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Acer October revenue climbs 24.3 per cent

Taiwanese computer maker Acer increased October revenue to 26.39 billion New Taiwan dollars, up 24.3 per cent from a year earlier. Revenue over the first ten months rose 24 per cent. Personal computers, commercial products and businesses outside computers and displays contributed to growth, with different rates across the monthly and cumulative periods.

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October sales reach 26.39 billion New Taiwan dollars

Taiwanese computer manufacturer Acer reported higher revenue in October than a year earlier, with personal computers and commercial products contributing to the increase.[1], [2]

Consolidated revenue reached 26.39 billion New Taiwan dollars, an annual gain of 24.3 per cent. Acer described it as its highest October total in five years.[1]

January–October revenue totaled 275.94 billion New Taiwan dollars, 24 per cent above the same period a year earlier. The company called that its highest comparable ten-month figure in thirteen years.[1]

Computer revenue grows across product groups

Personal computer revenue rose 17.8 per cent in October and 21.1 per cent over the first ten months. Desktop revenue increased 34.4 per cent for the month and 30.5 per cent cumulatively. Commercial computers excluding Chromebooks posted respective gains of 42.2 per cent and 37.7 per cent. These are revenue growth rates.[1]

Other businesses expand their contribution

Businesses outside personal computers and displays increased ten-month revenue by 35.9 per cent and supplied 35.3 per cent of group revenue. Publicly listed subsidiaries’ combined revenue grew 48.2 per cent in that period. Display revenue increased 19.5 per cent in October while remaining flat over the first ten months.[1]

References

  1. News sourceAcerAcer October revenue increases 24%↩1↩2↩3↩4↩5
  2. News sourceRTTNewsAcer October revenue increases 24%↩
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