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[sohu]

AsiaInfo Net Beats Consensus, Boosts Outlook
NEW YORK/HONG KONG (Reuters) - AsiaInfo Holdings Inc (Nasdaq:ASIA - news), a supplier of network software to China`s booming telecoms industry, posted a surge in third-quarter profits that edged ahead of analyst forecasts as contracts from provincial network operators grew.

The Beijing-based firm boosted its fourth-quarter earnings outlook and said revenue would be in line with prior forecasts.

AsiaInfo, an architect of China`s Internet network since 1995, posted third-quarter net income of US$3.5 million, or eight cents per share, compared with a profit of $415,000, or one cent a share, in the same period last year.

The results were a penny per share ahead of the consensus earnings estimate among analysts surveyed by Thomson Financial/First Call.

AsiaInfo said its focus on the Chinese Internet and telecommunications markets insulated it from the slump in high-tech spending seen in most other regions of the world.

``We continue to execute on our business strategy as planned, having significantly raised our operating profitability as we increasingly shift our focus toward high-end software and services,`` president and chief executive officer James Ding said.

AsiaInfo benefits from an operating environment in which it its competitors are mostly small, local firms. It is focused nearly exclusively on high-growth China.

``We do not expect to be affected by the current worldwide business environment, as the China market continues its steady growth,`` Ding said.

The company did say during a conference call that China`s imminent restructuring of its massive telecoms industry had a slight impact on its order backlog during the quarter.

``Some of the carriers are holding off their investments,`` Ding said.

``We expect that this reorganization uncertainty will be over in a few months,`` he added.

AsiaInfo`s backlog totaled $46.8 million at the end of the quarter, down from $56 million at the end of the second quarter.

``They`re saying the pipeline is still pretty strong,`` said Salomon Smith Barney analyst David Moy. ``The underlying fundamentals are still strong.``

Revenue, net of hardware costs, grew 51.5 percent to $20.1 million from $13.3 million in the year-earlier third quarter.

Third quarter software revenue reached $7.7 million, a 47 percent rise over the same quarter of 2000. Software license revenue rose 32.6 percent to $6.5 million over the year-ago quarter, with software services accounting for the balance.

In its report, the company also boosted its profit outlook for the fourth quarter. For all of 2001, earnings per basic share would hit between 26 cents and 27 cents, up from a prior guidance of 20 cents to 24 cents.

``As such, the net income for (fiscal year 2001) will reach US$11.3-$11.5 million,`` the company said.

The 2001 year revenue will range between $70.4 million and $71.4 million, an annual growth at or near 60 percent and in line with previous guidance, it added.

It said research and development and corporate costs will stay at the same level as in the third quarter -- at a combined total of $5.4 million.

AsiaInfo`s customers include China Telecom, China Mobile (0941.HK)(NYSE:CHL - news), China Unicom (0762.HK) and China Netcom, the four main players in Asia`s largest telecommunications market.

AsiaInfo shares fell 15 cents, or 1.33 percent, to close at $11.15 on the Nasdaq stock market ahead of the release of the third-quarter report.

The stock is down 45 percent from its year high, but it has performed significantly better than the struggling shares of Chinadotcom (Nasdaq:CHINA - news) and SINA.com (Nasdaq:SINA - news), which were once seen as peers in the race to stake their claim on China`s emerging Internet media market.




strong buy

[Singha]

Asia, der ganz große Knaller, bei Schwäche UNBEDINGT nachkaufen, im Asienboard gibst dazu übrigens einen Thread!

[Nix Wasa]

Hi !!!

ASIA und Datacraft ( China ) Ist nicht schlecht.
Aber für Neugierige hab ich was.

http://www.voicendata.com/content/issues/networking/40105260…

Bis jetzt erst Handl in Bombay,

Ich hab mir mal einige Stücke gekauft.

Und von denen auch, lest es euch mal durch. (
ISt die Legend Holdings von Indien PC,s)

http://www.zenith-india.com/aboutusfinal.htm

Und der PC verkauf bzw der User( Jeder Internet User braucht ja ein PC in Indien bzw was kommt.

http://www.nasscom.org/it_industry/int_survey.asp


Vielleicht erkennen manche von euch das Potenzial was da kommt.

Ciau All

PS Bei Sohu gehts auch wieder aufwährts mit dem Umsatz wurde ja zeit .

Nix Wasa

[proxim]

nachbörslich steht asiainfo bei 13,40$!!!!
http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=asia&d=e

das entspricht 15,00 euro

[carllito]

nicht schlecht
sind wirklich billig
könnte kurzfristig bis auf 20$ laufen
mfg

[sohu]

News!

Steve Chang, President and CEO of Trend Micro, Joins AsiaInfo`s Board of Directors
BEIJING/SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--October 26, 2001--AsiaInfo Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:ASIA - news), a leading provider of telecom software products and infrastructure solutions in China, announced today that Steve Chang, president and chief executive officer of Trend Micro, Inc. has joined its board beginning October 16, 2001.

Chang`s expertise in software development will be of considerable value to AsiaInfo in addressing specific telecommunication software needs in China. In addition, his advanced knowledge of network security technology will be beneficial to the success of AsiaInfo`s majority-owned network security solution company, Marsec.

Chang founded Trend Micro, in California, in 1988, to develop antivirus software for personal computers. As the Internet matured, the company`s focus evolved to address total network security including Internet VirusWall services and enterprise Internet security.

With over 1,400 employees in more than 18 offices and development centers worldwide, Tokyo-headquartered Trend Micro has experienced tremendous growth. With sales growing from US$10 million in 1994 to US$208 million in 2000, the company has become a role model for Asia-based companies competing in the global technology marketplace.

Chang`s management style and vision in producing innovative and timely antivirus solutions have been recognized in industry-leading publications. He was named one of Asia`s ``25 Movers and Shakers`` in 2001 by ZDNet Asia. Fortune Magazine has called him a ``global force,`` and he was twice chosen for Business Week`s ``Stars of Asia`` award, recognizing 50 Asian leaders at the ``forefront of change.``

James Ding, president and chief executive officer of AsiaInfo commented: ``We are very excited to have Steve join the board of AsiaInfo. With his rich technical, managerial experience and strong entreprenuerial spirit, Steve will greatly contribute to AsiaInfo`s continuous growth, while overseeing its business operations and strategies with our other board members.``

About AsiaInfo Holdings, Inc.

AsiaInfo Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:ASIA - news) is a leading provider of software products and infrastructure solutions for next generation network operators in China.

Its customer management and billing software products meet the complex, mission-critical provisioning, accounting, reporting and marketing needs of Internet and telecommunications service providers. The company`s convergent software suite also includes carrier-scale messaging and network management products. AsiaInfo constructs backbone and access networks for China`s telecom carriers while providing high-end network solutions, including operations support, network security and service applications such as IP telephony and virtual private networks.

Registered in Delaware, AsiaInfo has served as a chief architect of China`s Internet infrastructure since 1995, crafting Internet backbones for all the major national carriers including China Telecom, China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Netcom.

For more information about AsiaInfo, please visit http://www.asiainfo.com.

About Trend Micro, Inc.

Trend Micro, Inc. is a leader in network antivirus and Internet content security software and services. The Tokyo-based corporation has its North American headquarters in Cupertino, CA, and business units worldwide. Trend Micro products are sold directly, through corporate, value-added resellers and managed service providers.

Founded in 1988 by Steve Chang, the Tokyo-based corporation employs over 1400 people in 18 countries. Sales have soared by an average of nearly 75% per year over the past decade, reaching US$208m in 2000. The company is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (4704) and NASDAQ market (TMIC).

For additional information and evaluation copies of all Trend Micro products, visit http://www.antivirus.com


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Contact:

US Contacts:
For Investors:
AsiaInfo Holdings, Inc.
[e-mail]
408/970-0080
or
China Contacts:
AsiaInfo Technologies (China), Inc.
Stella Chen, 8610-6250-1658 x 6031
[e-mail]
or
Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide
Adam Weiss, 8610-6443-6488 x319
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