Summary of Smoore International's Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Smoore International - **Industry**: Vapor Technology and Tobacco Industry Key Financial Performance - **Revenue**: In the first half of 2025, Smoore International reported revenue of 9 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 19.5% [2][4] - **Regional Performance**: - European market revenue growth reached 38% due to compliance product sales following a one-time ban [2][4] - Revenue growth in the US and China was 1.5% and -6.1%, respectively [2][4] - **Profit**: The company achieved a profit of 4.92 billion yuan, a decline of 28% year-on-year, primarily due to increased stock incentive amortization, administrative expenses, and marketing costs [2][5] - **Adjusted Net Profit**: Adjusted net profit was 7.37 billion yuan, down 2.1% year-on-year, but actual growth was noted after excluding a 70 million yuan tax impact from OECD's dual pillar international tax [2][5] Future Outlook - **Second Half Expectations**: Smoore International anticipates maintaining double-digit revenue growth in the second half of 2025, with profits expected to remain flat [2][6] - **Key Focus Areas**: - Sales performance of HNB products in Japan in September [2][6] - Progress of British American Tobacco's Halo product launch in Europe, which has the largest marketing budget in its history [2][6] Emerging Business Developments - **Medical Vaporization**: The company is successfully collaborating with major pharmaceutical companies, aiming for FDA approval within the next two to three years [2][7] - **Beauty Vaporization**: The Lancome brand achieved revenue of 31 million yuan in the first half of the year, with expectations of significant profit contributions in the next two years [2][7] Industry Perspective - **Market Position**: Smoore International is viewed as a leader in vapor technology, with a positive outlook on the transformation of the tobacco industry, particularly in the HNB segment [3][8] - **Traditional Business Recovery**: The traditional business is showing signs of recovery, especially in the European market, which has exceeded expectations [2][8] - **Future Profit Contribution**: HNB business is projected to contribute over 1 billion yuan in profit increment next year, while other emerging businesses will take two to three years to reflect in financial statements [2][8]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the industry, indicating a positive outlook for future performance [1]. Core Insights - Philip Morris International (PMI) reported Q2 2025 revenue of $10.1 billion, with an organic year-over-year growth of 6.8%. For the first half of 2025, revenue reached $19.4 billion, up 6.5% year-over-year. The revenue from smoke-free products was $4.2 billion, reflecting a 14.5% organic growth and accounting for 41% of total revenue [4][9]. - The Heat-Not-Burn (HNB) segment continues to grow, with Q2 HNB sales reaching 38.8 billion units, a year-over-year increase of 9.2%. Excluding channel inventory effects, the growth rate was 11.4%. As of Q2 2025, the number of HNB users reached 34 million, with Japan's HNB penetration rate increasing to 48% [4][10]. - British American Tobacco (BAT) reported H1 2025 revenue of £12.569 billion, a 1.8% increase year-over-year at constant exchange rates. The revenue from new tobacco products was £1.651 billion, up 2.4%, representing 18.2% of total revenue [4][10]. Summary by Sections Industry Trends - The global tobacco industry is approaching a market size of nearly $1 trillion, with new tobacco products growing at a faster pace and expected to capture more market share. Major players like PMI and BAT are increasing their focus on smoke-free products, particularly HNB [4][12]. Company Performance - PMI's Q2 2025 performance highlights include a 14.5% increase in smoke-free product revenue and a 100% increase in electronic vapor product sales. The company maintains a full-year sales growth forecast of 10-12% for HNB products [4][9]. - BAT's H1 2025 results show a mixed performance in new tobacco products, with HNB revenue growing modestly while electronic vapor products faced challenges due to regulatory issues [4][10]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests monitoring companies linked to new tobacco products, such as Smoore International, a leading OEM for BAT's HNB products, and Yingqu Technology, the manufacturer for PMI's IQOS [4][12].

Investment Rating - The industry is rated as "Buy" based on the expectation of an increase exceeding 15% in the next 3-6 months [6] Core Insights - The new tobacco industry continues to show strong growth trends, with PMI reporting a revenue increase of 7.1% and adjusted operating profit growth of 16.1% in Q2 2025 [1] - The HNB (Heated Not Burned) market is expected to grow significantly, particularly in the U.S., as the FDA's approval of JUUL products indicates a clear trend towards market expansion [2][3] - The overall HNB global market is on a continuous growth trajectory, with the U.S. market poised to contribute significantly to this growth [4] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q2 2025, PMI achieved revenues of $10.1 billion and adjusted operating profits of $4.3 billion, reflecting year-on-year increases of 7.1% and 16.1% respectively [1] - New tobacco revenue in Q2 2025 reached $4.2 billion, a 15.2% increase year-on-year, with HNB sales volume also increasing by 9.2% to 38.8 billion sticks [1] Regulatory Environment - The FDA has approved JUUL's products for sale in the U.S., increasing the total number of approved vaping products from 34 to 39, indicating a more favorable regulatory environment for compliant products [2] - The FDA's focus on combating illegal products while facilitating the approval of compliant products suggests a dual approach to market regulation [3] Market Outlook - The HNB market in Europe is recovering from flavor bans, with PMI reporting double-digit growth in Q2 2025, indicating resilience in consumer demand [3] - The legal market for HNB products is expected to expand significantly, driven by regulatory changes and increasing consumer acceptance [4]

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