PhiChem(SZ:300398)2025-08-29 01:25Financial Performance - The company achieved a revenue of approximately 1.462 billion RMB in the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 3.80% [2] - Net profit attributable to shareholders was about 217 million RMB, an increase of 80.45% compared to the same period last year [3] - The net profit excluding non-recurring gains and losses was approximately 176 million RMB, reflecting a growth of 40.47% year-on-year [3] Business Segments Performance - Semiconductor materials revenue grew by 1.14% year-on-year; excluding the impact of the divestiture of a subsidiary, the actual growth was about 11% [3] - Screen display materials revenue increased by 4.56% year-on-year, with liquid crystal business remaining stable and OLED protective films generating approximately 10 million RMB in revenue [3] - UV curing materials revenue rose by 6.89% year-on-year, with significant growth in optical fiber coatings [3] - Organic synthesis materials segment saw an overall revenue growth of approximately 9.90% year-on-year [3] Strategic Acquisitions - The company completed the acquisition of JNC Corporation's subsidiaries, contributing to revenue growth by including their income in the consolidated financial statements [2] Future Outlook - The company aims to deepen its focus on niche markets within the materials industry and enhance collaboration with industry partners for sustainable growth [4] - The semiconductor sector is expected to benefit from ongoing demand driven by artificial intelligence and consumer electronics [17] Cost Management and Profitability - The net profit excluding non-recurring items increased by 27.68% quarter-on-quarter, attributed to lower raw material prices and effective cost control measures [5][6] - The impact of recent price increases in photoinitiators on gross margins is expected to be minimal due to effective supply chain management [7] Product Development and Market Expansion - The company is actively pursuing new product registrations for TMO products in multiple regions, with strong sales performance anticipated for the year [8] - In advanced packaging, the company has made significant progress in developing key materials and plans to expand its product offerings [9][10] - The company is also working on automotive exterior coatings, with ongoing testing and certification processes [12] Market Dynamics - The global liquid crystal market has an annual demand of approximately 900 tons, with small and medium-sized liquid crystal demand accounting for about 200 tons, offering higher value and profitability [11] - The company is strategically positioning itself to capture market share in the high-value small-sized liquid crystal segment following the acquisition of JNC's liquid crystal business [11]