Bilibili Inc. Announces Completion of Convertible Senior Notes

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Bilibili Inc. (NASDAQ: BILI) announced the completion of an $800 million convertible senior notes offering, including an additional $100 million from initial purchasers. These notes are due in 2027 and were offered to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and Regulation S of the Securities Act. The offering does not include registration under the Securities Act, restricting sales within the U.S. and to U.S. persons. Bilibili, a leader in China's online entertainment sector, aims to enhance the lives of young audiences through diverse media formats.

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• Successfully raised $800 million in convertible senior notes, enhancing capital for future growth.

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SHANGHAI, China, June 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bilibili Inc. (“Bilibili” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BILI), a leading online entertainment platform for young generations in China, today announced that it closed the offering (the “Notes Offering”) of US$800 million in aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2027 (the “Notes”), which included the exercise in full by the initial purchasers of their option to purchase up to an additional US$100 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes.

The Notes have been offered to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and certain persons in offshore transactions in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act. The Notes, the American Depositary Shares deliverable upon conversion of the Notes prior to the resale restriction termination date and the Class Z ordinary shares represented thereby have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act or securities laws of any other places. They may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. persons, except to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Rule 144A under the Securities Act and to certain persons in offshore transactions in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act. 

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. 

About Bilibili Inc.

Bilibili represents the iconic brand of online entertainment with a mission to enrich the everyday life of young generations in China. Bilibili is a full-spectrum online entertainment world covering a wide array of genres and media formats, including videos, live broadcasting and mobile games. Bilibili provides an immersive entertainment experience and high-quality content that caters to the evolving and diversified interests of its users and communities, and has built its platform based on the strong emotional connections of Bilibili’s users to its content and communities.

For more information, please visit: http://ir.bilibili.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident,” “potential,” “continue” or other similar expressions. Bilibili may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements about Bilibili’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Bilibili’s business, results of operations, financial condition, and stock price; Bilibili’s strategies; Bilibili’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; Bilibili’s ability to retain and increase the number of users, members and advertising customers, provide quality content, products and services, and expand its product and service offerings; competition in the online entertainment industry; Bilibili’s ability to maintain its culture and brand image within its addressable user communities; Bilibili’s ability to manage its costs and expenses; PRC governmental policies and regulations relating to the online entertainment industry, general economic and business conditions globally and in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of the press release, and the Company undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:

Bilibili Inc.
Juliet Yang
Tel: +86-21-2509 9255 Ext. 8523
E-mail: ir@bilibili.com

The Piacente Group, Inc.
Emilie Wu
Tel: +86-21-6039-8363
E-mail: bilibili@tpg-ir.com

In the United States:

The Piacente Group, Inc.
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: bilibili@tpg-ir.com

FAQ

What is the significance of Bilibili's $800 million convertible senior notes offering?

The offering allows Bilibili to raise capital for future business expansion and development, crucial for maintaining competitiveness in the online entertainment sector.

When are the convertible senior notes from Bilibili due?

The convertible senior notes are due in 2027.

Who are the buyers of Bilibili's notes offering?

The notes were offered to qualified institutional buyers in compliance with Rule 144A of the Securities Act.

What are the potential risks associated with Bilibili's convertible notes?

There are risks related to future financial performance, interest rate fluctuations, and potential dilution of shares upon conversion.