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从果链到OpenAI硬件商:5000亿立讯精密的并购进阶之路
3 6 Ke· 2025-09-23 23:32
Group 1 - Lixun Precision has secured a contract to assemble at least one OpenAI device, marking its entry into the AI hardware sector and significantly impacting its stock price and market capitalization, which is approaching 500 billion [2][3] - OpenAI's hardware ambitions include a diverse product matrix, such as smart speakers, smart glasses, digital voice recorders, and wearable badges, expected to launch between late 2026 and early 2027 [3] - The partnership with OpenAI is a result of Lixun's strategic mergers and acquisitions over the past 15 years, enhancing its manufacturing capabilities and global supply chain integration [3][4] Group 2 - Founded in 2004, Lixun Precision initially focused on computer connector manufacturing, primarily serving Foxconn, with early profit margins between 10%-20% [4] - The company went public in 2010, marking a turning point as it began acquiring businesses to enter high-end supply chains, starting with the acquisition of 75% of Boshuo Technology for 168 million yuan [4][5] - By 2011, Lixun's revenue surged from 1.01 billion yuan in 2010 to 2.56 billion yuan, a 152.89% increase, as it transitioned from a Foxconn-dependent manufacturer to a key player in Apple's supply chain [4][5] Group 3 - Lixun continued to build its technical capabilities and customer loyalty through systematic acquisitions, including the purchase of ICT-LANTO LIMITED in 2011 to enhance high-speed data transmission technology [5] - The company further solidified its position in the Apple supply chain by acquiring the remaining 40% of Kunshan Lantao in 2014, achieving full control over its connector business [5][6] - Strategic investments in 2015 and 2016, including an 800 million yuan investment in Meilv Industrial, allowed Lixun to enter the acoustic components supply chain for Apple [6] Group 4 - Lixun's vertical integration strategy led to its transition from component supplier to complete assembly manufacturer, highlighted by its acquisition of Huizhou Meilv and Shanghai Meilv in 2017 [7] - The company began assembling AirPods in 2017 and became a core supplier by 2019, achieving industry-leading product yield rates [7] - In 2020, Lixun invested 3.3 billion yuan to acquire Jiangsu Weichuang and Kunshan Weixin, entering the iPhone assembly sector and securing orders for the iPhone 13 [7][8] Group 5 - In 2021, Lixun acquired over 50% of Rike Computer for 6 billion yuan, expanding its share in the iPhone metal frame business and further solidifying its position in Apple's supply chain [8] - By 2021, Lixun's revenue exceeded 150 billion yuan, with Apple-related business accounting for 70% of its total revenue, establishing it as a global consumer electronics giant [8] Group 6 - Lixun is now targeting the automotive electronics sector, having formed a strategic partnership with Chery Group in 2022 to enhance its capabilities in automotive manufacturing [9] - The acquisition of approximately 74.67% of Huiju Technology in 2022 diversified its client base and reduced reliance on a single sector [9] - Lixun aims to develop its automotive business as a second growth curve, aspiring to become a top global supplier of automotive components within the next decade [9][10] Group 7 - To mitigate risks associated with customer dependency and geopolitical challenges, Lixun is diversifying its client base and optimizing its global supply chain through acquisitions [10] - By 2025, Lixun's revenue is projected to exceed 300 billion yuan, reflecting its evolution from a small manufacturing firm to a global precision manufacturing leader across multiple sectors [10][11] - The company's growth trajectory serves as a model for other domestic manufacturers, demonstrating how strategic mergers and acquisitions can facilitate significant industry advancements [11]