Ju Chao Zi Xun·2025-11-20 12:29Core Viewpoint - Xiaomi Group is actively engaging in share buybacks and stock incentives to enhance shareholder value and retain talent, reflecting management's confidence in the company's future growth prospects [3][5]. Group 1: Share Buyback and Stock Incentives - On November 20, Xiaomi announced a buyback of 13.5 million Class B shares for a total of HKD 507.8 million, at a price of HKD 38.1 per share [1]. - This buyback is part of a broader strategy, with Xiaomi having repurchased approximately 15.4 million shares totaling around HKD 1.54 billion in the first three quarters of the year [3]. - Xiaomi also announced a stock incentive plan rewarding 3,334 selected participants with a total of 29.37 million shares, valued at approximately HKD 1.14 billion based on the closing price of HKD 38.82 per share on November 19 [3]. Group 2: Financial Performance and Business Segments - Xiaomi's third-quarter revenue exceeded HKD 100 billion for the fourth consecutive quarter, with the automotive segment achieving profitability for the first time [3]. - The revenue from the smart electric vehicle and AI segments reached HKD 29 billion, marking a year-on-year increase of over 199%, with smart electric vehicle revenue at HKD 28.3 billion [3]. - In the first three quarters, Xiaomi delivered over 260,000 vehicles, with a target of 350,000 for the year, despite potential challenges in 2024 due to reduced tax incentives and increased competition [4]. Group 3: Traditional Business and R&D Investment - Xiaomi's traditional business remains robust, with smartphone and AIoT revenue at HKD 84.1 billion in Q3, and smartphone revenue at HKD 46 billion, maintaining a top-three global position for 21 consecutive quarters [4]. - The IoT and lifestyle products segment generated HKD 27.6 billion, a year-on-year increase of 5.6%, while internet services revenue grew by 10.8% to HKD 9.4 billion [4]. - R&D expenditure reached HKD 9.1 billion in Q3, a 52.1% increase year-on-year, with total R&D investment for the first three quarters nearing last year's total [4].