Borqs Technologies, Inc. Announces Repurchase of Shares

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 12, 2018 -- Borqs Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:BRQS) (the “Company”), a global leader in embedded software, products and cloud solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), announces repurchase of shares from Zhengqi International Holding Limited (“Zhengqi”).

On January 10, 2018, the Company repurchased 966,136 ordinary shares issued to Zhengqi under the Backstop and Subscription Agreement dated May 11, 2017 and amended August 16, 2017, at Zhengqi’s original purchase price of $10.40 per share, or an aggregate of $10,047,814.  Zhengqi was the sponsor of the special purpose acquisition company that merged with Borqs International Holding Corp in August 2017 to form the Company. The repurchased shares have been retired.  In connection with the repurchase, 1,278,776 ordinary shares previously subject to a net income escrow will be treated as merger consideration, with 1,227,625 shares released to former shareholders of Borqs International Holding Corp and 51,151 shares treated as additional indemnity shares, while 1,000,000 shares will remain subject to the net income escrow for the benefit of Zhengqi and 73,509 shares will remain subject to the net income escrow for the benefit of EarlyBirdCapital, Inc.  As a result of this transaction, the former shareholders of Borqs International Holding Corp increased their ownership of the Company from 70% to 76%.

About Borqs 
Borqs Technologies is a global leader in software and products for IoT, providing customizable, differentiated and scalable Android-based smart connected devices and cloud service solutions. Borqs has achieved leadership and customer recognition as an innovative end-to-end IoT solutions provider leveraging its strategic chipset partner relationships as well as its broad software and IP portfolio. BORQS designs, develops and provides turnkey solutions across device form factors such as smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, trackers, automotive IVI, vertical application devices (for restaurants, payments etc.).  For more information, please visit the Company’s website (www.borqs.com).

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