从被“杀人鲸”做空到港股热捧，禾赛科技180天大逆袭

Core Viewpoint - Hesai Technology (禾赛科技) successfully listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, becoming the first dual-listed lidar company in both the US and Hong Kong markets, with a strong market response on its debut [1][2][4]. Company Overview - Hesai primarily provides 3D lidar solutions, including design, development, manufacturing, and sales of advanced lidar products, applicable in commercial and passenger vehicles, robotics, and other non-automotive sectors [3]. Financial Performance - In Q2 2023, Hesai achieved revenue of 7.1 billion RMB, a year-on-year increase of over 50%, and net profit of 0.44 billion RMB, marking a return to profitability [4]. - The revenue structure shows that Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and robotics accounted for 62.7% and 34.1% of total revenue, respectively, both experiencing triple-digit growth due to industry demand [4]. Market Trends - The lidar market penetration in the ADAS sector is accelerating, with a projected installation of over 1.5 million units in China by 2024, a year-on-year increase of 179.7% [4]. - In the robotics sector, Hesai's lidar shipments reached 4.9 million units in Q2 2023, a staggering year-on-year growth of 743.6% [5]. Strategic Partnerships - Hesai signed a lidar order worth over $40 million with a leading US Robotaxi company, becoming its sole lidar supplier, with deliveries expected by the end of 2026 [2][4]. IPO Details - The IPO raised a total of 4.16 billion HKD, with significant oversubscription rates of 168.65 times for public offerings and 14.09 times for international placements [7]. - Approximately 50% of the funds will be allocated to R&D, 35% to production capacity, and the remainder for business development and operational costs [7]. Market Outlook - Domestic investment institutions are optimistic about Hesai's growth prospects, citing strong downstream demand and the company's leading market position [8]. - Analysts predict that the lidar market will continue to expand, driven by the increasing adoption of lidar in smart driving and robotics applications [8][9].