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Core Viewpoint - Wuxi Lead Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. is set to become the first major IPO in the Hong Kong market in 2026, following approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission [1][2]. Group 1: Company Overview - Wuxi Lead Intelligent holds a leading position in the battery manufacturing equipment sector, with a global market share of 15.5% and a dominant 19% share in China [2][8]. - The company plans to replicate the success of its major client, CATL, which saw its stock price nearly double after its secondary listing in Hong Kong [3][5]. Group 2: Business Development - Founded in 2002, the company initially produced capacitor manufacturing equipment before transitioning to lithium battery equipment in 2008, capitalizing on the rapid growth of the lithium battery industry [7][8]. - The company became a core supplier for CATL in 2014, leading to significant revenue growth, with a 70% increase in the following year [8]. Group 3: Financial Performance - In 2023, the company's revenue growth slowed to 19%, with a projected decline of 29% in 2024, reflecting the cyclical nature of the battery industry [8][10]. - By the first three quarters of 2025, revenue rebounded by 15% to 10.4 billion yuan, with net profit nearly doubling to 1.2 billion yuan [10]. Group 4: Future Growth Potential - The company is focusing on solid-state battery equipment, which offers significant growth potential due to its advantages in safety and energy density [10][11]. - Solid-state battery revenue is expected to contribute between 400 million to 500 million yuan in the first half of 2025 [10]. - The company is also expanding into photovoltaic manufacturing equipment, although this segment currently contributes only about 9% to total revenue [10][11]. Group 5: Competitive Landscape - In the battery equipment sector, Wuxi Lead faces competition from companies like Shenzhen Yinghe Technology, Zhejiang Hanke Technology, and Guangdong Liyuanheng [11]. - The photovoltaic equipment market is even more competitive, with larger players such as Northern Huachuang and Shenzhen Jiejia Weichuang [11]. Group 6: Strategic Considerations - The company must carefully manage capital allocation and maintain financial flexibility to navigate the cyclical nature of the battery and photovoltaic industries [11].