Core Viewpoint - The company reported a significant net profit increase of 304% year-on-year for the first half of 2025, indicating a strong recovery in overseas earnings and accelerated performance reversal [2][4][6]. Financial Performance - In H1 2025, the company achieved revenue of $2.242 billion, a 7% increase year-on-year; EPS revenue was $704 million, up 9%; net profit reached $63 million, reflecting a 304% increase; net profit margin improved by 2.83 percentage points year-on-year [2][4]. - The company's gross margin stood at 11.55%, an increase of 1.50 percentage points year-on-year, while the net margin was 2.81%, up 2.05 percentage points [6][4]. - Regional performance showed North America with $1.138 billion in revenue (up 1.7%), Asia-Pacific with $687 million (up 15.46%), and EMEA & LATAM with $401 million (up 9.56%) [2][4]. Market Trends - The steering system is transitioning from mechanical steering to electronic power steering (EPS) and now to steer-by-wire (SBW), with average selling prices (ASP) increasing from 1,000 yuan for C-EPS to 4,000 yuan for SBW [3][15]. - EPS remains the mainstream technology with a domestic penetration rate exceeding 99%, and the market for EPS in China is projected to grow from 38 billion yuan to 48 billion yuan by 2028 [3][15]. Competitive Position - The company is a global second-tier player in the EPS market, with a market share of 16%, and has established partnerships with major automotive manufacturers in North America, Europe, and China [11][3]. - The company has secured its first SBW order in 2022 and currently has six confirmed orders, indicating a strong pipeline for future revenue growth [17][18]. Product Development - The company is focusing on high-end braking systems and plans to launch an electronic mechanical braking (EMB) system in 2025, which will enhance response speed and support software-defined chassis integration [18][17]. - The company has received multiple awards for its innovative SBW technology, showcasing its commitment to advancing steering solutions [17].