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中鼎智能冲击港股IPO,分拆自诺力股份,毛利率逐年下滑

Core Viewpoint - Zhongding Intelligent (Wuxi) Technology Co., Ltd. has submitted its prospectus to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for an IPO, marking another case of A-share companies splitting into H-shares. The company is a subsidiary of Noli Co., Ltd. and specializes in intelligent on-site logistics and warehouse automation solutions. Despite revenue growth, the company faces declining contract liabilities and gross margins [1][29]. Company Overview - Zhongding Intelligent is headquartered in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, and was founded in 2009. It became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Noli Co., Ltd. after Noli acquired 90% of its shares in 2016 and the remaining 10% in 2022 [3][4]. - The company’s core products include intelligent on-site logistics solutions that integrate management software with various logistics equipment [7][12]. Financial Performance - Revenue for Zhongding Intelligent in 2022, 2023, and 2024 was approximately RMB 1.64 billion, RMB 1.69 billion, and RMB 1.80 billion, respectively, with net profits of RMB 70.58 million, RMB 78.18 million, and RMB 88.63 million [9][10]. - The overall gross margin has declined from 14.1% in 2022 to 14.0% in 2023, and further to a projected 13.1% in 2024, primarily due to competitive pricing strategies [14][29]. Market Position - Zhongding Intelligent holds a market share of 1.7% in the Chinese intelligent on-site logistics solutions industry, ranking fourth overall and first in the lithium-ion battery sector [27][29]. - The company’s revenue is heavily reliant on the new energy sector, which accounted for over 75% of its income, with major clients including CATL and Ruipu Lanjun [15][23]. Industry Outlook - The Chinese intelligent on-site logistics solutions market is expected to grow from approximately RMB 101.3 billion in 2024 to RMB 201 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.7% [23][26]. - The new energy sector's market for intelligent logistics solutions is projected to grow significantly, indicating strong future demand for Zhongding Intelligent's services [23].