EXCLUSIVE: Energem's Malaysian Merger Partner Graphjet Technology Accelerates Production Timeline For Manufacturing Plant
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Energem Corp (NASDAQ:ENCP) shareholders approved a merger with Graphjet Technology, a Malaysian company planning to accelerate its manufacturing plant timeline in Malaysia for graphite production. The plant, expected to be operational by Q2 2024, aims to supply graphite to Toyoda and generate revenues in 2024. The merger, valuing Graphjet at approximately $1.49 billion, is anticipated to close by March 6, 2024. ENCP shares rose 18.1% in premarket trading following the announcement.
March 04, 2024 | 1:59 pm
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Energem Corp's merger with Graphjet Technology and the accelerated timeline for Graphjet's manufacturing plant in Malaysia have positively impacted ENCP's stock, with an 18.1% increase in premarket trading.
The positive reaction in ENCP's stock price can be attributed to the market's optimistic view on the merger with Graphjet Technology and the accelerated timeline for the graphite manufacturing plant. This development is seen as a strategic move to tap into the growing demand for graphite and graphene, especially in the U.S. market, which currently lacks domestic production. The anticipation of generating revenue by 2024 further bolsters investor confidence in the merger's potential.
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