On 18 January 2016, the Company entered into a convertible preferred shares purchase
agreement with Best Logistics as well as the members of Best Logistics group, the
existing holders of the securities of Best Logistics and investors of the new preferred
shares of Best Logistics, pursuant to which the Company, as one of the investors of
the new preferred shares, agreed to subscribe for certain new preferred shares at a cash
consideration of US$30.00 million, representing approximately 0.96% of the enlarged
issued share capital of Best Logistics. In June 2017, the name of Best Logistics
was changed to Best Inc.. In September 2017, Best Inc. completed its initial public
offering of 45,000,000 ADSs, each representing one share of its Class A ordinary
shares, at US$10.00 per ADS for a total offering size of US$450.00 million. Its ADSs
commenced trading on the New York Stock Exchange on 20 September 2017. Its
current symbol is “BEST”.
Combining the Internet, information technology and traditional logistics services, Best
Inc. is committed to creating a one-stop logistics and supply chain service platform
to provide customers with efficient services and experience. As one of the largest
integrated logistics service providers in China with logistics network across the nation,
Best Inc. is also operating in seven countries, including United States, Thailand,
Vietnam and Malaysia.
In November 2020, Best Inc. announced its strategic restructuring and organisational
changes. On 29 October 2021, Best Inc. announced the sale of its domestic express
delivery business to J&T Express for a consideration of approximately RMB6.8
billion and such transaction was completed on 17 December 2021. Upon completion
of the transaction, Best Inc. will be able to focus more on its core business of
less-than-truckload delivery and supply chain management, and its principal business
recovered to growth in 2023 and during the Period. Its profitability and financial
performance improved.
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