Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the significant progress of Jiangsu Suzhou's leading MEMS probe card company, Qiangyi Co., in its IPO process on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board, emphasizing its role in the semiconductor industry and the necessity for domestic probe card production to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers [2][3]. Industry Overview - The semiconductor industry in China has a late start and still relies heavily on imports for chip design and wafer manufacturing, leading to a lag in the domestic probe card industry [2]. - The top ten probe card manufacturers globally are predominantly foreign companies, holding over 80% of the market share, indicating a substantial self-sufficiency gap for domestic manufacturers [2]. Company Positioning - Qiangyi Co. is the only domestic company to enter the global top ten in the semiconductor probe card industry, covering various core participants in the domestic chip design, wafer foundry, and packaging testing sectors [3]. - The company aims to enhance its R&D capabilities and MEMS probe card production capacity through funds raised from its IPO, aligning with the growth of China's semiconductor manufacturing capabilities [3]. Product and Market Strategy - The company’s probe card products are primarily used in non-storage fields, including SoC chips, CPUs, GPUs, and RF chips, with a market share in the non-storage sector expected to remain between 60%-75% from 2018 to 2024 [3]. - Qiangyi Co. is actively expanding into the storage sector, developing 2.5D MEMS probe cards for HBM and NAND Flash applications, focusing on key domestic players like Company B, Hefei Changxin, and Yangtze Memory Technologies [3][4]. Financial Performance - The company has experienced rapid growth, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 58.85% in revenue, reflecting its strong market position and customer recognition [4]. Future Outlook - The domestic probe card manufacturers are expected to benefit from the rapid development of the semiconductor industry and the acceleration of domestic substitution processes [5]. - Qiangyi Co. plans to enhance its product offerings in MEMS probe cards, focusing on increasing market share in 2D MEMS probe cards and scaling up production of thin-film and 2.5D/3D MEMS probe cards [5][6]. - The company aims to achieve breakthroughs in technology, including reaching a testing frequency of 110GHz for thin-film probe cards and developing 3D MEMS probe cards for DRAM chips [6].

Core Viewpoint - The company, Qiangyi Semiconductor (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., is preparing for its IPO on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board, with significant revenue concentration from a single major client, raising concerns about sustainability and independence [2][8]. Financial Performance - The company reported sales revenue from probe cards of 2.17 billion, 3.1 billion, 6.07 billion, and 3.59 billion CNY for the years 2022 to 2025 (first half), accounting for over 96% of total revenue during these periods [3][5]. - The total revenue for the same periods was 2.54 billion, 3.54 billion, 6.41 billion, and 3.74 billion CNY, with net profits of 156.22 million, 186.58 million, 2.33 billion, and 1.38 billion CNY respectively [5][6]. - For the first nine months of 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 6.47 billion CNY, a year-on-year increase of 65.88%, and a net profit of 2.48 billion CNY, up 100.13% [5]. Customer Concentration - Over 80% of the company's revenue comes from a single major client, referred to as Company B, with sales to the top five clients accounting for 62.28%, 75.91%, 81.31%, and 82.84% of total revenue during the reporting periods [7][8]. - The company has established a long-term procurement agreement with Company B, which has significantly influenced its revenue growth [8][9]. Product Sales Breakdown - The sales revenue from 2D/2.5D MEMS probe cards was 1.24 billion, 2.32 billion, 4.78 billion, and 3.17 billion CNY, representing 57.12%, 74.74%, 78.82%, and 88.37% of total sales respectively [4]. - The sales of cantilever probe cards showed a decrease in quantity but an increase in revenue due to prioritizing higher-value products [4][5]. Supply Chain and Related Transactions - The company has a high concentration of suppliers, with the top five suppliers accounting for 49.14%, 40.19%, 60.67%, and 64.27% of total procurement [11]. - The company has been involved in significant related-party transactions, with a notable portion of sales and purchases linked to Company B and a related entity, Nantong Yuan Zhou Li [10][12]. Future Outlook - The company plans to raise 1.5 billion CNY through its IPO, with 1.2 billion CNY allocated for R&D and production of probe cards, and 300 million CNY for the construction of its headquarters and R&D center [16]. - The company aims to reduce customer concentration by expanding its product offerings and market reach, particularly in the storage sector [9].

Core Viewpoint - Qiangyi Co., Ltd., a leading MEMS probe card manufacturer in Suzhou, Jiangsu, has submitted its IPO application to the Sci-Tech Innovation Board, with a review scheduled for November 12, 2023. The company aims to raise 1.5 billion yuan for R&D and production projects [1][2][31]. Company Overview - Founded in August 2015, Qiangyi Co., Ltd. has a registered capital of 97.1694 million yuan and is recognized as a national-level "little giant" enterprise specializing in advanced manufacturing [1][2]. - The company focuses on the R&D, design, production, and sales of probe cards, breaking the monopoly of foreign manufacturers in the MEMS probe card sector [1][31]. Market Position - Qiangyi ranks ninth in the global semiconductor probe card industry in 2023 and sixth in 2024, being the only domestic company to enter the top ten [1][2]. - The probe card products are used in both non-storage fields (SoC chips, CPUs, GPUs, RF chips) and storage fields (DRAM, NAND Flash) [1][2]. Financial Performance - In 2022, the company reported revenue exceeding 600 million yuan, with a net profit increase of 1149% [4]. - For the first nine months of 2025, Qiangyi's revenue reached 647 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 65.88%, with a net profit of 248 million yuan, up 100.13% [6][7]. Future Projections - Qiangyi expects its 2025 revenue to be between 950 million and 1.05 billion yuan, representing a growth of 48.12% to 63.71% year-on-year [7][9]. - The company plans to enhance its R&D capabilities and production capacity for MEMS probe cards, particularly in the storage sector, to improve competitiveness [31]. Client Base - The company has over 400 clients, including major chip design firms and foundries, with significant sales to top clients like Company B, which accounts for over 80% of revenue [2][13][18]. - Qiangyi's major clients include well-known companies such as ZTE Micro, Fudan Microelectronics, and others in the semiconductor industry [2][17]. R&D and Innovation - As of September 30, 2025, Qiangyi had 159 R&D personnel, accounting for 19.85% of its total workforce, and held 182 authorized patents [13][14]. - The company has developed various types of probe cards, including 2D/2.5D MEMS probe cards, and is actively expanding its product offerings [15][16]. Supply Chain and Procurement - Qiangyi's procurement is concentrated, with the top five suppliers accounting for a significant portion of its total procurement costs [22][23]. - The company is working to enhance supply chain stability by sourcing core components domestically, while still relying on imports for certain materials [25][31].

Core Viewpoint - Qiangyi Semiconductor (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. is set to undergo its IPO review on November 12, 2025, aiming to raise 1.5 billion yuan, but faces risks from high customer concentration and reliance on foreign suppliers [1][4]. Financial Performance - Qiangyi's revenue has shown rapid growth, with figures of 254 million yuan, 354 million yuan, and 641 million yuan for 2022, 2023, and 2024 respectively, while net profit surged from 15.62 million yuan to 233 million yuan [2]. - For the first half of 2025, the company reported revenue of 374 million yuan and net profit of 138 million yuan, with projected full-year revenue of 950 million to 1.05 billion yuan, indicating a year-on-year growth of 48% to 64% [2]. - The gross margin has significantly improved, reaching 68.99% in the first half of 2025, well above competitors like FormFactor and Technoprobe [2][3]. Market Position - Qiangyi ranks as the ninth and sixth largest in the global semiconductor probe card industry for 2023 and 2024, respectively, being the only domestic company in the top ten [1]. Customer Concentration - The company has a high customer concentration, with sales to Company B and its affiliates accounting for over 82% of total sales in the first half of 2025, raising concerns about potential impacts on performance if relationships change [4]. Supplier Risks - Qiangyi's procurement from its top five suppliers increased from 49% to 64%, with critical materials sourced primarily from foreign suppliers, posing a risk if international trade conditions change [5][6]. Production Capacity - The utilization rates for various probe card products have shown fluctuations, with 2D MEMS probe cards at 100.89% and 101.13% in previous years, but declining to 85.34% [6]. - The company plans to invest 1.04 billion yuan in fixed assets to increase production capacity significantly, but faces risks if market demand does not meet expectations [6].