Core Insights - The report highlights the potential growth of 隆华新材 in the polyether industry, with rapid increases in production and sales, and a promising outlook for its new materials business [6][7] - The report emphasizes the impact of CoWoP technology on the PCB industry, which is expected to drive demand for PCB equipment, benefiting 芯碁微装 as it expands into the drilling equipment sector [9][10] Group 1: 隆华新材 (Longhua New Material) - 隆华新材 is recognized as a high-quality player in the polyether industry, with a current production capacity of 970,000 tons per year and an additional 330,000 tons under construction, positioning it among the industry leaders [6][7] - The company has demonstrated strong financial performance, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.65% in revenue and 12.93% in net profit from 2019 to 2024. In Q1 2025, it achieved revenue of 1.509 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 11.52%, and a net profit of 57.1247 million yuan, up 19.52% [6][7] - The polyether industry is nearing a turning point, with increasing concentration and improved competitive dynamics, which are expected to enhance the profitability of leading companies like 隆华新材 as new capacities are released [7] Group 2: 芯碁微装 (Chipbond Technology) - The CoWoP technology is driving the upgrade of PCB manufacturing to mSAP processes, which raises the requirements for PCB equipment. 芯碁微装 is positioned to benefit from this trend as demand for high-layer PCBs increases due to AI applications [9][10] - The global market for multilayer boards and HDI boards is projected to reach 2.421 billion and 12.518 billion USD in 2024, with year-on-year growth rates of 40.2% and 18.8%, respectively, indicating a robust demand for PCB equipment [10] - 芯碁微装 is actively entering the drilling equipment market, with the launch of its MCD75T series, which is expected to enhance its growth potential in this new segment [11]

Market Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index experienced narrow fluctuations, while the ChiNext Index rose nearly 1%. Key sectors such as PCB and CPO saw significant gains, with stocks like Dazhu CNC and Chipbond reaching their daily limit. The total trading volume for the day was 1.76 trillion [1]. Sector Highlights PCB Sector - The PCB sector saw a substantial increase, with stocks like Tongguan Copper Foil, Junya Technology, and Xing Sen Technology hitting their daily limit. Shenghong Technology surged over 17%, reaching a new all-time high. The market speculated that CoWoP technology would enable direct mounting of chips on PCB boards, bypassing traditional packaging methods [4][6]. Film Industry - The film sector also experienced a strong performance, with stocks such as Happiness Blue Sea and China Film reaching their daily limit. The film "Nanjing Photo Studio" achieved a box office of 431 million within four days of its release, leading the summer box office [7][8][9]. Analysts predict that the summer box office will see explosive growth due to the release of major films [11]. Pharmaceutical Sector - The pharmaceutical sector saw significant gains, with stocks like Chenxin Pharmaceutical and Fengyuan Pharmaceutical hitting their daily limit. Heng Rui Pharmaceutical announced a deal with GSK for global licensing rights, potentially earning up to 12 billion USD if all milestones are met. The National Medical Insurance Bureau indicated a shift away from simple lowest-price bidding in drug procurement [12][13]. Investment Opportunities - The PCB industry is expected to benefit from the increasing demand for AI servers and the ongoing upgrades in self-developed ASICs, indicating a high level of industry prosperity [6][14]. - The innovative drug sector is transitioning from a "follower" to a "leader" position, with expectations for significant growth in overseas markets by 2025 [13].