2024.10.08
LG Energy Solution aims to double revenue by 2028
By
Park Jae-hyuk, The Korea Times - LG Energy Solution (LGES) plans to reduce its
dependence on the struggling electric vehicle (EV) industry, aiming to double
its revenues by 2028. The company reported a revenue of 33.7 trillion won ($25
billion) in 2023.
The
battery maker also aims to achieve an approximately 15 percent EBITDA margin by
2028, without relying on tax credits in compliance with the U.S. Inflation
Reduction Act, to secure stable profitability and cash generation capabilities.
EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
amortization.
These
medium- to long-term strategies were announced during an event to introduce the
company’s first-ever corporate vision, titled Empower Every Possibility.
The
new vision underscores that the essence of the company’s business lies not
merely in battery production, but in facilitating energy circulation across the
entire cycle from storage to movement of energy, according to LGES.
The
battery firm said that it will focus more on energy storage systems (ESS), as
well as new application businesses with high growth potential such as urban air
mobility, vessels and robotics, to construct a more resilient business
structure that can withstand market fluctuations.
The
company also plans to diversify its EV battery products and customers by
improving its competitiveness in affordable markets with LFP, LMFP and
high-voltage mid-nickel batteries.
Additionally,
it aims for the top spot in the global mobility and IT battery market and in
the U.S. ESS battery market by 2028, solidifying its lead in the North American
automotive battery market.
“Based
on our DNA of success, which continually embraces opportunities to achieve
remarkable results, we will generate more business prospects while
strengthening our technological leadership to thrive in the market,” LGES CEO
Kim Dong-myung said.
“We
have established global standards in the battery industry with our longstanding
legacy in the business and will continue to maintain our industry lead.”
Source: https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/10/419_383761.html