Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a record high first quarter revenue of $18.8 billion, representing a 22% year-on-year growth [3][15] - Net income on a non-HKFRS basis increased by 22% to $389 million, while on an HKFRS basis, net income more than doubled to $500 million [4][16] - Non-PC revenue mix reached 47% of total revenues, indicating a significant diversification in revenue streams [5][16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Intelligent Device Group (IDG) generated $13.5 billion in revenue, an 18% year-on-year growth, with PCs and related businesses growing by 19% [6][24] - The Solutions and Services Group (SSG) achieved a record revenue of $2.3 billion, marking a 20% year-on-year increase with an operating margin of over 22% [10][29] - The Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) saw a 36% year-on-year revenue growth, reaching $4.3 billion, although it recorded an operating loss of $86 million due to strategic investments [8][28] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In China, revenue surged by 36% year-on-year, driven by strong AI PC shipments and leadership in the commercial segment [18][19] - The Asia Pacific region, excluding China, experienced a 39% revenue growth, with significant market share gains in Japan and India [19] - The Americas saw PC market share gains for the ninth consecutive quarter, while EMEA recorded strong bookings in Device as a Service and Software Solutions [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is executing a hybrid AI strategy aimed at capitalizing on AI opportunities, with a focus on personal and enterprise AI innovations [5][11] - Continuous investment in R&D, which increased by 10% year-on-year to $524 million, is a priority to drive innovation and support the hybrid AI strategy [21][60] - The company aims to maintain its competitive edge through a unique ODM Plus model, combining in-house manufacturing with ODM to enhance flexibility and resilience [50][52] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating future uncertainties and emphasized the importance of maintaining market share and profitability despite external challenges [5][6] - The company anticipates continued growth in the PC and AI infrastructure markets, with a positive outlook for the remainder of the fiscal year [36][46] - Management highlighted the importance of adapting to market shifts and investing in AI infrastructure to capture growth opportunities [9][10] Other Important Information - The company reported strong cash flow from operations of $1.2 billion, the highest in the past eleven quarters, and a free cash flow of $751 million [20] - The company is focused on building a comprehensive AI ecosystem, including partnerships with major tech firms to enhance its AI offerings [72] Q&A Session Summary Question: Trends for PC in Q3 and Q4 2025 - The company expects continued strong performance in the PC market, with good order visibility and a positive outlook for shipments [36] Question: Update on Middle East business progress - The company is ahead of schedule in building a manufacturing facility in the Middle East and expects to capture additional market share through local partnerships [39] Question: Drivers behind strong growth in SSG - The shift from CapEx to OpEx models is driving strong growth in Device as a Service and Infrastructure as a Service across all geographies [44] Question: Impact of tariff uncertainties on supply chain - The company has not seen significant impacts from tariff uncertainties due to its competitive business model and diversified manufacturing footprint [46][48] Question: Explanation of margin decline despite operating profits - The decline in gross margin is attributed to the growth of the ISG business, particularly in AI servers, which have lower margins compared to other segments [55] Question: R&D investment growth outlook - R&D remains a strategic priority, and the company plans to continue investing in innovation to drive growth across all business segments [60] Question: Market share gains in PCs and smartphones - The company has achieved significant market share gains in both segments, driven by innovation and operational excellence [61][66] Question: Hiring investment in ISG AI capabilities - The company is investing in expanding its AI product portfolio and sales coverage to capture revenue opportunities in the AI infrastructure market [70][72] Question: Key growth drivers for AI server sales - Growth is driven by demand across all segments and geographies, with a notable hypergrowth in China related to AI [75] Question: Strategy to gain share in AIPC market - The company aims to leverage its comprehensive product offerings and innovation to gain market share and expand margins in the AIPC market [80]