Jiangsu Lopal Tech. Group (02465) plans to invest in the construction of a global headquarters and an AI smart innovation center for new energy and new materials.

Jiangsu Lopal Tech. Group (02465) announced that, in order to meet the demand for operating premises under the company's future development plans, promote the deep integration of artificial intelligence with the new energy and new materials sectors, establish a professional innovation and R&D platform, further optimize the company's resource allocation, and promote the company's steady and sustainable development, the company plans to invest in the construction of a global headquarters and an AI smart innovation center for new energy and new materials, with an investment amount not exceeding RMB 500 million. This project will help optimize resource allocation and support the company's long-term steady and sustainable development. At present, the company's businesses are laid out across multiple locations and its bases are dispersed. This project will centralize functions such as headquarters management, forward-looking R&D, and innovation incubation, and, relying on a digital and intelligent office and management control system, enhance the company's overall operational efficiency and resource integration capabilities, provide stable support for the company's long-term business development, and align with the company's long-term strategic development plan. The construction of this project will help enhance the company's R&D strength and strengthen its core competitiveness. The project plans to build an AI smart innovation center for new energy and new materials, which can further expand the company's R&D layout, accelerate the iterative development of new products, ensure that the R&D team continues to carry out forward-looking technological research, promote the innovative implementation and industrialization of cutting-edge R&D achievements, and continuously improve the company's product competitiveness and market expansion effectiveness. The project construction will help consolidate the talent guarantee system and enhance the company's brand image. After the project is completed, the company will form a comprehensive platform integrating office space, forward-looking R&D, talent training, and supporting facilities, significantly optimizing the scientific research and office environment, enhancing its attractiveness to outstanding university graduates, management personnel, and R&D talent; it will help increase employees' sense of identity and belonging and stabilize the core management and R&D teams. The modern headquarters and innovation center will also further shape the company's brand image and strengthen its internal cohesion.