Core Viewpoint - The report from CICC maintains the EPS forecast for Aikang Medical (01789) at 0.30 CNY for 2025 and 0.36 CNY for 2026, with a target price of 7.11 HKD, indicating a potential upside of 26.73% from the latest closing price [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - In 1H25, Aikang Medical reported revenue of 694 million CNY, a year-on-year increase of 5.7%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 161 million CNY, up 15.3%, with diluted EPS of 0.14 CNY, aligning with CICC's expectations [1] - The company's hip joint business generated revenue of 410 million CNY, a 14% increase year-on-year, while knee joint business revenue was approximately 194 million CNY, a slight decline of 0.7% due to price adjustments and returns [2] - The gross profit margin for 1H25 was 59.1%, down 1.5% year-on-year, primarily due to a decrease in the revenue share from spinal products [4] Group 2: Growth Drivers - The company anticipates accelerated growth in overseas sales in the second half of 2025, with overseas revenue reaching 128 million CNY in 1H25, and an estimated actual growth rate of about 7% after adjustments [2] - Aikang Medical is responding to favorable policies by initiating a digital transformation, with seven products entering the innovation channel and five digital orthopedic training centers established [3] - The net profit margin increased to 23.1%, up 1.9 percentage points year-on-year, supported by revenue growth and cost control measures [4] Group 3: Market Position and Strategy - The company maintains its industry-leading position, with strong performance in Southeast Asia and Central Asia, where revenues grew approximately 60% and 30%, respectively [2] - Aikang Medical plans to build a comprehensive ecosystem covering pre-operative (AI surgical planning), intra-operative (robotics/navigation), and post-operative (patient management) phases to drive growth in orthopedic smart assistive device installations [3]