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Summary of Hisense Home Appliances Conference Call Company and Industry Overview - The conference call pertains to Hisense Home Appliances, focusing on the home appliance industry, particularly air conditioning and refrigeration products [2][4]. Key Points and Arguments Sales Performance - The gross margin for the export segment improved slightly year-on-year, while the domestic sales segment faced pressure from raw material costs and weak sales, leading to a decline in profits [2][3]. - Domestic sales showed gradual improvement month-over-month, with August exports better than July, and September benefiting from the "trade-in" effect, leading to overall better performance in October [2][3]. Product Categories - In the home air conditioning sector, installation cards for processing and installation grew by 28% year-on-year in October, with new air conditioning types seeing over 50% growth in September and doubling in October [2][4]. - For refrigerators, sales in the 6,000 to 12,000 yuan price range increased significantly, and the share of embedded refrigerator sales rose rapidly, with an overall increase in average prices across categories [2][4]. Inventory and Market Conditions - Current inventory levels show that processing and washing channels are slightly lower than the same period last year, while central control channel inventory is about three months, slightly higher than last year [5]. - The real estate market significantly impacts central control business, with real estate-related revenue accounting for 60% of total revenue. The refined decoration segment has seen a decline of over 20% in the first three quarters of the year [6]. Market Trends - Multi-split systems are increasingly used in renovation demands, dominating the C-end market, although unit machines have seen slightly higher growth in recent years. However, the long-term market potential for multi-split systems is larger due to the limited capacity of unit machines [7]. - Large-scale equipment orders typically take over six months to convert into reported revenue, with some orders taking a year or longer, making the revenue recognition timeline uncertain despite signs of order growth [8]. Competitive Landscape - In the domestic market, Hisense, Hitachi, and York have different positioning, with Hitachi and York focusing on high-end central air conditioning, while Hisense offers a more diversified product range [9][10]. - Hisense's market share in the domestic market is approximately 34%, with Hitachi at around 57% and York at 9%. Hisense and York have shown faster growth rates compared to Hitachi [10]. Future Outlook - The company aims for continued growth in both domestic and international markets, with expectations of maintaining a net profit margin of around 15% next year [14][29]. - The company anticipates a compound annual growth rate of over 15% for exports by 2025, with emerging markets like Latin America and ASEAN expected to grow rapidly [33]. Additional Important Insights - The impact of the "trade-in" policy on future demand is not expected to significantly deplete future demand, as there remains a substantial number of old products needing replacement [32]. - Other business revenues, primarily from waste recycling, contribute approximately 8 billion yuan with a gross margin of about 4%, aligning with the main business revenue trends [34]. - The company maintains a dividend payout ratio of 50%, indicating a strong commitment to shareholder returns [35].