Core Viewpoint - Shanghai Suochen Information Technology Co., Ltd. (Suochen Technology) is acquiring a 60% stake in Beijing Likong Yuantong Technology Co., Ltd. for 192 million yuan, marking its second acquisition in a year, aimed at expanding its industry applications and accelerating its physical AI strategy [1][2]. Group 1: Acquisition Details - The acquisition of Likong Technology will make it an indirect subsidiary of Suochen Technology, following a previous acquisition of a 55% stake in Ningbo Maisijie Technology Co., Ltd. for 88 million yuan [1]. - Likong Technology's SCADA system is designed for adaptive compression storage of multi-modal physical quantities, which aligns with Suochen Technology's physical AI platform [3]. Group 2: Strategic Focus on Physical AI - Physical AI is defined as the integration of AI with the physical world, differing from traditional data and computation-driven digital AI, and is seen as a new core paradigm for AI development [2]. - The chairman of Suochen Technology, Chen Hao, believes that CAE may be redefined due to the transformative impact of physical AI [2]. Group 3: Financial Position and Future Plans - As of June 30, 2025, Suochen Technology has a cash balance of 1.683 billion yuan, providing a solid foundation for future acquisitions [3]. - The company plans to evaluate future acquisitions based on technological synergy, channels, and ecosystem considerations [3].