Uxin Raises US$25 Million in Two Private Placements
Uxin Limited (Nasdaq: UXIN) has entered into agreements to sell 84,692,839 Class A shares for approximately $25 million through private placements. The closings are expected in October 2020. Additionally, Uxin has adjusted the conversion price of $230 million in convertible notes with Strategic Investors, allowing them to convert the notes at a lower price if new equity securities are issued below the original conversion price. Uxin's CEO expressed confidence in the company's strategic direction following these investments, focusing on enhancing its position in China's used car market.
- Successful private placements of 84,692,839 shares raising approximately $25 million.
- Support from prominent investors indicates confidence in Uxin's strategic direction.
- Potential dilution of current shareholders due to new share issuance.
- Convertible notes' conversion price adjustment may lead to increased share supply.
BEIJING, Oct. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Uxin Limited (“Uxin” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: UXIN), a leading national online used car dealer in China, today announced that it has separately entered into definitive agreements with two investors, pursuant to which Uxin will issue and sell an aggregate of 84,692,839 Class A ordinary shares to these investors through private placements for an aggregate purchase price of approximately US
In addition, the Company entered into a letter agreement (the “Letter Agreement”) with affiliates of Warburg Pincus, TPG and 58.com (collectively, the “Strategic Investors”) to adjust the conversion price of the convertible notes in an aggregate principal amount of US
Mr. Kun Dai, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Uxin, said, “We are pleased to receive investments from these two leading international investors. With our auto financing-related guarantee liabilities and credit risk behind us, we have shifted our strategic focus to a new phase of development where we offer high-quality value-for-money used cars and best-in-class car purchasing services to our customers. We are happy to see that these investors support our strategic direction and long-term growth trajectory. With their support and our business transformation and upgrade in place, we are confident that we will be able to strengthen our market position as China’s leading national online used car dealer.”
About Uxin
Uxin Limited (Nasdaq: UXIN) is a leading national online used car dealer in China. With its offerings of high-quality used cars and premium services, Uxin’s mission is to enable people to buy the car of their choice online. Uxin’s one-stop online shopping mall provides consumers with a nationwide selection of value-for-money used cars, various value-added products and services as well as comprehensive aftersales services. Its online sales consultants offer professional consulting to facilitate a convenient and efficient car purchase for consumers in a timely fashion. Its comprehensive fulfillment network supports nationwide logistics and delivery as well as title transfers between different cities across China so as to fulfill these online transactions.
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For investor and media enquiries, please contact:
Nancy Song
Uxin Investor Relations
Tel: +86 10 5691-6765
Email: ir@xin.com
Eric Yuan
Christensen
Tel: +86 10 5900 1548
Email: uxin@christensenir.com
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