Investment Rating - The industry is rated as "Overweight" [6] Core Views - Multiple automakers have committed to shortening payment terms to within 60 days, which is expected to improve the automotive supply chain ecosystem [1] - The shortening of payment terms is anticipated to alleviate concerns regarding automakers' repayment capabilities and promote healthy industry development [1] - The average cash turnover rates for components, complete vehicles, and dealers in 2024 are projected to be 4.5, 2.2, and 8.9 respectively, with the new payment terms expected to enhance cash flow [1] - The reduction in payment terms aligns with international standards, potentially benefiting Chinese brands in overseas markets [2] - Price competition has paused, leading to a narrowing of discount rates, which is favorable for healthy competition within the industry [2] Summary by Sections Section 1: Impact of Shortened Payment Terms - The adjustment to a 60-day payment term is expected to have limited impact on the cash flow of complete vehicle manufacturers, as many currently operate with payment terms exceeding 110 days [2] - The new terms are expected to enhance the cash turnover ability and cash levels of upstream component manufacturers, with an estimated increase in cash funds of approximately 32 billion yuan (+37%) if accounts receivable turnover improves to 6 [3] Section 2: Export Growth of Domestic Passenger Vehicles - Domestic brands are leading in competitiveness within the market, driving foreign brands out [4] - In 2024, market shares for domestic brands in various price segments are projected to be 80%, 48%, and 42% respectively, with year-on-year increases of 7, 14, and 4 percentage points [4] - In May, domestic brand exports reached 375,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 18% and a month-on-month increase of 10% [4] - The global market is viewed as a significant growth opportunity for Chinese automakers, with a recommendation to focus on industry leaders with global competitiveness [4]

Core Insights - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the automotive sector, emphasizing the acceleration of RoboX commercialization and the focus on the sector's performance in Q2 2025 [1][3] - The automotive industry is transitioning towards electric and intelligent vehicles, with significant growth expected in the domestic market, particularly for new energy vehicles [11][12] Sales Tracking - In May 2025, retail sales of passenger cars in China reached 1.93 million units, a year-on-year increase of 13%, with cumulative retail sales for the year at 8.802 million units, up 9% [1] - Wholesale figures for the same month showed 2.329 million units, marking a 14% increase year-on-year, with cumulative wholesale sales for the year at 10.797 million units, up 12% [2] Market Performance - The automotive sector saw a 1.88% increase in May, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 0.04 percentage points, while the overall automotive sector has risen 29.05% since the beginning of 2025 [2] - The inventory warning index for automotive dealers in May 2025 was 52.7%, indicating improved market conditions as it decreased by 5.5 percentage points year-on-year [2] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on domestic brands and the opportunities in incremental components driven by electric and intelligent trends, highlighting companies like Leap Motor, Xpeng, and Geely for vehicle recommendations [3][11] - For intelligent components, companies such as Coboda, Huayang Group, and Junsheng Electronics are recommended, while for robotics, Top Group and Sanhua Intelligent Control are highlighted [3][11] Company Earnings Forecasts - Key companies are projected to have varying earnings per share (EPS) and price-to-earnings (PE) ratios, with Leap Motor expected to have an EPS of -0.05 in 2025 and a PE of -1126, while Geely is forecasted to have an EPS of 1.36 and a PE of 13 [4] Industry Outlook - The automotive industry is expected to maintain a 2% annual compound growth rate over the next 20 years, with new energy vehicle sales projected to reach 1.216 million units in 2024, reflecting a 37% increase [12][16] - The report anticipates that by 2025, the sales of new energy vehicles will exceed 1.5 million units, with a year-on-year growth of over 20% [21]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is the performance of the China Securities Jiangsu New Energy Industry Index, which reflects the overall performance of listed companies in the new energy sector based in Changzhou [1] - The index has shown a 2.76% increase over the past month, a 5.91% decrease over the past three months, and an 8.15% increase year-to-date [1] - The index is composed of companies involved in new energy vehicles, new energy generation, storage, and distribution, selected from the global market [1] Group 2 - The top ten weighted companies in the index include Li Auto (11.96%), Hengli Hydraulic (9.8%), Ninebot (8.84%), and others, indicating a diverse representation of the new energy sector [1] - The index's holdings are primarily listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (49.34%) and Shenzhen Stock Exchange (31.21%), with smaller proportions on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (16.85%) and others [2] - The industry composition of the index shows that industrial companies account for 47.89%, consumer discretionary for 42.68%, and information technology for 6.46%, among others [2]

Group 1 - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and other departments have launched the 2025 New Energy Vehicle (NEV) initiative to promote NEV usage in rural areas, focusing on quality and reliable models [1] - The initiative includes exhibitions, test drives, and collaboration with after-sales service, charging service, insurance, and financial service companies to enhance the NEV ecosystem in rural regions [1] - Policies such as tax reductions and incentives for vehicle trade-ins will encourage manufacturers to expand their product offerings and improve service levels in rural markets [1] Group 2 - Dongxing Securities notes that the automotive industry is experiencing intensified competition, impacting profitability and cash flow, but leading companies are still showing improvements in net profit and operating cash flow [2] - The release of new vehicles during auto shows and the ongoing effects of new policies are expected to gradually improve the performance of automotive companies in the second quarter [2] - Recommended companies for investment include SAIC Motor, Jianghuai Automobile, BYD, Changan Automobile, and others within the automotive and related sectors [2]

Group 1 - The Shanghai Composite Index opened high and the CSI 300 Automotive Parts Index reported 5998.49 points [1] - The CSI 300 Automotive Parts Index increased by 3.11% in the last month, decreased by 7.08% in the last three months, and has declined by 5.42% year-to-date [1] - The CSI 300 Index categorizes its 300 sample stocks into 11 primary industries, 35 secondary industries, over 90 tertiary industries, and over 200 quaternary industries [1] Group 2 - The CSI 300 Automotive Parts Index has a market share of 87.70% from the Shanghai Stock Exchange and 12.30% from the Shenzhen Stock Exchange [1] - Within the CSI 300 Automotive Parts Index, the market share is composed of 59.93% from automotive interior and exterior parts, 13.92% from automotive system components, 13.85% from tires, and 12.30% from automotive electronics [1] Group 3 - The index sample is adjusted every six months, specifically on the second Friday of June and December [2] - Weight factors are adjusted in accordance with the sample adjustments, which occur at the same time [2] - Temporary adjustments to the CSI 300 Industry Index samples occur when there are changes in the CSI 300 Index samples due to special events or company status changes [2]

Investment Rating - The automotive sector is rated as "Outperform" with expectations of beating the market in the next six months [45]. Core Insights - The automotive sector saw a 2.4% increase from May 12 to May 16, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 1.29 percentage points [10]. - The passenger vehicle segment rose by 4.43%, while commercial vehicles declined by 1.7% [10]. - Retail sales of passenger vehicles increased by 12% year-on-year in the first two weeks of May, with a month-on-month increase of 34% [6]. - The overall PE-TTM for the automotive industry is 26.74, up 0.64 from the previous week [11]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - The automotive sector's performance from May 12 to May 16 showed a 2.4% increase, with the passenger vehicle segment leading at 4.43% [10]. - The commercial vehicle segment decreased by 1.7%, while the truck and bus segments also saw declines [10]. Valuation Levels - As of May 16, the PE-TTM for the automotive industry is 26.74, with passenger vehicles at 27.75, commercial vehicles at 33.99, and parts at 24.85 [11][35]. - The passenger vehicle segment increased by 1.17, while commercial vehicles decreased by 0.63 [11]. Sales and Production Data - In the first eleven days of May, retail sales of passenger vehicles reached 574,000 units, a 12% increase year-on-year [6]. - Cumulative retail sales for the year reached 7.446 million units, up 8% [6]. Strategic Collaborations - Huawei and UBTECH signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement focusing on embodied intelligence and humanoid robotics [3]. - The collaboration aims to enhance product technology development and application scenarios [3]. Material Prices - As of May 16, the aluminum index is at 20,107.5, copper at 77,596.36, and rebar at 3,083.42, with respective weekly changes of 3.03%, 0.93%, and 1.98% [24][35].

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Core Points - The company announced a cash dividend of 1.3000 CNY per share for A shares [1][2] - The dividend distribution plan was approved at the annual general meeting on April 10, 2025 [1] - The total cash dividend to be distributed amounts to approximately 369.6 million CNY [1] Dividend Distribution Details - The dividend will be distributed based on a total share capital of 285,679,419 shares, excluding 1,371,175 shares that have been repurchased, resulting in 284,308,244 shares eligible for the dividend [1][2] - The record date for the dividend is May 27, 2025, with the ex-dividend date and cash dividend payment date both set for May 28, 2025 [1][2] Taxation Information - For individual shareholders holding shares for more than one year, the dividend income is temporarily exempt from personal income tax [4] - For shares held for less than one month, the full dividend income is included in taxable income, while for shares held between one month and one year, 50% of the income is included [4] - The actual cash dividend received by qualified foreign institutional investors (QFII) after a 10% withholding tax will be 1.1700 CNY per share [5][6]

Core Viewpoints - The automotive sector is expected to continue its upward trend, driven by three main themes: AI robotics, AI intelligence, and favorable market conditions [4][8] - The market showed strong performance in the automotive sector, with passenger vehicles and components leading the gains, influenced by better-than-expected adjustments in US-China tariffs and previous significant corrections in the automotive market [4][8] Weekly Review Summary - In the second week of May, the number of compulsory insurance policies reached 443,000 vehicles, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 6.5% and a month-on-month increase of 29.8% [2][7] - The SW automotive index rose by 2.4%, with the best-performing segments being SW passenger vehicles (+4.4%) and SW automotive components (+2.2%), while commercial vehicles and motorcycles showed declines [2][7] Key Industry Changes - Weipai New Energy launched the 2025 model of the Gaoshan vehicle, equipped with the Coffee Pilot Ultra intelligent driving assistance system [3][7] - BYD was added to the Hang Seng Technology Index [3][7] - Geely Automobile reported Q1 2025 revenue of 72.5 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 24.5%, and a net profit of 5.67 billion yuan, up 263.4% year-on-year [3][7] - The acquisition of 100% equity in Wuhu Changpeng was completed, and the company was renamed Wuhu Top [3][7] - Baolong Technology's second phase of the 4.8MW distributed photovoltaic project in Ningguo was completed and accepted [3][7] Sector Configuration Recommendations - The company maintains a positive outlook for 2025, focusing on three main themes: AI robotics, AI intelligence, and favorable market conditions, with the robotics theme expected to have the highest elasticity in May [5][8] - Recommended stocks for the AI robotics theme include Top Group, Junsheng Electronics, and Precision Forging Technology [5][8] - For the AI intelligence theme, preferred stocks include Xpeng Motors, Li Auto, and Xiaomi in Hong Kong, and Seres, SAIC Motor, and BYD in A-shares [5][8] - The favorable market conditions theme includes recommendations for bus manufacturers like Yutong Bus and heavy-duty trucks like China National Heavy Duty Truck and Weichai Power [5][8] Market Performance Tracking - The automotive sector ranked third in A-shares and first in Hong Kong this week, with strong performances in passenger vehicles and components [12][21] - The automotive sector's performance in the SW index showed significant gains, with passenger vehicles leading the way [15][21] Sales Data Overview - In April, the total number of passenger vehicles insured was 443,000, with a year-on-year increase of 29.8% [44] - New energy vehicles accounted for 222,000 units, with a penetration rate of 50.2% [44]

差异化分红的专项法律意见书 致：常州星宇车灯股份有限公司 北京市君合律师事务所（以下简称"本所"或"君合"）接受常州星宇车灯股 份有限公司（以下简称"公司"）的委托，根据《中华人民共和国公司法》（以下 简称《公司法》）、《中华人民共和国证券法》（以下简称《证券法》）、《上海证券 交易所上市公司自律监管指引第 7 号——回购股份》（以下简称《回购股份监管 指引》）等中国（包括香港特别行政区、澳门特别行政区和台湾地区，仅为本法 律意见书之目的，"中国"特指中国大陆地区）现行法律、行政法规、部门规章 及规范性文件和《常州星宇车灯股份有限公司章程》（以下简称《公司章程》）的 有关规定，就公司 2024 年年度利润分配所涉及的差异化权益分派特殊除权除息 （以下简称"本次差异化分红"）相关事宜，出具《北京市君合律师事务所关于 常州星宇车灯股份有限公司差异化分红的专项法律意见书》（以下简称"本法律 意见书"）。 为出具本法律意见书，本所律师依据《律师事务所从事证券法律业务管理办 法》（以下简称《业务管理办法》）和《律师事务所证券法律业务执业规则（试行）》 （以下简称《执业规则》）等有关规定，查阅了按规定需要查阅的文件以及本 ...