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For Immediate Release Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C)

Citi Appointed as Depositary Bank for the GDR Programs of GEM Co. Ltd., Gotion High-Tech Co. Ltd., Keda Industrial Group Co. Ltd., and Ningbo Shanshan Co. Ltd., First Four China-Swiss Stock Connect GDR Programs

July 28, 2022

New York, NY – Citi's Issuer Services, acting through Citibank, N.A., has been appointed by GEM Co., Ltd., Gotion High-tech Co., Ltd., Keda Industrial Group Co., Ltd. and Ningbo Shanshan Co., Ltd. - to act as the Depositary Bank for their Global Depositary Receipt ("GDR") programs. These are the first four China-Swiss Stock Connect programs listed on SIX Swiss Exchange.

GEM Co., Ltd
GEM Co., Ltd ("GEM") is a leader in the global new energy materials industry and urban mining industry.

GEM's GDR program was established in connection with a US$346 million initial public offering of its GDRs (or $381 million, if the underwriters exercise their over-allotment option in full), priced at US$12.28 per GDR. The GDRs are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the symbol "GEM". Each GDR represents ten (10) A shares. GEM's A shares are listed and traded on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange under the stock code 002340.

Gotion High-tech Co., Ltd.
Gotion High-tech Co., Ltd. ("Gotion") is a world-leading and rapidly expanding provider of new energy solutions.

Gotion's GDR program was established in connection with a US$685 million initial public offering of its GDRs, priced at US$30 per GDR. The GDRs are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the symbol "GOTION". Each GDR represents five (5) A shares. Gotion's A shares are listed and traded on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange under the stock code 002074.

Keda Industrial Group Co., Ltd.
Keda Industrial Group Co., Ltd. ("Keda") is currently the biggest and the second biggest supplier of building ceramic machinery and equipment in Asia and the world, respectively.

Keda's GDR program was established in connection with a US$173 million initial public offering of its GDRs, priced at US$14.43 per GDR. The GDRs are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the symbol "KEDA". Each GDR represents five (5) A shares. Keda's A shares are listed and traded on the Shanghai Stock Exchange under the stock code 600499.

Ningbo Shanshan Co., Ltd.
Ningbo Shanshan Co., Ltd. ("Shanshan") is a global leading advanced material manufacturer, dedicated to the design, development, manufacturing and sales of lithium-ion battery materials and polarizers.

Shanshan's GDR program was established in connection with a US$319 million initial public offering of its GDRs, priced at US$20.64 per GDR. The GDRs are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the symbol "SSNE". Each GDR represents five (5) A shares. Shanshan's A shares are listed and traded on the Shanghai Stock Exchange under the stock code 600884.

"We are grateful to be the Depositary Bank for GEM's, Gotion's, Keda's and Shanshan's GDR Programs listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange -- the first four issuers listed as part of the China-Swiss Stock Connect GDR Program. This has been another milestone in the Connect initiative between China and Europe, and a further step-up after the Shanghai-London Stock Connect launched in 2019," said Dirk Jones, Global Head of Citi's Issuer Services. "We are pleased to be the depositary bank for all the Connect GDR programs listed so far, including five listed on the London Stock Exchange," he added.

"Citi's cross-regional capabilities, global network, the ability to enhance investor access, and our experience gained from the previous Connect GDR programs will serve these four issuers well. We expect to see more issuers raise capital and participate through the Connect Scheme in the future."

Citi is a leading provider of depositary receipt services. With depositary receipt programs in 67 markets, spanning equity and fixed-income products, Citi leverages its global network to provide cross-border capital market access to issuers, intermediaries and investors.

For more information about Citi's Depositary Receipt Services, please visit www.citi.com/dr.


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