ZEEKR (ZK) shares soared 10.67% in pre-market trading on Wednesday following a significant announcement from its parent company, Hong Kong-listed Geely Automobile Holdings. The surge comes as Geely revealed its intentions to privatize ZEEKR, proposing a valuation of $2.566 per ZEEKR share or $25.66 per American Depository Share (ADS).

The privatization proposal marks a strategic move by Geely Automobile Holdings to consolidate its automotive assets. According to the announcement, the proposed privatization is expected to create a unified listing platform for the group, potentially streamlining operations and enhancing shareholder value. This development has clearly sparked investor interest, driving the substantial pre-market rally in ZEEKR's stock price.

While the proposal is non-binding at this stage, the market's strong positive reaction suggests that investors view this potential privatization as beneficial for ZEEKR's future prospects. As trading continues, market participants will likely keep a close eye on further details about the privatization process and its potential implications for ZEEKR's operations and market position in the competitive electric vehicle sector.