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Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the upcoming 2025 High-tech Lithium Battery Annual Conference and the IPO application of XINWANDA, highlighting the company's growth in various battery sectors and its strategic plans for international expansion and technological advancement [2][9]. Company Overview - XINWANDA was established in 1997 and operates in consumer batteries, power batteries, and energy storage systems, providing a comprehensive integrated layout from research and development to manufacturing and recycling [4]. - The company has submitted an IPO application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on July 30, 2025, after previously listing on the A-share market in 2011 and issuing GDRs in 2022 [2][4]. Financial Performance - In 2024, XINWANDA's revenue reached RMB 56 billion, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.6% from RMB 52.2 billion in 2022. Gross profit increased from RMB 6.3 billion to RMB 8.2 billion, with a CAGR of 14.2% [6][8]. - The revenue breakdown for 2024 shows that consumer batteries accounted for 54.3%, power batteries for 27.0%, energy storage systems for 3.4%, and other businesses for 15.3% [5]. Market Position - XINWANDA holds a leading position in the global mobile phone battery market with a market share of 34.3% and ranks second in the laptop and tablet battery market with a share of 21.6% [6]. - The company is among the top ten global suppliers of power batteries, with the fastest growth rate in shipment volume among the top ten manufacturers from 2023 to 2024 [6][11]. Profitability - In 2024, the gross profit margins for XINWANDA's business segments were as follows: consumer batteries at 17.65%, energy storage systems at 20.39%, and electric vehicle batteries at 8.8% [7]. Future Outlook - The company anticipates growth in the consumer battery sector driven by the demand for AI-enabled products and the expansion of applications in smart homes, wearables, and service robots [10]. - The power battery market is expected to grow as electric vehicles gain market penetration, with emerging applications such as electric aircraft becoming new demand drivers [10]. - The global energy storage market is projected to grow rapidly due to the transition to clean energy systems, with XINWANDA being the tenth largest energy storage battery manufacturer by shipment volume in 2024 [11].