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Daqo New Energy Announces $120 Million Share Repurchase Program

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Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE: DQ), a leader in high-purity polysilicon for the solar PV industry, announced a US$120 million share repurchase program, effective from June 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023. The board authorized the repurchase of ordinary shares or American depositary shares in various transactions, without a commitment to acquire specific quantities at set times. This initiative aims to enhance shareholder value and adjust share terms based on ongoing assessments.

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SHANGHAI, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE: DQ) ("Daqo New Energy," the "Company" or "we"), a leading manufacturer of high-purity polysilicon for the global solar PV industry, today announced that its board of directors has approved a US$120 million share repurchase program, effective for one year from June 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023.

The board of directors has authorized Daqo New Energy to repurchase up to US$120 million worth of its own issued and outstanding ordinary shares or American depositary shares representing ordinary shares on the open market, in negotiated transactions off the market, in block trades or through other legally permissible means in accordance with applicable United States securities laws.

The repurchase program does not obligate Daqo New Energy to acquire any particular number of ordinary shares or ADSs at any specific time. The board of directors will review the share repurchase program periodically and may authorize adjustment of its terms and size accordingly.

About Daqo New Energy Corp.

Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE: DQ) ("Daqo" or the "Company") is a leading manufacturer of high-purity polysilicon for the global solar PV industry. Founded in 2007, the Company manufactures and sells high-purity polysilicon to photovoltaic product manufactures, who further process the polysilicon into ingots, wafers, cells and modules for solar power solutions. The Company has a total polysilicon nameplate capacity of 105,000 metric tons and is one of the world's lowest cost producers of high-purity polysilicon.

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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," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, Daqo New Energy's share repurchase plans contain forward-looking statements. Such statements are based upon management's current expectations and current market and operating conditions and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company's control. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports filed with or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual reports 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 statements about the Company'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 demand for photovoltaic products and the development of photovoltaic technologies; global supply and demand for polysilicon; alternative technologies in cell manufacturing; the Company's ability to significantly expand its polysilicon production capacity and output; the reduction in or elimination of government subsidies and economic incentives for solar energy applications; the Company's ability to lower its production costs; changes in the political and regulatory environment; and the impact of COVID-19 outbreaks and any other new pandemic in China and other countries, and the corresponding measures instituted by relevant governments, on economic and market conditions. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the reports or documents the Company has filed with, or furnished to, the Securities and Exchange Commission. Daqo New Energy does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Daqo New Energy undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

For more information, please visit www.dqsolar.com

Daqo New Energy Corp.
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Email: dqir@daqo.com

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FAQ

What is the purpose of Daqo New Energy's US$120 million share repurchase program?

The share repurchase program aims to enhance shareholder value by reducing the number of shares outstanding.

When does the Daqo New Energy share repurchase program start and end?

The program is effective from June 1, 2022, and will continue until May 31, 2023.

How much is Daqo New Energy planning to spend on its share repurchase program?

Daqo New Energy has approved a budget of US$120 million for the share repurchase program.

What types of transactions will Daqo New Energy use for the share repurchase?

The company may repurchase shares through open market transactions, negotiated off-market transactions, block trades, or other legally permissible means.

Will Daqo New Energy be required to buy a specific number of shares under the repurchase program?

No, the program does not obligate Daqo New Energy to acquire any specific number of shares at any specific time.

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