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Summary of Luvi Optoelectronics Conference Call Company Overview - Company: Luvi Optoelectronics - Date: August 20, 2025 Key Points Industry and Business Segments - Luvi Optoelectronics' revenue split for Q2 2025 was 85% from display business and 15% from semiconductor business [2][4] - Display business gross margin ranged from 30% to 35%, while semiconductor business gross margin was between 55% and 60%, with a 5 percentage point increase from Q1 [2][4] - Both business segments achieved double-digit growth [2][4] Semiconductor Business Insights - Within the semiconductor segment, devices accounted for 60% and packaging for 40% [6] - The rapid growth of IC mask business was noted, with major clients including Shenghe Jingwei and Jingfang [2][7] - The domestic semiconductor mask market is approximately 20 billion RMB, with advanced packaging masks accounting for less than 5 billion RMB [8] Expansion Projects - The Xiamen expansion project has a total investment of 2 billion RMB, with 11 production lines planned; the first phase will have 5 lines operational [9] - Expected revenue contribution from the first phase is around 200 million RMB in 2026, with full capacity potentially reaching 400-500 million RMB [10] - High-precision products from the Xiamen project are expected to have a gross margin of 35%-40% [11] Production Capacity and Equipment - Significant progress was made in H1 2025, including the arrival of a 40nm electron beam lithography machine, with trial production expected in H2 [3][5] - The company plans to advance to 14nm technology by 2027-2028 [17] - Equipment procurement for advanced processes is not hindered by international conditions [18] Market Demand and Competition - Demand for semiconductor and display products is expected to remain strong, with a focus on capacity and release rhythm for growth [12][13] - The domestic third-party mask market is estimated at 15 billion RMB, with new entrants like Jinghe impacting competition dynamics [20][21] Financial Performance and Projections - Q2 2025 exchange losses decreased significantly compared to Q1 [23][27] - The company anticipates better performance in H2 2025, driven by new equipment and production lines [33] - Depreciation costs are expected to peak in 2026, exceeding 100 million RMB, but revenue growth is expected to offset this [34] Strategic Goals - Luvi aims to capture 30%-40% of the domestic market share in display mask production within five years [32] - The long-term goal for the semiconductor sector is to achieve a 30% market share, with a dual focus on display and semiconductor businesses [32] International Expansion Plans - Currently, there are no plans to supply masks to South Korea, but the company is exploring opportunities in Southeast Asia and potential partnerships in the Korean market [35] Additional Insights - The company is actively working on domestic production of grinding substrates and has made investments in local manufacturers [22] - The verification cycle for new technologies like 40nm is lengthy, impacting the timeline for mass production [25]