Central News Agency (CNA, Taipei, June 30) Lien Chang Investment Holdings Chairman Huang Kuo-hsin stated today that in addition to consolidating its existing automotive products, the holding company is actively deploying three key modules for humanoid robots and Micro LED applications in silicon photonics, while also actively planning for military applications and obtaining certifications. Looking ahead to this year's operations, Lien Chang Investment Holdings estimates that overall performance can grow by double-digit percentages compared to 2025. Profitability in the second quarter is expected to increase significantly compared to the first quarter, and gross margin growth is anticipated this year. Lien Chang Investment Holdings held an investor conference this afternoon. Huang Kuo-hsin pointed out that the company continues to deeply cultivate fields such as automotive optoelectronics, AI smart city applications, Mini LED displays, creative catering, humanoid robots, and Micro LED optical communications. Furthermore, based on its automotive products, Lien Chang Investment Holdings will follow the demands of its major American automotive clients to advance into military applications and obtain relevant certifications. Regarding the deployment of Cayman EOI US under the holding company, Huang Kuo-hsin stated that Cayman EOI US has raised US$20 million in pre-IPO fundraising, which is expected to be completed by the end of July, with plans for a US listing in the future. Concerning the plant in Mexico, Huang Kuo-hsin indicated that mass production is expected to commence in the second half of this year. Initially, the Mexican plant will have a capacity of 18 production lines, with the potential to expand to 45 production lines in the future. Lien Chang Investment Holdings General Manager Huang Fang-yu explained that the first phase of the Mexican plant can achieve a production value of US$200 million and is projected to be fully utilized by 2028. The second phase is