

Core Insights - Geely Automobile has reported impressive performance in the first half of the year despite increasing industry competition [1][2] Financial Performance - Geely achieved a record revenue of 150.285 billion yuan in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 27%, with vehicle revenue reaching 134.6 billion yuan, up 28% [3] - The company sold 1.4092 million vehicles, marking a 47% increase year-on-year, with fuel vehicle sales at 684,000 units (up 8 percentage points) and new energy vehicle sales at 725,000 units (up 126%) [4] - The gross profit margin remained stable at 16.4%, slightly down from 16.7% year-on-year, attributed to uneven growth rates of different products [7] - The net profit attributable to shareholders reached 9.29 billion yuan, with core net profit at 6.66 billion yuan, a significant increase of 102% year-on-year [9] Strategic Developments - The "One Geely" strategy has been pivotal in enhancing internal resource integration and overall competitiveness [10] - Geely is accelerating the integration of its brands, with Zeekr and Lynk & Co forming a dual-driven growth model in the high-end luxury market [4][11] - The company plans to acquire the remaining shares of Zeekr, with the transaction expected to cost less than 30% of 2.4 billion USD, supported by cash reserves [11] Market Expansion - Geely aims to increase its annual sales target from 2.71 million to 3 million units, reflecting an 11% upward adjustment [6] - The company is focusing on international market expansion, with a goal to increase export sales by 30% in the second half of the year [13][16] - Geely's export sales in the first half were 184,000 units, showing a decline, primarily due to a significant drop in the Eastern European market [13][16]