新股消息 | 豪威集团通过港交所聆讯 为全球第三大数字图像传感器供应商

Core Viewpoint - Howie Group, a global Fabless semiconductor design company, is preparing for its listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with UBS, CICC, PASCHK, and GFSHK as joint sponsors [1] Group 1: Company Overview - Howie Group specializes in CMOS image sensors (CIS) as its main product and is known for its proprietary technology, diverse product offerings, flexible Fabless business model, and extensive customer network [4] - The company operates in three main business lines: image sensor solutions, display solutions, and analog solutions, targeting high-growth industries such as smartphones, automotive, medical, security, and emerging markets [4] - Howie Group is recognized as one of the top three digital image sensor suppliers globally, holding a market share of 13.7% in 2024 [5] Group 2: Product Innovations - In the smartphone CIS sector, Howie Group plans to launch the OV50X image sensor in April 2025, featuring LOFIC technology for single-exposure HDR under any lighting conditions [4] - In the automotive CIS sector, the company has introduced several models, including the OX08D10 (8MP), OX05D10 (5MP), OX12A10 (12MP), and OX03H10 (300MP), designed to meet the requirements of next-generation ADAS and autonomous driving [4] - In the medical CIS sector, Howie Group will release the OCH2B30 camera module for 3D dental scanners in June 2024, along with new image sensors as part of its edge AI initiative [5] Group 3: Financial Performance - Howie Group's revenue for the fiscal years 2022, 2023, and 2024 (up to June) was approximately RMB 20.04 billion, RMB 20.98 billion, and RMB 25.71 billion, respectively, with net profits of RMB 0.95 billion, RMB 0.54 billion, and RMB 3.28 billion [6][8] - The company reported a gross profit margin of 23.7% in 2022, which decreased to 19.9% in 2023, but is expected to rise to 28.2% in 2024 [8]