Nio Inc. - NIO STOCK NEWS

NIO Inc. plans to announce its third quarter 2020 unaudited financial results on November 17, 2020, after U.S. market close. An earnings conference call will follow at 7:00 PM ET the same day, providing insights into the company's performance. NIO, a leader in China's premium smart electric vehicle space, focuses on innovation in electric vehicle technology and user-centric services. Since its inception in 2014, NIO has introduced several vehicle models, aiming to enhance user experience and strengthen its community.

NIO Inc. achieved record-high monthly deliveries in October 2020, delivering 5,055 vehicles, a 100.1% increase year-over-year. In total, NIO delivered 31,430 vehicles for the year, marking a 111.4% growth compared to 2019. The October deliveries comprised 2,695 ES6s, 1,477 ES8s, and 883 EC6s. Cumulative deliveries reached 63,343 vehicles as of October 31, 2020. This substantial growth highlights NIO's strong market position in China's premium smart electric vehicle sector.

NIO reported record-high deliveries for September 2020, with 4,708 vehicles delivered, marking a 133.2% increase year-over-year. The company also delivered 12,206 vehicles in Q3 2020, a 154.3% growth from the previous year, surpassing quarterly guidance. Cumulatively, NIO has delivered a total of 58,288 vehicles as of September 30, 2020, including 26,375 for 2020. The new EC6 model began deliveries in late September, contributing to these figures.

NIO reported a record delivery of 3,965 vehicles in August 2020, marking a remarkable 104.1% year-over-year growth. Total deliveries for 2020 reached 21,667 vehicles, a 109.9% increase from 2019. Cumulative delivery figures for the ES8 and ES6 models have hit 53,580 units. The company aims to boost monthly capacity to 5,000 units in September to support further demand. Additionally, NIO has strengthened its balance sheet through a recent ADS offering to enhance its ability to innovate and expand in the electric vehicle market.

NIO Inc. has successfully completed an offering of 101,775,000 American depositary shares (ADSs) at US$17.00 per ADS, including an additional 13,275,000 ADSs purchased by underwriters. The proceeds are aimed at increasing ownership in NIO China, repurchasing equity interests, and funding R&D in autonomous driving and global market development. The offering was made under the company's Form F-3 registration statement, effective since June 9, 2020. Underwriters included Morgan Stanley, China International Capital Corporation, and BofA Securities.

NIO Inc. announced the pricing of its ADS Offering of 88.5 million shares at US$17.00 each, with an option for underwriters to purchase an additional 13.3 million ADSs. The proceeds will be used to enhance capital in NIO China, repurchase minority interests, and fund R&D in autonomous driving and global market expansion. The offering follows a registration statement effective since June 9, 2020. Morgan Stanley & Co., China International Capital Corporation, and BofA Securities are the underwriters. There are no guarantees regarding the offering's completion.

NIO Inc. has announced an offering of 75,000,000 American depositary shares (ADSs), each representing one Class A ordinary share. The underwriters, Morgan Stanley, China International Capital Corporation, and BofA Securities, have a 30-day option for an additional 11,250,000 ADSs. Proceeds will be allocated to increase ownership in NIO China, repurchase equity from minority shareholders, and fund research in autonomous driving. The offering follows NIO's shelf registration statement filed with the SEC, and there is no assurance the offering will be completed.

NIO has launched a Battery as a Service (BaaS) subscription model, allowing customers to purchase electric vehicles while subscribing to battery packs separately. Users can receive a RMB70,000 discount on vehicles like the ES8, ES6, or EC6 when using the BaaS model, paying a monthly fee of RMB980. NIO also established Wuhan Weineng Battery Asset Co., Ltd., with NIO and partners investing RMB200 million each for a 25% equity stake. The BaaS model aims to lower initial vehicle costs, enhance battery management flexibility, and has already deployed 143 battery swap stations across 64 cities in China.

NIO Inc. reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2020, achieving total revenues of RMB3,718.9 million (US$526.4 million), marking a 146.5% increase year-over-year.

The company delivered 10,331 vehicles, a significant rise from 3,553 in Q2 2019. Vehicle margins improved to 9.7%, while gross margins reached 8.4%. NIO's net loss narrowed to RMB1,176.7 million (US$166.5 million), a 64.2% reduction compared to the prior year's quarter.

Looking ahead, NIO anticipates Q3 deliveries between 11,000 and 11,500 vehicles, alongside revenues between RMB4,047.5 million and RMB4,212.3 million, continuing its growth trajectory.