Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-11-28 12:45Core Viewpoint - Smart Interconnect Technology, backed by major shareholders like Xiaomi and NIO, has initiated its journey for a Hong Kong IPO, focusing on AI-based spatial intelligence solutions for urban traffic management [1][2]. Company Overview - Smart Interconnect Technology has submitted its IPO application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on October 31, with CITIC Securities and Jianyin International as joint sponsors [1]. - The company specializes in AI technology and products, particularly in the urban traffic management sector, ranking fourth in China's smart traffic industry with a market share of 6.6% as of 2024 [1][16]. - The company has four main business segments: road network spatial intelligence solutions, roadside spatial intelligence solutions, AIoT spatial intelligence solutions, and other services [2][6]. Financial Performance - The company has shown steady revenue growth from 2022 to 2024, with revenues of 538 million, 618 million, and 699 million RMB respectively, although it has not yet achieved profitability [2][8]. - Adjusted net losses have decreased from 187 million RMB in 2022 to 20.58 million RMB in 2024, indicating a narrowing loss trend [2][8]. - However, in the first half of 2025, revenue dropped significantly to 103 million RMB, with adjusted net losses increasing to 86.2 million RMB, raising concerns about the impact on IPO valuation [2][10]. Market Position - Smart Interconnect Technology's roadside spatial intelligence solutions have seen revenue growth from 227 million RMB in 2022 to 467 million RMB in 2024, increasing its share of total revenue from 42.2% to 66.8% [7][8]. - The company is positioned to benefit from the high growth of the spatial intelligence solutions market, which is projected to grow from 2.5 billion RMB in 2019 to 21.8 billion RMB in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 54.3% [12][15]. Shareholder Support - The company has received backing from various investors, including Xiaomi (4.41% stake), NIO (2.09%), and Yuntian Lifa (1.93%), along with support from state-owned enterprises and investment institutions [2][3]. Challenges - Despite its market position, Smart Interconnect Technology faces significant challenges, including intense competition in the spatial intelligence solutions market, where the top player holds only a 9.94% market share [18]. - The company is heavily reliant on a few key clients, with the top five clients accounting for 49.2% to 73.7% of revenue from 2022 to the first half of 2025, leading to extended payment cycles [18][20]. - The company's asset-liability ratio has increased from 149.79% in 2022 to 231.55% in the first half of 2025, indicating rising financial risk [18][20].