Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [6] Core Views - The company reported its 2025 mid-year results, achieving a revenue of 7.713 billion yuan (up 13.99% year-on-year) and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.691 billion yuan (up 16.78% year-on-year) for the first half of 2025. In Q2 2025, revenue reached 4.552 billion yuan (up 11.43% year-on-year) with a net profit of 888 million yuan (up 20.82% year-on-year). The net profit growth for Q2 2025 is close to the upper limit of the previous forecast (year-on-year growth of 12.52%-22.04%) [4][12] - The global digital trade center's shop leasing has seen high demand, significantly enhancing the company's cash flow in H1 2025. The first batch of 389 fashion jewelry industry shops had a subscription ratio exceeding 12:1, while the second batch of 919 shops in creative toys, skincare, and medical beauty industries had a subscription ratio exceeding 14:1. The operating cash flow net amount increased by 1.268 billion yuan year-on-year, mainly due to the cash net amount from the fashion jewelry industry leasing [12] - The B2B trading platform and cross-border payment business continue to expand, with the "Chinagoods" platform registering over 5.1 million buyers across more than 200 countries and regions by H1 2025. The platform generated a revenue of 257 million yuan, with a net profit of 155 million yuan (up 109.69% year-on-year). Cross-border payment transactions exceeded 2.5 billion USD (up over 47% year-on-year) [12][13] Financial Summary - For 2025-2027, the company is expected to achieve revenues of 19.597 billion yuan, 25.528 billion yuan, and 30.103 billion yuan, with corresponding growth rates of 24.53%, 30.26%, and 17.92%. The net profits attributable to shareholders are projected to be 4.073 billion yuan, 6.441 billion yuan, and 7.480 billion yuan, with growth rates of 32.50%, 58.15%, and 16.12% respectively. The EPS for these years is expected to be 0.74 yuan, 1.17 yuan, and 1.36 yuan per share, with corresponding P/E ratios of 27x, 17x, and 15x [13][14]

Core Viewpoint - The recent performance forecast of Rendo Holdings, predicting a net profit of 300 to 400 million yuan for the first half of 2025, highlights the successful turnaround following its debt restructuring and strategic overhaul under CITIC Capital's leadership [2][3][7]. Financial Performance - Rendo Holdings is expected to achieve a net profit of 300 to 400 million yuan in the first half of 2025, with a non-recurring net profit of 17.5 to 26 million yuan, marking a significant turnaround from previous losses [3]. - The company's net assets turned positive at 878 million yuan in the first quarter of 2025, with a year-on-year net profit growth of 1766.26% [3]. Debt Restructuring - Rendo Holdings completed its complex debt restructuring process in just 10 months, from May 2024 to March 2025, successfully resolving most of its historical debts [3][4]. - The restructuring has led to a significant optimization of the asset-liability structure and the introduction of strong investors like CITIC Capital, which supports sustainable future development [4]. Strategic Initiatives - The company is implementing a dual-driven strategy focusing on third-party payment services and hard technology as core growth drivers, aiming to establish a second growth curve [2][4]. - Rendo Holdings has established two new companies in July 2025, focusing on the computing power sector, which is a key area in the digital economy [5][6]. Market Outlook - The establishment of the new computing companies aligns with Rendo Holdings' strategic goal to develop its second main business in the digital economy, leveraging the growing demand driven by AI and related technologies [6]. - The market anticipates that Rendo Holdings will successfully shed its "ST" label after the 2025 annual report, indicating a solid recovery and business foundation [8]. Growth Potential - With the completion of its restructuring and the initiation of its "payment + AI" strategy, Rendo Holdings is positioned to create an innovative business model driven by three engines: payment, compliance technology, and industrial digitalization [7][9].

Core Viewpoint - Lakala's financial performance in 2024 and Q1 2025 shows a decline in revenue and net profit, primarily due to reduced hardware sales and pressure on payment business, but the company benefits from improved gross margins in both payment and technology service sectors [1][2][3]. Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved operating revenue of 5.759 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 2.96%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 351 million, down 23.26% year-on-year [1]. - For Q1 2025, the company reported operating revenue of 1.299 billion, a decline of 13.01% year-on-year, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 101 million, down 51.71% year-on-year [1][3]. Business Segments - Payment business revenue in 2024 was 5.17 billion, a slight decrease of 0.27%, with a gross margin of 27.22%, up 0.92 percentage points, driven by a higher proportion of higher-fee QR code transactions [2]. - Technology service revenue in 2024 was 280 million, down 18.43%, but with a gross margin of 90.92%, up 19.03 percentage points, mainly due to a 67.71% increase in high-margin external card organization marketing services [2]. Market Dynamics - The third-party payment market is undergoing optimization, with regulatory measures leading to the exit of smaller players, which may create new opportunities for industry leaders like Lakala [4]. - In 2024, 10 payment licenses were revoked, bringing the total to 100, indicating a trend towards market consolidation [4]. Growth Opportunities - The cross-border payment sector presents significant growth potential, with the company actively expanding its services in emerging markets. In Q1 2025, the number of cross-border merchants and transaction volume increased by 76% and 85% year-on-year, respectively [5]. - The recent regulatory framework aims to enhance the convenience of cross-border financial services, which could benefit qualified third-party payment institutions [5]. Investment Outlook - The company maintains a "buy" rating, with projected net profits for 2025-2027 of 398 million, 399 million, and 415 million, reflecting growth rates of 13.3%, 0.3%, and 4.1% respectively, supported by its strong position in the third-party payment sector [6].