Li Auto Inc. completed the put right offer for its 0.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028, repurchasing $716.8 million of principal from note holders. The offer expired at 5:00 p.m. New York City time on Wednesday, April 29 2026, and the company has forwarded the repurchase proceeds to the paying agent for distribution to the exercising investors.
Following the repurchase, $145.7 million of the notes remain outstanding and will continue to be subject to the existing terms of the indenture. The transaction reduces Li Auto’s outstanding convertible debt and strengthens its balance sheet by removing a significant portion of the notes that carried a 0.25% coupon. The company’s cash position remains robust, with RMB 101.2 billion in cash and a debt‑to‑equity ratio of 0.24, a slight improvement from the 0.25 ratio reported earlier in the year.
The debt reduction supports Li Auto’s broader strategy to invest heavily in artificial intelligence and vehicle development. By lowering its debt burden, the company frees capital that can be deployed toward its 2026 transformation plans, which include a target of roughly 550,000 vehicle deliveries and a 40% growth rate. The move also mitigates the risk of future dilution from convertible debt conversion, giving management greater flexibility to pursue high‑investment initiatives.
Financially, the cash balance of RMB 101.2 billion is marginally higher than the RMB 101.02 billion reported on April 10 2026, while the debt‑to‑equity ratio has slipped from 0.25 to 0.24. These changes indicate a strengthening balance sheet and improved leverage, which can lower borrowing costs and enhance credit standing.
By reducing interest expense and the potential for conversion‑induced dilution, Li Auto positions itself to accelerate R&D in AI and autonomous driving technologies. The repurchase aligns with management’s focus on building an AI‑centric platform and supports the company’s ambition to become a leading player in the next‑generation automotive market.
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