Summary of Data Port Conference Call Company Overview - Data Port primarily operates on a custom wholesale model, with retail accounting for a small proportion of its business. The company has a ten-year long-term lease model for customer orders. [2][3] Financial Performance - In Q1 2024, Data Port reported a net profit and operational growth, with gross profit and net profit increasing by approximately 5% year-on-year. [2][3] - The company's asset-liability ratio is around 55%, which is lower than the industry average of 60-70%. [2][8] Project Updates - The Langfang project is currently under construction and is expected to be delivered in Q3 2025, but revenue from this project may not be significant in that year due to potential rent-free periods. [2][5] - Major projects signed between 2018 and 2021 will begin to expire in 2026, with the earliest being a 20 MW project. [2][6] Business Segments - The IDC solutions business is expected to shrink in 2024 due to a decrease in projects outside of the Langfang project. Future growth will depend on customer technology upgrade demands, which do not follow a consistent growth logic. [2][6] - The gross margin for cloud sales has decreased due to the amortization of platform costs, and it is not expected to maintain high margins in the future. [2][7] Industry Insights - The current industry pricing is at a bottom stage with no clear upward trend. Future price increases may be triggered by significant demand growth or explosive applications. [4][12] - Data Port is focusing on mature projects like Greenland Zhongyan and plans to build data centers based on next year's demand. [4][13] Equipment and Depreciation - Data Port has a high level of depreciation due to a large amount of fixed assets, including data centers and equipment, which require long-term depreciation. The average lifespan of IDC equipment is 13 to 14 years, but it is typically depreciated over ten years. [2][9][10] Strategic Partnerships and Market Position - Data Port maintains strong strategic partnerships with major clients, which is a significant advantage. The company has a zero downtime record and a highly skilled operations team. [18] - The company is considering building a computing power pool to support AI servers but is currently in the team-building phase. [20] Regulatory Environment - New energy consumption approval requirements will impact operations, and the company will adjust to meet these standards. [21] - Policies are implemented regionally, affecting the supply of IDC services, with some areas like Hebei halting data center construction due to local government assessments. [22] Future Outlook - Data Port plans to continue focusing on wholesale rather than retail, as the retail market is underperforming. [23][24]