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invaluable support which has enabled us to launch our growth plan in
December 2014, secure and execute landmark projects. Their support has
positioned Leclanché into one of the global leading players in the energy
storage fast growing markets" concludes CEO Anil Srivastava.

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About Leclanché
Leclanché is a fully vertically integrated battery energy storage solution
provider. Leclanché designs, manufactures and delivers customized energy
storage solutions for residential and industrial applications, electricity
grids, as well as hybridization for mass transport systems such as bus
fleets and ferries. Established in 1909, Leclanché has been a reliable
partner for battery energy storage solutions for over 100 years. Founded in
the tradition of Georges Leclanché, the inventor of the dry cell battery,
Leclanché today has a rich portfolio of Battery Energy Storage Systems
(BESS) that include bespoke battery systems from industry leading lithium-
ion solutions. Since 2006, the company moved from a traditional battery
producer to become one of the first developers, manufacturers and provided
of lithium-ion cells in Europe. Leclanché's BESS are optimized for various
applications, in particular for the integration of renewable energy, diesel
fuel reduction, electricity grid-connected ancillary services, peak power
shaving for heavy industries, as well as for heavy duty transportation in
buses, trams, trains or maritime vessels. Leclanché products are
characterized by a very high cycle stability (both for cells with titanate
and graphite anodes) and industry-leading long service life resulting into
reduced total cost of ownership. With its patented separator technology,
which is a core element of lithium-ion batteries, Leclanché is able to make
cells with very good safety characteristics, under a highly automated
production process. Leclanché operates a fully automated plant for the
production of large format lithium-ion cells at an annual maximum capacity
of up to one million cells and is capable of running multiple chemistries
through production for different cell characteristics. In addition,
Leclanché offers a number of specialized battery systems through its
Portable Business Unit, such as customer-specific energy storage systems
for defence and medical applications. Leclanché also distributes primary
and secondary batteries and accessories of other producers.

Leclanché is listed on the Swiss stock exchange. SIX Swiss Exchange: ticker
symbol LECN | ISIN CH 011 030 311 9