LEAPMOTOR(HK:09863) Ju Chao Zi Xun·2025-11-05 05:02Core Viewpoint - Recent rumors regarding China FAW's acquisition of Leap Motor have been denied by both companies, emphasizing the importance of verifying information in the automotive industry [3][4]. Group 1: Strategic Investments - In August, there were reports that China FAW intended to make a strategic investment in Leap Motor, potentially acquiring a 10% stake, but this was later refuted by China FAW as false information [3]. - Leap Motor publicly denied the rumors of an acquisition by China FAW on November 4, reiterating that such claims are untrue [3]. Group 2: Stock Purchases - On October 20, Leap Motor announced that its chairman and CEO, Zhu Jiangming, along with shareholder Fu Liqian, purchased a total of 3,243,500 shares of the company's H-shares at an average price of approximately 63.19 HKD per share, amounting to around 200 million HKD [3]. - From August 2024 to October 20, 2025, Zhu Jiangming and Fu Liqian plan to increase their holdings by approximately 850 million HKD [3]. Group 3: Sales Performance - Leap Motor achieved a record high in total deliveries in October, reaching 70,289 units, which represents a year-on-year increase of over 84%, marking the first time monthly sales surpassed 70,000 units [4]. Group 4: Technology and Upgrades - Leap Motor has denied rumors regarding collaboration with Huawei for smart driving technology [4]. - In October, Leap Motor conducted OTA upgrades for multiple models, including the Leap B10, B01, and the 2024 versions of C10/C16 and C11/C01, with the first OTA updates for the 2026 models C10 and C16 announced on October 13 [4].