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Summary of Hengtong Optic-Electric Conference Call Company Overview - Company: Hengtong Optic-Electric - Industry: Optical Fiber and Communication, Marine Energy, Smart Grid, Industrial New Energy Key Financial Performance - Revenue Growth: Total revenue for the first three quarters of 2025 reached 496.21 billion CNY, a year-on-year increase of 17.03% [3] - Net Profit: Net profit attributable to shareholders was 23.76 billion CNY, up 2.64% year-on-year [3] - Third Quarter Performance: In Q3 2025, revenue was 176 billion CNY, a growth of 11.32% year-on-year; net profit was 7.63 billion CNY, increasing by 8.1% [3] Business Segment Performance - Revenue Contribution: - Optical Communication: 10% - Smart Grid: 40% - Marine Energy Communication: 10% - Industrial New Energy: 12% [4][22] - Order Backlog: Total orders in the energy sector exceeded 200 billion CNY, with marine energy orders around 70 billion CNY and marine communication orders approximately 75 billion CNY [4][14] Technological Advancements - Specialty Fiber Development: Significant breakthroughs in specialty fibers, including the launch of super-selected fibers, multi-core fibers, multi-mode fibers, and hollow fibers, with the latter achieving international advanced levels [2][6] - AI and Data Center Demand: Anticipated growth in demand for multi-mode fibers and hollow fibers driven by AI technology and data centers [4][34] Marine Communication and Energy - Market Outlook: The marine communication sector is expected to grow significantly due to global marine development and increasing computational power demands [2][8] - Recent Projects: Awarded a government contract for a 500 kV DC submarine cable project, representing the highest level of offshore wind power transmission technology [12][15] Future Development Plans - Expansion Projects: Construction of an AI advanced specialty materials R&D center, expected to be completed by early 2026, aimed at enhancing production capacity for low-loss hollow and high-performance specialty products [7] - International Market Strategy: Focus on expanding in Europe and other regions, with ongoing projects in Southern and Northern Europe [20] Profitability and Margin Expectations - Gross Margin Trends: Overall gross margin is influenced by the copper conductor business, but key segments like optical communication and smart grid are showing improved profitability [27] - Marine Energy and Communication Margins: Both sectors maintain a gross margin of around 30% [30][31] Conclusion - Strategic Focus: Hengtong Optic-Electric aims to strengthen its position in communication and energy sectors, leveraging technological advancements and expanding its market presence to capitalize on growth opportunities in marine energy and smart grid solutions [35]