Zheng Quan Zhi Xing·2025-07-18 00:10Group 1: Tonglian Precision - Tonglian Precision anticipates fluctuations in gross margin in Q1 2025 due to seasonal demand variations leading to low capacity utilization, with new investments not effectively diluting costs [1] - The company is increasing R&D investments in new materials, equipment, and processes to promote diversified business development, having gained small-scale production experience in 3D printing [1] - Major clients are concentrated in the consumer electronics sector, including brands like Apple and Amazon, with rapid growth in non-MIM business driven by diversified customer demand and technical breakthroughs [1] - The company expects share-based payment expenses to remain stable compared to 2024, with no new equity incentive plans [1] - Production bases are located in Shenzhen, Huizhou, Changsha, and Vietnam, with the Changsha base gradually commencing production and future expansions based on demand [1] - The company is optimistic about the smart glasses market and has reserved customer resources while laying out MIM and CNC processes [1] Group 2: Copper Crown Copper Foil - Copper Crown Copper Foil has a total copper foil production capacity of 80,000 tons per year, covering PCB copper foil and lithium battery copper foil [2] - The PCB copper foil includes HTE copper foil and high-frequency high-speed copper foil, with high-frequency high-speed copper foil expected to account for 25.33% in 2024, while over 95% of lithium battery copper foil is 6um and below [2] - The company employs a 'copper price + processing fee' pricing model and engages in hedging to mitigate risks, with strategic customers using a 'monthly average price model' [2] - HVLP copper foil features low loss characteristics and is applied in 5G communications, having entered the supply chains of multiple CCL manufacturers with 1-4 generation production capabilities [2] - The company has multiple complete production lines and has purchased surface treatment machines to expand capacity, facing challenges such as precision equipment, long ordering cycles, complex processes, high precision requirements, and stringent customer certification [2] - The HVLP copper foil market is dominated by overseas companies, with imports of 79,000 tons in 2023 and projected imports of 76,000 tons in 2024, prompting the company to accelerate domestic substitution [2]