“反向”入股永太科技，宁德时代再扩A股版图

Core Viewpoint - Ningde Times is increasing its stake in the lithium battery supply chain by acquiring a 25% stake in Yongtai High-tech through Yongtai Technology, which will lead to a 100% ownership of Yongtai High-tech by Yongtai Technology and make Ningde Times a shareholder of Yongtai Technology [2][3]. Group 1: Transaction Details - Yongtai Technology plans to purchase the 25% stake in Yongtai High-tech held by Ningde Times through a share issuance and raise matching funds [2][3]. - Ningde Times previously invested 500 million yuan to acquire the 25% stake in Yongtai High-tech in 2021, valuing Yongtai High-tech at approximately 2 billion yuan [3]. - After the transaction, Yongtai Technology will fully control Yongtai High-tech, which specializes in lithium battery materials, including lithium hexafluorophosphate and lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide [3][4]. Group 2: Business Expansion and Performance - Yongtai Technology's business encompasses various sectors, with a focus on new energy lithium batteries and fluorinated liquid materials [4]. - The company reported a significant increase in revenue and net profit, with revenue and net profit growing by 131.19% and 389.45% year-on-year, respectively [4]. - Yongtai Technology has an existing production capacity of 15,000 tons/year for electrolyte and is expanding its production capabilities for lithium salts [4]. Group 3: Industry Context and Strategic Moves - Ningde Times is actively securing raw materials in the lithium battery sector, evidenced by a recent five-year contract with Enchem for 350,000 tons of electrolyte, valued at approximately 7.268 billion yuan [7]. - The global lithium-ion battery shipment is projected to reach 2,280.5 GWh in 2025, a 47.6% increase year-on-year, driven by the growing demand for energy storage batteries [9]. - Ningde Times aims to enhance its market position by expanding its A-share holdings, which will include additional stakes in companies like Tianhua New Energy and Hunan Youneng [10][11].