %
4.6 %
Non-GAAP earnings per share – diluted
$ 1.27
$ 1.31
(3) %
Amounts are based on underlying data and may not visually foot due to rounding.
DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Reconciliation of Selected Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(in millions, except percentages; unaudited; continued on next page)
Three Months Ended
May 3, 2024
May 5, 2023
% Change
Gross margin
$ 4,806
$ 5,018
(4) %
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Amortization of intangibles
60
79
Stock-based compensation expense
38
38
Other corporate expenses
43
29
Non-GAAP gross margin
$ 4,947
$ 5,164
(4) %
Operating expenses
$ 3,886
$ 3,949
(2) %
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Amortization of intangibles
(108)
(124)
Stock-based compensation expense
(172)
(187)
Other corporate expenses
(133)
(72)
Non-GAAP operating expenses
$ 3,473
$ 3,566
(3) %
Operating income
$ 920
$ 1,069
(14) %
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Amortization of intangibles
168
203
Stock-based compensation expense
210
225
Other corporate expenses
176
101
Non-GAAP operating income
$ 1,474
$ 1,598
(8) %
Net income
$ 955
$ 578
65 %
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Amortization of intangibles
168
203
Stock-based compensation expense
210
225
Other corporate expenses
170
98
Fair value adjustments on equity investments
30
15
Aggregate adjustment for income taxes (a)
(610)
(156)
Non-GAAP net income
$ 923
$ 963
(4) %
____________________
(a)
Beginning in Fiscal 2025, our non-GAAP income tax is calculated using a fixed estimated annual tax rate.
DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Reconciliation of Selected Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(unaudited; continued)
Three Months Ended
May 3, 2024
May 5, 2023
% Change
Earnings per share attributable to Dell Technologies, Inc. — diluted
$ 1.32
$ 0.79
67 %
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Amortization of intangibles
0.23
0.28
Stock-based compensation expense
0.29
0.30
Other corporate expenses
0.24
0.13
Fair value adjustments on equity investments
0.04
0.02
Aggregate adjustment for income taxes (a)
(0.84)
(0.21)
Total non-GAAP adjustments attributable to non-controlling interests
(0.01)
—
Non-GAAP earnings per share attributable to Dell Technologies, Inc. — diluted
$ 1.27
$ 1.31
(3) %
____________________
(a)
Beginning in Fiscal 2025, our non-GAAP income tax is calculated using a fixed estimated annual tax rate.
DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Reconciliation of Selected Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(in millions, except percentages; unaudited; continued)
Three Months Ended
May 3, 2024
May 5, 2023
% Change
Cash flow from operations
$ 1,043
$ 1,777
(41) %
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Capital expenditures and capitalized software development costs, net (a)
(586)
(698)
Free cash flow
$ 457
$ 1,079
(58) %
Free cash flow
$ 457
$ 1,079
(58) %
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Financing receivables (b)
165
(367)
Equipment under operating leases (c)
1
(25)
Adjusted free cash flow
$ 623
$ 687
(9) %
____________________
(a)
Capital expenditures and capitalized software development costs is net of proceeds from sales of facilities, land, and other assets.
(b)
Financing receivables represent the operating cash flow impact from the change in DFS financing receivables.
(c)
Equipment under operating leases represents the net change of capital expenditures and depreciation expense for DFS leases and contractually embedded leases identified within flexible consumption arrangements.
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At the same time, Mark Ma and Bryan Jiang were invited to the themed roundtable discussions, where they shared insights drawn from industry practice and outlined new approaches to aligning fintech innovation with the global financial system.
At the roundtable on “Fintech and Banks,” Mark Ma noted that the global payment system is rapidly shifting from isolated capabilities to a layered, collaborative model. Banks continue to serve as the foundational infrastructure, responsible for clearing networks and liquidity management. Fintech firms like Lianlian, meanwhile, build on top of this foundation to deliver application-layer services for businesses, transforming complex cross-border payment channels into more accessible solutions that support a wider range of practical business scenarios. He also emphasized fintech’s growing role in compliance and value creation. By embedding risk controls and verification processes into technology workflows, fintech companies can act as compliance intermediaries, improving efficiency while filtering risk and enabling banks to operate more effectively at scale. Meanwhile, insights derived from transaction data and business flows allow for more precise evaluation of small and medium-sized businesses, shifting capital allocation from experience-based decisions to data-driven approaches and improving access to financial services.
At the roundtable titled “Different Worlds, Shared Challenges: Bridging Emerging Markets,” Bryan Jiang pointed out that the core of financial inclusion is shifting from scale of coverage to practical usability in everyday financial activity. The ability to serve underserved segments such as small and micro merchants and overseas workers in a sustained and reliable manner ultimately depends on continuous improvements in product design and operational capabilities. Using emerging markets as an example, Jiang explained that small and medium-sized businesses in these regions often face challenges such as difficult account setup, complex cross-border collections, high foreign exchange costs, and multi-layered tax requirements. Many existing solutions still follow traditional business-focused models, resulting in cumbersome KYB processes and lengthy review cycles that are misaligned with the asset-light, high-frequency, fast-turnover nature of these businesses. In response, Lianlian has lowered barriers to fund flows by offering local collection accounts, optimizing foreign exchange mechanisms, and improving settlement efficiency. The company has also restructured account architecture, streamlined review processes, and enhanced fund visibility, creating a more seamless and intuitive user experience that better aligns financial services with its clients’ business operations and day-to-day activities.
As digital technologies increasingly integrate with the real economy, innovations in AI and blockchain are reshaping the foundations of global financial services. Lianlian DigiTech has long invested in AI capabilities, global compliance, and the growth of its international service network. Its broad licensing coverage, regulatory track record, localized service capabilities, and technical reliability have earned the trust of regulators, customers, and partners worldwide.
Looking ahead, Lianlian DigiTech will continue to build on its cross-border expertise and compliance experience to further develop its AI capabilities and deepen collaboration with global partners. The company aims to extend its role beyond payment network services into more integrated financial infrastructure solutions. Lianlian DigiTech remains committed to serving as a trusted platform for global financial transactions in an increasingly digital environment, enabling businesses and individuals worldwide to access faster, more efficient, and more seamless cross-border financial services.
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The Building & Furniture Category Highlights Sustainable and Human‑Centric Design at the 139th Canton Fair
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GUANGZHOU, China, April 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Phase 2 of the 139th Canton Fair has seen the Building & Furniture category emphasize green Infrastructure and human-centric design.
A major highlight of the building and decorative materials section is the introduction of photovoltaic marble-textured cladding. This innovative surfacing material bridges the gap between high-end aesthetics and renewable energy. Unlike traditional solar panels that rely on glass, this non-opaque cladding uses precise microscopic structures to guide light to internal PV cells.
This technology offers 60% higher efficiency than traditional transparent solar systems while reducing carbon emissions by over 50%. Its ability to reproduce stone, wood, or brick‑like 3D textures allows architects to integrate power generation into a wide range of building styles without the industrial appearance of traditional solar panels.
Indoor environments are also becoming smarter and safer. Manufacturers are showcasing high-efficiency antibacterial surfacing, utilizing visible light catalysis to provide 24-hour protection against mold and bacteria. These advanced decorative papers and panels are becoming the new standard for high-end interior decoration, prioritizing long-term hygiene in residential and commercial spaces.
The sanitary ware sector is increasingly focused on the aging global population and those with limited mobility. A standout innovation is the electric lift-and-rotate shower chair. Designed for the dry-wet separation bathroom layout, it allows users to sit in a dry area and be safely rotated and lifted into the shower via remote control. This waterproof, low-voltage system provides dignity and independence for the elderly while reducing the physical strain on caregivers.
Hygiene and ease of maintenance have also seen a breakthrough with wall-mounted toilets. By moving the lid connection to the tank wall and adopting a mortise‑and‑tenon structure, the design eliminates the hard‑to‑clean areas where bacteria typically accumulate. Many of these units also incorporate ergonomic grab bars directly into the frame, blending safety with a minimalist aesthetic.
In the sports and leisure industry, the shift toward sustainability is seen in non-infill synthetic turf. This next-generation football grass eliminates the need for rubber granules or sand, providing a natural touch and superior shock absorption while significantly reducing maintenance costs and microplastic pollution.
All these innovations demonstrate how the Building & Furniture sector is advancing toward greener materials, smarter functionality, and more human‑centered design, setting new benchmarks for the future of living spaces.
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Nexteer’s Global First Steer-by-Wire Goes into Production
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BEIJING, April 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Nexteer Automotive helped a leading Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer bring the world’s first production passenger vehicle with a full drive‑by‑wire chassis to market. The vehicle features Nexteer’s steer‑by‑wire (SbW) system as a key enabler.
The SbW featured in this vehicle marks Nexteer’s first SbW system in mass production, representing a major step forward for the technology — moving from development and validation to full-scale production. Certified in late 2025, this system achieved the world’s first ASIL D functional safety approval from DAkkS (German Accreditation Body) through close collaboration with the OEM. This certification reflects global top-tier performance in fault diagnosis, redundancy, and safety monitoring. Key features include:
Multi-layered redundancy design: Dual controllers, dual power supplies, multiple communication links, and dual actuation paths — achieving redundancy at system, hardware, and software levels. This ensures that in the event of a single fault, the backup path takes over within milliseconds with no loss of steering function.Full‑scenario functional safety mechanism: Multi‑level monitoring and fault handling strategies covering sensors, controllers, actuators, and communication links.Variable steering ratio: Automatically adjusts steering angle and effort based on vehicle speed and driving mode, balancing agility and comfort.Intuitive road‑feel simulation technology: Software‑defined steering feedback delivers a more responsive and precise driving experience, adaptable to a wide range of driving scenarios.Open interface for autonomous driving: As a key actuation layer for ADAS and autonomous driving systems, it provides real‑time, precise control capabilities, supporting the development of intelligent transportation systems.
Steer-by-Wire: Electronic Signals Replace Mechanical Links, Flexible Configurations for Diverse Needs
By decoupling the mechanical link between the hand wheel and the road wheels, steer-by-wire replaces conventional mechanical connections with electronic signals and actuators — and is quickly becoming a foundational technology for next-generation intelligent chassis and autonomous driving platforms. As a motion control technology company with 120 years of engineering heritage, Nexteer offers a flexible, off-the-shelf portfolio of steering feel simulators and road wheel actuators. This modular approach allows us to meet the diverse needs of different vehicle models and driving scenarios efficiently and cost-effectively.
From Steering to Braking: Expanding Full-Stack Motion Control Capabilities
Building on its deep expertise in steering systems, Nexteer has expanded into braking with its Brake-by-Wire solution, the Electro-Mechanical Brake (EMB). EMB has completed full development and rigorous validation and is ready for mass production. Together with SbW, Brake-by-Wire (EMB), Rear-Wheel Steering, and the MotionIQ™ Software Suite make up Nexteer’s broader Motion-by-Wire™ portfolio.
With Nexteer, OEMs get more than steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire components: they get a complete, proven, production-ready and cost-effective drive-by-wire chassis motion control solution that’s shaping the future of the software-defined chassis and enabling faster development, lower costs and safter, smarter and more exciting driving experiences.
During Auto China 2026, we cordially invite you to visit Nexteer at Booth W1B03, Hall W1, China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi) in Beijing, to experience firsthand the breakthrough innovations of steer-by-wire and Motion-by-Wire™ technologies.
ABOUT NEXTEER AUTOMOTIVE
Nexteer Automotive (HK 1316) is a global leading motion control technology company accelerating mobility to be safe, green and exciting. Our innovative portfolio supports Motion-by-Wire™ chassis control, including electric and hydraulic power steering systems, steer-by-wire and rear-wheel steering systems, steering columns and intermediate shafts, driveline systems, software solutions and brake-by-wire. Celebrating 120 years of automotive innovation in 2026, Nexteer builds on a strong legacy of engineering excellence while continuing to shape the future of mobility. The company solves motion control challenges across all megatrends – including electrification, software/connectivity, ADAS/automated driving and shared mobility – for global and domestic OEMs around the world including BMW, Ford, GM, RNM, Stellantis, Toyota and VW, as well as automakers in India and China including BYD, Xiaomi, ChangAn, Li Auto, Chery, Great Wall, Geely, Xpeng and others. www.nexteer.com
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