Faraday Future Intelligent Electric soared 34% in pre-market trading, securing a commitment for $30 million in financing

Zhitong
2024.09.06 11:22
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Faraday Future's stock price rose 34% in pre-market trading as the company secured a $30 million financing commitment to drive growth. The financing includes $7.5 million from previous funding and $22.5 million in new investments, primarily from UAE-based investment firm Leshi Seama Investment Group. Faraday Future plans to hold a press conference on September 19th to introduce its second brand strategy and its role in addressing the issues of lagging electric vehicle sales and global market expansion. The company has met the requirements to continue listing on Nasdaq

According to Zhitong Finance, as of the deadline for this article on Friday, the stock price of electric car company Faraday Future Intelligent Electric (FFIE.US) rose by 34% in pre-market trading. The company had previously announced that it had received a commitment of $30 million from investors to drive growth and explore new business opportunities. The new financing commitment includes $7.5 million from previous financing and $22.5 million in new investments, in the form of convertible notes and warrants, to acquire additional shares of the company's common stock. The conversion price of the convertible notes and the exercise price of the warrants are $5.24 and $6.29 per share, respectively.

Master Investment Group, based in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, participated in this financing. Master Investment Group is owned by Sheikh Abdulla Al Qassimi. Master's involvement marks a significant milestone, highlighting the company's successful expansion and development efforts in the Middle East region. Other investors from the United States and Asia also participated in this investment.

In April 2024, the company established a sales entity in Dubai, expanding its business beyond the United States and China.

Furthermore, the company announced that it will hold a press conference on September 19th to further introduce its second brand strategy and global automotive industry bridge strategy, as well as discuss midterm achievements. These strategies may provide potential solutions to address the lagging sales of electric vehicles in the United States.

Faraday Future Intelligent Electric aims to introduce Chinese components and supply chains into the United States to offer consumers more diverse and better product choices. The company is currently in negotiations with several potential partners regarding the model selection for its first second-brand car.

Additionally, the company has received written notification from Nasdaq confirming that it has regained compliance with Nasdaq's listing rules regarding stock price requirements and periodic reporting requirements. The company now meets all standards for continued listing on Nasdaq

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