Core Viewpoint - The company, Guangzhou Shiyuan Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. (referred to as "Shiyuan"), is planning a secondary IPO in Hong Kong to support its transformation strategy focused on AI and global expansion, despite facing declining profitability and increased competition from major tech players [2][4]. Financial Performance - In 2024, Shiyuan reported a record revenue of 22.40 billion yuan, marking an 11.05% increase from 2023 [3]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders significantly dropped by 29.13% to 970.96 million yuan [3]. - The overall gross margin decreased from 26.2% in 2022 to 20.9% in 2024 [2]. Business Structure and Challenges - The decline in profitability is attributed to changes in business structure, particularly in its core brands, "Seewo" and "MAXHUB," which experienced revenue slowdowns [3]. - Revenue from the education segment fell by 8.75%, while enterprise service revenue decreased by 2.60%, with the gross margin for this segment dropping from 35.6% in 2022 to 25.3% in 2024 [3]. - The "Smart Control Components" business, which has a lower gross margin of 14.3%, saw its revenue share increase from 41.9% in 2022 to 45.9% in 2024, negatively impacting overall profitability [3]. Research and Development Investment - Shiyuan's R&D expenditure reached 1.54 billion yuan in 2024, significantly exceeding its net profit of 970.96 million yuan [4]. - The management indicated plans to increase investments in AI technologies and smart hardware in 2025 [4]. Market Position and Competition - Shiyuan holds leading market shares in several niche markets, including liquid crystal display control boards and interactive smart panels [4]. - The company faces competitive pressure from major technology firms like Huawei and Lenovo, which may impact its ability to transition from a hardware manufacturer to an AI-driven technology platform [4].