Xi Niu Cai Jing·2025-09-12 10:06Core Viewpoint - Alibaba is undergoing an organizational transformation and plans to spin off its subsidiaries, including Zhibao Network, for independent listings, despite previous delays in IPOs for other companies [2][3][4]. Group 1: Company Overview - Zhibao Network, established in 2015, focuses on smart cockpit solutions and was initially successful due to backing from Alibaba and SAIC [5][6]. - The company became synonymous with "smart cockpit" technology, with its first product, the RX5 SUV, achieving significant sales shortly after launch [6]. Group 2: Market Challenges - Zhibao Network faced challenges as it was heavily tied to SAIC, leading to concerns about technology control and difficulties in expanding its customer base beyond SAIC [7]. - Competitors like Baidu, Huawei, and Tencent have rapidly gained market share, causing Zhibao Network's market share to decline from 1.99% in 2021 to 0.94% in mid-2025 [7]. Group 3: Financial Performance - The company reported revenues of 805 million yuan, 872 million yuan, and 824 million yuan for 2022, 2023, and 2024, respectively, with annual losses of 878 million yuan, 876 million yuan, and 847 million yuan [9]. - Cumulative losses exceeded 4.183 billion yuan over the past three years, with a significant loss of 1.582 billion yuan in Q1 2025 [9][12]. Group 4: Investment and R&D - Zhibao Network's R&D expenses were substantial, totaling over 3.2 billion yuan from 2022 to 2024, nearly four times its revenue during the same period [12]. - The company aims to use IPO proceeds to fund AI-driven cockpit development and global market expansion [13]. Group 5: Dependency and Risks - Zhibao Network's revenue is heavily reliant on SAIC, which contributed approximately 54.7% of its total revenue in 2022 [16]. - The company faces risks due to high customer and supplier concentration, with the top five customers accounting for over 89% of total revenue in recent years [16][19]. Group 6: Leadership and Management Issues - The recent departure of former CFO Xia Lian, who criticized the company's business direction and questioned the motives behind the IPO, raised concerns about Zhibao Network's management and future prospects [22][23]. - Previous high-level departures have also indicated potential internal issues regarding the company's vision and goals [25].