Core Viewpoint - Xiamen Stitec Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. plans to invest a total of RMB 17 million in Xiamen Newlite Electronics Technology Co., Ltd. alongside its actual controller and chairman, Chen Zhizhong [1][2]. Group 1: Investment Details - Stitec will invest RMB 9 million, acquiring a 2.6201% stake in Newlite, while Chen Zhizhong will invest RMB 8 million for a 2.3290% stake [2]. - The investment is not yet formalized through a signed agreement and will not result in changes to the consolidated financial statements, as Newlite will be classified as an associate company [2]. Group 2: Company Background - Newlite, established in 2021, focuses on the research, production, sales, and after-sales technical services of high-power ultrafast lasers, holding core technology in ultraviolet femtosecond lasers [3]. - Stitec, founded in 2010 and listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange's Growth Enterprise Market in 2023, is a national high-tech enterprise specializing in the R&D, production, and sales of machine vision inspection equipment [4]. Group 3: Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, Stitec reported total revenue of RMB 311 million, a year-on-year increase of 44.13%, and a net profit of RMB 77.81 million, up 48.55% year-on-year [5]. Group 4: Strategic Rationale - The investment aligns with the company's future development strategy and optimism regarding the high-power ultrafast laser industry, which has high technical barriers and is essential in precision processing fields such as semiconductor advanced processes and flexible OLED material cutting [7]. - This investment will allow the company to integrate quality industrial resources, promote industrial synergy, and enhance overall competitiveness [8].

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