LEAPMOTOR(HK:09863) Changjiang Securities·2025-12-30 23:30Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [5]. Core Views - Leap Motor plans to issue 74.832 million domestic shares to FAW at a price of HKD 50.03 per share, totaling HKD 3.744 billion. Approximately 50% of the funds will be allocated for R&D, 25% for operational capital, and 25% for expanding sales and service networks [2][4][6]. - The company is expected to benefit from a strong domestic new car cycle, driving continuous sales growth, while its partnership with Stellantis will facilitate a light-asset overseas expansion, enhancing global sales potential [4][6]. - The projected net profits for Leap Motor from 2025 to 2027 are estimated at CNY 6.3 billion, CNY 5.0 billion, and CNY 8.37 billion, with corresponding P/E ratios of 102.5X, 13.0X, and 7.7X [4]. Summary by Relevant Sections Domestic Market - The company leverages its technological foundation to create a strong price-performance ratio, which is expected to enhance sales during the ongoing new car cycle. Scale effects and product structure optimization are anticipated to improve profitability [4][6]. Overseas Market - The collaboration with Stellantis, the fourth-largest automotive group globally, allows Leap Motor to utilize Stellantis's extensive sales and after-sales network and production capacity for a rapid and flexible overseas expansion. This partnership is expected to yield significant profit contributions from high single-vehicle profitability [4][6]. Product Development and Sales Network - Leap Motor plans to launch 2-3 new products globally each year over the next three years, with several models already introduced in 2025. The company has established a robust domestic sales network with 866 sales outlets across 292 cities and has expanded its international presence with over 700 sales and service points in approximately 30 international markets [6].