Core Viewpoint - Huakin Technology, a leading global ODM manufacturer in consumer electronics, has submitted its listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming to leverage its strong market position and growth potential in the ODM sector [1][2]. Company Overview - Established in August 2005, Huakin Technology initially focused on mobile phone R&D and design, later expanding into various sectors including mobile terminals, computing and data centers, AIoT, and innovative businesses [2]. - The company achieved a revenue of 109.88 billion RMB in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9% over the past three years [1]. Financial Performance - In 2025, the company reported a significant revenue increase of 113% year-on-year for the first half, reaching 83.94 billion RMB [1]. - The net profit margin has shown a declining trend, with figures of 2.7%, 3.1%, 2.65%, and 2.27% from 2022 to the first half of 2025 [1]. Market Position - Huakin Technology holds a 22.5% market share in the global consumer electronics ODM sector, making it the largest player in this market [1][7]. - The company is the largest ODM manufacturer for smartphones (25.2% market share), tablets (37.9%), and wearable devices (18.7%) [5]. Business Segments - The mobile terminal segment, including smartphones, tablets, and wearables, remains a key growth driver, while the computing and data center segment has emerged as a significant revenue contributor, with growth rates of 93.06% and 142.9% respectively in the first half of 2025 [2][5]. - AIoT products accounted for 1.3% of revenue in the first half of 2025, while innovative businesses include automotive electronics and robotics [6]. Industry Trends - The global ODM market is expected to grow, with a projected shipment of 986 million units in 2024 and a CAGR of 4% over the past five years [7]. - The data infrastructure market is anticipated to reach 21.4 trillion RMB in 2024, with a CAGR of 25.8% [8]. Challenges - Despite strong revenue growth, the company faces challenges with low profitability, as indicated by declining gross margins from 9.6% in 2022 to 7.4% in the first half of 2025 [10][12]. - Operating cash flow has been unstable, with a net cash flow of 1.041 billion RMB in 2024, down from previous years [11]. Investment Outlook - The company is expected to benefit from high industry growth and increasing capital interest due to its strong market position and AI-related initiatives [12].