On August 12, 2026, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) made an announcement regarding its execution of a partnership agreement with Xiamen Puquan and the Hainan Free Trade Port Fund. As part of this agreement, CATL intends to contribute 2.475 billion RMB in the capacity of a limited partner to the Hainan Times Green Industry Investment Fund, thereby securing a 49.50% ownership stake in the fund. The fund's total committed capital amounts to 5 billion RMB, with a primary focus on green zero-carbon industries within Hainan Province, and is set to operate for a period of 8 years. It is important to note that this investment does not qualify as a related-party transaction and, consequently, does not necessitate approval from either the board of directors or the shareholders' meeting.