VNET Secures New Strategic Investors, Affiliate of CATL Acquires 38.1% Stake for $943M

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VNET Group announced that an affiliate of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) will acquire a 38.1% stake for approximately $943 million, replacing an an existing major shareholder and establishing a new strategic partnership.

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• Strategic Investment Secured

  An affiliate of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) will acquire up to 650.4 million Class A ordinary shares in VNET Group.

• Significant Ownership Stake

  The Buyers will hold approximately 38.1% of VNET's total issued and outstanding shares immediately after the closing of the proposed investment.

• Substantial Transaction Value

  The investment is valued at approximately $943 million, with shares purchased at $1.4486 per ordinary share (equivalent to $8.6914 per ADS).

• Major Shareholder Exit

  Existing major shareholders, Success Flow and Choice Faith (beneficially owned by Shandong Hi-Speed Holdings Group Limited), are selling their entire stake.

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This filing details a significant ownership restructuring for VNET Group. The entry of an affiliate of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) as a major strategic investor, acquiring a 38.1% stake for nearly $943 million, is a substantial capital event. While an existing major shareholder (SDHG) is exiting, the new investor brings potential for "deepen collaboration across technology and supply chains," which could be a long-term positive for VNET's business. The Founder Parties retaining voting control through a consortium agreement ensures stability in leadership. The transaction price of $8.6914 per ADS is at a discount to the current market price, reflecting the large block sale.