HAIER SMART HOME(SH:600690) Zhong Guo Jing Ying Bao·2026-02-03 06:52Core Viewpoint - Kaos IoT Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Haier Group, has shifted its focus from A-share to Hong Kong stock market for its IPO, aiming to become the "first AI + industrial internet stock" [1][2]. Group 1: Company Overview - Kaos is a leading provider of industrial intelligence products and solutions in China, having developed the COSMOPlat industrial internet platform [2]. - The company has over 9,500 paying customers in key sectors such as home appliances, machinery, and automotive [2]. - As of January 30, 2024, Kaos submitted its listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange [1]. Group 2: Financial Performance - Financial data shows that Kaos generated revenues of approximately CNY 4.994 billion, CNY 5.069 billion, and CNY 4.421 billion for the first three quarters of 2023, 2024, and 2025, respectively [3]. - The net profits for the same periods were approximately -CNY 82.72 million, CNY 65.14 million, and CNY 176 million [3]. - The company expects to turn profitable in 2024 due to increased gross margins and improved operational efficiency [4]. Group 3: Funding and Use of Proceeds - The funds raised from the IPO will be allocated to the development of next-generation industrial software and the iteration of the Tianzhi industrial model [2]. - Specific projects include the development of new simulation algorithms and advanced manufacturing algorithms to support real-time simulation and precise reasoning [2]. Group 4: Customer Dependency and Risks - Kaos has a high dependency on its top five customers, with revenues from them accounting for 81.7%, 80.2%, and 69.7% of total revenues for the respective years [6]. - The largest customer, Haier Group, contributed revenues of CNY 3.6074 billion, CNY 3.4211 billion, and CNY 2.5486 billion, representing 72.2%, 67.5%, and 57.7% of total revenues [6]. - The company acknowledges the risk of not maintaining relationships with existing customers and suppliers, which could adversely affect its business and financial performance [6][7].