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中微公司(688012):点评:1H2025收入业绩持续高增,平台化布局高端产品逐步放量
SINOLINK SECURITIES· 2025-08-28 15:28
Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, with expected revenue growth of 30% for 2025-2027 and corresponding net profit growth of 36%/42%/35% [4] Core Insights - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved revenue of 4.961 billion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 43.88%, and a net profit of 706 million RMB, up 36.62% year-on-year [2] - The company has significantly increased its R&D investment, totaling 1.492 billion RMB in the first half of 2025, representing a 53.70% increase year-on-year, with R&D expenses accounting for 30.07% of revenue [2] - The company is focusing on advanced etching and film deposition equipment, with notable revenue growth in its etching equipment business, which generated 3.781 billion RMB, a 40.12% increase year-on-year [3] Summary by Sections Performance Review - In Q2 2025, the company reported a quarterly revenue of 2.787 billion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 51.26% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 28.25% [2] - The net profit for Q2 2025 was 393 million RMB, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 46.82% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 25.47% [2] Business Analysis - The company is deepening collaborations with domestic and international clients and increasing R&D efforts, with ongoing projects covering six types of equipment, including core equipment for key processing technologies [2] - The company's plasma etching equipment is being utilized by leading international clients for advanced integrated circuit manufacturing processes [2] - The LPCVD and ALD film deposition equipment developed in the past two years have entered the market and received substantial repeat orders [2] Profit Forecast and Valuation - Revenue projections for 2025-2027 are 11.821 billion RMB, 15.243 billion RMB, and 19.765 billion RMB, with year-on-year growth rates of 30% for each year [4] - The projected net profit for the same period is 2.205 billion RMB, 3.120 billion RMB, and 4.208 billion RMB, with growth rates of 36%, 42%, and 35% respectively [4]
8月28日这些公告有看头
Di Yi Cai Jing Zi Xun· 2025-08-28 15:10
Group 1 - Cambricon expects to achieve an annual revenue of 5 billion to 7 billion yuan in 2025 [3] - Guolian Minsheng plans to establish a 1.22 billion yuan fund in collaboration with Guolian Life, focusing on new productivity and smart technology investments [4] - Chipone is planning to acquire equity in Chipwise Semiconductor Technology and will suspend trading for up to 10 trading days [5] - Dongxin shares will suspend trading for up to 3 trading days due to abnormal stock trading fluctuations [6] - Zhonghuan Hailu is planning a change in company control, leading to a suspension of trading for up to 2 trading days [7] - Jinghe Integrated plans to issue H-shares and list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals [9] Group 2 - SMIC reported a 35.6% year-on-year increase in net profit for the first half of the year, with revenue of 4.456 billion USD, up 22% [10] - Northern Huachuang achieved a net profit of 3.208 billion yuan in the first half of the year, a 14.97% increase, with revenue of 16.142 billion yuan, up 29.51% [11] - Gree Electric reported a net profit of 14.412 billion yuan, a 1.95% increase, with revenue of 97.325 billion yuan, down 2.46% [12] - Wancheng Group's net profit surged by 50,358% to 472 million yuan, with revenue of 22.583 billion yuan, up 106.89% [13] - ZTE Corporation's net profit decreased by 11.77% to 5.058 billion yuan, with revenue of 71.553 billion yuan, up 14.51% [14] - Longxin Bochuang's net profit increased by 1,121.21% to 168 million yuan, with revenue of 1.2 billion yuan, up 59.54% [15] - SF Holding reported a net profit of 5.738 billion yuan, a 19.37% increase, with revenue of 146.858 billion yuan, up 9.26% [16] - CITIC Securities achieved a net profit of 13.719 billion yuan, a 29.80% increase, with revenue of 33.039 billion yuan, up 20.44% [18] - Liou Co. turned a profit with a net profit of 478 million yuan, compared to a loss in the previous year, with revenue of 9.635 billion yuan, down 9.62% [19] - Guolian Minsheng's net profit skyrocketed by 1,185.19% to 1.127 billion yuan, with revenue of 4.011 billion yuan, up 269.40% [20] - Zhongke Shuguang's net profit increased by 29.39% to 729 million yuan, with revenue of 5.85 billion yuan, up 2.41% [21] - Lingzhi Software's net profit surged by 1,002% to 112 million yuan, with revenue of 516 million yuan, down 3.04% [22] - Huasheng Tiancheng turned a profit with a net profit of 140 million yuan, compared to a loss in the previous year, with revenue of 2.262 billion yuan, up 5.11% [23] - China Galaxy reported a net profit of 6.488 billion yuan, a 47.86% increase, with revenue of 13.747 billion yuan, up 37.71% [24] - Huahong's net profit decreased by 71.95% to 74.315 million yuan, with revenue of 8.018 billion yuan, up 19.09% [25] - XGIMI's net profit increased by 2,062% to 88.662 million yuan, with revenue of 1.626 billion yuan, up 1.63% [26] - Zhongjin Gold reported a net profit of 2.695 billion yuan, a 54.64% increase, with revenue of 35.067 billion yuan, up 22.90% [27] - Zhongwei Company achieved a net profit increase of 37% to 706 million yuan, with revenue of 4.961 billion yuan, up 43.88% [28] Group 3 - Aojie Technology's shareholder Alibaba Network plans to reduce its stake by up to 3% [32] - Hengsheng Energy's actual controller plans to reduce its stake by up to 2% [33] - Jinghua New Materials' controlling shareholder plans to reduce its stake by up to 3.01% [34] - Chunzong Technology's multiple shareholders plan to reduce their stake by up to 2% [35]
8月28日这些公告有看头
第一财经· 2025-08-28 14:40
Core Viewpoint - The article summarizes key announcements from various listed companies in the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets, providing insights into their financial performance and strategic plans for investors [2]. Company Announcements - Cambrian expects to achieve an annual revenue of 5 billion to 7 billion yuan in 2025, highlighting the management's preliminary forecast without constituting a commitment to investors [3]. - Guolian Minsheng plans to establish a 1.22 billion yuan fund in collaboration with Guolian Life Insurance, focusing on investments in new productivity and smart technology sectors [4]. - Chipone Technology is planning to acquire equity in Chipwise Semiconductor Technology, leading to a temporary suspension of its stock trading [5][6]. - Dongxin Technology's stock will be suspended for up to three trading days due to abnormal trading fluctuations [7]. - Zhonghuan Hailu is undergoing a potential change in control, resulting in a stock suspension for up to two trading days [8]. - Jinghe Integrated plans to issue H-shares and list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals [9]. Financial Performance - SMIC reported a 22% increase in revenue to 4.456 billion USD and a 35.6% rise in net profit to 320 million USD for the first half of the year [10]. - Northern Huachuang achieved a 29.51% increase in revenue to 16.142 billion yuan and a 14.97% rise in net profit to 3.208 billion yuan [11]. - Gree Electric's revenue decreased by 2.46% to 97.325 billion yuan, while net profit grew by 1.95% to 14.412 billion yuan [12]. - Wancheng Group reported a staggering 50358.8% increase in net profit to 472 million yuan, with revenue up 106.89% to 22.583 billion yuan [13]. - ZTE Corporation's net profit fell by 11.77% to 5.058 billion yuan, despite a 14.51% increase in revenue to 71.553 billion yuan [14]. - Longxin Bochuang's net profit surged by 1121.21% to 168 million yuan, with revenue increasing by 59.54% to 1.2 billion yuan [15]. - SF Holding's revenue grew by 9.26% to 146.858 billion yuan, with net profit increasing by 19.37% to 5.738 billion yuan [16]. - CITIC Securities reported a 29.80% increase in net profit to 13.719 billion yuan, with revenue up 20.44% to 33.039 billion yuan [18]. - Liou Co. turned a profit with a net profit of 478 million yuan, compared to a loss in the previous year [19][20]. - Guolian Minsheng's net profit skyrocketed by 1185.19% to 1.127 billion yuan, with revenue increasing by 269.40% to 4.011 billion yuan [21]. - Zhongke Shuguang's net profit rose by 29.39% to 729 million yuan, with revenue up 2.41% to 5.85 billion yuan [22]. - Lingzhi Software's net profit increased by 1002.2% to 112 million yuan, despite a slight revenue decline [23]. - Huasheng Tiancheng returned to profitability with a net profit of 140 million yuan, compared to a loss in the previous year [24]. - China Galaxy's net profit grew by 47.86% to 6.488 billion yuan, with revenue increasing by 37.71% to 13.747 billion yuan [25]. - Huahong's net profit fell by 71.95% to 74.315 million yuan, despite a revenue increase of 19.09% [26]. - XGIMI Technology's net profit surged by 2062.34% to 88.662 million yuan, with revenue up 1.63% [27]. - Zhongjin Gold's net profit increased by 54.64% to 2.695 billion yuan, with revenue rising by 22.90% to 35.067 billion yuan [28]. - Zhongwei Company reported a 36.62% increase in net profit to 706 million yuan, with revenue up 43.88% [29]. - Tianpu Company reported a net profit decline of 16.08% to 11.298 million yuan, with revenue down 3.44% [30]. - Haier Smart Home's net profit increased by 15.59% to 12.033 billion yuan, with revenue up 10.22% to 156.494 billion yuan [31]. Shareholding Changes - Aojie Technology's shareholder Alibaba Network plans to reduce its stake by up to 3% [32]. - Hengsheng Energy's actual controller plans to reduce its stake by up to 2% [33][34]. - Jinghua New Materials' controlling shareholder plans to reduce its stake by up to 3.01% [35]. - Chunzong Technology's multiple shareholders plan to reduce their stake by up to 2% [36].
中微公司上半年营收同比增长43.88% 研发投入达14.92亿元
Zheng Quan Ri Bao Wang· 2025-08-28 13:44
Core Insights - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 4.961 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 43.88%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 706 million yuan, up 36.62% year-on-year [1] - The company's R&D investment reached 1.492 billion yuan, a significant increase of 53.7% year-on-year, with R&D expenses accounting for over 30% of total revenue [1] Group 1: Core Products Performance - The plasma etching equipment, as the company's core product, generated sales revenue of 3.781 billion yuan in the first half of the year, reflecting a year-on-year growth of approximately 40.1%, contributing to over 75% of total revenue [1] - Sales revenue from LPCVD and ALD equipment saw a remarkable year-on-year increase of 608.2%, becoming a new growth engine for the company's performance [1] - The tungsten series products have passed key storage client mass production verification and received large orders [1] Group 2: Advanced Logic Device Development - The company developed a series of metal gate products for advanced logic devices, including ALD titanium nitride, ALD titanium aluminum, and ALD tantalum nitride, which have completed equipment verification for multiple advanced logic clients [1] - The equipment's film uniformity, contaminant control, and production efficiency have reached world-class levels, with the series already shipped to advanced logic clients for verification [1] Group 3: Market Expansion - The company is actively expanding into the broader semiconductor market, maintaining a leading position in the GaN-based LED market with its MOCVD equipment [2] - The company is gradually extending its reach into emerging fields such as silicon carbide, GaN power devices, and Micro-LED technology [2] - The first MOCVD equipment specifically for red and yellow light LEDs has been shipped to a leading domestic client for production verification [2]
中微公司:上半年实现营收49.61亿元 同比增长43.88%
Zhong Zheng Wang· 2025-08-28 13:40
Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 4.961 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 43.88% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders reached 706 million yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 36.62% [1] - Research and development (R&D) investment for the first half of 2025 amounted to 1.492 billion yuan, showing a growth of 53.7% and accounting for over 30% of total revenue [1] Product Development - The product development cycle has been reduced from three to five years to two years or less [1] - The company’s plasma etching equipment is utilized by leading international clients in advanced integrated circuit manufacturing lines from 65nm to 5nm [1] - The MOCVD equipment has been mass-produced on the production lines of industry-leading clients [1] - New LPCVD and ALD thin film equipment developed in the past two years have entered the market and received large-scale repeat orders [1] Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to integrate upstream and downstream resources within the industry as a key growth strategy [1] - There is an active consideration of investments and acquisitions to accelerate company growth [1] - The company aims to cover over 60% of the equipment market in key areas of integrated circuits through independent R&D and partnerships over the next five to ten years [1]
中微公司:提名袁训为公司第三届董事会董事候选人
Zheng Quan Ri Bao· 2025-08-28 13:33
(文章来源:证券日报) 证券日报网讯 8月28日晚间,中微公司发布公告称,同意提名袁训为公司第三届董事会董事候选人。 ...
两家半导体巨头 同日公告
Shang Hai Zheng Quan Bao· 2025-08-28 13:31
Group 1: Company Performance - Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) reported a revenue of 32.348 billion yuan for the first half of the year, representing a year-on-year growth of 23.1% [2][3] - The net profit attributable to shareholders for SMIC was 2.301 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year increase of 39.8% [2][3] - The revenue growth for SMIC was primarily driven by an increase in wafer sales volume and average selling prices, with wafer sales volume rising by 19.9% to 4.682 million pieces [3] Group 2: Research and Development - SMIC's R&D investment for the first half of the year was 2.375 billion yuan, accounting for 7.3% of its revenue [4] - Microelectronics Company (Micro) reported a revenue of 4.961 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, with a year-on-year growth of approximately 43.88% [5] - Micro's R&D expenditure reached 1.492 billion yuan, a significant increase of 53.7%, with R&D expenses constituting over 30% of its revenue [5] Group 3: Market Position and Product Development - Micro's plasma etching equipment, which accounts for over 75% of its revenue, generated sales of 3.781 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of approximately 40.1% [5] - The sales revenue of Micro's LPCVD and ALD equipment surged by 608.2%, becoming a new growth engine for the company [6] - Micro is actively expanding into the semiconductor market, with its MOCVD equipment leading in the GaN-based LED market and entering new fields such as SiC and Micro-LED [6][7] Group 4: Capacity Expansion - Micro is enhancing its production capacity at its two main R&D bases in Shanghai and Nanchang to support continuous growth [7] - A new 100,000 square meter headquarters R&D building in Shanghai is expected to be completed by the end of 2025, further strengthening resource integration [7] - Micro has initiated the construction of new R&D and production bases in Guangzhou and Chengdu to expand its capacity layout [7]
公告精选:寒武纪预计2025年营收50亿元至70亿元;东芯股份停牌核查
Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang· 2025-08-28 13:22
Core Viewpoint - The news highlights various companies' financial performances, stock movements, and strategic decisions, indicating a mixed outlook across different sectors. Performance Summary - Anta Sports clarified it is not a potential acquirer of Canada Goose Holdings [3] - Lianyi Intelligent Manufacturing reported normal operations with no undisclosed significant matters [3] - Huon Electric's robot business is still in the R&D phase and has not generated revenue [3] - Tianfu Communication and Longyang Electronics both reported normal operations with no undisclosed significant matters [3] - Cambrian Technology expects annual revenue of 5 billion to 7 billion yuan in 2025 [3] - CITIC Securities reported a net profit of 13.719 billion yuan for the first half, up 29.8% year-on-year [3] - SMIC's net profit for the first half was 321 million USD, a 35.6% increase year-on-year [3] - Zhongwei Company reported a net profit of 706 million yuan, up 36.62% year-on-year [3] - Wancheng Group's net profit surged 50358.8% to 472 million yuan in the first half [3] - China Galaxy's net profit increased by 47.86% year-on-year, proposing a dividend of 1.25 yuan per 10 shares [3] - Zhujiang Beer reported a net profit of 612 million yuan, up 22.51% year-on-year [3] - Yili Group's net profit decreased by 4.39% to 7.2 billion yuan [3] - Zhongke Titanium White's net profit fell by 14.83% to 259 million yuan [3] - Huasheng Tiancheng turned a profit with a net profit of 140 million yuan [3] - Li Auto's second-quarter revenue totaled 30.2 billion yuan, down 4.5% year-on-year but up 16.7% quarter-on-quarter [3] - Bull Group's net profit decreased by 8% to 2.06 billion yuan [3] - Nanshan Aluminum reported a net profit of 2.625 billion yuan, proposing a dividend of 0.4 yuan per 10 shares [3] - Shuijingfang's net profit fell by 56.52% to 105 million yuan [3] - Huaneng International's net profit increased by 13.15% to 3.904 billion yuan [3] - SAIC Group's net profit decreased by 9.21% to 6.018 billion yuan [3] - SF Holding's net profit increased by 19.4% year-on-year, proposing a dividend of 4.6 yuan per 10 shares [3] - Zhongke Shuguang's net profit increased by 29.39% to 729 million yuan [3] - Shanxi Fenjiu's net profit increased by 1.13% to 8.505 billion yuan [3] - Haier Smart Home reported a net profit of 12.033 billion yuan, proposing a dividend of 2.69 yuan per 10 shares [3] - China State Construction's net profit increased by 3.2% to 30.404 billion yuan [3] - CITIC Construction Investment's net profit was 4.509 billion yuan, proposing a dividend of 1.65 yuan per 10 shares [3] - New China Life Insurance's net profit increased by 33.5% to 14.799 billion yuan [3] - China Southern Airlines reported a loss of 1.533 billion yuan in the first half [3] - Sanhuan Group's net profit increased by 20.63% to 1.237 billion yuan [3] - Yingshi Innovation's net profit increased by 0.25% to 520 million yuan [3] - ZTE's net profit decreased by 11.77% to 5.058 billion yuan [3] - Changxin Bochuang's net profit surged 1121.21% to 168 million yuan [3] Buyback and Shareholding Changes - Spring Airlines plans to repurchase shares worth 300 million to 500 million yuan [4] - Shenzhen Ruijie plans to repurchase 500,000 to 600,000 shares [4] - Haotong Technology's actual controller plans to reduce holdings by up to 3% [4] - Aojie Technology's shareholder Alibaba Network plans to reduce holdings by up to 3% [4] - Chunzong Technology's chairman plans to reduce holdings by up to 2.053% [4] - Zhejiang Shibao's controlling shareholder plans to reduce holdings by up to 2% [4] Contracts and Major Investments - Zhongding Co. signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Baohe District government for the robotics industry [4] - Tongda Co. is pre-awarded a 122 million yuan procurement project by the State Grid [4] - Runjian Co. won a 392 million yuan project for green power supply in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia [4] - Dash Intelligent signed a smart project contract for Hualun Century Plaza [4] - Huakang Clean signed a pre-award for a 136 million yuan medical purification project [4] - Shunyu Co. plans to establish a smart water management subsidiary [4] - Guanzhong Ecology plans to invest in a seedling breeding base in Kyrgyzstan [4] Mergers and Acquisitions - Beixin Building Materials intends to acquire 100% equity of an overseas building materials company [4] - Chip Origin plans to purchase equity in Chip Lai Zhirong, with stock suspension starting tomorrow [4] - Kaifa Electric plans to acquire 80% equity of Ouli Power Network for 52 million yuan [4] Other Developments - Jinghe Integration plans to issue H-shares and list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange [4] - Huahai Qingke plans to issue H-shares and list on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange [4] - Fuhanwei plans to issue H-shares and list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange [4]
8月28日晚间公告 | 中芯国际、中科曙光等公告中报业绩;中鼎股份拟建设完善机器人上下游产业链
Xuan Gu Bao· 2025-08-28 12:08
Suspension and Resumption of Trading - Chip Origin Co., Ltd. is planning to issue shares and pay cash to acquire equity in Chip Lai Zhi Rong Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., leading to a suspension of its stock [1] - Zhonghuan Hailu's controlling shareholder and actual controller, Mr. Wu Jun San, is planning matters related to the change of company control, which may result in a change of the controlling shareholder and actual controller, leading to a suspension of its stock [1] Share Buybacks - Shengtun Mining plans to repurchase company shares for an amount between 500 million to 600 million yuan [2] - Spring Airlines intends to repurchase shares for an amount between 300 million to 500 million yuan [3] - Zhonglv Electric plans to repurchase shares for an amount between 61.84 million to 92.76 million yuan [4] Investment Cooperation and Operational Status - Zhongding Co., Ltd. plans to build a complete upstream and downstream industrial chain for robots in the Baohe District, increasing investment in related projects, including but not limited to the manufacturing and OEM of robot reducers, sensors, joint assemblies, and robot bodies [5] Performance Changes - Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) achieved revenue of 4.456 billion USD in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 22.0%, with wafer foundry business revenue of 4.229 billion USD, a year-on-year increase of 24.6%. The profit attributable to the company's shareholders was 320 million USD, a year-on-year increase of 35.6%. The company's annual target is to exceed the average of comparable peers [6] - Zhongke Shuguang reported a net profit of 729 million yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 29.39% [7] - CITIC Construction Investment reported a net profit of 4.509 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 57.77% [8] - Tongfu Microelectronics reported a net profit of 412 million yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 27.72%, with significant progress in the development of large-size FCBGA [8] - XGIMI Technology reported a net profit of 88.662 million yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 2062.34% [9] - Zhongwei Company reported a net profit of 706 million yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 36.62% [10] - SF Holding reported a net profit of 5.738 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 19.37% [10] - Haier Smart Home reported a net profit of 12 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 16% [10] - Lio Co., Ltd. reported a net profit of 478 million yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 164.28% [10] - Guolian Minsheng reported a net profit of 1.127 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 1185.19% [10] - Xiangcai Co., Ltd. reported a net profit of 142 million yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 93.12% [10] - CITIC Securities reported a net profit of 13.719 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 29.80% [10] - Guojin Securities reported a net profit of 1.111 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 144.19% [10] - Zhongjin Gold reported a net profit of 2.695 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 54.64% [11] - Keli Sensor reported a net profit of 173 million yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 47.93% [11]
中微公司上半年营收同比大增43.9%,净利润增长36.6%,刻蚀设备销售额增长40.1%|财报见闻
Hua Er Jie Jian Wen· 2025-08-28 11:50
Financial Performance - Company reported a significant revenue growth of 44% year-on-year, reaching 49.61 billion yuan, and a net profit increase of 37% to 7.06 billion yuan, highlighting strong performance amid a differentiated semiconductor equipment industry [1][6] - Gross margin slightly decreased to 39.85% from 41.33% year-on-year, primarily due to product mix changes [6] Core Business Progress - Etching equipment remains the main revenue driver, generating 37.81 billion yuan, which accounts for 76% of total revenue, with a year-on-year growth of 40% [2][6] - LPCVD equipment experienced explosive growth, with sales increasing by 608% year-on-year to 1.99 billion yuan, indicating successful multi-product line strategy [3][6] Research and Development Investment - Company invested 14.92 billion yuan in R&D, representing 30% of revenue, significantly higher than the average of 10-15% in the Sci-Tech Innovation Board [4][5] - R&D investment increased by 54% year-on-year, reflecting the high technical intensity of the semiconductor equipment industry [5] - The proportion of capitalized R&D expenses decreased from 39.6% to 20.7%, indicating a focus on next-generation technology development [5] Cash Flow and Operational Insights - Operating cash flow decreased by 46.87% year-on-year to 2.03 billion yuan, primarily due to increased working capital needs [6][7] - The gap between net profit growth (36%) and non-recurring net profit growth (11.5%) is attributed to one-time investment gains, which are not sustainable [7]