Core Viewpoint - Keda Manufacturing reported significant growth in both revenue and profit for the first half of 2025, driven by strong performance in overseas markets and the building materials machinery sector [1][2]. Group 1: Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, Keda Manufacturing achieved revenue of 8.188 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 49.04%, marking a historical high for the same period [1]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders reached 745 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 63.95%, while the net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was 700 million yuan, up 75.06% [1]. - The overseas building materials business saw a revenue increase of approximately 90% to 3.771 billion yuan, with an improvement in gross margin by about 6 percentage points [2]. Group 2: Business Segments - The building materials machinery segment maintained stable operational quality, generating revenue of 2.570 billion yuan with a gross margin of 26.23% [1]. - Keda Manufacturing is actively expanding its global ceramic machinery market, establishing subsidiaries in Brazil, Vietnam, and Egypt, enhancing its global service network [1]. - The company launched the BOZUYUK factory's parts and consumables workshop in Turkey, with plans for the KAMI ink factory to commence production in the second half of the year [1]. Group 3: Production and Capacity - The overseas building materials business achieved a ceramic tile production of over 98 million square meters, glass production exceeding 170,000 tons, and sanitary ware production of over 1.4 million pieces [2]. - The production efficiency and output have improved due to capacity construction and technological upgrades, with projects in Kenya and Côte d'Ivoire commencing production in June [2]. Group 4: Investment and Subsidiaries - Keda Manufacturing's associate company, Lanke Lithium, produced 20,000 tons of lithium carbonate and achieved sales of 20,600 tons, contributing 168 million yuan to Keda's net profit [2]. - Despite a downturn in the lithium carbonate market, Lanke Lithium maintained a net profit margin of 31%, showcasing its cost-effective lithium extraction technology [2].