Core Viewpoint - The report from浦银国际 highlights the growing importance of intelligent driving chips in the automotive industry, particularly as the sector transitions into the second half of the new energy vehicle (NEV) development phase [1] Industry Summary - The intelligent driving chip industry is receiving an "overweight" rating, indicating strong growth potential as it becomes a core component of intelligent driving functions in vehicles [1] - The global automotive-grade SoC market is projected to grow from 57.9 billion RMB in 2023 to 205.3 billion RMB by 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29% [1] - China's automotive-grade SoC market is expected to increase from 26.7 billion RMB in 2023 to 102 billion RMB by 2028, capturing 50% of the global market share [1] Company Summary - The report initiates coverage on Horizon Robotics (09660) and Black Sesame Technologies (02533), both receiving "buy" ratings with target prices set at 12 HKD and 21.4 HKD respectively [1] - Domestic intelligent driving chip suppliers are anticipated to expand their market share rapidly, benefiting from competitive pricing and production experience, alongside the trend of domestic substitution [1] - The report emphasizes that both independent Chinese automakers and leading NEV companies are driving advancements in intelligent driving technology, which will enhance the demand for intelligent driving chips [1]

Core Viewpoint - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved operating revenue of 253 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 40.4%, while net profit was -762 million yuan, compared to 1.105 billion yuan in the first half of 2024, primarily due to fluctuations in the fair value changes of financial instruments issued to investors [1] Revenue Breakdown - In the first half of 2025, revenue from autonomous driving products and solutions was 237 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 41.5%, driven by increased sales of assisted driving chips and solutions alongside the growth of mass-produced vehicles, with improved market penetration in the commercial vehicle sector [1] - Revenue from intelligent imaging solutions was 16 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 24.8% [1] Profitability Metrics - In the first half of 2025, the company's gross margin was 24.79%, a decrease of 25.21 percentage points year-on-year, and the net profit margin was -301.47%, a decrease of 914.76 percentage points year-on-year [2] - The gross margin for autonomous driving products and solutions was 20.9%, down 26 percentage points year-on-year, while the gross margin for intelligent imaging solutions was 82.4%, down 4 percentage points year-on-year [2] Cost Structure - The company's expense ratio was 332.07%, an increase of 179.2 percentage points year-on-year [2] Product Development and Market Expansion - The company is accelerating the mass production of its A1000 chip in various new vehicle models and is also targeting overseas markets with multiple new clients [2] - The C1200 chip is set to be deployed in several new energy customer projects, while the A2000 series chips support urban NoA and can be expanded to L3 and L4 scenarios [2] - The company aims to complete mass production and project alignment with leading automotive clients within the year [2] Commercialization Efforts - The company is actively expanding in robotics, unmanned logistics vehicles, and intelligent imaging solutions [3] - In the robotics sector, the company is developing a "brain" for robots based on the C1200 chip and has partnered with leading bipedal robot companies [3] - In the unmanned logistics vehicle sector, the company is collaborating with ecosystem partners to create an L4 autonomous driving system for low-speed functions in closed environments [3] - The company is also advancing AI smart glasses and other intelligent imaging solutions with several clients [3] - Plans are in place to pursue acquisitions of cost-effective, low-power AI chip companies to strengthen its position in the edge AI chip market [3]

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Core Viewpoint - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 253 million yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 40.4% [2][9][22] Revenue Breakdown - The revenue from autonomous driving products and solutions was 237 million yuan, up 41.5% year-on-year, driven by increased sales of auxiliary driving chips and solutions alongside the growth of mass-produced models [13][22] - The revenue from intelligent imaging solutions was 16 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 24.8%, attributed to the market acceptance of the company's solutions [13][22] Profitability Metrics - The company's gross margin was 24.79%, down 25.21 percentage points year-on-year, with a net margin of -301.47%, a decline of 914.76 percentage points [4][16] - The gross margin for autonomous driving products and solutions was 20.9%, down 26.3 percentage points, while the gross margin for intelligent imaging solutions was 82.4%, down 4.2 percentage points [4][16] Cost Structure - The company's total expense ratio was 332.07%, a decrease of 179.2 percentage points year-on-year, with sales, management, and R&D expense ratios at 20.37%, 67.27%, and 244.43%, respectively [17] Product Development and Market Expansion - The A1000 chip is being mass-produced in several new models from Geely and Dongfeng, with plans for deployment in overseas markets [6][24] - The C1200 chip is set to be mass-produced in multiple projects for new energy customers, enhancing the company's capabilities in autonomous driving [30] - The A2000 series chip, designed for high-performance applications, is expected to support urban NOA and can be expanded to L3 and L4 scenarios [34][36] Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations - The company is deepening collaborations with major clients such as Geely, Dongfeng, and BYD, focusing on continuous delivery and engineering development of auxiliary driving platforms [22][26] - The company is actively pursuing acquisitions of high-performance, low-power AI chip firms to enhance its position in the edge AI chip market [7][47] Future Outlook - In the second half of 2025, the company plans to continue delivering auxiliary driving solutions to major clients while expanding its strategic customer base [46] - The company aims to optimize algorithms for extreme urban scenarios and enhance the performance of end-to-end models to support the mass production of the A2000 series chip [46]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Outperform the Market" [6][49]. Core Views - The company achieved a revenue of 253 million yuan in H1 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 40.4%. However, it reported a net loss of 762 million yuan, primarily due to fluctuations in the fair value of financial instruments issued to investors [1][7][21]. - The company is accelerating the mass production of its A1000 and C1200 chips, which are being integrated into various new vehicle models, enhancing its market presence in both domestic and international markets [2][22][30]. - The company is actively expanding its commercialization efforts in robotics, unmanned logistics vehicles, and intelligent imaging solutions, aiming to become a leader in the AI chip sector [3][36][48]. Financial Performance - In H1 2025, the company's gross margin was 24.79%, down 25.21 percentage points year-on-year, with a net margin of -301.47%, a decline of 914.76 percentage points year-on-year [2][15]. - The revenue from autonomous driving products and solutions was 237 million yuan, up 41.5% year-on-year, driven by increased sales of advanced driver-assistance systems [10][21]. - The company expects revenues of 810 million, 1.27 billion, and 2 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with projected net profits of -976 million, -678 million, and 740 million yuan [4][49]. Business Segments - The autonomous driving segment is seeing significant growth, with a focus on enhancing market penetration in commercial vehicles and expanding customer base [10][21]. - The intelligent imaging solutions segment generated 16 million yuan in revenue, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 24.8%, attributed to gaining market recognition [10][21]. - The company is also developing a range of AI solutions for robotics and logistics, leveraging its proprietary chips to enhance functionality and performance [36][48]. Market Position and Strategy - The company is positioned as a leading domestic supplier of intelligent automotive computing chips, benefiting from the accelerating penetration of smart driving technologies [49]. - The strategy includes deepening collaborations with major automotive manufacturers and expanding into overseas markets, which is expected to enhance revenue growth [21][49]. - The company plans to acquire high-performance, low-power AI chip firms to strengthen its product offerings and market position in the AI chip sector [48].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report is that Guosen Securities maintains an "outperform" rating for Hezhima Intelligent (02533), projecting revenues of 810 million, 1.27 billion, and 2 billion yuan for 2025-2027 [1] - In H1 2025, the company achieved total revenue of 253 million yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 40.4% [1] - Revenue from autonomous driving products and solutions in H1 2025 was 237 million yuan, up 41.5% year-on-year, driven by increased sales of assisted driving chips and solutions alongside the rise in mass-produced vehicles [1] - The market penetration of the company's assisted driving solutions in the commercial vehicle sector has improved, aided by enhanced marketing capabilities and attracting large-scale clients [1] - Revenue from intelligent imaging solutions in H1 2025 was 16 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 24.8% [1] Group 2 - The A1000 chip has been mass-produced in several new models, including Geely Galaxy E8 and Dongfeng Yipai 007, with new clients in overseas markets [2] - The C1200 chip is set to be mass-deployed in multiple projects with new energy vehicle clients [2] - The A2000 series chip supports urban NOA and can be expanded to L3 and L4 scenarios, with the company aiming to complete model designation and mass production with leading automotive clients within the year [2] Group 3 - In the robotics sector, the company is developing a robot "brain" based on the C1200 chip and a "body" based on the A2000 chip, collaborating with leading bipedal robot enterprises [2] - In the field of unmanned logistics vehicles, the company is working with ecosystem partners to create an L4 autonomous driving system for low-speed functions in closed environments like ports and parks, with ongoing shipments [2] - The company is actively pursuing acquisitions of high-cost-performance, low-power AI chip enterprises to become a leader in edge AI chip technology [2]

股份發行人及根據《上市規則》第十九B章上市的香港預託證券發行人的證券變動月報表 截至月份: 2025年8月31日 狀態: 新提交 致：香港交易及結算所有限公司 公司名稱: 黑芝麻智能國際控股有限公司 呈交日期: 2025年9月4日 I. 法定/註冊股本變動 | 1. 股份分類 | 普通股 | 股份類別 | 不適用 | | 於香港聯交所上市 (註1) | | 是 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 證券代號 (如上市) | 02533 | 說明 | 普通股 | | | | | | | | | 法定/註冊股份數目 | | | 面值 | | 法定/註冊股本 | | | 上月底結存 | | | 1,000,000,000 | USD | | 0.0001 USD | | 100,000 | | 增加 / 減少 (-) | | | 0 | | | USD | | 0 | | 本月底結存 | | | 1,000,000,000 | USD | | 0.0001 USD | | 100,000 | 本月底法定/註冊股本總額： USD 1 ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price of HKD 24.46 [5][4]. Core Insights - The company, Hezhima Intelligent, is a pioneer in smart driving solutions in China, focusing on mid/high computing power chips for passenger vehicles and gradually expanding into low-power product lines and multi-domain applications [1]. - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved revenue of HKD 253 million, representing a year-on-year growth of 40.4%, with the driver assistance solutions segment contributing HKD 234 million, up 41.6% year-on-year [1]. - The gross margin decreased by 25.2 percentage points to 24.8% due to increased hardware component and labor costs associated with the expansion of driver assistance products [1]. - The company is expected to enhance its AI low-power chip product line through acquisitions and improve software algorithms, which may lead to more breakthroughs in passenger vehicles, L4, and robotics clients [1]. Revenue and Profitability Forecast - The company is projected to achieve revenues of HKD 840 million, HKD 1.42 billion, and HKD 2.04 billion for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, reflecting year-on-year growth rates of 76.8%, 69.3%, and 44.0% [4][8]. - The report anticipates a recovery in gross margin in the second half of the year as software revenue is recognized and scaled deliveries increase [4]. Product Development and Market Position - The company has established partnerships with leading automakers such as Geely, BYD, Dongfeng, and FAW, and is set to expand its overseas sales in the second half of 2025 [2]. - The A2000 chip is expected to enter mass production by the end of the year, supporting advanced algorithms for urban navigation [2]. - The company is also collaborating with various robotics firms, leveraging its C1200 and A2000 chips for motion control and intelligent perception [3]. Valuation Metrics - The target price of HKD 24.46 is based on a 17.0X price-to-sales ratio for 2025, aligned with comparable companies' averages [4][11]. - The company's market capitalization is approximately HKD 11.335 billion, with a closing price of HKD 17.87 as of September 3, 2025 [6].

Core Viewpoint - The company reported a strong performance in H1 2025, with revenue growth and advancements in autonomous driving technology, indicating a positive outlook for future growth opportunities [1][2]. Group 1: Financial Performance - In H1 2025, the company achieved revenue of 250 million yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 40.4% [1] - The gross margin decreased by 25.2 percentage points to 24.8% [1] - Adjusted net profit was a loss of 550 million yuan, which reflects an improvement in loss by 89% year-on-year [1] Group 2: Autonomous Driving Business - The revenue from driver assistance products and solutions increased by 41.6% year-on-year to 237 million yuan, driven by an increase in mass production models and enhanced customer acquisition capabilities [1] - The company is advancing multiple chip series, including the A1000 series, which is being used in various models such as Geely Galaxy E8 and Dongfeng Yipai 007/008 [1] - The C1200 series has completed testing in multiple cities and is set for mass deployment with leading new energy customers [1] Group 3: Strategic Partnerships and Market Expansion - The company is deepening collaborations with major automotive clients like Geely, BYD, Dongfeng, and FAW, with a record number of domestic and overseas model designations in H1 2025 [2] - The company anticipates that several models based on its own chips will begin overseas sales in the second half of 2025, with shipments already starting [2] - The expansion into non-passenger vehicle scenarios, such as robotics and low-speed L4 applications, is underway, with strategic partnerships established in the robotics sector [2] Group 4: Future Projections - The company maintains revenue forecasts of 880 million yuan, 1.43 billion yuan, and 1.92 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [3] - The price-to-sales ratios for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are projected to be 12.4, 7.7, and 5.7 times, respectively [3]

Core Viewpoint - The company reported a revenue of 253 million yuan for the first half of 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 40.4%, but incurred a loss of 762 million yuan, with an adjusted loss of 549 million yuan, compared to an adjusted loss of 602 million yuan in the same period last year [1] Financial Performance - Revenue for H1 2025 reached 253 million yuan, up 40.4% year-on-year [1] - The company reported a loss of 762 million yuan, with an adjusted loss of 549 million yuan, compared to an adjusted loss of 602 million yuan in the previous year [1] - Gross margin decreased to 24.8%, down 25.2 percentage points year-on-year [1] - Selling expense ratio decreased to 20.4%, down 8.0 percentage points year-on-year [1] - Management expense ratio decreased to 67.3%, down 34.1 percentage points year-on-year [1] - R&D expense ratio increased to 244.4%, down 137.1 percentage points year-on-year [1] Business Development - The company has made significant progress in assisted driving and robotics solutions, deepening cooperation with major clients such as Geely, Dongfeng, and FAW [1] - The A1000 series chips have been mass-produced in several new models, including Geely Galaxy E8 and Dongfeng Yipai 007 [1] - The company is developing a motion control solution for robots based on the C1200 series chips and a perception computing solution based on the A2000 chips [1] - Strategic partnerships with leading bipedal robot companies are being established to develop multimodal perception computing modules, targeting applications in humanoid robots, bipedal robots, and lawnmowers [1]