Citi Appointed as Depositary Bank for the GDR Program of Will Semiconductor Co., Ltd. Shanghai

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Citi (C) appointed as Depositary Bank for Will Semiconductor Co., Ltd. Shanghai's (WILL) Global Depositary Receipt (GDR) Program, which was established in connection with a US$445 million offering of GDRs priced at US$14.35 per GDR. Each GDR represents one A share listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the symbol 'WILL'. Citi's cross-regional capabilities and global network are expected to enhance investor access for Will Semiconductor.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Citi’s Issuer Services, acting through Citibank, N.A., has been appointed by Will Semiconductor Co., Ltd. Shanghai (“Will Semiconductor”) to act as the Depositary Bank for its Global Depositary Receipt (“GDR”) Program.

Will Semiconductor’s GDR Program was established in connection with a US$445 million offering of its GDRs, priced at US$14.35 per GDR. The GDRs are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the symbol “WILL”. Each GDR represents one (1) A share. Will Semiconductor’s A shares are listed and traded on the Shanghai Stock Exchange under the stock code 603501.

“Citi is pleased to be the Depositary Bank for Will Semiconductor, supporting their GDR program. We are proud to continue as the lead depositary bank for companies listed via the China Connect scheme, on both the London Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange,” said Dirk Jones, Global Head of Citi’s Issuer Services. “Citi’s cross-regional capabilities, global network, the ability to enhance investor access, and experience facilitating the previous Connect GDR Programs serves the issuer well. We expect to see more participation via the Connect Scheme.”

Citi is a leading provider of depositary receipt services. With depositary receipt programs in 67 markets, spanning equity and fixed-income products, Citi leverages its global network to provide cross-border capital market access to issuers, intermediaries and investors.

For more information about Citi’s Depositary Receipt Services, please visit www.citi.com/dr.

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FAQ

Who has been appointed as the Depositary Bank for Will Semiconductor's GDR Program?

Citi (C) has been appointed as the Depositary Bank for Will Semiconductor Co., Ltd. Shanghai's (WILL) GDR Program.

What was the offering size of Will Semiconductor's GDRs?

The offering size of Will Semiconductor's GDRs was US$445 million, priced at US$14.35 per GDR.

Where are Will Semiconductor's GDRs listed?

Will Semiconductor's GDRs are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the symbol 'WILL'.

What do Will Semiconductor's A shares represent?

Each GDR represents one A share, which is listed and traded on the Shanghai Stock Exchange under the stock code 603501.

What are Citi's capabilities in supporting Will Semiconductor's GDR program?

Citi's cross-regional capabilities, global network, and experience in facilitating previous Connect GDR Programs are expected to enhance investor access for Will Semiconductor.