Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for the first half of 2025 reached RMB 1.57 billion, a year-on-year increase of 67.6% [18] - Revenue from automotive solutions surged by 67%, with product solutions revenue increasing by 250% to RMB 777.8 million [18][19] - Gross profit margin stood at 65.4%, maintaining a strong position compared to other automotive solution providers [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Shipment volume doubled year-on-year, with approximately 2 million units of automotive-grade processing hardware shipped [8] - Mid to high-level intelligent driving solutions accounted for over 80% of revenue, reflecting a significant shift towards higher-end products [13] - Average selling price (ASP) of solutions increased by 70% compared to the previous year [14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Domestic brands' market share in the Chinese passenger car market exceeded 63%, with the penetration rate of intelligent driver assistance rising from 51% to 59% [5][6] - The market share for Horizon in the ADAS basic assisted driving market was 45.8%, and 32.4% in the overall intelligent assisted driving computing solutions market among Chinese domestic brands [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to advance its position in the high-end intelligent driving market, focusing on the development of the Horizon SuperDrive (HSD) solution [12][16] - Strategic investments in R&D are being made to enhance cloud services and support the development of advanced intelligent driving solutions [20][60] - Horizon is expanding its international footprint, having secured model nominations from two Japanese car manufacturers and partnerships with global automotive groups [10][11][48] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about sustained growth potential in the intelligent driving market, driven by rising volumes and prices [6][10] - The company anticipates significant growth opportunities from the increasing demand for high-level intelligent driving solutions and the upcoming launch of HSD [12][39] - Management highlighted the importance of adhering to strict industry standards and regulations to foster growth in the intelligent driving ecosystem [54][55] Other Important Information - The company recorded an adjusted operating loss of RMB 1.1 billion, reflecting increased R&D investments [22][23] - Cumulative shipments of the Journey series processing hardware exceeded 10 million units, marking a significant milestone for the company [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: Major customers for mid to high-end products - The largest customers in the first half of 2025 were BYD and Auto Li, with both companies significantly increasing their shipments of Horizon's solutions [27][28] Question: Outlook for Journey 6E and HSD revenue contributions - The ASP for J6P and HSD is expected to be significantly higher than previous models, indicating strong future revenue potential [32][34] Question: Volume and ASP guidance for the second half of 2025 - The company anticipates achieving total shipments of around 4 million units, with a balanced mix of low, mid, and high-end solutions [29][42] Question: Details on global customers and solutions - While specific names could not be disclosed, the company is collaborating with leading global automotive groups and joint ventures in China [45][48] Question: Anticipated deployments of robotaxi and L2 standards - The company plans to launch robotaxi technologies within the next three to five years, leveraging partnerships to enhance data collection and validation [56][57] Question: Insights on R&D spending plans - R&D expenditures are expected to continue increasing, particularly for cloud computing resources, which are crucial for developing advanced intelligent driving solutions [60]
HORIZONROBOT-W(09660) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript