Summary of Chengdu XianDao Conference Call Company Overview - Chengdu XianDao has diversified its global market presence, with the US market accounting for nearly 50% of revenue, strong growth in Europe, and domestic market revenue increasing to around 15% [2][4] - The company has over 600 formal clients and more than 2000 potential partners, including large multinational corporations and biotechnology firms [2][6] Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, Chengdu XianDao's revenue grew by 17% year-on-year, with overseas market growth reaching 21% [3] - Net profit attributable to shareholders increased by nearly 400%, marking a historical high, while non-recurring net profit surged over 2000% [3] - The overall gross margin rose by 7 percentage points to 53%, with healthy margins across various technology sectors [11] Market and Client Structure - The company has seen a significant increase in domestic market revenue share from less than 5% to approximately 15% in recent quarters [4] - Emerging markets in Japan and South Korea are becoming more active, expected to account for 5% to 8% of revenue [4] Core Technology Platforms - Chengdu XianDao's four core technology platforms (L+SVD, OBT+TBD) have achieved over 40% growth, particularly in the molecular glue sector [2][7] - The Open Deal 5.0 initiative has received positive feedback from emerging biotech companies and academic institutions in the US [7] M&A and Synergy Effects - The acquisition of FBDD has begun to show synergy effects, with Welais achieving profitability in the first half of the year [8] - The company is actively seeking M&A opportunities to strengthen existing core businesses and explore new technologies [22] Future Growth and Development Plans - Chengdu XianDao plans to maintain stable growth in its main business over the next 3-5 years, focusing on custom library development and expanding nucleic acid synthesis and optimization services [5][16] - The company is also investing in the protein degradation field and building peptide libraries to meet growing market demand [17] Challenges and Innovations - The small nucleic acid field faces challenges in delivery systems, particularly in crossing barriers like the blood-brain barrier [18] - Chengdu XianDao is leveraging AI technology to optimize molecular screening and reduce the time from target identification to clinical candidates [19] Clinical Pipeline and Projects - The small molecule pipeline is progressing well, with project 146 for solid tumors entering Phase II clinical trials [15][33] - The company is also focusing on clinical projects in cardiovascular, metabolic, inflammation, and pain areas, with plans to submit new IND applications [32] Cost Management and Financial Outlook - R&D expenses are expected to remain around 15%, with management expenses decreasing by 5% year-on-year [26] - The company aims to reduce management expense ratios to industry median levels as revenue scales up [26] Conclusion - Chengdu XianDao is positioned for long-term growth through strategic market expansion, technological innovation, and a robust clinical pipeline, while actively managing costs and exploring M&A opportunities to enhance its competitive edge [39]