GUANGZHOU,China,Aug. 31,2024 -- Viomi Technology Co.,Ltd ("Viomi" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: VIOT),a leading technology company for home water solutions in China,today announced that all the conditions precedent to the divestment of certain businesses and assets related to IoT@Home portfolio products,as previously announced on July 19,2024 (the "Transaction"),have been satisfied,and the Transaction has successfully completed.
The completion of the Transaction enables the Company to embrace a new mission,"AI for Better Water," and strive to utilize AI technology to provide better drinking water solutions for households worldwide.
Mr. Xiaoping Chen,Founder and CEO of Viomi,commented: "In the first half of 2024,we achieved preliminary improvements in earnings by rigorously implementing our 'Focus' strategy. Going forward,we will primarily focus on our home water solution businesses,fully leveraging the competitive advantages of our Water Purifier Gigafactory. Actively expanding into key overseas markets will advance Viomi's global strategy,helping us achieve our vision of 'Global Water.' We believe this reorganization will further position us to attain sustainable financial health and profitable growth,benefiting our users and shareholders."
For more information about the previously announced Transaction,please visit here.
About Viomi Technology
Viomi's mission is "AI for Better Water," utilizing AI technology to provide better drinking water solutions for households worldwide.
As an industry-leading technology company in home water solutions,Viomi has developed a distinctive "Equipment + Consumables" business model. By leveraging its expertise in AI technology,intelligent hardware and software development,the Company simplifies filter replacement and enhances water quality monitoring,thereby increasing the filter replacement rate. Its continuous technological innovations extend filter lifespan and lower user costs,promoting the adoption of water purifiers and supporting a healthy lifestyle while effectively addressing the rising global demand for cleaner,fresher and healthier drinking water. The Company operates a world-leading "Water Purifier Gigafactory" with an integrated industrial chain that boasts optimal efficiency and facilitates continuous breakthroughs in water purification. This state-of-the-art facility enables Viomi to achieve economies of scale and accelerate the global popularization of residential water filtration.
For more information,please visit: https://ir.viomi.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
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For investor and media inquiries,please contact:
In China:
Viomi Technology Co.,Ltd
Claire Ji
E-mail: ir@viomi.com.cn
Piacente Financial Communications
Hui Fan
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
E-mail: viomi@tpg-ir.com
In the United States:
Piacente Financial Communications
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: viomi@tpg-ir.com