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HANGZHOU, China - Webus International Limited (NASDAQ:WETO), an AI-driven mobility services provider with a market capitalization of $49.7 million and annual revenue of $5.35 million, announced Tuesday it has signed a conditional Securities Purchase Agreement with Ripple Strategy Holdings for a senior equity line of credit of up to $100 million. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company is currently trading above its Fair Value, with 10+ additional insights available to subscribers.
The commitment will be available over a 24-month period, with individual drawdowns ranging from $250,000 to $3 million per tranche. The agreement remains subject to SEC registration statement effectiveness and consent from Webus’s existing underwriter. This funding comes at a crucial time, as InvestingPro data shows the company’s current ratio of 0.84 indicates short-term obligations exceed liquid assets.
According to the press release statement, proceeds are intended to support the company’s XRP treasury strategy, including crypto-enabled payments and blockchain-based loyalty programs tied to global expansion efforts.
"This $100 million facility reflects strong confidence in our long-term XRP strategy," said Nan Zheng, Chief Executive Officer of Webus. "It provides us flexibility to raise capital strategically, only when needed, while minimizing shareholder dilution."
Webus describes itself as a provider of premium chauffeur services through its "Mobility-as-a-Service" model, with operations focused on airport transfers, intercity transportation, and luxury chartered services for both leisure and business travelers.
The company previously signed a Delegated Digital-Asset Management Agreement establishing a framework for potential XRP treasury operations with an authorized mandate cap of up to $300 million, according to the announcement.
The equity line is designed with competitive, market-based pricing and includes downside protection measures, though specific terms were not disclosed in the company’s statement. These protective measures could be particularly important given the company’s negative EBITDA of -$0.6 million in the last twelve months and recent stock volatility, as revealed by InvestingPro metrics.
In other recent news, Webus International Limited has reported its semi-annual financial results for the period ending December 31, 2024. This filing with the SEC includes a management discussion and unaudited consolidated financial statements, providing insights into the company’s financial performance over the past six months. Additionally, Webus is pursuing a financing strategy to raise up to $300 million to support its global payment and expansion initiatives, which include establishing an XRP reserve for cross-border payments. The company has renewed its partnership with Tongcheng Travel Holdings Ltd., continuing their branded inter-city charter lines across China. Wetour, a subsidiary of Webus, has unveiled a Web3 roadmap for the travel industry, focusing on blockchain-based solutions like stablecoin payments and tokenized loyalty programs. These developments are part of Webus’s broader efforts to enhance its position in the digital asset and cross-border payment sectors. The company is also exploring a cross-program bridge layer that could connect different loyalty programs by 2026. Webus’s financing plan remains non-binding until definitive agreements are reached, and certain conditions are met.
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