Shenzhen China Micro Semicon (SH:688380) Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-09-23 22:49Core Viewpoint - Zhongwei Semiconductor (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. has submitted a listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with CITIC Securities International as the sole sponsor [1] Company Overview - Zhongwei Semiconductor is a leading provider of intelligent control solutions in China, specializing in the design and delivery of integrated circuit chips, with microcontrollers (MCUs) as the core of its product offerings [3] - The company is recognized as one of the earliest domestic enterprises to independently develop and design MCUs, maintaining a leading position in the industry due to its first-mover advantage and continuous innovation [3] - Based on 2024 shipment volume, Zhongwei is ranked first in China for MCUs, and third in terms of revenue [3] Product and Market Position - Zhongwei's MCU products dominate the Chinese consumer electronics and smart home appliance markets, ranking first in the smart home appliance MCU market and second in the consumer electronics MCU market based on 2024 revenue [4] - The company has successfully entered high-growth sectors such as industrial control and automotive electronics, focusing on brushless DC motors (BLDC) in industrial control and developing advanced M4 and RISC-V architecture automotive-grade products [4] - The company has also made strides in AI, data centers, and robotics, positioning itself to leverage emerging technologies to drive MCU industry advancements [4] Financial Performance - For the fiscal years 2022, 2023, and 2024, Zhongwei's revenues were approximately RMB 637 million, RMB 714 million, and RMB 912 million, respectively [5] - The company reported net profits of RMB 59.34 million in 2022, a loss of RMB 21.95 million in 2023, and an estimated profit of RMB 136.83 million in 2024 [5][6] - The financial data indicates a significant recovery in profitability, with a projected net profit of RMB 86.47 million for the six months ending June 30, 2025 [6]