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Core Viewpoint - Guangdong-based Yuexin Semiconductor has made significant strides in the 12-inch wafer manufacturing sector, marking a breakthrough for the region's integrated circuit industry and aiming for a leading position in China's semiconductor landscape through its upcoming IPO and strategic investments [5][7][10]. Group 1: Company Overview - Yuexin Semiconductor was established in December 2017 with a registered capital of 2.365 billion yuan, becoming the first 12-inch wafer manufacturer in Guangdong to enter mass production [7]. - The company focuses on analog chip manufacturing and plans to achieve a production capacity of 120,000 wafers per month, contributing to the national integrated circuit strategy [7][10]. - As of the reporting period, the company has shipped over 1.1 million wafers, indicating a positive growth trend [8]. Group 2: Financial Performance - Over three and a half years, Yuexin Semiconductor generated over 5.3 billion yuan in revenue but incurred a net loss exceeding 6.5 billion yuan [12]. - Revenue figures for 2022, 2023, 2024, and the first half of 2025 were 1.545 billion yuan, 1.044 billion yuan, 1.681 billion yuan, and 1.053 billion yuan, respectively, with net losses of 1.043 billion yuan, 1.917 billion yuan, 2.327 billion yuan, and 1.266 billion yuan [12][15]. - The company has a negative retained earnings balance of 8.936 billion yuan and anticipates achieving profitability by 2029 [15]. Group 3: Production Capacity and Technology - Yuexin Semiconductor operates two 12-inch wafer fabs, with a current capacity of 52,000 wafers per month and plans to expand to 120,000 wafers per month with the completion of the third fab [24][25]. - The company has achieved mass production across various process nodes, including 180nm to 55nm, and plans to develop technologies for 40nm, 28nm, and 22nm nodes [29][32]. - The production process includes multiple steps such as wafer cleaning, oxidation, lithography, etching, and chemical mechanical polishing [22]. Group 4: Market Position and Client Base - Yuexin Semiconductor's revenue primarily comes from the consumer electronics sector, which accounted for 95.19% of its revenue in the first half of 2025 [34]. - The company has developed over 100 clients, including major domestic and international chip design firms, with a high client concentration where the top five clients contributed 67.82% of total revenue in the first half of 2025 [40][42]. - The company is recognized as a leading foundry for capacitive fingerprint recognition chips and has established partnerships with top-tier clients in various segments [39]. Group 5: Future Outlook and Strategic Initiatives - The company aims to transition from pure analog foundry services to a composite technology platform, enhancing its capabilities in high-end analog, mixed-signal, and silicon photonics chips [51]. - Yuexin Semiconductor plans to leverage government support for the semiconductor industry in Guangdong to expand its production and R&D capabilities, focusing on AI applications and advanced manufacturing processes [52]. - The company is strategically positioned to enhance its competitive edge by optimizing production capacity and diversifying its technology platforms [51].