Group 1 - Core viewpoint: North China Innovation's semiconductor equipment business lines continue to show growth, maintaining a "Buy" rating with a target price raised to RMB 430.00, indicating a potential upside of +13.8% from the closing price of RMB 377.84 [1][2] - 1H25 performance: Revenue reached RMB 16.14 billion, a year-on-year increase of 29.5%, with a gross margin of 42.2%, down 3.6 percentage points. Net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 3.21 billion, up 15.0% year-on-year [1] - Domestic substitution in equipment: Etching equipment revenue exceeded RMB 5 billion in 1H25, with projections of over RMB 8 billion in 2024 and over RMB 11 billion in 2025. Thin film deposition equipment revenue exceeded RMB 6.5 billion in 1H25, with forecasts of over RMB 10 billion in 2024 and over RMB 14 billion in 2025 [1] Group 2 - Core viewpoint: OmniVision's automotive business is growing rapidly, with expectations for new smartphone products next year, maintaining a "Buy" rating with a target price of RMB 180.00, indicating a potential upside of +24.0% from the closing price of RMB 145.20 [3][4] - 1H25 performance: Revenue and net profit attributable to shareholders were RMB 13.96 billion and RMB 2.03 billion, respectively, both exceeding expectations. The automotive image sensor contributed significantly, with a year-on-year increase of 30% to RMB 3.79 billion [3] - Future growth potential: The company expects to launch a 200-megapixel CIS product in 2026, which may help the smartphone business recover growth [4] Group 3 - Core viewpoint: Alibaba's cloud business exceeded expectations, supporting AI value, maintaining a "Buy" rating with a target price of USD 165.00, indicating a potential upside of +22.2% from the closing price of USD 135.00 [8][9] - 1Q26 performance: Revenue grew by 2% year-on-year, with significant growth in cloud revenue at 26%. Adjusted EBITA decreased by 14% due to increased investment in instant retail [8] - Future outlook: The company anticipates losses in instant retail-related businesses to double quarter-on-quarter, negatively impacting profit margins in the Chinese e-commerce sector [9] Group 4 - Core viewpoint: Kuaishou's differentiated community positioning and focus on AI commercialization are expected to drive growth, maintaining a "Buy" rating with a target price of HKD 90.00 [10][12] - 1H25 performance: The company reported significant improvements in monetization rates, with plans to integrate content and advertising for further revenue growth [10] - Long-term growth potential: The company is expected to maintain its leading position in the global video generation market, with AI expected to penetrate USD 20-30 billion in the next 2-3 years [10] Group 5 - Core viewpoint: Weichai Power's performance remains stable, with large-bore engines expected to become a new profit growth point, maintaining a "Buy" rating with a target price of HKD 20.50 [18][20] - 1H25 performance: Revenue reached RMB 1131.5 billion, a year-on-year increase of 0.6%, with net profit attributable to shareholders of RMB 5.64 billion, down 4.4% year-on-year [18] - Future growth drivers: The company is expected to benefit from subsidies driving demand for heavy trucks and strong growth in data center engines [20] Group 6 - Core viewpoint: Sany's strong performance in 1H25, with a significant increase in gross margin, maintaining a "Buy" rating with a target price of RMB 180.50 [21][22] - 1H25 performance: Net profit increased by 81.03% year-on-year to RMB 2.941 billion, with a gross margin of 28.93% [21] - Future growth potential: The company is expected to continue benefiting from high-end model sales and product structure optimization [21] Group 7 - Core viewpoint: China Pacific Insurance's earnings growth remains robust, with a target price raised to HKD 44.00, maintaining a "Buy" rating [30][31] - 1H25 performance: Net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 11.0%, with new business value growing by 32.3% [30] - Future outlook: The company is expected to achieve positive growth in earnings despite a high base from the previous year [31]

Core Viewpoint - The company, Haowei Group, has made significant moves in the capital market, including a name change and a listing application in Hong Kong, indicating its ambition to expand and potentially revalue the semiconductor sector in the Hong Kong market [1][8]. Group 1: Company Overview - Haowei Group, established in 2007, is one of the top ten Fabless semiconductor companies globally, with a market capitalization of 150 billion RMB [1]. - The company has diversified its product lines, including image sensor solutions, display solutions, and analog solutions, solidifying its leading position in the industry [1]. Group 2: Financial Performance - The company's revenue and profit have shown a significant upward trend from 2022 to 2024, with revenues of 20.04 billion RMB in 2022, 20.98 billion RMB in 2023, and projected 25.71 billion RMB in 2024 [2][4]. - In 2024, the net profit is expected to reach 3.279 billion RMB, marking a substantial increase from previous years [2][4]. - The image sensor solutions segment has become the primary revenue driver, accounting for 74.7% of total revenue in 2024, with a notable increase in revenue from high-end smartphone applications and automotive sectors [2][4]. Group 3: Market Position and Growth Drivers - The global CIS market is projected to grow from 17.9 billion USD in 2020 to 19.5 billion USD in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.2%, and expected to reach 29.5 billion USD by 2029, with a CAGR of 8.6% [5]. - Haowei Group's strategic shift towards CIS design after acquiring Beijing Haowei in 2019 has significantly contributed to its growth, with the semiconductor distribution business now only accounting for 15.3% of total revenue [3][4]. Group 4: Technological Advancements - The company has developed advanced technologies in various fields, including LED flicker suppression, global shutter technology, and low-light performance, enhancing its competitive edge in the CIS market [7][8]. - Haowei Group is also expanding its technological capabilities in emerging fields such as smart glasses, robotics, and industrial automation, positioning itself to meet the growing demand in these sectors [8].