Key Takeaways
- Chery Automobile invests $75 million in KG Mobility through convertible bonds, acquiring a potential 10% stake.
- KG Mobility, South Korea’s fourth-largest automaker, sold over 55,000 vehicles in the first half of the year, with 60% of sales from exports.
- The first joint product, a mid-size SUV named SE-10, will launch in January, featuring options for gasoline and plug-in hybrid variants.
Chery’s Investment in KG Mobility
Chery Automobile has made a strategic move by committing $75 million to South Korea’s KG Mobility (KGM) through convertible bonds. This investment is likely to allow Chery to hold approximately 10% of KGM’s equity if the bonds are fully converted into shares. This initiative underscores Chery’s ambition to expand its international footprint and enhance global collaborations.
KG Mobility, which was previously known as SsangYong Motor, stands as one of the country’s oldest automotive manufacturers. It ranks as South Korea’s fourth-largest carmaker in sales, surpassing notable competitors such as Hyundai Motor, Kia, and GM Korea. In the first half of the current year, KGM reported sales of over 55,000 vehicles, with around 60% of these sales deriving from exports.
The collaboration between Chery and KGM is set to bear fruit with the anticipated launch of the SE-10, a mid-size SUV, scheduled for January. This SUV will be built on Chery’s T2X platform and will cater to a diverse customer base with options for both gasoline and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) configurations. The SE-10 aims to appeal not only to South Korean consumers but also to international markets.
This investment is part of Chery’s ongoing strategy to strengthen its global presence and foster international partnerships, opening new avenues for growth in the automobile sector.
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