Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for Time Interconnect (1729.HK) Core Insights - Time Interconnect is expected to experience revenue growth in 2025 driven by rising AI demand, production site diversification, and exposure to various end markets [1][8] - The company reported revenues of HK$7.4 billion in 2024, with a gross margin of 14.6% [3] - The revenue from server ODM business reached HK$3.2 billion in 2024, accounting for 43% of total revenue [7] Summary by Sections Industry Overview - Time Interconnect specializes in customized copper and optical fiber cables, as well as servers ODM, with production sites in mainland China, Japan, and Mexico [3] - Key applications include telecommunications, data centers, industrial equipment, medical equipment, and automotive wiring harnesses [3] Growth Drivers - AI demand is driving the adoption of high-speed cables, with a reported 208% year-over-year growth in high-speed cable revenues in 2024 [4] - 42% of cable assembly revenues were derived from data center clients in 2024, indicating strong demand from this sector [4] Business Outlook - Management is optimistic about revenue growth in 2025, supported by the expansion of the Mexican production site and increasing capex spending from Chinese CSP clients [8] - The planned acquisition of Leoni AG is expected to diversify the business into automotive cables and wiring harnesses [8]

Group 1 - Industrial Fulian's preliminary forecast for Q2 2025 indicates a net profit of 6.727 billion to 6.927 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 47.72% to 52.11% [2] - The company reported that AI server revenue grew over 60% compared to the same period last year, highlighting its leading position in core product shares among major clients [2] - Despite the traditional off-season for consumer electronics in Q2, the strong growth in AI contributed to a significant overall profit increase [2] Group 2 - The AI industry chain, including sectors like server ODM, PCB, and IC manufacturing, is experiencing high growth rates, with some companies seeing accelerated performance in recent months [3] - Demand for ASICs is also rising, with Broadcom holding a 55% to 60% market share, and its financial reports indicate that ASIC business is a core growth driver [3] - Google has launched its seventh-generation TPU, which can achieve computing power 24 times that of the fastest supercomputer globally, indicating strong demand for AI accelerators [3] Group 3 - The A-share market is witnessing rapid growth in sectors like PCB and optical modules, alongside a new wave of investment expansion [5] - Companies like Huadian Co. are planning significant investments, such as 3.6 billion yuan for new projects, to enhance production capacity [5] - The AI wave is expected to continue driving growth in the industry chain, with recommendations for strategic investments in related sectors [5]