Core Viewpoint - Ningbo Jingda's performance in the first three quarters of 2025 was under pressure due to order confirmation timing, but the fourth quarter saw a revenue increase of over 30% quarter-on-quarter, with profit growth outpacing revenue growth. The company aims for a year-on-year growth of over 20%-30% in 2026, driven by factors such as the appliance replacement policy, overseas exports, and the consolidation of Wuxi Weiyan [1][3]. Group 1: Financial Performance and Growth Targets - The company reported a significant improvement in the fourth quarter, with revenue and profit both showing positive trends [3]. - The 2026 annual operating target is set for a conservative year-on-year growth of 20%-30% [3]. - Orders are expected to continue growing, following a record high in 2025, primarily due to the growth in heat exchange and new energy equipment [3]. Group 2: Industry Trends and Product Development - The trend of replacing copper with aluminum is beneficial for the company, particularly for microchannel equipment suitable for aluminum materials [4]. - The company is collaborating with leading domestic temperature control enterprises, such as Invec, to develop new products and enhance liquid cooling technology [5][6]. - The company plans to increase R&D investment in liquid cooling and establish a joint R&D team with clients to tackle technical challenges [5]. Group 3: North American Market Expansion - Wuxi Weiyan has become the only non-local mold supplier in North America for the company, facilitating significant orders, including over $10 million from Canadian clients for liquid cooling applications [7][10]. - The company is leveraging its position in the North American market to drive growth, with expectations of high growth rates [10]. Group 4: Strategic Initiatives and Acquisitions - The company has established a new division focused on emerging industries such as robotics, planning to develop screw devices and hollow cups, and considering mergers and acquisitions [2][11]. - The company is actively looking for acquisition targets, supported by its major shareholder, Tongshang Holdings Group [2][12].

Summary of Ningbo Jinda Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Ningbo Jinda - **Industry**: Heat exchanger and microchannel technology Key Points Order Status and Financial Performance - Ningbo Jinda reported a strong order status for 2026, with overseas orders reaching a historical high, benefiting from domestic companies' overseas expansion, supply chain adjustments, and increased demand from North American data centers [2][3] - Significant growth in orders for the new energy vehicle and battery sectors was noted in the second half of the year, with a projected quarter-on-quarter growth of 30%-40% in Q4 [2][3] - Despite a poor revenue and profit performance in the first three quarters of 2026, new orders increased year-on-year, attributed to uneven delivery and acceptance timing of large orders [3][4] Microchannel Technology Development - The company has been in the heat exchange industry for 35 years, focusing on liquid cooling technology for data centers [2][5] - Microchannel technology, utilizing a rolled fin design, improves heat exchange efficiency by 20%-30% compared to traditional designs, while being cost-effective and compact [2][5] - The technology is primarily used for secondary cooling, with ongoing research into manufacturing methods including machining, stamping, and 3D printing [6][7] Market Expansion and Collaborations - The establishment of a new subsidiary in Germany has accelerated the development of microchannel equipment, with approximately 70 million RMB in orders received from April to December 2026 [2][3] - Collaboration with companies like Invt has been initiated to develop new liquid cooling products, with ongoing discussions about product design and production details [10][11] - The acquisition of Wuxi Weiyan has shown positive synergy effects, generating approximately 38 million RMB in orders within a year [3][20] Challenges and Future Outlook - The company faces challenges in manufacturing microchannel technology due to high precision requirements and potential blockage issues in small flow channels [9] - Future order growth is expected to be driven by the development and application of liquid cooling solutions, with a target of maintaining a 20%-30% growth rate for new orders in 2026 [17][22] - The company aims to expand its market presence in North America, leveraging partnerships with key clients to enhance its competitive position [20][21] Strategic Directions - Ningbo Jinda's growth strategy includes focusing on three main lines: heat exchanger equipment, pressure machines, and microchannel processing equipment, which are expected to contribute significantly to profitability [22] - The company is also exploring potential investments in robotics and liquid cooling as part of its "14th Five-Year Plan" [19][21] Financial Metrics - Gross margin is expected to remain stable, ranging between 50%-70% [3][4][16] - The company anticipates a continued increase in new orders, particularly in the context of the North American market and the ongoing recovery in the new energy vehicle sector [3][15][20]

Core Viewpoint - Ningbo Jingda is actively expanding its strategic layout in emerging fields such as data center liquid cooling and lightweight robotics, leveraging technology integration, mergers, and overseas market expansion to create new growth engines and address investor concerns [2] Group 1: Order Growth and Market Expansion - The company has seen a positive growth in overall orders in the first half of the year, with steady increases in orders from the heat exchanger, pressure machine, and microchannel divisions, indicating a more balanced customer expansion [3] - Following the acquisition of Wuxi Weiyan, over 50% of new orders for molds are export orders, reflecting a year-on-year growth of approximately 70%, with North American orders reaching last year's total in just the first half [3] Group 2: Strategic Collaboration and Mergers - After acquiring Wuxi Weiyan in 2025, the company is actively promoting business collaboration to share market and customer resources, aiming to enhance business scale, profitability, and risk resistance, ultimately increasing earnings per share for shareholders [4] - The controlling shareholder, Ningbo Tongshang Group, supports the company in building a benchmark manufacturing equipment platform through a "merger + integration + empowerment" model, enhancing influence in the high-end equipment manufacturing sector [4] Group 3: New Field Development - The company is accelerating its entry into the data center liquid cooling market by leveraging its expertise in microchannel technology, integrating advanced techniques from the UK and Germany to improve precision manufacturing capabilities [5] - Wuxi Weiyan has developed specialized thermal management products for AI data centers, laying the groundwork for capturing the high-end air conditioning market in international AI data centers [5] Group 4: Technology Research and Development - The company is focusing on lightweight forming, non-metal forming, and hydrogen equipment research in sectors such as new energy vehicles, robotics, and eVTOL, while also conducting research on the automotive new energy thermal management [6] - In the first half of 2025, the company is implementing a differentiated product strategy and exploring new products and applications, aiming for continuous growth and value enhancement through technological innovation and strategic collaboration in data center liquid cooling and lightweight robotics [6]