Core Viewpoint - SMIC is progressing with the acquisition of 49% equity in SMIC North from five shareholders for a total transaction price of 40.601 billion RMB, which will make SMIC North a wholly-owned subsidiary of SMIC [1][4] Group 1: Acquisition Details - SMIC plans to issue 547 million shares to acquire the 49% stake in SMIC North, with a share price of 74.20 RMB, representing a discount of over 39% compared to the closing price of 122.50 RMB on December 29 [1][2] - The valuation of SMIC North is assessed at 82.8 billion RMB, with an increase in value of 41 billion RMB, resulting in a premium rate of 98.19% [1][2] Group 2: Financial Performance - In 2024, SMIC North achieved a revenue of 12.979 billion RMB and a net profit of 1.682 billion RMB, reflecting year-on-year growth of 12% and 187% respectively [4] - The net asset value of SMIC South is reported to be 57.462 billion RMB as of September 30, 2025 [6] Group 3: Capital Increase and Shareholding Structure - SMIC South will receive a total cash injection of approximately 77.78 billion USD, with 35.773 billion USD allocated to registered capital and the remainder to capital reserves [5] - After the capital increase, SMIC's holding in SMIC South will rise from 38.515% to 41.561%, maintaining its position as the largest shareholder [5][6] Group 4: Market Performance - As of December 29, SMIC's A-shares have increased nearly 30% year-to-date, with a market capitalization of 622.6 billion RMB, while its Hong Kong shares have surged nearly 120% [7]

Group 1 - The company, China News Group, has indirectly acquired approximately 0.013% equity in Muxi Integrated Circuit (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. through its investment in Suzhou Juyuan Zhenxin Equity Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership) [1] - The current investment has a minimal impact on the company's performance [1]

Group 1 - The company holds a 100% stake in Runtu Jinheng, which is a limited partnership of Wuxi Tongchuang Zhixin Venture Capital [2] - Runtu Jinheng invested 220 million RMB in Tongchuang Zhixin, holding a 44% stake [2] - Tongchuang Zhixin invested 100 million RMB in Muxi Integrated Circuit (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., acquiring 1,708,500 shares, representing 0.47% of Muxi's total share capital before the IPO [2]

Group 1 - The company, Shanghai Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park Development Co., Ltd., has approved an investment of RMB 100 million in the "Yuanhe Puhua Integrated Circuit Industry Fund (Limited Partnership)" through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Shanghai Zhangjiang Haocheng Venture Capital Co., Ltd. [2] - The fund has been officially named "Shanghai Yuanhe Puhua Private Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership)" and has completed its business registration and filing with the China Securities Investment Fund Association [3] - As of the announcement date, the total committed capital from all partners of the Yuanhe Puhua Fund is RMB 775 million, with RMB 116.25 million already paid in for the first phase [4] Group 2 - The fund aims to raise approximately RMB 2 billion, with an initial closing target of RMB 775 million [4] - The fund's investment period is set for 4 years, followed by a 4-year exit management period and a possible 2-year extension [4] - The fund's management fee is 2% per year based on the actual capital contribution during the investment period, and 1.8% during the exit period [5] Group 3 - The fund will primarily invest in unlisted companies in the integrated circuit sector, including design, manufacturing, packaging, testing, equipment, materials, and components [6] - The investment decision-making committee consists of 5 members, with decisions requiring a two-thirds majority to pass [6] - Exit strategies for the fund include transferring project equity, listing projects, liquidation distribution, and distributing project rights to partners [6]

Core Viewpoint - The continuous innovation in the integrated circuit industry presents ongoing investment opportunities, with domestic funds gaining ground against USD funds through strategic investments in semiconductor companies [1][26]. Group 1: Investment Strategies and Fundraising - New Micro Capital has invested in over 100 integrated circuit-related companies since its establishment in 2010, significantly contributing to the listing of 12 enterprises, thus acting as a "capital engine" for the integrated circuit industry in Shanghai and nationwide [3][4]. - The newly launched New Micro Huixin Fund aims for a total scale of 2 billion RMB, with over 1.4 billion RMB already subscribed, focusing on semiconductor chips, equipment, materials, and extending into smart vehicles and renewable energy [4][6]. - New Micro Capital has successfully raised over 2 billion RMB across multiple new funds in the past two years, including the Anhui New Micro Zhike Fund and the Chongqing New Micro Chengyu Fund [5][10]. Group 2: Ecosystem and Industry Positioning - New Micro Capital's investment approach is centered around creating an ecosystem by identifying "pivot" companies in the integrated circuit sector, which allows for systematic investments in upstream and downstream enterprises [19][20]. - The firm has strategically invested in key materials and equipment suppliers to enhance the domestic supply chain, such as Glory Electronics and Zhi Cheng Semiconductor, addressing critical dependencies on imports [20][21]. - In the commercial aerospace sector, New Micro Capital has invested in companies like Yuanxin Satellite and Zhongke Aerospace, demonstrating its strategy of building an ecosystem around pivotal enterprises [22][23]. Group 3: Market Challenges and Future Outlook - The current investment climate is challenging, with a shift from a scenario where 10% of projects could yield success to one where only 1% may be profitable, necessitating a more discerning investment strategy [26][27]. - Despite the competitive landscape in the semiconductor industry, there remains significant growth potential for Chinese companies, as leading firms like Nvidia and ASML have yet to emerge domestically [27][28]. - New Micro Capital emphasizes the importance of understanding technological, industrial, and corporate development trajectories to accurately position projects for future success [28][29].

Financial Performance - The company reported a basic earnings per share of 0.2900 yuan for 2024, a significant increase of 314.29% compared to 0.0700 yuan in 2023 [1] - The net profit for 2024 reached 1.24 billion yuan, up 327.59% from 0.29 billion yuan in the previous year [1] - The return on equity (ROE) improved to 6.60% in 2024, compared to 1.66% in 2023, marking a 297.59% increase [1] - Total revenue for 2024 was 14.31 billion yuan, reflecting a growth of 17.68% from 12.16 billion yuan in 2023 [1] Shareholder Structure - The top ten unrestricted shareholders collectively hold 17,614.98 million shares, accounting for 58.94% of the circulating shares, with a decrease of 774.70 million shares from the previous period [1] - The largest shareholder, Shanghai Wuyuefeng Integrated Circuit Equity Investment Partnership, holds 10,418.88 million shares, representing 34.86% of the total share capital, with no change [2] - Several new shareholders entered the top ten list, including Robin Wood Industry Co., Ltd. and Tang Shifu, both holding 253.14 million and 250.00 million shares respectively [2] Dividend Distribution - The company announced a dividend distribution plan of 0.9 yuan per share (including tax) [3]