BAIYU Holdings' Subsidiary to Partner on 365 Charging and Battery Swap Stations Projects in Egypt

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BRADENTON, Fla., Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BAIYU Holdings, Inc. ("BAIYU" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: BYU), a leading B2B bulk commodity e-commerce platform and supply chain service provider, today announced that the Company, through its subsidiary Shenzhen Jintongyuan Energy Storage Technology Co., Ltd. ("Jintongyuan"), has signed a Letter of Intent (the "LOI") with Adler International Ltd. ("Adler"), a Cairo-based company, to cooperate in the construction and operation of charging and swapping stations in Cairo, Egypt. The LOI marks a significant breakthrough in the Company's global expansion into the energy storage in the Middle East and Africa ("MEA") region.

Pursuant to the LOI, the Company agrees to provide energy storage systems, charging piles and swapping equipment, and to oversee the planning and construction of the charging and switching stations. Both parties have agreed to jointly operate and manage the stations through a newly established Egyptian joint venture. The project, fully funded by the Egyptian government, involves the planning, renovation, and reconstruction of 365 charging and swapping stations in Cairo, with an initial investment of approximately $1.5 million per station, totaling $547.5 million, subject to the scale of subsequent construction.

Jintongyuan specializes in the research and development (R&D), design, operation and maintenance, sales, and follow-up services of energy storage batteries, and lithium battery products, with a commitment to becoming a leading global energy storage power and lithium battery product operation service provider. Leveraging its advantages and expertise in the safety, reliability, and system integration of energy storage and lithium batteries, Jintongyuan now focuses on a new system integration business model supported by intelligent services, to enhance convenience and comfort for user experience. Currently, its energy storage battery products are mainly used in various large electric power vehicles such as electric trams, golf carts, forklifts, etc.

Ms. Ouyang Renmei, Chief Executive Officer of BAIYU Holdings, Inc., commented, "The MEA market has presented significant opportunities and potential in recent years. We are thrilled to have secured this major cooperation project, which represents a meaningful step forward in our expansion into the MEA. Entering this dynamic and promising market and underscores the market's recognition of our competitive strength and technical expertise. This milestone also confirms that our global expansion strategy is on the right track. Looking ahead, we anticipate sharing more exciting developments and achievements with our shareholders and stakeholders."