(AOF) – Riber revealed a 2023 turnover of 39.2 million euros, an increase of 41%. The specialist in equipment for the semiconductor sector recorded 48% growth in the fourth quarter following its strengthening in the area of MBE systems intended for production. Quarterly revenues reached 23 million euros. The order book for MBE systems amounts to 20.2 million euros, down 18% after the major deliveries made at the end of 2023, and includes 6 systems, including 5 production.
It includes the order for a production machine in Europe announced on January 8, 2024, but does not include the large-scale order for three production systems in Asia announced on January 24, 2024.
The total order book as of December 31, 2023 amounted to 26.3 million euros, down 12% compared to the previous year.
Taking into account the composition of its order book and the prospects for order intake deliverable this year for systems, services and accessories, the technology group expects further growth in its turnover for the 2024 financial year.
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Growing market and price tensions
According to SIA, global chip sales stood at $151.7 billion in the first quarter of 2022, an increase of 23% year-on-year. Sales increased in all major regional markets and for all product categories. As global uncertainties, including the war in Ukraine and the health crisis, weigh on supply chains, demand for semiconductors continues to significantly exceed supply. Manufacturers Samsung and TSMC have announced that they will raise their prices, in a context where players in the sector have good room for maneuver and benefit from reinforced negotiating power. However, wage increases and component prices could weigh on future performance.