Loan & DebtMay 26, 2026, 07:31 AM
J-Star Subsidiary Authorized for $60M Loan for $122.5M Texas Expansion
AI Summary
J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. announced that its subsidiary YMA Corporation received formal authorization from the Central Bank of Taiwan for sovereign-backed financing. This authorization paves the way for a $60 million U.S. dollar loan facility to support a strategic U.S. infrastructure expansion. The financing is intended for the development of a 100MWh solid-state battery manufacturing line in Baytown, Texas, representing a total projected investment of approximately $122.5 million.
Key Highlights
- Central Bank of Taiwan authorized J-Star's subsidiary YMA Corp for sovereign-backed financing.
- Company preparing for a $60 million U.S. dollar loan facility.
- Financing supports a 100MWh solid-state battery manufacturing line in Baytown, Texas.
- Total projected infrastructure investment for the facility is approximately $122.5 million.
- The facility will operate under YMA(TX) INC. in the Greater Houston industrial corridor.
- CEO Jonathan Chiang highlighted the project's role in U.S. expansion and advanced energy supply chain.
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