Geely Guarantees Polestar PIPE Investors with Put Options

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This Schedule 13D/A details the put option arrangements provided by Geely entities to investors in Polestar's recently announced $300 million private placement, offering downside protection and demonstrating strong shareholder support.

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• Private Placement Details

  Polestar sold 15,511,891 Class A American Depositary Shares (ADS) in a private investment in public equity (PIPE) on March 16, 2026, as part of its $300 million capital raise.

• Geely Put Options and Guarantees

  Purchasers of the PIPE shares received put options from Geely Sweden Automotive Investment AB, with obligations guaranteed by Geely Sweden Holdings AB.

• Downside Protection for Investors

  These put options allow PIPE investors to sell their shares back to Geely at a pre-determined price after three years, providing a floor for their investment and mitigating risk.

• Strong Shareholder Support

  The arrangement demonstrates significant financial backing and commitment from major shareholder Geely, de-risking the capital raise for new investors and securing vital funding for Polestar.

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This amendment provides crucial details regarding the $300 million private placement announced on March 16, 2026. While the offering is dilutive, the concurrent put option agreements, guaranteed by Geely Sweden Holdings AB, offer significant downside protection to the PIPE investors. This arrangement signals a strong commitment from Polestar's major shareholder, Geely, to the company's financial stability and future, effectively absorbing some of the investment risk. Investors should view this as a material vote of confidence and a mechanism to secure vital capital.