Financial Performance - Revenue for the first half of 2024 reached RMB 7,596.665 million, a 15.2% increase compared to the same period in 2023[7] - Net loss for the first half of 2024 was RMB 658.212 million, a 28.4% decrease compared to the same period in 2023[7] - Gross profit for the first half of 2024 was RMB 272.366 million, a 1.9% increase compared to the same period in 2023[7] - Revenue for the first half of 2024 was RMB 7,596.7 million, a year-on-year growth of 15%[14] - Revenue increased by 15.2% from RMB 6,594.8 million in the first half of 2023 to RMB 7,596.7 million in the first half of 2024, driven by steady growth in power and energy storage battery sales[47] - Gross profit increased by 1.9% to RMB 272.4 million, but gross margin declined from 4.1% to 3.6%[51] - Power battery gross profit turned positive at RMB 31.0 million, compared to a gross loss of RMB 32.1 million in the same period last year[52] - Energy storage battery gross profit decreased by 63.7% to RMB 101.7 million, with gross margin dropping from 6.5% to 3.2%[52] - Other business gross profit surged 627.9% to RMB 139.7 million, with gross margin increasing from 1.9% to 9.2%[52] - Net loss decreased by 28.4% to RMB 658.2 million, compared to RMB 919.7 million in the same period last year[61] - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 7,596,665 thousand, a 15.2% increase compared to RMB 6,594,794 thousand in the same period in 2023[106] - Gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 272,366 thousand, a 1.9% increase compared to RMB 267,234 thousand in the same period in 2023[106] - Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 658,212 thousand, a 28.4% improvement compared to a net loss of RMB 919,734 thousand in the same period in 2023[106] - Total customer contract revenue for the first six months of 2024 reached RMB 7,592,003 thousand, compared to RMB 6,592,230 thousand in the same period of 2023, representing a 15.2% year-over-year increase[133][134] - Revenue from power battery product sales increased significantly to RMB 2,858,421 thousand in 2024, up from RMB 1,247,794 thousand in 2023, marking a 129.1% growth[134] - Revenue from energy storage battery product sales decreased to RMB 3,207,787 thousand in 2024 from RMB 4,320,526 thousand in 2023, a decline of 25.8%[134] - Basic loss per share for the parent company's ordinary shareholders was RMB (442,973) thousand, a decrease from RMB (710,215) thousand in the same period last year[145] Battery and Energy Storage Market - China's new energy vehicle production and sales in the first half of 2024 reached 4.929 million and 4.944 million units, respectively, with year-on-year growth of 30.1% and 32%[9] - Global new energy vehicle sales are expected to reach 17.5 million units in 2024, a 27% increase year-on-year[9] - Global energy storage cell shipments in the first half of 2024 reached 114.5GWh, a 33.6% increase year-on-year[10] - China's power storage market grew by 43% in the first half of 2024, with a market share increase to 89%[10] - China's wind and solar power installed capacity in the first half of 2024 reached 128.3GW, a 26.5% increase year-on-year[10] - Lithium battery product sales reached 16.18GWh, a year-on-year increase of 108%, with energy storage battery shipments at 8.60GWh (up 45%) and power battery shipments at 7.58GWh (up 316%)[14] - Battery component sales grew by 55.8% year-on-year to RMB 1,297.3 million[14] - The company ranked third globally in energy storage cell shipments and second in small-scale energy storage cell shipments during the first half of 2024[14] - Power battery installations reached 7.58GWh, up 316.5% year-over-year, and energy storage battery shipments reached 8.60GWh, up 44.5% year-over-year[47] - The company's 314/320Ah cells for power storage and industrial/commercial storage have a mass energy density of 180Wh/kg, with an efficiency of 95% and a cycle life exceeding 9,000 cycles[19] - The 345Ah cells for long-duration energy storage have a mass energy density of 185Wh/kg, with an efficiency of over 96% and a cycle life exceeding 10,000 cycles[19] - The company's 228Ah cells for commercial vehicle power have a design lifespan of 15-20 years, with a cycle life of thousands of cycles without significant degradation[19] - The company's 72/100Ah cells for residential energy storage have an energy density exceeding 165Wh/kg and a cycle life of over 6,000 cycles, suitable for over 10 years of use[19] - The company's CTP (Cell to Pack) system achieves an energy density integration efficiency of 80%, with structural performance improved by over 10%[21] - The company has released 5.11MWh and 5.51MWh energy storage systems based on self-developed 314/320Ah and 345Ah cells, achieving the highest volume energy density in the industry[22] - The company plans to develop next-generation energy storage cells with capacities of 500600Ah+ using "Wending" technology, aiming to improve integration efficiency and reduce costs[24] - The company is upgrading its 67MWh battery storage containers to provide customers with economic benefits, safety performance, and cycle life advantages[24] - The company is researching and developing solid-state batteries to achieve a balance between safety and energy density[24] - The company has started developing and producing lithium iron manganese phosphate batteries, which offer higher energy density and lower cost per watt-hour compared to lithium iron phosphate batteries[24] - The company obtained a qualification for the echelon utilization of retired power batteries from new energy vehicles on January 17, 2024[24] Business Development and Partnerships - Secured 13 new vehicle model projects in the first half of 2024, including partnerships with major domestic and international automakers[14] - Added 44 new vehicle model certifications in the commercial vehicle and special vehicle sectors during the first half of 2024[15] - Signed framework procurement orders with Powin and won bids for energy storage cell procurement from state-owned enterprises like CNPC and State Power Investment Corporation[15] - Achieved mass production of the Top Technology battery, effectively reducing manufacturing costs[16] - The Wenzhou production base achieved profitability as of June 30, 2024[14] - The company signed a supplementary agreement with its controlling shareholder, Tsingshan Group, to supply power battery products for electric heavy trucks and other engineering transportation equipment from 2024 to 2026[26] - The company plans to establish production facilities in Southeast Asia, Europe, and South America to enhance its global business and mitigate geopolitical risks[27] Technology and Innovation - The mass energy density of the company's mass-produced lithium iron phosphate battery cells reaches 180-200Wh/kg, with sample cells achieving 200-230Wh/kg. For ternary lithium battery cells, the mass energy density is 245-260Wh/kg, and high-nickel lithium battery cell samples achieve 300-320Wh/kg[18] - The volume energy density of the company's lithium iron phosphate battery products can reach up to 450Wh/L, and for ternary battery products, it can reach up to 650Wh/L. By 2024, the volume energy density of pure lithium iron phosphate cells is expected to further increase to 460Wh/L[18] - The company's fast-charging technology enables mass-produced products to achieve 10-15 minutes charging, with R&D products targeting 9-12 minutes charging. The 5C fast-charging lithium iron phosphate cells are undergoing sample testing in 2024[18] - The company has developed a new generation of semi-solid-state cells with a mass energy density of 300Wh/kg, offering improved safety compared to traditional liquid cells[18] Financial Position and Liquidity - Total assets reached RMB 38,683.1 million, a year-on-year increase of 7.4%, while net assets decreased by 5.1% to RMB 10,959.1 million[14] - Cash and cash equivalents amounted to RMB 8,370.7 million as of June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 8,379.5 million as of December 31, 2023[63] - Interest-bearing bank and other borrowings totaled approximately RMB 9,868.5 million as of June 30, 2024, with 33.9% due within one year[64] - The company's asset-liability ratio increased to 71.7% as of June 30, 2024, up from 68.0% as of December 31, 2023[66] - Net cash generated from operating activities was RMB 1,258.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 453.5 million in the same period of 2023[67] - Capital expenditures for the six months ended June 30, 2024 were approximately RMB 1,650.6 million, primarily related to property, plant, and equipment purchases[69] - The company's capital commitments as of June 30, 2024 stood at RMB 3,237.1 million, mainly related to contracted but unpaid factory construction projects[69] - Total assets pledged as collateral increased by RMB 459.5 million to RMB 6,846.6 million as of June 30, 2024 compared to December 31, 2023[71] - The company maintains sufficient liquidity to meet daily working capital management and capital expenditure needs[62] - The company engages in foreign exchange hedging activities, including forward foreign exchange contracts, to mitigate currency risk[68] - No significant acquisitions or disposals of subsidiaries or associates were made during the six months ended June 30, 2024[70] - Non-current assets increased to RMB 17,296,905,000 from RMB 16,712,399,000, driven by growth in property, plant, and equipment (RMB 15,817,393,000 vs. RMB 15,293,043,000) and right-of-use assets (RMB 1,066,699,000 vs. RMB 957,893,000)[111] - Current assets rose to RMB 21,386,170,000 from RMB 19,308,383,000, with significant increases in inventory (RMB 3,734,581,000 vs. RMB 3,181,177,000) and trade receivables (RMB 4,789,030,000 vs. RMB 3,808,957,000)[111] - Current liabilities grew to RMB 18,629,577,000 from RMB 15,045,047,000, primarily due to higher trade payables (RMB 10,491,137,000 vs. RMB 7,252,393,000) and other payables (RMB 4,446,780,000 vs. RMB 4,835,893,000)[111] - Net current assets decreased to RMB 2,756,593,000 from RMB 4,263,336,000, reflecting higher liabilities relative to assets[112] - Total assets minus current liabilities stood at RMB 20,053,498,000, down from RMB 20,975,735,000[112] - Non-current liabilities decreased to RMB 9,094,415,000 from RMB 9,433,288,000, with a reduction in interest-bearing bank borrowings (RMB 6,527,079,000 vs. RMB 7,036,910,000)[112] - Net assets declined to RMB 10,959,083,000 from RMB 11,542,447,000, impacted by a net loss of RMB 442,973,000 during the period[119] - The company reported a total comprehensive loss of RMB 658,230,000, including a foreign exchange loss of RMB 18,000 and a net loss attributable to non-controlling interests of RMB 215,239,000[117] - Share-based compensation expenses amounted to RMB 74,866,000, reflecting the company's ongoing equity incentive plans[118] - Accumulated losses increased to RMB 2,439,222,000 from RMB 1,996,249,000, driven by the period's net loss[119] - Operating cash flow from operating activities was RMB 1,138,215 thousand, compared to RMB 386,331 thousand in the previous period[122] - Net cash flow from operating activities was RMB 1,258,936 thousand, up from RMB 453,497 thousand in the prior period[122] - Cash outflow from investing activities was RMB 1,242,061 thousand, a decrease from RMB 3,902,802 thousand in the previous period[125] - Net cash flow from financing activities was a negative RMB 32,796 thousand, compared to a positive RMB 2,570,166 thousand in the prior period[125] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased by RMB 15,921 thousand, compared to a decrease of RMB 879,139 thousand in the previous period[125] - The company's total cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were RMB 8,370,717 thousand, up from RMB 4,021,452 thousand in the prior period[125] - Depreciation of property, plant, and equipment was RMB 680,178 thousand, compared to RMB 405,303 thousand in the previous period[122] - The company's inventory increased by RMB 421,640 thousand, compared to an increase of RMB 44,720 thousand in the prior period[122] - Trade and other payables increased by RMB 3,320,302 thousand, compared to a decrease of RMB 870,377 thousand in the previous period[122] - The company's restricted cash increased by RMB 999,756 thousand, compared to an increase of RMB 14,360 thousand in the prior period[122] - The company's trade receivables within three months increased to RMB 2,461,687 thousand as of June 30, 2024, up from RMB 1,789,016 thousand at the end of 2023[151] - The company's trade payables within one year increased to RMB 10,484,890 thousand as of June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 7,251,201 thousand at the end of 2023[152] - The company's property, plant, and equipment had a net book value of RMB 3,566,544 thousand as of June 30, 2024, down from RMB 3,736,054 thousand at the end of 2023[147] - Contractual commitments for the purchase of property, plant, and equipment amounted to RMB 3,237,149 thousand as of June 30, 2024[154] Shareholder and Equity Information - Dr. Cao Hui holds 360,000,000 shares of the company's unlisted domestic shares, representing approximately 18.28% of the total unlisted shares and 15.81% of the total issued share capital[76][79] - Yongqing Technology holds 1,089,419,482 shares of the company's unlisted domestic shares, representing approximately 55.31% of the total unlisted shares and 47.85% of the total issued share capital[91] - Qingtuo Group Limited is the largest shareholder of Qingtuo Group Co., Ltd., holding 48.85% of the shares as of June 30, 2024[80] - The company has issued a total of 1,969,495,912 unlisted domestic shares and 2,276,874,050 total issued shares as of June 30, 2024[79] - Dr. Cao Hui holds approximately 41.1% of the limited partnership interests in Shanghai Fuqin Enterprise Development Partnership (Limited Partnership), which in turn holds approximately 72.7% of the limited partnership interests in Wenzhou Jingli[79] - Jiaxing SAIC Qirui Equity Investment Partnership holds 187,828,067 shares of the company's unlisted domestic shares, representing approximately 9.54% of the total unlisted shares and 8.25% of the total issued share capital[91] - Qingdao SAIC Innovation Upgrade Industrial Equity Investment Fund Partnership holds 56,285,178 shares of the company's unlisted domestic shares, representing approximately 2.86% of the total unlisted shares and 2.47% of the total issued share capital[92] - The company's share incentive plans have granted rights equivalent to 326,215,500 shares under the 2021 plan and 18,130,761 shares under the 2022 plan[103] - The company's share incentive plans have a total of 360,600,000 shares available for granting, with 16,253,739 shares remaining unallocated[103] - The Shanghai Lanjun share incentive plan has granted rights equivalent to an investment amount of RMB 24,342,434 in Wenzhou Chenshan Enterprise Management Partnership[103] - The company did not purchase, sell, or redeem any of its listed securities during the six months ended June 30, 2024, and held no treasury shares as of that date[98] - No interim dividend was recommended for the six months ended June 30, 2024[100] - The company did not recommend any interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2024, consistent with the same period in 2023[146] Related Party Transactions - Total sales to related parties increased to RMB 1,844,994 thousand in the first half of 2024, up from RMB 1,191,470 thousand in the same period of 2023[163] - Sales to SAIC-GM-Wuling surged to RMB 775,226 thousand in 2024, compared to RMB
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