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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a production capacity utilization rate of approximately 80%, with production figures of 145 million in April, 150 million in May, and an expected 155 million in June, totaling 450 million for Q2 [3] - The gross margin for film materials is expected to improve from a negative gross margin for release films to a normal range of 35-40% [4] - R&D expenses are anticipated to continue rising as the company transitions from mid-range to high-end products [4] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is currently supplying low-end products to Taiwanese and domestic customers, gradually moving towards mid-range products [3] - The release film production capacity includes 300 million square meters in Anji, with an additional 200 million square meters reserved for expansion, and 480 million square meters in Tianjin under construction, totaling approximately 1.2 billion square meters planned [3] - The pricing for different product tiers is as follows: low-end at 1.2-1.5 RMB per square meter, mid-range at 2-3 RMB, and high-end prices ranging from 4 RMB to over 10 RMB [3] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is the sole supplier for Taiwanese, Japanese, and Korean customers in mainland China, with low-end products accounting for 20%, mid-range for about 50%, and high-end for 30% currently in testing [3] - The company has a competitive pricing advantage, being approximately 5% cheaper than similar products from Japanese manufacturers [3] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on expanding its production capacity significantly to meet the demand for high-volume supply, particularly for key customers like Samsung [3] - The strategy includes self-sourcing base films to improve performance and reduce dependency on external suppliers, which enhances customer confidence in the company's capabilities [3] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management indicated that the verification process for new products typically takes 1.5 to 2 years, with initial small batch orders followed by larger orders once testing is complete [3] - The company expects to see significant growth in film materials, projecting an increase from 130 million last year to over 200 million this year, including cast films [4] Other Important Information - The company has sufficient inventory of raw materials, particularly paper pulp, which is expected to maintain a gross margin of 40% for carrier tapes despite rising prices [4] - Depreciation is projected to increase as production lines for release films and other products transition to fixed assets, with an estimated annual depreciation of 70-80 million [4] Q&A Session Summary Question: Progress on release films - The company is currently supplying low-end products to Taiwanese and domestic customers, with plans to gradually introduce mid-range products [3] Question: Verification and ramp-up schedule for release films - The verification process typically takes 1.5-2 years, followed by small batch orders, and then scaling up to mid and large batch orders [3] Question: Differences between mid-range and high-end products - Key performance indicators include shrinkage rate, thickness consistency, and surface roughness, with varying price points across product tiers [3] Question: Production capacity for release films - The company has significant planned capacity, with multiple production lines and expansions underway to meet anticipated demand [3] Question: Supply position with downstream customers - The company is positioned as a key supplier for both low-end and mid-range products, with a focus on maintaining competitive pricing and quality [3] Question: Impact of rising paper pulp prices on carrier tapes - The company has a robust inventory of low-cost paper pulp, which will help maintain margins despite rising costs [4]