KEBODA(SH:603786) Chang Jiang Shang Bao·2025-10-27 02:20Core Viewpoint - Kobotar (603786.SH), a leader in automotive lighting control, has announced its first refinancing plan post-IPO, aiming to raise up to 1.491 billion yuan through convertible bonds to expand production capacity and upgrade R&D in automotive electronics and intelligent driving [1][2] Financing Plan - The company plans to allocate the raised funds to five major projects, including capacity expansion for automotive central computing platforms and intelligent driving domain control products, as well as construction of new bases and R&D projects [2][3] - The total investment for these five projects amounts to 1.802 billion yuan, with the company intending to use the 1.491 billion yuan raised from the bond issuance [2] Strategic Acquisitions and Expansion - In September, Kobotar acquired 60% of Kobotar Intelligent for 345 million yuan, increasing its stake to 80%, marking its entry into the automotive intelligence product sector [3] - The company has established its Anhui base as its second-largest production facility in China, focusing on enhancing production capacity for core products like lighting control systems and motor control systems [3] Overseas Market Growth - Kobotar has been expanding its overseas manufacturing bases, with a focus on synchronizing market and production globalization [4][5] - The company’s overseas revenue share increased from 29.58% in 2020 to 32.19% in 2024, with overseas revenue reaching 1.148 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 23.19% [5] Financial Performance - Kobotar reported a revenue of 3.047 billion yuan and a net profit of 451 million yuan in the first half of 2025, representing year-on-year growth of 11.10% and 21.34%, respectively [5][6] - The company’s core business, lighting control systems, generated 1.544 billion yuan in revenue in the first half of 2025, accounting for over 50% of total revenue [5] R&D Investment - Kobotar has significantly increased its R&D investment, with expenses rising from 240 million yuan in 2020 to 456 million yuan in 2024, establishing technological barriers across various fields [6]