Robo.ai announces proposed acquisition of QC Capital, an AI-Driven technology holding and venture-building platform

ABU DHABI, UAE, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Robo.ai Inc. (NASDAQ: AIIO), a Nasdaq-listed UAE-based company, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the equity interests of QC Capital Limited ("Quantum Core" or "QC Capital"). Under the agreement, the total consideration for the proposed transaction is US$60 million, payable in newly issued Class B ordinary shares of Robo.ai. The consideration shares will be subject to a vesting and release schedule of up to eight years. The transaction is expected to close within 30 business days following, subject to customary closing conditions and other applicable requirements.

The proposed acquisition represents a strategic step in Robo.ai's development of a global artificial intelligence robotics network platform. QC Capital is positioned as an AI-driven technology holding and venture-building platform with capabilities across technology development, venture building and industrial investment. Through the proposed integration of QC Capital, and drawing upon Robo.ai's successful experience in acquiring AI visual data processing and compression technology company Neurovia AI, Robo.ai expects to strengthen its capabilities in technology company sourcing, capital allocation, venture incubation, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, post-investment operations and global commercialization.

Under the acquisition agreement, the transaction consideration is structured to align with long-term performance targets. The consideration shares will be released in stages and linked to the achievement of multi-year revenue targets. This structure is intended to align the release of transaction consideration with QC Capital's future business performance and the long-term interests of Robo.ai shareholders.

QC Capital's operating model is based on AI technology and operational enablement capabilities, with a focus on AI agents, vertical AI applications and industrial technology enablement for sectors including industry, transportation, embodied robotics and intelligent manufacturing. In the course of its operations, QC Capital expects to accumulate AI data, operating data from portfolio companies, post-investment operating data and market feedback data. These data resources are expected to be incorporated into its AI Investment Engine and QC Alpha™ system to support industry analysis, project screening, due diligence, risk management, post-investment management, M&A screening and portfolio optimization. This model is designed to create a long-term loop from technology capability to data assets, and from AI-assisted decision-making to revenue growth and ecosystem expansion.

QC Capital's business system includes four core areas: venture building, strategic investment, M&A platform development and AI investment technology. Its key areas of focus include AI infrastructure, smart cities, robotics and AI agents, autonomous driving and intelligent logistics, AI fintech, enterprise AI platforms and the next-generation digital economy. These areas are complementary to Robo.ai's artificial intelligence robotics network, intelligent device ecosystem and digital infrastructure strategy.

Performance Targets

Pursuant to the performance-based release mechanism stipulated in the acquisition agreement, the shares issued to QC Capital will be released over the next eight years subject to the achievement of specified revenue targets. These include, but are not limited to, a cumulative revenue milestone of approx. US$2.4 billion across 2026 and 2027, which will serve as part of the key benchmark for the phased release of the consideration shares.

Robo.ai expects that, subject to the successful closing of the transaction, successful business integration and the recognition of related revenue in accordance with applicable accounting standards, QC Capital may become an incremental platform for the Company's medium- to long-term revenue growth, industrial synergies and global AI ecosystem commercialization. These revenue targets are forward-looking in nature and do not constitute a guarantee of future performance.

Benjamin Zhai, Chief Executive Officer of Robo.ai, said, "Robo.ai is building a global artificial intelligence robotics network platform for the next generation of the intelligent economy. QC Capital is expected to bring capabilities in AI investment decision-making, data asset accumulation, venture building, M&A integration and global resource networks. Following the completion of the transaction, QC Capital is expected to serve as Robo.ai's platform for strategic holdings, venture building, investment development and data asset growth, supporting the Company's continued expansion across artificial intelligence, robotics, digital infrastructure, smart cities, intelligent mobility, low-altitude economy and the next-generation digital economy."

About QC Capital Limited

QC Capital Limited is an AI-driven technology holding and venture-building platform focused on artificial intelligence, robotics, digital infrastructure, smart cities, autonomous driving and the next-generation digital economy. Through AI technology, operational enablement capabilities, industrial operating experience, data asset accumulation and global resource networks, QC Capital seeks to identify, incubate, invest in and operate technology companies with long-term value, while supporting the development of synergies among AI technology, capital capabilities, industrial resources and data assets.

About Robo.ai Inc.

Robo.ai Inc. (NASDAQ: AIIO) is a technology company focused on building a global artificial intelligence robotics network platform. The Company focuses on artificial intelligence, robotics, intelligent devices, digital infrastructure and related technology ecosystems, with the objective of connecting technology, data, devices and industrial scenarios through an AI-driven network platform.

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Robo.ai announces proposed acquisition of QC Capital, an AI-Driven technology holding and venture-building platform

KAISERAUGST, Switzerland and MAASTRICHT, Netherlands, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- dsm-firmenich, innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, announces the latest edition of SENSORIUM™, its flagship sensory experience designed to challenge conventions and explore the future of fragrance. Taking place in Seoul from June 22 to July 3, ATTENTION SEOUL: LIVING (IN)VISIBLE invites customers, partners and industry leaders in the region to discover how scent is becoming an increasingly powerful force in shaping identity, emotion and human connection.

As one of the world's most influential beauty markets, South Korea has long set the pace for global innovation. Today, as K-Beauty continues to evolve, fragrance and beauty are emerging as a new cultural language—moving beyond a finishing touch to become an invisible force that influences how people live, connect and express themselves.

Created for Seoul and open exclusively to invited guests, SENSORIUM™ explores this transformation through a multi-sensory journey that blends fragrance creation, beauty innovation, sensory science and cultural insight. Hosted in the historic Bukchon district, the immersive exhibition invites guests to rethink fragrance not simply as a product, but as an integral part of modern life.

Visitors will journey through five interconnected themes—Origin, Style, Time, Code and Culture—discovering how invisible forces such as memory, emotion, identity and social connection shape visible expressions of beauty and selfhood. Through original fragrance creations, innovative beauty ingredients, and even a personalized face diagnosis device, the experience reveals the growing role of scent within the broader K-Beauty ecosystem and the emergence of what dsm-firmenich describes as a new "K-Scent" culture.

"South Korea continues to set the agenda for global beauty innovation — and fragrance is at the center of that conversation," said Levenza Toh, VP for Southeast Asia, Japan, and Korea (SEAJK). "With SENSORIUM™ Seoul, we are responding to a profound shift in consumer behavior: scent is no longer simply a finishing touch. It has become one of the most powerful expressions of individual beauty. "

At the heart of the exhibition is a collection of original fragrance creations, from fine fragrances to personal care scents, developed by dsm-firmenich perfumers Wessel-Jan Kos, Alexandre Freile, and Steve Guo, among others. Inspired by South Korea's dynamic beauty landscape and evolving consumer behaviors, their creations explore the intersection of creativity, culture and emotion, offering a vision of fragrance that is increasingly immersive, meaningful and connected to everyday life. "I wanted to think out of the box and see how I can use our diverse dsm-firmenich palette to complement Korean olfactive tastes," says Master Perfumer Wessel-Jan Kos. "I created three fragrances for hair and body care using ingredients such as Raspberry Smell-The-Taste™ and Guava NaturePrint®."

"The future of beauty lies at the intersection of science, sensory experiences and connection—where performance emotion and purpose come together," said Yusuke Saito, Senior Director, Beauty & Care. "At SENSORIUM™ Seoul, we explore how advances in skin science—from next-generation actives and microbiome research to sensory design—can transform innovation into emotionally engaging consumer experiences."

About dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world's growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for people and the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss company with dual headquarters in Kaiseraugst, Switzerland and Maastricht, Netherlands, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life every day, everywhere, for billions of people. www.dsm-firmenich.com   

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dsm-firmenich unveils SENSORIUM™ Seoul: Exploring Fragrance Creation & Ingredients for K-Beauty Futures