JinkoSolar's Subsidiary Jinko Solar Co., Ltd. Completes Issuance of RMB10 Billion Convertible Bonds

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JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE: JKS) announced on April 25, 2023 that its subsidiary, Jinko Solar Co., Ltd., has successfully issued convertible bonds totaling RMB10 billion on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's Sci-Tech Innovation Board. The bonds, with a six-year term, are convertible into ordinary shares of Jiangxi Jinko, in which JinkoSolar holds a 58.62% equity interest, amounting to RMB5.5 billion subscribed by the company. Following a six-month lock-up period, JinkoSolar can either sell or convert the bonds. This financing initiative supports JinkoSolar's strategy to strengthen its operational capacity in the renewable energy sector.

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• Successful issuance of RMB10 billion in convertible bonds enhances capital structure.
• Company retains a significant 58.62% equity interest in Jiangxi Jinko.

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SHANGRAO, China, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. ("JinkoSolar" or the "Company") (NYSE: JKS), one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, today announced that Jinko Solar Co., Ltd. ("Jiangxi Jinko"), its majority-owned principal operating subsidiary, completed the issuance of convertible bonds in the principal amount of RMB10 billion (the "Convertible Bonds") on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's Sci-Tech Innovation Board, as previously announced on July 28, 2022 and April 3, 2023. The Convertible Bonds have a term of six years and are convertible into Jiangxi Jinko's ordinary shares.

The Company subscribed for the Convertible Bonds in an aggregate amount of RMB5.5 billion with its special preemptive rights and is subject to a six-month lock-up period. The Company has the right to either sell its Convertible Bonds after the lock-up period or convert the Convertible Bonds into Jiangxi Jinko's ordinary shares.

JinkoSolar currently owns approximately 58.62% equity interest in Jiangxi Jinko.

About JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.

JinkoSolar (NYSE: JKS) is one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world. JinkoSolar distributes its solar products and sells its solutions and services to a diversified international utility, commercial and residential customer base in China, the United States, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, Chile, South Africa, India, Mexico, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, Spain, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, Austria, Switzerland, Greece and other countries and regions.

JinkoSolar had 14 productions facilities globally, 23 overseas subsidiaries in Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, India, Turkey, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Australia, Canada, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Denmark, Indonesia and Nigeria, and global sales teams in China, the United States, Canada, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Italy, Germany, Turkey, Spain, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Vietnam and India, as of December 31, 2022.

To find out more, please see: www.jinkosolar.com

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute "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, 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" and similar statements. Among other things, the quotations from management in this press release and the Company's operations and business outlook, contain forward-looking statements. Such statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in JinkoSolar's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:

Ms. Stella Wang
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.
Tel: +86 21-5180-8777 ext.7806
Email: ir@jinkosolar.com  

Mr. Rene Vanguestaine
Christensen
Tel: +86 178 1749 0483
Email: rene.vanguestaine@christensencomms.com

In the U.S.:

Ms. Linda Bergkamp
Christensen, Scottsdale, Arizona
Tel: +1-480-614-3004
Email: linda.bergkamp@christensencomms.com  

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SOURCE JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.

FAQ

What did JinkoSolar announce on April 25, 2023 regarding convertible bonds?

JinkoSolar announced that its subsidiary, Jinko Solar Co., Ltd., completed the issuance of convertible bonds totaling RMB10 billion.

How much did JinkoSolar subscribe to the newly issued convertible bonds?

JinkoSolar subscribed to the convertible bonds in an aggregate amount of RMB5.5 billion.

What is the term length for the convertible bonds issued by Jinko Solar Co., Ltd.?

The convertible bonds have a term of six years.

How much equity interest does JinkoSolar hold in Jiangxi Jinko?

JinkoSolar holds approximately 58.62% equity interest in Jiangxi Jinko.

Where were the convertible bonds issued by Jinko Solar Co., Ltd.?

The convertible bonds were issued on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's Sci-Tech Innovation Board.