[Edaily Reporter Shin Ha-yeon ] SMEC CO.,LTD(099440), a company specializing in machine tools and industrial robots, successfully returned to operating profit in the second quarter of this year, driven by increased sales of semiconductor-specific equipment.

SMEC CO.,LTD announced on the 14th that it recorded standalone revenue of 52.25 billion won in the second quarter of this year, a 126% increase from the previous quarter. During the same period, operating profit reached 3.72 billion won and net income reached 3.01 billion won, both returning to profitability.

On a consolidated basis, revenue reached 47.76 billion won, a 63.5% increase from the previous quarter. Operating profit and net income were 1.61 billion won and 2.86 billion won, respectively.

The improvement in second-quarter performance was largely driven by expanded sales of equipment specialized for the semiconductor industry. The company explained that revenue increased significantly compared to the previous quarter as equipment supply grew, particularly to semiconductor-related clients, and that profitability recovered alongside this revenue growth.

SMEC CO.,LTD has been strengthening its supply of semiconductor-specific equipment in response to expanded production and capital investment in the semiconductor industry. Building on its existing machine tool business, the company is diversifying its business portfolio by expanding its lineup of specialized equipment used in semiconductor manufacturing processes.

The company explained that the trend of expanding orders and revenue, centered on semiconductor-specific equipment, is continuing. Although exports have slowed somewhat due to deteriorating international conditions, inquiries regarding semiconductor-specific equipment continue to pour in, particularly from the United States and China, leading the company to anticipate additional orders in the future.

SMEC CO.,LTD official stated, “In the second quarter, as sales growth for specialized semiconductor equipment gained momentum, we achieved significant revenue growth compared to the previous quarter and returned to profitability in both operating income and net income,” adding, “We expect to continue this upward trend in performance in the second half of the year, driven by expanded supply of semiconductor-related equipment and stable growth in our core businesses.”

Meanwhile, regarding the court’s dismissal of SMEC CO.,LTD’s objection to the preliminary injunction filed by SNT Holdings seeking access to and copies of the company’s accounting records, SMEC CO.,LTD stated, “We respect the court’s decision and will carefully review its specific intent and scope to take necessary follow-up measures.”