ECARX Completes Acquisition of Flyme Software Business, Securing End-to-End Operating System Capabilities

Existing Flyme OS operators will continue receiving updates, with user data remaining in each operator's ownership.

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ECARX (ECX) completed its acquisition of the entire Flyme software business portfolio for RMB1.8 billion, bringing its operating systems in-house. The all-cash transaction acquired 100% of Hubei Qiguang Technology, an entity carved out from DreamSmart Group holding Flyme Auto and Flyme OS. Consideration was approximately US$266 million, versus an independent valuation of RMB1.824 billion as of May 31, 2026.

Funding comprised approximately 70% syndicated bank loans from Chinese commercial banks on market terms with a 10-year maturity, and approximately 30% internal sources. ECARX will provide a RMB200 million capital injection after closing to support operations. Flyme will operate as an independent software division, housing its intellectual property, research and development teams, engineering resources, automaker customer contracts and supporting infrastructure.

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• Major pointCompleted acquisition brings 100% of Flyme's software business, intellectual property and automaker customer contracts in-house.
• Minor pointRMB1.8 billion consideration was below the independent RMB1.824 billion valuation as of May 31, 2026.
• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.ECARX expects new revenue opportunities through software licensing, integration services and connected-car ecosystem monetization.
• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.ECARX expects in-house ownership to improve development efficiency and accelerate innovation.

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• Major pointApproximately 70% loan financing adds syndicated bank debt on market terms with a 10-year maturity.
• Moderate pointApproximately 30% internal funding uses ECARX's own resources for the all-cash acquisition.
• Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.RMB200 million post-closing capital injection adds a funding commitment to support the acquired entity's operations.

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Key Figures

Acquisition consideration: RMB1.8 billion (approximately US$266 million) Independent valuation: RMB1.824 billion Acquisition funding: Approximately 70% syndicated bank loans; approximately 30% internal sources +3 more

Acquisition consideration

RMB1.8 billion (approximately US$266 million)

Payment for 100% of the Acquired Entity’s equity

Independent valuation

RMB1.824 billion

Valuation as of May 31, 2026

Acquisition funding

Approximately 70% syndicated bank loans; approximately 30% internal sources

All-cash transaction

Loan maturity

10 years

Syndicated bank loans funding the acquisition

Capital injection

RMB200 million

Post-closing funding for the Acquired Entity’s operations

Flyme Auto deployment

3.5 million production vehicles

Across multiple OEM partners

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Key Terms

equity interest, oem, syndicated bank loans

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equity interest financial

"acquired 100% of the equity interest in Hubei Qiguang Technology Co., Ltd."

An equity interest is an ownership stake in a company that gives the holder a share of its assets, profits and sometimes voting power—think of owning a slice of a pie that grows or shrinks with the business. Investors care because the size and type of that stake determine how much they benefit from future gains, bear losses, receive dividends, or influence decisions, and it directly affects the value and risk of their investment.

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"3.5 million production vehicles across multiple OEM partners"

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"approximately 70% syndicated bank loans from Chinese commercial banks"

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• Completion brings Flyme Auto and Flyme OS fully in-house, aligning ECARX's hardware and software roadmaps across the technology stack
• Flyme to operate as an independent software division, preserving R&D continuity and ensuring a seamless transition for existing customers

LONDON, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ECARX Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: ECX) ("ECARX" or the "Company"), a leading global automotive intelligence business, today announced the completion of its acquisition of the entire Flyme software business portfolio, first announced on June 22, 2026. Through the transaction, ECARX acquired 100% of the equity interest in Hubei Qiguang Technology Co., Ltd. (the "Acquired Entity"), a new entity carved out from DreamSmart Group to hold the Flyme business, comprising Flyme Auto, an in-vehicle cockpit operating system, and Flyme OS, a cross-device operating system.

Flyme Auto is already deployed by ECARX in 3.5 million production vehicles across multiple OEM partners, and Flyme OS is built on more than 15 years of continuous R&D and mass-market deployment across vehicles, smartphones and smart wearables. ECARX will operate Flyme as an independent software division. Existing operators of Flyme OS will continue to receive updates, and user data will remain in each operator's ownership.

Ziyu Shen, Founder and CEO of ECARX Holdings Inc commented:

"The completion of the Flyme acquisition marks an important milestone in our strategy to build a fully integrated hardware and software platform. By bringing Flyme's operating system, user experience, AI capabilities, and ecosystem expertise in-house, we strengthen our ability to deliver tightly optimized solutions that connect our silicon, computing platforms, and intelligent software into a unified offering. Owning the entire technology stack will enhance product differentiation, accelerate innovation, improve development efficiency, and create new revenue opportunities through software licensing, integration services, and connected car ecosystem monetization. Ultimately, Flyme positions ECARX to deliver a more compelling end-to-end experience for automakers while strengthening our long-term competitive advantage."

Flyme complements ECARX's Cloudpeak® cross-domain software stack, with Flyme Auto providing the in-cabin application layer for vehicles in China and Flyme OS enabling seamless connectivity between vehicles, smartphones and smart devices. The expanded portfolio will provide global automakers with greater flexibility to engage with ECARX across multiple layers of the technology stack, from standalone hardware and software solutions to full-stack products.

Transaction Details

The total consideration paid for 100% of the equity of the Acquired Entity was RMB1.8 billion (approximately US$266 million), as compared with an independent valuation of RMB1.824 billion as of May 31, 2026.

The acquisition was executed as an all-cash transaction, consisting of approximately 70% syndicated bank loans from Chinese commercial banks on market terms with a 10-year maturity, and approximately 30% from internal sources. Following closing, ECARX will provide the Acquired Entity with a RMB200 million capital injection to support its operations.

The Acquired Entity houses all mission-critical Flyme intellectual property, R&D teams, engineering resources, OEM customer contracts and supporting operational infrastructure.

About ECARX

ECARX (Nasdaq: ECX), headquartered in London, is a leading global automotive intelligence company. ECARX provides the intelligent brain that powers the next generation of software-defined and AI defined vehicles. The company delivers end-to-end, full-stack solutions spanning advanced system-on-chip hardware, high-performance central computing platforms, intelligent cockpit technology, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, cloud connectivity and physical AI, alongside bespoke vehicle software and intelligent operating systems.

As automakers transition to software-first and AI-first vehicle architectures, ECARX empowers automakers to streamline integration, reduce systemic complexity and optimize long-term cost efficiency. ECARX's proven technology is deployed across over 12 million vehicles worldwide, and is currently partnered with 18 global automakers and 28 vehicle brands to shape the future of automotive intelligence.

Founded in 2017 and listed on Nasdaq in 2022, ECARX operates from 15 major international locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia, with a global team of over 1,400 employees.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains statements that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's beliefs and expectations as well as on assumptions made by and data currently available to management, appear in a number of places throughout this document and include statements regarding, amongst other things, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, prospects, growth, strategies and the industry in which we operate. The use of words "expects", "intends", "anticipates", "estimates", "predicts", "believes", "should", "potential", "may", "preliminary", "forecast", "objective", "plan", or "target", and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including, but not limited to statements regarding our intentions, beliefs or current expectations concerning, among other things, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, prospects, growth, strategies, future market conditions or economic performance and developments in the capital and credit markets and expected future financial performance, and the markets in which we operate.

For a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement, see ECARX's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. ECARX undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as required by applicable law.

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What did ECARX acquire in the Flyme transaction?

ECARX acquired 100% of Hubei Qiguang Technology, the entity carved out from DreamSmart Group to hold the entire Flyme software business portfolio. The business comprises Flyme Auto, an in-vehicle cockpit operating system, and Flyme OS, a cross-device operating system.

How much did ECARX pay for Flyme, and how was the acquisition financed?

ECARX paid RMB1.8 billion, approximately US$266 million, in an all-cash transaction. Approximately 70% came from syndicated bank loans from Chinese commercial banks on market terms with a 10-year maturity, and approximately 30% came from internal sources.

Will Flyme OS operators keep receiving updates after ECARX's acquisition?

Existing Flyme OS operators will continue to receive updates, and user data will remain in each operator's ownership. ECARX will operate Flyme as an independent software division.