, (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (NYSE: NIO; HKEX: 9866; SGX: NIO) (“NIO” or the “Company”), a pioneer and a leading company in the global smart electric vehicle market, today announced the pricing of its US$1 billion offering (the “Equity Offering”) relating to a total of 181,818,190 Class A ordinary shares of the Company, which consists of an offering of American depositary shares (“ADSs”), each representing one Class A ordinary share of the Company (the “ADS Offering”), and an offering of Class A ordinary shares of the Company (the “Ordinary Share Offering”).
The ADSs are offered at a public offering price of per ADS. The Class A ordinary shares are offered at an offering price of per Class A ordinary share. The Company expects to (i) close the ADS Offering on or about ; and (ii) close the Ordinary Share Offering on or about , subject to customary closing conditions. In addition, the Company has granted the underwriters in the Equity Offering a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 27,272,728 ADSs, which, if exercised, will be settled solely in ADSs.
The Company currently plans to use the net proceeds from the Equity Offering to invest in the research and development of core technologies for smart electric vehicles, develop future technology platforms and vehicle models across its brands, expand its battery swapping and charging network, further strengthen its balance sheet, and for general corporate purposes.
, , and Deutsche Bank AG, Branch are acting as representatives for the underwriters for the Equity Offering.
The ADSs and Class A ordinary shares are offered under the Company’s shelf registration statement on Form F-3 which was filed with the (the “SEC”) and automatically became effective on . A preliminary prospectus supplement related to the proposed Equity Offering has been filed with the . The registration statement on Form F-3 and the preliminary prospectus supplement are available at the website at: http://www.sec.gov. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus may be obtained from (1) , c/o , , 10014, Attention: Prospectus Department; (2) , , 10019, Attention: Prospectus Department; and (3) Deutsche Bank AG, Branch, Level 60, , , .
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities, nor shall there be a sale of the securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.
This press release contains information about the pending offering of the Company’s securities, and there can be no assurance that the Equity Offering will be completed.
About NIO Inc.
is a pioneer and a leading company in the global smart electric vehicle market. Founded in , NIO aspires to shape a sustainable and brighter future with the mission of “Blue Sky Coming”. NIO envisions itself as a user enterprise where innovative technology meets experience excellence. NIO designs, develops, manufactures and sells smart electric vehicles, driving innovations in next-generation core technologies. NIO distinguishes itself through continuous technological breakthroughs and innovations, exceptional products and services, and a community for shared growth. NIO provides premium smart electric vehicles under the NIO brand, family-oriented smart electric vehicles through the ONVO brand, and small smart high-end electric cars with the FIREFLY brand.
Safe Harbor Statement
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