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NinestarNinestar(SZ:002180)2025-10-30 15:21

Summary of Conference Call Notes Company and Industry Overview - The company discussed its performance in the printing and integrated circuit sectors, particularly focusing on the impact of recent regulatory changes and market conditions on its operations and future strategies [2][16]. Key Points and Arguments 1. Financial Performance: - In the first three quarters of 2025, the company reported a net profit loss of approximately 516 million yuan due to the sale of Lexmark, resulting in a negative net profit of 356 million yuan [2][3]. - The asset-liability ratio significantly decreased from 72% to 44% post-sale, indicating an optimization of the financial structure [2][3]. 2. Bentu Business Decline: - The Bentu business experienced a substantial decline in Q3 2025, with net profit dropping to 62 million yuan, primarily due to the new security assessment requirements that reduced shipment volumes from 230,000 units in Q2 to 60,000 units in Q3 [2][4][5]. - The new security assessment results are expected to be announced in early 2026, which may create new market opportunities for domestic printers [2][6]. 3. Market Opportunities: - The "Electronic Information Manufacturing Industry Stabilization Action Plan" supports the use of domestic printers and copiers, which is favorable for the company's growth [2][6]. - The company aims to increase its overseas market share, targeting nearly half of its total revenue from international operations [2][8][10]. 4. Jihae Company Performance: - Jihae's performance in 2025 did not meet expectations due to challenges in the printer-related chip business and unfavorable pricing for non-consumable chips [2][12]. - New products in the MCU, industrial motor, and DSP sectors have been launched but have made limited contributions [2][12][13]. 5. Strategic Focus: - The company is strategically positioned in the high-end industrial control and automotive electronics markets, which are seen as blue ocean markets with significant growth potential [2][16]. - The domestic printer market has a low penetration rate, with only 10% market share in China and 1.7% globally, indicating substantial room for growth [2][17]. 6. Challenges and Adjustments: - The company is undergoing significant reforms to improve net profit and cash flow, particularly in the general consumables business, which has not yet achieved profitability despite annual revenues of 5-6 billion yuan [2][15]. - Jihae has restructured its divisions and sales management team to enhance inventory management and sales efficiency, with expected improvements in Q1 2026 [2][14]. 7. Regulatory Impact: - The addition of GPU and printer main control chips to the security assessment list reflects increased governmental focus on information security, which may intensify competition among manufacturers [2][19]. 8. Future Outlook: - The company remains optimistic about the recovery of the information technology application innovation (ITAI) sector, with recent sales data indicating positive trends [2][20]. - The company plans to continue focusing on its core business areas and believes it has the foundation and capital to recover from current challenges [2][21]. 9. Investor Communication: - The company is committed to transparency with investors and will disclose relevant information as conditions allow, emphasizing the importance of team adjustments to meet business objectives [2][22].