Robo.ai Seeks Involvement in JIDU Auto’s Strategic Restructuring

On December 19, 2025, Robo.ai Inc. (NASDAQ: AIIO) submitted an application to the provisional administrator of Shanghai JIDU Automobile Co., Ltd. (JIDU Auto) to take part in the company’s pre-restructuring process. This move follows Robo.ai’s rebranding and strategic transformation aimed at building a “Smart Open Machine Economy,” focusing on the integration of artificial intelligence with smart devices and assets.

JIDU Auto has established itself as a pioneer in “robot car” technology, concentrating on innovative smart mobility solutions. The company’s strategic direction aligns closely with Robo.ai’s goals. Since 2023, JIDU Auto has achieved significant milestones in research and development and mass production of advanced intelligent assisted-driving models, including the JIDU 01 and JIDU 07.

Robo.ai plans to leverage its unique structure, characterized by a headquarters in the UAE and a listing on Nasdaq, to explore potential synergies with JIDU Auto. This collaboration aims to enhance international capital market opportunities and facilitate overseas market expansion, ultimately accelerating the commercialization of “automobile robots” in rapidly growing global markets.

Next Steps in the Pre-Restructuring Process

The company has completed its application submission and will now initiate the due diligence process. This will involve submitting and negotiating a Pre-Restructuring Investment Plan, contingent upon the payment of a due diligence deposit. Robo.ai emphasizes that this submission is an initial step in the pre-restructuring process. The final outcome will depend on reviews and negotiations with the provisional administrator and relevant creditors of JIDU Auto, as well as court approval.

The statement issued by Robo.ai includes a caution regarding forward-looking statements, highlighting the risks and uncertainties that could impact the outcome. These risks encompass factors such as the company’s ability to pass qualification reviews, potential complexities in due diligence findings, competition from other investors, and legal challenges in securing approval for the restructuring plan.

As Robo.ai moves forward, the company is committed to keeping stakeholders informed, although it undertakes no obligation to update its forward-looking statements unless mandated by law. Through this strategic application, Robo.ai is positioning itself for significant opportunities in the evolving landscape of smart mobility and artificial intelligence.