Nexchip Semiconductor Corporation(SH:688249) Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-09-29 08:58Core Viewpoint - Hefei Jinghe Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd. (Jinghe Integrated) has submitted its listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with China International Capital Corporation (CICC) as its sole sponsor [1][4]. Company Overview - Jinghe Integrated is a leading global 12-inch pure wafer foundry established in 2015, focusing on advanced process research and application, providing wafer foundry services across a range of process nodes from 150nm to 40nm, and steadily advancing its 28nm platform [4][7]. - According to Frost & Sullivan, Jinghe Integrated has the fastest capacity and revenue growth among the top ten global wafer foundry companies from 2020 to 2024, projected to be the ninth largest globally and the third largest in mainland China by revenue in 2024 [4]. Technological Capabilities - The company has established mass production capabilities for technology nodes from 150nm to 40nm and possesses technical capabilities across various process platforms, including DDIC, CIS, PMIC, Logic IC, and MCU, supporting its leading position in key market segments [7]. - Jinghe Integrated strategically positions itself at the core of the semiconductor value chain, providing specialized platforms for transforming chip designs into low-power, high-performance foundry chips, with applications in consumer electronics, automotive electronics, smart home, industrial control, AI, and IoT [7]. Research and Development - The company has built strong R&D capabilities in mainstream technology nodes from 150nm to 40nm and has made significant progress in developing the 28nm logic chip platform, supported by continuous R&D investment and technological advancements [7]. - As of June 30, 2025, Jinghe Integrated holds 1,177 patents, including 911 invention patents, and has 175 patent applications, with 91 invention patent applications in China and other jurisdictions [7]. Financial Performance - Jinghe Integrated has demonstrated relatively stable performance throughout the industry cycle, with total revenues of RMB 10,025.5 million, RMB 7,182.7 million, RMB 9,119.6 million, RMB 4,331.1 million, and RMB 5,129.8 million for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, and the six months ending June 30 for 2024 and 2025, respectively [8]. - The gross profit margins for the same periods were 43.1%, 20.3%, 25.2%, 24.1%, and 24.6%, while net profits were RMB 3,156.2 million, RMB 119.2 million, RMB 482.2 million, RMB 194.8 million, and RMB 232.0 million, with net profit margins of 31.5%, 1.7%, 5.3%, 4.5%, and 4.5% [8].