理奇智能IPO背后：第一大客户生变，研发费用率低于同行均值

Core Viewpoint - Wuxi Lichi Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. (referred to as "Lichi Intelligent") has entered the inquiry stage for its IPO on the ChiNext board, showcasing steady growth in revenue and net profit during the reporting period, despite challenges such as high inventory levels and lower R&D expense ratios compared to industry peers [1][4][5]. Financial Performance - Lichi Intelligent's revenue and net profit have shown consistent annual growth, with revenues of approximately 619 million, 1.721 billion, and 2.173 billion yuan, and net profits of approximately 107 million, 239 million, and 270 million yuan for the years 2022 to 2024 [4][5]. - The company has a significant inventory value at the end of each reporting period, with values of 3.261 billion, 3.417 billion, and 2.857 billion yuan, representing 74.95%, 73.83%, and 64.52% of current assets respectively [5]. R&D and Innovation - Lichi Intelligent's R&D expense ratios are notably lower than the average of comparable companies, with ratios of 3.72%, 2.72%, and 3.53% for the years 2022 to 2024, compared to industry averages of 6.62%, 6.44%, and 7.33% [5]. Client Relationships - The company's largest customer has shifted from CATL to BYD, with sales to CATL dropping significantly from 2.88 billion and 1.035 billion yuan in 2022 and 2023 to approximately 404 million yuan in 2024, while sales to BYD surged to approximately 773 million to 819 million yuan, making it the largest customer in 2024 [9][10]. Fundraising and Financial Strategy - Lichi Intelligent plans to raise approximately 1.008 billion yuan through its IPO, with 200 million yuan allocated for working capital and the remainder for investments in automation equipment manufacturing and R&D center projects [6]. - The company has distributed cash dividends of approximately 45.15 million and 53.95 million yuan in 2023 and 2024, totaling about 99.10 million yuan, while still seeking to raise funds for future expansion [7]. Control and Ownership - The actual controller of Lichi Intelligent, Lu Haodong, holds a combined 85.27% of the company's shares, indicating that a significant portion of the dividends will benefit him directly [8].