SERES(SH:601127) Xi Niu Cai Jing·2025-09-24 05:16Core Insights - Recently, Seres Group Co., Ltd. made a new investment of 175 million RMB in Chongqing Blue Electric Vehicle Technology Co., Ltd., becoming its largest shareholder with a 35% stake [2][4]. Investment Details - The investment amount is 175 million RMB, and the stake acquired is 35% [3][4]. - Chongqing Blue Electric Vehicle Technology Co., Ltd. was established on September 17, 2025, and its business scope includes automotive sales, new energy vehicle sales, and automotive parts R&D and manufacturing [4]. Strategic Implications - This investment is part of Seres' strategy to expand its industrial layout and strengthen supply chain control, reducing reliance on external suppliers and enhancing cost control and product iteration flexibility [4]. - Seres has been active in the new energy vehicle sector, collaborating with Huawei to launch the AITO series and increasing investment in core technologies [4]. Performance Metrics - In the first half of 2025, Seres' cumulative sales of new energy vehicles reached 172,100 units, despite a year-on-year decline of 14.35%. However, total profit increased by 119.22%, and net profit attributable to shareholders rose by 81.03% [4]. - In August, Seres' new energy vehicle sales grew by 19.57% year-on-year, with the AITO series seeing a 19.85% increase, achieving top sales in the high-end market [4].