Midea Group(SZ:000333) Guang Zhou Ri Bao·2025-05-15 09:15Group 1 - Major home appliance companies are increasingly engaging in overseas acquisitions, with Midea Group recently announcing a strategic cooperation agreement with the IDEAL Group to enhance its HVAC business [2][3] - Last year, the combined overseas revenue of China's "three giants" in home appliances exceeded 341 billion yuan, marking a nearly 10% year-on-year growth [5][6] - The focus of acquisitions has shifted from horizontal expansion to deepening the supply chain, as companies aim to strengthen their competitiveness in global markets [2][8] Group 2 - Midea's acquisition of IDEAL's existing business in China includes manufacturing, sales networks, and core technologies, while maintaining the use of IDEAL's four major brands in the Chinese market [3][4] - The global HVAC market is expected to present significant growth opportunities in the next 5-10 years, driven by quality living demands and green consumption trends [3][4] - The overseas revenue of Midea Group, Gree Electric Appliances, and Haier Smart Home reached 341 billion yuan, with Midea leading at 169 billion yuan, followed by Haier at 143 billion yuan and Gree at 28 billion yuan [5][6]