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Posco Accelerates Battery Expansion with $771 Million Rights Offering and Strategic Investments

Posco Future M secures board approval for a major capital raise as Posco Holdings commits $701 million to bolster its battery materials affiliates ahead of EV market recovery.

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This undated file photo provided by POSCO Holdings Inc. shows POSCO Center, its office building in Daechi, southern Seoul. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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Overview

  • Posco Future M's board has approved a 1.1 trillion won ($771 million) rights offering, with new shares set to be issued in July 2025.
  • Posco Holdings will invest 525.6 billion won to fully subscribe to its 59.7% stake in the offering, while also committing 328 billion won and 69 billion won to two other battery affiliates.
  • Funds from the offering will be used to expand domestic and North American production capacity, including a 353.4 billion won investment in the Ultium CAM joint venture with General Motors in Quebec.
  • Additional investments will target cathode and anode material facilities in Gwangyang and Pohang, as well as the acquisition of a domestic spherical graphite plant and upgrades to existing facilities.
  • These moves align with Posco’s broader strategy to strengthen its battery materials business, positioning for anticipated growth in global EV demand by 2026.