Core Viewpoint - The upcoming unlocking of shares for the first batch of companies listed on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board (STAR Market) is expected to have limited impact on the secondary market, as many major shareholders are voluntarily extending their lock-up periods or committing not to sell their shares immediately after the unlocking, reflecting confidence in the long-term value of their companies [1][2][4]. Group 1: Shareholder Actions - Nine companies have announced that their major shareholders will extend the lock-up period by 6 to 12 months or commit not to sell shares for six months post-unlocking, representing a market value of 808 billion yuan, which is over 40% of the total theoretical unlocking market value for the first batch of 25 companies [2][4]. - Major shareholders of companies like China Communication Signal and Rongbai Technology have voluntarily chosen not to unlock their shares, indicating strong confidence in their companies' future [2][3]. Group 2: Market Impact and Stability - The unlocking of shares does not equate to immediate selling, as different shareholders have varying intentions regarding exiting their positions, and any selling will be subject to strict regulations [4][5]. - The potential selling pressure from unlocking is mitigated by the fact that major shareholders and executives are limited in how much they can sell within a specified timeframe, which helps maintain market stability [3][4]. Group 3: Long-term Investment Value - The overall performance of companies on the STAR Market has shown strong growth, with a compound annual growth rate of 28% in revenue and 70% in net profit from 2019 to 2021, indicating robust long-term investment potential [6]. - The STAR Market is expected to attract long-term capital as liquidity improves post-unlocking, creating favorable conditions for institutional investors [6][7]. Group 4: Regulatory Environment - The STAR Market has implemented a unique inquiry transfer system for share reductions, which has proven effective in maintaining market stability and minimizing price fluctuations during share sales [5][6]. - Recent regulatory developments, such as the introduction of market-making trading rules, are anticipated to enhance liquidity and reduce market volatility, further supporting the STAR Market's growth and stability [7].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - In the 31st week of 2025 (July 28 - August 3), domestic passenger car and new energy passenger car sales increased week - on - week. Passenger car retail sales were 465,000 units, a year - on - year increase of 2.8%; new energy passenger car retail sales were 247,000 units, a year - on - year increase of 10.4%, with a penetration rate of 53.1%. Since the beginning of the year, cumulative passenger car retail sales were 12.563 million units, a year - on - year increase of 7.0%; cumulative new energy passenger car retail sales were 6.407 million units, a year - on - year increase of 26.9%, with a cumulative penetration rate of 51.0% [2][110][118]. - The China Passenger Car Association slightly raised the full - year forecast for 2025. It is expected that passenger car retail sales will reach 24.35 million units, a 6% increase, with the forecast volume 300,000 units more than the June forecast; passenger car exports will be 5.46 million units, a 14% increase, with the forecast volume 160,000 units higher than the initial forecast; new energy passenger car wholesale will be 15.48 million units, a 27% increase, with the forecast volume slightly down from the June forecast, and the new energy wholesale penetration rate will reach 56%; automobile wholesale will be 34.04 million units, an 8% increase, with the forecast volume 5 percentage points higher than the initial forecast [2][108][118]. 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1. Key Target Tracking - The report presents the weekly price changes of relevant sectors and listed companies. For example, among listed companies, Great Wall Motor (601633.SH) had a weekly increase of 3.00%, while BYD (002594.SZ) had a weekly decrease of 1.77% [16]. 3.2. Industrial Chain Data Tracking 3.2.1. China New Energy Vehicle Market Tracking - **Sales and Exports**: Charts show the sales (seasonal), penetration rate, domestic sales (seasonal), exports (seasonal), and sales of EV and PHV in the Chinese new energy vehicle market [17][22][24]. - **Inventory Changes**: Charts display the monthly new inventory of new energy passenger vehicle channels and manufacturers [26]. - **Delivery Volume of New Energy Vehicle Manufacturers**: Charts present the monthly delivery volumes of several new energy vehicle manufacturers such as Leapmotor, Li Auto, XPeng, etc. [29][33][35]. 3.2.2. Global and Overseas New Energy Vehicle Market Tracking - **Global Market**: Charts show the sales (by region), penetration rate, and sales of EV and PHV in the global new energy vehicle market [41][44]. - **European Market**: Charts present the sales, penetration rate, and sales of EV and PHV in the European new energy vehicle market, as well as the sales of EV and PHV in the UK, Germany, and France [46][49][50]. - **North American Market**: Charts show the sales, penetration rate, and sales of EV and PHV in the North American new energy vehicle market [59][60]. - **Other Regions**: Charts display the sales, penetration rate, and sales of EV and PHV in other regions, including Japan, South Korea, and Thailand [62][63][67]. 3.2.3. Power Battery Industry Chain - Charts show the power battery loading volume (by material), export volume (by material), weekly average price of battery cells, cell material cost, and the operating rates and prices of various battery materials such as ternary materials, precursors, lithium iron phosphate, etc. [78][82][83]. 3.2.4. Other Upstream Raw Materials - Charts present the daily prices of rubber, glass, steel, and aluminum [102][104]. 3.3. Hot News Summary 3.3.1. China: Policy Dynamics - The State Administration for Market Regulation plans to build a number of national carbon measurement centers by 2030, with priority given to the carbon measurement needs of key industries such as power batteries [108]. 3.3.2. China: Industry Dynamics - The China Passenger Car Association slightly raised the full - year forecast for 2025, including the increase in passenger car retail, exports, and automobile wholesale, and a slight decrease in new energy passenger car wholesale forecast [108]. - In July, the new energy wholesale sales were 1.18 million units, a year - on - year increase of 25%, and the cumulative wholesale from January to July was 7.63 million units, a year - on - year increase of 35% [109]. - From July 1 - 31, new energy retail sales increased by 14% year - on - year, and the cumulative retail sales since the beginning of the year increased by 30% year - on - year [110]. - From January to June, the domestic charging infrastructure increment was 3.282 million units, a year - on - year increase of 99.2%, and the vehicle - to - charging - pile increment ratio was 1.8:1 [111]. 3.3.3. China: Enterprise Dynamics - Sunwoda plans to list in Hong Kong and build a new production base in Vietnam with a total investment of no more than RMB 2 billion [113]. - Leapmotor's first batch of electric SUVs arrived in Brazil [114]. 3.3.4. Overseas: Policy Dynamics - Russia will allocate 5.7 billion rubles from 2025 - 2027 to develop electric vehicle charging infrastructure, aiming to have 28,000 DC charging stations with an output power over 149kW in operation by 2030 [114]. 3.3.5. Overseas: Industry Dynamics - In the UK, July passenger car sales decreased by 5.0% to 140,000 units, while pure - electric and plug - in hybrid vehicles increased by 9.1% and 33.0% respectively [115]. - In Germany, July passenger car sales increased by 11.1% to 265,000 units, with pure - electric and plug - in hybrid vehicles increasing by 58.0% and 83.6% respectively [116]. - In Brazil, July new car sales increased by 0.8% to 243,000 units, with pure - electric and plug - in hybrid vehicles increasing by 48.2% and 22.3% respectively [116]. 3.4. Industry Views - Similar to the core views, it emphasizes the sales situation in the 31st week of 2025 and the adjustment of the full - year forecast by the China Passenger Car Association [118]. 3.5. Investment Suggestions - The penetration rate of the Chinese new energy vehicle market exceeded 30% in 2023 and 50% since 2024. In 2025, high - competitiveness new car products continue to be launched, and price wars are gradually halted. Overseas, due to strong trade protectionism in Europe and the US, there are risks in exports. Attention should be paid to new growth points such as countries along the Belt and Road and the Middle East. In terms of the competitive landscape, domestic independent brands' market share continues to expand, and attention should be paid to companies with strong product capabilities, smooth overseas expansion, and stable supply [3][119].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the financial performance and strategic developments of Rongbai Technology, highlighting a decline in revenue and profit, while also emphasizing potential growth areas in new business segments and international expansion. Financial Performance - In H1 2025, the company's operating revenue was 6.248 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 9.28%, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of -68 million, indicating a shift to loss [4] - In Q2 2025, revenue reached 3.285 billion, showing a year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter increase of 3% and 11% respectively, but the net profit was -53 million, reflecting an expanded loss compared to the previous quarter [4] Business Segments and Challenges - After excluding investments in new industries such as sodium batteries and precursors, the actual profit from the ternary business was approximately 77 million. However, overall net profit declined due to temporary impairment issues, which may partially reverse in the second half of the year [5] - Ternary material sales reached 50,000 tons in H1 2025, with demand affected by U.S. subsidies and tariffs, leading to some orders being advanced. Sales are expected to improve in the second half as tariff policies clarify and new overseas production facilities come online [6] International Expansion - The first phase of the Korean factory, with a capacity of 20,000 tons/year for high-nickel cathodes, has passed international customer certification, and the second phase of 40,000 tons/year is completed with certification processes initiated [7] - The company plans to establish the first lithium iron phosphate production line in Poland to meet local supply chain demands in Europe [7] New Business Developments - In the sodium battery sector, the company is positioning its sodium battery cathode products in key customer segments, with production and sales expected to increase in H2 2025 to 2026, and a new 6,000-ton production line for polyacrylate cathodes has been initiated [8] - In the manganese iron lithium sector, sales in the commercial vehicle market have surpassed 1,000 tons, and the second-generation products are expected to meet stability tests for passenger vehicle applications by the end of the year [9] Advanced Technology Initiatives - The company is advancing solid-state battery technology with high-nickel and ultra-high-nickel cathodes, achieving ton-level shipments that meet the development needs for 400Wh/kg battery cells. The sulfide electrolyte materials are at industry-leading performance levels, with pilot line construction expected to complete by Q4 2025 [10] - The company has already achieved kilogram-level shipments in the lithium-rich manganese-based cathode sector and has received bulk orders, while the spinel nickel-manganese cathode has seen ton-level shipments in H1 2025, with mass production expected by 2026 [10]

Core Viewpoint - Company reported a decline in revenue and net profit for H1 2025, primarily due to impairment losses and investments in new businesses, but anticipates potential recovery in the second half of the year [1][3]. Financial Performance - H1 2025 revenue was 6.248 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 9.28%, with a net profit of -0.068 billion, marking a shift to a loss [1]. - Q2 2025 revenue reached 3.285 billion, showing a 3% year-on-year increase and an 11% quarter-on-quarter increase, but net profit was -0.053 billion, indicating a worsening loss [1]. - After excluding investments in new industries, the actual profit from the ternary business was approximately 0.077 billion [1]. Sales and Market Dynamics - Sales volume of ternary materials in H1 2025 was 50,000 tons, affected by U.S. subsidies and tariffs, with a slight increase in Q2 sales compared to Q1 [1]. - Anticipated sales growth in the second half of 2025 as tariff policies become clearer and new overseas battery cell factories commence production [1]. New Business Developments - Sodium battery products are positioned for growth in various sectors, with production expected to scale up in H2 2025 and 2026 [2]. - The company has initiated a 6,000-ton production line for polyacrylate cathodes in Xiantao [2]. - The manganese iron lithium product line has seen significant sales in the commercial vehicle sector, with plans for new capacity [2]. Technological Advancements - The company is advancing in solid-state battery technology, with high nickel and ultra-high nickel cathodes meeting industry standards for energy density [2]. - A pilot line for sulfide electrolyte materials is under construction, expected to be completed by Q4 2025 [2]. Production Capacity and International Expansion - The first phase of the Korean factory, with a capacity of 20,000 tons/year for high nickel cathodes, has passed international customer certification [1]. - Plans to establish the first lithium iron phosphate production line in Poland to meet local supply chain demands in Europe [1]. Profitability Outlook - Due to impairment and new business investments, net profit forecasts for 2025-2027 have been significantly reduced [3]. - The company is expected to experience a turning point with new business developments, particularly in manganese iron lithium and sodium battery cathodes [3].

Investment Rating - The report downgrades the investment rating to "Accumulate" [3][5] Core Views - The company's H1 2025 revenue is 6.248 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 9.28%, with a net profit attributable to the parent company of -0.068 billion, indicating a shift to loss [1] - The loss is attributed to impairment and investments in new businesses, with the actual profit from the ternary business being approximately 0.077 billion after excluding new industry investments [1] - Sales volume of ternary materials reached 50,000 tons in H1 2025, with expectations for further growth in the second half of the year due to clearer tariff policies and new overseas production [1][2] - The company is leading in solid-state battery cathode layout, with high-nickel cathode production capacity increasing and new product lines being developed [2] - The report predicts a significant reduction in net profit forecasts for 2025-2027, with corresponding PE ratios of 159, 33, and 25 [3] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - H1 2025 revenue: 62.48 billion, down 9.28% YoY; Q2 revenue: 32.85 billion, up 3% YoY and 11% QoQ [1] - Q2 gross margin: 8.94%, an increase of 0.79 percentage points [1] - Net profit forecast for 2025: 0.97 billion, down 88% from previous estimates [3] Business Development - The company is expanding its overseas production capacity, with a 20,000 tons/year high-nickel cathode factory in Korea passing international customer certification [2] - Sodium battery products are positioned for growth in various sectors, with production expected to ramp up in late 2025 to 2026 [2] - Solid-state battery technology is advancing, with high-nickel and lithium-rich manganese-based cathodes already in production [2] Valuation Metrics - Revenue projections for 2025E: 13.76 billion, with a growth rate of -8.80% [4] - Net profit projections for 2026E: 4.75 billion, with a growth rate of 389.42% [4] - The report highlights the scarcity of the company's overseas production capacity as a potential competitive advantage [3]

Core Viewpoint - Rongbai Technology is actively expanding its business in new energy materials, particularly in sodium batteries, manganese iron lithium, and lithium iron phosphate, while maintaining stable growth in its core ternary business [1][2] Group 1: Business Development - In the sodium battery sector, the company is focusing on applications in power, energy storage, and start-stop power sources, and has initiated the construction of a production line for 6,000 tons of sodium battery cathode materials [1] - The manganese iron lithium business has seen significant growth, with the company's product shipments in the commercial vehicle sector exceeding 1,000 tons in the first half of 2025, already matching the total shipments for the entire year of 2024 [1] - Rongbai Technology has entered the lithium iron phosphate market, leveraging a low-cost and high-performance production process, and is planning to establish its first European production line in Poland [1] Group 2: New Material Innovations - The company has achieved kilogram-level shipments of lithium-rich manganese-based materials in the all-solid-state battery sector and has secured bulk orders [2] - Breakthroughs in liquid battery products have been made, overcoming key technical challenges, with expectations for early industrialization [2] - The company has become a primary supplier for several leading solid-state battery manufacturers, with its high nickel and ultra-high nickel solid-state cathode materials achieving ton-level shipments [2]

Core Viewpoint - The company Rongbai Technology, a solid-state battery concept stock, reported a revenue of 6.248 billion yuan for the first half of the year, showing an increase in sales and gross margin in the second quarter compared to the first quarter [1] Financial Performance - The company achieved a revenue of 6.248 billion yuan in the first half of the year [1] - The second quarter sales increased compared to the first quarter, with both revenue and gross margin showing improvement [1] Research and Development - Research and development investment reached 219 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 22% [1] - R&D investment accounted for 3.5% of revenue, up by 0.9 percentage points from the same period last year [1] - The company continues to invest in technology upgrades and product innovation, yielding positive results [1] Market Demand and Sales - The company participated in a survey with 76 institutions, indicating strong demand from the commercial vehicle electrification sector [1] - The shipment of manganese iron lithium products in the first half of the year has already reached the total for the entire year of 2024, with sales in the commercial vehicle sector exceeding 1,000 tons [1] Solid-State Battery Development - In the solid-state battery field, the company is advancing in both cathode materials and solid-state electrolytes, positioning itself as a leading supplier to several top solid-state battery enterprises [1] - The company has achieved ton-level shipments of high-nickel and ultra-high-nickel all-solid-state cathode materials, with client evaluations meeting expectations [1]

Core Viewpoint - Rongbai Technology (688005.SH) reported a decline in revenue and net profit for the first half of 2025, indicating financial challenges faced by the company [1]. Financial Performance - The company achieved operating revenue of 6.25 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 9.28% [2]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was -68.39 million yuan, compared to a profit of 10.28 million yuan in the same period last year, marking a decline of 765.45% [2]. - The net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was -79.31 million yuan, compared to -0.38 million yuan in the previous year [2]. - The net cash flow from operating activities was 891.58 million yuan, a significant improvement from -839.73 million yuan in the same period last year [2]. Asset and Equity Status - As of the end of the reporting period, the net assets attributable to shareholders were 8.30 billion yuan, down 1.64% from the end of the previous year [2]. - Total assets amounted to 23.68 billion yuan, reflecting a decrease of 3.84% compared to the previous year [2]. Fundraising and Use of Proceeds - Rongbai Technology raised a total of 1.20 billion yuan from a specific stock issuance, with 826 million yuan allocated for the "2025 Power-type Lithium Battery Material Comprehensive Base (Phase I)" and 275 million yuan for working capital [3]. - The total amount raised from two fundraising rounds reached 2.53 billion yuan [5]. Shareholder Distribution - The company announced a capital reserve distribution plan, where shareholders will receive 4.9 new shares for every 10 shares held, with no cash or bonus shares distributed [5].

Summary of Rongbai Technology Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Rongbai Technology - **Industry**: Battery materials, specifically focusing on lithium-ion, sodium-ion, and solid-state batteries Key Points Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, Rongbai Technology achieved revenue of **6.248 billion yuan** and a net loss of **34.33 million yuan** [3] - After excluding strategic investments in sodium batteries, precursors, and manganese iron, the actual profit from ternary materials was **77 million yuan** [3] - The company faced temporary impairment issues, but these are expected to be reversed in the second half of the year [3][17] Research and Development - R&D investment in the first half of 2025 was **219 million yuan**, a **22%** increase year-on-year [2][4] - Significant progress was made in platform layout and technology upgrades, particularly in entering the lithium iron phosphate market [4] - The company is developing a **6,000-ton** sodium-ion battery production line, aiming to reduce production costs below that of lithium iron phosphate [7][23] Product Sales and Market Expansion - Ternary material sales reached **50,000 tons** in the first half of 2025, with a slight increase in Q2 compared to Q1 [6] - The company has entered the lithium iron phosphate market and plans to establish its first European production line in Poland [2][8] - Manganese iron sales have already matched last year's total, with significant breakthroughs in commercial vehicle applications [7] Solid-State Battery Development - The company is a leading supplier in solid-state battery materials, achieving ton-level shipments of high-nickel and ultra-high-nickel materials [10] - The pilot production line for sulfide electrolytes is expected to be completed by Q4 2025, with production starting in early 2026 [10][37] Market Outlook - The second half of 2025 is expected to see improved sales due to clearer tariff policies and the production ramp-up of overseas battery factories [2][6] - The European market is showing strong demand for high-nickel ternary materials, with plans for a **20,000-ton** ternary and **15,000-20,000 tons** of lithium iron phosphate capacity in Poland [12][38] Strategic Partnerships and Customer Engagement - The company maintains frequent communication with top-tier clients, averaging **7 to 10** sample deliveries per week [14] - Customer interest is focused on capacity, energy density, and cycle stability, where Rongbai ranks highly among suppliers [15] Challenges and Future Plans - The company is addressing losses in precursor and iron lithium businesses by optimizing production processes and enhancing market outreach [43] - There is a strong expectation for new business segments to achieve scale and profitability by 2026 [44][45] Technological Innovations - Rongbai is developing new processes to lower costs significantly compared to existing high-pressure processes [29] - The company is also working on fifth-generation lithium iron products, currently in the development phase [30] Conclusion - Rongbai Technology is positioned for growth in the battery materials sector, with strategic investments in R&D, market expansion, and product innovation. The company anticipates a recovery in financial performance in the latter half of 2025, driven by improved market conditions and operational efficiencies [49][52]

Group 1: Rongbai Technology - Rongbai Technology increased strategic investments in precursor materials, sodium batteries, and lithium iron manganese phosphate, leading to a profit decline, but the main ternary business achieved a profit of 77 million yuan [1] - Due to changes in US tariff policies, overseas customer sales decreased, but an improvement is expected in the second half of the year [1] - The company has achieved kilogram-level shipments of lithium-rich manganese-based materials and improved high-temperature storage performance of spinel nickel-manganese cathode materials [1] - Solid-state cathode materials and solid-state electrolytes are being developed simultaneously, with high-nickel and ultra-high-nickel cathode materials achieving ton-level shipments [1] - The output of lithium iron manganese phosphate products has reached the total volume for 2024, with sales in the commercial vehicle sector exceeding 1,000 tons [1] - Sodium battery cathode products have achieved breakthroughs at the hundred-ton level, and the annual production line of 6,000 tons at the Xiangtan base has been initiated [1] - The European market outlook is more optimistic than expected at the beginning of the year, with the Polish factory accelerating production line design [1] Group 2: Haitai Ruisheng - The rapid development of global AI technology has driven comprehensive growth in Haitai Ruisheng's three major business segments: computer vision, natural language, and intelligent voice [2] - The proportion of computer vision and natural language businesses has increased due to technological breakthroughs and market demand growth [2] - The company is involved in the construction of national training data annotation bases, forming comprehensive solutions in the data element field [2] - Strategic cooperation with Huawei includes projects such as the Ascend DeepSeek data flying intelligent body and the Shaanxi Smart Cultural Tourism project [2] - Key drivers for revenue growth in 2025 include two major trends in the AI industry and innovative business layouts, along with strategic cooperation with Huawei and the Southeast Asia data delivery system [2] - The company is advancing its global strategy through acquisitions and accelerating the construction of a global service network [2] - The data annotation industry is expected to become more intelligent, with data security and compliance capabilities becoming core evaluation dimensions [2] Group 3: Dingtong Technology - Dingtong Technology's production orders were saturated in the second quarter, leading to significant year-on-year growth in revenue and net profit, with the communications business accounting for 80% of total revenue [3] - Demand for 112G products is strong, and the introduction of 224G and liquid cooling products is expected to enhance revenue and profit [3] - The Malaysian subsidiary has sufficient orders, with total revenue of 51.58 million yuan in the first half of the year, gradually starting to profit in the second quarter [3] - Strong customer demand is anticipated in the third quarter, with expectations for continued growth [3] - Liquid cooling products had small batch shipments in the second quarter, with mass production expected by the end of 2025 or early 2026 [3] - The automotive business showed limited growth in the first half of the year, but projects with BYD, Changan Automobile, and BMW BMS are expected to ramp up in the second half [3] - The BMS project has two automated production lines installed, with mass production expected by the end of 2025 or early 2026 [3] - Monthly demand for 112G communication products exceeds 1.5 million sets, with continued growth expected in the third quarter [3] - The 224G communication product has begun batch trial production, with large-scale production expected in the second half of the year [3] - The company is expanding capacity by purchasing machinery and increasing assembly lines to prepare for future product volume [3]