GS Yuasa on Monday said it planned to issue new shares to raise up to JPY36.7bn (US$397m) to invest in lithium-ion battery development.

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GS Yuasa, which plans to make hybrid car batteries with Honda Motor next year, plans to issue 40m shares in a public offering at the end of July.


It could also issue an additional 6m shares in an overallotment option, Reuters reported.

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