Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the successful listing of Cao Cao Mobility on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and its strategic differentiation in the ride-hailing market through vehicle lifecycle management and innovative business models, positioning itself for future growth in the smart mobility sector [2][17]. Industry Overview - The Chinese ride-hailing market has been steadily growing, with a market size increasing from 68.95 trillion yuan in 2022 to an estimated 80 trillion yuan in 2024, and a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4% from 2025 to 2029 according to Frost & Sullivan [2]. Company Performance - Cao Cao Mobility's gross margin improved from -4.4% in 2022 to 8.1% in 2024, and its adjusted EBITDA margin turned positive from -10.1% to 2.6% during the same period, indicating a significant turnaround in profitability [5][9]. - The company has managed to reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) of its vehicles by 36.4% compared to typical electric vehicles, achieving a cost of approximately 0.5 yuan per kilometer [9][11]. Strategic Differentiation - Cao Cao Mobility has developed over 34,000 customized vehicles in 31 cities, making it the largest fleet of its kind in China, with the share of customized vehicle orders increasing from 20.1% in 2023 to 25.1% in 2024 [7][9]. - The customized vehicles are designed in collaboration with Geely, focusing on durability and maintenance, which enhances the working environment for drivers and reduces operational costs [9][10]. Future Outlook - The company plans to allocate 48% of its fundraising towards upgrading customized vehicles, developing Robotaxi technology, and expanding geographically, indicating a strong focus on future smart mobility solutions [13][15]. - Cao Cao Mobility's Robotaxi strategy aims to leverage its existing infrastructure and operational experience to transition smoothly from human-driven vehicles to autonomous ones, enhancing operational efficiency and profitability [13][18]. Investment Interest - The participation of major investors such as Mercedes-Benz, Guoxuan High-Tech, and Suteng Juchuang in the IPO reflects confidence in Cao Cao Mobility's potential to become a key player in the smart mobility ecosystem [14][15].

Core Viewpoint - CaoCao Inc. has listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange but faced a significant drop in share price, opening down 15.47% from its IPO price, indicating weak market reception and investor sentiment [2][3]. Company Overview - CaoCao Inc. is the second-largest ride-hailing company in China, holding a market share of 5.4%, significantly lower than Didi's 70.4% [2]. - The company was founded in 2015 as part of Geely Holding Group's strategic investment in the "new energy vehicle sharing ecosystem" [5]. IPO Details - The global offering consisted of 44.18 million shares, with a public offering of 4.42 million shares and an international offering of 39.76 million shares, priced at HKD 41.94 per share, aiming to raise approximately HKD 1.853 billion [5]. - The post-IPO valuation of the company is expected to reach HKD 22.823 billion [5]. Financial Performance - The company reported total revenues of RMB 7.63 billion, RMB 10.67 billion, and RMB 14.66 billion for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024 respectively, with a year-on-year growth of 37.4% in 2024 [8][10]. - Despite revenue growth, the company has faced significant operating losses, with losses of RMB 53 billion, RMB 64 billion, and RMB 72 billion projected for 2022, 2023, and 2024 respectively [7][10]. Business Model - Unlike other ride-hailing platforms that utilize a C2C model, CaoCao operates on a B2C heavy asset model, directly purchasing vehicles and employing dedicated drivers [6]. - The company has a fleet of 216,000, 307,000, and 592,000 active vehicles as of 2022, 2023, and 2024, respectively, with corresponding active driver counts [6]. Cost Structure - CaoCao's total liabilities are projected to reach RMB 112.83 billion by 2024, with net current liabilities of RMB 81.46 billion, indicating liquidity concerns [7]. - The company’s sales costs are heavily influenced by driver income and subsidies, which account for approximately 80% of total sales costs [15]. Market Position and Competition - The ride-hailing market is highly competitive, with CaoCao's business model facing challenges in achieving profitability despite its market position [11][20]. - The company relies significantly on external aggregation platforms for orders, with 49.9%, 73.2%, and 85.4% of its Gross Transaction Value (GTV) coming from these platforms in 2022, 2023, and 2024 respectively [14]. Strategic Initiatives - To improve profitability, the company has focused on enhancing technological capabilities, reducing driver subsidies, and expanding into new markets [9]. - The company achieved a gross profit margin of 8.1% in 2024, recovering from a gross loss margin of 4.4% in 2022 [9].

Core Insights - Cao Cao Mobility officially listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on June 25, 2024, with an initial market capitalization of approximately HKD 20 billion, marking the 10th IPO for Geely's founder Li Shufu [1][2] - As a leading ride-hailing platform in China, Cao Cao Mobility has expanded its services to 62 cities, with over 180 million registered users and an average daily order volume exceeding 3 million, positioning itself as the second-largest player in the market with a 5.4% market share [1][2] Financial Performance - Cao Cao Mobility's revenue has shown consistent growth, with figures of CNY 7.631 billion, CNY 10.668 billion, and CNY 14.657 billion from 2022 to 2024, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of nearly 40% [2] - The company transitioned from negative to positive gross profit starting in 2023, with gross profits of -CNY 340 million, CNY 610 million, and CNY 1.18 billion for the respective years, achieving gross margins of -4.4%, 5.8%, and 8.1% [2] - Despite the revenue growth, Cao Cao Mobility has not yet achieved profitability, with annual losses decreasing from CNY 3.007 billion in 2021 to CNY 1.246 billion in 2024, accumulating over CNY 8 billion in losses over four years [2] Market Context - The Chinese ride-hailing market is projected to reach CNY 8 trillion in 2024, with the shared mobility segment estimated at CNY 344.4 billion, indicating a penetration rate of 4.3% [7] - The shared mobility market is expected to grow to CNY 804.2 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.0% from 2025, suggesting increasing market opportunities [7] - Didi, the largest player in the ride-hailing sector, held a market share of 70.4% in 2024, while Cao Cao Mobility's share was significantly lower at 5.4% [8] Strategic Positioning - Cao Cao Mobility was originally established as a premium ride service under Geely's strategic investment in the shared mobility sector, evolving from "Cao Cao Special Car" to a more diversified service platform [5][6] - The company emphasizes its commitment to being a compliant B2C platform focused on new energy vehicles, reflecting Geely's broader strategy in the automotive and mobility sectors [5][6] Regional Development - The successful IPO of Cao Cao Mobility highlights the growing strength of Suzhou as a hub for industrial innovation, with several other companies from the region also going public recently [3][19] - Suzhou has established a comprehensive industrial chain in the smart connected vehicle sector, with over 350 related enterprises and more than 600 smart connected vehicles operational [18][19]

此前招股书显示，截至2025年3月末，曹操出行覆盖城市增至146座，一季度总GTV同比增长54.9%，订单量同比增长51.8%，取得收入42亿元，毛利率升至 8.5%，各项核心指标较2024年同期均实现大幅提升。截至2024年12月31日，曹操出行在31座城市运营超过3.4万辆定制车，为中国同类最大定制车队，定制 车型订单GTV占比从2023年的20.1%提升至2024年的25.1%。 【环球网财经报道 记者 李文瑶】6月25日，科技出行平台曹操出行（股份代号：02643.HK）于港交所主板上市。据了解，曹操出行此次拟全球发售4417.86 万股，香港公开发售原占10%。发售价格为41.94港元，集资净额为17.18亿港元。六名基石投资者包括Mercedes-Benz（MBGAF.US）旗下投资公司、未来资 产证券、无极资本、国轩高科、亿纬锂能及速腾聚创，共认购9.5亿港元股份。 曹操出行计划2026年底推出专为自动驾驶设计的L4级Robotaxi定制车型，将预装自动驾驶组件及应用程序，适合长时间运行并具备相对较低的TCO，以及便 捷乘客的设计和配置。同时，公司将构建覆盖车辆保养维修、能源补充、客服、应急响应 ...

Group 1 - Cao Cao Mobility (stock code: 02643.HK) was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on June 25, becoming the tenth listed company of Li Shufu [1] - The company plans to globally issue 44.1786 million shares, with a share price of HKD 41.94, aiming to raise HKD 1.853 billion and achieving a valuation of approximately HKD 22.823 billion [1] - The chairman of the board, Yang Jian, stated that the company will focus on customized ride-hailing R&D, optimize vehicle performance, and advance the development of autonomous ride-hailing vehicles [1] Group 2 - As of December 31, 2024, Cao Cao Mobility operates over 34,000 customized vehicles across 31 cities, making it the largest customized vehicle fleet in China [1] - The proportion of customized vehicle orders in GTV is expected to increase from 20.1% in 2023 to 25.1% in 2024 [1] - By the end of March 2025, the company plans to expand its coverage to 146 cities, with a year-on-year GTV growth of 54.9% and a revenue of 4.2 billion yuan, achieving a gross margin of 8.5% [1] Group 3 - The autonomous driving platform of Cao Cao Mobility was launched on February 28, with vehicles using Geely's "Qianli Haohan" Robotaxi solution starting demonstration operations in Suzhou and Hangzhou [2] - The company plans to launch a custom L4-level Robotaxi model designed for autonomous driving by the end of 2026 [2] - The mobility platform industry is accelerating its listings, with Dida Chuxing and Ruqi Mobility also going public in 2024 [2]

Group 1 - The Hong Kong stock market opened with the Hang Seng Index rising by 0.62% and the Tech Index increasing by 0.90% [1] - On its first day of trading, Cao Cao Travel (02643.HK) experienced a decline of 19.41%, indicating a drop below its initial public offering price [1]

Core Viewpoint - Caocao Travel announced its upcoming listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with significant oversubscription rates for both public and international offerings, indicating strong investor interest [1][2][3]. Group 1: Listing Details - The final issue price for Caocao Travel's shares is set at HKD 41.94, approximately CNY 38.4 [1]. - The company expects to raise a net amount of approximately HKD 17.18 billion, equivalent to about CNY 15.72 billion through this listing [1]. - The Hong Kong public offering was oversubscribed by 21.14 times, while the international offering saw a subscription rate of 2.78 times [2][3]. Group 2: Share Distribution - A total of 44.18 million shares are planned for issuance, with 4.42 million shares allocated for the Hong Kong offering and 39.76 million shares for the international offering [3]. - After redistribution, the final number of shares for the Hong Kong public offering is 13.25 million, accounting for 30% of the total global offering [2]. - The international offering's final share count, after redistribution, is 30.93 million, representing 70% of the total global offering [3]. Group 3: Financial Performance - By the end of 2024, Caocao Travel's ride-hailing services will expand to 136 cities, adding 85 new cities compared to the previous year [4]. - The total gross transaction value (GTV) for 2024 is projected to reach CNY 17 billion, with annual revenue expected to be CNY 14.7 billion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 37.4% [4]. - The company's gross margin improved from 5.8% in 2023 to 8.1% in 2024 [4]. Group 4: Technological Advancements - Caocao Travel launched its autonomous driving platform, Caocao Zhixing, on February 28, with Robotaxi services initiated in Suzhou and Hangzhou [4]. - The company is collaborating with Geely Group to develop a new vehicle specifically for Robotaxi services, expected to be launched by the end of 2026, featuring advanced L4 autonomous driving technology [4].

Core Viewpoint - Caocao Travel is set to be listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with significant oversubscription in both public and international offerings, indicating strong investor interest [1][2]. Group 1: Listing Details - The final offer price for Caocao Travel's shares is HKD 41.94, approximately CNY 38.4 based on current exchange rates [1]. - The company expects to raise a net amount of HKD 1.71835 billion, equivalent to about CNY 1.572 billion from this listing [1]. - The Hong Kong public offering was oversubscribed by 21.14 times, while the international offering was oversubscribed by 2.78 times [2][3]. Group 2: Share Distribution - A total of 44.1786 million shares are planned for global offering, with 4.4179 million shares for Hong Kong and 39.7607 million shares for international distribution [3]. - The final number of shares allocated for the Hong Kong public offering after redistribution is 13.2536 million, accounting for 30% of the total global offering [2]. - The international offering's final share count after redistribution is 30.925 million, representing 70% of the total global offering [3]. Group 3: Financial Performance - As of December 31, 2024, Caocao Travel's ride-hailing services have expanded to 136 cities, adding 85 new cities compared to 2023 [4]. - The company's total gross transaction value (GTV) for 2024 is projected to reach CNY 17 billion, with annual revenue expected to be CNY 14.7 billion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 37.4% [4]. - The gross margin has improved from 5.8% in 2023 to 8.1% in 2024 [4]. Group 4: Technological Advancements - Caocao Travel has made significant progress in the autonomous driving sector, launching the Caocao Intelligent Driving platform and piloting Robotaxi services in Suzhou and Hangzhou [4]. - The company is collaborating with Geely Group to develop a custom vehicle for Robotaxi services, expected to launch by the end of 2026, featuring Level 4 autonomous driving technology [4].

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Group 1 - The company, Cao Cao Travel (02643.HK), experienced a significant decline in its dark market trading, dropping over 17% [1]