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Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry Overview - The discussion centers around the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) industry and liquid cooling technologies, particularly in relation to NVIDIA's new Vera Rubin chip platform [1][2]. Core Insights 1. **Advancements in Liquid Cooling**: NVIDIA's CEO announced that the new Vera Rubin chips can be cooled using liquid cooling systems instead of traditional water chillers, which has implications for HVAC OEMs [1]. 2. **Market Reaction**: Following the announcement, HVAC OEMs such as Johnson Controls (JCI), Trane Technologies (TT), and Carrier Global (CARR) experienced a sell-off, while liquid cooling companies like nVent Electric (NVT) and Vertiv (VRT) saw modest gains [1]. 3. **Continued Need for Traditional Chillers**: Despite the advancements, traditional chillers remain essential for cooling data centers, especially during peak temperature days, indicating that the sell-off of HVAC OEMs may have been unwarranted [2]. 4. **Collaboration with Chip Manufacturers**: HVAC OEMs are actively collaborating with chip manufacturers on next-generation technology roadmaps, exemplified by TT's partnership with NVIDIA on a thermal management system for AI infrastructure [2]. 5. **Future of Liquid Cooling**: The need for advanced liquid cooling technologies is expected to grow as next-generation chips will have significantly higher compute capacities, necessitating continued innovation in cooling solutions [2]. 6. **Two-Phase Cooling Adoption**: The CES announcement may accelerate the adoption of two-phase cooling technologies, which are anticipated to be more energy-efficient than current single-phase systems [2]. 7. **Investment Activity**: JCI's investment of approximately $25 million in Accelsius, a leader in dual-phase cooling, highlights the industry's shift towards more advanced cooling solutions [2]. Additional Considerations 1. **Short-Term Market Volatility**: The industry has seen several short-term sell-offs due to new technology developments, which have historically provided "buy the dip" opportunities for investors [2][6]. 2. **Earnings Outlook**: The upcoming 4Q earnings reports are expected to address the resilience and growth potential of both HVAC OEMs and liquid cooling companies, which could influence market sentiment [2]. 3. **Valuation and Risks**: - nVent Electric (NVT) is rated as a Buy with a 12-month price target of $145, based on a multiple of 21.0x EBITDA [10]. - Vertiv (VRT) is also rated as a Buy with a price target of $204, based on a multiple of 23x EBITDA [11]. - Carrier Global (CARR) and Johnson Controls (JCI) are rated as Buy with price targets of $68 and $137, respectively, while Trane Technologies (TT) is rated Neutral with a price target of $458 [13][15][16]. Conclusion - The developments at CES 2026 signal a transformative period for the HVAC and liquid cooling industries, with significant implications for market dynamics and investment opportunities. The ongoing collaboration between HVAC OEMs and chip manufacturers, along with advancements in cooling technologies, will be critical in shaping the future landscape of the industry [2].

Summary of Liquid Cooling Industry Report Industry Overview - **Industry**: Liquid Cooling - **Region**: Europe - **Market Growth**: The liquid cooling market is projected to more than double to approximately $2.5 billion in 2025, with forecasts reaching $6 billion by 2029, indicating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24% from 2025 to 2029 [5][8][15]. Key Insights - **Drivers of Growth**: The adoption of AI servers, particularly the GB200/300 models, is significantly driving the penetration of liquid cooling solutions in data centers. In 2025, liquid cooling penetration in AI data centers is expected to rise to 33%, up from 13% in 2024 [9][15]. - **Acquisition Activity**: The past year has seen active acquisitions in the liquid cooling space, with notable transactions including: - Schneider acquiring Motivair - Samsung acquiring FläktGroup - Eaton purchasing Boyd - Daikin acquiring Chilldyne - Asetek receiving a buyout offer from CQXA [10][12]. - **Emerging Competitors**: Traditional HVAC companies are entering the liquid cooling market, raising concerns about potential commoditization. Companies like Johnson Controls and Carrier have launched new products, indicating increased competition [13]. Market Dynamics - **End-to-End Players**: Integrated vendors that provide both power and cooling solutions, such as Schneider, are expected to be better positioned in the market. Companies like ABB may need to pursue mergers and acquisitions or partnerships to remain competitive [5][14]. - **Market Penetration**: The significant increase in market size reflects growing penetration in new-build data centers, with an estimated 27,000 units of GB200/300 racks shipped in 2025, expected to nearly triple in 2026 [9][21]. Financial Implications - **Stock Recommendations**: - **Schneider**: Preferred as the only company in coverage with liquid cooling capabilities. - **Legrand**: Positive outlook on its Rear Door Heat Exchanger product for near-term growth, but cautious on long-term prospects due to inferior cooling capacity. - **ABB**: Currently lacks a full-stack offering but has potential for future acquisitions [14]. Market Forecasts - **Revenue Projections**: The liquid cooling market is expected to reach $2.5 billion in 2025, reflecting a 127% year-over-year growth. The market is projected to grow to $6 billion by 2029, indicating a significant acceleration in growth expectations [8][15]. Conclusion The liquid cooling industry is experiencing rapid growth driven by advancements in AI technology and increased competition from traditional HVAC players. The market dynamics favor integrated solution providers, and ongoing acquisition activity suggests a consolidation trend. Investors should monitor these developments closely as they present both opportunities and risks in the sector.

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article emphasizes the importance of timely and relevant research reports in identifying investment opportunities, particularly in emerging markets like liquid cooling and AI-driven storage solutions [1] - The liquid cooling market is projected to reach a trillion yuan, with domestic companies accelerating their entry into the market, highlighting the competitive landscape and potential beneficiaries within the NVIDIA ecosystem [1] - AI is driving a new cycle in storage, with HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) expected to grow fivefold over six years, indicating a significant growth opportunity in the equipment sector for key players [1]

Summary of Conference Call on AI Infrastructure and Related Industries Industry Overview AI Data Center (AIDC) - China's AIDC market experienced a significant surge in the second half of 2025, driven by rapid AI adoption and advancements in domestic chip technology [1][7] - ByteDance's token usage increased dramatically from 4 trillion in February to 30 trillion in September 2025 [1][7] - AIDC investments are primarily led by cloud vendors, telecom operators, and third-party firms, with construction costs ranging from RMB 17,000 to 23,000 per kW [1][8][9] - Major players like ByteDance, Tencent, and Huawei are actively pursuing new data center projects, including a notable 800MW park for ByteDance [1][10] Liquid Cooling - Liquid cooling technology in China has low adoption rates, remaining below 10% in 2025, compared to over 3,000 units deployed overseas [2][14] - The market for liquid cooling is projected to grow at a 64% CAGR from 2025 to 2030, with penetration expected to rise from 10% in 2025 to 45% by 2030 [2] - Cold plate systems dominate the liquid cooling market with a 90% share, while immersion cooling faces high costs and lacks standardization [2][15] - Domestic competition is intense, leading to significant price gaps; CDU pricing ranges from US$10 to 230 per kW [2][16] Optical Fiber - China accounts for approximately 50% of global fiber demand, with projections of 260 million fiber-km domestically and 568 million globally by 2025 [3][19] - The optical cable market is expected to grow at a 5% CAGR, with a shift towards high-end products like G654E fiber and hollow-core fiber [3][20] - Profitability in the optical fiber market is concentrated upstream, with preforms contributing 70% of profits, fiber 20%, and cables only 10% [3][22] - Intense domestic competition has led to price reductions, making it challenging for smaller players to survive [3][21] Key Insights AIDC Developments - The AIDC market is rebounding due to broader AI applications across various sectors, including manufacturing and healthcare [7] - Domestic chips are being commercially deployed, although they still lag behind NVIDIA's technology [7] - The construction of training clusters in western China is part of the "Eastern Data, Western Computing" strategy [8] Liquid Cooling Market Dynamics - The domestic AI market is in an early stage of rapid growth, with server memory prices tripling [13] - Liquid cooling systems are becoming critical components of the data center value chain, with export opportunities emerging [11][18] - Future growth in liquid cooling will depend on cost reductions and advancements in microchannel technology [2][18] Optical Fiber Market Trends - The demand for fiber optic communication is projected to reach nearly 170 million fiber-kilometers in 2025 [19] - Export opportunities are concentrated in Southeast Asia, while Europe and North America present challenges due to trade barriers [20] - Emerging technologies like hollow-core fiber and multi-core fiber are expected to enhance competitiveness in the market [21] Conclusion - The AIDC, liquid cooling, and optical fiber industries are poised for significant growth driven by technological advancements and increasing demand for AI applications. However, challenges such as intense competition and reliance on imported components may impact profitability and market dynamics in the near future.

Core Insights - nVent Electric plc has introduced new modular liquid cooling solutions aimed at meeting the cooling requirements of next-generation AI chips, showcasing these innovations at SC25 [1][3][12] - The company is collaborating with Siemens to develop a liquid cooling and power reference architecture tailored for hyperscale AI workloads [8] Product Offerings - The new product portfolio includes modular and scalable row-based coolant distribution units (CDUs), next-generation power distribution units (PDUs), and advanced technology cooling system manifolds [3][4] - nVent's CDUs and PDUs feature a common control platform designed to enhance reliability and improve user experience for data center operators [3] Industry Collaboration - nVent is participating in Project Deschutes, exhibiting a new CDU design based on Google's specifications, which aims to accelerate the adoption of liquid cooling in data centers [9] - The company is leveraging its extensive experience and technical expertise to address unique challenges faced by customers in the data center industry [2][7] Educational Initiatives - nVent will host "Tech Talks" at SC25 to provide insights into new products and address critical industry questions, supporting data center managers in deploying the latest AI technology [11] - Industry experts from nVent, NVIDIA, Lenovo, HPE, and AMD will participate in a panel discussion on the evolution of liquid cooling technology [10] Marketing Campaign - nVent is launching a new marketing campaign titled "We Do Cool Stuff" to highlight its leadership and innovation in the data center industry [12][13]

Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry Overview - The report focuses on the **Asian Technology** sector, specifically the **datacenter power**, **liquid cooling**, and **ODM rack build** related to AI server technology [1][4]. Core Insights and Arguments - **AI Server Demand and Shipments**: - Forecast for 2025 indicates approximately **38,000 NVL72 racks** in demand, with **10,000-11,000** in order backlog. For 2026, demand is expected to rise to **50,000-60,000 NVL72 racks** [4][10]. - The anticipated **double YoY growth** in shipments suggests strong revenue potential for AI server ODMs and component vendors [4]. - **GB300/VR200 Server Updates**: - The ramp-up for **GB300 servers** is slower than expected, with a more significant increase anticipated in **1Q26**. The **VR200 modules** are expected to ramp in **2Q26**, with delays likely due to ongoing discussions on specifications [4]. - Key specification changes for the VR200 include increased power consumption and enhanced cooling solutions, which will impact the overall design and manufacturing landscape [4]. - **Power Supply Unit (PSU) Market Growth**: - The global datacenter power installed base is projected to grow from **117 GW in 2025 to 242 GW in 2028**, representing a **27% CAGR** [5]. - The server PSU total addressable market (TAM) is expected to grow at a **64% CAGR** during the same period, benefiting companies like **Delta Electronics** [5]. - **Liquid Cooling Market Expansion**: - The sidecar/CDU TAM is projected to grow from **$6 billion in 2025 to $21 billion by 2028**, indicating a **54% CAGR** driven by increased AI server power consumption [5]. - Companies like **Delta** are positioned to benefit from this trend, with expected revenue growth of **36% CAGR** in liquid cooling systems from 2025 to 2027 [5]. - **Competitive Landscape**: - The potential shift towards standardized compute trays by Nvidia could lead to a more concentrated competitive landscape among NVL72 L10 server ODMs [4]. - Rising competition in the MCP market is anticipated as Nvidia may adopt a "consign" model, limiting customization and increasing competition among suppliers [5]. Additional Important Insights - **Stock Implications**: - J.P. Morgan has an **Overweight (OW)** rating on companies like **Wiwynn**, **Hon Hai**, and **Quanta** in the Taiwan ODM space, as well as **Delta** and **Chroma** in the datacenter power sector [6]. - In the liquid cooling space, **Jentech** and **Fositek** are identified as major beneficiaries from content growth [6]. - **Technological Advancements**: - The report highlights the importance of adopting advanced cooling solutions and power supply architectures to enhance efficiency and reduce power conversion losses in future AI datacenters [5]. - **Market Dynamics**: - The report indicates a potential market share shift from traditional server brands to server ODMs, reflecting changing dynamics in the datacenter hardware landscape [4]. This summary encapsulates the critical insights and projections regarding the datacenter power and liquid cooling industry, emphasizing the growth potential driven by AI server demand and technological advancements.

Group 1 - Eaton Corporation plc (NYSE:ETN) announced a $9.5 billion acquisition of Boyd Corporation's thermal business, enhancing its position in the liquid cooling industry for data centers [2] - Jim Cramer highlighted the significance of liquid cooling for the next generation of data centers and praised Eaton as a "well run" company [2] - Cramer emphasized the importance of timing when purchasing Eaton's shares, indicating a strategic approach to investment [2][3] Group 2 - Cramer previously recommended buying Eaton's shares, expressing disbelief over the stock's performance despite a decent quarterly report [3] - The article suggests that while Eaton has potential, other AI stocks may offer higher returns with limited downside risk [3]