CFMEE(SH:688630) Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-09-04 02:26Core Viewpoint - Chip Microelectronics has submitted an IPO application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming to raise funds for R&D, capacity expansion, strategic investments, and operational needs, despite facing challenges such as rising costs and declining profits in 2024 [1][2][7]. Financial Performance - The company reported revenues of approximately RMB 652 million, RMB 829 million, RMB 954 million, and RMB 654 million for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, and the first half of 2025, respectively [7][8]. - Net profits for the same periods were RMB 137 million, RMB 179 million, RMB 161 million, and RMB 142 million, indicating a decline in profitability despite revenue growth in 2024 [7][8]. Cost Structure - Direct material costs accounted for over 90% of the total operating costs, with specific percentages being 89.4%, 93.3%, 89.6%, and 90.8% for the respective years [10][7]. - The company has seen a consistent increase in inventory levels and inventory turnover days, which were RMB 303 million, RMB 309 million, RMB 578 million, and RMB 794 million, with turnover days of 255.9, 227.5, 262.9, and 317.1 days [11][10]. Market Position - Chip Microelectronics is the largest supplier of PCB direct imaging equipment globally, holding a market share of 15% as of 2024 [3][2]. - The company serves over 600 clients, including 70% of the top 100 PCB manufacturers worldwide [3]. Shareholder Activity - Key technical personnel have sold shares worth over RMB 25 million in the past three months, indicating potential concerns about the company's future performance [3][6]. Customer and Supplier Dynamics - Revenue from the top five customers accounted for 28.0%, 23.5%, 30.2%, and 46.9% of total revenue over the reporting periods, with the largest single customer contributing 8.6%, 7.4%, 7.8%, and 19.7% [9]. - The company’s procurement from the top five suppliers represented approximately 40.1%, 42.6%, 38.9%, and 47.8% of total procurement costs [9].