Tesla rival Nio seeks as much as US$1.7 billion from new stock sale amid rally in Chinese electric-car makers
its second in as many months, to capitalise on improved investor sentiment surrounding the sector.” data-reactid=”28″>Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio has launched a follow-on share offering in the US market, its second in as many months, to capitalise on improved investor sentiment surrounding the sector.
The firm is offering 75 million new American depositary shares (ADS) with an option for underwriters to sell an additional 11.25 million ADS to meet demand, according to its US exchange filing. Bookrunners of the deal are Bank of America, CICC and Morgan Stanley.
The Shanghai-based start-up made its US stock debut in 2018 and raised an additional US$428.4 million cash from a follow-on sale in June at US$5.95 per share. The stock has since surged to US$19.88 on Thursday, a level that could help the firm raise between US$1.5 billion and US$1.7 billion.
on the heels of the successful initial public offering and debut by rival Xpeng, whose shares closed for a 41 per cent premium on their New York debut overnight. Xpeng was able to bump up its IPO price higher due to strong investors’ demand.” data-reactid=”31″>The move to tap new capital has come on the heels of the successful initial public offering and debut by rival Xpeng, whose shares closed for a 41 per cent premium on their New York debut overnight. Xpeng was able to bump up its IPO price higher due to strong investors’ demand.
“Nio is seizing current opportunities to further enhance cash reserves through the follow-on offering,” he said.
Hong Kong and mainland China are competing fiercely to attract Chinese entrepreneurs to list on their stock exchanges. At the same time, US-China tensions have spurred many of them to seek a listing closer to home.
However, the United States is still home to the world’s largest financial markets and Chinese new economy companies often benchmark themselves against US peers as well as find the most knowledgeable analysts and investors in New York.
The rally in Chinese EV stocks underscores optimism surrounding a growing list of start-ups that aimed to overtake market leader Tesla in China, as the world’s biggest car market starts rebounding from the coronavirus-led slump. Tesla, which has a manufacturing base in China and sells its Model 3 in the country, has surged over five times to US$2,238.75 in New York.
Li added that the rise in Tesla’s value clearly shows that investors’ believe smart electric vehicles will one day change the way people live.
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While sales have slowed this year amid the Covid-19 outbreak, in July there was an early sign of recovery as sales of new energy vehicle ended 12 straight months of decline and rose 19.3 per cent year-on-year to 98,000 units, according to China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.
expected to triple by 2025, from an expected 1.1 million this year, the association forecasts.” data-reactid=”83″>Sales of EV cars are expected to triple by 2025, from an expected 1.1 million this year, the association forecasts.
“China’s new energy vehicle deliveries are likely to resume rising in the second half, driven by an increase in high-end electric vehicle launches by joint venture brands, and Chinese automakers’ promotions for low-end electric vehicles in rural areas with regulatory support,” wrote Fitch analysts including Jing Yang and Tyran Kam in a recent report.
Nio plans to use the proceeds raised in part to boost its stake in Nio China and for research and development.
three Chinese strategic investors invested 7 billion yuan (US$1 billion). In return, Nio injected its core businesses and assets in China, including vehicle research and development, supply chain, sales and services into Nio China.” data-reactid=”86″>Nio China was formed in April after three Chinese strategic investors invested 7 billion yuan (US$1 billion). In return, Nio injected its core businesses and assets in China, including vehicle research and development, supply chain, sales and services into Nio China.
These three investors, which include Hefei City Construction and Investment Holding, CMG-SDIC Capital and Anhui Provincial Emerging Industry Investment, together hold 24.1 per cent stake in Nio China, and Nio holds a controlling 75.9 per cent.
gross profit since it was founded in 2014. During the second quarter, it said it delivered 10,331 vehicles, up three times from the same period a year ago. These include its models ES6, a five-seater electric sport utility vehicle (SUV), and ES8, a six-seater and seven-seater electric SUV.” data-reactid=”88″>Backed by Tencent, Nio’s latest follow-on share sale came after the Shanghai start-up reported in August its first quarterly gross profit since it was founded in 2014. During the second quarter, it said it delivered 10,331 vehicles, up three times from the same period a year ago. These include its models ES6, a five-seater electric sport utility vehicle (SUV), and ES8, a six-seater and seven-seater electric SUV.
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