Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Geely Automobile [6] Core Views - Geely plans to privatize Zeekr (ZK.N) at a price of $2.566 per share, representing a premium of approximately 13.6% over the last trading day [1] - The privatization aims to consolidate resources and create a unified Geely brand, enhancing operational efficiency and competitiveness in the luxury electric vehicle market [2] - The company forecasts significant revenue growth, with projected revenues of RMB 364.78 billion, RMB 439.69 billion, and RMB 512.83 billion for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [4] Summary by Sections Privatization and Resource Integration - Geely holds approximately 65.7% of Zeekr's issued shares and plans to finance the privatization through new share issuance, cash reserves, and debt if necessary [2] - The cash privatization would require RMB 16.18 billion, while the share issuance would dilute existing shares by about 9.6% [2] Product Launches and Market Strategy - Geely aims for total sales of 710,000 vehicles in 2025, with Zeekr targeting 320,000 and Lynk & Co 390,000 [3] - The Lynk & Co 900 was launched in April 2025, with over 10,000 pre-orders within the first hour, indicating strong market interest [3] Technological Advancements - Geely is enhancing its AI integration, launching a comprehensive AI strategy that includes advanced driving technologies and voice models [4] - The integration of AI technologies is expected to boost product sales and reshape the company's valuation [4] Financial Projections - Revenue and net profit forecasts for 2025-2027 are RMB 364.78 billion, RMB 439.69 billion, and RMB 512.83 billion, with net profits of RMB 14.02 billion, RMB 17.78 billion, and RMB 20.38 billion respectively [5] - The projected EPS for the same period is 1.39, 1.76, and 2.02 RMB, corresponding to P/E ratios of 11, 9, and 8 times [4][5]