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(New York) — Electric vehicle technology firm SingAuto Inc. will become a publicly traded company through a merger with special purpose acquisition company Blueport Acquisition Ltd. (Nasdaq: BPAC), in a deal that carries a $1.2 billion valuation for the Singapore-based enterprise.
"We believe SingAuto is a uniquely compelling company with green cold-chain logistics technology solutions for smart commercial electric vehicles that will benefit from being a public company,” William S. Rosenstadt, Chief Executive Officer of Blueport, said.
Under the terms of the definitive business combination agreement, SingAuto shareholders will receive approximately 120 million ordinary shares of the newly formed holding company, PubCo, at an implied value of $10.00 per share. The transaction, which has been unanimously approved by the boards of both companies, is anticipated to close by the end of 2026. The completion is subject to customary conditions, including review by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and approval for listing on the Nasdaq exchange.
The merger provides SingAuto with a pathway to public markets, intended to fund the expansion of its green cold-chain logistics and commercial electric vehicle operations. SingAuto’s current Chairman and CEO, Yuqiang Liu, is expected to continue to lead the combined company post-closing, ensuring management continuity.
The transaction will be executed through a multi-step merger process involving Blueport, its subsidiary NeoCryo Inc., and SingAuto. Upon closing, SingAuto will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the new public entity.
Blueport, a blank-check company, had been searching for a target to bring public. The deal with SingAuto represents the culmination of this search, providing Blueport's shareholders with a stake in the growing electric commercial vehicle and logistics technology sector. The deal's closure hinges on regulatory clearance and the approval of both Blueport's and SingAuto's shareholders.
Advising Blueport on the transaction are Loeb & Loeb LLP and Ogier, while SingAuto is being advised by Robinson & Cole LLP, ShookLin & Bok, and Ogier.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
