Summary of Hua Hong Semiconductor Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Hua Hong Semiconductor - **Sector**: Semiconductors - **Focus**: Pure foundry primarily engaged in 200mm and 300mm wafer processing, specializing in semiconductors for specialty applications such as embedded non-volatile memory (eNVM) and power discrete [12][13] Key Points and Arguments Downgrade and Price Objective - **Rating Change**: Downgraded from Buy to Underperform due to cautious outlook on wafer ASP and margin recovery in 2026 [1][3] - **New Price Objective**: HK$59, based on a 2x P/B (2026E), reflecting a more conservative valuation compared to the previous HK$44.5 [3][44] Inventory and Demand Dynamics - **Inventory Pressure**: Rising inventory levels among China's semiconductor chipmakers are expected to limit ASP increases in 2026, with a revised assumption of 5% ASP growth (down from 10%) [2][16] - **Demand Growth**: Chip shipment growth in China has slowed significantly, with 0%/11%/6% YoY growth in June/July/August 2025, compared to 16-40% YoY in the previous periods [2][15] Financial Forecasts - **Profitability Outlook**: Estimated operating profit margin (OPM) of 4% in 2026, improving from -4% in 2025 but below the 10-year average of 10% [2][31] - **Net Income Projections**: Adjusted net income forecast for 2026 is US$216 million, with a gradual recovery expected in subsequent years [4][42] Capacity Expansion and Acquisitions - **Acquisition of Huali Micro**: Plans to acquire Huali Micro (Fab5) announced, but details are pending. This acquisition is expected to enhance long-term competitiveness by increasing revenue and capacity [1][3] - **Capacity Growth**: Completion of Fab9 in 2026 could increase total 12" wafer capacity by 38%, with total wafer shipment expected to grow by 26% in 2026 [31][37] Market Position and Valuation - **Market Share Risks**: Aggressive capacity expansion by competitors like SMIC poses downside risks to Hua Hong's market share and profitability [3][13] - **Valuation Comparison**: Hua Hong's current P/B of 2.6x (2026E) is higher than the average of 3.2x for China foundry/OSATs, indicating a rich valuation [60] Cash Flow and Capital Expenditure - **Free Cash Flow**: Negative free cash flow expected due to high capital expenditures for Fab9 construction, projected at US$2-3 billion per year [45][46] - **Operating Cash Flow**: Operating cash inflow is expected to remain below US$1.5 billion, leading to negative free cash flow in the near term [45][46] Additional Important Insights - **Sales Mix**: Sales exposure to overseas markets has decreased from over 40% in 2017-2019 to less than 20% by 2024, indicating a shift towards domestic markets [42] - **ASP and Margin Trends**: Wafer ASP stabilization is anticipated in 1H25, but overall margins are expected to remain below 20% by the end of 2026 due to inventory pressures [39][40] This summary encapsulates the critical insights from the conference call regarding Hua Hong Semiconductor's current position, challenges, and future outlook in the semiconductor industry.

Core Insights - Southbound funds net bought Hong Kong stocks worth 6.303 billion HKD on October 17, with significant purchases in Meituan, the Tracker Fund, and CNOOC, while Alibaba and SMIC saw substantial net sell-offs [1][4]. Group 1: Stock Performance - Meituan saw a net buy of 1.149 billion HKD, with a price increase of 4.3% [1][4]. - Xiaomi Group had a net buy of 414 million HKD, with a price decrease of 3.7% [1][4]. - Alibaba experienced a net sell of 2.153 billion HKD, with a price drop of 4.2% [1][4]. - SMIC faced a net sell of 1.578 billion HKD, with a price decline of 6.5% [1][4]. - Continuous net buying of Xiaomi for 10 days totals 7.40256 billion HKD, and 4 days for Pop Mart totals 1.46812 billion HKD [4]. Group 2: Company Developments - Meituan announced a "Service Retail Assistance Fund" plan, allocating 1.2 billion HKD to support over 120,000 quality service retailers [6]. - Xiaomi's founder highlighted AI models as a future trend in smart connected vehicles, emphasizing the integration of various sensors for enhanced user interaction [6]. - UBS maintains a "Buy" rating for Pop Mart, predicting that upcoming sales data and new product launches will act as short-term catalysts [7]. - Alibaba's revenue forecast for FY26Q2 is 126.9 billion CNY, with a year-on-year growth of 11.6% [7]. - Semiconductor companies like SMIC and Huahong Semiconductor are facing market concerns about AI investment bubbles, but overall sentiment remains optimistic [8]. Group 3: Regulatory and Market Environment - The FCC has removed millions of Chinese electronic products from major e-commerce platforms, affecting companies like ZTE [9]. - The market is closely monitoring the FCC's potential expansion of bans on devices containing components from blacklisted companies [9].

南向资金今日净买入63.03亿港元。其中美团-W、盈富基金、中国海洋石油净买入额位列前三，分别获 净买入11.49亿港元、9.38亿港元、5.39亿港元。净卖出方面，阿里巴巴-W、中芯国际、华虹半导体分别 遭净卖出21.53亿港元、15.78亿港元、8.92亿港元。 ...

Group 1 - The Hang Seng Index experienced a significant decline, with a drop of over 4% by the end of trading [1] - Notable declines in individual stocks included BYD Electronics down 8.86% to HKD 37.46, Hua Hong Semiconductor down 7.73% to HKD 75.15, Alibaba down 5.02% to HKD 153.1, and Tencent down 2.42% to HKD 605 [1] Group 2 - The regional banking credit crisis in the U.S. has intensified, leading to a broad decline in U.S. stocks, with potential loan losses reported in the tens of millions of dollars [1] - Concerns over the quality of bank credit and asset transparency have increased, with analysts suggesting that unfavorable trade conditions are impacting valuations [1] - The recent events in regional banks have caused significant drops in U.S. stocks, raising fears of a repeat of the Silicon Valley Bank incident [1] Group 3 - Despite the challenges posed by trade disputes, the overall stability logic of the Hong Kong stock market has changed, supported by continuous inflows of southbound capital and anticipated interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [1] - The structural recovery in earnings is becoming a major driver for the Hong Kong stock market, with expectations for double-digit profit growth in Chinese stock indices next year [1]

Core Viewpoint - The Hang Seng Index experienced a significant decline, with major stocks like BYD Electronics, Hua Hong Semiconductor, Alibaba, and Tencent facing substantial losses due to concerns over regional bank credit quality and a negative trading environment [1] Market Performance - The Hang Seng Index fell over 4% at the close, with BYD Electronics down 8.86% to HKD 37.46, Hua Hong Semiconductor down 7.73% to HKD 75.15, Alibaba down 5.02% to HKD 153.1, and Tencent down 2.42% to HKD 605 [1] Economic Concerns - The recent disclosure of loan issues by two regional banks in the U.S. has raised concerns about the quality of bank credit and asset transparency, leading to a broader sell-off in the U.S. stock market and impacting global markets [1] - Analysts suggest that the unfavorable trading environment is affecting valuations, particularly for stocks that have seen significant gains recently, which are now facing a potential correction [1] Market Dynamics - Despite the challenges posed by trade disputes, the Hong Kong stock market's stability is supported by continuous inflows of southbound capital and anticipated interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, which are expected to improve market liquidity [1] - The structural recovery in earnings is identified as a key driver for the Hong Kong stock market, with expectations for double-digit earnings growth for Chinese stock indices next year [1]

Market Performance - The Hong Kong stock market continues to decline, with the Hang Seng Index dropping over 1% and the Hang Seng Tech Index falling more than 2% [1][2] - The Hang Seng Index is currently at 25,618.65, down by 269.86 points, representing a decrease of 1.04% [2] - The Hang Seng Tech Index stands at 5,873.35, down by 130.21 points, which is a decline of 2.17% [2] Individual Stock Movements - Horizon Robotics experienced a decline of over 5% [1] - Semiconductor companies such as SMIC and Hua Hong Semiconductor both fell by more than 4% [1]

香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公告的內容概不負責，對其準確性 或完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示，概不就因本公告全部或任何部分內容而產生或因依 賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 本公告僅供參考，並不構成收購、購買或認購本公司證券的邀請或要約。 HUA HONG SEMICONDUCTOR LIMITED 華虹半導體有限公司 （於香港註冊成立之有限公司） （股份代號：01347） 月度更新 內容有關 (1) 主要及關連交易－收購協議 (2) 建議非公開發行人民幣股份以募集配套資金 及 (3) 申請清洗豁免 茲提述(i)本公司日期為二零二五年八月三十一日之公告，內容有關（其中包括）(a) 建議收購事項、(b)建議非公開發行人民幣股份及(c)清洗豁免（「交易公告」）；及 (ii)本公司日期為二零二五年九月十九日之公告（「延期公告」），內容有關（其中包 括）延遲寄發通函（連同交易公告，統稱「該等公告」）。除另有界定者外，本公告 所用詞彙與該等公告所界定者具有相同涵義。 本公司謹此通知股東及本公司潛在投資者，於本公告日期，本公司正與其他各方 就建議收購事項的條款（包括但不限於補充協議及標 ...

本公告僅供參考，並不構成收購、購買或認購本公司證券的邀請或要約。 HUA HONG SEMICONDUCTOR LIMITED 香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公告的內容概不負責，對其準確性 或完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示，概不就因本公告全部或任何部分內容而產生或因依 賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 華虹半導體有限公司 （於香港註冊成立之有限公司） （股份代號：01347） 月度更新 內容有關 (1) 主要及關連交易－收購協議 (2) 建議非公開發行人民幣股份以募集配套資金 及 (3) 申請清洗豁免 茲提述(i)本公司日期為二零二五年八月三十一日之公告，內容有關（其中包括）(a) 建議收購事項、(b)建議非公開發行人民幣股份及(c)清洗豁免（「交易公告」）；及 (ii)本公司日期為二零二五年九月十九日之公告（「延期公告」），內容有關（其中包 括）延遲寄發通函（連同交易公告，統稱「該等公告」）。除另有界定者外，本公告 所用詞彙與該等公告所界定者具有相同涵義。 本公司謹此通知股東及本公司潛在投資者，於本公告日期，本公司正與其他各方 就建議收購事項的條款（包括但不限於補充協議及標 ...

Core Insights - The Shanghai Stock Exchange Sci-Tech Innovation Board 100 Index has shown a slight increase of 0.21%, with notable gains from companies such as Sangfor Technologies and Dige Medical [3] - The ETF tracking the Sci-Tech 100 Index has also risen by 0.22%, with a cumulative increase of 1.81% for the month as of October 15, 2025 [3] - The liquidity of the Sci-Tech 100 Index ETF is strong, with a turnover rate of 1.93% and a transaction volume of 1.26 billion yuan [3] - Recent partnerships in the AI sector, such as the collaboration between Yuke and Haiguang Information, highlight the growing demand for AI computing power [4] - OpenAI's significant cloud computing contract with Oracle, valued at 300 billion USD, indicates a surge in global AI computing needs [4] Market Performance - The Sci-Tech 100 Index ETF has experienced a scale increase of 4.64 million yuan over the past month, ranking second among comparable funds [4] - The ETF's share count has grown by 2.76 million shares in the same period, also placing it second among comparable funds [4] - Despite recent net outflows of 1.56 million yuan, the ETF has attracted a total of 4.61 billion yuan over the last 16 trading days [4] Index Composition - The Sci-Tech 100 Index is composed of 100 medium-sized, liquid stocks selected from the Sci-Tech Innovation Board, reflecting the overall performance of different market capitalizations [5] - As of September 30, 2025, the top ten weighted stocks in the index account for 24.32% of the total index, including companies like Hua Hong Semiconductor and BeiGene [5]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the capacity utilization rate of foundries is expected to remain stable due to low inventory levels among chip design companies, the peak sales season for smartphones, and strong ongoing demand for AI [1] - Some foundries are considering price increases for tight process platforms such as BCD and Power due to better-than-expected performance in Q4 compared to Q3 [1] - The importance of domestic foundries is highlighted by the surge in demand for advanced foundry services driven by domestic computing infrastructure and the "China for China" strategy [1] Group 2 - According to SEMI, the CAGR for Chinese wafer fabs from 2024 to 2028 is projected to be 8.1%, surpassing the global average of 5.3% [2] - The CAGR for mature nodes (55nm and above) in China is expected to be 3.7%, while mainstream nodes (22nm-40nm) will see a CAGR of 26.5%, and advanced nodes (14nm and below) will have a CAGR of 5.7% [2] - By 2024, China's mainstream node capacity is expected to account for 25% of the global total, increasing to 42% by 2028 [2] Group 3 - Major domestic foundries include SMIC, Hua Hong Semiconductor, Jinghong Integrated Circuit, Yandong Microelectronics, and ChipLink Integrated [3]