BOE(000725)2025-02-19 11:20Group 1: Market Trends and Product Pricing - In Q1 2025, the demand for TV panels is expected to remain strong due to the continuation of the "old-for-new" policy in mainland China and the gradual recovery of overseas market demand, leading to a "not-so-dull" off-season for TV panel demand [1][2] - Starting from December 2024, prices for some large-size LCD TV products began to rise, with mainstream sizes experiencing price increases in January 2025, and this upward trend is expected to continue into February [2] Group 2: LCD Supply and Demand Dynamics - The LCD TV shipment rhythm has shifted from "front low and back high" to "front high and back low" due to panel manufacturers' "demand-based production" strategies and adjustments in brand procurement strategies [3] - The average size of global LCD TV terminal sales is projected to grow to approximately 54.5 inches by 2029, driven by the trend towards larger sizes, with the average size in China reaching about 65.8 inches in 2024, an increase of 3.4 inches year-on-year [3] Group 3: Revenue Structure and Performance - In the first three quarters of 2024, the revenue structure of the company's display device business was as follows: TV products accounted for 25%, IT products 33%, OLED products 24%, and LCD mobile and other products 17% [4] - The fourth quarter of 2024 saw significant growth in performance, driven by strong demand for LCD TV products due to the "old-for-new" policy and promotional activities in overseas markets, with both shipment volume and product prices increasing [5][6] Group 4: Flexible AMOLED Business Development - In 2024, the company shipped approximately 140 million flexible AMOLED panels, showing continuous growth and a significant improvement in product structure, with a notable increase in the high-end segment [7] - The company is actively investing in the 8.6-generation AMOLED production line project, which is expected to start mass production by the end of 2026, enhancing its competitiveness in the high-end market [8] Group 5: Depreciation and Capital Expenditure - Overall depreciation is expected to slightly increase in 2024 due to new production line ramp-up, with fluctuations in depreciation amounts anticipated in 2024 and 2025, followed by a decrease starting in 2026 [9] - Future capital expenditures will focus on the company's strategic planning, primarily around semiconductor display business and innovations in IoT, sensors, MLED, and smart medical engineering [9]