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Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-18 15:27

Group 1: Company Overview - Flashback Technology Limited has submitted its listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for the third time, with Qiancheng Capital as its exclusive sponsor [1] - The company is the third largest mobile phone recycling service provider in China, holding approximately 1.3% market share in both total transaction volume and sales of second-hand mobile phones as of 2024 [1][8] - Established in 2016, Flashback Technology primarily operates through its recycling system, "Flashback Recycling," sourcing second-hand consumer electronics from upstream retail partners [3][6] Group 2: Financial Performance - Flashback Technology's revenue for the years 2021 to 2025 (up to June 30) is reported as approximately 750 million, 919 million, 1.16 billion, 1.3 billion, and 809 million RMB respectively, with losses recorded in the same periods [6][11] - The company has experienced a consistent increase in revenue, with a notable rise from 750 million RMB in 2021 to 1.3 billion RMB in 2024 [6][11] - Despite revenue growth, the company has faced significant losses, with the loss for 2024 reaching approximately 66.44 million RMB [11] Group 3: Market Environment - The second-hand e-commerce market in China is rapidly growing, with a projected transaction scale of 645 billion RMB in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 17.56% [8] - The second-hand mobile phone market accounts for 75% of the total second-hand e-commerce market, indicating a strong demand for recycling services [8] - The market penetration rate for second-hand e-commerce in China reached 38.9% in 2024, up by 9.02% from the previous year, with user numbers growing from 252 million in 2020 to 660 million in 2024 [8] Group 4: Strategic Challenges - Flashback Technology relies heavily on upstream procurement partners for a stable supply of second-hand consumer electronics, which poses a risk to its business operations [9][10] - The company faces significant pressure from a high concentration of revenue, with 24.5% of its income in the first half of 2024 coming from Xiaomi-related sources [10] - Flashback Technology is under pressure from redemption agreements tied to its financing rounds, requiring it to complete an IPO by specific deadlines to avoid financial penalties [10] Group 5: Future Directions - The company plans to enhance its strategic partnerships with upstream procurement partners and expand its presence in the Southeast Asian market, particularly in countries like Indonesia and Thailand [15] - Flashback Technology aims to leverage AI technology to improve operational efficiency and product quality, having filed for 53 patents related to its recycling processes [17] - The company is exploring new sales channels and brand enhancement strategies to increase sales and profitability [15][18]