Cathaya Invests $11 Million in ZAP for Jonway Acquisition

SANTA ROSA, Calif., July 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cathaya Capital, L.P. is investing US$11 million in ZAP (OTC Bulletin Board: ZAAP) to finance the 51 percent majority interest acquisition of Zhejiang Jonway Automobile Co. Ltd. upon final closing of the transaction. The new company combines ZAP's 15 years electric vehicle experience with Jonway's ISO 9000 quality auto manufacturing capabilities to accelerate electric car production while opening new markets in China's growing auto industry.

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Cathaya invested in ZAP last year with the objective of realizing this opportunity.  Since then ZAP has been focused on developing electric vehicle (EV) products for the partnership with Jonway, and also in finalizing this acquisition. Cathaya Capital is a cross border fund aimed at accelerating growth opportunities in China by combining international companies with technologies or global market presence to enhance the competitive edge of high growth potential Chinese companies. It is founded and managed by Dr. Priscilla Lu, a 30-year international technology and manufacturing veteran who now serves as Chairman of the Board of ZAP.

"Together these two companies with their complementary strengths form a new company reinforced by EV technology, mass production manufacturing skills, a strong sales presence in China, and access to international markets," said Dr. Priscilla Lu. "The new team is focused on delivering revenues and profits while expanding international market presence with quality products aimed at addressing new market demands for alternative energy vehicles. We are pleased with China's commitment to reduce pollution and the incentives being put in place that encourage adoption of EVs.  With our new company ZAP Jonway, we are well positioned to address this stimulated market."

China has resolved to continue the retooling of China's industries to reduce pollution, according to a July 4 New York Times article. China's goal is to reduce carbon emissions by 40 to 45 percent in 2020 compared with 2005.  China's rapidly growing economy has ambitious plans to control pollution and invest in energy efficient technologies like EVs.

About Cathaya Capital, L.P.

Cathaya Capital, L.P. is a cross border fund focused on investing in technology based growth opportunities in China by combining international companies that bring technologies or could give global market presence to high growth potential Chinese companies. The fund works with the ventures to leverage complementary strengths to create global companies with market strengths in China, matching international companies with technology or global market access.

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