Core Viewpoint - Haier Group is preparing for the IPO of its industrial internet platform, Caos, in Hong Kong, potentially raising around $500 million in 2024 [1] Group 1: IPO Preparation - Haier Group is in discussions with China International Capital Corporation and HSBC to facilitate the IPO of Caos [1] - The company confirmed that the IPO preparation is progressing as planned, with no significant updates to disclose at this time [1] - The timing of the formal IPO process will depend on Caos's development needs and market conditions [1] Group 2: Caos Overview - Caos is an industrial internet platform created by Haier, focusing on large-scale customization and user participation [1] - The platform operates in three main business areas: industrial digitalization, industrial greening, and IoT solutions [1] - Caos employs a technology framework based on "big connectivity, big data, and big models" to create high-end products like "lighthouse factories" and "industrial cloud brains" [1] Group 3: Achievements and Brand Value - In September, the World Economic Forum announced that four factories empowered by Caos were included in the global lighthouse network, with six out of twelve new sites located in China [2] - Caos has enabled a total of 16 lighthouse factories globally, covering ten major industries, establishing the largest and most diverse "lighthouse cluster" [2] - The brand value of Caos is projected to exceed 116.335 billion yuan by 2025, an increase of 13.558 billion yuan from the previous year, maintaining its position as the top brand value in the domestic industry for seven consecutive years [2]