How much accrued and unpaid interest will the Company pay as part of the 2023 Repurchase Price?
None. Pursuant to the terms of the Indenture and the Notes, the next interest payment date for the Notes is Thursday, June 15, 2023. Accordingly, on June 15, 2023, the Company will pay accrued and unpaid interest on all of the Notes through June 14, 2023 to all Holders who were Holders of record as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on Thursday, June 1, 2023, regardless of whether the 2023 Repurchase Right is exercised with respect to such Notes. As a result, on June 15, 2023, which is the date specified in the Indenture for repurchase in 2023, there will be no accrued and unpaid interest on the Notes. (Page 6)
Can the Company redeem the Notes?
Subject to the provisions of the Indenture, the Company may, at its option, on not less than 30 days’ nor more than 60 days’ prior notice, redeem all but not part of the Notes (except in respect of certain Holders that elect otherwise as described in the Indenture) in connection with a change in tax law at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the redemption date as described in the Indenture. Upon receiving such notice of redemption, each Holder will have the right to elect to not have its Notes redeemed, subject to the provisions of the Indenture. (Page 7)
What are my rights to convert my Notes?
Subject to and upon compliance with the provisions of the Indenture, a Holder will have the right, at such Holder’s option, to convert all or any portion (if the portion to be converted is US$1,000 principal amount or an integral multiple thereof) of such Holder’s Notes at any time prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on Friday, June 11, 2027 at an initial conversion rate of 24.5516 ADSs (subject to certain adjustments, the “Conversion Rate”) per US$1,000 principal amount of Notes (the “Conversion Obligation”). If a Holder has already delivered a Fundamental Change Repurchase Notice or a Repurchase Notice with respect to a Note, such Holder may not surrender that Note for conversion until the Holder has withdrawn the applicable repurchase notice in accordance with the Indenture. The conversion of your Notes is subject to the provisions regarding conversion contained in the Indenture and the Notes.
Generally, if you exercise the conversion right and the price per ADS is less than the Conversion Price during the relevant observation period, the value of the consideration that you receive in exchange for your Notes will be less than the aggregate principal amount of the Notes. The Conversion Price at any given time is computed by dividing US$1,000 by the applicable Conversion Rate at such time. (Page 6)
How will the Company fund the purchase of the Notes?
The Company plans to use its cash balance as of the 2023 Repurchase Date to fund the repurchase of the Notes. (Page 6)
How can I determine the market value of the Notes?
There is no established reporting system or market for trading in the Notes. To the extent that the Notes are traded, prices of the Notes may fluctuate widely depending on trading volume, the balance between buy and sell orders, prevailing interest rates, the Company’s operating results, the market price and implied volatility of the Company’s ADSs, and the market for similar securities. To the extent available, Holders are urged to obtain current market quotations for the Notes prior to making any decision with respect to the 2023 Repurchase Right. The value of the Notes upon exercise of the conversion right will be based on the applicable conversion rate for the Notes, as summarized above, under the caption “What are my rights to convert my Notes?” (Pages 6-7)
What does the board of directors of the Company think of the 2023 Repurchase Right?
The board of directors of the Company has not made any recommendation as to whether you should exercise the 2023 Repurchase Right. You must make your own decision whether to exercise the 2023 Repurchase Right and, if so, the principal amount of Notes for which the 2023 Repurchase Right should be exercised. (Page 6)
When does the 2023 Repurchase Right expire?
Your right to exercise the 2023 Repurchase Right expires at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 (the “Expiration Date”), which is the second Business Day immediately preceding the 2023 Repurchase Date. We will not extend the period Holders have to exercise the 2023 Repurchase Right unless required to do so by U.S. federal securities law. (Page 9)
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