Core Viewpoint - Nexteer launched 23 new projects in Q1 2025, with 60.9% focused on new energy vehicles (NEVs), driven by strong demand from Chinese NEV OEMs and significant bookings from North American clients [1] Group 1: Business Performance - The Company secured bookings totaling US5.0 billion [1] - New energy vehicle projects accounted for 14 out of 23 new projects, highlighting the Company's focus on this sector [1] - The Company is actively developing new products, including Electro-Mechanical Braking (EMB) and enhancing its Rear Wheel Steering (RWS) systems [1] Group 2: Market Environment - The Company is facing manageable impacts from US tariffs, primarily affecting parts and raw materials from Canada and Mexico, with a 25% tariff on non-compliant automobile parts [1] - Most products exported from Mexico to the U.S. comply with USMCA, allowing them to maintain tariff-free status [1] - The Company is optimizing its supply chain and manufacturing strategies to mitigate market uncertainties and policy risks [1] Group 3: Regulatory Developments - The Trump administration plans to relax regulations on autonomous driving, which will benefit Nexteer's autonomous driving-related business, particularly in high-capacity EPS and advanced SBW and RWS business units [2] - The relaxation of compliance procedures for self-driving vehicles for non-commercial purposes is expected to further support the development of autonomous driving in the U.S. [2] Group 4: Investment Outlook - The Company maintains a "Buy" investment rating with a target price of HK$6.50 per share, reflecting a 15.6x 2025 PER [2]
NEXTEER(01316.HK)：ROBUST BOOKING WINS WITH CHINA NEVS; BENEFITING FROM TARIFFS EASING AND US AUTONOMOUS DRIVING REGULATIONS RELAXING