MAE(SZ:002009) Ju Chao Zi Xun·2025-10-25 07:22Core Viewpoint - Tianqi Co., Ltd. announced a delay in the completion of its "15,000 tons per year lithium iron phosphate battery recycling project (Phase II)" from November 2025 to November 2026, without changing the project's implementation subject, method, location, funding purpose, or investment scale [3] Fundraising Overview - The company raised over 292 million yuan through a private placement of 27,124,773 shares at a price of 11.06 yuan per share, with net proceeds after expenses amounting to 292,105,585.61 yuan [4] - As of September 30, 2025, the cumulative investment in the fundraising projects exceeded 160 million yuan, with specific allocations to the lithium battery recycling project and working capital [5] Project Overview - The total planned investment for the lithium iron phosphate battery recycling project is 443.83 million yuan, with 210 million yuan allocated from the raised funds, of which 78.77 million yuan has been utilized [5] Reasons for Project Delay - The company cited intensified competition in the lithium battery recycling industry and prolonged equipment procurement cycles as reasons for the project delay [6] - The competitive landscape has led to challenges in raw material supply stability and economic viability in the wet metallurgy process, prompting the company to adjust its construction pace to maximize funding efficiency [7] - The procurement process for necessary equipment involves multiple stages, resulting in longer-than-expected timelines, which has directly impacted project progress [7]