麦克赛尔将锂电池子公司出售给中国企业

Core Viewpoint - Maxell, a Japanese electronics and materials company, has decided to sell its subsidiary that produces square lithium-ion batteries to a Chinese company for approximately 49 million RMB, after initially planning to dissolve the subsidiary due to halted production [2][4]. Group 1 - The sale of the subsidiary is expected to be completed within February, marking a shift from dissolution to sale due to interest from a Chinese buyer [4]. - Maxell has historically produced square lithium-ion batteries for gaming consoles and smartphones, but demand fluctuations and the rising popularity of rectangular pouch batteries have led to the decision to exit the production business by May 2025 [4]. - The impact of this sale on Maxell's consolidated performance for the fiscal year 2025 (ending March 2026) is expected to be minimal [4].