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Weidai Regains Compliance after Receipt of NYSE Non-compliance Letter Regarding ADS Trading Price on October 20, 2020

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On November 18, 2020, Weidai Ltd. (NYSE: WEI) announced that it has regained compliance with NYSE listing standards after receiving a notification on October 20, 2020, regarding its American depositary shares (ADSs) trading below $1.00. The company successfully raised its average closing price to over $1.00 during the required six-month period, thus averting potential delisting. Weidai specializes in auto-backed financing solutions in China, supporting small and micro enterprises by turning used automobiles into investable assets.

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  • Regained compliance with NYSE listing standards.
  • Average closing price of ADSs exceeded $1.00 within the required period.
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HANGZHOU, China, Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Weidai Ltd. (the "Company" or "Weidai") (NYSE: WEI), a leading auto-backed financing solution provider in China, today announced that it has regained compliance after it received a letter from the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") dated October 20, 2020, notifying Weidai that it was below compliance standards due to the trading price of Weidai's American depositary shares (the "ADSs").

On October 20, 2020, the Company received a NYSE letter notifying that Weidai had fallen below the NYSE's price criteria for continued listing standard of a minimum ADS price of $1.00 over a consecutive 30 trading-day period. Pursuant to NYSE rule 802.01C, the company must bring its share price and average share price back above $1.00 by six months following receipt of the notification. The company can regain compliance at any time during the six-month cure period if on the last trading day of any calendar month during the cure period the company has a closing share price of at least $1.00 and an average closing share price of at least $1.00 over the 30 trading-day period ending on the last trading day of that month.

On November 2, 2020, the Company received a confirmation from the NYSE that it had regained compliance with continued listing standards after the average closing price for its ADSs for the consecutive 30-trading-day period ended October 30, 2020 exceeded $1.00.

About Weidai Ltd.

Weidai Ltd. is a pioneer and leading auto-backed financing solution provider in China supported by sophisticated and effective risk management system and technology. The Company transforms used automobiles, a type of "non-standard" collateral, into investable assets, to provide accessible credit for China's small and micro enterprises, and connects the borrowers with institutional funding partners through its platform.

For more information, please visit http://weidai.investorroom.com/.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "target," "confident" and similar statements. Weidai may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the SEC, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Weidai's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based upon management's current expectations and current market and operating conditions, and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company's control. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any such statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited the following: Weidai's goal and strategies; Weidai's expansion plans; Weidai's future business development, financial condition and results of operations; Weidai's expectations regarding demand for, and market acceptance of, its solutions and services; Weidai's expectations regarding keeping and strengthening its relationships with borrowers, investors and financial institutions and other platform participants; general economic and business conditions; Weidai's assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing regulations and governmental policies relating to the online consumer finance industry in China; and Weidai's ability to meet the standards necessary to maintain listing of its ADSs on the NYSE, including its ability to cure any non-compliance with the NYSE's continued listing criteria. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Weidai does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable law.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:
Christensen
Mr. Rene Vanguestaine
Tel: +86-10-5900-1548
E-mail: rvanguestaine@christensenir.com   

In US:
Christensen
Ms. Linda Bergkamp
Tel: +1-480-614-3004
E-mail: lbergkamp@christensenir.com

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SOURCE Weidai Ltd.

FAQ

What did Weidai Ltd. announce on November 18, 2020?

Weidai announced that it regained compliance with NYSE listing standards.

Why did Weidai receive a non-compliance letter from NYSE?

Weidai received the letter due to its ADS trading below the minimum price requirement of $1.00.

What is the significance of Weidai's compliance with NYSE standards?

Regaining compliance prevents potential delisting and maintains investor confidence.

What is Weidai's business model?

Weidai provides auto-backed financing solutions to small and micro enterprises in China.

What trading price did Weidai need to maintain for compliance?

Weidai needed to maintain an average trading price of at least $1.00.
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