SES10 celebration and Li-Metal
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GM Ventures strategically invests in startups that share GM's vision of a world of zero emissions, zero crashes and zero congestion, and connects them with GM's extensive network of partnerships, iconic brands, technology talent and manufacturing expertise to accelerate and commercialize innovations globally. Innovative companies like SES are helping to enable the next generation of potential battery chemistry. As this collaboration continues, we believe there is tremendous opportunity to achieve both exciting and potentially impactful results.

Congratulations to SES on its 10th anniversary. My first visit to SES was in September 2019 as at that time we were looking for advanced battery material technologies and possible collaborations with US start-ups. I respect Honda's decision to choose SES. It was due to your enthusiasm for the development of Li-Metal batteries that we chose SES.

SES not only has strong expertise in material and chemistry, but they have also displayed strong capabilities in cell, module, and Al-powered safety algorithms as well as recycling. It is amazing how much has been accomplished in the last 10 years, and we are happy to be part of that. We strongly believe that our partnership will accelerate commercialization of Li-Metal technology. Congratulations on your anniversary, and I look forward to our journey together.

Congratulations on this special day for the SES team, and a big round of applause for all the employees who made it possible. Everyone here has witnessed what SES has achieved over the last ten years, and we are very excited to be part of that. Hyundai Motor Company is committed to carbon neutrality in the next couple of decades, and I have no doubt that SES will be a part of that. I look forward to our journey together. Once again, congratulations.

Honghai is a newcomer in the automotive field. We would like to leverage cutting-edge technology to create unique strengths, like high energy density batteries. SES is the leading company in the Li-Metal battery field. I believe Honghai and SES can work together to serve the pickiest customers.

Not only has SES been a great investment for Applied Materials, but they have also been a great technology partner. We've seen SES consistently drive battery performance up, culminating in the world's first 100Ah Li-Metal battery, a truly remarkable feat. Congratulations to SES, Qichao and the entire team for 10 years of Li-Metal innovation!

Applied Ventures was one of the earliest investors in SES. It has been impressive to observe Qichao and the entire SES team's tenacity and systematic approach to bringing Li-Metal batteries to the world, which has led to top-tier automotive manufacturers worldwide working with SES. We look forward to the next 100 years of SES transforming the energy sector.

For us, it has been a pleasure and an honor to be part of a 10-year journey with SES. Although there have been many challenges, SES has always found its way, turning the concerns and worries of the market into fulfilled. I believe that SES’ dedicated efforts will lead to a successful IPO in February. We wish you to further solidify your current technological leadership and successfully complete various development projects for mass production. SK would be more than happy to work with SES together.

Tianqi is a leading material company that is committed to powering the new energy industry with lithium. We saw SES as tech-driven, innovative, and market-orientated, all of which have proven true. Tianqi and SES have a great many exciting things to work on together, and I look forward to it.

Happy birthday SES on your 10th anniversary. You jumped into my Ivanhoe Capital Acquisition Corporation SPAC and now you're public on the New York Stock Exchange. All best wishes for the next 10, 20 and 30 years. We're changing the world with the world's best batteries.