EX-99.2 42 d95574dex992.htm EX-99.2 EX-99.2

Exhibit 99.2

 

9/F, Office Tower C1, Oriental Plaza, 1 East Chang An Avenue

Beijing 100738, P. R. China

Tel: +86 10 8525 5500 Fax: +86 10 6525 5511 / 8525 5522

Beijing · Shanghai · Shenzhen · Hong Kong

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April 16, 2021

 

To:

Waterdrop Inc.

No. 2 Lize Zhonger Road

Chaoyang District

Beijing, People’s Republic of China

Dear Sirs,

We are lawyers qualified in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC” or “China”, which, for purposes of this opinion only, does not include the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Macau Special Administrative Region or Taiwan) and as such are qualified to issue this opinion on the laws, regulations, rules judicial interpretations and other legislations of the PRC effective as of the date hereof.

We are acting as PRC counsel to Waterdrop Inc. (the “Company”), a company incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands, in connection with (i) the proposed initial public offering (the “Offering”) of American Depositary Shares (the “ADSs”), each representing a certain number of ordinary shares (the “Ordinary Shares”) of the Company, as set forth in the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1, including all amendments or supplements thereto (the “Registration Statement”), filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 (as amended) in relation to the Offering, and (ii) the Company’s proposed listing of the ADSs on the New York Stock Exchange.

A. Documents and Assumptions

In rendering this opinion, we have carried out due diligence and examined copies of the Registration Statement and other documents, corporate records and certificates issued by the Governmental Agencies (as defined below) (collectively the “Documents”) as we have considered necessary or advisable for the purpose of rendering this opinion. Where certain facts were not independently established and verified by us, we have relied upon certificates or statements issued or made by the relevant Governmental Agencies and appropriate representatives of the Company and the PRC Companies (as defined below).In giving this opinion, we have assumed without independent investigation that (the “Assumptions”):

 

(1)

all signatures, seals and chops are genuine, each signature on behalf of a party thereto is that of a person duly authorized by such party to execute the same, all Documents submitted to us as originals are authentic, and all Documents submitted to us as certified or photostatic copies conform to the originals;

 

(2)

each of the parties to the Documents, other than the PRC Companies, (i) if a legal person or other entity, is duly organized and is validly existing in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization and/or incorporation, (ii) if an individual, has full capacity for civil conduct; each of them, other than the PRC Companies, has full power and authority to execute, deliver and perform its, her or his obligations under the Documents to which it, she or he is a party in accordance with the laws of its jurisdiction of organization and/or the laws that it, she or he is subject to;

 

 

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the Documents presented to us remain in full force and effect on the date of this opinion and have not been revoked, amended or supplemented, and no amendments, revisions, supplements, modifications or other changes have been made, and no revocation or termination has occurred, with respect to any of the Documents after they were submitted to us for the purposes of this opinion;

 

(4)

the laws of jurisdictions other than the PRC which may be applicable to the execution, delivery, performance or enforcement of the Documents are complied with;

 

(5)

all requested Documents have been provided to us and all factual statements made to us by the Company and the PRC Companies in connection with this opinion, including but not limited to the statements set forth in the Documents, are true, correct and complete;

 

(6)

all explanations and interpretations provided by government officials duly reflect the official position of the relevant Governmental Agencies and are complete, true and correct;

 

(7)

each of the Documents is legal, valid, binding and enforceable in accordance with their respective governing laws other than PRC Laws (as defined below) in any and all respects;

 

(8)

all consents, licenses, permits, approvals, exemptions or authorizations required by, and all required registrations or filings with, any governmental authority or regulatory body of any jurisdiction other than the PRC in connection with the transactions contemplated under the Registration Statement and other Documents have been obtained or made, and are in full force and effect as of the date thereof; and

 

(9)

all Governmental Authorizations (as defined below) and other official statements and documentation obtained by the Company or any PRC Company from any Governmental Agency have been obtained by lawful means in due course, and the Documents provided to us conform with those documents submitted to Governmental Agencies for such purposes.

 

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B. Definitions

In addition to the terms defined in the context of this opinion, the following capitalized terms used in this opinion shall have the meanings ascribed to them as follows.

 

Governmental Agency    means any national, provincial or local governmental, regulatory or administrative authority, agency or commission in the PRC, or any court, tribunal or any other judicial or arbitral body in the PRC, or any body exercising, or entitled to exercise, any administrative, judicial, legislative, law enforcement, regulatory, or taxing authority or power of a similar nature in the PRC.
Governmental Authorization    means any license, approval, consent, waiver, order, sanction, certificate, authorization, filing, declaration, disclosure, registration, exemption, permission, endorsement, annual inspection, clearance, qualification, permit or license by, from or with any Governmental Agency pursuant to any PRC Laws.
New M&A Rules    means the Provisions on Merging and Acquiring Domestic Enterprises by Foreign Investors, which was promulgated by six Governmental Agencies, namely, the Ministry of Commerce, the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, the State Administration for Taxation, the State Administration for Industry and Commerce (predecessor of the State Administration for Market Regulation), the China Securities Regulatory Commission (the “CSRC”), and the SAFE, on August 8, 2006 and became effective on September 8, 2006, as amended by the Ministry of Commerce on June 22, 2009.
PRC Companies    means, collectively, all entities listed in Appendix A hereof, and each, a “PRC Company”.
PRC Laws    means all applicable national, provincial and local laws, regulations, rules, notices, orders, decrees and judicial interpretations of the PRC currently in effect and publicly available on the date of this opinion.
SAFE    means the State Administration of Foreign Exchange of the PRC.

 

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C. Opinions

Based on our review of the Documents and subject to the Assumptions and the Qualifications (as defined below), we are of the opinion that:

 

(1)

VIE Structure. (a) the ownership structure of the PRC Companies, both currently and immediately after giving effect to this Offering, will not result in any violation of PRC Laws currently in effect; (b) except as disclosed in the Registration Statement, the contractual arrangements among Beijing Absolute Health Ltd. (北京健康之家科技有限公司), Beijing Zongqing Xiangqian Technology Co., Ltd. (北京纵情向前科技有限公司) and its shareholders (“Zongqing Xiangqian VIE Agreement), the contractual arrangements among Beijing Absolute Health Ltd. (北京健康之家科技有限公司), Beijing Shuidi Hubao Technology Co., Ltd. (北京水滴互保科技有限公司) and its shareholder (“Shuidi Hubao VIE Agreement”), the contractual arrangements among Beijing Absolute Health Ltd. (北京健康之家科技有限公司), Beijing Zhuiqiu Jizhi Technology Co., Ltd. (北京追求极致科技有限公司) and its shareholders (“Zhuiqiu Jizhi VIE Agreement), and the contractual arrangements among Beijing Absolute Health Ltd. (北京健康之家科技有限公司), Beijing Shuidi Hulian Technology Co., Ltd. (北京水滴互联科技有限公司) and its shareholders, each as described in the Registration Statement under the caption “Corporate History and Structure” (“Shuidi Hulian VIE Agreement”, together with Zongqing Xiangqian VIE Agreement, Shuidi Hubao VIE Agreement, Zhuiqiu Jizhi VIE Agreement, collectively, the “VIE Agreements”) governed by PRC law, both currently and immediately after giving effect to this Offering, are valid, binding and enforceable, and will not result in (i) any violation of PRC Laws currently in effect, or (ii) any violation of the business license, articles of association, approval certificate or other constitutional documents (if any) of the PRC Companies. However, there are substantial uncertainties regarding the interpretation and application of current PRC Laws, and there can be no assurance that the PRC government will ultimately take a view that is consistent with our opinion stated above.

 

(2)

Taxation. The statements made in the Registration Statement under the caption “Taxation – PRC Taxation”, with respect to the PRC tax laws and regulations or interpretations, are correct and accurate in all material respects.

 

(3)

New M&A Rules. Based on our understanding of the explicit provisions under the PRC Laws, except as disclosed in the Registration Statement, and assuming no offer, issuance or sale of the Ordinary Shares has been or will not be made directly or indirectly within the PRC, we are of the opinion that a prior approval from the CSRC is not required for the Offering. However, there are substantial uncertainties regarding the interpretation and application of the New M&A Rules, other PRC Laws and future PRC laws and regulations, and there can be no assurance that any Governmental Agency will not take a view that is contrary to or otherwise different from our opinions stated herein.

 

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Enforceability of Civil Procedures. There is uncertainty as to whether the PRC courts would (i) recognize or enforce judgments of United States courts obtained against the Company or the directors or officers of the Company predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the securities laws of the United States or any state in the United States, or (ii) entertain original actions brought in each respective jurisdiction against the Company or the directors or officers of the Company predicated upon the securities laws of the United States or any state in the United States. The recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments are provided for under the PRC Civil Procedures Law. PRC courts may recognize and enforce foreign judgments in accordance with the requirements of PRC Civil Procedures Law based either on treaties between China and the country where the judgment is made or on reciprocity between jurisdictions. China does not have any treaties or other form of reciprocity with the United States or the Cayman Islands that provide for the reciprocal recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments. In addition, according to the PRC Civil Procedures Law, courts in the PRC will not enforce a foreign judgment against a company or its directors and officers if they decide that the judgment violates the basic principles of PRC Laws or national sovereignty, security or public interest. As a result, it is uncertain whether and on what basis a PRC court would enforce a judgment rendered by a court in the United States or the Cayman Islands.

 

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PRC Laws. All statements set forth in the Registration Statement under the captions “Prospectus Summary,” “Risk Factors,” “Use of Proceeds,” “Enforceability of Civil Liabilities,” “Corporate History and Structure,” “Business,” “Regulation” and “Taxation—PRC Taxation,” in each case insofar as such statements describe or summarize matters of the PRC Laws, are correct and accurate in all material respects, and nothing has come to our attention, insofar as the PRC Laws are concerned, that causes us to believe that there is any omission from such statements which causes such statements misleading in any material respect.

Our opinions expressed above are subject to the following qualifications (the “Qualifications”):

 

(1)

Our opinions are limited to PRC Laws of general application on the date hereof. We have made no investigation of, and do not express or imply any views on, the laws of any jurisdiction other than the PRC, and we have assumed that no such other laws would affect our opinions expressed above.

 

(2)

PRC Laws referred to herein are laws and regulations publicly available and currently in force on the date hereof and there is no guarantee that any of such laws and regulations, or the interpretation or enforcement thereof, will not be changed, amended or revoked in the future with or without retrospective effect.

 

(3)

Our opinions are subject to (i) applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent transfer, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws in the PRC affecting creditors’ rights generally, and (ii) possible judicial or administrative actions or any PRC Laws affecting creditors’ rights.

 

(4)

Our opinions are subject to the effects of (i) certain legal or statutory principles affecting the enforceability of contractual rights generally under the concepts of public interests, social ethics, national security, good faith, fair dealing, and applicable statutes of limitation; (ii) any circumstance in connection with the formulation, execution or performance of any legal documents that would be deemed materially mistaken, clearly unconscionable, fraudulent, coercionary or concealing illegal intentions with a lawful form; (iii) judicial discretion with respect to the availability of specific performance, injunctive relief, remedies or defenses, or the calculation of damages; and (iv) the discretion of any competent PRC legislative, administrative or judicial bodies in exercising their authority in the PRC.

 

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(5)

This opinion is issued based on our understanding of PRC Laws. For matters not explicitly provided under PRC Laws, the interpretation, implementation and application of the specific requirements under PRC Laws, as well as their application to and effect on the legality, binding effect and enforceability of certain contracts, are subject to the final discretion of competent PRC legislative, administrative and judicial authorities. Under PRC Laws, foreign investment is restricted in certain industries. The interpretation and implementation of these laws and regulations, and their application to and effect on the legality, binding effect and enforceability of contracts such as the VIE Agreements and transactions contemplated by the VIE Agreements, are subject to the discretion of the competent Governmental Agency.

 

(6)

The term “enforceable” or “enforceability” as used in this opinion means that the obligations assumed by the relevant obligors under the relevant Documents are of a type which the courts of the PRC may enforce. It does not mean that those obligations will necessarily be enforced in all circumstances in accordance with their respective terms and/or additional terms that may be imposed by the courts. As used in this opinion, the expression “to the best of our knowledge after due inquiry” or similar language with reference to matters of fact refers to the current, actual knowledge of the attorneys of this firm who have worked on matters for the Company in connection with the Offering and the transactions contemplated thereby. We may rely, as to matters of fact (but not as to legal conclusions), to the extent we deem proper, on certificates and confirmations of responsible officers of the Company, the PRC Companies and Governmental Agencies.

 

(7)

We have not undertaken any independent investigation, search or other verification action to determine the existence or absence of any fact or to prepare this opinion, and no inference as to our knowledge of the existence or absence of any fact should be drawn from our representation of the Company or the PRC Companies or the rendering of this opinion.

 

(8)

This opinion is intended to be used in the context which is specifically referred to herein; each paragraph shall be construed as a whole and no part shall be extracted and referred to independently.

This opinion is strictly limited to the matters stated herein and no opinion is implied or may be inferred beyond the matters expressly stated herein. The opinions expressed herein are rendered only as of the date hereof, and we assume no responsibility to advise you of facts, circumstances, events or developments that hereafter may be brought to our attention and that may alter, affect or modify the opinion expressed herein.

We hereby consent to the use of this opinion in, and the filing hereof as an exhibit to, the Registration Statement, and to the reference to our name in such Registration Statement.

 

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Yours faithfully,

/s/ HAN KUN LAW OFFICES

HAN KUN LAW OFFICES

 

 

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Appendix A

List of PRC Companies

 

No.

  

Name of the PRC Companies

1.    Beijing Absolute Health Ltd. (北京健康之家科技有限公司)
2.    Shanghai Danzheng Health Technology Co., Ltd. (上海淡正健康科技有限公司)
3.    Beijing Shuidi Hubao Technology Co., Ltd. (北京水滴互保科技有限公司)
4.    Beijing Shuidi Hulian Technology Co., Ltd. (北京水滴互联科技有限公司)
5.    Beijing Zhuiqiu Jizhi Technology Co., Ltd. (北京追求极致科技有限公司)
6.    Tianjin Jingbin Internet Technology Co., Ltd. (天津精滨网络科技有限公司)
7.    Beijing Zongqing Xiangqian Technology Co., Ltd. (北京纵情向前科技有限公司)
8.    Youbao Keyi (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. (有保可依(北京)科技有限公司)
9.    Tairui Insurance Agency Co., Ltd. (泰瑞保险代理有限责任公司)
10.    Beijing Zhangshang Lianzhong Technology Co., Ltd (北京掌上联众科技有限公司)
11.    Beijing Zongqing Xiangqian Health Technology Co., Ltd (北京纵情向前健康科技有限公司)
12.    Beijing Tongyu Shiji Technology Co., Ltd. (北京通宇世纪科技有限公司)
13.    Yingkou Jinwei Technology Co., Ltd. (营口金维科技股份有限公司)
14.    Beijing Cairu Dahai Technology Co., Ltd. (北京才如大海科技有限公司)
15.    Shuidi Insurance Brokerage Co., Ltd. (水滴保险经纪有限公司)
16.    Shandong Shuidi Internet Hospital Co., Ltd. (山东水滴互联网医院有限公司)
17.    Miaoyi Hulian (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. (妙医互联(北京)科技有限公司)
18.    Jinan Yi Fang Da Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. (济南益方达大药房有限公司)
19.    Jinan Shuidi Internet Hospital Co., Ltd. (济南水滴互联网医院有限公司)
20.    Beijing Tianxia Youzhi Technology Co., Ltd. (北京天下有知科技有限公司)
21.    Shijiazhuang Shuidi Technology Co., Ltd (石家庄水滴互联科技有限公司)


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No.

  

Name of the PRC Companies

22.    Chongqing Hecheng Insurance Adjusting Co., Ltd. (重庆合诚保险公估有限公司)
23.    Hainan Puluo Medical Technology Co., Ltd. (海南普络医疗科技有限公司)
24.    Puluo (Hainan) Telemedicine Center Co., Ltd. (普络(海南)远程医疗中心有限公司)
25.    Puluo (Hainan) Internet Hospital Co., Ltd. (普络(海南)互联网医院有限公司)
26.    Beijing Shuidi Health Technology Co., Ltd. (北京水滴健康科技有限公司)
27.    Beijing Huiyi Shukang Technology Co., Ltd. (北京汇医数康科技有限公司)

 

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