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Core Viewpoint - Tianqi Materials has submitted an IPO application for listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming to raise funds primarily for global business expansion and R&D activities, following a previous attempt to list on the Swiss Stock Exchange that was terminated due to market conditions [1][6]. Company Overview - Established in 2000 and headquartered in Guangzhou, Tianqi Materials focuses on providing lithium-ion battery materials, daily chemical materials, and specialty chemicals [2]. - The company has successfully expanded its business into cathode materials and adhesives for lithium batteries, positioning itself in emerging fields such as smart driving and AI thermal management [2]. Financial Performance - Revenue from lithium battery materials accounted for 93.3%, 91.6%, 87.7%, and 89.7% of total revenue in 2022, 2023, 2024, and the first half of 2025, respectively [2]. - The company's revenue for the reporting periods was 22.317 billion, 15.405 billion, 12.518 billion, and 7.029 billion yuan, with net profits of 5.714 billion, 1.891 billion, 484 million, and 268 million yuan [4]. - The average selling price of lithium battery materials dropped significantly from approximately 48,300 yuan per ton in 2022 to about 23,000 yuan in 2023, a decline of 52.32%, and further to about 13,800 yuan in 2024, a 40% decrease [5]. Market Position and Strategy - Tianqi Materials has 15 operational production bases in China and plans to establish new bases in Morocco and the United States [3]. - The company aims to enhance its global strategy and competitive position through the IPO, which will be its sixth round of financing, totaling approximately 6.25 billion yuan raised from previous rounds [6][8]. Shareholder Structure - The chairman and general manager, Xu Jinfeng, holds approximately 36.5% of the company's shares, with family members holding an additional 3% [7]. Industry Context - The stock price of Tianqi Materials has reflected the overall lithium battery industry trends, with a significant decline from a peak of 170.51 yuan in October 2021 to a low of 12.86 yuan in September 2024, representing a drop of over 92.46% [9]. - The trend of lithium companies seeking listings in Hong Kong is increasing, with several companies already announcing their plans [9].