Industry Commentary - The automotive industry is expected to benefit from new materials opportunities as eight departments issued a "Work Plan for Stabilizing Growth in the Automotive Industry" [1] Company Commentary - Kingdee International (00268.HK) is experiencing resilient growth driven by its cloud subscription business, with accelerated commercialization of AI [1] - Zhongji Xuchuang (300308.SZ) reported that the increase in 1.6T volume will further enhance profitability, maintaining its position as a global leader in optical module delivery [1] Industry Commentary - The photovoltaic industry chain is witnessing price increases upstream, indicating potential market shifts [1]

Market Trends - The domestic market indices showed positive performance, with the Shanghai Composite Index closing at 3,876.34, up by 0.37% [4] - The New Materials sector outperformed, with a weekly increase of 2.50%, surpassing the growth of the ChiNext Index by 0.39% [6] Industry Commentary - The automotive industry is expected to benefit from the "Automobile Industry Stabilization Growth Work Plan" issued by eight departments, highlighting opportunities in upstream new materials [6] - The plan aims for approximately 32.3 million vehicle sales in 2025, a year-on-year growth of about 3%, with new energy vehicle sales projected to reach 15.5 million, growing by around 20% [6] Company Analysis: Kingdee International (00268.HK) - Kingdee International reported a revenue of 3.192 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, an increase of 11.2% year-on-year, with a net loss of 98 million yuan, improving by 55.1% [10] - The cloud subscription business generated 1.684 billion yuan, up 22.1% year-on-year, with an annual recurring revenue (ARR) of 3.73 billion yuan, reflecting an 18.5% increase [10] - The company’s gross margin improved to 65.63%, a rise of 2.39 percentage points year-on-year, driven by the higher proportion of high-margin cloud subscription revenue [10] Company Analysis: Zhongji Xuchuang (300308.SZ) - Zhongji Xuchuang's revenue for the first half of 2025 reached 14.79 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 37.0%, with a net profit of 4.0 billion yuan, up 69.4% [14] - The company is expected to maintain its position as a global leader in optical modules, with a focus on increasing production capacity for 1.6T products [12][15] - The gross margin is anticipated to improve due to the rising proportion of high-end silicon optical products [15] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies in the new materials sector related to the automotive industry, particularly "Shidai New Materials" and "Jundida" [6] - For Kingdee International, the expected earnings per share (EPS) for 2025-2027 are projected at 0.03, 0.10, and 0.17, with corresponding price-to-earnings (PE) ratios of 528.8, 151.8, and 85.1, respectively, recommending a "Buy-A" rating [13] - Zhongji Xuchuang is expected to achieve net profits of 93.5 billion yuan, 180.8 billion yuan, and 248.5 billion yuan for 2025-2027, maintaining a "Buy-A" rating [16]

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy-A" rating to the company, indicating a strong potential for price appreciation over the next 6-12 months [7][12]. Core Insights - The company's cloud subscription business continues to drive resilient growth, with a reported revenue of 3.192 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, reflecting an 11.2% year-on-year increase. The net loss attributable to shareholders improved by 55.1% to 98 million yuan [3][5]. - The annual recurring revenue (ARR) from cloud subscriptions reached 3.73 billion yuan, up 18.5% year-on-year, showcasing strong demand in the market [5]. - The company has made significant advancements in AI commercialization, with the launch of the upgraded Cangqiong Agent platform 2.0, which has enhanced operational efficiency for clients [6][7]. Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the cloud subscription business generated 1.684 billion yuan in revenue, a 22.1% increase year-on-year. The combined revenue from major products, Cangqiong and Xinghan, reached 845 million yuan, growing 34.3% year-on-year [5]. - The gross margin improved to 65.63%, an increase of 2.39 percentage points from the previous year, primarily due to the higher proportion of high-margin cloud subscription revenue [5]. - The company expects significant earnings growth in the coming years, with projected earnings per share (EPS) of 0.03, 0.10, and 0.17 for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively [12][14]. Market Position and Strategy - As a leading player in the domestic ERP SaaS market, the company is well-positioned to benefit from the ongoing digital transformation among enterprises, particularly with the integration of AI into its offerings [7][12]. - The company has successfully signed contracts with major clients, including Geely Holding and Mengniu Group, indicating strong market penetration and customer trust [5][6]. - The report highlights the importance of AI applications in enhancing business efficiency, with significant improvements reported by clients using the company's AI solutions [6].

Core Viewpoint - The report from Bank of America Securities highlights the robust progress in AI monetization among Chinese software companies, with increasing contract values related to AI and improvements in operational efficiency driven by AI deployment [1] Group 1: Software Companies - Companies like Kingdee International (00268) and Meitu (01357) are expected to show higher growth visibility due to their significant subscription revenue [1] - The development of AI is driving strong demand for data centers, with advancements in domestic AI chip research supporting increased orders [1] - The report favors companies with stable downstream demand and high recurring revenue, recommending Kingdee and Meitu as top picks with target prices of HKD 20.7 and HKD 13.5, respectively [1] Group 2: Data Centers and Public Cloud - In the data center and public cloud sectors, the report is optimistic about companies like GDS Holdings (09698, GDS.US), CenturyLink (VNET.US), and Kingsoft Cloud (03896, KC.US), all benefiting from strong AI demand [1] - All these companies are expected to exceed performance expectations, with a "buy" rating assigned to each [1] - The target price for Mingyuan Cloud (00909) has been raised from HKD 3.7 to HKD 4, maintaining a "neutral" rating [1]

在数据中心及公有云领域，该行更看好万国数据(09698,GDS.US)、世纪互联(VNET.US)及金山云 (03896,KC.US)，受到强劲AI需求推动，全部业绩均胜预期，评级均为"买入"。美银证券并将明源云 (00909)目标价从3.7港元升至4港元，维持"中性"评级。 该行预期，金蝶及美图等订阅收入占比较高的软件公司，将展现更高增长可见性;认为AI发展驱动数据 中心需求强劲增长，国产AI芯片研究进展正面，可支持订单增加;AI亦驱动公有云业务强劲增长。目前 较偏好具有稳健下游需求及高经常性收入占比的高能见度增长企业，软件股中首选股为金蝶及美图，均 予"买入"评级，目标价分别为20.7及13.5港元。 美银证券发布研报称，在日前举行的投资者活动中与金蝶国际(00268)、美图公司(01357)、金山办公 (688111.SH)、用友网络（600588）(600588.SH)等中国软件公司、数据中心及云计算企业管理层交流， 发现软件公司AI变现进展稳健，AI相关合同价值持续上升;同时AI代理及AI编码部署正推动软件公司营 运效率提升。 ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights that software companies in China, such as Kingdee International, Meitu, Kingsoft Office, and Yonyou Network, are making steady progress in monetizing AI, with increasing contract values related to AI [1] - AI-driven demand is expected to significantly boost the growth of data centers, supported by advancements in domestic AI chip research, which will lead to increased orders [1] - The report favors companies with robust downstream demand and high recurring revenue, identifying Kingdee and Meitu as top picks in the software sector, both rated "Buy" with target prices of HKD 20.7 and HKD 13.5 respectively [1] Group 2 - In the data center and public cloud sectors, the report is optimistic about companies like GDS Holdings, Century Internet, and Kingsoft Cloud, all benefiting from strong AI demand, with performance exceeding expectations and rated "Buy" [1] - The target price for Mingyuan Cloud has been raised from HKD 3.7 to HKD 4, while maintaining a "Neutral" rating [1]

股份方面，该行强烈建议H股多于A股;行业首选为北森控股(09669)，目标价10.3港元，评级"增持"，预 期收入将加速增长;其次为金蝶国际(00268)、中国软件国际(00354)及金山软件(03888)，目标价分别为 14.2港元、6.6港元(原本5.4港元)及38港元，均予"与大市同步"评级。 资金方面，该行认为板块在低利率环境下将跟随整体市场流动性，且有更高弹性(Beta)，因主动型基金 的相关配置比重极低。主题投资如AI应用、科技本土化和稳定币等，可能对股价产生显著影响，但目 前该行尚未发现到可以真正扭转行业基本面的主题。 摩根士丹利发布研报称，就内地软件行业基本面而言，该行仍保持谨慎态度，因预期内地GDP增长将放 缓，且通缩压力依然存在，企业对IT投资的信心仍较低，相信要待通缩结束后1至2年才会恢复。在需求 出现实质转折前，任何供应端推动的新技术趋势，都只能够促使现有的预算在市场中重新分配。 ...

Core Viewpoint - Bank of America Securities reports that during a recent investor event, discussions with management from Chinese software companies and data center/cloud computing firms revealed steady progress in AI monetization and an increase in AI-related contract values [1] Group 1: Software Companies - AI agency and AI coding deployment are enhancing operational efficiency for software companies [1] - Companies like Kingdee and Meitu, which have a high proportion of subscription revenue, are expected to show greater growth visibility [1] - Bank of America Securities prefers companies with robust downstream demand and high recurring revenue, with Kingdee and Meitu being top picks, rated "Buy" with target prices of HKD 20.7 and HKD 13.5 respectively [1] Group 2: Data Centers and Cloud Services - AI development is driving strong growth in data center demand, supported by positive progress in domestic AI chip research [1] - The public cloud business is also experiencing robust growth due to AI [1] - Bank of America Securities is optimistic about companies like GDS Holdings, Century Internet, and Kingsoft Cloud, all benefiting from strong AI demand, with all performance exceeding expectations and rated "Buy" [1] - Mingyuan Cloud's target price has been raised from HKD 3.7 to HKD 4, maintaining a "Neutral" rating [1]

Group 1 - Jingchen Co., Ltd. plans to acquire 100% equity of Chipmy Microelectronics for a total consideration of 316 million RMB, which will make Chipmy a wholly-owned subsidiary [1] - Kingdee International announced the acquisition of approximately 63% equity of Yunzhijia Network for 68 million RMB, aiming to enhance AI capabilities in enterprise management [2] - Purun Co., Ltd. intends to acquire SHM Holdings through cash payments to various investment funds, details of the transaction are not disclosed [3] Group 2 - Jiayun Technology's wholly-owned subsidiary is acquiring the remaining 40% equity of Beijing Wanhe for 1.14 million RMB [4] - Galaxy Magnetics is planning to issue shares and pay cash to acquire 100% equity of Sichuan Kyoto Longtai Technology, while raising supporting funds [5] - Gansu Lanke High-tech Equipment Co., Ltd. intends to acquire 100% equity of Shanghai Lanya Petrochemical Equipment Testing and 51% equity of China Air Separation Engineering [6] Group 3 - Tianrun Industrial is acquiring 100% equity of Shandong Altai Automotive Parts for 135 million RMB, with the first delivery already completed [7] - ST Quan is in the preliminary planning stage to sell 100% equity of Anhui Quanwei, with a framework agreement signed [8] - Longyang Electronics completed the acquisition of 70% equity of Suzhou Deyou New Materials for cash, constituting a major asset restructuring [9] Group 4 - United Precision Manufacturing plans to acquire 51% equity of Chengdu Mite Aviation Manufacturing for cash, with an intention agreement signed [10] - Shanghai Haili Bio-Technology adjusted the acquisition price of 55% equity of Shaanxi Ruisheng Bio-Technology due to intensified industry competition and tightened tax incentives [11] - Nanjing Shangluo Electronics' wholly-owned subsidiary intends to acquire a total of 88.79% equity of Guangzhou Ligong Technology for 70 million RMB [12] Group 5 - Sanan Optoelectronics received a regulatory letter regarding the acquisition of equity in a globally renowned LED company, focusing on the company's situation and transaction pricing [13] - Longjian Co., Ltd. plans to acquire 100% equity of Guangdong Zhimiao Construction Engineering for 40,000 RMB to expand into new regional markets [14]

Core Viewpoint - Kingdee International announced the acquisition of a 62.8% stake in Yunzhijia for 68 million yuan, increasing its ownership from 7.5% to 70.3%, allowing for consolidation in financial statements [1] Group 1: Acquisition Details - The acquisition is based on a comparable company EV/S median of 2.9x, with Yunzhijia's estimated EV at 310 million yuan, leading to an equity valuation of 110 million yuan after deducting liabilities [1] - Yunzhijia was incubated from Kingdee's ecosystem and has evolved into a mobile social and collaboration platform since its inception in 2011 [1] - The company previously sold 85% of Yunzhijia's equity in 2016 due to expanding losses and the pressures of cloud transformation, transitioning Yunzhijia to an associate company [1] Group 2: Financial Performance and Strategy - Yunzhijia has shifted its focus towards subscription and AI, achieving a tax profit of 4.66 million yuan in the first four months of 2025 [2] - The platform is built on a cloud-native architecture and has seen improved financial conditions as subscription revenue increases [2] - Kingdee plans to position Yunzhijia as a unified entry point for AI and collaboration, enhancing mobile office capabilities and optimizing user experience in cloud ERP [2] Group 3: Revenue Projections - Revenue projections for Kingdee from 2025 to 2027 are estimated at 7.01 billion yuan, 7.90 billion yuan, and 8.95 billion yuan, with corresponding price-to-sales ratios of 7.5x, 6.6x, and 5.9x [3]