China Evergrande's EV Unit Faces Share Decline After Executive's Arrest
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro
China Evergrande New Energy Vehicle Group Ltd's shares fell 23% after the arrest of executive director Mr. Liu Yongzhuo for suspected illegal activities. The company's financial struggles continue, with a recent downgrade by Moody's and a failed share sale to NWTN Inc. Evergrande's chairman's fortune dropped by 93%, and the company filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy in the US. Shares plunged 87% after a 17-month trading halt, reflecting a loss of 39.25 billion yuan in six months.
January 08, 2024 | 8:50 am
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China Evergrande Group's EV unit's share value dropped 23% due to the arrest of an executive, adding to existing financial troubles and a recent Moody's downgrade.
The arrest of a key executive is likely to erode investor confidence further, exacerbating the already precarious financial situation of Evergrande, which could lead to a continued decline in share price in the short term.
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NWTN Inc's planned share sale with Evergrande NEV was terminated, potentially impacting investor sentiment and the company's strategic plans.
The termination of the share sale with Evergrande NEV may raise concerns about NWTN's growth strategy and could negatively influence investor sentiment, potentially leading to a short-term negative impact on NWTN's stock price.
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