[Concall] Samsung SDI "Actively Developing LFP... Differentiating Manufacturing Methods and Technologies from Peers"

Son Michael, Vice President of Samsung SDI, stated during the Q2 earnings conference call on the 27th, "With automakers recently intensifying their electrification strategies, various electric vehicle models are being launched across segments such as premium, volume, and entry, similar to traditional internal combustion vehicles." He added, "Accordingly, automotive batteries also need to respond to diverse platforms across these segments."

He said, "We are actively promoting the development of NMX (nickel-manganese-based materials) and LFP platforms for the gradually expanding volume and entry segments."

He continued, "Regarding concerns that the company might be abandoning its premium strategy, it is not about giving up on premium. Rather, we aim to secure a broad product portfolio by covering premium NCA-based batteries at the top end, premium solid-state batteries, as well as volume and entry-level NMX and LFP technologies."

He stated, "Although Samsung SDI's entry into the LFP market is indeed later than Chinese companies, we will leverage our existing manufacturing methods and material technologies from ternary cathode systems, along with advantages such as high energy density, quality safety, and local operational experience, to differentiate ourselves from peers in the LFP market."

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