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Nio and CYVN Holdings sign a $2.2 billion agreement to increase investment in electric cars in the UAE.

Electric vehicle manufacturer Nio has secured a $2.2 billion investment from CYVN Holdings, an Abu Dhabi-based investment entity, the Chinese company announced on Monday.

This investment comes at a critical juncture for Nio, facing challenges in electric vehicle sales and profitability amidst an intense price war initiated by Tesla.

In response, Nio has undertaken measures to enhance efficiency, including a 10% reduction in its workforce and the deferral of non-core projects.

The agreement, slated for closure in the final week of December, will result in CYVN holding a 20.1% stake in Nio’s total issued and outstanding shares.

This follows a previous investment of $1 billion in July, as stated in a release on Nio’s official website.

Upon completion of the deal, CYVN is set to become Nio’s largest single shareholder, although the founder and CEO, William Li, will retain the majority of voting power through his ownership of Class ‘C’ ordinary shares.

CYVN’s investment involves the subscription to 294,000,000 newly issued Class A ordinary shares at a price of $7.50 per share. Additionally, CYVN will have the right to nominate two directors to Nio’s board, according to the company’s statement.

Nio, recognized for its Nio-branded electric vehicles competing with premium brands like Mercedes-Benz and BMW in China, is actively developing two new brands targeting mass markets.

These brands are slated to enter the European market starting in 2025, according to company executives.

As part of Nio’s efforts to streamline operations, there is consideration for spinning off its battery production unit while continuing to independently develop technologies for key components

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