Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the IPO application of Aux Electric Co., Ltd. and highlights its financial performance, market position, and corporate governance structure, indicating both growth potential and significant challenges ahead. Company Overview - Aux Electric, established in 1994, is a comprehensive air conditioning provider involved in design, R&D, production, sales, and service, operating in over 150 countries and regions [1][3]. - According to Frost & Sullivan, Aux is the fifth-largest air conditioning provider globally by sales volume, with a market share of 7.1% in 2024 [1][3]. Financial Performance - Aux's revenue for 2022, 2023, 2024, and Q1 2025 was RMB 19.53 billion, RMB 24.83 billion, RMB 29.76 billion, and RMB 9.35 billion, respectively. Net profits for the same periods were RMB 1.44 billion, RMB 2.49 billion, RMB 2.91 billion, and RMB 0.92 billion [2][3]. - Despite revenue and net profit growth, the growth rates have shown a significant decline, with 2023 and 2024 revenue growth rates at 27.2% and 19.8%, and net profit growth rates at 72.5% and 17.0% [3]. Debt and Dividend Policy - Aux has a high debt level, with asset-liability ratios of 88.3%, 78.8%, 84.1%, and 82.5% from 2022 to Q1 2025. The net current liabilities were RMB 3.19 billion, RMB 2.03 billion, RMB 2.47 billion, and RMB 0.79 billion during the same period [2][8]. - In a notable move, Aux declared a one-time dividend of RMB 3.794 billion in 2024, which accounted for 55% of its net profit over the past three years, with the Zheng family receiving approximately RMB 3.656 billion [2][8]. Market Position and Comparison - Aux's gross profit margins were 21.3%, 21.8%, and 21.0% for 2022, 2023, and 2024, significantly lower than Gree Electric's 34.91% and Midea Group's 29.97% in 2024 [5]. - R&D expenditure as a percentage of revenue for Aux was 2.4% in 2024, lower than Midea Group's 3.99% and Gree Electric's 3.77% [5]. Corporate Governance - Aux is a family-controlled enterprise, with the founder Zheng Jianjiang controlling approximately 96.36% of the voting rights through various entities [1][6]. - Zheng Jianjiang holds 85% of the shares in Aux Holdings, with his brother and relatives holding the remaining shares [1][6].