SUNNY OPTICAL(HK:02382) Ge Long Hui·2026-01-06 03:08Core Viewpoint - Citigroup's research report indicates that Sunny Optical Technology is considering a spin-off of its automotive-related optical business for an independent listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, which includes camera lenses, camera modules, and optical radar components, accounting for 17% of Sunny's revenue in the first half of 2025 [1] Group 1 - The automotive business is expected to experience structural double-digit growth due to the increasing penetration of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and trends in specification upgrades [1] - The independent listing of the automotive-related business is anticipated to provide a market valuation for this segment while Sunny Optical will maintain its status as the controlling shareholder, which is believed to be a positive catalyst for Sunny's stock price [1] - Citigroup has set a target price of HKD 103 for Sunny Optical and has rated the stock as "Buy" [1]