NIO Inc. American depositary shares, each representing one - NIO STOCK NEWS

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.

NIO Inc. will announce its Q2 2020 financial results on August 11, 2020, before U.S. markets open. A conference call is scheduled for 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time, where management will discuss the results. Participants should register in advance for the call and use the provided information to join. The call will be available live and archived on NIO's investor relations website. NIO continues to lead in China’s premium electric vehicle sector, actively engaging in the market with innovative products.

NIO reported a strong performance in July 2020, delivering 3,533 vehicles, marking a remarkable 322.1% year-over-year increase. Total deliveries for 2020 reached 17,702 vehicles, up 111.3% from the previous year. Cumulative deliveries of the ES8 and ES6 reached 49,615 vehicles. The company aims to begin EC6 deliveries in September 2020, leveraging its diversified SUV lineup to capture greater market share. CEO William Bin Li highlighted record-high monthly order growth despite production disruptions, indicating robust demand for NIO's premium electric vehicles.

NIO delivered 10,331 vehicles in the second quarter of 2020, exceeding guidance with 190.8% year-over-year growth. In June alone, NIO achieved a record of 3,740 deliveries, translating to a 179.1% annual increase. The deliveries included 2,476 ES6 and 1,264 ES8 vehicles, bringing cumulative deliveries to 46,082 vehicles. Management expressed confidence in maintaining gross margins and operational efficiency, attributing success to competitive products and a robust sales network.

NIO Inc. has successfully secured RMB 4.8 billion out of the planned RMB 7 billion cash injection for NIO Anhui, its subsidiary, with RMB 200 million set to be paid by September 30, 2020. The investments, part of agreements made in April and May 2020, will enhance NIO's operations in China, increasing its controlling equity to 75.885%. NIO aims to leverage these funds to boost technology development and improve production capacity. CEO William Bin Li highlighted the focus on advancing user experience and expanding network coverage for growth.