Huan Qiu Lao Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-19 11:39Core Viewpoint - The announcement of a prepayment agreement between Jiangxi Shenghua and CATL signifies a deepening partnership, aimed at securing lithium iron phosphate supply and enhancing the competitive edge of the company's lithium battery cathode materials business [1][2]. Group 1: Agreement Details - Jiangxi Shenghua signed a prepayment agreement with CATL, where CATL will pay a total of 1.5 billion yuan to secure lithium iron phosphate supply and support raw material construction [1]. - The agreement is valid until December 31, 2026, and reflects CATL's recognition of Jiangxi Shenghua's product development and supply capabilities [1]. - This agreement builds on previous collaborations, including a 2024 agreement where CATL committed to purchasing at least 140,000 tons of lithium iron phosphate annually from Jiangxi Shenghua from 2025 to 2027 [2]. Group 2: Financial Performance - In the first half of the year, the revenue from the lithium battery cathode materials business reached 3.837 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 96.83%, contributing to 66% of the total revenue of 5.813 billion yuan for the company [3]. - The growth in revenue is attributed to the company's proactive response to customer demands and an increase in shipments, particularly in the super-fast charging market [3]. Group 3: Strategic Investments - Jiangxi Shenghua has also brought CATL on board as a strategic investor, acquiring an 18.74% stake for 400 million yuan through a capital increase earlier this year [2]. - The company has a total production capacity of 300,000 tons of lithium iron phosphate and is collaborating with Ganfeng Lithium on a new project to produce 100,000 tons of lithium sulfate [2].