2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-08-04 12:21Group 1: Company Developments - United Imaging announced a plan to reduce holdings by up to 13,376,600 shares, corresponding to a market value of approximately 1.78 billion yuan, marking the second large-scale reduction following a cash-out of 894 million yuan in July 2024 [1][2] - The share reduction involves five employee stockholding platforms, with the shares being original stocks granted before the company's IPO, which became tradable on August 22, 2023 [2] - Despite a decline in revenue and net profit for 2024, United Imaging maintains its position as a leader in the domestic medical imaging sector, with a market share of 35% for PET-CT and over 20% for MRI equipment [3][4] Group 2: Financial Performance - United Imaging's revenue for 2024 was 10.3 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 9.73%, while net profit dropped by 36.08% to 1.262 billion yuan [3] - The decline in performance is attributed to the impact of domestic equipment update policies and the lengthy market introduction period for new high-end products [3] Group 3: Competitive Landscape - In contrast to United Imaging's challenges, Mindray Medical is accelerating its global expansion, with the opening of a new base in Wuhan, representing a significant investment of 4.5 billion yuan [5][6] - Mindray has established a robust domestic network with 36 subsidiaries and over 30 branches, while also expanding its international presence with 63 overseas subsidiaries in about 40 countries [6][8] - The company is focusing on localized operations, with over 90% of its overseas team being local hires, and is customizing products to meet regional market needs [8] Group 4: Strategic Initiatives - Mindray's global strategy includes significant R&D investments, with 4.008 billion yuan allocated in 2025, accounting for 10.91% of its revenue [7] - The Wuhan base will focus on minimally invasive surgery and orthopedic fields, enhancing Mindray's production capabilities [6][7] - There are ongoing discussions about a potential second listing in Hong Kong, which could raise at least 1 billion USD to support global expansion efforts [8]