JPMorgan, Bank of America underwrite CATL IPO despite Pentagon military designation
JPMorgan and Bank of America have underwritten a significant IPO for CATL, a Chinese battery manufacturer, despite its designation as a military-linked company by the Pentagon. Congressional investigators are now looking into the actions of these banks following warnings about national security risks. The IPO raised approximately $5.2 billion, raising concerns about the implications of financial support for a company flagged for its connections to the Chinese military.
- ▪JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America served as book-runners for CATL's Hong Kong secondary listing.
- ▪The IPO raised approximately $5.2 billion in May 2025.
- ▪The US Department of Defense designated CATL as a military-linked firm on January 7, 2025.
- ▪Congress warned the banks about national security risks associated with CATL's operations.
- ▪The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party is investigating the banks' involvement.
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