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Author: 58.com Inc / 2023-07-23 21:40 / Source: 58.com Inc

58.com Purchases B2B Online Used Car Auction Business from Uxin

BEIJING,March 24,2020 -- 58.com Inc.(NYSE: WUBA) ("58.com" or the "Company"),China's largest online classifiedsmarketplace,today announced that it entered into definitive agreements with Uxin Limited ("Uxin") (Nasdaq: UXIN),a leading national online used car dealer in China,to purchase certain assets and liabilities related to Uxin's B2B online used car auction business for a total cash consideration of US$105 million. The transactions contemplated under the definitive agreements are subject to customary closing conditions,and are currently expected to close by the first half of 2020.

Mr. Michael Jinbo Yao,Chairman and CEO of 58.com,commented,"The purchase of Uxin's B2B used car auction platform marks another important step in the roll out of our new "all in service" strategy. Uxin's auction business directly complements our used car business. We are already a leading B2C player in the industry that generates significant consumer traffic to used car dealers in China. With the addition of Uxin's B2B auction platform,we can expand the options we can offer dealers. Once the deal is closed,both teams will quickly join forces and provide more diversified services and integrated solutions to our customers and build a more effective used car trading ecosystem."

About 58.com Inc.

58.com Inc. (NYSE: WUBA) operates China's largest online classifiedsmarketplace,as measured by monthly unique visitors on both its www.58.com website 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 visit http://www.58.com.

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For more information,please contact:

58.com Inc.

ir@58.com

Christensen

In China

Mr. Christian Arnell

Phone: +86-10-5900-1548

E-mail: carnell@christensenir.com

In US

Ms. Linda Bergkamp

Phone: +1-480-614-3004

Email: lbergkamp@ChristensenIR.com

58.com Purchases B2B Online Used Car Auction Business from Uxin

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