Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-09-23 06:11Core Viewpoint - GEM Co., Ltd. (格林美) has submitted its prospectus for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming to list on the main board [2][3]. Group 1: Company Overview - GEM was established in 2001 and is a leader in the recycling of critical metal resources and lithium-ion batteries, as well as a prominent player in the global new energy materials manufacturing industry [3][5]. - The company operates under a business model that focuses on "eliminating pollution and recreating resources" through urban mining [3]. Group 2: Market Position - In the critical metal resource sector, GEM ranks first in China for the recovery of nickel, cobalt, and tungsten, and is among the top three globally for MHP (Nickel Cobalt Hydroxide) production [5]. - GEM is the largest in China for lithium-ion battery recycling and has established partnerships with over 1,000 automotive and battery manufacturers globally [5]. Group 3: Financial Performance - GEM's revenue for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, and the first half of 2025 was approximately RMB 29.39 billion, RMB 30.53 billion, RMB 33.20 billion, and RMB 17.56 billion respectively [11][12]. - The net profit for the same periods was RMB 1.33 billion, RMB 1.16 billion, RMB 1.33 billion, and RMB 842.77 million respectively [11][12]. Group 4: Shareholder Structure - As of September 16, 2025, the shareholder structure before the Hong Kong listing shows that the founders, Xu Kaihua and Wang Min, hold a combined 9.02% of the shares, while other A-shareholders hold 90.98% [7]. Group 5: Management Team - The board of directors consists of seven members, including four executive directors and three independent non-executive directors [9]. - Key executives include Xu Kaihua (Chairman and General Manager) and Wang Min (Executive Director) [9][10].