Core Viewpoint - Shenzhen Shangshui Intelligent Co., Ltd. (referred to as "Shangshui Intelligent") is preparing for its IPO on the ChiNext board, having previously been rejected for the Sci-Tech Innovation Board. The company is a key supplier for major players in the lithium battery industry, including BYD, and has seen significant revenue growth from this relationship. However, its reliance on BYD raises questions about the commercial rationale and necessity of this investment, as well as the substantial increase in transaction volume during the reporting period [1][4]. Group 1: Company Overview - Shangshui Intelligent specializes in the preparation of electrode slurry and other core processes in lithium battery manufacturing, with products used in new energy batteries and new materials [3]. - The company has established long-term relationships with industry leaders such as BYD, EVE Energy, and CATL, with BYD becoming a shareholder in 2022 [3][4]. - Revenue from BYD and its subsidiaries has significantly increased, with sales figures rising from approximately 34.7 million yuan in 2020 to 419 million yuan in the first half of 2025 [3]. Group 2: Financial Performance - Shangshui Intelligent's revenue has shown a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.7% from 2022 to the first half of 2025, with total revenues of approximately 397 million yuan, 601 million yuan, 637 million yuan, and 398 million yuan for the respective years [6]. - The company's inventory balance reached 1.037 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, accounting for 63.42% of current assets, indicating a high level of reliance on inventory management [5][6]. - Accounts receivable over three years old accounted for 12.66% of total receivables, suggesting potential cash flow challenges [6]. Group 3: Shareholder Dynamics - BYD's investment in Shangshui Intelligent has raised concerns regarding the company's dependency on a single client, as sales to BYD constituted 65.78% of total sales in 2024 [5]. - The company has undergone significant changes in ownership, with two founders exiting after failing to meet performance targets in previous investment rounds, leading to a dilution of their shares [8][9]. - Prior to the IPO, the company conducted a targeted dividend distribution to its controlling shareholder, raising questions about financial management practices [10][12].