Core Viewpoint - Seres has submitted an application for an H-share listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to alleviate financial pressure, but faces significant scrutiny due to declining sales, high debt levels, and reliance on technology from Huawei [1][2][3] Group 1: Financial Performance - In Q1, Seres' total sales of electric vehicles reached 56,225 units, a year-on-year decline of 42.49%, with the core brand, the Wanjie series, experiencing a 45.19% drop in March compared to the previous year [1] - The company's net profit for 2024 is projected at 5.946 billion, but net cash outflow from investment activities has expanded to 16.509 billion, with financing activities also showing a net outflow of 4.166 billion [1][2] Group 2: Debt and Liabilities - Seres' asset-liability ratio stands at 87.38%, significantly higher than comparable companies like BYD at 74.64% and Li Auto at 56.07%, with accounts payable surging 127% year-on-year to 68.5 billion [2] - The company has attempted multiple rounds of financing through private placements in recent years, but has not been able to alleviate its high debt situation [2] Group 3: Technology and Market Position - Seres' core technology is heavily dependent on Huawei, with less than 30% self-sufficiency in key technologies such as the three-electric system and intelligent driving, incurring an estimated service fee of 8.3% per vehicle sold [2] - The company is investing 2.5 billion to acquire the "Wanjie" trademark and 11.5 billion to purchase equity from a Huawei subsidiary to deepen its ties with Huawei [2] Group 4: Competitive Landscape - The competitive landscape is intensifying, with Seres' Wanjie M5 struggling in the mid-range market, selling less than 2,000 units in a month, while competitors like Xiaomi's SU7 achieved over 100,000 orders in its first month [1][2] - The expansion of Huawei's ecosystem, introducing new brands like Zhijie and Xiangjie, has diluted Seres' unique market position, leading to a decline in brand premium [2][3] Group 5: Future Outlook - Seres is attempting to enhance its technological independence through a 5 billion investment in a research center and the development of an 800V high-voltage platform, but its R&D investment of 7.053 billion in 2024 is only 11% of BYD's 63.6 billion [3] - The upcoming IPO may provide short-term financial relief, but the company faces significant risks due to its over-reliance on Huawei, imbalanced product structure, and weak technological independence [3]