SCC(SZ:002916)2025-05-14 13:30Group 1: PCB Business Overview - The company's PCB business focuses on communication equipment, particularly in data centers and automotive electronics, with a slight recovery in wireless communication orders compared to Q4 2024 [1] - The demand for wired communication orders remains strong, with a higher proportion than wireless communication [1] - The data center sector continues to see growth in orders, driven by the demand for AI acceleration cards and servers [1] Group 2: Packaging Substrate Business - The packaging substrate products cover a wide range, including module packaging substrates and storage packaging substrates, primarily used in mobile smart terminals and servers [2] - There has been a noticeable improvement in demand for packaging substrates in Q1 2025 compared to Q4 2024, mainly due to increased demand for storage products [2] Group 3: Production Capacity and Utilization - The overall production capacity utilization remains high, particularly in the PCB business due to sustained demand in computing power and automotive electronics [3] - The packaging substrate business has also seen an increase in capacity utilization due to improved demand in the storage sector compared to Q4 2024 [3] Group 4: FC-BGA Packaging Substrate Technology - The company has achieved batch production capability for FC-BGA packaging substrates with 20 layers or fewer, while R&D for products with more than 20 layers is progressing on schedule [4] - The Guangzhou packaging substrate project is in the early stages of ramping up production, with a reduction in losses in Q1 2025 compared to previous quarters [4] Group 5: Expansion Plans - The company has PCB factories in Shenzhen, Wuxi, Nantong, and a factory under construction in Thailand, focusing on technological upgrades to enhance capacity [5] - The Nantong Phase IV project is underway to establish an HDI technology platform and capacity [5] Group 6: Thailand Factory Investment - The total investment for the Thailand factory is 1.274 billion RMB, with construction progressing on schedule [6] - The factory will have capabilities for high-layer and HDI PCB technologies, aiding in the expansion of overseas markets [6] Group 7: Raw Material Price Changes - Key raw materials include copper-clad laminates and gold salts, with prices increasing year-on-year and compared to Q4 2024 due to commodity price fluctuations [7][8] - The company is monitoring international commodity prices and maintaining communication with suppliers and customers [8]