ECH(SH:603200) DT新材料·2025-07-13 13:34Core Viewpoint - Shanghai Xiba plans to participate in the auction of lithium sulfide business assets from Yuyuan Rare Earth New Materials Co., aiming to expand its presence in the solid-state battery sector [1][3]. Group 1: Auction Details - The auction is for lithium sulfide-related assets, with a starting price of approximately 110 million yuan, which includes patents, proprietary technology, and equipment [4]. - The assets have an assessed appreciation rate of 5476.85%, primarily due to core technology [4]. Group 2: Financial Position - As of the first quarter of 2025, Shanghai Xiba's cash reserves amount to 170 million yuan, equivalent to the net profits from 2021 to 2024 [2]. - The company expects a net profit of 99 million to 118 million yuan for the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 136.47% to 181.85% [7]. Group 3: Business Context - The divestiture of lithium sulfide assets is noteworthy as solid-state batteries are a hot market, with major companies like Toyota, Nissan, and CATL actively investing in this area [5]. - Currently, lithium sulfide solid-state electrolytes have not achieved industrial-scale production, and their high cost remains a significant challenge [5]. Group 4: Company Operations - Shanghai Xiba has been gradually entering the solid-state battery materials market since 2022, leveraging research from teams at Fudan University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences [6]. - The company has established a 100-ton solid-state battery powder production line in Zhejiang and is in the trial production phase at its Songjiang base [7].