2024-11-18 23:42:48
Author: 58.com Inc / 2023-07-23 21:13 / Source: 58.com Inc

58.com's Zhuan Zhuan Used-Goods Trading Platform Secures US$300 Million in Financing

BEIJING,Sept. 11,2019 -- 58.com Inc. (NYSE: WUBA) ("58.com" or the "Company"),China's largest online market place for classifieds,today announced that Zhuan Zhuan,an online used goods trading platform and a consolidated subsidiary of 58.com,has entered into definitive agreements witha group of investors for its series B round of financing. The total amount to be invested into Zhuan Zhuan is approximately US$300 million. 58.com and Tencent,as the existing investors of Zhuan Zhuan,also took part in this round. 58.com will remain as the majority shareholder of Zhuan Zhuan following the transaction.

The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2019 and is subject to certain customary closing conditions.

About 58.com Inc.

58.com Inc. (NYSE: WUBA) operatesChina'slargest online market place for classifieds,as measured by monthly unique visitors on both itswww.58.comwebsite and mobile applications. The Company's online marketplace enables local business users and consumer users to connect,share information and conduct business. 58.com's broad,in-depth and high quality local information,combined with its easy-to-use website and mobile applications,has made it a trusted marketplace for consumers. 58.com's strong brand recognition,large and growing user base,merchant network and massive database of local information create a powerful network effect. For more information on 58.com,please visithttp://www.58.com.

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For more information,please contact:

58.com Inc.


ir@58.com

Christensen

InChina


Mr.Christian Arnell


Phone: +86-10-5900-1548


E-mail:carnell@christensenir.com

In the U.S.


Ms.Linda Bergkamp


Phone: +1-480-614-3004


Email:lbergkamp@ChristensenIR.com

58.com's Zhuan Zhuan Used-Goods Trading Platform Secures US$300 Million in Financing

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