• Asahi Kasei signed a non-exclusive license deal with HighChem Shanghai to produce, market Acetolyte electrolyte in China.
• HighChem Shanghai will supply Chinese lithium-ion battery makers, giving Asahi Kasei a faster route into the local EV, ESS market.
• Agreement extends Asahi Kasei’s licensing-led growth strategy for its acetonitrile-based electrolyte technology beyond Europe.
• Acetolyte targets higher low-temperature power output, improved high-temperature durability, enabling smaller battery packs with higher energy density.
• Licensing plan targets at least 10 new deals in fiscal 2025-2027, aiming for cumulative profit contribution of JPY 10 billion by around 2030.

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