2026-02-11 02:05Summary of Conference Call Notes Industry Overview - The focus is on the CCL (Copper Clad Laminate) sector, which is experiencing significant price elasticity and is expected to benefit from the growth of AI applications, leading to new highs in the market [1][1]. Key Points Price Increase Logic - The current CCL cycle is characterized by strong and sustained demand growth from the market [1]. - Leading CCL manufacturers are operating at high capacity utilization rates of over 85% [1]. - For the period from Q1 2023 to Q4 2025, CCL prices are projected to increase by 25-30%, with a corresponding gross margin improvement of approximately 2 percentage points [1]. - It is anticipated that in 2026, CCL prices will continue to rise, with the potential for multiple price increases due to stable raw material prices [1]. - Historical cycles suggest that there is still potential for gross margin improvements of over 10 percentage points [1]. AI Market Potential - The AI CCL market is projected to exceed 50 billion by 2027, with domestic manufacturers positioned in the global top tier for material validation and electrical performance testing for major clients [2]. - Domestic manufacturers benefit from an engineering talent advantage and cost-effectiveness, which may lead to further market share gains [2]. Performance Outlook - This year is noted as a significant year for domestic computing power expansion, which is expected to have a substantial positive impact on the materials segment [3]. - There is a positive outlook on the performance elasticity of leading CCL manufacturers, with specific recommendations for companies such as Shengyi Technology, Kingboard Laminates, and Nanya Technology [3].