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Core Viewpoint - Lenovo Group has demonstrated resilience and growth despite pressure from hardware costs and initial investments, with significant revenue increases driven by AI-related business opportunities [1][5]. Financial Performance - For the second fiscal quarter of 2025, Lenovo reported total revenue of $20.45 billion, a year-on-year increase of 15%, setting a new record for quarterly revenue [1]. - For the first half of the fiscal year, total revenue reached $39.28 billion, reflecting an 18% year-on-year growth [1]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders for the second quarter was $340 million, a decrease of 5% year-on-year, with a gross margin of 15.4%, down 0.3 percentage points from the previous year [4]. Market Position - Lenovo holds a 25.6% share of the global PC market, an increase of 1.8 percentage points year-on-year, maintaining its leading position [3]. - The company’s AI-related revenue accounted for 29% of total revenue in the first half of the fiscal year, up 15 percentage points year-on-year [5]. Cost and Supply Chain Management - Rising prices of key components, particularly in storage, have increased production costs, with storage costs now comprising over 20% of the bill of materials for laptops [3]. - Lenovo has established long-term relationships with core suppliers to secure capacity and mitigate cost fluctuations, which helps stabilize gross and net profit margins [4][6]. AI and Infrastructure Growth - The AI-related business has been a highlight, with double-digit growth in AI server revenue and a 19% increase in revenue from digital solutions [5]. - The company is investing in AI research and development, with an 8% increase in R&D spending aimed at hybrid AI strategies [6].