Core Viewpoint - Black Sesame Intelligence (02533) issued a profit warning, expecting a revenue of over RMB 250 million for the six months ending June 30, 2025, which represents a growth of over 38% compared to the same period in 2024, but anticipates a net loss of no more than RMB 800 million due to various factors including employee stock-based compensation and R&D expenses [1][1][1] Financial Performance - The company expects to record a revenue exceeding RMB 250 million for the six months ending June 30, 2025, marking a growth of over 38% year-on-year [1][1][1] - Anticipated net loss for the same period is projected to be no more than RMB 800 million [1][1][1] Cost Factors - The expected loss is primarily attributed to stock-based compensation expenses of no less than RMB 200 million due to employee awards [1][1][1] - Additional costs arise from R&D efforts in high-level assisted driving and solutions [1][1][1] - The conversion of preferred shares to common shares post-listing has led to a decrease in the fair value gains of financial instruments [1][1][1] Acquisition Progress - Black Sesame Intelligence is progressing with the acquisition of an AI systems chip and solutions business, with due diligence and auditing activities ongoing [1][1][1] - The target company continues to operate under its original management team, which is expected to remain post-acquisition and will be responsible for ongoing operations and management [1][1][1] - Discussions are actively taking place regarding corporate governance and performance targets for the target company after the acquisition [1][1][1]