Summary of Zhejiang Sanhua Intelligent Controls Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Zhejiang Sanhua Intelligent Controls - **Ticker**: 002050.SZ - **Industry**: China Autos & Shared Mobility Key Financial Results - **4Q25 Preliminary Results**: - Expected earnings growth of **25-50% YoY** to **Rmb3.9-4.6 billion** - 4Q25 earnings range projected at **Rmb632-1406 million**, reflecting a **21% decline to 76% increase YoY** - Recurring earnings anticipated to rise **18-48% YoY** to **Rmb3.7-4.6 billion** - Results are largely in line with market expectations of **Rmb4.2-4.4 billion** [1][2] Market Outlook - **2026 Downstream Demand**: - Anticipated slowdown in **US and China EV growth** - European EV demand remains uncertain - Residential AC growth expected to slow, but commercial AC and AI data centers may offset this with strong cooling demand - Potential for humanoid actuator assembly orders presents an additional opportunity for Sanhua [2] Shareholder Information - **H-share Lockup Expiration**: - The lockup period for cornerstone investors is set to expire on **December 22, 2025** [3] Valuation and Financial Metrics - **Current Stock Price**: **Rmb45.42** (as of December 22, 2025) - **Market Capitalization**: **Rmb169,462 million** - **Projected EPS**: - 2025: **Rmb1.11** - 2026: **Rmb1.21** - 2027: **Rmb1.47** - **Revenue Projections**: - 2025: **Rmb33,144 million** - 2026: **Rmb36,807 million** - 2027: **Rmb42,498 million** - **P/E Ratio**: - 2025: **41.0** - 2026: **37.4** - 2027: **31.0** - **ROE**: - 2025: **22.6%** - 2026: **16.3%** - 2027: **17.7%** [5] Risks and Opportunities - **Upside Risks**: - Stronger-than-expected sales from Tesla, particularly in China - Higher growth in air conditioner sales - New EV customer orders - Success in robotic business ventures [10] - **Downside Risks**: - Sales slump in China's property market affecting residential HVAC - Global EV demand slowdown - Increased competition in the NEV sector - Foreign exchange and export risks amid macroeconomic uncertainty [10] Conclusion - The financial results for 4Q25 are in line with expectations, with a positive outlook for 2026 despite anticipated slowdowns in certain markets. The expiration of the H-share lockup may influence stock performance, and various risks and opportunities exist that could impact future growth.

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Core Viewpoint - Rivian has agreed to a $250 million settlement regarding a 2022 shareholder lawsuit related to alleged misleading information about vehicle pricing and production costs [1][2][4]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The class-action lawsuit claims Rivian misled investors during its 2021 IPO by not disclosing that the R1S and R1T were priced below production costs, leading to inevitable price increases [2]. - In March 2022, Rivian raised the base price of the R1S and R1T by $12,000, which initially affected most reservations, but later allowed pre-order customers to pay the original price after backlash [3]. Group 2: Settlement Implications - Rivian maintains that the settlement does not imply any admission of fault or wrongdoing, and views it as an opportunity to focus on launching its mass market R2 vehicle in the first half of 2026 [4]. - The settlement is pending approval from the US District Court for the Central District of California, Western Division [4]. Group 3: Workforce and Market Challenges - Concurrently, Rivian is laying off 4.5% of its workforce, which amounts to over 600 employees, due to challenges such as the expiration of $7,500 tax credits, tariffs, and weakened demand for electric vehicles [5].

Financial Performance - Tesla's Q3 adjusted EPS is $0.50, versus consensus at $0.54 [1] - Tesla's Q3 revenue is $28.10 billion, beating the street's expectation of $26.36 billion [1] - Tesla's Q3 gross margins look better than expected at 18% versus an estimate at 7.2% [1][2] - Tesla's Q3 free cash flow is $3.99 billion, beating the estimate of $1.25 billion [2] Market Dynamics & Future Outlook - The market is concerned about EV demand in the post-EV tax credit world, especially in the US [3] - Analysts anticipate a decline in Q4 deliveries and total global deliveries for Tesla in 2026 due to the US tax credit expiration, mirroring the German market experience in 2024 [7][8] - Lower-priced Tesla models may attract some buyers, but they still require a higher upfront cost compared to mid-size SUVs like Honda CRV and Toyota Rav 4 [9][10][11][12] AI & Autonomous Driving - The most important chapter in Tesla's growth story is beginning with the AI era, starting with autonomous driving and robotics, with autonomous valuation potentially worth $1 trillion [14] - Morningstar estimates over half of Tesla's $250 fair value comes from full self-driving subscriptions, robo taxi, and Dojo [15] - Regulatory uncertainty in Europe and data export issues in China pose challenges to Tesla's robo taxi market leadership [16][17] - The key to robo taxi success is the software's functionality, safety, and ability to operate without a safety driver or geo-fenced area [19][20] Shareholder Meeting - Shareholders are expected to approve Musk's potential $8.5 trillion pay package, incentivizing him to grow Tesla's market cap and successfully roll out robo taxis, Optimus robots, and full self-driving software [23][24]

Guys, I want to start with General Motors because it is a big move for GM. Last I checked, they were up something like 11%. >> Ally, let's start with you.>> Stock is up stock is up well over 10% at this point in pre-market trading, Julie. And this comes despite a mixed earnings picture, but a big boost to fullear guidance along with more optimistic rhetoric around the tariff picture. So, uh earnings uh came in ahead of estimates whereas revenue slightly missed.But if we take a look at the fullear guidance, ...

EV Profitability & Strategy - Company's EV business was not profitable in the third quarter [1] - Approximately 40% of EV models achieved variable profitability, indicating contribution margin positivity but lacking overall EBIT profitability [1][3] - Slower EV demand necessitates architectural and structural cost savings implementation [3] - Restructuring charges are taken due to re-evaluation of production capacity, aligning with revised EV penetration expectations for 2030 [2] Cost Reduction & Future Outlook - New battery technology and form factors are expected to reduce EV production costs by thousands of dollars [4] - Company aims to lower EV production costs to broaden consumer accessibility [5] - Company believes in a strong future for electric vehicles and has a competitive portfolio [4][5]

Group 1: EV Credit Extension Efforts - Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Co. are reportedly working on programs to extend the IRA EV credit beyond the September 30 deadline set by President Trump [1][2] - The companies' financing arms are initiating purchases of EVs by making down payments to dealers, allowing retailers to offer leases with the EV credit included [2] - Ford plans to provide incentives to customers until the end of the year, while GM is collaborating with dealers to offer EV incentives [3] Group 2: Political and Market Reactions - California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized GM for opposing the state's EV initiatives, stating that GM CEO Mary Barra "sold us out" [4] - Honda Motor Co. announced the cancellation of the Acura ZDX EV due to decreased EV demand, despite clarifying that this decision does not reflect on GM's commitment or the workforce at the Spring Hill plant [4][5] Group 3: Financing Strategies - Ford is offering low-interest loans on the F-150 pickup truck to customers with below-average credit scores (FICO scores below 620) through September, aiming to mitigate the impact of Trump's auto tariffs [6]

Production & Expansion - Rivian is building a \$5 billion plant in Stanton Springs to scale global production [1] - The new plant is planned to produce 400,000 units annually [2] - Production at the new plant is expected to begin in 2028 [2] EV Demand & Market - The industry anticipates a dip in EV sales starting next quarter [2] - Rivian is optimistic about EV demand beyond the short-term impact of the tax credit ending, particularly for the R2 model [3][4] - The R2 is a five-passenger SUV starting at \$45,000 [4] Supply Chain & Raw Materials - Rivian is dependent on China for heavy rare earth metal exports in the short term [7] - Rivian is developing technologies to build motors without heavy rare earth metals [8] - Rivian is focused on assessing and ensuring the health of its supply base, particularly tier 2, 3, and 4 suppliers [9][10] Government & Partnerships - Rivian has a strong relationship with the Department of Energy [12] - Rivian has a \$5.8 billion joint venture and software supply agreement with Volkswagen [13]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved record sales and adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2025, with adjusted EBITDA at $58 million, a 20% increase compared to the previous year [10][23][26] - Revenue for Q3 reached $398 million, which is $65 million or 20% higher than the prior year [11][23] - Free cash flow for the quarter was $52 million, significantly higher than the previous year [23][30] - The company raised its full-year guidance for adjusted EBITDA to $210 million, reflecting a 14.5% margin [33][42] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company sold 2,467 buses in Q3, marking a 15% increase year-over-year [23] - Electric vehicle (EV) sales reached a record 271 units, which is 33% higher than the previous year [25][26] - Parts revenue remained flat at $26 million year-over-year [26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The backlog at the end of Q3 was nearly 4,000 units, indicating a slight decrease due to tariff uncertainties [24][25] - The average selling price for buses increased by approximately $7,700 per unit compared to the previous quarter [14][26] - The company noted that the fleet is aging, leading to a heavy replacement cycle, which is expected to drive future demand [13][54] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on enhancing its manufacturing strategy, including automation and production efficiency improvements [6][9] - Investment in differentiated products and features is planned to drive top-line growth [9][10] - The company aims to maintain a competitive edge in alternative-powered vehicles, particularly in the EV segment [7][36] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the long-term outlook for EVs, despite current demand softening due to tariff uncertainties [7][16] - The company is well-positioned to navigate tariff impacts to achieve a margin-neutral outcome [10][90] - Management believes the current order drop is temporary and expects a pickup in orders as tariff uncertainties stabilize [54][90] Other Important Information - The company has initiated production at its new MicroBird plant, which will double small bus capacity [18][19] - A new share repurchase program of up to $100 million has been approved, reflecting strong cash flow generation [32][45] - The company is also working on a new commercial chassis, expected to enter production in 2026 [20][21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Order and backlog commentary - Management noted that the drop in backlog was consistent with industry trends and attributed it to tariff uncertainties, which are expected to stabilize [50][52][54] Question: Operational improvements and margin sustainability - Management confirmed that operational improvements have contributed to margin stability and that they are less sensitive to product mix changes [58][60] Question: EV sales visibility and backlog - The company has 500 EV units in backlog and projects to sell about 200 units in Q4, with additional opportunities expected from EPA funding [68][70] Question: Pricing strategy and market conditions - Management discussed their pricing strategy, emphasizing that tariffs are viewed as a tax and that customers understand the need for price adjustments [88][92] Question: Long-term growth outlook and chassis orders - Management highlighted that the new commercial chassis and MicroBird expansion will contribute to revenue growth and profitability [98][99]

Company Performance & Expectations - Tesla's stock has tanked 19% year to date, and the street is focused on how Elon Musk's positions and weak EV demand will shape the business into 2026 [1] - An expected $23 move is anticipated going into the earnings announcement [4] Market Trends & Competition - The US market is slipping, and there's a lot of competition with cheaper EV models [2] - Consumer purchasing behavior has shifted, favoring hybrids over pure EV plays [2] - Infrastructure is still lacking [2] Strategic Focus - The industry is questioning what Elon Musk plans to do to reinvigorate sales, as it is core to the business [3] - Tesla is seen as an idiosyncratic member of the Mag 7, with AI links and big tech aspirations, but primarily sells cars [3] Investor Sentiment - Customers are mostly still bullish [4]