Whirlpool (China) (SH:600983) Chang Jiang Shang Bao·2025-12-14 23:49Core Viewpoint - Whirlpool plans to acquire washing machine-related assets from its controlling shareholder, Galanz Home Appliance, for 74.6193 million yuan to resolve industry competition issues [1][2][3] Group 1: Acquisition Details - The acquisition includes fixed assets, patents, proprietary technologies, and products related to the washing machine business [2][3] - Galanz will grant Whirlpool exclusive global licensing rights for the washing machine trademarks, ensuring brand consolidation and legal protection for market resource integration [2] - After the transaction, Galanz and its actual controller will cease production and sales of washing machines, eliminating substantial industry competition with Whirlpool [3] Group 2: Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, Whirlpool reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of 317 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 496.88% [1][4] - The company achieved an operating income of 3.297 billion yuan, reflecting a 30.61% year-on-year growth, driven by strong overseas market demand and increased export orders [4][5] - Whirlpool's net cash flow from operating activities reached 660 million yuan, a 390.74% increase year-on-year, with cash reserves of 1.699 billion yuan [3] Group 3: Cost Management and R&D - Whirlpool has focused on cost reduction and efficiency improvement, with operating expenses decreasing significantly from 448 million yuan in 2023 to 206 million yuan in the first three quarters of 2025 [6] - The company has consistently invested over 100 million yuan in R&D annually from 2017 to 2024, with a slight decrease in R&D expenses to 120 million yuan in the first three quarters of 2025 [6] - Whirlpool's gross margin and net margin have shown steady improvement, with gross margins increasing from 13.40% in 2022 to 17.24% in the first three quarters of 2025 [6]