Qudian Completes the Optional Repurchase of 1.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026

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Qudian Inc. (NYSE: QD) announced the completion of its optional repurchase of 1.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026, amounting to US$47.5 million. The repurchase was finalized before the June 30, 2022, deadline, with all outstanding Notes surrendered and paid in cash. As a result, Qudian has no remaining outstanding Notes. This strategic move may enhance shareholder value and reduce future interest obligations.

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• Completed the repurchase of all outstanding 1.00% Convertible Senior Notes, totaling US$47.5 million, removing future interest obligations.

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XIAMEN, China, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Qudian Inc. ("Qudian" or the "Company") (NYSE: QD), a consumer-oriented technology company in China, today announced that it has completed the previously disclosed optional repurchase of its 1.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (CUSIP No. 747798AB2) (the "Notes"). The repurchase right expired at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, on Thursday, June 30, 2022. Based on information from Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas as the paying agent for the Notes, all of the outstanding Notes, or US$47.5 million in aggregate principal amount, were surrendered on a valid basis and not withdrawn prior to the expiration of the repurchase right. Accordingly, the aggregate cash purchase price of the Notes was US$47.5 million. The Company has accepted all the surrendered Notes for repurchase and forwarded cash in payment for the total amount to the paying agent for distribution to the applicable holders. As a result, there are no outstanding Notes as of the date hereof.

About Qudian Inc.

Qudian Inc. ("Qudian") is a consumer-oriented technology company in China. The Company historically focused on providing credit solutions to consumers. The Company is exploring innovative consumer products and services to satisfy Chinese consumers' fundamental and daily needs by leveraging its technology capabilities. In March 2022, it launched a ready-to-cook meal business catering to working-class consumers in China.

For more information, please visit https://ir.qudian.com.

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For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:

Qudian Inc.
IR team
Tel: +86-592-596-8208
E-mail: ir@qudian.com 

The Piacente Group, Inc.
Jenny Cai
Tel: +86 (10) 6508-0677
E-mail: qudian@tpg-ir.com

In the United States:

The Piacente Group, Inc.
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: qudian@tpg-ir.com

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SOURCE Qudian Inc.

FAQ

What is the significance of Qudian's buyback of Convertible Senior Notes?

The buyback of US$47.5 million in Convertible Senior Notes reduces future interest expenses and strengthens the company's financial position.

When did Qudian complete the repurchase of its Convertible Senior Notes?

Qudian completed the repurchase on June 30, 2022, before the expiration of the repurchase right.

What was the total amount of the Convertible Senior Notes repurchased by Qudian?

Qudian repurchased a total of US$47.5 million in Convertible Senior Notes.

How may the repurchase of Convertible Senior Notes affect Qudian's stock price?

The repurchase could potentially enhance shareholder value by improving the company's balance sheet, which may positively influence the stock price.