Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-06-30 14:43Core Viewpoint - CATL has officially launched its advanced CTP 2.0 battery production lines at the Seres Super Factory, marking a significant milestone in its collaboration with Seres and the beginning of localized production in Chongqing [2][3]. Group 1: Production and Collaboration - The newly launched production line is described as CATL's most advanced intelligent and digitalized line, which will enhance production and delivery speed for Seres vehicles, thereby shortening the vehicle delivery cycle for users [3]. - The "factory within a factory" model adopted by the Seres Super Factory aims to integrate and cluster the supply chain, with Seres acting as the chain leader [2][3]. - CATL is committed to assisting Seres in building a complete "green automotive value chain" and enhancing its global brand image as a zero-carbon technology company [3]. Group 2: Financing and Financial Performance - Seres has completed a strategic financing round of 5 billion RMB, with notable investors including subsidiaries of three major state-owned banks and well-known private equity funds [4]. - The financing is expected to strengthen Seres' capital position, support strategic development, and reduce its debt-to-asset ratio, which currently stands at 76.83%, down from 87.38% at the end of 2024 [4][5]. - In Q1, Seres reported a net profit of 748 million RMB, a 240% year-on-year increase, despite a temporary decline in sales due to seasonal factors [4][5]. Group 3: Sales and Market Performance - Sales for Seres saw a decline in Q1 due to the Spring Festival and a product gap, but began to recover in Q2 with the launch of new models, reaching over 36,000 units sold in May, a 33% month-on-month increase [5]. - The company's stock performance has remained stable, with a market capitalization consistently above 210 billion RMB, closing at 219.4 billion RMB on June 30 [5].