Investment Rating - The report indicates a strong performance for the company, with a projected revenue of 57.796 billion RMB for 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 27.7% [2] Core Insights - The company is expected to surpass UMC and GlobalFoundries, becoming the second-largest foundry globally, excluding IDM manufacturers like Samsung and Intel [2] - Despite a decline in net profit by 23.3% year-on-year to 3.699 billion RMB, the overall performance is considered better than expected [3][5] - The fourth quarter of 2024 showed a revenue of nearly 16 billion RMB, with a year-on-year increase of over 30%, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of growth [7] - The gross margin for Q4 2024 increased by 2.1 percentage points to 22.6%, attributed to an optimized product mix and a 6% rise in average selling prices [10][11] - The company provided guidance for Q1 2025, expecting a revenue increase of 6-8% quarter-on-quarter, approximately 17 billion RMB, with a year-on-year growth rate of around 35% [13] - The gross margin for Q1 2025 is projected to be between 19% and 21%, significantly higher than the 14.2% margin in the same period of 2024 [14] Summary by Sections Revenue Performance - The company reported a strong revenue performance with a total revenue of 57.796 billion RMB for 2024, a 27.7% increase year-on-year [2] - The fourth quarter revenue reached nearly 16 billion RMB, showing a year-on-year growth of over 30% [7] Profitability - The net profit for 2024 was 3.699 billion RMB, reflecting a 23.3% decline year-on-year [3] - In Q4 2024, the net profit was 999.3 million RMB, down 13.5% year-on-year, primarily due to decreased financial income [8][9] Capital Expenditure - The capital expenditure for 2024 is approximately 73.3 billion RMB, remaining stable compared to 2023 [23] - The expectation for capital expenditure in 2025 is to remain flat compared to 2024, indicating a sustained investment level in the semiconductor sector [18][30]

Summary of SMIC's Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) - **Fiscal Year**: 2024 Financial Performance - **Q4 2024 Revenue**: $2.207 billion, a sequential growth of 1.7% [4] - **Q4 2024 Gross Margin**: 22.6%, up by 2.1 percentage points sequentially [4][8] - **Q4 2024 Profit from Operations**: $214 million [4] - **Q4 2024 EBITDA**: $1.280 billion, with an EBITDA margin of 58% [4] - **Full Year 2024 Revenue**: $8.030 billion, a 27% year-over-year increase [10] - **Full Year 2024 Gross Margin**: 18%, down by 1.3 percentage points year-over-year [10] - **Full Year 2024 Profit from Operations**: $474 million [4] - **Full Year 2024 EBITDA**: $4.380 billion, with an EBITDA margin of 54.5% [4] - **Capital Expenditure for 2024**: $7.326 billion [4] Balance Sheet Highlights - **Total Assets**: $49.2 billion, including $15 billion in cash and cash equivalents [5] - **Total Liabilities**: $17.3 billion, with total debt at $11.6 billion [5] - **Total Equity**: $31.9 billion [5] - **Debt-to-Equity Ratio**: 36.4% [5] - **Net Debt-to-Equity Ratio**: -10.6% [5] Cash Flow Analysis - **Net Cash from Operating Activities**: $3.176 billion [6] - **Net Cash Used in Investing Activities**: -$4.518 billion [6] - **Net Cash from Financing Activities**: +$1.608 billion [6] Revenue Guidance - **Q1 2025 Revenue Growth Projection**: Expected to grow between 6% and 8% sequentially, with a gross margin projected between 19% and 21% [7][19] Market and Operational Insights - **Revenue by Region**: - China: 85% - America: 12% - Eurasia: 3% [10] - **Revenue Growth from Chinese Customers**: Increased by 34% year-over-year [11] - **Wafer Revenue**: - 12-inch wafers: 35% year-over-year increase - 8-inch wafers: 23% of total revenue [11] - **Application Segments**: - Smartphones: 28% - Consumer Electronics: 38% - Industrial/Automotive: 8% [11] Industry Trends and Challenges - **Market Recovery**: The semiconductor market showed a recovery trend in 2024, with inventory levels returning to healthy levels [9] - **Capacity Expansion**: Increased 14% in 12-inch wafer capacity [8] - **Geopolitical Impact**: Geopolitical changes have influenced supply chain strategies and localization demands [21][22] Strategic Focus Areas - **Technology Platforms**: Focus on analog BQD, CTS, and display driver ICs to drive revenue growth [13] - **Automotive Market**: Development of automotive-grade platforms to meet increasing demands [16] - **Market Localization**: Increased competition due to structural overcapacity, necessitating a focus on technological superiority and customer advantages [22] Conclusion - SMIC is positioned for growth in 2025, with a focus on expanding capacity, enhancing product offerings, and navigating competitive pressures while maintaining a strong balance sheet and healthy cash flow.

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| A股代码：688981 | A股简称：中芯国际 | 公告编号：2025-003 | | --- | --- | --- | | 港股代码：00981 | 港股简称：中芯国际 | | 中芯国际集成电路制造有限公司 关于与大唐控股订立2025年框架协议暨 关联（连）交易的公告 本公司董事会及全体董事保证本公告内容不存在任何虚假记载、误导性陈 述或者重大遗漏，并对其内容的真实性、准确性和完整性依法承担法律责任。 一、2025年框架协议概况 谨此提述本公司日期为2022年2月10日及日期为2022年5月12日的公告，内 容有关订立2022年框架协议及修订2022年度的年度限额。由于2022年框架协议 已于2024年12月31日届满且本公司拟继续进行其项下的交易，本公司宣布，于 2025年2月11日与大唐控股就持续关连交易签订2025年框架协议，自2025年1月1 日起为期三年。 （一）主要条款概要 | 订约方： | (1) 本公司；及 | | --- | --- | | | (2) 大唐控股 | | 签立日期： | 2025年2月11日 | | 有效期： | 自2025年1月1日起至2027年12月31日止三年 ...

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Group 1 - The core point of the article is that SMIC (688981) has signed a framework agreement with Datang Holdings for a three-year period starting from January 1, 2025 [1] - The agreement includes chip processing services, with pricing to be determined based on reasonable market prices through equal negotiation [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price of 133.59 CNY, indicating an expected relative return of over 20% within the next six months [6][18]. Core Views - The company is expected to outperform market expectations due to strong AI demand and the effects of order transfers, particularly benefiting from the domestic AI wave and advanced process manufacturing capabilities [2][4]. - The report anticipates that the company's revenue will reach 56.72 billion CNY in 2024, 65.70 billion CNY in 2025, and 73.52 billion CNY in 2026, with net profit projections of 4.02 billion CNY, 5.96 billion CNY, and 7.30 billion CNY respectively [5][12]. Summary by Sections Company Overview - The company is positioned as a leading domestic foundry capable of mass-producing advanced processes, which is expected to provide a high bargaining power in the market [2][4]. Market Trends - The global data center capital expenditure is projected to significantly increase, with major companies like Google, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft planning substantial investments, which will benefit the company [2][3]. Financial Projections - Revenue growth rates are forecasted at 25.34% for 2024, 15.83% for 2025, and 11.92% for 2026, with EBITDA expected to rise from 26.70 billion CNY in 2024 to 41.61 billion CNY in 2026 [5][12]. - The company's net profit margin is projected to improve, with net profit expected to grow by 48.40% in 2025 and 22.37% in 2026 [5][12]. Strategic Positioning - The new U.S. semiconductor policies are expected to create a favorable environment for local production, leading to increased order transfers back to the company, enhancing its operational performance [4][5].

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1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: 中芯國際集成電路製造有限公司 呈交日期: 2025年2月5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) | 00981 | 說明 | 無 | | | | | | | | | 法定/註冊股份數目 | | | 面值 | | 法定/註冊股本 | | | 上月底結存 | | | 10,000,000,000 | USD | | 0.004 USD | | 40,000,000 | | 增加 / 減少 (-) | | | 0 | | | USD | | | | 本月底結存 | | | 10,000,000,000 | USD | | 0.004 USD | | 40,000,000 | | 2. 股份分類 | 優先股 ...

Group 1 - The Hang Seng Tech Index turned positive in the late trading session [1] - Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) saw its stock price increase by 10% [1]