KSTAR(002518)2025-05-12 10:32Group 1: Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, the company's revenue increased by 13.51% year-on-year, driven by growth in both the data center and new energy sectors [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 10.44% year-on-year due to low gross margins in the new energy sector, impacted by intense competition and lower product prices [1] - Future recovery in gross margins is anticipated with the resurgence of overseas energy storage demand [1] Group 2: Market Outlook - The global renewable energy market is expected to grow, with emerging markets in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Africa showing sustained demand [2] - The previously competitive European market is gradually recovering after inventory depletion [2] - The company maintains an optimistic outlook on the global renewable energy market and is actively expanding new market channel development [2] Group 3: Production and Capacity - The company operates 5 automated production lines for lead-acid batteries, with an annual production capacity of 3 million kVAh to meet current demand [2] - The company offers two sales models for UPS: one with only the UPS head and another bundled with lead-acid batteries, allowing for customization based on customer needs [2] Group 4: Data Center Business - The internet industry's increased investment in data centers is expected to accelerate growth, although project timelines can be lengthy due to various stages of development [2] - The company has seen a year-on-year increase in data center business growth in Q1 and remains optimistic about the overall industry benefiting from AI development in the next three to five years [2] Group 5: Investor Relations - The company conducted the investor relations activity in compliance with information disclosure regulations, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the information shared [2]