Core Insights - The server giant Super Fusion is reportedly preparing for an IPO, which has led to a surge in related A-share companies [1][2] Company Overview - Super Fusion, previously part of Huawei's X86 server business, was sold to Henan State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission due to U.S. sanctions affecting Huawei's chip supply [3] - The company focuses on computing infrastructure and services, with a reported revenue of 23.5 billion yuan in 2022, projected to reach 28.4 billion yuan in 2023, and over 40 billion yuan in 2024 [3] - The chairman revealed that the company's revenue doubled in Q1 of this year, with a target of exceeding 50 billion yuan in 2025 [3] Product and Market Position - Super Fusion's servers include the original Huawei FusionServer and KunLun series, with a focus on general, AI, and critical business servers [4] - According to IDC, Super Fusion ranks sixth in the global server market and second in China, with a leading position in the liquid-cooled server market [6] - The company’s sales revenue is approximately 26.8 billion yuan, second only to Inspur's 57.6 billion yuan [6] Financial Performance and Challenges - Despite strong revenue growth, many companies in the computing equipment sector, including Super Fusion, face declining gross margins [6] - The company has experienced frequent changes in its shareholder structure, with 26 shareholders, the largest being Henan State-owned Assets, holding over 67% [6] IPO Strategy - The Henan State-owned Assets Commission aims for Super Fusion to go public by 2025, viewing it as a key step in deepening state-owned enterprise reform and boosting the digital economy [7] - A reverse merger is considered a viable option for the IPO, with potential targets including several companies under Henan State-owned Assets [7] - There are concerns regarding market expectations and integration risks post-merger, emphasizing the need for careful management of market perceptions [7] Valuation - Super Fusion is valued at 57 billion yuan, ranking 91st on the 2025 Hurun Global Unicorn List, compared to Honor's valuation of 170 billion yuan, which ranks 20th globally [8]