南极光：新质生产力驱动产业突围 技术创新重塑增长逻辑

Core Viewpoint - The company, Nanji Guang, has successfully transitioned from significant losses to profitability, driven by strategic initiatives and strong performance in key product segments [1][2]. Financial Performance - In 2024, Nanji Guang achieved revenue of 457 million yuan and a net profit of 20.63 million yuan, marking a significant turnaround from previous losses [1]. - The fourth quarter of 2024 saw a remarkable revenue of 219 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 151.9%, with a net profit of 22.17 million yuan and a gross margin of 18.6% [1]. - For the first quarter of 2025, revenue reached 186 million yuan, a year-on-year growth of 265.5%, with a net profit of 29.73 million yuan and a gross margin of 26.97%, the highest in nearly five years [1]. Strategic Developments - The company's transformation is attributed to three strategic pillars: becoming the exclusive supplier for Nintendo's Switch2, significant growth in automotive backlight module orders, and optimization of gross margin structure [2]. - The Switch2, featuring high-brightness Mini-LED backlighting, is expected to have a monthly delivery of over 1 million units starting from Q4 2024, contributing approximately 30% to revenue in 2025 [2]. - Automotive backlight module orders increased by 120% year-on-year, with successful entry into the supply chains of leading automotive companies like BYD and NIO [2]. Market Position and Technology - The global backlight module market is projected to reach 125 billion yuan by 2025, with Mini-LED penetration expected to exceed 20%, driven by growth in automotive and AR/VR applications [3]. - China, as the largest display panel producer, is anticipated to account for over 60% of global shipments in 2024, with rapid technological advancements pushing supply chain upgrades [3]. - Nanji Guang's Mini-LED chip transfer technology boasts a yield rate of 99.9%, with a planned annual production capacity of 4.3 million units at its Huizhou facility, targeting automotive, tablet, and AR/VR markets [3]. Innovation and R&D - The company holds a total of 255 patents, including 18 invention patents, focusing on core processes such as vacuum compression molds and optical microstructure design [4]. - In the Micro-LED sector, the company has achieved chip transfer technology below 100μm with a yield rate of 99.9%, with R&D investment accounting for 10.01% of revenue [4]. - The company has introduced a 10.1-inch automotive backlight module with a brightness of 1000 nits and a 30% reduction in power consumption, already applied in high-end models like the Li Auto L9 [4].