Huan Qiu Lao Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-25 06:02Group 1 - Dongfeng Group announced a significant asset operation involving the privatization and delisting of Lantu Automotive through the distribution of shares and cash [1] - Following the announcement, Dongfeng Group's stock surged by 69.18% upon resuming trading, reaching a market capitalization of HKD 83.35 billion [1] - Shareholders will receive approximately 0.355 shares of Lantu Automotive and HKD 6.88 in cash per share, with the total value of the distribution estimated at HKD 10.85 per Dongfeng share, representing an 81.74% premium over the last closing price [1] Group 2 - The rationale behind the operation is to provide Lantu Automotive with a clearer independent valuation, as Dongfeng Group's valuation has been long undervalued [2] - Dongfeng Group's price-to-book (PB) ratio is only 0.25 times as of July 31, 2025, indicating a significant undervaluation compared to its net assets [2] - Lantu Automotive, a subsidiary in which Dongfeng holds a 79.67% stake, is positioned as the core of Dongfeng's new energy vehicle business [2] Group 3 - Lantu Automotive's revenue is projected to grow from CNY 6.052 billion in 2022 to CNY 19.361 billion in 2024, more than doubling [3] - Lantu Automotive experienced losses of CNY 1.538 billion in 2022 and CNY 1.496 billion in 2023, but is expected to reduce losses to CNY 90 million in 2024 [3] - In contrast, Dongfeng Group's revenue growth from CNY 92.66 billion in 2022 to CNY 106.2 billion in 2024 indicates that Lantu Automotive is becoming the key growth driver for Dongfeng Group [3]