Core Viewpoint - Zeekr Technology Group has demonstrated significant financial improvements in Q2 2025, with record high gross margins and revenue growth driven by strategic synergies with Lynk & Co [1][3]. Financial Performance - In Q2 2025, Zeekr's revenue reached 27.431 billion yuan, a quarter-over-quarter increase of 24.6% and a year-over-year increase of 36.9% [1]. - The overall gross margin was 20.6%, marking a historical high, while the vehicle gross margin was 17.3%, up 5.8 percentage points year-over-year [1]. - For the first half of 2025, total revenue was 49.45 billion yuan, a year-over-year increase of 42.2%, with vehicle revenue at 42.012 billion yuan, up 8% [3]. Cost Management - R&D expense ratio decreased to 7.8%, down 5.8 percentage points year-over-year, while selling and administrative expense ratio was 12.3%, down 1.2 percentage points year-over-year [3]. Strategic Synergies - The merger with Lynk & Co has led to three strategic outcomes: a clear restructuring of the brand matrix, significant reductions in R&D and management costs due to scale effects, and a robust product cycle with new models and technologies set to drive sales and financial performance [3]. Privatization Progress - On July 15, 2025, Geely Holding Group announced a merger agreement to acquire Zeekr at $2.678 per share, with an estimated total cash requirement of approximately $2.4 billion [4][5]. - The merger is expected to be completed by the end of the year, pending approvals from shareholder meetings on September 5 and September 15 [5].
极氪科技:二季度综合毛利率破20%,私有化交割年底前完成