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| Item 8.01. | Other Events. |
On June 28, 2023, TuSimple Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) announced that it is evaluating and reviewing strategic alternatives for its U.S. business with a goal of maximizing shareholder value. With the unanimous support of the Company’s Board of Directors, the Company has engaged Perella Weinberg Partners as a financial advisor to explore possible transactions for the U.S.-based portion of its business. No assurances can be given that the Company’s exploration of strategic alternatives will result in any change in strategy or a transaction.
A copy of the press release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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| 99.1 | Press Release issued by TuSimple Holdings Inc. on June 28, 2023 | |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL). | |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| TuSimple Holdings Inc. | ||
| By: | /s/ Eric Tapia | |
| Eric Tapia | ||
| Chief Financial Officer | ||
Dated: June 28, 2023