Midea Group(SZ:000333)2025-07-01 10:28Group 1: Sales Performance - Midea Group achieved the highest total sales in the industry during the 618 shopping festival, leading in categories such as central air conditioning, washing machines, high-end refrigerators, and rice cookers [1] - The company’s retail sales for the COLMO and Toshiba high-end brand strategy increased by over 45% in 2024 [2] Group 2: Research and Development - Over the past 10 years, Midea has invested more than RMB 100 billion in R&D, with over RMB 16 billion allocated in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year increase of over 10% [1] - By the end of 2024, Midea had over 23,000 R&D personnel globally, accounting for more than 50% of its non-production staff [1] - The company holds over 150,000 patent applications and maintains over 90,000 authorized patents, ranking 8th globally in patent families [1] Group 3: Global Strategy and Expansion - Midea has accelerated its global strategy, establishing over 400 subsidiaries, 38 R&D centers, and 44 major manufacturing bases worldwide, with operations in over 200 countries and regions [3] - The acquisition of Teka Group enhances Midea's brand presence in the European market, with Teka winning 34 design awards in the past two years [3] - Midea announced four new investment projects in Brazil totaling BRL 198 million (approximately RMB 258 million) to meet local demand [4] Group 4: Energy Strategy - Midea Group integrates sustainability into its strategic planning, launching the "Midea Energy" brand at the 2025 International Solar Photovoltaic and Smart Energy Exhibition [5] - The company introduced a three-dimensional energy strategy focusing on "energy storage + heat pumps + AI" to establish energy as a pillar industry [5] - Midea's next-generation energy management system, driven by AI, achieves a price prediction accuracy of 92% and load forecasting accuracy of 97% [7]