Core Viewpoint - 雅克科技 reported a strong performance in the first half of 2025, with significant revenue growth driven by its electronic materials and LNG insulation board businesses [1][2]. Group 1: Financial Performance - The company achieved an operating revenue of approximately 4.293 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 31.82% [1]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 523 million yuan, reflecting a modest growth of 0.63% compared to the previous year [1]. - A cash dividend of 3.2 yuan per 10 shares (including tax) is proposed for all shareholders [1]. Group 2: Business Segments - The electronic materials sector was a key driver of growth, with semiconductor chemical materials and photoresists generating a combined revenue of 2.113 billion yuan, accounting for nearly 50% of total revenue, and a year-on-year growth rate of 18.98% [1]. - The LNG insulation board business saw a remarkable growth of approximately 80% due to increased demand from large LNG transport vessels and ultra-low temperature insulation composite materials [2]. Group 3: R&D and Production - R&D investment reached 167 million yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of 29.31%, with a focus on new technologies and products in electronic materials and LNG composite materials [3]. - The company is in the process of ramping up production capacity, with the Jiangsu Xian Technology semiconductor precursor materials project moving towards batch trial production [3]. Group 4: Challenges - The company noted that the low growth rate in net profit is due to high fixed costs during the capacity release phase of the Jiangsu Xian production line, which has not yet achieved economies of scale [3]. - The acquisition of Jiangsu Xian Semiconductor Materials Co., which specializes in low-margin semiconductor wet chemicals, has also impacted overall profitability [3].