GEELY AUTO(HK:00175) Xin Lang Zheng Quan·2025-07-08 11:56Core Viewpoint - The significant related-party transactions of Freetech and Fengwo, which are both rushing for IPOs, raise concerns about the potential drawbacks of Geely's frequent capital operations. The heavy reliance on Geely for revenue and the implications for business independence and fairness of related transactions are questioned [1][2]. Group 1: Fengwo's IPO and Financials - Fengwo's main business involves the research, manufacturing, and sales of turbochargers, with plans to raise 656 million yuan for various projects, including 245 million yuan for producing 1 million turbochargers annually [3]. - Geely Group is Fengwo's largest customer, contributing over 30% of its revenue, with related-party sales accounting for 53.10%, 32.44%, and 34.89% of total sales in recent years [3][4]. - The gross profit margin for related-party sales is lower than that of the main business, indicating potential issues with pricing and profitability [5][6]. Group 2: Freetech's Financial Performance - Freetech is preparing for an IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, having previously submitted an application that lapsed. The company has significant ties to Geely, with Geely's founder controlling a substantial portion of Freetech [8]. - Despite a strong market position, Freetech has been operating at a loss, with revenues of 328 million yuan, 908 million yuan, and 1.283 billion yuan from 2022 to 2024, but net losses of 855 million yuan, 738 million yuan, and 528 million yuan during the same period [9][10]. - Freetech's revenue heavily relies on a few major clients, with Geely accounting for 22.0%, 43.3%, and 59.4% of its total revenue over the past three years, indicating a concerning dependency [10].