Core Viewpoint - Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. officially listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on September 25, 2023, raising approximately HKD 91.45 billion, marking the largest IPO of a car company in the Hong Kong market this year [2] Company Overview - Chery Automobile, established in 1997 and located in Wuhu, China, focuses on innovation and international market expansion, offering a diverse range of passenger vehicles, including both fuel and new energy vehicles [5] - According to Frost & Sullivan, Chery is the second largest domestic passenger car brand in China and the eleventh largest globally based on projected sales in 2024 [5] Sales Performance - In 2024, Chery's passenger vehicle sales are expected to grow by 49.4% compared to 2023, leading the growth among the top twenty global passenger car companies [5] - The company is the only one among the top twenty global passenger car companies to achieve over 25% growth in sales for both new energy and fuel vehicles, as well as in domestic and overseas markets [5] Domestic Market Insights - Chery's passenger vehicle sales in China are projected to increase by 56.0% in 2024, with new energy vehicle sales expected to rise by 277.3% compared to 2023 [6] - The company ranks first in sales growth for both fuel and new energy vehicles among the top ten passenger car companies in China [6] International Market Presence - Since exporting its first vehicle in 2001, Chery has sold over 13 million vehicles across more than 100 countries and regions [7] - Chery has maintained the highest export volume among Chinese independent passenger car brands for 22 consecutive years since 2003 [7] - In 2024, Chery ranks first among Chinese independent brands in Europe, South America, and the Middle East and North Africa, and second in North America and Asia (excluding China) [7] Brand Portfolio - Chery operates five major brands: Chery, Jetour, Exeed, iCAR, and Zhijie, each catering to different customer needs and market segments [7] - The revenue contribution from these five brands has been consistent, accounting for 89.1% in 2022, 92.7% in 2023, and projected at 90.3% for the first quarter of 2025 [7] Chery Brand Highlights - The Chery brand, targeting the mass market and family users, has sold over 10 million vehicles, making it the first independent passenger car brand in China to surpass this milestone [8] - Key models such as the Tiggo 8, Tiggo 7, and others have shown strong sales performance, with the Tiggo 8 ranking first in the Chinese fuel vehicle market among independent brands in 2024 [8]