Summary of Conference Call Notes on CaoCao (2643.HK) Company Overview - Company: CaoCao (2643.HK) - Industry: Mobility and Corporate Travel Services Key Points Acquisitions - CaoCao announced the acquisition of two companies: 1. Geely Business: A corporate travel management service platform from Geely Holding for a cash consideration of Rmb65 million [2][3] 2. StarRides: A high-end mobility service platform from Weixing Technology for a total consideration of Rmb225 million [2][7] Strategic Goals - The acquisitions aim to create a one-stop "mobility + business travel" technology platform catering to both individual and corporate clients, enhancing service offerings from standard to high-end [1][2] - By leveraging StarRides' global network across 12 cities and Geely Business' overseas customer resources, CaoCao is accelerating its international expansion [1] Financial Implications - The acquisition of Geely Business is valued based on an EV/EBITDA multiple of 7.66x on TTM EBITDA of Rmb26 million, with projected profit before tax for 2023 and 2024 at Rmb56.4 million and Rmb30.1 million, respectively [3] - The acquisition of StarRides is based on a median EV/Sales multiple of 1.43x TTM sales of Rmb157.8 million, with projected losses after tax for 2023 and 2024 at Rmb58.41 million and Rmb57.46 million, respectively [7] Market Positioning - The acquisitions are expected to strengthen CaoCao's market competitiveness and ecosystem integration capabilities as part of Geely Holding's smart mobility platform [1] - Targeting corporate customers and high-end users is anticipated to increase overall Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) and margin profile, enhancing customer loyalty and potential for cross-selling [1] Investment Rating - Citi maintains a "Buy" rating with a target price of HK$70, indicating an expected share price return of 131.6% from the current price of HK$30.22 [5] Risks - Key risks identified include: 1. Intense market competition leading to margin pressures due to discounts and incentives [9] 2. Heavy reliance on aggregator platforms for over 80% of order volume, affecting bargaining power [9] 3. Regulatory risks associated with compliance and operational costs [9] 4. Strategic dependence on Geely Group for vehicles and technology, which could impact operations if the relationship changes [9] Conclusion - The strategic acquisitions by CaoCao are positioned to enhance its service offerings and market presence in the mobility and corporate travel sectors, although several risks could impact its financial performance and operational stability.
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