Core Viewpoint - Dalian Bai'ao Chemical Co., Ltd. is successfully transforming its business towards semiconductor equipment, showcasing significant growth in its high-end lithography machine segment and a strong order backlog [1][2]. Company Overview - Bai'ao Chemical has over 20 years of experience in the industrial biocide industry, with an annual production capacity exceeding 40,000 tons, making it the largest producer of isothiazolinone-based industrial biocide raw materials in Asia [1]. - The company has established semiconductor equipment as a strategic development direction in early 2024, marking a significant shift from its traditional industrial biocide business [1]. Semiconductor Equipment Business - Bai'ao Chemical acquired 54.63% voting rights in Suzhou Xinhuilian Semiconductor Technology Co., Ltd. (Xinhuilian) through capital increase and voting rights entrustment, integrating it into the company's consolidated financial statements [1]. - Xinhuilian specializes in the R&D, production, and sales of semiconductor equipment, with six major business segments including photolithography equipment and wet cleaning equipment [2]. Financial Performance - In 2024, Xinhuilian achieved operating revenue of 543 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 215.75%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 97 million yuan, up 370.82% year-on-year [2]. - The gross profit margin for Xinhuilian was 51.31%, an increase of 20.12 percentage points compared to the previous year, with the photolithography equipment segment boasting a gross margin of 71.56% [2]. Customer Contracts - As of the end of 2024, Xinhuilian's top five customers had a total contract amount of 1.369 billion yuan, with over 1 billion yuan in contracts yet to be recognized as revenue [2][3]. - One significant customer accounted for a contract amount of 492 million yuan, including two major contracts for photolithography equipment scheduled for delivery in 2025 [3]. Market Outlook - The semiconductor equipment market is expected to experience rapid growth due to the increasing demand for specialized equipment and the domestic semiconductor industry's advancements [1][3].