Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-21 22:17Core Viewpoint - Alibaba Group plans to spin off its smart car business, Zhaoma Network Technology Co., Ltd. (Zhaoma Zhixing), and list it independently on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, marking a significant step towards capital market engagement [1] Company Overview - Zhaoma Zhixing, previously a subsidiary of Alibaba, will no longer be included in Alibaba's consolidated financial statements starting from the end of 2024. Alibaba currently holds approximately 44.72% of Zhaoma Zhixing's shares and will maintain over 30% ownership post-spin-off [1] - The company focuses on the development of smart cockpit solutions, providing system-level OS solutions, AI end-to-end solutions, and in-car platform services. Established in 2015, it has garnered significant attention from the capital market [1] Financial Performance - Zhaoma Zhixing has shown steady revenue growth but has also faced high losses and comprehensive expenses. Revenue figures for 2022, 2023, and 2024 were 805 million, 872 million, and 824 million RMB respectively, while losses and comprehensive expenses were 878 million, 876 million, and 847 million RMB for the same years [5][8] - In Q1 of this year, the company reported revenue of 136 million RMB but incurred losses and comprehensive expenses amounting to 1.582 billion RMB [5][8] Market Position - According to data from Zhaoma Zhixing's prospectus, it is the largest software-centric smart cockpit solution provider in China based on projected 2024 revenue, and it leads in solution deployment volume [2] - The market for smart cockpit solutions in China is expected to reach 327.4 billion RMB by 2030, with software-based cockpit solutions projected to account for 114.9 billion RMB [2] Growth Metrics - Despite facing losses, Zhaoma Zhixing's market share and deployment volume have been on the rise. The deployment volume of its smart cockpit solutions increased from 835,000 units in 2022 to 2,334,000 units in 2024, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 67.2% [7] - Revenue from the AI end-to-end solutions segment also grew rapidly, from 16 million RMB in 2022 to 55 million RMB in 2024 [7] IPO Plans - The funds raised from the IPO will primarily be used to enhance R&D investment, increase market share in China, expand globally, support business acquisitions and expansion plans, and supplement working capital [8]