高负债下分红38亿！创始人家族独揽36亿，奥克斯赴港IPO“输血”

Core Viewpoint - Aux Electric Co., Ltd. is attempting to go public in Hong Kong after previous unsuccessful attempts in A-shares and New Third Board, highlighting a decade-long pursuit of listing amid high growth and significant financial risks [1][2]. Group 1: Financial Performance - From 2022 to 2024, Aux's revenue is projected to grow from 19.53 billion to 29.76 billion RMB, a 52.8% increase, while net profit is expected to rise from 1.44 billion to 2.91 billion RMB, a 102% increase [2][3]. - The overseas market has been a significant contributor, with revenues from international sales increasing from 8.39 billion in 2022 to 14.68 billion in 2024, accounting for nearly half of total revenue [2][3]. - Despite high growth, the company faces challenges with accounts receivable increasing from 1.428 billion to 3 billion RMB over three years, indicating deteriorating collection efficiency [4]. Group 2: Dividend Controversy - Aux declared a substantial dividend of 3.794 billion RMB in 2024, exceeding its net profit of 2.91 billion RMB for the same year, raising concerns about financial prudence [5][6]. - The founder's family, holding 96.36% of the shares, stands to receive over 3.656 billion RMB from this dividend, which is 55% of the total net profit from 2022 to 2024 [6][7]. - The dividend was funded through cash reserves, leading to a reduction in liquid assets and increasing net current liabilities [8][11]. Group 3: Product Quality Issues - Aux has faced numerous consumer complaints, totaling 6,383, regarding product quality, including issues with air conditioners and other appliances [16][18]. - Reports of product malfunctions, including fires and electrical failures, have raised serious concerns about safety and reliability [19][21]. - The company's low-cost strategy has resulted in lower profit margins and less investment in research and development compared to competitors like Gree and Midea, which may hinder its ability to adapt to market changes [16][22].