Description
STO Express is one of the “Tongdas”, which refers to the top four national express delivery companies that adopt the network partner model. Tongdas provide line-haul transportation, sorting, and waybill services to its network partners for fees, while its local network partners provide first-mile pickup and last-mile delivery services under the Tongdas’ brands and collect the payments. STO was founded in 1993 by Nie Tengfei, who passed away in 1998. His ex-wife Chen Xiaoying’s brother Chen Dejun is now the Chairman and General Manager, with a 28% stake, and Ms. Chen owned a 5% stake as of Dec. 31, 2022. STO’s strategic shareholder is Cainiao Smart Logistics Network, with a 25% stake. Alibaba can exercise its share options to purchase 21% of STO before Dec. 27, 2025 at CNY 16.50 per share.
