Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for Geely Automobile Holdings with a target price of HK$28.85 [2][4][15]. Core Insights - Geely's vehicle sales reached 1.409 million units in the first half of 2025, with expectations for significant growth in the second half due to a faster rollout of new models, likely exceeding the revised target of 3 million units for the year [4][15]. - The merger with Zeekr is expected to enhance Geely's core EV assets and strengthen its group platform strategy, aligning with the "One Geely" vision [5][16][17]. - The report forecasts vehicle deliveries of 3.11 million, 3.56 million, and 4.00 million units for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, with NEV penetration rates of 56%, 57%, and 65% [4][15]. Financial Projections - Revenue is projected to grow from RMB 240.19 billion in 2024 to RMB 322.07 billion in 2025, with a year-on-year growth rate of 34% [9][10]. - Net profit is expected to remain stable at RMB 16.61 billion in 2025, with projected EPS of RMB 1.65, RMB 1.91, and RMB 2.07 for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively [9][10][13]. - The gross profit margin is anticipated to improve gradually, reaching 16.5% in 2025 and 16.8% by 2027 [9][10]. Strategic Merger Details - The merger with Zeekr, finalized on July 15, 2025, involved Geely acquiring all outstanding shares of Zeekr for approximately US$2.4 billion, with shareholders given the option of cash or stock [5][16]. - This merger is seen as a strategic move to consolidate resources, enhance operational efficiency, and secure core assets under Geely's control [6][19]. Product Launch Pipeline - Geely plans a robust product launch schedule in the second half of 2025, including several new models across its brands, which is expected to support the sales target of 3 million units [7][17].