BEIJING, Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- 58.com Inc. (NYSE: WUBA) ("58.com" or the "Company"), China's largest online market place for classifieds, today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire a certain number of shares of Golden Pacer, a leading financial technology platform in China, by converting its profit participation right with respect to the financial services and other finance related business disposed by the Company in 2017 (the "Disposed Business") to equity stake in Golden Pacer. Golden Pacer is the ultimate holding company of the Disposed Business.
In parallel, Golden Pacer entered into definitive agreements with Uxin Limited ("Uxin"), a leading national online used car dealer in China, pursuant to which Golden Pacer will acquire the loan facilitation related business from Uxin and Uxin will receive a certain number of shares of Golden Pacer as part of the consideration.
As a result, upon the completion of these transactions, the Company will hold approximately 32.6% of the share capital of Golden Pacer on a fully diluted basis. The transactions contemplated under the definitive agreements are subject to certain closing conditions, and are currently expected to close by the end of 2019.
About 58.com Inc.
58.com Inc. (NYSE: WUBA) operates China's largest online market place for classifieds, as measured by monthly unique visitors on both its www.58.com website and mobile applications. The Company's online marketplace enables local business users and consumer users to connect, share information and conduct business. 58.com's broad, in-depth and high quality local information, combined with its easy-to-use website and mobile applications, has made it a trusted marketplace for consumers. 58.com's strong brand recognition, large and growing user base, merchant network and massive database of local information create a powerful network effect. For more information on 58.com, please visit http://www.58.com.
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For more information, please contact:
58.com Inc.
ir@58.com
Christensen
In China
Mr. Christian Arnell
Phone: +86-10-5900-1548
E-mail: carnell@christensenir.com
In the U.S.
Ms. Linda Bergkamp
Phone: +1-480-614-3004
Email: lbergkamp@ChristensenIR.com
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