Core Viewpoint - TCL Technology Group has completed its share repurchase plan for 2025, aiming to enhance shareholder value and investor confidence through a total repurchase amount between RMB 700 million and RMB 800 million [1] Share Repurchase Implementation - The company repurchased a total of 174,747,985 shares, accounting for approximately 0.88% of the total share capital, with a maximum transaction price of RMB 4.67 per share and a minimum of RMB 4.49 per share, totaling around RMB 800 million [1] Compliance and Impact - The share repurchase aligns with the approved plan and complies with relevant regulations, ensuring no significant adverse effects on the company's operations, finances, or debt obligations [1][1][1] Future Arrangements for Repurchased Shares - The repurchased shares will be stored in a dedicated account and will not enjoy voting rights or profit distribution during the holding period. They are intended for employee stock ownership plans or equity incentives, with any unutilized shares to be canceled if not used within 36 months [1][1][1]

Investment Rating - Industry Rating: Recommended [5] Core Viewpoints - Micro LED is seen as the ultimate partner for waveguide technology, enhancing display performance significantly in AR applications [1][9] - The Micro LED technology offers advantages in brightness, contrast, refresh rate, power consumption, and size compared to other display technologies [2][13] - The industry is witnessing a surge in AR glasses equipped with "waveguide + Micro LED" solutions, indicating a growing market potential [1][4] Summary by Sections 1. Display Technology - The combination of optical solutions and Micro LED displays can achieve a synergistic effect, enhancing the overall display quality for AR glasses [1][9] - Current display technologies include LCOS, DLP, LBS, Micro OLED, and Micro LED, with Micro LED being favored for its superior performance metrics [1][11] 2. Micro LED Technology - Micro LED technology involves miniaturizing and arraying LED structures, allowing for individual pixel addressing and driving [2][13] - It inherits high resolution, high PPI, high refresh rate, and high contrast from Micro OLED while improving response time, power consumption, and color gamut [2][13] 3. Technical Challenges - The main challenges in Micro LED production include substrate preparation, chip structure, bonding processes, and achieving full-color displays [3][24] - Full-color display solutions are currently being explored, with the combined light solution being the most mature, while others like quantum dot color conversion and three-color stacking are still in experimental stages [3][43] 4. Manufacturer Landscape - Major players in the Micro LED space include JBD, Raynex, Sitan Technology, and Nox Technology, each with unique technological strengths and production capabilities [4][56] - JBD is recognized for its leading technology in Micro LED displays, focusing on various applications including AR glasses and automotive HUDs [57][64] 5. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests that with the integration of AI models and active participation from major manufacturers, AR glasses are expected to see accelerated iterations and significant growth potential [4][10] - Beneficiaries of this trend include companies like JBD, Raynex, Sitan Technology, and others listed in the report [4][10]

Group 1: Technology Development - The company focuses on customer-oriented product development, addressing varying technical parameter requirements for different application scenarios in AR glasses [2][3] - Micro LED technology is recognized for its high brightness, efficiency, and longevity, making it suitable for AR/VR devices, despite current production cost limitations [3] Group 2: R&D Personnel Changes - The reduction in R&D personnel in the 2024 report is attributed to business structure optimization, with staff transitioning to production roles to enhance yield and delivery capabilities [3] - The company continues to prioritize R&D innovation by recruiting high-end technical talent, particularly in new display technologies and AR/VR optical solutions [3] Group 3: Production Optimization - Current production optimization efforts focus on centralized production layout and automation to enhance scale efficiency, including streamlining material transfer and optimizing production line layouts [5] - The company aims to strategically focus on high-value products, particularly in Mini/Micro LED and automotive LED sectors, to improve product mix and increase the proportion of high-margin products [5]

Core Viewpoint - Beijing's investment in the first half of the year has shown rapid growth, with a focus on optimizing major project services, enhancing funding guarantees, and deepening investment and financing reforms, effectively supporting economic stability and growth. Group 1: Investment Growth - Beijing's investment growth rate remains among the highest in the country, with a year-on-year increase of 14.1%, surpassing the national average by 11.3 percentage points, ranking third nationwide and first in the eastern region [1] - The city has achieved the best project commencement situation in recent years, with 73 out of 120 key projects starting construction, and all 320 major projects in the city have commenced [1] Group 2: Industrial Investment - Significant acceleration in equipment purchases by key enterprises and rapid construction of computing infrastructure, with software and information services investment growing by 157%, supporting Beijing's ambition to become the "Artificial Intelligence Capital" [2] - Manufacturing investment increased by 8.9%, with key industries contributing over 80% to the overall investment growth, accounting for 31.5% of total investment, an increase of 4 percentage points from the end of last year [2] Group 3: Social Welfare Investment - Investment in education and healthcare has increased by 16.3%, with new projects like the Beijing Children's Hospital and the new site of Beijing Yucai School being significant contributors [3] - Housing security efforts have seen over half of the annual target met, with 27,210 rental housing units constructed, and 53,990 units of various types of affordable housing completed [3] - Infrastructure improvements include the opening of the Jingmi Road and the completion of the middle section of the 17th subway line, enhancing the transportation system in northeastern Beijing [3] Group 4: Future Investment Strategy - The second half of the year will emphasize precise investment scheduling, aiming to maintain stable investment growth and enhance its role in promoting high-quality development in the capital [4] - The focus will be on accelerating the construction of key projects and planning for future projects, with 160 major projects scheduled to commence in the third quarter [5] - The government will leverage various funding sources, including special bonds and central budget investments, to ensure orderly construction of major projects and improve social investment [7] Group 5: Investment and Financing Reform - Continued efforts to deepen investment and financing reforms, including streamlining project approval processes and promoting public-private partnerships to attract private capital [8]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes the importance of chemical safety in industrial production for human health, ecological environment, and sustainable development [1] - TCL Technology has established a dedicated department within its manufacturing subsidiary to manage the entire chemical risk identification and control process, ensuring compliance with harmful substance management requirements [1] - TCL Huaxing has created a comprehensive list of hazardous chemicals and is implementing a Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) mechanism for specialty gases, covering 40 types of specialty gases and 46 types of miscellaneous chemicals, identifying 4,160 risks and rectifying 240 hazards [1] Group 2 - In supply chain collaboration, TCL Huaxing aims to build a net-zero, circular, and trustworthy green industry chain by exploring low-power, non-toxic, and renewable material applications with upstream suppliers [4] - The company adheres to regulations such as RoHS, REACH, and TSCA, and has established harmful substance management standards, requiring material suppliers to sign declarations to ensure compliance with green product requirements [4] Group 3 - The GPMS (Green Product Management System) allows for proactive screening and planning for the replacement of harmful substances, while also communicating regulatory updates and company requirements to suppliers [5] - As of the reporting period, the company has received feedback from 400 suppliers regarding the REACH SVHC investigation, which helps identify supply chain risks and improve management systems [5] Group 4 - TCL Huaxing has developed a harmful substance management standard to promote the replacement and elimination of hazardous chemicals, particularly in response to stringent global regulations on PFAS [7] - The company plans to ensure that all product lines have PFAS-free materials available for mass production by the end of 2026 [7] Group 5 - The company is continuously optimizing the functionality of the GPMS to systematically manage harmful substances in the supply chain and support green procurement [8] - The system includes a database of basic chemical substances and environmental control requirements, facilitating the submission of eco-friendly materials by suppliers and enabling tracking of material compositions [8]

Core Viewpoint - Huike's first self-developed and manufactured OLED module successfully lit up, marking a strategic achievement in the OLED sector and overcoming core process barriers [1][3]. Group 1: Product Development - The OLED module utilizes innovative oxide semiconductor backplane technology combined with a hybrid panel architecture, completing the full process verification from design to trial production in five months [3]. - This successful launch fills Huike's gap in the OLED field and supports the establishment of a comprehensive product system covering LCD, Mini LED, and OLED across various sizes [3]. Group 2: Business Strategy - Huike's main business involves the research and manufacturing of semiconductor display panels and smart display terminals, with existing technologies including a-Si TFT-LCD, Oxide TFT, Oxide RGB OLED, Oxide LCD, and Mini LED [3]. - As of June this year, Huike's updated prospectus indicates that self-developed oxide OLED, RGB OLED, and ultra-low frequency OLED products have entered trial production [3]. Group 3: Strategic Acquisitions - In January 2025, Huike acquired part of the flexible display industrial park assets from Royole Technology for approximately 504 million RMB, seen as a key step for rapid entry into the OLED market [4]. - This acquisition allows Huike to leverage Royole's legacy G5.5 flexible OLED production line and oxide TFT technology, which is more suitable for large-size flexible products, thereby enhancing its OLED technological capabilities [4].

Group 1: LCD Industry Performance - The average utilization rate of the LCD industry has been above 80% since November 2024, with a gradual increase in Q1 2025, followed by a decline in Q2 due to reduced demand [1] - In July, prices for certain sizes of LCD TV products experienced a slight decrease, while prices for MNT and NB panels remained stable [2] Group 2: Company Financials and Depreciation - The company's depreciation for 2024 is estimated at approximately 38 billion, with all 8.5 generation production lines having completed depreciation [3] - Depreciation is expected to peak this year as new projects are completed and mature production lines reach the end of their depreciation period [3] Group 3: Capital Expenditure and Strategic Focus - Future capital expenditures will focus on semiconductor display business and align with the company's "Screen IoT" strategy, emphasizing innovation in IoT, sensors, MLED, and smart medical engineering [4][5] - The company plans to selectively repurchase minority shareholder equity based on operational status and cash flow [5] Group 4: AMOLED Business Development - The company has established a competitive position in the flexible AMOLED market, covering major top brand clients and increasing the proportion of high-end products like LTPO and foldable displays [5] - The 8.6 generation AMOLED production line project in Chengdu began equipment installation four months ahead of schedule, transitioning from construction to operational phase [5]

Core Viewpoint - Huike Co., Ltd. is entering the inquiry stage for its main board IPO, aiming to raise 8.5 billion yuan for various projects in the semiconductor display sector [1][2]. Group 1: Company Overview - Huike specializes in the semiconductor display field, focusing on the research and manufacturing of semiconductor display panels and smart display terminals [1]. - The company has developed technologies including a-Si TFT-LCD, Oxide TFT, Oxide RGB OLED, Oxide LCD, and Mini LED [1]. Group 2: IPO Details - The IPO aims to raise 8.5 billion yuan for three key projects: - "Changsha New OLED R&D Upgrade Project" with a total investment of 3 billion yuan - "Changsha Oxide R&D and Industrialization Project" with a total investment of 3 billion yuan - "Mianyang Mini-LED Intelligent Manufacturing Project" with a total investment of 2.5 billion yuan [1]. Group 3: Financial Performance - Projected revenues for Huike from 2022 to 2024 are 27.134 billion yuan, 35.797 billion yuan, and 40.310 billion yuan respectively, with net profits of -1.428 billion yuan, 2.566 billion yuan, and 3.339 billion yuan [2]. - Main business revenue is expected to come from semiconductor display panels and smart display terminals, with sales volumes of 170 million, 332 million, and 443 million units from 2022 to 2024 [2].

Core Viewpoint - Both TCL Technology and Ruile New Materials expect their performance to rise in the first half of 2025, with significant growth in net profits and revenues [1][2][7]. TCL Technology - For the first half of 2025, TCL Technology anticipates revenue between 82.6 billion and 90.6 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 3% to 13% [2]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to be between 1.8 billion and 2 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year increase of 81% to 101% [2]. - The net profit after excluding non-recurring gains and losses is projected to be between 1.5 billion and 1.65 billion yuan, reflecting a growth of 168% to 195% [2]. - The semiconductor display business is expected to achieve a net profit exceeding 4.6 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of over 70% [3]. - The company is focusing on optimizing its display business layout and product structure to enhance competitive advantages and profitability [5]. - The acquisition of a 21.5311% stake in Shenzhen Huaxing Optoelectronics Semiconductor Display Technology Co., Ltd. was completed on July 1, 2025, further strengthening the company's competitive position [6]. - In the solar energy sector, TCL Technology anticipates challenges due to price declines and inventory impairments, projecting a net profit loss of 1.2 billion to 1.35 billion yuan for the first half of 2025 [6]. Ruile New Materials - Ruile New Materials expects to achieve an operating income of 806 million yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 16.27% [7]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders is projected to be 162 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 69.93% [7]. - The net profit after excluding non-recurring gains and losses is expected to be 157 million yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 80.12% [7]. - The significant growth in the pharmaceutical sector's revenue and improved product structure have contributed to the overall increase in gross margin [7].

Group 1: TCL Technology Performance - TCL Technology forecasts revenue for the first half of 2025 to be between 82.6 billion to 90.6 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 3% to 13% [1] - The company expects net profit attributable to shareholders to be between 1.8 billion to 2 billion yuan, showing a significant year-on-year increase of 81% to 101% [1] - The semiconductor display business is a key driver for revenue and profit growth, with expected net profit exceeding 4.6 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of over 70% [1] Group 2: Business Segments and Market Trends - In the large-size display sector, the company benefits from an optimized supply-side structure and a trend towards high-end and large-size products, leading to continued growth in area demand [1] - The mid-size segment sees significant growth in IT product sales and revenue, with ongoing improvements in business profitability [1] - The small-size OLED business has shown notable success due to its high-end strategy [1] Group 3: Future Outlook - TCL Technology has integrated LG Display (China) Co., Ltd. into its consolidated scope starting from the second quarter of 2025 [1] - The acquisition of a 21.5311% stake in Shenzhen Huaxing Optoelectronic Semiconductor Display Technology Co., Ltd. was completed on July 1, 2025 [1] Group 4: TCL Zhonghuan Performance - In the first half of 2025, TCL Zhonghuan is expected to report a net profit attributable to shareholders ranging from -1.2 billion to -1.35 billion yuan [2] - The company faces operational pressure due to an imbalance in supply and demand across the industry chain, alongside declining product prices and inventory impairment [2]