Core Viewpoint - The demand for LIFSI (Lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide) is expected to grow significantly due to the increasing need for energy storage batteries and fast-charging electric vehicles, with a projected production of 44,500 tons in 2025, representing a 116% year-on-year increase [1][3]. Group 1: Production and Capacity - The production growth rate of LIFSI is not consistently high, showing a slowdown in 2022 and 2023, while capacity expansion continues, indicating companies' optimism about long-term prospects [3]. - By 2025, the effective capacity for LIFSI is expected to reach 75,600 tons, with an operating rate of 59% [1]. - The ranking of LIFSI producers shows Tianci Materials leading with a production capacity of over 7,500 tons, followed by Rukang New Materials and others in the second tier [5][8]. Group 2: Market Dynamics - The global LIFSI market in 2025 is characterized by a "one strong, many strong" pattern, with Tianci Materials holding over 50% market share, significantly higher than the typical 30% for industry leaders [8]. - Rukang New Materials holds nearly 20% market share, while second-tier manufacturers have market shares generally below 10% [8]. - The competitive landscape is dynamic, with ongoing innovation and collaboration with downstream giants expected to shape future rankings [8]. Group 3: Price Trends - There is a stable price difference between solid and liquid LIFSI due to their differing value attributes and application scenarios, with solid LIFSI being used in high-end power batteries and liquid LIFSI being more convenient for electrolyte preparation [10]. - In the first half of 2025, LIFSI prices slightly decreased, but are expected to rise in the second half due to increasing costs of hexafluorophosphate and lithium carbonate [10]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The global LIFSI production is projected to reach 58,500 tons in 2026, with an operating rate of 73%, and 69,000 tons in 2027, indicating a continued strong supply-demand balance in the market [12].

Group 1: Shanghai Pudong Development Bank - The bank reported a net profit of 50.017 billion yuan for 2025, an increase of 10.52% year-on-year [1][2] - Total operating income reached 173.964 billion yuan, reflecting a growth of 1.88% compared to the previous year [2] - The bank's total assets exceeded 1 trillion yuan, reaching 1,008.1746 billion yuan, a 6.55% increase from the previous year [3] Group 2: Dongpeng Beverage - Dongpeng Beverage expects a net profit between 4.34 billion and 4.59 billion yuan for 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 30.46% to 37.97% [4] - The anticipated operating income is projected to be between 20.76 billion and 21.12 billion yuan, indicating a growth of 31.07% to 33.34% [4] Group 3: TCL Technology - TCL Technology forecasts a net profit of 4.21 billion to 4.55 billion yuan for 2025, marking a significant increase of 169% to 191% year-on-year [5][6] - The company expects to surpass 100 billion yuan in operating revenue, with net profit exceeding 8 billion yuan [5] Group 4: Changjiang Electric Power - Changjiang Electric Power reported a net profit of 34.167 billion yuan for 2025, a 5.14% increase year-on-year [8] - The total operating revenue for the year is expected to be 85.882 billion yuan, reflecting a growth of 1.65% [8] Group 5: China Gold - China Gold anticipates a net profit of 286 million to 368 million yuan for 2025, a decrease of 55% to 65% year-on-year [21] - The decline is attributed to market fluctuations and reduced consumer traffic [21] Group 6: LaKala - LaKala expects a net profit between 1.06 billion and 1.2 billion yuan for 2025, representing a growth of 202% to 242% year-on-year [22] - The increase is primarily due to significant investment income from stock holdings [22] Group 7: Baiwei Storage - Baiwei Storage projects a net profit of 850 million to 1 billion yuan for 2025, indicating a year-on-year increase of 427% to 520% [23] - The growth is driven by improved sales and gross margins in the AI sector [23] Group 8: Shengxin Lithium Energy - Shengxin Lithium Energy forecasts a net loss of 600 million to 850 million yuan for 2025, similar to the previous year's loss [24] - The company attributes the loss to industry supply-demand dynamics and increased exchange losses [24] Group 9: Zhongguancun Online - Zhongguancun Online expects a net loss of 580 million to 700 million yuan for 2025, a significant increase from the previous year's loss of 243 million yuan [25] - The losses are linked to increased promotional investments in overseas markets [25] Group 10: Huaxia Happiness - Huaxia Happiness anticipates a net loss of 16 billion to 24 billion yuan for 2025, a substantial increase from the previous year's loss of 4.817 billion yuan [26] - The decline is due to reduced project turnover and high financial costs [26]

天赐材料（SZ002709，股价43.55元，市值886亿元）1月13日晚间公告称，全资子公司九江天赐高新材 料有限公司（以下简称九江天赐）作为被害单位，于2026年1月12日收到江西省九江市濂溪区人民法院 出具的《刑事判决书》。 判决书显示，浙江研一新能源科技有限公司（下称浙江研一）、岳敏、张春晖为被告，公诉机关为湖口 县人民检察院。根据判决结果，浙江研一公司犯侵犯商业秘密罪，判处罚金2000万元。被告人岳敏犯侵 犯商业秘密罪，判处有期徒刑两年八个月，缓刑三年，并处罚金200万元；被告人张春晖犯侵犯商业秘 密罪，判处有期徒刑一年六个月，缓刑两年，并处罚金50万元。三名被告共被判处罚金2250万元。 公告显示，湖口县人民检察院早在2024年9月6日就向江西省九江市濂溪区人民法院提起了公诉，指控浙 江研一、岳敏、张春晖犯侵犯商业秘密罪。江西省九江市濂溪区人民法院依法组成合议庭，适用普通程 序，因涉及商业秘密，于2024年12月26日、12月27日、2025年1月13日不公开开庭审理了本案。审理过 程中，经九江市中级人民法院批准延长审理期限一次，经最高人民法院批准延长审理期限四次，现已审 理终结。 公告称，九江天 ...

天赐材料（002709） 证券代码：002709 证券简称：天赐材料 公告编号：2026-012 广州天赐高新材料股份有限公司 关于收到《刑事判决书》的公告 本公司及董事会全体成员保证信息披露的内容真实、准确、完整，没有虚假 记载、误导性陈述或重大遗漏。 广州天赐高新材料股份有限公司（以下简称"公司"）全资子公司九江天赐高 新材料有限公司（以下简称"九江天赐"）于 2026 年 1 月 12 日收到江西省九江市 濂溪区人民法院出具的《刑事判决书》【（2024）赣 0402 刑初 253 号】。现将相 关情况公告如下： 一、案件基本情况 （一）案件当事人 1、公诉机关：湖口县人民检察院 2、被告：浙江研一新能源科技有限公司、岳敏、张春晖 3、被害单位：九江天赐高新材料有限公司 （二）案件基本情况 湖口县人民检察院于 2024 年 9 月 6 日向江西省九江市濂溪区人民法院提起公 诉，指控被告单位浙江研一新能源科技有限公司（以下简称"浙江研一公司"）、 被告人岳敏、张春晖犯侵犯商业秘密罪。江西省九江市濂溪区人民法院依法组成 合议庭，适用普通程序，因涉及商业秘密，于 2024 年 12 月 26 日、12 月 27 ...

Investment Rating - The industry is rated as "Outperform" [3] Core Insights - The production of positive electrode materials has increased significantly, with domestic battery production reaching 176.3 GWh in November 2025, a year-on-year growth of 49.66% [3] - Lithium carbonate prices have risen sharply, reaching 138,000 CNY per ton as of January 9, 2026, with a weekly increase of 17.92% [3] - The demand for lithium iron phosphate batteries has shown strong growth, with a monthly loading volume of 75.3 GWh in November 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 43.62% [3] Summary by Sections Production - In November 2025, the production of lithium iron phosphate positive electrode materials was 26.93 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 32.48% [3] Prices - As of January 9, 2026, the price of lithium iron phosphate (power type) was reported at 47,100 CNY per ton, up 4.43% from January 4, 2026 [3] - The average price of square lithium iron phosphate energy storage batteries remained stable, with slight increases noted for various capacities [3] Domestic Demand - The monthly loading volume for lithium iron phosphate batteries reached a new high in November 2025, with significant increases in both domestic and new energy storage project bidding capacities [3] Overseas Demand - In November 2025, China's power battery exports reached 21.2 GWh, a year-on-year increase of 69.60% [3] - Global new energy vehicle sales reached 2 million units in November 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 8.53% [3]

Core Viewpoint - The lithium battery industry is poised for a significant growth cycle in 2026, characterized by strong demand recovery, accelerated global expansion, and disruptive technological advancements, leading to a "spiral rise" in both volume and price [3]. Group 1: Conference Overview - The 2026 Lithium Battery Key Materials and Applications Market Summit will be held on March 19-20, 2026, in Changzhou, Jiangsu, organized by Xinluo Information [4]. - The summit aims to address the supply-demand dynamics in the lithium battery sector, focusing on the critical materials needed for battery production and the expected supply shortages [5]. Group 2: Key Topics of Discussion - The conference will feature three main topics: 1. In-depth discussions on cutting-edge technologies and market supply-demand [5]. 2. Announcement of the "Top Ten Lithium Battery Material Brands of 2025," evaluated based on shipment volume, market share, and customer reputation [6]. 3. B2B procurement matchmaking to connect top battery manufacturers and material suppliers, enhancing resource matching and reducing procurement costs [7]. Group 3: Proposed Discussion Topics - Proposed topics for the main forum include: - Outlook on lithium ore resource supply for 2026 [9]. - Market environment discussions on lithium carbonate operations [9]. - Research and application of high-energy density power battery technology [9]. - Additional topics will cover trends in the global new energy vehicle market and the impact of policies on the lithium market [10][11]. Group 4: Participation and Costs - The participation fee for the conference is set at 2800 yuan per person, with a limited-time free attendance option available for the first 200 registrants [17].

Core Viewpoint - The A-share market showed mixed performance on January 13, with the Battery 50 ETF (159796) experiencing a slight increase of 0.3% amid fluctuations in trading [1] Group 1: Market Performance - The Battery 50 ETF (159796) recorded a trading volume of 4.94 billion CNY, with a price range between 0.990 and 1.012 CNY [1] - The ETF's net asset value was reported at 1.0038 CNY, with a premium rate of 0.42% [1] - The ETF's five-day net inflow was noted at 2.65% [1] Group 2: Component Stocks - Major component stocks of the Battery 50 ETF included Sanhua Intelligent Controls, which rose by 1.05%, and multiple fluorine, which increased by 1.26% [2] - Notable declines were observed in XINWANDA, which fell by 2.40%, and other key players like Yangguang Electric and Ningde Times also experienced slight declines [2] Group 3: Policy Impact - The recent adjustment in export tax rebates for battery products is expected to lead to a surge in exports in 2026, tightening supply and demand in the lithium battery industry [4] - The tax rebate for battery products will decrease from 9% to 6% starting April 1, 2026, and will be eliminated entirely by January 1, 2027 [5] Group 4: Industry Outlook - The battery sector is anticipated to benefit from increased demand driven by both domestic and international markets, with projections indicating a significant rise in global demand for power batteries from 1,253.4 GWh in 2025 to 1,834.2 GWh by 2027 [5] - The storage demand is also expected to grow substantially, with domestic installations projected to reach 265 GWh in 2026, reflecting a 60% increase [5] Group 5: Investment Strategy - The Battery 50 ETF (159796) is highlighted as a leading option for investors due to its significant exposure to the storage sector, which accounts for 18.7% of its index, and a high proportion of solid-state battery technology at 45% [6][8] - The ETF's management fee is noted to be the lowest in its category at 0.15% per year, making it an attractive investment vehicle for capturing opportunities in the battery sector [11]

Core Viewpoint - Tianqi Materials has shown fluctuations in stock performance, with a recent increase in share price but a year-to-date decline, indicating potential volatility in the market [1]. Financial Performance - For the period from January to September 2025, Tianqi Materials achieved a revenue of 10.843 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 22.34% [2]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders for the same period was 421 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 24.33% [2]. Stock Market Activity - As of January 13, Tianqi Materials' stock price was 44.77 yuan per share, with a market capitalization of 91.057 billion yuan [1]. - The stock has experienced a year-to-date decline of 3.26%, a 5-day drop of 5.53%, a 20-day increase of 17.26%, and a 60-day increase of 30.52% [1]. Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2025, the number of shareholders for Tianqi Materials reached 305,800, an increase of 67.71% from the previous period [2]. - The average number of circulating shares per shareholder was 4,528, which decreased by 40.37% compared to the previous period [2]. Dividend Distribution - Since its A-share listing, Tianqi Materials has distributed a total of 2.857 billion yuan in dividends, with 2.023 billion yuan distributed over the past three years [3]. Institutional Holdings - As of September 30, 2025, the second-largest circulating shareholder was Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited, holding 53.6773 million shares, a decrease of 2.6555 million shares from the previous period [3]. - The third-largest circulating shareholder, Quan Guo Xu Yuan Mixed A, increased its holdings by 8.5152 million shares to 33.8181 million shares [3].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report is that global lithium battery demand is expected to grow at a rate of 26% year-on-year by 2026, driven by both power storage and electric vehicle sectors [1][4] - In the electric vehicle sector, the registration of global electric vehicles reached 17.1 million units from January to October 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 25.5%, primarily due to the resumption of subsidies in Europe and vehicle replacement policies in China [1][4] - The global energy storage battery shipments reached 428 GWh from January to September 2025, showing a significant year-on-year increase of 90.7%, supported by the scaling of independent storage projects in China and market demand in the U.S. [1][4] Group 2 - The lithium battery materials supply side is undergoing optimization due to previous overcapacity leading to low-price competition, resulting in many companies facing continuous losses and high debt levels [2][3] - Companies are focusing on improving existing production efficiency and cost optimization rather than blind expansion, leading to a significant weakening of expansion capabilities and intentions among lithium battery material companies [2][3] - The tightening of environmental policies and energy consumption controls is raising industry entry barriers, causing smaller companies to exit the market, thus enhancing the rigidity of supply constraints [2][3] Group 3 - Technological upgrades are driving supply-side optimization, with advancements in high-pressure lithium iron phosphate and high-strength separators, which require higher production precision and R&D investment [3][4] - Leading companies are leveraging continuous R&D investment to scale up high-end product capacity, while smaller firms struggle to upgrade their products and processes, leading to market elimination [3][4] - The supply structure is evolving towards a "few but excellent" model, with resources concentrating on leading enterprises, which is expected to restore market share and profitability for these companies [3][4] Group 4 - The report indicates a strong certainty of profit recovery in lithium battery materials, driven by supply-side constraints, high demand growth, and industry restructuring [4] - The consensus among companies to scientifically release capacity has led to a continued limitation of supply over the next 1-2 years, while demand is experiencing rapid growth from both power storage and electric vehicle sectors [4] - Core material prices, such as lithium hexafluorophosphate, have started to rebound, and the overall capacity utilization rate in the industry is expected to continue its upward trend in 2026 [4] Group 5 - Investment recommendations suggest prioritizing attention on lithium hexafluorophosphate and lithium iron phosphate sectors, with specific companies like Tianqi Materials and Hunan Youneng being highlighted [5] - Other companies to watch include Duofu Technology, Fulian Precision, Longpan Technology, Defang Nano, Tianji Co., Shida Shenghua, and Wanrun New Energy, particularly in the context of price recovery [5] - For long-cycle, heavy-asset sectors like copper foil and separators, companies such as Enjie, Xingyuan Materials, Fusheng Technology, Defu Technology, Jiayuan Technology, and Nord are recommended for attention [5]

Core Insights - Approximately 130 A-share companies have disclosed their performance forecasts for 2025, with around 70 companies expecting positive results, including profit increases and turnaround from losses [2][4]. Company Performance Highlights - **Zhongke Lanyun**: Expected net profit of 1.4 billion to 1.43 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 366.51% to 376.51%, driven by strategic investments in high-growth areas like GPU and advanced packaging [4][5]. - **Chuanhua Zhili**: Forecasted net profit of 540 million to 700 million yuan, with a growth rate of 256.07% to 361.57%, supported by optimized marketing strategies and asset structure in logistics and chemical businesses [5]. - **Bai'ao Saitou**: Anticipated net profit of 135 million yuan, reflecting a 303.57% increase, attributed to favorable market conditions [4]. - **Kangchen Pharmaceutical**: Expected net profit of 145 million to 175 million yuan, with a growth of 243% to 315%, due to the absence of goodwill impairment losses in the reporting period [5]. - **Guangku Technology**: Projected net profit of 169 million to 182 million yuan, a growth of 152% to 172%, driven by product innovation and cost control [7]. - **Lixun Precision**: Forecasted net profit of 16.518 billion to 17.186 billion yuan, with a growth of 23.59% to 28.59%, supported by innovations in manufacturing and AI integration [6]. - **Daotong Technology**: Expected net profit of 900 million to 930 million yuan, with a growth of 40.42% to 45.10%, driven by AI-driven services [6]. - **Aibisen**: Anticipated net profit of 240 million to 290 million yuan, reflecting a growth of 105.32% to 148.09%, due to increased R&D investment [7]. - **Chaohongji**: Expected net profit of 436 million to 533 million yuan, with a growth of 125% to 175%, supported by a focus on brand optimization and digital transformation [9]. - **WuXi AppTec**: Forecasted net profit of 19.151 billion yuan, with a growth of approximately 102.65%, including gains from divesting joint ventures [9]. - **Hui Sheng Biological**: Expected net profit of 23.5 million to 27.1 million yuan, indicating a turnaround, driven by market expansion and improved production efficiency [9]. Industry Performance Insights - The electronics, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and machinery sectors are showing strong performance among listed companies [3].