Senior(SZ:300568) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-08 05:46Core Viewpoint - Shenzhen Xingyuan Material Technology Co., Ltd. (Xingyuan Material) has submitted its prospectus for listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming to expand its operations and enhance its market presence in the lithium-ion battery separator manufacturing industry [1][3]. Company Overview - Xingyuan Material was established in September 2003 and was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange's Growth Enterprise Market in December 2016. The company is recognized as a leading manufacturer of lithium-ion battery separators, ranking second globally in shipment volume for the past five years, with a market share increase from 11.0% in 2020 to 14.4% in 2024 [3][4]. - The company has a registered capital of approximately RMB 135 million and is headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province. Major shareholders include Chen Xiufeng, the National Social Security Fund, and Shenzhen Suyuan Holdings Group [3][4]. Financial Performance - Xingyuan Material's revenue for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, and Q1 2025 was approximately RMB 28.67 billion, RMB 29.82 billion, RMB 35.06 billion, and RMB 8.81 billion, respectively. The gross profit for the same periods was around RMB 12.85 billion, RMB 12.90 billion, RMB 9.84 billion, and RMB 2.08 billion [4][5]. - The net profit figures for the same periods were approximately RMB 7.48 billion, RMB 5.94 billion, RMB 3.71 billion, and RMB 505.11 million, indicating a significant decline in profitability, particularly in 2023 and 2024, with year-on-year decreases of 20.58% and 37.56%, respectively [5][6]. Cost and Margin Analysis - The company's gross margin has been declining, with rates of 44.8% in 2022, 43.3% in 2023, and a sharp drop to 28.1% in 2024. In Q1 2025, the gross margin further decreased to 23.6% [6]. - Increased sales costs have been identified as a primary reason for the "increased revenue but decreased profit" scenario. Additionally, administrative expenses rose from approximately RMB 223 million in 2022 to RMB 331 million in 2023, with a slight decrease to RMB 315 million in 2024 [6]. Future Plans - The funds raised from the Hong Kong listing are intended for expanding overseas networks, including establishing production bases in Malaysia and the United States, and a research and operations center in Singapore. The company also plans to invest in solid-state battery products and new generation lithium-ion battery separators [6][7]. Debt Information - In February 2024, Xingyuan Material secured a loan of EUR 140 million from Luxembourg's招商银行, with a five-year term and an interest rate based on the six-month EURIBOR plus 150 basis points. As of March 31, 2025, the principal of this loan remains unpaid [7].