CATL(SZ:300750) Bei Jing Shang Bao·2025-08-27 16:36Core Viewpoint - Nanbaichuan New Energy Co., Ltd. is preparing for its IPO on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, focusing on thermal management products for electric vehicles and energy storage systems, with a history of fluctuating profits and a significant reliance on a major customer, CATL [1][4]. Financial Performance - Revenue for Nanbaichuan from 2022 to 2024 is projected at approximately CNY 1.031 billion, CNY 1.136 billion, and CNY 1.437 billion, with corresponding net profits of about CNY 113 million, CNY 98.25 million, and CNY 95.43 million, showing a declining trend [2]. - In the first half of 2025, the company reported revenue of CNY 743 million, a year-on-year increase of 45.88%, and a net profit of CNY 31.28 million, up 39.14% [2]. - The company forecasts 2025 revenue of CNY 1.737 billion, a 20.86% increase, and a net profit of CNY 105 million, a 9.72% increase [2]. - The gross profit margin for the main business has decreased from 22% to 14.34% over the reporting period, indicating a compression of profit space and potential impacts on competitive pricing [2]. IPO and Fundraising - Nanbaichuan's IPO application was accepted on September 27, 2023, and has been in the review process for nearly two years [1]. - The company initially planned to raise CNY 829 million for various projects but has since reduced the fundraising target to CNY 729 million by canceling one of the expansion projects [3]. - The revised fundraising will focus on the production of water-cooled plates and working capital, reflecting a strategic adjustment to enhance operational efficiency [3]. Customer Dependency - CATL has been the largest customer for Nanbaichuan, with sales to CATL and its affiliates accounting for 53.73%, 48.94%, 48.21%, and 44.39% of revenue over the reporting period [4]. - The company asserts that its relationship with CATL is mutually beneficial and stable, indicating that this dependency will not adversely affect its future operational capabilities [4]. Ownership Structure - As of the signing of the prospectus, Chen Rongxian is the controlling shareholder, with the Chen family collectively holding 55.58% of the company's shares [4].