At a stroke, the company has effectively broadened its product range.Next-generation battery developer SES AI's (SES 21.15%) shares were positively electric on Thursday. On news that the company had completed an important overseas acquisition, its share price climbed almost 22%. That was much greater than the 0.5% increase in the S&P 500 index. Jolting the market with an updateBefore market open that morning, SES AI had announced that its deal to purchase China's UZ Energy had been completed. The two compan ...

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Group 1 - SES AI is pursuing growth through acquisitions, highlighted by the acquisition of UZ Energy for approximately $25.5 million, which is subject to undisclosed financial milestone adjustments [2][4] - The acquisition of UZ Energy, which specializes in energy storage systems (ESS) technology, positions SES AI to enter the data center market, enhancing its revenue growth and capabilities in delivering better ESS battery materials [3][4] - SES AI maintained its full-year revenue guidance for 2025, projecting revenue between $15 million and $25 million, despite a preliminary second-quarter revenue estimate of $3.5 million, which is below the $4.3 million consensus [5][6] Group 2 - The acquisition is expected to close later in the current calendar quarter, indicating a swift integration into SES AI's operations [4] - UZ Energy has deployed over 500 megawatt-hours of ESS technology across more than 60 countries, showcasing its established presence in the market [3] - The deal is anticipated to provide real-world data that will enhance SES AI's Molecular Universe capabilities for better battery materials and health monitoring systems [4]