MAAS Signs Agreement to Acquire Stake in Youdian and LaiXi

Deal News | Jul 11, 2025 | Globenewswire

Maase Inc., a leading provider of intelligent technology-driven services, has signed a non-binding framework agreement to acquire a 100% stake in Qingdao Youdian New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. and a 49% stake in Qingdao Huijulaixi Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. This acquisition marks a strategic expansion for MAAS into the new energy and intelligent service sectors. Youdian is known for its innovative electric vehicle services and residential energy solutions, while LaiXi has established itself in the intelligent unmanned car wash industry and mobile in-car charging technology. The transaction, which is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025, represents a significant milestone in MAAS's strategic upgrade and aims to create long-term value for shareholders. Both parties expressed optimism about the collaboration and its potential to expand the global new energy technology market. However, the framework agreement is non-binding and does not ensure completion of the acquisition, which depends on the execution of definitive documentation.

Sectors

  • New Energy Technology
  • Intelligent Service Industry

Geography

  • China – The companies involved in the transaction, Youdian and LaiXi, are based in China, and MAAS holds controlling interests in Chinese financial service providers.

Industry

  • New Energy Technology – Youdian operates in the new energy sector, specializing in electric vehicle services and residential energy solutions.
  • Intelligent Service Industry – LaiXi specializes in intelligent unmanned systems and is recognized for its innovation in the unmanned car wash industry.

Financials

  • 49% – The percentage of equity Maase Inc. aims to acquire in Qingdao Huijulaixi Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.
  • 100% – The percentage of equity Maase Inc. aims to acquire in Qingdao Youdian New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
Maase Inc.Acquiring CompanyCompanyA technology-driven company focused on intelligent technology and capital investments.
Qingdao Youdian New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.Target CompanyCompanyAn innovative technology company focusing on new energy sectors, electric vehicle services, and residential energy solutions.
Qingdao Huijulaixi Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.Target CompanyCompanyA high-tech enterprise known for its development of intelligent unmanned systems and mobile in-car charging technology.
Mr. Liu GuotaoFounder and Chairman of Youdian and LaiXiPersonThe founder and chairman of the companies Youdian and LaiXi, involved in their development and acquisition discussions.