Wuhan Lin(SH:688667) Xin Lang Zheng Quan·2025-06-03 04:19Core Viewpoint - Lidian Electric Control is facing significant challenges post-IPO, with a drastic decline in net profits over the past four years, prompting the company to pursue an acquisition of Aoyikes to reverse its fortunes [1][5][8]. Financial Performance - Before its IPO, Lidian Electric Control experienced a remarkable profit surge, with net profits increasing sixfold from 2018 to 2020, reaching 157 million yuan in 2020 [3][5]. - Post-IPO, the company has seen a continuous decline in net profits, with 2024's net profit projected to be just over 600,000 yuan, nearing a loss [5][6]. - The company reduced its workforce by over 100 employees in 2024 to cut costs, which may help avoid losses [5][6]. Acquisition Details - Lidian Electric Control plans to acquire 98.426% of Aoyikes for a total consideration of 477.6 million yuan, despite Aoyikes' net profit dropping by 40% to 873,110 yuan in 2024 [1][8][9]. - Aoyikes has committed to achieving a cumulative net profit of at least 119.39 million yuan over the next three years post-acquisition, which raises questions given its current performance [9][10]. Industry Context - Aoyikes derives approximately 80% of its revenue from traditional fuel vehicle components, raising concerns about its ability to adapt to the industry's shift towards electric vehicles [11][14]. - The global electric vehicle market is growing, with a 24.4% increase in sales expected in 2024, indicating a potential risk for companies heavily invested in traditional automotive technologies [13][14]. - Both Lidian Electric Control and Aoyikes are relatively small players in the industry, with combined revenues insufficient to compete with major competitors like Bosch, which reported sales of 916 billion euros in 2023 [14].