Smart Share gets $1.77 per ADS proposal to be acquired by Hillhouse consortium
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 15 2025
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Proposal for Acquisition: Smart Share's board received a preliminary non-binding proposal from Hillhouse Investment to acquire outstanding shares at $1.77 per ADS, pending management's acceptance of a rollover arrangement.
Definitive Agreement: On August 1, Smart Share announced a definitive merger agreement with Trustar Mobile Charging and a consortium led by its chairman and CEO, Mars Guangyuan Cai.
Independent Committee's Role: A special committee of independent directors was formed to evaluate options in the best interest of shareholders following the initial proposal letter received on January 5.
Advisory Support: The special committee is receiving assistance from independent financial and legal advisors to ensure thorough consideration of all options.
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Smart Share Global Ltd is a holding company mainly engaged in providing mobile device charging services. The Company operates two segments. The Mobile Device Charging segment provides service through power banks, placed in Point of Interest (POIs) operated by location partners, such as entertainment venues, restaurants, shopping centers, hotels, transportation hubs and public spaces. The Mobile Device Charging segment is also involved in advertising services and sales of merchandise. The PV Business segment provides engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), as well as installation services for household rooftop photovoltaic power stations. The PV Business segment is also involved in sales of raw materials.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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