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J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: YMAT) generates news that reflects its role in carbon fiber composites, resin systems, and specialty materials for sports, mobility, automotive, and healthcare applications. Company announcements frequently describe developments in carbon reinforcement technology, resin systems, and lightweight composite products used in electric bicycles, sports bicycles, rackets, automobile parts, and healthcare products.
Investors and followers of YMAT news can expect updates on several recurring themes. J-Star regularly reports on financial results through interim and annual disclosures, including operating revenue, gross profit, operating expenses, and profit after income tax, which are often furnished to the SEC on Form 6-K. These releases offer insight into the company’s revenue mix across areas such as rackets, technical services, and composite components.
The company also issues news about strategic initiatives, such as its plan to substantially exit China-focused OEM manufacturing, reallocate resources toward U.S. expansion and automation-driven production, and adopt an asset-light model that relies on third-party manufacturers using J-Star’s proprietary raw materials and intellectual property. Corporate governance and capital structure developments, including the adoption of a dual class share structure and shareholder meeting outcomes, are communicated through press releases and related filings.
Product and market news is another key category. J-Star highlights launches under its LITZMO urban mobility brand, approvals of in-house pickleball paddles like Horizon and Supernova by the USA Pickleball Association, and collaborations such as an MOU to apply high-ion conductivity resins to advanced battery technology for drones and e-bikes. For investors tracking YMAT, this news page provides a centralized view of earnings updates, strategic shifts, product introductions, and regulatory communications related to J-Star’s composites and specialty materials business.
J-Star (Nasdaq: YMAT) entered an exclusive global distribution agreement with Patriot Green Energy Technology (PSSB) on February 23, 2026, granting J-Star sole global distribution rights for PSSB products in electric assist bicycles and electric motorcycles.
J-Star also holds non-exclusive distribution rights for other PSSB products, and the agreement links J-Star to PSSB’s next‑generation solid state battery technology and ITRI’s R&D heritage.
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J-Star (Nasdaq: YMAT) signed a memorandum of understanding on January 14, 2026 to collaborate with Patriot Technology Responsibilities (PSSB) to develop high-ion conductivity resins for next-generation solid-state batteries.
The companies intend to target lightweight battery packages for drones and, later, electric bikes and other applications. J-Star positions its resin systems and carbon reinforcement expertise as the technical contribution, while PSSB brings a patented solid-state battery platform and minority ownership from ITRI.
J-Star (Nasdaq: YMAT) announced on January 6, 2026 a strategic plan to substantially exit China operations and reallocate resources to expansion in the United States, automation-driven manufacturing, and innovation-led growth.
Key moves include curtailing China-focused OEM manufacturing, establishing the company’s first automated production line in the U.S., adopting an asset-light model using third-party manufacturers, reallocating resources to advanced material development and IP, and writing off two minority China investments valued at approximately US$1.7 million.
J-Star (Nasdaq: YMAT) on Dec 23, 2025 introduced LITZMO ER-01, a carbon fiber fat-tire electric-assist bicycle targeting urban riders.
The ER-01 is claimed to weigh 27 kg, feature full carbon-fiber construction for frame, fork and handlebar, offer up to 100 km range, a maximum assisted speed of 25 km/h, a removable battery, hub motor, SMART Z App connectivity, anti-theft tracking, and three finishes: Ink Green, Pure Black, and Drift Blue.
J-Star (Nasdaq: YMAT) reported unaudited results for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Revenue rose 30.7% to $10.6 million versus $8.1 million in 1H 2024, driven by strong growth in rackets and technical services. Gross margin fell to 26.9% from 30.2% as the company shifted business models in rackets. Operating income was $154,000 and profit after tax was $5,000. Operating expenses increased 47.6% on IPO-related and R&D costs. J-Star completed a $5.0 million IPO in July 2025 and reported cash and cash equivalents of $909,995 as of June 30, 2025.
The company highlighted product launches (company-owned pickleball brand, two paddles named Horizon and Supernova), a new premium components brand QO Bikes, and plans to build U.S. manufacturing capacity in Texas.
J-Star (Nasdaq: YMAT) received a Nasdaq notice dated December 12, 2025 saying its 30-day closing bid price failed to meet the $1 minimum required by Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). The notice gives J-Star a 180-calendar-day compliance period to regain a $1 closing bid for at least ten consecutive business days.
If J-Star fails to cure within 180 days, it may be eligible for an additional 180-day period by meeting market value and other initial listing standards (except bid price) and notifying Nasdaq of intent to cure, potentially via a reverse stock split. The letter is not an immediate delisting and shares will continue trading under YMAT. J-Star said it is evaluating options to regain compliance but gave no assurance of success.
J-Star (Nasdaq: YMAT) announced shareholder approval of a dual-class share structure on December 9, 2025, effective after a share capital reorganisation. The company will reclassify 17,200,387 issued ordinary shares as Class A and create 6,097,183 Class B shares, each Class B carrying 10 votes.
Authorized capital will increase from US$17,500,000 to US$65,000,000. J-Star will repurchase 4,888,092 Class A shares from New Moon Corporation and 1,209,091 Class A shares from Mr. Jing-Bin Chiang, then issue equivalent Class B shares to those holders. Filing with the Cayman Registrar is planned for December 10, 2025, and Nasdaq trading of reclassified Class A shares is expected on or around December 11, 2025.
J-Star Holding (Nasdaq: YMAT) will hold its 2025 annual general meeting on December 9, 2025 at 10:30 p.m. Taiwan time in Taichung City.
Shareholders will vote on a Share Capital Reorganisation reclassifying 17,200,387 issued ordinary shares as Class A, creating 6,097,183 Class B shares (each with 10 votes), an Increase of Authorized Share Capital from US$17,500,000 to US$65,000,000, adoption of a Fifth Amended and Restated M&A, and a proposal to repurchase 6,097,183 Class A shares and issue them as Class B to New Moon Corporation and Mr. Jing-Bin Chiang.
The Board recommends shareholders vote FOR all items; record date is Nov 3, 2025 (ET).
J-Star (Nasdaq: YMAT) announced on Nov 3, 2025 that its second proprietary pickleball paddle, Supernova, received official approval from the USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) for sanctioned play.
Supernova is a long-body paddle designed for competitive players seeking enhanced reach, power, and precision and is offered in three colors: green, red, and pink. This is the second in-house paddle from J-Star's YMA subsidiary to earn USAPA certification, supporting the company's direct-to-consumer strategy and focus on advanced carbon fiber composite applications.
J-Star also participated in the Vietnam Upgrade Conference and presented a limited-edition gold "Standard Paddle" as part of its interest in Vietnam as a strategic manufacturing and market opportunity.