Blueport Acquisition Ltd Announces Definitive $1.2 Billion Business Combination with SingAuto Inc.

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Blueport Acquisition Ltd (BPAC) has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with SingAuto Inc., a green cold-chain logistics technology firm, in a $1.2 billion stock transaction, fulfilling BPAC's SPAC mandate.

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• Definitive Merger Agreement Signed

  Blueport Acquisition Ltd (BPAC) has signed a definitive business combination agreement with SingAuto Inc., a global innovator in green cold-chain logistics technology solutions for smart commercial electric vehicles.

• Target Valued at $1.2 Billion

  The transaction values SingAuto at $1.2 billion, with consideration paid entirely in stock through the issuance of 120,000,000 Purchaser Ordinary Shares at $10.00 per share to existing SingAuto shareholders.

• Addresses 'Going Concern' Warning

  This definitive business combination is crucial for BPAC, as it fulfills the SPAC's primary objective and addresses the 'going concern' warning previously issued to the company.

• Post-Merger Leadership and Governance

  The combined entity, 'PubCo', will be led by SingAuto's current Chairman and CEO, Mr. Yuqiang Liu, and its board will consist of at least five directors, with a majority being independent.

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This 8-K filing details the definitive merger agreement for Blueport Acquisition Ltd (BPAC) to combine with SingAuto Inc., a global innovator in green cold-chain logistics technology solutions for smart commercial electric vehicles. This transaction is critical for BPAC, which previously received a 'going concern' warning, as it fulfills the SPAC's primary objective. The deal structure involves a reincorporation merger of BPAC into NeoCryo Inc. (which will become PubCo), followed by the acquisition of SingAuto. The aggregate consideration for SingAuto shareholders is $1.2 billion, to be paid entirely in stock, comprised of 120,000,000 Purchaser Ordinary Shares valued at $10.00 per share. The completion of this merger is subject to customary closing conditions, including shareholder and regulatory approvals, such as the effectiveness of an F-4 registration statement and Nasdaq listing. The agreement includes standard lock-up provisions for significant shareholders and an equity incentive plan for the combined entity, which will be led by SingAuto's current CEO.