手机芯片厂商紫光展锐启动IPO辅导，拟登陆科创板

Core Viewpoint - Unisoc (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd. has initiated the process for its initial public offering (IPO) on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board, potentially becoming the first domestic smartphone chip company to go public [1] Company Overview - Established on August 26, 2013, Unisoc is a leading player in China's integrated circuit design industry, mastering communication technologies across 2G to 6G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and satellite communication [2] - Unisoc is one of only six global manufacturers with complete baseband chip technology for 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G, alongside Qualcomm, MediaTek, Spreadtrum, Huawei, Samsung, and Apple [2][3] - The company offers a range of chip solutions, including high-performance processors, RF chips, power management, audio processing, and multimedia chips [3] Financial Performance - Unisoc's revenue grew by 78% in 2021 to 11.7 billion yuan, followed by a 20% increase in 2022 to 14 billion yuan. However, revenue declined to 13 billion yuan in 2023 [3] - Projected revenue for 2024 is 14.5 billion yuan, representing an approximate 11% growth, with chip shipments expected to exceed 1.6 billion units [3] - The company reported an 82% year-on-year increase in 5G chip sales, with over 100 smart terminal models equipped with Unisoc's 5G chips entering markets in Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and South Asia [3] Market Position - According to Counterpoint Research, Unisoc holds a 10% market share in the global smartphone AP-SoC market, ranking fourth behind MediaTek (36%), Qualcomm (28%), and Apple (17%) [3] Recent Developments - In June 2024, Unisoc's board approved a new round of equity financing exceeding 4 billion yuan, with participation from various state-owned platforms and financial institutions [4] - The company completed its equity financing process in September 2024, with all funds received [4] - In March 2024, Unisoc underwent a shareholding reform, changing its name to Unisoc (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd. [4]