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BYD’s Controlled Subsidiary to Acquire Jabil’s Mobile Electronics Manufacturing Business

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HK) ("BYD Electronics") and Jabil Inc, one of the world's largest electronics manufacturing service and solution providers (the "Seller") signed an acquisition framework agreement, intending to acquire the Seller's mobile electronics manufacturing business for approximately RMB 15.8 billion (equivalent to US$2.2 billion) in cash, marking BYD Electronics' expansion of the core supply chain for consumer electronics, and thus further increasing its market share and consolidating its leading position in the industry.

The Target Business of this acquisition is the Seller's product manufacturing business located in Chengdu and Wuxi, including the manufacturing of components for existing customers.

BYD Electronics is a global leading platform-based high-end manufacturing enterprise, engages in a wide variety of businesses ranging from smart phones, tablet PCs, new energy vehicles, smart home, game hardware, unmanned aerial vehicles, Internet of Things, robots, communication equipment, health devices to other diversified market areas.

Mr. Wang Nianqiang, CEO of BYD Electronics, said "This Acquisition will expand the business of smartphone components and mark the beginning of a new cycle of rapid growth. The Acquisition will also ensure long-term sustainable development while creating value for customers and shareholders of the BYD Electronics."

Mr. Kenny Wilson, CEO of Jabil, said "This transformational deal would represent the largest transaction in the history of our company, and I am thrilled to be able to work with a reputable company like BYD Electronics to drive this business successfully forward."

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BYD, as a pioneer and leader in the global new energy vehicle industry, continues its leading position in the aspects of technology capacity and market share. BYD achieved sound development in the handset components and assembly business and rechargeable battery and photovoltaic business. Meanwhile, BYD actively promotes the development of urban rail transportation business and provide a comprehensive solution to the problems ranging from air pollution to traffic congestion through Skyrail.