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    Ling Zhou

    Vice President and Equity Research Analyst at UE Capital

    Ling Zhou is a Vice President and Equity Research Analyst at UE Capital, specializing in in-depth coverage of Chinese technology and consumer companies including Alibaba, JD.com, Baidu, and Pinduoduo. Renowned for her high-conviction stock recommendations, Zhou has achieved a consistent success rate of over 65% on TipRanks, delivering annualized returns above the sector average for the past three years. She began her analyst career in 2014 at CITIC Securities, later joining UBS as an Associate Analyst before moving to UE Capital in 2021. Holding FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 licenses, Ling Zhou is recognized for her quantitative research approach and has been featured on Bloomberg for her expert market insights.

    Ling Zhou's questions to Lotus Technology (LOT) leadership

    Ling Zhou's questions to Lotus Technology (LOT) leadership • Q3 2024

    Question

    Ling Zhou from UE Capital inquired about the total R&D investment to date in Lotus Robotics and the expected future investment levels. She also asked if the company has any plans to capitalize the intelligent driving business separately.

    Answer

    CEO Feng Qingfeng stated that ADAS technology requires constant, ongoing investment rather than a one-time expense, as the user and data base grows. He confirmed that Lotus will continue to invest in this area as it is a key differentiator and a crucial second revenue stream. Mr. Feng also clarified that the company currently has no plans for a separate capitalization of the Lotus Robotics business.

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    Ling Zhou's questions to Lotus Technology (LOT) leadership • Q3 2024

    Question

    Ling Zhou from UE Capital inquired about the R&D investment in Lotus Robotics to date and future spending plans. She also asked if the company has any plans to capitalize its intelligent driving business separately.

    Answer

    CEO Feng Qingfeng explained that ADAS technology requires constant, ongoing investment rather than a one-time expense, driven by a growing user base and data accumulation. He stated that Lotus will continue to prioritize investment in this area, along with intelligent chassis and smart cockpit, as it represents a crucial second revenue stream. Mr. Feng confirmed that the company currently has no plans for a separate capitalization of the intelligent driving business.

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