Core Viewpoint - O-film Technology (002456.SZ) is undergoing a restructuring process involving the issuance of shares to purchase assets and raise supporting funds, with concerns raised by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange regarding the projected gross margin of its core target, O-film Microelectronics, which is expected to rise from 21.87% in 2025 to 24.40% in 2030, despite a declining actual gross margin in recent years [1][2] Group 1 - The projected gross margin for O-film Microelectronics is expected to increase from 21.87% in 2025 to 24.40% in 2030, while the actual gross margins for 2023, 2024, and Q1 2025 are 18.26%, 18.43%, and 16.67% respectively [1] - The Shenzhen Stock Exchange has inquired about the discrepancy between the projected gross margin and the actual performance, particularly in light of industry-wide pricing pressures on high-margin products [1] - O-film Technology attributes the fluctuations in gross margin to short-term factors, including seasonal characteristics affecting the shipment of high-margin ultrasonic modules and strategic pricing decisions in the competitive market for automotive 3D sensing products [1] Group 2 - The core logic behind the anticipated increase in gross margin is a strategic adjustment in product mix, with O-film Microelectronics' ultrasonic fingerprint recognition modules holding over 46% of the global market share and 3D sensing modules rapidly expanding in automotive and robotics sectors [2] - The revenue contribution from these high-margin products is projected to increase from 67.42% in 2025 to 76.34% in 2030, which, combined with economies of scale, is expected to drive overall gross margin growth [2]

Core Viewpoint - The audit opinion from Zhongxinghua Accounting Firm on OFILM Group's acquisition of assets and fundraising indicates that the performance of the target asset, OFILM Microelectronics, has shown volatility, with a significant decline in net profit in 2023 compared to the previous two years, while overseas revenue continues to increase and customer and supplier concentration is in line with industry norms [1][6]. Group 1: Performance Analysis - OFILM Microelectronics reported net profits of 237 million yuan, 279 million yuan, and 36.61 million yuan for 2023 to Q1 2025, while the listed company reported net profits of 769.05 million yuan, 583.82 million yuan, and -589.49 million yuan, indicating a divergence in performance [2]. - The audit confirmed that there are no other entities within the listed company's consolidated financial statements engaged in the same business as the target asset, making OFILM Microelectronics the sole entity for the listed company's fingerprint recognition module and machine vision camera business [2]. Group 2: Procurement and Sales Model - The procurement model of the target asset primarily includes designated procurement, customer-specified suppliers, Buy&Sell, and customer-supplied materials, with designated procurement and Buy&Sell accounting for 85.19%, 85.72%, and 82.80% of total procurement during the reporting period [2]. - In Q1 2025, designated procurement amounted to 241 million yuan, accounting for 47.99%, while Buy&Sell procurement was 175 million yuan, accounting for 34.81%, mainly covering key materials such as ICs and sensors [2]. Group 3: Revenue Recognition and Payment Performance - The audit confirmed the reasonableness of revenue recognition under the Buy&Sell model, stating that the target company bears risks related to material storage, damage, and price fluctuations, and has pricing power over the final products [3]. - The revenue share from the Buy&Sell model was 35.01%, 36.04%, and 44.07% from 2023 to Q1 2025, with the procurement material cost consistently representing 53%-55% of revenue [3]. - The consignment model showed a decrease in revenue share from 21.74% to 12.84%, with a Q1 2025 sales price of 9.63 yuan per unit and a gross margin of 18.02%, outperforming the non-consignment model [3]. Group 4: International Revenue and Concentration - The overseas sales revenue of the target asset increased, accounting for 44.94%, 49.45%, and 57.48% from 2023 to Q1 2025, primarily from ultrasonic and capacitive fingerprint recognition modules [4]. - Customer concentration remained high, with sales to the top five customers exceeding 78% and purchases from the top five suppliers exceeding 58%, consistent with the high concentration in the consumer electronics industry [4]. Group 5: Related Party Transactions and Internal Controls - The audit indicated that over 60% of sales revenue and more than half of procurement amounts were through related party transactions, with pricing determined through market negotiation, showing minimal differences from non-related transactions [5]. - The target company’s borrowing from the listed company and its subsidiaries was primarily for operational purposes, with a borrowing amount of 2.518 billion yuan in 2024 and a recovery of 3.233 billion yuan, with no interest accrued [5].

Core Viewpoint - O-film Technology Co., Ltd. has responded to the Shenzhen Stock Exchange's inquiry regarding its share issuance for asset acquisition and fundraising, detailing the operational performance and business model of its subsidiary O-film Microelectronics (Nanchang) Co., Ltd. [1] Group 1: Performance and Business Model Analysis - O-film Microelectronics specializes in the R&D, production, and sales of sensor modules such as fingerprint recognition and 3D sensing modules, serving as the sole entity for O-film in this business area [2] - The net profit attributable to the parent company for O-film Microelectronics showed fluctuations, with figures of 237 million, 279 million, and 37 million yuan over the reporting periods, while the listed company reported net profits of 77 million, 58 million, and -59 million yuan, indicating performance discrepancies [1][2] Group 2: Procurement and Revenue Recognition - O-film Microelectronics employs four procurement models: self-procurement, customer-specified suppliers, Buy&Sell, and customer-supplied materials, with the specified procurement and Buy&Sell models accounting for 85.19%, 85.72%, and 82.80% of total procurement during the reporting periods [2] - The company justifies the use of the total amount method for revenue recognition under the Buy&Sell model, citing control over raw materials and risk-bearing obligations, aligning with industry practices [2] Group 3: Customer and Supplier Concentration - The sales revenue from the top five customers accounted for 79.40%, 78.30%, and 79.29% of total revenue, while the procurement from the top five suppliers represented 62.45%, 61.47%, and 58.64%, indicating high concentration levels [3] - O-film Microelectronics' international sales revenue has been increasing, reaching 44.94%, 49.45%, and 57.48% over the reporting periods, with higher sales prices and gross margins for overseas products due to their complexity and application in high-end markets [3] Group 4: Consignment Model and Related Transactions - The consignment model accounted for 21.74%, 16.63%, and 12.84% of revenue during the reporting periods, with higher gross margins observed in 2024 and early 2025 due to increased sales of high-end ultrasonic fingerprint recognition modules [4] - The company emphasizes that overlapping transactions between suppliers and customers are commercially reasonable and comply with accounting standards [4] Group 5: Financial Data and Internal Control Measures - O-film Microelectronics' other monetary funds primarily consist of loans and credit guarantees, with significant fluctuations in balances due to financing scale [5] - The company has not made provisions for bad debts on receivables from related parties, citing a 100% collection rate from end customers, consistent with industry practices [5] - Adequate provisions for fixed and intangible asset impairments have been made, and the accounting treatment for deferred tax assets aligns with accounting standards [6]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for companies such as OmniVision Technologies (603501.CH), Q Technology (1478.HK), and NIO Inc. (9866.HK/NIO.US) as key tracking targets in their respective segments [5] - Additionally, it reiterates a "Buy" rating for Leapmotor (9863.HK), Sunny Optical Technology (2382.HK), Horizon Robotics (9660.HK), and Yangjie Technology (300373.CH) as industry leaders [5] - The report also suggests investors pay attention to potential opportunities in companies like InHand Networks (1760.HK), Sijia Technology (580.HK), ZhiXing Technology (1274.HK), Youjia Innovation (2431.HK), Wingtech Technology (600745.CH), and CR Micro (688396.CH) [5] Core Insights - The technology industry is experiencing significant opportunities driven by technological innovation across various sectors, including consumer electronics, new energy vehicles, intelligent driving, and power semiconductors [2][3] - In the consumer electronics sector, there is a notable surge in demand for products like action cameras and panoramic cameras, which is expected to continue into the second half of the year and next year [2] - The new energy vehicle market is in a product explosion phase, with companies like NIO seeing demand growth driven by successful product definitions [2] - Intelligent driving technology is rapidly evolving, with significant opportunities for industry players as technology applications and product implementations progress [3] - The power semiconductor industry is witnessing a stabilization in competition, with some manufacturers experiencing price increases in certain product areas [3][5] Summary by Sections Consumer Electronics - The report highlights a demand explosion in the consumer electronics sector, particularly for action and panoramic cameras, which is expected to provide substantial growth momentum for smartphone supply chain players [2] - Innovations in components such as high-pixel image sensors and periscope camera modules are anticipated to create growth opportunities even in a stable smartphone market [2] New Energy Vehicles - New energy vehicle companies are experiencing a demand surge, particularly with successful product definitions leading to a "supply-demand imbalance" phase, which is expected to enhance fundamentals and valuations [2] Intelligent Driving - The intelligent driving sector is characterized by rapid technological iterations, with significant opportunities for breakthroughs as industry players adopt new technologies [3] - The domestic chip manufacturer Horizon Robotics is seeing large-scale applications of its intelligent driving chips in automotive companies [3] Power Semiconductors - The power semiconductor industry is experiencing a reduction in traditional cyclical fluctuations, with some manufacturers reporting stability and potential price increases in specific product areas [3] - There remains substantial room for domestic substitution in the power semiconductor sector, with a stable competitive landscape [5]

Group 1 - The evolution of fingerprint recognition technology in smartphones has shifted from physical to optical and now to under-display ultrasonic fingerprint recognition, which is becoming a trend in the industry [1] - Several domestic smartphone manufacturers are set to adopt ultrasonic fingerprint unlocking technology in their flagship models, indicating a potential explosive growth in this technology [1] - Ultrasonic fingerprint recognition offers higher security and faster unlocking speed compared to traditional optical methods, as it can penetrate surface contaminants and ensure stable and accurate unlocking in various environments [1] Group 2 - Although ultrasonic fingerprint recognition is currently more expensive and mainly used in high-end flagship phones, advancements in domestic technology and decreasing costs are expected to expand its application to mid-range products and other smart devices [2] - The rapid development of IoT and smart home sectors will further broaden the application scenarios for ultrasonic fingerprint recognition, making it a mainstream solution for secure identity verification [2] - The market size of China's ultrasonic fingerprint recognition industry is projected to reach 363 million yuan by 2028 [2] Group 3 - O-film, a leading company in the optical and electronic field, has been focusing on fingerprint recognition and 3D ToF microelectronics, maintaining a significant market share in the fingerprint recognition module sector [2] - O-film has been producing fingerprint recognition modules since 2015 and has consistently ranked among the top global suppliers [2] - The company has a strong position in both optical and ultrasonic under-display fingerprint recognition modules, and its self-developed technologies enhance smart lock products [2] Group 4 - With the increasing prevalence and upgrade of smart terminal devices, ultrasonic fingerprint recognition technology is expected to maintain a high growth trajectory as a key identity authentication method [3] - O-film has long been producing ultrasonic fingerprint recognition modules for overseas clients, and the company is likely to benefit from the rapid penetration of this technology in the domestic market in the coming years [3] - As ultrasonic technology matures, O-film's advantages in the fingerprint recognition market will become more pronounced, presenting new development opportunities [3]

Core Insights - The domestic ultrasonic fingerprint recognition module industry has rapidly penetrated from high-end markets to mass consumer sectors due to core technological breakthroughs and significant reductions in manufacturing costs, with a projected market size of approximately 2.697 billion yuan in 2024 [1][13] - The industry has seen a collaborative innovation across the supply chain, with domestic manufacturers upgrading piezoelectric materials from traditional lead zirconate titanate (PZT) to environmentally friendly aluminum nitride (AlN), and innovating with CMOS Sensor architecture, reducing module thickness to 0.15mm and production costs from $20 in 2021 to $12, a decrease of over 40% [1][13] - The application scenarios for ultrasonic fingerprint recognition modules have expanded explosively due to the dual drivers of cost reduction and performance enhancement [1][13] Industry Overview - Ultrasonic fingerprint recognition modules utilize ultrasonic waves to penetrate materials and identify fingerprints based on reflected signals, forming a 3D image for high precision and security [2] - The modules can be categorized into single-point and wide-area ultrasonic fingerprint recognition modules based on the recognition area size [2] Industry Development History - The industry has undergone four main stages: the embryonic phase before 2015, initial application from 2016 to 2020, rapid expansion from 2021 to 2023, and diversification of applications from 2024 onwards [4][5][6] - The initial phase saw limited commercial application due to sensor size and cost constraints, while the introduction of Qualcomm's SenseID in 2015 marked a significant technological advancement [4] - From 2021 to 2023, the industry experienced rapid growth, with domestic ultrasonic fingerprint recognition module shipments exceeding 120 million units in 2023, a year-on-year increase of 150% and a market penetration rate of 25% [5] Industry Supply Chain - The upstream of the ultrasonic fingerprint recognition module industry includes raw materials and production equipment, while the midstream involves the manufacturing of the modules, and the downstream encompasses applications in consumer electronics, automotive electronics, smart home, industrial manufacturing, and healthcare [8] Market Size - The global development of ultrasonic under-display fingerprint recognition technology has progressed slowly, with Qualcomm being an early player in the field [12] - The domestic ultrasonic fingerprint recognition technology has made significant strides, with companies like Goodix breaking Qualcomm's technological monopoly [12] Key Companies' Performance - The market remains in a blue ocean stage, with Qualcomm and Goodix holding over 90% market share, with Goodix leveraging its advantages in optical under-display fingerprint recognition and cost-effective domestic products [15] - Goodix's revenue from fingerprint recognition chips reached 1.679 billion yuan in 2024, with a market share exceeding 40% [16] - O-film Technology, a leader in optical and biometric recognition, has also made significant contributions to the industry, with a revenue of 4.882 billion yuan in Q1 2025 [18] Industry Development Trends - The technology iteration is accelerating, with a focus on precision improvement and scene penetration, aiming for 100% screen area recognition by 2025 [20] - Leading companies are integrating the entire supply chain from chips to algorithms to modules, enhancing competitive advantages [21] - The domestic market is driven by policies and market demand, with expectations for smartphone shipments to reach 320 million units by 2025, and ultrasonic fingerprint penetration rates to exceed 35% [23]

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the ultrasonic fingerprint recognition module industry Core Insights - The ultrasonic fingerprint recognition module market size is projected to grow from 18.45 billion CNY in 2022 to 109.83 billion CNY by 2029, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 28.5% [8] - The market size for ultrasonic fingerprint recognition modules in smartphones is expected to increase from 10.81 billion CNY in 2021 to 76.88 billion CNY by 2029, indicating a significant growth trajectory [25] - The penetration rate of ultrasonic fingerprint recognition modules in smartphones is anticipated to rise from 5.58% in 2021 to 47.72% by 2029 [16] - The unit value of ultrasonic fingerprint recognition modules is projected to decrease from 56.48 CNY in 2021 to 44.26 CNY by 2029, suggesting a trend towards cost reduction [21] Summary by Sections Market Size - The ultrasonic fingerprint recognition module market size is forecasted to grow significantly, reaching 22.44 billion CNY in 2023 and 26.97 billion CNY in 2024, with further increases in subsequent years [8][9] Smartphone Shipment Volume - China's smartphone shipment volume is expected to show a slight increase from 2.64 billion units in 2022 to 3.64 billion units by 2029, indicating a stable demand for smartphones [12] Penetration Rate - The penetration rate of ultrasonic fingerprint recognition modules in smartphones is projected to increase steadily, reaching 10.71% in 2023 and 12.85% in 2024 [16] Unit Value - The unit value of ultrasonic fingerprint recognition modules is expected to decline gradually, with estimates of 53.14 CNY in 2023 and 51.55 CNY in 2024 [21] Smartphone Application Proportion - The proportion of smartphones utilizing ultrasonic fingerprint recognition modules is expected to remain stable at 70% throughout the forecast period from 2021 to 2029 [30]

Investment Rating - The report indicates a positive investment outlook for the ultrasonic fingerprint recognition industry in China, highlighting significant growth potential and opportunities for domestic manufacturers [5][8]. Core Insights - The ultrasonic fingerprint recognition technology has a promising market outlook, driven by increasing consumer demand for secure and convenient biometric solutions in smartphones and other electronic devices [5][6]. - The market for ultrasonic fingerprint recognition is still considered a blue ocean, with major players like Qualcomm and Goodix holding over 90% market share, indicating ample room for growth and competition [7][8]. - The industry is expected to experience substantial growth, with the market size projected to increase from 3.57 billion yuan in 2025 to 14.53 billion yuan by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 32.41% [8][37]. Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The report provides a comprehensive overview of the ultrasonic fingerprint recognition industry in China, detailing the supply chain and market size development [2][5]. Market Dynamics - The demand for high-quality biometric solutions is rising, with ultrasonic fingerprint recognition poised to become a leading technology following optical fingerprint recognition [5][6]. - The core component of ultrasonic fingerprint recognition modules is the ultrasonic sensor, which plays a crucial role in identity verification by analyzing three-dimensional images of fingerprints [6][14]. Competitive Landscape - The current market is dominated by Qualcomm and Goodix, which together account for over 90% of the market share, indicating a concentrated competitive environment [7][8]. - The report notes that the domestic production of ultrasonic sensors is accelerating, which will support the development of downstream module packaging manufacturers [12][19]. Market Growth Projections - The ultrasonic fingerprint recognition module market is expected to grow significantly, driven by the acceleration of domestic production processes and decreasing costs, which will expand market applications [8][37]. - The market size is projected to grow from 3.57 billion yuan in 2025 to 14.53 billion yuan by 2030, with a CAGR of 32.41% [37][38]. Application Trends - Smartphones are identified as the primary application area for ultrasonic fingerprint recognition modules, with a notable trend towards higher screen-to-body ratios in devices, creating opportunities for this technology [29][30]. - The penetration of ultrasonic fingerprint recognition technology is gradually moving from high-end to mid-range smartphones, indicating a broadening market reach [35].