Lontium(SH:688486) Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2026-01-02 13:17Core Viewpoint - Longxin Semiconductor, a fabless chip design company, has initiated its H-share IPO process to expand its international capital channels amidst a wave of A-share technology companies seeking secondary listings in Hong Kong [1][2]. Company Overview - Longxin Semiconductor focuses on the research and sales of integrated circuits, particularly in the high-growth sectors of smart video chips and high-speed interconnect chips [2]. - The company ranks fifth globally in the video bridging chip market by revenue in 2024 and leads among mainland Chinese manufacturers [2][4]. Financial Performance - Revenue growth from 2022 to 2024 is projected at RMB 2.41 billion, RMB 3.23 billion, and RMB 4.66 billion, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 39.1% [3]. - For the first nine months of 2025, revenue reached RMB 3.89 billion, a 16.7% increase compared to the same period in 2024 [3]. - Net profit for the same period is expected to grow by 32.5% to RMB 1.25 billion [3]. Market Position and Competitive Advantage - Longxin Semiconductor has established a significant lead in the mixed-signal chip market, ranking first in mainland China and among the top five globally in video bridging chips [4]. - The proprietary ClearEdge technology platform integrates high-bandwidth SerDes, high-speed protocol processing, and video processing, supporting transmission rates of up to 20Gbps, with advancements towards 32Gbps [4]. Product Categories - The company’s products are divided into two main categories: smart video chips and interconnect chips, with smart video chips being the core business [3][5]. - The smart visual terminal segment contributed 79.3% of total revenue in the first nine months of 2025, while the automotive sector has seen rapid growth, with a CAGR of 109.2% [5]. Strategic Initiatives - The company is pursuing a dual capital platform strategy (A+H) to address future uncertainties and enhance its market position [6]. - Longxin Semiconductor aims to leverage the IPO proceeds for increased R&D investment, expansion of overseas business networks, and strategic acquisitions in the global semiconductor industry [10]. Industry Context - The global semiconductor market is expected to grow from RMB 3 trillion in 2020 to RMB 4.2 trillion in 2024, with projections to reach RMB 7.1 trillion by 2029 [7]. - The Chinese government has elevated the integrated circuit industry to a national strategic level, providing significant support for domestic chip design companies like Longxin Semiconductor [10].