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 a new phase of development, with a focus on smart assisted driving as a core feature [1] Industry Summary - The intelligent driving chip industry is positioned as a high-value segment within the automotive supply chain, driven by advancements in smart driving technologies [1] - By 2025, Chinese automakers are expected to push for "intelligent driving equality," leading to a decrease in the price range of models equipped with high-speed NOA [1] - Leading new energy vehicle companies are advancing algorithm evolution based on end-to-end architecture, which will promote both volume and price increases for intelligent driving chips [1] Company Summary - The report initiates coverage on Horizon Robotics (09660) and Hezhima (000716), both receiving "Buy" ratings with target prices set at HKD 12 and HKD 21.4 respectively [1] - Local intelligent driving chip suppliers are expected to gain market share due to their cost-effective products and production experience, benefiting from the trend of domestic substitution [1] Market Data - According to Frost & Sullivan, the global automotive-grade SoC market reached RMB 57.9 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to RMB 205.3 billion by 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29% [1] - In China, the automotive-grade SoC market size was RMB 26.7 billion in 2023, expected to increase to RMB 102 billion by 2028, capturing 50% of the global market share [1]

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 Insights - The top three companies by Hong Kong Stock Connect holding ratios are China Telecom (00728) at 72.05%, Green Power Environmental (01330) at 69.19%, and China Shenhua (01088) at 67.94% [1] - Alibaba-W (09988), Horizon Robotics-W (09660), and BYD Company (01211) saw the largest increases in holding amounts over the last five trading days, with increases of +126.42 billion, +37.06 billion, and +23.82 billion respectively [1] - The largest decreases in holding amounts over the last five trading days were recorded by the Tracker Fund of Hong Kong (02800) at -19.72 billion, China Telecom (00728) at -13.62 billion, and Kuaishou-W (01024) at -10.29 billion [1] Hong Kong Stock Connect Latest Holding Ratios - China Telecom (00728): 100.01 billion shares, 72.05% holding ratio [1] - Green Power Environmental (01330): 2.80 billion shares, 69.19% holding ratio [1] - China Shenhua (01088): 22.95 billion shares, 67.94% holding ratio [1] - Other notable companies include Kaisa New Energy (01108) at 67.53% and COSCO Shipping Energy (01138) at 65.47% [1] Recent Increases in Holdings (Last 5 Trading Days) - Alibaba-W (09988): +126.42 billion, +88.22 million shares [1] - Horizon Robotics-W (09660): +37.06 billion, +361.88 million shares [1] - BYD Company (01211): +23.82 billion, +22.64 million shares [1] - Other companies with significant increases include Meituan-W (03690) and Ping An Insurance (02318) [1] Recent Decreases in Holdings (Last 5 Trading Days) - Tracker Fund of Hong Kong (02800): -19.72 billion, -73.80 million shares [3] - China Telecom (00728): -13.62 billion, -233.30 million shares [3] - Kuaishou-W (01024): -10.29 billion, -14.02 million shares [3] - Other companies with notable decreases include Pop Mart (09992) and Meitu (01357) [3]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating a positive outlook based on its position as a key supplier in the domestic smart driving chip and algorithm market, benefiting from the trend of automotive intelligence [4]. Core Insights - The company achieved a sales revenue of 1.567 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 67.06%, while the net profit was -5.233 billion yuan, slightly worse than the previous year's -5.089 billion yuan [1]. - The market share for basic and overall assisted driving solutions among Chinese automakers reached 45.8% and 32.4%, respectively, maintaining the leading position [1]. - The shipment of the company's Journey series processors doubled to 1.98 million units, with hardware supporting highway assisted driving reaching 980,000 units, a sixfold increase compared to the same period last year [1]. - The sales gross margin decreased to 65.36% from 79.04% year-on-year, primarily due to changes in revenue composition, with a significant increase in automotive product solutions [2]. - The company has secured nearly 400 new model designations, with over 100 models featuring highway assisted driving capabilities, and is actively expanding its overseas customer base [3]. Financial Forecast and Valuation - Projected revenues for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 3.524 billion yuan, 5.254 billion yuan, and 7.898 billion yuan, respectively, with expected net profits of -1.836 billion yuan, -1.019 billion yuan, and 211 million yuan [4][6]. - The company is expected to benefit from the automotive intelligence trend, with a projected annual revenue growth rate of 48% in 2026 and 49% in 2027 [6][12]. - The earnings per share (EPS) is forecasted to improve from -0.13 yuan in 2026 to 0.02 yuan in 2027 [6].

Core Viewpoint - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 1.57 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 67.1% [2][6][7] Revenue and Profitability - The company's net profit for the first half of 2025 was -5.23 billion yuan, slightly worse than -5.10 billion yuan in the first half of 2024 [2][7] - Adjusted operating loss was -1.11 billion yuan, compared to -820 million yuan in the same period last year [2][7] - The gross profit margin for the first half of 2025 was 65.36%, a decrease of 13.7 percentage points year-on-year [3][15] - The net profit margin improved by 209.6% year-on-year, reaching -334% [3][15] Business Segmentation - Revenue from automotive solutions was 1.516 billion yuan, an increase of 66.1% year-on-year [11] - Revenue from automotive product solutions surged by 250.0% to 778 million yuan, driven by the rapid growth in shipments of the Chengcheng 6 series hardware [11] - Revenue from licensing and service business was 738 million yuan, up 6.9% year-on-year, as more clients integrated the company's IP into their software stacks [11] - Non-automotive solutions revenue reached 50 million yuan, a significant increase of 134.5% [11] Market Position and Growth Drivers - The company maintained the leading market share in basic and overall assisted driving solutions in China, with shares of 45.8% and 32.4% respectively [20] - The shipment volume of the Chengcheng series hardware reached 1.98 million units, doubling year-on-year [3][22] - The number of new model approvals reached nearly 400, with over 100 models approved for highway-assisted driving and above [3][22] Product Development and Partnerships - The Chengcheng 6 series chips are accelerating in mass production, with abundant orders on hand [4][6] - The company is collaborating with Bosch to develop a new multifunctional camera platform based on the Chengcheng 6B, expected to enter mass production by mid-2026 [5][33] - The Horizon SuperDrive (HSD) system, based on the Chengcheng 6P, is set to become a benchmark for urban assisted driving solutions [30][35] Global Expansion and Future Outlook - The company is expanding its global business layout and deepening cooperation with leading international automotive manufacturers [47] - The expected cumulative shipment of the Chengcheng series processing hardware is projected to exceed 10 million units by 2025, marking a significant milestone for the company [32][40]

Core Insights - The top three companies by Hong Kong Stock Connect holding ratios are China Telecom (00728) at 72.15%, Green Power Environmental (01330) at 69.21%, and China Shenhua (01088) at 67.95% [1] - Alibaba-W (09988), Horizon Robotics-W (09660), and Meituan-W (03690) saw the largest increases in holding amounts over the last five trading days, with increases of +8.316 billion, +3.294 billion, and +2.859 billion respectively [1] - The largest decreases in holding amounts over the last five trading days were recorded by the Tracker Fund of Hong Kong (02800) at -1.974 billion, Kuaishou-W (01024) at -1.353 billion, and China Telecom (00728) at -1.284 billion [3] Hong Kong Stock Connect Holding Ratios - China Telecom (00728) has a holding of 10.014 billion shares, representing 72.15% [1] - Green Power Environmental (01330) has a holding of 0.280 billion shares, representing 69.21% [1] - China Shenhua (01088) has a holding of 2.295 billion shares, representing 67.95% [1] Recent Increases in Holdings - Alibaba-W (09988) increased by +8.316 billion, with a change of +58.233 million shares [1] - Horizon Robotics-W (09660) increased by +3.294 billion, with a change of +32.610 million shares [1] - Meituan-W (03690) increased by +2.859 billion, with a change of +28.108 million shares [1] Recent Decreases in Holdings - Tracker Fund of Hong Kong (02800) decreased by -1.974 billion, with a change of -73.655 million shares [3] - Kuaishou-W (01024) decreased by -1.353 billion, with a change of -18.241 million shares [3] - China Telecom (00728) decreased by -1.284 billion, with a change of -21.994 million shares [3]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the company [5] Core Insights - The company achieved a revenue of 1.57 billion yuan in H1 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 67.1% [1][8] - The net profit for H1 2025 was -5.23 billion yuan, with an adjusted operating loss of -1.11 billion yuan [1][8] - The automotive solutions revenue reached 1.516 billion yuan, up 66.1% year-on-year, driven by a 250% increase in automotive product solutions revenue [1][9] - The company has a strong order backlog for its Journey 6 series chips, with over 20 mainstream OEMs having adopted the technology [3][30] Revenue and Profitability - The gross margin for H1 2025 was 65.36%, a decrease of 13.7 percentage points year-on-year, while the net margin improved by 209.6% [2][16] - The automotive product solutions gross margin was 45.6%, up 3.9 percentage points year-on-year [2][17] - The company’s three expense ratios decreased by 15% year-on-year, indicating improved operational efficiency [2][23] Product and Market Position - The company delivered 1.98 million sets of automotive-grade Journey series hardware in H1 2025, doubling the previous year's volume [2][28] - The company has secured nearly 400 new model approvals, with over 100 models featuring highway-assisted driving capabilities [2][28] - The Journey 6 series chips are expected to support over 100 smart models, with significant international expansion efforts underway [3][30] Financial Forecast - Revenue projections for 2025-2027 are estimated at 3.39 billion, 5.34 billion, and 7.45 billion yuan respectively, with net profits expected to improve from -1.87 billion to 790 million yuan [4]

Group 1 - Horizon Robotics-W (09660) saw a rise of over 6%, reaching a new high of HKD 10.45, and is currently trading at HKD 10.18 with a transaction volume of HKD 21.66 million [1] - The Hang Seng Index Company announced the results of its quarterly review on August 22, which became effective on September 8, maintaining the number of constituents in the Hang Seng Tech Index at 30 [1] - CICC estimates that due to the reset of the individual stock weight limit of 8%, passive fund inflows will take the longest time for Horizon Robotics-W and BYD (002594), with expected inflows of approximately USD 560 million and USD 500 million, respectively, taking 3.4 days and 0.9 days to materialize [1] Group 2 - On August 29, Horizon Journey officially announced that its vehicle-mounted intelligent chip production has officially surpassed 10 million units [1] - Horizon Robotics has become the first domestic autonomous driving technology company to achieve a shipment milestone of 10 million units [1] - The founder and CEO of the group, Yu Kai, expressed optimism about the annual shipment volume, projecting around 4 million units for the year, with low-end and mid-to-high-end products each accounting for half of the total [1]

Core Viewpoint - Horizon Robotics-W (09660) has seen a significant stock price increase, reaching a new high of 10.45 HKD, with a current trading price of 10.18 HKD and a trading volume of 21.66 million HKD [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - Horizon Robotics-W's stock rose over 6%, achieving a peak of 10.45 HKD, marking a new listing high [1] - As of the latest update, the stock is trading at 10.18 HKD, reflecting a 3.77% increase [1] Group 2: Market Impact - The Hang Seng Index Company announced its quarterly review results on August 22, which became effective on September 8 [1] - The number of constituents in the Hang Seng Tech Index remains unchanged at 30 [1] - CICC estimates that the changes due to the 8% weight cap reset will lead to passive fund inflows, with Horizon Robotics-W and BYD expected to attract approximately 560 million and 500 million USD, respectively, over 3.4 and 0.9 days [1] Group 3: Company Milestones - On August 29, Horizon Robotics announced that its vehicle-mounted intelligent chip production has officially surpassed 10 million units [1] - The company is the first domestic autonomous driving technology firm to reach this milestone [1] - The founder and CEO, Yu Kai, expressed optimism about the annual shipment volume, projecting around 4 million units for the year, with low-end and mid-to-high-end products each accounting for half of the total [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights a significant shift in the technology sector, which has been a major driver of stock market gains in the US, Hong Kong, and A-shares, but has recently experienced a sharp decline [2][4] - The A-share market's Sci-Tech 50 Index fell over 6% on September 4, with a cumulative drop of nearly 10% over three trading days, while the Hang Seng Tech Index also declined by nearly 2% [2] - Notable individual stocks such as Tianfu Communication and Cambrian have seen declines exceeding 15%, indicating a broader sell-off in the tech sector [2][4] Group 2 - In contrast, sectors such as photovoltaic, energy storage, tourism, and banking in the A-share market have shown significant strength, with Agricultural Bank of China rising over 5% to reach a new high [4] - Despite a slight recovery in tech indices on September 5, the volatility in tech stocks suggests a divergence in market sentiment and potential selling pressure [4][5] - Institutions are optimistic about the future market, with expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, which could benefit fixed asset investment and manufacturing activities in the US [5][6] Group 3 - Recommendations from institutions include focusing on physical assets like industrial metals and capital goods, as well as sectors benefiting from domestic demand recovery [6][7] - The market is expected to see a rotation between growth and balanced styles, with TMT and cyclical sectors being highlighted for investment opportunities [6][7] - Overall, there is a consensus among institutions that the market's rally is not over, although there are differing opinions on which sectors to focus on moving forward [7]