The Chinese Billionaire Behind 2025’s Largest IPO, Tesla Battery Maker CATL

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The Chinese Billionaire Behind 2025’s Largest IPO, Tesla Battery Maker CATL

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Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), the world’s largest maker of electric vehicle batteries, no longer wants to be just a Chinese powerhouse. With its $4.6 billion Hong Kong IPO this week—the largest globally so far this year—CATL is making its next move clear: Europe.…

This story appeared on observer.com, 2025-05-22 16:09:58.