SIASUN(SZ:300024) 3 6 Ke·2025-06-16 03:26Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is that Shenzhen Ledong Robotics is preparing for an IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange with an estimated market value of over HKD 4 billion, backed by significant investments from notable figures like Alibaba's CEO and former Huawei executives [1][26]. Group 2 - Ledong Robotics positions itself as a robot company focused on visual perception technology, which includes various sensory technologies to help robots interact with their environment [2][4]. - The product portfolio is divided into two main business lines: visual perception products and lawn-mowing robots, with visual perception products being the primary focus [2][6]. Group 3 - The visual perception products include various types of sensors such as DTOF LiDAR, triangulation LiDAR, solid-state linear LiDAR, and ultrasonic sensors, enabling functionalities like SLAM/VSLAM for real-time navigation and obstacle avoidance [4][10]. - In 2024, the expected shipment volume for sensors and algorithm modules is projected to be 6.958 million units and 1 million units, respectively, reflecting compound annual growth rates of 128% and 14.1% from 2022 [4][10]. Group 4 - The lawn-mowing robot market is identified as a growing segment, particularly in Europe and the U.S., with Ledong's first-generation robot delivering over 10,000 units in its first year and the second generation achieving over 15,000 units delivered to date [6][8]. Group 5 - Ledong's revenue from 2022 to 2024 is projected to grow from CNY 234 million to CNY 467 million, with a compound annual growth rate of approximately 41.4% [8][10]. - The core business of visual perception products generated revenues of CNY 229 million, CNY 274 million, and CNY 439 million over the same period, accounting for 97.8%, 99.1%, and 94.0% of total revenue, respectively [10][11]. Group 6 - The revenue from sensors is expected to reach CNY 340 million in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate of about 81%, contributing 73% to the total revenue [10][12]. - The lawn-mowing robot business generated revenue of CNY 2.327 million in its first year of production [10]. Group 7 - Ledong's gross profit for 2022 to 2024 is projected to increase from CNY 63.95 million to CNY 91.32 million, although the gross margin is declining, with rates of 27.3%, 25.7%, and 19.5% over the same period [12][14]. - The gross margin for visual perception products is expected to decrease from 27.7% in 2022 to 18.8% in 2024, primarily due to the increasing proportion of lower-margin sensors [14]. Group 8 - The company has been operating at a loss, with net losses decreasing from CNY 30.75 million in 2022 to CNY 10.63 million in 2024, largely due to high R&D expenditures [14][16]. - Cash reserves have significantly decreased in 2024, with a year-end balance of CNY 46.95 million, down from CNY 27.58 million in 2023 [16][17]. Group 9 - Ledong was founded in 2017 by two alumni from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, with significant backing from investors including Alibaba's CEO and former Huawei executives [18][24]. - The company has raised funds through multiple rounds of financing, with notable investments from Huaye Tiancheng and Yuanjing Capital [24][25].