Core Viewpoint - Huike Co., Ltd. has officially received approval for its IPO application, aiming to raise 8.5 billion yuan to expand and innovate in new technologies and products [1][5]. Group 1: Company Overview - Established in 2001, Huike specializes in the semiconductor display sector, focusing on the research, manufacturing, and sales of semiconductor display panels and smart display terminals [2]. - The company is one of the three major players in the large-size LCD panel market, alongside BOE and TCL Technology [2]. - Huike's revenue for 2022, 2023, and projected for 2024 are 27.134 billion yuan, 35.797 billion yuan, and 40.31 billion yuan respectively, with net profits of -1.428 billion yuan, 2.566 billion yuan, and 3.339 billion yuan [2]. Group 2: Business Performance - The revenue from Huike's semiconductor display panel business for 2022, 2023, and projected for 2024 are 19.445 billion yuan, 25.186 billion yuan, and 29 billion yuan respectively [3]. - The smart display terminal business revenue for the same years is 6.8 billion yuan, 9.632 billion yuan, and 10.263 billion yuan [3]. - The main business revenue as a percentage of total revenue is 96.72%, 97.26%, and 97.41% for 2022, 2023, and 2024 respectively [3]. Group 3: IPO Fund Utilization - The IPO proceeds will be allocated as follows: 2.5 billion yuan for a new OLED R&D project, 3 billion yuan for an Oxide technology project, 2 billion yuan for a Mini-LED manufacturing project, and 1 billion yuan for working capital and debt repayment [6][5]. - The OLED project aims to enhance production capabilities and technical reserves for OLED displays, while the Oxide project focuses on improving production capacity and expanding application scenarios [6][7]. - The Mini-LED project will enhance the production line for high-performance Mini-LED products [6]. Group 4: Market Dynamics - The panel industry is characterized by significant cyclicality, leading to revenue volatility for companies like Huike [2]. - Recent reductions in panel procurement by major global TV brands have increased shipping pressures for panel manufacturers, indicating a need for reassessment of production control strategies [3]. - The successful IPO is expected to alleviate financial pressures, enhance liquidity in the panel industry, and support investments in new technologies, thereby improving competitiveness against cyclical risks and industry competition [7].

Core Viewpoint - Huike Co., Ltd. is attempting to relaunch its IPO after previous setbacks, leveraging new product launches and strategic partnerships to enhance its market position in the competitive LCD panel industry [2][4][9]. Group 1: Company Developments - Huike has launched the world's first a-Si car-mounted TRD+TDDI screen and reported a 310% year-on-year increase in its automotive display business shipments for 2024 [2]. - The company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Dixon Technologies to invest approximately 4 billion rupees in a joint factory in India [2]. - Following its IPO advisory completion on May 23, 2023, Huike is making another attempt to go public after failing in 2021 [2][4]. Group 2: Financial Performance - Huike's financial performance has been volatile, with a profit of 5.406 billion yuan in 2021, followed by an expected loss of over 1 billion yuan in 2022 [3][6]. - The company's revenue surged from 10.577 billion yuan in 2019 to 35.709 billion yuan in 2021, but it faced significant losses in 2022 due to declining panel prices [6][7]. - The gross margin for Huike's TV panel business plummeted from 52.51% in Q2 2021 to -12.57% in Q2 2022, highlighting the industry's cyclical challenges [7]. Group 3: Industry Context - The LCD panel industry is characterized by significant cyclical volatility, with prices for mainstream TV panels dropping dramatically since Q3 2021 due to macroeconomic factors [4][6]. - The industry is gradually recovering, with LCD TV panel prices rising in Q1 2025 and production line utilization rates reaching 80% [8]. - Huike's competitive advantage lies in its strong market share in large-size panels, holding 34% and 37% of the 85-inch and 100-inch markets, respectively, as of Q1 2025 [10]. Group 4: Strategic Initiatives - Huike is investing over 40 billion yuan in new display technologies, including Mini/Micro LED and electronic paper, to diversify its product offerings [11]. - The acquisition of assets from Royole Technology is seen as a critical step for Huike to enter the OLED market, despite the challenges posed by existing technology gaps [12]. - The company aims to balance its traditional LCD strengths while transitioning into new technology sectors to remain competitive [10][12].