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Summary of ZTE (0763.HK) Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: ZTE Corporation (0763.HK) - **Industry**: Telecommunications and AI technology Key Financial Projections - **2Q25E Revenues**: Expected to grow by 12% YoY and 8% QoQ to Rmb35.6 billion [1] - **Gross Margin**: Anticipated to improve to 37.8% in 2Q25E from 34.3% in 1Q25 [1] - **Net Income**: Projected to increase by 12% QoQ to Rmb2.7 billion in 2Q25E [1] - **Revenue Contribution from Non-Telecom Business**: Non-telecom segments (computing network, automotive electronics, digital power, smart devices) accounted for 35% of total revenues in 1Q25 [1] AI Innovations and Product Offerings - **AI Product Range**: ZTE is expanding its portfolio with AI servers, storage, software solutions, smartphones, home networks, smart displays, and robots [2] - **NebulaCoder-V6 Model**: Ranked first in the "Chinese LLM Evaluation May 2025 report" by SuperCLUE, showcasing ZTE's capabilities in scientific reasoning, mathematical reasoning, and code generation [2] - **DeepSeek All-in-One Machine**: Launched AiCube, compatible with multiple mainstream GPUs, enhancing enterprise clients' AI deployment [2] Earnings Revisions - **Net Income Revisions**: 2025-27E net income revised down by 4%, 4%, and 2% respectively due to lower gross margins [2] - **Revenue Revisions**: 2025-27E revenues cut by 1% reflecting a slowing capex cycle in telecom networks [2] - **Operating Expense Ratio**: Revised down to 29% and 27% for 2026-27E, maintaining 2025E unchanged [2] Valuation and Price Target - **Target Price for H-share**: Updated to HK$29.3 (previously HK$33.0) based on a target P/E of 12.0x for 2026E [8] - **Target Price for A-share**: Adjusted to Rmb45.4 (previously Rmb51.1) based on a target P/E of 20.3x for 2026E [8] - **Market Capitalization**: HK$103.8 billion / $13.2 billion [14] Risks and Considerations - **Market Risks**: Demand fluctuations in telecom infrastructure and 5G BTS building in China could impact estimates [13] - **Non-Operating Gains/Losses**: Historical non-operating items have varied significantly, which could lead to upside or downside risks [13] Conclusion - **Investment Rating**: Maintained Neutral for both ZTE-A and ZTE-H due to the slowing capex cycle in the telecom sector [1][8]

May 8, 2025 First Quarter 2025 Earnings Update First Quarter 2025 Earnings Update May 8, 2025 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Ouster intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such ...