U Power Limited Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering
U Power Limited has priced its initial public offering (IPO) of 2,416,667 ordinary shares at US$6.00 per share, aiming to raise approximately US$14.50 million. The shares will trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol UCAR starting April 20, 2023, with the offering expected to close on April 21, 2023. Proceeds from the IPO will be allocated towards the development and marketing of UOTTA-powered electric vehicles (EVs), manufacturing battery-swapping stations, and working capital. The company, specializing in vehicle sourcing and EV battery solutions, holds 14 patents and has 24 pending applications for its proprietary UOTTA technology. U Power is focused on becoming a significant player in the burgeoning Chinese EV market.
- Gross proceeds from the IPO are expected to be approximately US$14.50 million.
- Proceeds will be used for developing UOTTA-powered EVs and battery-swapping stations, indicating potential growth.
- The company holds 14 issued patents and has 24 pending for its UOTTA technology, showcasing innovation.
- The IPO may lead to shareholder dilution, impacting existing investors' equity.
- The company faces significant competition in the EV market, which may affect its future performance.
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Shanghai, China, April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U Power Limited (the “Company” or “U Power”), a vehicle sourcing services provider with a vision to becoming a comprehensive EV battery power solution provider in China, today announced the pricing of its initial public offering (the “Offering”) of 2,416,667 ordinary shares at a public price of US
Net proceeds from the Offering will be used for developing and marketing UOTTA-powered EVs, manufacturing and developing UOTTA-powered battery-swapping stations, developing and upgrading UOTTA technologies, and working capital purposes.
The Offering is being conducted on a firm commitment basis. WestPark Capital, Inc. is the sole book running manager for the Offering and Orientiert XYZ Securities Limited is a co-manager. Hunter Taubman Fischer & Li LLC is acting as U.S. securities counsel to the Company, and Hogan Lovells is acting as U.S. securities counsel to the underwriters in connection with the Offering.
A registration statement on Form F-1 relating to the Offering was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) (File Number: 333-268949), as amended, and was declared effective by the SEC on March 31, 2023. The Offering is being made only by means of a prospectus forming a part of the registration statement. Copies of the final prospectus relating to the Offering, when available, may be obtained from WestPark Capital, Inc., 1800 Century Park East, Suite 220, Los Angeles, CA 90067, by phone at (310) 203-2919, or by email at syndicate@wpcapital.com. In addition, a copy of the final prospectus relating to the Offering, when available, may be obtained via the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
Before you invest, you should read the registration statement and the preliminary prospectus contained therein and the final prospectus, when available, and other documents the Company has filed or will file with the SEC for more complete information about the Company and the Offering. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the Company’s securities, nor shall such securities be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of any of the Company’s securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction.
About U Power Limited
U Power Limited is a vehicle sourcing services provider, with a vision to becoming an EV market player primarily focused on its proprietary battery-swapping technology, or UOTTA technology, which is an intelligent modular battery-swapping technology designed to provide a comprehensive battery power solution for EVs. Since its operation in 2013, the Company has established a vehicle sourcing network in China's lower-tier cities. The Company currently holds 14 issued patents and has 24 pending patent applications for UOTTA technology. The Company has developed two types of battery-swapping stations for compatible EVs and is operating one manufacturing factory in Zibo City, Shandong Province, China. For more information, please visit the Company's website: http://ir.upincar.com/.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements”. Forward-looking statements reflect our current view about future events. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “is/are likely to,” “propose,” “potential,” “continue” or similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company's registration statement and other filings with the SEC.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
U Power Limited
Investor Relations Department
Email: ir@upincar.com
Ascent Investor Relations LLC
Tina Xiao
Phone: +1-917-609-0333
Email: tina.xiao@ascent-ir.com
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