Core Viewpoint - The company, Xiechuang Data, has submitted its prospectus for an IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming to raise funds for expanding its AI computing infrastructure and enhancing R&D capabilities [1][9]. Business Overview - Xiechuang Data specializes in data storage devices, IoT smart terminals, servers, and intelligent computing products, forming a diversified product matrix [1][3]. - The main revenue sources include data storage devices, IoT smart terminals, cloud service solutions, server remanufacturing, and intelligent computing products and services [1][3]. Financial Performance - The company has shown steady revenue growth, with 2024 revenue reaching 7.41 billion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 59.13%, and a profit of 688 million RMB, up over 140% [4]. - In the first half of 2025, revenue was 4.943 billion RMB, a 38.14% increase year-on-year, with a profit of 422 million RMB, up 18.12% [4]. - The gross margin remained stable, reaching 16.3% in the first half of 2025, slightly down from 16.6% in 2024 [4]. Debt and Cash Flow - The company has a high debt-to-asset ratio of 256.4% as of mid-2025, primarily due to increased bank borrowings for business expansion [6]. - Total borrowings reached 12.811 billion RMB by the end of August 2025, with interest rates ranging from 2.22% to 6.9% [6][7]. Market Position - Xiechuang Data is the second-largest domestic smart storage device manufacturer globally by SSD revenue and the second-largest consumer-grade smart camera manufacturer by shipment volume, holding a 6.6% market share [3]. - The revenue from data storage devices accounted for 37.1% of total revenue in the first half of 2025, although it saw a decline of 17 percentage points compared to the previous year [3]. Shareholder Structure and Dividends - The largest shareholder is Geng Kangming, holding 20.3% of the company through a controlling entity [7]. - The company has distributed a total of 139 million RMB in dividends from 2020 to 2024, maintaining a dividend payout ratio between 9% and 12% [9]. IPO Use of Proceeds - The funds raised from the IPO will be used for building AI computing infrastructure, enhancing R&D capabilities, strategic investments, and general corporate purposes [9].