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L Catterton Asia Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ: LCAA) is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effectuating mergers, capital stock exchanges, asset acquisitions, stock purchases, reorganizations, or similar business combinations with one or more businesses. While LCAA may pursue an initial target business in any industry, its focus is primarily on high-growth consumer technology sectors across Asia. The organization is backed by L Catterton, a leading global consumer-focused investment firm.
L Catterton itself manages approximately $34 billion of equity capital and operates across three multi-product platforms: private equity, credit, and real estate. With a deep category insight, operational excellence, and a broad network of strategic relationships, L Catterton has made over 275 investments in some of the world's most iconic consumer brands. It operates from 17 offices worldwide, with a team of over 200 investment and operating professionals. Founded in 1989, L Catterton aims to drive differentiated value creation across its portfolio.
In January 2023, L Catterton Asia Acquisition Corp entered into a definitive merger agreement with Lotus Technology Inc., a leading global luxury electric vehicle maker. This merger, upon completion, is expected to take Lotus Tech public with a pro forma enterprise value of approximately $5.6 billion. The transaction is anticipated to be completed in the first quarter of 2024, following which the combined company will retain the name 'Lotus Technology Inc.' and be listed on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol 'LOT'.
Lotus Technology Inc., headquartered in Wuhan, China, is dedicated to delivering luxury lifestyle battery electric vehicles, including SUVs and sedans. The company emphasizes world-class R&D in next-generation automobility technologies, such as electrification and digitalisation. With operations spread across China, the UK, and the EU, Lotus Tech aims to achieve 100% BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) portfolio by 2027, with plans to introduce several new electric vehicle models over the next four years.
Recent achievements include the debut of the Emeya, one of the world's most advanced electric hyper-GT vehicles, and the global expansion of Lotus Tech's retail network to over 190 stores. These moves coincide with a strong global order intake for Lotus's luxury electric vehicles, including the Eletre, the company's first fully electric hyper-SUV.
Furthermore, Lotus Robotics, the intelligent driving arm of Lotus Tech, has made significant strides by developing advanced autonomous driving software and hardware solutions, incorporating state-of-the-art LiDAR systems and intelligent driving algorithms. Lotus Tech's ESG initiatives are also noteworthy, with the company joining the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and aligning its goals with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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