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Graphjet Technology (GTI) hosted management executives from a major South Korean conglomerate specializing in steel and battery materials. The visiting Korean group, established in 1968, reported impressive 2024 financial results with revenues of USD 52.6 billion and net profits of USD 683.2 million.

During the visit, discussions focused on potential supply opportunities for GTI's graphite materials, particularly in green materials and next-generation battery development. CEO Chris Lai highlighted the strategic importance of this visit as it could open doors to the Korean market, home to major battery makers and AI chip manufacturers like Samsung, potentially expanding GTI's reach in Asian and North American markets.

Graphjet Technology (GTI) ha ospitato i dirigenti di un importante conglomerato sudcoreano specializzato in acciaio e materiali per batterie. Il gruppo coreano, fondato nel 1968, ha riportato risultati finanziari notevoli per il 2024 con ricavi di 52,6 miliardi di USD e utile netto di 683,2 milioni di USD.

Durante la visita, le discussioni si sono concentrate sulle potenziali opportunità di fornitura dei materiali in grafite di GTI, in particolare per materiali green e lo sviluppo di batterie di nuova generazione. Il CEO Chris Lai ha sottolineato l’importanza strategica di questo incontro, che potrebbe aprire le porte al mercato coreano, sede di grandi produttori di batterie e di chip AI come Samsung, ampliando così la presenza di GTI nei mercati asiatici e nordamericani.

Graphjet Technology (GTI) recibió a ejecutivos de gestión de un importante conglomerado surcoreano especializado en acero y materiales para baterías. El grupo coreano, fundado en 1968, informó resultados financieros impresionantes para 2024 con ingresos de 52.600 millones de USD y beneficios netos de 683,2 millones de USD.

Durante la visita, las discusiones se centraron en las oportunidades potenciales de suministro para los materiales de grafito de GTI, especialmente en materiales ecológicos y el desarrollo de baterías de próxima generación. El CEO Chris Lai destacó la importancia estratégica de esta visita, ya que podría abrir puertas al mercado coreano, hogar de grandes fabricantes de baterías y de chips de IA como Samsung, ampliando potencialmente el alcance de GTI en los mercados asiáticos y norteamericanos.

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Graphjet Technology (GTI) a accueilli des cadres dirigeants d'un important conglomérat sud-coréen spécialisé dans l'acier et les matériaux pour batteries. Le groupe coréen, fondé en 1968, a annoncé des résultats financiers impressionnants pour 2024 avec des revenus de 52,6 milliards de dollars et des bénéfices nets de 683,2 millions de dollars.

Lors de la visite, les discussions ont porté sur les opportunités potentielles d'approvisionnement en matériaux de graphite de GTI, notamment dans les matériaux verts et le développement de batteries de nouvelle génération. Le PDG Chris Lai a souligné l'importance stratégique de cette visite, qui pourrait ouvrir les portes du marché coréen, berceau de grands fabricants de batteries et de puces IA comme Samsung, élargissant potentiellement la portée de GTI sur les marchés asiatiques et nord-américains.

Graphjet Technology (GTI) empfing Führungskräfte eines großen südkoreanischen Konglomerats, das auf Stahl und Batteriematerialien spezialisiert ist. Die 1968 gegründete koreanische Gruppe meldete beeindruckende Finanzergebnisse für 2024 mit Einnahmen von 52,6 Milliarden USD und Nettoerträgen von 683,2 Millionen USD.

Während des Besuchs konzentrierten sich die Gespräche auf mögliche Liefermöglichkeiten für GTIs Graphitmaterialien, insbesondere im Bereich grüner Materialien und der Entwicklung von Batterien der nächsten Generation. CEO Chris Lai hob die strategische Bedeutung dieses Besuchs hervor, da er Türen zum koreanischen Markt öffnen könnte, der Heimat großer Batteriehersteller und KI-Chipproduzenten wie Samsung ist, und so GTIs Reichweite in asiatischen und nordamerikanischen Märkten erweitern könnte.

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New York, United States, Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (the “Company�) was honoured to receive the visit of management executives of a leading South Korean conglomerate, well-regarded globally in the steel and battery materials industry. The visit served as a meaningful step toward having the Company supply to one of the biggest conglomerates in Korea.

Established in 1968, the Korean group is an emerging leader in the battery materials industry. In 2024, it reported consolidated revenues of KRW�72.688 trillion (equivalent to USD 52.6 billion), operating profits of KRW�2.174 trillion (equivalent to USD 1.6 billion), and net profits of KRW�948 billion (equivalent to USD 683.2 million). The group has diversified into high-growth sectors, including lithium extraction, cathode/anode materials, and carbon-neutral technologies, driven by its strategic roadmap for energy transition and sustainability.

During the visit, the Company updated the Korean group on its latest developments and also discussed the potential supply of the Company’s products to the Korean conglomerate. The discussion was centred around the Company’s graphite material and in green materials, clean energy integration, and next-generation battery development.

Speaking on the occasion, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Chris Lai said: “We are pleased to welcome the management executives to our facility. This visit marks an important contact for the Company to the Korean market where some of the largest battery makers and AI chip manufacturers, such as Samsungs reside. This also opens a gateway for our Company to supply to the Asian and North American market.�

About Graphjet Technology Sdn. Bhd.

Graphjet Technology Sdn. Bhd. (Nasdaq: GTI) was founded in 2019 in Malaysia as an innovative graphene and graphite producer. Graphjet Technology has the world’s first patented technology to recycle palm kernel shells generated in the production of palm seed oil to produce single layer graphene and artificial graphite. Graphjet’s sustainable production methods utilizing palm kernel shells, a waste agricultural product that is common in Malaysia, will set a new shift in graphite and graphene supply chain of the world. For more information, please visit .

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The information in this press release contains certain “forward-looking statements� within the meaning of the “safe harbor� provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,� “project,� “expect,� “anticipate,� “estimate,� “intend,� “strategy,� “aim,� “future,� “opportunity,� “plan,� “may,� “should,� “will,� “would,� “will be,� “will continue,� “will likely result� and similar expressions, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ from their expectations, estimates and projections and consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to: (i) changes in the markets in which Graphjet competes, including with respect to its competitive landscape, technology evolution or regulatory changes; (ii) the risk that Graphjet will need to raise additional capital to execute its business plans, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; (iii) Graphjet is beginning the commercialization of its technology and it may not have an accurate estimate of future capital expenditures and future revenue; (iv) statements regarding Graphjet’s industry and market size; (v) financial condition and performance of Graphjet, including the anticipated benefits, the implied enterprise value, the financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, the products, the expected future performance and market opportunities of Graphjet; (vi) Graphjet’s ability to develop and manufacture its graphene and graphite products; and (vii) those factors discussed in our filings with the SEC. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties that will be described in the “Risk Factors� section of the documents to be filed by Graphjet from time to time with the SEC. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward- looking statements, and while Graphjet may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, they assume no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required by applicable law. Graphjet does not give any assurance that Graphjet will achieve its expectations.

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What was the purpose of the Korean company's visit to Graphjet Technology (GTI)?

The Korean company's executives visited to discuss potential supply opportunities for GTI's graphite materials, focusing on green materials and next-generation battery development.

What are the 2024 financial metrics of the Korean conglomerate visiting GTI?

The Korean conglomerate reported consolidated revenues of USD 52.6 billion, operating profits of USD 1.6 billion, and net profits of USD 683.2 million in 2024.

How could this Korean partnership benefit Graphjet Technology's market expansion?

This partnership could provide GTI access to the Korean market, where major battery makers and AI chip manufacturers like Samsung operate, and potentially expand into Asian and North American markets.

Who represented Graphjet Technology (GTI) during the Korean company visit?

GTI's Chief Executive Officer, Chris Lai, represented the company during the Korean conglomerate's visit.

What are the main business areas of the Korean conglomerate visiting GTI?

The Korean group operates in steel and battery materials industries, with diversification into lithium extraction, cathode/anode materials, and carbon-neutral technologies.
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