Core Viewpoint - Zhongwei New Materials (02579.HK) plans to globally offer approximately 104 million H-shares, with a pricing range of HKD 34.00 to HKD 37.80 per share, aiming to raise around HKD 3.6279 billion from the offering [1][5] Group 1: Company Overview - The company is a leader in the research, development, production, and sales of new energy battery materials, particularly focusing on precursor materials for nickel and cobalt-based cathodes [2][3] - It has ranked first in global shipments of nickel and cobalt precursor materials for five consecutive years since 2020, holding market shares of 20.3% and 28.0% respectively for nickel and cobalt precursor materials in 2024 [2] - The company’s products are essential for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and consumer electronics, which have significant commercial potential [2] Group 2: Business Operations - The company has established an integrated operation from upstream new energy metal mining, smelting, and refining to the production and recycling of new energy materials [3] - It ranks sixth in the global nickel product market by production volume, with a market share of 3.7% in 2024 [3] Group 3: Investment and Financials - The cornerstone investors have agreed to subscribe for approximately USD 213.5 million (around HKD 1.6585 billion) worth of shares at a median price of HKD 35.90 per share [4] - The net proceeds from the global offering are expected to be approximately HKD 3.6279 billion, with 50% allocated to expanding production and supply chain capabilities, 40% for R&D of new energy battery materials and digital advancement, and 10% for working capital and general corporate purposes [5]
中伟新材(02579.HK)预计11月17日上市 引入贵州新型工业化基金等多家基石
Ge Long Hui·2025-11-06 23:03