TRANSSION(SH:688036) Guan Cha Zhe Wang·2025-11-19 06:39Core Viewpoint - Transsion Holdings, known as the "King of African Mobile Phones," is facing significant financial challenges despite its past success in the African market and is planning to issue H-shares for listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to enhance its international brand image and diversify financing channels [1][4]. Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, Transsion Holdings reported a revenue of 49.543 billion yuan, a slight decrease of 3.33% year-on-year, while net profit plummeted by 44.97% to 2.148 billion yuan, nearly halving [1][2]. - The company's net profit has been in negative growth for six consecutive quarters since Q2 2024, attributed to intensified market competition and rising supply chain costs, leading to a record low gross profit margin of 19.47% [2][3]. Market Dynamics - Transsion's core market, the mid-to-low-end segment priced between $100 and $200, is under severe pressure from domestic competitors like Xiaomi, Huawei, OPPO, and Vivo, which are aggressively entering the African market [3][7]. - The company has seen a significant reduction in institutional investors, with 609 fewer institutions holding shares by the end of September 2025 compared to the end of Q2 2025, indicating a cautious market sentiment [2]. Strategic Initiatives - The planned H-share issuance aims to raise funds for R&D in AI and product iteration, with a 17.26% year-on-year increase in R&D expenses to 2.139 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2025 [4][5]. - Funds will also be allocated to expand international marketing and sales, as well as to enhance the ecosystem of IoT and AI through new product categories [4][8]. Future Outlook - The success of the Hong Kong listing and subsequent fundraising is uncertain, as the company must effectively utilize the raised capital to upgrade its product structure and expand its business footprint [5][6]. - Transsion is transitioning from a hardware manufacturer to a technology ecosystem company, leveraging digital services like Boomplay to enhance brand recognition and user retention [7][8].