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Summary of the Conference Call for Wansheng Intelligent Company Overview - Wansheng Intelligent was established in 1997 and went public on the Shanghai Stock Exchange 20 years later [1] - The company's research institute and R&D center are located in Hangzhou, with an independent office space [1] - The R&D team consists of 204 members, including 3 PhDs and 12 master's degree holders [1] R&D Investment - The R&D investment over the past three years totaled 58.55 million yuan, accounting for 5.23% of revenue, an increase of 1.76% compared to the previous year [2] - In Q1 2023, R&D investment reached 16.38 million yuan, representing 5.9% of revenue, with a year-on-year growth of 33.7% [2] Production Efficiency - The introduction of new production lines has improved production efficiency by over 40% [3] - The new production lines began operation in May 2022, with full implementation expected in 2023 [3] Business and Product Lines - The company primarily provides smart meters to the State Grid Corporation, which accounts for over 90% of its revenue [3] - The business also includes smart IoT and smart opening country services, offering devices such as adapters, visual gateway integration terminals, and smart sensors [3] - Significant growth in overseas market sales is anticipated in 2023 [3] Market Expansion - The demand in overseas markets is strong, with expected sales in 2023 projected to exceed 40 million yuan, representing a growth of 245.79% [4] - An overseas collaboration team has been established to specifically research international markets [4] Financial Status - The company faced a decline in demand in 2021 due to the pandemic [4] - Revenue and net profit have shown steady growth [4] - A significant increase in demand is expected in 2023 due to the rotation cycle [4] Investor Questions - Topics discussed included the stability of the company's bidding scale, pricing and volume strategies, measures in the Southern Power Grid region, overseas expansion, export strategies, and dividend ratios [5] Additional Information - The company holds 152 invention patents and 54 utility model patents [5] - A nationwide technical service and after-sales service network is in place, with over 100 service personnel [5] - The company actively responds to national policies and participates in the development of the smart meter industry [5]