Li Auto Initiates $862.5M Put Right Tender Offer for Convertible Notes Due 2028

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Li Auto Inc. has commenced a tender offer for its 0.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028, allowing holders to exercise a put right to sell up to $862.5 million in principal amount of notes back to the company.

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• Issuer Tender Offer Commenced

  Li Auto Inc. has launched an issuer tender offer (Put Right) for its 0.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028, as per the terms of the original indenture.

• Significant Repurchase Obligation

  The company is obligated to repurchase up to $862.5 million in aggregate principal amount of notes if all holders exercise their put right.

• Cash Funding Planned

  Li Auto intends to use its existing cash balance to fund any repurchases, stating it has sufficient cash on hand.

• Put Right Expiration

  Noteholders have until April 29, 2026, 5:00 p.m. New York City time, to exercise their option to sell notes back to the company.

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This SC TO-I filing formally initiates a pre-existing contractual put right for holders of Li Auto's 0.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028. Noteholders have the option to sell their notes back to the company at 100% of the principal amount, representing a potential cash outflow of up to $862.5 million if all outstanding notes are tendered. While this is a scheduled event, the significant potential cash requirement could impact the company's liquidity, although the filing states Li Auto has sufficient cash on hand. Investors should monitor the uptake rate of this put right as the deadline approaches, as a high tender rate would result in a substantial reduction of the company's cash balance.