Core Viewpoint - The listing of Zhipu on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange marks a significant milestone as it becomes the first publicly traded company focused on AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) core business, highlighting a shift in the AI industry towards foundational model companies [2][5][16]. Company Overview - Zhipu opened at HKD 120 per share and peaked at HKD 135, achieving a market capitalization of nearly HKD 60 billion on its first trading day [2]. - The company is often referred to as the "Chinese version of OpenAI" and has been recognized as the "first stock of global large models" [2]. Business Model and Growth - Zhipu's revenue for the first half of 2025 reached CNY 191 million, a 325% year-on-year increase, indicating a transition from a research phase to a revenue-generating phase [6]. - The company's growth is primarily driven by its Model as a Service (MaaS) model, which has seen its annual recurring revenue (ARR) surge from CNY 20 million to over CNY 500 million, reflecting a 25-fold increase in just 10 months [6][14]. - Zhipu's MaaS business is experiencing explosive growth, with a projected year-on-year increase of over 900% for the full year of 2025 [6]. Technological Innovation - Zhipu's GLM (General Language Model) architecture has been adapted to over 40 domestic chipsets, showcasing its versatility and independence from a single computational framework [4]. - The GLM series models are designed to iterate every 2 to 3 months, maintaining Zhipu's position among the top tier of domestic models [9]. Market Position and Competitive Edge - Zhipu's unique approach of focusing on foundational architecture rather than immediate commercialization has positioned it favorably in the competitive landscape of AI [3][5]. - The company has achieved significant recognition in global model evaluations, with its GLM-4.7 model ranking first in both open-source and domestic categories [10][12]. Investment and Future Outlook - Zhipu plans to allocate 70% of the net proceeds from its IPO to continue investing in AGI model research, with 10% directed towards the development of its MaaS platform [16]. - The successful IPO signals a shift in capital market focus towards foundational AI infrastructure, indicating a growing recognition of the long-term value of such investments [16][17].