Di Yi Cai Jing Zi Xun·2025-10-16 14:37Core Viewpoint - The lawsuit initiated by the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC) against NIO has drawn market attention, stemming from allegations made in a short-seller report by Hindenburg Research in June 2022, which NIO claims are unfounded [2][3]. Group 1: Background of the Lawsuit - NIO's response to the allegations from the short-seller report indicated that the claims were baseless and included numerous errors and misleading conclusions [3]. - An independent internal investigation was conducted by NIO's board with the assistance of third-party legal and forensic accounting firms, which found no evidence supporting the allegations [3][4]. - GIC purchased approximately 54.45 million shares of NIO ADS between August 2020 and July 2022, during which NIO's stock price fluctuated between $13 and $21, peaking at $66.99 [2]. Group 2: Implications of the Lawsuit - GIC's lawsuit accuses NIO of inflating revenue and profits through its partnership in Wuhan Weinan Battery Asset Co., misleading investors and causing financial losses to GIC [6]. - The lawsuit poses a significant challenge to NIO's Battery as a Service (BaaS) model, which has already faced scrutiny from the market [6][7]. - The ongoing legal proceedings may take time, and the outcome will depend on the progress of the court's review [7]. Group 3: Market Reactions - Following the news of the lawsuit, NIO's stock price dropped over 13% at one point on October 16, 2023, before closing down 8.99% in Hong Kong, while its U.S. shares fell over 6% [2]. - The lawsuit adds uncertainty to NIO's financial outlook, especially as the company aims for profitability after significant losses [7].