EPOW Receives $464 Million Purchase Order from a Top 5 Global EV Battery Manufacturer

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Sunrise New Energy Co. (NASDAQ: EPOW) announced a significant purchase order from a leading global EV battery manufacturer for 80,000 metric tons of graphite anode, valued at approximately $464 million over two years. The company expects to recognize substantial revenue from this order starting February 2023, following the ramp-up of production capacity. A senior scientist from the client praised Sunrise's manufacturing quality, enhancing confidence in future collaboration. The recent $26 million line of credit further bolsters liquidity and supports growth without shareholder dilution.

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• Secured purchase order for 80,000 metric tons of graphite anode, valued at $464 million.
• Expected substantial revenue recognition starting February 2023.
• High customer satisfaction with product quality, enhancing reputation.
• Recent $26 million line of credit improves liquidity and supports growth without dilution.

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• None.

ZIBO, China, Dec. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunrise New Energy Co., Ltd. (“Sunrise New Energy”, the “Company”, “we” or “our”) (NASDAQ: EPOW), today announced that it has received a purchase order from a top 5 global EV battery manufacturer for 80,000 metric tons of graphite anode.

The purchase order is for 80,000 tons of graphite anode over 2 years. The approximate value of the purchase order based on current pricing is $464 million. The Company anticipates that it will begin recognizing significant revenue related to this purchase order in February of 2023 as additional production capacity comes online.

As part of the validation process, the customer received shipment of an initial order and was very satisfied with the quality of the graphite anode. The customer also has had a senior scientist on site for the last several weeks at Sunrise New Energy’s manufacturing plant in Guizhou Province. The scientist has investigated the manufacturing methods and quality control as well as tested the finished product of the plant on an ongoing basis and has given the company top marks on his assessment.

“I am extremely proud of the work of our entire team in the relentless pursuit of perfection that led to this large purchase order,” said Sunrise New Energy’s Chairman, Mr. Haiping Hu. “Our customer is a very well-respected leader in the EV battery market and demands nothing but the highest quality from its suppliers. As such, winning such a large purchase order was a huge accomplishment for us.”

“This contract is a great launching pad to accelerate our growth and help us achieve profitability without diluting our shareholders,” continued Mr. Hu. “The $26 million line of credit that we secured last week along with the high margin from this contract will improve our liquidity and allow us to win and fulfill additional large contracts as we move into 2023.”

We would encourage investors new to the Sunrise New Energy Story to listen to a replay of our November 22, 2022, business update which can be found at http://www.sunrisenewenergy.com/#/mp4 in which we discussed many topics including our deal pipeline.

About Sunrise New Energy Co., Ltd

Headquartered in Zibo, Shandong Province, China, Sunrise New Energy Co., Ltd., through its joint venture, is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of graphite anode material for lithium-ion batteries. The Company’s joint venture is constructing a 138,000 ㎡ manufacturing plant in Guizhou Province, China. The plant runs on inexpensive electricity from renewable sources, which helps to make Sunrise New Energy a low-cost and low–environmental-impact producer of graphite anode material. Mr. Haiping Hu, the founder and CEO of the Company, is a major pioneer for the graphite anode industry in China starting from 1999. The Company’s management team is also composed of experts with a cumulative decades of experiences and strong track-records of success in the graphite anode industry. In addition, the Company also operates a knowledge sharing platform business. For further information, please visit the Company’s website at www.sunrisenewenergy.com. The Company also maintains a Twitter account (@sunrisenewener1) to keep investors up to date on the latest development of the Company.

Forward-looking statement

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For more information, please contact:

The Company:
IR Department
Email: IR@sunrisenewenergy.com
Phone: +86 4009919228

FAQ

What is the purchase order announced by Sunrise New Energy Co. on December 6, 2022?

Sunrise New Energy Co. announced a purchase order for 80,000 metric tons of graphite anode from a top 5 global EV battery manufacturer, valued at approximately $464 million over two years.

When will Sunrise New Energy start recognizing revenue from the new purchase order?

Sunrise New Energy anticipates recognizing significant revenue related to the purchase order starting in February 2023.

What is the significance of the purchase order for Sunrise New Energy Co.?

The purchase order is significant as it represents a large contract that can accelerate growth and improve profitability without diluting shareholders.

How does the recent line of credit affect Sunrise New Energy's financial position?

The $26 million line of credit enhances Sunrise New Energy's liquidity, allowing for the fulfillment of additional large contracts.

What was the customer's feedback on the graphite anode from Sunrise New Energy?

The customer was very satisfied with the quality of the graphite anode, which contributes positively to Sunrise's reputation.