Shinseong ST Nears Completion of Kentucky Plant Setup in U.S., Secures Operating Funds to Begin Full-Scale ESS Mass Production

Securing Operating Funds for U.S. Subsidiary in Advance Through Issuance of Exchangeable Bonds
Targeting the Benefits of North American ESS Market Growth

Shinseong ST, a company specializing in core components for secondary battery electric parts and ESS (Energy Storage Systems), announced on the 6th that the facility construction for its local manufacturing subsidiary established in Kentucky, USA, is in its final stages. The company also stated that it has completed the issuance of exchangeable bonds (EB) to secure operating funds for full-scale mass production.

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According to the company, since its establishment, the U.S. subsidiary has invested a total of approximately 45 million dollars (about 6.34 billion KRW), including 10 million dollars (about 1.44 billion KRW) in capital and 35 million dollars (about 4.9 billion KRW) in direct loans, to build factory infrastructure and production facilities. Currently, the setup of all major equipment is nearing completion.

In particular, the company views the additional issuance of exchangeable bonds as a strategic measure to secure operating funds for the U.S. subsidiary, secure raw materials, and cover initial mass production response costs.

The secured funds will be intensively invested in the future mass production of key power components such as heat sinks for ESS liquid cooling systems and busbars at the Kentucky plant.

A Shinseong ST representative stated, "Although unexpected variables such as tariff issues and visa procedures after entering the U.S. market affected some schedules, the equipment setup is now almost complete, and with the secured operating funds, we have finished preparing for full-scale mass production." The representative added, "We will proactively respond to the rapid growth of the North American ESS market and develop the Kentucky plant into a global core production base to achieve our mid- to long-term goal of reaching 1 trillion KRW in sales."

This move aligns with the recent rapid growth of the U.S. ESS industry. In the United States, ESS investment is expanding rapidly due to power shortages caused by increased demand for AI and data centers, as well as the impact of eco-friendly energy transition policies such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

Especially in the context of supply chain restructuring in the U.S., which requires local production, there is analysis that Korean battery and component companies with both technological prowess and mass production capabilities are presented with significant market opportunities.

In this environment, Shinseong ST aims to maximize its competitiveness within the supply chains of major North American clients by securing a local production base early on.

The company expects that the full-scale operation of its U.S. subsidiary will lead to a "quantum jump" in consolidated sales.

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