Investment Rating - The investment rating for the industry report is "Outperform the Market" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - MiniMax is a global large model company that has served over 200 countries and regions, with more than 200 million individual users and over 100,000 enterprise clients. The company's overseas revenue accounts for 73%, with significant contributions from Singapore and the United States [2][4] - The company has a strong focus on AI applications, particularly in video and audio, positioning itself in the first tier globally. MiniMax has launched the first MoE (Mixture of Experts) large model in China and is prioritizing multimodal integration in its strategy [2][3] - MiniMax's revenue has seen significant growth, with a 175% year-on-year increase in revenue for the first nine months of 2025, driven primarily by its AI video and open platform products [2][20] Summary by Sections Company Overview - MiniMax was established at the end of 2021 and has rapidly expanded its services globally, leveraging technology innovation, efficient operations, and a global strategy [6][14] - The company has a diverse product portfolio, including AI video generation (Hailuo AI), AI companionship (Talkie), and an open platform for API services, which contribute significantly to its revenue [15][20] Financial Performance - In 2024, MiniMax's revenue was $30.52 million, and in the first nine months of 2025, it reached $53.44 million, marking a 175% increase year-on-year. The revenue contributions from the open platform, Hailuo AI, and Talkie are 29%, 33%, and 35%, respectively [20] - The gross margin turned positive in 2024, and by the first nine months of 2025, it reached 23%, with a significant reduction in net losses from $244.24 million in 2024 to $186.28 million in 2025 [20][17] Market Position - MiniMax ranks as the fourth largest pure-play large model technology company globally, with a market share of 0.3% based on 2024 revenue. The company is the only Chinese startup in the top ten [42][46] - The global large model market is projected to grow significantly, with expectations of reaching $220 billion by 2025, indicating a strong potential for MiniMax's growth in this sector [41] Product and Technology - MiniMax's AI products, particularly in video and audio, are recognized for their high performance and cost-effectiveness. The Hailuo AI video generation platform is noted for its dual-mode capabilities, enhancing its application across various scenarios [56][57] - The Speech-02 model is highlighted for its low latency and high-quality audio generation, ranking second globally in the voice model category [59][60]