ZHUZHOU, China, Sept. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On September 24th, at the opening of the 4th International Summit on the Large-scale Application of Beidou (hereinafter referred to as the "Beidou Summit") in Zhuzhou City, Hunan Province, various new Beidou applications and business formats were amazing. They witnessed that Beidou has not only moved "from the sky to people's side" but also "from application to industry", and is accelerating its expansion "from China to the world". This summit set up two ma ...

Group 1: Company Overview and Strategy - The company has deep technical expertise in integrated circuits and Beidou navigation, focusing on intelligent solutions and aiming to become a leader in "specific industries + AI" [2][4]. - The company is constructing a comprehensive development framework of "cloud, network, group, end, intelligence" to enhance its capabilities in providing all-around intelligent solutions [2][4]. - A wholly-owned subsidiary, Chengdu Xinzhi Xinghe Technology Co., Ltd., has been established to strengthen core competitiveness in the "end" and "intelligence" sectors [3][4]. Group 2: Competitive Advantages - The company's core competitive advantages include R&D, product, market, and talent advantages, supported by a stable core team and a strong technological foundation [3][4]. - The company is recognized as a national-level private high-tech enterprise, which enhances its credibility and market position [3][4]. Group 3: Financial Performance and Dividend Policy - The company plans to maintain a cash dividend exceeding 30% of the average net profit over the last three years, ensuring a balance between shareholder returns and funding for development projects [6][7]. - The 2024 profit distribution plan is based on actual operating conditions, cash needs, and investor returns, with a commitment to legal and regulatory compliance [6][7]. Group 4: Future Developments and Innovations - The company is not currently involved in AI chip development but is focusing on intelligent communication control and processing functions in RF chips [9][12]. - Future plans include accelerating the application of AI technology in specialized industries and vertical applications, aiming to meet new demands for "device autonomy" and "decision-making intelligence" [12].

Group 1 - The company, Zhenxin Technology, announced on September 1 that it has repurchased approximately 1.86 million shares, accounting for 0.3274% of its total share capital, with a total transaction amount of about 38.99 million yuan [1] - The highest transaction price during the repurchase was 21.16 yuan per share, while the lowest was 20.81 yuan per share [1] - As of the report, Zhenxin Technology has a market capitalization of 15 billion yuan [1] Group 2 - For the fiscal year 2024, the revenue composition of Zhenxin Technology is as follows: integrated circuit business accounts for 47.62%, Beidou terminal and operations account for 30.84%, security monitoring accounts for 15.59%, machine perception and intelligent products account for 4.64%, and others account for 1.29% [1]

Core Viewpoint - Zhenxin Technology (振芯科技) reported strong financial performance for the first half of 2025, with significant increases in revenue and net profit, driven by demand recovery in the semiconductor industry and growth in specific product lines [1][2]. Financial Performance Summary - Total revenue reached 483 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 36.44% [1] - Net profit attributable to shareholders was 65.55 million yuan, up 36.71% year-on-year [1] - In Q2 alone, revenue was 314 million yuan, reflecting a 46.11% increase compared to the same quarter last year [1] - Q2 net profit was 57.01 million yuan, marking a 77.54% increase year-on-year [1] - Gross margin improved to 61.54%, up 8.38% year-on-year, while net margin increased to 13.31%, up 1.74% [1] Revenue Breakdown - Integrated circuit product sales grew by 29.55%, contributing 242.66 million yuan [2] - Revenue from Beidou navigation products surged by 73.21%, totaling 171.17 million yuan [2] - Revenue from smart city services slightly declined by 0.73% to 54.79 million yuan due to market fluctuations [2] - Revenue from machine perception and intelligent products increased by 3.26% to 11.77 million yuan [2] Cost and Expense Analysis - Operating costs rose by 21.41%, attributed to increased product sales [2] - Management expenses surged by 90.31%, primarily due to stock incentive plans [2] - Financial expenses increased by 12.63%, linked to reduced interest income [2] Tax and R&D Investment - Income tax expenses decreased by 141.07% due to tax incentives, applying a 10% tax rate [3] - R&D investment grew by 20.13%, driven by increased external costs for project development [3] Cash Flow and Investment Activities - Net cash flow from operating activities decreased by 275.78%, due to higher production and procurement expenses [4] - Net cash flow from investing activities fell by 76.41%, influenced by increased investments in the Chuangxin Smart Industrial Park [4] - Net cash flow from financing activities rose by 119.78%, reflecting new long-term borrowings for the industrial park [4] Fund Holdings - The largest fund holding Zhenxin Technology is the Quan Guo Xu Yuan Mixed Fund, which recently increased its position [6][7] - Other funds that have entered the top ten holdings include Huaxia Industry Prosperity Mixed Fund and Yongying National Certificate General Aviation Industry ETF [7]

Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company's revenue reached 483,126,015.76 yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 36.44% [2][3] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 65,553,496.39 yuan, up 36.71% compared to the same period last year [2][3] - The net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was 54,808,665.25 yuan, showing an increase of 82.37% year-on-year [2][3] - The company's total assets as of the end of the reporting period were 2,901,055,630.83 yuan, a slight decrease of 0.45% from the previous year [2][3] - The net assets attributable to shareholders increased by 1% to 1,799,947,673.35 yuan [2][3] Business Segments - In the high-performance integrated circuit sector, the company focused on enhancing key technological capabilities, particularly in RF communication, with advancements in wideband, high integration, low cost, and low power consumption [4] - The company successfully promoted its first-generation 3G-SDI products and is developing the next-generation 12G-SDI products to meet specific industry needs [4] - In the navigation chip sector, the company is developing high-performance chips with enhanced satellite navigation signal reception capabilities based on the Beidou III full-function baseband chip [4] Intelligent Systems and Smart City Initiatives - The company has developed a multi-modal SLAM navigation system and cluster management platform, enabling autonomous inspection and remote management capabilities for quadruped robots [5] - The company has received stable orders for special camera products and successfully applied quadruped robots in smart policing projects in Chengdu [5] - The company won a bid for a smart perception source construction project in Chengdu, although progress has been delayed due to government financial approval processes [5]

Core Viewpoint - The ongoing control dispute at Zhenxin Technology has significantly impacted the company's development, with management shareholders seeking to dissolve the controlling shareholder Chengdu Guoteng Electronics Group to remove the influence of the convicted actual controller He Yan [1][2][3]. Group 1: Company Background - Zhenxin Technology was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in August 2010, with Guoteng Electronics Group as the controlling shareholder, holding shares distributed among five natural persons: He Yan (51%), Mo Xiaoyu (28%), Xu Jin (7%), Xie Jun (7%), and Bai Jie (7%) [2]. - He Yan, as a financial investor, did not participate in the company's operations, while Mo Xiaoyu and the other three represented the founding team that drove the company's rapid development [2]. - Zhenxin Technology is recognized as a national high-tech enterprise and has been involved in the Beidou satellite project since 1999, holding over 400 intellectual property rights and more than 300 domestic and international patents [2]. Group 2: Impact of Control Dispute - The control dispute arose after He Yan was convicted of embezzlement and fraud in October 2016, leading to significant concerns from clients and partners about the company's sustainability [3]. - The founding team aims to dissolve Guoteng Electronics Group to eliminate He Yan's control, thereby freeing Zhenxin Technology from its current constraints [3]. - The ongoing legal battles have included multiple court hearings, with the latest being a review by the Sichuan Provincial High Court as of August 2023 [4]. Group 3: Governance Issues - Following a ruling against the dissolution of Guoteng Electronics Group, He Yan regained control of Zhenxin Technology, exacerbating tensions between him and the founding team [5]. - In early 2023, Guoteng Electronics Group underwent significant management changes without the knowledge of the founding team, leading to further governance conflicts [5]. - The governance deadlock has affected Zhenxin Technology, as evidenced by the rejection of key proposals during the company's shareholder meetings [5][6]. Group 4: Public Sentiment - There is a public call for the resolution of the governance deadlock, with stakeholders expressing hope for Zhenxin Technology to overcome its challenges and return to a growth trajectory [6].

Core Viewpoint - The communication industry is experiencing significant growth in Q1 2025, particularly in sectors such as optical modules, Beidou navigation, and AI supply chains, while some traditional sectors are facing declines in profitability [2][3][4]. Summary by Sections Overall Industry Performance - In 2024, the communication industry (A-shares) with 170 companies achieved a net profit of 208.29 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.4%. Excluding the three major operators, the net profit was 27.88 billion yuan, a decrease of 4.2% [2]. - In Q1 2025, the same 170 companies reported a net profit of 52.51 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.4% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 88.3%. Excluding the three major operators, the net profit was 10.41 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 13.7% [2]. Sub-industry Performance in 2024 - The sub-industry net profit growth rates for 2024, ranked from highest to lowest, are as follows: - Optical Modules: 12.30 billion yuan, +113% - IoT: 1.18 billion yuan, +69% - AI Supply Chain: 43.59 billion yuan, +37% - Operators: 180.41 billion yuan, +6% - Server Supply Chain: 14.69 billion yuan, +3% - Fiber Optics and Cables: 6.28 billion yuan, -4% - Main Equipment: 8.85 billion yuan, -7% - Connectors and Cables: 7.49 billion yuan, -7% - IDC: 5.01 billion yuan, -9% - Switches: 1.61 billion yuan, -30% - Enterprise Communication: 3.25 billion yuan, breakeven - Beidou Navigation: -0.05 billion yuan, N/A - Network Visualization: -0.33 billion yuan, N/A - Antenna RF: -0.005 billion yuan, N/A - Satellite Communication: -0.49 billion yuan, N/A - Private Networks: -3.33 billion yuan, N/A [3]. Sub-industry Performance in Q1 2025 - The sub-industry net profit growth rates for Q1 2025, ranked from highest to lowest, are as follows: - Beidou Navigation: 0.13 billion yuan, +193% - Optical Modules: 4.50 billion yuan, +110% - AI Supply Chain: 12.82 billion yuan, +65% - IoT: 0.34 billion yuan, +18% - Fiber Optics and Cables: 1.34 billion yuan, +11% - Server Supply Chain: 3.94 billion yuan, +4% - Operators: 42.10 billion yuan, +4% - Enterprise Communication: 0.68 billion yuan, +0% - Connectors and Cables: 1.90 billion yuan, -6% - Main Equipment: 2.35 billion yuan, -10% - Switches: 0.38 billion yuan, -16% - IDC: 1.11 billion yuan, -20% - Satellite Communication: 0.07 billion yuan, -31% - Private Networks: -0.03 billion yuan, -112% - Network Visualization: -0.17 billion yuan, N/A - Antenna RF: -0.036 billion yuan, N/A [4]. Top Companies by Profit in Q1 2025 - The top 10 companies by net profit in Q1 2025 are: - China Mobile: 30.63 billion yuan, +3% - China Telecom: 8.86 billion yuan, +3% - China Unicom: 2.61 billion yuan, +7% - ZTE: 2.45 billion yuan, -11% - Zhongji Xuchuang: 1.58 billion yuan, +57% - Runze Technology: 0.43 billion yuan, -9% - Unisplendour: 0.35 billion yuan, -16% - NewEase: 1.57 billion yuan, +385% - Zhongtian Technology: 0.63 billion yuan, -1% - Yilian Network: 0.56 billion yuan, -1% [5][8]. Top Companies by Year-on-Year Growth in Q1 2025 - The top 10 companies by year-on-year growth in net profit for Q1 2025 are: - Bochuang Technology: 0.09 billion yuan, +322652% - Ruijie Networks: 0.11 billion yuan, +4544% - Guangha Communication: 0.0009 billion yuan, +1034% - Shijia Photon: 0.093 billion yuan, +1004% - Yongding Co.: 0.29 billion yuan, +961% - NewEase: 1.57 billion yuan, +385% - Pingzhi Information: 0.011 billion yuan, +287% - Yiyuan Communication: 0.21 billion yuan, +287% - Gongjin Co.: 0.022 billion yuan, +268% - Xingwang Ruijie: 0.042 billion yuan, +265% [9].

Core Insights - The company reported a decline in revenue and profits for the fiscal year 2024 compared to the previous year, with total revenue of 797.09 million yuan, a decrease of 6.44% [1][2] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 40.00 million yuan, down 44.91% year-on-year [1][2] - The company experienced a significant increase in cash flow from operating activities, which rose by 212.58% to 138.22 million yuan [2][4] Revenue Breakdown - Integrated circuit business revenue decreased by 16.58% to 37.96 million yuan due to inventory adjustments and price declines [3] - The North Star navigation application business saw an 18.77% increase in revenue to 24.59 million yuan, driven by new orders and deliveries [3] - Revenue from smart city construction and operation services fell by 29.75% to 12.43 million yuan, impacted by local fiscal tightening [3] - Revenue from machine perception and intelligent products surged by 212.05% to 3.70 million yuan, benefiting from technological advancements [3] Expense Analysis - Total operating expenses decreased by 2.03% to 37.51 million yuan [4] - Sales expenses declined by 3.44% to 5.52 million yuan, primarily due to reduced business entertainment costs [4] - Management expenses fell by 5.89% to 15.88 million yuan, attributed to lower labor costs [4] - Research and development expenses increased by 3.03% to 15.57 million yuan, reflecting a commitment to new technology and product development [4]