DUBAI, UAE, Aug.
14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NWTN Inc. (Nasdaq: NWTN), an
eco-conscious mobility technology company bringing
passenger-centric green premium mobility solutions to the world
("NWTN" or the "Company"), today announced that the Company has
reached an agreement to make a strategic investment of US$500 million in China Evergrande New Energy Vehicle Group Ltd.
(HKSE:0708), a Chinese automobile manufacturer that
specializes in developing electric vehicles ("EVGRF"), aiming to
accelerate NWTN's development in the electric vehicle
space.
On August 14, 2023, NWTN and EVGRF
entered into a share subscription agreement pursuant to which NWTN
will acquire approximately 27.50% of the total number of enlarged
issued ordinary shares of EVGRF upon closing and the right to
nominate a majority of EVGRF's board. The proposed transaction is
expected to close in Q4 2023, subject to customary and other
closing conditions, including but not limited to the effectiveness
of the debt restructuring of the Evergrande Group, confirmation of
a debt repayment plan by certain creditor of EVGRF, and receipt of
applicable regulatory and shareholder approvals.
As a pioneering mobility and green energy company based in
Dubai, UAE, NWTN has
a full vehicle assembly facility in Abu Dhabi.
Technologically, NWTN has expanded its capabilities to include
photovoltaic power generation, green hydrogen production and energy
storage, and has been strategically expanding its business, vying
in growing markets in the Middle
East, North Africa,
China, and other countries across
the globe. NWTN's emphasis on the use of AI technologies,
autonomous driving, and personalized passenger experience is key to
its market positioning as it empowers the future of mobility.
EVGRF was established in 2019 and has released nine new energy
vehicle models, of which the first mass-produced model, Hengchi5,
was delivered in October 2022 and was
well-received by consumers for its quality and excellence. EVGRF
possesses leading technological capabilities in chassis
architecture, powertrain, intelligent networking, and other EV
areas. EVGRF also has meaningful manufacturing facilities and
a global distribution supply chain system.
The Company believes a partnership with EVGRF will enable
synergies between the two companies, while facilitating EVGRF's
research and development and mass production of new car models for
eventual export overseas. By helping to address EVGRF's near-term
capital needs and partner in expanding its market overseas, the
Company believes EVGRF can be instrumental in addressing the EV
needs of the Middle East.
Middle Eastern countries are actively promoting low-carbon
development and green transformation across many sectors. The UAE
government recently approved the updated "UAE National Energy
Strategy 2050 Update" proposing to increase the share of clean
energy to 30% by 2030. Furthermore, in UAE's push for new
energy transformation, NWTN is involved in the plan to achieve
net-zero emissions by 2050 that is giving rise to US$163 billion of investment in renewable energy.
According to the Company's research, the UAE EV market is expected
to grow at an annual rate of more than 25% over the next 5
years.
ABOUT NWTN
NWTN is a pioneering green energy company dedicated to providing
passenger-focused, premium electric vehicle products and green
energy solutions to customers worldwide.
Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE),
NWTN has a full vehicle assembly facility in Abu Dhabi.
NWTN is committed to the future of mobility solutions that
integrate pioneering design, personalized lifestyles, Internet of
Everything (IoT), autonomous driving technology and the eco-system
of green energy.
In addition to the offering of new energy vehicles, NWTN is
exploring opportunities in the entire clean energy value chain,
including photovoltaics, green hydrogen power and energy storage in
the UAE, the Middle East,
North Africa, China, other Asian countries, and Europe.
For further information, please
visit: https://www.nwtnmotors.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release may contain forward-looking statements within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended. Such forward-looking statements are characterized by
future or conditional verbs such as "may," "will," "expect,"
"intend," "anticipate," believe," "estimate" and "continue" or
similar words. You should read statements that contain these words
carefully because they discuss future expectations and plans, which
contain projections of future results of operations or financial
condition or state other forward-looking information.
Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and
other statements about future events (including, without
limitation, the anticipated benefits of a strategic investment into
EVGRF) that are based on current expectations and assumptions and,
as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results
(including, without limitation, with respect to the expected
benefits from the proposed transaction, the ability of the parties
to successfully or timely consummate the proposed transaction,
matters discovered by NWTN as it completes its due diligence of
EVGRF and the ability of EVGRF to maintain the listing of its
ordinary shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange) may differ
significantly from those set forth or implied in the
forward-looking statements. Many factors could cause actual future
events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in
this press release, including but not limited to the risk factors
contained in NWTN's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, which are available for review at www.sec.gov.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made.
New risks and uncertainties arise over time, and it is not possible
NWTN to predict those events or how they may affect NWTN. If a
change to the events and circumstances reflected in NWTN's
forward-looking statements occurs, NWTN's business, financial
condition and operating results may vary materially from those
expressed in NWTN's forward-looking statements.
Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on
forward-looking statements, and NWTN assumes no obligation and does
not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise.
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