Dioo Microcircuits (SH:688381) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-10-23 23:38Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the acquisition plan of DiAo Microelectronics (帝奥微) to purchase 100% of Rongpai Semiconductor (荣湃半导体) amid investor skepticism regarding the target company's performance and technology commercialization prospects [1][2]. Company Overview - DiAo Microelectronics is a comprehensive analog chip design company, focusing on power management and signal chain chips. Since its IPO in August 2022, the company's performance has declined, with a net profit of 142 million yuan in 2022 turning into a loss of approximately 93.68 million yuan in 2024 [2][3]. - The company has a significant cash reserve, having raised 2.416 billion yuan during its IPO, with less than 1 billion yuan utilized by mid-2023, resulting in a cash and financial asset total of 1.819 billion yuan and a low debt ratio of 6.95% [2][3]. Acquisition Details - DiAo Microelectronics plans to acquire Rongpai Semiconductor, which has not yet achieved an annual revenue of 100 million yuan and is in a continuous loss state. The projected revenues for Rongpai for 2023, 2024, and the first half of 2025 are 61.1 million yuan, 99.08 million yuan, and 51.99 million yuan, respectively, with corresponding net losses [2][3][4]. - The acquisition is seen as a strategic move to leverage Rongpai's innovative isolation chip technology, which offers advantages in transmission speed, power consumption, and cost efficiency compared to traditional technologies [5][7]. Technology and Market Position - Rongpai Semiconductor's isolation chips utilize a patented iDivider technology, allowing for a transmission speed of 600 Mbps, significantly higher than the industry standard of 200 Mbps. This technology is particularly appealing for applications in industrial control and automotive electronics [5][7]. - Despite the technological advantages, Rongpai's market penetration is limited, with a projected market share of only 1.4% in the digital isolation chip market, indicating challenges in customer adoption and market expansion [12]. Financial and Operational Challenges - Rongpai Semiconductor has faced difficulties in securing new financing since its last round in 2022, leading to a significant reduction in its net assets to 33.51 million yuan by mid-2023. This financial strain has resulted in layoffs and a decrease in employee count from 88 in 2023 to 69 in 2024 [10][13]. - The company has also been embroiled in governance issues, including labor disputes involving key management, which could impact customer relationships and sales channels [14][16]. Strategic Implications for DiAo Microelectronics - The acquisition is intended to diversify DiAo's market presence beyond its current focus on the 3C digital market, tapping into high-growth sectors such as automotive electronics and industrial control [16]. - However, the ongoing governance issues at Rongpai may pose risks to the integration process and customer retention, potentially complicating the expected benefits of the acquisition [16].