WOLONG ELECTRIC(SH:600580) Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-08-18 13:44Core Viewpoint - Wolong Electric Drive Group Co., Ltd. (Wolong) has submitted its IPO application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming to enhance its global strategy and competitiveness [2][8]. Company Overview - Wolong was established in June 2002 and is headquartered in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, China [3]. - The company specializes in the research, production, sales, and service of electric drive system products and solutions, focusing on five major sectors: explosion-proof electric drive systems, industrial electric drive systems, HVAC electric drive systems, new energy transportation electric drive systems, and robotic components and systems [3]. Market Position - According to Frost & Sullivan, Wolong ranks first in the global explosion-proof electric drive system solutions market with a market share of 4.5% based on 2024 revenue [3]. Financial Performance - Wolong's revenue for the years 2022 to 2025 (first half) is reported as follows: 142.66 billion, 155.67 billion, 162.47 billion, and 80.31 billion respectively. Profits for the same periods are 8.39 billion, 5.53 billion, 8.32 billion, and 5.48 billion [5]. Business Structure - The company operates a combination of direct sales and distribution, with 91.3% of its revenue coming from direct sales in the first half of 2025. The distribution model involves 143 dealers, which is on the rise [6]. - Wolong has adjusted its business structure by divesting over 700 million in assets from four new energy companies to focus on its core motor and control business [6]. Product Segmentation - For the first half of 2025, the revenue contribution from various segments is as follows: HVAC electric drive systems (32.1%), explosion-proof electric drive systems (30.6%), and robotic components and systems (2.7%) [4]. Global Presence - Wolong operates 45 factories worldwide, including 14 overseas factories in countries such as Germany, Poland, Italy, Vietnam, and Mexico. The company has a production team of over 9,600 members [4]. Strategic Partnerships - Wolong has formed strategic partnerships in the robotics sector, including investments in companies like Zhiyuan Robotics and collaborations for core component development [7]. IPO Fund Utilization - The funds raised from the IPO will be used to expand production capacity, enhance smart manufacturing infrastructure, strengthen global R&D capabilities, and develop sales and service networks [8].