Core Viewpoint - Zhongwei Co., Ltd. is progressing with its H-share issuance and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, having submitted an updated application on October 23, 2025, following a successful hearing on October 2, 2025, indicating a smooth advancement in its IPO process [1][2]. Group 1: Company Overview - Zhongwei Co., Ltd. is a leading domestic new energy materials science company, with a diversified product matrix including nickel-based, cobalt-based, phosphate-based, and sodium-based materials, widely applied in various sectors such as new energy vehicles, energy storage, consumer electronics, low-altitude economy, artificial intelligence, and robotics [1]. - The company has achieved the number one global market share in nickel-based and cobalt-based materials for five consecutive years, with its phosphate materials business rapidly developing to rank among the industry's top tier, and sodium-based products achieving mass sales [1]. Group 2: Industry Position and Achievements - Zhongwei Co., Ltd. has been recognized as a national enterprise technology center, postdoctoral research workstation, national high-tech enterprise, and national technology innovation demonstration enterprise, and has received titles such as "National Intelligent Manufacturing Factory" and "Green Manufacturing Factory" [2]. - The company has consistently ranked in the Fortune China 500, China’s Top 500 Private Enterprises, and China’s Top 500 Manufacturing Enterprises lists for several years [2]. Group 3: Global Operations and Future Goals - Domestically, Zhongwei Co., Ltd. has established industrial bases in Tongren, Ningxiang, Qinzhou, and Kaiyang, while internationally, it has bases in Indonesia and Morocco, with a production base under construction in South Korea, forming a vertically integrated industrial layout from raw ore smelting to material manufacturing and recycling [2]. - The company aims to leverage technological innovation and product quality to fulfill its social responsibility in energy recycling, aspiring to become a global leader in new energy materials science and contribute to a better human life [2].

证券代码：300919 证券简称：中伟股份 公告编号：2025-116 中伟新材料股份有限公司 关于发行 H 股并上市的进展公告 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。 中伟新材料股份有限公司（以下简称"公司"）正在进行申请发行境外上市股份（H 股）并在向香港联合交易所有限公司（以下简称"香港联交所"）主板挂牌上市（以下简 称"本次发行上市"）的相关工作。 公司本次发行上市的申请已于2025年10月2日经香港联交所上市委员会上市聆讯。具体 内容详见公司2025年10月9日在巨潮资讯网披露的《中伟新材料股份有限公司关于香港联交 所审议公司发行H股的公告》（公告编号：2025-113）。 根据本次发行上市计划并根据香港联交所的相关规定，公司已于2025年10月23日向香 港联交所更新递交本次发行上市的申请，并于同日在香港联交所网站刊登了本次发行上市 的更新申请资料。该申请资料为公司按照香港证券及期货事务监察委员会及香港联交所的 要求编制和刊发，为草拟版本，其所载资料可能会适时作出更新和修订。 鉴于本次发行的认购对象仅限于符合相关条件的境外投资者及依据中国相 ...

Core Viewpoint - The company is experiencing significant revenue growth driven by low-margin businesses, while its core high-margin product line is declining, raising concerns about long-term profitability and financial health [1][2][17]. Business Model and Structure - The company has established a vertically integrated supply chain from mineral resources to recycling, achieving a global market share of 21.8% in nickel-based pCAM by 2024, maintaining the top shipment volume for five consecutive years [1]. - The revenue from nickel-based materials has dropped from 81.2% in 2022 to 40.2% in 2024, while the share of revenue from new energy metals has surged from 0% to 33.5% during the same period, indicating a shift towards lower-margin businesses [1][3]. Financial Performance - The company reported a revenue of 402.23 billion yuan in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.1%, primarily driven by the new energy metals segment, which saw a 298% increase in revenue [2]. - Net profit fell to 17.88 billion yuan in 2024, a decrease of 15.9% year-on-year, with further decline to 7.06 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, down 39% [2]. - The gross margin decreased from 13.4% in 2023 to 11.9% in the first half of 2025, while the net margin dropped from 6.1% to 3.3%, marking a three-year low [2]. Revenue Composition Changes - The revenue structure has shifted dramatically, with high-margin nickel-based materials dropping to 40.2% of total revenue in 2024, while low-margin new energy metals increased to 33.5% [3]. - The new energy metals segment, despite contributing 33.5% of revenue, has a gross margin of only 7.5%, significantly lower than the 19.9% margin of nickel-based materials [3]. Financial Health Indicators - The company's liquidity has deteriorated, with a current ratio of 1.4 and a quick ratio of 1.0 by the end of 2024, down from 1.9 and 1.3 in 2022 [4]. - As of June 2025, the company faces a funding gap of 170 billion yuan, with 266.94 billion yuan in short-term debt and only 96.5 billion yuan in cash and equivalents [4]. Customer and Supplier Risks - The concentration of customers remains high, with the top five customers contributing 34% of revenue, and four of these customers also being suppliers, raising concerns about pricing fairness [6]. - The company has significant transactions with related parties, with procurement from related entities exceeding 30% of total procurement, indicating potential risks of interest transfer [7]. Management and Governance - The controlling family holds over 60% of the company's shares, with a significant pay disparity among executives, raising questions about the fairness of the compensation structure [8]. - The company has seen a reduction in its core technical staff, with R&D expenditure declining from 3.1% to 2.8% of revenue, below the industry average of 3.5% [8]. Industry Comparison - Compared to industry leaders, the company has a gross margin that lags behind by 6.5 percentage points, and its R&D spending is significantly lower than competitors [9]. - The company's capacity utilization for nickel-based materials is only 60.4%, indicating inefficiencies in asset utilization compared to peers [9]. Key Risks - The rise of LFP batteries is significantly impacting the market for nickel-based materials, with a compound annual decline in revenue for nickel-based materials of 12.4% [10]. - Regulatory changes in Indonesia pose compliance risks, and the company faces potential penalties and operational disruptions due to environmental violations [11]. - Fluctuations in nickel prices have led to a 31% decline over three years, adversely affecting profit margins [12]. - The company’s overseas expansion efforts are hampered by low capacity utilization and geopolitical risks, particularly in Morocco [13]. - The imposition of a 20% tariff on Chinese new energy battery materials by the U.S. could lead to order shifts and indirect revenue losses [15]. - The phosphorous materials segment has been consistently unprofitable, with a gross margin of -10.4% in 2024, raising doubts about its strategic value [16].

Core Viewpoint - Zhongwei Co., Ltd. is progressing with its H-share listing application on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, indicating a strong position in the new energy materials sector and a commitment to expanding its market presence [1][2]. Group 1: Listing Progress - On October 23, 2025, Zhongwei Co., Ltd. submitted an updated application for its H-share listing to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange [1] - The listing committee held a hearing on October 2, 2025, and the application has successfully moved to the latter stage of the IPO process [1] - The joint sponsors received a letter from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on October 3, 2025, confirming the review of the listing application [1] Group 2: Company Overview - Zhongwei Co., Ltd. is a leading representative in the domestic new energy materials sector, with a diversified product matrix including nickel-based, cobalt-based, phosphorus-based, and sodium-based materials [1] - Nickel and cobalt materials have ranked first globally in market share for five consecutive years, while phosphorus materials have rapidly developed to become a top player in the industry [1] - Sodium-based products have achieved mass production, showcasing the company's successful dual technology routes [1] Group 3: Business Performance - Since 2017, Zhongwei Co., Ltd. has maintained continuous growth in operational scale and revenue, capitalizing on the industry's explosive growth and strategically positioning itself during industry adjustments [2] - The company has adopted a "new four modernizations" strategy focusing on technological diversification, global development, digital operations, and ecological industry integration [2] - Zhongwei Co., Ltd. is building an integrated closed-loop industrial model encompassing raw ore smelting, raw material refining, new energy material manufacturing, and terminal recycling [2]

Core Viewpoint - Zhongwei Co., Ltd. is progressing with its H-share listing application on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, indicating a strong position in the new energy materials sector and a commitment to expanding its market presence [1][2]. Group 1: H-share Listing Progress - On October 23, 2025, Zhongwei Co., Ltd. submitted an updated application for its H-share listing to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange [1]. - The listing committee held a hearing on October 2, 2025, and the company’s IPO application has successfully advanced to the latter stage [1]. - The joint sponsors received a letter from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on October 3, 2025, confirming the review of the listing application [1]. Group 2: Company Overview and Market Position - Zhongwei Co., Ltd. is a leading company in the new energy materials sector, with a diverse product matrix including nickel-based, cobalt-based, phosphorus-based, and sodium-based materials [1]. - Nickel and cobalt materials have maintained the number one global market share for five consecutive years, while the phosphorus materials business has rapidly developed into a leading position in the industry [1]. - The company has achieved mass production of sodium-based products and successfully implemented dual technology routes [1]. Group 3: Business Strategy and Growth - Since 2017, Zhongwei Co., Ltd. has experienced continuous growth in operational scale and revenue, capitalizing on the industry's explosive growth and strategically positioning itself during industry adjustments [2]. - The company is guided by a "new four modernizations" strategy focusing on technological diversification, global development, digital operations, and ecological industry integration [2]. - Zhongwei Co., Ltd. is building an integrated closed-loop industrial model encompassing raw ore smelting, raw material refining, new energy material manufacturing, and terminal recycling [2].

Core Viewpoint - Zhongwei Co., Ltd. is progressing with its H-share listing application on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, having submitted an updated application on October 23, 2025, indicating a significant step in its IPO process [1] Group 1: Company Developments - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange's listing committee held a hearing on October 2, 2025, to review Zhongwei's IPO application, which has now advanced to the latter stages of the process [1] - Zhongwei Co., Ltd. is recognized as a leading domestic new energy materials science company, with a diversified product matrix including nickel-based, cobalt-based, phosphorus-based, and sodium-based materials [1] - The company has achieved the number one global market share for nickel and cobalt materials for five consecutive years, while its phosphorus materials business has rapidly developed to rank among the industry's top tier [1] Group 2: Strategic Initiatives - Since 2017, Zhongwei has maintained continuous growth in operational scale and revenue, capitalizing on industry expansion and strategically positioning itself during industry adjustments [2] - The company is implementing a "new four modernizations" strategy focused on technological diversification, global development, digital operations, and ecological industry integration [2] - Zhongwei is gradually establishing a closed-loop industrial model that integrates raw ore smelting, raw material refining, new energy materials manufacturing, and terminal recycling [2]

Core Points - Company announced that its Hong Kong IPO application submitted on April 22, 2025, has automatically entered an "invalid" status due to the expiration of the six-month review period, which is a normal part of the IPO review process [2] - The company is currently updating its prospectus as required by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and plans to resubmit the IPO documents as soon as possible [2] - The company's efforts for the Hong Kong listing are still progressing steadily, and any significant developments will be disclosed in a timely manner [2]

Core Viewpoint - Zhongwei Co., Ltd. (300919.SZ) has seen its Hong Kong IPO application expire after six months, with Morgan Stanley and Huatai International as joint sponsors. The company is a leader in the production of innovative new energy materials, particularly in the lithium-ion battery precursor materials market [1]. Group 1: Company Overview - Zhongwei Co., Ltd. is an innovative new energy materials company focused on the research, development, production, and sales of new energy battery materials and new energy metal products [1]. - Since 2020, the company has been the global leader in the shipment volume of nickel and cobalt-based lithium-ion battery precursor active materials (pCAM) for five consecutive years [1]. - By the first quarter of 2025, Zhongwei Co., Ltd. is expected to be the top supplier of phosphate pCAM in the global export market [1]. Group 2: Business Operations - The company has established an integrated operation system that covers the entire value chain, from upstream new energy metal mining, smelting, and refining to the production and recycling of new energy materials [1].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights that Zhongwei Co., Ltd. (300919.SZ) submitted its Hong Kong IPO application on April 22, which has now expired after six months on October 22, with Morgan Stanley and Huatai International as joint sponsors [1] Group 2 - Zhongwei Co., Ltd. is an innovative new energy materials company that has been a global leader in the shipment of nickel and cobalt lithium-ion battery cathode active material precursors (pCAM) for five consecutive years since 2020 [2] - In the first quarter of 2025, Zhongwei Co., Ltd. was also the top supplier of phosphate pCAM in the global export market [2] - The company focuses on the research, development, production, and sales of new energy battery materials and new energy metal products, establishing an integrated operation from upstream new energy metal mining, smelting, and refining to the production and recycling of new energy materials [2]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights that Zhongwei Co., Ltd. (300919.SZ) submitted its Hong Kong IPO prospectus on April 22, which has now expired after six months on October 22, with Morgan Stanley and Huatai International as joint sponsors [1] Group 2 - Zhongwei Co., Ltd. is an innovative new energy materials company that has been a global leader in the shipment volume of nickel and cobalt lithium-ion battery precursor materials (pCAM) for five consecutive years since 2020 [2] - In the first quarter of 2025, Zhongwei Co., Ltd. was also the top supplier of phosphate pCAM in the global export market [2] - The company focuses on the research, development, production, and sales of new energy battery materials and new energy metal products, establishing an integrated operation from upstream new energy metal mining, smelting, and refining to the production and recycling of new energy materials [2]