乐动机器人,再次递表!拟在港交所主板上市
证券时报·2025-12-02 04:58

Core Viewpoint - Shenzhen Ledong Robot Co., Ltd. has submitted its main board listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, marking its second attempt after the previous application expired [1][3]. Company Overview - Ledong Robot, established in 2017 and converted to a joint-stock company in 2022, focuses on the research and development of intelligent robot visual perception technology and products [3]. - The company aims to create intelligent robot infrastructure centered on visual perception, providing products suitable for emerging application scenarios [3]. Market Position - According to Zhaoshang Consulting, by 2024, the number of intelligent robots equipped with Ledong's visual perception technology is expected to exceed 6 million units, positioning the company as the largest globally in this sector [3]. - The global intelligent robot market is projected to grow from 158.3 billion yuan in 2020 to 369 billion yuan in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.6% [11]. Financial Performance - Ledong Robot's revenue for 2022, 2023, and 2024 is projected to be 234 million yuan, 277 million yuan, and 467 million yuan, respectively. In the first half of this year, the company reported a revenue of 386 million yuan, representing a 97% year-on-year increase [4]. - Despite the revenue growth, the company has been experiencing continuous net losses, with losses of 73.13 million yuan in 2022, 68.49 million yuan in 2023, and 56.48 million yuan in 2024, along with a loss of 13.78 million yuan in the first half of this year [5][6]. Profitability Metrics - The product gross margin for 2022, 2023, and 2024 is reported at 27.3%, 25.7%, and 19.5%, respectively, indicating a significant decline. However, the gross margin rebounded to 25.4% in the first half of this year [7]. Investment and Funding - Ledong Robot has attracted significant investment since its inception, completing multiple funding rounds annually from 2018 to 2022, with the latest round being a Series C financing in February 2022 [9][10]. - Notable investors include prominent capital firms and individuals, such as Alibaba's CEO, who holds shares through Yuanjing Capital [11]. Future Plans - The funds raised from the IPO are intended to enhance research and development of intelligent robot visual perception technology, upgrade AI algorithms, optimize product offerings, and expand production capacity and overseas market presence [12].