Core Viewpoint - Nord Shares has signed a three-year supply agreement with Zhongchuang Xinhang for lithium battery copper foil, ensuring a total supply of 373,000 tons from 2026 to 2028, which will stabilize production and reduce raw material price fluctuations [2]. Group 1: Supply Agreement - The agreement stipulates that from 2026 to 2028, Baijiada will supply Zhongchuang Xinhang with 58,000 tons in 2026, 130,000 tons in 2027, and 185,000 tons in 2028, prioritizing supply during capacity constraints [2]. - This agreement continues the partnership that began with a previous supply agreement for 45,000 tons in 2025, which has been fulfilled as per the terms [2]. Group 2: Market Trends - Copper prices have been on the rise, increasing from 73,000 yuan/ton at the beginning of 2025 to 86,000 yuan/ton currently, with expectations to exceed 90,000 yuan/ton in 2026 [3]. Group 3: Product Development - Nord Shares is advancing the research and large-scale application of ultra-thin copper foil, with 4.5-micron copper foil reducing battery production costs by approximately 9.3 million yuan per GWh compared to 6-micron foil [4]. - The company has developed customized copper foil products for next-generation battery technologies, including nickel-plated alloy foil for solid-state batteries and silicon-carbon anodes [4]. Group 4: Capacity and Expansion - Currently, Nord Shares has an annual copper foil production capacity of 140,000 tons, with a project in Europe aiming for an additional 30,000 tons per year, targeting a total global capacity of 300,000 tons by 2030 [5]. - The company has established partnerships with over 200 global clients, including leading lithium battery manufacturers [5].