INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI): PROPOSING SOLUTIONS TO DEVELOP THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND CHARGING STATION ECOSYSTEM AT SAO MAI GROUP'S PROJECTS

Dear Valued Partners,

Sao Mai Group is a multi-sector enterprise in Vietnam with a system of projects spanning across various fields such as urban development, real estate, residential areas, commercial centers, hotels, resorts, tourism, infrastructure, and energy.

To enhance service quality, increase amenities, and create a competitive advantage for our projects, the Group aims to invest in and operate a green transportation ecosystem. The core focus is the use of electric vehicles for internal operations, guest shuttles, sightseeing, tourism, and other mobility needs within the projects.

Concurrently, the Group intends to develop an EV charging station system at our projects to meet the operational needs of our own electric vehicle fleet, while also serving customers, residents, and tourists using electric vehicles. This will contribute to enhancing amenities, increasing the attractiveness of the projects, and staying ahead of the green transportation trend in Vietnam.

Through this Invitation for Expression of Interest (EOI), Sao Mai Group cordially invites capable domestic and international enterprises to propose comprehensive solutions, technologies, equipment, and suitable cooperation models to jointly research and develop the green transportation ecosystem across the Group's projects.

1. General Information

The Investor aims to build an integrated ecosystem comprising:

• Green transportation infrastructure.
• Clean and renewable energy.
• Smart energy management.
• Utility services for residents, customers, and tourists.
• Business models generating sustainable revenue.

The solutions are expected to meet one or more of the following objectives:

• Adding value to real estate.
• Enhancing project amenities.
• Attracting residents and tourists.
• Supporting energy transition and reducing emissions.
• Optimizing investment and operational costs.
• Creating new revenue streams.
• Contributing to sustainable development goals (ESG).

This invitation is issued to evaluate the capacity and experience of potential partners and to exchange preliminary information for the Project. This invitation does not constitute bidding documents, a request for proposals, or any commitment by the Investor to implement a contractor selection process or sign a contract.

The Investor reserves the right to amend, suspend, cancel, or terminate this EOI process at any time without prior notice. The submission of an Expression of Interest (EOI) does not create any contractual relationship, legal obligation, or commitment between the Investor and the interested parties.

2. Scope of Interest

Interested parties may propose one or more of the following:

• Solutions for providing electric vehicles for tourism, sightseeing, guest shuttles, internal operations, and other operational purposes.
• Solutions for investing in AC/DC charging stations or other suitable charging technologies.
• Solutions for EV fleet management and operations.
• Systems for managing, monitoring, and processing payments for charging services.
• Energy management solutions, integration of solar power, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Investment, operation, and cooperation models.
• Plans for operation, maintenance, training, and technology transfer.
• Phased implementation roadmap aligned with the Investor's development plan.

The Group encourages proposals for comprehensive solutions that are scalable and capable of integration with existing amenities as well as future development projects.

3. Invited Participants

Invited participants include but are not limited to:

• Investors.
• Equipment manufacturers.
• Solution providers.
• EPC contractors.
• Consulting firms.

4. Proposal Contents

Interested parties are encouraged to present the following contents in full:

• Company profile
• Proposed solutions (including but not limited to):

• Overall concept.
• Technology.
• Equipment.

• Investment model
• Financial plan

• Estimated total investment.
• Capital structure.
• Capital recovery plan.
• Economic efficiency.
• Benefit analysis.
• Revenue sharing model (if any).

• Operation plan
• Implementation roadmap
• Experience profile (track record)

The evaluation will be based on multiple criteria such as enterprise capacity, solution suitability, integration capability, investment efficiency, sustainability, implementation experience, long-term operational viability, and other factors considered by the Investor.

Sao Mai Group respectfully invites interested domestic and international enterprises, organizations, and partners to participate, sharing experiences, technologies, and advanced cooperation models to jointly create a modern ecosystem of green transportation infrastructure, energy, and utility services, contributing to sustainable values for the community, customers, and society.

We look forward to your interest and cooperation.

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