TRANSSION(SH:688036) 智通财经网·2025-12-02 13:11Core Viewpoint - Transsion Holdings has submitted an application to list on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with CITIC Securities as its sole sponsor. The company ranks first in the global emerging markets for mobile phone sales, holding a market share of 24.1% according to Frost & Sullivan [1][4]. Company Overview - Transsion Holdings is a leading provider of smart terminal products and mobile internet services, primarily focusing on the design, research and development, production, sales, and brand operation of mobile phones. The company has established brand recognition in emerging markets, particularly in Africa, and has expanded into mobile internet services and IoT products, creating an ecosystem of products, services, and brands [4][6]. - Since its establishment in 2013, Transsion has focused on emerging markets, especially Africa, where it is known as the "King of Africa" due to its significant market share and brand influence. The company has successfully replicated its business model in various emerging markets [4][7]. Business Highlights - Transsion operates three main smartphone brands: TECNO, targeting mid-to-high-end consumers; Infinix, aimed at young consumers; and itel, which emphasizes cost-effectiveness and reliability for the mass market. In addition to smartphones, the company offers mobile internet services and IoT products [6][7]. - In Africa, Transsion holds a market share of 61.5% in smartphone sales, benefiting from the transition from feature phones to smartphones, driven by economic development and consumer upgrades [7]. Financial Performance - The company reported revenues of RMB 46.60 billion in 2022, RMB 62.29 billion in 2023, and projected revenues of RMB 68.72 billion in 2024, with a six-month revenue of RMB 29.08 billion for 2025 [9]. - Gross profit figures were RMB 9.25 billion in 2022, RMB 14.44 billion in 2023, and projected RMB 14.34 billion in 2024, with corresponding gross profit margins of 19.9%, 23.2%, and 20.9% respectively [10]. - The net profit for the years 2022, 2023, and projected for 2024 is RMB 2.47 billion, RMB 5.59 billion, and RMB 5.60 billion respectively [11]. Industry Overview - The global mobile phone market has shown strong growth since 2010, with a market size of USD 0.5 trillion in 2024, expected to reach USD 0.6 trillion by 2029, reflecting a CAGR of 4.6% from 2024 to 2029. The mobile internet services market is projected to grow from USD 2.9 trillion in 2024 to USD 7.6 trillion by 2029, with a CAGR of 21.5% [13][14]. - The emerging markets' mobile internet penetration rate is currently at 46%, expected to rise to 53% by 2029, indicating significant growth potential in the smartphone and mobile internet services sectors [14]. - The smartphone market in emerging markets is projected to grow from USD 134.4 billion in 2020 to USD 171.1 billion in 2024, with a CAGR of 6.2% [16].