Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Accumulate" rating for the first time to Derlin Holdings (01709.HK) [1] Core Views - Derlin Holdings is positioned as a leading financial services platform in Asia focused on family office business, with a strong emphasis on wealth management and technology-driven solutions [9][14] - The company is expected to see significant growth in its family office business, driven by increasing demand from high-net-worth individuals and supportive policies in Hong Kong [9][45] - The integration of AI technology into financial services is a core strategy for Derlin, aiming to democratize access to wealth management services [9][58] Summary by Sections Company Overview - Derlin Holdings, formerly known as Derlin Securities, has evolved into a comprehensive financial services provider since its establishment in 2011, focusing on high-net-worth families and businesses [14][15] - The company has successfully completed a reverse takeover and has been actively expanding its service offerings through acquisitions [15][17] Business Performance - The company reported a revenue of HKD 1.90 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, a decrease of 6.4% year-on-year, while net profit increased by 36.9% to HKD 1.37 billion [9][26] - The family office business has shown significant growth, with service fees from investment management reaching HKD 58.08 million in FY2023, up from HKD 18.70 million in FY2022 [56] Market Opportunities - The number of high-net-worth individuals in China is increasing, with a total of 3.16 million individuals holding investable assets of HKD 101 trillion as of 2022, creating a growing market for family office services [38][40] - Hong Kong is positioned to become a hub for family offices due to its favorable regulatory environment and the increasing number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals [45][49] Technological Integration - Derlin Holdings is committed to using AI to enhance its service offerings, having launched Asia's first AI family office, which aims to provide personalized wealth management solutions [58][62] - The company has introduced Synapse Technology, a project designed to create an intelligent financial ecosystem that leverages AI for investment and financial services [62][64] Financial Projections - The report forecasts Derlin Holdings' net profit to reach HKD 1.38 billion, HKD 1.53 billion, and HKD 1.65 billion for the fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028, respectively, with corresponding growth rates of 0.81%, 11.18%, and 7.84% [1][9]

Investment Rating - The report initiates coverage with a "Buy" rating for the company [4][11]. Core Insights - The company is positioned to benefit from the new opportunities presented by the AI era, aiming for a significant leap in growth through various strategic initiatives [2][3]. - The first phase of growth was driven by the mobile internet boom, where the company established a strong traffic barrier through popular mobile applications, leading to substantial revenue from online advertising [1][23]. - The second phase of growth is characterized by the integration of AI capabilities, enhancing user experience and enabling the company to close the commercial loop in B2B scenarios, resulting in a significant increase in software subscription revenue [2][66]. - The company's global strategy is crucial for tapping into new revenue streams, particularly from overseas markets where user payment capabilities are higher, potentially leading to a revenue breakthrough exceeding 10 billion [3]. Summary by Sections Growth Perspective - The mobile internet boom was the core driver of the company's initial structural growth, with software business revenue nearing 1 billion in 2018 [1][23]. - The AI era is expected to drive the second wave of structural growth, with software subscription revenue surpassing 2 billion in 2022 [2][66]. - The company's global strategy is pivotal, focusing on overseas market expansion to achieve a revenue target exceeding 10 billion [3]. Profit Forecast and Valuation - Revenue projections for 2025-2027 are estimated at 41.13 billion, 51.25 billion, and 64.04 billion respectively, with net profits of 8.43 billion, 11.68 billion, and 15.79 billion [4][10]. - The company is valued at a target market capitalization of 55.1 billion HKD, with a target price of 11.1 HKD based on a 60x PE ratio for 2025 [4][10]. Key Business Transformation - The company has shifted its focus to a subscription model, enhancing profitability through AI-driven productivity tools, leading to a significant increase in both revenue and profit margins [57][62]. - The integration of AI capabilities has allowed the company to enhance its product offerings, particularly in the B2B sector, which is expected to drive future growth [66].

Investment Rating - The report assigns an IPO-specific rating of 5.7 out of 10 for the company, based on operational performance, industry outlook, offering valuation, and market sentiment [9]. Core Insights - The company is a leading provider of precision manufacturing solutions across the entire supply chain for smart terminals, with a market share of 13.0% in the global consumer electronics precision components and module solutions industry, and 20.9% in the global smart automotive interaction systems industry [1]. - Revenue projections for 2022, 2023, and 2024 are 46.7 billion, 54.5 billion, and 69.9 billion CNY respectively, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.3% [2]. - The company has established long-term strategic partnerships with leading global brands in consumer electronics and smart automotive sectors, enhancing its competitive position [4]. Company Overview - Founded in 2003 and listed in 2015, the company specializes in manufacturing solutions that encompass raw materials, functional structural components, module bonding, and complete assembly [1]. - The company has advanced processing capabilities in various materials, including glass and metal, positioning it uniquely in the supply chain [4]. Financial Performance - The adjusted net profit for 2024 is projected to reach 3.84 billion CNY, with an adjusted net profit margin of 5.5% [2]. - In Q1 2025, the company reported a year-on-year revenue growth of 10.1% to 17.06 billion CNY, and a net profit increase of 43.8% to 454 million CNY [2]. Industry Status and Outlook - The global market for consumer electronics precision components and module solutions is expected to reach 66.3 billion USD in 2024, with a projected CAGR of 53.4% for AI glasses/XR headsets from 2025 onwards [3]. - The smart automotive interaction systems market is anticipated to grow from 4 billion USD in 2024 to 9.3 billion USD by 2029, driven by increased penetration of core interaction systems [3]. Use of Proceeds - The company plans to allocate approximately 48% of the net proceeds from the IPO to enrich and expand its product and service offerings, 28% for expanding overseas operations, 14% for enhancing vertical integration capabilities, and 10% for working capital and general corporate purposes [11]. Investment Recommendation - The IPO price range is set at 17.38 - 18.18 HKD, which corresponds to a post-issue market capitalization of approximately 911.6 billion to 953.6 billion HKD, presenting an attractive discount of about 25.6% compared to the A-share price [12].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating a positive outlook for its stock performance relative to the benchmark index [4]. Core Views - The company has set an ambitious annual sales target of 3 million vehicles, reflecting confidence in its growth trajectory, particularly in the new energy vehicle (NEV) segment, which has shown significant year-on-year growth [2][4]. - The company reported a total wholesale volume of 236,000 vehicles in June, a year-on-year increase of 42.1%, with NEV sales reaching 122,367 units, up 85.5% year-on-year [1][2]. - The introduction of new models, such as the Galaxy A7 and M9, is expected to enhance the company's market position and drive sales growth in the coming years [2][3]. Summary by Sections Sales Performance - In the first half of the year, the company achieved a total wholesale volume of 1.409 million vehicles, representing a 47.4% increase year-on-year [1]. - The NEV segment accounted for 725,000 units sold in the first half, marking a 126.5% increase compared to the same period last year [2]. Product Development - The Galaxy A7 is set to launch in Q3 2025, featuring advanced hybrid technology and a comprehensive range of 2,100 kilometers on a full charge [2]. - The Galaxy M9, a large six-seat plug-in hybrid SUV, is also expected to debut in Q3 2025, equipped with cutting-edge driving assistance systems [2][3]. Financial Projections - Revenue forecasts for 2025-2027 are projected at 404.8 billion, 489.7 billion, and 572.8 billion RMB, respectively, with net profits expected to reach 16.2 billion, 22.1 billion, and 26.0 billion RMB [4][5]. - The earnings per share (EPS) is anticipated to grow from 1.61 RMB in 2025 to 2.58 RMB by 2027, reflecting a positive trend in profitability [4][5]. Strategic Moves - The company plans to privatize its high-end brand, Zeekr, to streamline operations and enhance resource allocation, which is expected to improve overall efficiency and competitiveness [3][4].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [5] Core Views - The report highlights the company's operational resilience demonstrated during a warm winter and the optimization of channels that enhance brand visibility [5] - The company has achieved a revenue of 25.902 billion RMB for FY2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 11.6%, with a CAGR of 17.7% from FY2021 to FY2025 [7] - The report emphasizes the company's focus on the "dual focus" strategy of concentrating on down jackets and fashionable functional apparel, which drives revenue growth [7] Financial Performance Summary - For FY2025, the company reported a net profit of 3.514 billion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 14.3% [7] - The revenue from the brand down jacket business reached 21.668 billion RMB, growing by 11.0% year-on-year, with the main brand and Xuezhongfei contributing to this growth [7] - The OEM business revenue was 3.373 billion RMB, showing a significant increase of 26.4% year-on-year, with the top five clients accounting for 90.4% of the revenue [7] Revenue and Profit Forecast - The company forecasts net profits of 3.928 billion RMB, 4.388 billion RMB, and 4.879 billion RMB for FY2026, FY2027, and FY2028 respectively, with growth rates of 11.78%, 11.71%, and 11.20% [6][8] - The projected revenue for FY2026 is 28.533 billion RMB, with a growth rate of 10.2% [8] Operational Strategy - The company is enhancing its retail strategy through the Top Store model and online-offline collaboration, which has led to a 5.2% increase in direct sales and a 24.3% increase in wholesale revenue for the brand down jacket business [7] - The number of offline stores increased by 253 to a total of 3,470, while online revenue for brand down jackets grew by 9.4% to 7.478 billion RMB [7]

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating to the company, with a target price of HKD 72.50, indicating a potential upside of 16.6% from the current closing price of HKD 62.20 [1][27]. Core Insights - The mRNA platform development is progressing steadily, with excellent data on the reversible BTK inhibitor for membranous nephropathy. The target price has been raised to reflect these developments [2][6]. - The company has showcased its fully integrated and localized AI + mRNA platform, highlighting several mRNA tumor drug developments, including personalized and universal therapeutic vaccines [6]. - The reversible BTK inhibitor EVER001 has shown promising results in clinical trials for treating membranous nephropathy, with significant reductions in anti-PLA2R antibody levels and urinary protein levels [6]. Financial Overview - Revenue projections for the company are as follows: - 2023: RMB 126 million - 2024: RMB 707 million - 2025E: RMB 1,660 million - 2026E: RMB 2,552 million - 2027E: RMB 3,752 million - Year-on-year growth rates are projected at 884.5% for 2023, 461.2% for 2024, and 134.9% for 2025 [5][28]. - The net profit (loss) is expected to improve from a loss of RMB 844 million in 2023 to a profit of RMB 743 million by 2027 [5][28]. - The company’s market capitalization is approximately HKD 20.2 billion, with an average daily trading volume of 13.36 million shares [3]. Valuation Metrics - The report indicates a peak sales estimate for EVER001 exceeding RMB 1.5 billion, with a target valuation of HKD 72.50 corresponding to a market cap of HKD 237 billion and a price-to-sales ratio of 1.8 times at peak revenue [6][24]. - The company’s financial forecasts have been adjusted, reflecting a more cautious outlook on product revenue ramp-up, with slight downward revisions in revenue estimates for 2025-2027 [6][23].

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for the company, marking its first coverage [4]. Core Views - The company is positioned as a leading all-industry chain reality entertainment platform in China, engaging in content production, promotion, distribution, IP derivative licensing, and ticket management for entertainment activities [6][11]. - The IP industry is identified as a rapidly growing market with significant potential, with the Chinese IP market projected to grow from 91 billion yuan in 2020 to 126.2 billion yuan by 2024, reflecting a CAGR of 8.5% [30][35]. - The company is expected to achieve substantial revenue growth, with projected revenues of 78.91 billion yuan, 95.34 billion yuan, and 116.83 billion yuan for FY26, FY27, and FY28 respectively, representing year-on-year growth rates of 18%, 21%, and 23% [6][19]. Summary by Sections Company Overview - The company operates through three main segments: content production, ticketing and technology platforms, and IP derivatives, leveraging resources from the Alibaba ecosystem [11][12]. - It has participated in the production and promotion of over 300 films, with significant contributions to the Chinese box office [11][12]. Financial Performance - The company reported revenues of 3.5 billion yuan, 5.04 billion yuan, and 6.7 billion yuan for FY23, FY24, and FY25, with year-on-year growth rates of 44% and 33% for FY24 and FY25 respectively [21]. - Adjusted EBITA for the same periods is projected at 310 million yuan, 500 million yuan, and 810 million yuan, with a consistent growth rate of 61% for FY24 and FY25 [21]. IP Market Insights - The IP industry is characterized by a dual-sided extension model, with significant growth opportunities in both upstream and downstream operations [27][30]. - The report highlights that the average unit licensing fee can leverage over 25 times the gross merchandise value (GMV) of licensed products, indicating a lucrative market potential [33]. Competitive Advantages - The company benefits from a robust integration of Alibaba's resources, enhancing its market position in ticketing and live entertainment [6][11]. - The report emphasizes the company's strong market share in ticketing, with nearly 100% coverage of major concert projects [6][11].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price of 44.25 HKD, based on a valuation of 453.5 billion RMB using the FCFF method [2][4][9]. Core Insights - The company is expanding into the Hong Kong soft drink market, with a faster-than-expected progress in local channel development, which is anticipated to contribute to revenue growth [1][8]. - The forecast for earnings per share (EPS) for 2025-2027 is adjusted to 1.29, 1.50, and 1.68 RMB respectively, reflecting a downward revision in revenue expectations but an upward adjustment in gross margin [2][9]. - The company aims to leverage its strong product and brand positioning to gradually increase its market share in Hong Kong, which is projected to enhance its internationalization efforts [8]. Financial Summary - Revenue projections for 2023A to 2027E are as follows: 42,667.22 million RMB, 42,895.99 million RMB, 51,095.56 million RMB, 59,457.43 million RMB, and 66,556.46 million RMB, with growth rates of 28.36%, 0.54%, 19.11%, 16.37%, and 11.94% respectively [3][15]. - The company's net profit attributable to the parent company is forecasted to grow from 12,079.50 million RMB in 2023A to 18,858.36 million RMB in 2027E, with corresponding growth rates of 42.19%, 0.36%, 19.65%, 16.49%, and 11.60% [3][15]. - The gross margin is expected to improve slightly from 59.55% in 2023A to 60.11% in 2027E, while the net margin remains stable around 28% [3][15]. Market Position and Strategy - The company holds approximately 12% market share in the Chinese ready-to-drink soft drink market and aims to enhance this position through its entry into the Hong Kong market [8]. - The partnership with Jianhua Group, a well-established local distributor, is expected to facilitate better access to retail channels in Hong Kong, with products set to be available in over 3,500 sales points [8].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [1] Core Views - The company reported a total revenue of HKD 80.25 billion for the fiscal year 2024/25, a decrease of 1.96% year-on-year, while the net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 2.09% to HKD 3.25 billion [8] - The company has improved its free cash flow, reaching HKD 4.66 billion, which exceeds the planned dividend payout of HKD 2.72 billion, indicating a sustained ability to distribute dividends [8] - The report highlights that retail gas sales volume faced pressure, but the progress in pricing adjustments was slightly better than expected [8] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - Total revenue for FY2024A is projected at HKD 81.86 billion, with a year-on-year decrease of 11.43% [1] - Net profit for FY2024A is estimated at HKD 3.19 billion, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 25.82% [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for FY2024A is projected at HKD 0.58, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 12.54 [1] Business Segments - Natural gas sales segment profit increased by 7.94% to HKD 3.31 billion, but retail gas volume only grew by 0.02% to 23.52 billion cubic meters [8] - The connection business segment profit decreased by 25.39% to HKD 508 million, with residential connections declining by 15.5% [8] - The LPG sales segment profit dropped by 56.68% to HKD 52 million, influenced by international market conditions [8] - Value-added services segment profit grew by 10.59% to HKD 1.75 billion, supported by new business initiatives [8] Future Projections - The report projects net profit for FY2026E at HKD 3.48 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 6.93% [1] - The company aims to achieve a retail gas gross margin of HKD 0.55 per cubic meter and a retail gas volume growth of 2%+ for FY2026 [8] - The report introduces FY2028 profit forecasts of HKD 3.99 billion, with a projected P/E ratio of 9.99 [1]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) with an expected relative performance increase of over 15% in the next 6 to 12 months compared to the benchmark index [9]. Core Views - The company demonstrated resilience amid external disturbances, presenting opportunities for seasonal layout [3]. - The brand's down jackets showed strong performance, with stable profit levels [3]. - The expansion of product categories is leading growth, and the long-term development of the company is viewed positively [3]. Financial Performance Summary - For the fiscal year 2024/25, the company achieved a revenue of 25,902 million yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 11.6% [4]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 3,514 million yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 14.3% [4]. - The overall gross margin was 57.3%, a decrease of 2.3 percentage points year-on-year, while the net profit margin reached 13.6%, an increase of 0.4 percentage points year-on-year [4]. Revenue Breakdown - The main brand's down jacket business generated revenue of 21,668 million yuan, growing by 11.0% and accounting for 83.7% of total revenue [5]. - The brand "Bosideng" saw revenue increase by 10.1% to 18,481 million yuan, with a gross margin of 69.0% [5]. - The "Xuezhongfei" brand achieved revenue of 2,206 million yuan, up 9.2%, while the "Bingjie" brand's revenue decreased by 12.9% to 127 million yuan [5]. Channel and Operational Efficiency - The company is optimizing its channel structure with a net increase of 253 retail outlets, totaling 3,470, including 1,236 self-operated and 2,234 franchised stores [5]. - Online sales reached 7,575 million yuan, growing by 9.3%, with the online revenue of the down jacket business accounting for 34.5% of its segment revenue [5]. - The OEM business grew significantly, with revenue of 3,373 million yuan, up 26.4%, while the women's wear segment faced challenges with a revenue decline of 20.6% [5]. Profitability and Cash Flow - The overall gross margin decreased to 57.3%, primarily due to the faster growth of lower-margin OEM business compared to the brand business [5]. - The net profit margin improved to 13.6%, supported by a decrease in the sales expense ratio by 1.8 percentage points to 32.9% [5]. - The company maintained healthy inventory turnover with a total inventory of 3,951 million yuan and a turnover period of 118 days [5]. Future Earnings Forecast - The company forecasts net profits of 3,911 million yuan for FY2026, 4,345 million yuan for FY2027, and 4,784 million yuan for FY2028, with growth rates of 11%, 11%, and 10% respectively [6].