IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

Arun has over 15 years’ experience covering the Technology sector. During this time, he has worked with technology start-ups and as an equity analyst in investment banks and independent research firms. He was formerly a Technology Analyst for Canaccord Genuity, Altium Securities, Espirito Santo Investment Bank, Noble Group and Clear Capital. He has a dual Master’s degree in Financial Engineering and Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. He is also a CFA charterholder.

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XPeng IPO Initiation: Charging up for a Long Ride

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<p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lixiang-automotive" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28812:1" rel="noopener">Lixiang Automotive (LIX CH)</a>/Li Auto is the first company to successfully commercialise EREVs (extended-range electric vehicle) in China, the Li ONE. Li ONE is a six-seat, large premium electric SUV which began volume production and deliveries in November 2019 and December 2019, respectively. Li Auto is backed by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/meituan-dianping" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26970:1" rel="noopener">Meituan Dianping (3690 HK)</a> which owns 14.5% of ordinary shares (5.8% of voting power). It is seeking to raise $500 million through a Nasdaq IPO, according to press reports. </p><div class="content-highlight"><p>The IPO seems to be timed to take advantage of the surging share prices of NEV (new energy passenger vehicles) manufacturers such as <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tesla-motors-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20279:1" rel="noopener">Tesla Motors (TSLA US)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nio-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27399:1" rel="noopener">NIO Inc (NIO US)</a>. However, NIO’s wild share price swings suggest that investing in the China NEV sector requires nerves of steel. On balance, for investors seeking exposure to the China NEV sector, Li Auto’s fundamentals are attractive, in our view.</p></div>

Lixiang Automotive (LIX CH)/Li Auto is the first company to successfully commercialise EREVs (extended-range electric vehicle) in China, the Li ONE. Li ONE is a six-seat, large premium electric SUV which began volume production and deliveries in November 2019 and December 2019, respectively. Li Auto is backed by Meituan Dianping (3690 HK) which owns 14.5% of ordinary shares (5.8% of voting power). It is seeking to raise $500 million through a Nasdaq IPO, according to press reports. The IPO seems to be timed to take advantage of the surging share prices of NEV (new energy passenger vehicles) manufacturers such as Tesla Motors (TSLA US) and NIO Inc (NIO US). However, NIO’s wild share price swings suggest that investing in the China NEV sector requires nerves of steel. On balance, for investors seeking exposure to the China NEV sector, Li Auto’s fundamentals are attractive, in our view.

Li Auto

Li Auto IPO Initiation: On a Charge