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-thantruckload delivery and supply chain management, and its principal business recovered to growth in the first
half of 2023. Its profitability and financial performance improved significantly
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