Kandi Technologies Announces Share Buy Back of Up to $20 Million

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Kandi Technologies Group (KNDI) announced a stock repurchase program authorized by its Board of Directors, allowing for the repurchase of up to $20 million in common stock. This initiative aims to utilize excess cash and leverage the perceived undervaluation of the company in the market. The buyback will commence on December 10, 2021, and is expected to conclude by the end of 2022, with updates provided through Form 10-K or Form 10-Q filings. The program is flexible and depends on market conditions, allowing for discretion in the timing and amount of repurchased shares.

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• Board authorized up to $20 million stock repurchase, indicating confidence in company value.
• Repurchase program initiated to address perceived undervaluation in the market.

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Jinhua, China, Dec. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: KNDI) (the "Company" or "Kandi") today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the Company to repurchase up to $20 million of the Company’s common stock.  The plan authorizes purchases at management’s discretion when the stock trades in a price range that the board believes represents a compelling use of cash.  Kandi expects to commence the repurchase plan on December 10, 2021 and to conclude the plan by the end of 2022.  Progress on the program will be disclosed each report on Form 10-K or Form 10-Q, as the case may be.

Mr. Hu Xiaoming, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kandi commented, “We believe that the market is not valuing Kandi appropriately, and that we are significantly undervalued at the current stock price.  Most of our valuation is represented by our cash balance, and we believe that investors do not fully appreciate our exciting growth prospects across a wide range of electric motor propulsion categories.  Our Board is acting by authorizing the repurchase of up to $20 million worth of Kandi shares.  We believe that this repurchase program ‘puts our money where our mouth is’, demonstrating confidence in our liquidity and business potential, and believe that our shareholders will agree.”

Kandi may repurchase shares of its common stock from time to time on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions pursuant to Rule 10b-5, Rule 10b5-1, Rule 10b-18 and other applicable legal requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors including regulatory restrictions on price, manner, timing, and volume, corporate and other regulatory requirements and other market conditions in an effort to minimize the impact of the purchases on the market for the stock. The program does not obligate Kandi to acquire any particular amount of common stock and depending on market conditions and other factors these purchases may be commenced or suspended at any time without prior notice.

About Kandi Technologies Group, Inc.

Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. (KNDI), headquartered in Jinhua Economic Development Zone, Zhejiang Province, is engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, and sales of various vehicular products. Kandi conducts its primary business operations through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Zhejiang Kandi Technologies Group Co., Ltd. (“Zhejiang Kandi Technologies”), formerly, Zhejiang Kandi Vehicles Co., Ltd.) and its subsidiaries including Zhejiang Kandi Smart Battery Swap Technology Co., Ltd, and SC Autosports, LLC (d/b/a Kandi America), the wholly-owned subsidiary of Kandi in the United States, and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Kandi America Investment, LLC. Zhejiang Kandi Technologies has established itself as one of China's leading manufacturers of pure electric vehicle parts and off-road vehicles.

Safe Harbor Statement

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Contacts:

Kandi Technologies Group, Inc.
Ms. Kewa Luo
+1 (212) 551-3610
IR@kandigroup.com

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FAQ

What is Kandi Technologies' stock repurchase plan?

Kandi Technologies has authorized a stock repurchase plan allowing for the buyback of up to $20 million in common stock.

When will Kandi start its stock buyback program?

The stock buyback program is set to commence on December 10, 2021.

How long will Kandi's stock repurchase program last?

The program is expected to conclude by the end of 2022.

Why is Kandi Technologies repurchasing its stock?

Kandi aims to leverage its cash reserves and address what it believes to be an undervaluation in the market.

How will Kandi report its stock repurchase progress?

Updates on the stock repurchase program will be disclosed through Form 10-K or Form 10-Q filings.