China's Zeekr Raises $441M in US IPO, Expands EV Presence in Europe Amidst Western Protectionism

Hangzhou, Zhejiang China
China's Zeekr raises $441M in US IPO
Effective ban on foreign IPOs for Chinese automakers
Expanding outside of China and has begun shipments of its flagship Zeekr 001 shooting brake SUV to Europe
Expects international presence to reach eight countries by 2025
Focus on quality, affordability and technological advancements in the global EV market
Raised $441M through the sale of 21 million American depositary shares (ADS)
Zeekr, a high-end electric car brand under Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co.
China's Zeekr Raises $441M in US IPO, Expands EV Presence in Europe Amidst Western Protectionism

China's electric vehicle (EV) sector is expanding its presence in offshore markets despite the rising trend of western protectionism. One such Chinese EV maker, Zeekr Intelligent Technology Holding Ltd., saw a significant surge in its shares after an expanded initial public offering (IPO) in the US.

Zeekr, a high-end electric car brand under Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., raised $441 million through the sale of 21 million American depositary shares (ADS) priced at $21 each. The company's ADS closed at $28.26 apiece on Friday in New York, giving it a market value of approximately $6.9 billion.

Despite western protectionism, China's EV sector is making strides in offshore markets. Zeekr plans to expand outside of China and has begun shipments of its flagship Zeekr 001 shooting brake SUV to Europe. The company expects its international presence to reach eight countries by 2025.

Zeekr's success in the US IPO market comes after China's effective ban on foreign IPOs. Other Chinese automakers, such as BYD, SAIC and Great Wall Motor, have also been exploring opportunities in Europe and other markets to diversify their revenue streams.

The EV sector is not without challenges. Geopolitical tensions between major powers could impact the supply chain for EV components and raw materials. Additionally, competition from established players like Tesla, Volkswagen and Nissan remains fierce.

Despite these challenges, China's EV sector continues to innovate and expand its presence in offshore markets. With a focus on quality, affordability and technological advancements, Chinese automakers are making their mark in the global EV market.


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  • Is the effective ban on foreign IPOs for Chinese automakers a significant challenge?
  • What is the current state of geopolitical tensions and how could they impact the supply chain for EV components and raw materials?

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China’s EV sector taps offshore markets despite rising western protectionism

Financial Times Sunday, 12 May 2024 08:46
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    • China's EV sector is expanding into offshore markets
    • Western protectionism is on the rise
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China EV Maker Zeekr (ZK) Shares Climb 40% After Expanded US IPO

Bloomberg News Now Amy Or, Sunday, 12 May 2024 08:46
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    • Zeekr Intelligent Technology Holding Ltd., a high-end electric car brand under Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., saw its shares rise 35% after an expanded IPO in the US.
    • Zeekr raised $441 million through the sale of 21 million American depositary shares (ADS) priced at $21 each.
    • Zeekr's ADS closed at $28.26 apiece on Friday in New York, giving the company a market value of approximately $6.9 billion.
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    • Zeekr Intelligent Technology Holding Ltd. saw its shares rise 35% after an expanded IPO in the US.
    • Zeekr plans to expand outside of China in 2024 and has begun shipments of its flagship Zeekr 001 shooting brake SUV to Europe.
    • Zeekr expects its international presence to reach eight countries by 2025.
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The buzziest EV IPO of the year is a Chinese automaker

TechCrunch Rebecca Bellan Friday, 10 May 2024 18:34
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    • Geely-owned Zeekr made its U.S. debut on the New York Stock Exchange in late 2023.
    • Zeekr plans to expand outside of China in 2024 and has begun shipments of its flagship Zeekr 001 shooting brake SUV to Europe.
    • Zeekr expects its international presence to reach eight countries by 2025.
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    The article contains selective reporting as it focuses on the success of Zeekr's IPO and its potential expansion into Europe and the US, while omitting any mention of the challenges and risks that come with being a Chinese automaker in these markets. The author also uses emotional manipulation by implying that investors are taking a risk by investing in Zeekr due to geopolitical tensions between China and other countries. Additionally, there is sensationalism in the title which may grab readers' attention but does not accurately reflect the content of the article.
    • Despite its promise, Zeekr is still operating at a loss.
    • Zeekr is a young company, but backing from Geely means the automaker has had a healthy start to vehicle deliveries this year.
    • Electric vehicle demand might be softening, but investors appear to be excited about the U.S. debut of a Chinese luxury EV brand.
    • But if the public EV market thus far has taught us anything, it’s that the higher the shares jump in the early days, the further they have to fall.
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