Core Viewpoint - Chery Automobile has a long history and has faced various challenges in its journey towards listing and expanding its market presence, particularly in the context of the growing electric vehicle sector in China. The company is now focusing on both fuel and new energy vehicles, with significant growth in its overseas sales, especially in Russia and Europe, while maintaining a low-cost operational strategy to enhance profitability [5][9][12][26]. Group 1: Company History and Development - Chery Automobile was established in 1997 and became the first domestic brand to sell over 1 million vehicles by 2007 [5][7]. - The company attempted to go public multiple times but faced challenges due to complex shareholding structures and market conditions [6][9]. - Chery's IPO application was submitted to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in February 2025, with a target fundraising of $1.5 billion to $2 billion [9][10]. Group 2: Sales and Market Performance - In 2023, China's new energy vehicle sales reached 9.495 million units, with a market penetration rate of 31.6%, while Chery's passenger car sales revenue was still 94.8% from fuel vehicles [14]. - By Q1 2024, fuel vehicle sales revenue was 45.95 billion, accounting for 90.9%, but this is projected to drop to 76.1% for the full year [15]. - Chery's overseas sales have been strong, with 2023 overseas revenue reaching 74.53 billion, making up 49.3% of total passenger car revenue [23]. Group 3: Financial Performance - In 2024, Chery's revenue was 269.9 billion, a 65.4% increase year-on-year, but the net profit margin decreased to 5.35% [34]. - The company reported a net cash flow from operating activities of 44.9 billion in Q1 2025, down from 16 billion in Q1 2024 [35][37]. - Chery's gross profit margin was 13.5% in 2024, significantly lower than competitors like BYD, which had a gross profit margin of 22.4% [31][34]. Group 4: Asset Quality and Liabilities - Chery's asset-liability ratio was 87.9% at the end of 2024, indicating a high level of debt compared to competitors [40][41]. - The company invested 7.5 billion in machinery and equipment in 2024, with a depreciation of 2.3 billion, reflecting a standard depreciation cycle of about 8 years [42][43]. - Despite a high asset-liability ratio, Chery's operational efficiency and cost management strategies have allowed it to maintain competitiveness in the market [46].