Core Insights - Apple has allocated most of the OLED panel orders for the iPhone 17e to BOE, with the remaining supply expected from Samsung Display and LG Display [1] - Apple plans to ship approximately 8 million units of the iPhone 17e in the first half of next year, with a typical first-year shipment of around 20 million units for entry-level iPhone models [1] - The iPhone 16e, released this year, also sourced its OLED panels primarily from BOE, followed by Samsung Display and LG Display [1] Group 1 - The OLED screen of the iPhone 16e uses the same specifications as the 6.1-inch iPhone 14 standard model released in 2022, and the iPhone 17e is expected to continue using the same OLED screen while further reducing the bezel [2] - BOE's OLED screen shipment for iPhones in 2024 is projected to be around 40 million units, covering both new and old iPhone models, while the total OLED panel shipments for iPhones last year were between 230 million to 240 million units [2] - Samsung Display had the highest shipment volume, estimated at 120 to 130 million units, while LG Display's shipment was around 70 million units [2] Group 2 - Apple has previously launched entry-level iPhone SE models with LCD screens in 2016, 2020, and 2022, but this year introduced the iPhone 16e with an OLED panel, continuing with the iPhone 17e next year to maintain overall iPhone shipment volumes and gather more user data [3]

Core Viewpoint - The merger of Shanghai Tianma and Tianma Organic Light Emitting Display is aimed at optimizing the management structure and improving operational efficiency, aligning with the company's future development needs [1][4]. Group 1: Company Overview - Shanghai Tianma was established in 2006 with a registered capital of 1.03 billion RMB, focusing on the manufacturing and sales of displays, electronic materials, and optoelectronic devices [4]. - For the period of January to September 2024, Shanghai Tianma reported revenue of 5.92 billion RMB and a net profit of 270 million RMB [4]. - Tianma Organic Light Emitting was founded in 2013 with a registered capital of 1 billion RMB, specializing in the R&D, design, production, and sales of organic light-emitting displays [4]. - In the same period, Tianma Organic Light Emitting achieved revenue of 21.01 million RMB and a net profit of 2.69 million RMB [4]. Group 2: Merger Details - On December 2, the company announced the completion of the business deregistration procedures for Tianma Organic Light Emitting [1]. - The board of directors approved the merger plan on December 30, 2024, allowing Shanghai Tianma to absorb Tianma Organic Light Emitting, which will be legally dissolved [1]. - Following the merger, all assets, liabilities, rights, and obligations of Tianma Organic Light Emitting will be inherited by Shanghai Tianma [1].

Core Viewpoint - BOE plans to start mass production of 8.6-generation OLED panels for laptops in May next year, with Acer and ASUS as initial customers [1][2]. Group 1: Production and Technology - The 8.6-generation OLED production line in Chengdu, Sichuan, can produce both laptop and smartphone panels [2]. - Compared to the current mainstream 6th generation, the 8.6-generation (2290mm×2620mm) can produce approximately 2.5 times the number of 14-inch panels per substrate, significantly reducing costs and improving production efficiency [2]. - BOE aims to be the first company globally to achieve mass production of 8.6-generation OLED panels, having completed the factory's lighting ceremony and entered trial production [2]. Group 2: Competitive Landscape - Samsung Display also plans to start mass production of 8.6-generation OLED panels in the second quarter or third quarter of next year, with Apple as a customer for its products [2]. - The first Apple laptops featuring OLED screens, specifically the "MacBook Pro," will utilize Samsung's 8.6-generation panels [2]. - BOE is in discussions with multiple Chinese smartphone manufacturers, including Apple and OPPO, regarding OLED screen supply [2].

12月2日，三星正式发布全球首款内折三折叠手机 —— Galaxy Z TriFold。 显示方面 ，Galaxy Z TriFold完全展开后，内部是10英寸的Dynamic AMOLED主屏，分辨率为 2160 x 1584，支持1-120Hz自适应刷新率，峰值亮度为1600尼特。 图片来源：三星 在机身尺寸方面，Galaxy Z TriFold展开状态下最薄处（含SIM卡托区域）仅为3.9毫米，屏幕中 央厚度为4.2毫米，侧边按键区域厚度为4.0毫米。整机重量仅309克，并采用康宁大猩猩陶瓷玻璃 2（Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2）覆盖外屏、钛合金铰链以及高强度装甲铝机身。 值得注意的是， 三星Galaxy Z TriFold 与华为Mate XT虽同为三折叠，但折叠方案却不一样。其 中，华为 采用 Z字型折叠方案，而三星采用G字型折叠方案。 具体来看，G形态折叠设计通过两次向内折叠，将整个柔性大屏在折叠后完全收纳在机身内部，由 坚固的金属或玻璃外壳进行保护；Z形态折叠方式如同一个"之"字，通常包含一次内折和一次外 折。折叠后，会有一块屏幕裸露在外，充当手机的外屏。 其中 ...

Group 1 - LG Display plans to sell its P2 and P3 production lines and 200,000 square meters of land in the Gumi National Industrial Complex to Mico Ceramics, which will help improve LG Display's financial situation and provide space for Mico Group's hydrogen fuel cell business [1][4] - LG Display is gradually exiting the LCD market due to competition from Chinese LCD panel manufacturers and is accelerating its transition to the OLED sector [2] - In 2024, LG Display sold its Guangzhou LCD factory to TCL Huaxing Optoelectronics for 11.088 billion RMB and announced plans to invest in a small and medium-sized OLED production line at its Paju factory [2] Group 2 - Mico Power plans to build a hydrogen fuel cell factory on the acquired land, with a production scale expected to exceed 100 megawatts to meet global market demand [4] - Hydrogen fuel cells utilize an environmentally friendly power generation method, achieving zero carbon emissions by using only hydrogen [4] - LG Display continues to produce automotive LCD and OLED products at its Gumi facility, which has been primarily used for small display production lines [4]

Core Viewpoint - The establishment of a joint venture, Hefei Xindongjin New Materials Technology Co., Ltd., by Hanbo High-tech, Beijing Xinjing Technology Co., Ltd., and Qingdao Chuxin Ruibo Venture Capital Fund, aims to invest in or acquire foreign wet electronic chemical projects in China [1][3]. Group 1: Joint Venture Details - The registered capital of the joint venture is 440 million yuan, with Hanbo High-tech and Beijing Xinjing each contributing 200 million yuan for a 45.4545% stake, while Chuxin Ruibo Fund contributes 40 million yuan for a 9.0910% stake [2]. - The joint venture will not be included in Hanbo High-tech's consolidated financial statements and does not constitute a controlling subsidiary [2]. - The joint venture is expected to enhance Hanbo High-tech's strategic layout and create synergies through collaboration with professional investment institutions and industry partners [3]. Group 2: Strategic Importance - The joint venture will serve as a key platform to enter high-tech, high-growth potential areas, helping to acquire advanced production technologies and quality customer resources [3]. - This initiative is anticipated to strengthen the company's core competitiveness in high-end display and semiconductor materials, optimize cost structures, and improve profitability and capital efficiency [3]. Group 3: Financial Performance - In Q3, Hanbo High-tech reported revenue of 870 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 33.34%, and a net profit of 17.66 million yuan, marking a return to profitability [5]. - For the first three quarters, the company achieved a revenue of 2.424 billion yuan, up 44.06% year-on-year, although it recorded a net loss of 87.87 million yuan [5].

= TrendForce 显示器研究中心 AMOLED产业链报告 ● 技术及市场现状 ● 面板出货追踪 ● 整机出货量及预测 近日，韩国媒体 The Elec 报道， 三星显示近期对中小型显示事业部进行组织升级，其中最受关 注的变化是，负责苹果业务的A开发团队正式 升级 为"A开发室"。 据悉 ，此举旨在整合原本分散的职能，提升对苹果 相关项目的 响应能力。与此同时，A事业团队 下属的A销售团队将转隶至战略营销室，进一步优化业务流程。 此外， 三星显示 在 中小型 显示 事业部内成立了"M事业化团队"，负责 用于 XR设备 的 1英寸 微型显示器业务 。此前，该业务由社长直属的M-PJT团队主导，调整后业务推进将更加体系化。 相较之下，大型显示事业部本次并未进行结构调整。 IT事业团队也迎来功能扩充，新增驱动开发、模组开发以及CELL外包等多项业务模块。 韩媒表 示， 今年7月，三星显示已为IT事业团队增设IT销售团队，外界认为此举是为应对IT OLED市场扩 张，特别是为计划于明年投产的IT 8 .6 代OLED产线（A6）提前锁定客户。A6产线未来将量产包 括苹果MacBook在内的多款IT OLED产品 ...

Core Viewpoint - Noctiluca, a Polish OLED materials company, has signed a Material Transfer Agreement (MTA) with a Chinese flat panel display manufacturer to provide key OLED materials for testing in next-generation OLED structures [1][3]. Group 1: Agreement Details - The agreement involves Noctiluca supplying samples of its self-developed OLED key materials, including Electron Injection Layer (EIL) and Electron Transport Layer (ETL) materials, for in-depth testing by the Chinese company [3]. - The collaboration focuses on extending the lifespan of OLED devices, improving energy efficiency, and enhancing display performance under high brightness conditions to meet the demands of high-end applications such as smartphones, wearables, automotive displays, and AR/VR systems [3]. Group 2: Strategic Importance - Noctiluca's board stated that this agreement is a crucial part of the company's global strategy, with China being a key market for business and technology expansion [4]. - This MTA marks the eighth cooperation agreement Noctiluca has signed with Chinese companies this year, further solidifying its strategic position in the global OLED materials supply chain [4]. Group 3: Product Portfolio - Noctiluca's core products include blue fluorescent/TADF emitting materials, multi-generation combination materials with super fluorescent properties, and the NCEIL series charge transport materials for EIL and ETL applications, targeting display screens and lighting sources [4]. - The company has established partnerships with major panel manufacturers and end brands across Asia and Europe, indicating a broad customer base [4].

Core Viewpoint - The acquisition of Pioneer Corporation by CarUX, a subsidiary of Innolux Corporation, enhances CarUX's position in the global smart cockpit market by integrating Pioneer’s expertise in automotive audio, multimedia systems, and human-machine interface (HMI) software development [1][3]. Group 1: Acquisition Details - On December 1, CarUX announced the completion of the acquisition of Pioneer Corporation, making Pioneer a subsidiary of CarUX [1]. - The acquisition was part of a deal where EQT private equity fund sold 100% of Pioneer’s shares to CarUX for 163.6 billion yen (approximately 7.72 billion RMB) [3]. Group 2: Pioneer Corporation Overview - Pioneer, established in 1938, is a well-known supplier of automotive audio and navigation systems, providing solutions to major automotive manufacturers including Toyota [3]. - Under EQT's five-year restructuring plan, Pioneer focused on core automotive audio technologies and launched a new generation of automotive amplifier platforms, while also expanding into mobility services and AI-connected products [3]. Group 3: CarUX Overview - CarUX specializes in smart cockpit display solutions and has over 20 years of experience in automotive display and touch technology, offering a range of display technologies from LCD to Micro LED [4]. - For 2024, CarUX is projected to achieve revenues of approximately 50 billion New Taiwan Dollars (around 11.28 billion RMB) [4]. Group 4: Strategic Implications - The acquisition allows CarUX to integrate Pioneer’s strengths in audio, HMI, and software platforms, aiming to create a comprehensive smart cockpit system that enhances visual, auditory, and interactive experiences [4]. - This strategic move is expected to facilitate CarUX's entry into the supply chains of Japanese automotive manufacturers and expand its market penetration in the Asia-Pacific region [4].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is that CITIC Securities has submitted a report for the initial public offering (IPO) and listing guidance for Beijing Xiahe Technology Co., Ltd. on November 21, 2023, with the current status being "guidance filing" [1] - Beijing Xiahe Technology was established on May 23, 2017, with a registered capital of 360 million RMB and is primarily focused on the research, production, and sales of OLED organic light-emitting materials [2][3] - The major shareholder of Xiahe Technology is SHAH-HERR CORPORATION, holding a 27.80% stake in the company [2] Group 2 - Xiahe Technology has completed 8 rounds of financing since 2018, with the highest disclosed amount reaching 300 million RMB, and in March 2023, Yida Capital announced an investment of several million RMB in the company [3] - The company’s subsidiary, Xiahe Jiangsu, has a production line with an annual capacity of 18.9 tons for OLED materials, which was put into operation in June 2023 with a total investment of 1.05 billion RMB [3] - A new R&D platform project for OLED materials is planned with an investment of 20 million RMB, aiming for an annual production capacity of 18 tons, which will focus on the research and production of doping materials, main materials, and transport materials [4]