Guan Cha Zhe Wang·2026-01-22 14:10Core Viewpoint - Yunyinggu Technology Co., Ltd. is seeking to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange after a tumultuous journey, including attempts to list on the A-share market and a near acquisition by another company. The firm specializes in semiconductor design, particularly display driver chips for AMOLED and Micro-OLED technologies [1][2]. Company Overview - Established in 2012 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, Yunyinggu focuses on the design and sale of display driver chips. The company has raised over 1.3 billion RMB through multiple funding rounds, with notable investors including BOE Technology Group and Qualcomm China [1]. - As of August 2024, the company's valuation reached approximately 8.33 billion RMB [1]. Product Portfolio - The company primarily offers two product categories: AMOLED display driver chips for smartphones and Micro-OLED display driver/backplane for AR/VR devices [1]. - In 2024, Yunyinggu ranked as the fifth largest supplier of AMOLED display driver chips globally, with a market share of about 5.7%, and the largest in mainland China with a 12.4% market share [2]. Financial Performance - Revenue for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024 was reported at 551.29 million RMB, 720.40 million RMB (30.7% YoY growth), and 891.30 million RMB (23.8% YoY growth), respectively, with a compound annual growth rate of 27.1% from 2022 to 2024 [4]. - The company reported net losses of 124 million RMB, 232 million RMB, and 309 million RMB for the respective years, totaling approximately 722 million RMB in cumulative losses [4]. Pricing and Margins - The average selling price of AMOLED display driver chips has decreased significantly from 25.7 RMB in 2022 to 15.9 RMB in 2024, reflecting a nearly 40% decline [5]. - The gross margin for AMOLED chips plummeted to 0.3% in 2024, with a negative gross margin of -1.4% in 2023 due to falling prices and inventory devaluation [5][6]. Market Strategy - To maintain market share amid fierce competition, the company adopted a pricing strategy that involved lowering the average selling price of its products [7]. - The shift from direct sales to a dealer-based sales model has increased the proportion of revenue from dealers from 4.8% in 2022 to 73.7% in 2024, aimed at improving cash flow management [8][9]. Supply Chain and Production - As a fabless company, Yunyinggu relies heavily on third-party foundries, with TSMC being a key partner. The procurement from TSMC accounted for a significant portion of total purchases [10]. - The company is gradually shifting towards domestic foundries like SMIC to mitigate supply chain risks amid geopolitical tensions [10]. Investment Outlook - Despite having a strong customer base and market presence, the company faces challenges in profitability and cash flow, necessitating funds from the secondary market to alleviate financial pressures and continue R&D investments [10].