Core Insights - The display industry is entering a rebalancing phase, with a reshaped industry landscape, where LCD will remain the mainstream application technology for the next decade, while OLED production lines in mainland China are rapidly developing [1][3] - The display industry, as a crucial pillar of electronic information and digital economy, has significantly contributed to global economic recovery, with a display panel market worth hundreds of billions, driving a similar scale in materials and equipment markets, and a trillion-dollar display consumption market [3] - The competition in the display industry is shifting from "scale and market share" to "high profitability, high technology, and high added value" [3] Industry Trends - Semiconductor display technology is continuously innovating, with no new technology currently seen as a replacement; LCD will remain the main application technology in the medium to long term, with mainland Chinese companies leading the global LCD display industry [3] - The high-end segment of the OLED market is breaking through, with the company currently operating three OLED production lines and expecting rapid development in mainland China's OLED production lines over the next five years [3] - Emerging display technologies represented by Mini/Micro LED will add momentum to the industry's growth [3] Capital Operations - The company has engaged in capital operations to enhance its strength, focusing on three main areas: industry integration to promote display industry development, independent listings of innovative businesses to create specialized development platforms, and repurchasing minority stakes in production lines to enhance shareholder equity [4] - The intention behind capital operations is to effectively promote the healthy and orderly development of the display industry and to vertically integrate quality assets to enhance the company's overall strength [4] Strategic Initiatives - The company's "Screen IoT" strategy and "N-th Curve" theory emphasize leveraging the core advantage of "screen" and surrounding capabilities, integrating more functions into screens, and expanding the boundaries of display applications [5] - Current focus areas for the company's multi-dimensional expansion include innovations in glass-based businesses and perovskite photovoltaic devices [5]

Financial Performance and Shareholder Returns - In 2024, the company plans to distribute cash dividends of 18.7 billion RMB, accounting for 35% of the net profit attributable to the parent company [3][36] - The company aims to repurchase and cancel shares worth between 15 billion to 20 billion RMB annually [3][36] - From 2015 to 2024, the company has implemented cash dividends for 10 consecutive years, totaling nearly 22 billion RMB [3][37] - The company has repurchased A shares for over 5.6 billion RMB and B shares for nearly 1 billion HKD from 2020 to 2024 [3][37] Depreciation and Cash Flow - In 2024, the company's depreciation is expected to be approximately 38 billion RMB, with an increase anticipated due to new projects being put into operation [2] - The net cash flow from investment activities remains high, projected to exceed 30 billion RMB in 2024 [5][6] Strategic Development and Market Position - The company is focusing on the "Screen and IoT" strategy, aiming to integrate more functionalities into displays and expand into various application scenarios [7][8] - The company has established a "1+4+N+Ecosystem" development framework, emphasizing semiconductor display as the core capability [8][9] - The company is actively pursuing high-potential areas such as IoT innovation, sensing, MLED, and smart medical engineering [9][10] Market Trends and Product Development - The global automotive display panel shipment is expected to reach 230 million units in 2024, with a year-on-year growth of 6.3% [31] - The company aims to produce 1.7 billion OLED units in 2025, up from 1.4 billion in 2024 [32] - The company has successfully launched Micro LED products, achieving high brightness and contrast ratios, and plans to continue expanding this technology [28][55] Risk Management and Market Adaptation - The company has a robust risk management mechanism to address potential market challenges, including a dedicated team for monitoring risks [26][34] - The direct export to the US is minimal, thus limiting the impact of US tariffs on the company's operations [19][24] Innovation and Future Outlook - The company is committed to advancing technologies such as Micro LED and exploring new applications in the healthcare sector [28][55] - The company is optimistic about the future of the semiconductor display industry, focusing on sustainable growth and technological advancements [47]