Summary of Jingbeifang's Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Jingbeifang - **Period**: First half of 2025 - **Revenue**: 2.361 billion CNY, a year-on-year increase of 5.22% [3][4] - **Net Profit**: 119 million CNY, with non-GAAP net profit at 110 million CNY, both roughly flat compared to the previous year [2][3] Key Business Segments - **IT Business**: Grew by 10.71%, contributing significantly to overall revenue [2][3] - **BPO Services**: Revenue remained stable compared to the previous year [2][3] - **Client Segments**: - Revenue from small and medium-sized banks increased by approximately 10% [4] - Revenue from non-bank financial institutions (brokerages, insurance) surged by 25.6% [4][5] AI Application Developments - **AI Revenue Growth**: Achieved approximately 70% year-on-year growth, generating around 60-70 million CNY, exceeding the initial target of 50% [2][6] - **Product Lines**: Growth driven by three main product areas: 1. Technical large model platform base 2. Applications tailored to different business scenarios 3. Data optimization and cleaning prior to model training [9] Digital Assets and Blockchain Initiatives - **Market Entry**: Rapid entry into stablecoins, virtual assets, and digital assets since May 2025, in response to international market changes [7] - **Strategic Partnerships**: Collaborating with Hong Kong Guofukuanzi for digital asset trading and infrastructure development [7][12] - **Web 3.0 Exploration**: Actively engaging in the Web 3.0 ecosystem and exploring partnerships in Southeast Asia and the Middle East [12] Future Outlook and Strategic Plans - **AI and Blockchain Integration**: Plans to explore new financial services through the integration of AI and blockchain technologies [8] - **Market Positioning**: Anticipates a gradual consolidation in the banking IT industry, favoring established players with long-term service experience [16][17] - **Revenue Guidance**: No significant adjustments to the annual revenue guidance, expecting modest single-digit growth [17] Challenges and Market Conditions - **IT Budget Constraints**: Despite tightening IT budgets in the banking sector, Jingbeifang has maintained growth through existing client advantages and breakthroughs in new client segments [15] - **Regulatory Environment**: Monitoring policy changes and adapting strategies accordingly, with a focus on compliance and market demand [10][11] Conclusion - **Overall Performance**: Jingbeifang's performance in the first half of 2025 aligns with expectations, with a positive outlook for continued growth in AI applications and digital asset services, while navigating challenges in the banking IT landscape [2][17]