Core Viewpoint - Hisense Home Appliances (000921.SZ) announced that Hisense Communication has completed a share buyback plan, acquiring a total of 13,856,065 shares, which represents 1.00% of the company's total share capital [1] Summary by Relevant Sections - **Share Buyback Details** - Hisense Communication has cumulatively increased its holdings in Hisense Home Appliances by 13,856,065 shares, amounting to a total investment of 356,690,000 yuan [1] - Following this buyback, Hisense Communication now holds a total of 27,716,093 shares, which is 2.00% of the company's total share capital [1]

Summary of Hisense Home Appliances Group (000921.SZ) 2Q25 Earnings Call Company Overview - **Company**: Hisense Home Appliances Group - **Ticker**: 000921.SZ - **Period**: 2Q25 Key Financial Metrics - **Total Revenue**: Rmb49,340 million in 1H25, +1% YoY - **Net Profit**: Rmb2,077 million in 1H25, +3% YoY - **2Q Performance**: Revenue and net profit declined by -3% and -8% YoY respectively, which was below expectations [1][8] Core Business Insights - **Central AC Impact**: Central air conditioning (AC) sales experienced a significant decline of 10%+ in 2Q25, attributed to a weak property market and reduced support from trade-in programs [3][4] - **Legacy White Goods**: Sales of washing machines and refrigerators grew by +5% and +14% YoY respectively in 1H25, aligning with expectations [3] - **Regional Performance**: Overseas sales maintained resilience with +12% YoY growth in 1H25, while domestic sales were flat YoY, indicating a sequential decline in 2Q due to central AC pressures [3] Margin Analysis - **Gross Profit Margin (GPM)**: Increased by 0.6 percentage points to 21.5% in 2Q25 - **Operating Profit Margin (OPM)**: Remained stable at 4.8% in 2Q25 - **Core EBIT Growth**: Excluding non-recurring items, core EBIT grew by 7% in 2Q25 [3] Management Focus Areas - Upcoming earnings call expected to address: 1. Channel breakdown of 2Q decline and outlook for central AC business 2. Trade-in stimulus impacts on domestic legacy white goods 3. Competition intensity in split AC market 4. Updates on export orders and tariff impacts 5. Potential for margin expansion [4] Investment Thesis - **Rating**: Buy - **Rationale**: 1. High earnings growth visibility supported by 2024 ESOP target 2. Attractive dividend yield 3. Undemanding forward P/E valuation against high single-digit profit growth expectations - **Future Drivers**: 1. Growth in the VRF business through Hisense-Hitachi JV 2. Margin improvement in legacy white goods 3. Operational improvements at Sanden with rising EV contributions [5] Valuation and Price Target - **12-month Target Price**: Rmb34 for A-shares and HK$29 for H-shares, based on 14x/11x 2027E P/Es for Hisense-Hitachi JV and legacy white goods respectively [6] Key Risks 1. Weaker-than-expected demand for white goods due to global macroeconomic conditions 2. Further property market slowdown affecting VRF demand 3. Increased competition from domestic players threatening Hisense-Hitachi JV's position 4. Margin dilution from higher developer channel penetration 5. Below-expected integration of Hisense-Hitachi JV 6. Underperformance of legacy white goods business [7]

Summary of Hisense Home Appliances Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Hisense Home Appliances - **Period**: First half of 2025 Key Financial Metrics - **Revenue**: 49.34 billion CNY, slight growth year-on-year - **Main Business Revenue**: 45.7 billion CNY, up 4.98% year-on-year - **Net Profit**: 2.077 billion CNY, up 3% year-on-year - **Operating Cash Flow**: 5.322 billion CNY, up 153% year-on-year - **Earnings per Share**: 1.52 CNY, slight growth year-on-year [4][5][6] Industry and Market Dynamics - **Domestic Market**: Intense competition, particularly from new entrants like Xiaomi and established players like Midea [7] - **Central Air Conditioning Market**: Overall slight decline, but Hisense Hitachi's performance outperformed the market [4][15] - **Overseas Market**: Continued growth expected, although second-quarter growth slowed [9][11] Strategic Initiatives - **Cost Control and Efficiency**: Implemented organizational changes, R&D collaboration, supply chain integration, and manufacturing optimization to enhance efficiency and reduce costs [2][7] - **Global Strategy**: Transitioned to a "7+1" global operational center layout to strengthen overseas team building and market responsiveness [2][10] - **Product Development**: Focus on high-margin new products and optimizing product structure to improve profitability [16][17] Product Performance - **Ice and Washing Products**: Profit margins improved due to scale effects and product enhancements; Hisense refrigerators ranked first in sales in 12 countries [12] - **Three Electric Business**: Affected by exchange losses and personnel optimization costs, but expected to save 100-120 million CNY annually through personnel optimization [13] - **Central Air Conditioning**: New products to be launched in the home decoration sector, with a focus on heat pump products [15] Future Outlook - **Revenue and Profit Goals**: Despite second-quarter performance concerns, the company remains optimistic about achieving annual targets [14][30] - **Market Growth Expectations**: Anticipated growth in the third quarter, with better performance expected in the fourth quarter [26] - **Impact of Subsidy Policies**: The effectiveness of subsidy policies for home appliances is expected to continue, supporting market growth [32] Challenges and Risks - **Competitive Pressure**: Increased competition in the domestic market and potential impacts from geopolitical factors on production capacity [27][28] - **Inventory Management**: Central air conditioning inventory expected to clear in the third quarter, with a focus on improving efficiency [31] Management Changes - **Leadership Adjustments**: Recent changes in the board reflect a strategic upgrade for air conditioning and overseas business segments, aiming to enhance international marketing and operational synergy [17][18] Conclusion Hisense Home Appliances is navigating a competitive landscape with strategic initiatives aimed at improving efficiency, expanding market presence, and enhancing product offerings. The company remains optimistic about future growth despite current challenges and is focused on maintaining profitability through cost control and product innovation.

Summary of Hisense Home Appliances Group (000921.SZ) Earnings Call Company Overview - **Company**: Hisense Home Appliances Group - **Ticker**: 000921.SZ - **Industry**: Home Appliances Key Financial Results - **2Q25 Performance**: - Total revenue: Rmb 49,340 million, Net profit: Rmb 2,077 million - Year-over-year growth: +1% in revenue, +3% in net profit - 2Q25 implied decline: -3% in revenue, -8% in net profit - **Market Reaction**: - Share price declined by 5.6% in A-shares and 6.4% in H-shares, compared to CSI300 (-3.2%) and HSI (-1.6%) [1][2] Management Insights - **Earnings Call Date**: July 31 - **Key Topics Discussed**: - 2025 guidance, Hisense-Hitachi partnership, overseas updates, domestic competition, margin outlook - **Management's View**: - Results may be better than they appear due to short-term adjustments in the central AC business, which is expected to improve [2][4] - Developer channel revenue declined, but retail and commercial channels remained stable [2][4] Margin and Revenue Insights - **Margins**: - Domestic margins remained stable while export margins improved due to product upgrades and operational efficiency [2][8] - **Channel Performance**: - Core central AC business saw a decline, but positive growth was noted in the 2C channel [5][8] - **Overseas Sales**: - Negative growth in overseas sales attributed to proactive risk management; expected improvement in 4Q25 [8] Earnings Forecast and Valuation - **Revised Earnings Estimates**: - EPS estimates for 2025E-2027E revised down by 0-2% [6][10] - **Price Target**: - 12-month target price set at Rmb 34 for A-shares and HK$ 29 for H-shares, based on 14x/11x 2027E P/Es [12][14] - **Valuation Metrics**: - Current trading at 10x/8x 25E P/E with a dividend yield of 5%/6% [2][10] Investment Thesis - **Reasons for Buy Rating**: - High earnings growth visibility supported by 2024 ESOP target - Attractive dividend yield - Undemanding forward P/E against high single-digit profit growth [10][11] Risks Identified - **Key Risks**: - Weaker global demand for white goods - Property market slowdown affecting VRF demand - Increased domestic competition impacting Hisense-Hitachi JV - Margin dilution from developer channel penetration - Integration challenges with Hisense-Hitachi JV [13][10] Conclusion - **Overall Outlook**: - Despite short-term challenges, the long-term growth potential remains strong due to product expansion and operational improvements. The company is positioned to benefit from synergies between its central and split AC businesses, as well as overseas market opportunities [2][10][11]

Core Viewpoint - Hisense Home Appliances Group Co., Ltd. announced the completion of a shareholding increase plan by its controlling shareholder's concerted action party, Qingdao Hisense Communication Co., Ltd., which has acquired a total of 13,856,065 shares, representing 1.00% of the company's total share capital [2][11]. Group 1: Shareholding Increase Plan - The shareholding increase plan was disclosed on July 9, 2025, with a timeframe from July 4, 2025, to January 3, 2026, aiming to acquire between 6,928,084 and 13,856,168 shares [2][7]. - As of the announcement date, Qingdao Hisense Communication has completed the acquisition of 13,856,065 shares, amounting to 356,690,000 yuan [2][11]. - Following this increase, Qingdao Hisense Communication holds a total of 27,716,093 shares, which is 2.00% of the total share capital [2][11]. Group 2: Changes in Shareholding Structure - The total share capital of the company decreased from 1,385,616,805 shares to 1,384,861,171 shares due to the repurchase and cancellation of 755,634 restricted shares [3][10]. - The indirect controlling shareholder, Hisense Group Holdings Co., Ltd., increased its total shareholding from 47.28% to 48.30% after the completion of the shareholding increase [3][11]. - The shareholding structure includes 516,758,670 shares held by Qingdao Hisense Air Conditioning Co., Ltd. (37.31%), 124,452,000 shares held by Hisense (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. (8.99%), and 27,716,093 shares held by Qingdao Hisense Communication (2.00%) [3][11]. Group 3: Compliance and Legal Aspects - The shareholding increase does not violate any relevant regulations and will not lead to a change in the company's control [13]. - The implementation of the shareholding increase plan complies with the provisions of the Company Law and the relevant regulations of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange [13]. - A legal opinion was issued confirming that the increase does not require a mandatory tender offer [13].

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Core Insights - Hisense Group released its 2024 ESG report, marking the third consecutive year of such reports, with AI identified as a key driver for ESG implementation [1] - The company emphasizes a dual-track approach of "smart + green" to align AI technology with sustainable development goals, aiming to deliver impactful technological solutions to families [1] Strategic Upgrade - Hisense integrates ESG into its core strategy, committing to peak carbon emissions by 2026 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, ahead of national targets by 4 and 10 years respectively, showcasing industry leadership [3] AI Empowerment - The deep integration of AI and ESG is transforming sustainable development practices, with Hisense promoting low-carbon transformation through green manufacturing and digital technologies, exemplified by the establishment of the world's first multi-split "lighthouse factory" in Qingdao [4] Product Development - Hisense is focused on creating sustainable products with low energy consumption and resource requirements, with over 90% of its home appliance models classified as energy-efficient [6] - The company is expanding into smart energy and automotive electronics, contributing to urban green development by reducing energy consumption by 30% through its ECO-B smart building solutions [6] Social Responsibility - Hisense maintains a commitment to "technology for good" and "business for good," emphasizing product quality, employee welfare, and social contributions [8] - The company is actively involved in global initiatives for educational equity, rural revitalization, and environmental protection, establishing a "Hisense Global Charity Day" on October 19 each year to reinforce its corporate social responsibility culture [11] Future Outlook - By 2025, Hisense aims for comprehensive AI empowerment across its industrial ecosystem, focusing on integrated AI implementation in research, production, sales, and service to contribute innovative and replicable solutions for global sustainable development [11]