海辰储能再次启动港股IPO

Core Viewpoint - Xiamen Hailong Energy Storage Technology Co., Ltd. (Hailong Energy Storage) has submitted its listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, marking its third attempt to go public amid ongoing patent litigation with CATL, which has raised concerns in the industry [1][2][3]. Company Overview - Hailong Energy Storage, established in 2019 and headquartered in Xiamen, Fujian, focuses on the research, production, and sales of lithium battery core materials and lithium iron phosphate energy storage batteries and systems [1]. - The company ranks third globally in lithium-ion energy storage battery shipments, holding an 11% market share, and is the only company in the energy storage sector with GWh-level shipments [1]. Financial Performance - The company's revenue from 2022 to the first half of 2025 is reported as follows: 3.615 billion yuan, 10.202 billion yuan, 12.917 billion yuan, and 6.971 billion yuan, with corresponding net profits of -1.777 billion yuan, -1.975 billion yuan, 288 million yuan, and 213 million yuan [1]. - Hailong Energy Storage has accumulated net losses of 3.427 billion yuan from 2022 to 2024, with losses of 1.777 billion yuan in 2022 and 1.975 billion yuan in 2023 [6]. Market Position and Strategy - The company has a strong investment backing, having raised a total of 8 billion yuan through multiple financing rounds, with notable investors including listed companies in the new energy sector and various venture capital firms [5]. - Hailong Energy Storage has adopted an aggressive low-price strategy, reducing the average price of its energy storage batteries from 0.8 yuan/Wh in 2022 to 0.3 yuan/Wh in 2024, a decrease of 62.5% [7]. Legal Challenges - The ongoing patent litigation with CATL involves disputes over 587Ah cell technology and trade secret infringement, with CATL filing multiple lawsuits against Hailong Energy Storage since 2023 [2][3]. - Hailong Energy Storage has faced legal challenges related to competition agreements and has been accused of overlapping technology with CATL, leading to significant legal costs and potential liabilities [3]. International Expansion - The company is focusing on expanding its overseas market presence, with overseas revenue increasing from 101 million yuan to 3.7 billion yuan in 2024, accounting for nearly 30% of total revenue [7]. - Hailong Energy Storage aims to optimize its supply chain and accelerate its international layout, which requires substantial capital support from its potential IPO [6][7].