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Core Viewpoint - Haier Group is expected to officially announce the acquisition of Autohome soon, although they have not confirmed this yet [1][2] Group 1: Acquisition Details - Haier Group is reportedly in talks to acquire Autohome, with conditions already agreed upon [1] - The original shareholders of Autohome, Ping An Group, will retain a symbolic portion of their shares post-acquisition [1] - Haier is currently searching for a new CEO for Autohome, ideally someone with a background in the automotive industry [1] Group 2: Employment and Restructuring - A significant layoff plan initially set to begin in January has been delayed until after the acquisition is finalized, with the specific percentage of layoffs still under discussion [1] - Reports indicated that Haier plans to cut 30% of Autohome's workforce by January 2025 [1] Group 3: Haier's Background and Strategy - Haier Group has been expanding into various sectors, including health and industrial internet, moving beyond its traditional image as a home appliance giant [2] - The company has a history of investments in the automotive sector, including investments in companies focused on automotive digitalization and mobility services [2] - Haier has denied rumors of entering the vehicle manufacturing sector but is working on building an industrial internet platform for the automotive industry [2]