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SERES Group announced a plan to repurchase between 1 billion and 2 billion yuan ($138 million to $276 million) of its A-shares over the next 12 months, signaling confidence in its valuation and strategic direction.
The company stated the repurchase is intended to boost investor confidence and enhance shareholder value by reducing the number of outstanding shares, which can increase earnings per share. Share buybacks are often seen as a signal that management believes the company's stock is undervalued.
The buyback will be conducted at a price not exceeding 150 yuan per share. Based on this cap, SERES expects to repurchase between 6.67 million and 13.33 million shares, which represents approximately 0.38 percent to 0.77 percent of the company's total share capital. The plan is subject to shareholder approval.
The announcement comes as SERES, a key partner in Huawei’s growing automotive alliance, solidifies its position in China's competitive electric vehicle market. The company recently joined IONCHI, the premium charging joint venture in China, as an equal partner with BMW and Mercedes-Benz. This move provides SERES's AITO brand customers with access to a premium charging network and aligns it with German luxury giants.
SERES's integration into the IONCHI network follows a period of strong performance. The company's Huawei-powered AITO brand delivered over 420,000 vehicles in 2025, making it the best-selling Chinese luxury car brand in the domestic market. This growth is supported by significant investment in research and development, which totaled 12.51 billion yuan in 2025.
By securing its own supply of premium charging infrastructure alongside BMW and Mercedes-Benz, SERES is elevating its AITO brand and creating a more robust ecosystem for its growing customer base. The share repurchase plan suggests that management views the company's recent strategic wins and strong sales momentum as not being fully reflected in its current stock price.
The buyback authorization provides SERES with the flexibility to return capital to shareholders over the next year. Investors will watch the execution of the program as a key indicator of management's ongoing assessment of the company's value.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
