Core Viewpoint - Jiangsu Zejing Automotive Electronics Co., Ltd. is pursuing an IPO in Hong Kong, facing challenges such as losses, high asset-liability ratio, and pressure from downstream clients for price reductions [1][5]. Group 1: Financial Performance - The main product, HUD solutions, has seen a continuous decline in average price from 974.31 RMB in 2022 to 865.47 RMB in 2024, while the gross margin has improved from 22.6% in 2022 to 27.3% in 2024 [2][3]. - The sales volume of HUD solutions increased significantly from approximately 17.57 thousand units in 2022 to 62.46 thousand units in 2024, representing a growth of 2.55 times [2][3]. - Despite the increase in sales volume, the company's labor costs decreased by 12.82% in 2024, amounting to 25.33 million RMB [3]. Group 2: Market Position - Zejing Electronics holds a market share of 16.2% in the Chinese HUD solutions market, ranking second among suppliers as of 2024 [3]. - The revenue growth rate slowed significantly from 156.6% in 2023 to 5.1% in 2024, indicating potential market challenges [3][5]. Group 3: Client Dependency and Revenue Sources - The top five clients contributed a substantial portion of the company's revenue, accounting for 93.0% in 2022, 93.8% in 2023, and 80.9% in 2024 [4]. - Revenue from the top five clients decreased by 9.13% in 2024, amounting to 468 million RMB compared to 515 million RMB in 2023 [5]. Group 4: Challenges Ahead - The company has not achieved profitability during the reporting period, with an asset-liability ratio of 215.6% and a current ratio of only 41.2% as of 2024 [6]. - Trade receivables reached 296 million RMB by the end of 2024, with an increase in the average collection period from 102.2 days in 2022 to 140.5 days in 2024 [6]. - The company may face ongoing pricing pressure from automotive manufacturers, which could adversely affect its business and financial performance [7].

Core Viewpoint - Jiangsu Zejing Automotive Electronics Co., Ltd. (Zejing Electronics) has submitted a listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with Haitong International and CITIC Securities as joint sponsors [1]. Company Overview - Zejing Electronics is a pioneer and leader in innovative smart cockpit visual and interaction solutions in China, primarily offering its self-developed HUD solutions, including CyberLens (W-HUD) and CyberVision (AR-HUD) [3]. - The company was the first in the Chinese market to launch self-developed HUD solutions and mass-produced AR-HUD based on Digital Light Processing (DLP) technology, ensuring stable and reliable performance against environmental interference [3]. Market Potential - According to Zhaoshang Consulting, the market size for automotive HUD solutions in China is expected to grow from 1 million units in 2020 to 3.9 million units by 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 41.2%. By 2029, it is projected to reach 12.7 million units, with a CAGR of 27.9% from 2025 to 2029 [5]. Financial Performance - In terms of revenue, Zejing Electronics reported approximately 214 million RMB, 549 million RMB, and 578 million RMB for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024, respectively. The company incurred losses of approximately 256 million RMB, 175 million RMB, and 138 million RMB during the same periods [9]. - The gross profit margin improved from 22.6% in 2022 to 27.3% in 2024, indicating a positive trend in profitability despite ongoing losses [10]. Future Challenges - The company has recorded net losses and cash outflows from operating activities during the reporting period, and its ability to achieve future profitability may be affected by various factors, including the expansion of its customer base, sales volume, and product offerings [9][11].

Core Viewpoint - Jiangsu Zejing Automotive Electronics Co., Ltd. (referred to as "Zejing") is set to go public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, focusing on innovative smart cockpit visual and interaction solutions, including HUD technologies [2][3]. Group 1: Company Overview - Zejing was established in 2015 and specializes in HUD solutions, including W-HUD and AR-HUD, and has introduced self-developed HUD solutions to the Chinese market [2]. - The company has become the only Chinese supplier to secure multiple international mainstream automaker HUD orders and has achieved mass production [3]. Group 2: Market Position - As of 2024, Zejing ranks second among Chinese HUD solution suppliers with a market share of 16.2%, and it is the only company in China to rank in the top three for HUD, W-HUD, and high-performance AR-HUD solution sales [4]. - Zejing has established relationships with 22 automotive OEM clients, including both leading domestic manufacturers and emerging players, and has secured over 90 model specifications with cumulative shipments exceeding 1.5 million units [4]. Group 3: Financial Performance - Zejing's revenue from 2022 to 2024 was 214 million, 549 million, and 578 million yuan, respectively, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 64.3% [5]. - The gross profit for the same period was 48 million, 140 million, and 158 million yuan, with a CAGR of 80.6%, and gross margins of 22.6%, 25.6%, and 27.3% [6]. Group 4: Funding and Valuation - Following the last round of financing before the IPO in 2024, Zejing's valuation reached 2.585 billion yuan [7]. - The net proceeds from the IPO are intended for production line expansion, automation upgrades, enhancing R&D capabilities, and potential strategic collaborations in related fields [7].