Ideanomics Increases Its Stake in e-Tractor Company Solectrac

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On November 23, 2020, Ideanomics (IDEX) announced a follow-on investment of $1.3 million in Solectrac, Inc., increasing its ownership stake from 14.7% to approximately 24%. This investment reflects growing interest from ESG funds and is aimed at helping Solectrac meet rising market demand for its 100% battery-powered electric tractors. Ideanomics expects to recognize its stake in Solectrac under the equity method for US GAAP accounting. Solectrac has seen increased inquiries and has received various accolades, including the World Alliance Solar Impulse Efficient Solutions label.

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• Increased ownership stake in Solectrac to 24%, enhancing control over its operations.
• Growing interest from ESG funds indicates strong market positioning and investment potential.
• Solectrac reported a rise in product and investment inquiries, reflecting market demand.

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NEW YORK, Nov. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ideanomics (NASDAQ: IDEX) ("Ideanomics" or the "Company") announces that it has increased its stake in California-based Solectrac, Inc. through a follow-on investment of an additional $1.3 million. This additional investment reflects investment interest in Solectrac by ESG funds which is expected to close in the coming weeks. As a reminder, on October 22, 2020, the Company announced that it acquired 14.7% of Solectrac, Inc. for the consideration of $1.3 million. Since this announcement, Solectrac experienced an increase in product and investment inquiries.

This recent investment increases Ideanomics ownership to 24%, which will reduce to approximately 22% post-money once the additional third-party investment is finalized. The new investment by Ideanomics allows Ideanomics to increase its share of ownership sufficiently to recognize its stake in Solectrac under the equity method for US GAAP accounting purposes.

"We are very pleased to increase our investment in Steve and the Solectrac team, and we welcome the investment interest from funds looking to deploy capital in the clean energy and EV sector. We believe Solectrac has enormous potential and, given the uptick in both product inquiries and investment interest they are seeing, we exercised our rights to increase our stake so we can help Solectrac scale to meet anticipated market demand," said Alf Poor, CEO of Ideanomics.  "We are excited to work with Ideanomics to accelerate progress toward a cleaner, healthier future," said Steve Heckeroth, CEO/Founder of Solectrac.

Solectrac develops, assembles and distributes 100% battery-powered electric tractors—an alternative to diesel tractors—for agriculture and utility operations. Founded in 2012 to take electric tractors into commercial production, Solectrac was incorporated as a California Benefit Corp in 2019. It has received grants from the Indian U.S. Science and Technology Fund (IUSSTF) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). Earlier this year, Solectrac received the World Alliance Solar Impulse Efficient Solutions label from the Solar Impulse Foundation. The label was awarded for being one of the one thousand most efficient and profitable solutions that can transition society to being economically viable while being environmentally sustainable. To learn more about Solectrac and the benefits of its electric tractors, read the Company's bylined article published earlier this month.

For more information, visit: ideanomics.com and solectrac.com.

About Solectrac
Solectrac, Inc., located in Northern California, has developed 100% battery powered, all electric tractors for agriculture and utility operations. Solectrac tractors provide an opportunity for farmers around the world to power their tractors by using the sun, wind, and other clean renewable sources of energy. The company's mission is to offer farmers independence from the pollution, infrastructure, and price volatility associated with fossil fuels.

About Ideanomics
Ideanomics is a global company focused on the convergence of financial services and industries experiencing technological disruption. Our Mobile Energy Global (MEG) division is a service provider which facilitates the adoption of electric vehicles by commercial fleet operators through offering vehicle procurement, finance and leasing, and energy management solutions under our innovative sales to financing to charging (S2F2C) business model. Ideanomics Capital is focused on disruptive fintech solutions for the financial services industry. Together, MEG and Ideanomics Capital provide our global customers and partners with leading technologies and services designed to improve transparency, efficiency, and accountability, and our shareholders with the opportunity to participate in high-potential, growth industries.

The company is headquartered in New York, NY, with offices in Beijing, Hangzhou, and Qingdao, and operations in the U.S., China, Ukraine, and Malaysia.

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Investor Relations and Media Contact
Solectrac, Inc.
Christiane Heckeroth, CCO
Email: christiane@solectrac.com

Ideanomics, Inc.
Tony Sklar, SVP of Investor Relations
1441 Broadway, Suite 5116 New York, NY 10018
ir@ideanomics.com

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FAQ

What is Ideanomics' recent investment in Solectrac?

Ideanomics announced a $1.3 million follow-on investment in Solectrac, increasing its ownership stake to approximately 24%.

How much of Solectrac does Ideanomics own after the latest investment?

After the latest investment, Ideanomics owns approximately 24% of Solectrac, which will reduce to about 22% post-money once third-party investment is finalized.

What sector is Solectrac involved in?

Solectrac develops and distributes 100% battery-powered electric tractors for agricultural and utility operations.

What has been the market response to Solectrac products?

Solectrac has experienced an increase in product and investment inquiries, indicating growing market interest.