本报讯 （记者陈红）8月29日，通鼎互联信息股份有限公司（以下简称"通鼎互联"）发布2025年半年度报告。报告期内， 公司实现营业收入15.22亿元，同比增长5.39%；实现归属于上市公司股东的扣除非经常性损益后的净利润677.95万元。 作为国内领先的通信线缆和电力电缆生产商，通鼎互联在今年上半年对外加大市场开拓，全方位提高客户满意度；对内加 强经营管理，不断提升产品质量，丰富产品品类寻求新的业绩增长点。 近年来，全球电力电缆市场规模呈现出稳步增长的态势。报告期内，通鼎互联的电力电缆业务增长强劲，相比去年同期实 现了47.02%的营业收入增长。 在电力电缆领域，通鼎互联的优势明显，通过不断优化工艺和调整产能，生产规模逐步跻身行业前列，生产能力和产品品 质获得了国家电网有限公司、中国移动通信集团有限公司等头部大客户的认可。通鼎互联相关工作人员表示，公司将进一步加 大国家电网、铁路市场的开发力度，顺应国家方针政策，把握机遇大力发展电力电缆业务板块。 今年上半年，通鼎互联的安全业务实现营业收入1.2亿元，同比增长301.91%。据悉，通鼎互联的安全业务包括网络安全和 安全系统两大领域。其中，网络安全业务板块主要为 ...

Core Insights - The cybersecurity industry is experiencing numerous favorable development factors, including the release of policy dividends that are expected to create a data security market worth hundreds of billions [2] - The protection of critical information infrastructure is driving the incremental space for domestic substitution, indicating a shift towards local solutions [2] - New business growth points are emerging in areas such as the Internet of Vehicles and satellite internet, contributing to the long-term positive trend in the cybersecurity industry [2] Company Strategy - The company is increasing its investment in core areas such as cryptography in response to the new market conditions [2] - The company is committed to developing three main sectors: cryptography, cybersecurity, and data security, to align with industry trends [2] - Key business areas being accelerated include commercial cryptography, security confidentiality, security services, security applications, data security, and security chips [2] - The company is actively cultivating new business opportunities in the Internet of Vehicles and satellite internet sectors [2]

Core Viewpoint - Anbotong's revenue growth is distinct from its peers, driven by new trade business and a significant revenue surge in Q4 of the previous year, alongside a sharp increase in sales expenses due to the introduction of a new AI security business [1][3]. Revenue Performance - In 2024, Anbotong achieved an annual revenue of 737 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 34.4%, but reported a net loss of 119 million yuan, a decline of 1107.0% [3]. - The Q1 revenue for 2025 reached 308 million yuan, marking a staggering year-on-year growth of 444.91%, yet the net profit remained negative at -48.68 million yuan [3]. - The Q4 revenue for 2024 was 439 million yuan, accounting for 59.57% of the total annual revenue, which is significantly higher than previous years [5][6]. Business Segmentation - The revenue breakdown by product shows that the AI security segment generated 259 million yuan with a gross margin of 67.44%, while the security gateway and management segments had gross margins of 55.15% and 79.08%, respectively [4]. Sales Expenses - Anbotong's sales expenses have surged, with the sales expense ratio increasing from 18% in 2023 to 89% in Q1 2025, primarily due to channel consulting fees directed towards a mysterious company, referred to as Company C [8][11]. - In 2024, total sales expenses amounted to 222 million yuan, with 135 million yuan allocated to consulting fees for Company C, which specializes in information and communication infrastructure [11]. Industry Context - The cybersecurity industry is experiencing a transformation, with a projected market size of 72.1 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting a slowdown in growth from 9.6% in 2023 to 3.8% [12]. - The competitive landscape is increasingly concentrated, with the top 10 companies holding 46.8% of the market share, leading to challenges for smaller firms [12]. Strategic Developments - Anbotong's strategic upgrade aims to leverage AI in cybersecurity, creating a synergy between technology, market expansion, and ecosystem partnerships with major players like Huawei and Inspur [13]. - The company is focusing on a dual-track strategy to enhance its capabilities in resource management and AI-driven scheduling, with plans for strategic acquisitions and internal restructuring [14].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Reported revenues for Q1 2025 increased by 7.4% to $1.72 billion compared to $1.6 billion in the prior year period [20] - Organic growth of approximately 2% was driven by pricing improvements and strong growth in safety services [20] - Adjusted gross margin for Q1 2025 grew to 31.7%, a 100 basis point increase year-over-year [20] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 10.3%, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 11.2%, a 30 basis point increase compared to the prior year [21] - Adjusted diluted earnings per share for Q1 was $0.37, an increase of 8.8% compared to the prior year [21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Safety services reported revenues increased by 13.4% to $1.27 billion, with organic growth of 5.6% driven by double-digit inspection revenue growth in North America [21] - Specialty services reported revenues decreased by 6.8% to CAD 453 million, with organic revenue declining 6.6% due to anticipated decreases in project and service revenues [22][23] - Backlog for specialty services grew 7% organically, with expectations for positive organic growth in Q2 [11][36] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company expects to achieve full-year net revenues of $7.4 billion to $7.6 billion, representing organic growth of 2% to 5% [25] - Adjusted EBITDA guidance for the full year is increased to $985 million to $1.035 billion, reflecting an adjusted EBITDA margin of 13.4% at the midpoint [25] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on building a robust line of businesses around statutorily mandated recurring life safety services [18] - The strategic plan includes achieving an adjusted EBITDA margin of 13% or more in 2025 and targeting long-term revenues of 60% from inspection, service, and monitoring [15][18] - The company is committed to disciplined M&A and opportunistic share repurchases, with a new $1 billion share repurchase program authorized [17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating the evolving macro environment, including tariff impacts, and noted that 54% of net revenues come from recurring inspection services [12][14] - The company anticipates increased investment in U.S. infrastructure and onshoring of advanced manufacturing to benefit target end markets [13] - Management highlighted a strong backlog and the ability to pass on material cost increases due to tariffs, indicating a proactive approach to cost management [12][39] Other Important Information - The company has launched a three-year investment in systems and technology to enhance operational efficiency and customer service [27] - The total recordable incident rate (TRIR) for safety was below 1.0, significantly below the industry average, reflecting the company's commitment to safety [9] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide more color on the backlog and visibility toward growth in both segments? - Management confirmed the backlog is around $3.5 billion, up year-over-year, and expects continued momentum in the second quarter [35][36] Question: Can you elaborate on the tariff-related impacts on the business? - Management indicated proactive measures were taken to mitigate tariff impacts, including contractual provisions to recapture costs [38][39] Question: What drove the variance in organic growth relative to expectations? - The primary driver was the pre-purchasing of materials to avoid potential price increases due to tariffs [46] Question: How is demand in the projects business amid macro uncertainty? - Management reported no significant delays or pullbacks in project demand, with backlog continuing to build [50] Question: Can you discuss the impact of weather on specialty services? - Management noted approximately five weather days lost in Q1, which had a mid-single-digit impact on organic revenue growth [66] Question: What are the margin expansion opportunities for the year? - Management highlighted improving revenue mix, disciplined customer selection, and pricing as key drivers for margin expansion [91]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Reported revenues for Q1 2025 increased by 7.4% to $1.72 billion compared to $1.6 billion in the prior year period [18] - Organic growth of approximately 2% was driven by pricing improvements and strong growth in safety services, partially offset by a decrease in specialty services revenue [18] - Adjusted gross margin grew to 31.7%, representing a 100 basis point increase compared to the prior year [18] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 10.3%, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 11.2%, a 30 basis point increase from the prior year [19] - Adjusted diluted earnings per share for Q1 was $0.37, an increase of 8.8% compared to the prior year [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Safety services reported revenues increased by 13.4% to $1.27 billion, with organic growth of 5.6% driven by double-digit inspection revenue growth in North America [19][20] - Specialty services reported revenues decreased by 6.8% to CAD 453 million, with organic revenue declining 6.6% due to anticipated decreases in project and service revenues [20][21] - Backlog for specialty services grew 7% organically, with expectations for positive organic growth in the second quarter [10][36] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company expects to achieve full-year net revenues of $7.4 billion to $7.6 billion, representing organic growth of 2% to 5% [24] - The adjusted EBITDA guidance for the full year is increased to $985 million to $1.035 billion, reflecting an adjusted EBITDA margin of 13.4% at the midpoint [24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on building a robust line of businesses around statutorily mandated recurring life safety services, with a long-term goal of achieving 60% of total net revenues from inspection, service, and monitoring [6][14] - The company is committed to margin expansion initiatives, targeting an adjusted EBITDA margin of 13% or more in 2025 [14][27] - A new $1 billion share repurchase program has been authorized to enhance shareholder value [15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating the evolving macro environment, including the impact of tariffs, and noted that 54% of net revenues come from recurring inspection services that are less affected by tariffs [11][12] - The company anticipates increased investment in U.S. infrastructure and onshoring of advanced manufacturing to benefit target end markets [12] - Management highlighted a strong backlog and a commitment to safety, with a total recordable incident rate significantly below the industry average [7][8] Other Important Information - The company has made significant progress since becoming public, completing over 50 acquisitions and focusing on margin expansion strategies [6] - A three-year investment in systems and technology has been launched to improve efficiency and customer service [26] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide more color on the backlog and visibility toward growth in both segments? - The backlog is approximately $3.5 billion, up year-over-year, with expectations for continued growth in the second quarter [34][36] Question: Can you elaborate on the tariff-related impacts on the business? - The company has proactively included language in contracts to recapture costs due to tariffs, primarily affecting project work [37][38] Question: What was the primary driver of the variance in organic growth? - The main driver was pulling forward materials into the first quarter ahead of projected price increases due to tariffs [46][47] Question: How is the international business performing? - The international business has shown organic growth in line with expectations, with a focus on high single-digit growth in inspection services [65] Question: What are the margin expansion opportunities for the year? - Margin expansion will be driven by improving the revenue mix, disciplined customer selection, and ongoing integration efforts [95][96]

Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved a revenue of CNY 4.932 billion, representing a year-on-year growth of 4.81% [10] - The net profit for 2024 was CNY 675 million, with a year-on-year increase of 10.02% [10] - In Q1 2025, the revenue reached CNY 1.235 billion, showing a year-on-year growth of 10.26% [10] - The net profit for Q1 2025 was CNY 192 million, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 38.54% [10] Research and Development - In 2024, the company invested CNY 447 million in R&D, accounting for 9.07% of its revenue [2] - By the end of 2024, the R&D personnel numbered 753, making up 46.83% of the total workforce [2] Strategic Focus - The company will continue to focus on high-quality business development and precision operations, emphasizing CDN and edge computing as core areas [3][8] - Plans include increasing investment in key technology areas and actively embracing AI to seize industry opportunities [3][8] Cash Management and Investments - The company has approximately CNY 6 billion in cash for financial management [4] - As of March 31, 2025, the total amount of financial management funds (excluding deposits) was about CNY 4.6 billion [4] - The company is exploring strategic investments and acquisitions in high-tech companies related to its business [2][4] Market Presence - In 2024, overseas revenue was CNY 2.8437797 billion, accounting for 57.66% of total revenue [7][13] - The company is actively expanding its presence in the "Belt and Road" markets [3][13] Shareholder Engagement - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of CNY 2.5 per 10 shares, totaling CNY 611 million, which represents 90.59% of the net profit for 2024 [10][11] - The company has implemented two share repurchase plans, with a total of 25.12 million shares repurchased for employee incentive plans [4][10] Risk Management - The company is closely monitoring the impact of international tariffs and has not experienced direct effects from the current trade tensions [7][13] - Financial investments are being made in low to medium-risk products, with strict evaluation processes in place [14]

Group 1: Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved operating revenue of 4.932 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.81% [1] - Net profit for 2024 was 675 million yuan, reflecting a growth of 10.02% [1] - The net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was 520 million yuan, up 27.46% year-on-year [1] - As of the end of 2024, total assets reached 10.24 billion yuan, a growth of 10.24% compared to the previous year [1] - The net assets attributable to shareholders of the listed company were 9.891 billion yuan, an increase of 2.76% [1] - In Q1 2025, operating revenue was 1.235 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 10.26% [2] - Q1 2025 net profit was 192 million yuan, up 38.54% year-on-year [2] - The net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses for Q1 2025 was 150 million yuan, reflecting a growth of 52.60% [2] Group 2: Overseas Business Development - In 2024, overseas revenue was 2.844 billion yuan, accounting for 57.66% of total operating revenue [2] - The company aims to enhance resource, technical service, operational capacity, and market development in overseas markets [2] - Future plans include expanding product offerings in Southeast Asia and along the Belt and Road Initiative [2] Group 3: Strategic Focus and Investments - The company maintains a conservative investment approach, focusing on strategic mergers and acquisitions to enhance technology and product offerings [3] - Continuous attention to the upstream and downstream supply chain through participation in industry funds is a priority [3] - The company is committed to high-quality business development and precision operations, focusing on CDN, edge computing, and security services [4] Group 4: Market and Economic Considerations - The company’s main business in information technology services has not been directly affected by U.S. tariffs [4] - Fluctuations in the U.S. dollar exchange rate do not significantly impact overseas business, as most revenue and costs are dollar-denominated [4] - The company is actively developing comprehensive security services to meet enterprise needs in online production and office environments [4]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Outperform the Market" [6][4]. Core Views - The company is expected to achieve stable revenue growth with a projected operating revenue of 1.155 billion yuan in 2024, representing an increase of 11.68%. The net profit attributable to the parent company is forecasted to be 161 million yuan, up 27.26% [1][8]. - The company has launched an employee stock ownership plan, indicating confidence in its growth potential across various industries, particularly in telecommunications and energy sectors [3][4]. - The company is experiencing a gradual recovery in profit margins, with a gross margin of 67.28% expected in 2024, despite a slight decline [2][14]. Revenue and Profitability - The company's revenue for Q4 2024 is projected to be 335 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 6.89%. The net profit for the same period is expected to be 69 million yuan, up 15.47% [1][8]. - For Q1 2025, the company anticipates revenue of 279 million yuan, a 9.57% increase, but a decline in net profit by 16.60% to 31 million yuan [1][8]. Financial Performance - The company has shown significant improvement in cash flow, with operating cash flow reaching 328 million yuan, a 160.69% increase [2][17]. - The sales and research expenses as a percentage of revenue have decreased, indicating improved cost management [2][14]. Future Projections - Revenue projections for 2025-2027 are set at 1.302 billion yuan, 1.490 billion yuan, and 1.738 billion yuan, respectively, with net profits expected to be 211 million yuan, 286 million yuan, and 383 million yuan [4][5]. - The company’s price-to-earnings ratio (PE) is projected to decrease from 48 in 2025 to 27 in 2027, suggesting an improving valuation over time [4][5].