GDS Launches Hong Kong Initial Public Offering - Seite 2

The Company plans to use the net proceeds received from the Offering primarily for expanding its platform of high-performance data centers through strategic sourcing across markets, and innovating and developing new technologies related to data center design, construction and operations, as well as other general corporate purposes.

Fully Electronic Application Process for the Hong Kong Public Offering

GDS has decided to adopt a fully electronic application process for the Hong Kong Public Offering, with no printed copies of prospectuses or application forms. A fully electronic application process is consistent with the way in which the Company’s customers and stakeholders engage and interact with each other and the Company.

As a company that is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge, comprehensive data center solutions that offer high power efficiency, guaranteed uptime, a key market footprint, carrier neutrality, and rigorous operating standards, and that is committed to delivering these solutions in a responsible, transparent manner that drives sustainability and enhances value creation for all its stakeholders, the Company believes the fully electronic application process will also help minimize the environmental impact of the Offering. The prospectus is available at the website of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at www.hkexnews.hk and the Company’s website at investors.gds-services.com.

The Company encourages applicants for the Hong Kong Public Offering to view its prospectus and apply online through the White Form eIPO service at www.eipo.com.hk, or apply through the CCASS EIPO service. The Hong Kong Public Offering will commence at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 Hong Kong time and will close at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 Hong Kong time.

Potential applicants may call the enquiry hotline of Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited if they have any question about making applications for the Hong Kong Offer Shares. The hotline number is [phone], and will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, Thursday, October 22, 2020 and Friday, October 23, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2020, Sunday, October 25, 2020 and Monday, October 26, 2020, and from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Tuesday, October 27, 2020.