Core Viewpoint - Chagee Holdings Limited, known as Bawang Chaji, is preparing for an IPO on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol CHA, aiming to raise between $381.78 million and $411.15 million by issuing 14.68 million ADSs at a price range of $26 to $28 each [3][4]. Company Overview - Bawang Chaji, established in 2017, is a leading high-end tea beverage brand in China, inspired by the global coffee shop trend since the 1970s [7]. - The company operates the largest network of high-end tea shops in China, with 6,440 locations as of December 31, 2024, of which 6,284 are in China [7]. - Bawang Chaji's total sales revenue (GMV) reached RMB 10.8 billion in 2023 and RMB 29.5 billion in 2024, marking it as the fastest-growing brand among tea beverage companies with over 1,000 stores in China from 2022 to 2024 [7]. Financial Performance - The company's revenues for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024 were RMB 4.92 billion, RMB 46.40 billion, and RMB 12.41 billion, respectively, with net profits of RMB -1.45 billion, RMB 7.25 billion, and RMB 2.38 billion [16][18]. - Bawang Chaji's revenue from franchised teahouses was RMB 3.37 billion in 2024, while revenues from company-owned teahouses reached RMB 773.21 million [18]. Shareholder Structure - The company has two classes of shares: Class A shares with one vote per share and Class B shares with ten votes per share [11]. - Junjie Zhang holds 19.90% of Class A shares and 38.65% of Class B shares, making him the largest shareholder [11][12]. Management Team - The management team includes Junjie Zhang as Chairman and CEO, Dengfeng Yin as COO, and Hongfei Huang as CFO, among others [15][14]. Underwriting and Legal Advisors - The underwriting team for the IPO includes Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank, and others, with KPMG serving as the auditor [18].