NIO Subsidiary Secures RMB2.257 Billion Investment for Intelligent-Driving Chip Business

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NIO Inc.'s intelligent-driving chip subsidiary, Shenji, has secured a RMB2.257 billion investment from external investors, with NIO retaining a controlling 62.7% stake.

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• Subsidiary Investment Secured

  NIO's intelligent-driving chip subsidiary, Shenji, entered into definitive agreements for a RMB2.257 billion (approximately $313.5 million USD) investment from external investors.

• Strategic Funding for Chip Business

  The investment will fund Shenji's intelligent-driving chip related business, a critical component of NIO's smart electric vehicle strategy.

• NIO Retains Control

  Upon completion, NIO will continue to hold a controlling 62.7% equity interest in Shenji and will consolidate its financial results.

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This significant capital injection into Shenji, NIO's intelligent-driving chip business, provides substantial funding for a critical strategic area without requiring full funding from the parent company. The investment from external parties validates the subsidiary's technology and business prospects, while NIO maintains a controlling interest and consolidates financial results, ensuring continued strategic alignment and benefit. This move strengthens NIO's position in the competitive smart electric vehicle market by bolstering its core technology development.