SERES(SH:601127) Cai Jing Wang·2025-10-30 01:33Core Viewpoint - The company, Seres Group, has officially launched its IPO process in Hong Kong, aiming to become the largest car company IPO in the region by 2025 if successful [1][6]. Group 1: IPO Details - The IPO will last until October 31, with shares expected to be listed on November 5 under the stock code "9927" [1]. - Seres plans to issue 100.2 million H-shares, with 10.02 million shares available for public sale in Hong Kong and approximately 90.18 million for international sale [3][5]. - The estimated net proceeds from the IPO, assuming the maximum share price of HKD 131.50, would be approximately HKD 12.9249 billion [3]. Group 2: Use of Proceeds - About 70% of the funds raised will be allocated to research and development, 20% for diversifying marketing channels and enhancing global brand recognition, and 10% for working capital and general corporate purposes [3][10]. - The company plans to establish 100 experience centers in Europe and the Middle East by 2026 and collaborate with Huawei to build a supercharging network covering 80% of major international highways [3]. Group 3: Financial Performance - For the first half of the year, Seres reported revenue of CNY 62.359 billion, with a gross profit of CNY 16.531 billion and a gross margin of 26.5% [10]. - The company’s revenue for 2022, 2023, and projected figures for 2024 and the first half of 2025 are CNY 34.056 billion, CNY 35.789 billion, CNY 145.114 billion, and CNY 62.358 billion respectively [10][16]. Group 4: Brand and Market Position - The company has launched four models under the "Wenjie" brand, with projected total deliveries of 387,100 units in 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 268% [7][12]. - The partnership with Huawei has significantly enhanced Seres' brand image and market performance, with sales from the Wenjie brand accounting for 90.3% of total revenue by the first half of 2025 [14][17]. Group 5: Competitive Landscape - As Huawei expands its partnerships with other automakers, the unique advantages of the Wenjie brand may diminish, leading to increased competition within the Huawei ecosystem [17]. - Seres has also engaged in strategic investments, including a CNY 5 billion capital increase and a 10% stake acquisition in Huawei's subsidiary, indicating active capital management [17].