Core Viewpoint - Geely Holding Group announced the signing of a merger agreement between Geely Automobile Holdings and Zeekr Intelligent Technology, with Geely acquiring all outstanding shares of Zeekr, allowing shareholders to choose cash or Geely shares as compensation [2][3]. Group 1: Merger Details - The merger will involve Geely acquiring all issued and outstanding shares of Zeekr and its American Depositary Shares, leading to Zeekr's privatization and delisting from the New York Stock Exchange [2]. - Zeekr was listed on the NYSE in May last year, opening at $26 per share, a 23.8% increase from its IPO price of $21, and closing its first trading day at $28.26, a 34.57% gain [2]. Group 2: Strategic Intent - Geely's move to privatize Zeekr aligns with its strategic focus on resource integration and cost reduction, aiming to enhance competitiveness and long-term value [3][4]. - The merger is part of Geely's broader strategic transformation initiated with the "Taizhou Declaration," which emphasizes strategic focus, integration, and collaboration among its brands [3][4]. Group 3: Benefits of the Merger - The merger is expected to enhance Geely's strategic execution efficiency, innovation capability, and profitability, creating greater value for shareholders [4]. - Zeekr's advanced technologies, such as ultra-fast charging and 800V systems, will be integrated into Geely's offerings, boosting its electric vehicle competitiveness [5]. - The combined entity will cover various powertrain forms, including fuel, pure electric, plug-in hybrid, and hydrogen electric, positioning Geely across mainstream, mid-to-high-end, and luxury automotive markets [5].

Core Viewpoint - The merger between Geely Automobile and Zeekr aims to enhance Geely's global competitiveness in the smart electric vehicle sector, leveraging Zeekr's strengths in the luxury electric vehicle market [2]. Group 1: Merger Details - Geely Holding Group announced the signing of a merger agreement with Zeekr Intelligent Technology, where Geely will acquire all outstanding shares of Zeekr, allowing shareholders to choose cash or Geely shares as compensation [2]. - The merger is intended to cover various powertrain forms, including fuel, pure electric, plug-in hybrid, and hydrogen electric, thereby achieving a comprehensive market layout across mainstream, mid-to-high-end, and luxury segments [2]. Group 2: Financial Implications - Zeekr has invested a total of 22.7 billion yuan in R&D over the past four years, with an expected investment of nearly 10 billion yuan in 2024, contributing to a cumulative loss of 26.223 billion yuan [2]. - The merger is expected to improve strategic execution efficiency, innovation capability, and profitability by eliminating redundant investments [2]. Group 3: Strategic Direction - The integration with Geely is seen as a way for Zeekr to elevate its brand experience and focus on high-end development, moving away from the pure electric market [3]. - The launch of the Zeekr 9X, which features a hybrid architecture, marks a significant step towards entering the luxury ultra-high-end market [3].

Core Viewpoint - Geely Holding Group has signed a merger agreement with Zeekr Intelligent Technology, marking a significant step in its strategy to return to "One Geely" [1][4]. Group 1: Merger Details - Geely Auto will acquire all outstanding shares of Zeekr at a price of $2.678 per share, initiating the privatization process for Zeekr [5]. - Zeekr shareholders can choose to receive either cash or Geely Auto shares as compensation for their shares [5]. - The merger will lead to significant changes in leadership, with key executives transitioning to new roles post-merger [5]. Group 2: Financial Performance - Geely Auto has raised its annual sales target to 3 million units, an increase of approximately 11% from the previous target of 2.71 million units [6]. - In June, Geely Auto's total sales reached 236,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 42%, with the Geely brand alone seeing a 59% increase [7]. - For the first half of the year, Geely Auto's total sales exceeded 1.409 million units, a 47% year-on-year growth, with a significant increase in revenue and net profit [7]. Group 3: Strategic Implications - The merger is expected to enhance Geely Auto's strategic execution efficiency, innovation capability, and profitability, creating greater value for shareholders [8]. - The combined strengths of Zeekr in the luxury electric vehicle sector and Geely Auto's foundation in the mainstream market will improve collaboration across various operational areas [8]. - Post-merger, Geely Auto aims to cover multiple powertrain forms and enhance its competitiveness across mainstream, mid-to-high-end, and luxury automotive markets [8].

极氪集团计划与吉利汽车控股合并。吉利汽车将以每股约2.687美元现金收购极氪集团。 ...

吉利汽车与极氪签订合并协议 金十数据7月15日讯，7月15日，吉利控股集团宣布，旗下吉利汽车控股有限公司与极氪智能科技有限公 司正式签署合并协议，吉利汽车将收购其尚未持有的全部极氪股份，极氪股东可选择以现金或置换吉利 汽车股份作为对价。 ...

Core Viewpoint - Geely Holding Group announced the formal signing of a merger agreement between Geely Auto and Zeekr Technology, with Geely Auto set to acquire all Zeekr shares not already held, allowing Zeekr shareholders to choose cash or Geely Auto shares as compensation [1] Group 1: Merger Details - Geely Auto will acquire all outstanding shares of Zeekr, excluding those already owned by Geely [1] - Zeekr shareholders have the option to receive either cash or Geely Auto shares as payment for their shares [1] Group 2: Strategic Implications - The merger is part of Geely Holding's strategic transformation, as outlined in the "Taizhou Declaration" released last year [1] - The strategic integration is expected to significantly impact the collaborative development of various brands, innovation capabilities, profitability, and sustainable development potential [1] - This move aims to further promote high-quality development for Geely Holding Group and create greater value for users and investors [1] Group 3: Previous Proposals - On May 7, Geely announced a non-binding offer to privatize Zeekr, proposing to acquire all issued and outstanding Zeekr shares and American Depositary Shares at a price of $25.66 per share [1] - Following this proposal, Zeekr stated that no decision had been made regarding Geely's privatization offer [1]

相较于目前62.8%（按悉数摊薄基准）的持股结构，私有化及合并事项将带来显著优势。全资控股将有 助于简化营运、统一战略方向、增强协同效应及降低合规负担。这些改变将进一步提升集团的效率、创 新能力及盈利能力，巩固其在全球新能源汽车市场的领先地位。 格隆汇7月15日丨吉利汽车(00175.HK)发布公告，于2025年7月15日，公司、合并附属公司及极氪订立合 并协议，据此，公司将透过收购所有已发行及发行在外的极氪股份及极氪美国存托股份（不包括除外极 氪股份）进行私有化。每名合资格极氪持有人可选择(i)就每股极氪股份，收取2.687美元现金或1.23股代 价股份；或(ii)就每股极氪美国存托股份，收取26.87美元现金或12.3股代价股份（将以吉利美国存托股 份形式交付）。 每股代价股份发行价为港币17.15元，每股代价股份发行价较股份于紧接非约束性报价函日期前最后交 易日在联交所所报的收市价每股港币16.74元溢价约2.4%。 私有化完成后，合并附属公司将与极氪合并，而极氪于合并事项中持续存续。进行合并事项后，极氪将 成为公司的全资附属公司，实现私有化并于纽交所退市。除外极氪股份将自动注销，亦将不再存在，且 就此 ...

每名合资格极氪持有人(香港非专业投资者除外，彼等将仅可收取现金代价)可(就其持有的任何极氪股份 或极氪美国存托股份(如适用))选择(i)就每股极氪股份，收取2.687美元现金或1.23股代价股份;或(ii)就每 股极氪美国存托股份，收取26.87美元现金或12.3股代价股份(将以吉利美国存托股份形式交付)。倘合资 格极氪持有人未能在选择截止时间前就其任何极氪股份或极氪美国存托股份作出有效选择，则该合资格 极氪持有人将被视为已选择就有关极氪股份或极氪美国存托股份收取现金代价。所有代价股份(如有)将 根据特别授权发行。 基于要约价及要约比率： (i)假设所有合资格极氪持有人均选择收取现金代价，而私有化完全以现金方式进行，则集团应付合资格 极氪持有人的现金代价总额为23.99亿美元(相当于约人民币171.99亿元)，包括应付关连极氪持有人的 10.48亿美元(相当于约人民币75.18亿元)。有关现金代价预计将以集团内部资源或债务融资(如必要)拨 付;或 智通财经APP讯，吉利汽车(00175)发布公告，于2025年7月15日(非交易时段)，公司、合并附属公司 Keystone Mergersub Limited及极 ...

Core Viewpoint - The gross profit margin of Tianhai Electronics has significantly declined due to increased collaboration with major clients like Geely, rising raw material costs, and a competitive market environment [1][7]. Group 1: Financial Performance - Tianhai Electronics plans to list on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, focusing on automotive wiring harnesses, connectors, and electronic components [1]. - The company's revenue for 2022, 2023, and 2024 is projected to be 8.215 billion, 11.549 billion, and 12.523 billion yuan respectively, with net profits of 402 million, 652 million, and 614 million yuan [2]. - The gross profit margin has decreased from 15.94% in 2022 to 14.59% in 2024, indicating a downward trend [5]. Group 2: Market Dynamics - The automotive wiring harness market in China is estimated to reach approximately 119.6 billion yuan in 2024, with Tianhai Electronics holding an 8.45% market share [4]. - The connector market is projected to be around 478 billion yuan in 2024, with Tianhai Electronics capturing a 3.52% share [4]. - The company faces challenges from intense competition and price wars among major automotive manufacturers, which have led to a "increment without profit" scenario [3]. Group 3: Client Relationships - Tianhai Electronics has established long-term partnerships with major automotive manufacturers, including Geely, Chery, SAIC, and others, which has increased its revenue from high-voltage wiring harnesses [7][9]. - The collaboration with Geely has directly impacted the gross profit margin of high-voltage wiring harnesses, as increased production has led to higher unit costs and lower average prices [10][11]. Group 4: Raw Material Costs - The prices of key raw materials, copper and aluminum, remain high, with copper around 80,000 yuan per ton and aluminum exceeding 20,000 yuan per ton [6]. - Rising raw material costs have contributed to the decline in gross profit margins for both high-voltage and low-voltage wiring harnesses [10].

Core Insights - AI has become the core engine driving the transformation of the smart automotive industry, reshaping product definitions and industry ecosystems, and pushing global automotive competition into a new "AI-driven" phase [1][4][8] Industry Transformation - The automotive industry's value structure is undergoing a disruptive reconstruction, with AI technology as the driving force; the cost of mechanical hardware in traditional fuel vehicles has decreased from 70% to below 50%, and is expected to drop below 30% in the coming years, while electronic hardware costs are projected to reach 70% by 2030 [4][5] - The integration of software and AI is redefining automotive products, with "intelligence" now accounting for 54% of consumer purchasing decisions, second only to cost at 60%, indicating the necessity for companies to convert AI capabilities into product competitiveness [4][5] AI Application Progression - AI penetration in the smart automotive sector is advancing in three stages: 1. AI as a tool for optimizing R&D and management processes 2. AI evolving into the core of products, leading to the emergence of "AI cars" with self-learning capabilities 3. Companies transforming into "AI-native enterprises," developing diversified products based on foundational algorithms and data capabilities [5][6] Ecosystem Construction - The nature of AI technology necessitates breaking traditional boundaries in the automotive industry, with a "three verticals and three horizontals" framework highlighting the importance of collaboration between software, chips, data, and the automotive supply chain [6][7] - The "pairing" model is crucial for the implementation of AI technology, where tech companies collaborate closely with automakers to address AI technology gaps and facilitate commercialization [6][7] Globalization and Cross-Industry Opportunities - AI-enabled smart vehicles present new opportunities for global expansion, with China's L2-L3 smart vehicle penetration rates exceeding the global average by nearly 20%, although challenges such as compliance with international data privacy and cybersecurity regulations remain significant [7][8] - The universality of AI technology allows for cross-industry empowerment, with the automotive sector's scale capabilities aiding in cost reduction for emerging industries like robotics and low-altitude aircraft [7][8] Strategic Summary - AI is not only the technological core of smart vehicles but also a "new productive force" driving industry reconstruction; China must strengthen its terminal advantages while addressing core deficiencies in AI chips and operating systems to build ecological barriers and secure a leading position in global smart automotive competition [8]