WOLONG ELECTRIC(SH:600580) Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-08-14 15:03Core Viewpoint - Wolong Electric Drive Group Co., Ltd. has submitted its listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming to enhance its global strategy and competitiveness [1][12]. Company Overview - Wolong Electric Drive is the leading company in the global explosion-proof electric drive system solutions market, with a market share of 4.5% as of 2024 [3][4]. - The company operates in five major business segments: explosion-proof electric drive systems, industrial electric drive systems, HVAC electric drive systems, new energy transportation electric drive systems, and robotic components and system applications [3][6]. Financial Performance - The company's revenue for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, and the first half of 2025 were 14.266 billion, 15.567 billion, 16.247 billion, and 8.031 billion RMB respectively, with profits of 839 million, 553 million, 832 million, and 548 million RMB [8]. - In the first half of 2025, 91.3% of the company's revenue came from direct sales, while the distribution model accounted for only 8.7% [8]. Market Position and Customer Base - The company has a network of 143 distributors, which is growing, and has overlapping relationships with its top five customers and suppliers [2][7][10]. - The largest revenue contributor in the first half of 2025 was the HVAC electric drive system solutions, accounting for 32.1% of total revenue, followed by explosion-proof electric drive system solutions at 30.6% [6]. Global Operations - As of June 30, 2025, Wolong Electric Drive operates 45 factories globally, including 14 overseas, to provide localized manufacturing support [6]. - The revenue share from domestic markets decreased from 64.8% in 2024 to 58.8% in the first half of 2025, while revenue from the Americas and Asia-Pacific (excluding China) is increasing [6]. Strategic Initiatives - The company has recently divested from four new energy companies to focus on its core motor and drive control business [10]. - Wolong Electric Drive has made strategic investments in humanoid robotics, partnering with companies to advance core technology development and applications [11]. IPO Purpose - The funds raised from the Hong Kong IPO will be used to expand production capacity, enhance smart manufacturing infrastructure, strengthen global R&D capabilities, and develop sales and service networks [12].