Group 1 - The company participated in the 2025 Guangdong Investor Online Reception Day on September 19, 2025, to interact with investors and address their concerns [1][2] - Key executives, including the chairman and general manager, attended the event to discuss various topics related to the company's operations and future plans [2] Group 2 - The company has products applicable to the upgrade of power supply facilities in new urbanization projects, and it is actively exploring opportunities in this area [2] - The company is increasing its focus on the data center business, providing various products for major projects, including those for China Unicom and the Foshan Kepler Data Center [2][3] - The company has made progress in expanding overseas energy storage projects, with its digital energy products sold to 54 countries and regions [3] Group 3 - The company is committed to aligning executive compensation with performance metrics to enhance motivation and creativity among management [3] - The company is entering the energy storage sector by leveraging its strengths in equipment, with plans to expand its product line [3][4] - The company aims to improve its gross and net profit margins through innovation and cost-reduction measures [4] Group 4 - The company is focused on capturing opportunities in the new power system development, emphasizing innovation and market penetration in key areas such as smart grids and renewable energy [4] - The company reported a negative operating cash flow of 527 million yuan in the first half of 2025, primarily due to increased inventory and procurement payments, with plans to improve cash flow in the second half [4]

格隆汇9月19日｜Benchmark分析师Cody Acree表示，本周英伟达对英特尔的"信任背书"，是英特尔发展 的"转折点"；他已将英特尔股票评级从"持有"上调至"买入"。Acree指出，英特尔正不断被超威半导体 等竞争对手抢占市场份额，因此市场对其x86架构产品路线图的信心"极为关键"。此次英伟达不仅向英 特尔注资50亿美元，双方还将展开合作——这很可能会提升英特尔在数据中心服务器插槽领域的竞争 力，并助力其拿下更多数据中心相关业务订单。Acree还预计，英特尔将获得其他企业的额外投资，因 为据称英伟达此次投资是"历经数月谈判后的最终成果"。 ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the company with a target price of RMB 59.00 [7][8]. Core Views - The company experienced a revenue decline of 2.60% year-on-year in H1 2025, with a total revenue of RMB 81.68 billion and a net profit of RMB 20.60 billion, down 8.00% year-on-year. The second quarter saw a revenue of RMB 42.46 billion, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 7.37% but a quarter-on-quarter increase of 8.24% [1][2]. - The traditional business is facing growth challenges due to the bottoming out of new home sales, while the company is actively cultivating new energy business and exploring incremental business opportunities [1][2]. - The company’s gross margin for H1 2025 was 42.33%, a decrease of 0.61 percentage points year-on-year, primarily due to fluctuations in raw material prices and changes in product mix [3]. - The company is focusing on high-end branding and exploring international markets, with overseas revenue reaching RMB 1.4 billion in the first half of the year [4]. Summary by Sections Revenue and Profitability - In H1 2025, the company's revenue from electrical connection business was RMB 36.62 billion, down 5.37% year-on-year, while the smart electrical lighting business generated RMB 40.94 billion, down 2.78% year-on-year. The new energy business, however, saw a revenue increase of 33.52% year-on-year, reaching RMB 3.86 billion [2]. - The company’s net profit margin for H1 2025 was 25.22%, a decrease of 1.48 percentage points year-on-year [3]. Investment Forecast and Valuation - The report adjusts the company's net profit forecasts for 2025-2027 downwards by 5.43%, 8.78%, and 11.90% respectively, projecting net profits of RMB 42.71 billion, RMB 44.04 billion, and RMB 47.15 billion for those years. The corresponding EPS is expected to be RMB 2.36, RMB 2.43, and RMB 2.61 [5]. - The company is assigned a target price of RMB 59.00 based on a 25x PE ratio for 2025, indicating a clear long-term growth path despite short-term performance pressures [5].

Core Viewpoint - The company reported strong financial performance for 1H25, with revenue and net profit exceeding expectations, driven by market expansion and robust demand in both domestic and overseas markets [1][2]. Financial Performance - Total revenue for 1H25 reached 4.39 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 17.3%, with net profit attributable to shareholders at 440 million yuan, up 32.8% [1]. - Revenue from electric AMI grew by 29.8% to 1.88 billion yuan, while communication AMI revenue increased by 12.8% to 1.30 billion yuan, and distribution ADO revenue rose by 6.1% to 1.21 billion yuan [1]. Overseas Revenue and Orders - Overseas revenue for 1H25 increased by 19.1% to 1.24 billion yuan, accounting for 28.3% of total revenue [2]. - By region, revenue from the Americas rose by 26.0% to 680 million yuan, Asia saw a significant increase of 76.2% to 290 million yuan, while Europe surged by 834% to 40 million yuan [2]. - New overseas orders for 1H25 grew by 22.9% to 2.13 billion yuan, with backlog orders up 28% to 3.61 billion yuan as of June [2]. Profitability and Cost Control - The company's gross margin stood at 35.1%, a decrease of 0.4 percentage points year-on-year, while net profit margin improved by 1.2 percentage points to 10.0% [3]. - The company achieved a reduction in expense ratio to 21.2%, down 1.6 percentage points, with decreases in sales, management, and R&D expenses [3]. Growth Outlook - The company is optimistic about growth opportunities in overseas markets and data centers, with new factories in Hungary, Indonesia, and Malaysia expected to enhance order volumes [3]. - Collaborations with major players in the data center sector, including ByteDance, are anticipated to drive further growth [3]. Profit Forecast and Valuation - The company maintains net profit forecasts of 916 million yuan for 2025 and 1.136 billion yuan for 2026, with current stock price corresponding to P/E ratios of 9.5x and 7.6x for 2025 and 2026, respectively [3]. - The target price has been raised by 22% to 12 HKD, indicating a potential upside of 25% from the current stock price [3].

Core Insights - The company reported a significant increase in revenue and net profit for the first half of 2025, with revenue reaching 711 million yuan, a year-on-year growth of 49.51%, and net profit attributable to shareholders amounting to 23.994 million yuan, up 35.52% [1] Group 1: Domestic Operations - The company has continued to strengthen its business with large domestic enterprises and the three major telecommunications operators, while also expanding its backup power business with third-party IDC operators [1] - The company achieved substantial growth in contract signing volume compared to the same period last year, indicating a solid increase in business scale [1] Group 2: International Expansion - The company has made significant deliveries in overseas data center markets, including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand, leveraging its domestic project experience and competitive advantages in high-power units [2] - The company is actively pursuing product certifications such as CE and UL to prepare for further international business expansion, showcasing its strong competitiveness and capability in the global market [2] Group 3: Service and Product Offerings - The company continues to provide turnkey projects, offering installation services alongside equipment supply, which has further expanded its engineering installation business scale [2] - The company is enhancing its after-market service offerings by optimizing service models and leveraging existing business advantages and network resources to increase customer loyalty [2]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales in the second quarter were down 1.2% on an organic basis compared to the prior year, which was in line with expectations [7] - Adjusted earnings per share for the quarter was $2.48, an increase of 8.3% year-over-year [12] - Adjusted EBITDA margin was 22%, down 20 basis points from the prior year [12] - Free cash flow generated in the second quarter was $493 million, with $368.5 million related to an accounts receivable securitization program [12][26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - **Automation and Motion Control (AMC)**: Sales down 3.4% year-over-year, primarily due to weakness in the medical end market and project timing [17] - **Industrial Powertrain Solutions (IPS)**: Sales down 4.4% year-over-year, reflecting project timing impacts in Metals and Mining [20] - **Power Efficiency Solutions (PES)**: Sales up 6.5% year-over-year, driven by strong growth in residential and commercial HVAC [23] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Orders in AMC were down 7.5% year-over-year, impacted by destocking in the medical market and timing of a large data center order [19] - IPS orders on a daily basis were up 3% in the second quarter, with a backlog increase of 15% year-to-date [22] - Daily organic orders for Regal Rexnord in July were up 4.4%, primarily driven by strength in data centers [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is on track to deliver at least $250 million of cross-sell synergies from the Rexnord and Ultra transactions [13] - Focus on selling a richer mix of subsystem solutions and new product launches to drive growth [34] - The company aims to neutralize tariff impacts on adjusted EBITDA and earnings by mid-2026 [30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management remains optimistic about sales growth in the low single digits for 2025, supported by a growing backlog [9] - The company expects to see a recovery in the medical market and improved conditions in the industrial sector by 2026 [38][111] - Management noted that while there are macro uncertainties, they have not seen significant demand deterioration due to tariffs [31] Other Important Information - The accounts receivable securitization program completed in the second quarter allows for accelerated debt repayment and is expected to provide $4 million in annualized interest savings [26][27] - The gross annual unmitigated cost impact from tariffs has decreased from $130 million to approximately $125 million [30] Q&A Session Summary Question: Expectations for end market recovery in the back half of the year - Management expects orders to be up mid-single digits in the second half, driven by strong markets like energy, aerospace, and data centers [39] Question: Exposure to rare earth magnets and data center wins - Rare earth magnets represent about 1% of sales, with challenges in procurement expected to be resolved in the second half [41] - Data center wins are expected to continue, with a strong funnel of opportunities [42] Question: AMC division margin ramp and rare earth recovery - AMC's margin guidance has been widened, reflecting backlog visibility and expected recovery in rare earth supply [98] Question: Competitive position in data centers - The company is well-positioned in the data center market, focusing on customized solutions rather than standard offerings [89] Question: Impact of rare earth issues on revenue and profit - The rare earth impact in Q2 was approximately $10 million in sales and $6 million in profit, with expectations to recover in the second half [62][64]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report is that Shunluo Electronics (002138.SZ) is rated as a "buy" due to its strong performance in emerging markets and breakthroughs in data center business, particularly in AI services [2] - The company achieved record high revenue and profit in the first half of 2025, indicating robust growth in its operations [2] - The growth in AI server and AI edge computing services is highlighted as a significant driver for the company's future performance [2]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue increased by 7% sequentially to $712 million, with growth in each end market sector led by gas utilities [9][25] - Adjusted gross profit margins were strong at 21.5%, above the target of 21% [10][29] - Adjusted EBITDA was $36 million, or 5.1% of sales, an improvement from the previous quarter [11][30] - Net income from continuing operations was $8 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, compared to a net loss in the previous quarter [30] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Gas utilities revenue was $273 million, an 8% increase driven by normalized buying patterns and increased capital budgets [26] - Diet sector revenue was $220 million, a 6% increase due to chemical project deliveries and mining activity [26] - PTI sector revenue was $219 million, an 8% increase attributed to U.S. midstream customer projects [26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. revenue was $591 million, a 9% increase, with all end market sectors improving [27] - International revenue was $121 million, down 1% due to reduced diet sector revenue [28] - The outlook for the international segment remains positive, expecting solid revenue growth for the fourth consecutive year [28] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is optimistic about the gas utilities business, forecasting strong demand growth and a significant backlog increase [12][34] - A $125 million share repurchase program has been initiated, reflecting confidence in financial strength [8][39] - The capital allocation strategy focuses on maintaining a healthy balance sheet, returning cash to shareholders, and investing in growth opportunities [9][41] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving strong sequential revenue improvement in the second quarter, despite macroeconomic uncertainties [23][24] - The gas utilities sector is expected to be resilient, with a backlog increase of 26% year-to-date [34] - The company is monitoring macroeconomic conditions closely, particularly regarding tariffs and oil prices, but has not seen significant changes in customer behavior [32][80] Other Important Information - The company generated $21 million of operating cash flow from continuing operations, reflecting strong working capital management [11][31] - Capital expenditures for the first quarter were $9 million, above historical averages due to ERP implementation [30][38] - The company targets operating cash flow of at least $100 million for 2025 [37] Q&A Session Summary Question: How is inflation tracking in the business today? - The tariff situation is dynamic, with significant impacts on steel and aluminum products, particularly from China [48][49] Question: Did inventory step up in the first quarter? - The company strategically increased inventory in anticipation of tariffs and to prepare for the year [53][54] Question: Any updates on opportunities in gas utilities? - The gas utilities business has returned to growth, with opportunities to increase market share and wallet share [55][56] Question: What is the outlook for the diet sector? - The diet sector backlog increased by 16%, primarily in refining and chemical spaces, with growth in mining initiatives [70][72] Question: How is the PTI business performing internationally? - The company projects growth in the PTI space internationally, particularly in the North Sea and Europe [88][89] Question: What is the impact of lower oil prices on upstream customers? - Lower oil prices may impact activity, but the customer base is resilient and not indicating significant budget reductions [80][81]

Core Viewpoint - The company reported lower-than-expected financial performance for 2024 and Q1 2025, primarily due to declining gross margins and changes in expenses and profits [1][2]. Financial Performance Summary - For 2024, the company achieved revenue of 8.172 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 21%, but the net profit attributable to shareholders was 436 million yuan, a decrease of 31% [1]. - In Q1 2025, revenue reached 2.316 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 27% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 2%. However, the net profit attributable to shareholders was 107 million yuan, down 23% year-on-year but up 329% quarter-on-quarter [1]. - The gross margin for Q4 2024 and Q1 2025 was 23.90% and 22.95%, respectively, showing a decline of 0.65 and 2.95 percentage points year-on-year [2]. Business Segment Performance - In 2024, the smart home appliance control business generated revenue of 3.74 billion yuan, up 43% year-on-year, while the power supply business brought in 2.35 billion yuan, an 11% increase [3]. - For Q1 2025, the smart home appliance control business revenue was 1.23 billion yuan, a 32% increase year-on-year, and the power supply business revenue was 490 million yuan, up 1% [3]. - The company is expected to continue steady revenue growth as it expands its focus on key product areas and overseas markets [3]. Strategic Outlook - The company is diversifying its business and expects improved profitability as various segments scale up [2]. - The data center business is progressing steadily, with expectations for significant deliveries starting in the second half of 2025 [3]. - The company aims to leverage customer partnerships for product updates and market opportunities, building a competitive moat [4]. Profit Forecast and Valuation - The company has adjusted its gross margin assumptions and forecasts net profits of 622 million yuan, 789 million yuan, and 1.013 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively [5]. - The estimated price-to-earnings ratio for 2025 is set at 46.4 times, reflecting a 40% premium over comparable companies, with a target price of 52.91 yuan [5].

Summary of the Conference Call for Yinlun Co., Ltd. Company Overview - **Company**: Yinlun Co., Ltd. - **Industry**: Manufacturing, specifically in cooling systems and components for vehicles and data centers Key Points and Arguments Global Expansion and Production Capacity - Yinlun has established a significant global presence with production bases in the US, Mexico, Southeast Asia, and Europe to adapt to international trade changes and ensure supply chain stability [2][4] - The company anticipates a production value of **$30 million** in North America by 2025, with the Mexican factory expected to generate **900 million RMB** and the new Polish factory projected to earn **160 million RMB** [2][3] Impact of Tariffs - The impact of US tariffs is manageable for Yinlun, as the company is expanding production capabilities in the US and Mexico to mitigate tariff challenges while maintaining market share [2][6] - Despite potential tariff increases in Mexico, the company is prepared to ensure order acquisition and enhance competitiveness through its overseas layout [4][12] Robotics and Data Center Business - Yinlun has begun mass supplying small modules in the humanoid robot sector and aims to become a supplier of rotary actuator assemblies, targeting core customers in North America and domestically, including TAPSI, DPIH, PCI, and Amazon [2][17] - In the data center business, the focus is on large server clients, with developments in cooling towers and diesel generators, expecting revenue realization this year [2][30] Revenue and Market Share - In 2024, overseas revenue reached over **800 million RMB**, accounting for **44%** of total revenue, with a target of increasing this to **60-78 billion RMB** by 2028 [4][34] - The company’s Mexican factories primarily supply the US market, with expected revenues of **600 million RMB** for both 2024 and 2025 [20] Future Plans and Market Adaptation - Plans include expanding production capacity in the Houston area and further developing facilities in Mexico and Southeast Asia, with a new research center in Frankfurt to support European market growth [7][32] - The company is adapting to potential tariff changes by ensuring flexibility in production capacity and optimizing the supply chain to meet market demands [12][22] Additional Important Insights - The company has a cautious outlook on the potential for further tariff increases from Mexico, noting that some products may be exempt due to local production limitations [8][21] - Yinlun's global layout allows it to respond effectively to political and tariff disruptions, maintaining competitiveness despite potential challenges [32] - The company is optimistic about the growth of its overseas business, which is seen as a significant opportunity for domestic enterprises to expand internationally [34][37] Conclusion Yinlun Co., Ltd. is strategically positioned to navigate the complexities of international trade and tariffs through its global manufacturing footprint. The company is focused on expanding its market share in robotics and data centers while ensuring adaptability to changing market conditions. The outlook for overseas revenue growth remains strong, providing a solid foundation for future investments and business development.