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CBAK Energy to acquire 81.56% of Hitrans for ~$24.5M; aims to close Q3 2021
CBAK Energy Technology, Inc.
- Total consideration RMB158.74M (~$24.5M) for 81.56% equity of Hitrans, a lithium battery material supplier.
- Acquisition includes 60% from Meidu Graphene for RMB118M ($18.21M) and 21.56% from management for RMB40.74M ($6.29M).
- CBAK Power to lend Hitrans RMB131M ($20.22M) to remove existing freezes on shares due to litigation.
- Company expects to strengthen supply chain and competitiveness in high-power lithium battery market.
- Previous security deposit of $3.05M partially returned; Juzhong Daxin retains RMB5M ($0.77M) as commission.