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Core Viewpoint - Changan Automobile plans to raise no more than 6 billion yuan through a private placement to accelerate its transformation towards electric and intelligent vehicles [1][8] Group 1: Fundraising Details - The private placement will involve three specific investors: China Ordnance Equipment Group, China Changan Automobile Group, and Southern Industrial Asset Management, with respective subscriptions of 1.5 billion yuan, 1 billion yuan, and 3.5 billion yuan [2][6] - The issuance price is set at 11.78 yuan per share, representing a discount of 15.72% compared to the closing price of 13.98 yuan on December 6 [7][11] - Following the completion of the private placement, the shareholding of the controlling shareholder and its subsidiaries in Changan Automobile will increase from 39.68% to 42.63% [7] Group 2: Strategic Focus - The funds raised will primarily be directed towards the development of new energy vehicle models and technology upgrades, with a total investment of 61.32 billion yuan for the new energy vehicle development project [8] - Changan Automobile aims to enhance its core competitiveness in new energy product development and technology upgrades, facilitating its transition into a smart low-carbon mobility technology company [8] Group 3: Market Context - The penetration rate of new energy vehicles in China has surged from 0.3% in 2014 to 31.6% in 2023, with projections indicating it will exceed 50% by the third quarter of 2024 [9] - The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers predicts that new energy vehicle sales in China could reach 12 million units in 2024, an increase from previous estimates of 11.5 million units [10] - Changan Automobile has launched several new energy models under its three smart electric brands, achieving a significant year-on-year sales increase of 98.4% in November, with total sales exceeding 640,000 units from January to November 2024 [10]