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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zeekr-intelligent-technology-holding" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36785:1" rel="noopener">ZEEKR (ZK US)</a>, a premium Chinese BEV manufacturer and a subsidiary of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/geely-automobile-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:127:1" rel="noopener">Geely Auto (175 HK)</a>, has filed for a US$500 million IPO to list on the NYSE.</li>
<li>In <em><strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/zeekr-ipo-the-bull-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:117508" rel="noopener">ZEEKR IPO: The Bull Case</a></strong></em>, we highlighted the key elements of the bull case. In this note, we outline the bear case.</li>
<li>The bear case rests on growth slowdown in the second-largest business, high related-parties dependence, Virdi/CEVT gross margin pressure, ongoing operating losses and FCF burn.</li>
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ZEEKR (ZK US), a premium Chinese BEV manufacturer and a subsidiary of Geely Auto (175 HK), has filed for a US$500 million IPO to list on the NYSE.
In ZEEKR IPO: The Bull Case, we highlighted the key elements of the bull case. In this note, we outline the bear case.
The bear case rests on growth slowdown in the second-largest business, high related-parties dependence, Virdi/CEVT gross margin pressure, ongoing operating losses and FCF burn.


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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zeekr-intelligent-technology-holding" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36785:1" rel="noopener">ZEEKR (ZK US)</a>, a premium Chinese BEV manufacturer and a subsidiary of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/geely-automobile-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:127:1" rel="noopener">Geely Auto (175 HK)</a>, has filed for a US$500 million IPO to list on the NYSE.</li>
<li>ZEEKR has launched three models - the luxury shooting brake coupe ZEEKR 001, the luxury pure electric MPV – ZEEKR 009 and the new luxury versatile SUV – ZEEKR X.</li>
<li>The bull case rests on bestselling premium BEVs, rapid vehicle sales growth, rising gross margin, debt-free balance sheet and a favourable cash conversion cycle.</li>
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ZEEKR (ZK US), a premium Chinese BEV manufacturer and a subsidiary of Geely Auto (175 HK), has filed for a US$500 million IPO to list on the NYSE.
ZEEKR has launched three models - the luxury shooting brake coupe ZEEKR 001, the luxury pure electric MPV – ZEEKR 009 and the new luxury versatile SUV – ZEEKR X.
The bull case rests on bestselling premium BEVs, rapid vehicle sales growth, rising gross margin, debt-free balance sheet and a favourable cash conversion cycle.


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<ul><li>Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC said Monday it is entering into a strategic agreement to set up a joint venture with Chinese smartphone and consumer electronics company Xingji Meizu Group to build an operating system for Polestar cars sold in China.</li><li>The joint venture will develop Xingji Meizu’s Flyme Auto system into a new operating system that can support in-car apps, streaming services and intelligent vehicle software, Polestar said in a statement.</li><li>Polestar will own 49% of the joint venture, with the remaining 51% controlled by Xingji Meizu. Both Polestar and Xingji Meizu are owned by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. Ltd.</li></ul>

Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC said Monday it is entering into a strategic agreement to set up a joint venture with Chinese smartphone and consumer electronics company Xingji Meizu Group to build an operating system for Polestar cars sold in China.The joint venture will develop Xingji Meizu’s Flyme Auto system into a new operating system that can support in-car apps, streaming services and intelligent vehicle software, Polestar said in a statement.Polestar will own 49% of the joint venture, with the remaining 51% controlled by Xingji Meizu. Both Polestar and Xingji Meizu are owned by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. Ltd.

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<ul><li>Last week, Vietnamese Electric Vehicle maker Vinfast announced plans to go through a colossal $27 billion SPAC merger with Spade Acquisition Corp, putting it firmly amongst the likes of EV upstarts Lucid Motors and Polestar Electric.</li><li>Luxury EV maker Lucid debuted through a $24 billion deal in 2021, while Swedish EV maker Polestar previously went public in 2022 through a $20 billion merger.</li><li>However, while both deals were characterized by initial excitement, the enthusiasm has given way to the sobering realities of the growing pains of being an EV upstart.</li></ul>

Last week, Vietnamese Electric Vehicle maker Vinfast announced plans to go through a colossal $27 billion SPAC merger with Spade Acquisition Corp, putting it firmly amongst the likes of EV upstarts Lucid Motors and Polestar Electric.Luxury EV maker Lucid debuted through a $24 billion deal in 2021, while Swedish EV maker Polestar previously went public in 2022 through a $20 billion merger.However, while both deals were characterized by initial excitement, the enthusiasm has given way to the sobering realities of the growing pains of being an EV upstart.

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Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC operates as an electric vehicle manufacturer. The Company focuses on car design and technology. Polestar Automotive Holding UK serves customers worldwide.

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ZEEKR IPO: The Bear Case

The bear case rests on growth slowdown in the second-largest business, high related-parties dependence, Virdi/CEVT gross margin pressure, ongoing...

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ZEEKR IPO: The Bull Case

The bull case rests on bestselling premium BEVs, rapid vehicle sales growth, rising gross margin, debt-free balance sheet and a favourable cash...

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Polestar Forms Venture With Xingji Meizu to Build Auto Operating System

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