AikoSolar(SH:600732) Chang Jiang Shang Bao·2025-06-23 23:30Core Viewpoint - Aiko Solar (爱旭股份) plans to raise up to 3.5 billion yuan through a private placement of A-shares to fund its 15GW high-efficiency crystalline silicon solar cell project and to supplement working capital, aiming to enhance production capacity and strengthen its market position [2][3]. Group 1: Fundraising and Project Details - The company intends to issue shares to no more than 35 specific investors, with the total number of shares not exceeding 30% of the pre-issue total share capital, which amounts to a maximum of 548 million shares [3]. - The 15GW high-efficiency crystalline silicon solar cell project is a key initiative for capacity expansion, with a total investment of 8.516 billion yuan, of which 3 billion yuan will be allocated from the raised funds [3][4]. - The project is expected to have a post-tax internal rate of return of 10.17% and a payback period of 6.26 years, indicating good economic benefits [4]. Group 2: Financial Performance and Market Position - In 2024, the company reported revenues of 11.155 billion yuan, a decrease of 58.94% year-on-year, and a net loss of 5.319 billion yuan, down 802.92% year-on-year, primarily due to intensified competition and falling product prices [6]. - In the first quarter of 2025, the company achieved revenues of 4.136 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 64.53%, but still reported a net loss of 300 million yuan, which is a 229.35% increase in loss compared to the same period last year [6]. - The company’s N-type ABC component shipments reached 4.54GW in the first quarter of 2025, exceeding 70% of the total shipments for 2024, with a quarter-on-quarter growth of over 40% [6][7]. Group 3: Research and Development Investment - The company has maintained high R&D investment to strengthen its technological capabilities, with total R&D expenses reaching 4.325 billion yuan from 2020 to 2024 [5][7]. - The R&D expenses for the years 2020 to 2024 were 380 million yuan, 649 million yuan, 1.378 billion yuan, 1.224 billion yuan, and 694 million yuan respectively [7]. - As of the end of 2024, the company has applied for a total of 1,021 patents related to BC technology, including 100 foundational patents covering the core structure of BC cells [7].