DSBJ(SZ:002384) Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-11-18 13:22Core Viewpoint - Dongshan Precision Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (002384.SZ) has submitted an application to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with UBS Group, Haitong International, GF Securities, and CITIC Securities as joint sponsors. The company is recognized as the world's largest PCB supplier for edge AI devices, with products used in smartphones, personal computers, automobiles, industrial applications, and IoT devices, and is rapidly expanding into the data center terminal market [1][3]. Company Overview - Dongshan Precision is an innovative company focused on smart manufacturing with a global perspective. It has established a leading market position in core product areas and is the largest edge AI device PCB supplier and the second-largest soft board supplier globally, based on projected 2024 revenues [3]. - The company offers a diverse product portfolio, including PCBs, precision components, touch panels, LCD modules, and optical modules, which are widely used in consumer electronics, automotive, data centers, communication equipment, and industrial control devices [3][4]. - Dongshan Precision is the only supplier globally that possesses capabilities in PCB, optical chips, and optical modules, which together account for approximately 9% to 14% of AI server material costs, enhancing its ability to enter the high-growth data center terminal market [3]. Market Position and Strategy - The company has long-term partnerships with four of the top five consumer electronics brands, four of the top five electric vehicle manufacturers, and four of the top five cloud service providers globally. It engages deeply with clients during the early product design stages, fostering trust and aligning with industry trends [4]. - Dongshan Precision is expanding its global manufacturing footprint and enhancing regional operational capabilities to meet evolving customer demands. The recent acquisition of European automotive parts supplier GMD exemplifies this strategy [4]. - As of the first half of 2025, 77.7% of the company's revenue came from clients outside mainland China, with production facilities in 15 countries and regions across Asia, North America, Europe, and Africa, employing approximately 20% of its workforce abroad [4]. Financial Performance - The company reported revenues of RMB 31.58 billion, RMB 33.65 billion, and RMB 36.77 billion for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024, respectively. The primary revenue source during this period was electronic circuits [8]. - Gross profits for the same years were RMB 5.09 billion, RMB 4.68 billion, and RMB 4.22 billion, indicating a decline primarily due to reduced margins in communication equipment components and increased losses in other areas [9]. - Net profits for 2022, 2023, and 2024 were RMB 2.37 billion, RMB 1.97 billion, and RMB 1.09 billion, respectively [10]. Industry Overview - The PCB industry is essential for electronic devices, providing critical functions such as precise electrical interconnection and low-loss signal transmission. The increasing performance demands of electronic devices are driving technological upgrades in the PCB industry [11]. - The global PCB market is projected to grow significantly, with the data center PCB market expected to reach USD 12.5 billion in 2024 and grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.9% to USD 21 billion by 2029 [14]. - The edge AI device PCB market is anticipated to expand rapidly, with a market size exceeding USD 9.8 billion in 2024 and a projected CAGR of 26.4% to reach USD 31.7 billion by 2029 [25].