JoulWatt(SH:688141) IPO日报·2025-06-19 12:20Core Viewpoint - Jiewater Microelectronics Co., Ltd. (stock code 688141.SZ) is planning to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, despite facing a situation of increasing revenue but decreasing profits, with a total loss of 1.1 billion yuan over the past two years [1][9]. Company Overview - Founded in 2013, Jiewater operates as a virtual IDM (Integrated Device Manufacturer) specializing in analog integrated circuit design, providing a wide range of products for various applications [3][4]. - The company was listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange on December 23, 2022, with an initial share price of 38.26 yuan, reaching a market capitalization of 22.675 billion yuan on the first day [3][4]. Financial Performance - Jiewater's revenue from 2022 to 2024 was 1.448 billion, 1.297 billion, and 1.679 billion yuan, respectively, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.69%. However, the net profit for the same period was -136 million, -533 million, and -611 million yuan, leading to a total loss of 1.1 billion yuan [9]. - The company experienced a significant decline in market capitalization, dropping by 40.7% from its peak of over 25 billion yuan in April 2024 to approximately 13.447 billion yuan by June 2025 [4][9]. Market Position - In 2024, Jiewater ranked eighth globally and fourth among Chinese companies in terms of revenue from power management integrated circuits [5]. - The company also ranked sixth globally and second in China for DC-DC integrated circuits, indicating a strong market presence despite recent financial struggles [6]. R&D and Investment - Jiewater has significantly increased its R&D expenditures, which were 305 million, 499 million, and 619 million yuan over the past three years, representing a high proportion of its revenue [9]. - The funds raised from the upcoming IPO will primarily be used for enhancing technology research and development, expanding product offerings, and strategic investments [15]. Shareholder Structure - Major shareholders include Zhou Xun Wei and Huang Bi Liang, who collectively hold approximately 40.94% of the company. Hubble Investment remains the largest institutional investor with a 3.03% stake, having not reduced its holdings since the company's listing [11][14]. - Intel's subsidiary has been reducing its stake in Jiewater, having decreased its holdings by 1.76% throughout 2024 [12].