Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: As soon as practicable after the effective date of this registration statement and upon completion of the merger described in the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus.

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You are cordially invited to a special meeting of shareholders of Lianluo Smart Limited (which we refer to as the Company or we, us or our) to be held on [ ], 2020 at 10:00 a.m., local time, at our offices located at Room 611, 6th Floor, BeiKong Technology Building, No. 10 Baifuquan Road, Changping District, Beijing, 102200, People’s Republic of China. At the special meeting, you will be asked to vote on the important matters described in detail in the notice of special meeting of shareholders and proxy statement/prospectus accompanying this letter.

One of the matters that you will be asked to vote on at the special meeting is the adoption of an agreement and plan of merger, dated as of October 23, 2020, and as it may be amended from time to time (which we refer to as the merger agreement), by and among the Company, Newegg Inc., a Delaware corporation, or Newegg, and Lightning Delaware Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, or Merger Sub, pursuant to which Merger Sub will be merged with and into Newegg, with Newegg continuing as the surviving corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (we refer to this transaction as the merger).

If the merger is completed, each share of the capital stock of Newegg that was issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the merger will be converted into the right to receive 5.8417 common shares of the Company (which we refer to as the exchange ratio), plus the right, if any, to receive cash in lieu of fractional shares of the Company (which we collectively refer to as the merger consideration); provided that the exchange ratio shall be appropriately adjusted to reflect the effect of any share split, split-up, reverse share split, share dividend or distribution of securities convertible into the Company’s common shares or Newegg’s capital stock or any reorganization, recapitalization, reclassification or other like change with respect to Company’s common shares or Newegg’s capital stock having a record date occurring on or after the date of the merger agreement and prior to the completion of the merger.

Although the exchange ratio for the merger consideration is fixed (subject to the adjustments described above), the market value of the merger consideration will fluctuate with the market price of our Class A common shares. Based on the closing price on October 23, 2020, the last trading day before the public announcement of the signing of the merger agreement, the implied aggregate value of the merger consideration is approximately $1.18 billion. Based on the closing price on [ ], 2020, the last practicable date before the date of the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus, the implied aggregate value of the merger consideration will be up to approximately $[ ] million. Our Class A common shares are listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the trading symbol “LLIT.”

We estimate that we may issue approximately 363,325,542 common shares to Newegg stockholders upon completion of the merger, based on the number of shares of Newegg issued and outstanding as of October 23, 2020, the most recent practicable date for which such information was available. Based on the number of our common shares and Newegg stock outstanding as of such date, immediately following the completion of merger, our shareholders immediately prior to the merger are expected to own approximately 0.98% of our outstanding common shares and former Newegg stockholders are expected to own approximately 99.02% of our outstanding common shares (on a fully-diluted basis).

Another matter that you will be asked to vote on at the special meeting is adoption of an equity transfer agreement, dated as of October 23, 2020, and as it may be amended from time to time (which we refer to as the disposition agreement), among Beijing Fenjin Times Technology Development Co., Ltd., or the Purchaser, Lianluo Connection Medical Wearable Device Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd., or Lianluo Connection, and the Company, pursuant to which we will sell of all of our equity interests in Lianluo Connection, our wholly owned subsidiary, to the Purchaser immediately following completion of the merger (we refer to this transaction as the disposition).

Following completion of the merger and the disposition, the business of Newegg, as described in the proxy statement/prospectus accompanying this letter, will be the business of the Company.

In addition to the foregoing, at the special meeting shareholders will also be asked to vote on the following:

Shareholders will also be asked to approve a proposal to adjourn the special meeting to a later date if necessary to solicit additional proxies if there are not sufficient votes at the time of the special meeting, or any adjournment or postponement thereof, to approve the foregoing matters.

The record date for determining the shareholders entitled to receive notice of, and to vote at, the special meeting is [ ], 2020. Only shareholders of record at that time are entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the special meeting, or any adjournment or postponement of the special meeting.

Each of the special committee of our board of directors and our board of directors unanimously determined that the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the issuance of common shares in connection with the merger, and the disposition agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, as well as the other proposals set forth above, are advisable and fair to and in the best interests of shareholders and unanimously recommended that shareholders vote “FOR” each proposal set forth in the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus.

Your vote is important. Whether or not you expect to attend the special meeting, we urge you to vote your shares as promptly as possible by (1) accessing the Internet website specified on your proxy card; (2) calling the toll-free number specified on your proxy card; or (3) signing and returning the enclosed proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided, so that your shares may be represented and voted at the special meeting. If your shares are held in the name of a bank, broker or other fiduciary, please follow the instructions on the voting instruction card furnished by the record holder.

The accompanying proxy statement/prospectus provides important information regarding the special meeting and a detailed description of the merger agreement, the disposition agreement, the merger, the disposition and the other proposals described above, as well as detailed business and financial information about Newegg. We urge you to read the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus (and any documents incorporated by reference into the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus) carefully. Please pay particular attention to the section “Risk Factors” beginning on page 23 of the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus. You can also obtain information about us from documents that we have previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

We hope to see you at the special meeting and look forward to the successful completion of the merger and the disposition.

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of the securities to be issued under the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus or determined that the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus is accurate or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

The accompanying proxy statement/prospectus is dated [ ], 2020 and is first being mailed to shareholders on or about [ ], 2020.

Notice is hereby given that Lianluo Smart Limited (which we refer to as the Company or we, us or our) will hold a special meeting of shareholders on [ ], 2020 at 10:00 a.m., local time, at our offices located at Room 611, 6th Floor, BeiKong Technology Building, No. 10 Baifuquan Road, Changping District, Beijing, 102200, People’s Republic of China. The special meeting will be held for the purpose of allowing shareholders to consider and vote upon the following matters:

Our board of directors has fixed the close of business on [ ], 2020 as the record date for the determination of the shareholders entitled to vote at the special meeting, or any adjournment or postponement thereof. Only shareholders of record at the record date are entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the special meeting, or any adjournment or postponement thereof.

A quorum, which is not less than 50% of the votes of our common shares issued and outstanding and entitled to vote as of the record date, must be present to hold the special meeting. A quorum is calculated based on the number of shares represented by the shareholders attending the meeting in person and by their proxy holders.

Brokers who hold common shares for a beneficial owner have the discretion to vote on routine proposals when they have not received voting instructions from the beneficial owner. If a broker indicates on the enclosed proxy card or its substitute that such broker does not have discretionary authority to vote on a particular matter (broker non-votes), those shares will be considered as present for purposes of determining the presence of a quorum but will not be treated as shares entitled to vote on that matter. Note that, if you are a beneficial owner and do not provide specific voting instructions to your broker, the broker that holds your shares will not be authorized to vote on the proposals. Accordingly, we encourage you to provide voting instructions to your broker, whether or not you plan to attend the special meeting.

Assuming that a quorum is present, approval of the merger proposal, the disposition proposal, the redesignation proposal, the share combination proposal, the share increase proposal, the name change proposal and the charter amendment proposal each requires the affirmative vote of both (i) a majority of the votes cast at the special meeting and (ii) a majority of the votes cast at the special meeting which are not beneficially owned by Hangzhou Lianluo Interactive Information Technology Co., Ltd., or Hangzhou Lianluo, an entity controlled by Mr. Zhitao He, our former Chairman of Board of Directors and former Chief Executive Officer. Hangzhou Lianluo owns all of our Class B common shares issued and outstanding. In addition, assuming that a quorum is present, approval of the redesignation proposal also requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the issued and outstanding Class B common shares entitled to vote and voting on that proposal at the special meeting. Approval of the adjournment proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast at the special meeting.

Each of the special committee of our board of directors and our board of directors unanimously determined that the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the issuance of common shares in connection with the merger, the disposition agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, as well as the other proposals set forth above, are advisable and fair to and in the best interests of shareholders and unanimously recommended that shareholders vote “FOR” each proposal.

WHETHER OR NOT YOU EXPECT TO ATTEND THE SPECIAL MEETING, WE URGE YOU TO SUBMIT YOUR PROXY AS PROMPTLY AS POSSIBLE (1) VIA THE INTERNET, (2) BY TELEPHONE, OR (3) BY COMPLETING, SIGNING AND DATING THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD AND RETURNING IT IN THE POSTAGE-PAID ENVELOPE PROVIDED. IF YOU ATTEND THE SPECIAL MEETING IN PERSON AND WISH TO VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE SPECIAL MEETING, YOU MAY DO SO AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE CLOSING OF THE POLLS AT THE SPECIAL MEETING. You may revoke your proxy or change your vote for shares you hold directly in your name by (i) sending a signed notice stating that you revoke your proxy to [ ], that bears a date later than the date of the proxy you want to revoke and is received prior to the special meeting, (ii) submitting revised votes over the Internet or by telephone before 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on [ ], 2020, or by mail that is received prior to the special meeting, or (iii) attending the special meeting in person and voting your shares or revoking your proxy. If your shares are held in the name of a bank, broker or other nominee holder of record, please follow the instructions on the voting instruction form furnished to you by such record holder.

We urge you to read the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus and its annexes carefully and in their entirety. If you have any questions concerning the special meeting, any of the proposals to be considered at the special meeting, or the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus, or if you need help voting your shares, please contact:

The following are some questions that you, as a shareholder of Lianluo Smart Limited (which we refer to as the Company or we, us or our), may have regarding the special meeting and the matters to be considered at the special meeting, as well as brief answers to those questions. You are urged to carefully read this proxy statement/prospectus and its annexes in their entirety because this section may not provide all of the information that is important to you with respect to the matters to be considered at the special meeting. Additional important information is contained in the annexes to this proxy statement/prospectus. See “Where You Can Find More Information.”

We have also entered into an equity transfer agreement, dated as of October 23, 2020, with Beijing Fenjin Times Technology Development Co., Ltd., or the Purchaser, and Lianluo Connection Medical Wearable Device Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd., or Lianluo Connection, pursuant to which we will sell of all of our equity interests in Lianluo Connection, our wholly owned subsidiary, to the Purchaser immediately following completion of the merger (we refer to this transaction as the disposition). We refer to the equity transfer agreement, as it may be amended, supplemented or modified from time to time, as the disposition agreement.

We are holding a special meeting of shareholders (which we refer to as the special meeting) in order to, among other things, obtain the shareholder approval necessary to adopt the merger agreement and the disposition agreement. The adoption of the merger agreement and the disposition agreement each requires the affirmative vote of both (i) a majority of the votes cast at the special meeting and (ii) a majority of the votes cast at the special meeting which are not beneficially owned by Hangzhou Lianluo Interactive Information Technology Co., Ltd., or Hangzhou Lianluo, an entity controlled by Mr. Zhitao He, our former Chairman of Board of Directors and former Chief Executive Officer. It is important that shareholders vote their shares on these matters, regardless of the number of shares owned.

This document is being delivered to you as both a proxy statement and a prospectus in connection with the merger and the disposition. It is the proxy statement by which our board of directors is soliciting proxies from shareholders to vote at the special meeting, or at any adjournment or postponement of the special meeting. In addition, this document is the prospectus of the Company pursuant to which it will issue common shares to the stockholders of Newegg as merger consideration in connection with the merger.

The approval the foregoing matters is a condition to the obligations of the Company and Newegg to complete the merger.

If you hold shares directly in your name as a shareholder of record, you may vote via the Internet or by telephone in accordance with the instructions on your proxy card. In order to submit a proxy to vote via the Internet or by telephone, you will need the control number on your proxy card (which is unique to each shareholder to ensure all voting instructions are genuine and to prevent duplicate voting). Votes may be submitted via the Internet or by telephone 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and must be received by 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on [ ], 2020.

If you hold shares in “street name,” meaning through a broker, bank or other nominee holder of record, you may vote via the Internet only if Internet voting is made available by your broker, bank or other nominee holder of record. Please follow the voting instructions provided by your broker, bank or other nominee holder of record with these materials.

If you hold shares directly in your name as a shareholder of record, you may submit a proxy card to vote your shares by mail. You will need to complete, sign and date your proxy card and return it using the postage-paid return envelope provided. Your proxy card must be received no later than the close of business on [ ], 2020.

If you hold shares in “street name,” meaning through a broker, bank or other nominee holder of record, in order to provide voting instructions by mail, you will need to complete, sign and date the voting instruction form provided by your broker, bank or other nominee holder of record with these materials and return it in the postage-paid return envelope provided. Your broker, bank or other nominee holder of record must receive your voting instruction form in sufficient time to vote your shares.

If you hold shares directly in your name as a shareholder of record, you may vote in person at the special meeting. Shareholders of record also may be represented by another person at the special meeting by executing a proper proxy designating that person and having that proper proxy be presented to the judge of election with the applicable ballot at the special meeting.

If you hold shares in “street name,” meaning through a broker, bank or other nominee holder of record, you must obtain a proxy, executed in your favor, from the bank or broker to be able to vote at the special meeting. To request a proxy executed in your favor, please contact your broker, bank or other nominee holder of record.

Please carefully consider the information contained in this proxy statement/prospectus. Whether or not you plan to attend the special meeting, we encourage you to vote via the Internet, by telephone or by mail so that your shares will be voted in accordance with your wishes even if you later decide to attend the special meeting.

We encourage you to register your vote via the Internet, by telephone or by mail. If you attend the special meeting, you may also vote in person, in which case any votes that you previously submitted—whether via the Internet, by telephone or by mail—will be revoked and superseded by the vote that you cast at the special meeting. To vote in person at the special meeting, beneficial owners who hold shares in “street name” through a broker, bank or other nominee holder of record will need to contact the broker, bank or other nominee holder of record to obtain a written legal proxy to bring to the meeting. Whether your proxy is submitted via the Internet, by telephone or by mail, if it is properly completed and submitted, and if you do not revoke it prior to or at the special meeting, your shares will be voted at the special meeting in the manner specified by you, except as otherwise set forth in this proxy statement/prospectus.

Broker non-votes are shares held by a broker, bank or other nominee holder of record that are present in person or represented by proxy at the special meeting, but with respect to which the broker, bank or other nominee holder of record is not instructed by the beneficial owner of such shares on how to vote on a particular proposal and the broker does not have discretionary voting power on such proposal. Because brokers, banks and other nominee holders of record do not have discretionary voting authority with respect to any of the proposals to be considered at the special meeting as described in this proxy statement/prospectus, if a beneficial owner of shares held in “street name” does not give voting instructions to the broker, bank or other nominee holder of record, then those shares will not be present in person or represented by proxy at the special meeting. As a result, there will not be any broker non-votes in connection with the proposals to be considered at the special meeting as described in this proxy statement/prospectus.

If you are a shareholder of record at the record date for the special meeting, you can revoke your proxy or change your vote by:

If you hold your shares in “street name” through a broker, bank or other nominee holder of record, you must contact your brokerage firm, bank or other nominee holder of record to change your vote or obtain a written legal proxy to vote your shares if you wish to cast your vote in person at the special meeting.

Furthermore, if the merger is not completed, and depending on the circumstances that would have caused the merger not to be completed, the price of our Class A common shares may decline. If that were to occur, it is uncertain when, if ever, the price of our Class A common shares would return to the price at which it trades as of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus. Accordingly, if the merger is not completed, there can be no assurance as to the effect of these risks and opportunities on the future value of your Class A common shares. If the merger is not completed, the board will continue to evaluate and review the Company’s business operations, properties, dividend policy and capitalization, among other things, make such changes as deemed appropriate and continue to seek to identify strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value.

In addition, if the merger agreement is terminated under specified circumstances, we may be required to pay Newegg a termination fee of up to $450,000 or Newegg may be required to pay us a termination fee of up to $450,000, depending on the circumstances of the termination. See “The Merger Agreement—Termination Fees and Expenses” for a more detailed discussion of the termination fees.

If you hold shares in “street name” through a broker, bank or other nominee holder of record, please instruct your broker, bank or other nominee holder of record to vote your shares by following the instructions that the broker, bank or other nominee holder of record provides to you with these materials.

SUMMARY

This summary highlights selected information from this proxy statement/prospectus. It may not contain all of the information that is important to you. You are urged to carefully read the entire proxy statement/prospectus and the other documents attached to or referred to in this proxy statement/prospectus in order to fully understand the merger agreement, the disposition agreement, the proposed merger, the proposed disposition and the other proposals to be considered at the special meeting. Each item in this summary refers to the page of this proxy statement/prospectus on which that subject is discussed in more detail.

The Companies (See Page 61)

Lianluo Smart Limited

The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries in the People’s Republic of China (which we refer to as the PRC or China), has been engaged in the medical device business, currently focusing on the development, production and marketing of sleep respiratory analysis system and cardiopulmonary resuscitation devices in China.

The Company has developed and distributed medical devices, with a focus on sleep respiratory solutions for the Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, or OSAS, since 2010. The Company provides users with medical grade detection and monitoring, long-distance treatment and integration solutions of professional rehabilitation. Since 2018, the Company has been providing examination services to hospitals and medical centers through its proprietary medical wearable devices, and doctors are able to refer to examination results provided by such devices in making diagnoses regarding OSAS.

The Company was incorporated pursuant to the laws of the British Virgin Islands, or BVI, on July 22, 2003 under the name “De-Haier Medical Systems Limited.” It changed its name to “Lianluo Smart Limited” on November 21, 2016. As a holding company, the Company does not conduct business in China and instead relies on Lianluo Connection, and prior to August 2020, Beijing Dehaier Medical Technology Company Limited, or Beijing Dehaier, to operate in China.

The Company’s Class A common shares are listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “LLIT.” The Company’s principal executive offices are located at Room 611, 6th Floor, BeiKong Technology Building, No. 10 Baifuquan Road, Changping District, Beijing 102200, People’s Republic of China, and its telephone number is +86-10-89788107. Information on the Company’s website is not incorporated by reference into or otherwise part of this proxy statement/prospectus.

On October 21, 2020, we completed a share combination of our common shares at a ratio of one-for-eight, which decreased our outstanding Class A common shares from 17,685,475 shares to 2,210,683 shares and our outstanding Class B common shares from 11,111,111 shares to 1,388,888 shares. This share combination also decreased our authorized shares to 6,250,000 common shares of par value of $0.021848 each, of which 4,736,111 are designated as Class A common shares and 1,513,889 are designated as Class B common shares. Accordingly, except as otherwise indicated, all share and per share information contained in this proxy statement/prospectus has been restated to retroactively show the effect of this share combination.

See “Information about the Company” and “Management Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for the Company” for important business and financial information regarding the Company.

Lightning Delaware Sub, Inc.

Merger Sub was formed in the State of Delaware on September 23, 2020 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. Merger Sub was formed solely for the purpose of completing the merger. Merger Sub has not carried on any activities to date, except for activities incidental to its formation and activities undertaken in connection with the merger agreement and the merger.

Merger Sub is a privately-held corporation and its securities do not trade on any marketplace. The principal executive offices of Merger Sub are located at c/o the Company, Room 611, 6th Floor, BeiKong Technology Building, No. 10 Baifuquan Road, Changping District, Beijing 102200, People’s Republic of China, and its telephone number is +86-10-89788107.

Newegg Inc.

Newegg is a tech-focused e-commerce company in North America, and ranked second after Best Buy as the global top electronics online marketplace according to Web Retailer’s report, as measured by 32.4 million visits per month in 2019. Through newegg.com and other online platforms, Newegg operates a direct sales and marketplace models for IT computer components, consumer electronics, entertainment, smart home and gaming products and provides certain third party logistics services globally.

Newegg is a privately-held corporation and its securities do not trade on any marketplace. The principal executive offices of Newegg are located at 17560 Rowland Street, City of Industry, CA 91748, and its telephone number is 626-271-9700. Newegg maintains a website at www.newegg.com. Information on Newegg’s website is not incorporated by reference into or otherwise part of this proxy statement/prospectus.

See “Information about Newegg” and “Management Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for Newegg” for important business and financial information regarding Newegg.

The Merger (See Page 66)

The merger agreement provides for the merger, in which Merger Sub will be merged with and into Newegg, with Newegg surviving the merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.

The merger will be completed and become effective at such time as the certificate of merger for the merger is filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware (or at such time as agreed to between the Company and Newegg and specified in such certificate of merger in accordance with applicable law). Unless another date and time are agreed to by the Company and Newegg, completion of the merger will occur no earlier than the second business day following the day on which the last of the conditions described in this proxy statement/prospectus is to be satisfied or waived (other than those conditions that by their nature are to be satisfied at the closing of the merger, but subject to the satisfaction or waiver of such conditions).

As of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, we expect that the merger will be completed in the first quarter of 2021. However, completion of the merger is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions to completion of the merger, which are summarized below. There can be no assurances as to when, or if, the merger will occur. If the merger is not completed on or before April 30, 2021 or June 30, 2021, if extended under certain circumstances, either the Company or Newegg may terminate the merger agreement. The right to terminate the merger agreement if the merger is not completed on or prior to such date will not be available to either of the Company or Newegg if the failure of the merger to be consummated by such date is due to a material breach by such party of any representation, warranty, covenant or other agreement of such party set forth in the merger agreement. See “The Merger Agreement—Conditions to Completion of the Merger” and “The Merger Agreement—Termination of the Merger Agreement.”

Upon the completion of the merger, the principal executive offices of the Company will be located at 17560 Rowland Street, City of Industry, CA 91748 and its telephone number will be 626-271-9700.

A copy of the merger agreement, as amended to the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, is attached as Annex A to this proxy statement/prospectus. You should read the merger agreement carefully because it is the legal document that governs the conversion and the merger.

Special Meeting of Shareholders (See Page 62)

Meeting. The special meeting will be held on [ ], 2020 at 10:00 a.m., local time, at our offices located at Room 611, 6th Floor, BeiKong Technology Building, No. 10 Baifuquan Road, Changping District, Beijing, 102200, People’s Republic of China. At the special meeting, shareholders will be asked to consider and vote on the merger proposal, the disposition proposal, the redesignation proposal, the share combination proposal, the share increase proposal, the name change proposal, the charter amendment proposal and the adjournment proposal. Under our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association, the business to be conducted at the special meeting will be limited to the proposals set forth in the notice to shareholders provided with this proxy statement/prospectus.

Record Date. Our board of directors has fixed the close of business on [ ], 2020 as the record date for determination of the shareholders entitled to vote at the special meeting, or any adjournment or postponement thereof. Only shareholders of record at the record date are entitled to receive notice of, and to vote at, the special meeting, or any adjournment or postponement thereof. As of the close of business on the record date, there were [ ] Class A common shares and [ ] Class B common shares outstanding and entitled to vote at the special meeting. Each Class A common share is entitled to one vote per share and each Class B common share is entitled to ten votes per share.

Quorum. The presence at the commencement of the special meeting, in person or by proxy, of not less than 50% of the votes of the common shares issued and outstanding and entitled to vote constitutes a quorum for the special meeting. Abstentions will be deemed present at the special meeting for the purpose of determining the presence of a quorum. Shares held in “street name” with respect to which the beneficial owner fails to give voting instructions to the broker, bank or other nominee holder of record will not be deemed present at the special meeting for the purpose of determining the presence of a quorum. Shares held in “street name” with respect to which the beneficial owner fails to give voting instructions to the broker, bank or other nominee holder of record on any of the proposals to be voted on at the special meeting, and shares with respect to which the beneficial owner otherwise fails to vote, will not be deemed present at the special meeting for the purpose of determining the presence of a quorum. Accordingly, we encourage you to provide voting instructions to your broker, whether or not you plan to attend the special meeting. There must be a quorum to hold the special meeting. Failure of a quorum to be present at the special meeting will necessitate an adjournment of the meeting and will subject us to additional expense.

Required Vote. Assuming that a quorum is present, approval of the merger proposal, the disposition proposal, the redesignation proposal, the share combination proposal, the share increase proposal, the name change proposal and the charter amendment proposal each requires the affirmative vote of both (i) a majority of the votes cast at the special meeting and (ii) a majority of the votes cast at the special meeting which are not beneficially owned by Hangzhou Lianluo. In addition, assuming that a quorum is present, approval of the redesignation proposal also requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the issued and outstanding Class B common shares entitled to vote and voting on that proposal at the special meeting. The affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast at the special meeting is required to approve the adjournment proposal.

Share Ownership of and Voting by Directors and Executive Officers. At the record date for the special meeting (the close of business on [ ], 2020), our directors and executive officers and their affiliates beneficially owned and had the right to vote in the aggregate [ ] common shares, which represents approximately [ ]% of the common shares entitled to vote as of that date. It is expected that our directors and executive officers and their affiliates will vote their shares for each of the proposals at the time of the special meeting.

What Newegg Stockholders Will Receive in the Merger (See Page xi)

Treatment of Newegg Equity Awards (See Page 75)

The terms of the equity-based compensation issued by Newegg prior to the merger will be assumed by the Company. The shares of common stock that are issued or may be issued under Newegg’s Incentive Award Plan and Significant Shareholder Incentive Plan will be exchanged for our common shares, adjusted for the exchange ratio, but otherwise on the same terms and conditions.

Recommendation of the Board and its Reasons for the Merger (See Page 67)

Each of the special committee and our board of directors unanimously determined that the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the issuance of common shares in connection with the merger, are advisable and fair to and in the best interests of shareholders and unanimously recommended that shareholders vote “FOR” the merger proposal. For the factors considered by the special committee and the board of directors in reaching this decision, see “Proposal I: The Merger—Reasons for the Merger.”

Ownership of Common Shares After the Merger (See Page 72)

Opinion of Financial Advisor (See Page 68)

The Company engaged The Benchmark Company, LLC, or Benchmark, to render an opinion as to whether the merger consideration is fair to the Company’s shareholders from a financial point of view. Benchmark rendered its written opinion to the special committee on October 23, 2020 that merger consideration to be paid by the Company was fair to the Company’s shareholders from a financial point of view.

The full text of the Benchmark’s written opinion, dated October 23, 2020, which describes the assumptions made and limitations upon the review undertaken by Benchmark in preparing its opinion, is attached hereto as Annex D and is incorporated by reference herein. You should read the opinion carefully in its entirety.

Interests of Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger (See Page 72)

In considering the recommendations of the special committee and the board to vote for the merger proposal, you should be aware that certain of the current directors, executive officers and major shareholders of the Company and Newegg have interests in the merger that may be different from, or in addition to, the interests of our unaffiliated shareholders generally and may create potential conflicts of interest. These interests are described in more detail below. The special committee was aware of each of these interests in reviewing, considering and negotiating the terms of the proposed merger and in recommending that the board and the shareholders approve the proposed merger. The board was also aware of these interests in approving the merger agreement and the transactions thereby and in recommending the approval of the merger agreement to our shareholders.

Mr. Zhitao He, our former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, who also controls approximately 86.6% of our total voting power, also serves on the board of Newegg and, through Digital Grid (Hong Kong) Technology Co., Limited, or Digital Grid, beneficially owns a majority of the equity interests in Newegg. Ms. Yingmei Yang, our Interim Chief Financial Officer and one of directors, also serves on the board of Newegg.

The merger agreement provides that all of Newegg’s shareholders, including Digital Grid, will receive common shares. Following the merger, Mr. Zhitao He will beneficially own approximately 224,269,418 common shares, representing approximately 61.12% of our total voting power.

Dissenters’ Rights Available to Shareholders (See Page 73)

Under BVI law, shareholders will not be entitled to appraisal or dissenters’ rights in connection with the merger.

Completion of the Merger is Subject to Certain Conditions (See Page 75)

The obligation of each of the Company, Newegg and Merger Sub to complete the merger is subject to the fulfillment (or waiver, to the extent permissible under applicable law) of the following conditions:

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the shareholders of the Company shall have approved the merger, the disposition and the other proposals set forth herein, which shall in all cases include approval of a majority of votes cast which are not beneficially owned by Hangzhou Lianluo;

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all consents or filings required to be obtained from or made with any governmental authority or third parties in order to consummate the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement shall have been obtained or made;

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no governmental authority shall have enacted, issued, promulgated, enforced or entered any law (whether temporary, preliminary or permanent) or order that is then in effect and which has the effect of making the transactions or agreements contemplated by the merger agreement or the disposition agreement illegal or which otherwise prevents or prohibits consummation of the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement;

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there shall not be any pending action brought by a third-party non-affiliate to enjoin or otherwise restrict the consummation of the merger or the disposition;

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the persons identified by Newegg shall have been elected or appointed to the Company’s board of directors;

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all of the conditions to the obligations of each party to consummate the disposition described in the disposition agreement shall have been satisfied;

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Benchmark shall have delivered its fairness opinion to the Company’s board;

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amendment to certain stockholder agreement, dated March 30, 2017, between Newegg and certain stockholders of Newegg that is being entered into concurrently with the merger agreement shall be in full force and effect and shall be assigned from Newegg to LLIT at the closing of the merger;

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the registration statement of which this proxy statement/prospectus forms a part shall have become effective under the Securities Act and shall not be the subject of any stop order or proceedings seeking a stop order;

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the registration statement on Form F-1 relating to a public offering of common shares of the Company shall have become effective under the Securities Act and shall not be the subject of any stop order or proceedings seeking a stop order; and

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the foregoing offering and the deposition are capable of being consummated on the closing date.

In addition, the obligation of Newegg to complete the merger is subject to the satisfaction (or waiver, to the extent permitted by applicable law) of the following conditions:

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all of the representations and warranties of the Company and the Merger Sub set forth in the merger agreement and in any certificate delivered by the Company and the Merger Sub pursuant thereto shall be true and correct on and as of the date of the agreement and on and as of the completion date of the merger as if made on the completion date, except for (i) those representations and warranties that address matters only as of a particular date (which representations and warranties shall have been accurate as of such date), and (ii) any failures to be true and correct that (without giving effect to any qualifications or limitations as to materiality or material adverse effect), individually or in the aggregate, have not had and would not reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on, or with respect to, the Company and its subsidiaries or materially and adversely affects the Company and the Merger Sub’s ability to consummate the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement;

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the Company and the Merger Sub shall have performed in all material respects all of such party’s obligations and complied in all material respects with all of such party’s agreements and covenants under the merger agreement to be performed or complied with by it on or prior to the completion of the merger;

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no material adverse effect shall have occurred with respect to the Company, Merger Sub and any subsidiary since the date of the merger agreement;

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the Company shall have entered into employment agreements, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Newegg, with the persons identified by Newegg;

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Newegg shall have received a duly executed legal opinion addressed to Newegg from the Company’s legal counsel in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Newegg;

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Newegg shall have received from the Company copy of the amended and restated memorandum and articles of association of the Company approved by shareholders at the special meeting;

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the Company and Merger Sub shall have delivered to Newegg customary officer’s certificates, secretary’s certificates and good standing certificates;

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if required, the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement shall have been approved by the investors pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreements that the investors and the Company entered into on February 12, February 21 and February 27, 2020; and

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the Company shall have been approved by NASDAQ for listing following the merger.

In addition, the obligation of each of the Company and Merger Sub to complete the merger is subject to the satisfaction (or waiver, to the extent permitted by applicable law) of the following conditions:

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all of the representations and warranties of Newegg (including its subsidiaries) set forth in the merger agreement and in any certificate delivered by Newegg pursuant thereto shall be true and correct on and as of the date of the merger agreement and on and as of the completion date of the merger as if made on the completion date, except for (i) those representations and warranties that address matters only as of a particular date (which representations and warranties shall have been accurate as of such date), and (ii) any failures to be true and correct that (without giving effect to any qualifications or limitations as to materiality or material adverse effect), individually or in the aggregate, have not had and would not reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on, or with respect to, Newegg and any subsidiary or materially and adversely affect Newegg’s ability to consummate the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement;

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Newegg shall have performed in all material respects all of Newegg’s obligations and complied in all material respects with all of Newegg’s agreements and covenants under the merger agreement to be performed or complied with by it on or prior to the completion of the merger;

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lock-up agreements which are entered into on the date of the merger agreement by among Newegg, the Company and any Newegg stockholders who would hold more than 5% of the Company common shares immediately after the closing shall be in full force and effect in accordance with their as of the closing;

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No material adverse effect shall have occurred and be continuing with respect to Newegg and its subsidiaries, taken as whole, since the date of the merger agreement;

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the Newegg shall have delivered to the Company and Merger Sub customary officer’s certificates, secretary’s certificates and good standing certificates; and

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the Company and Merger Sub shall have received a duly executed legal opinion addressed to the Company and Merger Sub from the Newegg’s legal counsel in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Company and Merger Sub.

The Company and Newegg cannot be certain when, or if, the conditions to the merger will be satisfied or waived, or that the merger will be completed.

Regulatory Approvals (See Page 73)

The consummation of the merger is not subject to any regulatory or governmental approvals or filings, other than (i) the filing of a certificate of merger with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware and (ii) the declaration by the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, of the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this proxy statement/prospectus forms a part, and any required notice or other filings under applicable state securities laws.

Listing on NASDAQ (See Page 73)

The approval for listing of our common shares on the NASDAQ Capital Market, including the shares issued in the merger, subject only to official notice of issuance, is a condition to the obligations of Newegg to complete the merger. We will apply for such listing under the symbol “N.”

Completion and Effectiveness of the Merger (See Page 74)

The merger will be completed and become effective at such time as the certificate of merger for the merger is filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware (or at such time as agreed to between the Company and Newegg and specified in such certificate of merger in accordance with applicable law). Unless another date and time are agreed to by the Company and Newegg, completion of the merger will occur no earlier than the second business day following the day on which the last of the conditions is to be satisfied or waived (other than those conditions that by their nature are to be satisfied at the closing of the merger, but subject to the satisfaction or waiver of such conditions).

As of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, we expect that the merger will be completed in the first quarter of 2021. However, completion of the merger is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions to completion of the merger. There can be no assurances as to when, or if, the merger will occur. If the merger is not completed on or before April 30, 2021 or June 30, 2021, if extended under certain circumstances, either the Company or Newegg may terminate the merger agreement; provided that the right to terminate the merger agreement if the merger is not completed on or prior to such date will not be available to either of the Company or Newegg if the failure of the merger to be consummated by such date is due to a material breach by such party of any representation, warranty, covenant or other agreement of such party set forth in the merger agreement.

Go Shop (See Page 81)

During the period from the date of the merger agreement and continuing until the earlier of the termination of the merger agreement or the completion of the merger, each of the Company and Newegg may and may cause its representatives to directly or indirectly, (i) solicit, assist, initiate or facilitate the making, submission or announcement of, or intentionally encourage, any acquisition proposal, (ii) furnish any non-public information regarding such party or its affiliates or their respective businesses, operations, assets, liabilities, financial condition, prospects or employees to any person or group in connection with or in response to an acquisition proposal, (iii) engage or participate in discussions or negotiations with any person or group with respect to, or that could be expected to lead to, an acquisition proposal, (iv) approve, endorse or recommend, or publicly propose to approve, endorse or recommend, any acquisition proposal, (v) negotiate or enter into any letter of intent, agreement in principle, acquisition agreement or other similar agreement related to any acquisition proposal, or (vi) release any third person from, or waive any provision of, any confidentiality agreement to which such party is a party.

Each of the Company and Newegg agreed to notify the other as promptly as practicable (and in any event within 48 hours) orally and in writing of the receipt by such party or any of its representatives of (i) any bona fide inquiries, proposals or offers, requests for information or requests for discussions or negotiations regarding or constituting any acquisition proposal or any bona fide inquiries, proposals or offers, requests for information or requests for discussions or negotiations that could be expected to result in an acquisition proposal, and (ii) any request for non-public information relating to such party or its affiliates (or any subsidiary), specifying in each case, the material terms and conditions thereof (including a copy thereof if in writing or a written summary thereof if oral) and the identity of the party making such inquiry, proposal, offer or request for information. Each of the Company and Newegg agreed to shall keep the other promptly informed of the status of any such inquiries, proposals, offers or requests for information.

For purposes of the merger agreement, an “acquisition proposal” means any inquiry, proposal or offer, or any indication of interest in making an offer or proposal, from any person or group at any time relating to a transaction (other than the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement) concerning the sale of (i) all or any material part of the business or assets of any subsidiaries of Newegg or the Company (including any subsidiary), or (ii) any of the shares or other equity interests or profits of any subsidiaries of Newegg or the Company (including any subsidiary), in any case, whether such transaction takes the form of a sale of shares or other equity, assets, merger, consolidation, issuance of debt securities, management contract, joint venture or partnership, or otherwise.

Termination of the Merger Agreement (See Page 83)

The merger agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the completion of the merger, whether before or after shareholders have approved the merger, in any of the following ways:

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by mutual written consent of the Company and Newegg;

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by either the Company or Newegg (i) if the merger shall not have occurred on or prior to April 30, 2021; provided, that the right to terminate shall not be available to any party whose material breach of a representation, warranty or covenant in the merger agreement has been a principal cause of the failure of the merger to be consummated on or before such outside date, provided further that such outside date shall be automatically extended up to two additional times by one month each time if, on the then current outside date (A) all conditions to closing, except for NASDAQ initial listing, have been satisfied or waived, or are imminently capable of being satisfied, (B) NASDAQ initial listing is reasonably likely to be satisfied by such outside date, as extended, and (C) the parties have exercised and continue to exercise their best efforts to satisfy the conditions of NASDAQ initial listing; (ii) if any governmental authority of competent jurisdiction shall have issued an order or taken any other action permanently restraining, enjoining or otherwise prohibiting the merger, and, in each case, such order or action shall have become final and non-appealable; provided, that the right to terminate shall not be available to any party whose material breach of a representation, warranty or covenant in the merger agreement has been the principal cause of such action, (iii) if the approval of a majority of votes cast which are not beneficially owned by Hangzhou Lianluo shall not have been obtained at the special shareholder meeting; or (iv) if any required approval by the Newegg shareholders shall not have been obtained within five days after the date of the merger agreement;

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by Newegg (provided it is not then in material breach of any of its obligations under the merger agreement) (i) if there is any breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement on the part of the Company or Merger Sub set forth in the merger agreement, or if any representation or warranty of the Company or Merger Sub shall have become untrue, in either case such that the applicable conditions set forth in the merger agreement would not be satisfied; provided, however, if such breach is curable by the Company or Merger Sub, Newegg may not terminate for so long as the Company or Merger Sub continue to exercise their best efforts to cure such breach, unless such breach is not cured within thirty (30) days after notice of such breach is provided by Newegg to the Company, (ii) if for any reason the Company fails to call and hold the special meeting within sixty (60) days following the filing of this registration statement of which this proxy statement/prospectus forms a part, unless such failure is as a result of the Company responding in good faith to comments on this proxy statement/prospectus or the registration statement on Form F-1 related to the concurrent offering received from the SEC or comments from NASDAQ, (iii) if the Company’s board (or any subgroup or committee thereof) withdraws, modifies or changes its recommendation of the merger agreement or the merger in a manner adverse to Newegg or shall have resolved to do any of the foregoing, or approves or recommends, or proposes to approve or recommend, an acquisition proposal; or (iv) if the escrow amount is not placed into the escrow account within five days after the date of the merger agreement;

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by the Company (provided neither it nor its subsidiary is then in material breach of any of their obligations under the merger agreement) (i) if there is any breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement on the part of Newegg as set forth in the merger agreement or if any representation or warranty of Newegg shall have become untrue, in either case such that the applicable conditions set forth in the merger agreement would not be satisfied; provided, however, if such breach is curable by Newegg, the Company may not terminate the merger agreement for so long as Newegg continues to exercise its best efforts to cure such breach, unless such breach is not cured within thirty (30) days after notice of such breach is provided by the Company to Newegg, or (ii) if the Newegg board (or any subgroup or committee thereof) (A) withdraws, modifies or changes its recommendation of the merger agreement or the merger in a manner adverse to the Company or shall have resolved to do any of the foregoing, or (B) approves or recommends, or proposes to approve or recommend, an acquisition proposal;

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by Newegg if it receives an unsolicited, bona fide written offer prior to the approval of the shareholders at the special meeting, and Newegg’s special committee determines in good faith (based upon a written opinion of an independent financial advisor) that such offer constitutes a superior offer to the stockholders of Newegg to the terms set forth in the merger agreement, and the special committee determines in good faith (based upon advice of counsel) that, in light of such superior offer, the withdrawal or modification of the board’s approval is required in order for the board to comply with its fiduciary obligations to Newegg’s stockholders under the applicable law; or

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by the Company if it receives an unsolicited, bona fide written offer prior to the approval of the shareholders at the special meeting, and the Company’s special committee determines in good faith (based upon a written opinion of an independent financial advisor) that such offer constitutes a superior offer to the shareholders of the Company to the terms set forth in the merger agreement, and the special committee determines in good faith (based upon advice of counsel) that, in light of such superior offer, the withdrawal or modification of the board’s approval is required in order for the board to comply with its fiduciary obligations to the Company’s shareholders under the applicable law.

If the merger agreement is validly terminated, the merger agreement will terminate (except that the confidentiality agreement between Newegg and the Company, and the provisions described in Section 5.12 (Public Announcements), Section 5.13 (Confidential Information), Section 7.2 (Effect of Termination), Article VII (Termination), Article VIII (Indemnification) and Article IX (General Provisions) of the merger agreement, which provisions shall survive such termination), and there will be no other liability on the part of either party to the other except as described under “—Termination Fees and Expenses;” provided, that no party will be relieved from liability for fraud or a willful breach of a representation or warranty contained in the merger agreement or the breach of any covenant contained in the merger agreement, in which case the aggrieved party will be entitled to all rights and remedies available at law or in equity.

Termination Fees and Expenses (See Page 84)

If the merger agreement is terminated (i) due to the failure of the Company to obtain the approval of a majority of votes cast which are not beneficially owned by Hangzhou Lianluo at the special shareholder meeting, or (ii) upon any of the events described in the third or seventh bullet under “—Termination of the Merger Agreement” above, then the Company is required to immediately repay to Newegg in cash or by wire transfer of immediately available funds, all legal and accounting fees incurred by Newegg in connection with the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby up to an amount equal to $450,000.

If the merger agreement is terminated (i) due to the failure of Newegg to obtain any required approval by the Newegg shareholders within five days after the date of the merger agreement, or (ii) upon the event described in the fifth or sixth bullet under “—Termination of the Merger Agreement” above, then Newegg is required to immediately repay to the Company in cash or by wire transfer of immediately available funds all legal and accounting fees incurred by the Company in connection with the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby up to an amount equal to $450,000. During the period from the date of the merger agreement and continuing until the earlier of the termination of the merger agreement or the completion of the merger, Newegg agrees to keep $450,000 of cash available for the payment of the foregoing termination fee.

Specific Performance (See Page 84)

Under the merger agreement, each of the Company and Newegg is entitled to an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of the merger agreement and to specifically enforce the terms and provisions of the merger agreement.

Anticipated Accounting Treatment (See Page 73)

The merger will be accounted for as a reverse merger in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America, or U.S. GAAP. Under this method of accounting, the Company will be treated as the “acquired” company for financial reporting purposes. This determination was primarily based on Newegg comprising the ongoing operations of the combined company, Newegg’s senior management comprising the senior management of the combined company and Newegg shareholder having a majority of the voting power of the combined company. For accounting purposes, Newegg will be deemed to be the accounting acquirer in the transaction and, consequently, the transaction will be treated as a recapitalization of Newegg (i.e., a capital transaction involving the issuance of shares by the Company for the stock of Newegg). Accordingly, the consolidated assets, liabilities and results of operations of Newegg will become the historical financial statements of the combined company, and the Company’s assets, liabilities and results of operations will be consolidated with Newegg beginning on the acquisition date.

Transaction Expenses (See Page 73)

The Company estimates that its total merger transaction expenses will be approximately $[ ], which includes financial advisor fees of approximately $[ ], legal fees in the amount of approximately $[ ], accounting fees in the amount of approximately $[ ], transfer agent fees in the amount of approximately $[ ], printing fees in the amount of approximately $[ ], filing fees in the amount of approximately $[ ] and other expenses in the amount of approximately $[ ]. None of these expenses are contingent on approval and consummation of the merger.

Newegg estimates that its total merger transaction expenses will be approximately $[ ], which includes legal fees in the amount of approximately $[ ], accounting fees in the amount of approximately $[ ] and other expenses in the amount of approximately $[ ]. None of these expenses are contingent on approval and consummation of the merger.

Risk Factors (See Page 23)

You should carefully read this proxy statement/prospectus and especially consider the factors discussed in “Risk Factors” in connection with your consideration of the merger and disposition before deciding whether to vote for approval of the merger proposal and the disposition proposal.

SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA OF THE COMPANY

The following tables present the selected consolidated financial information for the Company. The selected consolidated statements of income (loss) data for the three years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 and the consolidated balance sheet data as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 have been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements presented elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus. The selected consolidated statements of income (loss) data for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 and the selected consolidated balance sheets data as of December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 have been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, which are not included in this proxy statement/prospectus. We derived the selected consolidated statements of income (loss) data for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 and the consolidated balance sheet data as of June 30, 2020 from our unaudited consolidated financial statements presented elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus, which include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, that our management considers necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position and results of operations as of the dates and for the periods presented. Our historical results do not indicate results expected for any future periods.

The selected consolidated financial data below should be read in conjunction with, and are qualified in their entirety by reference to, our consolidated financial statements and related notes and the section of this proxy statement/prospectus captioned “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the Company.” Our audited consolidated financial statements are prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

	For the Six Months Ended June 30,						For the Years Ended December 31,
	2020			2019			2019			2018			2017			2016			2015
Statement of Income (Loss) Data:
Revenues	$	339,175		$	242,213		$	383,458		$	559,386		$	882,011		$	13,062,373		$	738,301
Costs of revenue		(580,572	)		(418,227	)		(743,744	)		(757,901	)		(1,655,970	)		(17,179,060	)		(1,094,124	)
Gross loss		(241,397	)		(176,014	)		(360,286	)		(198,515	)		(773,959	)		(4,116,687	)		(355,823	)
Service income		-			-			-			-			56,030			14,587			1,600,012
Service expenses		-			-			-			-			(1,289	)		(21,130	)		(1,234,257	)
Selling expenses		(43,725	)		(556,213	)		(835,270	)		(2,082,829	)		(1,170,378	)		(927,243	)		(2,815,609	)
General and administrative expenses		(1,200,494	)		(1,753,718	)		(2,593,808	)		(3,675,465	)		(3,192,030	)		(4,183,775	)		(4,089,592	)
(Provision for) recovery from doubtful accounts		(28,963	)		(43,873	)		(13,011	)		(22,229	)		23,608			150,280			(8,544	)
Impairment loss for intangible assets								-			(3,281,779	)		-			-			-
Operating loss		(1,514,579	)		(2,529,818	)		(3,802,375	)		(9,260,817	)		(5,058,018	)		(9,083,968	)		(6,903,813	)
Loss before provision for income tax and non-controlling interest		(1,695,996	)		(3,312,215	)		(4,450,994	)		(8,910,002	)		(5,136,434	)		(9,704,761	)		(6,710,848	)
Income tax benefit		-			-			-			-			-			95,026			11,978
Net loss from continuing operations		(1,695,996	)		(3,312,215	)		(4,450,994	)		(8,910,002	)		(5,136,434	)		(9,609,735	)		(6,698,870	)
Net loss		(1,695,996	)		(3,312,215	)		(4,450,994	)		(8,910,002	)		(5,136,434	)		(9,860,888	)		(10,362,335	)
Less: net loss attributable to non-controlling interest		-			-			-			-			-			(129,020	)		(139,205	)
Net loss attributable to Company	$	(1,695,996	)	$	(3,312,215	)	$	(4,450,994	)	$	(8,910,002	)	$	(5,136,434	)	$	(9,731,868	)	$	(10,223,130	)
Net loss per common share - Basic and Diluted	$	(0.53	)	$	(1.49	)	$	(2.00	)	$	(4.05	)	$	(2.37	)	$	(7.47	)	$	(13.65	)
Weighted average number of common shares used in computation - Basic and Diluted		3,176,254			2,225,821			2,225,821			2,202,176			2,164,071			1,302,846			748,819

	As of June 30,		As of December 31,
	2020		2019			2018		2017		2016		2015
Balance Sheet Data:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	6,396,488	$	22,834		$	477,309	$	6,809,485	$	10,792,823	$	615,517
Total current assets		7,910,794		1,677,113			2,713,362		9,833,029		11,336,148		6,868,333
Total assets		8,183,126		2,333,953			5,698,670		15,563,108		16,552,137		13,875,247
Total current liabilities		3,269,272		3,233,112			1,452,804		2,680,882		1,115,074		6,405,646
Total liabilities		3,959,206		3,622,742			2,582,050		4,409,993		2,614,436		6,568,382
Non-controlling interest		-		-			-		-		-		867,826
Total shareholders’ (deficit) equity		4,223,920		(1,288,789	)		3,116,620		11,153,115		13,937,701		6,439,039
Total liabilities and shareholders’ (deficit) equity		8,183,126		2,333,953			5,698,670		15,563,108		16,552,137		13,875,247

SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA OF NEWEGG

The following tables present the selected consolidated financial information for Newegg. The selected consolidated statements of operations data for the three years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 and the consolidated balance sheet data as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 have been derived from Newegg’s audited consolidated financial statements presented elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus. We derived the selected consolidated statements of operations data for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 and the consolidated balance sheet data as of June 30, 2020 from Newegg’s unaudited consolidated financial statements presented elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus, which include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, that Newegg’s management considers necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations of Newegg as of the dates and for the periods presented. Newegg’s historical results do not indicate results expected for any future periods.

The selected consolidated financial data below should be read in conjunction with, and are qualified in their entirety by reference to, Newegg’s consolidated financial statements and related notes and the section of this proxy statement/prospectus captioned “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of Newegg.” Newegg’s audited consolidated financial statements are prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

	For the Six Months Ended June 30,						For the Years Ended December 31,
Statements of Operations Data:	2020			2019			2019			2018			2017
Net sales	$	862,700		$	797,426		$	1,533,928		$	2,022,437		$	2,158,131
Cost of sales		738,122			718,807			1,369,054			1,816,834			1,925,990
Gross profit		124,578			78,619			164,874			205,603			232,141
Other operating income/(expense)		264			28			28,314			(1,555	)		170
Selling, general, and administrative expenses		107,138			115,504			229,192			247,174			246,106
Income (loss) from operations		17,704			(36,857	)		(36,004	)		(43,126	)		(13,795	)
Interest income		590			242			586			1,484			1,801
Interest expense		(378	)		(2,025	)		(2,945	)		(1,595	)		(1,096	)
Other income, net		2,790			3,478			4,184			1,599			1,216
Gain from sale of and equity income from equity method investments		-			24,098			21,777			9,617			154
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes		20,706			(11,064	)		(12,402	)		(32,021	)		(11,720	)
Provision for income taxes		1,767			4,405			4,589			1,582			247
Net income (loss)	$	18,939		$	(15,469	)	$	(16,991	)	$	(33,603	)	$	(11,967	)
Less: Dividend or deemed dividend paid to Series A convertible Preferred Stock		-			-			-			(19,960	)		(19,247	)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stock	$	18,939		$	(15,469	)	$	(16,991	)	$	(53,562	)	$	(31,214	)
Basic earnings (loss) per share	$	0.30		$	(18.22	)	$	(20.01	)	$	(80.68	)	$	(44.04	)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	0.16		$	(18.22	)	$	(20.01	)	$	(80.68	)	$	(44.04	)
Weighted average shares used in computation of earnings per share:
Basic		849			849			849			664			709
Diluted		1,577			849			849			664			709

	As of June 30,			As of December 31,
Balance Sheet Data:	2020			2019			2018
Cash and cash equivalents	$	141,855		$	79,750		$	56,437
Total current assets		367,539			282,622			394,497
Total assets		473,007			396,797			533,024
Total current liabilities		320,826			256,117			391,568
Total liabilities		348,276			289,724			408,571
Total temporary equity		187,801			187,801			187,801
Total deficit		(63,070	)		(80,728	)		(63,348	)
Total liabilities, temporary equity and equity	$	473,007		$	396,797		$	533,024

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information presented below sets forth the financial position and results of operations of the Company after giving effect to the merger and the disposition.

The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements give effect to the merger and the disposition and related transactions and were prepared in accordance with the regulations of the SEC.

The pro forma financial information is presented for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of what the combined company’s financial position actually would have been had the merger and disposition transactions been completed on the dates indicated or what the combined company’s results of operations actually would have been had the merger and disposition transactions been completed as of the beginning of the periods indicated. In addition, the pro forma financial statements do not purport to project the future financial position or operating results of the combined company. The pro forma financial statements include adjustments for events that are (1) directly attributable to the aforementioned transactions, (2) factually supportable, and (3) with respect to the statements of income (loss), expected to have a continuing impact on the combined results.

It should be noted that there have been no material transactions between the Company and Newegg prior to and during the periods presented in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements. In addition, these statements do not reflect any cost or growth synergies that the combined company may achieve as a result of the merger, or the costs to combine the operations of the Company and Newegg.

The pro forma financial information has been derived from and should be read in conjunction with the following:

(a)

The consolidated financial statements and related notes of the Company for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 and for years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 (which are included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus); and

(b)

The consolidated financial statements and related notes of Newegg for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 and for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 (which are included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus).

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet

As of June 30, 2020

(In thousands, except par value)

	Newegg			Company			Combined			Pro Forma Adjustments			Notes	Pro Forma Combined
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	141,855		$	6,396		$	148,251		$	(6	)	Note 3(a)	$	148,245
Restricted cash		837			-			837			-				837
Marketable equity securities		-			287			287			-				287
Accounts receivable, net		38,147			92			38,239			(92	)	Note 3(a)		38,147
Inventories		142,275			813			143,088			(813	)	Note 3(a)		142,275
Income taxes receivable		2,510			291			2,801			(291	)	Note 3(a)		2,510
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		20,061			32			20,093			(12	)	Note 3(a)		20,081
Due from related parties		21,854			-			21,854			-				21,854
Total current assets		367,539			7,911			375,450			(1,214	)			374,236

Property and equipment, net		45,098			272			45,370			(272	)	Note 3(a)		45,098
Noncurrent deferred tax assets		403			-			403			-				403
Equity investment		6,457			-			6,457			-				6,457
Investment at cost		15,000			-			15,000			-				15,000
Right of use assets		31,459			-			31,459			-				31,459
Other noncurrent assets		7,051			-			7,051			-				7,051
Total assets	$	473,007		$	8,183		$	481,190		$	(1,486	)		$	479,704

Liabilities, Temporary Equity and Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	221,876		$	196		$	222,072		$	(154	)	Note 3(a)	$	221,918
Accrued liabilities		46,693			1,044			47,737			(982	)	Note 3(a)		46,755
Deferred revenue		36,975			-			36,975			-				36,975
Line of credit		6,510			-			6,510			-				6,510
Short-term borrowings and interest payable		-			2,029			2,029			(1,996	)	Note 3(a)		33
Current portion of long-term debt		269			-			269			-				269
Lease liabilities - current		8,503			-			8,503			-				8,503
Total current liabilities		320,826			3,269			324,095			(3,132	)			320,963

Long-term debt, less current portion		2,153			-			2,153			-				2,153
Income taxes payable		675			-			675			-				675
Lease liabilities - noncurrent		24,556			-			24,556			-				24,556
Warrants liabilities		-			690			690			-				690
Other liabilities		66			-			66			-				66
Total liabilities		348,276			3,959			352,235			(3,132	)			349,103
Commitments and contingencies
Temporary Equity:
Series AA convertible Preferred Stock, $.001 par value; 25,890 shares authorized, 24,870 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2020 on an actual basis; 0 shares authorized, issued and outstanding as adjusted		187,146			-			187,146			(187,146	)	Note 3(b)		-
Series A convertible Preferred Stock, $.001 par value; 59,000 shares authorized, 36,476 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2020 on an actual basis; 0 shares authorized, issued and outstanding as adjusted		655			-			655			(655	)	Note 3(b)		-
Total temporary equity		187,801			-			187,801			(187,801	)			-
Equity (deficit):
Class A Common Shares, $0.021848 par value; 4,736 shares authorized, 2,211 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2020 on an actual basis; unlimited shares authorized, 366,925 shares issued and outstanding as adjusted		1			48			49			7,968		Note 3(b)(d)		8,017
Class B Common Shares, $0.021848 par value; 1,514 shares authorized; 1,389 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2020 on an actual basis, 0 shares issued and outstanding as adjusted		-			30			30			(30	)	Note 3(d)		-
Additional paid-in capital		735			47,996			48,731			179,720		Note 3(b)		228,451
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(1,777	)		2,453			676			(2,453	)	Note 3(c)		(1,777	)
Accumulated deficit		(62,029	)		(46,303	)		(108,332	)		4,242		Note 3(c)		(104,090	)
Total equity (deficit)		(63,070	)		4,224			(58,846	)		189,447				130,601
Total liabilities, temporary equity and equity	$	473,007		$	8,183		$	481,190		$	(1,486	)		$	479,704

See accompanying notes to unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statements of Operations

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2020

(In thousands, except per share data)

	Newegg			Company			Combined			Pro Forma Adjustments			Notes	Pro Forma Combined
Net sales	$	862,700		$	339		$	863,039		$	(339	)	Note 3(a)	$	862,700
Cost of sales		738,122			580			738,702			(580	)	Note 3(a)		738,122
Gross profit		124,578			(241	)		124,337			241				124,578
Other operating income(expense)		264			-			264			-				264
Selling, general, and administrative expenses		107,138			1,273			108,411			(836	)	Note 3(a)		107,575
Income (Loss) from operations		17,704			(1,514	)		16,190			1,077				17,267
Interest income		590			-			590			1		Note 3(a)		591
Interest expense		(378	)		(1	)		(379	)		(1	)	Note 3(a)		(380	)
Other income (expense), net		2,790			(24	)		2,766			24		Note 3(a)		2,790
Unrealized loss on securities		-			143			143			-				143
Change in fair value of warrants liabilities		-			(300	)		(300	)		-				(300	)
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes		20,706			(1,696	)		19,010			1,101				20,111
Provision for income taxes		1,767			-			1,767			-				1,767
Net income (loss)	$	18,939		$	(1,696	)	$	17,243		$	1,101			$	18,344
Basic earnings (loss) per share	$	0.30		$	(0.53	)	$	(0.23	)					$	0.05
Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	0.16		$	(0.53	)	$	(0.37	)					$	0.05
Weighted average shares used in computation of earnings per share:
Basic		849			3,176			4,025			362,477		Note 4		366,502
Diluted		1,577			3,176			4,753			362,477		Note 4		367,230

See accompanying notes to unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet

As of December 31, 2019

(In thousands, except par value)

										Pro Forma				Pro Forma
	Newegg			Company			Combined			Adjustments			Notes	Combined
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	79,750		$	23		$	79,773		$	(20	)	Note 3(a)	$	79,753
Restricted cash		797			-			797			-				797
Marketable equity securities		-			143			143			1		Note 3(a)		144
Accounts receivable, net		54,185			62			54,247			(62	)	Note 3(a)		54,185
Inventories		109,509			1,085			110,594			(1,085	)	Note 3(a)		109,509
Income taxes receivable		2,521			337			2,858			(337	)	Note 3(a)		2,521
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		14,206			27			14,233			(22	)	Note 3(a)		14,211
Due from related parties		21,654			-			21,654			-				21,654
Total current assets		282,622			1,677			284,299			(1,525	)			282,774

Property and equipment, net		47,130			657			47,787			(657	)	Note 3(a)		47,130
Noncurrent deferred tax assets		1,041			-			1,041			-				1,041
Equity investment		6,457			-			6,457			-				6,457
Investment at cost		15,000			-			15,000			-				15,000
Right of use assets		38,099			-			38,099			-				38,099
Other noncurrent assets		6,448			-			6,448			-				6,448
Total assets	$	396,797		$	2,334		$	399,131		$	(2,182	)		$	396,949
Liabilities, Temporary Equity and Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	165,653		$	226		$	165,879		$	(184	)	Note 3(a)	$	165,695
Accrued liabilities		49,396			1,799			51,195			(1,383	)	Note 3(a)		49,812
Deferred revenue		25,846			-			25,846			-				25,846
Line of credit		6,379			-			6,379			-				6,379
Short-term borrowings and interest payable		-			1,208			1,208			(1,175	)	Note 3(a)		33
Current portion of long-term debt		258			-			258			-				258
Lease liabilities - current		8,585			-			8,585			-				8,585
Total current liabilities		256,117			3,233			259,350			(2,742	)			256,608

Long-term debt, less current portion		2,223			-			2,223			-				2,223
Income taxes payable		675			-			675			-				675
Lease liabilities - noncurrent		30,643			-			30,643			-				30,643
Warrants liabilities		-			390			390			-				390
Other liabilities		66			-			66			-				66
Total liabilities		289,724			3,623			293,347			(2,742	)			290,605
Commitments and contingencies (note 15)
Temporary Equity:
Series AA convertible Preferred Stock, $.001 par value; 25,890 shares authorized, 24,870 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2019 on an actual basis; 0 shares authorized, issued and outstanding as adjusted		187,146			-			187,146			(187,146	)	Note 3(b)		-
Series A convertible Preferred Stock, $.001 par value; 59,000 shares authorized, 36,476 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2019 on an actual basis; 0 shares authorized, issued and outstanding as adjusted		655			-			655			(655	)	Note 3(b)		-
Total temporary equity		187,801			-			187,801			(187,801	)			-
Equity:
Class A Common Stock, $0.021848 par value; 4,736 shares authorized, 837 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2019 on an actual basis; unlimited shares authorized, 365,551 shares issued and outstanding as adjusted		1			18			19			7,968		Note 3(b)(d)		7,987
Class B Common Stock, $0.021848 par value; 1,514 shares authorized; 1,389 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2019 on an actual basis, 0 shares issued and outstanding as adjusted		-			30			30			(30	)	Note 3(d)		-
Additional paid-in capital		744			40,833			41,577			138,253		Note 3(b)		179,830
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(505	)		2,437			1,932			(2,437	)	Note 3(c)		(505	)
Accumulated deficit		(80,968	)		(44,607	)		(125,575	)		44,607		Note 3(c)		(80,968	)
Total equity		(80,728	)		(1,289	)		(82,017	)		188,361				106,344
Total liabilities, temporary equity and equity	$	396,797		$	2,334		$	399,131		$	(2,182	)		$	396,949

See accompanying notes to unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statements of Operations

For the Year Ended December 31, 2019

(In thousands, except per share data)

	Newegg			Company			Combined			Pro Forma Adjustments			Notes	Pro Forma Combined
Net sales	$	1,533,928		$	383		$	1,534,311		$	(383	)	Note 3(a)	$	1,533,928
Cost of sales		1,369,054			744			1,369,798			(744	)	Note 3(a)		1,369,054
Gross profit		164,874			(361	)		164,513			361				164,874
Other operating income/(expense)		28,314			-			28,314			-				28,314
Selling, general, and administrative expenses		229,192			3,442			232,634			(2,675	)	Note 3(a)		229,959
Loss from operations		(36,004	)		(3,803	)		(39,807	)		3,036				(36,771	)
Interest income		586			1			587			2		Note 3(a)		589
Interest expense		(2,945	)		-			(2,945	)		(4	)	Note 3(a)		(2,949	)
Other income (expense), net		4,184			(32	)		4,152			32		Note 3(a)		4,184
Unrealized loss on securities		-			(1,357	)		(1,357	)		-				(1,357	)
Change in fair value of warrants liabilities		-			740			740			-				740
Gain from sale of and equity income from equity method investments		21,777			-			21,777			-				21,777
Loss before provision for income taxes		(12,402	)		(4,451	)		(16,853	)		3,066				(13,787	)
Provision for income taxes		4,589			-			4,589			-				4,589
Net loss	$	(16,991	)	$	(4,451	)		(21,442	)	$	3,066			$	(18,376	)
Net loss per share, basic and diluted	$	(20.01	)	$	(2.00	)		(6.97	)					$	(0.05	)
Weighted average number of common stock outstanding used in computing per share amounts, basic and diluted		849			2,226			3,075			362,477		Note 4		365,552

See accompanying notes to unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statements of Operations

For the Year Ended December 31, 2018

(In thousands, except per share data)

	Newegg			Company			Combined			Pro Forma Adjustments			Notes	Pro Forma Combined
Net sales	$	2,022,437		$	559		$	2,022,996		$	(559	)	Note 3(a)	$	2,022,437
Cost of sales		1,816,834			758			1,817,592			(758	)	Note 3(a)		1,816,834
Gross profit		205,603			(199	)		205,404			199				205,603
Other operating income(expense)		(1,555	)		-			(1,555	)		-				(1,555	)
Selling, general, and administrative expenses		247,174			9,062			256,236			(7,343	)	Note 3(a)		248,893
Loss from operations		(43,126	)		(9,261	)		(52,387	)		7,542				(44,845	)
Interest income		1,484			-			1,484			160		Note 3(a)		1,644
Interest expense		(1,595	)		(38	)		(1,633	)		38		Note 3(a)		(1,595	)
Other income (expense), net		1,599			(211	)		1,388			211		Note 3(a)		1,599
Change in fair value of warrants liabilities		-			600			600			-				600
Gain from sale of and equity income from equity method investments		9,617			-			9,617			-				9,617
Loss before provision for income taxes		(32,021	)		(8,910	)		(40,931	)		7,951				(32,980	)
Provision for income taxes		1,582			-			1,582			-				1,582
Net loss	$	(33,603	)	$	(8,910	)	$	(42,513	)	$	7,951			$	(34,562	)
Less: Dividend or deemed dividend paid to Series A convertible Preferred Stock		(19,960	)		-			(19,960	)		19,960		Note 3(b)		-
Net loss attributable to common stock		(53,562	)		(8,910	)		(62,473	)		27,911			$	(34,562	)
Net loss per share, basic and diluted	$	(80.68	)	$	(4.05	)	$	(21.80	)					$	(0.09	)
Weighted average number of common stock outstanding used in computing per share amounts, basic and diluted		664			2,202			2,866			362,662		Note 4		365,528

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statements of Operations

For the Year Ended December 31, 2017

(In thousands, except per share data)

	Newegg			Company			Combined			Pro Forma Adjustments			Notes	Pro Forma Combined
Net sales	$	2,158,131		$	882		$	2,159,013		$	(882	)	Note 3(a)	$	2,158,131
Cost of sales		1,925,990			1,656			1,927,646			(1,656	)	Note 3(a)		1,925,990
Gross profit		232,141			(774	)		231,367			774				232,141
Other operating income(expense)		170			55			225			(55	)	Note 3(a)		170
Selling, general, and administrative expenses		246,106			4,339			250,445			(2,785	)	Note 3(a)		247,660
Loss from operations		(13,795	)		(5,058	)		(18,853	)		3,504				(15,349	)
Interest income		1,801			57			1,858			2		Note 3(a)		1,860
Interest expense		(1,096	)		-			(1,096	)		-				(1,096	)
Other income (expense), net		1,216			94			1,310			(94	)	Note 3(a)		1,216
Change in fair value of warrants liabilities		-			(230	)		(230	)		-				(230	)
Gain from sale of and equity income from equity method investments		154			-			154			-				154
Loss before provision for income taxes		(11,720	)		(5,137	)		(16,857	)		3,412				(13,445	)
Provision for income taxes		247			-			247			-				247
Net loss	$	(11,967	)	$	(5,137	)	$	(17,104	)	$	3,412			$	(13,692	)
Less: Dividend or deemed dividend paid to Series A convertible Preferred Stock		(19,247	)		-			(19,247	)		19,247		Note 3(b)		-
Net loss attributable to common stock	$	(31,214	)	$	(5,137	)	$	(36,351	)	$	22,659			$	(13,692	)
Net loss per share, basic and diluted	$	(44.04	)	$	(2.37	)	$	(12.65	)					$	(0.04	)
Weighted average number of common stock outstanding used in computing per share amounts, basic and diluted		709			2,164			2,873			362,617		Note 4		365,490

Notes to the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements

Note 1 - Description of Transactions

On October 23, 2020, the Company, Merger Sub, and Newegg entered into the merger agreement. If the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement are completed, Merger Sub will merge into the Newegg and Newegg will be the surviving entity. The Company will become the 100% owner of the surviving entity. As the consideration of the merger, the Company will issue to all the stockholders of Newegg an aggregate of approximately 363,325,542 common shares. Each issued and outstanding share of Newegg will be exchanged to 5.8417 common shares.

On October 23, 2020, the Company entered into the disposition agreement with the Purchaser and Lianluo Connection. If the transactions contemplated by the disposition agreement are completed, the Company will sell of all of its equity interests in Lianluo Connection, a wholly owned subsidiary, to the Purchaser immediately following completion of the merger for a purchase price of RMB 0.

Immediately after consummation of the merger and disposition, the Company will own 100% of Newegg. The Newegg stockholders will own approximately 99.02% of the Company and existing Company shareholders will own approximately 0.98% of the Company.

Note 2 – Basis of Presentation

The merger will be accounted for as a reverse merger in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Under this method of accounting, the Company will be treated as the “acquired” company for financial reporting purposes. This determination was primarily based on Newegg comprising the ongoing operations of the combined company, Newegg’s senior management comprising the senior management of the combined company and Newegg shareholder having a majority of the voting power of the combined company. For accounting purposes, Newegg will be deemed to be the accounting acquirer in the transaction and, consequently, the transaction will be treated as a recapitalization of Newegg (i.e., a capital transaction involving the issuance of shares by the Company for the stock of Newegg). Accordingly, the consolidated assets, liabilities and results of operations of Newegg will become the historical financial statements of the combined company, and the Company’s assets, liabilities and results of operations will be consolidated with Newegg beginning on the acquisition date.

The unaudited pro forma combined balance sheet as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was derived from Newegg’s consolidated balance sheet and the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The unaudited pro forma combined balance sheet as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 assumes that the merger and disposition were completed on June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

The unaudited pro forma combined statements of operations information for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 were derived from Newegg’s consolidated statement of operations and the Company’s consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The unaudited pro forma combined statement of operations information for the year ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 assumes that the merger and disposition were completed on January 1, 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively.

The unaudited pro forma combined statement of operations information for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was derived from Newegg’s consolidated statement of operations and the Company’s consolidated statements of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The unaudited pro forma combined statement of operations information for the six months ended June 30, 2020 assumes that the merger and disposition were completed on January 1, 2020.

Note 3 – Adjustments

The pro forma adjustments included in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements are as follows:

(a)

Reflects the disposition of Lianluo Connection.

(b)

Reflects the elimination of Newegg’s preferred stock and common stock upon consummation of the merger.

(c)

Reflects the elimination of the Company’s accumulated deficit upon consummation of the merger.

(d)

Reflects the issuance of 363,325,542 common shares estimated to be issued in connection with the merger.

Note 4 – Earnings per Share

The unaudited pro forma combined basic and diluted earnings per share calculations are based on the Company’s historical weighted average number of shares outstanding at each of the periods ended June 30, 2020, December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, adjusted by 363,325,542 shares estimated to be issued in connection with the Merger.

Note 5 – Share Combination

This share combination also decreased the Company’s authorized shares to 6,250,000 common shares of par value of US$0.021848 each, of which 4,736,111 are designated as Class A common shares and 1,513,889 are designated as Class B common shares.

All outstanding options, warrants and other rights to purchase the Company’s common shares are adjusted proportionately as a result of the share combination. The number of shares authorized for issuance under the Company’s option plans are also proportionately reduced to reflect the share combination.

All share and per share information contained in these unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements has been restated to retroactively show the effect of this share combination.

EQUIVALENT AND COMPARATIVE PER SHARE INFORMATION

The following table sets forth certain historical and pro forma per share financial information for our common shares. The pro forma per share information gives effect to the merger as if the merger had occurred on January 1, 2020 in the case of earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and January 1, 2019 in the case of earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2019, and on June 30, 2020 in the case of book value. The information in the table below has been derived from and should be read in conjunction with the historical consolidated financial statements of the Company and Newegg included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus.

The pro forma earnings per share was calculated using the methodology described under the heading “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information” included in this proxy statement/prospectus above, and is subject to all the assumptions, adjustments and limitations described thereunder. The pro forma information set forth below, while helpful in illustrating the financial characteristics of the combined company under one set of assumptions, does not reflect the possible impact on the combined company that may result as a consequence of the arrangement and, accordingly, does not attempt to predict or suggest future results.

	Company Historical			Newegg Historical			Pro Forma
Loss per share for the six months ended June 30, 2020
Basic	$	(0.53	)	$	0.30		$	0.05
Diluted	$	(0.53	)	$	0.16		$	0.05
Loss per share for the year ended December 31, 2019
Basic	$	(2.00	)	$	(20.01	)	$	(0.05	)
Diluted	$	(2.00	)	$	(20.01	)	$	(0.05	)
Book value per share as of June 30, 2020 ⁽¹⁾	$	1.20		$	(74.29	)	$	0.36

(1)

Calculated as total shareholders’ equity (deficit) divided by total common shares outstanding.

COMPARATIVE PER SHARE MARKET PRICE AND DIVIDEND INFORMATION

Market Information

The Company’s Class A common shares are listed for trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “LLIT.” Newegg is a privately-held corporation and its securities do not trade on any marketplace.

On [ ], 2020, the last practicable trading day prior to the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, there were [ ] Class A common shares of the Company outstanding and [ ] shares of Newegg’s capital stock outstanding. As of such date, the Company had [ ] holders of record of its Class A common shares and Newegg had [ ] holders of record of its capital stock.

Recent Closing Prices and Comparative Market Price Information

The following table sets forth the closing sale price per share of the Company’s Class A common shares as reported on the NASDAQ Capital Market on October 23, 2020, the last trading day before the public announcement of the merger agreement, and on [ ], 2020, the most recent trading day prior to the date of this proxy statement/prospectus for which this information was available. The table also shows the implied value of the merger consideration for each share of Newegg capital stock as of the same two dates. This implied value was calculated by multiplying the closing sale price of a Class A common share of the Company on the relevant date by the exchange ratio.

	Class A Common Shares		Implied per share value of merger consideration
October 23, 2020	$	3.2472	$	18.9692
[ ], 2020	$	[ ]	$	[ ]

The market prices of the Company’s Class A common shares have fluctuated since the date of the announcement of the merger agreement and may continue to fluctuate from the date of this proxy statement/prospectus to the date of the special meeting and the date the merger is completed and thereafter. No assurance can be given concerning the market prices of our Class A common shares before or after completion of the merger. The market price of our Class A common shares (and therefore the value of the merger consideration) when received by Newegg stockholders after the merger is completed could be greater than, less than or the same as shown in the table above.

Dividend Policy

To date, the Company has not paid any cash dividends on its shares. As a BVI company, the Company may only declare and pay dividends if its directors are satisfied, on reasonable grounds, that immediately after the distribution (i) the value of the Company’s assets will exceed its liabilities and (ii) the Company will be able to pay its debts as they fall due. We currently anticipate that we will retain any available funds to finance the growth and operation of our business and we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Additionally, our cash held in foreign countries may be subject to certain control limitations or repatriation requirements, limiting our ability to use this cash to pay dividends.

For the year ended December 31, 2016, Newegg paid a cash dividend of $0.1154 per share, which included a noncumulative dividend of $0.0016 per share, totaling $4.95 million to holders of Series A convertible preferred stock. Additionally, Newegg paid a cash dividend of $0.6038 per share, which included a noncumulative dividend of $0.49 per share, totaling $787 to the holder of Series B-1 redeemable convertible preferred stock at that time. Except for the foregoing, Newegg has never declared or paid cash dividends on its capital stock. Newegg intends to retain all available funds and any future earnings to fund the development and expansion of its business and does not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This proxy statement/prospectus includes certain statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, related to the Company, Newegg and the merger. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements for purposes of federal and state securities laws. These forward-looking statements involve uncertainties that could significantly affect the financial or operating results of the Company, Newegg or the combined company. These forward-looking statements may be identified by terms such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “foresee,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “could” and “should” and the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements in this document include, among other things, statements about the potential benefits of the proposed merger and disposition, including future financial and operating results, plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and the anticipated timing of closing of the merger and disposition. In addition, all statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future, including statements relating to creating value for shareholders, benefits of the proposed transactions to customers, vendors, employees, shareholders and other constituents of the combined company, integrating the two companies, cost savings and the expected timetable for completing the proposed transactions, are forward-looking statements.

These forward-looking statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Risks and uncertainties include, among other things, risks related to the satisfaction of the conditions to closing proposed transactions (including the failure to obtain necessary shareholder approvals) in the anticipated timeframe or at all; risks related to the ability to realize the anticipated benefits of proposed transactions, including the possibility that the expected benefits from the proposed transactions will not be realized or will not be realized within the expected time period; the risk that the businesses will not be integrated successfully; disruption from proposed transactions making it more difficult to maintain business, contractual and operational relationships; the unfavorable outcome of any legal proceedings that have been or may be instituted against the Company or Newegg; failure to protect proprietary or personally identifiable data against unauthorized access or unintended release; the ability to retain key personnel; negative effects of the announcement or the consummation of the proposed transactions on the market price of our common shares, and on our operating results; significant transaction costs, fees, expenses and charges; unknown liabilities; the risk of litigation and/or regulatory actions related to the proposed transactions; other business effects, including the effects of industry, market, economic, political or regulatory conditions; future exchange and interest rates; changes in tax and other laws, regulations, rates and policies; future business combinations or disposals; and competitive developments.

In addition to the risks described under “Risk Factors,” the following factors, among others, could cause actual future results and other future events to differ materially from those currently estimated by management, including, but not limited to:

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the timing to complete the merger and the disposition;

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the risk that a condition to completion of the merger or disposition may not be satisfied;

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our ability to achieve the synergies and value creation projected to be realized following the completion of the merger and disposition;

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our ability to promptly and effectively integrate Newegg’s businesses;

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the diversion of management time on transaction-related issues;

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risks related to any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the Company, Newegg and others relating to the merger or disposition;

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the risk that the merger does not qualify for the intended tax treatment;

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the effect of the announcement of the merger and disposition on the ability of the Company and Newegg to retain key employees, and to maintain business relationships with customers, vendors and others; and

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changes in future cash requirements, capital requirements, results of operations, financial condition and/or cash flows.

You should not put undue reliance on forward-looking statements. No assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do occur, what impact they will have on the results of operations, financial condition or cash flows of the Company or Newegg. Actual results may differ materially from those discussed in this proxy statement/prospectus. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus and we assume no duty to update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, uncertainties or otherwise, as of any future date.

In addition to the other information contained in this proxy statement/prospectus, including the matters addressed in “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements,” you should carefully consider the following risk factors in determining whether to vote for the proposals described in this proxy statement/prospectus. You should also read and consider the risk factors associated with each of the businesses of the Company and Newegg because these risk factors may affect the operations and financial results of the combined company.

The merger agreement contains a number of conditions that must be fulfilled (or waived by the parties) to complete the merger. These conditions include, among other customary conditions, (i) the approval the merger proposal and all other proposals included in this proxy statement/prospectus by the Company’s shareholders, (ii) receipt of all consents from all governmental authorities or third parties, (iii) the absence of any order by any governmental authority which has the effect of making the transactions or agreements contemplated by the merger agreement or the disposition agreement illegal or which otherwise prevents or prohibits consummation of the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, (iv) the absence of any pending any claim, action, suit, proceeding, arbitration, mediation or investigation brought by a third-party non-affiliate to enjoin or otherwise restrict the consummation of the merger or the disposition, (v) the registration statement of which this proxy statement/prospectus forms a part shall have become effective under the Securities Act and shall not be the subject of any stop order or proceedings seeking a stop order, (vi) the registration statement on Form F-1 relating to a public offering of common shares of the Company shall have become effective under the Securities Act and shall not be the subject of any stop order or proceedings seeking a stop order; (vii) the approval for listing on NASDAQ, subject to official notice of issuance, of the common shares to be issued in the merger, (viii) subject to certain materiality exceptions, the accuracy of certain representations and warranties of each of the parties contained in the merger agreement and the compliance by each party with the covenants contained in the merger agreement, (ix) the absence of a material adverse effect with respect to each of the parties thereto, and (x) the public offering shall have simultaneously closed along with the merger, with the disposition closing immediately after the merger.

The disposition agreement contains the following closing conditions, (i) obtaining any requisite regulatory approvals for the disposition, (ii) no law or order prohibiting or preventing consummation of the disposition; (iii) no litigation to enjoy or otherwise restrict consummation of the disposition; (iv) our shareholder’s approval of the disposition; (v) the consummation of the merger with Newegg; and (vi) the conversion of debt that Lianluo Connection owes to the Company into additional paid-in capital of Lianluo Connection.

The required satisfaction (or waiver) of the foregoing conditions could delay the completion of the merger for a significant period of time or prevent it from occurring. Any delay in completing the merger could cause the Company not to realize some or all of the benefits that the parties expect the Company to achieve. Further, there can be no assurance that the conditions to the closing of the merger will be satisfied or waived or that the merger will be completed.

Certain of our director, executive officer and major shareholders have interests in the merger and disposition that are different from, and may potentially conflict with, our interests and the interests of our unaffiliated shareholders.

Certain of our directors, executive officers and major shareholders have interests in the merger and disposition that may be different from, or in addition to, the interests of our unaffiliated shareholders and that may create potential conflicts of interest.

Mr. Zhitao He, who currently controls approximately 86.6% of our total voting power, also serves on the board of Newegg and beneficially owns approximately 61.3% of all issued and outstanding shares of Newegg. Ms. Yingmei Yang, our Interim Chief Financial Officer and a director, also serves on the board of Newegg. The beneficial ownership of our major shareholders and directorship of our officer in Newegg may create additional conflicts of interest in respect of the merger and disposition. See “Proposal I: The Merger—Interests of Directors, Executive Officers and Major Shareholders in the Merger.”

In February and March 2020, we sold warrants exercisable for an aggregate of 1,373,750 Class A common shares to certain investors in private placements in conjunction with a number of registered direct offerings. The warrants are exercisable for five and one-half years from the date of issuance. On June 8, 2020, the registration statement on Form F-1 registering for the resale of the Class A common shares issuable upon the exercise of such warrants went effective.

Under certain circumstances, if a fundamental transaction (as defined in the warrants) occurs, holders of the warrants may require us to repurchase the remaining unexercised portion of such warrants for an amount of cash equal to the value of the warrant as determined in accordance with the Black Scholes option pricing model and the terms of the warrants. Our ability to repurchase the warrants depends on our available cash resources at such time. We cannot assure you that we will maintain sufficient cash reserves or that our business will generate cash flow from operations at levels sufficient to permit us to repurchase the warrants.

In addition, the merger may also trigger certain anti-dilution adjustment rights and the warrant holders may be able to exercise the warrants at a lower price which may negatively affect our financial statements.

Failure to complete the merger and disposition could negatively impact our business, financial condition, results of operations or share price.

Completion of the merger and disposition is conditioned upon the satisfaction of certain closing conditions, including those discussed above, and other closing conditions customary for a transaction of this size and type. The required conditions to closing may not be satisfied in a timely manner, if at all. If the merger and disposition are not consummated for these or any other reasons, we may be subject to a number of adverse effects, including:

Furthermore, if the merger is not completed, there can be no assurance that we will be able to find another target business on terms as favorable as those of the merger agreement.

Following the merger, our business may suffer as a result of the lack of public company operating experience of new management.

Prior to the completion of the merger, Newegg has been a privately-held company. Newegg’s management will become members of our management after the merger but have limited experience managing a publicly-traded company and complying with reporting and other obligations under securities law. The new management may not successfully manage Newegg’s transition into a public company which will be subject to significant regulatory oversight, reporting obligations under the federal securities laws and the continuous scrutiny of securities analysts and investors. These new responsibilities may require significant attention from management and could divert their attention and resources from the management of our business, which could negatively affect the new management’s ability to achieve the anticipated benefits of the merger.

The transition to becoming the subsidiary of a public company will require changes in the way that Newegg operates its business and incur additional expenses pertaining to SEC reporting obligations and SEC compliance matters, and our disclosure controls and procedures may not prevent or detect all errors or acts of fraud.

Private companies often have less regulated methods of operation than public companies. This results in less transparency and presents greater risks of noncompliance with rules and regulations. In anticipation of the proposed merger, Newegg’s management has begun to implement a variety of measures to ensure that the company follows the rules applicable to public companies in the United States. To the extent these new procedures and policies could not change historical behaviors that might be inconsistent with the rules regulating U.S. public company, Newegg could be at risk of violation or poor reporting as a public company following this transaction. In the event Newegg’s directors or executive officers inadvertently fail to identify, review or disclose a new relationship or arrangement causing us to fail to properly disclose any related party transaction disclosures or in the event that we fail to comply with SEC reporting and internal controls and procedures, we may be subject to securities laws violations that may result in additional compliance costs or costs associated with SEC judgments or fines, both of which will increase our costs and negatively affect our potential profitability and our ability to conduct our business. The public reporting requirements and controls are new for the management of the Company post-merger, and may require us to obtain outside assistance from legal, accounting or other professionals that will increase our costs of doing business.

Newegg is not a publicly traded company, making it difficult to determine the fair market value of Newegg.

The outstanding capital stock of Newegg is privately held and is not traded on any public market, which makes it difficult to determine the fair market value of Newegg. There can be no assurance that the merger consideration to be issued to Newegg stockholders will not exceed the actual value of Newegg.

We may fail to uncover all liabilities of Newegg’s business through the due diligence process prior to the merger, exposing us to potentially large, unanticipated costs.

Prior to completing the merger, we have and expect to continue to perform, certain due diligence reviews of the Newegg’s business. In view of timing and other considerations relevant to our successfully achieving the closing of the merger, our due diligence reviews will necessarily be limited in nature and may not adequately uncover all of the contingent or undisclosed liabilities we may incur as a consequence of the merger. Any such liabilities could cause us potentially experience significant losses, which could materially adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.

We have incurred and expect to continue to incur substantial transaction-related costs in connection with the merger and disposition.

We have incurred, and expect to continue to incur, a number of non-recurring transaction-related costs associated with completing the merger and disposition. These fees and costs have been, and will continue to be, substantial. Non-recurring transaction costs include, but are not limited to, fees paid to legal, financial and accounting advisors, filing fees and printing costs. Additional unanticipated costs may be incurred, which may be higher than expected and could have a material adverse effect on the new business’s financial condition and operating results.

The market price of our common shares may decline as a result of the merger.

We could encounter larger than anticipated transaction-related costs, may fail to realize some or all of the benefits anticipated from the merger or be subject to other factors that may adversely affect preliminary estimates of the results of the merger. Any of these factors could delay the expected accretive effect of the merger and contribute to a decrease in the price of our common shares. In addition, we are unable to predict the potential effects of the issuance of common shares as the merger consideration on the trading activity and market price of our common shares.

Our future results following the merger and disposition may differ materially from the unaudited pro forma financial information included in this proxy statement/prospectus.

The unaudited pro forma financial information contained in this proxy statement/prospectus is presented for purposes of presenting our historical consolidated financial statements with the historical financial statements of Newegg, as adjusted to give effect to the merger and disposition, and is not necessarily indicative of the financial condition or results of operations of the business following the merger and disposition. The assumptions used in preparing the pro forma financial information may not prove to be accurate, and other factors may affect our financial condition and results of operations following the merger and disposition. Any change in our financial condition or results of operations may cause significant variations in the price of our common shares. See “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information” for more information.

NASDAQ may not list or continue to list our common shares on its exchange, which could prevent consummation of the merger or limit investors’ ability to make transactions in our shares. Consequently, we may be subject to additional trading restrictions.

It is a closing condition to merger that our common shares continue to list on NASDAQ. The post-merger entity will be required to meet the initial listing standards of NASDAQ. We may not be able to meet those initial listing requirements. Even if our securities are so listed, we may be unable to maintain the listing of our securities in the future. If we fail to meet the initial listing requirements, neither we nor Newegg would be required to consummate the merger. In the event that we and Newegg elected to waive this condition, we and our shareholders could face significant material adverse consequences, including:

Newegg expects that it will realize growth opportunities and other financial and operating benefits as a result of the merger; however, it cannot predict with certainty if or when these growth opportunities and benefits will occur, or the extent to which they actually will be achieved. For example, the benefits from the merger may be offset by costs incurred as a result of being a public company. See “Risks Relating to the Business of Newegg” below for more discussion of the risks relating to Newegg following the merger.

Upon consummation of the merger, Mr. Zhitao He will beneficially own approximately 61.12% of the voting power of our issued and outstanding common shares and will continue exert significant influence on our operations.

Upon the consummation of merger, Mr. Zhitao He will own approximately 61.12% of the voting power of our issued and outstanding common shares. Accordingly, Mr. Zhitao He will continue to be able to exercise substantial influence over our operations. Such concentration of voting power could have the effect of delaying, deterring, or preventing a change of control or other business combination, which may, in turn, have an adverse effect on the market price of our shares or prevent our shareholders from realizing a premium over the then-prevailing market price for their shares.

Certain provisions of an Amended and Restated Shareholders Agreement may delay or prevent us from raising funding in the future and may have an adverse impact on us and the liquidity and market price of our common shares.

Prior to the merger, Newegg’s stockholders have entered into that certain stockholders agreement, dated March 30, 2017. In connection with the merger, we will assume that agreement and enter into an amended and restated shareholders agreement with Digital Grid and certain stockholders of Newegg (which we collectively refer to as the principal shareholders).

In addition, the Company and the principal shareholders will have rights of first refusal, subject to compliance with applicable laws and NASDAQ’s rules. If any principal shareholder receives a bona fide offer from any person other than its affiliate for any common shares that such principal shareholder received in connection with the merger, then the Company will have a right of first refusal, but not the obligation, to elect to purchase all (and not less than all) of such shares, at the same price, and on the same terms and conditions offered by the purchaser. In the event the Company does not decide to purchase such shares or decides to purchase for less than all of such shares, then each of the principal shareholders other than the selling principal shareholder shall have a right of first refusal to elect to purchase all (and not less than all) of its pro rata share (as defined in the amended and restated shareholders agreement) of such shares on the same terms and conditions offered by the purchaser. In the event that such shares are in exchange for non-cash consideration, then such right of first refusal shall be exercisable based on the fair market value determined in good faith by the board of such non-cash consideration.

Such right of first refusal and pre-emptive rights may delay or prevent us from raising funding in the future and may have an adverse impact on the liquidity and market price of our common shares.

The amended and restated memorandum and articles of association to be adopted at the special meeting provide certain rights to certain shareholders, which will limit your ability to influence corporate matters and could discourage others from pursuing any change of control transactions that minority holders of common shares may view as beneficial.

Upon completion of the merger, our board of directors will consist of up to seven directors. Initially, four of the directors shall be appointed by Digital Grid, which will own approximately [ ]% of our total voting power upon completion of the merger, and three of the directors shall be appointed by a representative which is selected by certain stockholders of Newegg, who collectively will own approximately [ ]% of our total voting power upon completion of the merger. The number of directors that Digital Grid and the representative are entitled to appoint will decrease proportionately with the decrease of the respective voting power of Digital Grid and such stockholders of Newegg.. Any director positions which neither Digital Grid nor the legacy shareholders are entitled to appoint shall be appointed by the remaining directors, or by any other means allowed under our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association.

Upon completion of the merger, you will have no right to appoint any director to our board. The amended and restated memorandum and articles of association to be adopted at the special meeting will limit your ability to appoint persons for service on our board of directors and may discourage proxy contests for the election of directors and purchases of substantial blocks of shares by making it more difficult for a potential acquirer to gain control of our board of directors. See “Proposal VII: Charter Amendment—Purpose and Effect of Charter Amendment” for more information.

The outbreak of coronavirus may have a material adverse effect on our business and the trading price of our common shares.

Our business has been adversely affected by the outbreak of coronavirus, or COVID-19. The World Health Organization labelled the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic on March 11, 2020, after the disease spread globally. Given the high public health risks associated with the disease, governments around the world have imposed various degrees of travel and gathering restrictions and other quarantine measures. Businesses in China have scaled back or suspended operations since the outbreak in December 2019. The COVID-19 outbreak is currently having an indeterminable adverse impact on the global economy.

All of our operating subsidiaries are located in China. Substantially all of our employees and all of our customers and suppliers are located in China. From January to February 2020, our service revenue plunged, as the number of patient users decreased sharply; and our revenue from the sale of products also dropped, because our distributors and sales personnel were trapped at home and our contract manufacturers shut down production during this period. Constrained by the epidemic, management and employees have been working from home to mitigate the impacts of operation disruptions caused by COVID-19. As of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, we have resumed operations but at below normal levels. Medical check-up centers and hospitals in China that we have business relationships with have partially resumed operations since March 2020, including the medical check-up centers in Wuhan that focus on physical examinations. In addition, while our supply chains currently are not affected, it is unknown whether or how they may be affected if the pandemic persists for an extended period. The COVID-19 pandemic has a limited adverse impact on our operating results for the first six months of 2020, compared to that for the same period of 2019, but may materially adversely impact our results of operations for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, depending on COVID-19’s future developments and actions taken to contain it

In addition, fears of the economic impacts of COVID-19 have sparked share prices to fluctuate significantly recently. The volatility of share prices and across-the-market selloff may depress our share price, and moreover, adversely affect our ability to obtain equity or debt financings from the financial market.

Given the uncertainty of the outbreak, the spread of COVID-19 may be prolonged and worsened, and we may be forced to further scale back or even suspend our operations. As COVID-19 spreads outside China, the global economy is suffering a noticeable slowdown. If this outbreak persists, commercial activities throughout the world could be curtailed with decreased consumer spending, business operation disruptions, interrupted supply chain, difficulties in travel, and reduced workforces. The duration and intensity of disruptions resulting from COVID-19 outbreak is uncertain. It is unclear as to when the outbreak will be contained, and we also cannot predict if the impact will be short-lived or long-lasting. The extent to which outbreak impacts our financial results will depend on its future developments. If the outbreak of COVID-19 is not effectively controlled in a short period of time, our business operation and financial condition may be materially and adversely affected as a result of any slowdown in economic growth, operation disruptions or other factors that we cannot predict.

Our business is seasonal and revenues and operating results could fall below investor expectations during certain periods, which could cause the trading price of our common shares to decline.

Our revenues and operating results have fluctuated in the past and may continue to fluctuate significantly depending upon numerous factors. In particular, we generally experience an increase in revenues in the period from March through May, and September through December. The increase in the fourth quarter is associated with hospital purchasing designed to extinguish governmental budgets prior to the fiscal year end. We believe that our first quarter performance will generally decline as a result of the lack of business conducted during the Chinese Lunar New Year holiday. To the extent our financial performance fluctuates significantly, investors may lose confidence in our business and the price of our common shares could decrease.

We may fail to effectively develop and commercialize new products and services, which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

The sleep respiratory market is developing rapidly, and related technology trends are constantly evolving. This results in the frequent introduction of new products and services, short product life cycles and significant price competition. Consequently, our future success depends on our ability to anticipate technology development trends and identify, develop and commercialize in a timely and cost-effective manner the new and advanced products that our customers demand. Moreover, it may take an extended period of time for our new products to gain market acceptance, if at all. Furthermore, as the life cycle for a product matures, the average selling price generally decreases. In the future, we may be unable to offset the effect of declining average sales prices through increased sales volume and controlling product costs. Lastly, during a product’s life cycle, problems may arise regarding regulatory, intellectual property, product liability or other issues that may affect the product’s continued commercial viability.

New sleep respiratory disorder related technology and relevant regulation could materially affect provision of our OSAS service to hospitals and medical centers. Development of our OSAS service business depends on our ability to decrease OSAS service-related device production cost and the relationship with hospital and medical center. It may take an extended period of time for us to decrease the cost of our new devices and to market our new devices. We may be unable to provide service to sufficient hospitals and medical centers, which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations and prospects.

We sell our products primarily to distributors, and our technical services are provided to hospitals and check-up centers; our ability to add distributors, hospitals and check-up centers will impact our revenue growth. Failure to maintain or expand our distribution network and network of hospitals and check-up centers would materially and adversely affect our business.

We depend on sales to distributors for a significant majority of our product revenues. Our distributors purchase all products ordered regardless of whether the products are ultimately sold. Products are not purchased by distributors on consignment, and distributors have no right to return unsold products. As our existing distributor agreements expire, we may be unable to renew such agreements on favorable terms or at all, and we do not own, employ or control these independent distributors. Furthermore, we actively manage our distribution network and regularly review the performance of each distributor. We may terminate agreements with distributors, without penalty, if we are not satisfied with their performance for any reason. We periodically terminate relationships with underperforming exclusive distributors. Our distributors may also terminate their relationship with us without penalty. When an exclusive distributor in a particular geographic area fails to meet our expectations, then we are economically incentivized to replace that distributor with a new distributor so that area can be served as well as possible. We occasionally terminate a relationship with a non-exclusive distributor and are more likely to simply appoint another one; however, we have found that in some instances we are better served to replace an underperforming non-exclusive distributor with an exclusive distributor. Additionally, we have found that even in cases where there may not be an economic incentive to terminate a non-exclusive distributor, having the ability to replace a distributor often motivates distributors to increase their efforts to meet our expectations. This policy may make us less attractive to some distributors. In addition, we compete for distributors with other medical device companies who may enter into long-term distribution agreements, effectively preventing many distributors from selling our products. As a result, a significant amount of time and resources must be devoted to maintaining and growing our distribution network.

In the OSAS sector, starting from fiscal 2018 we provide technical services in relation to detection and analysis of OSAS. We focused on the promotion of sleep respiratory solutions and service in public hospitals. Our wearable sleep diagnostic products and cloud-based services are also available in the medical centers of private preventive healthcare companies in China. We sign service agreements with public hospitals usually for a period of 1 to 3 years, and check-up centers usually for a period of one year or less, with the aim of provision of wearable sleep diagnostic products and cloud-based services and we charge a fixed technical service fee on a per user basis when our OSAS diagnostic services are provided to the user at medical centers and public hospitals. Our service revenue is dependent on the number of OSAS tests performed by each hospital/check-up center. The provision of these OSAS diagnosis services is still in its early stage and we may be required to invest more marketing efforts in order to build up and consolidate our partnership with hospitals and physical examination centers in China. We may terminate relationships with underperforming hospital/check-up center. The hospital/check-up may also terminate their relationship with us without penalty, and they may not renew their service agreement with us upon expiration.

Although we do not own or control our distributors, the actions of these distributors may affect our business operations or our reputation in the marketplace.

Our distributors are independent from us, and as such, our ability to effectively manage their activities is limited. Distributors could take any number of actions that could have material adverse effects on our business. If we fail to adequately manage our distribution network or if distributors do not comply with our distribution agreements, our corporate image could be tarnished among end users, disrupting our sales. Furthermore, we could be liable for actions taken by our distributors, including any violations of applicable law in connection with the marketing or sale of our products, including China’s anti-corruption laws. The PRC government has increased its anti-bribery efforts in the healthcare sector in recent years to reduce improper payments received by hospital administrators and doctors in connection with the purchase of pharmaceutical products and medical devices. Our distributors may violate these laws or otherwise engage in illegal practices with respect to their sales or marketing of our products. If our distributors violate these laws, we could be required to pay damages or fines, which could materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. In addition, our brand and reputation, our sales activities or the price of our shares could be adversely affected if we become the target of any negative publicity as a result of actions taken by our distributors.

We are highly dependent on the continued service of our key executives, including our Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Bin Lin, and other key personnel. We have entered into standard three-year employment contracts, or where required by law, open-term employment contracts, with all of our officers and managers and other key personnel, and three-year employment contracts, or where required by law, open-term employment contracts with our other employees. These contracts prohibit our employees from engaging in any conduct or activity that would be competitive with our business during the term of their employment. Loss of any of our key personnel could severely disrupt our business. We may not be able to find suitable or qualified replacements and will likely incur additional expenses in order to recruit and train any new personnel.

In 2019, our PRC subsidiaries, namely Lianluo Connection and Beijing Dehaier, laid off a total of over fifty employees, due to a business downturn and the need of business restructuring. Notwithstanding, our future success depends on our ability to attract and retain skilled personnel and failure to do so could result in disruptions to our business and growth.

Our business is subject to intense competition, which may reduce demand for our products and materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

The medical device and health wearables markets are highly competitive, and we expect competition to intensify. Given the huge stimulus initiative in China and its impact on healthcare, we expect the availability of healthcare to increase, as more hospitals and clinics are developed rurally.

We face direct competition from both domestic and international competitors across all product lines and price points. Our competitors also vary by product. Currently, in China our competitors include publicly traded and privately held multinational companies. As we expand into international markets, we expect that our competitors will primarily be publicly traded and privately held multinational companies. We also expect to face competition in international sales from companies that have local operations in the markets in which we sell our products. Some of our larger competitors may have:

As a result, we may be unable to offer products similar to, or more desirable than, those offered by our competitors, market our products as effectively as our competitors or otherwise respond successfully to competitive pressures. In addition, our competitors may be able to offer discounts on competing products as part of a “bundle” of non-competing products, systems and services that they sell to our customers, and we may not be able to profitably match those discounts. Our competitors may develop technologies and products that are more effective than those we currently offer or that render our products obsolete or uncompetitive. The timing of the introduction of competing products into the market could affect the market acceptance and market share of our products. As we expect demand for our products to increase along with the availability of healthcare, we must continue to focus on competitive pricing and innovation by being at the forefront of market trends and improving our product and service offerings. Our failure to compete successfully could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

Some of our internationally based competitors may establish production or research and development facilities in China, while others may enter into cooperative business arrangements with Chinese manufacturers. If we are unable to develop competitive branded products, obtain regulatory approval or clearance and supply sufficient quantities to the market as quickly and effectively as our competitors, market acceptance of our branded products may be limited, which could result in decreased sales. In addition, we may not be able to maintain our branded products’ cost advantages.

We believe that corrupt practices in the medical device industry in China still occur. To increase sales, certain manufacturers or distributors of medical devices may pay kickbacks or provide other benefits to hospital personnel who make procurement decisions. Our company policy prohibits these practices by our direct sales personnel and our distribution agreements require our distributors to comply with applicable law. As competition intensifies in the medical device industry in China, we may lose sales, customers or contracts to competitors.

If we fail to accurately project demand for our products, we may encounter problems of inadequate supply or oversupply, which would materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations, as well as damage our reputation and brand.

Our distributors typically order our products on a purchase order basis. We project demand for our products based on rolling projections from our distributors, our understanding of anticipated hospital procurement spending, and distributor inventory levels. The varying sales and purchasing cycles of our distributors and other customers, however, makes it difficult for us to forecast future demand accurately.

If we overestimate demand, we may purchase more unassembled parts or components for our branded products than we require. If we underestimate demand, our third-party suppliers may have inadequate supply of parts or product component inventories, which would delay shipments of our branded products, and could result in lost sales. In particular, we are seeking to reduce our procurement and inventory costs by matching our inventory closely with our projected product needs and by, from time to time, deferring our purchase of components in anticipation of supplier price reductions. As we seek to balance reduced inventory costs, we may fail to accurately forecast demand and coordinate our procurement to meet demand on a timely basis. Our inability to accurately predict our demand and to timely meet our demand could materially and adversely affect our financial conditions and results of operations as well as damage our reputation and corporate brand.

Failure to effectively restructure our business could materially and adversely affect our business and prospects.

We experienced a business downturn in 2019 and terminated over fifty employees’ employment. Currently, we are making efforts to overcome such downturn by restructuring our business. Our business restructuring strategy includes strengthening our brand, increasing market penetration of our existing products, developing new products, increasing our targeting of the sleep respiratory market in China, and embarking on exports. Pursuing these strategies requires, among other things:

If we are not able to restructure our business successfully, we may not be able to overcome our business downturn, and our prospects would be materially and adversely affected.

If we fail to obtain or maintain applicable regulatory clearances or approvals for our products, or if such clearances or approvals are delayed, we will be unable to commercially distribute and market our products at all or in a timely manner, which could significantly disrupt our business and materially and adversely affect our sales and profitability.

The sale and marketing of our products are subject to regulation in China. For a significant portion of our sales, we need to obtain and renew licenses and registrations with the China Food and Drug Administration, or CFDA. The processes for obtaining regulatory clearances or approvals can be lengthy and expensive, and the results are unpredictable. In addition, the relevant regulatory authorities may introduce additional requirements or procedures that have the effect of delaying or prolonging the regulatory clearance or approval for our existing or new products. If we are unable to obtain clearances or approvals needed to market existing or new branded products, or obtain such clearances or approvals in a timely fashion, our business would be significantly disrupted, and our sales and profitability could be materially and adversely affected.

We generate a significant portion of our revenues from a small number of products, and a reduction in demand for any of these products could materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

We derive a substantial percentage of our revenues from a small number of products. We expect that a small number of our key products will continue to account for a significant portion of our net revenues for the foreseeable future. As a result, continued market acceptance and popularity of these products is critical to our success, and a reduction in demand due to, among other factors, the introduction of competing products by our competitors, the entry of new competitors, or end-users’ dissatisfaction with the quality of these products could materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

If we fail to protect our intellectual property rights, it could harm our business and competitive position.

We rely on a combination of patent, copyright, trademark and trade secret laws and non-disclosure agreements and other methods to protect our intellectual property rights. The process of seeking patent protection can be lengthy and expensive, our patent applications may fail to result in patents being issued, and our existing and future patents may be insufficient to provide us with meaningful protection or commercial advantage. Our patents and patent applications may also be challenged, invalidated or circumvented.

We also rely on trade secret rights to protect our business through non-disclosure provisions in employment agreements with employees. If our employees breach their non-disclosure obligations, we may not have adequate remedies in China, and our trade secrets may become known to our competitors.

Intellectual property rights and confidentiality protections in China may not be as effective as in the United States or other western countries. Furthermore, policing unauthorized use of proprietary technology is difficult and expensive, and we may need to resort to litigation to enforce or defend patents issued to us or to determine the enforceability, scope and validity of our proprietary rights or those of others. Such litigation and an adverse determination in any such litigation, if any, could result in substantial costs and diversion of resources and management attention, which could harm our business and competitive position.

We may be exposed to intellectual property infringement and other claims by third parties which, if successful, could disrupt our business and have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

Our success depends, in large part, on our ability to use and develop our technology and know-how without infringing third party intellectual property rights. If we sell our branded products internationally, and as litigation becomes more common in China, we face a higher risk of being the subject of claims for intellectual property infringement, invalidity or indemnification relating to other parties’ proprietary rights. Our current or potential competitors, many of which have substantial resources and have made substantial investments in competing technologies, may have or may obtain patents that will prevent, limit or interfere with our ability to make, use or sell our branded products in either China or other countries, including the United States and other countries in Asia. The validity and scope of claims relating to medical device technology patents involve complex scientific, legal and factual questions and analysis and, as a result, may be highly uncertain. In addition, the defense of intellectual property suits, including patent infringement suits, and related legal and administrative proceedings can be both costly and time consuming and may significantly divert the efforts and resources of our technical and management personnel. Furthermore, an adverse determination in any such litigation or proceedings to which we may become a party could cause us to:

Each of the foregoing could effectively prevent us from pursuing some or all of our business and result in our customers or potential customers deferring or limiting their purchase or use of our branded products, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

We are subject to product liability exposure and currently do not have insurance coverage for product-related liabilities. Any product liability claims or potential safety-related regulatory actions could damage our reputation and materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

The medical devices we assemble and sell can expose us to potential product liability claims if the use of these products causes or is alleged to have caused personal injuries or other adverse effects. Any product liability claim or regulatory action could be costly and time-consuming to defend. If successful, product liability claims may require us to pay substantial damages. We do not maintain product liability insurance to cover potential product liability arising from the use of our branded products because product liability insurance available in China offers only limited coverage compared to coverage offered in many other countries. As we expand our sales internationally and increase our exposure to these risks in many countries, we may be unable to obtain sufficient product liability insurance coverage on commercially reasonable terms, or at all. A product liability claim or potential safety-related regulatory action, with or without merit, could result in significant negative publicity and could materially and adversely affect the marketability of our branded products and our reputation, as well as our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Moreover, a material design, manufacturing or quality failure or defect in our branded products, other safety issues or heightened regulatory scrutiny could each warrant a product recall by us and result in increased product liability claims. Also, if these products are deemed by the authorities in China where we currently sell our branded products to fail to conform to product quality and safety requirements, we could be subject to regulatory action. In China, violation of PRC product quality and safety requirements may subject us to confiscation of related earnings, penalties, an order to cease sales of the violating product, or to cease operations pending rectification. Furthermore, if the violation is determined to be serious, our business license to assemble or sell violating and other products could be suspended or revoked.

We may undertake acquisitions, which may have a material adverse effect on our ability to manage our business, and may end up being unsuccessful.

Our growth strategy may involve the acquisition of new technologies, businesses, products or services or the creation of strategic alliances in areas in which we do not currently operate. We do not have any commitment or agreement in place with regard to any such acquisitions at this time. These acquisitions could require that our management develop expertise in new areas, manage new business relationships and attract new types of customers. Furthermore, acquisitions may require significant attention from our management, and the diversion of our management’s attention and resources could have a material adverse effect on our ability to manage our business. We may also experience difficulties integrating acquisitions into our business and operations. Future acquisitions may also expose us to potential risks, including risks associated with:

We may need additional capital in the future, and we may be unable to obtain such capital in a timely manner or on acceptable terms, if at all.

In order for us to grow, remain competitive, develop new products, and expand our distribution network, we may require additional capital in the future. Our ability to obtain additional capital in the future is subject to a variety of uncertainties, including:

We may be unable to obtain additional capital in a timely manner or on acceptable terms or at all. Furthermore, the terms and amount of any additional capital raised through issuances of equity securities may result in significant shareholder dilution.

If we experience a significant number of warranty claims, our costs could substantially increase and our reputation and brand could suffer.

We typically sell our branded products with standard warranty terms covering 12 months after purchase. Our branded product warranty requires us to repair all mechanical malfunctions and, if necessary, replace defective components. We accrue liability for potential warranty claims at the time of sale. If we experience an increase in warranty claims or if our repair and replacement costs associated with warranty claims increase significantly, we may have to accrue a greater liability for potential warranty claims. Moreover, an increase in the frequency of warranty claims could substantially increase our costs and harm our reputation and brand. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may suffer materially if we experience a significant increase in warranty claims on our branded products.

If our security measures are breached or fail, and unauthorized access to a client’s data is obtained, our services may be perceived as not being secure, clients may curtail or stop using our services, and we may incur significant liabilities.

Our products and services involve the web-based storage and transmission of clients’ proprietary information and protected health information of patients. Because of the sensitivity of this information, security features of our software are very important. From time to time we may detect vulnerabilities in our systems, which, even if they do not result in a security breach, may reduce customer confidence and require substantial resources to address. If our security measures are breached or fail as a result of third-party action, employee error, malfeasance, insufficiency, defective design, or otherwise, someone may be able to obtain unauthorized access to client or patient data. As a result, our reputation could be damaged, our business may suffer, and we could face damages for contract breach, penalties for violation of applicable laws or regulations, and significant costs for remediation and efforts to prevent future occurrences. We rely upon our clients as users of our system for key activities to promote security of the system and the data within it, such as administration of client-side access credentialing and control of client-side display of data. On occasion, our clients have failed to perform these activities. Failure of clients to perform these activities may result in claims against us that this reliance was misplaced, which could expose us to significant expense and harm to our reputation. Because techniques used to obtain unauthorized access or to sabotage systems change frequently and generally are not recognized until launched against a target, we may be unable to anticipate these techniques or to implement adequate preventive measures. If an actual or perceived breach of our security occurs, the market perception of the effectiveness of our security measures could be harmed and we could lose sales and clients. In addition, our clients may authorize or enable third parties to access their client data or the data of their patients on our systems. Because we do not control such access, we cannot ensure the complete propriety of that access or integrity or security of such data in our systems.

If our services fail to provide accurate and timely information, or if our content or any other element of any of our services is associated with faulty clinical decisions or treatment, we could have liability to clients, clinicians, or patients, which could adversely affect our results of operations.

Our products, software, content, and services are used to assist clinical decision-making and provide information about treatment plans. If our products, software, content, or services fail to provide accurate and timely information or are associated with faulty clinical decisions or treatment, then clients, clinicians, or their patients could assert claims against us that could result in substantial costs to us, harm our reputation in the industry, and cause demand for our services to decline.

The assertion of such claims and ensuing litigation, regardless of its outcome, could result in substantial cost to us, divert management’s attention from operations, damage our reputation, and decrease market acceptance of our products and services. We attempt to limit by contract our liability for damages and to require that our clients assume responsibility for medical care and approve key system rules, protocols, and data. Despite these precautions, the allocations of responsibility and limitations of liability set forth in our contracts may not be enforceable, be binding upon patients, or otherwise protect us from liability for damages.

Our proprietary software may contain errors or failures that are not detected until after the software is introduced or updates and new versions are released. It is challenging for us to test our software for all potential problems because it is difficult to simulate the wide variety of computing environments or treatment methodologies that our clients may deploy or rely upon. From time to time we have discovered defects or errors in our software, and such defects or errors can be expected to appear in the future. Defects and errors that are not timely detected and remedied could expose us to risk of liability to clients, clinicians, and patients and cause delays in introduction of new services, result in increased costs and diversion of development resources, require design modifications, or decrease market acceptance or client satisfaction with our services.

We rely on Internet infrastructure, bandwidth providers, other third parties, and our own systems for providing services to our users, and any failure or interruption in the services provided by these third parties or our own systems could expose us to litigation and negatively impact our relationships with users, adversely affecting our brand and our business.

Our ability to deliver our Internet and telecommunications-based services is dependent on the development and maintenance of the infrastructure of the Internet and other telecommunications services by third parties. This includes maintenance of a reliable network backbone with the necessary speed, data capacity, and security for providing reliable Internet access and services. Our services are designed to operate without interruption in accordance with our service level commitments. However, we have experienced and expect that we will experience interruptions and delays in services and availability from time to time. We rely on internal systems as well as third-party vendors, including data center, bandwidth, and telecommunications equipment providers, to provide our services. We do not maintain redundant systems or facilities for some of these services. In the event of a catastrophic event with respect to one or more of these systems or facilities, we may experience an extended period of system unavailability, which could negatively impact our relationship with users. Any disruption in the network access, telecommunications, or co- location services provided by these third-party providers or any failure of or by these third-party providers or our own systems to handle current or higher volume of use could significantly harm our business. We exercise limited control over these third-party vendors, which increases our vulnerability to problems with services they provide.

Any errors, failures, interruptions, or delays experienced in connection with these third-party technologies and information services or our own systems could negatively impact our relationships with users and adversely affect our business and could expose us to third-party liabilities. The reliability and performance of the Internet may be harmed by increased usage or by denial-of-service attacks. The Internet has experienced a variety of outages and other delays as a result of damages to portions of its infrastructure, and it could face outages and delays in the future. These outages and delays could reduce the level of Internet usage as well as the availability of the Internet to us for delivery of our Internet-based services.

If we are unable to keep up with the rapid technological changes of the internet industry, our business may suffer.

The internet industry is experiencing rapid technological changes. The future success of our cloud-based services will depend on our ability to anticipate, adapt and support new technologies and industry standards. If we fail to anticipate and adapt to these and other technological changes, our market share, profitability and share price could suffer.

Our internal control over financial reporting is not effective and has material weaknesses.

We are subject to the reporting obligations under the U.S. securities laws. The SEC, as required under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, or Section 404, has adopted rules requiring public companies to include a report of management on the effectiveness of such companies’ internal control over financial reporting in their respective annual reports. This proxy statement/prospectus does not include an attestation report of our registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting because we are currently a non-accelerated filer and therefore not required to obtain such report.

Our management has concluded that under the rules of Section 404, our internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of December 31, 2019. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our financial statements will not be prevented, or detected and corrected on a timely basis. The material weakness we identified is insufficient qualified accounting personnel with appropriate understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements commensurate with our financial reporting requirements. Also, as a small company, we do not have sufficient internal control personnel to set up adequate review functions at each reporting level.

We are in the process of implementing measures to resolve the material weakness and improve our internal and disclosure controls. However, we may not be able to successfully implement the remedial measures. The implementation of our remedial initiatives may not fully address the material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting. In addition, the process of designing and implementing an effective financial reporting system is a continuous effort that requires us to anticipate and react to changes in our business and economic and regulatory environments and to expend significant resources to maintain a financial reporting system that is adequate in satisfying our reporting obligations.

As a result, our business and financial condition, results of operations and prospects, as well as the trading price of our common shares may be materially and adversely affected. Ineffective internal control over financial reporting could also expose us to increased risk of fraud or misuse of corporate assets, which in turn, could subject us to potential delisting from the NASDAQ Capital Market on which our common shares are listed, regulatory investigations or civil or criminal sanctions.

Our directors, officers and we may be involved in investigations or other forms of regulatory or governmental inquiry which may cause reputational harm to the Company, incur additional expenses, and distract our management from our day-to-day operations.

From time to time, our directors, officers and we may be involved in investigations or other forms of regulatory or governmental inquiry covering a range of possible issues including but not limited to securities laws compliance. These inquiries or investigations could lead to administrative, civil or criminal proceedings involving us and could result in fines, penalties, restitution, other types of sanctions, or the need for us to undertake remedial actions, or to alter its business, financial or accounting practices. Our practice is to cooperate fully with regulatory and governmental inquiries and investigations.

For example, on August 6, 2020, Hangzhou Lianluo and Mr. Zhitao He received an investigation notice from China Securities Regulatory Commission, or CSRC, for alleged violation of laws and regulations regarding information disclosures of Hangzhou Lianluo. Hangzhou Lianluo is a PRC company with shares listed on Shenzhen Stock Exchange. Mr. He is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hangzhou Lianluo. Hangzhou Lianluo is also the largest shareholder of the Company and Newegg, and Mr. He was the former Chairman and the former Chief Executive Officer of the Company and will be appointed as the chairman of the board of the Company upon completion of the merger. Hangzhou Lianluo announced this investigation on August 7, 2020 and stated that it will fully cooperate with CSRC in the investigation. As the investigation is still at a relatively early stage, the Company is currently unable to assess the likely outcomes of such proceedings. On September 28, 2020, Hangzhou Lianluo announced that it has received a letter of advance notice of administrative punishment from Zhejiang Regulatory Bureau of CSRC, which provides, among others, that (i) Hangzhou Lianluo is receiving a warning and required to correct its unlawful acts and pay a fine of RMB 300,000, and (ii) Mr. Zhitao He is receiving a warning and required to pay a fine of RMB 400,000. The unfavorable ultimate outcome regarding this investigation could cause reputational harm to us.

Legal proceedings, inquiries and regulatory investigations are often unpredictable, and it is possible that the ultimate resolution of any such matters, if unfavorable, may be material to the our results of operations in any future period, depending, in part, upon the size of the loss or liability imposed and the operating results for the period, and could have a material adverse effect on the our business. In addition, regardless of the ultimate outcome of any such legal proceeding, inquiry or investigation, any such matter could cause us to incur additional expenses, which could be significant, and possibly material, to our results of operations in any future period. Any of these factors may result in large and sudden changes in the volume and price at which our common shares will trade.

In the past, shareholders of a public company often brought securities class action suits against the company following periods of instability in the market price of that company’s securities. If we were involved in a class action suit, it could divert a significant amount of our management’s attention and other resources from our business and operations, which could harm our results of operations and require us to incur significant expenses to defend the suit. Any such class action suit, whether or not successful, could harm our reputation and restrict our ability to raise capital in the future. In addition, if a claim is successfully made against us, we may be required to pay significant damages, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

Adverse changes in economic and political policies of the PRC government could have a material adverse effect on the overall economic growth of China, which could adversely affect our business.

Substantially all of our business operations are conducted in China. Accordingly, our results of operations, financial condition and prospects are subject to economic, political and legal developments in China. China’s economy differs from the economies of most developed countries in many respects, with respect to the amount of government involvement, level of development, growth rate, control of foreign exchange, and allocation of resources.

While the PRC economy has grown more rapidly in the past 30 years than the world economy as a whole, growth has been uneven across different regions and among various economic sectors of China. The PRC government has implemented various measures to encourage economic development and guide the allocation of resources. Some of these measures benefit the overall PRC economy, but may also have a negative effect on us. For example, our financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected by government control over capital investments or changes in tax regulations that are applicable to us. Stimulus measures designed to boost the Chinese economy may contribute to higher inflation, which could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. In addition, since 2012, growth of the Chinese economy has slowed down. We cannot assure you that Chinese economy will continue to grow, or that if there is growth, such growth will be steady and uniform, or that if there is a slowdown, such slowdown will not have a negative effect on our business and results of operations.

We do not have business interruption, litigation or natural disaster insurance.

The insurance industry in China is still at an early stage of development. In particular, PRC insurance companies offer limited insurance products. As a result, we do not have any business liability or disruption insurance coverage for our operations in China. Any business interruption, litigation or natural disaster may result in our business incurring substantial costs and the diversion of resources.

Currently, there are no specific laws or regulations applicable to wearable medical products in China, which are instead subject to general laws applicable to medical products. If there are applicable government regulations in the future, it may create risks and challenges with respect to our compliance efforts and our business strategies.

The health care industry is highly regulated and is subject to changing political, legislative, regulatory, and other influences. Existing and new laws and regulations affecting the health care industry could create unexpected liabilities for us, cause us to incur additional costs, and restrict our operations. Many health care laws are complex, and their application to specific services and relationships may not be clear. In particular, many existing health care laws and regulations, when enacted, did not anticipate the wearable medical products and services that we provide, and these laws and regulations may be applied to our business in ways that we do not anticipate. Our failure to accurately anticipate the application of these laws and regulations, or our other failure to comply, could create liability for us, result in adverse publicity, and negatively affect our business.

Restrictions on currency exchange may limit our ability to receive and use our income effectively.

Lianluo Connection, our directly wholly-owned PRC subsidiary, is a foreign invested enterprise, or FIE, under PRC laws, and substantially all of our sales are settled in RMB. Any future restrictions on currency exchanges may limit our ability to use revenue generated in RMB to fund any future business activities outside of China or to make dividend or other payments in U.S. dollars. Although the conversion of RMB into foreign currency for current account transactions, such as interest payments, profit distributions, and trade or service related transactions, can be made without prior governmental approval, significant restrictions still remain, including primarily the restriction that FIEs may only buy, sell, or remit foreign currencies after providing valid commercial documents to certain banks in China authorized to conduct foreign exchange business. In addition, conversion of RMB for capital account items, including direct investment and loans, are subject to governmental approval in China, and requires companies to open and maintain separate foreign exchange accounts for capital account items. We cannot be certain that the Chinese regulatory authorities will not impose more stringent restrictions on the convertibility of the RMB.

Uncertainties with respect to the PRC legal system could limit the legal protections available to you and us.

We conduct substantially all of our business through our operating subsidiaries in the PRC. Our operating subsidiaries are generally subject to laws and regulations applicable to foreign investments in China and, in particular, laws applicable to FIEs. The PRC legal system is based on written statutes, and prior court decisions may be cited for reference but have limited precedential value. Since 1979, a series of new PRC laws and regulations have significantly enhanced the protections afforded to various forms of foreign investments in China. However, since the PRC legal system continues to evolve rapidly, the interpretations of many laws, regulations, and rules are not always uniform, and enforcement of these laws, regulations, and rules involve uncertainties, which may limit legal protections available to you and us. In addition, any litigation in China may be protracted and result in substantial costs and diversion of resources and management attention. Furthermore, all of our executive officers and most of our directors are residents of China and not of the United States, and substantially all the assets of these persons are located outside the United States. As a result, it could be difficult for investors to effect service of process in the United States or to enforce a judgment obtained in the United States against our Chinese operations and subsidiaries.

Most of our assets are located outside of the United States and most of our current operations are conducted in the PRC. In addition, most of our directors and officers are nationals and residents of countries other than the United States. A substantial portion of the assets of these persons is located outside the United States. As a result, it may be difficult for you to effect service of process within the United States upon these persons. It may also be difficult for you to enforce U.S. courts’ judgments entered pursuant to the civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal securities laws against us, or our officers and directors most of whom are not residents of the United States and the substantial majority of whose assets are located outside of the United States. In addition, there is uncertainty as to whether the courts of the PRC would recognize or enforce judgments of U.S. courts. The recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments are provided for in the PRC Civil Procedures Law. Courts in China may recognize and enforce foreign judgments in accordance with the requirements of the PRC Civil Procedures Law based 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 arrangements with the United States or the BVI that provide for the reciprocal recognition and enforcement of judgments. In addition, according to the PRC Civil Procedures Law, courts in the PRC will not enforce a foreign judgment, if they decide that the judgment violates basic principles of PRC law, sovereignty, national security, or public interest. It is uncertain whether a PRC court would enforce a judgment rendered by a court in the United States against us or our officers and directors.

The PRC government exerts substantial influence over the manner in which business activities are conducted.

The PRC government has exercised and continues to exercise substantial control over virtually every sector of the Chinese economy through regulations and state ownership. Our ability to operate in China may be harmed by changes in Chinese laws and regulations, including those relating to taxation, product liability, healthcare, labor, property, privacy and other matters. We believe that our operations in China comply with, in material aspects, with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements. However, the central or local governments of China may impose new, stricter regulations or interpretations of existing regulations that would require additional expenditures and efforts on our part to ensure our compliance with such regulations or interpretations.

Fluctuations in exchange rates could adversely affect our business and the value of our securities.

The value of our common shares will be indirectly affected by the foreign exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and RMB. Appreciation or depreciation in the value of RMB relative to the U.S. dollar would affect our financial results reported in U.S. dollar without giving effect to any underlying change in our business or results of operations. Fluctuations in the exchange rate will also affect the relative value of any dividend we issue that will be exchanged into U.S. dollars, as well as earnings from any U.S. dollar-denominated investments we make in the future.

Since July 2005, the RMB has no longer been pegged to the U.S. dollar. Although the People’s Bank of China regularly intervenes in the foreign exchange market to prevent significant short-term fluctuations in the exchange rate, RMB may appreciate or depreciate significantly in value against the U.S. dollar in the medium to long term. Moreover, it is possible that in the future PRC authorities may lift restrictions on fluctuations in the RMB exchange rate and lessen intervention in the foreign exchange market.

Very limited hedging transactions are available in China to reduce our exposure to the exchange rate fluctuations. To date, we have not entered into any hedging transactions. While we may enter into hedging transactions in the future, the availability and effectiveness of these transactions may be limited. We may not be able to successfully hedge our exposure at all. In addition, our foreign currency exchange losses may be magnified by PRC exchange control regulations that restrict our ability to convert RMB into foreign currencies.

Restrictions under PRC law on our PRC subsidiary’s ability to make dividends and other distributions could materially and adversely affect our ability to grow, make investments or acquisitions that could benefit our business, pay dividends to you, and otherwise fund and conduct our business.

Substantially all of our revenues are earned by our PRC subsidiary. However, PRC regulations restrict the ability of our PRC subsidiary to make dividends and other payments to its offshore parent companies. PRC legal restrictions permit payments of dividends by our PRC subsidiary only out of its accumulated after-tax profits, if any, determined in accordance with PRC accounting standards and regulations. Our PRC subsidiary is also required under PRC laws and regulations to allocate at least 10% of its annual after-tax profits determined in accordance with PRC GAAP to a statutory general reserve fund until the amounts in said reserve fund reach 50% of the company’s registered capital. Allocations to these statutory reserve funds can only be used for specific purposes and are not transferable to us in the form of loans, advances, or cash dividends. Any limitations on the ability of our PRC subsidiary to transfer funds to us could materially and adversely limit our ability to grow, make investments or acquisitions that could be beneficial to our business, pay dividends and otherwise fund and conduct our business.

PRC regulations relating to investments in offshore companies by PRC residents may subject our PRC-resident beneficial owners or our PRC subsidiary to liability or penalties, limit our ability to inject capital into our PRC subsidiary or limit our PRC subsidiary’s ability to increase its registered capital or distribute profits.

The State Administration of Foreign Exchange, or SAFE, promulgated the Circular on Relevant Issues Concerning Foreign Exchange Control on Domestic Residents’ Offshore Investment and Financing and Roundtrip Investment through Special Purpose Vehicles, or SAFE Circular 37, on July 4, 2014, which replaced the former circular commonly known as “SAFE Circular 75” promulgated by SAFE on October 21, 2005. SAFE Circular 37 requires PRC residents to register with local branches of the SAFE in connection with their direct establishment or indirect control of an offshore entity, for the purpose of overseas investment and financing, with such PRC residents’ legally owned assets or equity interests in domestic enterprises or offshore assets or interests, referred to in SAFE Circular 37 as a “special purpose vehicle.” SAFE Circular 37 further requires amendment to the registration in the event of any significant changes with respect to the special purpose vehicle, such as increase or decrease of capital contributed by PRC individuals, share transfer or exchange, merger, division or other material event. In the event that a PRC shareholder holding interests in a special purpose vehicle fails to fulfill the required SAFE registration, the PRC subsidiaries of that special purpose vehicle may be prohibited from making profit distributions to the offshore parent and from carrying out subsequent cross-border foreign exchange activities, and the special purpose vehicle may be restricted in its ability to contribute additional capital into its PRC subsidiaries. Moreover, failure to comply with the various SAFE registration requirements described above could result in liability under PRC law for evasion of foreign exchange controls. According to the Notice on Further Simplifying and Improving Policies for the Foreign Exchange Administration of Direct Investment released on February 13, 2015 by SAFE, local banks will examine and handle foreign exchange registration for overseas direct investment, including the initial foreign exchange registration and amendment registration, under SAFE Circular 37 from June 1, 2015.

According to SAFE Circular 37, our shareholders or beneficial owners, who are PRC residents, are subject to SAFE Circular 37 or other foreign exchange administrative regulations in respect of their investment in the Company. We have notified substantial beneficial owners of our common shares who we know are PRC residents of their filing obligations. Nevertheless, we may not be aware of the identities of all of our beneficial owners who are PRC residents. We do not have control over our beneficial owners and there can be no assurance that all of our PRC-resident beneficial owners will comply with SAFE Circular 37 and subsequent implementation rules, and there is no assurance that the registration under SAFE Circular 37 and any amendment will be completed in a timely manner, or will be completed at all. The failure of our beneficial owners who are PRC residents to register or amend their foreign exchange registrations in a timely manner pursuant to SAFE Circular 37 and subsequent implementation rules, or the failure of future beneficial owners of the Company who are PRC residents to comply with the registration procedures set forth in SAFE Circular 37 and subsequent implementation rules, may subject such beneficial owners or our PRC subsidiary to fines and legal sanctions. Such failure to register or comply with relevant requirements may also limit our ability to contribute additional capital to our PRC subsidiary and limit our PRC subsidiary’s ability to distribute dividends to us. These risks may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Furthermore, it is uncertain how SAFE Circular 37, and any future regulation concerning offshore or cross-border transactions, will be interpreted, amended and implemented by the relevant PRC government authorities, and we cannot predict how these regulations will affect our business operations or future strategy. Failure to register or comply with relevant requirements may also limit our ability to contribute additional capital to our PRC subsidiary and limit our PRC subsidiary’s ability to distribute dividends to us. These risks could in the future have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We may be unable to complete a business combination transaction efficiently or on favorable terms due to complicated merger and acquisition regulations which first became effective on September 8, 2006.

On August 9, 2006, six PRC regulatory agencies, including the China Securities Regulatory Commission, promulgated the Regulation on mergers and Acquisitions of Domestic Companies by Foreign Investors, which became effective on September 8, 2006, and was subsequently amended in 2009. This regulation, among other regulations and rules, governs the approval process of a PRC company’s participation in an acquisition of assets or equity interests. Depending on the structure of the transaction, the regulation requires the PRC parties to make a series of applications and supplemental applications to the government agencies for approval of acquisition of assets or equity interests of another entity. In some instances, the application process may require a presentation of economic data concerning the transaction, including appraisals of the target business and evaluations of the acquirer, which are designed to allow the government to assess viability of the transaction. Government approvals will have expiration dates, by which a transaction must be completed and reported to the government agencies. Compliance with the regulation is likely to be more time consuming and expensive than it was in the past, and provides the government more controls over business combination of two enterprises.

The regulation also prohibits a transaction with an acquisition price obviously lower than the appraised value of the PRC business or assets and in certain transaction structures, and requires consideration be paid within a defined period, generally not in excess of a year. The regulation also limits our ability to negotiate various terms of the acquisition, including the initial consideration, contingent consideration, holdback provisions, indemnification provisions, and provisions related to the assumption and allocation of assets and liabilities. Transaction structures involving trusts, nominees and similar entities are prohibited. Therefore, such regulation may impede our ability to negotiate and complete a business combination transaction on financial terms that satisfy our investors and protect our shareholders’ economic interests.

PRC regulation of loans to, and direct investment in, PRC entities by offshore holding companies and governmental control of currency conversion may restrict or prevent us from using the proceeds of our future financings to make loans to our PRC subsidiary, or to make additional capital contributions to our PRC subsidiary.

We, as an offshore holding company, are permitted under PRC laws and regulations to provide funding to our PRC subsidiary, which is treated as foreign-invested enterprises under PRC laws, through loans or capital contributions. However, loans by us to our PRC subsidiary to finance its activities cannot exceed statutory limits and must be registered with the local counterpart of SAFE and capital contributions to our PRC subsidiary are subject to the requirement of making necessary filings in the Foreign Investment Comprehensive Management Information System, and registration with other governmental authorities in China.

SAFE promulgated the Notice of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange on Reforming the Administration of Foreign Exchange Settlement of Capital of Foreign-invested Enterprise, or Circular 19, effective on June 1, 2015, in replacement of the Circular on the Relevant Operating Issues Concerning the Improvement of the Administration of the Payment and Settlement of Foreign Currency Capital of Foreign-Invested Enterprises, the Notice from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange on Relevant Issues Concerning Strengthening the Administration of Foreign Exchange Businesses, and the Circular on Further Clarification and Regulation of the Issues Concerning the Administration of Certain Capital Account Foreign Exchange Businesses. According to Circular 19, the flow and use of the RMB capital converted from foreign currency-denominated registered capital of a foreign-invested company is regulated such that RMB capital may not be used for the issuance of RMB entrusted loans, the repayment of inter-enterprise loans or the repayment of bank loans that have been transferred to a third party. Although Circular 19 allows RMB capital converted from foreign currency-denominated registered capital of a foreign invested enterprise to be used for equity investments within the PRC, it also reiterates the principle that RMB converted from the foreign currency-denominated capital of a foreign-invested company may not be directly or indirectly used for purposes beyond its business scope. Thus, it is unclear whether SAFE will permit such capital to be used for equity investments in the PRC in actual practice. SAFE promulgated the Notice of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange on Reforming and Standardizing the Foreign Exchange Settlement Management Policy of Capital Account, or Circular 16, effective on June 9, 2016, which reiterates some of the rules set forth in Circular 19, but changes the prohibition against using RMB capital converted from foreign currency-denominated registered capital of a foreign-invested company to issue RMB entrusted loans to a prohibition against using such capital to grant loans to non-associated enterprises. Violations of SAFE Circular 19 and Circular 16 could result in administrative penalties. Circular 19 and Circular 16 may significantly limit our ability to transfer any foreign currency we hold, including the net proceeds from our future financings, to our PRC subsidiary, which may adversely affect our liquidity and our ability to fund and expand our business in the PRC.

In light of the various requirements imposed by PRC regulations on loans to, and direct investment in, PRC entities by offshore holding companies, we cannot assure you that we will be able to complete the necessary government registrations or obtain the necessary government approvals on a timely basis, if at all, with respect to future loans or future capital contributions to our PRC subsidiary. As a result, uncertainties exist as to our ability to provide prompt financial support to our PRC subsidiary when needed. If we fail to complete such registrations or obtain such approvals, our ability to use foreign currency, including the proceeds we received from our future financings, and to capitalize or otherwise fund our PRC operations may be negatively affected, which could materially and adversely affect our liquidity and our ability to fund and expand our business.

Any failure to comply with PRC regulations regarding employee share incentive plans may subject the PRC plan participants or us to fines and other legal or administrative sanctions.

We have established a series of share incentive programs under which we issued share options to our PRC employees. In 2014, we created the 2014 Share Incentive Plan, which provides that the maximum number of shares authorized for issuance under this plan shall not exceed ten percent of the number of issued and outstanding shares of company stock as of December 31 of the immediately preceding fiscal year, and an additional number of shares may be added automatically annually to the shares issuable under the Plan on and after January 1 of each year, from January 1, 2015 through January 1, 2024. The 2014 Share Incentive Plan shall terminate on the tenth anniversary of its effective date on July 28, 2014 when the plan was approved by the shareholders of the Company. Pursuant to SAFE Circular 37, PRC residents who participate in share incentive plans in overseas non-publicly-listed companies may submit applications to SAFE or its local branches for the foreign exchange registration with respect to offshore special purpose companies. In the meantime, directors, executive officers and other employees who are PRC citizens or who are non-PRC residents residing in the PRC for a continuous period of not less than one year, subject to limited exceptions, and who have been granted restricted shares, options or restricted share units, may follow the Notice on Issues Concerning the Foreign Exchange Administration for Domestic Individuals Participating in Stock Incentive Plan of Overseas Publicly Listed Company, issued by SAFE in February 2012, to apply for the foreign exchange registration. According to those regulations, employees, directors and other management members participating in any stock incentive plan of an overseas publicly listed company who are PRC citizens or who are non-PRC citizens residing in China for a continuous period of not less than one year, subject to limited exceptions, are required to register with SAFE through a domestic qualified agent, which may be a PRC subsidiary of the overseas listed company, and complete certain other procedures. Failure to complete the SAFE registrations may subject them to fines and legal sanctions and may also limit their ability to make payment under the relevant equity incentive plans or receive dividends or sales proceeds related thereto in foreign currencies, or our ability to contribute additional capital into our subsidiaries in China and limit our PRC subsidiary’s ability to distribute dividends to us. We also face regulatory uncertainties under PRC law that could restrict our ability to adopt additional equity incentive plans for our directors, officers and employees who are PRC citizens or who are non-PRC residents residing in the PRC for a continuous period of not less than one year, subject to limited exceptions.

In addition, the State Administration of Taxation has issued circulars concerning employee share options, restricted shares restricted share units. Under these circulars, employees working in the PRC who exercise share options, or whose restricted shares or restricted share units vest, will be subject to PRC individual income tax. The PRC subsidiaries of an overseas listed company have obligations to file documents related to employee share options or restricted shares with relevant tax authorities and to withhold individual income taxes of those employees related to their share options, restricted shares or restricted share units. Although we currently withhold income tax from our PRC employees in connection with their exercise of options and the vesting of their restricted shares and restricted share units, if the employees fail to pay, or the PRC subsidiary fails to withhold, their income taxes according to relevant laws, rules and regulations, the PRC subsidiary may face sanctions imposed by the tax authorities.

The Security Review Rules may make it more difficult for us to make future acquisitions or dispositions of our business operations or assets in China.

The Security Review Rules, effective as of September 1, 2011, provides that when deciding whether a specific merger or acquisition of a domestic enterprise by foreign investors is subject to the national security review by Ministry of Commerce, the principle of substance-over-form should be applied and foreign investors are prohibited from circumventing the national security review requirement by structuring transactions through proxies, trusts, indirect investments, leases, loans, control through contractual arrangements or offshore transactions. If the business of any target company that we plan to acquire falls within the scope subject to national security review, we may not be able to successfully acquire such company by equity or asset acquisition, capital increase or even through any contractual arrangement.

Under the Enterprise Income Tax Law, we may be classified as a “resident enterprise” of China. Such classification will likely result in unfavorable tax consequences to us and our non-PRC shareholders.

On March 16, 2007, the National People’s Congress of China passed a new Enterprise Income Tax Law, or the EIT Law. On November 28, 2007, the State Council of China passed its implementing rules, which took effect on January 1, 2008. Under the EIT Law, an enterprise established outside of China with “de facto management bodies” within China is considered a “resident enterprise,” meaning that it can be treated in a manner similar to a Chinese enterprise for enterprise income tax purposes. The implementing rules of the EIT Law define de facto management as “substantial and overall management and control over the production and operations, personnel, accounting, and properties” of the enterprise.

On April 22, 2009, the State Administration of Taxation issued the Notice Concerning Relevant Issues Regarding Cognizance of Chinese Investment Controlled Enterprises Incorporated Offshore as Resident Enterprises, also referred to as SAT Circular 82 (which has been revised by the Decision of the State Administration of Taxation on Issuing the Lists of Invalid and Abolished Tax Departmental Rules and Taxation Normative Documents on December 29, 2017 and by the Decision of the State Council on Cancellation and Delegation of a Batch of Administrative Examination and Approval Items on November 8, 2013). The notice further interprets the application of the EIT Law and its implementation rules to Chinese enterprise or group controlled offshore entities. Pursuant to the notice, an enterprise incorporated in an offshore jurisdiction and controlled by a Chinese enterprise or group will be classified as a “non-domestically incorporated resident enterprise” if (i) its senior management in charge of daily operations reside or perform their duties mainly in China; (ii) its financial or personnel decisions are made or approved by bodies or persons in China; (iii) its substantial assets and properties, accounting books, corporate chops, board and shareholder minutes are kept in China; and (iv) at least half of its directors with voting rights or senior management habitually reside in China. In addition, the State Administration of Taxation issued the Announcement of the State Administration of Taxation on Issues concerning the Determination of Resident Enterprises Based on the Standards of De Facto Management Bodies in January 2014 to provide more guidance on the implementation of Circular 82. This bulletin further provides that, among other things, an entity that is classified as a “resident enterprise” in accordance with the circular shall file the application for classifying its status of residential enterprise with the local tax authorities where its main domestic investors are registered. From the year in which the entity is determined to be a “resident enterprise,” any dividend, profit and other equity investment gain shall be taxed in accordance with the enterprise income tax law and its implementing rules. A resident enterprise would be subject to an enterprise income tax rate of 25% on its worldwide income and must pay a withholding tax at a rate of 10%, when paying dividends to its non-PRC shareholders. However, it remains unclear as to whether the Notice is applicable to an offshore enterprise controlled by Chinese natural persons. It is unclear how tax authorities will determine tax residency based on the facts of each case.

We may be deemed to be a resident enterprise by Chinese tax authorities. If the PRC tax authorities determine that we are a “resident enterprise” for the PRC enterprise income tax purposes, a number of unfavorable PRC tax consequences could follow. First, we may be subject to the enterprise income tax at a rate of 25% on our worldwide taxable income as well as PRC enterprise income tax reporting obligations, which would materially reduce our net income. Second, a 10% withholding tax may be imposed on dividends we pay to our shareholders that are non-resident enterprises and with respect to gains derived by said shareholders from transferring our shares. Finally, if we are deemed a PRC resident enterprise, dividends paid to our non-PRC individual shareholders and any gain realized on the transfer of our shares by such shareholders may be subject to PRC tax at a rate of 20%, if such income is deemed to be from PRC sources.

If we were treated as a “resident enterprise” by the PRC tax authorities, we would be subject to taxation in both the U.S. and China, and we may not be able to claim our PRC tax as a credit to reduce our U.S. tax.

We and our shareholders face uncertainties with respect to indirect transfers of equity interests in PRC resident enterprises or other assets attributed to a Chinese establishment of a non-Chinese company, or immovable properties located in China owned by non-Chinese companies.

In October 2017, the State Administration of Taxation issued the Bulletin on Issues Concerning the Withholding of Non-PRC Resident Enterprise Income Tax at Source, or Bulletin 37, which replaced the Notice on Strengthening Administration of Enterprise Income Tax for Share Transfers by Non-PRC Resident Enterprises issued by the State Administration of Taxation on December 10, 2009, and partially replaced and supplemented rules under the Bulletin on Issues of Enterprise Income Tax on Indirect Transfers of Assets by Non-PRC Resident Enterprises, or Bulletin 7, issued by the State Administration of Taxation on February 3, 2015. Pursuant to Bulletin 7, an “indirect transfer” of PRC assets, including a transfer of equity interests in an unlisted non-PRC holding company of a PRC resident enterprise, by non-PRC resident enterprises may be re-characterized and treated as a direct transfer of the underlying PRC assets, if such arrangement does not have a reasonable commercial purpose and was established for the purpose of avoiding payment of PRC enterprise income tax. As a result, gains derived from such indirect transfer may be subject to PRC enterprise income tax. According to Bulletin 7, “PRC taxable assets” include assets attributed to an establishment in China, immoveable properties located in China, and equity investments in PRC resident enterprises and any gains from the transfer of such asset by a direct holder, who is a non-PRC resident enterprise, would be subject to PRC enterprise income taxes. When determining whether there is a “reasonable commercial purpose” of the transaction arrangement, factors to be taken into consideration include: whether the main value of the equity interest of the relevant offshore enterprise derives from PRC taxable assets; whether the assets of the relevant offshore enterprise mainly consists of direct or indirect investment in China or if its income mainly derives from China; whether the offshore enterprise and its subsidiaries directly or indirectly holding PRC taxable assets have real commercial nature which is evidenced by their actual function and risk exposure; the duration of existence of the business model and organizational structure; the replicability of the transaction by direct transfer of PRC taxable assets; and the tax situation of such indirect transfer and applicable tax treaties or similar arrangements. In the case of an indirect offshore transfer of assets of a PRC establishment, the resulting gain is to be included with the enterprise income tax filing of the PRC establishment or place of business being transferred, and may consequently be subject to PRC enterprise income tax at a rate of 25%. Where the underlying transfer relates to immoveable properties located in China or to equity investments in a PRC resident enterprise, which is not related to a PRC establishment or place of business of a non-resident enterprise, a PRC enterprise income tax of 10% would apply, subject to available preferential tax treatment under applicable tax treaties or similar arrangements, and the party who is obligated to make the transfer payments has the withholding obligation. Pursuant to Bulletin 37, the withholding agent shall declare and pay the withheld tax to the competent tax authority in the place where such withholding agent is located within 7 days from the date of occurrence of the withholding obligation, while the transferor is required to declare and pay such tax to the competent tax authority within the statutory time limit according to Bulletin 7. Late payment of applicable tax will subject the transferor to default interest charges. Both Bulletin 37 and Bulletin 7 do not apply to transactions of sale of shares by investors through a public stock exchange where such shares were acquired from a transaction through a public stock exchange.

There is uncertainty as to the application of Bulletin 37 or previous rules under Bulletin 7. We face uncertainties as to the reporting and other implications of certain past and future transactions where PRC taxable assets are involved, such as offshore restructuring, sale of the shares in our offshore subsidiaries or investments. We may be subject to filing obligations or taxes if the Company is transferor in such transactions, and may be subject to withholding obligations if the Company is transferee in such transactions, under Bulletin 37 and Bulletin 7. For transfer of shares in the Company by investors that are non-PRC resident enterprises, our PRC subsidiary may be requested to assist in the filing under Bulletin 37 and Bulletin 7. As a result, we may be required to expend valuable resources to comply with Bulletin 37 and Bulletin 7 or to request the relevant transferors from whom we purchase taxable assets to comply with these circulars, or to establish that the Company should not be taxed under these circulars, which may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

We may be exposed to liabilities under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Chinese anti-corruption laws, and any determination that we violated these laws could have a material adverse effect on our business.

We are subject to the Foreign Corrupt Practice Act, or the FCPA, and other laws that prohibit improper payments or offers of payments to foreign governments and their officials and political parties by U.S. persons and issuers as defined by the statute, for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. We have operations, agreements with third parties such as distributors, and make almost all of our sales in China. The PRC also strictly prohibits bribery of government officials. Our activities in China create the risk of unauthorized payments or offers of payments by our employees, consultants, sales agents, or distributors to government officials or political parties, even though they may not always be subject to our control. It is our policy to implement safeguards to discourage these practices by our employees. However, our existing safeguards and any future improvements may prove to be less than effective, and our employees, consultants, sales agents, or distributors may engage in conduct for which we might be held responsible. Violations of the FCPA or Chinese anti-corruption laws may result in severe criminal or civil sanctions, and we may be subject to other liabilities, which could negatively affect our business, operating results and financial condition. In addition, the U.S. government may seek to hold the Company liable for FCPA violations committed by companies in which we invest or that we acquire.

Since substantially all of our operations are located in China, information about our operations is not readily available from independent third-party sources.

Since Lianluo Connection is based in China, our shareholders outside China may have greater difficulty in obtaining information about them on a timely basis than local shareholders of a U.S.-based company. Lianluo Connection’s operations will continue to be conducted in China and shareholders may have difficulty in obtaining information about them from sources other than Lianluo Connection itself. Information available from newspapers, trade journals, or local, regional or national regulatory agencies may not be readily available to shareholders and, where available, will likely be available only in Chinese. Shareholders may have to be dependent upon management for reports of our PRC subsidiary’s progress, development, activities and expenditure of proceeds.

Our auditors, like other independent registered public accounting firms operating in China and to the extent their audit clients have operations in China, are not permitted to be inspected by the U.S. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and, as such, you may be deprived of the benefits of such inspection.

Our independent registered public accounting firms issue the audit reports included in this proxy statement/prospectus filed with the SEC. As auditors of companies that are traded publicly in the U.S., our public accounting firms are registered with the U.S. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), or the PCAOB. They are required by U.S. laws to be regularly inspected by the PCAOB to assess their compliance with the U.S. laws and professional standards.

Our operations, however, are mainly located in the PRC, a jurisdiction where PCAOB is currently not able to conduct inspections without the approval of PRC authorities. Our auditors, like other independent registered public accounting firms operating in China, are currently not subject to inspection by the PCAOB. In May 2013, PCAOB announced that it had entered into a Memorandum of Understanding on Enforcement Cooperation with the CSRC, and the PRC Ministry of Finance, which establishes a cooperative framework between the parties for the production and exchange of audit documents relevant to investigations undertaken by PCAOB, the CSRC or the PRC Ministry of Finance in the United States and the PRC, respectively. PCAOB continues to be in discussions with the CSRC and the PRC Ministry of Finance to permit joint inspections in the PRC of audit firms that are registered with the PCAOB and audit Chinese companies that trade on U.S. exchanges.

Inspections of some other firms that the PCAOB has conducted outside China have identified deficiencies in those firms’ audit procedures and quality control procedures. Certain deficiencies revealed in the inspection process can be addressed to improve future audit quality. The inability of the PCAOB to conduct inspections of auditors operating in China makes it difficult to evaluate our auditor’s audit procedures and quality control procedures. As a result, our investors may not receive the benefits of the PCAOB inspections.

On November 18, 2016, the PCAOB issued its 2016 to 2020 Strategic Plan on improving the quality of the audit for the protection and benefits of investors, which revised the plan to update initiatives relating to the PCAOB’s new standard-setting process, planning for and adopting a permanent broker-dealer inspection program, inspecting firms located in China, audit quality indicators, monitoring and developing reports related to independence and the business model of the firms, and business continuity. This may eventually improve PCAOB’s ability to conduct inspections of independent registered public accounting firms operating in China.

If we become directly subject to the scrutiny, criticism, and negative publicity involving U.S.-listed Chinese companies, we may have to expend significant resources to investigate and resolve the matter, which could harm our business operations, stock price, and reputation. It could result in a loss of your investment in our stock, especially if such matter cannot be addressed and resolved favorably.

In the past few years, U.S. publicly traded companies that have substantially all of their operations in China, particularly companies like us have been the subject of intense scrutiny, criticism, and negative publicity by investors, financial commentators, and regulatory agencies, such as the SEC. Much of the scrutiny, criticism, and negative publicity has centered around financial and accounting irregularities and mistakes, lack of effective internal controls over financial accounting, inadequate corporate governance policies or lack of adherence thereto and, in many cases, allegations of fraud. As a result of the scrutiny, criticism, and negative publicity, the publicly traded stocks of many U.S. listed Chinese companies have sharply decreased in value and, in some cases, have become virtually worthless. Many of these companies are now subject to shareholder lawsuits and SEC enforcement actions, and are conducting internal and external investigations into the allegations. It is not clear the effect of this sector-wide scrutiny, criticism, and negative publicity will have on the Company, our business, and our stock price. If we become the subject of any unfavorable allegations, whether such allegations are proven to be true or untrue, we will have to expend significant resources to investigate such allegations defending the Company. This situation will be costly, time consuming, and distract our management from growing the Company.

The disclosures in our reports and other filings with the SEC and our other public pronouncements are not subject to the scrutiny of any regulatory bodies in the PRC. Accordingly, our public disclosure should be reviewed in light of the fact that no governmental agency that is located in China where substantially all of our operations and business are located has conducted any due diligence on our operations, or reviewed or passed upon the accuracy and completeness of any of our disclosures.

Since we are regulated by the SEC, our reports and other filings with the SEC are subject to SEC’s review in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC under the Securities Act and the Exchange Act. Unlike publicly traded companies whose operations are located primarily in the United States, substantially all of our operations are located in China. Since substantially all of our operations and business take place in China, it may be more difficult for the SEC staff to overcome the geographic and cultural obstacles, when they review our disclosures. Such obstacles are not present for similar companies whose operations and business take place entirely or primarily in the United States. Furthermore, our SEC reports and other disclosures and public announcements are not subject to the review or scrutiny of any PRC regulatory authority. For example, the disclosures in our SEC reports and other filings are not subject to the review of the CSRC, a PRC regulator that is tasked with oversight of the capital markets in China. Accordingly, you should review our SEC reports, filings, and other public announcements with the understanding that no local regulator has done any due diligence on the Company and that none of our SEC reports, other filings, or any of our other public announcements has been reviewed or otherwise been scrutinized by any local regulator.

The impact of COVID-19 may adversely affect Newegg’s business and financial results.

The spread of COVID-19, which was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization in March 2020, has caused different countries and cities to mandate curfews, including “shelter-in-place” and closures of most non-essential businesses as well as other measures to mitigate the spread of the virus.

Newegg’s online business and warehouse operations have remained active to serve its customers during the COVID-19 outbreak, and to-date Newegg has seen increased demand for its products and services during the outbreak. By contrast, some of Newegg’s brick-and-mortar competitors have been forced to close down at least some of their retail locations temporarily, while some competitors have de-emphasized certain lines of business, such as computers and electronics, which represent Newegg’s core business. Both of these industry trends have contributed to increased sales and market share for Newegg. However, the course of the outbreak remains uncertain, and a prolonged global economic slowdown and increased unemployment could have a material adverse impact on economic conditions, which in turn could lead to a reduced demand for Newegg’s products and services.

As a consequence of the COVID-19 outbreak, Newegg has experienced occasional supply constraints, primarily in the form of delays in shipment of inventory. Newegg has also experienced some increases in the cost of certain products, as well as a drop in promotions by some manufacturers. While Newegg considers such events to be relatively minor and temporary, continued supply chain disruptions could lead to delayed receipt of, or shortages in, inventory and higher costs, and negatively impact sales in fiscal year 2020 and beyond.

COVID-19 impacted the supply chain of Newegg’s brand partners and Marketplace sellers, and its ability to timely fulfill orders and deliver such orders to its customers, particularly as a result of mandatory shutdowns in different countries and cities to mitigate the spread of the virus.

Although Newegg cannot estimate the length or gravity of the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak at this time, if the pandemic continues, it may have an adverse effect on Newegg’s results of future operations. The potential negative impact of COVID-19 on its operations remains uncertain and potentially wide-spread, including:

The COVID-19 pandemic remains highly volatile and continues to evolve on a daily basis and therefore, there can be no assurance that these potential negative impacts will not materialize, and these and other impacts of COVID-19 may adversely affect Newegg’s future business, financial condition, cash flow, liquidity and results of operations.

Newegg faces risks related to system interruption, including failures caused or experienced by third-party service providers, and lack of redundancy and timely upgrades.

Newegg’s success depends on its ability to successfully receive and fulfill orders and to promptly deliver such orders to its customers. It could lose existing customers or fail to attract new customers, potentially resulting in a decline in net sales, if its online platforms are inaccessible or if its transaction processing systems, order fulfillment processes or network infrastructure are not operational or performing to its customers’ satisfaction.

Any internet network interruptions, latency or problems with its online platforms’ availability could prevent customers from accessing, browsing and placing orders on its online platforms, and impact its ability to fulfill orders or bill customers, which may cause customer dissatisfaction and damage its reputation and brand. Newegg has experienced brief computer system interruptions in the past, and it believes that others will occur from time to time in the future. Its systems and operations potentially are vulnerable to damage or interruption from a number of sources, including the following:

Newegg has not yet created sufficient redundancy for its information technology systems and data, and it does not presently maintain backup copies of all of its data. Newegg has a limited disaster recovery plan in effect and may not have sufficient insurance for losses that may occur from natural disasters, catastrophic events or the resulting business interruption. Newegg is generally self-insured outside the United States. Any substantial damage to, or disruption of, its technology infrastructure could cause interruptions or delays, loss of data, or reduced system availability, which could have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition and results of operations.

Newegg may be unable to accurately project the rate or timing of traffic flow, including any traffic increases, or successfully and cost-effectively upgrade its systems and infrastructure in a timely manner to accommodate higher traffic levels on its online platforms. If the volume of traffic on its online platforms or the number of purchases made by its customers increases substantially, it may experience unanticipated system disruptions, slower response times, reduced levels of customer service and impaired quality and delays in reporting accurate financial information. For example, it experiences surges in online traffic and orders associated with promotional activities and holiday seasons, especially during the Christmas season, which can put additional demands on its technology platform at specific times.

Additionally, Newegg must continue to upgrade and improve its technology and infrastructure to support its business growth, and failure to do so could impede its growth. However, Newegg cannot assure you that it will be successful in executing these system upgrades and improvement strategies. Any such upgrades to its systems and infrastructure could require substantial investments. In particular, its systems may experience interruptions during upgrades, and the new technologies or infrastructures may not be fully integrated with the existing systems on a timely basis, or at all. If its existing or future technology and infrastructure do not function properly, it could cause system disruptions and slow response times, affecting data transmission, which in turn could materially and adversely affect its business, financial condition and results of operations.

The e-commerce market is intensely competitive with limited barriers to entry. Newegg’s current and potential competitors include retailers, manufacturers and distributors that offer a wide range of similar product categories and companies that provide D2C platform services, fulfillment and logistics services and other e-commerce related services. It is expected that the competition in this market will intensify in the future as companies develop new business models and enhanced technologies, new competitors enter the market, competitors forge new business combinations or alliances, and established companies in other market segments expand to become competitive with the business of Newegg.

Many of Newegg’s current and potential online and brick-and-mortar competitors have larger bases of customers and Marketplace sellers, better brand recognition and greater financial, marketing, technical, management and other resources than it does. In addition, some of its competitors have used and may continue to use aggressive pricing or promotional strategies, may have stronger supplier relationships with more favorable terms and inventory allocation and may devote substantially greater resources to their online platforms and system development than it does. Increased competition may result in reduced operating margins, reduced profitability, loss of market share and diminished brand recognition for Newegg.

Newegg competes with online retailers such as Amazon and traditional retailers like Best Buy and Walmart, who sell through brick-and mortar stores and their online websites. In addition, Newegg also faces competition in the international markets it participates in or may enter in the future. Certain other competitors in countries where it operates are subsidiaries of e-commerce competitors in the United States with established local operations and brands and with greater experience and resources than Newegg has. In other countries that Newegg may enter, there may be incumbent online and multi-channel online or brick-and-mortar competitors presently selling IT and CE products. These incumbents may have advantages that could impede Newegg’s expansion and growth in these markets.

Newegg could also experience significant competitive pressure if any of its manufacturers or distributors were to initiate or expand their own online retail operations. Because Newegg’s manufacturers and distributors have access to merchandise at a lower cost than it, they could sell products at lower prices and maintain a higher gross margin on their product sales than Newegg can, and they may have the ability to directly connect with buyers at relatively low cost. This could result in Newegg’s current and potential buyers deciding to purchase directly from these manufacturers and distributors instead of from Newegg. Increased competition from any manufacturer or distributor capable of maintaining high sales volumes and acquiring products at lower prices than Newegg could significantly reduce Newegg’s market share and adversely impact Newegg’s operating results.

There is no assurance that Newegg will be able to compete successfully against current and future competitors. Competitive pressures may materially and adversely affect Newegg’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

A decline in demand for IT and CE products could adversely affect Newegg’s operating results.

Newegg and its Marketplace sellers primarily sell IT and CE products that are often discretionary purchases rather than necessities for consumers. Consequently, Newegg’s results of operations tend to be sensitive to changes in macroeconomic conditions and their impact on consumer spending. Factors including customer confidence, employment levels, conditions in the residential real estate and mortgage markets, access to credit, interest rates, tax rates, customer debt levels and fuel and energy costs could reduce customer spending or change customer purchasing habits in ways that materially and adversely affect demand for the products that Newegg and its Marketplace sellers offer.

There could be declines in the sales of the products offered by Newegg and its Marketplace sellers due to several factors, including:

Additionally, it is expected that some of Newegg’s future growth should be driven by product releases or upgrades that may occur in the near future. If such product releases do not occur or do not drive sales of IT products to the extent expected, Newegg’s future sales may be less than predicted, negatively impacting Newegg’s net sales and net income.

The loss of key employees or the failure to attract qualified personnel could have a material adverse effect on Newegg’s ability to run its business.

The loss of any of Newegg’s current executives, key employees or key advisors, or the failure to attract, integrate, motivate and retain additional key employees, could have a material adverse effect on Newegg’s business. Although Newegg has employment agreements with its executive officers, all of its executive officers are employed “at-will” and could terminate their employment at any time. If Newegg loses one or more of its executive officers or other key employees, its ability to implement its business strategy successfully could be seriously harmed. Furthermore, replacing executive officers or other key employees with other highly skilled and qualified candidates may be difficult and may take an extended period of time. Recruiting skilled personnel is highly competitive. Although to date Newegg has been successful in recruiting and retaining qualified personnel, there can be no assurance that it will continue to attract and retain the personnel needed for its business. The failure to attract or retain qualified personnel could have a material adverse effect on Newegg’s business.

If Newegg is unable to provide a satisfactory customer experience, its reputation would be harmed and it could lose customers.

The success of Newegg’s business depends largely on its ability to provide a superior customer experience to maintain and grow its customer base and keep its customers highly engaged on its online platforms, which in turn depends on a variety of factors. These include Newegg’s ability to continue to maintain a wide range of product offerings with attractive pricing, provide timely and reliable order fulfillment and provide high-quality customer support and service. If Newegg’s customers are not satisfied with its platforms, products or services, or its online platforms are severely interrupted or otherwise fail to meet its customers’ requests, Newegg’s reputation could be adversely affected.

As an e-commerce company, Newegg has limited ability to allow buyers to touch, test and feel products, personally interact with sales and customer service representatives, and receive or return products without waiting or paying for the products to be shipped, like brick-and-mortar retailers or online retailers that have brick-and-mortar operations do. Therefore, it is important that Newegg continues to improve its online platforms, including efforts to encourage the creation of more high-quality and useful user-generated content, such as reviews and commentary, on the products Newegg and its Marketplace sellers offer. If Newegg does not continue to make investments in the development of its online platforms and customer service operations and, as a result, or due to other reasons, fails to provide a high-quality customer experience, Newegg may lose customers, which could adversely impact its operating results.

Newegg currently operates customer service centers in California and Texas and has customer service representatives working remotely in Indiana, Nevada and New Jersey, focusing on serving North American buyers. To enhance its service capabilities and maintain increased access, Newegg operates an Asia-based multilingual customer service center that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week via e-mail and instant messaging. Any material disruption or slowdown in its customer support services resulting from telephone or internet failures, power or service outages, natural disasters, labor disputes or other events could make it difficult or impossible for Newegg to provide adequate customer support. In addition, the future volume of customer complaints and inquiries may exceed Newegg’s present system capacities. If this occurs, Newegg could experience delays in responding to customer inquiries and addressing customer complaints and concerns. Newegg’s current level of customer support may also fail to meet the expectations of customers. Failure to provide satisfactory levels of customer service may harm Newegg’s reputation, causing potential loss of existing customers and difficulty in acquiring new customers.

Newegg may not succeed in promoting and strengthening its Newegg brand, which may materially and adversely affect its business and results of operations.

Brand recognition is a primary competitive factor in the e-commerce market and will be a key factor in maintaining and expanding Newegg’s customer base, market position and bargaining power with vendors. Any loss of trust in Newegg’s brand could harm its reputation and result in consumers, sellers, brands, vendors and other participants reducing their activity level in Newegg’s business, which could materially reduce its profitability.

If Newegg does not, or is unable to continue to, promote and strengthen the Newegg brand, or if the brand fails to continue to be viewed favorably, Newegg may not be successful in attracting new customers and Marketplace sellers, which could have a material adverse effect on its financial condition and results of operations. Additionally, Newegg competes not only for customers and Marketplace sellers, but also for favorable product allocations and cooperative advertising support from its vendors. If Newegg fails to maintain favorable recognition of its brand, it may not be successful in maintaining and strengthening its relationships with vendors in existing and new product categories or in maintaining existing offerings and sourcing new products at competitive prices and with adequate levels of inventory.

Adverse publicity about Newegg may arise from time to time. Negative comments about its online platforms, the products and services offered by it and its Marketplace sellers or its management may appear in internet postings and other media sources from time to time, and there is no assurance that other types of negative publicity of a more serious nature will not arise in the future. For example, if Newegg’s customer service representatives fail to satisfy the individual needs of the customers, the customers may become disgruntled and disseminate negative comments about Newegg’s customer service. In addition, Newegg’s Marketplace sellers and brand partners may also be subject to negative publicity for various reasons, such as customers’ complaints about the quality of their products and related services or other public relations incidents, which may adversely affect the sales of their products through Newegg and indirectly affect Newegg’s reputation. Moreover, negative publicity about other online retailers or the e-commerce industry in general may arise from time to time and cause customers to lose confidence in the products and services Newegg offers. Any such negative publicity, regardless of veracity, may have a material adverse effect on its business, reputation and financial condition.

Newegg is, or may become, subject to risks associated with its international operations, principally in Canada, which may harm its business.

Newegg began operations on its Canadian retail website, www.newegg.ca, in October 2008. Newegg also has a physical presence in China, Taiwan and the UK. While Newegg is investing in building its business in other markets, it may not be able to successfully manage the challenges associated with its current and future international operations due to risks, such as:

Any one of the foregoing factors could cause Newegg’s business, financial condition and results of operations to suffer.

Newegg’s expansion into new product categories, services, technologies and geographic regions subjects it to additional business, legal, financial and competitive risks.

An important element of Newegg’s business strategy is to expand into new product categories, services, technologies and regions, such as its expansion into Canada and other countries, and its plans to offer various D2C platform services for third parties. In directing its focus into these new areas, Newegg faces numerous risks and challenges, including alienating its core customer base, facing new competitors, having the increased need to develop new strategic relationships and straining its management, personnel, operations, systems, technical performance, financial resources, and internal financial control and reporting functions. There is no assurance that Newegg’s strategy will result in increased net sales or net income. Furthermore, growth into new business areas may require changes to its existing business model and cost structure, modifications to its infrastructure, and exposure to new regulatory and legal risks related to operating in new jurisdictions, any of which may require expertise in areas in which it has little or no experience. These risks may pose a material adverse risk to Newegg’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

Any interruption in Newegg’s fulfillment operations may have an adverse impact on its business.

Newegg’s ability to process and fulfill orders accurately and provide high-quality customer service depends on the smooth operation of its fulfillment infrastructure, including its warehouses and order processing centers. If it does not optimize and operate its fulfillment infrastructure successfully and efficiently, it could result in excess or insufficient fulfillment capacity, an increase in costs or impairment charges and a reduction in its gross profit margin, or harm its business in other ways. If Newegg does not have sufficient fulfillment capacity or experiences a problem fulfilling orders in a timely manner or if certain products are out of stock, its customers may experience delays in receiving their orders, which could harm its reputation and its relationship with its customers.

Newegg’s fulfillment infrastructure may be vulnerable to damage caused by fire, floods, power outages, telecommunications failures, break-ins, earthquakes, human error and other events. For example, its warehouse located in Indianapolis experienced a significant fire in January 2019, causing damage to its inventory. Its fulfillment infrastructure and processes may also contain undetected errors or design flaws that may cause its fulfillment operations to fail and materially impact its business and results of operations. If, for example, any of its warehouses were rendered incapable of operations, Newegg may be unable to fulfill any orders in areas that rely on that warehouse. The occurrence of any of the foregoing risks could have a material adverse effect on Newegg’s business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations.

Newegg depends on its vendors to source sufficient quantities of merchandise on favorable terms. If Newegg fails to maintain strong vendor relationships or if its vendors are otherwise unable to supply products that meet its standards in a timely manner, its net sales and net income could suffer.

Newegg’s contracts or arrangements with vendors generally do not guarantee the availability of merchandise or provide for the continuation of particular pricing or other practices. Newegg’s vendors may not continue to sell their inventory to it on current terms or at all, and, if the terms are changed, Newegg may not be able to establish new supply relationships on similar or better terms. In most cases, Newegg’s relationships with its vendors do not restrict them from selling their products through its competitors. Newegg competes with other retailers for favorable product allocations and vendor incentives from product manufacturers and distributors, including marketing dollars and volume-based sales incentive programs. Some of Newegg’s competitors could enter into exclusive or favorable distribution arrangements for certain products with its vendors, which would deny Newegg complete or partial access to those products and marketing and promotional resources. In addition, some vendors whose products are offered on Newegg’s online platforms also sell their products directly to customers. If Newegg is unable to develop and maintain relationships with vendors that permit it to obtain sufficient quantities of desirable merchandise on favorable terms, Newegg’s business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely impacted.

Newegg’s relationship with any particular vendor is dependent on its sales of products manufactured or distributed by that vendor. For certain products, Newegg does not currently, and in the future may not be able to, meet the sales volumes or other requirements necessary to receive favorable treatment from the manufacturer of that product. As a result, Newegg may not receive favorable pricing, vendor incentives or other considerations from those vendors. During times of short supply for highly desirable products, Newegg may not receive adequate, or any, allocation of a popular product, leading to lost sales and customer dissatisfaction.

Certain products help create and maintain customer loyalty to the Newegg brand. Failing to maintain an adequate supply of these products could damage its ability to retain customers. Newegg currently does not carry the full product portfolio of, and in some cases does not carry any products of, certain well-known brands. As a result, consumers who are searching for those brands may not be able to purchase products from Newegg or purchase them at the most favorable prices, leading to potentially reduced net sales and net income.

Certain vendors provide a significant portion of Newegg’s merchandise. In the United States and Canada, for the six months ended June 30, 2020, ASI Corporation, an IT and CE product distributor, and Newegg’s 10 largest suppliers (including ASI Corporation) accounted for approximately 12.4% and 70.9% of the merchandise Newegg purchased, respectively. Failure to maintain a positive relationship with these key suppliers could impact Newegg’s ability to sell to customers the products they want.

Newegg’s vendors’ financial performance, liquidity and access to capital may be materially adversely affected by many factors, including but not limited to general economic factors, such as a continued slowdown in the U.S. or global economy or an uncertain economic outlook; political or financial instability; merchandise quality issues; product safety concerns; trade restrictions; work stoppages; tariffs; international trade war; foreign currency exchange rates; transportation capacity and costs; inflation; or outbreak of pandemics. These and other issues may affect their ability to maintain their inventories, production levels and/or product quality and could cause them to raise prices, lower production levels or cease their operations, all of which may in turn materially adversely affect Newegg’s net sales and net income.

If Newegg fails to attract, retain and engage appropriately skilled personnel, including senior management and technology and fulfillment professionals, Newegg’s business may be harmed.

Newegg’s future success depends on its retention of executives. Competition for well-qualified and skilled employees is intense globally, and Newegg’s future success also depends on its continuing ability to attract, develop, motivate and retain highly qualified and skilled employees, including, in particular, software engineers, data scientists and technology and fulfillment professionals. Newegg’s continued ability to compete effectively depends on its ability to attract new employees and to retain and motivate existing employees. All of its senior management and key personnel are employees at will and, as a result, any of these employees could leave with little or no prior notice. If any member of its senior management team or other key employees leave Newegg, its ability to successfully operate its business and execute its business strategy could be adversely affected. Newegg may also have to incur significant costs in identifying, hiring, training and retaining replacements of departing employees.

Newegg’s international sales and operations require access to international markets and are subject to applicable laws relating to trade, export and import controls and economic sanctions, the violation of which could adversely affect its operations.

Newegg must comply with all applicable U.S. export and import laws and regulations. Such laws and regulations include, but are not limited to, the Export Administration Act and the Export Administration Regulations. Newegg must also comply with U.S. sanctions laws and regulations, which are primarily administered by the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, as well as other U.S. government agencies. U.S. sanctions generally prohibit transactions by U.S. persons, including Newegg, involving sanctioned countries, entities and persons, without U.S. government authorization (which will rarely be granted). Non-U.S. subsidiaries of U.S. companies are required to comply with U.S. sanctions against Cuba and Iran.

Violations of U.S. laws and regulations relating to trade, export and import controls and economic sanctions could result in significant civil and/or criminal penalties on Newegg or on its foreign subsidiaries, including fines, prohibitions on exporting and importing, prohibitions on receiving government contracts or other government assistance and other trade-related restrictions. U.S. enforcement of such laws and regulations continues to increase.

Newegg must also comply with applicable foreign laws relating to trade, export and import controls and economic sanctions. Newegg may not be aware of all of such laws applicable in the markets in which it does business, which subjects it to the risk of potential violations.

Newegg conducts marketing activities to help attract visitors to its online platforms, and if it is unable to attract these visitors or convert them into customers in a cost-effective manner, Newegg’s business and results of operations could be harmed.

Newegg’s success depends on its ability to attract visitors to its online platforms and convert them into customers in a cost-effective manner. Newegg relies on search engines, social media, shopping comparison sites and other affiliate networks to provide content, advertising banners and other links that direct visitors to its online platforms. As of June 30, 2020, approximately 36% of its website and mobile app visitors were referred to it through paid and unpaid search engine listings, shopping comparison sites and other affiliate networks that provide links to its online platforms. In particular, Newegg relies on search engines, such as Google, Microsoft Bing and Yahoo!, as important marketing channels. If search engines change their search engine algorithms periodically or penalize Newegg for non-compliance with their guidelines while using their algorithms, terms of service, or display and featuring of search results, or if competition increases for advertisements, Newegg may be unable to cost-effectively drive visitors to its websites and mobile apps. Newegg also sometimes pays these third parties to include or highlight its websites in their search results. If such third parties modify or terminate their relationship with Newegg or increase the price they charge to Newegg, if Newegg’s competitors offer them greater fees for traffic, or if any free third-party platforms on which Newegg relies begin charging fees for listing or placement, Newegg’s expenses could rise and traffic to its websites could decrease, resulting in harm to its operations.

Newegg’s success also depends on its ability to convert its visitors to its websites and mobile apps into paying customers, a process which is partially reliant upon its ability to identify and purchase relevant keyword search terms, provide relevant content on its online platforms and effectively target its other marketing programs, such as internet portal referrals, e-mail campaigns and affiliate programs. If Newegg is unable to attract visitors to its websites and mobile apps and convert them into customers cost-effectively, its business and financial results may be harmed.

Newegg is partially dependent on third parties to perform a number of its e-commerce functions. If such third parties are unwilling or unable to continue providing these services, Newegg’s business could be harmed.

As of June 30, 2020, approximately 29.3% of Newegg’s gross merchandise value, or GMV, were generated by the sale of products fulfilled through third parties. These third parties provide various services on Newegg’s behalf, including inventory maintenance and order processing. Newegg has no effective means to ensure that these third parties will continue to perform these services to its satisfaction, in a manner satisfactory to its customers or on commercially reasonable terms. Newegg’s customers may become dissatisfied and cancel their orders or decline to make future purchases if these third parties fail to deliver products on a timely basis. If Newegg’s customers become dissatisfied with the services provided by these third parties, Newegg’s reputation and brand could suffer.

If Newegg fails to manage its inventory effectively, its financial condition, results of operations and liquidity may be materially and adversely affected.

Newegg’s scale and business model require it to manage a large volume of inventory effectively. As Newegg may continue expanding its product offerings, Newegg expects to include more SKUs in its inventory, which could make it more challenging for Newegg to manage its inventory effectively and put more pressure on its warehousing system.

Newegg purchases most of the merchandise that it sells directly to customers on its online platforms from manufacturers or distributors. Newegg assumes inventory damage, theft, obsolescence and price erosion risks for its inventory. These risks are especially significant as most of the merchandise sold on its online platforms is characterized by rapid technological change, obsolescence and price erosion. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, Newegg recorded inventory write-offs or write-downs totaling $1.5 million, or 0.2% of its cost of goods sold. Newegg may sell obsolete or dated merchandise at a discount or loss. If there were unforeseen product developments or if vendors were to change their terms and conditions, Newegg’s inventory risks could increase. Newegg also periodically takes advantage of cost savings associated with certain opportunistic bulk inventory purchases offered by its vendors. These bulk purchases increase Newegg’s exposure to inventory obsolescence. Newegg’s success depends on its ability to sell its inventory rapidly, purchase inventory at attractive prices relative to its resale value and manage customer returns and the shrinkage resulting from theft, loss and misrecording of inventory. If Newegg is unsuccessful in any of these areas, it may be forced to write down or write off substantial amounts of inventory, or sell it at a discount or loss, which could materially and adversely impact Newegg’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

Newegg depends on its demand forecasts for various kinds of products to make purchase decisions and to manage its inventory. Newegg is exposed to inventory risks as a result of seasonality, new product launches, rapid changes in product cycles and pricing, defective merchandise, changes in consumer demand, tastes and spending patterns, and other factors. While Newegg endeavors to accurately predict these trends and avoid overstocking or understocking products it sells, the demand for products can change significantly between the time inventory is ordered and the date of sale, and Newegg may be unable to sell products in sufficient quantities as it expects. Furthermore, Newegg may in the future open additional warehouses and duplicate part of the inventory for its direct sales business that is stored at its current warehouses to increase its overall fulfillment efficiency as it grows its business, which will also increase the inventory risks its direct sales business faces. Failure to effectively manage its inventory risk could have a material adverse effect on Newegg’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

Newegg has incurred net loss in the past and may continue to experience losses in the future.

Newegg incurred a net loss of $17.0 million and $33.6 million in 2019 and 2018, respectively. We cannot assure you that Newegg will be able to generate net profits or positive cash flow from operating activities in the future. Newegg’s ability to achieve and maintain profitability will depend in large part on its ability to, among other things, source and sell more high margin products, grow and diversify its supplier base, and optimize its cost structure. Newegg may not be able to achieve any of the above. As Newegg continues to grow and expand its business, its operating expenses may increase further. As a result of the foregoing, Newegg may incur net losses for in the future.

If Newegg fails to adopt new technologies or adapt its websites, mobile apps and systems to changing customer requirements or emerging industry standards, its business may be materially and adversely affected.

To remain competitive, Newegg must continue to enhance and improve the responsiveness, functionality and features of its online platforms, including its websites and mobile apps. The internet and the e-commerce industry are characterized by rapid technological evolution, frequent introductions of new products and services embodying new technologies and the emergence of new industry standards and practices, and changes in customer requirements and preferences, any of which could render Newegg’s existing technologies and systems obsolete. Newegg may be required to devote substantial resources to developing proprietary technologies or license technologies, enhancing its existing websites and mobile apps, developing new services and technology that address the increasingly sophisticated and varied needs of its current and prospective customers and adapting to technological advances and emerging industry and regulatory standards and practices in a cost-effective and timely manner. The development of proprietary technology entails significant technical and business risks. There can be no assurance that Newegg’s efforts to develop proprietary technologies will succeed or that any technology licenses will be available on commercially reasonable terms. Substantial investments will be required to remain technologically competitive, and Newegg’s failure to do so may harm its business and results of operations.

The seasonality of Newegg’s business places increased strain on its operations.

Newegg historically experiences higher sales in the fourth quarter due to the holiday season. If Newegg does not stock or restock popular products in sufficient amounts such that it fails to meet customer demand, it could significantly affect its revenue and future growth. If Newegg overstocks products, Newegg may be required to take significant inventory markdowns or write-offs and incur commitment costs, which could reduce profitability. Newegg may experience an increase in its net shipping cost due to complimentary upgrades, split-shipments and additional long-zone shipments necessary to ensure timely delivery for the holiday season. If too many customers access its online platforms within a short period of time due to increased holiday demand, Newegg may experience system interruptions that make its online platforms unavailable or prevent it from efficiently fulfilling orders, which may reduce the volume of goods sold through its online platforms and the attractiveness of its products and services. In addition, Newegg may be unable to adequately staff its fulfillment and customer service capability during these peak periods.

As Newegg tends to experience higher sales in the fourth quarter, Newegg experiences an increase in its cash position at year-end, as compared to the first, second and third quarters when sales are lower. As of December 31 of each year, Newegg’s cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities balances typically reach their highest level (other than as a result of cash flows provided by or used in investing and financing activities). In anticipation of higher sales during the holiday season, Newegg typically begins building up inventory levels in the later part of the third quarter. As a result of this inventory build-up and faster inventory turnover during the fourth quarter, Newegg’s accounts payable are typically at their highest levels at year-end. As sales begin to slow in the first and second quarters, inventory levels decrease, inventory turnover lengthens, and accounts payable and cash balances decrease as Newegg pays its vendors. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in increased cash and accounts payable balances at June 30, 2020 due to an increased demand for Newegg’s products. Inventory levels increased and turned faster than normal as a result of increased sales.

The successful operation of Newegg’s business depends upon the performance, reliability and security of the internet infrastructure in the countries where it operates.

Newegg’s business depends on the performance, reliability and security of the telecommunications and internet infrastructure in the countries where it operates. Newegg has several servers located in China providing development, testing and quality control services. Almost all access to the internet in China is maintained through state-owned telecommunication operators under the administrative control and regulatory supervision of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People’s Republic of China. In addition, the national networks in China are connected to the internet through state-owned international gateways, which are the only channels through which a domestic user can connect to the internet outside China. Newegg may face similar or other limitations in other countries in which it operates. Newegg may not have access to alternative networks in the event of disruptions, failures or other problems with the internet infrastructure in China or elsewhere. In addition, the internet infrastructure in the countries in which it operates may not support the demands associated with continued growth in internet usage.

The failure of telecommunications network operators to provide Newegg with the requisite bandwidth could also interfere with the speed and availability of Newegg’s websites and mobile apps. If the prices that Newegg pays for telecommunications and internet services rise significantly, Newegg’s gross margins could be adversely affected. In addition, if internet access fees or other charges to internet users increase, Newegg’s user traffic may decrease, which in turn may significantly decrease its revenues.

If Newegg is unable to manage its growth or execute its strategies effectively, Newegg’s business and prospects may be materially and adversely affected.

Newegg’s success depends upon its ability to manage the growth of its operations effectively. Newegg anticipates expanding further as it pursues its growth strategies. Newegg’s expansion increases the complexity of its business and places a significant strain on its management, operations, technical systems, financial resources and internal control over financial reporting functions. Newegg’s current and planned personnel, systems, procedures and controls may not be adequate to support and effectively manage its future operations, especially as it employs personnel in several geographic locations. In addition, Newegg’s growth will require it to improve its operational and financial systems, procedures and controls, successfully manage international operations and hire additional personnel. These efforts may not be successful, and Newegg may be unable to improve its systems, procedures and controls in a timely manner. Delays or problems associated with any of these initiatives could harm its business and operating results. These initiatives will also cause its operating expenses to increase. If Newegg fails to accurately estimate and assess its growth or fails to increase net sales to match its increased operating expenses, Newegg’s financial condition and results of operations could suffer.

An adverse change in the vendor payment terms and conditions may have a material adverse effect on Newegg’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

Newegg purchases its inventory from vendors on trade accounts typically requiring payment between 15 and 45 days after the date the inventory is shipped to Newegg. As of June 30, 2020, its accounts payable balance was approximately $221.9 million with 55 days of payables outstanding. Newegg’s accounts payable balances as of June 30, 2020 represented 46.3% of its liabilities, temporary equity and stockholders’ equity. An adverse change in its vendors’ payment terms and conditions would significantly increase its working capital requirements and have a material adverse effect on Newegg’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

Because many of the products that Newegg sells are manufactured abroad, Newegg may face delays, increased cost or quality control deficiencies in the importation of these products, which could reduce its net sales and profitability.

Many of the products that Newegg purchases for direct sale on its online platforms are manufactured in countries outside the United States. These imported products subject Newegg to the risk of changes in import duties or quotas, new restrictions on imports, work stoppages, delays in shipment, freight cost increases, product cost increases due to foreign currency fluctuations or revaluations and economic uncertainties (including the imposition of antidumping or countervailing duty orders, safeguards, remedies or compensation and retaliation due to illegal foreign trade practices) and instability in the political and economic environments of the countries in which the manufacturers of these products operate. If any of these or other factors were to cause a disruption of trade from these countries, Newegg may be unable to obtain sufficient quantities of these imported products to satisfy its requirements or its cost of obtaining such products may increase. Historically, instability in the political and economic environments of the countries in which Newegg’s suppliers operate has not had a material adverse effect on its operations. However, the effect that future changes in economic or political conditions in the foreign countries where Newegg’s supplying manufacturers are located may have on its operations cannot be predicted. Potential disruptions or delays in supply due to economic or political conditions in foreign countries could adversely affect Newegg’s results of operations unless and until alternative supply arrangements are made.

Newegg may not be able to adequately protect its intellectual property rights.

Newegg relies on trademark and copyright law, trade secret protection and confidentiality or licensing agreements with employees, buyers, third-party sellers, brand partners and others to protect its proprietary rights. These steps may be inadequate, agreements may be violated or there may be inadequate remedies for a violation of such agreements. Newegg’s competitors may independently develop equivalent proprietary information and rights or may otherwise gain access to Newegg’s trade secrets or proprietary information, which could affect Newegg’s ability to compete in the market. There is no assurance that the steps that Newegg has taken will adequately protect its proprietary rights, especially in countries where the laws or enforcement of the laws may not protect its rights to the same extent or in the same way as in the United States.

In addition, third parties may infringe or misappropriate Newegg’s proprietary rights, and Newegg could be required to enforce its intellectual property rights, which could require expenditure of significant financial and managerial resources. Newegg has registered and common law trademark rights in the United States and certain foreign jurisdictions, as well as pending trademark applications for a number of marks and associated domain names. Even if it obtains approval for such pending applications, the resulting registrations may not adequately cover its trademarks or protect it against infringement or dilution by others. Effective trademark, service mark, copyright, patent and trade secret protection may not be available in every country or jurisdiction in which Newegg’s products may be made available online, which may cause Newegg’s business and operating results to suffer. In addition, Newegg may be unable to acquire or protect relevant domain names in the United States and in other countries. If Newegg is not able to acquire or protect its trademarks, domain names or other intellectual property, it may experience difficulties in achieving and maintaining brand recognition and customer loyalty.

Assertions, claims and allegations, even if not true, that Newegg has infringed or violated intellectual property rights could harm Newegg’s business and reputation.

Third parties have, and likely will in the future, assert allegations and claims of intellectual property infringement against Newegg on the items or their descriptions listed on Newegg’s websites and mobile apps. Any such claims, disputes or litigation, even if resolved in Newegg’s favor or not true, could be time-consuming and costly to defend, and could divert its management’s efforts from growing its business. Newegg has intellectual property complaint and take-down procedures in place to address communications alleging that items listed on online platforms, including the Newegg Marketplace, infringe third-party copyrights, trademarks or other intellectual property rights. Newegg follows these procedures to review complaints and relevant facts to determine the appropriate action, which may include removal of the item from its online platforms and, in certain cases, discontinuing its relationship with a Marketplace seller or brand partner who violates Newegg’s policies. However, these rules and procedures may not effectively reduce or eliminate Newegg’s liability. In particular, Newegg may be subject to civil or criminal liability for activities carried out, including products listed, by sellers or brands on its online platforms.

If any third parties prevail in their intellectual property rights claims against Newegg, Newegg may be required to pay significant licensing fees, damages and attorney’s fees, and may even be liable for punitive damages if Newegg is found to have willfully infringed third parties’ proprietary rights. Newegg may have to stop using certain technology or solutions and need to develop or acquire alternative, non-infringing technology or solutions, which could require significant time and resources. Newegg could even be required to obtain a license to use certain technologies, although such licenses may not be available on reasonable terms or at all, which may result in substantial payments and royalties and significantly increase its operating expenses. If Newegg cannot develop non-infringing technology or license the appropriate technology at commercially reasonable rates, an intellectual property claim successfully asserted against it could cause significant business interruptions in Newegg’s operations, which could restrict Newegg’s ability to compete effectively and have a material adverse effect on its financial condition and results of operations.

Newegg may be subject to product liability claims, which could be costly and time-consuming to defend.

The majority of the products sold on Newegg’s online platforms are manufactured by third parties, and some of them may be defectively designed or manufactured. If any product Newegg sells were to cause physical injury or injury to property, an injured party could bring claims against Newegg as the retailer of the product. Furthermore, Newegg also offers IT components and peripherals under its private labels on its platforms or through other e-commerce platforms, such as eBay, which could potentially create more exposure for Newegg with respect to product liability than if Newegg simply acted as a retailer of third-party products. Newegg’s insurance coverage may not be adequate against such product liability claims. If a successful claim were brought against Newegg in excess of its insurance coverage, it could adversely affect Newegg’s financial condition and results of operations. Even unsuccessful claims could result in the expenditure of significant funds and management time in defending them and could have a negative impact on Newegg’s reputation and business.

Some of Newegg’s software and systems contain open source software, which may pose particular risks to Newegg’s proprietary software and solutions.

Newegg has incorporated open source software code into some of its internal software and systems and expects to continue to use this open source software in the future. The licenses applicable to open source software typically require that the source code subject to the license be made available to the public and that any modifications or derivative works to open source software continue to be licensed under open source licenses. From time to time, Newegg may face intellectual property infringement claims from third parties, demands for the release or license of the open source software or derivative works that Newegg developed using such software (which could include Newegg’s proprietary source code) or claims that otherwise seek to enforce the terms of the applicable open source license. These claims could result in litigation and could require Newegg to purchase a costly license, publicly release the affected portions of Newegg’s source code, be limited in the licensing of Newegg’s technologies or cease offering the implicated solutions unless and until Newegg can re-engineer them to avoid infringement or change the use of the implicated open source software. In addition to risks related to license requirements, use of certain open source software can lead to greater risks than use of third-party commercial software, as open source licensors generally do not provide warranties, indemnities or other contractual protections with respect to the software (for example, non-infringement or functionality). Newegg’s use of open source software may also present additional security risks because the source code for open source software is publicly available, which may make it easier for hackers and other third parties to determine how to breach Newegg’s websites, mobile apps and systems that rely on open source software. Any of these risks could be difficult to eliminate or manage and, if not addressed, could have a material adverse effect on Newegg’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

Newegg and its Marketplace sellers’ pricing strategy may not meet customers’ price expectations or result in net income.

Demand for Newegg’s products is generally highly sensitive to price. Its pricing strategies have had, and may continue to have, a significant impact on its net sales and net income. Newegg often offers discounted prices, free or discounted shipping or bundled products as a means of attracting customers and encouraging repeat purchases. Such offers and discounts may reduce its margins. Moreover, Newegg’s competitors’ pricing and marketing strategies are beyond its control and can significantly impact the results of its pricing strategies. If Newegg fails to meet its customers’ price expectations in any given period, or if its competitors decide to engage in aggressive pricing strategies, its business and results of operations would suffer.

In addition, under applicable federal and state unfair competition laws, including the California Consumer Legal Remedies Act, and U.S. Federal Trade Commission regulations, Newegg is required to accurately identify product offerings, not make misleading claims on its platforms, and use qualifying disclosures where and when appropriate. Newegg is particularly subject to the risks associated with its discounting pricing practices as a result of the aggressive judicial interpretations of deceptive pricing laws, particularly in California, which has led to numerous class action settlements by online and brick-mortar retailers over the past few years. For example, Newegg was named as the defendant in a putative class action accusing it of violating the False Advertising Law, the Unfair Competition Law and the Consumer Legal Remedies Act by using allegedly deceptive list prices with allegedly overstated discounts for its electronic products. While the trial court had sustained without leave to amend Newegg’s demurrer to such lawsuit, in July 2018, a California appellate panel reversed the trial court’s judgment and reinstated the action against Newegg. This matter is still pending as of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus. There can be no assurance that Newegg will be able to prevail in the foregoing action or that it will be able to settle the dispute on terms favorable to it. Any adverse outcome of the foregoing class action or other lawsuits challenging deceptive pricing against Newegg could have a material adverse effect on its reputation, business and financial condition.

Newegg does not control the pricing strategies of its Marketplace sellers, which could affect its net income and its ability to effectively compete on price with other e-commerce retailers and brick-and-mortar stores. Its Marketplace sellers may determine that they can more competitively price their products through other distribution channels and may choose such other channels instead of listing products on its Marketplace, which could adversely affect its business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. Additionally, retailers and brands often employ different pricing based on the geographical location of consumers, which is accomplished online through geo-blocking that blocks a consumer’s ability to access certain websites based on geography. Legislation in the European Union removed certain types of geo-blocking in the European Union. This could allow Newegg’s consumers registered in the European Union to access and make purchases through its Marketplace at the prices listed in different European geographies irrespective of their country of residence in Europe. This could adversely affect Newegg’s business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

Newegg may incur additional costs due to tax assessments resulting from ongoing and future audits by tax authorities.

In the ordinary course of business, Newegg is subject to tax examinations by various governmental tax authorities. The global and diverse nature of Newegg’s business means that there could be additional examinations by governmental tax authorities and the resolution of ongoing and other probable audits which could impose a future risk to the results of Newegg’s business. For example, in February 2018, Newegg received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Revenue a notice of intent to assess sales and use taxes relating to a prior tax period, which subsequently resulted in an assessment of $295,910.68, including penalties and interest. In May 2020, Newegg received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Revenue another notice of assessment for sales and use taxes for additional prior tax periods in the amount of a total assessment of $2,721,369.77, including penalties and interest. Newegg has appealed these assessments and Newegg intends to vigorously protest the assessments. The outcome of the matter or the timing of such payment, if any, cannot be predicted at this time. However, the ultimate results, if unfavorable, could have a material impact on Newegg’s consolidated financial position, cash flows, and results of operations.

Significant developments stemming from recent U.S. government actions and proposals concerning tariffs and other economic proposals could have a material adverse effect on Newegg.

As of June 30, 2020, approximately 59% of Newegg’s products that were sold through its platforms were manufactured in China. Recent U.S. government actions are imposing greater restrictions and economic disincentives on international trade impacting imports and exports. The U.S. government has adopted changes, and intends to adopt further changes, to trade policy and in some cases, to renegotiate, or potentially terminate, certain existing bilateral or multi-lateral trade agreements. It has initiated the imposition of additional tariffs on certain foreign goods, including steel and aluminum, semiconductor manufacturing equipment and spare parts thereof. The government has amended export regulations regarding sales to companies on the U.S. Entity List. These changes prevent sales of foreign produced direct product of the US that is manufactured using controlled U.S.-origin equipment, technology, and software located outside the United States to companies on the U.S. Entity List.

Examples of recent actions are tariffs on steel and aluminum product imports announced by the U.S. Department of Commerce in March 2018, the scope of which increased on February 8, 2020, and a 25% tariff on certain products that originate in China announced by the United States Trade Representative, or USTR, in June 2018. The USTR also announced in June and July 2018 two additional supplemental lists of products that are subject to tariffs if the goods imported into the United States originate in China, which would increase the cost of imported products. These supplemental lists issued by the USTR added an additional 25% tariff on certain semiconductor equipment and parts originating in China that are sold by Newegg or used in its business in the United States. In August 2018, the second list was made effective with a 25% tariff and in September 2018 the third list was made effective with a 10% tariff, increasing to 25% in May 2019. A fourth list was proposed by USTR in May 2019 for all remaining items originating in China. A portion of the fourth list, was made effective September 1, 2019, with an additional tariff of 15%, reduced to 7.5% on February 14, 2020. The remainder of the fourth list was scheduled to have an additional tariff of 15% go into effect on December 15, 2019; however on December 13, 2019, the tariffs for the fourth list were suspended after the U.S. announced it would enter into a trade agreement with China (which we refer to as the Phase 1 Agreement). Although the Phase 1 Agreement was signed January 15, 2020, implementation has been delayed due to COVID-19; however, Phase 1 will have no impact on the tariffs imposed on Newegg’s products. A Phase 2 Agreement could be announced after the U.S. elections in November of 2020. Any increase in the cost of importing such goods and parts could decrease Newegg’s margins, reduce the competitiveness of its products, or inhibit its ability to sell products or purchase necessary parts, which could have a material adverse effect on its business results, results of operations, or financial condition.

On April 28, 2020 the U.S. Department of Commerce issued new rules that (1) expand the definition of military end use and (2) eliminate the applicability of certain license exceptions for exports to countries on Country Group D of Supplement No. 1 to part 740 of the Export Administration Regulations. These changes expand export license requirements for U.S. companies to sell certain items to companies in China that have operations that could support military end uses, even if the items sold by the U.S. companies are for civilian end use and they reduce the applicability of license exceptions for exports to those countries listed on Country Group D, including China. Additionally, amendments to General Prohibition Three (Foreign-Produced Direct Product Rule) and the Entity List were effective May 15, 2020. These amendments expand the restrictions on the sale of foreign-made goods that are based on U.S. technology, and software located outside the United States to companies on the U.S. Entity List, and regulate the use of U.S. origin semiconductor manufacturing equipment that produces semiconductor devices for companies on the U.S. Entity List. The rule changes for export controls may reduce or impair customers’ ability to sell products internationally, which could in turn decrease the demand for Newegg’s products and have a material adverse effect on its revenues and profitability. At this time, the additional proposed rule changes are not anticipated to impact Newegg’s sales of non-U.S. products; however, any unpredicted rule changes could adversely affect its business results, operations, or financial condition.

Changes in U.S. trade policy could result in one or more U.S. trading partners adopting responsive trade policy making it more difficult or costly for Newegg s to export its products to those countries. As indicated above, these measures could also result in increased costs for goods imported into the U.S. This in turn could require Newegg to increase prices to customers which may reduce demand, or, if it is unable to increase prices, result in lowering its margin on goods and services sold. To the extent that trade tariffs and other restrictions imposed by the U.S. increase the price of semiconductor equipment and related parts imported into the U.S., the cost of materials may be adversely affected and the demand from customers for products and services may be diminished, which could adversely affect Newegg’s revenues and profitability.

Newegg cannot predict future trade policy, the terms of any renegotiated trade agreements or additional imposed tariffs and their impact on Newegg’s business. The adoption and expansion of trade restrictions, the occurrence of a trade war, or other governmental action related to tariffs or trade agreements or policies has the potential to adversely impact demand for Newegg’s products, its costs, its customers, its suppliers, and the U.S. economy, which in turn could adversely impact its business, financial condition and results of operations.

Changes in U.S. social, political, regulatory and economic conditions or in laws and policies governing foreign trade, manufacturing, development and investment in the territories and countries where it currently develops and sells products, and any negative sentiments towards the United States as a result of such changes, could adversely affect Newegg’s business. In addition, negative sentiments towards the United States among non-U.S. customers and among non-U.S. employees or prospective employees could adversely affect sales or hiring and retention, respectively.

Employment laws in some of the countries in which Newegg operates are relatively stringent.

As of June 30, 2020, Newegg had 1,508 full-time employees, of whom approximately 52% were located in the United States, 38% in China, 8% in Taiwan, 2% in Canada and 0% in other countries and regions. In some of the countries in which it operates, employment laws may grant significant job protection to employees, including rights on termination of employment and setting maximum number of hours and days per week that a particular employee is permitted to work. In addition, in certain countries in which it operates, Newegg is or may be required to consult and seek the advice of employee representatives and/or unions. These laws, coupled with the requirement to consult with any relevant employee representatives and unions, could impact Newegg’s ability to react to market changes and the needs of its business.

Newegg and certain of its subsidiaries are parties to a revolving credit agreement, which contains a number of covenants that may restrict Newegg’s current and future operations and could adversely affect Newegg’s ability to execute business needs.

Newegg and certain of its subsidiaries have entered into a credit agreement with financial institutions which contain a number of covenants that limit its ability and its subsidiaries’ ability to, among other things, incur indebtedness, create liens, make investments, merge with other companies, dispose of its assets, prepay other indebtedness and make dividends and other distributions. The obligations under the credit agreements are also guaranteed by assets of Newegg or those of Newegg’s subsidiaries. The terms of the credit agreements may restrict Newegg’s current and future operations and could adversely affect Newegg’s ability to finance its future operations or capital needs or to execute business strategies in the means or manner desired. In addition, complying with these covenants may make it more difficult for it to successfully execute its business strategy, invest in its growth strategy and compete against companies who are not subject to such restrictions. The credit agreements also contain financial covenants that require Newegg to maintain certain minimum financial ratios and maintain an operating banking relationship with the financial institutions. Although Newegg has been in compliance with the financial covenants, it cannot guarantee that it will continue to be able to generate sufficient cash flow or sales to meet the financial covenants or pay the principal or interest under the credit agreements.

If Newegg is unable to comply with its payment requirements, the financial institutions may accelerate Newegg’s obligations under the credit agreement and foreclose upon the collateral, or it may be forced to sell assets, restructure its indebtedness or seek additional equity capital, which would dilute shareholders’ interests. If Newegg fails to comply with any covenant it could result in an event of default under the agreement and the lenders could make the entire debt immediately due and payable. If this occurs, Newegg might not be able to repay the debt or borrow sufficient funds to refinance it. Even if new financing is available, it may not be on terms that are acceptable to Newegg.

If we fail to regain compliance with NASDAQ Listing Rules within the time limits, we may be delisted from the NASDAQ Capital Market, which would result in a limited public market for trading our shares and make obtaining future debt or equity financing more difficult for us.

Our Class A common shares are traded and listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol of “LLIT.” On September 11, 2019, we received a notification letter from the NASDAQ Listing Qualifications Staff of the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC notifying us that the minimum bid price per share for our Class A common shares had been below $1.00 for a period of 30 consecutive business days and we therefore no longer met the minimum bid price requirements set forth in NASDAQ Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). We were granted a compliance period of 180 days, or until March 9, 2020 to regain the compliance.

On January 2, 2020, the Company received another notification letter from the NASDAQ Listing Qualifications Staff of the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC notifying us that we no longer complied with the minimum of $2.5 million in stockholders’ equity for continued listing on The NASDAQ Capital Market under NASDAQ’s Listing Rule 5550(b)(1) and that we also did not comply with either of the two alternative standards of Listing Rule 5550(b), the market value standard and the net income standard. We thereafter submitted a plan to regain compliance with NASDAQ’s applicable listing standards. On March 10, 2020, in consideration of our recent three financings, from which we received gross proceeds of approximately $8.08 million, the NASDAQ Listing Qualifications Staff determined that we comply with the stockholders’ equity requirement set forth in Listing Rule 5550(b)(1). On the same date, given that except the minimum bid price requirement, we met all other applicable requirements for initial listing on The NASDAQ Capital Market, the NASDAQ Listing Qualifications Staff recognized our intention of curing the bid price deficiency by effecting a reverse stock split, and granted a second compliance period of 180 days, or until September 8, 2020, to regain compliance. The second compliance period was thereafter extended to November 20, 2020 by the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC per SR-NASDAQ-2020-021. On October 21, 2020, we effectuated a share combination of our common shares at a ratio of one-for-eight in order to increase the per share trading price of our Class A common shares to satisfy the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement. To regain compliance, the closing bid price of our Class A common shares needs to be at least $1 per share for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days prior to November 20, 2020. If we fail to regain the compliance within the second grace period, our Class A common shares may be subject to delisting. If we receive a delisting notice from NASDAQ, we will have the opportunity to appeal that decision to a Hearings Panel of NASDAQ. If we decide not to appeal or fail in the appeal, our Class A common shares will be subject to delisting.

If our common shares lose their status on NASDAQ Capital Market, they would likely be traded in the over-the-counter markets, including the Pink Sheets market. As a result, selling our common shares could be more difficult because smaller quantities of shares would likely be bought and sold, transactions could be delayed, and security analysts’ coverage of us may be reduced. In addition, in the event our common shares are delisted, broker dealers would bear certain regulatory burdens which may discourage broker dealers from effecting transactions in our common shares and further limit the liquidity of our shares. These factors could result in lower prices and larger spreads in the bid and ask prices for our common shares. Such delisting from NASDAQ and continued or further declines in our common share price could also greatly impair our ability to raise additional necessary capital through equity or debt financing and could significantly increase the ownership dilution to shareholders caused by our issuing equity in financing or other transactions.

An active trading market for our common shares may not develop and the trading price for the common shares may fluctuate significantly.

It is a closing condition to merger that our common shares continue to list on NASDAQ. The post-merger entity will be required to meet the initial listing standards of NASDAQ. We may not be able to meet those initial listing requirements. Even if our common shares are approved for listing on NASDAQ upon completion of the merger, we cannot assure you that a liquid public market for our common shares will develop. If an active public market for our common shares does not develop, the market price and liquidity of our common shares may be materially and adversely affected.

The trading price of the common shares is likely to be volatile and could fluctuate widely due to multiple factors, some of which are beyond our control.

The market price of our common shares is volatile, and this volatility may continue. This may happen because of broad market and industry factors. In addition to market and industry factors, the price and trading volume for the common shares may be highly volatile due to other factors, including the following:

Any of these factors may result in large and sudden changes in the volume and price at which the common shares will trade.

If we were delisted from NASDAQ, we may become subject to the trading complications experienced by “Penny Stocks” in the over-the-counter market.

Delisting from NASDAQ may cause our common shares to become subject to the SEC’s “penny stock” rules. The SEC generally defines a penny stock as an equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share or an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exemptions. One such exemption is to be listed on NASDAQ. The market price of our common shares is currently below $5.00 per share. Therefore, if we were to be delisted from NASDAQ, our common shares will become subject to the SEC’s “penny stock” rules. These rules require, among other things, that any broker engaging in a purchase or sale of our securities provide its customers with: (i) a risk disclosure document, (ii) disclosure of market quotations, if any, (iii) disclosure of the compensation of the broker and its salespersons in the transaction, and (iv) monthly account statements showing the market values of our securities held in the customer’s accounts. A broker would be required to provide the bid and offer quotations and compensation information before effecting the transaction. This information must be contained on the customer’s confirmation. Generally, brokers are less willing to effect transactions in penny stocks due to these additional delivery requirements. These requirements may make it more difficult for shareholders to purchase or sell our common shares. Since the broker, not us, prepares this information, we would not be able to assure that such information is accurate, complete or current.

We will be a “controlled company” within the meaning of the NASDAQ rules and, as a result, will qualify for, and intend to rely on, exemptions from certain corporate governance requirements. You will not have the same protections afforded to shareholders of companies that are subject to such requirements.

After completion of the merger, our principal shareholders will continue to control a majority of the voting power of our outstanding common shares. As a result, we will be a “controlled company” within the meaning of the NASDAQ’s corporate governance standards. Under these rules, a company of which more than 50% of the voting power is held by an individual, group or another company is a “controlled company.” For so long as we remain a controlled company under this definition, we are permitted to elect to rely on certain exemptions from corporate governance rules, including:

As a result, you will not have the same protection afforded to shareholders of companies that are subject to these corporate governance requirements.

If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or reports about our business, or if they adversely change their recommendations regarding our A common shares, the market price for our common shares and trading volume could decline.

The trading market for our common shares will be influenced by research or reports that industry or securities analysts publish about our business. If one or more analysts who cover us downgrade our common shares, the market price for our common shares would likely decline. If one or more of these analysts cease to cover us or fail to regularly publish reports on us, we could lose visibility in the financial markets, which in turn could cause the market price or trading volume for our common shares to decline.

Techniques employed by short sellers may drive down the market price of our common shares.

Short selling is the practice of selling securities that the seller does not own but rather has borrowed from a third party with the intention of buying identical securities back at a later date to return to the lender. The short seller hopes to profit from a decline in the value of the securities between the sale of the borrowed securities and the purchase of the replacement shares, as the short seller expects to pay less in that purchase than it received in the sale. As it is in the short seller’s interest for the price of the security to decline, many short sellers publish, or arrange for the publication of, negative opinions and allegations regarding the relevant issuer and its business prospects in order to create negative market momentum and generate profits for themselves after selling a security short. These short attacks have, in the past, led to selling of shares in the market. If we were to become the subject of any unfavorable allegations, whether such allegations are proven to be true or untrue, we could have to expend a significant amount of resources to investigate such allegations and/or defend ourselves. While we would strongly defend against any such short seller attacks, we may be constrained in the manner in which we can proceed against the relevant short seller by principles of freedom of speech, applicable state law or issues of commercial confidentiality.

Because we do not expect to pay dividends in the foreseeable future, you must rely on a price appreciation of our common shares for a return on your investment.

We currently intend to retain most, if not all, of our funds and any future earnings to fund the development and growth of our business. As a result, we do not expect to pay any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Therefore, you should not rely on an investment in our common shares as a source for any future dividend income.

Our board of directors has complete discretion as to whether to distribute dividends, subject to our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association and certain requirements of BVI law. Under BVI law, a BVI company may pay a dividend provided the directors are satisfied that immediately following the dividend the value of the company’s assets will exceed its liabilities and the company will be able to pay its debts as they fall due. Even if our board of directors decides to declare and pay dividends, the timing, amount and form of future dividends, if any, will depend on our future results of operations and cash flow, our capital requirements and surplus, the amount of distributions, if any, received by us from our subsidiaries, our financial condition, contractual restrictions, and other factors deemed relevant by our board of directors. Accordingly, the return on your investment in our common shares will likely depend entirely upon any future price appreciation of our common shares. There is no guarantee that our common shares will appreciate in value or even maintain the price at which you purchased our common shares. You may not realize a return on your investment in our common shares and you may even lose your entire investment in our common shares.

Investors may have difficulty enforcing judgments against us, our directors and management.

We are incorporated under the laws of the BVI and many of our directors and officers reside outside the United States. Moreover, many of these persons do not have significant assets in the United States. As a result, it may be difficult or impossible to effect service of process within the United States upon these persons, or to recover against us or them on judgments of U.S. courts, including judgments predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal securities laws.

The courts of the BVI would not automatically enforce judgments of U.S. courts obtained in actions against us or our directors and officers, or some of the experts named herein, predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal securities laws, or entertain actions brought in the BVI against us or such persons predicated solely upon U.S. federal securities laws. Further, there is no treaty in effect between the United States and the BVI providing for the enforcement of judgments of U.S. courts in civil and commercial matters, and there are grounds upon which BVI courts may decline to enforce the judgments of U.S. courts. Some remedies available under the laws of U.S. jurisdictions, including remedies available under the U.S. federal securities laws, may not be allowed in the BVI courts if contrary to public policy in the BVI. Because judgments of U.S. courts are not automatically enforceable in the BVI, it may be difficult for you to recover against us or our directors and officers based upon such judgments.

Certain types of class or derivative actions generally available under U.S. law may not be available as a result of the fact that we are incorporated in the BVI and the exclusive jurisdiction clause included in our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association. As a result, the rights of shareholders may be limited.

Shareholders of BVI companies may not have standing to initiate a shareholder derivative action in a court of the United States. The BVI courts are also unlikely to recognize or enforce against us judgments of courts in the United States based on certain liability provisions of U.S. securities law or to impose liabilities against us, in original actions brought in the BVI, based on certain liability provisions of U.S. securities laws that are penal in nature.

You may have more difficulty protecting your interests than you would as a shareholder of a U.S. corporation.

Our corporate affairs will be governed by the provisions of our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association, as amended and restated from time to time, and by the provisions of applicable BVI law. The rights of shareholders and the fiduciary responsibilities of our directors and officers under BVI law are not as clearly established as they would be under statutes or judicial precedents in some jurisdictions in the United States, and some states (such as Delaware) have more fully developed and judicially interpreted bodies of corporate law.

These rights and responsibilities are to a large extent governed by the British Virgin Island Business Companies Act, 2004 as amended from time to time, or the BVI Act, and the common law of the BVI. The common law of the BVI is derived in part from judicial precedent in the BVI as well as from English common law, which has persuasive, but not binding, authority on a court in the BVI. In addition, BVI law does not make a distinction between public and private companies and some of the protections and safeguards (such as statutory pre-emption rights, save to the extent expressly provided for in the memorandum and articles of association) that investors may expect to find in relation to a public company are not provided for under BVI law.

There may be less publicly available information about us than is regularly published by or about U.S. issuers. Also, the BVI regulations governing the securities of BVI companies may not be as extensive as those in effect in the United States, and the BVI law and regulations regarding corporate governance matters may not be as protective of minority shareholders as state corporation laws in the United States. Therefore, you may have more difficulty protecting your interests in connection with actions taken by our directors and officers or our principal shareholders than you would as a shareholder of a corporation incorporated in the United States.

The laws of BVI provide limited protections for minority shareholders, so minority shareholders will not have the same options as to recourse in comparison to the United States if the shareholders are dissatisfied with the conduct of our affairs.

Under the laws of the BVI there is limited statutory protection of minority shareholders other than the provisions of the BVI Act dealing with shareholder remedies. The principal protections under BVI statutory law are derivative actions, actions brought by one or more shareholders for relief from unfair prejudice, oppression and unfair discrimination and/or to enforce the BVI Act or the memorandum and articles of association. Shareholders are entitled to have the affairs of the company conducted in accordance with the BVI Act and the memorandum and articles of association, and are entitled to payment of the fair value of their respective shares upon dissenting from certain enumerated corporate transactions.

There are common law rights for the protection of shareholders that may be invoked, largely dependent on English company law, since the common law of the BVI is limited. Under the general rule pursuant to English company law known as the rule in Foss v. Harbottle, a court will generally refuse to interfere with the management of a company at the insistence of a minority of its shareholders who express dissatisfaction with the conduct of the company’s affairs by the majority or the board of directors. However, every shareholder is entitled to seek to have the affairs of the company conducted properly according to law and the constitutional documents of the company. As such, if those who control the company have persistently disregarded the requirements of company law or the provisions of the company’s memorandum and articles of association, then the courts may grant relief. Generally, the areas in which the courts will intervene are the following: (i) a company is acting or proposing to act illegally or beyond the scope of its authority; (ii) the act complained of, although not beyond the scope of the authority, could only be effected if duly authorized by more than the number of votes which have actually been obtained; (iii) the individual rights of the plaintiff shareholder have been infringed or are about to be infringed; or (iv) those who control the company are perpetrating a “fraud on the minority.”

These rights may be more limited than the rights afforded to minority shareholders under the laws of states in the United States.

Other than as set forth in the BVI Act, shareholders of BVI companies like us have no general rights under BVI law to inspect corporate records or to obtain copies of lists of shareholders of these companies. Our directors have discretion to determine whether or not, and under what conditions, our corporate records may be inspected by our shareholders, but are not obliged to make them available to our shareholders, other than as set forth in the BVI Act. This may make it more difficult for you to obtain the information needed to establish any facts necessary for a shareholder motion or to solicit proxies from other shareholders in connection with a proxy contest.

As a result of all of the above, our public shareholders may have more difficulty in protecting their interests in the face of actions taken by our management, members of the board of directors or controlling shareholders than they would as public shareholders of a company incorporated in the United States.

As a company incorporated in the BVI, we are permitted to adopt certain home country practices in relation to corporate governance matters that differ significantly from the NASDAQ corporate governance listing standards. These practices may afford less protection to shareholders than they would enjoy if we complied fully with the NASDAQ’s corporate governance listing standards.

As a BVI company listed on NASDAQ Capital Market, we are subject to NASDAQ’s corporate governance listing standards. However, NASDAQ Capital Market rules permit a foreign private issuer like us to follow the corporate governance practices of its home country. Certain corporate governance practices in the BVI, which is our home country, may differ significantly from the NASDAQ corporate governance listing standards. We intend to follow BVI corporate governance practices in lieu of the corporate governance requirements of NASDAQ that listed companies must have for as long as we qualify as a foreign private issuer

To the extent we choose to follow home country practice in the future, our shareholders may be afforded less protection than they otherwise would enjoy under NASDAQ’s corporate governance listing standards applicable to U.S. domestic issuers.

We are a foreign private issuer within the meaning of the rules under the Exchange Act, and as such we are exempt from certain provisions applicable to U.S. domestic public companies.

Because we qualify as a foreign private issuer under the Exchange Act, we are exempt from certain provisions of the securities rules and regulations in the United States that are applicable to U.S. domestic issuers, including:

We will be required to file an annual report on Form 20-F within four months of the end of each fiscal year. In addition, we intend to publish our results on a quarterly basis as press releases, distributed pursuant to the rules and regulations of NASDAQ. Press releases relating to financial results and material events will also be furnished to the SEC on Form 6-K. However, the information we are required to file with or furnish to the SEC will be less extensive and less timely compared to that required to be filed with the SEC by U.S. domestic issuers. As a result, you may not be afforded the same protections or information that would be made available to you were you investing in a U.S. domestic issuer.

The Company, through its wholly owned Chinese subsidiaries, has been engaged in the medical device business, currently focusing on the development, production and marketing of sleep respiratory analysis system and cardiopulmonary resuscitation devices in China.

The Company has developed and distributed medical devices, with a focus on sleep respiratory solutions for OSAS, since 2010. The Company provides users with medical grade detection and monitoring, long-distance treatment and integration solutions of professional rehabilitation. Since 2018, the Company has been providing examination services to hospitals and medical centers through its proprietary medical wearable devices, and doctors are able to refer to examination results provided by such devices in making diagnoses regarding OSAS.

The Company was incorporated pursuant to the laws of the BVI on July 22, 2003 under the name “De-Haier Medical Systems Limited.” It changed its name to “Lianluo Smart Limited” on November 21, 2016. As a holding company, the Company does not conduct business in China and instead relies on Lianluo Connection, and prior to August 2020, Beijing Dehaier, to operate in China.

We are providing this proxy statement/prospectus to our shareholders in connection with the solicitation of proxies to be voted at the special meeting (or any adjournment or postponement of the special meeting).

Together with this proxy statement/prospectus, we are also sending shareholders a notice of the special meeting and a form of proxy card that is solicited by our board of directors for use at the special meeting to be held on [ ], 2020 at 10:00 a.m., local time, at our offices located at Room 611, 6th Floor, BeiKong Technology Building, No. 10 Baifuquan Road, Changping District, Beijing, 102200, People’s Republic of China, and any adjournments or postponements of the special meeting.

At the special meeting, shareholders will be asked to consider and vote on the following proposals:

Under our memorandum and articles of association, the business to be conducted at the special meeting will be limited to the proposals set forth in the notice to shareholders provided with this proxy statement/prospectus.

Each of the special committee and our board of directors unanimously determined that the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the issuance of common shares in connection with the merger, the disposition agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, as well as the other proposals set forth above, are advisable and fair to and in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders. Each of the special committee and our board of directors unanimously recommends that shareholders vote “FOR” the merger proposal, “FOR” the disposition proposal, “FOR” the redesignation proposal, “FOR” the share combination proposal, “FOR” the share increase proposal, “FOR” the name change proposal, “FOR” the charter amendment proposal and “FOR” the adjournment proposal.

Our board of directors has fixed the close of business on [ ], 2020 as the record date for determination of the shareholders entitled to vote at the special meeting, or any adjournment or postponement thereof. Only shareholders of record at the record date are entitled to receive notice of, and to vote at, the special meeting, or any adjournment or postponement thereof. As of the close of business on the record date, there were [ ] Class A common shares and [ ] Class B common shares outstanding and entitled to vote at the special meeting. Each Class A common share is entitled to one vote per share and each Class B common share is entitled to ten votes per share.

The presence at the commencement of the special meeting, in person or by proxy, of not less than 50% of the votes of the common shares issued and outstanding and entitled to vote constitutes a quorum for the special meeting. Abstentions will be deemed present at the special meeting for the purpose of determining the presence of a quorum. Shares held in “street name” with respect to which the beneficial owner fails to give voting instructions to the broker, bank or other nominee holder of record will not be deemed present at the special meeting for the purpose of determining the presence of a quorum.

Shares held in “street name” with respect to which the beneficial owner fails to give voting instructions to the broker, bank or other nominee holder of record on any of the proposals to be voted on at the special meeting, and shares with respect to which the beneficial owner otherwise fails to vote, will not be deemed present at the special meeting for the purpose of determining the presence of a quorum. Accordingly, we encourage you to provide voting instructions to your broker, whether or not you plan to attend the special meeting.

Assuming that a quorum is present, approval of the merger proposal, the disposition proposal, the redesignation proposal, the share combination proposal, the share increase proposal, the name change proposal and the charter amendment proposal each requires the affirmative vote of both (i) a majority of the votes cast at the special meeting and (ii) a majority of the votes cast at the special meeting which are not beneficially owned by Hangzhou Lianluo. In addition, assuming that a quorum is present, approval of the redesignation proposal also requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the issued and outstanding Class B common shares entitled to vote and voting on that proposal at the special meeting. The affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast at the special meeting is required to approve the adjournment proposal.

At the record date for the special meeting (the close of business on [ ], 2020), our directors and executive officers and their affiliates beneficially owned and had the right to vote in the aggregate [ ] common shares, which represents approximately [ ]% of the common shares entitled to vote as of that date. It is expected that our directors and executive officers and their affiliates will vote their shares for each of the proposals at the time of the special meeting.

When a shareholder of record submits a proxy via the Internet or by telephone, his or her proxy is recorded immediately. You are encouraged to register your vote via the Internet or by telephone whenever possible. If you submit a proxy via the Internet or by telephone, please do not return your proxy card by mail. If you attend the meeting, you may also vote in person. Any votes that you previously submitted—whether via the Internet or by telephone—will be revoked and superseded by any vote that you cast at the special meeting. Your attendance at the special meeting alone will not revoke any proxy previously given.

If you hold shares in “street name” through a broker, bank or other nominee holder of record, you must obtain a proxy, executed in your favor, from the bank or broker to be able to vote in person at the special meeting. To request a proxy, please contact your broker, bank or other nominee holder of record.

Whether you vote via the Internet, by telephone or mail, or in person, if your shares are held in an account at a broker, bank or other nominee holder of record (i.e., in “street name”), you must instruct the broker, bank or other nominee holder of record on how to vote your shares. Your broker, bank or other nominee holder of record will vote your shares only if you provide instructions on how to vote by filling out the voting instruction form sent to you by your broker, bank or other nominee holder of record with this proxy statement/prospectus. Brokers, banks and other nominee holders of record who hold shares in “street name” typically have the authority to vote in their discretion on “routine” proposals when they have not received instructions on how to vote from the beneficial owner. However, brokers, banks and other nominee holders of record typically are not allowed to exercise their voting discretion on matters that are “non-routine” without specific instructions on how to vote from the beneficial owner. Under the current rules of the NYSE, all proposals to be considered at the special meeting as described in this proxy statement/prospectus are considered non-routine. Therefore brokers, banks and other nominee holders of record do not have discretionary authority to vote on these proposals.

All shares represented by each properly completed and valid proxy received before or at the special meeting will be voted in accordance with the instructions given in the proxy. If a shareholder signs a proxy card and returns it without giving instructions for the voting on any proposal, the shares represented by that proxy card will be voted “FOR” each proposal at the time of the special meeting.

Your vote is very important, regardless of the number of shares you own. Whether or not you expect to attend the special meeting in person, please vote or otherwise submit a proxy to vote your shares as promptly as possible so that your shares may be represented and voted at the special meeting. If your shares are held in the name of a bank, broker or other nominee holder of record, please follow the instructions on the voting instruction form furnished to you by such record holder.

You may revoke your proxy or change your vote at any time before the closing of the polls at the special meeting. If you are a shareholder of record at the record date (the close of business on [ ], 2020), you can revoke your proxy or change your vote by:

This proxy statement/prospectus is being provided to holders of our common shares in connection with the solicitation of proxies by our board of directors to be voted at the special meeting and at any adjournments or postponements of the special meeting. We will bear all costs and expenses in connection with the solicitation of proxies, including the costs of filing, printing and mailing this proxy statement/prospectus for the special meeting.

In addition to solicitation by mail, directors, officers and employees of the Company or its subsidiaries may solicit proxies from shareholders by telephone, email, personal interview or other means. We currently do not expect to incur any costs beyond those customarily expended for a solicitation of proxies. Our directors, officers and employees will not receive additional compensation for their solicitation activities but may be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with the solicitation. Brokers, dealers, commercial banks, trust companies, fiduciaries, custodians and other nominees have been requested to forward proxy solicitation materials to their customers, and such nominees will be reimbursed for their reasonable out-of-pocket expenses.

Unless we have received contrary instructions, we may send a single copy of this proxy statement/prospectus and notice to any household at which two or more shareholders reside if we believe the shareholders are members of the same family. Each shareholder in the household will continue to receive a separate proxy card. This process, known as “householding,” reduces the volume of duplicate information received at your household and helps to reduce our expenses.

Shareholders are being asked to approve a proposal that will give our board of directors authority to adjourn the special meeting one or more times for the purpose of soliciting additional proxies in favor of the merger proposal, the disposition proposal, the redesignation proposal, the share combination proposal, the share increase proposal, the name change proposal, or the charter amendment proposal if there are not sufficient votes at the time of the special meeting to approve such proposals. If the adjournment proposal is approved, the special meeting could be adjourned to any date. In addition, our board of directors, with or without shareholder approval, could postpone the meeting before it commences, whether for the purpose of soliciting additional proxies or for other reasons. If the special meeting is adjourned for the purpose of soliciting additional proxies, shareholders who have already submitted their proxies will be able to revoke them at any time prior to their use.

The matters to be considered at the special meeting are of great importance to our shareholders. Accordingly, you are urged to read and carefully consider the information contained in this proxy statement/prospectus and submit your proxy via the Internet or by telephone or complete, date, sign and promptly return the enclosed proxy card in the enclosed postage-paid envelope. If you submit your proxy via the Internet or by telephone, you do not need to return the enclosed proxy card.

If you need assistance in completing your proxy card or have questions regarding the special meeting, please contact:

This proxy statement/prospectus is being provided to shareholders in connection with the solicitation of proxies by our board of directors to be voted at the special meeting and at any adjournments or postponements of the special meeting. At the special meeting, we will ask shareholders to, among other things, adopt the merger agreement.

The merger agreement provides for the merger of Merger Sub with and into Newegg, with Newegg continuing as the surviving corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The merger will not be completed unless shareholders adopt the merger agreement and approve the other matters to be considered at the special meeting. A copy of the merger agreement is attached as Annex A to this proxy statement/prospectus. You are urged to read the merger agreement in its entirety because it is the legal document that governs the merger. For additional information about the merger agreement, see “The merger Agreement.”

Around December 2019, management informally discussed the Company’s financial position and the challenges facing the Company’s medical device business, including continued decrease in revenue and the difficulties in meeting NASDAQ’s continued listing standards (e.g., minimum bid price, stockholders’ equity, market value and net income standards). Our management determined that our current medical device business was unlikely to operate in a profitable manner and began to consider the proposal put forward by Mr. Zhitao He, our Chairman and CEO at such time, that we acquire Newegg, a Delaware corporation controlled by Mr. Zhitao He. Our management considered Newegg a favorable acquisition target, based on a number of factors, including Newegg’s business outlook, competitive position, potential for revenue growth, earnings increase and cash flow generation and experience of its management.

The Company commenced discussions regarding the merger around late March 2020, after which time due diligence review and negotiations began.

In consultation with legal counsel, we entered into a letter of intent with Newegg on May 11, 2020, and on the same date, our board resolved to form a special committee consisting of our three independent directors, Richard Zhiqiang Chang, Bin Pan and Fuya Zheng, with Mr. Fuya Zheng acting as the chairman, to consider, review, and evaluate the transaction, negotiate and structure the transaction under the letter of intent, reject the proposed transaction, or as permitted by the letter of intent, consider any unsolicited acquisition proposal that may be a superior proposal to that contemplated by the letter of intent as the special committee deems to be in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders.

On May 11, 2020, the special committee retained Benchmark as its financial advisor to render an opinion as to the fairness to the Company’s shareholders of the consideration to be paid by the Company for the acquisition of Newegg from a financial point of view.

In August 2020, Newegg provided the first draft of audited financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017.

On September 9, 2020, Newegg delivered an initial draft of the merger agreement to the Company for review and from that date until execution of the merger agreement, the parties negotiated the terms and conditions of the merger agreement and conducted their respective due diligence.

On September 25, 2020, we delivered an initial draft of the proxy statement/prospectus to Newegg for review and from that date until October 23, 2020, the parties reviewed drafts of this proxy statement/prospectus and conducted their due diligence with respect to such drafts.

On September 30, 2020, the special committee convened to discuss a draft of fairness opinion delivered by Benchmark.

On October 23, 2020, Benchmark provided the fairness opinion to the special committee indicating that, as of such date and based upon and subject to the assumptions, matters and limitations set forth in its written opinion, the merger consideration to be paid by the Company was fair to the Company’s shareholders from a financial point of view.

On October 23, 2020, the special committee reviewed the fairness opinion delivered by Benchmark and recommended that the board to approve the merger agreement. The board thereafter approved the execution of the merger agreement and the submission of the merger agreement to shareholders for a vote.

The special committee, by a unanimous vote on October 23, 2020, determined that the merger agreement and the proposed merger contemplated thereby are advisable and fair to, and in the best interests of, the Company. At this meeting, the special committee recommended that the board approve, authorize and adopt the merger agreement.

In evaluating the merger, the special committee, in consultation with the Company’s management, outside legal counsel and financial advisor, considered numerous positive factors relating to the merger, including:

The special committee also considered the risks and potentially negative factors relating to the proposed merger, including:

The special committee believed that, overall, the potential benefits of the merger to the Company’s shareholders outweighed the risks and uncertainties of the merger. The foregoing discussion of factors considered by the special committee is not intended to be exhaustive and is not provided in any specific order or ranking, but includes material factors considered by the special committee. In reaching its decision regarding the proposed merger, the special committee did not quantify or otherwise assign relative weights to the specific factors. Moreover, each member of the special committee applied his own personal business judgment and may have given different weights to different factors. The special committee did not undertake to make any specific determination as to whether any factor, or any particular aspect of any factor, supported or did not support its ultimate determination. The special committee based its recommendation on the totality of the information presented.

The Company engaged Benchmark to render an opinion as to whether the merger consideration is fair to the Company’s shareholders from a financial point of view. Benchmark is an investment bank that regularly evaluates businesses and their securities in connection with acquisitions, corporate restructuring and financings. The special committee decided to engage Benchmark as the Company determined that Benchmark has substantial experience in similar matters. Benchmark rendered its written opinion to the special committee on October 23, 2020 that merger consideration was fair to the Company’s shareholders from a financial point of view.

The Company paid an aggregate cash fee of $165,000 to Benchmark for its opinion. The Company provided to Benchmark a financial model of Newegg with projected income statement data for the fiscal years 2020-2022. The Company has obtained consent from Benchmark for the use of its fairness opinions in this proxy statement/prospectus.

Benchmark’s opinion was provided to the special committee and the board for their assessment of the merger and only addressed the fairness to the Company’s shareholders, from a financial point of view, of the merger consideration to be paid by the Company pursuant to the merger agreement as of the date of the opinion and did not address any other aspects or implications of the merger.

The summary of Benchmark’s opinion below is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the written opinion, which is included as Annex D to this proxy statement/prospectus. This summary also describes the procedures, assumptions, qualifications and limitations, and other matters considered by Benchmark in preparing its opinion. However, neither Benchmark’s written opinion nor the summary of its opinion set forth in this proxy statement/prospectus purports to be, or constitutes advice or recommendations to, any shareholder as to how such shareholder should act or vote with respect to the merger proposal.

In arriving at its opinion, Benchmark reviewed and considered such financial and other matters as it deemed relevant, including, among other things:

Benchmark has relied upon and assumed, without independent verification, the accuracy and completeness of all data, material and other information furnished, or otherwise made available, to it, discussed with or reviewed by it, or publicly available, and do not assume any responsibility with respect to such data, material and other information. In addition, management of the Company has advised Benchmark, and Benchmark has assumed, that the financial projections reviewed by it have been reasonably prepared in good faith on bases reflecting the best currently available estimates and judgments of such management as to the future financial results and condition of the Company or Newegg and Benchmark expresses no opinion with respect to such projections or the assumptions on which they are based. Benchmark has relied upon and assumed, without independent verification, that there has been no change in the business, assets, liabilities, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or prospects of the Company or Newegg since the respective dates of the most recent financial statements and other information, financial or otherwise, provided to it that would be material to its analyses or the opinion, and that there is no information or any facts that would make any of the information reviewed by Benchmark incomplete or misleading. Benchmark has further relied upon the assurance of the management of the Company that they are unaware of any facts that would make the information provided to Benchmark incomplete or misleading in any material respect. In connection with its review and arriving at its opinion, Benchmark did not assume any responsibility for the independent verification of any of the foregoing information and relied on the completeness and accuracy as represented by the Company. In addition, Benchmark has relied upon and assumed, without independent verification, that the final form of the merger agreement will not differ in any material respect from the latest draft of the merger agreement provided to it as identified above. In addition, Benchmark did not make any independent evaluation or appraisal of the assets or liabilities of the Company or Newegg nor was Benchmark furnished with any such independent evaluations or appraisals. The opinion is necessarily based upon financial, economic, market and other conditions as they existed on, and should be evaluated as of, the date thereof. Although subsequent developments might affect the opinion, Benchmark does not have any obligation to update, revise or reaffirm its opinion.

Benchmark has assumed that the merger will be consummated on terms substantially similar to those set forth in the merger agreement identified above.

Benchmark has not been requested to opine as to, and the opinion does not express an opinion as to or otherwise address, among other things: (1) the underlying business decision of the board, the Company, its security holders or any other party to proceed with or effect the merger, (ii) the terms of any arrangements, understandings, agreements or documents related to, or the form, structure or any other portion or aspect of, the merger or otherwise (other than the consideration to the extent expressly specified herein), (iii) the fairness of any portion or aspect of the merger to the holders of any class of securities, creditors or other constituencies of the Company, or to any other party, except if and only to the extent expressly set forth in the last sentence of this opinion, (iv) the relative merits of the merger as compared to any alternative business strategies or transactions that might be available for the Company, Newegg or any other party, (v) the fairness of any portion or aspect of the merger to any one class or group of the Company’s or any other party’s security holders or other constituents vis-à-vis any other class or group of the Company’s or such other party’s security holders or other constituents (including, without limitation, the allocation of any consideration amongst or within such classes or groups of security holders or other constituents), (vi) the solvency, creditworthiness or fair value of Newegg, the Company or any other participant in the merger, or any of their respective assets, under any applicable laws relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance or similar matters, or (vii) the fairness, financial or otherwise, of the amount, nature or any other aspect of any compensation to or consideration payable to or received by any officers, directors or employees of any party to the merger, any class of such persons or any other party, relative to the consideration or otherwise. Furthermore, no opinion, counsel or interpretation is intended in matters that require legal, regulatory, accounting, insurance, tax or other similar professional advice. It is assumed that such opinions, counsel or interpretations have been or will be obtained from the appropriate professional sources. Furthermore, we have relied, with the consent of the board, on the assessments by the board, the Company and its advisors, as to all legal, regulatory, accounting, insurance and tax matters with respect to Newegg, the Company, the merger or otherwise.

In the ordinary course of its business, Benchmark may have actively traded the equity or debt securities of the Company and may continue to actively trade such equity or debt securities. In addition, certain individuals who are employees of, or are affiliated with, Benchmark may have in the past and may currently be shareholders of the Company.

The following is a summary of the analyses performed by Benchmark in connection with its opinion. The analyses and factors described below must be considered as a whole; considering any portion of such analyses or factors, without considering all analyses and factors, could create a misleading or incomplete view of the process underlying Benchmark’s opinion. Some of the summaries of the financial analyses include information presented in tabular format. The tables are not intended to stand alone, and in order to more fully understand the financial analyses used by Benchmark, the tables must be read together with the full text of each summary. Considering the data set forth below without considering the full narrative description of the financial analyses, including the methodologies and assumptions underlying the analyses, could create a misleading or incomplete view of Benchmark’s financial analyses.

Benchmark completed a series of financial analyses to derive a range of potential equity values for Newegg and calculated the value of the implied post-merger stake of the Company’s shareholders. Benchmark’s financial analysis employed three methodologies, with no particular weight given to any:

Based on its analysis, the estimated equity value of Newegg ranges from as low as $978 million to as high as $1.93 billion. This range is based on the following, among other factors:

The current value of the Company shareholders’ equity stake is $12.2 million based on the Company 20-day VWAP. After adjusting for the escrow amount, this is expected to result in Company shareholders maintaining a post-merger ownership stake of approximately 0.98% of the combined entity.

Benchmark analyzed the valuation of publicly-listed tech-focused e-commerce and retail companies. Its analysis of Newegg’s valuation included the following four companies, none of which is identical to Newegg: Best Buy, CDW, Dell and HP.

Benchmark analyzed the valuation of M&A transactions completed over the last five years involving e-commerce marketplace companies. Benchmark’s analysis included the following four precedent transactions, none of which is identical to Newegg: HSN, Inc.; Millennial Media, Inc.; RetailMeNot, Inc.; The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.

Benchmark used a 3-year forecast model for Newegg (2020-2022) to estimate a range of equity values based on a discounted cash flow analysis of free cash flows projections as provided by the Company and Newegg. The key assumptions in its analysis include the following:

If the merger is not approved by the shareholders or if the merger is not completed for any other reason, the Company will remain a public company, and our Class A common shares will continue to be listed and traded on NASDAQ (assuming the Company meets all of NASDAQ’s continued listing standards). In addition, our management expects that the business will be operated as how it is currently being operated until we pursue another strategic alternative, and that our shareholders will continue to be subject to the same risks and opportunities to which they are currently subject.

Furthermore, if the merger is not completed, and depending on the circumstances that would have caused the merger not to be completed, the price of the Company’s Class A common shares may decline. If that were to occur, it is uncertain when, if ever, the price of the Company’s Class A common shares would return to the price at which it trades as of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus.

Accordingly, if the merger is not completed, there can be no assurance as to the effect of these risks and opportunities on the future value of your Class A common shares. If the merger is not completed, the board will continue to evaluate and review the Company’s business operations, properties, dividend policy and capitalization, among other things, make such changes as deemed appropriate and continue to seek to identify strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value.

In addition, under specified circumstances, the Company may be required to reimburse Newegg’s expenses or pay Newegg a termination fee, upon the termination of the merger agreement, as described under “The Merger Agreement—Termination Fees and Expenses” below.

In considering the recommendations of the special committee and the board to vote for the merger proposal, you should be aware that certain of the current directors, executive officers and major shareholders of the Company and Newegg have interests in the merger that may be different from, or in addition to, the interests of our unaffiliated shareholders generally and may create potential conflicts of interest. These interests are described in more detail below. The special committee was aware of each of these interests in reviewing, considering and negotiating the terms of the proposed merger and in recommending to the entire board to pursue the proposed merger. The board was also aware of these interests in approving the merger agreement and the transactions thereby and in recommending the approval of the merger agreement to our shareholders.

Mr. Zhitao He, our former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, who also controls approximately 86.6% of our total voting power, also serves on the board of Newegg and, through Digital Grid, beneficially owns a majority of the equity interests in Newegg. Ms. Yingmei Yang, our Interim Chief Financial Officer and one of directors, also serves on the board of Newegg.

The consummation of the merger is not subject to any regulatory or governmental approvals or filings, other than (i) the filing of a certificate of merger with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware and (ii) the declaration by the SEC of the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this proxy statement/prospectus forms a part, and any required notice or other filings under applicable state securities laws.

The approval for listing of our common shares on the NASDAQ Capital Market, including the shares issued in the merger, subject only to official notice of issuance, is a condition to the obligations of Newegg to complete the merger. We have applied for such listing under the symbol “N.”

Under BVI law, shareholders will not be entitled to appraisal or dissenters’ rights in connection with the merger.

Each of the special committee and our board of directors unanimously determined that the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the issuance of common shares in connection with the merger, are advisable and fair to and in the best interests of shareholders and unanimously recommended that shareholders vote “FOR” the merger proposal.

The following is a summary of the material terms and conditions of the merger agreement. This summary may not contain all the information about the merger agreement that is important to you. This summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the merger agreement attached as Annex A to, and incorporated by reference into, this proxy statement/prospectus. You are encouraged to read the merger agreement in its entirety because it is the legal document that governs the merger.

The merger agreement and the summary of its terms in this proxy statement/prospectus have been included to provide information about the terms and conditions of the merger agreement. The terms, conditions and information in the merger agreement are not intended to provide any public disclosure of factual information about the Company, Newegg or any of their respective subsidiaries or affiliates. The representations, warranties, covenants and agreements contained in the merger agreement were made by the Company, Newegg and Merger Sub as of specific dates and were qualified and subject to certain limitations and exceptions agreed to by the Company, Newegg and Merger Sub in connection with negotiating the terms of the merger agreement. In particular, in your review of the representations and warranties contained in the merger agreement and described in this summary, it is important to bear in mind that the representations and warranties were negotiated for the purpose of allocating contractual risk among the parties to the merger agreement rather than to establish matters as facts. The representations and warranties may also be subject to a contractual standard of materiality or material adverse effect that is different from what may be viewed as material by shareholders or other investors and from the materiality standard applicable to reports and documents filed with the SEC and in some cases may be qualified by disclosures made by one party to the other, which are not reflected in the merger agreement. Moreover, information concerning the subject matter of the representations and warranties, which do not purport to be accurate as of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, may have changed since the date of the merger agreement.

For the foregoing reasons, the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements and any descriptions of those provisions should not be read alone as characterizations of the actual state of facts or condition of the Company, Newegg or any of their respective subsidiaries or affiliates. Instead, such provisions or descriptions should be read only in conjunction with the other information provided elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus or incorporated by reference into this proxy statement/prospectus.

The merger agreement provides for the merger, in which Merger Sub will be merged with and into Newegg, with Newegg surviving the merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.

Upon the completion of the merger, the Company’s memorandum and articles of association as in effect immediately prior to the merger shall continue to be the memorandum and articles of association of the Company, subject to the amendments to be considered at the special meeting that are described elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus. Upon the completion of the merger, most of the directors and officers of Newegg immediately prior to the merger will be appointed to the same positions with the Company and all of our current directors and officers will resign at the time of the merger. See “Directors and Executive Officers” for more information about our management upon completion of the merger.

The merger will be completed and become effective at such time as the certificate of merger for the merger is filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware (or at such time as agreed to between the Company and Newegg and specified in such certificate of merger in accordance with applicable law). Unless another date and time are agreed to by the Company and Newegg, completion of the merger will occur no earlier than the second business day following the day on which the last of the conditions described under “—Conditions to Completion of the Merger” is to be satisfied or waived (other than those conditions that by their nature are to be satisfied at the closing of the merger, but subject to the satisfaction or waiver of such conditions).

As of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, we expect that the merger will be completed in the first quarter of 2021. However, completion of the merger is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions to completion of the merger, which are summarized below. There can be no assurances as to when, or if, the merger will occur. If the merger is not completed on or before April 30, 2021 or June 30, 2021, if extended under certain circumstances, either the Company or Newegg may terminate the merger agreement; provided that the right to terminate the merger agreement if the merger is not completed on or prior to such date will not be available to either of the Company or Newegg if the failure of the merger to be consummated by such date is due to a material breach by such party of any representation, warranty, covenant or other agreement of such party set forth in the merger agreement. See “—Conditions to Completion of the Merger” and “—Termination of the Merger Agreement.”

The conversion ratio is equal the Newegg per share value divided by the Company per share value. The Newegg per share value is equal $880,000,000 divided by the number of outstanding Newegg shares on October 23, 2020. The Company per share value” shall equal (i) the volume-weighted average trading price of Company Class A common shares for the consecutive twenty (20) trading days immediately prior to and including October 16, 2020, as adjusted for a 1 to 8 reverse stock split effective on the date of merger agreement minus (ii) (A) $3,500,000 (deposited in the escrow account) divided by (B) the number of Company Class A common shares and Class B common shares issued and outstanding on the date of merger agreement, after giving effect to such reverse stock split.

No fractional shares will be issued to any holder of Newegg capital stock upon the completion of the merger. Instead, the Company will pay in cash, without interest, an amount equal to the amount of such fractional shares times $3.3944, the volume-weighted average trading price of the Company’s Class A common shares for the consecutive twenty (20) trading days immediately prior to and including October 16, 2020, after giving effect to the 1 to 8 reverse stock split.

Newegg shares issued and outstanding immediately prior to the completion of the merger and held by a holder who is entitled to demand, and has properly demanded, appraisal for such Newegg shares in accordance with the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware will not be converted into the right to receive the merger consideration to which they would otherwise be entitled to under the merger agreement, but will instead be converted into the right to receive such consideration as may be determined to be due to such holder pursuant to the procedures set forth in the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware. If any such holder withdraws its demand for appraisal or fails to perfect or otherwise loses its right of appraisal pursuant to the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, then such holder’s Newegg shares will instead be deemed to have been converted into the right to receive the merger consideration.

Within five days after the date of the merger agreement, the Company will place $3,500,000 into a U.S. bank account designated by a third party escrow agent to be mutually selected by the Company and Newegg. The escrow amount will be used solely to (i) defend, indemnify and hold harmless the parties to the merger agreement and each of their respective affiliates and representatives against, and satisfy any liabilities relating to, any actions relating to the Securities Purchase Agreements dated February 12, 2020, February 21, 2020 and February 27, 2020 between the Company and certain investors. or the Class A common share purchase warrants issued on February 12, 2020, February 25. 2020, and March 2, 2020, in each case as amended or restated and (ii) pay the amount of any fee that is payable from the Company to Newegg for termination of the merger agreement.

In addition, the obligation of Newegg to complete the merger is subject to the satisfaction (or waiver, to the extent permitted by applicable law) of the following conditions:

Additional Conditions to Completion for the Benefit of the Company and Merger Sub

The merger agreement contains a number of representations and warranties made by the Company, Merger Sub and Newegg, that are subject in certain cases to exceptions and qualifications (including exceptions that are not material to the party making the representations and warranties and its subsidiaries, taken as a whole, and exceptions that do not have, and would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on the party making the representations and warranties). The representations and warranties in the merger agreement relate to, among other things:

Many of the representations and warranties in the merger agreement are qualified by “material adverse effect” on the party making such representations and warranties.

For purposes of the merger agreement, “material adverse effect” means any effect that is or would be materially adverse to the business, operations, assets, condition (financial or otherwise) or results of operations of such party and its subsidiaries, taken as a whole, or to the ability of such party to enter into or perform its obligations under the merger agreement or any ancillary document to which it is or is required to be a party or to consummate the transactions under the merger agreement such ancillary document; provided, however, that with respect to Company or its subsidiaries, “material adverse effect” shall be measured after giving effect to the disposition and shall also include any effect that is or would be reasonably expected to be materially adverse to the issuance of the common shares to be issued in the merger and listing thereof on NASDAQ.

Each of the Company and Newegg have agreed that, unless the other party shall otherwise consent in writing (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), during the period from the date of the merger agreement and continuing until the earlier of the termination of the merger agreement or the completion of the merger, except as expressly contemplated by the merger agreement, each party shall, and shall cause its subsidiaries to, (i) conduct their respective businesses, in all material respects, in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, (ii) comply with all laws applicable to each party and their respective businesses, assets and employees, and (iii) take all reasonable measures necessary or appropriate to preserve intact, in all material respects, their respective business organizations, to keep available the services of their respective managers, directors, officers, employees and consultants, to maintain, in all material respects, their existing relationships with all top customers and top suppliers (as such terms are defined in the merger agreement), and to preserve the possession, control and condition of their respective material assets, all as consistent with past practice. The Company also agreed to settle any and all pending or threatened actions, lawsuits and/or proceedings involving any it or any of its subsidiaries, its current or former directors, officers or equity holders in connection with any fact, situation, circumstance, status, condition, activity, practice, plan, occurrence, event, incident, action, failure to act or transaction existing prior to the completion of the merger. The Company and its subsidiaries (excluding Lianluo Connection) will not reduce their consolidated working capital (as determined in accordance with GAAP) by more than $1,000,000, and the Company and its subsidiaries (excluding Lianluo Connection) will not reduce their consolidated net assets (measured as the sum of their assets minus their liabilities, each as determined in accordance with GAAP) by more than $1,000,000, except for any deviations from any of the foregoing due to expenses which are strictly necessary for the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement or for maintenance of Company’s status as an SEC reporting company with its Class A common shares listed on NASDAQ.

In addition, without limiting the generality of the foregoing and except as contemplated by the terms of merger agreement, during the period from the date of the merger agreement and continuing until the earlier of the termination of the merger agreement or the completion of the merger, each of the Company and Newegg agreed that it shall not, and shall cause its subsidiaries not to, without the prior written consent of the other party (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed):

The Company agreed to prepare and file this proxy statement/prospectus with the SEC. Except with respect to the information provided by or on behalf of Newegg for inclusion in this proxy statement/prospectus, the Company agreed to ensure that, when furnished, the this proxy statement/prospectus will comply in all material respects with the requirements of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder. The Company also agreed to cause this proxy statement/prospectus to be disseminated as promptly as practicable to its shareholders as and to the extent such dissemination is required by U.S. federal securities laws and the rules and regulations of the SEC and NASDAQ promulgated thereunder or otherwise. Newegg agreed to promptly provide to the Company such information concerning it and its subsidiaries and their respective businesses, operations, condition (financial or otherwise), assets, liabilities, properties, officers, directors and employees as is either required by securities law or reasonably requested by the Company for inclusion in this proxy statement/prospectus. Subject to compliance by Newegg with the immediately preceding sentence with respect to the information provided or to be provided by or on behalf of it for inclusion in the this proxy statement/prospectus, the Company agreed to cause the proxy statement/prospectus to comply in all material respects with federal securities laws.

The Company also agreed to provide copies of the proposed forms of the proxy statement/prospectus (including any amendments or supplements thereto) to Newegg such that Newegg and its representatives are afforded a reasonable amount of time prior to the dissemination or filing thereof to review such material and comment thereon prior to such dissemination or submission, and the Company agreed to reasonably consider in good faith any comments of such persons. The Company and Newegg and their respective representatives agreed to respond promptly to any comments of the SEC or its staff with respect to the proxy statement/prospectus and promptly correct any information provided by it for use in the proxy statement/prospectus if and to the extent that such information shall have become false or misleading in any material respect or as otherwise required by federal securities laws. The Company agreed to provide Newegg and its representatives with copies of any written comments, and shall inform them of any material oral comments, that the Company or any of its representatives receive from the SEC or its staff with respect to the proxy statement/prospectus promptly after the receipt of such comments and shall give Newegg a reasonable opportunity under the circumstances to review and comment on any proposed written or material oral responses to such comments.

The Company agreed to use its reasonable commercial efforts to cause the registration statement of which this proxy statement/prospectus forms a part to “clear” comments from the SEC and its staff and to permit Newegg and its representatives to participate with the Company or its representatives in any discussions or meetings with the SEC and its staff. Newegg agreed to make, and to cause each of its subsidiaries to make, their respective directors, officers and employees, upon reasonable advance notice, available to the Company and its representatives in connection with the drafting of the public filings with respect to the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, including the proxy statement/prospectus, and responding in a timely manner to comments from the SEC.

The Company agreed to call the special meeting as promptly as reasonably practicable after the registration statement of which this proxy statement/prospectus forms a part has “cleared” comments from the SEC.

The Company and Newegg also agreed that, if at any time prior to the completion of the merger, any information relating to the Company, on the one hand, or Newegg, on the other hand, or any of their respective affiliates, businesses, operations, condition (financial or otherwise), assets, liabilities, properties, officers, directors or employees, should be discovered by the Company, on the one hand, or Newegg, on the other hand, that should be set forth in an amendment or supplement to the proxy statement/prospectus, so that such documents would not include any misstatement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, the party which discovers such information shall promptly notify each other party and an appropriate amendment or supplement describing such information shall be promptly furnished to the SEC and, to the extent required by law, disseminated to the Company’s shareholders.

The merger agreement contains certain other covenants and agreements, including covenants and agreements requiring that, among other things, and subject to certain exceptions and qualifications described in the merger agreement:

The merger agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the completion of the merger, whether before or after shareholders have approved the merger, in any of the following ways:

The merger agreement provides that each of the Company and Newegg will pay its own costs and expenses in connection with the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement.

The parties to the merger agreement are entitled to an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of the merger agreement and to specifically enforce the terms of the merger agreement.

Any provision of the merger agreement may be amended or waived before the completion of the merger if the amendment or waiver is in writing and signed, and in the case of an amendment, by each party to the merger agreement.

The following is a summary of the material terms and conditions of the voting agreements. This summary may not contain all the information about the voting agreements that is important to you. This summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the voting agreements attached as Annexes B and C to, and incorporated by reference into, this proxy statement/prospectus. You are encouraged to read the voting agreements in their entirety because they are the legal documents that governs the matters discussed in the summary below.

Concurrently with the execution of the merger agreement, the Company and Newegg entered into voting agreements with certain significant shareholders. The common shares beneficially owned by these shareholders subject to the voting agreements constituted approximately 89.25% of the total voting power of the issued and outstanding common shares as of October 23, 2020.

Pursuant to the voting agreements, each shareholder agreed that, prior to the earlier to occur of the termination of the merger agreement or the completion of the merger (which we refer to as the expiration date) at any meeting (whether annual or special and each postponement, recess, adjournment or continuation thereof) of the Company’s shareholders, or in connection with any written consent of shareholders, such shareholder shall (i) appear at such meeting or otherwise cause all of his or her shares as of the date of the voting agreements, and any additional shares or other equity securities of the Company that such shareholder purchases or with respect to which such shareholder otherwise acquires sole or shared voting power (including any proxy) after the date of the voting agreements, whether by the exercise of any options or otherwise, including, without limitation, by gift, succession, in the event of a share split or as a dividend or distribution of any shares, which, together with the existing shares as of the date of the voting agreements, are referred to in this proxy statement/prospectus as the voting shares, to be counted as present thereat for purposes of calculating a quorum and (ii) vote or cause to be voted all of his or her voting shares (A) in favor of each of the proposals described in this proxy statement/prospectus and (B) against any agreement, transaction or other matter that is intended to, or would reasonably be expected to, impede, interfere with, delay, postpone, discourage or materially and adversely affect the consummation of the foregoing proposals. The shareholders also agreed that they will not take or commit or agree to take any action inconsistent with the foregoing.

In addition, each shareholder appointed Newegg and any of its designees with full power of substitution and resubstitution, as such shareholder’s true and lawful attorney and irrevocable proxy, to the fullest extent of such shareholder’s rights with respect to the voting shares, to vote and exercise all voting and related rights, including the right to sign such shareholder’s name (solely in its capacity as a shareholder) to any shareholder consent, if such shareholder is unable to perform or otherwise does not perform his, her or its obligations under the voting agreements with respect to such voting shares, solely with respect to the proposal set forth above. Such irrevocable proxy shall automatically terminate on the expiration date.

Each shareholder also agreed that he or she will not, prior to the expiration date, directly or indirectly, (i) sell, assign, transfer, tender, or otherwise dispose of (including, without limitation, by the creation of any liens) any voting shares, (ii) deposit any voting shares into a voting trust or enter into a voting agreement or similar arrangement with respect to such voting shares or grant any proxy or power of attorney with respect thereto (other than the voting agreements), (iii) enter into any contract, option, commitment or other arrangement or understanding with respect to the direct or indirect sale, transfer, assignment or other disposition of (including, without limitation, by the creation of any liens) any voting shares, or (iv) take any action that would make any representation or warranty of such shareholder contained in the voting agreements untrue or incorrect or have the effect of preventing or disabling such shareholder from performing such shareholder’s obligations under the voting agreements.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, each shareholder may make (i) transfers by will or by operation of law or other transfers for estate-planning purposes, in which case the voting agreements shall bind the transferee, (ii) with respect to such shareholder’s options, if any, which expire on or prior to the expiration date, a transfer, sale, or other disposition of voting shares to the Company as payment for the exercise price of such shareholder’s options and taxes applicable to the exercise of such shareholder’s options, (iii) if such shareholder is a partnership or limited liability company, a transfer to one or more partners or members of such shareholder or to an affiliate of shareholder, or if such shareholder is a trust, a transfer to a beneficiary, provided that in each such case the applicable transferee has signed another voting agreement in substantially the form of the voting agreements, (iv) transfers to another holder of our common shares that has signed another voting agreement in substantially the form of the voting agreements and (v) transfers, sales or other dispositions as Newegg may otherwise agree in writing in its sole discretion. If any voluntary or involuntary transfer of any voting shares covered by the foregoing shall occur (including a transfer or disposition permitted by the foregoing, sale by a shareholder’s trustee in bankruptcy, or a sale to a purchaser at any creditor’s or court sale), the transferee shall take and hold such voting shares subject to all of the restrictions, liabilities and rights under the voting agreements, which shall continue in full force and effect, notwithstanding that such transferee is not a party to the voting agreements and has not executed a counterpart or joinder thereto.

Pursuant to a voting agreement, Hangzhou Lianluo has also agreed (i) to convert each Class B common share that it holds into one Class A common share immediately prior to completion of the merger and (ii) that the warrant contained in Section 4(j) of the share purchase agreement, dated as of April 28, 2016, between the Company and Hangzhou Lianluo, shall become a warrant to acquire 125,000 Class A common shares at a purchase price of $17.6 per share. Following the redesignation, this warrant will be exercisable for common shares.

Beijing Fenjin Times Technology Development Co., Ltd., or the Purchaser, is a limited liability company existing under the laws of the People’s Republic of China. Pursuant to the disposition agreement, the Purchaser will acquire 100% of the equity interests in Lianluo Connection for RMB0 immediately following completion of the merger. In exchange for all of the equity interests in Lianluo Connection, Beijing Fenjin agreed to contribute RMB87.784 million to Lianluo Connection’s registered capital by September 23, 2023 in accordance with the articles of association of Lianluo Connection. In addition, as an inducement for the Purchaser entering into the disposition agreement, the Company agreed to convert the indebtedness in the aggregate amount of $11,255,188.47 that Lianluo Connection owes to the Company into additional paid-in capital of the Company immediately prior to the closing of the disposition.

The Company, through its wholly owned PRC subsidiaries, has been engaged in the medical device business. The Company develops and distributes medical devices, with a focus on sleep respiratory solutions to OSAS since 2010. Starting from 2018, the Company has been providing examination services to hospitals and medical centers through its proprietary medical wearable devices, and doctors are able to refer to examination results provided by such devices in making diagnoses regarding OSAS.

The Company has incurred significant operating losses for the past five years. For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, the Company incurred operating losses of approximately $6.9 million, $9.1 million, $5.1 million, $9.3 million and $3.8 million. As of December 31, 2019, the Company had an accumulated deficit of approximately $44.6 million and negative shareholders’ equity of approximately $1.3 million. In addition, in 2019, the Company terminated the employment of over fifty employees and had only 28 employees as of December 31, 2019.

On September 11, 2019, we received a notification letter from the NASDAQ Listing Qualifications Staff of the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC notifying that the minimum bid price per share for our common shares had been below $1.00 for a period of 30 consecutive business days, and therefore, we no longer met the minimum bid price requirement set forth in NASDAQ Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). We were granted a compliance period of 180 days, or until March 9, 2020 to regain compliance. On January 2, 2020, we received another notification letter from the NASDAQ Listing Qualifications Staff of the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC notifying that we no longer complied with the minimum of $2.5 million in stockholders’ equity for continued listing on The NASDAQ Capital Market under NASDAQ’s Listing Rule 5550(b)(1) and that we also did not comply with either of the two alternative standards of Listing Rule 5550(b), the market value standard and the net income standard. We thereafter submitted a plan to regain compliance with NASDAQ’s applicable listing standards. On March 10, 2020, in consideration of the three financings conducted in February and March 2020, from which we received gross proceeds of approximately $8.08 million, the NASDAQ Listing Qualifications Staff determined that we comply with the stockholders’ equity requirement set forth in Listing Rule 5550(b)(1). On the same date, given that except the minimum bid price requirement, the Company met all other applicable requirements for initial listing on The NASDAQ Capital Market, the NASDAQ Listing Qualifications Staff recognized the Company’s intention of curing the bid price deficiency by effecting a reverse share split, and granted a second compliance period of 180 days, or until September 8, 2020, to regain compliance. The second compliance period was thereafter extended to November 20, 2020 by NASDAQ per SR-NASDAQ-2020-021. However, we believe we have continued to incur losses in the first half of 2020.

Given the significant amount of liabilities incurred by our medical device business, the board decided that a plausible way to return to profitability and maintain our NASDAQ listing status is to dispose of the medical device business and concurrently complete the merger with Newegg. Since December 2019, we had been searching for a suitable buyer for our medical device business. In or about March 2020, we started discussion with the Purchaser concerning sale of the medical device business.

After intensive negotiations, the parties agreed on the principal terms of the proposed transaction and entered into the disposition agreement on October 23, 2020. The terms of the disposition agreement are described in greater detail in the section below entitled “The Disposition Agreement.”

The Company engaged Benchmark to render an opinion as to whether the disposition consideration to be received by the Company is fair to the Company’s shareholders from a financial point of view. The Company decided to engage Benchmark as the Company determined that Benchmark has substantial experience in similar matters. Benchmark rendered its written opinion to the board of directors on October 23, 2020 that the disposition consideration to be received by the Company was fair to the Company’s shareholders from a financial point of view.

The Company paid an aggregate cash fee of $100,000 to Benchmark for its opinion and has obtained consent from Benchmark for the use of its fairness opinions in this proxy statement/prospectus.

Benchmark’s opinion was provided to the directors for their assessment of the disposition and only addressed the fairness to the Company’s shareholders, from a financial point of view, of disposition consideration to be received by the Company pursuant to the disposition agreement as of the date of the opinion and did not address any other aspects or implications of the disposition.

The summary of Benchmark’s opinion below is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the written opinion, which is included as Annex F to this proxy statement/prospectus. This summary also describes the procedures, assumptions, qualifications and limitations, and other matters considered by Benchmark in preparing its opinion. However, neither Benchmark’s written opinion nor the summary of its opinion set forth in this proxy statement/prospectus purports to be, or constitutes advice or recommendations to, any shareholder as to how such shareholder should act or vote with respect to the merger proposal.

In arriving at its opinion, Benchmark reviewed and considered such financial and other matters as it deemed relevant, including, among other things:

Benchmark has relied upon and assumed, without independent verification, the accuracy and completeness of all data, material and other information furnished, or otherwise made available, to it, discussed with or reviewed by it, or publicly available, and do not assume any responsibility with respect to such data, material and other information. In addition, management of the Company has advised Benchmark, and Benchmark has assumed, that the financial projections reviewed by it have been reasonably prepared in good faith on bases reflecting the best currently available estimates and judgments of such management as to the future financial results and condition of the Company or Lianluo Connection and Benchmark expresses no opinion with respect to such projections or the assumptions on which they are based. Benchmark has relied upon and assumed, without independent verification, that there has been no change in the business, assets, liabilities, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or prospects of the Company or Lianluo Connection since the respective dates of the most recent financial statements and other information, financial or otherwise, provided to it that would be material to its analyses or the opinion, and that there is no information or any facts that would make any of the information reviewed by Benchmark incomplete or misleading. Benchmark has further relied upon the assurance of the management of the Company that they are unaware of any facts that would make the information provided to Benchmark incomplete or misleading in any material respect. In connection with its review and arriving at its opinion, Benchmark did not assume any responsibility for the independent verification of any of the foregoing information and relied on the completeness and accuracy as represented by the Company. In addition, Benchmark has relied upon and assumed, without independent verification, that the final form of the disposition agreement will not differ in any material respect from the latest draft of the disposition agreement provided to it as identified above. In addition, Benchmark did not make any independent evaluation or appraisal of the assets or liabilities of the Company or Lianluo Connection nor was Benchmark furnished with any such independent evaluations or appraisals. The opinion is necessarily based upon financial, economic, market and other conditions as they existed on, and should be evaluated as of, the date thereof. Although subsequent developments might affect the opinion, Benchmark does not have any obligation to update, revise or reaffirm its opinion.

Benchmark has assumed that the disposition will be consummated on terms substantially similar to those set forth in the disposition agreement identified above.

Benchmark has not been requested to, and did not, (a) initiate or participate in any discussions or negotiations with, or solicit any indications of interest from, third parties with respect to the merger, the securities, assets, businesses or operations of the Company or Lianluo Connection or any other party, or any alternatives to the disposition, (b) negotiate the terms of the disposition, or (c) advise the board or any other party with respect to alternatives to the disposition. The opinion is provided for the benefit of the board (solely in their capacities as such) and is not for the benefit of, and may not be used for any other purpose and does not constitute a recommendation to the shareholders of the Company as to how to vote or act with respect to the merger or otherwise.

Benchmark completed a series of financial analyses to derive a range of potential equity values for Lianluo Connection. Benchmark’s financial analysis employed three methodologies, with no particular weight given to any:

Based on its analysis, the estimated equity value of Lianluo Connection ranges from RMB(100.6) million to RMB1.42 million. This range is based on the following, among other factors:

This compares to a net consideration of RMB (0.5) million to RMB 26.7 million to be received by Lianluo Connection

Benchmark analyzed the valuation of publicly-listed medical equipment companies with a focus on sleep monitoring, respiratory and/or cardio products. Its analysis of Lianluo Connection’s valuation included the following eight companies, none of which is identical to Lianluo Connection: Andon Health A, Compumedics, Inogen, Itamar Medical, Natus Medical, NeuroMetrix, Nihon Kohden and SomnoMed.

Benchmark analyzed the valuation of M&A transactions completed over the last three years involving medical equipment companies with focus on sleep monitoring, respiratory and/or cardio products. Benchmark’s analysis included the following five precedent transactions, none of which is identical to Lianluo Connection: Almirall De Mexico, S.A. De C.V., LifeHealthcare Group Ltd., Sarnova, Inc., Viomedex Ltd., and Vyaire Medical, Inc.

Benchmark used a 4-year forecast model for Lianluo Connection (2020-2023) to estimate a range of equity values based on a discounted cash flow analysis of free cash flows projections as provided by the Company. The key assumptions in its analysis include the following:

If the disposition is not approved by the shareholders or if the disposition is not completed for any other reason, the Company will remain a public company, and Lianluo Connection will continue to be the sole subsidiary of the Company. In addition, our management expects that the business will be operated as how it is currently being operated until we pursue another strategic alternative, and that our shareholders will continue to be subject to the same risks and opportunities to which they are currently subject.

The Company’s directors and executive officers do not presently have any interest in the disposition that is not shared with the shareholders of the Company.

Under BVI law, shareholders will not be entitled to appraisal or dissenters’ rights in connection with the disposition.

Each of the special committee and our board of directors unanimously determined that the disposition agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby are advisable and fair to and in the best interests of shareholders and unanimously recommended that shareholders vote “FOR” the disposition proposal.

The following is a summary of the material terms and conditions of the disposition agreement, which is attached as Annex E to this proxy statement/prospectus and is incorporated by reference herein. This summary does not purport to be complete and may not contain all of the information about the disposition agreement that is important to you. You are encouraged to read the disposition agreement in its entirety because it is the legal document that governs the matters discussed in the summary below.

At the closing and subject to and upon the terms and conditions of the disposition agreement, the Company will sell, transfer, convey, assign and deliver to the Purchaser, and the Purchaser will purchase, acquire and accept from the Company, all of the equity ownership and all relevant rights and interests of Lianluo Connection (which we refer to as the equity interests), free and clear of all liens.

The disposition agreement contains certain representations and warranties made by the Purchaser, the Company and Lianluo Connection. These representations and warranties relate to, among other things:

The obligation of each of the Purchaser, the Company and Lianluo Connection to complete the disposition is subject to the fulfillment (or waiver, to the extent permissible under applicable law) of the following conditions:

The disposition agreement may only be amended pursuant to a written agreement signed by the Purchaser and the Company.

The disposition agreement may be terminated prior to the closing date as follows:

The execution, validity, interpretation, performance, implementation and dispute resolution of the disposition agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of China. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with the disposition agreement will be settled by the parties through friendly negotiation. Either party may submit any dispute failing friendly settlement to competent courts where this disposition agreement is executed.

The Company is currently authorized to issue a maximum of 6,250,000 common shares of par value of $0.021848 each, of which 4,736,111 are designated as Class A common shares of par value of $0.021848 each and 1,513,889 are designated as Class B common shares of par value of $0.021848 each.

The holder of all of the Company’s issued and outstanding Class B common shares, Hangzhou Lianluo, has agreed (i) to convert each Class B common share that it holds into one Class A common share immediately prior to completion of the merger and (ii) that the warrant contained in Section 4(j) of the share purchase agreement, dated as of April 28, 2016, between the Company and Hangzhou Lianluo, shall become a warrant to acquire 125,000 Class A common shares at a purchase price of $17.6 per share.

As a result of this conversion, the Company will not have any outstanding Class B common shares or securities convertible into Class B common shares. As a result, each of the special committee and our board of directors has determined that it is advisable and in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders that the Company’s authorized shares be renamed and redesignated into 6,250,000 common shares of par value of $0.021848 each.

All of the issued and outstanding awards, including options and restricted shares, granted by the Company under the Company’s currently effective share incentive plans, will entitle the grantees to such number of common shares equivalent to the number of Class A common shares that these grantees would be entitled to as originally set out in their relevant award agreement with the Company and the Company shall issue such common shares to the grantees of such awards granted pursuant to the applicable share incentive plan upon vesting and/or exercise of such awards, by the grantees.

The proposed redesignation will not affect in any way the validity or transferability of share certificates outstanding, the authorized shares of the Company or the trading of the Company’s common shares on the NASDAQ Capital Market. If the redesignation proposal is approved by our shareholders, it will not be necessary for shareholders to surrender their existing share certificates. Instead, when certificates are presented for transfer, new certificates representing common shares will be issued.

If the proposed redesignation proposal is approved, it would become effective upon the filing of amended and restated memorandum and articles of association with the Registrar of Corporate Affairs of the British Virgin Islands. See also “Proposal VII: Charter Amendment.”

Assuming that a quorum is present, the affirmative vote of both (i) a majority of the votes cast at the special meeting and (ii) a majority of votes cast at the special meeting which are not beneficially owned by Hangzhou Lianluo is required to approve the redesignation proposal. In addition, assuming that a quorum is present, the affirmative vote of a majority of the issued and outstanding Class B common shares entitled to vote and voting on this proposal at the special meeting is required.

Each of the special committee and our board of directors unanimously recommends a vote “FOR” approval of the redesignation proposal.

The Company’s Class A common shares are listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the trading symbol of “LLIT.” It is recognized that, on April 8, 2020, the Company held a special shareholder meeting at which the Company’s shareholders approved a proposal to combine the Company’s issued and outstanding common shares at a ratio from one-for-two up to one-for-twenty to be determined by the board of directors, with a view to regaining compliance with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) which requires listed shares to maintain a minimum bid price of $1.00 per share (which we refer to as the bid price rule). In order to regain compliance with the bid price rule, pursuant to NASDAQ Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), the closing bid price of Class A common shares should be at least $1.00 for a minimum of ten consecutive business days. On October 21, 2020, we completed a share combination of our common shares at a ratio of one-for-eight, but we have not regained compliance with the bid price rule.

In connection with the merger, our board believes that it is advisable and in the best interest of the Company and its shareholders to effectuate a share combination, for the purpose of enhancing our ability to meet NASDAQ’s initial listing requirements following the completion of merger, including the requirement of a minimum bid price of $4.00 per share under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5505. NASDAQ rules require the post-merger entity to comply with the initial listing standards of the applicable NASDAQ market to continue to be listed on such market following a change of control transaction. As a result, the board is soliciting shareholders’ approval of a share combination of the Company’s common shares at a ratio of not less than one-for-two and not more than one-for-fifty at any time no later than June 30, 2021, with the exact ratio to be set at a whole number within this range, as determined by our board of directors in its sole discretion.

Our board intends to effect a share combination only if it believes that a decrease in the number of outstanding common shares is likely to improve the trading price of our common shares and is necessary to meet initial listing requirements of the NASDAQ Capital Market for the completion of the merger. If shareholders approve the proposed share combination, it will be effected, if at all, only upon a determination by the board that the share combination is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders at that time. The board reserves its right to elect not to proceed and abandon the share combination if it later determines, in its sole discretion, that implementing this proposal is not in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders.

The board also believes that the delisting of our common shares from the NASDAQ Capital Market would likely result in decreased liquidity. Such decreased liquidity would result in the increase in the volatility of the trading price of our common shares, a loss of current or future coverage by certain analysts and a diminution of institutional investor interest. In addition, the board believes that such delisting could also cause a loss of confidence of corporate partners, customers and our employees, which could harm our business and future prospects.

In evaluating whether or not to conduct the share combination, the board also took into account various negative factors associated with such corporate action. These factors include: the negative perception of share combination held by some investors, analysts and other stock market participants; the fact that the share price of some companies that have effected share combinations has subsequently declined back to pre-combination levels; the adverse effect on liquidity that might be caused by a reduced number of shares outstanding; and the costs associated with implementing a share combination.

The board considered these factors, the potential harm of being delisted from the NASDAQ Capital Market and the prospective benefits resulting from the completion of the merger. The board determined that completion of the merger and continued listing on the NASDAQ Capital Market are in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders, and that the share combination is probably necessary to consummate the merger and maintain the listing of our common shares on the NASDAQ Capital Market. As noted above, even if shareholders approve the share combination, the board reserves the right not to effect the share combination if it no longer believes that a share combination is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders.

In addition, there can be no assurance that after the share combination we would be able to consummate the merger or maintain the listing of our common shares on the NASDAQ Capital Market. Shareholders should recognize that if the share combination is effected, they will own a smaller number of common shares than they currently own. While we expect that the share combination will result in an increase in the market price of our common shares, it may not increase the market price of our common shares in proportion to the reduction in the number of common shares outstanding or result in a permanent increase in the market price (which depends on many factors, including our performance, prospects and other factors that may be unrelated to the number of shares outstanding).

If the share combination is effected and the market price of our common shares declines, the percentage decline as an absolute number and as a percentage of our overall market capitalization may be greater than would occur in the absence of the share combination. Furthermore, the liquidity of our common shares could be adversely affected by the reduced number of shares that would be outstanding after the share combination. Accordingly, the share combination may not achieve the desired results that have been outlined above.

Our board has requested that shareholders approve a combination ratio range, as opposed to approval of a specified combination ratio, in order to give our board maximum discretion and flexibility to determine the combination ratio based, among other factors, upon prevailing market, business and economic conditions at the time. No further action on the part of the shareholders will be required to either effect or abandon the share combination.

The share combination will reduce the number of issued and outstanding common shares and the number of common shares that the Company is authorized to issue at the same combination ratio. In addition, the par value of the common shares will be increased by the same ratio.

For example, if our board implements a one-for-ten share combination of our common shares, then a shareholder holding 500 common shares, par value $0.021848 per share, before the share combination would hold 50 common shares, par value $0.21848 per share, after the share combination. However, each shareholder’s proportionate ownership of the issued and outstanding common shares immediately following the effectiveness of the share combination would remain the same, with the exception of adjustments related to the treatment of fractional shares (see below).

Proportionate adjustments will also be made based on the ratio of the share combination to the per share exercise price and the number of shares issuable upon the exercise or conversion of all outstanding options, warrants, convertible or exchangeable securities entitling the holders to purchase, exchange for, or convert into, our common shares. This will result in approximately the same aggregate price being required to be paid under such options, warrants, convertible or exchangeable securities upon exercise, and approximately the same value of common shares being delivered upon such exercise, exchange or conversion, immediately following the share combination as was the case immediately preceding the share combination.

The Company does not currently intend to issue fractional shares in connection with the share combination to the shareholders. If this proposal is approved by the shareholders at the special meeting, according to Article 3.7 of the Company’s amended and restated memorandum and articles of association, our board has discretionary authority to determine to compulsorily redeem any fractional shares arising under the share combination so that subsequent to such redemption, the shareholder holds a whole number of shares. If the board determines to compulsorily redeem such fractional shares, the Company will pay in cash the fair value of fractions of a share as of the time when such fractions are redeemed. Any shareholder whose fractional shares are redeemed will be entitled, upon surrendering to the transfer agent the certificates representing such common shares or, in the case of non-certificated common shares, such proof of ownership as required by the transfer agent, to receive cash (without interest or deduction) as a result of the redemption. The fair value of fractions will be determined by the board, based on the then prevailing traded price of the common shares of the Company.

As soon as practicable after the effective date of the share combination, shareholders will be notified that the share combination has been effected. The Company expects that its transfer agent, Computershare Limited, will act as transfer agent for purposes of implementing the exchange of share certificates. If needed, holders of pre-combination shares will be asked to surrender to the transfer agent certificates representing pre-combination common shares in exchange for certificates representing post-combination common shares or, in the case of holders of non-certificated shares, such proof of ownership as required by the transfer agent, in accordance with the procedures to be set forth in a letter of transmittal that the Company will send to its registered shareholders. No new share certificates will be issued to a shareholder until such shareholder has surrendered such shareholder’s outstanding share certificate(s) together with the properly completed and executed letter of transmittal to the transfer agent.

SHAREHOLDERS SHOULD NOT DESTROY ANY SHARE CERTIFICATE(S) AND SHOULD NOT SUBMIT ANY CERTIFICATE(S) UNTIL REQUESTED TO DO SO.

Banks, brokers or other nominees will be instructed to effect the share combination for their beneficial holders holding shares in “street name.” However, these banks, brokers or other nominees may have different procedures from those that apply to registered shareholders for processing the share combination. If a shareholder holds shares with a bank, broker or other nominee and has any questions in this regard, shareholders are encouraged to contact their bank, broker or other nominee.

The share combination should be a tax-free transaction under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Therefore, a shareholder generally will not recognize gain or loss on the share combination, except to the extent of cash, if any, received in lieu of a fractional share interest in the post-combination shares. The holding period and tax basis of the pre-combination common shares will be transferred to the post-combination common shares (excluding any portion of the holder’s basis allocated to fractional shares).

This discussion should not be considered as tax or investment advice, and the tax consequences of the share combination may not be the same for all shareholders. Shareholders should consult their own tax advisors to know their individual federal, state, local and foreign tax consequences.

If the proposed share combination is approved, it would become effective after the board determines the combination ratio and upon the filing of amended and restated memorandum and articles of association reflecting such share combination with the Registrar of Corporate Affairs of the British Virgin Islands. See also “Proposal VII: Charter Amendment.”

The board of directors unanimously recommends a vote “FOR” approval of the share combination proposal.

Following the conversion of all outstanding Class B common shares and the redesignation, we will be authorized to issue 6,250,000 common shares and will have 3,599,971 common shares issued and outstanding. Following the share combination, the number of common shares that we will be authorized to issue will be reduced, which makes it necessary and advisable to increase the number of common shares we are authorized to issue. Pursuant to the merger agreement, we will issue approximately 363,325,542 common shares to the stockholders of Newegg. At the same time, we intend to issue additional common shares in connection with a public offering. As a result, the proposed share increase will become effective prior to and is contingent upon the consummation of the merger.

In addition, the board considers that the increase in the number of shares we are authorized to issue will provide the Company with flexibility for other potential acquisitions and capital raising activities in the future, if any. The Company may seek to complete additional acquisitions or raise additional capital in the future through the issuance of equity securities, such as common shares or securities convertible into common shares.

As a result, each of the special committee and our board of directors considers it advisable and in the best interests of the Company to approve the share increase proposal which increases the number of common shares we are authorized to issue to an unlimited number of common shares.

Once authorized, the additional common shares may be issued with approval of the board, but without further approval of the shareholders, unless otherwise required by applicable laws.

If the proposed share increase is approved, it would become effective upon the filing of amended and restated memorandum and articles of association reflecting such share increase with the Registrar of Corporate Affairs of the British Virgin Islands. See also “Proposal VII: Charter Amendment.”

Each of the special committee and our board of directors unanimously recommends a vote “FOR” approval of the share increase proposal.

The board believes that it is necessary and advisable to change the Company’s corporate name to “Newegg Commerce, Inc.” to better reflect the Company’s business following the consummation of the merger.

The board has adopted resolutions approving, and recommends to the shareholders for approval, the name change proposal to change the Company’s name to “Newegg Commerce, Inc.”

If the proposed name change is approved, it would become effective upon the filing of amended and restated memorandum and articles of association reflecting such name change and the issuance of a Certificate of Incorporation on Change of Name by the Registrar of Corporate Affairs of the British Virgin Islands. See also “Proposal VII: Charter Amendment.”

Each of the special committee and our board of directors unanimously recommends a vote “FOR” approval of the name change proposal.

Our board believes that it is necessary and advisable to adopt an amended and restated memorandum and articles of association to, among other things, give effect to the redesignation proposal, the share combination proposal, the share increase proposal and the name change proposal, as well as certain other amendments described below. A copy of the proposed amended and restated memorandum and articles of association is attached as Annex G to this proxy statement/prospectus.

In addition to the amendments to give effect to the proposals described above, the amended and restated memorandum and articles of association amend our current amended and restated memorandum and articles of association as follows:

The board has adopted resolutions approving, and recommends to the shareholders for approval, the amended and restated memorandum and articles of association.

If the proposed amended and restated memorandum and articles of association are adopted, the amended and restated memorandum and articles of association would become effective upon the filing with the Registrar of Corporate Affairs of the British Virgin Islands.

Each of the special committee and our board of directors unanimously recommends a vote “FOR” approval of the charter amendment proposal.

Shareholders are being asked to approve a proposal that will give the board of directors authority to adjourn the special meeting one or more times if necessary to solicit additional proxies if there are not sufficient votes to approve the merger proposal, the disposition proposal, the redesignation proposal, the share combination proposal, the share increase proposal, the name change proposal or the charter amendment proposal at the time of the special meeting, or any adjournment or postponement thereof. If this proposal is approved, the special meeting could be adjourned to any date. Any determination of whether it is necessary to adjourn the special meeting (or any adjournment or postponement thereof) to solicit additional proxies will be made solely by the Company consistent with the terms of the merger agreement or with the consent of Newegg.

If the special meeting is adjourned, shareholders who have already submitted their proxies will be able to revoke them at any time prior to their use. If you sign and return a proxy and do not indicate how you wish to vote on any proposal, or if you indicate that you wish to vote in favor of the merger proposal, the disposition proposal, the redesignation proposal, the share combination proposal, the share increase proposal, the name change proposal and the charter amendment proposal, but do not indicate a choice on the adjournment proposal, your shares will be voted in favor of the adjournment proposal. But if you indicate that you wish to vote against the merger proposal, the disposition proposal, the redesignation proposal, the share combination proposal, the share increase proposal, the name change proposal or the charter amendment proposal, your shares will only be voted in favor of the adjournment proposal if you indicate that you wish to vote in favor of that proposal.

The affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast at the special meeting is required to approve the adjournment proposal.

Each of the special committee and our board of directors unanimously recommends a vote “FOR” approval of the adjournment proposal.

On July 5, 2001, Beijing Dehaier Technology Company Limited, a PRC company, or BTL, was founded to develop and distribute medical devices. BTL previously leased some of its property to us and provided certain transportation and repair services to medical devices for which we were not obligated to perform warranty services, either because the warranty was expired or because the product was sold by another company. BTL served as the domestic partner to our joint venture pursuant to which we, a BVI company, acquired 100% of Beijing Dehaier, a PRC company in the medical device business. At the time of the formation of the joint venture, foreign enterprises were not permitted to own such companies without PRC partners.

In 2003, in order to continue to grow our business, BTL engaged in a corporate restructuring. As a result of those actions, the Company and Beijing Dehaier were established, and we created the holding company structure.

The Company was incorporated as an international business company under the International Business Companies Act, 1984, in the BVI on July 22, 2003 under the name “De-Haier Medical Systems Limited”. We changed this name to “Dehaier Medical Systems Limited” on June 3, 2005, and to “Lianluo Smart Limited” on November 21, 2016. The Company is a holding company. As a holding company, the Company does not conduct business in China and instead relies on Lianluo Connection, and prior to August 2020, Beijing Dehaier, to operate in China.

On September 24, 2003, we established Beijing Dehaier. Beijing Dehaier conducted a substantial portion of our operations in China and was responsible for generating a substantial portion of our revenues. Beijing Dehaier was formed as a joint venture between a Chinese entity, BTL, and a foreign invested enterprise, the Company, in order to allow foreign investments to be used to grow our business. Because Beijing Dehaier was engaged in an encouraged industry under the Foreign Investment Industrial Guidance Catalogue, it was allowed to have foreign investments and to be established as a Chinese-foreign equity joint-venture. This structure allowed Beijing Dehaier access to foreign capital that would not have been available outside of this structure.

Beijing Dehaier was focused on the development and distribution of medical devices since its inception and began developing its respiratory and oxygen homecare business in 2006.

On April 22, 2010, we completed an initial public offering of 1,500,000 common shares. The offering was completed at an issuance price of $8.00 per share. Prior to the offering, the Company had 3,000,000 issued and outstanding shares, and after the offering, the Company had 4,500,000 issued and outstanding shares.

On February 21, 2014, we and certain institutional investors entered into a securities purchase agreement in connection with an offering, pursuant to which we agreed to sell an aggregate of 734,700 common shares and warrants to initially purchase an aggregate of 220,410 common shares. The purchase price was $9.12 per common share. The offering closed on February 26, 2014, and the aggregate gross proceeds from the sale of the common shares, before deducting fees to the placement agent and other estimated offering expenses payable by us was approximately $6.7 million, not including any proceeds from warrant exercises. The warrants were exercisable immediately as of the date of issuance at an exercise price of $11.86 per common share and were to expire forty-two months from the date of issuance. On April 21, 2016, we entered into warrant repurchase agreements with the holders of these warrants and the placement agent involved in the offering, pursuant to which we agreed to repurchase 293,880 warrants for cash payments equal to $3.80 per share underlying the warrants. We completed the repurchase of the warrants on June 2, 2016, and as of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, all of such warrants have been cancelled.

On January 14, 2016, we completed an acquisition of 0.8% equity interest of Beijing Dehaier from BTL, at this time the Company held 100% of the equity interest of Beijing Dehaier. This change reflected BTL’s reduced reliance on business with Beijing Dehaier in providing repair and maintenance services. Upon the execution of a loss absorption agreement termination described further below, we stopped all business activities with BTL as well.

On February 1, 2016, our board of directors approved the formation of a wholly owned subsidiary, Lianluo Connection, in Beijing, and thereafter, we finished the related procedures and established Lianluo Connection on June 20, 2016. Lianluo Connection aims at the development of wearable medical devices and mobile medical products, as well as the provision of relevant technical services.

On February 22, 2016, we discontinued part of our medical devices business, including assembly and sales of X-ray machines and anesthesia machines, monitoring devices, general medical products, and oxygen generators.

On April 28, 2016, we entered into a definitive securities purchase agreement with Hangzhou Lianluo to sell 11,111,111 of our common shares to Hangzhou Lianluo for an aggregate purchase price of $20 million. The purchase price was $1.80 per share, which represented a 35% premium to the closing price of our common shares of $1.33 on April 27, 2016. We completed our first closing under the securities purchase agreement on June 2, 2016, pursuant to which we sold 620,414 common shares for an aggregate purchase price of $1,116,744. On June 28, 2016, we entered into amendment no. 1 to the securities purchase agreement to extend the closing date from June 30, 2016 to September 30, 2016. On August 18, 2016, we closed the securities purchase agreement, and completed the sale of an aggregate of $20 million of our common shares and warrants to purchase common shares.

On July 31, 2016, Beijing Dehaier entered into a loss absorption agreement termination with the BTL. According to the, the loss absorption agreement, among Beijing Dehaier, BTL and its shareholders Ping Chen, Bao Xian, Weibing Yang, Jian Sun, Zheng Liu and Yong Wang, dated as of March 3, 2010, was terminated effective July 31, 2016. There is no relationship between BTL and us, and our other subsidiaries after the effectiveness of the loss absorption agreement termination.

On November 21, 2016, the Company changed its name from Dehaier Medical Systems Limited to Lianluo Smart Limited, and its NASDAQ stock ticker from DHRM to LLIT.

On June 8, 2017, the Company held the annual general meeting to approve the Company’s amended and restated memorandum and articles of association in order that the Company’s authorized shares be re-classified and re-designated into 50,000,000 common shares of par value of $0.002731, of which 37,888,889 were designated as Class A common shares of par value of $0.002731 each and 12,111,111 were designated as Class B common shares of par value of $0.002731 each.

On February 14, 2020, we consummated a registered direct offering of 2,590,000 Class A common shares and a concurrent private placement of warrants to purchase up to 2,590,000 Class A common shares with certain accredited investors. The purchase price per Class A common share in the registered direct offering was $0.85. The warrants sold in the concurrent private placement are exercisable for a period of five and one-half years upon issuance, at an initial exercise price of $0.85 per share, which was thereafter adjusted to $0.6239, subject to full ratchet anti-dilution protection. On February 25, 2020, we consummated a second registered direct offering of 3,500,000 Class A common shares and a concurrent private placement of warrants to purchase up to 3,500,000 Class A common shares with the same accredited investors. The purchase price per Class A common share in the second registered direct offering was $0.70. The warrants sold in the second concurrent private placement are exercisable for a period of five and one-half years upon issuance, at an initial exercise price of $0.70 per share, subject to full ratchet anti-dilution protection. On March 2, 2020, we consummated a third registered direct offering of 4,900,000 Class A common shares and a concurrent private placement of warrants to purchase up to 4,900,000 Class A common shares with the same accredited investors. The purchase price per Class A common share in this registered direct offering was $0.70 per share. The warrants sold in the third concurrent private placement are exercisable for a period of five and one-half years upon issuance, at an initial exercise price of $0.70 per share, subject to full ratchet anti-dilution protection.

On August 13, 2020, Lianluo Connection entered into a share transfer Agreement with China Mine United Investment Group Co., Ltd., or China Mine, pursuant to which Lianluo Connection transferred its 100% equity interests in Beijing Dehaier to China Mine for cash consideration of RMB 0. In exchange for all of the equity interests in Beijing Dehaier, China Mine agreed to assume all liabilities of Beijing Dehaier. The board of directors of the Company approved the transaction after it received a written opinion rendered by Benchmark, the independent financial advisor to the board, to the effect that, as of the date of such opinion, the consideration to be received by the Company in the sale of Beijing Dehaier is fair to the Company’s shareholders from a financial point of view.

As a result of the transfer of Beijing Dehaier on August 13, 2020, the Company has one subsidiary, Lianluo Connection, which is wholly owned by the Company.

On October 21, 2020, we amended and restated our memorandum and articles of association to complete a share combination of our common shares at a ratio of one-for-eight, which decreased our outstanding Class A common shares from 17,685,475 shares to 2,210,683 shares and our outstanding Class B common shares from 11,111,111 shares to 1,388,888 shares. This share combination also decreased our authorized shares to 6,250,000 common shares of par value of $0.021848 each, of which 4,736,111 are designated as Class A common shares and 1,513,889 are designated as Class B common shares. Accordingly, except as set forth in this section “—History and Development of the Company” or as otherwise indicated, all share and per share information contained in this proxy statement/prospectus has been restated to retroactively show the effect of this share combination.

In 2019, we continued to scale down our operations, and we have discontinued, as appropriate, our unprofitable traditional medical equipment business. We currently focus on the development, production and marketing of our sleep respiratory analysis system and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, devices.

We have developed and distributed medical devices, focusing primarily on sleep respiratory solutions to the Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, or OSAS, since 2010. We provide users with medical grade detection and monitoring, long-distance treatment and integration solution of professional rehabilitation. Since fiscal 2018, we have been providing examination services to hospitals and medical centers through our developed medical wearable devices. Doctors are able to refer to examination results provided by the device in making diagnoses regarding OSAS. We have established cooperation with a number of medical check-up centers in China, such as Meinian Hospital, Ciming Hospital, to reach and serve their clients. The spread of COVID-19 has caused all hospitals and check-up centers that we have business relationships with to suspend business in February 2020 and, as a result, restricted our rendering of service. Since March 2020, these hospitals and check-up centers have gradually resumed operations and our service has been gradually recovering as well.

We design, develop and market our own branded medical products and medical components. We currently concentrate on wearable sleep respiratory devices and hold two design patents related to sleep respiratory analysis system and a sleep respiratory analysis software copyright in China.

Our proprietary product is wearable sleep respiratory devices which are mainly used for hospitals, sleep centers, physical examination centers and for individuals used at-home. Our management believes that our proprietary products, which are generally more convenient and effective and less expensive than products from other competitors, tend to be more attractive to hospitals and healthcare facilities and other end-users for whom effectiveness and price are the significant factors in deciding whether to use our products.

After our research and development team designs the technical specifications and computer models for our proprietary products, we typically work with an independent contractor to fabricate working prototypes before we commence with the production run of a product. We test prototypes to confirm that they operate as expected and with the quality we require. During the prototyping process, we apply for CFDA approval as necessary. Once both of these processes are completed, we commission a production run of components for incorporating into our proprietary products.

We now operate on a lean business model with all the manufacture of our products outsourced to third-party producers in China and closed our assembly facilities in 2018. We depend on product manufacturing and logistical services provided by external vendors. All of our proprietary products are manufactured by a variety of third-party manufacturers. While these arrangements may lower operating costs, they also reduce our direct control over production. It is uncertain what effect such diminished control will have on the quality or quantity of products or services, or on our flexibility to respond to changing conditions.

We own a portfolio of intellectual property rights in China in connection with our past and present product offerings. Under the Lianluo Connection brand, we have been awarded a total of 12 software copyrights for our continuous positive airway pressure devices. In addition, we currently hold two design patents relating to sleep respiratory analysis system. Moreover, we possess proprietary technology and know-how in design and engineering. We have not filed for any patent protection outside of China.

Our success in the medical equipment industry depends in substantial part on effective management of both intellectual property assets and infringement risks. In particular, we must be able to protect our own intellectual property as well as minimize the risk that any of our proprietary products may infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others.

We enter into agreements with all our employees involved in research and development, under which all intellectual property generated during their employment belongs to us, and they waive all relevant rights or claims to such intellectual property. All our employees involved in research and development are also bound by a confidentiality obligation and have agreed to disclose and assign to us all inventions conceived by them during their term of employment.

As part of our overall strategy to protect and enhance the value of our brand, we actively enforce our registered trademark against any unauthorized use by a third party.

As of 2019, we have terminated the business of distributing products for international third parties, and instead, focused on our proprietary products.

Our agency agreement with Timesco Healthcare Ltd., pursuant to which we served as a distributor for it in China for laryngoscopes, terminated in February 2019.

In the OSAS sector, starting from fiscal 2018, we provide technical services in relation to detection and analysis of OSAS. We focused on the promotion of sleep respiratory solutions and services in public hospitals. Our wearable sleep diagnostic products and cloud-based services are also available in the medical centers of private preventive healthcare companies in China.

As of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, we have partnered with 23 hospitals, 25 distributors and 16 check-up centers over 32 cities across China, such as Beijing, Tianjin, Nanjing, Jinan and Hangzhou, for the sales of medical equipment and for the provision of OSAS diagnostic services.

We sign service agreements with public hospitals usually for a period of 3 years, and check-up centers usually for a period of one year or less, with respect to the provision of wearable sleep diagnostic products and cloud-based services and we charge a fixed technical service fee on a per user basis when our OSAS diagnostic services are provided to the user at medical centers and public hospitals.

We seek to partner with more hospitals and check-up centers across China and to enlarge the scope of OSAS diagnostic services that we are able to provide in order to solidify our market position in this area and drive our revenue growth.

We maintain a customer service center in Beijing for technical support and repair. We staff our customer service center with senior technical support engineers who provide preliminary support. Our engineers attempt to quickly diagnose and assist in repairing problems over the phone or determine whether a service visit to the customer’s premises is necessary. In some instances, our engineers will provide on-site operating guidance and repair service. We periodically review customer calls to ensure that any issues raised by our customers are resolved to their satisfaction.

We have three categories of customers: (i) distributors, (ii) hospitals and physical examination centers, and (iii) others to whom we sell directly. Our customer base is widely dispersed on both a geographic and revenues basis.

Our distributors. Sales to our distributors make up the substantial majority of our revenues as over 52% of our total revenues are to distributors. We have contractual distribution relationships with approximately 25 independent distributors. We do not own, employ or control these independent distributors.

Hospital and physical examination centers customers. Our hospital customers primarily consist of hospitals and private physical examination centers. We also refer to these customers as our “key accounts.” Currently, we primarily provide sleep respiratory apnea analysis products and cloud-based services to hospital customers and we charge a fixed technical service fee on a per user basis. To obtain orders from such hospital customers, we sometimes enter into a bidding process where medical equipment companies compete through a state-owned bidding agent.

Dependence on Major Customers. For the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, approximately 36%, 29% and 56% of our total revenues, respectively, were received from two largest customers for continuing operations.

Dependence on Major Suppliers. For the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, purchases from two largest suppliers for continuing operations were approximately 100%, 48% and 63% of the total purchases, respectively.

The medical device industry is characterized by rapid product development, technological advances, intense competition and a strong emphasis on proprietary information. Across all product lines and product tiers, we face direct competition from both domestic and international competitors. We compete based on factors such as price, value, customer support, brand recognition, reputation, and product functionality, reliability and compatibility. Each of our proprietary products competes against functionally similar products from domestic and international companies.

Our competitors include publicly traded and privately held multinational companies. We believe that we can continue to compete successfully in China because our established domestic distribution network and customer support and service network allows us significantly better access to China’s small and medium-sized hospitals. In addition, our strong investment in research and development, coupled with our low-cost operating model, allows us to compete effectively for sales to large hospitals.

We believe our competitive position in China varies depending on the product in question. While we are a much smaller company overall than, for example, General Electric, Siemens or Philips and are unable to offer the range or depth of products each of those companies offers, we believe our market position is favorable in several segments. The following charts provide our marketing department’s estimations of our primary competitors by product, as to our proprietary products:

As we expand into international markets, our competitors will include publicly traded and privately held multinational companies such as Philips Respironics and ResMed. These companies typically focus on the premium segments of the market. We believe we can successfully penetrate certain international markets by offering products of comparable quality at lower prices. We will also face competition in international sales from companies that have local operations in the markets in which we sell our proprietary products. We believe that we can compete successfully with these companies by offering high quality proprietary products at comparable prices.

We have a professional sales team of 7 personnel as of December 31, 2019. Our sales team is divided by geographic region and type of customer. Our sales personnel promote our products in various regions by selling our products to distributors and corporate customers. We always deliver our products after receiving payment from distributors and settle with our corporate customers pursuant to the term of contract, which generally ranges from 3 to 7 months. Additionally, we provide sleep respiratory apnea analysis services to hospitals and physical examination centers. We require settlement of these service fees on a monthly basis. We attend conferences held by hospitals and medical organizations in various regions on a regular basis. We also set booths to display and promote our products and services to ensure and improve effectiveness of our sales and marketing activities.

China’s medical device market currently features a significant number of small distributors. For example, China is currently investing heavily in health care nationwide; however, money for healthcare is currently unevenly distributed. There are a number of large hospitals that have significant resources and a number of rural clinics that have extremely limited budgets. We are also able to supply our proprietary products and serve clinics with limited budgets at affordable prices.

We have confidence on our well-established distribution channels and market presence. As of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, we have partnered with 25 dealers and distributors, 23 hospitals, 16 check-up centers over 32 cities across China. We compete with other companies by offering effective, convenient and most competitively priced products and services to customers. We are also continuing our research and development on the sleep respiratory field and continue to seek cooperation and merger and acquisition opportunities for state-of-the-art technologies and products in the worldwide. Furthermore, being a NASDAQ-listed company has helped to build our brand image and reputation with potential customer and business partners.

We generally experience an increase in revenues and tests during March through May and September through December. This is in part because people tend to have physical check-ups during these months. Our first quarter performance generally declines as a result of fewer business activities during the Chinese New Year Holiday.

Our products are medical devices and are subject to regulatory controls governing medical devices. As a distributor of medical equipment and supplies, we are subject to regulation and oversight by different levels of the food and drug administration in China, in particular the CFDA. CFDA requirements include obtaining certifications, permits, compliance with clinical testing standards, assembly practices, quality standards, applicable industry standards and adverse event reporting, and advertising and packaging standards. We are also subject to other PRC government laws and regulations.

In China, medical devices are classified by the CFDA into three different categories, Class I, Class II and Class III, depending on the degree of risk associated with each medical device and the extent of control needed to ensure safety and effectiveness. Classification of a medical device is important because the class to which a medical device is assigned determines, among other things, whether a company needs to obtain a permit for manufacture, sale, and/or distribution, and the level of regulatory authority involved in obtaining such permit. Classification of a device also determines the types of registration required and the level of regulatory authority involved in effecting the product registration.

Class I devices require product certification, are those with low risk to the human body and are subject to “general controls.” Class I devices are regulated by the city level food and drug administration where the company is located. Class II devices are those with medium risk to the human body and are subject to “special controls.” Class II devices require product certification, usually through a quality system assessment, and are regulated by the provincial level food and drug administration where the company is located. Class III devices are those with high risk to the human body, such as life-sustaining, life-supporting or implantable devices. Class III devices also require product certification and are regulated directly by the CFDA under the strictest regulatory control.

The majority of our products are classified as Class II devices. Our products are either classified as Class II or non-categorized devices.

A company must obtain a permit from the provincial level food and drug administration before commencing the assembly of Class II and Class III medical devices. No assembly permit is required for Class I devices, but the company must notify the provincial level food and drug administration where the company is located and file for recording with it. An assembly permit, once obtained, is valid for five years and is renewable upon expiration.

We have a single assembly permit, which covers all products we assemble and is scheduled to expire on January 30, 2023. We may not apply to renew our assembly permit upon its expiration, because we have shifted to a lean business model, and currently, outsource all of our products production.

A manufacturer or distributor must obtain a distribution license to engage in sales and distribution of Class II and Class III medical devices in China. A distribution license is valid for five years and is renewable upon expiration. Lianluo Connection’s distribution license was last renewed on August 29, 2018. If we are unable to renew any of our permits before their respective expiration dates, we could lose our ability to distribute medical devices until the situation is rectified.

Before a medical device can be manufactured for commercial distribution, a company must complete a medical device registration by proving the safety and effectiveness of the medical device to the satisfaction of the respective levels of food and drug administration. In order to conduct a clinical trial on a Class II or Class III medical device, the CFDA requires companies to apply for and obtain in advance a favorable inspection result for the device from an inspection center jointly recognized by the CFDA and the Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine. The application to the inspection center must be supported by appropriate data, such as animal and laboratory testing results. If the inspection center approves the application for clinical trial, and the respective levels of the food and drug administration approve the institutions that will conduct the clinical trials, the company may begin the clinical trial. A registration application for a Class II or Class III device must provide certain pre-clinical and clinical trial data and information about the device and its components regarding, among other things, device design, production and labeling. The provincial level food and drug administration, within 60 days of receiving an application for the registration of a Class II device, or the CFDA, within 90 days of receiving an application for the registration of a Class III device, will notify the applicant whether the application for registration is approved. If approved, a registration certificate will be issued within ten days of such written approval. If the relevant food and drug administration requires supplemental information, the approval process may take much longer. The registration is valid for five years.

The CFDA may at any time change its policies, adopt additional regulations, revise existing regulations or tighten enforcement, each of which could block or delay the approval process for a medical device.

The following table discloses the current registration expiration dates for the products we currently sell. In the past we have been able to renew our registration upon expiration. It is the obligation of the producer of the product to seek registration and any renewals. We are responsible for registering our proprietary products, but must rely on the suppliers of other products to seek registration for those products where we sell or use non-proprietary products in the assembly of our products.

We are subject to continuing regulation by the CFDA. In the event of a significant modification to an approved medical device, its labeling or production process, a new premarket approval or premarket approval supplement may be required. Our products are subject to, among others, the following regulations:

Class II and III devices may also be subject to special controls applicable to them, such as supply purchase information, performance standards, quality inspection procedures and product testing devices which may not be required for Class I devices. We believe that we are currently in compliance with the applicable CFDA guidelines, but we could be required to change our compliance activities or be subject to other special controls if the CFDA changes or modifies its existing regulations or adopts new requirements.

We are also subject to inspection and market surveillance by the CFDA to determine compliance with regulatory requirements. If the CFDA finds us in violation of its regulations and rules, the agency can institute a wide variety of enforcement actions such as:

Investment activities in the PRC by foreign investors are mainly governed by the Guidance Catalog of Industries for Foreign Investment (2017 revision), or the Catalog, which was promulgated jointly by the Ministry of Commerce and the National Development and Reform Commission, or the NDRC, on June 28, 2017 and entered into force on July 28, 2017. The Catalog divides industries into four categories in terms of foreign investment, which are “encouraged,” “restricted,” and “prohibited,” and all industries that are not listed under one of these categories are deemed to be “permitted.” Establishment of wholly foreign-owned enterprises is generally allowed in encouraged and permitted industries. Some restricted industries are limited to equity or contractual joint ventures, while in some cases Chinese partners are required to hold the majority interests in such joint ventures. In addition, foreign investment in restricted category projects is subject to government approvals. Foreign investors are not allowed to invest in industries in the prohibited category. Industries not listed in the Catalogue are generally open to foreign investment unless specifically restricted by other PRC regulations.

In June 2019, the Ministry of Commerce and NDRC promulgated the Special Management Measures (Negative List) for the Access of Foreign Investment, or the Negative List, effective July 30, 2019. Foreign investment in the business of manufacturing or import of medical devices falls outside the Negative List but needs to obtain certain permits.

On March 15, 2019, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress passed the Foreign Investment Law of PRC, which took effect on January 1, 2020, replacing the Law of the People’s Republic of China on China-Foreign Equity Joint Ventures, the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprises, and the Law of the People’s Republic of China on China-Foreign Contractual Joint Ventures. On December 26, 2019, the Regulation on the Implementation of the Foreign Investment Law of the PRC, was issued by the State Council and came into force on January 1, 2020. The new Foreign Investment Law of PRC, by legislation, officially adopted the administration model of the negative list for foreign investment. A foreign investor can invest in a field where foreign investment is not prohibited according to the Negative List, as amended. To invest in a field that requires certain licenses to enter (the License Entry Class), a foreign investor shall apply to relevant administrative agencies and such agencies shall make a decision whether to grant entry according to laws and regulations.

Our PRC subsidiary, Lianluo Connection, has been granted necessary permits and licenses by relevant agencies to develop, manufacture, import and sell Class II and Class III medical devices.

The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress and the State Council have promulgated comprehensive laws and regulations to protect trademarks. The Trademark Law of the PRC (2019 revision, effective November 1, 2019) promulgated on August 23, 1982 and subsequently amended on February 22, 1993, October 27, 2001, August 30, 2013 and April 23, 2019 respectively, and the Implementation Regulation of the PRC Trademark Law (2014 revision) issued by the State Council on August 3, 2002 and amended on April 29, 2014, are the main regulations protecting registered trademarks. The Trademark Office under the State Administration for Industry and Commerce administrates the registration of trademarks on a “first-to-file” basis and grants a term of ten years to registered trademarks.

The PRC Copyright Law, adopted in 1990 and revised in 2001 and 2010 respectively, with its implementation rules adopted on August 8, 2002 and revised in 2011 and 2013 respectively, and the Regulations for the Protection of Computer Software as promulgated on December 20, 2001 and amended in 2011 and 2013 provide protection for copyright of computer software in the PRC. Under these rules and regulations, software owners, licensees and transferees may register their rights in software with the National Copyright Administration Center or its local branches to obtain software copyright registration certificates.

The Patent Law of the PRC was adopted by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress in 1984 and amended in 1992, 2000 and 2008, respectively. A patentable invention, utility model or design must meet three conditions: novelty, inventiveness and practical applicability. Patents cannot be granted for scientific discoveries, rules and methods for intellectual activities, methods used to diagnose or treat diseases, animal and plant breeds or substances obtained by means of nuclear transformation. The Patent Office under the State Intellectual Property Office is responsible for receiving, examining and approving patent applications. A patent is valid for a term of twenty years for an invention and a term of ten years for a utility model or design, commencing on the application date. Subject to limited exceptions provided by law, any third-party user must obtain consent or a proper license from the patent owner to use the patent, or otherwise the use will constitute an infringement of the rights of the patent holder.

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology promulgated the Administrative Measures on Internet Domain Name, or the Domain Name Measures, on August 24, 2017 to protect domain names. According to the Domain Name Measures, domain name applicants are required to duly register their domain names with domain name registration service institutions. The applicants will become the holder of such domain names upon the completion of the registration procedure.

We have adopted necessary mechanisms to register, maintain and enforce intellectual property rights in China. However, we cannot assure you that we can prevent our intellectual property from all the unauthorized use by any third party, neither can we promise that none of our intellectual property rights would be challenged any third party.

The PRC Labor Law and the Labor Contract Law require that employers execute written employment contracts with full-time employees. All employers must compensate their employees with wages equal to at least the local minimum wage standards. Violations of the PRC Labor Law and the Labor Contract Law may result in the imposition of fines and other administrative sanctions, and serious violations may constitute criminal offences.

On December 28, 2012, the PRC Labor Contract Law was amended, effective since July 1, 2013 to impose more stringent requirements on labor dispatch. Under such law, dispatched workers are entitled to pay equal to that of full-time employees for equal work, but the number of dispatched workers that an employer hires may not exceed a certain percentage of its total number of employees as determined by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security. Additionally, dispatched workers are only permitted to engage in temporary, auxiliary or substitute work. According to the Interim Provisions on Labor Dispatch promulgated by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security on January 24, 2014, which became effective on March 1, 2014, the number of dispatched workers hired by an employer shall not exceed 10% of the total number of its employees (including both directly hired employees and dispatched workers). The Interim Provisions on Labor Dispatch require employers not in compliance with the PRC Labor Contract Law in this regard to reduce the number of its dispatched workers to below 10% of the total number of its employees prior to March 1, 2016.

Enterprises in China are required by PRC laws and regulations to participate in certain employee benefit plans, including social insurance funds, namely a pension plan, a medical insurance plan, an unemployment insurance plan, a work-related injury insurance plan and a maternity insurance plan, and a housing provident fund, and contribute to the plans or funds in amounts equal to certain percentages of salaries, including bonuses and allowances, of the employees as specified by the local government from time to time at locations where they operate their businesses or where they are located.

According to the Interim Regulations on the Collection and Payment of Social Insurance Premiums, the Regulations on Work Injury Insurance, the Regulations on Unemployment Insurance and the Trial Measures on Employee Maternity Insurance of Enterprises, enterprises in the PRC shall provide benefit plans for their employees, which include basic pension insurance, unemployment insurance, maternity insurance, work injury insurance and basic medical insurance. An enterprise must provide social insurance by making social insurance registration with local social insurance agencies, and shall pay or withhold relevant social insurance premiums for and on behalf of employees. The Law on Social Insurance of the PRC, which was promulgated by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress on October 28, 2010, became effective on July 1, 2011, and was most recently updated on December 29, 2018, has consolidated pertinent provisions for basic pension insurance, unemployment insurance, maternity insurance, work injury insurance and basic medical insurance, and has elaborated in detail the legal obligations and liabilities of employers who do not comply with laws and regulations on social insurance.

According to the Regulations on the Administration of Housing Provident Fund, which was promulgated by the State Counsel and became effective on April 3, 1999, and was amended on March 24, 2002 and was partially revised on March 24, 2019 by the Decision of the State Council on Revising Some Administrative Regulations (Decree No. 710 of the State Council), housing provident fund contributions by an individual employee and housing provident fund contributions by his or her employer shall belong to the individual employee. Registration by PRC companies with the applicable housing provident fund management center is compulsory, and a special housing provident fund account for each of the employees shall be opened at an entrusted bank.

The employer shall timely pay up and deposit housing provident fund contributions in full amount and late or insufficient payments of such contributions are unlawful. The employer shall make the housing provident fund payment and deposit registrations with the housing provident fund administration center. With respect to companies which violate the above regulations and fail to complete housing provident fund payment and deposit registrations or open housing provident fund accounts for their employees, such companies shall be ordered by the housing provident fund administration center to complete such procedures within a designated time limit. Those who fail to complete their registrations within the designated period shall be levied a fine ranging from RMB 10,000 to RMB 50,000. When companies breach these regulations and fail to pay housing provident fund contributions in full amount that are due, the housing provident fund administration center shall order such companies to pay up within a designated period, and may further petition a People’s Court for mandatory enforcement against those who still fail to comply after the expiry of such period.

Under the PRC Foreign Currency Administration Rules promulgated on January 29, 1996 and last amended on August 5, 2008 and various regulations issued by SAFE and other relevant PRC government authorities, payment of current account items in foreign currencies, such as trade and service payments, payment of interest and dividends can be made without prior approval from SAFE by following the appropriate procedural requirements. By contrast, the conversion of RMB into foreign currencies and remittance of the converted foreign currency outside the PRC for the purpose of capital account items, such as direct equity investments, loans and repatriation of investment, requires prior approval from SAFE or its local office.

On February 13, 2015, SAFE promulgated the Circular on Simplifying and Improving the Foreign Currency Management Policy on Direct Investment, effective from June 1, 2015, which cancels the requirement for obtaining approvals of foreign exchange registration of inbound foreign direct investment and outbound overseas direct investment from SAFE. The application for the registration of foreign exchange for the purpose of inbound foreign direct investment and outbound overseas direct investment may be filed with qualified banks, which, under the supervision of SAFE, may review the application and process the registration.

The Circular of the SAFE on Reforming the Management Approach regarding the Settlement of Foreign Capital of Foreign-invested Enterprise, or SAFE Circular 19, was promulgated on March 30, 2015 and became effective on June 1, 2015. According to SAFE Circular 19, a foreign-invested enterprise may, according to its actual business needs, settle with a bank the portion of the foreign exchange capital in its capital account for which the relevant foreign exchange bureau has confirmed monetary contribution rights and interests (or for which the bank has registered the account-crediting of monetary contribution). For the time being, foreign-invested enterprises are allowed to settle 100% of their foreign exchange capitals on a discretionary basis; a foreign-invested enterprise shall truthfully use its capital for its own operational purposes within the scope of business; where an ordinary foreign-invested enterprise makes domestic equity investment with the amount of foreign exchanges settled, the invested enterprise shall first go through domestic re-investment registration and open a corresponding Account for Foreign Exchange Settlement Pending Payment with the foreign exchange bureau (bank) at the place of registration. The Circular of the SAFE on Reforming and Regulating Policies on the Control over Foreign Exchange Settlement of Capital Accounts, or SAFE Circular 16, was promulgated and became effective on June 9, 2016. According to SAFE Circular 16, enterprises registered in PRC may also convert their foreign debts from foreign currency into Renminbi at the enterprise’s discretion. SAFE Circular 16 provides an integrated standard for conversion of foreign exchange under capital account items (including but not limited to foreign currency capital and foreign debts) at the enterprise’s discretion, which applies to all enterprises registered in the PRC. SAFE Circular 16 reiterates the principle that Renminbi converted from foreign currency-denominated capital of a company may not be directly or indirectly used for purposes beyond its business scope and may not be used for investments in securities or other investment with the exception of bank financial products that can guarantee the principal within the PRC unless otherwise specifically provided. Besides, the converted Renminbi shall not be used to make loans for related enterprises unless it is within the business scope or to build or to purchase any real estate that is not for the enterprise own use with the exception for the real estate enterprise.

On January 26, 2017, SAFE promulgated the Circular on Further Improving Reform of Foreign Exchange Administration and Optimizing Genuineness and Compliance Verification, or SAFE Circular 3, which stipulates several capital control measures with respect to the outbound remittance of profits from domestic entities to offshore entities, including (i) banks must check whether the transaction is genuine by reviewing board resolutions regarding profit distribution, original copies of tax filing records and audited financial statements, and (ii) domestic entities must retain income to account for previous years’ losses before remitting any profits. Moreover, pursuant to SAFE Circular 3, domestic entities must explain in detail the sources of capital and how the capital will be used, and provide board resolutions, contracts and other proof as a part of the registration procedure for outbound investment.

On October 25, 2019, SAFE promulgated the Notice on Further Facilitating Cross-Board Trade and Investment, which became effective on the same date (except for Article 8.2 thereof). The notice removed restrictions on the capital equity investment in China by non-investment foreign-invested enterprises. In addition, restrictions on the use of funds for foreign exchange settlement of domestic accounts for the realization of assets have been removed and restrictions on the use and foreign exchange settlement of foreign investors’ security deposits have been relaxed. Eligible enterprises in the pilot areas are also allowed to use revenues under capital accounts, such as capital funds, foreign debts and overseas listing revenues for domestic payments without providing materials to the bank in advance for authenticity verification on an item by item basis, while the use of funds should be true, in compliance with applicable rules and conforming to the current capital revenue management regulations.

Regulations on Foreign Exchange Registration of Overseas Investment by PRC Residents

SAFE issued the Circular on Relevant Issues Relating to Domestic Resident’s Investment and Financing and Roundtrip Investment through Special Purpose Vehicles, or SAFE Circular 37, which became effective in July 2014, to replace the Circular of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange on Issues Concerning the Regulation of Foreign Exchange in Equity Finance and Roundtrip Investments by Domestic Residents through Offshore Special Purpose Vehicles, to regulate foreign exchange matters in relation to the use of special purpose vehicles, or SPVs, by PRC residents or entities to seek offshore investment and financing or conduct round trip investment in China. SAFE Circular 37 defines a SPV as an offshore entity established or controlled, directly or indirectly, by PRC residents or entities for the purpose of seeking offshore financing or making offshore investment, using legitimate onshore or offshore assets or interests, while “round trip investment” is defined as direct investment in China by PRC residents or entities through SPVs, namely, establishing foreign-invested enterprises to obtain the ownership, control rights and management rights. SAFE Circular 37 stipulates that, prior to making contributions into an SPV, PRC residents or entities be required to complete foreign exchange registration with SAFE or its local branch. In addition, SAFE promulgated the Notice on Further Simplifying and Improving the Administration of the Foreign Exchange Concerning Direct Investment in February 2015, which amended SAFE Circular 37 and became effective on June 1, 2015, requiring PRC residents or entities to register with qualified banks rather than SAFE in connection with their establishment or control of an offshore entity established for the purpose of overseas investment or financing.

PRC residents or entities who had contributed legitimate onshore or offshore interests or assets to SPVs but had not obtained registration as required before the implementation of the SAFE Circular 37 must register their ownership interests or control in the SPVs with qualified banks. An amendment to the registration is required if there is a material change with respect to the SPV registered, such as any change of basic information (including change of the PRC residents, name and operation term), increases or decreases in investment amount, transfers or exchanges of shares, and mergers or divisions. Failure to comply with the registration procedures set forth in SAFE Circular 37 and the subsequent notice, or making misrepresentation on or failure to disclose controllers of the foreign-invested enterprise that is established through round-trip investment, may result in restrictions being imposed on the foreign exchange activities of the relevant foreign-invested enterprise, including payment of dividends and other distributions, such as proceeds from any reduction in capital, share transfer or liquidation, to its offshore parent or affiliate, and the capital inflow from the offshore parent, and may also subject relevant PRC residents or entities to penalties under PRC foreign exchange administration regulations.

SAFE promulgated the Notice on Issues Concerning the Foreign Exchange Administration for Domestic Individuals Participating in Stock Incentive Plan of Overseas Publicly Listed Company, or the Stock Incentive Plan Notice, in February 2012, replacing the previous rules issued by SAFE in March 2007. Pursuant to the Stock Incentive Plan Notice and other relevant rules and regulations, PRC residents participating in stock incentive plan in an overseas publicly-listed company are required to register with SAFE or its local branches and follow certain other procedures. Participants of a stock incentive plan who are PRC residents must conduct the SAFE registration and other procedures with respect to the stock incentive plan through a qualified PRC agent, which could be a PRC subsidiary of the overseas publicly listed company or another qualified institution appointed by the PRC subsidiary. In addition, the PRC agent is required to update the relevant SAFE registration should there be any material change to the stock incentive plan, the PRC agent or other material changes. The PRC agent must, on behalf of the PRC residents who have the right to exercise the employee stock options, apply to SAFE or its local branches for an annual quota for the payment of foreign currencies in connection with the PRC residents’ exercise of the employee stock options. The foreign exchange proceeds received by the PRC residents from the sale of shares under the stock incentive plans granted and dividends distributed by the overseas listed companies must be remitted into the bank accounts in the PRC opened by the PRC agents prior to distribution to such PRC residents.

We have established a series of share incentive programs under which we issued share options to our PRC directors, officers, and employees. In 2014, we created the 2014 Share Incentive Plan, which provides that the maximum number of shares authorized for issuance under this plan shall not exceed ten percent of the number of issued and outstanding shares of company stock as of December 31 of the immediately preceding fiscal year, and an additional number of shares may be added automatically annually to the shares issuable under the Plan on and after January 1 of each year, from January 1, 2015 through January 1, 2024. The 2014 Share Incentive Plan shall terminate on the tenth anniversary of its effective date of July 28, 2014, the date when the plan was approved by the shareholders of the Company. We have advised the recipients of awards under our share incentive plan to handle relevant foreign exchange matters in accordance with the Stock Incentive Plan Notice. However, we cannot guarantee that all employees awarded equity-based incentives can successfully register with SAFE in full compliance with the Stock Incentive Plan Notice. See “Risk Factors—Risks Related to the Business of the Company—Risks Relating to Doing Business in China—Any failure to comply with PRC regulations regarding employee share incentive plans may subject the PRC plan participants or us to fines and other legal or administrative sanctions.”

Distribution of dividends of foreign investment enterprises are mainly governed by the Foreign Investment Enterprise Law, issued in 1986 and amended in 2000 and 2016 respectively, and the Implementation Rules under the Foreign Investment Enterprise Law, issued in 1990 and amended in 2001 and 2014 respectively. Under these regulations, foreign investment enterprises in the PRC may distribute dividends only out of their accumulative profits, if any, determined in accordance with PRC accounting standards and regulations. In addition, no less than 10% of the accumulated profits of the foreign investment enterprises in the PRC are required to be allocated to fund certain reserve funds each year unless these reserves have reached 50% of the registered capital of the enterprises. A PRC company is not permitted to distribute any profits until any losses from previous fiscal years have been offset. Profits retained from prior fiscal years may be distributed together with distributable profits from the current fiscal year. Under our current corporate structure, the Company may rely on dividend payments from Lianluo Connection, which is a wholly foreign-owned enterprise incorporated in China, to fund any cash and financing requirements we may have. Limitation on the ability of Lianluo Connection to pay dividends to us could limit our ability to access cash generated by the operations of those entities. See “Risk Factors—Risks Related to the Business of the Company—Risks Relating to Doing Business in China—Restrictions under PRC law on our PRC subsidiary’s ability to make dividends and other distributions could materially and adversely affect our ability to grow, make investments or acquisitions that could benefit our business, pay dividends to you, and otherwise fund and conduct our business.”

On August 8, 2006, six PRC regulatory agencies, including the Ministry of Commerce, the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, the State Administration of Taxation, the State Administration for Industry and Commerce, the CSRC and SAFE, jointly issued the Regulations on mergers and Acquisitions of Domestic Enterprises by Foreign Investors, or the M&A Rules, which became effective on September 8, 2006 and was amended on June 22, 2009. The M&A Rules, among other things, require that (i) PRC entities or individuals obtain Ministry of Commerce approval before they establish or control a SPV overseas, provided that they intend to use the SPV to acquire their equity interests in a PRC company at the consideration of newly issued share of the SPV, or Share Swap, and list their equity interests in the PRC company overseas by listing the SPV in an overseas market; (ii) the SPV obtains the Ministry of Commerce’s approval before it acquires the equity interests held by the PRC entities or PRC individual in the PRC company by Share Swap; and (iii) the SPV obtains CSRC approval before it lists overseas. See “Risk Factors— Risks Related to the Business of the Company—Risks Relating to Doing Business in China—We may be unable to complete a business combination transaction efficiently or on favorable terms due to complicated merger and acquisition regulations which first became effective on September 8, 2006.”

In March 2007, the National People’s Congress enacted the Enterprise Income Tax Law which became effective on January 1, 2008 and last amended on December 29, 2018. The PRC State Council promulgated the Implementation Rules of the Enterprise Income Tax Law on December 6, 2007, which became effective on January 1, 2008 and was partially amended on April 23, 2019. According to Enterprise Income Tax Law and its Implementation Rules, dividends payable by a foreign-invested enterprise in China to its foreign enterprise investors are subject to a 10% withholding tax, unless any such foreign investor’s jurisdiction of incorporation has a tax treaty with China that provides for a preferential withholding arrangement. Pursuant to the Notice of the State Administration of Taxation on Negotiated Reduction of Dividends and Interest Rates, issued on January 29, 2008 and supplemented and revised on February 29, 2008, and the Arrangement between Mainland China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income, which became effective on December 8, 2006 and applicable to income derived in any year of assessment commencing on or after April 1, 2007 in Hong Kong and in any year commencing on or after January 1, 2007 in the PRC (as well as four conventions implemented as of June 11, 2008, December 20, 2010, December 29, 2015 and December 6, 2019 between the China mainland and Hong Kong), such withholding tax rate may be lowered to 5% if a Hong Kong enterprise is deemed the beneficial owner of any dividend paid by a PRC subsidiary by PRC tax authorities and holds at least 25% of the equity interest in that particular PRC subsidiary at all times within the 12-month period immediately prior to the distribution of the dividends. Furthermore, pursuant to the Announcement on Issues concerning “Beneficial Owners” in Tax Treaties issued on February 3, 2018 by the State Administration of Taxation, when determining the status of “beneficial owners,” a comprehensive analysis may be conducted through materials such as articles of association, financial statements, records of capital flows, minutes of board of directors, resolutions of board of directors, allocation of manpower and material resources, the relevant expenses, functions and risk assumption, loan contracts, royalty contracts or transfer contracts, patent registration certificates and copyright certificates, etc. However, even if an applicant has the status as a “beneficiary owner,” if the competent tax authority finds necessity to apply the principal purpose test clause in the tax treaties or the general anti-tax avoidance rules stipulated in domestic tax laws, the general anti-tax avoidance provisions shall apply.

In December 2007, the State Council promulgated the Implementing Rules of the Enterprise Income Tax Law, or the Implementing Rules, which became effective on January 1, 2008. The Enterprise Income Tax Law and its relevant Implementing Rules (i) impose a uniform 25% enterprise income tax rate, which is applicable to both foreign invested enterprises and domestic enterprises (ii) permits companies to continue to enjoy their existing tax incentives, subject to certain transitional phase-out rules and (iii) introduces new tax incentives, subject to various qualification criteria.

The Enterprise Income Tax Law also provides that enterprises organized under the laws of jurisdictions outside China with their “de facto management bodies” located within China may be considered PRC resident enterprises and therefore be subject to PRC enterprise income tax at the rate of 25% on their worldwide income. The Implementing Rules further define the term “de facto management body” as the management body that exercises substantial and overall management and control over the production and operations, personnel, accounts and properties of an enterprise. If an enterprise organized under the laws of jurisdiction outside China is considered a PRC resident enterprise for PRC enterprise income tax purposes, a number of unfavorable PRC tax consequences could follow. First, it would be subject to the PRC enterprise income tax at the rate of 25% on its worldwide income. Second, a 10% withholding tax would be imposed on dividends it pays to its non-PRC enterprise shareholders and with respect to gains derived by its non-PRC enterprise shareholders from transfer of its shares. Dividends paid to non-PRC individual shareholders and any gain realized on the transfer of equity by such shareholders may be subject to PRC tax at a rate of 20%, if such income is deemed to be from PRC sources. See “Risk Factors—Risks Related to the Business of the Company—Risks Relating to Doing Business in China—Under the Enterprise Income Tax Law, we may be classified as a “resident enterprise” of China. Such classification will likely result in unfavorable tax consequences to us and our non-PRC shareholders.”

On October 17, 2017, the State Administration of Taxation issued the Bulletin on Issues Concerning the Withholding of Non-PRC Resident Enterprise Income Tax at Source, or Bulletin 37, which replaced the Notice on Strengthening Administration of Enterprise Income Tax for Share Transfers by Non-PRC Resident Enterprises issued by the State Administration of Taxation on December 10, 2009, and partially replaced and supplemented rules under the Bulletin on Issues of Enterprise Income Tax on Indirect Transfers of Assets by Non-PRC Resident Enterprises, or Bulletin 7, issued by the State Administration of Taxation on February 3, 2015. Under Bulletin 7, an “indirect transfer” of assets, including equity interests in a PRC resident enterprise, by non-PRC resident enterprises may be re-characterized and treated as a direct transfer of PRC taxable assets, if such arrangement does not have a reasonable commercial purpose and was established for the purpose of avoiding payment of PRC enterprise income tax. As a result, gains derived from such indirect transfer may be subject to PRC enterprise income tax. In respect of an indirect offshore transfer of assets of a PRC establishment, the relevant gain is to be regarded as effectively connected with the PRC establishment and therefore included in its enterprise income tax filing, and would consequently be subject to PRC enterprise income tax at a rate of 25%. Where the underlying transfer relates to the immoveable properties in China or to equity investments in a PRC resident enterprise, which is not effectively connected to a PRC establishment of a non-resident enterprise, a PRC enterprise income tax at 10% would apply, subject to available preferential tax treatment under applicable tax treaties or similar arrangements, and the party who is obligated to make the transfer payments has the withholding obligation. Pursuant to Bulletin 37, the withholding party shall declare and pay the withheld tax to the competent tax authority in the place where such withholding party is located within 7 days from the date of occurrence of the withholding obligation. Both Bulletin 37 and Bulletin 7 do not apply to transactions of sale of shares by investors through a public stock exchange where such shares were acquired from a transaction through a public stock exchange. See “Risk Factors—Risks Related to the Business of the Company—Risks Relating to Doing Business in China—We and our shareholders face uncertainties with respect to indirect transfers of equity interests in PRC resident enterprises or other assets attributed to a Chinese establishment of a non-Chinese company, or immovable properties located in China owned by non-Chinese companies.”

Pursuant to the Provisional Regulations on Value-Added Tax of the PRC, or the VAT Regulations, which were promulgated by the State Council on December 13, 1993, and took effect on January 1, 1994, and were amended on November 10, 2008, February 6, 2016, and November 19, 2017, respectively, and the Rules for the Implementation of the Provisional Regulations on Value Added Tax of the PRC, which were promulgated by the Ministry of Finance, on December 25, 1993, and were amended on December 15, 2008, and October 28, 2011, respectively, entities and individuals that sell goods or labor services of processing, repair or replacement, sell services, intangible assets, or immovables, or import goods within the territory of the People’s Republic of China are taxpayers of value-added tax, or VAT. The VAT rate is 17% for taxpayers selling goods, labor services, or tangible movable property leasing services or importing goods, except otherwise specified; 11% for taxpayers selling goods, labor services, or tangible movable property leasing services or importing goods, except otherwise specified; 6% for taxpayers selling services or intangible assets.

In November 2011, the Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation promulgated the Pilot Plan for Imposition of Value-Added Tax to Replace Business Tax, or the Pilot Plan. The Notice of the Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation on Implementing the Pilot Plan of Replacing Business Tax with Value-Added Tax in an All-round Manner, issued on March 23, 2016, took effect on May 1, 2016. Pursuant to the Pilot Plan and the subsequent Notice, VAT at a rate of 6% is applied nationwide to revenue generated from the provision of certain modern services in lieu of the prior Business Tax.

According to Provisions in the Notice on Adjusting the Value Added Tax Rates, or the Notice, issued by the State Administration of Taxation and the Ministry of Finance, where taxpayers make VAT taxable sales or import goods, the applicable tax rates shall be adjusted from 17% to 16% and from 11% to 10%, respectively. The Notice took effect on May 1, 2018, and the adjusted VAT rates took effect at the same time. Pursuant to the Notice of the Ministry of Finance, the State Administration of Taxation and the General Administration of Customs of the PRC on Relevant Policies for Deepening the Value-Added Tax Reform, which was promulgated on March 20, 2019 and became effective on April 1, 2019, the tax rate of 16% applicable to the VAT taxable sale or import of goods by a general VAT taxpayer shall be adjusted to 13%, and the tax rate of 10% applicable thereto shall be adjusted to 9%.

Beyond those laws and regulations, we consider material to our business, we are subject to other regulations and laws administered by governmental authorities at the national, provincial and city levels, some of which are, or may be, applicable to our business. Our hospital customers are also subject to a wide variety of laws and regulations that could affect the nature and scope of their relationships with us.

Laws regulating the conduct of business in our industry cover a broad array of subjects. We must comply with numerous additional state and local laws relating to matters such as safe working conditions, environmental protection and fire hazard control, which affect all companies doing business in China. We believe we are currently in compliance with these laws and regulations in all material respects. We may be required to incur significant costs to comply with these laws and regulations in the future. Unanticipated changes in existing regulatory requirements or adoption of new requirements could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We are headquartered and our executive offices are located at Room 611, 6th Floor, BeiKong Technology Building, No. 10 Baifuquan Road, Changping District, Beijing 102200, People’s Republic of China. The following is a description of our properties, which we lease from third-parties:

At our offices, material tangible assets consist of general office equipment as well as equipment used in research & development. We believe that our current facilities are adequate to meet our ongoing needs and that, and we will be able to obtain additional facilities on commercially reasonable terms, if additional space is required.

We may be subject to legal proceedings, investigations and claims incidental to the conduct of our business from time to time. Other than the legal proceedings set forth below, we are currently not aware of any legal proceedings or claims that we believe will have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition or operating results. None of our directors or members of senior management or any of our subsidiaries is engaged in any proceeding materially adverse to the Company or any of its subsidiaries.

In 2019, Beijing Dehaier and Lianluo Connection terminated employment of over 50 employees due to business restructuring. As of December 31, 2019, 34 of these laid-off employees filed complaints with Beijing Changping District Employment Dispute Arbitration Commission and Beijing Shijingshan District Employment Dispute Arbitration Commission, claiming that Beijing Dehaier and Lianluo Connection failed to pay them, among others, certain salaries, overtime fees and compensation. As of December 31, 2019, the Arbitration Commissions issued arbitral awards with respect to 30 of the 34 employees; Beijing Dehaier and Lianluo Connection had paid off 23 of the 30 employees who had applied for enforcement of the arbitral awards and intend to pay the additional seven employees an aggregate of approximately RMB 310,000 (approximately $44,423) according to entered arbitral awards. As regards the total expenses pertaining to this lay-off, the Company recorded liabilities of RMB979,716 (approximately $140,393) in employment termination compensations and RMB2.99 million (approximately $428,467) in unpaid salaries in 2019, of which the Company had paid off RMB3,346,453 (approximately $475,866) as of June 30, 2020.

In 2020, Beijing Dehaier and Lianluo Connection terminated the employment of additional 25 employees due to the business downturn. Most of these former employees filed complaints with Beijing Changping District Employment Dispute Arbitration Commission and Beijing Shijingshan District Employment Dispute Arbitration Commission, respectively, claiming that Beijing Dehaier and Lianluo Connection failed to pay them, among others, certain salaries, overtime fees and compensation upon termination. As of June 30, 2020, Beijing Dehaier and Lianluo Connection have entered into settlement agreements with 15 of these former employees and settled disputes through negotiations with the rest of these employees. The total settlement amount for the 25 employees was RMB3,332,405 (approximately $473,868) and about RMB1,493,225 (approximately $212,337) has been paid off.

On May 9, 2019, Tianjin Wuqing Bohai Printing Co., Ltd., or Wuqing Bohai, filed an arbitration application with Beijing Arbitration Commission against Beijing Dehaier, claiming that Beijing Dehaier failed to pay for goods in accordance with purchase contracts entered into with Wuqing Bohai in 2017 and 2018 and requested Beijing Dehaier to pay Wuqing Bohai an amount of RMB119,770 (approximately $17,450), plus RMB10,000 (approximately $1,457) to cover the expenses of keeping goods that Beijing Dehaier failed to accept. On June 5, 2019, Beijing Dehaier submitted an answer to compliant, noting that it had not received some of the goods under the contracts and Wuqing Bohai failed to provide invoices for some of the goods allegedly received by Beijing Dehaier. Beijing Dehaier submitted that it should only be responsible for the purchase value of RMB48,450 (approximately $7,059). On March 6, 2020, the Beijing Arbitration Commission entered an award, ordering that Beijing Dehaier pay Wuqing Bohai the disputed amount of RMB119,770 (approximately $17,203) and an arbitration fee of RMB10,443 (approximately $1,500) by March 24, 2020 and dismissed other claims of Wuqing Bohai. In May 2020, Beijing Dehaier paid off the disputed amount and the arbitration fee under this case.

Newegg takes pride in connecting customers to a wide and increasing selection of tech products and a massive pool of brands, sellers, suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and third-party service providers. Founded in 2001, Newegg has developed a tech-focused e-commerce ecosystem that enables all of its participants to discover, engage and transact with each other.

At the nexus of this e-commerce ecosystem, Newegg takes stewardship in continuously growing it and delivering compelling value propositions to its participants in the long run. On one hand, Newegg provides customers with access to vast, yet curated tech products sourced globally; on the other hand, Newegg creates value for Newegg’s brand partners, Marketplace sellers and suppliers by connecting them to a wide audience with life-time value. Additionally, Newegg’s platforms offer a comprehensive suite of e-commerce solutions, including product listing, fulfillment, marketing, customer service and other value-added tools and services.

There are three key participants of Newegg’s ecosystem: the customers, the Marketplace sellers, and the brand partners.

Newegg has built a large, highly engaged and loyal customer base. As of June 2020, Newegg had 3.8 million active customers (defined as customers who purchased at least one item on out platform in the past 12 months).

Newegg’s core customers include both its business-to-consumer, or B2C, customers and Newegg’s business-to-business, or B2B, customers. See “—Newegg’s Business Models” below for more information about Newegg’s B2C and B2B businesses.

Newegg believes that it offers the following compelling value propositions to Newegg’s customers:

On the Newegg Marketplace, third-party sellers offer their products to Newegg’s customers through its platforms and pay it commissions on their sales. See “—Newegg’s Business Models—How Newegg Deliver Newegg’s Business Model—Marketplace” for more details. The Newegg Marketplace had 13,897 (both active and inactive) sellers, approximately 32.5 million SKUs and 1,663 categories as of June 30, 2020.

Newegg is a business enabler for the Newegg Marketplace sellers in many ways. Newegg believes the Marketplace sellers choose its platforms not just because Newegg offers a forum for them to build online presence, but also because Newegg delivers the following additional values:

Newegg is a trusted partner and the go-to channel for many leading tech product brands and is increasingly establishing relationships with brands in a growing number of other product categories. As of June 30, 2020, Newegg sourced merchandise from over 2,000 brand partners, and the Newegg Marketplace featured the official online stores of a number of brand partners, including some of the most well-known brands.

Newegg believes it provides the following benefits for Newegg’s brand partners:

Newegg believes that it maintains its market leading position through the following continual refinement of key competitive advantages.

Excellence in supply chain management. Newegg has adopted cost-effective, automated solutions which provide accuracy and speed. Newegg Logistics’ third-party logistics (“3PL”) service leverages technologies including Bastian’s OPEX Perfect Pick and the Pick to Light systems which are the warehouse solutions that sort, retrieve, and ship products quickly. These warehouse automation systems allow Newegg to achieve 99+ percent same-day e-commerce fulfillment (defined in this proxy statement/prospectus as the processing of an order for shipment) and inventory accuracy rates.

Growing third-party logistics portfolio. With a global reach into 2035 countries as of June 30, 2020, Newegg Logistics partners with new and established online sellers to serve their customers as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. In early 2020, Newegg added a turnkey customer service outsourcing solution to its portfolio of 3PL solutions. Newegg Bridge is provided by Newegg Logistics, the company’s in-house fulfillment network. The service offers outsourced dedicated customer service capabilities and complements Newegg’s ecosystem of service offerings, connecting multiple channels including email, phone, chat, text, and social media across multiple languages.

Industry leading customer service. Newegg’s customer service is well known, consistently earning industry accolades. Its proven track record of delivering excellent customer service for nearly two decades particularly qualifies Newegg to serve as the customer service gateway for its 3PL clients via its new Newegg Bridge service.

Newegg’s goal is to enhance its position as a leading tech-focused e-commerce company and to continue to expand globally and into new related business. Newegg plans to achieve this through the following:

Further strengthen its position as a leading tech-focused e-commerce company

Newegg has cultivated a strong and loyal customer base. Newegg intends to further expand and engage with its customer base by increasing the efficiency of its platforms and implementing new features to augment its platforms’ mobile functionality. Newegg also plans to continue enhancing its award-winning customer service function.

Newegg intends to engage in brand promotion campaigns and other marketing activities across online and offline channels to further drive its growth and enhance its brand recognition worldwide. Newegg plans to continue engaging its existing customers and reaching out to new customers utilizing social media, customer interactions on its platforms and offline marketing events in both domestic and overseas markets.

Increase Newegg’s product assortment and introduce new product categories

Newegg will continue to grow its direct sales and Marketplace business by increasing its product assortment and introducing new product categories.

Newegg is confident that its suppliers and Marketplace sellers will increase their offerings on its platforms if it continues to offer a compelling value proposition and further develop its data-led insights, real-time visibility of customer preference shifts and fulfillment and logistics capabilities. Newegg also intends to attract new third-party sellers to its Marketplace by providing them with access to its growing customer base, the majority of whom are tech-savvy, and its ancillary e-commerce solutions. This will enable Newegg to further enhance its sourcing capabilities, expand the diversity and availability of its merchandise and penetrate into additional IT/CE related categories, such as lifestyle electronics, health tech, tech toys, maker components and kits and Internet of Things (“IoT”) products.

Newegg intends to further expand its Rosewill and ABS private label assortment by continuing to offer high quality, feature rich, value priced products.

Newegg plans to further expand its offerings under its Rosewill brand in targeted categories which it believes provide strong growth potential and higher margins, including DIY components, gaming accessories, gaming chairs, headsets, home automation and IoT connected devices. Under its ABS brand, its goal is to continue to drive significant growth in its line of gaming and business grade PCs’ by leveraging its large audience of gamers and business customers who seek a high quality, high powered PC. Both brands are offered globally through its cross border initiative and are expected to be included in future cross border expansion.

Newegg seeks to expand its B2B business by further penetrating into small- and mid-sized businesses and public sector institutions and continuously enhancing its value proposition tailored to meet the needs of its target verticals. Newegg plans to offer additional electronic tools and content that allow B2B customers to troubleshoot issues on their own without having to wait for a customer representative. Newegg is also expanding its broad assortment of business class products from top brands at competitive prices, which it offers with rapid delivery options and seamless customer and technical services.

Newegg aims to continue to attract new customers and increase existing customers’ retention and repeat purchase rates by emphasizing its personal touch in customer relationships and focusing on comprehensive online and offline marketing campaigns, effective customer engagement via social media and referrals, deals and promotions and efficient conversion of high-value accounts from Newegg.com.

Further develop its IT infrastructure and expand globally and into new businesses

Newegg plans to capitalize on its leading technology and infrastructure to enter into new markets and new businesses. Newegg expects to further develop its IT infrastructure, and mobile e-commerce platform to include big data applications, supply chain management systems and AI-driven analytical capabilities by integrating commercial software packages and open-source components into its software and systems. Newegg also aims to build on its success in select countries, such as Canada, and apply its model to expand into fast-growing markets where there are attractive opportunities.

Pursue selective strategic partnership, investments and acquisition opportunities

Newegg intends to selectively pursue strategic alliances and strategic partnerships that are complementary to its business and operations, including opportunities that can help Newegg further promote its brand to new customers, increase its product offerings, improve its technology and fulfillment infrastructure, and expand its presence to more markets.

Newegg aims to expand its offering of a variety of value-added D2C platform services and solutions. It believes by providing these services, Newegg creates additional value for its business partners and customers and ultimately benefits the Newegg ecosystem and all its participants. Currently, Newegg offers 3PL, including Shipped by Newegg® Service, Newegg Logistics, Newegg Staffing, Pure Facility Solutions, Inc., Newegg Bridge, a PC Builder tool, and expects to launch a Newegg personal computer assembly service in the near future.

Newegg’s primary business model is to help customers find and purchase their desired products through its platforms. From a customer base and target audience perspective, Newegg categorizes its business model into B2C and B2B operations. Newegg strives to offer a compelling online shopping experience, reliable and timely order fulfilment and superior customer service across its B2C and B2B operations through its direct sales, market place and D2C platform services.

Newegg’s B2C business model features selling products directly to consumers. Newegg started as a B2C business since launching Newegg’s e-commerce platform in 2001. As of June 30, 2020, Newegg had approximately 35.0 million registered B2C customers.

With a focus on selling IT/CE products, Newegg’s B2C business has expanded to include an increasingly wide range of products, including small home appliances, health & fitness, home living, sports, personal grooming, drones, auto electronics & parts, etc.

Newegg’s B2C customers consist primarily of sophisticated IT professionals, gamers, do-it-yourself tech enthusiasts and early tech adopters who generally occupy a well-educated, affluent, and IT trendsetting demographic with relatively high purchase frequency and strong willingness to embrace tech trends and try new products. Newegg believes its success is built upon its ability to cater to the preferences, tastes and habits of this demographic. As of June 30, 2020, through Newegg’s three major platforms, namely Newegg.com, Newegg.ca and Newegg Global, Newegg served customers in over 20 countries and regions, mostly in Asia and the Middle East region. For details of these platforms, see “—The Newegg Platforms—B2C Platforms.” Newegg’s B2C operations recorded approximately $1.5 billion for the year ended December 31, 2019 and approximately $1.0 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2020.

Although business customers have been able to shop on its Newegg.com platform since its launching in 2001, Newegg did not begin focusing on building its B2B operations until 2009 when Newegg launched NeweggBusiness.com, a dedicated B2B e-commerce platform, to tap into the burgeoning B2B opportunity. With a focus on providing office and IT equipment, NeweggBusiness.com offers an increasingly extensive assortment, including access to account executives with expertise in sourcing technology for business and processing industry specific requirements. Newegg’s B2B operations recorded approximately $409.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, and approximately $141.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020.

Newegg’s B2B customers span across a range of verticals, including healthcare providers, K12 and educational institutions, government agencies, and businesses of all sizes, and its B2B operations have been focused on providing specialized support for their industry- and business-specific needs. As a major business development strategy, Newegg focuses its B2B efforts on serving small office / home office, or SOHO, small- and medium-sized businesses, or SMBs, and private and public sector markets which Newegg believes are underserved by other B2B retailers. As of June 30, 2020, Newegg had over 550,000 registered accounts on NeweggBusiness.com.

Currently, while Newegg positions NeweggBusiness.com as its dedicated B2B website, a significant number of its B2B customers also shop via Newegg’s account managers, or on its flagship retail platform, Newegg.com. See “—The Newegg Platforms—B2B Platforms” for more information about these platforms.

Newegg sells products to its B2C and B2B businesses through direct sales and the Marketplace.

For years since it commenced operations, Newegg operated primarily as a direct sales e-commerce platform and built a well-recognized brand, a massive, loyal tech-focused customer base, a reliable logistics network and strong supplier relationships. Leveraging these existing competitive advantages, the know-how and expertise from its direct sales business, in 2010, Newegg launched Newegg Marketplace to complement its direct sales operations. Newegg Marketplace has allowed Newegg to significantly expand its global reach and product assortment that it otherwise couldn’t offer efficiently, while incurring minimal inventory risk and costs associated with building additional supplier relationships. The products sourced by it, together with those offered on the Marketplace, provide Newegg’s customers access to an unparalleled product assortment. Newegg’s online platforms (direct and Marketplace) offered approximately 32.6 million SKUs as of June 30, 2020.

Newegg believes that the integration of its direct sales and Marketplace operations have created a virtuous, self-reinforcing cycle. The Newegg Marketplace is built on the success of its direct sales business, and Newegg believes that many sellers are attracted to the Newegg Marketplace by its direct sales credentials. On the other hand, as the number of sellers and brands on the Newegg Marketplace continues to grow, the choices available to customers also should increase, generating a strong momentum for Newegg’s continued growth. Newegg believes that this self-reinforcement, coupled with its reliable logistics network, has made it a strong player in the e-commerce industry.

Newegg acquires products directly from its partners that consist of manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers, and sells them directly to its B2C and B2B customers. For its direct sales, Newegg sources the products, takes inventory risk, processes customer payments, prepares packages for shipment and delivery, and provides customer service and support. Newegg stocks and ships from its own warehouses, and also drop ship directly to customers from its partners’ warehouses.

The success of Newegg’s direct sales business depends largely upon its ability to secure a broad selection of products from suppliers at competitive costs. Since the commencement of its operations, Newegg has sought and cultivated deep, longstanding relationships with some of the biggest IT brands in the world and many of the largest, most important IT distributors. Newegg continuously seeks to build similar relationships with suppliers in new and emerging categories and in new geographies. Due to Newegg’s strong supplier relationships and Newegg’s purchasing volume, Newegg is able to obtain favorable pricing, early allocation of new products, preferential allocation of products in shortage, and funding for product promotion and cooperative marketing. Newegg also enjoys exclusive arrangements with certain suppliers where it is able to offer highly demanded products exclusively on Newegg’s platforms. For more information about merchandise sourced for direct sales, see “—Merchandise Sourcing.”

Direct sales is the basis of Newegg’s business, generating approximately 71% of its GMV as of June 30, 2020. Newegg leverages the traffic, customers, infrastructure, brand promise and overall goodwill generated by its direct sales relationships to enable entry into new models, businesses and geographies. This has allowed Newegg to continuously improve its value proposition to its customers and reach new customers and geographies, while improving its relationships with its partners.

The Newegg Marketplace operations enable customers to discover and purchase products from qualified third-party sellers from 35 countries and regions globally as of June 30, 2020. The Newegg Marketplace operations consist of the Newegg Marketplace launched in 2010, the Newegg B2B Marketplace, the Newegg Canada Marketplace launched in 2014 and the International Seller Program launched in 2011, a cross-border selling program designed to allow qualified international sellers to list products on Newegg’s platforms for sale across at least 20 countries and regions. As of June 30, 2020, the Newegg Marketplace connected B2C and B2B customers to 13,897 third-party sellers offering approximately 32.5 million SKUs. The Newegg Marketplace offers a wide and increasing portfolio of categories, including emerging smart home automation, VR, and lifestyle electronics, health and beauty technology products, and houses online stores of some of the most well-known brands in the tech industry, such as HP, Dyson, and Lenovo.

The Newegg Marketplace sellers can use the Newegg Marketplace Seller Portal, a unified application programming interface enabled system, which enables sellers to manage items, orders, accounts and reports, for the day-to-day operations of their online stores, including product listings, inventory management, order fulfillment, customer service, promotional content and service reviews and returns. Newegg also offers the following additional features and tools to help Marketplace sellers drive traffic and maximize sales:

While Newegg encourages Marketplace sellers to offer the most attractive prices, they have the flexibility to price the products sold through the Newegg Marketplace. Due to Newegg’s scale and large visitor traffic, some of the Marketplace sellers also set aside exclusive product supplies for it and offer the most competitive pricing for its customers.

Newegg has a rigorous process in place to assess the Newegg Marketplace sellers. Newegg selects Marketplace sellers based on a number of factors, including service level, logistics capability, operation efficiency, category focus, sales volume, brand assortment, customer rating and market reputation. Newegg also requires third-party sellers to meet its strict standards and protocols in terms of product authenticity, customer services, and delivery and fulfillment so that customers are confident that they receive the same level of buying experience and customer service that they expect when buying directly from Newegg. See also “Customer Service and Support—Marketplace monitoring.” Only those sellers that meet its criteria are selected, and any that fall below its standards will not continue to sell on the Newegg Marketplace.

The Newegg Marketplace sellers pay Newegg commissions on their sales, with published commission rates varying according to the product category from 8% to 15%. Newegg also charges membership fees for the additional value-added services and tools that it provides to sellers based on their enrollment.

As of June 30, 2020, Newegg offered over 32.6 million SKUs, consisting of 131,763 direct sales SKUs sourced from at least 365 suppliers globally and 32.5 million SKUs on the Newegg Marketplace from 13,897 third-party sellers globally. As of June 30, 2020, approximately 37.4% of Newegg’s direct sales inventory was purchased from distributors, 60.3% directly from manufacturers and 2.3% from other sources. As of June 30, 2020, the 10 largest suppliers accounted for 70.9% of the merchandise Newegg purchased for direct sales.

The table below shows Newegg’s product categories offered through its platforms and their selected featured brands and the number of SKUs in each category:

To ensure a steady supply of products and optimized pricing and allocation, Newegg maintains multiple sourcing arrangements for most of its products. Newegg deploys a flexible sourcing model, utilizing different distribution channels when economically and logistically beneficial while maintaining its reseller authorizations and relationships with its brand partners. As Newegg increases in scale in new or emerging product categories, it endeavors to increase its purchases directly from manufacturers and, where appropriate, to become an authorized reseller, which Newegg believes provides improved product pricing and better access to preferred product allocation.

Newegg’s tech savvy customer base, its online marketing and merchandising expertise and its ability to quickly and efficiently launch new products make it the go-to channel for many manufacturers and distributors. Newegg is particularly strong in the components categories where Newegg is one of the largest channels online or offline and it continues to gain significant traction with suppliers in other categories, such as desktop PCs, laptops, and input/output devices.

Newegg maintains extensive and longstanding relationships with many of the biggest tech product brands and distributors globally. Newegg employs a team of merchandising professionals consisting of 51 employees as of June 30, 2020, specifically trained to cultivate and manage relationships with large international IT brands, such as Gigabyte, MSI, Asus, G.Skill, Acer, Corsair, Coolermaster, AMD, Intel, WD, Seagate, Samsung, Nvidia, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft and EVGA. Its merchandising professionals review Newegg’s product categories and brands on a regular basis to assess demand and trends so that Newegg offers its customers access to the most current and desirable products. Newegg purchases its inventory from vendors on trade accounts typically requiring payment between 15 and 45 days after the date the inventory is shipped to it.

Leveraging its scale, brand and global footprint, Newegg seeks to enter into exclusive agreements with selected suppliers and third-party distributors for some or all of their products with favorable terms. Newegg has created a manufacturer portal where its suppliers can access reports regarding inventory and purchase history of the manufacturers’ products, view Newegg’s vast record of customer reviews, and analyze information about its customer purchases of their products. Newegg’s suppliers can access this information to assist in their marketing and product development effort.

In 2004, Newegg began to offer its private label products by launching Rosewill, its first private label brand on Newegg.com. The private label assortment is primarily focused around categories where Newegg believes that it can compete at higher than average margins while delivering lower cost, high quality options to its customers. Newegg offers its private label products both across its platforms and on other e-commerce platforms, such as Walmart, Amazon, and eBay.

Newegg’s major private labels currently include Rosewill which is focused on offering feature rich computer components, gaming peripherals and home electronics, and ABS, a private label launched in 2014 that offers high-end gaming PCs for consumers and custom configured computers for business applications requiring the performance of a gaming GPU.

In addition to online retail sales, Newegg also generates revenues from a range of ancillary value-added D2C platform services and solutions. Newegg believes by providing these services, Newegg creates additional value for its business partners and customers and ultimately benefits the Newegg ecosystem and all its participants.

Newegg offers flexible marketing packages consisting of advertising sales, event organization and other marketing campaigns to its brand partners. Newegg helps brands reach a potential audience by leveraging its online portals, marketing affiliates and promotional emails. Newegg has a global professional marketing team consisting of 62 people as of June 30, 2020, who help its brand partners and Marketplace sellers design marketing activities with highly effective cost of sales. In addition, Newegg also utilizes social media to market its brand partners to over three million social fans across various internet platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram, by offering promotions, sweepstakes, and reviews in order to maximize Newegg’s brand partners’ exposure.

Newegg’s websites and mobile applications, which it refers to as the Newegg platforms, are the foundation of the Newegg ecosystem. While each Newegg platform is strategically focused on differential market segments, customers and/or product categories, the platforms share a common Newegg brand and are supported by its integrated logistics and fulfillment capability, operational expertise and technology infrastructure, and Newegg offers the same level of customer service and dedication across all these platforms.

In 2009, Newegg launched NeweggBusiness.com, a site that currently supports substantially all of its B2B operations. Over the years, Newegg has built NeweggBusiness.com into a dedicated B2B e-commerce platform offering a full range of IT, office and industrial products and solutions with a wide customer base ranging from government agencies, healthcare institutions, and education institutions to other businesses of all sizes. NeweggBusiness.com supports both direct sales and a B2B marketplace that connects its B2B customers with over 2,000 third-party sellers globally.

In addition to the major Newegg platforms discussed above, Newegg also operates Newegglogistics.com, a platform dedicated to providing reliable logistics and supply chain solutions through 3PL operations. For details of Newegg’s 3PL services, see “—Newegg’s Business Models—Other Services—Third-party Logistics (3PL) Services.”

Newegg has a reliable logistics network and infrastructure designed to ensure timely and accurate shipment of a massive amount of orders. This has allowed it to handle seamless delivery of over 22,885 parcels per day on average, with an average accuracy rate of over 99.9%, an over 97.4% 1-business day fulfillment rate in the United States and Canada if ordered prior to Newegg’s 3PM local time order cut-off and a 99.5% 2-business day fulfillment rate in the United States and Canada, as of June 30, 2020.

Newegg stocks and ships the vast majority of its direct sales products. Fulfillment of orders from the Newegg Marketplace is executed by the sellers except for orders shipped through its Shipped by Newegg (SBN) services, where the items will be shipped from one of Newegg’s warehouses.

Its logistics and fulfillment focus on reliable, efficient and flexible delivery.

Newegg has built its brand on the principle of superior customer service. Newegg provides high-quality customer service and support throughout its customers’ entire engagement with it, from purchase to returns.

From a customer service perspective, in addition to customers, Newegg broadly defines its customers to also include the Newegg Marketplace sellers, from whom Newegg earns commissions, and purchasers of its 3PL services and other ancillary e-commerce solutions and services. See “—The Newegg Ecosystem—Key Ecosystem Participants and How Newegg Creates Value for Them—Marketplace Sellers” and “—Newegg’s Business Models—Other Services—Third-party logistics (3PL) services” for more information about Newegg’s engagement with these customers.

Newegg provides its customers with the flexibility to choose from a number of traditional online payment options, along with certain creative payment solutions that are popular with tech enthusiasts.

Newegg’s marketing strategy includes generating customer traffic, increasing its brand recognition, acquiring customers cost-efficiently, building customer loyalty and maximizing repeat purchases. Newegg’s integrated marketing framework represents a core competency that it regards as essential to the success of its platform. Newegg is focused on continuing to enhance Newegg’s brand awareness through a variety of online and offline marketing and brand promotion activities, meanwhile leveraging technology to drive scalability and sustainability and eventually achieve optimal return on investment and highly effective cost of traffic as well as sales.

Newegg benefits significantly from word-of-mouth referrals and positive product reviews, and Newegg believes its reputation as a one-stop-tech-shop has led to strong word-of-mouth promotion, especially among the tech-savvy. Newegg also provides live-streaming product reviews on its platforms, through which its customers could see other people’s thoughts on the product in a more straightforward way. As of June 30, 2020, Newegg attracted 54% of its visitors without incurring a referral, click-through or advertising fee.

Newegg conducts the majority of its marketing efforts online through targeted marketing via affiliates, search engines, promotional emails, social media traffic, targeting and personalization and online promotion campaigns.

Newegg also devotes marketing resources in various offline formats, including displaying offline advertisement through multiple channels and sponsoring or organizing offline events.

Newegg leverages offline events as a way to engage its customers, vendors and brand partners to extend its brand recognition. Newegg has launched various offline events to enhance the interaction among IT enthusiasts and to promote its products and brands, including and the Newegg Triple Crown Royal at HyperX Esports Arena in Las Vegas, Intel Extreme Masters in Chicago and the CLG Fortnite Challenge in New York. For example, Newegg held its 15th annual Eggie Awards gala in January 2019 at the Hakkasan, a renowned Asian-fusion eatery & club in Las Vegas, honoring key partner companies and individuals that are important to Newegg’s success. Other events included the Newegg Triple Crown Royal at HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas, Caltopia at UC Berkeley, Intel Extreme Masters at Chicago, CLG Fortnite Challenge event in New York, and CLG Tailgate event in West Hollywood.

Newegg’s technology systems are a critical component of its success and are designed to enhance efficiency and scalability. Newegg’s research and development team, coupled with its proprietary technology infrastructure and the large volume of data generated and collected on its platforms, have created opportunities for continuous improvements in Newegg’s technology capabilities, empowering reliability, scalability and flexibility. Newegg’s technology strategy is to develop Newegg’s own proprietary software and license technologies from third parties as appropriate in order to simplify and improve the shopping experience, as well as facilitate Newegg’s fulfillment, financial and customer service operations.

Newegg has built its technology platform relying primarily on software and systems that Newegg has developed in-house and to a lesser extent on third-party software. Its global research and development team consists of more than 450 IT professionals and engineers as of June 30, 2020, working to design and maintain Newegg’s IT infrastructure to support its growth. Newegg’s technology infrastructure is designed for scalability and reliability to support business growth. It utilizes high-availability clusters comprising groups of servers to provide sufficient redundancy and ensure continued service in the event of single point server failure due to hostile attacks, systematic errors or other reasons. Newegg’s high-availability data system ensures that back-up servers are connected to its network instantly once master servers experience technical difficulties.

Newegg currently has two self-owned data centers in City of Industry, California and two co-located data centers at facilities in Los Angeles, California, and New Jersey to provide redundancy for its e-commerce data. Newegg maintains over 1,500 servers stored in its data centers and 300 network devices. Newegg’s IT infrastructure enables it to support 54 million page views and with the capability to process up to 0.75 million orders per day. Newegg’s platform obtained PCI Level 1 certification in 2010.

Newegg’s global research and development team, consisting of more than 450 IT professionals and engineers as of June 30, 2020, is focused on innovation through software development, algorithm design and development and IT infrastructure design and maintenance. Newegg’s research and development personnel constantly upgrade its platforms and continuously testing new features to improve its customer experience. Newegg’s research and development team also develop custom-built proprietary and engaged in third-party solutions to support its specific customer, vendor and the Newegg Marketplace seller requirements, including handling heavy traffic on its platforms and providing quick and efficient fulfillment services to meet customer expectations. In 2010, Newegg were granted with a CMMI Level 4 maturity certification from the Capability Maturity Model Integration Institute for its research center in China.

Newegg is committed to protecting information security across all Newegg platforms. Newegg uses a variety of techniques to protect the integrity of its networks and the confidential data it collects and stores. Confidential information concerning Newegg’s customers, sellers and suppliers is encrypted and is protected using SSL encryption software. In addition, Newegg uses multiple layers of network segregation and hierarchical levels of firewall technology to protect against attacks or unauthorized access to its networks, servers and databases. Newegg also continues to build new procedural safeguards as part of its comprehensive privacy program. Newegg operates in a secured and locked facility that requires all of its employees to check in and wear valid ID badges.

Newegg has adopted a detailed privacy policy that describes in plain language its data use practices and how privacy is protected at Newegg, including the extent to which other Newegg users may have access to this information. Newegg requires users to acknowledge and expressly agree to this policy when registering with its platforms.

Newegg relies on a combination of trademark, trade secret and other intellectual property laws as well as confidentiality agreements with its employees and suppliers for the purpose of protecting the proprietary rights associated with the products branded under Newegg’s private labels. Newegg controls access to use and distribution of its intellectual property through license agreements, confidentiality procedures, non-disclosure agreements with third parties and its employment and contractor agreements.

Newegg’s intellectual property portfolio includes numerous domain names for websites that it uses in its business. Newegg has registered the domain names newegg.com, newegg.ca and neweggbusiness.com and their variations. Newegg’s “Newegg” trademark and logo have also been registered with the relevant authorities in the United States, Canada and China (as well as in other regions, such as the European Union and Brazil. Furthermore, Newegg has also registered the trademarks and logos of its major private labels, such as Rosewill and ABS Computer.

In addition to the protection of its intellectual property, Newegg is focusing on ensuring that its product offerings (especially its private label products) do not infringe on the intellectual property of others. Generally, its agreements with suppliers contain provisions to safeguard it against potential intellectual property infringement by its suppliers and impose penalties in the event of any infringement. Newegg reserves the right to refuse to work with or terminate its relationship with suppliers where it comes to its attention that they are violating the intellectual property rights of a third party.

The worldwide market in which Newegg competes is evolving rapidly and intensely competitive, and Newegg faces a broad array of competitors from many different industry sectors around the world. Newegg’s current and potential competitors include: (i) online, offline and multichannel retailers, publishers, vendors, distributors, manufacturers, and producers of the products Newegg offers and sells to customers; (ii) companies that provide ancillary D2C platform services and solutions, including website development, advertising, customer service and payment processing; (iii) companies that provide fulfillment and logistics services for themselves or for third parties, whether online or offline; and (iv) companies that design, manufacture, market, or sell consumer electronics, telecommunication, and electronic devices.

Some of Newegg’s current and potential competitors have greater resources, longer histories, more customers, greater brand recognition, and greater control over inputs critical to Newegg’s various businesses. They may secure better terms from suppliers, adopt more aggressive pricing, pursue restrictive distribution agreements that restrict Newegg’s access to supply, direct consumers to their own offerings instead of ours, lock-in potential customers with restrictive terms, and devote more resources to technology, infrastructure, fulfillment, and marketing. Each of Newegg’s businesses is also subject to rapid change and the development of new business models and the entry of new and well-funded competitors. Other companies also may enter into business combinations or alliances that strengthen their competitive positions.

In the United States, Newegg competes with retail stores and resellers, including superstores such as Best Buy, Costco and Walmart, hardware and software vendors that sell directly to end users, online retailers such as Amazon, and other marketers and resellers of IT and CE products. Newegg also faces competition in the international markets Newegg participates in, such as Mongkok Computer Centre (HK), Umart (Australia) Best Bargain Computer (Singapore), Noon in the Middle East, or may enter in the future.

Since Newegg first launched its business, its customers have submitted a large number of positive reviews relating to their shopping experiences with it, many of which are posted on popular consumer review sites such as ResellerRatings. Newegg has also been rated a number of times as a top e-commerce site for IT and electronics products. For example, Newegg’s overall customer satisfaction rating is 9.3 out of 10 on Internet retail rating site www.ResellerRatings.com. Newegg’s success in pleasing its customers has also been validated in third-party surveys-sources. Newegg have been recognized as a “Google Trusted Store” with a rating of 4.5 out of 5. Newegg also became a Better Business Bureau Accredited business since September 2011 with a rating of A+.

In 2019 and as of June 30, 2020, Newegg received a number of national awards and ratings for its excellent customer service, including:

As of December 31, 2017, 2018 and 2019, Newegg employed a total of 2,138, 2,081 and 1,561 full-time employees. As of June 30, 2020, Newegg employed a total of 1,508 full-time employees. The following tables give breakdowns of its full-time employees as of June 30, 2020 by function and by region.

During the holiday season, Newegg have historically added temporary workers to augment its full-time work force.

Newegg’s corporate headquarters is located in City of Industry, California. Newegg also leases additional corporate office facilities and fulfillment and warehouse operations throughout North America, principally in California, Indiana and New Jersey in the United States and Toronto in Canada. Outside of North America, Newegg also owns or leases corporate office facilities and fulfillment and warehouse operations, principally in China, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Newegg’s Asia headquarters is in Shanghai. Newegg periodically evaluates its facility requirements as necessary and believes its existing and planned facilities will be sufficient for its needs for at least the next twelve months.

Newegg’s business performance is subject to seasonal fluctuations. It has undergone and expects to continue to undergo an increase in activity during the year-end holiday period. These seasonal effects cause differences in revenues and expenses among the various quarters of any financial year, which means that the individual quarters should not be directly compared with each other or be used to predict annual financial results. This intra-year seasonal fluctuation in demand is in accord with historic experience in the retail and e-commerce industries, with increased volumes during the fourth calendar quarter of the year.

Newegg is subject to U.S. federal and state consumer protection laws, including laws protecting the privacy of customer non-public information and regulations prohibiting unfair and deceptive trade practices. Other existing and future laws cover issues such as user privacy, spyware and the tracking of consumer activities, marketing e-mails and communications, other advertising and promotional practices, money transfers, pricing, content and quality of products and services, taxation, electronic contracts and other communications and information security.

Particularly, under applicable federal and state laws and regulations addressing privacy and data security, Newegg must provide notice to consumers of its policies with respect to the collection and use of personal information, and its sharing of personal information with third parties, and notice of any changes to its data handling practices. In some instances, Newegg may be obligated to give customers the right to prevent sharing of their personal information with third parties. Under applicable federal and state laws, Newegg also is required to comply with a number of requirements when sending commercial email to consumers, including identifying advertising and promotional emails as such, ensuring that subject lines are not deceptive, giving consumers an opportunity to opt-out of further communications and clearly disclosing its name and physical address in each commercial email. Regulation of privacy and data security matters is an evolving area, with new laws and regulations enacted frequently. For example, California recently enacted legislation that, among other things, requires new disclosures to California consumers, and affords such consumers new abilities to opt out of certain sales of personal information, effective January 1, 2020. In addition, under applicable federal and state unfair competition laws, including the California Consumer Legal Remedies Act, and U.S. Federal Trade Commission, or FTC, regulations, Newegg must accurately identify product offerings, not make misleading claims on its platforms, and use qualifying disclosures where and when appropriate.

There is also great uncertainty over whether or how existing laws governing issues such as property ownership, sales and other taxes, auctions, libel and personal privacy apply to the Internet and commercial online services. For example, tax authorities in a number of states are currently reviewing the appropriate tax treatment of companies engaged in online commerce, and new state tax regulations may subject the Company to additional state sales and income taxes. Additionally, new state legislation may also subject it to other types of taxes. New legislation or regulation, the application of laws and regulations from jurisdictions whose laws do not currently apply to its business or the application of existing laws and regulations to the Internet and commercial online services could result in significant additional taxes or regulatory restrictions on its business or may necessitate changes to its business practices. These obligations or changes could have an adverse effect on Newegg’s financial position and results of operations.

Newegg’s international operations are subject to foreign laws and regulations addressing topics such as customs duties and taxes, advertising and marketing practices, privacy, data protection and information security and consumer rights, as well as additional laws and regulations, including restrictions on imports from, exports to, and services provided to persons located in certain countries and territories, any of which might apply by virtue of Newegg’s operations in foreign countries and territories or its contacts with consumers in such foreign countries and territories. For example, in Canada, Newegg is subject to labor and employment laws, laws governing advertising, privacy and data security laws, safety regulations and other laws, including consumer protection regulations that apply to online retailers and/or the promotion and sale of merchandise and the operation of stores and warehouse facilities. Newegg monitors changes in these laws, regulations, treaties and agreements, and believes that Newegg is in material compliance with applicable laws.

From time to time, Newegg may be involved in legal proceedings in the ordinary course of its business. Except as disclosed below, Newegg is currently not a party to any material legal or administrative proceedings.

In February 2018, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Revenue issued a notice of intent to assess sales/use taxes on Newegg for the period from October 1, 2017 through October 31, 2017 for a total assessment of $652,254.68 including penalties and interest. The Department of Revenue subsequently reduced this amount to $295,910.68. In May 2020, Newegg received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Revenue another notice of assessment for sales and use taxes for the months of November 2017 through September 2018 in the amount of $2,721,369.77, including penalties and interest. Newegg has appealed these assessments and Newegg intends to vigorously protest them. The outcome of this matter or the timing of such payments, if any, cannot be predicted at this time.

In 2017, Newegg, along with two of its subsidiaries and various third parties, were named as defendants in a case brought by four South Korean banks in U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. The complaint alleged claims for intentional and negligent misrepresentation, negligent supervision and unfair competition, and sought damages against, among other entities, Newegg and two of its subsidiaries. In April 2018, the Court dismissed all claims against Newegg Trading Limited without prejudice. In October 2018, the court granted Newegg’s motion to dismiss all claims against Newegg and its remaining subsidiary without leave to amend.

In December 2014, an individual plaintiff sued Newegg’s subsidiary, Newegg.com Americas Inc. in Superior Court in Los Angeles County, California, alleging that Newegg.com Americas Inc. had engaged in deceptive advertising practices and seeking to certify a class action. In 2016, the trial court sustained Newegg.com Americas Inc.’ demurrer to the plaintiff’s claims without leave to amend. The plaintiff appealed, and in July 2018 an appellate court reversed the decision of the trial court, thus allowing the case to proceed. The matter is now pending in the trial court, with Newegg having been added as a defendant. Newegg does not believe that a loss is probable and intends to vigorously defend itself and its subsidiaries. Depending on the amount and timing, an unfavorable result could materially affect Newegg’s business, consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

The following discussion should be read together with the audited financial statements and the related notes thereto of the Company for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus. This discussion contains certain forward-looking statements that reflect plans, estimates and beliefs and involve numerous risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those described in the “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” sections of this proxy statement/prospectus. Actual results may differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. You should carefully read “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in this proxy statement/prospectus.

Our business of product sales is divided into two parts: (i) medical products such as CPR instruments; and (ii) mobile medicine, primarily wearable sleep respiratory solution for OSAS. For the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, our total revenues from product sales amounted to approximately $0.31 million and $0.14 million, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, our total revenues from product sales from continuing operations amounted to approximately $0.21 million, $0.34 million, and $0.88 million, respectively.

Since 2018, we started to earn service revenue from provision of technical services in relation to detection and analysis of OSAS. We focused on the promotion of sleep respiratory solutions and service in public hospitals. Our wearable sleep diagnostic products and cloud-based service are also available in medical centers of private preventive healthcare companies in China. For the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, our total service revenues generated from provision of OSAS diagnostic services amounted to approximately $0.03 million and $0.10 million, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, our total service revenues generated from provision of OSAS diagnostic services amounted to approximately $0.17 million and $0.22 million, respectively.

Our revenues are subject to VAT and sales returns. We deduct these amounts from our gross revenue to arrive at our total revenue. Our net loss attributable to the Company for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 was approximately $1.70 million and $3.31 million, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, our net loss attributable to the Company was approximately $4.45 million, $8.91 million, and $5.14 million, respectively.

We discontinued since 2016, as appropriate, the unprofitable medical device businesses, including assembly and sales of X-ray machines, laryngoscope, anesthesia machines, the first-generation ventilator, monitoring devices, general medical products, oxygen therapy, oxygen generator and telemedicine. Only a few potentially profitable businesses such as sales of CPR instruments have continued. Our corporate and business restructuring plan aims to concentrate resources on developing our mobile health business, including the wearable sleep respiratory device business.

We believe these changes are crucial to improve our competitive advantages in the industry in the future. By reducing our reliance on our less profitable medical devices assembly and distribution businesses, we are able to leverage our resources to develop smart health products and services, which we see as a positive development and focus for the future of the Company. Our long-term goal is to gradually decrease our production business and focus instead on developing a complete mobile health operation platform.

We have continued to establish relationships with pilot hospitals to deliver our wearable solutions and products for OSAS, driving the market growth in the hospitals in the regions where the pilot hospitals located, which helped to push forward our strategic market expansion for public hospitals. So far, wearable diagnosis and analysis systems for OSAS have been successfully delivered to certain major hospitals in China. We aim to intensify usage of our system in those hospitals and other institutions where we have already successfully launched. Our target is to gradually promote our business from sleep centers, respiratory departments, and Ear/Nose/Throat departments to other hospital departments with strong demand for sleep monitoring including those accommodating patients seeking care (inpatient and outpatient) for key chronic diseases, such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes and strokes.

We have also targeted the private physical examination centers market. Our wearable OSAS diagnosis and analysis system has been successively launched in certain private check-up centers, such as Ciming Aoya Hospital and Sonqao Health Checkup Institution. The number of customers for sleep diagnostic services has been stable and we are making efforts to improve the market acceptance of our products and services.

In addition, we may explore the feasibility of cooperating with commercial health insurance companies in the development of sleep respiratory solutions. In the long run, we expect to work with insurance companies to launch health insurance program providing OSAS diagnosis and analysis under their insurances. We will continue to focus on sleep health with our comprehensive OSAS solution system, aiming to become a leading domestic product and service provider in this market.

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that first surfaced in China and is spreading throughout the world has had a material adverse effect on our business. All of our operating subsidiaries are located in China, and substantially all of our employees and all of our customers and suppliers are located in China. From January to February 2020, our service revenue plunged, as the number of patient users decreased sharply; and our revenue from the sale of products also dropped, because our distributors and sales personnel were trapped at home and our contract manufacturers shut down production during this period. Constrained by the epidemic, management and employees have been working from home to mitigate the impacts of operation disruptions caused by COVID-19. As of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, we have resumed operations but at below normal levels. Medical check-up centers and hospitals in China that we have business relationships with have partially resumed operations since March 2020, including the medical check-up centers in Wuhan that focus on physical examinations. In addition, while our supply chains currently are not affected, it is unknown whether or how they may be affected if the pandemic persists for an extended period.

The COVID-19 pandemic has a limited adverse impact on our operating results for the first six months of 2020, compared to that for the same period of 2019, but may materially adversely impact our results of operations for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, depending on COVID-19’s future developments and actions taken to contain it. Our total revenue increased by 40% from approximately $0.24 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 to approximately $0.34 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, mainly due to an increase of approximately $0.17 million in product sales, partially offset by a decrease in service revenue from the provision of OSAS diagnostic services of $74,732, as COVID-19 caused patient users to decrease in the hospitals and medicals centers we cooperate with.

We will continue to monitor and mitigate developments affecting our workforce, our customers, and the public at large. See “Risk Factors—Risks Related to the Business of the Company—Risks Relating to Our Business—The outbreak of coronavirus may have a material adverse effect on our business and the trading price of our common shares.”

On April 1, 2020, Mr. Ping Chen resigned from his positions as Chief Executive Officer and director of the Company. Mr. Chen’s resignation was not a result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. On the same date, Mr. Zhitao He was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Company. On the same date, the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer, Ms. Yingmei Yang, was appointed as a director to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Chen’s resignation.

On April 24, 2020, Mr. Xiaogang Tong resigned from his positions as an independent director and member of each committee of the board of directors. Mr. Tong’s resignation was not a result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. On the same date, the board of directors appointed Mr. Fuya Zheng as a director and member of each committee of the board of directors, and chair of audit committee.

On August 12, 2020, Mr. He resigned from his positions as Chief Executive Officer, Chairman and director of the Company. Mr. He’s resignation was not a result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. On August 25, 2020, the board of directors appointed Mr. Bin Lin as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Company to fill the vacancies created by Mr. He’s resignation.

On October 21, 2020, we amended and restated our memorandum and articles of association to complete a share combination of our common shares at a ratio of one-for-eight, which decreased our outstanding Class A common shares from 17,685,475 shares to 2,210,683 shares and our outstanding Class B common shares from 11,111,111 shares to 1,388,888 shares. This share combination also decreased our authorized shares to 6,250,000 common shares of par value of $0.021848 each, of which 4,736,111 are designated as Class A common shares and 1,513,889 are designated as Class B common shares. Accordingly, except as otherwise indicated, all share and per share information contained in this proxy statement/prospectus has been restated to retroactively show the effect of this share combination.

We believe the most significant factors that directly or indirectly affect our revenues and net income are:

Our business is primarily conducted in China and all of our revenues are denominated in RMB. The conversion of RMB into U.S. dollars for our financial data during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 is based on the middle exchange rate in China for cable transfers of RMB as certified for customs purposes promulgated by the People’s Bank of China. The conversion of RMB into U.S. dollars for our financial data during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 is based on the noon buying rate in The City of New York for cable transfers of RMB as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Our income statements are translated into U.S. dollars at the average exchange rates in each applicable period. To the extent the U.S. dollar strengthens against RMB, the translation of these foreign currency-denominated transactions results in reduced revenues, operating expenses and net income for our non-U.S. operations. Similarly, to the extent the U.S. dollar weakens against RMB, the translation of RMB transactions results in increased revenues, operating expenses and net income for our non-U.S. operations. We are also exposed to foreign exchange rate fluctuations as we convert the financial statements into U.S. dollars in consolidation. We make no representation that any RMB or U.S. dollar amounts could have been, or could be, converted into U.S. dollars or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate, or at all. The government of the People’s Republic of China imposes control over its foreign currency reserves in part through direct regulation of the conversion of RMB into foreign exchange and through restrictions on foreign trade. The Company does not currently engage in currency hedging transactions.

For a detailed discussion of other factors that may cause our net revenues to fluctuate, see “Risk Factors—Risks Related to the Business of the Company—Risks Relating to Our Business.”

Our total revenues are derived from our medical devices and sleep respiratory businesses. Starting from 2018, we redirected our operations from unprofitable product sales of medical products and mobile medicines to marketing and expanding OSAS diagnosis services in hospitals and physical examination centers.

To capture market share and execute the strategy of sales promotion, we suffered a loss from the sleep respiratory solutions business. Our management believes that we will be able to improve the profit margins for our sleep respiratory solutions and will make the relevant products and service an important growth driver of the Company in the coming years.

Medical Products (Including Related Supporting Products) – Our Proprietary and Distributed Products

We derive revenues in our medical equipment product line from the sale of general hospital products and related supporting products and medical compressor. We continue to strategically reduce our sales of traditional medical devices, and to fully realize our business focus shift from traditional medical equipment distribution to the market exploration of medical products and services based on the technology of the mobile internet, including delivering comprehensive sleep respiratory solution for OSAS patient care management other medical products. Our sale of proprietary and distributed products accounted for approximately 92% of the total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and for approximately 55% of the total revenue for the fiscal year 2019.

We discontinued, as appropriate, the unprofitable medical device business, including assembly and sales of C-arm X-ray machines, laryngoscope, anesthesia machines, the first-generation ventilator, monitoring devices, general medical products, oxygen therapy, oxygen generator and telemedicine. We plan to maintain only a few profitable businesses on sales of our patented products including medical air compressors, the second-generation ventilator and CPR instruments.

We will derive revenues in our sleep respiratory line from sales of OSAS test and service. We anticipate that, on a percentage basis, revenues from OSAS analysis and detection business line will increase more rapidly in the near term, as we introduce new and more advanced equipment and services and focus on the promotion of sleep respiratory solutions and service in public hospitals. Our wearable sleep diagnostic products and cloud-based service are also available in medical centers of Chinese leading private preventive healthcare companies in China. We strongly believe in the tremendous growth potential of this business in the coming years. During the past year, the sleep respiratory business has achieved more progress in which we have continued to expand to public hospitals and physical examination centers. In 2018, management focused on introducing more advanced products and penetrating the market for sleep respiratory business. We have broadened and differentiated our target markets by cooperating with different types of medical institutions and individual customers across China. We plan to expand our product portfolio through continued investment in research and development and pursuing attractive opportunities to acquire complementary products and technologies and strategic collaboration with partners. We will continue to pursue sustainable growth by enhancing our capability of delivering the systems to more medical institutions and by promoting application of sleep respiratory systems we delivered. We will also continue to focus on the development of the sleep respiratory systems in private physical examination chains and life insurance companies which we believe to have large quantities of potential customers for sleep diagnosis.

We continue to devote proactive efforts to developing the wearable OSAS solution systems by marketing and expanding OSAS diagnosis, CPAP products and post-treatment evaluation services in hospitals and private medical examination centers nationwide, leveraging our well-established distribution network resources. Our portable sleep diagnostic devices business accounted for approximately 8% of the total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and for 45% of the total revenue for the year 2019.

Cost of revenues primarily includes costs of materials, wages, depreciation on our production plant and equipment and depreciation expenses of fixed assets for the provision of services, other expenses associated with the distribution of product, and amortization of software copyrights and other software related to our products.

Selling expenses consist primarily of salaries and related expenses for personnel engaged in sales, marketing and customer support functions, and costs associated with advertising and other marketing activities, and depreciation expenses related to equipment used for sales and marketing activities. As our growth strategies shift, we believe selling expenses will be lower than the current level which would improve profitability of our operations.

General and administrative expenses primarily consist of salaries and benefits and related costs for our administrative personnel and management, stock-based compensation, expenses associated with our research and development, registration of patents and intellectual property rights in China and abroad, fees and expenses of our outside advisers, including legal, audit and register expenses, expenses associated with our administrative offices, and the depreciation of equipment used for administrative purposes. We expect that in the near future, our general and administrative expenses will be lower than the current level which would improve profitability of our operations.

Starting from 2018, we redirected our operations from unprofitable product sales of medical products and mobile medicines to marketing and expanding OSAS diagnosis services in hospitals and physical examination centers. However, the provision of these OSAS diagnosis services is still in its early stage and we may need to invest more marketing efforts in order to build up and consolidate our partnership with hospitals and physical examination centers in China.

The following table sets forth the components of our results of operations both in U.S. dollar amounts and as a percentage of total revenues for the periods indicated.

Revenues. Our total revenue increased by 40% from approximately $0.24 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 to approximately $0.34 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, mainly due to the increase of approximately $0.17 million in revenue from product sales, partially offset by the decrease in service revenue from the provision of OSAS diagnostic services of $0.07 million. In the first half of 2020, our revenue from sale of medical equipment and provision of technical services in relation to OSAS was approximately $0.31 million and $0.03 million, respectively, compared to approximately $0.14 million and $0.10 million for the same period last year. The revenue of CPR increased mainly due to an order from one of our major customers. The revenue of OSAS diagnostic services decreased due to the spread of COVID-19, as patient users in the hospitals and physical examination centers we cooperate with decreased.

Costs of Revenue. Our costs of revenue increased by 39% from approximately $0.42 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 to approximately $0.58 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The increase in cost of revenues was generally in line with the increase of revenues.

Gross Loss. Our gross loss was approximately $0.18 million, or 73% of our total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2019 while our gross loss is approximately $0.24 million, or 71% of our total revenue in the same period of 2020. We incurred significant amounts of relatively fixed costs of revenues, in particular depreciation of our long-lived assets related to our product and service revenues in 2020 and 2019, resulting in a high gross loss both in dollar terms and percentage terms.

Selling Expenses. Our selling expenses decreased by 92% from approximately $0.56 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 to approximately $0.04 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The decrease in selling expenses was mainly due to dismissal of sales personnel and reducing participation in medical device exhibitions due to COVID-19.

General and Administrative Expenses. Our general and administration expenses decreased by 32% from approximately $1.75 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 to approximately $1.20 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The decrease was mainly due to the reduction of headcount in 2020 and resulting in reduced expenses, which decreased from approximately $1.04 million in the six months ended June 30, 2019 to approximately $0.64 million in the same period of 2020. In addition, the company’s rent and property expenses also decreased from approximately $0.19 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 to approximately $0.06 million for the same period of 2020 after termination of some lease agreements.

Provision for Doubtful Accounts. Our provision for doubtful accounts decreased by 34% from the amount of $43,873 for the six months ended June 30, 2019 to $28,963 for the six months ended June 30, 2020. A reserve for doubtful accounts on our receivable, if required, is based on a combination of historical experience, aging analysis, and an evaluation of the collectability of specific accounts. Management considers that receivables over 1 year to be past due. Accounts receivable balances are charged off against the reserve after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote.

Operating Loss. As a result of the foregoing, we incurred an operating loss of approximately $1.51 million in the six months ended June 30, 2020, compared to an operating loss of approximately $2.53 million in the same period of 2019, representing a decrease of 40%.

Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Securities. Equity investments with readily determinable fair values are measured at fair value. We had an unrealized gain of approximately $0.14 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, due to the rise of the share price of our marketable investments, compared to an unrealized loss of approximately $0.68 million as a result of the fall of the share price of those investments in the same period of 2019.

Change in Fair Value of Warrants Liability. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the loss related to changes in the fair value of warrants liability was approximately $0.10 million, compared to a loss of approximately $0.30 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, relating to the warrants issued to our major shareholder, Hangzhou Lianluo, in 2016. The warrants, together with restricted common shares, were issued pursuant to a securities purchase agreement with Hangzhou Lianluo in August 2016.

Taxation. We incurred operating losses in the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, and thus, had no income tax expenses.

Net Loss. As a result of the foregoing, we had net loss and net loss attributable to the Company of approximately $1.70 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, compared to approximately $3.31 million in the same period of 2019.

The following table sets forth the components of our results of operations both in U.S. dollar amounts (in thousands) and as a percentage of total revenues for the years indicated.

Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2019 Compared to Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2018

Revenues. Our total revenues from continuing operations decreased by 31% from $0.56 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018 to $0.38 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019. The decrease in revenue was caused by a reduction of product sales by $0.13 million. Starting from 2018, we redirected our operations from unprofitable product sales of medical products and mobile medicines to marketing and expanding OSAS diagnosis services in hospitals and physical examination centers.

Cost of Revenues. Our cost of revenues from continuing operations decreased by 2% from $0.76 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018 to $0.74 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019. The decrease in cost of revenues was less than the decrease in revenue, mainly because a significant part of cost of revenues is relatively fixed, such as the depreciation and amortization of our long-lived assets related to our service revenues.

Gross Loss. Our gross loss from continuing operations increased from $0.20 million in 2018 to $0.36 million in 2019. Gross loss as a percentage of income increased from 36% in 2018 to 94% in 2019. We incurred significant amounts of relatively fixed costs of revenues, in particular depreciation and amortization of our long-lived assets related to our product and service revenues, in 2019 and 2018, resulting in a high gross loss both in dollar terms and in percentage terms.

Selling Expenses. Our selling expenses from continuing operations decreased by 60% from $2.08 million for the year ended December 31, 2018 to $0.84 million for the year ended December 31, 2019. The decrease in selling expenses was mainly due to dismissal of certain sales personnel and reducing participation in medical device exhibitions during 2019.

General and Administrative Expenses. Our general and administration expenses from continuing operations decreased by 29% from $3.68 million for the year ended December 31, 2018 to $2.59 million for the year ended December 31, 2019. The decrease is mainly because we incurred $0.94 million in 2018 for expenses relating to merger and acquisition activities, while we did not expend any on similar activities in 2019. In addition, we dismissed some of our employees in 2019, resulting in reduced expenses. Research and development expenses from continuing operations were $0 and $301,713 for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. We expect that in the near future, our general and administrative expenses will be lower than the current level in order to improve profitability of our operations.

(Provision for) Recovery from Doubtful Accounts. Our provision for doubtful accounts was $13,011 for the year ended December 31, 2019, as compared to a provision from doubtful accounts from continuing operations of $22,229 for the year ended December 31, 2018. A reserve for doubtful accounts on our accounts receivable, if required, is based on a combination of historical experience, aging analysis, and an evaluation of the collectability of specific accounts. Management considers that receivables over 1 year to be past due. Accounts receivable balances are charged off against the reserve after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote.

Impairment Loss for Intangible Assets. We recorded impairment on our intangible assets from our continuing operations of $0 and $3,281,779 for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. These intangible assets related to the software copyright of new-type ventilators. In 2018, we suspended the research and development due to lower-than-expected product marketability and profitability, and we determined not to further update and maintain its software copyright and patent. The unamortized intangibles were fully impaired in 2018.

Operating Loss. As a result of the foregoing, we incurred an operating loss of approximately $3.80 million in 2019, compared to approximately $9.26 million in 2018, representing a decrease of 59%.

Change in Fair Value of Warrants Liability. For the year ended December 31, 2019, the fair value gain on warrants issued to our major shareholder, Hangzhou Lianluo was $0.74 million, compared to a fair value gain of $0.60 million in 2018, relating to the warrants issued to Hangzhou Lianluo and other investors and placement agents in 2016. The warrants, together with restricted common shares, were issued pursuant to a securities purchase agreement with Hangzhou Lianluo in August 2016. The change in fair value of warrants liability is mainly due to the share price decline since August 2016.

Taxation. We had no income tax expense in 2019 and 2018 as we incurred taxable loss in both years. And we made full valuation allowance on deferred tax asset resulting from losses because it is more likely than not, we will not be able to utilize the tax benefits in the foreseeable future.

Net Loss and Net Loss Attributable to Company. As a result of the foregoing, we had net loss and net loss attributable to the Company of approximately $4.45 million in 2019, compared to approximately $8.91 million in 2018.

Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2018 Compared to Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2017

Revenues. Our total revenues from continuing operations decreased by 37% from $0.88 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 to $0.56 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018. The decrease in revenue was caused by a reduction of product sales by $0.54 million, partially offset by service revenue from the provision of OSAS diagnostic services of $0.22 million. In 2018, we redirected our operations from unprofitable product sales of medical products and mobile medicines to marketing and expanding OSAS diagnosis services in hospitals and physical examination centers.

Cost of Revenues. Our cost of revenues from continuing operations decreased by 54% from $1.66 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 to $0.76 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018. The decrease in cost of revenues was generally in line with the decrease of revenues.

Gross Loss. Our gross loss from continuing operations decreased from $0.77 million in 2017 to $0.20 million in 2018. Gross loss as a percentage of income decreased from 88% in 2017 to 36% in 2018. We incurred significant amounts of relatively fixed costs of revenues, in particular depreciation and amortization of our long-lived assets related to our product and service revenues, in 2018 and 2017, resulting in a high gross loss both in dollar terms and in percentage terms.

Service Income. Our service income dropped from $0.06 million in 2017 to $0 in 2018. Service income represents the income of repair service and technical service.

Selling Expenses. Our selling expenses from continuing operations increased by 78% from $1.17 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 to $2.08 million for the year ended December 31, 2018. The increase in selling expenses was mainly due to devoting more resources in market development for the sleep respiratory business, such as employing more salesmen and participating in more medical device exhibitions during 2018.

General and Administrative Expenses. Our general and administration expenses from continuing operations increased by 15% from $3.19 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 to $3.68 million for the year ended December 31, 2018. The increase is mainly due to stock-based compensation to non-employees of $0.94 million incurred in 2018 for management consulting, merger and acquisition planning and strategy implementation, partially offset by a decrease in stock-based compensation to employees by $0.43 million in 2018, as compared to 2017. Research and development expenses from continuing operations were $301,713 and $344,575 for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. We expect that in the near future, our general and administrative expenses will be lower than the current level in order to improve profitability of our operations.

(Provision for) Recovery from Doubtful Accounts. Our provision for doubtful accounts was $22,229 for the year ended December 31, 2018, as compared to a recovery from doubtful accounts from continuing operations of $23,608 for the year ended December 31, 2017. A reserve for doubtful accounts on our accounts receivable, if required, is based on a combination of historical experience, aging analysis, and an evaluation of the collectability of specific accounts. Management considers that receivables over 1 year to be past due. Accounts receivable balances are charged off against the reserve after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote.

Impairment Loss for Intangible Assets. We recorded impairment on our intangible assets from our continuing operations of $3,281,779 and $0 for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017. During the year ended December 31, 2018, as a result of our lower-than-expected revenue performance, we determined not to further update and maintain our software copyright and patent for the therapy products of sleep respiratory business. The unamortized software copyright and patent and others of $3,281,779 were fully impaired.

Operating Loss. As a result of the foregoing, we incurred an operating loss of approximately $9.26 million in 2018, compared to approximately $5.06 million in 2017, representing an increase of 83%.

Change in Fair Value of Warrants Liability. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the fair value gain on warrants issued to our major shareholder, Hangzhou Lianluo was $0.60 million, compared to a fair value loss of $0.23 million for the year ended December 31, 2017, relating to the warrants issued to Hangzhou Lianluo and other investors and placement agents in 2016. The warrants, together with restricted common shares, were issued pursuant to a securities purchase agreement with Hangzhou Lianluo in August 2016. The warrants issued to other investors and placement agents were redeemed during 2016.

Taxation. We had no income tax expense in 2018 and 2017 as we incurred taxable loss in both years.

Net Loss from Continuing Operations. As a result of the foregoing, we had net loss from continuing operations of approximately $8.91 million in 2018, compared to approximately $5.14 million in 2017.

Net Loss and Net Loss Attributable to Company. As a result of the foregoing, we had net loss and net loss attributable to the Company of approximately $8.91 million in 2018, compared to approximately $5.14 million in 2017.

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we had cash and cash equivalents of $6.40 million and $0.02 million, respectively. We have suffered a net loss of $1.70 million and used $1.66 million of cash in operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2020. This condition has raised substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon our profit generating operations in the future and/or obtaining the necessary financing to meet our obligations and repay our liabilities arising from normal business operations when they become due. Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. Our consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should we be unable to continue as going concern.

Our principal sources of liquidity have been proceeds from issuances of equity securities and loans from related parties. We had a working capital of $4.64 million as of June 30, 2020. In February and March 2020, we obtained approximately $7.2 million from equity financings, net of placement agent’s commissions and other expenses. Considering the equity financings and our cost cutting activities, we believe that our current cash and cash equivalents and our anticipated cash flows from operations will be sufficient to meet our anticipated working capital requirements for the next 12 months.

On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared a public health emergency of international concern due to the COVID-19 outbreak and the risks to the international community as the virus spreads globally. In March 2020, the World Health Organization classified the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic, based on the rapid increase in exposure globally.

Our service was suspended due to restrictions and hospital closures except for essential services in February 2020 and recovered gradually since March 2020 as hospitals gradually resumed business. The outbreak of COVID-19 and the business downturn since 2019 have had an adverse effect on our operations. The full impact of the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve as of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus.

The following table sets forth a summary of our cash flows for the periods indicated:

Net cash used in operating activities was $1,662,688 for the six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to $1,042,599 for the same period in 2019. The reason for this increase in cash outflows is mainly due to an increase in accrued expenses and other current liabilities.

Net cash used in operating activities was $1,670,903 for the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to $3,629,567 for the year ended December 31, 2018. The reasons for this change are mainly as follows: (i) net loss from operations was $4,450,994 in 2019, a decrease of approximately $4.4 million from net loss of $8,910,002 for 2018; (ii) inventory decreased by $255,592 in 2019, while it increased by $137,464 in 2018; (iii) accrued expenses and other current liabilities from operations increased by $553,354 in 2019, compared with an increase of $214,245 in 2018; and (iv) the value of non-cash items, including stock-based compensation, impairment loss and unrealized loss on investments, decreased to approximately $1.6 million in 2019, from $4.7 million in 2018.

Net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was $0, compared to $68,698 for the same period of 2019. The cash used in investing activities in the six months ended June 30, 2019 was mainly attributable to the loans of $85,000 to a related party, Digital Grid.

Net cash provided by investing activities for the fiscal year 2019 was $23,016 compared to net cash of $6,225,827 used in investing activities for the fiscal year 2018. The cash provided by investing activities in 2019 was all attributable to proceeds from disposal of equipment. The cash used in investing activities in 2018 was mainly attributable to our capital expenditures of $0.8 million and a loan of $5.4 million, net of repayment, to a related party.

Net cash provided by financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was $8,035,146, which was a result of obtaining approximately $7.2 million from equity financings and short-term loans of $0.84 million from Mr. Ping Chen. Net cash provided by financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2019 was $818,500, which was a result of obtaining short-term loans of $728,500 from Hangzhou Lianluo and $90,000 from a related party, Digital Grid for twelve months.

Net cash provided by financing activities in 2019 was $1,362,681, which was mainly a result of obtaining short-term loans of $0.94 million from Hangzhou Lianluo, and $0.24 million from Mr. Ping Chen. Net cash provided by financing activities in 2018 was $3,700,493, which was mainly a result of obtaining short-term loans of $3.7 million from Hangzhou Lianluo.

As of December 31, 2019, the Company has borrowings of $931,450 due to Hangzhou Lianluo. The loans due as of February 1, 2020, March 6 and April 7, 2020, totaling $167,661, were extended, interest-free and without specific repayment date, which is based upon both parties’ agreement.

We made capital expenditures of approximately $0 million, $0.78 million and $0.04 million in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. We did not have any capital expenditures during the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

The Company is a holding company with no material operations of its own. We conduct all of our operations through our PRC subsidiary. We are permitted under PRC laws and regulations to provide funds to our PRC subsidiary through capital contributions or loans, subject to applicable government registration and approval requirements. The ability of our PRC subsidiary to make dividends or other cash payments to us is subject to various restrictions under PRC laws and regulations. For more details regarding restrictions and limitations on liquidity and capital resources as a result of our holding company structure, see “Risk Factors—Risks Related to the Business of the Company—Risks Relating to Doing Business in China” of this proxy statement/prospectus. If the Company requires material amounts of cash being transferred to it in the future, we will assess the feasibility and plan cash transfers in accordance with foreign exchange regulations, taking into account of tax consequences.

Our research and development capabilities have allowed us to introduce new and more advanced products at competitive prices. Research and development costs from continuing operations were $0, $301,713 and $344,575 for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. There were no research and development costs incurred for the year ended December 31, 2019 or for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

We have not entered into any financial guarantees or other commitments to guarantee the payment obligations of any third parties. We have not entered into any derivative contracts that are indexed to our shares and classified as shareholder’s equity or that are not reflected in our consolidated financial statements. Furthermore, we do not have any retained or contingent interest in assets transferred to an unconsolidated entity that serves as credit, liquidity or market risk support to such entity. We do not have any variable interest in any unconsolidated entity that provides financing, liquidity, market risk or credit support to us or engages in leasing, hedging or research and development services with us.

The leased properties are principally located in the PRC, and we use such properties for product centers, administration and warehouse facilities. The leases are renewable subject to negotiation.

We prepare financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which requires us to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of our assets and liabilities and the disclosure of our contingent assets and liabilities at the end of each fiscal period and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during each fiscal period. We continually evaluate these judgments and estimates based on our own historical experience, knowledge and assessment of current business and other conditions, our expectations regarding the future based on available information and assumptions that we believe to be reasonable, which together form our basis for making judgments about matters that are not readily apparent from other sources. Since the use of estimates is an integral component of the financial reporting process, our actual results could differ from those estimates. Some of our accounting policies require a higher degree of judgment than others in their application.

The selection of critical accounting policies, the judgments and other uncertainties affecting application of those policies and the sensitivity of reported results to changes in conditions and assumptions are factors that should be considered when reviewing our financial statements. For further information on our significant accounting policies, see notes to our consolidated financial statements. We believe the following accounting policies involve the most significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our financial statements.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All inter-company transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation.

Accounts receivable are initially recorded at invoiced amount. Accounts receivable terms typically are net 60-180 days from the end of the month in which the services were provided, or when goods were delivered. The Company generally does not require collateral or other security to support accounts receivable. A reserve, if required, is based on a combination of historical experience, aging analysis, and an evaluation of the collectability of specific accounts. Management considers that receivables over 1 year to be past due. Accounts receivable balances are charged off against the reserve after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote.

For warrants that are not indexed to the Company’s stock, the Company records the fair value of the issued warrants as a liability at each balance sheet date and records changes in the estimated fair value as a non-cash gain or loss in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income. The warrant liability is recognized in the balance sheet at the fair value (level 3). The fair value of these warrants has been determined using the Black-Scholes pricing mode. The Black-Scholes pricing model provides for assumptions regarding volatility, call and put features and risk-free interest rates within the total period to maturity.

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value and consist of assembled and unassembled parts relating to medical devices. Cost is determined on a weighted-average basis. Management compares the cost of inventories with the net realizable value and writes down their inventories to net realizable value, if lower. Net realizable value is based on estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business less cost to sell. These estimates are based on the current market and economic condition and the historical experience of selling products of similar nature. It could change significantly as a result of changes in customer taste and competitor actions in response to any industry downturn. The management of the Company reassesses the estimations at the end of each reporting period.

The Company reviews the long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may no longer be recoverable. When these events occur, the Company compares the carrying value of the long-lived assets to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and eventual disposition. If the sum of the expected future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss, equal to the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of the asset, is recognized. Fair value is generally determined using the asset’s expected future discounted cash flows or market value, if readily determinable.

Intangible assets subject to amortization are reviewed for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be fully recoverable. These intangible assets include the trade mark registered in the PRC and purchased software which are amortized on a straight-line basis over a useful life of ten year. An impairment loss would be recognized if the sum of the long-term undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the long-lived asset being evaluated. Any write-downs are treated as permanent reductions in the carrying amount of the assets.

Based on its review, the Company determined that, as of December 31, 2018, impairment loss for intangible assets was $3,281,779.

The Company’s equity securities represent equity investments in Guardion Health Sciences, Inc., or GHSI, made in November 2017. The Company holds less than 5% of the GHSI’s total shares. For additional details, see the notes to our consolidated financial statements. The equity securities were accounted for as non-marketable securities in 2018 on the balance sheets and as marketable securities in 2019 when GHSI went public in April 5, 2019.

Prior to January 1, 2018, the Company accounted for the equity securities at cost and only adjusted for other-than-temporary declines in fair value and distributions of earnings. An impairment loss was recognized in the consolidated statements of operations equal to the excess of the investment’s cost over its fair value at the balance sheet date of the reporting period for which the assessment was made. The fair value would then become the new cost basis of investments.

On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update, or ASU, 2016-01 which changed the way it accounts for equity securities. Non-marketable equity securities do not have readily determinable fair value and are accounted for under the measurement alternative method of accounting. These non-marketable investments are measured at cost, less any impairment, plus or minus any changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for an identical or similar investment of the same issuer. Any cash or stock dividends paid to us on such investments are reported as noninterest income. Marketable equity securities have readily determinable fair value and are accounted at fair value, with changes in fair value recorded through earnings.

As of June 30, 2020, the investment was accounted at fair value with changes recorded through earnings.

In May 2014 the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (ASC 606), which supersedes all existing revenue recognition requirements, including most industry specific guidance. This new standard requires a company to recognize revenues when it transfers goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration that the company expects to receive for those goods or services.

The new revenue standards became effective for the Company on January 1, 2018 and were adopted using the modified retrospective method. The adoption of the new revenue standards as of January 1, 2018 did not change the Company’s revenue recognition as the majority of its revenues continue to be recognized when the customer takes control of its product or services. As the Company did not identify any accounting changes that impacted the amount of reported revenues with respect to its product revenues, no adjustment to accumulated deficit was required upon adoption.

Under the new revenue standards, the Company recognizes revenues when its customer obtains control of promised goods or services, in an amount that reflects the consideration which it expects to receive in exchange for those goods. The Company recognizes revenues following the five step model prescribed under ASU No. 2014-09: (i) identify contract(s) with a customer; (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (iii) determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (v) recognize revenues when (or as) the Company satisfies the performance obligation.

The following is a description of principal activities from which the Company generates revenue and related revenue recognition policies:

The Company recognized revenue after it distributes products to customers and the control of products sold transfers to customers upon shipment from the Company’s facilities, and the Company’s performance obligations are satisfied at that time. Shipping and handling activities are performed before the customer obtains control of the goods and therefore represent a fulfillment activity rather than a promised service to the customer. The Company typically sells its branded products with standard warranty terms covering 12 months after purchase. The warranty requires the Company to repair all mechanical malfunctions and, if necessary, replace defective components. The Company also provides after-sale services for medical equipment, such as sleep apnea machines, ventilator air compressors and laryngoscope in China.

The Company evaluates its arrangements with distributors and determines that it is primarily obligated in the sales of distributed products, is subject to inventory risk, has latitude in establishing prices, and assumes credit risk for the amount billed to the customer, or has several but not all of these indicators. In accordance with ASC 606, the Company determines that it is appropriate to record the gross amount of product sales and related costs. As the Company is a principal and it obtains control of the specified goods before they are transferred to the customers, the revenues should be recognized in the gross amount of consideration to which it expects to be entitled in exchange for the specified goods transferred.

During 2018, the Company started to earn service revenue from provision of technical services in relation to detection and analysis of OSAS. The Company is focused on the promotion of sleep respiratory solutions and service in public hospitals. Its wearable sleep diagnostic products and cloud-based service are also available in medical centers of Chinese private preventive healthcare companies in China. Revenue is recognized when all of the revenue recognition criteria are met, which is generally when the Company’s diagnostic services are provided to the user at medical centers and public hospitals.

In the PRC, VAT of 13% of the invoice amount is collected in respect of the sales of goods on behalf of tax authorities. The VAT collected is not revenue of the Company; instead, the amount is recorded as a liability on the balance sheet until such VAT is paid to the authorities.

The accounts of the Company, Beijing Dehaier, and Lianluo Connection are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (the functional currency). The accompanying consolidated financial statements are presented in US dollars.

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using exchange rates in effect at the time of the transaction. Generally, foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions are recognized in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. The financial statements of the Company’s foreign operations are translated USD in accordance with ASC 830-10, “Foreign Currency Matters”. Assets and liabilities are translated at applicable exchange rates quoted by the People’s Bank of China at the balance sheet dates and revenues, expenses and cash flow items are translated at average exchange rates in effect during the periods. Equity is translated at the historical exchange rates. Resulting translation adjustments are recorded as other comprehensive income (loss) and accumulated as a separate component of equity.

The Company accounts for stock-based share-based compensation awards to employees at fair value on the grant date and recognizes the expense over the employee’s requisite service period. The Company’s expected volatility assumption is based on the historical volatility of Company’s stock or the expected volatility of similar entities. The expected life assumption is primarily based on historical exercise patterns and employee post-vesting termination behavior. The risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The expected dividend is based on the Company’s current and expected dividend policy.

Share-based compensation expenses for stock-based share-based compensation awards granted to non-employees are measured at fair value at the earlier of the performance commitment date or the date service is completed, and recognized over the period during which the service is provided. The Company applies the guidance in ASC 718 to measure share options and restricted shares granted to non-employees based on the then-current fair value at each reporting date.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR NEWEGG

The following discussion should be read together with the audited financial statements and the related notes thereto of Newegg for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus. This discussion contains certain forward-looking statements that reflect plans, estimates and beliefs and involve numerous risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those described in the “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” sections of this proxy statement/prospectus. Actual results may differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. You should carefully read “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in this proxy statement/prospectus.

Newegg is a tech-focused e-commerce company in North America, and ranked second after Best Buy as the global top electronics online marketplace according to Web Retailer’s report, as measured by 32.4 million visits per month in 2019. Through Newegg.com, its flagship retail site, and other online platforms, Newegg connects its global customer base to a wide and increasing assortment of tech products and a massive pool of brands, sellers, suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and third-party service providers.

Headquartered in California, Newegg’s reach is global. Leveraging its extensive fulfillment and warehousing network and the global footprint of its suppliers and sellers, Newegg is able to offer merchandise sourced from over 35 countries and regions to customers located in over 20 countries and regions, and deliver customer services in multiple languages.

Newegg has built a massive base of loyal and highly engaged customers. As of June 30, 2020, Newegg had 3.7 million active customers (defined as unique email addresses with at least one item purchased on its platforms in the past 12 months), with a 32.5% repeat purchase rate, as measured by the percentage of customers who made at least two purchases in the preceding year, and an average order value of $296, as calculated by dividing sales by transactions during the relevant 12-month measurement period. Newegg achieves this through its deep understanding of its customers’ needs, preferences and tastes and its ability to offer an extensive product assortment, superior customer services, flexible payment options, and speedy, reliable and efficient shipping and fulfilment. As of June 30, 2020, Newegg offered 32.6 million SKUs across over 1,730 categories, which Newegg believes makes it one of the top online shopping destinations for tech consumers. Newegg also maintains a global fulfilment network that ensures speedy and reliable delivery, supported by its six strategically located warehouses in the United States and Canada. Newegg has the capacity to deliver goods to essentially 100% of the population in the United States and to approximately 84% of the population in Canada within just two business days using multiple service level offerings.

Newegg maintains longstanding and extensive relationships with its suppliers, sellers and business partners to source merchandise at competitive pricing with early or preferential access to the latest, highly sought-after tech products, fulfilling its promise to provide its customers with all things tech. Newegg is a trusted partner and the go-to channel for many leading tech product brands and is increasingly establishing relationships with brands in a growing number of other product categories. As of June 30, 2020, Newegg sourced merchandise from at least 2,117 brand partners for its direct sales business, and Newegg featured the official online stores of various brand partners, including some of the most well-known IT/CE brands, such as Intel, AMD, HP, Asus, Acer, Lenovo, MSI, Nvidia, and Samsung.

Newegg strategically employs a dynamic mix of its established direct sales business and a scalable marketplace model. Built upon its success in direct sales, Newegg Marketplace has grown in recent years and significantly complemented its direct sales business. As the number of sellers and brands on its Marketplace continues to grow, the choices available to customers should also increase, generating a strong momentum for its continued growth. As of June 30, 2020, the Newegg Marketplace connected its customers to over 13,897 third-party sellers from 35 countries and regions offering approximately 32.45 million SKUs.

For the years ended December 31, 2017, 2018, 2019, and for the six months ended June 30, 2020, Newegg recorded net sales of $2.2 billion, $2.0 billion, $1.5 billion, and $0.9 billion, respectively. For the same periods, its total GMV was approximately $2.5 billion, $2.4 billion, $1.9 billion, and $1.1 billion, respectively. Newegg recorded net loss of $12.0 million, $33.6 million, and $17.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2018, and 2019, and net income of $18.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020. For the same periods, its adjusted EBITDA was $2 million, $(17.8) million, $1.4 million, and $25 million, respectively. See “—Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

Newegg’s online business and warehouse operations have remained active to serve its customers during the COVID-19 outbreak, and to-date, it has seen increased demand for its products and services during the outbreak. By contrast, some of Newegg’s brick-and-mortar competitors have been forced to close down at least some of their retail locations temporarily, while some competitors have de-emphasized certain lines of business, such as computers and electronics, which represent Newegg’s core business. However, the course of the outbreak remains uncertain, and a prolonged global economic slowdown and increased unemployment could have a material adverse impact on economic conditions, which in turn could lead to a reduced demand for Newegg’s products and services.

Although Newegg cannot estimate the length or gravity of the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak at this time, if the pandemic continues, it may have an adverse effect on Newegg’s results of future operations. The potential impact of COVID-19 on its operations remain uncertain and potentially wide-spread.

GMV is the primary driver of Newegg’s net sales, as it derives a significant majority of net sales from the GMV transacted on its online platforms, net of cancellations and returns. Newegg defines GMV as the total dollar value of products sold on Newegg’s websites, directly to customers and by its Marketplace sellers through Newegg Marketplace, net of returns, discounts, taxes, and cancellations. Newegg generates GMV and net sales primarily from the following sources:

Newegg’s financial condition and results of operations have been, and will continue to be, affected by a number of important factors, including the following:

Newegg’s ability to grow its customer base and increase their engagement level

Newegg believes the principal factors necessary to maintain and grow its GMV and net sales include the number of visits to its online platforms, its ability to convert those visits to orders, and the level of its customers’ engagement with its platforms.

Newegg monitors the following key operating metrics to evaluate its user traffic, its ability to convert visits into orders, and the size and engagement of its customer base:

Newegg uses conversion rates to measure its ability to convert visits to orders. Newegg’s conversion rates have varied from time to time, and there are a number of factors that may affect conversion rates, including overall economic trends, product mix, new product releases, the level of competition Newegg faces, its merchandise sourcing ability and the purchasing patterns of consumers. The numbers of customers and active customers and repeat purchase rates are indicators of the size and engagement of its customer base. Total active customers have been relatively stable over the last two years.

While Newegg is a tech-focused e-retailer, Newegg also offers merchandise in a broad and increasing number of product categories, including apparel and accessories, home furnishings, personal goods and certain other products of IT– adjacent categories. As of June 30, 2020, Newegg offered a total of 32.6 million SKUs across over 1,730 categories. Products are offered on its online platforms across a range of types, brands and price points. Newegg believes that customers are attracted to its online platforms primarily by the breadth and depth of its product offerings, a critical component of its ability to increase sales and drive long-term profitability.

Newegg’s results of operations are affected by its merchandise mix, as products of different categories, brands and price points have a range of margin and profitability profiles. For example, categories where the company holds lower market share and the company strives to grow at an accelerated rate over market may offer relatively lower margins. Newegg’s merchandise mix may shift over time due to the combination of a variety of factors, including consumer demands and preferences, average selling prices, its ability to maintain and expand its supplier relationships, its ability to forecast market trends, and its marketing and promotional efforts. Newegg continuously monitors the GMV and margin mix of its product offerings and Newegg seeks to increase the percentage of GMV and net sales from categories and brands with attractive margin profiles.

A key component of Newegg’s long-term strategy is to continue to grow its Newegg Marketplace, which Newegg believes is an important driver of future profitable growth.

The Newegg Marketplace has grown in recent years with an increasing contribution to Newegg’s total sales. In 2017, 2018, 2019, and for the six months ended June 30, 2020, the Newegg Marketplace generated GMV of $412.8 million, $472.1 million, $495.2 million, and $335.0 million, respectively, representing a compound annual growth rate of 6% for the years 2017 to 2019, and accounted for approximately 16.7%, 19.6%, 25.6%, and 29.3%, respectively, of its total GMV. During the same periods, the Newegg Marketplace generated net sales of $37.2 million, $43.2 million, $46.0 million, and $33.5 million, respectively, representing a compound annual growth rate of 7% for the years 2017 to 2019, and accounted for 1.8%, 2.2%, 3.0%, and 3.9%, respectively, of its total net sales. Over time, Newegg expects its Marketplace GMV, both in absolute amount and as a percentage of total GMV, to continue to grow.

Newegg believes the Marketplace model provides it with a number of benefits. As compared with direct sales, the use of the marketplace model contributes to its working capital and cash flow as there is no need to maintain inventory. Additionally, as the number of sellers and brands on the Newegg Marketplace continues to expand, the choices available to customers also should grow, generating strong momentum for its continued growth. Newegg believes that the integration of its direct sales and Marketplace operations has created a virtuous, self-reinforcing cycle.

Newegg’s results of operations have been, and will continue to be, influenced by shifts over time in the GMV mix between direct sales and Marketplace. This is primarily due to the difference in revenue recognition - Newegg recognizes revenues from direct sales on a gross basis, while Newegg recognizes revenues from the Newegg Marketplace on a net basis. See “—Key Components of Results of Operations” for details. Accordingly, for the same amount of GMV, direct sales generates more net sales than Marketplace and, therefore, an increase in the GMV contribution of Marketplace as a portion of the total GMV would have a negative impact on its net sales.

The IT/CE e-commerce market in North America and globally is characterized by rapidly evolving technologies, fast-changing consumer requirements and preferences and frequent releases of new products and introductions of updated industry standards and practices. Newegg must effectively respond to these changes to remain competitive. Newegg may have difficulty anticipating consumer demand and preferences, and the goods offered on its online platforms may not be accepted by the market or may be rendered obsolete or uneconomical. Newegg’s inability to adapt to these developments may lead to excessive or deficient inventories or a failure to attract new customers and retain existing customers, which could materially and adversely affect its financial condition and results of operations.

Newegg’s ability to source products from key suppliers on favorable terms

As of June 30, 2020, Newegg offered over 131,763 direct sales SKUs sourced from at least 365 suppliers globally. Newegg maintains extensive, long-standing and mutually beneficial relationships with many of the biggest tech product brands and distributors globally. However, its contracts or arrangements with such suppliers generally do not guarantee the availability of merchandise, or provide for the continuation of particular pricing or other practices. Newegg’s suppliers may not continue to sell their inventory to it on current terms or at all, and, if the terms are changed, Newegg may not be able to establish new supply relationships on similar or better terms.

Newegg competes with other retailers and direct marketers for favorable product allocations and vendor incentive programs from product manufacturers and distributors. Some of its competitors could enter into exclusive or favorable distribution arrangements for certain products with its vendors, which would deny it complete or partial access to those products and marketing and promotional resources. In addition, some vendors whose products are offered on its online platforms also sell their products directly to customers. If Newegg is unable to develop and maintain relationships with suppliers that permit it to obtain sufficient quantities of desirable merchandise on favorable terms, its results of operations could be adversely impacted.

Newegg’s chief operating decision maker (i.e. chief executive officer) reviews financial information presented on a consolidated basis, accompanied by disaggregated information about revenue by countries or regions for purposes of allocating resources and evaluating financial performance. There are no segment managers who are held accountable for operations, operating results and plans for levels or components below the consolidated unit level. Based on qualitative and quantitative criteria established by Accounting Standards Codification, or ASC, 280, “Segment Reporting”, Newegg considers it to be operating within one reportable segment.

Newegg’s net sales consist of direct sales revenues, Marketplace revenues and services revenues. See “—Newegg’s Business Model” for more information about these sources of net sales.

Newegg’s net sales are reported net of anticipated discounts, returns, allowances, sales tax and credit card chargebacks, which are all estimated from historical experience. Newegg also offers customer promotional programs, which Newegg records as reductions in sales based on anticipated redemption rates estimated from historical experience.

The following table sets forth the components of its net sales in absolute amounts and as percentages of total net sales, for the periods indicated.

The largest component of its cost of sales is the purchase price of goods that Newegg directly sells to customers. Cost of sales also includes (i) costs relating to its service revenues, which include personnel expenses and other costs relating to its third-party logistics services; (ii) inbound and outbound freight costs; and (iii) inventory write-offs relating to refurbished, slow-moving and obsolete inventories and adjustments for vendor incentives related to inventory still on hand at the reporting date.

Cost of sales is partially offset by payments Newegg earns under vendor incentive programs, or VIPs, such as purchase rebates, marketing development funds that vendors give it to advertise their products, cooperative marketing programs jointly funded with vendors, and price protection refunds to offset reductions in the manufacturer’s suggested retail price. These VIPs are sometimes tied to the volume of its purchases or sales and represent a reduction of the selling price of the suppliers’ products. Therefore, Newegg treats these program payments as reductions to cost of sales.

The following table sets forth the components of its cost of sales, in absolute amounts and as percentages of total net sales, for the periods indicated.

During 2019, Newegg entered into a sale leaseback transaction for one of its real estate properties in the United States. Newegg sold the property for a gross proceed of $38.5 million, and recognized a gain of $28.8 million from the transaction, which is included as other operating income in its consolidated statement of operations.

The largest component of its selling, general and administrative expenses, or SG&A expenses, is salary and other compensation costs, consisting of expenses relating to the employment of its employees, as well as temporary personnel to meet its needs in areas such as customer service and fulfillment during seasonal peaks in orders.

Other significant components of SG&A expenses include advertising and marketing expenses, payment and credit card processing fees, depreciation, rent expenses, warehouse costs, office expenses, legal expenses and other general corporate costs.

The following table sets forth the components of its SG&A expenses, in absolute amounts and as percentages of net sales, for the periods indicated.

Interest income is earned on (i) its loans to affiliates; and (ii) cash invested in money market accounts or certificates of deposit. See “Transactions with Related Persons” for more information about its loans to affiliates. Interest expense represents the interest Newegg is charged on its borrowings, including term loan, line of credit and capital leases.

Newegg recorded other income, net of $2.8 million, $4.2 million, $1.6 million, and $1.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, other income, net, primarily consisted of insurance proceeds from the fire loss in one of the warehouses in the U.S., and vendor incentives, and property rental income in China. In 2019, its other income mainly consisted of insurance proceeds primarily related to the fire loss in one of Newegg’s warehouses in the U.S., and property rental income in China. Other income, net of $1.6 million in 2018 primarily consisted of property rental income in China while Newegg recorded other income, net of $1.2 million in 2017 primarily from business interruption insurance recovery in connection with several instances of distributed denial-of-service attacks that Newegg experienced in November 2015.

Newegg accounts for investment under the equity method for investees over which Newegg has the ability to exercise significant influence but does not have a controlling interest. Newegg recorded a gain on equity method investment of $0.2 million, $9.6 million and $21.8 million, respectively, in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Newegg’s gain on equity method investment in 2018 was attributed to the equity income from its equity method investment in Mountain Capital Fund L.P., or Mountain Capital. The gain in 2019 primarily included gains from the partial sale of its investment in Mountain Capital. Mountain Capital sold a portion of its investment in One97 Communication Limited, or One97, a leading Indian e-wallet provider and one of Mountain Capital’s portfolio companies, to various third-party buyers. Newegg’s ownership percentage in Mountain Capital was approximately 8.0% as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

The following table summarizes Newegg’s consolidated results of operations in absolute amounts and as percentages of its net sales for the periods indicated. Period-to-period comparisons of historical results of operations should not be relied upon as indicative of future performance.

Net sales increased by 8.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the comparable prior year period from $797.4 million in 2019 to $862.7 million in 2020, which was mainly due to the increase in GMV from its U.S.-focused direct sales platforms from $888.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, to $1,043.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020.

Such increase in GMV was primarily due to (i) a change in buying behavior of consumers from brick-and-mortar stores to online retailers due to the COVID-19 pandemic; and (ii) strong demand in computer components as a result of working and schooling from home.

For the six months ended June 30, 2020, its cost of sales increased by 2.7% compared to the comparable prior year period from $718.8 million in 2019 to $738.1 million in 2020, generally reflective of the increase in its net sales. During the same period, its gross profit increased by 58.5% from $78.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 to $124.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020.

Newegg’s profit margin increased from 9.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2019 to 14.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2020, primarily due to a strategy change where Newegg focused on selling high margin products such as desktop PCs and gaming notebooks. Newegg also moved over its low margin products, such as TVs, from its direct sale business to marketplace, where Newegg can receive a higher commission. Newegg also ceased selling low margin video game console categories and applied a minimum margin policy to components, storage, and memory products.

As of June 30, 2020, SG&A expenses decreased from $115.5 million in 2019 to $107.1 million in 2020, which mainly resulted from (i) a decrease in personnel expenses from $53.4 million in 2019 to $47.1 million in 2020, and (ii) a decrease in advertising and marketing expenses from $15.3 million in 2019 to $11.7 million in 2020, which was due to more effective control over marketing and branding efforts. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in credit card charges from $19.1 million in 2019 to $22.0 million in 2020, which is directly related to the increase in net sales in 2020.

For the six months ended June 30, 2020, interest income increased from $0.2 million in 2019 to $0.6 million in 2020. This increase was primarily driven by an increase of $0.4 million in interest income on its loan to an affiliate.

Interest expense decreased from $2.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 to $0.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, which was generally due to a decrease in the average outstanding debt balance in 2020, as compared to that of 2019.

For the six months ended June 30, 2020, Newegg recorded other income, net of $2.8 million, compared to other income, net of $3.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. This decrease was mainly due to the insurance proceeds of $0.9 million received in 2019 from the fire loss in one of Newegg’s warehouses in the U.S.

Newegg did not record an equity income from equity method investments for the six months ended June 30, 2020. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, Newegg recorded a gain on equity method investment of $24.1 million. This gain was mainly due to a gain on the sale of equity method investment in Mountain Capital.

Newegg’s provision for income taxes decreased from $4.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, to $1.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The decrease in its provision for income taxes was mainly due to the expense of withholding tax in first half of 2019 associated with the sale of its investment in One97 through Mountain Capital.

As of June 30, 2020, Newegg recorded a net income of $18.9 million in 2020, as compared to a net loss of $15.5 million for the same period in 2019. The increase in net income is primarily driven by a growth in its net sales, improvement in gross margin, and improvement in selling, general, and administrative expenses in 2020 compared to 2019.

Net sales decreased by 24.2%, from $2,022.4 million in 2018 to $1,533.9 million in 2019, which was mainly due to a decline in the GMV from its U.S.-focused direct sales platforms from $1,745.3 million in 2018 to $1,293.5 million in 2019. Such decline in GMV was also due to the reduced price competitiveness of its product offerings as Newegg expanded the collection of sales tax in an increasing number of U.S. states in 2019. As of December 31, 2019, Newegg collected sales tax in 42 states whereas as of December 31, 2018 Newegg collected sales tax in 25 states.

The decline in the GMV from its U.S.-focused platforms was primarily due to (i) softening demand in computer components; (ii) increased import tariffs that resulted in price increases; and (iii) shortages in supply, particularly in CPU and VGA graphic cards.

The increase in the GMV contribution by the Newegg Marketplace to the total GMV was mainly due to (i) an increase in the amount of GMV from the Newegg Marketplace on its U.S.-focused platforms from $441.4 million in 2018 to $460.5 million in 2019, reflective of its strategic focus in growing its Marketplace operations and adding new sellers to expand the total product offerings on its platforms; and (ii) a partial shift in orders from the direct sales model to the Newegg Marketplace model.

From 2018 to 2019, Newegg’s cost of sales decreased by 24.6% from $1,816.8 million to $1,369.1 million, generally reflective of the decline in its net sales. During the same period, its gross profit decreased by 19.8% from $205.6 million to $164.9 million.

Newegg’s profit margin increased from 10.2% in 2018 to 10.7% in 2019, primarily due to a strategy change where the company focused on selling high margin products such as desktop PCs and gaming notebooks. Newegg also moved over its low margin products, such as TVs, from its direct sale business to marketplace, where the company can receive a higher commission. Newegg also ceased selling low margin video game console categories and applied a minimum margin policy to components, storage, and memory products.

SG&A expenses decreased from $247.2 million in 2018 to $229.2 million in 2019, which mainly resulted from (i) a decrease in advertising and marketing expenses from $34.8 million in 2018 to $25.8 million in 2019, which was due to more effective control over marketing and branding efforts; (ii) a decrease in credit card fees from $44.2 million in 2018 to $37.6 million in 2019, which are directly related to the decrease in sales; and (iii) a decrease in stock-based compensation from $3.9 million to $0.7 million due to an adjustment made in 2018 as part of a repurchase of shares. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in bonus from $1.6 million in 2018 to $5.6 million in 2019, primarily due to the profit sharing and bonus related to the sale of its equity investment in Mountain Capital in 2019.

During 2019, Newegg entered into a sale leaseback transaction for one of its real estate properties in United Sates. Newegg sold the property for a gross proceed of $38.5 million, and recognized a gain of $28.8 million from the transaction, which is included as other operating income in its consolidated statement of operations. The Company concurrently leased back the property from the buyer under a lease agreement for ten years, resulting in ROU lease asset of $14.1 million and a lease liability of $13.9 million as of the lease commencement date.

Interest income decreased from $1.5 million in 2018 to $0.6 million in 2019. This decrease was primarily driven by a decrease of $0.9 million in interest income on its loans to affiliates, resulting from significant amounts paid by such affiliate to it under these loans in 2019.

Interest expense increased from $1.6 million in 2018 to $2.9 million in 2019, which was generally due to an increase in the average outstanding debt balance in 2019, as compared to that of 2018. In 2018, Newegg entered into a number of credit agreements and a long-term revolving loan agreement with certain financial institutions; see “—Liquidity and Capital Resources —Cash flows and working capital” and “Contractual Obligation” for more details of these agreements.

Other income, net was $4.2 million in 2019, compared to other income, net of $1.6 million in 2018. In 2019, its other income mainly consisted of insurance proceeds of approximately $2.0 million primarily related to the fire loss in one of Newegg’s warehouses in the U.S., property rental income of $1.2 million from one of its idle warehouses in China, and government subsidies of an insignificant amount, while Newegg recorded other income, net of $1.6 million in 2018 mainly from property rental income of $1.0 million from one of its idle warehouses in China, and government subsidies of an insignificant amount partially offset by other expense of $0.5 million.

Newegg recorded a gain on equity method investment of $21.8 million in 2019, as compared to $9.6 million in 2018. This increase was mainly due to a gain on the sale of equity method investment in Mountain Capital of $21.8 million. Mountain Capital sold a portion of its investment in One97 to various third-party buyers, which resulted in disposal of all of Newegg’s investment in One97. The proceeds from the sale of the investment were distributed to Newegg in 2019. In 2018, Newegg accounted for the Mountain Capital investment under the equity method, and recognized a gain on this equity method investment of $9.6 million.

Newegg’s provision for income taxes increased significantly from $1.6 million in 2018 to $4.6 million in 2019. The increase in its provision for income taxes was mainly due to the expense of withholding tax since Newegg was generating losses and may not be able to use the tax credit. The tax withholding is for the gain from the sale of its investment in One97 through Mountain Capital and equity income from equity method investments.

As a result of the foregoing, Newegg recorded a net loss of $17.0 million in 2019, as compared to a net loss of $33.6 million in 2018.

Net sales decreased by 6.3% from $2,158.1 million in 2017 to $2,022.4 million in 2018, which was mainly due to (i) a decline in the GMV from its U.S.-focused direct sales platforms from $1,900.1 million in 2017 to $1,745.3 million in 2018; (ii) partially offset by an increase in the contribution by the Newegg Marketplace to the total United States GMV from 17.2% in 2017 to 20.2% in 2018 that provided an increase of $5.7 million in Net Sales ; and(iii) partially offset by an increase in GMV generated from its internationally-focused platforms from $183.1 million in 2017 to $216.4 million in 2018.

As discussed in “—Factors Affecting Newegg’s Results of Operations—Expansion of Newegg Marketplace,” due to the difference in revenue recognition model, an increase in the GMV contribution from Newegg Marketplace versus direct sales tends to have a negative impact on its net sales. Such decline in GMV was also due to the reduced price competitiveness of its product offerings as Newegg began to collect sales tax in an increasing number of states in 2018. As of December 31, 2018, Newegg collected sales tax in 25 states whereas as of December 31, 2017 Newegg collected sales tax in only five states.

The decline in the GMV from its U.S.-focused direct sales platforms was primarily due to (i) a softening of demand for graphic cards and a shortage in CPUs that resulted in a $51.6 million decline in GMV for these two categories, which historically accounted for a significant portion of its sales.

The increase in the GMV contribution by the Newegg Marketplace to the total GMV was mainly due to (i) an increase in the amount of GMV from the Newegg Marketplace on its U.S.-focused platforms from $393.5 million in 2017 to $441.4 million in 2018 or an increase of $5.7 million in Net Sales, reflective of its strategic focus in growing its Marketplace operations and adding new sellers to expand the total product offerings in its platforms; and (ii) a partial shift in orders from the direct sales model to the Newegg Marketplace model.

The increase in GMV generated from its internationally-focused platforms was driven by its increased international marketing and branding initiatives. In November 2017, Newegg launched its Global 50 initiative, a sales and marketing campaign designed to increase its shipment destinations to up to 50 countries and regions globally and to increase its brand awareness and its ability to offer dedicated local currency pricing in those markets. The Global 50 initiative had its first full year of operations in 2018, expanding from 46 countries to 50 by the end of 2018, which significantly boosted the growth in the GMV from internationally-focused platforms. In 2018, Newegg achieved GMV of $38.0 million attributable to its Global 50 initiative, as compared to $13.9 million in 2017. The remaining increase in international net sales is driven by growth in Canada, with GMV from Canada growing from $169.2 million in 2017 to $178.4 million in 2018, as the company continued growing market share in the country.

From 2017 to 2018, Newegg’s cost of sales decreased by 5.7% from $1,926.0 million to $1,816.8 million, generally reflective of the decline in its net sales. During the same period, its gross profit decreased by 11.4% from $232.1 million to $205.6 million.

Newegg’s profit margin decreased from 10.8% in 2017 to 10.2% in 2018, primarily due to a decrease in the sales of high-margin products in 2018 as compared to 2017. In 2017, driven by price spikes of crypto currencies, Newegg had a significant increase in the sales of high-margin crypto miners and other crypto related products, including graphic cards, motherboards and CPUs, in the fourth quarter of 2017, which significantly improved its profit margin on a full year basis. The decrease in its profit margin between 2017 and 2018 was also due to its increased sales with promotional pricing to offset the impact of the softening demand for IT/CE products in 2018 and increased competition for market share from competitors. In addition, freight margin declined, as Newegg moved towards more free shipping and faster delivery to customers to match its competition. Freight margin contributed 30 basis points to the decrease in margins, with product mix contributing 60 basis points, partially offset by 30 basis points of improvement from increased proportion of marketplace sales.

SG&A expenses increased slightly from $246.1 million in 2017 to $247.2 million 2018, which mainly came from (i) an increase in salary and other compensation costs from $96.6 million in 2017 to $103.5 million in 2018, mainly driven by increased headcount to support Newegg’s initiatives to grow its B2B business and marketplace operations; and (ii) an increase in other expenses from $55.5 million in 2017 to $54.5 million in 2018, primarily due to a $2.2 million lease closure liability recorded as a result of the closure of one of its warehouses. The number of Newegg’s employees increased from 2,308 as of December 31, 2017 to 2,476 as of December 31, 2018. These increases were partially offset by (i) a decrease in advertising and marketing expenses from $38.0 million in 2017 to $34.8 million in 2018, which was due to more effective control over marketing and branding efforts; and (ii) a decrease in credit card fees from $45.4 million in 2017 to $44.2 million in 2018 primarily due to realized cost savings from negotiations with payment service providers and a decrease in GMV.

Although SG&A expenses remained generally flat between 2017 and 2018, Newegg’s SG&A expense as a percentage of net sales increased from 11.4% in 2017 to 12.2% in 2018, primarily due to the decrease in net sales and the fixed nature of the majority of its SG&A expenses.

Interest income decreased from $1.8 million in 2017 to $1.5 million in 2018. This decrease was primarily driven by (i) a decrease in the interest income on Newegg’s loans to affiliates, resulting from significant amounts paid by such affiliates to it under these loans in 2018; and, (ii) to a lesser extent, a decrease in the interest income generated from cash and cash equivalents invested in money market accounts.

Interest expense increased from $1.1 million in 2017 to $1.6 million in 2018, which was generally due to (i) an increase in the average outstanding debt balance in 2018, as compared to that of 2017; and (ii) an increase in its weighted average interest rate during the same period. In 2018, Newegg entered into a number of credit agreements and a long-term revolving loan agreement with certain financial institutions; see “—Liquidity and Capital Resources—Cash flows and working capital” and “Contractual Obligation” for more details of these agreements.

Other income, net was $1.6 million in 2018, compared to $1.2 million in 2017. In 2018, its other income mainly consisted of property rental income of $1.0 million from one of its idle warehouses in China, and government subsidies of an insignificant amount partially offset by other expenses, totaling $1.6 million, while Newegg recorded other income, net of $1.3 million in 2017 from business interruption insurance recovery in connection with several instances of distributed denial-of-service attacks that Newegg experienced in November 2015.

Newegg recorded a gain on equity method investment of U$9.6 million in 2018, as compared to $0.2 million in 2017. This increase was mainly due to an increase in the value of its investment in Mountain Capital, which in turn was driven by the performance of One97 in 2018.

Newegg’s provision for income taxes increased from $0.2 million in 2017 to $1.6 million in 2018. The increase in its provision for income taxes was mainly due to the change of the valuation allowance Newegg recorded against the net deferred tax assets.

As a result of the foregoing, Newegg recorded a net loss of $33.6 million in 2018, as compared to a net loss of $12.0 million in 2017.

Newegg has included GMV and Adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP financial measures, in this proxy statement/prospectus. Newegg believes that these are key measures used by its management and board of directors to evaluate its operating performance, generate future operating plans, and make strategic decisions regarding the allocation of capital.

GMV is the total dollar value of products sold on Newegg’s websites, directly to customers and by its Marketplace sellers through Newegg Marketplace, net of returns, discounts, taxes, and cancellations, and excluding the following: (i) sales by Newegg’s Asia subsidiaries, (ii) service revenues, and (iii) sales of Rosewill and Nutrend products made through third party platforms. GMV helps Newegg assess and analyze changes in revenues, and if reviewed in conjunction with net sales and other GAAP financial measures, it can provide more information in evaluating Newegg’s current performance and in assessing its future performance. See “Newegg’s Business Model.”

Adjusted EBITDA is a financial measure that includes the removal of various one-time, irregular, and non-recurring items from EBITDA. Newegg believes that exclusion of certain expenses in calculating Adjusted EBITDA facilitates operating performance comparisons on a period-to-period basis and excludes items that Newegg does not consider to be indicative of its core operating performance. Accordingly, Newegg believes that Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating its operating results in the same manner as its management and board of directors.

Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of its results as reported under U.S. GAAP. Some of these limitations are:

Because of these limitations, you should consider Adjusted EBITDA alongside other financial performance measures, including various cash flow metrics, operating profit and Newegg’s other U.S. GAAP results.

The following table reflects the reconciliation of net loss to Adjusted EBITDA for each of the periods indicated.

Newegg has historically funded its operations through existing working capital, credit facilities, bank loans, return from investing activities, and equity financings. See Note 7 and 8 to its consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus for more information about the line of credit and long-term debt that Newegg obtains from financial institutions and Notes 11 and 12 to its consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus for more information about its equity financings.

Newegg’s cash and cash equivalents consist primarily of cash on deposit, certificates of deposit, and money market accounts. Cash equivalents are all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. Amounts receivable from credit card processors are also considered cash equivalents as they are both short term and highly liquid in nature, and are typically converted to cash within three business days. Amounts due to it from credit card processors that are classified as cash and cash equivalents totaled $13.2 million and $9.2 million at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Newegg anticipates that its existing cash and funds generated from operations will be sufficient to meet its working capital needs and expected capital expenditures for at least 12 months from the date of the filing of this proxy statement/prospectus. Newegg’s cash and cash equivalents are primarily denominated in U.S. dollars.

Newegg historically experiences higher sales in the fourth quarter due to the holiday season. In anticipation of such higher sales, Newegg typically begins building up its inventory levels in the late third quarter. Such inventory build-up may require it to expend cash faster than Newegg generates by its operations during these periods. Also as a result of this inventory build-up and faster inventory turnover during the fourth quarter, its accounts payable are typically at their highest levels at year-end, as compared to the first, second and third quarters when sales are lower. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a higher accounts payable balance at June 30, 2020 than expected, due to an increased purchase volume to meet its increased sales demand.

Newegg intends to finance its future working capital requirements and capital expenditures from cash generated from operating activities and funds raised from financing activities, including the net proceeds Newegg will receive from this Offering, and return from investing activities. Newegg’s future capital requirements may, however, vary materially from those now planned or anticipated. Changes in its operating plans, lower than anticipated net sales, increased expenses or other events, including those described in “Risk Factors,” may cause it to seek additional debt or equity financing in the future. If its existing cash is insufficient to meet its requirements, Newegg may seek to issue debt or equity securities or obtain additional credit facilities. Financing may not be available on acceptable terms, on a timely basis, or at all, and its failure to raise adequate capital when needed could negatively impact its growth plans and its financial condition and results of operations. Issuance of additional equity securities, including convertible debt securities, would dilute its earnings per share. The incurrence of debt would divert cash for working capital and capital expenditures to service debt obligations and could result in operating and financial covenants that restrict its operations and its ability to pay dividends to its shareholders. If Newegg is unable to obtain additional equity or debt financing as required, its business operations and prospects may suffer.

The following table sets forth its selected consolidated cash flow data for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, and the years ended December 31, 2017, 2018 and 2019.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $64.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The adjustments for non-cash expenses are primarily comprised of (i) $4.5 million of depreciation and amortization that was associated with property and equipment; and (ii) $1.0 million of provision for obsolete and excess inventory. The changes in operating assets and liabilities represented a $39.3 million increase in cash provided by (i) a decrease in accounts receivable of $15.5 million; (ii) an increase in accounts payable of $56.0 million; (iii) a decrease in accrued liabilities and other liabilities of $2.9 million; and (iv) an increase in deferred revenue of $11.1 million, partially offset by (i) an increase in inventory of $33.9 million; and (ii) an increase in prepaid expenses and other assets of $6.4 million.

Net cash used in operating activities was $10.1 million in 2019. Net loss was $17.0 million in 2019. The adjustments for non-cash expenses are primarily comprised of (i) $10.7 million of depreciation and amortization that was associated with property and equipment; (ii) $4.3 million of provision for obsolete and excess inventory; and (iii) $21.8 million of gain on equity method investment. The changes in operating assets and liabilities represented a $42.8 million cash provided by (i) a decrease in accounts receivable and inventory of $33.1 million and $110.1 million, respectively; and (ii) an increase in accrued liabilities and other liabilities of $8.0 million, partially offset by (i) a decrease in accounts payable of $100.7 million, and (ii) a decrease in deferred revenue of $11.2 million.

Net cash used in operating activities was $62.9 million in 2018. Net cash used in operating activities consists of net loss as adjusted for non-cash expenses and changes in operating assets and liabilities. Net loss was $33.6 million in 2018. The adjustments for non-cash expenses are primarily comprised of (i) $10.2 million of depreciation and amortization associated with property and equipment; (ii) $9.6 million of gain on equity method investment; and (iii) $3.9 million of stock-based compensation. Changes in operating assets and liabilities represented a $39.2 million use of cash, primarily comprised of (i) a decrease in accounts payable of $18.5 million; (ii) an increase in inventories of $6.3 million; and (iii) a decrease in the accrued liabilities and other liabilities of $5.9 million, partially offset by a decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets of $2.2 million.

Net cash used in operating activities was $21.2 million in 2017. Net loss was $12.0 million in 2017. The adjustments for non-cash expenses are primarily comprised of (i) $10.6 million of depreciation and amortization that was associated with property and equipment; (ii) $4.0 million of stock-based compensation; and (iii) $3.6 million of provision for obsolete and excess inventory. Changes in operating assets and liabilities represented a $28.5 million use of cash, primarily comprised of (i) a decrease in accounts payable of $25.9 million; and (ii) an increase in inventories of $16.9 million, partially offset by (i) an increase in deferred revenue of $10.1 million; and (ii) an increase in accrued liabilities and other liabilities of $4.9 million.

Net cash used in investing activities was $2.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, which was primarily attributable to the payments made to acquire property and equipment of $2.6 million.

Net cash provided by investing activities was $84.7 million in 2019, which was mainly due to (i) proceeds on disposal of a warehouse of $38.6 million, and (ii) proceeds on sales of equity method investment of $77.5 million, partially offset by (i) payments of $10.3 million made to acquire property and equipment; (ii) equity investments of $7 million; and (iii) loans to an affiliate of $15 million. See “Transactions with Related Persons.”

Net cash used in investing activities was $16.0 million in 2018, which was mainly attributable to (i) equity investments of $58.0 million in connection with its investment in Mountain Capital and Bitmain; (ii) loans to an affiliate of $20.0 million; and (iii) payments of $8.0 million made to acquire property and equipment, primarily for ongoing maintenance and upkeep of technology infrastructure, partially offset by loan repayments from an affiliate of $70.0 million. Newegg entered into several term loan agreements with one of its affiliates; as of December 31, 2018, there was no outstanding principal balance receivable from affiliate. See “Transactions with Related Persons.”

Net cash used in investing activities was $55.1 million in 2017, which was primarily attributable to (i) loans to an affiliate of $62.6 million; and (ii) payments made to acquire property and equipment of $5.4 million, partially offset by loan repayments from an affiliate of $12.0 million. In April 2017, Newegg loaned $12.0 million to one of its affiliates under a term loan agreement with a maturity date of April 18, 2017. In June 2017, Newegg loaned $50.0 million to such affiliate under a term loan agreement with a maturity date of June 15, 2018. See “Transactions with Related Persons.”

Net cash used in financing activities was $0.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, due to the repayment of its long-term debt.

Net cash used in financing activities was $49.7 million in 2019, which was mainly due to (i) net repayment under its line of credit of $36.4 million; and (ii) repayment of its long-term debt of $13.3 million.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $2.0 million in 2018, which was mainly due to (i) borrowings under its line of credit of $123.3 million; and (ii) borrowings of long-term debt of $13.0 million, partially offset by (i) repayments under its line of credit of $88.7 million; and (ii) payment for share repurchases of $45.1 million.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $144.0 million in 2017, which was mainly attributable to (i) net proceeds from issuance of preferred stock of $168.6 million; and (ii) borrowings under its line of credit of $63.3 million, partially offset by (i) repayments under its line of credit of $67.5 million; and (ii) repayments of long-term debt of $17.7 million.

Newegg’s capital expenditures are incurred primarily in connection with purchases of property and equipment and leasehold improvements. Newegg’s capital expenditures were $5.4 million, $8.0 million, $10.3 million, and $2.6 million in 2017, 2018, 2019, and for the six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively. Newegg intends to fund its future capital expenditures with its existing cash balance and proceeds from the public offering.

In July 2018, Newegg entered into a credit agreement with East West Bank and PCN Bank that provided a revolving credit facility of up to $100.0 million with a maturity date of July 27, 2021. Prior to July 27, 2020 and subject to certain terms and conditions, the Maximum Revolving Advance Amount, as defined in the loan agreement, could be increased up to $140.0 million. The revolving credit facility includes a letter of credit sublimit of $25.0 million, which can be used to issue standby and trade letters of credit, and a $10.0 million sublimit for swingline loans. Advances from this line of credit will be subject to interest at LIBOR plus the Applicable Margin, as defined in the loan agreement, or the Alternate Base Rate (to be defined as the highest of the financial institution’s prime rate, the Overnight Bank Funding Rate plus 0.50%, or the daily LIBOR plus 1.0%) plus the Applicable Margin. For LIBOR loans, Newegg may select interest periods of one, two, or three months. Interest on LIBOR loans shall be payable at the end of the selected interest period. Interest on Alternate Base Rate loans is payable monthly. The line of credit is guaranteed by certain of Newegg’s U.S. subsidiaries and is collateralized by certain of the assets of Newegg. Such assets include all Receivables, equipment and fixtures, general intangibles, Inventory, Subsidiary Stock, securities, investment property, and financial assets, contract rights, and ledger sheets, as defined in the loan agreement. To maintain availability of funds under the loan agreement, Newegg will pay on a quarterly basis, an unused commitment fee of either 0.25% of the difference between the amount available and the amount outstanding under the facility if the difference is less than one-third of the Maximum Revolving Advance Amount or 0.40% of the difference between the amount available and the amount outstanding under the facility if the difference is equal to or greater than one-third of the Maximum Revolving Advance Amount. As of December 31, 2019, there was no balance outstanding under this line of credit. The credit facility contains customary covenants, including covenants that limit or restrict Newegg’s ability to incur capital expenditures and lease payments, make certain investments, enter into certain related-party transactions, and pay dividends. The credit facility also requires Newegg to maintain certain minimum financial ratios and maintain an operation banking relationship with the financial institutions. As of December 31, 2019, Newegg was in compliance with all financial covenants related to the line of credit.

The following table sets forth its contractual obligations and commitments as of June 30, 2020.

Newegg does not have any off-balance sheet financing arrangements or liabilities, guarantee contracts, retained or contingent interests in transferred assets, or any obligation arising out of a material variable interest in an unconsolidated entity. Newegg does not have any majority-owned subsidiaries that are not included in its consolidated financial statements.

Newegg does not use financial instruments for speculative trading purposes, and does not hold any derivative financial instruments that could expose it to significant market risk. Newegg’s primary market risk exposures are changes in interest rates and foreign currency fluctuations.

Newegg’s main interest rate exposure relates to long-term borrowings that Newegg obtains from banks and financial institutions to meet its working capital expenditure requirements. Newegg also has interest-bearing assets, including cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and loans to affiliates. Newegg manages its interest rate exposure with a focus on reducing its overall cost of debt and exposure to changes in interest rates. As of June 30, 2020 and as of December 31, 2019, Newegg had outstanding long-term borrowings in the aggregate amount of $ 2.4 million and $2.5 million, respectively, with the majority of its long-term borrowings having floating interest rates.

Newegg has not used derivative financial instruments to hedge the interest rate risk. Newegg has not been exposed to material risks due to changes in market interest rates. However, Newegg cannot provide assurance that Newegg will not be exposed to material risks due to changes in market interest rate in the future.

Newegg has currency fluctuation exposure arising from both sales and purchases denominated in foreign currencies. Significant changes in exchange rates between foreign currencies in which Newegg transacts business and the U.S. dollar may adversely affect its results of operations and financial condition. Historically, Newegg has not entered into any hedging activities, and, to the extent that Newegg continues not to do so in the future, Newegg may be vulnerable to the effects of currency exchange-rate fluctuations.

Newegg expects its exposure to foreign currency risk will increase as Newegg increases its operations and sales in Canada and other countries and regions. Although the effect of currency fluctuations on its financial statements has not been material in the past, there can be no assurance that the effect of currency fluctuations will not be material in the future. For the years ended December 31, 2017, 2018, 2019, and for the six months ended June 30, 2020, Newegg recorded foreign exchange gain of $0.2 million, loss of $1.6 million, loss of $0.5 million, and gain of $0.3 million, respectively. Based on the balance of its foreign-denominated cash and cash equivalents, as of December 31, 2017, 2018, 2019, and June 30, 2020, an assumed 10% negative currency movement would not have a material impact.

To date, Newegg has not entered into any hedging transactions in an effort to reduce its exposure to foreign currency exchange risk.

Newegg does not believe that inflation has had a material effect on its business, financial condition or results of operations. Although Newegg does not expect it to have such an impact in the near future, Newegg cannot assure you that its business will not be affected by inflation in the future.

For a description of its related party transactions, see “Related Party Transactions” as discussed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements within this registration statement.

Newegg’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of its financial statements requires it to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, net sales, costs and expenses, as well as the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and other related disclosures. Newegg bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that Newegg believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about carrying values of its assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. In many instances, Newegg could have reasonably used different accounting estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and Newegg includes any revisions to its estimates in its results for the period in which the actual amounts become known.

Newegg believes the critical accounting policies described below affect the more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, these are the policies Newegg believes are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating its historical consolidated financial condition and results of operations:

Newegg adopted Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09 Revenue From Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) as of January 1, 2018. Revenue recognition is evaluated through the following five step process:

Revenue is recognized when control of a promised product or service transfers to a customer, in an amount that reflects the consideration to which Newegg expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring those products or services. Revenue is recognized net of sales taxes and discounts. Newegg primarily generates revenue through product sales on its platforms and through fees earned for facilitating marketplace transactions and extended warranty sales on its platforms.

Newegg recognizes revenue on product sales at a point in time to customers when control of the product passes to the customer upon delivery to the customer or when service is provided. Newegg fulfills orders with its own inventory or with inventory sourced through its suppliers. The vast majority of the Company’s product sales are fulfilled from its own inventory. The amount recognized in revenue represents the expected consideration to be received in exchange for such goods or services. For orders fulfilled with inventory sourced through its suppliers, and where the products are shipped directly by the supplier to its customer, Newegg evaluates the criteria outlined in ASC 606-10-55, Principal versus Agent Considerations, in determining whether revenue should be recognized on a gross or net basis. Newegg determined that it is the principal in these transactions as it controls the specific good before it is transferred to the customer. Newegg is the entity responsible for fulfilling the promise to provide the specified good to the customer and takes responsibility for the acceptability of the goods, assumes inventory risk before the specified good has been transferred to the customer, has discretion in establishing the price, and selects the suppliers of products sold. Newegg accounts for product sales under these arrangements on a gross basis upon receipt of the product by the customer. Product sales exceeded 95% of consolidated net sales in each of the years ended December 31, 2017, 2018 and 2019. Product sales for the six months ended June 30, 2020 slightly decreased to 94% of consolidated sales as Newegg expands its D2C platform services.

Newegg generally requires payment by credit card upon placement of an order, and to a limited extent, grants credit to business customers typically on a 30-day term. Shipping and handling is considered a fulfillment activity, as it takes place before the customer obtains control of the goods. Amounts billed to customers for shipping and handling are included in net sales upon completion of the performance obligation.

Newegg’s product sales contracts include terms that could cause variability in the transaction price such as sales returns and credit card chargebacks. As such, the transaction price for product sales includes estimates of variable consideration to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of revenue recognized will not occur. Sales are reported net of estimated returns and allowances and credit card chargebacks, based on historical experience.

Newegg also earns fees for facilitating marketplace transactions and extended warranty sales on its platforms. For marketplace transactions, its websites host third-party sellers and the Company also provides the payment processing function. Newegg recognizes revenue upon sale of products made available through its marketplace store. Newegg is not the principal in this arrangement and does not control the specific goods sold to the customer. Newegg reports the net amount earned as commissions, which are determined using a fixed percentage of the sales price or fixed reimbursement amount. Newegg also offers extended warranty programs for various products on behalf of an unrelated third party. Newegg reports the net amount earned as revenue at the time of sale, as it is not the principal in this arrangement and does not control the specific goods sold to the customer.

Newegg offers its customers the opportunity to purchase goods and services on its website using deferred financing promotional programs provided by a third-party financing company. These programs include an option to make no payments for a period of six, twelve, eighteen or twenty-four months. The third-party financing company makes all decisions to extend credit to the customer under a separate agreement with the customer, owns all such receivables from the customer, assumes all risk of collection, and has no recourse to it in the event the customer does not pay. The third-party financing company pays Newegg for the purchase price on behalf of the customer, less certain transaction fees. Accordingly, sales generated through these programs are not reflected in Newegg’s receivables once payment is received from the third-party financing company. The transaction fee paid by it to the third-party financing company is recognized as a reduction of revenue. These transaction fees for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2018 and 2019, and for the six months ended June 30, 2020 were immaterial.

To the extent that Newegg sells its products on third-party platforms, Newegg incurs incremental contract acquisition costs in the form of sales commissions paid to the platforms. The commissions are generally determined based on the sales price and an agreed-upon commission rate. Newegg elects the practical expedient under Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09 Revenue From Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) to recognize sales commission as an expense as incurred, as the amortization period of the asset that Newegg otherwise would have recognized is less than one year.

Newegg has three types of contractual liabilities: (1) amounts collected, or amounts invoiced and due, related to product sales where receipt of the product by the customer has not yet occurred or revenue cannot be recognized. Such amounts are recorded in the consolidated balance sheets as deferred revenue and are recognized when the applicable revenue recognition criteria have been satisfied. For all of the product sales, Newegg ships a large volume of packages through multiple carriers. Actual delivery dates may not always be available and as such, Newegg estimates delivery dates as needed based on historical data. (2) amounts collected for its now discontinued Premier membership services, which were typically paid upfront for membership benefits over a 3-month, 6-month, or 12-month period, including free 3-day shipping, free return, rush processing and dedicated customers services. Such amounts were initially recorded as deferred revenue and were recognized as revenue ratably over the subscription period. Newegg discontinued its Premier membership services in 2019, resulting in no balance of deferred revenue related to this program as of December 31, 2019. The amount of deferred revenue related to the Premier membership services was immaterial as of December 31, 2018. (3) unredeemed gift cards, which are initially recorded as deferred revenue and are recognized in the period they are redeemed. Subject to governmental agencies’ escheat requirements, certain gift cards not expected to be redeemed, also known as “breakage”, are recognized as revenue based on the historical redemption pattern. These gift cards breakage revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 were immaterial.

Newegg participates in various vendor incentive programs that include, but are not limited to, purchasing-based volume discounts, sales-based volume incentives, marketing development funds, including for certain cooperative advertising, and price protection agreements. Vendor incentives are recognized in the consolidated statements of operations as an offset to marketing and promotional expenses to the extent that they represent reimbursement of advertising costs incurred by it on behalf of the vendors that are specific, incremental, and identifiable. Reimbursements that are in excess of such costs and all other vendor incentive programs are accounted for as a reduction of cost of sales, or if the related product inventory is still on hand at the reporting date, inventory is reduced in the consolidated balance sheets.

Investments are accounted for using the equity method if the investment provides Newegg with the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over an investee. Significant influence is generally deemed to exist if Newegg has an ownership interest in the voting stock of the investee between 20% and 50%, although other factors are considered in determining whether the equity method is appropriate. Also, investment in limited partnerships of more than 3% to 5% are generally viewed as more than minor and are accounted for using the equity method.

The investments for which Newegg is not able to exercise significant influence over the investee and which do not have readily determinable fair values were accounted for under the cost method prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-01 Financial Instruments-Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. Subsequent to the adoption of this standard as of January 1, 2018, Newegg has elected the measurement alternative to measure such investments at cost, less any impairment, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer.

Stock-based Compensation Expense and Valuation of Shares of its Common Stock

The measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all stock-based payment awards made to employees, consultants and directors, including employee stock options and restricted stock, is based on estimated fair value of the awards on the date of grant. The value of awards that are ultimately expected to vest is recognized as expense on a straight line basis over the requisite service periods in the consolidated statements of operations.

Stock-based compensation includes stock option awards issued under Newegg’s 2005 Incentive Award Plan and restricted stock issued under a Significant Shareholder Incentive Plan, which was adopted in 2016. See “Compensation of Executive Officers and Directors—Equity Incentive Plans—Newegg Plans” for a summary of the key terms and conditions of the Newegg’s 2005 Incentive Award Plan and the Significant Shareholder Incentive Plan.

The exercise prices of stock options granted were determined contemporaneously by Newegg’s Board of Directors, in conjunction with an independent valuation firm, based on its best estimated fair value of the underlying Class A Common Stock as of the date of each option grant, including but not limited to, the following factors: (i) the rights, preferences and privileges of its preferred stock relative to the common stock; (ii) its performance and stage of development; (iii) the prices paid for its preferred stock in recent issuances of its preferred stock; and (iv) the likelihood of achieving a liquidity event for the shares of common stock underlying these stock options.

Valuations of the Class A Common Stock were based on a combination of the income approach and the market approach, which were used to estimate its total enterprise value. The income approach quantifies the present value of the future cash flows that management expects to achieve from continuing operations. These future cash flows are discounted to their present values using a rate corresponding to its estimated weighted average cost of capital. Newegg’s weighted average cost of capital is calculated by weighting the required return on interest-bearing debt and common equity capital in proportion to their estimated percentages in its capital structure. The market approach considers multiples of financial metrics based on acquisition values or quoted trading prices of comparable public companies. An implied multiple of key financial metrics based on the trading and transaction values of publicly traded peers is applied to its similar metrics in order to derive an indication of value. A marketability discount is then applied to reflect the fact that its Class A Common Stock is not traded on a public exchange. The amount of the discount varies based on its management’s expectation of effecting a public offering of Newegg’s Class A Common Stock within the ensuing 12 months. The enterprise value indications from the income approach and market approach were used to estimate the fair value of its Class A Common Stock in the context of its capital structure as of each valuation date. Each valuation was based on certain estimates and assumptions. If different estimates and assumptions had been used, these valuations could have been different.

Valuations of Newegg’s Series A preferred stock and Series AA preferred stock were based on a combination of the income approach and market approach, which were used to estimate its total enterprise value. The income approach quantifies the present value of the future cash flows that management expects to achieve from continuing operations. These future cash flows are discounted to their present values using a rate corresponding to its estimated weighted average cost of capital. Newegg’s weighted average cost of capital is calculated by weighting the required return on interest-bearing debt and common equity capital in proportion to their estimated percentages in its capital structure. The market approach considers multiples of financial metrics based on acquisition values or quoted trading prices of comparable public companies. An implied multiple of key financial metrics based on the trading and transaction values of publicly traded peers is applied to its similar metrics in order to derive an indication of value. A marketability discount is then applied to reflect the fact that Newegg’s Series A preferred stock and Series AA preferred stock are not traded on a public exchange. The enterprise value indications from the income approach and market approach were used to estimate the fair value of its Series A preferred stock and Series AA preferred stock in the context of its capital structure as of each valuation date. Each valuation was based on certain estimates and assumptions. If different estimates and assumptions had been used, these valuations could have been different.

For detailed discussion on recent accounting pronouncements, see Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements of Newegg included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus.

Following is information about persons who will serve as directors and executive officers of the combined company following the merger.

Mr. Anthony Chow. Mr. Chow is the Global Chief Executive Officer of Newegg. He sets the company’s strategic direction and works closely with Newegg’s executives to ensure consistent execution across the organization. In addition to Mr. Chow’s role as Global CEO, he also serves on the company’s board of directors. Mr. Chow’s leadership has guided Newegg through some of the company’s most transformative years. He first served as Vice President of Newegg’s North American business from 2006 until 2008, before moving to Shanghai to oversee Newegg’s China operation, as well as OZZO Logistics, a Newegg subsidiary providing third-party logistics (3PL) support for other e-commerce companies based in China. In 2011, Mr. Chow left Newegg to become CEO of OTTO Group China, the Chinese subsidiary of Germany’s largest online retailer of fashion and lifestyle products. In this role, he helped the company extend its reach beyond Europe and into key parts of Asia. Then in 2015, he was appointed Vice President of Haier China, a global home appliance and consumer electronics manufacturer based in Qingdao, China. Upon rejoining Newegg in 2019, Mr. Chow made sweeping changes to position the company for continued success in the rapidly expanding e-commerce space. Consequently, Newegg remains one of the leading tech e-commerce companies with strong market share in consumer sales, and a growing portfolio of services for the company’s vendor partners, marketplace sellers and 3PL clients. Mr. Chow holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from the University of Toledo, and a Master of Business Administration from the UCLA Anderson School of Management.

Mr. Robert Chang. Mr. Chang is the Chief Financial Officer of Newegg. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company’s financial performance, including forecasting, evaluation and reporting. Mr. Chang has served the company in various finance-related roles for more than two decades, first joining the company in 1999 and later being appointed to the CFO role in 2015. Prior to Newegg, Mr. Chang spent five years as an Operational Analyst at Taiwan YFY Paper Manufacturers. Mr. Chang holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Soochow University, and a Master’s degree in Finance from University of La Verne.

Mr. Jamie Spannos. Mr. Spannos is the Global Chief Operating Officer of Newegg. In this role, he is responsible for the strategic direction and operational development of Newegg’s supply chain operations, managing end-to-end operations for the company’s 45M+ SKUs in more than 1,665 product categories sold into 20 countries across the globe. Mr. Spannos also oversees Newegg Logistics, a separate Newegg business unit that provides third-party logistics (3PL) services to other e-commerce companies. Prior to joining Newegg in 2018, Mr. Spannos was Senior Vice President of North America Fulfillment and Logistics at FTD.com, where he oversaw all FTD.com and sub-brand operations across 103 drop-ship and internal distribution centers. Before his time at FTD.com, Mr. Spannos spent five years heading up distribution for Kraft Heinz Company, managing the company’s robust network of 26,500 3PL and Kraft Heinz employees across 128 distribution locations. In that role, he also played an instrumental part in providing strategic and executional direction in optimizing the company’s warehousing infrastructure, in turn unifying several distribution partnership models related to a multitude of company mergers and divestitures. And before Kraft Heinz, he served as GM/VP/Managing Director of Home Depot’s Import and Domestic Distribution Field Operations, helping to build the foundation of Home Depot’s supply chain during his 12-year tenure with the company. He holds the distinction of being the youngest at Home Depot to ascend to the GM role at the time. His experience of more than 20 years across a broad range of business functions uniquely qualifies Mr. Spannos to continue and expand Newegg’s operational excellence, positively impacting Newegg’s customers and the many businesses that rely on Newegg’s 3PL support.

Mr. Montaque Hou. Mr. Hou serves as the Chief Technical Officer of Newegg since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for all technical aspects of the Newegg shopping experience, including the website, mobile app and other touchpoints including SMS and email interaction. Mr. Hou’s global technology team of more than 500 engineers designs, develops and deploys the technology that underpins site design, customer service, Newegg’s marketplace, resource planning, logistics and inventory management of more than 100M unique SKUs. The technical development under Mr. Hou’s direction infuses the latest data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence to enhance the shopping experience with search personalization and product recommendations, as well as safeguards that deter fraudulent activity and eliminate counterfeit product listings on Newegg’s marketplace. Under Mr. Hou’s stewardship, Newegg built and maintains its reputation of pioneering new e-commerce user experiences through customer-driven innovations, personalizing the shopping experience to deliver an intuitive, rewarding shopping experience. Newegg recently became the first major e-commerce company to offer a native Dark Mode, further cementing the company’s position as a leading e-commerce innovator. Prior to Mr. Hou’s tenure as CTO, he held various technical positions at Newegg, including Solutions Architect, Director of Technology Strategy and Chief Architecture Engineer. Mr. Hou holds a Master of Science in analytical chemistry from Tongji University in Shanghai.

Mr. Matt Strathman. Mr. Strathman is the General Counsel of Newegg. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company’s legal matters, including compliance and litigation. Mr. Strathman has served the company in various legal roles for more than ten years, first joining the company in 2008. Prior to Newegg, Mr. Strathman worked as Sr. Counsel for Empire Companies, and prior to that worked as a business attorney in private practice. Mr. Strathman holds bachelor’s degrees in Economics and History from the University of California, Riverside, and a Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School.

Mr. Zhitao He. Mr. He has served as the director of Newegg since March 2017 and the chairman of Newegg’s board of directors since March 2018. In addition, Mr. He was the former chairman of the Company’s board of directors from October 2016 to August 2020, and the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer since April 1, 2020 to August 2020. Mr. Zhitao He is also the Chairman of the Board of Lianluo Interactive, a China-listed company and a major shareholder of the Company. Mr. Zhitao He successfully led Lianluo Interactive to list on China’s A share market (ticker: 002280). Mr. Zhitao He was named one of the “10 Top Entrepreneurs of Post-1980s” by Hurun Report and “Top Ten Entrepreneurial Leader of Listed Companies” by Securities Times. In the past two years, under his leadership, Lianluo Interactive has moved into the field of smart hardware, including the purchase of Newegg (http://www.newegg.com), investments in American virtual reality device manufacturer Avegant (www.avegant.com) and hardware corporation Razer (http://www.razerzone.com), and promotion of the world’s biggest VR Operating System OSVR in China together with Razer. This investment plan has allowed Lianluo Interactive to become a closed loop of “Software and Hardware + Platform + Channels”. Mr. He currently serves on the board of directors of Lianluo Interactive, Newegg Inc., Avegant Light Field Technology, Beijing Digital Grid Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Ailianluo Investment Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Lianluo Holding CO., Ltd., Beijing Lianluo Youjia Technology Co., Ltd. and Shenyang Zhitongrong Networking Technology Co., Ltd. Mr. He received his master’s degree from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications. Mr. He founded Lianluo Interactive in 2007 which was known as Beijing Digital Grid Technology Co.

Mr. Fred Faching Chang (or Mr. Fred Chang). Mr. Chang currently serves as the Vice Chairman of Newegg’s board of directors and the chairman of strategy committee. He was previously a director of Newegg from 2005 to August 2018, and was a member of Newegg’s board’s compensation committee from 2017 to August 2018. During the periods of 2005 to 2008, January 2013 to January 2015, and October 2019 to March 2020, Mr. Chang had also been Newegg’s Chief Executive Officer.

Ms. Yingmei Yang. Ms. Yang has served as our interim Chief Financial Officer since March 15, 2018 and on our board of directors since April 1, 2020. Upon completion of the merger, Mr. Yang will resign from her position as interim Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Yang has also served as the director of Newegg since July 2018. In addition, she has acted as the Vice President of Hangzhou Lianluo since February, 2018. From January, 2015 to February, 2018, Ms. Yang has served as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Hangzhou Lianluo. From February, 2013 to January, 2015, Ms. Yang was the Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of Board of Beijing Digit Horizon Technology Limited, the predecessor of Hangzhou Lianluo.

Mr. Gregory Moore. Mr. Greg Moore has been a member of Newegg’s board of directors since 2011. He currently serves as the chair of Newegg’s audit and nominating & governance committees and as a member of its compensation committee. He previously served as chair of the compensation committee. Mr. Moore previously served as the Senior Vice President and Controller of Yum! Brands, Inc. until he retired in 2005. Yum! Brands is the world-wide parent company of Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut. Prior to becoming Yum! Brands’ Controller, Mr. Moore was the Vice President and General Auditor of Yum! Brands. Before that, he was with PepsiCo, Inc. and held the position of Vice President, Controller of Taco Bell and Controller of PepsiCo Wines & Spirits International, a division of PepsiCola International. Before joining PepsiCo he was an Audit Manager at Arthur Young & Company in its New York, New York and Stamford, Connecticut offices. Mr. Moore also serves on the board of EF&TRH Restaurants (HK) Holding Limited, a Texas Roadhouse, Inc. joint-venture in China.

Mr. Paul Wu. Mr. Paul Wu joined Newegg’s board of directors in February 2020. He currently serves as the chair of Newegg’s compensation committee and as a member of its audit and nominating & governance committees. Mr. Wu is the founder and CEO of Carota, a supplier of connected car services. Mr. Wu is also the co-founder of the MOX mobile accelerator. He previously served as the CEO of Pocketnet Tech, a mobile content provider, and has also served in various roles with MediaTek, Hon Hai Foxconn Technology Group and Hong Kong Hutchison Wampoa’s TOM Group. Mr. Wu obtained his degree from the Department of Agricultural Economics at Taiwan University, and obtained an MBA from RSM Rotterdam Business School in the Netherlands.

Our board of directors will consist of 7 directors upon the closing of the merger.

A director may vote in respect of any contract or transaction in which he is interested, provided, however that the nature of the interest of any director in any such contract or transaction shall be disclosed by him at or prior to its consideration and any vote on that matter. A general notice or disclosure to the directors or otherwise contained in the minutes of a meeting or a written resolution of the directors or any committee thereof of the nature of a director’s interest shall be sufficient disclosure and after such general notice it shall not be necessary to give special notice relating to any particular transaction. A director may be counted for a quorum upon a motion in respect of any contract or arrangement which he shall make with our company, or in which he is so interested and may vote on such motion. There are no membership qualifications for directors. Further, there are no share ownership qualifications for directors unless so fixed by us in a general meeting.

The listing rules of NASDAQ generally require that a majority of an issuer’s board of directors must consist of independent directors. However, the listing rules permit foreign private issuers like us to follow “home country practice” in certain corporate governance matters. We rely on this “home country practice” exception and do not have a majority of independent directors serving on our board of directors. Mr. Gregory Moor, Mr. Paul Wu, and [ ] are our independent directors.

We do not have a lead independent director because we believe our independent directors are encouraged to freely voice their opinions on a relatively small company board. We believe this leadership structure is appropriate because we are a smaller reporting company.

The amended and restated memorandum and articles of incorporation to be adopted at the special meeting provides that, subject to compliance with applicable laws and NASDAQ rules, Digital Grid and the minority representative, which is initially Fred Chang, shall be entitled to designate nominees to our board of directors in a number that is proportionate to the voting power of Digital Grid and its affiliate, and certain legacy stockholders of Newegg in the Company, respectively.

There are no other arrangements or understandings pursuant to which our directors are selected or nominated.

Under BVI law, our directors have duties to act honestly, in good faith and with a view to our best interests. Our directors also have a duty to exercise the care, diligence and skills that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in comparable circumstances. In fulfilling their duty of care to us, our directors must ensure compliance with our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association. We have the right to seek damages if a duty owed by our directors is breached. The functions and powers of our board of directors include, among others:

BVI does not limit the extent to which a company’s memorandum and articles of association may provide for indemnification of officers and directors, except to the extent any such provision may be held by the BVI courts to be contrary to public policy, such as to provide indemnification against civil fraud or the consequences of committing a crime.

Under our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association, we may indemnify our directors, officers and liquidators against all expenses, including legal fees, and against all judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement and reasonably incurred in connection with civil, criminal, administrative or investigative proceedings to which they are party or are threatened to be made a party by reason of their acting as our director, officer or liquidator. To be entitled to indemnification, these persons must have acted honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interest of the company and, in the case of criminal proceedings, they must have had no reasonable cause to believe their conduct was unlawful.

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted for our directors or officers under the foregoing provisions, we have been informed that in the opinion of the SEC, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is therefore unenforceable as a matter of United States law.

On August 6, 2020, Hangzhou Lianluo and Mr. Zhitao He received an investigation notice from the CSRC for alleged violation of laws and regulations regarding information disclosures of Hangzhou Lianluo. Hangzhou Lianluo is a PRC company with shares listed on Shenzhen Stock Exchange. Mr. He is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hangzhou Lianluo. Hangzhou Lianluo is also the largest shareholder of the Company and Mr. He was the former Chairman and the former Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

Hangzhou Lianluo has announced this investigation on August 7, 2020 and stated that it will fully cooperate with CSRC in the investigation. On September 28, 2020, Hangzhou Lianluo announced that it has received a letter of advance notice of administrative punishment from Zhejiang Regulatory Bureau of CSRC, which provides, among others, that (i) Hangzhou Lianluo is receiving a warning and required to correct its unlawful acts and pay a fine of RMB 300,000 and (ii) Mr. Zhitao He is receiving a warning and required to pay a fine of RMB 400,000.

To the best of our knowledge, except as disclosed herein, none of our directors or executive officers has been convicted in a criminal proceeding, excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors, or has been a party to any judicial or administrative proceeding during the past ten years that resulted in a judgment, decree or final order enjoining the person from future violations of, or prohibiting activities subject to, federal or state securities laws, or a finding of any violation of federal or state securities or commodities laws, any laws respecting financial institutions or insurance companies, any law or regulation prohibiting mail or wire fraud in connection with any business entity or been subject to any disciplinary sanctions or orders imposed by a stock, commodities or derivatives exchange or other self-regulatory organization, except for matters that were dismissed without sanction or settlement.

There are no family relationships among any of the persons named above, and there are no arrangements or understandings with major shareholders, customers, suppliers or others, pursuant to which any such person was selected as a director or member of senior management.

Each of our directors holds office until a successor has been duly elected and qualified unless the director was appointed by the board of directors, in which case such director holds office until the next following annual meeting of shareholders at which time such director is eligible for re-election. All of our executive officers are appointed by and serve at the discretion of our board of directors.

There is currently no shareholding qualification for directors, although a shareholding qualification for directors may be fixed by our shareholders by ordinary resolution.

Currently, three committees have been established under the board: the audit committee, the compensation committee and the nominating committee and corporate governance committee. Each committee’s members and functions are described below.

Upon the closing of the merger, Mr. Gregory Moore, Mr. Paul Wu and [ ] will become the members of our audit committee. Mr. Moore will be the chairman of our audit committee. We have determined that Mr. Moore, Mr. Wu and [ ] satisfy the “independence” requirements of Section 5605(a)(2) of the NASDAQ Listing Rules and Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act. Our board also has determined that Mr. Moore qualifies as an audit committee financial expert within the meaning of the SEC rules or possesses financial sophistication within the meaning of the NASDAQ Listing Rules. The audit committee oversees our accounting and financial reporting processes and the audits of the financial statements of our company. The audit committee is responsible for, among other things:

Upon the closing of the merger, Mr. Gregory Moore, Mr. Paul Wu and [ ] will become the members of our compensation committee. Mr. Wu will be the chairman of our compensation committee. The compensation committee assists the board in reviewing and approving the compensation structure, including all forms of compensation, relating to our directors and executive officers. Our chief executive officer may not be present at any committee meeting during which his compensation is deliberated. The compensation committee is responsible for, among other things:

Upon the closing of the merger, Mr. Gregory Moore, Mr. Paul Wu and [ ] will become the members of our nominating and corporate governance committee. [ ] will be the chairperson of our nominating and corporate governance committee. The nominating and corporate governance committee assists the board of directors in selecting individuals qualified to become our directors and in determining the composition of the board and its committees. The nominating and corporate governance committee is responsible for, among other things:

Our code of conduct and business ethics conforms to the rules and regulations of NASDAQ. The code of conduct and business ethics applies to all of our directors, officers and employees, including our principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer, and addresses, among other things, honesty and ethical conduct, conflicts of interest, compliance with laws, regulations and policies, including disclosure requirements under the federal securities laws, confidentiality, trading on inside information, and reporting of violations of the code. A copy of conduct and business ethics has been filed as an exhibit to our Registration Statement on Form S-1, File no. 333-163041, filed on November 12, 2009, as amended. The Company will provide any person a copy of its code of ethics, without charge, upon request. Such request should be addressed to the Company at Room 611, 6th Floor, BeiKong Technology Building, No. 10 Baifuquan Road, Changping District, Beijing 102200, People’s Republic of China.

In 2019, Newegg paid an aggregate of $2,757,363 in cash compensation to the directors and senior management who will become our directors and senior management upon closing of the merger. It did not separately set aside any amounts for pensions, retirement or other benefits for its executive officers, other than pursuant to relevant statutory requirements.

Upon closing of the merger, we will enter into employment agreements with our new named executive officers. Pursuant to employment agreements, the form of which is filed an as exhibit to the registration statement of which this proxy statement/prospectus forms a part, the employment with each of our named executive officers is for no fixed term and is “at will”, which can be terminated by us or each named executive officer at any time and for any reason, with or without notice, with or without cause. Each named executive officer shall only use or disclose any confidential information for the benefit of us, and as is necessary to carry out his or her responsibilities for us. Following the end of the employment, each named executive officer shall return all confidential information and neither directly or indirectly, use or disclose any such confidential information, except as expressly and specifically authorized in writing by us, and will hold, in strict confidence and not to use or disclose to any person, corporation or other entity without written consent, any confidential information.

In 2009, in connection with our initial public offering, we established our 2009 Share Incentive Plan. This plan contains options to purchase up to 56,250 of our common shares. We issued all 56,250 options pursuant to this plan on December 29, 2011 at an exercise price of $11.6 per share, which vest over five years until December 28, 2016 and will expire on December 29, 2021. As of October 7, 2013, 125 options issued under this plan had been exercised for common shares, and the board decided to grant 11,750 options recovered from former employees who received options under this plan and thereafter left the Company. These 11,750 options were awarded on October 7, 2013, at an exercise price of $18.4 per share, which vest over five years until October 6, 2018 and will expire on October 7, 2023. As of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, there are an aggregate of 23,250 options issued and outstanding under this plan.

In 2013, we established our 2013 Share Incentive Plan. This pool allows us to issue options, common shares and other securities exercisable or convertible into, in the aggregate, 57,750 of our common shares. We issued 16,375 options pursuant to this plan on August 20, 2014 at an exercise price of $42.48 per share which vest over five years until August 19, 2019. As of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, there are 16,375 options issued and outstanding under this plan which will expire on August 20, 2024.

On July 28, 2014, we established our 2014 Share Incentive Plan, which provides that the maximum number of shares authorized for issuance under this plan shall not exceed ten percent of the number of our issued and outstanding shares as of December 31 of the immediately preceding fiscal year, and an additional number of shares may be added automatically annually to the shares issuable under the plan on and after January 1 of each year, from January 1, 2015 through January 1, 2024. This plan shall terminate on the tenth anniversary of its effective date of July 28, 2014.

For fiscal 2014 this plan allowed us to issue options, common shares and other securities exercisable or convertible into, in the aggregate, 58,350 of our common shares. We issued 43,625 options under this plan on August 7, 2015, at an exercise price of $13.12 per share, which vest over two years until August 6, 2017. As of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, there are 2,375 options issued and outstanding under this plan which will expire on August 7, 2025.

For fiscal 2015, this plan allowed us to issue options, common shares and other securities exercisable or convertible into, in the aggregate, 72,608 of our common shares. We issued 72,608 options pursuant to this plan on March 21, 2016 at an exercise price of $15.04 per share which vest over two years until March 20, 2018. As of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, there are 31,358 options issued and outstanding under this plan which will expire on March 21, 2026.

On June 8, 2017, we held an annual general meeting to approve our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association in order that our authorized shares be re-classified and re-designated into 50,000,000 common shares of par value of $0.002731 each, of which 37,888,889 were designated as Class A common shares of par value of $0.002731 each, and 12,111,111 were designated as Class B common shares of par value of $0.002731 each. After this recapitalization event, shares issuable under this plan, either directly or upon exercise of options issued under this plan, were limited to Class A common shares.

On January 12, 2018, the Company registered on Form S-8 143,798 Class A common shares issuable pursuant to this plan for fiscal year 2018, either directly or upon exercise of options issued under the plan. We did not issue options under this plan for 2018.

Upon closing of the merger, the Company will assume the Newegg 2005 Incentive Award Plan and Significant Shareholder Incentive Plan. The outstanding options under these plans granted by Newegg will be exchanged for options to acquire certain number of common shares upon completion of the merger, based on the exchange ratio. Below is a description of these plans.

On September 22, 2005, Newegg 2005 Incentive Award Plan was approved and was later amended in January 2008, October 2009, December 2011 and September 2015. Under this plan, Newegg may grant equity incentive awards to employees, directors, and consultants based on Newegg’s Class A common stock. A committee of Newegg’s board of directors determines the eligibility, types of equity awards, vesting schedules, and exercise prices for equity awards granted. Subject to certain adjustments in the event of a change in capitalization or similar transaction, Newegg may issue a maximum of 14,200,000 shares of its Class A common stock under this plan. Newegg issues new shares of Class A common stock from its authorized share pool to settle stock-based compensation awards. The exercise price of options granted under the plan shall not be less than the fair value of Newegg’s Class A common stock as of the date of grant. Options typically vest over the term of four years, and are typically exercisable for a period of 10 years after the date of grant, except when granted to a holder who, at the time the option is granted, owns stock representing more than 10% of the voting power of all classes of stock of Newegg or any subsidiaries, in which case, the term of the option shall be no more than five years from the date of grant. In September 2015, this plan was amended to permit additional awards to be made after the tenth anniversary of the original adoption of said plan.

In 2016, Fred Chang established the Newegg Significant Shareholder Incentive Plan, pursuant to which he caused to be transferred a total of 5,198,458 shares of Newegg’s Series A Preferred Stock from Tekhill USA LLC, a limited liability company fully owned by Fred Chang, into the Fred Chang Partners Trust, or the Trust. In March and May 2016, the Trust entered into restricted share award agreements with several key executives of Newegg, under which the Trust granted a total of 5,090,157 restricted shares of Newegg’s Series A Preferred Stock to those executives to be vested over a 15-year period in equal annual installments on each anniversary date of the grant date. As of December 31, 2016, the restricted share award agreements were terminated with a concurrent offer from the significant shareholder to re-establish the Significant Shareholder Incentive Program. During the year ended December 31, 2017, the re-established incentive program granted a total of 3,898,843 restricted shares of Newegg’s Series A preferred stock to a subset of the same recipients with substantially the same terms as those under the Significant Shareholder Incentive Program. The re-established Significant Shareholder Incentive Program subsequently modified the vesting period from 15 years to 10 years during the year ended December 31, 2017, which did not have a significant impact on Newegg’s consolidated financial statements.

As of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, the restricted stock awards granted under the Newegg Significant Shareholder Incentive Plan were all vested. The unvested amount of such restricted stock awards had been forfeited according to certain amendment to the restricted stock award agreement by and between the Trust and recipient on March 31, 2020.

The following includes a brief summary of certain material arrangements, agreements and transactions since January 1, 2017, or any currently proposed transaction, in which LLIT or Newegg was or is to be a participant and in which any person who will serve as an executive officer or director of the Company following the merger had or will have a direct or indirect material interest (other than compensation described under “Compensation of Executive Officers and Directors”).

During the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, the Company purchased from Hangzhou Lianluo, a company controlled by Mr. Zhitao He, for inventory, as well as from Hangzhou Lianluo’s subsidiary for service, in aggregate of $42,000, $204 and $3,760, respectively. As of December 31, 2019, the Company reported $42,000 in service charge payable to Hangzhou Lianluo and its subsidiary. On August 17, 2020, the $42,000 service charge was repaid by the Company.

On July 1, 2018, the Company leased office premises from Hangzhou Lianluo for a period of 1 year, with an annual rental of $84,447 (RMB580,788). Rental payments charged as expenses in the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 were $0 and $39,091 respectively. As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company reported an outstanding rental payable of $74,776 and $75,834, respectively, to Hangzhou Lianluo.

During the fiscal year 2019, the Company borrowed $942,500 from Hangzhou Lianluo and repaid $0. As of June 30, 2020, the loan balances were $918,450. The loans due at July 18, July 21, and August 6, 2020, totaling $211,950, were extended, interest-free and without specific repayment date, which is based upon both parties’ agreement.

During 2019, Digital Grid, a company controlled by Mr. Zhitao He, borrowed $85,000 from the Company for a term of 12 months and the Company borrowed $118,000 from Digital Grid for a term of 12 months. As of June 30, 2020, the loan balance between Digital Grid and the Company was a net principal of $33,000 owed to Digital Grid. On July 14, 2020, the Company repaid the net principal of $33,000 to Digital Grid.

On March 15, 2018, the Company entered into a $6 million loan agreement with Digital Grid for a term of 12 months. As of December 27, 2018, the Company owed RMB34.34 million in loan principal and RMB1.23 million in accrued interest to Hangzhou Lianluo, its principal shareholder. Pursuant to an agreement, dated December 27, 2018, the Company, Digital Grid and Hangzhou Lianluo agreed that the outstanding amount owed by Digital Grid to the Company of RMB35.6 million be repaid by Hangzhou Lianluo on behalf of Digital Grid, to the Company. This repayment is agreed to be settled in the form of offset against the amount owed by the Company to Hangzhou Lianluo of RMB35.6 million (approximately $5.2 million) as of December 27, 2018. As a result, the Company no longer owed or was owed by Hangzhou Lianluo or Digital Grid any amount as of December 31, 2018.

On April 13, 2017, Newegg loaned $12.0 million to Digital Grid under a term loan agreement with a maturity date of April 18, 2017 and an interest rate equal to the prime rate, as defined in the loan agreement. The loan was collateralized by a security interest in 2,000,000 Series AA convertible Preferred Stock of Newegg held by Digital Grid.

On June 16, 2017, Newegg loaned $50.0 million to Digital Grid under a term loan agreement with a maturity date of June 15, 2018 and an interest rate of 4% per annum. The loan was collateralized by a security interest in 43,167 Series C Shares of Razer Inc., a company incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands, or Razer, held by Digital Grid.

On March 20, 2018, Newegg loaned $20.0 million to Digital Grid under a term loan agreement with a maturity date of June 15, 2018 and an interest rate equal to 4% per annum. The loan was collateralized by a security interest in 362,732,301 Ordinary Shares of Razer held by Digital Grid.

On May 11, 2018, Newegg and Digital Grid entered into an amended and restated loan agreement which combined all of the remaining unpaid principal and interest on the $50.0 million loan and the $20.0 million loan into an amended and restated secured promissory note of approximately $23.3 million. The loan replaces, amends, and restates in their respective entirety the $50.0 million loan and the $20.0 million loan. The new loan had a maturity date of June 15, 2018 and carried an interest rate equal to 4% per annum. This loan was collateralized by a security interest in certain convertible bonds of China Digital Culture (Group) Limited, a company incorporated in the Cayman Islands, in the amount of HK$412,500,000 held by Digital Grid.

On June 15, 2018, Newegg and Digital Grid entered into the first amendment to the $23.3 million loan, pursuant to which the interest rate was amended to 5% per annum and the maturity date was extended to September 30, 2018. As of December 31, 2018, there was no outstanding principal balance receivable.

On December 17, 2019, Newegg loaned $15.0 million to Digital Grid under a term loan agreement with a maturity date of April 30, 2020 and a fixed interest rate of 5.0%. The loan was subsequently extended to December 31, 2020.

During the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, Newegg recorded interest income of $0.9 million and $1.1 million, respectively, from foregoing loans to affiliate in interest income in the consolidated statement of operations. During the year ended December 31, 2019, Newegg interest income from the foregoing loans to affiliate included in interest income in the consolidated statement of operations was immaterial. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, Newegg recorded interest income from loans to affiliate of $0.4 million. As of June 30, 2020, the amount of interest receivable on the $15.0 million loan outstanding as a component of “Due from related parties” in the consolidated balance sheet was $0.3 million. As of December 31, 2019, the amount of interest receivable on the $15.0 million loan outstanding as a component of “Due from related parties” in the consolidated balance sheets was immaterial. As of December 31, 2018, there was no outstanding interest receivable from loans to affiliate.

On January 14, 2019, Newegg entered into three loan agreements with BARD Company Limited, an entity affiliated with Anthony Chow, Newegg’s Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to which Newegg borrowed a total of $15.0 million. For all of the three loans, the maturity date was March 31, 2019 unless extended to April 30, 2019 in accordance with the terms of the loan agreements, and the interest rate is 6% per annum. Newegg repaid the three loans in their entirety as of March 8, 2019.

Due from related parties and net sales to related parties primarily reflect sales of finished goods and services with the exception of loans to affiliate as discussed above.

As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, due from related parties represent amounts receivable of $1.5 million and $1.5 million, respectively, due from Digital Grid. Sales during the year ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 to this related party were $0, $0, and $1.5 million, respectively.

As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, due from related parties represent amounts receivable of $4.3 million and $3.5 million, respectively, due from Connect Technova Inc., which was determined to be a related party by virtue of common control. Sales during the year ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 to this related party were $0.8 million, $2.9 million and $0.6 million, respectively.

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, amount due to related parties was immaterial.

On April 17, 2018, Newegg acquired an equity interest in Mountain Capital Fund L.P. from Pegasus View Global Ltd. The sole owner of Pegasus View Global Ltd is the spouse of a member of the Newegg’s Board of Directors.

The following table sets forth information with respect to beneficial ownership of our Class A common shares and Class B common shares as of October 23, 2020 by: (i) each of our directors and named executive officers, (ii) all directors and named executive officers as a group, and (iii) each person who is known by us to beneficially own 5% or more of our outstanding Class A common shares and Class B common shares, respectively.

Information with respect to beneficial ownership has been furnished by each director, officer or beneficial owner of 5% or more of our Class A common shares and Class B common shares. Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC and generally requires that such person have voting or investment power with respect to securities. In computing the number of common shares beneficially owned by a person listed below and the percentage ownership of such person, including the percentage of total voting shares, common shares underlying options, warrants or convertible securities held by each such person that are exercisable or convertible within 60 days of October 23, 2020 are deemed outstanding, but are not deemed outstanding for computing the percentage ownership of any other person. Except as otherwise indicated in the footnotes to this table, or as required by applicable community property laws, all persons listed have sole voting and investment power for all common shares shown as beneficially owned by them. Unless otherwise indicated in the footnotes, the address for each principal shareholder is in the care of the Company, Room 611, 6th Floor, BeiKong Technology Building, No. 10 Baifuquan Road, Changping District, Beijing 102200, People’s Republic of China.

Except as contemplated by the merger agreement, we do not currently have any arrangements which if consummated may result in a change of control of the Company.

The following table sets forth information with respect to beneficial ownership of our common shares following the merger by: (i) each of our directors and named executive officers after the merger, (ii) all directors and named executive officers after the merger as a group, and (iii) each person who is known by us to beneficially own 5% or more of our outstanding common shares after the merger.

Information with respect to beneficial ownership has been furnished by each director, officer or beneficial owner of 5% or more of our common shares. Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC and generally requires that such person have voting or investment power with respect to securities. In computing the number of common shares beneficially owned by a person listed below and the percentage ownership of such person, common shares underlying options, warrants or convertible securities held by each such person that are exercisable or convertible within 60 days of October 23, 2020 are deemed outstanding, but are not deemed outstanding for computing the percentage ownership of any other person. Except as otherwise indicated in the footnotes to this table, or as required by applicable community property laws, all persons listed have sole voting and investment power for all common shares shown as beneficially owned by them. Unless otherwise indicated in the footnotes, the address for each principal shareholder is in the care of Newegg, 17560 Rowland Street, City of Industry, CA 91748.

The following is a general summary of certain material BVI, PRC and U.S. federal income tax considerations. The discussion is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, legal or tax advice to any particular shareholder or prospective shareholder. The discussion is based on laws and relevant interpretations thereof in effect as of the date hereof, all of which are subject to change or different interpretations, possibly with retroactive effect.

The BVI does not impose a withholding tax on dividends paid to holders of our common shares, nor does the BVI levy any capital gains or income taxes on us. Further, a holder of our common shares who is not a resident of the BVI is exempt from the BVI income tax on dividends paid with respect to the common shares. Holders of common shares are not subject to the BVI income tax on gains realized on the sale or disposition of the common shares.

Our common shares are not subject to transfer taxes, stamp duties or similar charges in the BVI. However, as a company incorporated under the BVI Act, we are required to pay the BVI government an annual license fee based on the number of shares we are authorized to issue.

There is no income tax treaty or convention currently in effect between the United States and the BVI.

We are a holding company incorporated in the BVI, which directly holds our equity interests in our PRC operating subsidiaries. The EIT Law and its implementation rules, both of which became effective as of January 1, 2008, as amended on February 24, 2017, provide that a PRC enterprise is subject to a standard income tax rate of 25% and China-sourced income of foreign enterprises, such as dividends paid by a PRC subsidiaries to its overseas parent, will normally be subject to PRC withholding tax at a rate of 10%, unless there are applicable treaties between the overseas parent’s jurisdiction of incorporation and China to reduce such rate.

The EIT Law also provides that enterprises organized under the laws of jurisdictions outside China with their “de facto management bodies” located within China may be considered PRC resident enterprises and therefore subject to PRC enterprise income tax at the rate of 25% on their worldwide income. Its implementation rules further define the term “de facto management body” as the management body that exercises substantial and overall management and control over the business, personnel, accounts and properties of an enterprise. While we do not currently consider our company or any of our overseas subsidiaries to be a PRC resident enterprise, there is a risk that the PRC tax authorities may deem our company or any of our overseas subsidiaries as a PRC resident enterprise since a substantial majority of the members of our management team as well as the management team of our overseas subsidiaries are located in China, in which case we or the overseas subsidiaries, as the case may be, would be subject to the PRC enterprise income tax at the rate of 25% on worldwide income. If the PRC tax authorities determine that our BVI holding company is a “resident enterprise” for PRC enterprise income tax purposes, a number of unfavorable PRC tax consequences could follow. Under the EIT Law and its implementation regulations issued by the State Council, a 10% PRC withholding tax is applicable to dividends paid to investors that are non-resident enterprises, which do not have an establishment or place of business in the PRC or which have such establishment or place of business but the dividends are not effectively connected with such establishment or place of business, to the extent such dividends are derived from sources within the PRC. In addition, any gain realized on the transfer of shares by such investors is also subject to PRC tax at a rate of 10%, if such gain is regarded as income derived from sources within the PRC. If we are deemed a PRC resident enterprise, dividends paid on our common shares, and any gain realized from the transfer of our common shares, may be treated as income derived from sources within the PRC and may as a result be subject to PRC taxation. Furthermore, if we are deemed a PRC resident enterprise, dividends paid to individual investors who are non-PRC residents and any gain realized on the transfer of common shares by such investors may be subject to PRC tax at a current rate of 20% (which in the case of dividends may be withheld at source). Any PRC tax liability may be reduced under applicable tax treaties or tax arrangements between China and other jurisdictions. If we or any of our subsidiaries established outside China are considered a PRC resident enterprise, it is unclear whether holders of our common shares would be able to claim the benefit of income tax treaties or agreements entered into between China and other countries or areas.

The following is a discussion of certain material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the acquisition, ownership and disposition of our common shares. It does not purport to be a comprehensive description of all of the tax considerations that may be relevant to a particular person’s situation. The discussion applies only to holders that hold their common shares as capital assets (generally property held for investment) within the meaning of Section 1221 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the Code. This discussion is based on the Code, income tax regulations promulgated thereunder, judicial positions, published positions of the Internal Revenue Service, or the IRS, and other applicable authorities, all as in effect as of the date hereof and all of which are subject to change, possibly with retroactive effect. This discussion is general in nature and is not exhaustive of all possible tax considerations, nor does the discussion address any state, local or foreign tax considerations or any U.S. tax considerations (e.g., estate or gift tax) other than U.S. federal income tax considerations, that may be applicable to particular holders.

This discussion does not address all aspects of U.S. federal income taxation that may be relevant in light of particular circumstances, nor does it address the U.S. federal income tax consequences to persons who are subject to special rules under U.S. federal income tax law, including:

For purposes of this discussion, a U.S. holder is (i) an individual who is a citizen or resident of the United States for U.S. federal income tax purposes; (ii) a corporation, or other entity treated as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, created or organized in or under the laws of the United States (or treated as such under applicable U.S. tax laws), any State thereof, or the District of Columbia; (iii) an estate the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income tax regardless of its source; or (iv) a trust if (a) a U.S. court is able to exercise primary supervision over the administration of the trust and one or more U.S. persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust, or (b) it has a valid election in effect under applicable law and regulations to be treated as a U.S. person for U.S. federal income tax purposes. A non-U.S. holder is a holder that is neither a U.S. holder nor a partnership or other entity classified as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

In the case of a partnership or entity classified as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the U.S. federal income tax treatment of a partner generally will depend on the status of the partner and the activities of the partnership. Partners of partnerships should consult their tax advisors regarding the U.S. federal income tax consequences to them of the merger or of the ownership and disposition of our common shares.

We do not currently anticipate paying distributions on our common shares. In the event that distributions are paid, however, the gross amount of such distributions will be included in the gross income of the U.S. holder as dividend income on the date of receipt to the extent that the distribution is paid out of current or accumulated earnings and profits, as determined under U.S. federal income tax principles. Such dividends will not generally be eligible for the dividends received deduction allowed to corporations in respect of dividends received from U.S. corporations. Dividends received by non-corporate U.S. holders, including individuals, may be subject to reduced rates of taxation under current law. A U.S. holder may be eligible to claim a foreign tax credit with respect to any PRC withholding tax imposed on dividends paid by us. However, the foreign tax credit rules are complex, and U.S. holders should consult their own tax advisors with respect to any benefits they may be entitled to under the foreign tax credit rules.

To the extent that dividends paid on our common shares exceed current and accumulated earnings and profits, the distributions will be treated first as a tax-free return of tax basis on our common shares, and to the extent that the amount of the distribution exceeds tax basis, the excess will be treated as gain from the disposition of those common shares.

U.S. holders of our common shares will recognize taxable gain or loss on any sale, exchange, or other taxable disposition of common shares equal to the difference between the amounts realized for the common shares and the U.S. holder’s tax basis in the common shares. This gain or loss generally will be capital gain or loss. Under current law, non-corporate U.S. holders, including individuals, are eligible for reduced tax rates if the common shares have been held for more than one year. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to limitations. A U.S. holder may be eligible to claim a foreign tax credit with respect to any PRC withholding tax imposed on gain from the sale or other disposition of common shares. However, the foreign tax credit rules are complex, and U.S. holders should consult their own tax advisors with respect to any benefits they may be entitled to under the foreign tax credit rules.

Certain U.S. holders who are individuals, trusts or estates are required to pay an additional 3.8% Medicare tax on, among other things, dividends on and capital gains from the sale or other disposition of shares of stock. U.S. holders should consult their own advisors regarding the effect, if any, of this rule on their ownership and disposition of our common shares.

The rules applicable to non-U.S. holders for determining the extent to which distributions on our common shares, if any, constitute dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes are the same as for U.S. holders. See “—U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences for U.S. Holders—Distributions.”

Dividends received by a non-U.S. holder that are effectively connected with such holder’s conduct of a U.S. trade or business (and, if an income tax treaty applies, are attributable to a permanent establishment maintained by the non-U.S. holder in the U.S.) will be subject to U.S. federal income tax, net of certain deductions, at the rates applicable to U.S. persons. In addition, corporate non-U.S. holders may be subject to an additional branch profits tax equal to 30% or such lower rate as may be specified by an applicable tax treaty on dividends received that are effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States.

Except as described below for a reduced rate of U.S. withholding tax pursuant to an applicable income tax treaty, any gain realized by a non-U.S. holder upon the sale or other disposition of our common shares generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax unless:

Non-U.S. holders whose gain is described in the first bullet point above will be subject to U.S. federal income tax on the gain derived from the sale, net of certain deductions, at the rates applicable to U.S. persons. Corporate non-U.S. holders whose gain is described in the first bullet point above may also be subject to the branch profits tax described above at a 30% rate or lower rate provided by an applicable income tax treaty. Individual non-U.S. holders described in the second bullet point above will be subject to a flat 30% U.S. federal income tax rate on the gain derived from the sale, which may be offset by U.S.-source capital losses, even though such non-U.S. holders are not considered to be residents of the United States.

A corporation will be a USRPHC if the fair market value of its U.S. real property interests equals or exceeds 50 percent of the aggregate of its real property interests (U.S. and non-U.S.) and its assets used or held for use in a trade or business. Because we do not currently own significant U.S. real property, we believe that we are not currently and will not become a USRPHC. However, because the determination of whether we are a USRPHC depends on the fair market value of our U.S. real property relative to the fair market value of our other business assets, there can be no assurance that we will not become a USRPHC in the future. Even if we become a USRPHC, however, as long as our common shares are regularly traded on an established securities market, such common shares will be treated as U.S. real property interests only if a non-U.S. holder actually or constructively holds more than 5% of such regularly traded common shares at any time during the applicable period that is specified in the Code.

The Foreign Account Tax Compliance provisions of the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act (generally referred to as FATCA), when applicable, will impose a U.S. federal withholding tax of 30% on payments of dividends on, and gross proceeds from dispositions of, our common shares that are held through “foreign financial institutions” (which is broadly defined for this purpose and in general includes investment vehicles) and certain other non-U.S. entities unless various U.S. information reporting and due diligence requirements (generally relating to ownership by U.S. persons of certain interests in or accounts with those entities) have been satisfied or an exemption applies. An intergovernmental agreement between the United States and an applicable foreign country may modify these requirements. U.S. Holders should consult their tax advisers regarding the effect, if any, of the FATCA provisions on their particular circumstances.

Payments of proceeds on the disposition of stock made to a holder of our common shares may be subject to information reporting and backup withholding at a current rate of 24% unless such holder provides a correct taxpayer identification number on IRS Form W-9 (or other appropriate withholding form) or establishes an exemption from backup withholding, for example by properly certifying the holder’s non-U.S. status on a Form W-8BEN, Form W-8BEN-E or another appropriate version of IRS Form W-8.

Backup withholding is not an additional tax; rather, the U.S. income tax liability of persons subject to backup withholding will be reduced by the amount of tax withheld. If withholding results in an overpayment of taxes, a refund or credit may generally be obtained from the IRS, provided that the required information is furnished to the IRS in a timely manner.

As described elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus, at the special meeting shareholders will be asked to adopt an amendment and restatement of our current amended and restated memorandum and articles of association. Unless otherwise indicated below, the following discussion of the rights of our shareholders reflects such amendment and restatement.

We are a BVI business company incorporated with limited liability and our affairs are governed by our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association, the BVI Act, the common law of the BVI, our corporate governance documents and rules and regulations of the stock exchange on which our common shares are traded.

We are authorized to issue a maximum 6,250,000 common shares, $0.002731 par value per share, of which 4,736,111 shares are designated as Class A common shares and 1,513,889 shares are designated as Class B common shares. As of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, there are 2,210,683 Class A common shares and 1,388,888 Class B common shares issued and outstanding. All shares are fully paid.

Upon filing of the amended and restated memorandum and articles of association to be adopted at the special meeting, we will be authorized to issue an unlimited number of common shares, $[ ] par value per share.

The board of directors has the right, in its absolute discretion and without approval of the existing shareholders, to issue shares, grant rights over existing shares or issue other securities in one or more series as it deems necessary and appropriate and to determine designations, powers, preferences, privileges and other rights, including dividend rights, conversion rights, terms of redemption and liquidation preferences, any or all of which may be greater than the powers and rights associated with the shares held by existing shareholders, at such times and on such other terms as it deems proper. No preferred shares have been issued.

Voting Rights. Each common share is entitled to one (1) vote on all matters subject to vote at general meetings of the Company.

Dividends. The holders of common shares are entitled to such dividends as may be declared by the directors of the Company at such time and of such an amount as the directors think fit if they are satisfied, on reasonable grounds, that immediately after the distribution, the value of Company assets exceeds the Company’s liabilities and the Company will be able to pay its debts as they fall due.

Pre-emptive rights. There are no pre-emptive rights applicable to the issue by the Company of new shares under either the BVI Act or the Company’s amended and restated memorandum and articles of association.

As a result of the private placements that closed on February 14, 2020, February 25, 2020, and March 2, 2020, we have outstanding warrants issued to several investors to purchase 1,373,750 of our Class A common shares. Following the redesignation, these warrants will be exercisable for common shares. The features of these investor warrants are discussed below:

Exercise Price. The investor warrants issued on February 14, 2020, or the February 14^th warrants, for the purchase of up to 323,750 common shares have an exercise price of $4.9912 per share. Both of the investor warrants issued on February 25, 2020, or the February 25^thwarrants, for the purchase of up to 437,500 common shares and the investor warrants issued on March 2, 2020, or the March 2^nd warrants, for the purchase of up to 612,500 common shares have an initial exercise price of $5.6 per share.

Exercisability. The investor warrants are exercisable for a period of five and one-half years commencing on February 14, 2020 and expiring on August 14, 2025, for the February 14^th warrants, on February 25, 2020 and expiring on August 25, 2025, for the February 25^th warrants, and on March 2, 2020 and expiring on September 2, 2025, for the March 2^nd warrants. The investor warrants will be exercisable, at the option of each holder, in whole or in part by delivering to us a duly executed exercise notice and, at any time a registration statement registering the issuance of common shares underlying the investor warrants under the Securities Act is effective and available for the issuance of such shares, or an exemption from registration under the Securities Act is available for the issuance of such shares, by payment in full in immediately available funds for the number of common shares purchased upon such exercise. If a registration statement registering the issuance of the common shares underlying the investor warrants under the Securities Act is not effective or available, at any time after the six-month anniversary of the warrant issue date, the holder may, in its sole discretion, elect to exercise the investor warrants through a cashless exercise, in which case the holder would receive upon such exercise the net number of common shares determined according to the formula set forth in the warrant.

Exercise Limitation. A holder will not have the right to exercise any portion of the investor warrants if the holder (together with its affiliates) would beneficially own in excess of 4.99% (or, upon election of the holder, 9.99%) of the number of our common shares outstanding immediately after giving effect to the exercise, as such percentage ownership is determined in accordance with the terms of the warrants. Any holder may increase or decrease such percentage, but in no event may such percentage be increased to more than 9.99%, provided that any increase will not be effective until the 61st day after such election.

Exercise Price Adjustment. The exercise price of the investor warrants is subject to appropriate adjustment in the event of certain stock dividends and distributions, stock splits, stock combinations, reclassifications or similar events affecting our common shares and also upon any distributions of assets, including cash, stock or other property to our shareholder. The investor warrants also contain full ratchet anti-dilution protection upon the issuance of any common shares, securities convertible into common shares or certain other issuances at a price below the then-existing exercise price of the investor warrants, with certain exceptions, and, with respect to the February 25^th warrants, subject to the exercise price never being adjusted to a price less than $0.1701, and with respect to the March 2^nd warrants, subject to the exercise price never being adjusted to a price less than $0.18. The terms of the investor warrants, including these anti-dilution protections, may make it difficult for us to raise additional capital at prevailing market terms in the future.

Exchange Listing. There is no established trading market for the investor warrants and we do not expect a market to develop. In addition, we do not intend to apply for the listing of the investor warrants on any national securities exchange or other trading market.

Participation Rights. If at any time we grant, issue or sell any common share equivalents or rights to purchase stock, warrants, securities or other property pro rata to the record holders of any common shares, the holder of the investor warrants will be entitled to acquire, upon the terms applicable to such rights, subject to the beneficial ownership limitations, the aggregate amount of securities which the holder of the investor warrants could have acquired if the Holder had held the number of common shares acquirable upon complete exercise of the investor warrants.

Fundamental Transactions. If (i) we, directly or indirectly, in one or more related transactions effect any merger or consolidation of the Company with or into another person, (ii) we, directly or indirectly, effect any sale, lease, license, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other disposition of all or substantially all of our assets in one or a series of related transactions, (iii) any, direct or indirect, purchase offer, tender offer or exchange offer (whether by us or another person) is completed pursuant to which holders of common shares are permitted to sell, tender or exchange their shares for other securities, cash or property and has been accepted by the holders of 50% or more of the outstanding common shares, (iv) we, directly or indirectly, in one or more related transactions effect any reclassification, reorganization or recapitalization of the common shares or any compulsory share exchange pursuant to which the common shares are effectively converted into or exchanged for other securities, cash or property, or (v) we, directly or indirectly, in one or more related transactions consummates a stock or share purchase agreement or other business combination (including, without limitation, a reorganization, recapitalization, spin-off, merger or scheme of arrangement) with another person or group of persons whereby such other person or group acquires more than 50% of the outstanding common shares (not including any common shares held by the other person or other persons making or party to, or associated or affiliated with the other persons making or party to, such stock or share purchase agreement or other business combination) (each a referred to as a fundamental transaction), then the successor entity will succeed to, and be substituted for us, and may exercise every right and power that we may exercise and will assume all of our obligations under the investor warrants with the same effect as if such successor entity had been named in the investor warrant itself. If holders of our common shares are given a choice as to the securities, cash or property to be received in a fundamental transaction, then the holder of investor warrants shall be given the same choice as to the consideration it receives upon any exercise of the investor warrants following such fundamental transaction. In addition, the successor entity, at the request of the holders of investor warrants, will be obligated to purchase any unexercised portion of the investor warrants in accordance with the terms of such warrants.

Dividends. If, at any time while the investor warrants are outstanding, we declare or make any dividend or other distribution of our assets (or rights to acquire our assets) to holders of our common shares, by way of return of capital or otherwise, then each holder of investor warrants shall be entitled to participate in such distribution, subject to the beneficial ownership limitations, to the same extent that the holder would have participated therein if the holder had held the number of common shares acquirable upon complete exercise of the investor warrants immediately prior to the record date for such distribution.

Rights as a Shareholder. Except as otherwise provided in the investor warrants or by virtue of such holder’s ownership of our common shares, the holder of investor warrants will not have the rights or privileges of a holder of our common shares, including any voting rights, until the holder exercises the warrant.

On August 18, 2016, the Company closed the sale of warrants to purchase 125,000 of our Class B common shares to Hangzhou Lianluo pursuant to the terms of a certain securities purchase agreement. These warrants are exercisable at any time for an exercise price of $17.6 per share, with no expiration date.

As described elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus, Hangzhou Lianluo has agreed that, effective at the time of the merger, the warrant shall be exercisable for Class A common shares instead of Class B common shares. Following the redesignation, these warrants will be exercisable for common shares.

We are registered in the BVI and have been assigned company number 553525 in the register of companies. Our registered office is at the offices of Vistra (BVI) Limited, of Vistra Corporate Services Centre, Wickhams Cay II, Road Town, Tortola, VG1110, British Virgin Islands.

Under our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association, the objects of our Company are unrestricted and we have the full power and authority to carry out any object not prohibited by BVI law.

Section 12.1 of our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association provides that the Company may amend the memorandum of association or articles of association by resolution of shareholders or by resolution of directors, provided that no amendment may be made by resolution of directors: (a) to restrict the rights or powers of the shareholders to amend the memorandum of association or the articles of association; (b) to change the percentage of shareholders required to pass a resolution of shareholders to amend the memorandum of association or the articles of association; (c) in circumstances where the memorandum of association or the articles of association cannot be amended by the shareholders; and (d) provided that the directors may not amend certain sections of the amended and restated memorandum and articles of association that would negatively affect existing shareholders.

Pursuant to the amended and restated memorandum and articles of association to be adopted at the special meeting, and subject to compliance with applicable laws and NASDAQ rules, the board of the Company shall consist of up to seven directors. Initially, four of the directors shall be appointed by Digital Grid, and three of the directors shall be appointed by a representative (which we refer to as the minority representative) of certain legacy stockholders of Newegg (which we refer to as the legacy shareholders), who shall initial be Fred Chang.

If the number of common shares or other equity interests (as defined in the amended and restated memorandum and articles of association) of Company held by the legacy shareholders represents (i) more than two sevenths (2/7) of the total voting power of all outstanding common shares or other equity interests of the Company, then the minority representative shall be entitled to appoint and replace three directors, (ii) less than or equal to two sevenths (2/7) and more than one seventh (1/7) of the total voting power of all outstanding common shares or equity interests of the Company, then the minority representative shall be entitled to appoint and replace two directors, and (iii) less than or equal to one seventh (1/7) and more than five percent (5%) of the total voting power of all outstanding common shares or other equity interests of the Company, then the minority representative shall be entitled to appoint and replace one director; and (iv) less than or equal to five percent (5%) of the total voting power of all outstanding common shares or other equity interests of the Company, then the minority representative shall no longer be entitled to appoint any directors.

If the number of common shares or other equity interests held by Digital Grid or its affiliates represents (i) more than fifty percent (50%) of total voting power of all outstanding common shares or other equity interests of the Company, then Digital Grid shall be entitled to appoint and remove four directors, (ii) less than or equal to fifty percent (50%) and more than two sevenths (2/7) the total voting power of all outstanding common shares or other equity interests of the Company, then Digital Grid shall be entitled to appoint and remove three directors, (iii) less than or equal to two sevenths (2/7) and more than one seventh (1/7) of the total voting power of all outstanding common shares or other equity interests of the Company, then Digital Grid shall be entitled to appoint and replace two directors, (iv) less than or equal to one seventh (1/7) and more than five percent (5%) of the total voting power of all outstanding common shares or other equity interests of the Company, then Digital Grid shall be entitled to appoint and replace one director, and (v) less than or equal to five percent (5%) of the total voting power of all outstanding common shares or other equity interests of the Company, then Digital Grid shall no longer be entitled to appoint any directors.

Of the directors appointed by the minority representative, one shall be designated by the minority representative to be the primary minority board appointee (which we refer to as primary minority board appointee) from time to time by delivering written notice thereof to the board. The initial primary minority board appointee shall be Fred Chang.

Any director positions which neither Digital Grid nor the minority representative are entitled to appoint under the amended and restated memorandum and articles of association shall be appointed by a majority of the remaining directors, or by any other means allowed under the amended and restated memorandum and articles of association and the BVI Act.

A director or member of a committee of the board or the board of a subsidiary may be removed from his or her position, with cause, by the majority of the shareholders or the majority of the board; provided that

(i) Any director or member of a committee of the board or the board of a subsidiary that is appointed or nominated by the minority representative shall be removed from their position upon and only upon, the written request of the minority representative; and

(ii) Any director or member of a committee of the board or the board of a subsidiary that is appointed or nominated by Digital Grid shall be removed from their position upon and only upon, the written request of Digital Grid.

The rights granted to the Digital Grid and the legacy shareholders are additive to and not intended to limit in any way the rights that the Digital Grid, the legacy shareholders or any of their affiliates may have to appoint, elect or remove our directors under our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association or laws of the British Virgin Islands.

The amended and restated memorandum and articles of association to be adopted at the special meeting also provides that, as long as the number of common shares held by legacy shareholders represents more than ten percent (10%) of the equity interest of the Company, the Company or any officer or agent of the Company will not to take, or permit its subsidiaries to take, certain actions, without the approval of the affirmative vote of not less than a majority of the number of votes represented by the directors, which majority must include the primary minority board appointee. Such actions include the following:

BVI law and our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association impose no limitations on the right of nonresident or foreign owners to hold or vote our securities. There are no provisions in the amended and restated memorandum and articles of association governing the ownership threshold above which shareholder ownership must be disclosed.

Some provisions of our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association may discourage, delay or prevent a change of control of the Company or management that shareholders may consider favorable, including provisions that limit the ability of shareholders to requisition and convene general meetings of shareholders. Our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association allow our shareholders holding shares representing in aggregate at least thirty percent (30%) of our voting shares to requisition a special meeting of shareholders, in which case our directors are obliged to call such meeting and to put the resolutions so requisitioned to a vote at such meeting.

However, under BVI law, our directors may only exercise the rights and powers granted to them under our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association for a proper purpose and for what they believe in good faith to be in the best interests of the Company.

The Company is required to keep a register of members containing (i) the names and addresses of the shareholders, (ii) the number of each class and series of shares held by each shareholder, (iii) the date on which the name of each shareholder was entered in the register of members, and (iv) the date on which any person ceased to be a shareholder. A share is deemed to be issued when the name of the shareholder is entered in the register of members and the entry of the name of a person in the register of members as a holder of a share is prima facie evidence that legal title in the share vests in that person.

If at any time the shares are divided into different classes, the rights attached to any class may only be varied, whether or not the Company is in liquidation, by a resolution passed at a meeting by a majority of the votes cast by those entitled to vote at a meeting of the holders of the issued shares in that class.

Any action required or permitted to be taken by the shareholders may be effected at a duly called annual or special meeting of the shareholders entitled to vote on such action. An action that may be taken by the shareholders at a meeting (other than the election of directors) may also be taken by a resolution of shareholders consented to in writing, without the need for any notice, but if any resolution of shareholders is adopted otherwise than by the unanimous written consent of all shareholders, a copy of such resolution shall forthwith be sent to all shareholders not consenting to such resolution. All meetings of shareholders (whether annual or special) will be held on such dates and at such places as may be fixed from time to time by the directors. The Company is not required to hold an annual general meeting in any calendar year. However, where so determined by the directors of the Company, an annual general meeting shall be held once in each calendar year at such date and time as may be determined by the directors of the Company.

At any meeting of shareholders, a quorum will be present if there are one or more shareholders present in person or by proxy representing not less than 50% of the issued shares entitled to vote on the resolutions to be considered at the meeting. The shareholders present at a duly called or held meeting of shareholders at which a quorum is present may continue to transact business until adjournment notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough shareholders to leave less than a quorum, if any action (other than adjournment) is approved by at least a majority of the shares required to constitute a quorum.

A shareholder may be represented at a meeting of shareholders by a proxy who may speak and vote on behalf of the shareholder. A shareholder will be deemed to be present at the meeting if he participates by telephone or other electronic means and all shareholders participating in the meeting are able to hear each other.

Subject to the restrictions and conditions in the amended and restated memorandum and articles of association, any shareholder may transfer all or any of his or her shares by written instrument of transfer signed by the transferor and containing the name and address of the transferee. The transfer of a share is effective when the name of the transferee is entered on the register of members of the Company.

The Company may purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any of its own shares for such consideration as the directors of the Company may determine if the directors are satisfied, on reasonable grounds, that immediately after the acquisition the value of the Company’s assets will exceed its liabilities and the Company will be able to pay its debts as they fall due. Shares that the Company purchases, redeems or otherwise acquires may be cancelled or held as treasury shares except to the extent that such shares are in excess of 50% of the issued shares in which case they shall be cancelled to the extent of such excess but they shall be available for reissue.

Under the amended and restated shareholders agreement, the principal shareholders will have pre-emptive rights to acquire additional shares when the Company issues or sells additional securities in the future, except for the “excluded issuance” or common shares offered pursuant to a registration statement filed with the SEC. For the purpose of the amended and restated shareholders agreement, “excluded issuance” means any equity interests issued as share dividends, or pursuant to share splits, recapitalization or other similar events that do not adversely affect the proportionate amount of the common shares held by the principal shareholders, and (ii) common shares issuable pursuant to any stock option or any similar equity incentive plan of the Company approved by the board; and (iii) equity interests issued pursuant to acquisitions or strategic transactions approved by a majority of the disinterested directors of the Company provided that any such issuance shall only be to an entity (or to the equity holders of an entity) which is, itself or through its subsidiaries, an operating company or an owner of an asset in a business synergistic with the business of the Company and shall provide to the Company additional benefits in addition to the investment of funds, but shall not include a transaction in which the Company is issuing equity interests primarily for the purpose of raising capital or to an entity whose primary business is investing in securities.

The Company is required to give principal shareholders a notice stating the price range (or formula by which the price will be determined, which may refer to a future contingent event) and terms of issuance of new securities and to keep the offer to issue the principal shareholders their pro rata share of such new securities (as defined below) open until the 15^th calendar day following the receipt of such notice. The principal shareholders shall deliver an exercise notice along with payment to exercise their pre-emptive rights.

In the event that the principal shareholder fails to give an exercise notice timely, or elects to purchase fewer than all of its pro rata share of such new securities, then the Company shall sent written notice to any principal shareholder who has elected to purchase all of its pro rata share of such new securities, who will then have the right, by giving written notice to the Company within two business days upon receiving notice from the Company, to purchase its pro rata share of such unsubscribed portion, and such right shall continue to apply repeatedly and iteratively until all of such new securities have been allocated to the principal shareholders or none of the principal shareholders have elected to participate in such further purchase. If, at the end of such process, there are new securities that have not been subscribed for by the principal shareholders, the Company may, for a period of time not to exceed 60 days, sell such unsubscribed new securities, on the same times to a third party purchaser. If, however, at the end of such 60-day period, the Company has not consummated a sale of any of such unsubscribed new securities, the Company shall no longer be permitted to sell such new securities without again complying with these provisions of pre-emptive rights in the amended and restated shareholders agreement.

Pursuant to the amended and restated shareholders agreement, subject to compliance with applicable laws and NASDAQ’s rules, if any principal shareholder receives a bona fide offer from any person other than its affiliate for any common shares that such principal shareholder received in connection with the merger, then the Company will have a right of first refusal, but not the obligation, to elect to purchase all (and not less than all) of such shares, at the same price, and on the same terms and conditions offered by the purchaser. In the event the Company does not decide to purchase such shares or decides to purchase for less than all of such shares, then each of the principal shareholders other than the selling principal shareholder shall have a right of first refusal to elect to purchase all (and not less than all) of its pro rata share of such shares on the same terms and conditions offered by the purchaser. For the purpose of the amended and restated shareholders agreement, “pro rata share” means the percentage which corresponds to the ratio which each selling principal shareholder’s percentage interest (which is calculated by dividing (i) the number of the common shares owned by such principal shareholder, by (ii) total number of the then outstanding shares of the common shares held by all principal shareholders) bears to the total percentage interests of all principal shareholders exercising their right of first refusal. In the event that such shares are in exchange for non-cash consideration, then such right of first refusal shall be exercisable based on the fair market value determined in good faith by the board of such non-cash consideration. Such right of first refusal may delay or prevent us from raising funding in the future and may have an adverse impact on the liquidity and market price of our common shares.

There are no material exchange controls restrictions on payment of dividends, interest or other payments to the holders of our common shares or on the conduct of our operations in the BVI, where we were incorporated. There are no material BVI laws that impose any material exchange controls on us or that affect the payment of dividends, interest or other payments to nonresident holders of our common shares. BVI law and our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association do not impose any material limitations on the right of non-residents or foreign owners to hold or vote our common shares.

For a discussion of PRC exchange controls, see “Information About the Company—Business Overview—Regulations—Regulations on Foreign Currency Exchange.”

Only such business will be conducted at the special meeting as will have been brought by our board before the special meeting pursuant to the attached “Notice of Special Meeting of Shareholders.”

The validity of the common shares being issued to Newegg stockholders will be passed upon for us by Conyers Dill & Pearman.

The consolidated financial statements of the Company included in this proxy statement/prospectus as of and for the year ended December 31, 2019 have been audited by BDO China Shu Lun Pan Certified Public Accountants LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as set forth in their report thereon appearing elsewhere herein, and are included in reliance upon such report given on the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing.

The financial statements of the Company included in this proxy statement/prospectus as of December 31, 2018 and for the two years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 have been audited by Centurion ZD CPA & Co., an independent registered public accounting firm, as set forth in their report thereon appearing elsewhere herein, and are included in reliance upon such report given on the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing.

The consolidated financial statements of Newegg included in this proxy statement/prospectus as of and for the year ended December 31, 2019 have been audited by BDO USA, LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as set forth in their report thereon appearing elsewhere herein, and are included in reliance upon such report given on the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing.

The consolidated financial statements of Newegg as of December 31, 2018, and for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2018, have been included herein and in the registration statement of which this proxy statement/prospectus forms a part, include the effects of the adjustment to retrospectively apply the change in the classification of Newegg’s Series A convertible preferred stock and Series AA convertible preferred stock to temporary equity as described in Note 2(y) to the consolidated financial statements. KPMG LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, audited the consolidated financial statements of Newegg as of December 31, 2018, and for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2018, before the effects of the retrospective adjustment, which financial statements are not included herein. BDO USA, LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, audited the retrospective adjustment. The consolidated financial statements of Newegg as of December 31, 2018, and for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2018, have been included herein and in the registration statement of which this proxy statement/prospectus in reliance upon the reports of (1) KPMG LLP, solely with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Newegg before the effects of the retrospective adjustment, and (2) BDO USA, LLP, solely with respect to the retrospective adjustment, included herein, and upon the authority of said firms as experts in accounting and auditing.

We are incorporated under the laws of the BVI as an exempted company with limited liability because of certain benefits associated with being a BVI corporation, such as political and economic stability, an effective judicial system, a favorable tax system, the absence of foreign exchange control or currency restrictions and the availability of professional and support services. However, the BVI has a less developed body of securities laws that provides significantly less protection to investors as compared to the securities laws of the United States. In addition, BVI companies may not have standing to sue before the federal courts of the United States.

All of our assets are located in the PRC. In addition, our directors and officers are residents of the PRC and all or a substantial portion of their assets are located outside the United States. As a result, it may be difficult for investors to effect service of process within the United States upon us or our directors and officers, or to enforce against us or them judgments obtained in United States courts, including judgments predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the securities laws of the United States or any state in the United States.

The courts of the BVI would recognize as a valid judgment, a final and conclusive judgment in personam obtained in a competent federal or state court of the United States of America against the Company under which a sum of money is payable (other than a sum of money payable in respect of multiple damages, taxes or other charges of a like nature or in respect of a fine or other penalty) and would give a judgment based thereon provided that (a) such courts had proper jurisdiction over the parties subject to such judgment; (b) such courts did not contravene the rules of natural justice of the BVI; (c) such judgment was not obtained by fraud; (d) the enforcement of the judgment would not be contrary to the public policy of the BVI; (e) no new admissible evidence relevant to the action is submitted prior to the rendering of the judgment by the courts of the BVI; and (f) there is due compliance with the correct procedures under the laws of the BVI.

The Company has filed a registration statement on Form F-4, including the exhibits and annexes thereto, with the SEC under the Securities Act, to register the common shares that Newegg stockholders will receive in connection with the merger. This proxy statement/prospectus, which is part of the registration statement as well as a proxy statement with respect to the special meeting, does not contain all of the information set forth in the registration statement and the exhibits to the registration statement, and some parts have been omitted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC. The Company may also file amendments to the registration statement. For further information, you are referred to the registration statement and the exhibits and schedules filed as part of the registration statement. If a document has been filed as an exhibit to the registration statement, you are referred to the copy of the document that has been filed. Each statement in this proxy statement/prospectus relating to a document filed as an exhibit is qualified in all respects by the filed exhibit.

Newegg has supplied all information contained in this proxy statement/prospectus relating to Newegg, and the Company has supplied all information contained in this proxy statement/prospectus relating to the Company.

Any person, including any beneficial owner, to whom this proxy statement/prospectus is delivered may request copies of this proxy statement/prospectus and any of the annexes incorporated by reference in this document or other information concerning the special meeting, without charge, by requesting them in writing or by telephone from the Company at the following address and telephone number:

THIS PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE THE SOLICITATION OF A PROXY IN ANY JURISDICTION TO OR FROM ANY PERSON TO WHOM OR FROM WHOM IT IS UNLAWFUL TO MAKE SUCH PROXY SOLICITATION IN THAT JURISDICTION. YOU SHOULD RELY ONLY ON THE INFORMATION CONTAINED OR INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS TO VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE SPECIAL MEETING. THE PARTIES HAVE NOT AUTHORIZED ANYONE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION THAT IS DIFFERENT FROM WHAT IS CONTAINED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS.

THIS PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS IS DATED [ ], 2020. YOU SHOULD NOT ASSUME THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS IS ACCURATE AS OF ANY DATE OTHER THAN THAT DATE, AND THE MAILING OF THIS PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS TO SHAREHOLDERS DOES NOT CREATE ANY IMPLICATION TO THE CONTRARY.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

Lianluo Smart Limited (“Lianluo Smart” or the “Company”) (previously known as “Dehaier Medical Systems Limited”) was incorporated as an international business company under the International Business Companies Act, 1984, in the British Virgin Islands on July 22, 2003. On November 21, 2016, the Company changed its name from Dehaier Medical Systems Limited to Lianluo Smart Limited, and its NASDAQ stock ticker from DHRM to LLIT.

Lianluo Smart distributed and provided after-sale services for medical equipment in China mainly through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Beijing Dehaier Medical Technology Co., Limited (“BDL”).

On February 1, 2016, Lianluo Connection Medical Wearable Device Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (“LCL”) was formed in Beijing, the PRC, for the business development in the portable health device market.

During the late 2015, BDL intended to discontinue part of its product lines among the traditional medical device business, which has been approved by the Board of Resolution on February 22, 2016.

As of June 30, 2020, Lianluo Smart owns 100% of LCL and LCL owns 100% of BDL. As of August 13, 2020, LCL sold BDL to China Mine United Investment Group Co., Ltd. for cash consideration of RMB0.

Lianluo Smart, through its subsidiaries, distributes branded, proprietary medical equipment, such as sleep apnea machines and CPR instruments. Standard product registration, product certification and quality management system have been established; ISO13485 industry standard has also already been passed. Starting from fiscal 2018, the Company has been providing examination service to hospitals and medical centers through its developed medical wearable device. Doctors could refer to examination results provided by such device in making diagnosis regarding Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (“OSAS”).

“Lianluo Smart” or the “Company” collectively refer to Lianluo Smart, a BVI registered company, and its subsidiaries, BDL and LCL as of the date hereof.

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).

In the opinion of the Company, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair statement of its financial position, results of operations and comprehensive loss, cash flows and changes in shareholders’ equity for the interim periods. The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2019. The unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2019 was derived from the audited annual financial statements, but does not contain all of the footnote disclosures from the annual financial statements.

The interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full fiscal year.

On October 21, 2020, the Company completed a share combination of its common shares at a ratio of one-for-eight, which decreased the Company’s outstanding Class A common shares from 17,685,475 shares to 2,210,683 shares and the Company’s outstanding Class B common shares from 11,111,111 shares to 1,388,888 shares. This share combination also decreased the Company’s authorized shares to 6,250,000 common shares of par value of US$0.021848 each, of which 4,736,111 are designated as Class A common shares and 1,513,889 are designated as Class B common shares.

Accordingly, all share and per share information has been restated to retroactively show the effect of this share combination.

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business.

The Company has suffered recurring losses from operations, this condition has raised substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The company recorded a working capital of $4.64 million as of June 30, 2020. In February and March 2020, the Company obtained approximately $7.2 million equity financing. Considering equity financing and the cost cutting activities, the Company believes that the current cash and cash equivalents and the anticipated cash flows from operations will be sufficient to meet the anticipated working capital requirements and expenditures for the next 12 months. However, the ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the Company’s profit generating operations in the future and/or obtaining the necessary financing to meet its obligations and repay its liabilities arising from normal business operations when they become due.

The Company’s principal sources of liquidity have been proceeds from issuances of equity securities and loans from related parties. No assurance can be given that any future financing, if needed, will be available or, if available, that it will be on terms that are satisfactory to the Company. Even if the Company is able to obtain additional financing, if needed, it may contain undue restrictions on its operations, in the case of debt financing, or cause substantial dilution for its stock holders, in the case of equity financing.

These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as going concern.

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Lianluo Smart and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”). All inter-company transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation. The results of subsidiaries are recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

A subsidiary is an entity in which (i) the Company directly or indirectly controls more than 50% of the voting power; or (ii) the Company has the power to appoint or remove the majority of the members of the board of directors or to cast a majority of votes at the meeting of the board of directors or to govern the financial and operating policies of the investee pursuant to a statute or under an agreement among the shareholders or equity holders.

The preparation of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Estimates are adjusted to reflect actual experience when necessary. Significant accounting estimates reflected in the Company’s consolidated financial statements include revenue recognition, reserve for doubtful accounts, valuation of inventories, impairment testing of long term assets, warranty obligation, warrants liability, stock-based compensation, useful lives of intangible assets and property and equipment, realization of deferred tax assets and the discount rate used to determine the present value of lease payments. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Leases where substantially all the rewards and risk of assets remain with the leasing company are accounted for as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases are charged to the consolidated statement of operations on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term or estimated economic life of the leased property. The majority of the Company’s leases were short term (less than 12 months) and the Company elected the practical expedient not to record right of use of assets for short term leases.

The Company’s equity securities represent equity investments in Guardion Health Sciences, Inc. (“GHSI”) made in November 2017. The Company holds less than 5% of the GHSI’s total shares. The equity securities were accounted for as non-marketable securities in 2018 on the balance sheets and as marketable securities in 2019 when GHSI went public in April 5, 2019.

As of June 30, 2020, the investment was accounted at fair value with changes recorded through earnings.

ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” requires disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments held by the Company. ASC Topic 825, “Financial Instruments,” defines fair value and establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosures of fair value measurement that enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measures. The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets for receivables and current liabilities each qualify as financial instruments and are a reasonable estimate of their fair values because of the short period of time between the origination of such instruments and their expected realization and their current market rate of interest. The three levels of valuation hierarchy are defined as follows:

Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements for current assets and current liabilities approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these financial instruments.

Investments in listed equity securities were re-measured on a recurring basis, and are categorized within Level 1 under the fair value hierarchy.

The fair value of warrants was determined using the Black Scholes Model, with Level 3 inputs. Investments in a privately held company for which the Company elected to record using the measurement alternative were re-measured on a non-recurring basis, and are categorized within Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy.

Accounts receivable as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 consist of the following:

During the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, bad debts were $29,122 and $4,509 respectively.

Other receivables and prepayments as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 consist of the following:

During the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, bad debts on other receivables and prepayments were deficit $159 and $39,364 respectively.

During the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, write-downs of inventories to lower of cost or net realizable value was $0 and $114, respectively, which were charged as cost of revenues.

Property and equipment as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 consist of the following:

Depreciation were $377,731 and $414,224 for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The Company did not record any impairment on its property and equipment for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

The lease commitments are for office premises which are classified as operating leases. These non-cancelable leases have lease terms expiring through November 2020.

Lease expense for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 was $45,298 and $177,464 respectively. The lease commitment is $17,753 with a contract maturity date at March 19, 2021. All of Company’s leases were short term (less than 12 months) and the Company elected the practical expedient not to record right of use of assets related to short term leases.

Under the PRC labor law, all employees have signed employment contracts with the Company. Management employees have employment contracts with terms up to three years and non-management employees have either a three-year employment contract renewable on an annual basis or non-fixed term employment contract.

The Company is periodically the subject of various pending or threatened legal actions and claims arising out of its operations in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management of the Company, adequate provision has been made in the Company’s financial statements at June 30, 2020.

From time to time, the Company may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings, which arise, in the ordinary course of business. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these, or other matters, may arise from time to time that may harm our business. Other than the legal proceeding set forth below, the Company is currently not aware of any such legal proceedings or claims that the Company believe will have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition or operating results.

In 2019, Beijing Dehaier and Lianluo Connection terminated employment of over 50 employees due to business restructuring. As of December 31, 2019, 34 of these laid-off employees filed complaints with Beijing Changping District Employment Dispute Arbitration Commission and Beijing Shijingshan District Employment Dispute Arbitration Commission, claiming that Beijing Dehaier and Lianluo Connection failed to pay them, among others, certain salaries, overtime fees and compensations. As of December 31, 2019, the Arbitration Commissions issued arbitral awards with respect to 30 of the 34 employees; Beijing Dehaier and Lianluo Connection had paid off 23 of the 30 employees who had applied for enforcement of the arbitral awards and intend to pay the additional seven employees an aggregate of approximately RMB 310,000 (approximately $44,423) according to entered arbitral awards. As regards the total expenses pertaining to this lay-off, the Company recorded liabilities of RMB979,716 (approximately $140,393) in employment termination compensations and RMB2.99 million (approximately $428,467) in unpaid salaries in 2019, of which the Company had paid off RMB3,346,453 (approximately $475,866) as of June 30, 2020.

In 2020, Beijing Dehaier and Lianluo Connection have terminated the employment of additional 25 employees due to the business downturn. Most of these former employees filed complaints with Beijing Changping District Employment Dispute Arbitration Commission and Beijing Shijingshan District Employment Dispute Arbitration Commission, respectively, claiming that Beijing Dehaier and Lianluo Connection failed to pay them, among others, certain salaries, overtime fees and compensations upon terminations. As of June 30, 2020, Beijing Dehaier and Lianluo Connection have entered into settlement agreements with 15 of these former employees and settled disputes through negotiations with the rest of these employees. The total settlement amount for the 25 employees was RMB3,332,405 (approximately $473,868) and about RMB1,493,225 (approximately $212,337) has been paid off.

The following is a reconciliation of the basic and diluted loss per share computation for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

For the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, all the outstanding warrants and options were anti-dilutive.

In addition to the transactions and balances disclosed elsewhere in these financial statements, the Company had the following material related party transactions:

On May 20, 2019 the Company borrowed $90,000 from Digital Grid for a term of 12 months.

As of June 30, 2019, the Company owed a net principal of $4,345 to Digital Grid.

From November to December 2019, the Company borrowed $28,000 from Digital Grid, for a term of 12 months.

As of June 30, 2020, the Company owed a net principal of $33,000 to Digital Grid.

For the six months ended June 30, 2020, one customer accounted for approximately 87% of the Company’s revenues. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, two customers each accounted for approximately 33% and 24%, respectively, of the Company’s revenues.

No other customer accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

For the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, the sole supplier accounted for 100% of the Company’s purchases.

Under the employee stock option plan, the Company’s stock options generally expire ten years from the date of grant.

As of June 30, 2020, all outstanding options have been vested. For the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company recognized $0 and $69,177 respectively, as compensation expense under its stock option plan.

On April 28, 2016, the Company signed Share Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) with HLI. In this SPA, HLI received warrants to acquire from the Company 125,000 Class B common shares at exercise price of $17.60 per share and exercisable by HLI at any time.

There was a total of 125,000 warrants to purchase Class B common shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

The fair value of the outstanding warrants was calculated using the Black Scholes Model with the following assumptions:

The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of warrants liability measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs:

From February to March 2020, the Company consummated three registered direct offerings of 1,373,750 Class A Common Shares and concurrent private placements of warrants to purchase up to 1,373,750 Class A Common Shares with three investors.

As of the date hereof, there are outstanding warrants to purchase an aggregate of 1,373,750 Class A common shares, exercisable for five and one-half years since the respective date of issuance and subject to full ratchet anti-dilution protection. The table below shows the exercise price, floor price, issuance date and expiration date for these warrants.

In accordance with ASC 815-40, the Company accounted for the Warrants as equity instruments.

The Company has a borrowing of $918,450 due to HLI as of June 30, 2020. The loans due at July 18, July 21, and August 6, 2020, totaling $211,950, were extended, interest-free and without specific repayment date, which is based upon both parties’ agreement as of the date of this report.

During 2019, DGHKT borrowed from the Company loans of principal amounts of $85,000 for a term of 12 months, and the Company borrowed $118,000 from DGHKT for a term of 12 months. On July 14, 2020, the Company repaid a net principal of $33,000 to DGHKT.

On August 17, 2020, the outstanding amount of $42,000 in service charge payable to HLI's subsidiary was repaid by the Company.

On August 12, 2020, Mr. Zhitao He resigned from his positions as Chief Executive Officer and director of the Company. Mr. He’s resignation was not a result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. On August 25, 2020, Mr. Bin Lin was appointed as Chief Executive Officer, a director and Chairman of the Company.

On August 13, 2020, Lianluo Connection entered into a Share Transfer Agreement (the “Agreement”) with China Mine United Investment Group Co., Ltd. (“China Mine”), pursuant to which Lianluo Connection transfers its 100% equity interests in its wholly-owned PRC subsidiary Beijing Dehaier to China Mine for cash consideration of RMB 0. In exchange for all of the equity interests in Beijing Dehaier, China Mine agrees to assume all liabilities of Beijing Dehaier.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Lianluo Smart Limited and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2019, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, changes in equity and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2019, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the period ended December 31, 2019, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2, the Company has experienced negative operating cash flows. These matters raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audit we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Lianluo Smart Limited and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2018, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, changes in equity and cash flows for the two years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2018, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the two years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

On April 22, 2010, the Company completed an initial public offering of 187,500 common shares. The offering was completed at an issuance price of $64.00 per share. Prior to the offering, the Company had 375,000 issued and outstanding shares, and after the offering, the Company had 562,500 issued and outstanding shares.

On April 28, 2016, the Company entered into a definitive securities purchase agreement (the “SPA”) with Hangzhou Lianluo Interactive Information Technology Co., Ltd. (“Lianluo Interactive” or “Hangzhou Lianluo”) to sell 1,388,888 of its common shares and warrants to purchase common shares to Lianluo Interactive for an aggregate purchase price of $20 million (Note 14).

Lianluo Smart distributed and provided after-sale services for medical equipment in China mainly through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Beijing Dehaier Medical Technology Co., Limited (“Beijing Dehaier”) and Lianluo Connection Medical Wearable Device Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (“Lianluo Connection”), which were both formed in Beijing, the PRC, for the business development in the health equipment market.

Currently, Lianluo Smart owns 100% of Lianluo Connection and Lianluo Connection owns 100% of Beijing Dehaier.

Lianluo Smart, through its subsidiaries, now distributes branded, proprietary medical equipment, such as sleep apnea machines, ventilator air compressors, and laryngoscope. Standard product registration, product certification and quality management system have been established; ISO13485 industry standard has also already been passed. It also has the distribution rights for a number of international medical equipment suppliers for products including ventilator, laryngoscope, sleep apnea machines and other medical equipment accessories.

As of December 31, 2019, the Company had $0.02 million in cash and cash equivalents which decreased from $0.48 million at December 31, 2018. The Company’s principal sources of liquidity have been proceeds from issuances of equity securities, and loans from banks and related parties. As reflected in the consolidated financial statements, the Company had a net loss of $4.45 million and used $1.67 million of cash in operation activities for the year ended December 31, 2019. The Company had a working capital deficiency of $1.56 million. This has raised substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. In February and March 2020, the Company obtained approximately $7.2 million equity financing. Considering equity financing and the cost cutting activities, the Company believes that the current cash and cash equivalents and the anticipated cash flows from operations will be sufficient to meet the anticipated working capital requirements and expenditures for the next 12 months. The Company may, however, decide to enhance the liquidity position or increase the cash reserve for future investments or operations through additional capital, and finance funding from banks and/or related parties. The issuance and sale of additional equity would result in further dilution to the Company’s shareholders. The incurrence of indebtedness would result in increased fixed obligations and could result in operating covenants that would restrict the operations.

As described in Note 21, on January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization (“WHO”) announced a global health emergency because of a new strain of coronavirus originating in Wuhan, China (the “COVID-19 outbreak”) and the risks to the international community as the virus spreads globally beyond its point of origin. In March 2020, the WHO classified the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic, based on the rapid increase in exposure globally.

The full impact of the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve as of the date of this report. As such, it is uncertain as to the full magnitude that the pandemic will have on the Company’s financial condition, liquidity, and future results of operations. Management is actively monitoring the global situation on its financial condition, liquidity, operations, suppliers, industry, and workforce. Given the daily evolution of the COVID-19 outbreak and the global responses to curb its spread, the Company is not able to estimate the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on its results of operations, financial condition, or liquidity for fiscal year 2020.

As a result of these events, the Company assessed its near-term operations, working capital, finances and capital formation opportunities, and implemented, in late December 2019 and early February 2020, a downsizing of our operations, including workforce reductions, reductions of salaried employee compensation and a reduction of hours worked to preserve cash resources, cut costs and focus the Company’s operations on customer-centric sales and project management activities. The extent to which COVID-19 will impact the Company’s business and financial results will depend on future developments, which are uncertain and cannot be predicted at this time.

The Company’s service was suspended due to restrictions and hospital closures except for essential services in February 2020 and recovered gradually in March 2020 as hospitals began to resume business.

The duration and likelihood of success of the Company’s downsizing effort, workforce reduction and cost-cutting measures are uncertain. If these actions do not meet the expectations, or additional capital is not available, the Company may not be able to continue their operations. Other factors that will affect the ability to continue operations include the market demand for the products and services, the ability to service the needs of the Company’s customers and prospects with a reduced workforce, potential contract cancellations, project scope reductions and project delays, management of the working capital, the availability of cash to fund the operations, and the continuation of normal payment terms and conditions for purchase of the products and services.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Lianluo Smart and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All inter-company transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation.

Accordingly, all share and per share information has been restated to retroactively show the effect of this share combination.

The functional currency of Lianluo Smart Limited is United States dollars (“US$” or “$”). The functional currency of Beijing Dehaier and Lianluo Connection are Renminbi (“RMB”), and PRC is the primary economic environment in which the Company operates. Transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are translated into the functional currency at the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. The resulting exchange differences are included in the determination of net income for the respective periods.

The financial statements of the Company’s foreign operations are translated into US$ in accordance with ASC 830-10, “Foreign Currency Matters”. For financial reporting purposes, the financial statements of the Company’s PRC subsidiary are prepared using RMB are translated into Company’s reporting currency, the US$. Assets and liabilities are translated using the exchange rate at each balance sheet date. Revenue and expenses are translated using average rates prevailing during each reporting period, and Shareholders’ equity is translated at historical exchange rates except for the change in retained earnings during the year which is the result of the income. The cumulative translation adjustments are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income in the accompanying consolidated statements of shareholders’ equity.

No representation is made that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted into U.S. dollars at the rates used in translation. The source of the exchange rates is generated from People’s Bank of China.

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Estimates are adjusted to reflect actual experience when necessary. Significant accounting estimates reflected in the Company’s consolidated financial statements include revenue recognition, reserve for doubtful accounts, valuation of inventories, impairment testing of long-term assets, standard warranty obligation, warrants liability, stock-based compensation, recoverability of intangible assets, property and equipment, and realization of deferred tax assets. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand and highly liquid investments which are unrestricted as to withdrawal or use, and which have maturities of three months or less when purchased. The Company maintains uninsured cash and cash equivalents with various financial institutions in the PRC.

Accounts receivable are presented net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses. The Company reviews the accounts receivable on a periodic basis and makes general and specific allowance when there is doubt as to the collectability of individual balances. In evaluating the collectability of individual receivable balance, the Company considers many factors, including the age of the balance, a customer’s historical payment history, its current credit-worthiness and current economic trends. Accounts are written off after exhaustive efforts at collection. Accounts receivable terms typically are net 60-180 days from when the services were provided, or when goods were delivered. At December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company has established, based on a review of its outstanding balances, an allowance for doubtful accounts in the amounts of $36,416 and $26,773, respectively.

Other receivables and prepayments primarily include advances to employees, prepaid rentals and deposits to landlords and service providers. Management regularly reviews aging of receivables and prepayments and changes in payment trends and records a reserve when management believes collection of amounts due are at risk. Accounts considered uncollectible are written off after exhaustive efforts at collection.

The Company, as a common practice in the PRC, often makes advance payments to suppliers for unassembled parts. Advances to suppliers are reviewed periodically to determine whether their carrying value has become impaired.

ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” requires disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments held by the Company. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC Topic 825, “Financial Instruments,” defines fair value and establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosures of fair value measurement that enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measures. The Company’s carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets for receivables and current liabilities each qualify as financial instruments are a reasonable estimate of their fair values because carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, other payables and accrued liabilities approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these items. The estimated fair values of short-term related party borrowings were not materially different from their carrying value as presented due to the short maturities. As the carrying amounts are reasonable estimates of the fair value, these financial instruments are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. The three levels of valuation hierarchy are defined as follows:

Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The marketable equity securities are accounted at fair value, with changes in fair value recorded through earnings. The fair value of marketable equity securities was determined using the quote price in the active market, with Level 1 inputs (Note 9).

The fair value of warrants was determined using the Black Scholes Model, with level 3 inputs (Note 14).

Inventories include raw materials, working in progress and finished goods and consist of assembled and unassembled parts relating to medical devices. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined on a weighted-average basis. Management compares the cost of inventories with the net realizable value and writes down inventories to net realizable value, if lower. Net realizable value is based on estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business less cost to sell. These estimates are based on the current market and economic condition and the historical experience of selling products of similar nature. Management of the Company reassesses the estimations at the end of each reporting period.

Property and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, if any. Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the following estimated useful lives:

Construction in progress represents capital expenditures for direct costs of construction or acquisition. Capitalization of these costs ceases and the construction in progress is transferred to the appropriate category of property, plant and equipment when substantially all the activities necessary to prepare the assets for their intended use are completed. Construction in progress is not depreciated.

Intangible assets are recorded at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment losses, if any. Amortization is calculated on a straight-line basis over the following estimated useful lives:

Long-lived assets such as property and equipment and intangible assets subject to amortization are reviewed for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be fully recoverable. When these events occur, the Company compares the carrying value of the long-lived assets to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and eventual disposition. If the sum of the expected future undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss, equal to the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of the asset, is recognized. Fair value is generally determined using the asset’s expected future discounted cash flows or market value, if readily determinable. Based on its review, the Company determined that, for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, impairment loss for intangible assets was $nil and $3,281,779, respectively.

The Company’s equity securities represent equity investments in Guardion Health Sciences, Inc. (“GHSI”) made in November 2017. The Company holds less than 5% of the GHSI’s total shares. Details see Note 9. The equity securities were accounted for as non-marketable securities in 2018 on the balance sheets and as marketable securities in 2019 when GHSI went public in April 5, 2019.

Subsequent to the adoption of ASU 2016-01 on January 1, 2018, equity investments, except for those accounted for under the 2016-01 equity method, those that result in consolidation of the investee and certain other investments, are measured at fair value, and any changes in fair value are recognized in earnings. For equity securities without readily determinable fair value and do not qualify for the existing practical expedient in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”) to estimate fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) of the investment, the Company elected to use the measurement alternative to measure those investments at cost, less any impairment, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for identical or similar investments of the same issuer, if any. Pursuant to ASU 2016-01, for equity investments measured at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in earnings, the Company does not assess whether those securities are impaired. For those equity investments that the Company elects to use the measurement alternative, the Company makes a qualitative assessment of whether the investment is impaired at each reporting date.

As of December 31, 2018, the investment without readily determinable fair value was accounted for under the measurement alternative method of accounting. The investment was measured at cost, less any impairment, plus or minus any changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for an identical or similar investment of the same issuer. As of December 31, 2019, the investment was accounted at fair value with changes recorded through earnings.

In May 2014 the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (ASC 606), which supersedes all existing revenue recognition requirements, including most industry specific guidance. This new standard requires a company to recognize revenues when it transfers goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration that the company expects to receive for those goods or services. We adopted these amendments with ASU 2014-09 (collectively, the new revenue standards).

The new revenue standards became effective for the Company on January 1, 2018, and were adopted using the modified retrospective method. The adoption of the new revenue standards as of January 1, 2018 did not change the Company’s revenue recognition as the majority of its revenues continue to be recognized when the customer takes control of its product or services. As the Company did not identify any accounting changes that impacted the amount of reported revenues with respect to its product revenues, no adjustment to accumulated deficit was required upon adoption.

The following is a description of principal activities from which the Company generates revenue and related revenue recognition policies:

The Company distributes medical equipment, such as sleep apnea machines, ventilator air compressors, laryngoscope, in China. Control of products sold transfers to customers upon shipment from the Company’s facilities, and the Company’s performance obligations are satisfied at that time. Shipping and handling activities are performed before the customer obtains control of the goods and therefore represent a fulfillment activity rather than a promised service to the customer. The Company also provides after-sale services for medical equipment, such as sleep apnea machines, ventilator air compressors, laryngoscope, in China. The Company typically sells its branded products with standard warranty terms covering 12 months after purchase. The warranty requires the Company to repair all mechanical malfunctions and, if necessary, replace defective components.

The Company evaluates its arrangements with distributors and determines that it is the primary obligor in the sales of distributed products, is subject to inventory risk, has latitude in establishing prices, and assumes credit risk for the amount billed to the customer, or has several but not all of these indicators. In accordance with ASC 606, the Company determines that it is appropriate to record the gross amount of product sales and related costs. As the Company is a principal and it obtains control of the specified goods before they are transferred to the customers, the revenues should be recognized in the gross amount of consideration to which it expects to be entitled in exchange for the specified goods transferred.

Starting from 2018, the Company started to earn service revenue from provision of technical services in relation to detection and analysis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (“OSAS”). The Company is focused on the promotion of sleep respiratory solutions and service in public hospitals. Its wearable sleep diagnostic products and cloud-based service are also available in medical centers of Chinese private preventive healthcare companies in China. Revenue is recognized when the Company’s diagnostic services are provided to the user at medical centers and public hospitals.

In the PRC, value added tax (“VAT”) of 13% and 6% of the invoice amount is collected in respect of the sales of goods and service rendered, respectively, on behalf of tax authorities. The VAT collected is not revenue of the Company; instead, the amount is recorded as a liability on the balance sheet until such VAT is paid to the authorities.

Cost of revenues primarily includes wages to assemble parts and the costs of unassembled parts, other expenses associated with the assembly and distribution of products and depreciation of fixed assets in the provision of services.

Advertising expenses are expensed as incurred. For the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, advertising and promotional expenses recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss were $19,811, $56,259 and $76,592, respectively.

The Company typically sells its branded products with standard warranty terms covering 12 months after purchase. The warranty requires the Company to repair all mechanical malfunctions and, if necessary, replace defective components.

The Company provides for the estimated cost of product warranties at the time revenue is recognized and records warranty expenses in the selling expenses. The Company’s warranty obligation is affected by product failure rates and material usage and service delivery costs incurred in correcting product failure. Should actual material usage or service delivery costs differ from the Company’s estimates, the Company may reverse warranty liability at warranty expiry date.

Recovery gain from warranty expense accrued for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 was $(7,911), $(10,261) and $(130,885), respectively.

Research and development costs relating to the development of new products and processes, including significant improvements and refinements to existing products, are expensed as incurred, and included in general and administrative expenses. Research and development costs were $0, $301,713 and $344,575 for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

Government subsidies primarily consist of financial subsidies received from provincial and local governments for operating a business in their jurisdictions and compliance with specific policies promoted by the local governments. For certain government subsidies, there are no defined rules and regulations to govern the criteria necessary for companies to receive such benefits, and the amount of government subsidy is determined at the discretion of the relevant government authorities. The government subsidies of non-operating nature with no further conditions to be met are recorded as non-operating income in “Other income” when received. The government subsidies with certain operating conditions are recorded as “deferred income” when received and will be recorded as operating income when the conditions are met. During the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, government subsidies with no further conditions to be met of $0, $0 and $17,394, respectively, were recorded.

The Company follows the provisions of ASC 260-10, “Earnings per Share”. The Company has been authorized to issue Class A and Class B common stock. The two classes of common stock are substantially identical in all material respects, except for voting rights. Since the Company did not declare any dividends during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, the net loss per common share attributable to each class is the same under the “two-class” method. As such, the two classes of common stock have been presented on a combined basis in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income and in the above computation of net income per common share.

Diluted loss per share reflect the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common shares were exercised or converted into common shares. Common stock equivalents having an anti-dilutive effect on earnings per share are excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share.

The Company reports revenues, net of PRC’s value added tax, for all the periods presented in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.

The Company accounts for stock-based share-based compensation awards to employees at fair value on the grant date and recognizes the expense over the employee’s requisite service period. The Company’s expected volatility assumption is based on the historical volatility of Company’s stock or the expected volatility of similar entities. The expected life assumption is primarily based on historical exercise patterns and employee post-vesting termination behavior. The risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The expected dividend is zero based on the Company’s current and expected dividend policy.

Comprehensive income is comprised of net income and all changes to the statements of stockholders’ equity, except those due to investments by stockholders, changes in paid-in capital and distributions to stockholders. For the Company, comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 included cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments.

The Company’s segments are business units that offer different products and services and are reviewed separately by the chief operating decision maker (the “CODM”), in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. The Company’s CODM is the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. During 2017, there was only one segment, which is the business of developing, commercializing and distribution of medical equipment, such as sleep apnea machines, ventilator air compressors, and laryngoscope. During 2018, the Company started to earn service revenue from provision of technical services in relation to diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (“OSAS”). The Company is focused on the promotion of sleep respiratory solutions and service in public hospitals. Its wearable sleep diagnostic products and cloud-based service are also available in medical centers of Chinese private preventive healthcare companies in China. We have two reportable segments: sale of medical equipment and provision of OSAS during 2018 and 2019.

The total assets for the two reportable segments were shared and indistinguishable for reporting purposes.

The Company’s operations are carried out in the PRC. Accordingly, the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations may be influenced by the political, economic and legal environment in the PRC, and by the general state of the PRC’s economy. The Company’s operation in the PRC is subject to special considerations and significant risks not typically associated with companies in North America and Western Europe. These include risks associated with, among others, the political, economic and legal environment and foreign currency exchange. The Company’s results may be adversely affected by changes in the political and social conditions in the PRC, and by changes in governmental policies with respect to laws and regulations, anti-inflationary measures, currency conversion, remittances aboard, and rates and methods of taxation, among other things.

Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and trade accounts receivable. All of the Company’s cash is maintained with state-owned banks within the PRC and none of these deposits are covered by insurance. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts. A portion of the Company’s sales are credit sales which are primarily to customers whose abilities to pay are dependent upon the industry economics prevailing in these areas; however, concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade accounts receivables are limited due to generally short payment terms. The Company also performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers to help further reduce credit risk.

The Company cannot guarantee that the current exchange rate will remain steady. Therefore, there is a possibility that the Company could post the same amount of profit for two comparable periods and yet, because of a fluctuating exchange rates, record higher or lower profit depending on exchange rate of PRC Renminbi (RMB) converted to U.S. dollars on the relevant dates. The exchange rate could fluctuate depending on changes in

The Company uses the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, “Accounting for Income Taxes.” Under this method, income tax expense is recognized for the amount of: (i) taxes payable or refundable for the current year; and, (ii) deferred tax consequences of temporary differences resulting from matters that have been recognized in an entity’s financial statements or tax returns. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the results of operations in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation reserve is provided to reduce the deferred tax assets reported if, based on the weight of available positive and negative evidence. Based on management’s estimate, it is more likely than not that all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

ASC 740 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition of a tax position taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. Under ASC 740, a tax benefit from an uncertain tax position taken or expected to be taken may be recognized only if it is “more likely than not” that the position is sustainable upon examination, based on its technical merits. The tax benefit of a qualifying position under ASC 740 would equal the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement with a taxing authority having full knowledge of all the relevant information. A liability (including interest and penalties, if applicable) is established in the financial statements to the extent a current benefit has been recognized on a tax return for matters that are considered contingent upon the outcome of an uncertain tax position. Related interest and penalties, if any, are included as components of income tax expense and income taxes payable.

The implementation of ASC 740 resulted in no material liability for unrecognized tax benefits. The Company recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense in the statements of income and comprehensive income. During the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, the Company did not incur any interest or penalties.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606).” This guidance supersedes current guidance on revenue recognition in Topic 605, “Revenue Recognition.” In addition, there are disclosure requirements related to the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue recognition. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14 to defer the effective date of ASU No. 2014-09 for all entities by one year. For public business entities that follow U.S. GAAP, the deferral results in the new revenue standard are being effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. We applied the new revenue standard beginning January 1, 2018. We have analyzed the Company’s revenue from contracts with customers in accordance with the new revenue standard and determined the impact on the consolidated financial statements was not material.

In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-07, “Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting”, which expands the requirements of ASC Topic 718 to include nonemployee share-based payment awards while it retains specific guidance related to the attribution of compensation cost and provides for potential differences in the valuation of options. ASU 2018-07 supersedes Subtopic 505-50, “Equity—Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees”, and is effective for public business entities for annual and interim periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. We adopted the ASU 2018-07 beginning January 1, 2019. The standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Codification Improvements to Topic 842, Leases (“ASU 2018-10”) and ASU 2018-11, Leases (Topic 842), Targeted Improvements (“ASU 2018-11”). The amendments in ASU 2018-10 affect only narrow aspects of the guidance issued in the amendments in ASU 2016-02, including but not limited to lease residual value guarantee, rate implicit in the lease and lease term and purchase option. The amendments in ASU 2018-11 provide an optional transition method for adoption of the new standard, which will allow entities to continue to apply the legacy guidance in ASC 840, including its disclosure requirements, in the comparative periods presented in the year of adoption.

Effective January 1, 2019 we adopted the new standard using the modified retrospective approach and implemented internal controls to enable the preparation of financial information upon adoption. We elected to adopt both the transition relief provided in ASU 2018-11 and the package of practical expedients which allowed us, among other things, to retain historical lease classifications and accounting for any leases that existed prior to adoption of the standard. Additionally, we elected the practical expedients allowing us not to separate lease and non-lease components and not record leases with an initial term of twelve months or less (“short-term leases”) on the balance sheet across all existing asset classes. The standard did not materially impact our consolidated statements of operations or cash flows.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326), Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments”, which will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The guidance replaces the incurred loss impairment methodology with an expected credit loss model for which a company recognizes an allowance based on the estimate of expected credit loss. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this standard on its consolidated financial statements.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): simplifying the test for goodwill impairment”, the guidance removes Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test, which requires a hypothetical purchase price allocation. Goodwill impairment will now be the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, not the difference between the fair value and carrying amount of goodwill which was the step 2 test before. The ASU should be adopted on a prospective basis for the annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this standard on its consolidated financial statements.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, “Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement.” This standard eliminates the current requirement to disclose the amount or reason for transfers between level 1 and level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and the requirement to disclose the valuation methodology for level 3 fair value measurements. The standard includes additional disclosure requirements for level 3 fair value measurements, including the requirement to disclose the changes in unrealized gains and losses in other comprehensive income during the period and permits the disclosure of other relevant quantitative information for certain unobservable inputs. The new guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of the new standard will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, “Internal-Use Software – Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement.” This ASU aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement service contract with the guidance to capitalize implementation costs of internal use software. The ASU also requires that the costs for implementation activities during the application development phase be capitalized in a hosting arrangement service contract, and costs during the preliminary and post implementation phase are expensed. The new guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adoption of this standard, but does not anticipate that the adoption will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

In October 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-17, Consolidation (Topic 810): Targeted Improvements to Related Party Guidance for Variable Interest Entities, (“ASU 2018-17”). ASU 2018-17 requires reporting entities to consider indirect interests held through related parties under common control on a proportional basis rather than as the equivalent of a direct interest in its entirety for determining whether a decision-making fee is a variable interest. The standard is effective for all entities for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. Entities are required to apply the amendments in ASU 2018-17 retrospectively with a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings at the beginning of the earliest period presented. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of the new standard will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

In April 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-04, Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses, Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, and Topic 825, Financial Instruments, (“ASU 2019-04”). ASU 2019-04 clarifies and improves areas of guidance related to the recently issued standards on credit losses (ASU 2016-13), hedging (ASU 2017-12), and recognition and measurement of financial instruments (ASU 2016-01). The amendments generally have the same effective dates as their related standards. If already adopted, the amendments of ASU 2016-01 and ASU 2016-13 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 and the amendments of ASU 2017-12 are effective as of the beginning of the Company’s next annual reporting period; early adoption is permitted. The Company previously adopted ASU 2016-01. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of the new standard will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-03, Codification Improvements to Financial Instruments, (“ASU 2020-03”). ASU 2020-03 improves various financial instruments topics, including the CECL Standard. ASU 2020-03 includes seven different issues that describe the areas of improvement and the related amendments to GAAP, intended to make the standards easier to understand and apply by eliminating inconsistencies and providing clarifications. The amendments related to Issue 1, Issue 2, Issue 4 and Issue 5 were effective upon issuance of ASU 2020-03. The amendments related to Issue 3, Issue 6 and Issue 7 were effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2020. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of the new standard will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

During the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, bad debts (recovery of bad debts) were $10,148, $5,826 and $(46,831) respectively.

Other receivables and prepayments as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 consist of the following:

During the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, bad debts on other receivables were $499, $16,403 and $32,213, respectively.

During the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, write-downs of inventories to lower of cost or net realizable value of $2,363, $0 and $(73,860), respectively, were (credited against) charged to costs of revenue in relation to the Company’s operations. Subsequent sale of impaired inventory items is recorded as credits to inventory write-downs previously recorded.

Property and equipment as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 consist of the following:

Depreciation from the Company’s operations were $778,117, $467,929 and $974,432 for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 respectively.

The Company did not record any impairment on its property and equipment for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017.

Amortization expense from the Company’s continuing operations was $0, $359,701 and $353,971 for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

The Company recorded impairment on its intangible assets from its continuing operations $0, $3,281,779 and $0 for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2018, as a result of lower-than-expected revenue performance of the Company, management determined not to further update and maintain its software copyright and patent for the therapy products of sleep respiratory business. The unamortized software copyright and patent and others of $3,281,779 were fully impaired.

On November 3, 2017 (the “Effective Date”), the Company completed a purchase of an aggregate of 1,304,348 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Shares”) of Guardion Health Sciences, Inc. (“GHSI” or the “Seller”), at a purchase price of $1.15 per Share (or a purchase price of $1.5 million in the aggregate) in a private placement (the “Private Placement”). The Private Placement occurred pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement dated November 3, 2017 (the “Purchase Agreement”) by and among GHSI as Seller and (i) LLIT and (ii) Digital Grid (Hong Kong) Technology Co., Limited (“DGHKT”; and together with LLIT, “Purchasers”), as purchasers of, in aggregate, 4,347,827 Shares for aggregate purchase price of $5.0 million. The investments account for less five percent of GHSI’s total shares.

Prior to January 1, 2018, the Company accounted for the equity securities at cost and only adjusted for other-than-temporary declines in fair value and distributions of earnings. As of December 31, 2018, under ASU 2016-01 the Company elected to measure this equity investment using the measurement alternative, which requires that the investment is measured at cost, less any impairment, plus or minus any changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for an identical or similar investment of the same issuer. For the year ended December 31, 2018 the investment was not impaired and there were no observable price changes.

On January 30, 2019, GHSI effectuated a one-for-two (1:2) reverse stock split of its common stock without any change to its par value. On April 9, 2019, GHSI closed its initial public offering of 1,250,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $4.00 per share for total gross proceeds of $5.0 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering costs and expenses payable by it. GHSI’s shares began trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market on April 5, 2019 under the symbol “GHSI”.

The Company accounted for the equity securities as marketable securities as of December 31, 2019. The share price of GHSI at December 31, 2019 is $0.22 per share, based on which the Company re-valued its equity securities in GHSI and recognized the fair value change of $1,356,565 through unrealized loss on marketable securities.

Interest expense on short-term borrowings amounted to $0, $200,799 and $6,246 for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

Other payables and other current liabilities as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 consist of the following:

Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 was $206,006, $301,021 and $244,860, respectively. The lease commitment is $46,340 with a contract maturity date at December 16, 2020. All of Company’s leases were short term (less than 12 months) and the Company elected the practical expedient not to record right of use of assets related to short term leases.

LLIT is authorized to issue 4,736,111 shares of Class A common stock and 1,513,889 shares of Class B common stock, each with a par value of $0.021848. Each share of Class A common stock is entitled to one vote, and each share of Class B common stock is entitled to ten votes and is convertible at any time into one share of Class A common stock. Shares of Class A common stock and Class B common stock are treated equally, identically and ratably with respect to any dividends declared by the Board of Directors unless the Board of Directors declares different dividends to the Class A common stock and Class B common stock by getting approval from a majority of common stock holders.

On April 28, 2016, the Company entered into a definitive securities purchase agreement with Hangzhou Lianluo pursuant to which Hangzhou Lianluo has agreed to purchase 1,388,888 common shares of the Company for an aggregate of $20,000,000. The purchase price is $14.40 per share, which represents a 35% premium to the Company’s closing price of $10.64 on April 27, 2016. In August 2016, the Company closed the securities purchase agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with Hangzhou Lianluo and Hangzhou Lianluo completed the purchase of $20 million of the Company’s common shares and warrants to purchase common shares (Note 14). As of December 31, 2016, the Company reported a subscription receivable of $1,492,538 from Hangzhou Lianluo which had been collected on April 13, 2017.

On June 8, 2017, the Company held the Annual General Meeting to approve the amend and restate the Company’s amended and restated Memorandum and Articles of Association (the “New M&AAs”) in order that the Company’s authorized share capital be re-classified and re-designated into 6,250,000 Common Shares of par value of $0.021848 each, of which 4,736,111 would be designated as Class A Common Shares of par value of $0.021848 each and 1,513,889 be designated as Class B Common Shares of par value of $0.021848 each.

In 2018, the Company issued an aggregate of 34,375 common shares to a consultant under the Company’s incentive plan for advice and services provided concerning the Company’s merger and acquisition planning, development and strategy implementation. The 34,375 common shares were issued in two tranches including 17,187 common shares issued on February 21, 2018 and 17,188 common shares issued on March 5, 2018. The fair value of the 34,375 common shares was $835,999, which was calculated based on the grant date stock price of $25.44 on February 21, 2018 and of $23.20 March 5, 2018. During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company amortized $835,999 as consulting expenses.

Also in 2018, the Company issued 25,000 common shares to a consulting firm for management consulting and advisory services to be provided for a period of 12 months up to August 15, 2019. The fair value of these shares on the grant date based on the closing price was approximately $288,000. During the year ended December 31, 2018 and 2019, the Company amortized $108,888 and $179,112 as consulting expenses.

At December 31, 2019 and 2018, the number of shares of Class A common stock issued and outstanding was 836,933 and 836,933 respectively. At December 31, 2019 and 2018, the number of shares of Class B common stock issued and outstanding was 1,388,888.

A PRC company is required to make appropriations to statutory surplus reserve, based on after-tax net income determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles of the PRC (“PRC GAAP”). Appropriations to the statutory surplus reserve is required to be at least 10% of the after-tax net income determined in accordance with PRC GAAP until the reserve is equal to 50% of the entity’s’ registered capital.

The statutory surplus reserve fund is non-distributable other than during liquidation and can be used to fund previous years’ losses, if any, and may be utilized for business expansion or converted into share capital by issuing new shares to existing shareholders in proportion to their shareholding or by increasing the par value of shares currently held by them, provided that the remaining statutory surplus reserve balance after such issue is not less than 25% of the registered capital.

No amount was allocated to the statutory surplus reserve account as both the subsidiaries in China had incurred accumulated losses as of December 31, 2019 and 2018.

Under the employee stock option plan, the Company’s stock options generally expire ten years from the date of grant. On December 29, 2011, the Company entered into five-year agreements with its employees and directors, pursuant to which, the Company issued an aggregate of 56,250 options at an exercise price of $11.60 per share. The options vest in equal annual installments over the five years of the agreements ending December 28, 2016.

On October 7, 2013, pursuant to the Company’s Share Incentive Plan, the Company granted a non-statutory option to acquire 11,750 of the Company’s common shares at an exercise price of $18.40 per share to Mr. Ping Chen, the CEO of the Company. The options vest in equal annual installments over the five years of the agreement ending October 6, 2018.

On August 20, 2014, pursuant to the Company’s Share Incentive Plan, the Company granted additional option to acquire 16,375 of the Company’s common shares at an exercise price of $42.48 per share to Mr. Ping Chen. The options vest in equal annual installments over the five years of the agreement ending August 19, 2019.

On August 7, 2015, the Company entered into two-year agreements with its employees and directors, pursuant to which the Company issued an aggregate of 43,625 options at an exercise price of $13.12 per share. The options vest in equal annual installments over the two years of the agreements ending August 6, 2017.

On March 21, 2016, the Company entered into two-year agreements with its employees and directors, pursuant to which the Company issued an aggregate of 72,608 options at an exercise price of $15.04 per share. The options vest in equal annual installments over the two years of the agreements ending March 20, 2018.

In 2018, 1,375 options were exercised for cash to purchase 1,375 shares of the Company’s common shares for an aggregate consideration of $17,851, and 5,000 options were exercised on a cashless basis to purchase 1,000 common shares of the Company.

The Company valued the stock options using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions:

Following is a summary of the status of options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2019:

For the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, the Company recognized $69,176, $247,134 and $479,233 respectively, as compensation expense under its stock option plan.

As of December 31, 2019, unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to options was nil.

On April 28, 2016, the Company signed Share Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) with Hangzhou Lianluo. In this SPA, Hangzhou Lianluo is entitled with 125,000 warrants to acquire from the Company 125,000 common shares at purchase price of $17.60 per share. The warrants will be exercisable at any time. The Company recognized the warrants as a derivative liability because warrants can be settled in cash. Warrants are remeasured at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in earnings in each reporting period.

There was a total of 125,000 warrants issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2019 and 2018.

The fair value of the outstanding warrants was calculated using the Black Scholes Model with the following assumptions:

The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of warrants liability measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs:

The following is a reconciliation of the basic and diluted loss per share computation for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018:

The Company has been authorized to issue Class A and Class B common stock. The two classes of common stock are substantially identical in all material respects, except for voting rights. Since the Company did not declare any dividends during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, the net loss per common share attributable to each class is the same under the “two-class” method. As such, the two classes of common stock have been presented on a combined basis in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income and in the above computation of net loss per common share.

For the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, all the outstanding warrants and options were anti-dilutive.

Lianluo Smart is a tax-exempt company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands.

PRC enterprise income tax is calculated based on the Enterprise Income Tax Law (the “EIT Law”). Under the EIT Law, a unified enterprise income tax rate of 25% and unified tax deduction standards will be applied equally to both domestic-invested enterprises and foreign-invested enterprises.

Under the current PRC laws, PRC government grants a preferential income tax rate of 15% to government-certified high technology companies, and under the new standard the period of validity for the certification of high technology companies is three years. In 2009, 2012 and 2015, Beijing Dehaier updated its certification for “high technology” company. Therefore, Beijing Dehaier used a 15% income tax rate to calculate the income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015. In 2018, Beijing Dehaier did not pass the certification for “high technology” company, and therefore, is subject to a PRC income tax rate of 25% on its 2018 income.

The BVI and PRC components of loss before income taxes consisted of the following:

A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes determined at the statutory income tax rate to the Company’s income taxes is as follows:

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 are presented below:

As of December 31, 2019, the Company’s PRC subsidiaries had net operating loss carry forwards of $15,158,812, which will expire in various years through year 2024. Management believes it is more likely than not that the Company will not realize these potential tax benefits as these operations will not generate any operating profits in the foreseeable future. As a result, a valuation reserve was provided against the full amount of the potential tax benefits.

The accounting for uncertain tax positions prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The Company is required to recognize in the financial statements the impact of a tax position, if that position is more-likely than-not of being sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the position. The Company recorded a net charge for unrecognized tax benefits in 2019 and 2018 of $0 and $0, respectively. The Company includes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits, if any, within the benefit from (provision for) income taxes.

The Company only files income tax returns in PRC. According to the PRC Tax Administration and Collection Law, the statute of limitations is three years if the underpayment of taxes is due to computational errors made by the taxpayer or its withholding agent. The statute of limitations extends to five years under special circumstances, which are not clearly defined. In the case of a related party transaction, the statute of limitations is ten years. There is no statute of limitations in the case of tax evasion.

In addition to the transactions and balances disclosed elsewhere in these financial statements, the Company had the following material related party transactions:

As of December 31, 2019, the loan balance consists of the following from Hangzhou Lianluo:

During 2019, the Company borrowed $942,500 from Hangzhou Lianluo, repaid $0; the loans are non-interest bearing. In addition, the above loans due at February 1, 2020, March 6 and April 7, 2020 has been extended, interest-free and without specific repayment date, which is based upon both parties’ agreement as of the date of this report.

As of December 31, 2018, the loan balance was zero. During 2018, the Company borrowed $3,682,592 carrying an annual interest rate of 5%-8% and was fully settled through debt offset agreement among the Company, Hangzhou Lianluo and DGHKT. Debt offset agreements refer to below iv) Borrowings to DGHKT.

As of December 31, 2019, the loan balance consists of the following from DGHKT, an affiliate of Hangzhou Lianluo:

During 2019, the Company borrowed $33,000 interest free, and repaid $0 in principal.

During 2019, the Company borrowed from Mr. Ping Chen, its previous CEO, free of interest to fund its operation. During 2019, 2018 and 2017, the borrowings were $387,182, nil and nil, and Mr. Ping Chen forgave a debt of $143,301 d in 2019. The balances were $243,881, nil and nil as of December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

On March 15, 2018, the Company entered into a $6 million loan agreement with DGHKT (an affiliate of Hangzhou Lianluo) for a term of 12 months. The Company also borrowed RMB34.3 million (equivalently $5.20 million) from Hangzhou Lianluo, its principal shareholder.

Pursuant to an agreement dated December 27, 2018, the Company, DGHKT, Hangzhou Lianluo agreed that the outstanding amount owed by DGHKT to us of RMB35.6 million be repaid by Hangzhou Lianluo on behalf of DGHKT, to the Company. This repayment is agreed to be settled in the form of offset against the amount owed by the Company to Hangzhou Lianluo of RMB35.6 million (equivalent to $5.2 million). As a result, the Company no longer owed or were owed by Hangzhou Lianluo or DGHKT any amount as of December 31, 2018.

For the year ended December 31, 2019, two customers each accounted for approximately 21% and 15%, respectively, of the Company’s revenues. For the year ended December 31, 2018, two customers each accounted for approximately 16% and 13%, respectively, of the Company’s revenues. For the year ended December 31, 2017, two customers accounted for approximately 44% and 12%, respectively, of the Company’s revenues.

For the year ended December 31, 2019, one supplier accounted for 100% of the Company’s purchases. For the year ended December 31, 2018, two suppliers each accounted for approximately 31% and 17% respectively, of the Company’s purchases. For the year ended December 31, 2017, two suppliers each accounted for approximately 40% and 23%, respectively, of the Company’s purchases.

On May 9, 2019, Tianjin Wuqing Bohai Printing Co., Ltd. (“Wuqing Bohai”) filed an arbitration application with Beijing Arbitration Commission against Beijing Dehaier, claiming that Beijing Dehaier failed to pay for goods in accordance with purchase contracts entered into with Wuqing Bohai in 2017 and 2018 and requested Beijing Dehaier to pay Wuqing Bohai an amount of RMB119,770 (approximately $17,450), plus RMB10,000 (approximately $1,457) to cover the expenses of keeping goods that Beijing Dehaier failed to accept. On June 5, 2019, Beijing Dehaier submitted an answer to compliant, noting that it had not received some of the goods under the contracts and Wuqing Bohai failed to provide invoices for some of the goods allegedly received by Beijing Dehaier. Beijing Dehaier submitted that it should only be responsible for the purchase value of RMB48,450 (approximately $7,059). On March 6, 2020, the Beijing Arbitration Commission entered an award, ordering that Beijing Dehaier pay Wuqing Bohai the disputed amount of RMB119,770 (approximately $17,203) and an arbitration fee of RMB10,443 (approximately $1,500) by March 24, 2020 and dismissed other claims of Wuqing Bohai.

On February 14, 2020, the Company consummated a registered direct offering of 323,750 Class A Common Shares and a concurrent private placement of warrants to purchase up to 323,750 Class A Common Shares with certain accredited investors. The purchase price per Class A Common Share in the registered direct offering was $6.80. The warrants sold in the concurrent private placement are exercisable for a period of five and one-half years upon issuance, at an initial exercise price of $6.80 per share, which was thereafter adjusted to $4.9912, subject to full ratchet anti-dilution protection. On February 25, 2020, we consummated a second registered direct offering of 437,500 Class A Common Shares and a concurrent private placement of warrants to purchase up to 437,500 Class A Common Shares with the same accredited investors. The purchase price per Class A Common Share in the second registered direct offering was $5.60. The warrants sold in the second concurrent private placement are exercisable for a period of five and one-half years upon issuance, at an initial exercise price of $5.60 per share, subject to anti-dilution protections. On March 2, 2020, we consummated a third registered direct offering of 612,500 Class A Common Shares and a concurrent private placement of warrants to purchase up to 612,500 Class A Common Shares with the same accredited investors. The purchase price per Class A Common Share in this registered direct offering was $5.60 per share. The warrants sold in the third concurrent private placement are exercisable for a period of five and one-half years upon issuance, at an initial exercise price of $5.60 per share, subject to anti-dilution protections.

The above equity financings, after deducting the placement agent’s commissions and other expenses, generated net proceeds of approximately $7.2 million for the Company.

The following table presents the Company’s balance sheet as of December 31, 2019 on a pro forma basis to give effect to the issuance and sale of 1,373,750 Class A Common Shares in the foregoing three registered direct offerings:

On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization (“WHO”) announced a global health emergency because of a new strain of coronavirus originating in Wuhan, China (the “COVID-19 outbreak”) and the risks to the international community as the virus spreads globally beyond its point of origin. In March 2020, the WHO classified the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic, based on the rapid increase in exposure globally.

As a result of these events, the Company assessed the near-term operations, working capital, finances and capital formation opportunities, and implemented, in late December 2019 and early February 2020, a downsizing of our operations, including workforce reductions, reductions of salaried employee compensation and a reduction of hours worked to preserve cash resources, cut costs and focus the operations on customer-centric sales and project management activities. The extent to which COVID-19 will impact the business and financial results will depend on future developments, which are uncertain and cannot be predicted at this time.

The service was suspended due to restrictions and hospital closures except for essential services in February 2020 and recovered gradually in March 2020 as hospitals began to resume business.

In 2019, Beijing Dehaier and Lianluo Connection have terminated the employment of over 50 employees due to the business downturn. 34 of these former employees filed complaints with Beijing Changping District Employment Dispute Arbitration Commission and Beijing Shijingshan District Employment Dispute Arbitration Commission, respectively, claiming that Beijing Dehaier and Lianluo Connection failed to pay them, among others, certain salaries, overtime fees and compensations upon terminations. As of the date of this report, Beijing Dehaier and Lianluo Connection have entered into settlement agreements with 30 former employees and settled disputes through negotiations with the rest of these employees. The settlement amount was RMB2,435,582 (approximately $349,019) and has been recorded in the financial statements of the first quarter of 2020.

As mentioned in Note 19 the Company has a borrowing of $931,450 due from Hangzhou Lianluo as of December 31, 2019. The loans due at February 1, 2020, March 6 and April 7, 2020, totaling $167,661, were extended, interest-free and without specific repayment date, which is based upon both parties’ agreement as of the date of this report.

On April 1, 2020, Mr. Ping Chen resigned from his positions as Chief Executive Officer and director of Lianluo Smart Limited (the “Company”), effectively immediately. Mr. Chen’s resignation was due to personal reasons and not because of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

On the same date, the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Mr. Zhitao He as Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. He has served as chairman and director of the Company since October 2016. The Board of Directors also appointed the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer, Ms. Yingmei Yang, as a director to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Chen’s resignation.

On April 24, 2020, Mr. Xiaogang Tong resigned from his positions as an independent director and member of each committee of the Board of Directors of Lianluo Smart Limited (the “Company”), effectively immediately. Mr. Tong’s resignation was due to personal reasons and not because of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

On the same date, the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Mr. Fuya Zheng (“Mr. Zheng”) as a director, member of each of Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Nominating Committee and Chair of Audit Committee of the Company.

Newegg Inc. (“Newegg” or the “Company”) is an electronics-focused e-retailer that offers customers a comprehensive selection of the latest consumer electronics products, detailed product descriptions and images, “how-to” information, and customer reviews via its websites. The Company’s strategic focus is based on three key areas: (1) providing a differentiated and superior online shopping experience, (2) offering reliable and timely product fulfillment, and (3) delivering superior customer service.

The Company was incorporated as Newegg Computers in the state of California on February 4, 2000. In June 2005, Newegg Inc. was incorporated in the state of Delaware. On September 29, 2005, Newegg Computers was merged into Newegg Inc. under Delaware law with Newegg Inc. being the surviving company.

In August 2016, the Company entered into a share purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Hangzhou Liaison Interactive Information Technology Co., Ltd, (“Liaison”), a publicly traded company in China. The transaction was completed on March 30, 2017. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, Liaison purchased 490,706 shares of Class A Common Stock and 12,782,546 shares of Series A convertible Preferred Stock from existing shareholders for a total consideration of $91.9 million. Additionally, the Company issued, and Liaison purchased, 24,870,027 shares of Series AA Convertible Preferred Stock for a total consideration of $172.2 million. Upon the close of this transaction, Liaison, through Digital Grid (Hong Kong) Technology Co., Limited (“Digital Grid”), a fully-owned subsidiary of Liaison, became the majority owner of the Company. See Note 12 –Convertible Preferred Stock for further discussion about the Company’s accounting treatment for this transaction.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and include the accounts of all consolidated subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Estimates are used for, but not limited to, revenue recognition, incentives earned from vendors, investment valuation, and stock-based compensation. Actual results could differ from such estimates.

As of June 30, 2020, the effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations, and financial condition continue to evolve. As a result, many of our estimates and assumptions required increased judgment and carry a higher degree of variabilities and volatility. As additional information become available, our estimates may change materially in future periods.

Effective January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), as amended (“ASU 2016-02”), which requires lessees to recognize a right-of-use (“ROU”) asset and lease liabilities on the balance sheet for most lease arrangements and expands disclosures about leasing agreements, among other items. The Company adopted ASU 2016-02 using the modified retrospective transition approach through a cumulative-effect adjustment, which after completing the implementation analysis, resulted in no adjustment to the Company’s January 1, 2019 beginning retained earnings balance. On January 1, 2019, the Company recognized $26.4 million of ROU operating lease assets and $28.7 million of operating lease liabilities, including noncurrent operating lease liabilities of $21.0 million, as a result of the adoption. The difference between the ROU operating lease assets and the operating lease liabilities was primarily due to previously accrued rent expense relating to periods prior to January 1, 2019, and the remaining prepaid rent balance as of December 31, 2018. The adoption of ASU 2016-02 did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or cash flows.

As part of the adoption, the Company elected the package of practical expedients, which among other things, permits the Company to not reassess whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases, the lease classification for any expired or existing leases, and the initial direct costs for any existing leases. The Company also elected the practical expedient to not assess whether existing land easements that were not previously accounted for as lease are or contain a lease under the new guidance. The Company did not elect the hindsight practice expedient to use hindsight when determining lease term and assessing impairment of ROU lease assets. See Note 9 – Lease Obligations.

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current period presentation.

Cash and cash equivalents consist primarily of cash on deposit, certificates of deposit, and money market accounts. Cash equivalents are all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. Amounts receivable from credit card processors are also considered cash equivalents as they are both short term and highly liquid in nature, and are typically converted to cash within three business days. Amounts due to the Company from credit card processors that are classified as cash and cash equivalents totaled $13.2 million and $9.2 million at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

Restricted cash includes amounts deposited in commercial bank time deposits and money market accounts to collateralize the Company’s deposit obligations. The Company considers restricted cash related to obligations classified as current liabilities to be current assets and restricted cash related to obligations classified as long-term liabilities as noncurrent assets. At June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company had $0.8 million and $0.8 million, respectively, in restricted cash, primarily related to collateralization required pursuant to a lease agreement and the restricted cash account required under the Company’s health insurance plan. The restricted cash balance is classified as a current asset in the consolidated balance sheets.

The following is a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the consolidated statements of cash flows (in thousands):

Accounts receivable consist primarily of vendor receivables, which do not bear interest, and represent amounts due for marketing development funds, cooperative advertising, price protection and other incentive programs offered to the Company by certain vendors. Accounts receivable also include receivables from business customers on 30- to 60-day credit terms. The Company estimates an allowance for doubtful accounts based on historical experience and other factors. Accounts receivable are written off when deemed uncollectible. Recoveries of accounts receivable previously written off are recorded when received. Amounts receivable from business customers were $15.6 million and $14.6 million, net of allowances of $0.1 million and $0.1 million, at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. See further discussion of amounts receivable related to vendor incentive programs under Incentives Earned from Vendors below.

Inventories, consisting of products available for sale, are accounted for using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method and are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. In-bound freight-related costs are included as part of the cost of merchandise held for resale. In addition, certain vendor payments are deducted from the cost of merchandise held for resale. The Company records an inventory provision for refurbished, slow-moving, or obsolete inventories based on historical experience and assumptions of future demand for product. These allowances are released when the related inventory is sold or disposed of. Amounts of inventory allowances were $4.1 million and $3.7 million, as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated amortization and depreciation computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of each asset. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of the remaining lease term or the estimated useful life of the assets. Expenditures for repair and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred, and expenditures for major renewals and improvements are capitalized. Costs incurred during the application development stage of internal-use software and website development are capitalized and included in property and equipment. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and accumulated depreciation or amortization are removed from the accounts, and any gain or loss is reflected in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. The useful lives for depreciable assets are as follows:

The Company defines lease agreements at their inception as either operating or finance leases depending on certain defined criteria. Certain lease agreements may entitle the Company to receive rent holidays, other incentives, or periodic payment increases over the lease term. Accordingly, rent expense under operating leases is recognized on the straight-line basis over the original lease term, inclusive of predetermined minimum rent escalations or modifications and rent holidays.

The Company evaluates the recoverability of long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. The impairment test comprises two steps. The first step compares the carrying amount of the asset to the sum of expected undiscounted future cash flows. If the sum of expected undiscounted future cash flows exceeds the carrying amount of the asset, no impairment is taken. If the sum of expected undiscounted future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset, a second step is warranted and an impairment loss is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value calculated using the present value of estimated net future cash flows. There have been no impairment losses recognized by the Company for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and for the year ended December 31, 2019.

Investments are accounted for using the equity method if the investment provides the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over an investee. Significant influence is generally deemed to exist if the Company has an ownership interest in the voting stock of the investee between 20% and 50%, although other factors are considered in determining whether the equity method is appropriate. Also, investments in limited partnerships of more than 3% to 5% are generally viewed as more than minor and are accounted for using the equity method.

The investments for which the Company is not able to exercise significant influence over the investee and which do not have readily determinable fair values were accounted for under the cost method prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-01 Financial Instruments-Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. Subsequent to the adoption of this standard as of January 1, 2018, the Company has elected the measurement alternative to measure such investments at cost, less any impairment, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer.

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. To increase the comparability of fair value measures, a three-tier fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers include Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exist, therefore, requiring the Company to develop its own assumptions to determine the best estimate of fair value.

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued and other liabilities approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. The carrying amounts of long-term debt and line of credit at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 approximates fair value because the interest rate approximates the current market interest rate. The fair value of these financial instruments was determined using level 2 input.

Comprehensive loss consists of net loss and adjustments to stockholders’ equity for foreign currency translation adjustments. Accumulated other comprehensive loss consists entirely of foreign currency translation adjustments. The tax impact is not material to the consolidated financial statements.

The Company adopted Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09 Revenue From Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) as of January 1, 2018. Revenue recognition is evaluated through the following five step process:

4. Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and

Revenue is recognized when control of a promised product or service transfers to a customer, in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring those products or services. Revenue is recognized net of sales taxes and discounts. The Company primarily generates revenue through product sales on its platforms and through fees earned for facilitating marketplace transactions and extended warranty sales on its platforms.

The Company recognizes revenue on product sales at a point in time to customers when control of the product passes to the customer upon delivery to the customer or when service is provided. The Company fulfills orders with its owned inventory or with inventory sourced through its suppliers. The vast majority of the Company’s product sales are fulfilled from its owned inventory. The amount recognized in revenue represents the expected consideration to be received in exchange for such goods or services. For orders fulfilled with inventory sourced through the Company’s suppliers, and where the products are shipped directly by the Company’s supplier to the Company’s customer, the Company evaluates the criteria outlined in ASC 606-10-55, Principal versus Agent Considerations, in determining whether revenue should be recognized on a gross or net basis. The Company determined that it is the principal in these transactions as it controls the specific good before it is transferred to the customer. The Company is the entity responsible for fulfilling the promise to provide the specified good to the customer and takes responsibility for the acceptability of the goods, assumes inventory risk before the specified good has been transferred to the customer or after transfer of control to the customer, has discretion in establishing the price, and selects the suppliers of products sold. The Company accounts for product sales under these arrangements on a gross basis upon receipt of the product by the customer. Product sales exceeded 95% of consolidated net sales for six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

The Company generally requires payment by credit card upon placement of an order, and to a limited extent, grants credit to business customers on 30- to 60-day terms. Shipping and handling is considered a fulfillment activity, as it takes place before the customer obtains controls of the good. Amounts billed to customers for shipping and handling are included in net sales upon completion of the performance obligation.

The Company’s product sales contracts include terms that could cause variability in the transaction price such as sales returns and credit card chargebacks. As such, the transaction price for product sales includes estimates of variable consideration to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of revenue recognized will not occur. Sales are reported net of estimated returns and allowances and credit card chargebacks, based on historical experience.

The Company also earns fees for facilitating marketplace transactions and extended warranty sales on its platforms. For marketplace transactions, the Company’s websites host third-party sellers and the Company also provides the payment processing function. The Company recognizes revenue upon sale of products made available through its marketplace store. The Company is not the principal in this arrangement and does not control the specific goods sold to the customer. The Company reports the net amount earned as commissions, which are determined using a fixed percentage of the sales price or fixed reimbursement amount. The Company also offers extended warranty programs for various products on behalf of an unrelated third party. The Company reports the net amount earned as revenue at the time of sale, as it is not the principal in this arrangement and does not control the specific goods sold to the customer.

The Company offers its customers the opportunity to purchase goods and services on its website using deferred financing promotional programs provided by a third-party financing company. These programs include an option to make no payments for a period of six, twelve, eighteen or twenty-four months. The third-party financing company makes all decisions to extend credit to the customer under a separate agreement with the customer, owns all such receivables from the customer, assumes all risk of collection, and has no recourse to the Company in the event the customer does not pay. The third-party financing company pays the Company for the purchase price on behalf of the customer, less certain transaction fees. Accordingly, sales generated through these programs are not reflected in the Company’s receivables once payment is received from the third-party financing company. The transaction fee paid by the Company to the third-party financing company is recognized as a reduction of revenue. These transaction fees for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 were immaterial.

To the extent that the Company sells its products on third-party platforms, the Company incurs incremental contract acquisition costs in the form of sales commissions paid to the platforms. The commissions are generally determined based on the sales price and an agreed-upon commission rate. The Company elects the practical expedient under Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09 Revenue From Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) to recognize sales commission as an expense as incurred, as the amortization period of the asset that the Company otherwise would have recognized is less than one year.

The Company has three types of contractual liabilities: (1) amounts collected, or amounts invoiced and due, related to product sales where receipt of the product by the customer has not yet occurred or revenue cannot be recognized. Such amounts are recorded in the consolidated balance sheets as deferred revenue and are recognized when the applicable revenue recognition criteria have been satisfied. For all of the product sales, the Company ships a large volume of packages through multiple carriers. Actual delivery dates may not always be available and as such, the Company estimates delivery dates as needed based on historical data. (2) amounts collected for the Company’s Premier membership services, which are typically paid upfront for membership benefits over a 3-month, 6-month, or 12-month period, including free 3-day shipping, free return, rush processing and dedicated customers services. Such amounts were initially recorded as deferred revenue and were recognized as revenue ratably over the subscription period. The Company discontinued its Premier membership services in 2019, resulting in no balance of deferred revenue related to this program as of December 31, 2019. The amount of deferred revenue related to the Premier membership services was immaterial as of December 31, 2018. (3) unredeemed gift cards, which are initially recorded as deferred revenue and are recognized in the period they are redeemed. Subject to governmental agencies escheat requirements, certain gift cards not expected to be redeemed, also known as “breakage”, are recognized as revenue based on the historical redemption pattern. These gift cards breakage revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 were immaterial.

Deferred revenue totaled $37.0 million and $25.9 million at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company recognized $23.1 million of net revenue included in deferred revenue at December 31, 2019. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company recognized $31.6 million of net revenue included in deferred revenue at December 31, 2018.

The Company’s cost of sales represents the purchase price of the products it sells to its customers, offset by incentives earned from vendors, including marketing development funds and other vendor incentive programs. See further discussion of vendor payments under Incentives Earned from Vendors below. Cost of sales also includes freight-in and freight-out costs and charges related to refurbished, slow-moving, or obsolete inventory.

The Company records revenue for shipping and handling billed to its customers. Shipping and handling revenue totaled approximately $15.7 million and $8.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

The related shipping and handling costs are included in cost of sales. Shipping and handling costs totaled approximately $35.6 million and $30.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

The Company participates in various vendor incentive programs that include, but are not limited to, purchasing-based volume discounts, sales-based volume incentives, marketing development funds, including for certain cooperative advertising, and price protection agreements. Vendor incentives are recognized in the consolidated statements of operations as an offset to marketing and promotional expenses to the extent that they represent reimbursement of advertising costs incurred by the Company on behalf of the vendors that are specific, incremental, and identifiable. Reimbursements that are in excess of such costs and all other vendor incentive programs are accounted for as a reduction of cost of sales, or if the related product inventory is still on hand at the reporting date, inventory is reduced in the consolidated balance sheets.

The Company reduced cost of sales by $53.7 million and $72.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, for these vendor incentive programs. Reductions to advertising and promotional expenses related to direct reimbursements for costs incurred in advertising vendors’ products totaled $0.6 million and $0.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Amounts receivable related to vendor incentive programs were $19.4 million and $34.8 million, net of allowances of $0.2 million and $0.5 million, at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Amounts due to the Company are included in accounts receivable in the consolidated balance sheets.

Selling, general, and administrative expenses primarily consist of marketing and advertising expenses, sales commission, credit card processing fees, payroll and related benefits, depreciation and amortization, professional fees, litigation costs, rent expense, information technology expenses, warehouse costs, office expenses, and other general corporate costs.

Advertising and promotional expenses are charged to operations when incurred and are included in selling, general, and administrative expenses. Advertising and promotional expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 were $11.7 million and $15.3 million, respectively.

The measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all stock-based payment awards made to employees and directors, including employee stock options and restricted stock, is based on estimated fair value of the awards on the date of grant. The value of awards that are ultimately expected to vest is recognized as expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods in the consolidated statements of operations. See Note 13 – Stock-Based Compensation for further information about the Company’s stock compensation plans.

The Company is subject to federal and state income taxes in the United States and taxes in foreign jurisdictions. In accordance with ASC Topic 740, the Company uses the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under the asset and liability method, deferred taxes are determined based on the temporary differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities, using tax rates expected to be in effect during the years in which the bases differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is established against deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

The Company recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. The Company measures the recognized tax benefit as the largest amount of tax benefit that has greater than a 50% likelihood of being realized upon the ultimate settlement with a taxing authority. The Company reverses a previously recognized tax benefit if it determines that the tax position no longer meets the more-likely-than-not threshold of being sustained. The Company accrues interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.

The Company maintains its cash and cash equivalents in bank deposit accounts which, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and does not believe it is exposed to any significant credit risk from cash and cash equivalents.

For the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company had no individual customers that accounted for greater than 10% of net sales.

The Company purchases its products on credit terms from vendors located primarily in the United States. For both the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company’s cumulative annual purchases from one vendor was 12.5% and 12.1% of total purchases, respectively. The majority of products that the Company sells are available through multiple channels.

The Company has receivables due from vendors related to its advertising and promotional programs and receivables due from business customers with credit terms. As of June 30, 2020, the Company’s receivables from three vendors were 19.4%, 14.6%, and 14.1% of net receivables, and no receivables from business customers with credit terms exceeded 10% of net receivables. As of December 31, 2019, the Company’s receivables from one vendor was 22.1% of net receivables, and no receivable from business customers with credit terms exceeded 10% of net receivables.

The financial statements of foreign subsidiaries and affiliates where the local currency is the functional currency are translated into U.S. dollars using exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date for assets and liabilities and average exchange rates during the year for revenues and expenses. Any gain or loss on currency translation is included in stockholders’ equity as accumulated other comprehensive income.

Under the Company’s current certificate of incorporation, Series A convertible Preferred Stock is convertible at the holder’s option into Class A Common Stock by dividing the Series A Original Issue Price by the Series A Conversion Price in effect at the time of conversion. Similarly, each share of Series AA convertible Preferred Stock is convertible at the holder’s option into Class A Common Stock by dividing the sum of the Series AA Original Issue Price plus any dividends declared but unpaid thereon by the Series AA Conversion Price in effect at the time of conversion. Further, upon the date of an IPO, all outstanding shares of Series A convertible Preferred Stock and Series AA convertible Preferred Stock shall automatically be converted into shares of Class B Common Stock at the then-effective conversion rate. Finally, upon a date (prior to the date of an IPO) specified by vote or written consent of at least a majority of the then outstanding shares of Series A convertible Preferred Stock, all outstanding shares of Series A convertible Preferred Stock shall automatically be converted into shares of Class A Common Stock at the then effective conversation rate. Upon a date (prior to the date of an IPO) specified by vote or written consent of at least a majority of the then outstanding shares of Series AA convertible Preferred Stock, all outstanding shares of Series AA convertible Preferred Stock shall automatically be converted into shares of Class A Common Stock at the then effective conversation rate. The Company’s current certificate of incorporation also allows the Series A convertible Preferred Stock and Series AA convertible Preferred Stock to be redeemed upon certain defined deemed liquidation events. As the possible redemption of these shares was outside of the control of the Company, the carrying amount of the Series A and AA convertible preferred stocks were classified as temporary equity. The Series A and Series AA convertible Preferred Stocks were initially recorded at their original issuance amounts, net of direct third-party costs incurred in connection with issuance.

The Company’s financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis include cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash. The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash approximate their fair value.

The Company’s financial assets that are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis when impairment is identified include equity method investment and investment in equity securities without readily determinable fair value not accounted for under the equity method. The fair values of these investments are determined based on valuation techniques using the best information available, and may include quoted market prices, market comparable, and discounted cash flow projections. An impairment charge is recorded when the cost of the investment exceeds its fair value. This is considered a Level 3 fair value measurement. See Note 5 – Investment for further information regarding the fair value measurement of these investments.

The fair value of accounts receivables approximates carrying value due to the short-term maturities.

The Company’s loans to affiliate, loans from affiliate, line of credit and long-term debt are carried at cost with fair value disclosed, if required. The fair value of the amounts outstanding under the line of credit and long-term debt with a floating interest rate approximates the carrying value due primarily to the variable nature of the interest rate of the instruments, which is considered a Level 2 fair value measurement. The fair value of the amounts outstanding under loans to affiliate, and line of credit with a fixed interest rate is estimated based on the discounted amount of the contractual future cash flows using an appropriate discount rate. This is considered a Level 3 fair value measurement. The following is a summary of the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of these financial instruments as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (in thousands):

Depreciation and amortization expense associated with property and equipment was $4.5 million and $5.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

In September 2019, the Company entered into a sale leaseback transaction for one of its real estate properties in the United States. The Company sold the property for gross proceeds of $38.5 million, and recognized a gain of $28.8 million from the transaction, which is included as other operating income in its consolidated statements of operations. The Company concurrently leased back the property from the buyer under a lease agreement for ten years, resulting in ROU lease asset of $14.1 million and a lease liability of $13.9 million as of the lease commencement date.

On April 17, 2018, the Company acquired an equity interest in Mountain Capital Fund L.P. (“Mountain”) from Pegasus View Global Ltd., an international business company incorporated in the Republic of Seychelles (“Pegasus”), which is a related party. Mountain is an exempted limited partnership registered under the partnership law in the Cayman Islands and primarily engages in investing. The Company’s equity interest in Mountain was limited to 50% of Mountain’s investment in One97 Communications Limited and PayTM E-Commerce Private Limited (collectively, the “Mountain Investment”). In addition to the $43.0 million initial investment made during 2018, the purchase price in this transaction included a contingent consideration of up to $7.0 million upon satisfaction of certain conditions described in the purchase agreement. The Company evaluated the Mountain Investment under the variable interest model and the voting interest model and concluded that Mountain Capital Fund L.P. is not a variable interest entity and no consolidation is needed under either the variable interest model or the voting interest model. The Company recorded an estimate of contingent consideration payable of $7.0 million as of the acquisition date.

Mountain sold a portion of its investment in One97 Communications Limited (“One97”) to various third-party buyers during the six months ended June 30, 2019, and sold the rest of its investment in One97 in the six months ended December 31, 2019, which resulted in the Company’s disposal of all of its investment in One97. The Company recorded a gain on the equity method investment in Mountain of $24.1million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the carrying value of the Company’s investment in Mountain was $6.5 million, and the Company’s ownership percentage in Mountain was approximately 8.0%. As Mountain is a limited partnership, the Company continues accounting for the Mountain Investment under the equity method as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 and for the periods then ended.

See Note 17 – Related Party Transactions for further information regarding this transaction.

In August 2018, the Company purchased 11,506,695 Series B+ Preferred shares in Bitmain Technologies Holding Company, a privately-held company incorporated in the Cayman Islands, for a total consideration of $15.0 million. Bitmain Technologies Holding Company and its subsidiaries (together “Bitmain”) primarily designs and sells cryptocurrency mining hardware, operate cryptocurrency mining pools, and provide mining farm services. As this represents an investment in equity securities without readily determinable fair values, the Company elected the measurement alternative under ASU 2016-01 to measure this investment at cost, less any impairment, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer.

The Company reviewed the investment in Bitmain for impairment as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, by evaluating if events or circumstances have occurred that may have a significant adverse effect on the fair value of the investment. The Company concluded there were no impairment indicators as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. In the absence of observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer during the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, the carrying value of the investment remained at $15.0 million as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

There was no impairment loss on cost method investments for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

In July 2018, the Company entered into a credit agreement with several financial institutions that provided a revolving credit facility of up to $100.0 million with a maturity date of July 27, 2021. Prior to July 27, 2020 and subject to certain terms and conditions, the Maximum Revolving Advance Amount, as defined in the loan agreement, could be increased up to $140.0 million. The revolving credit facility includes a letter of credit sublimit of $25.0 million, which can be used to issue standby and trade letters of credit, and a $10.0 million sublimit for swingline loans. Advances from this line of credit will be subject to interest at LIBOR plus the Applicable Margin, as defined in the loan agreement, or the Alternate Base Rate (to be defined as the highest of the financial institution’s prime rate, the Overnight Bank Funding Rate plus 0.50%, or the daily LIBOR plus 1.0%) plus the Applicable Margin. For LIBOR loans, the Company may select interest periods of one, two, or three months. Interest on LIBOR loans shall be payable at the end of the selected interest period. Interest on Alternate Base Rate loans is payable monthly. The line of credit is guaranteed by certain of the Company’s U.S. subsidiaries and is collateralized by certain of the assets of the Company. Such assets include all receivables, equipment and fixtures, general intangibles, inventory, subsidiary stock, securities, investment property, and financial assets, contract rights, and ledger sheets, as defined in the loan agreement. To maintain availability of funds under the loan agreement, the Company will pay on a quarterly basis, an unused commitment fee of either 0.25% of the difference between the amount available and the amount outstanding under the facility if the difference is less than one-third of the Maximum Revolving Advance Amount or 0.40% of the difference between the amount available and the amount outstanding under the facility if the difference is equal to or greater than one-third of the Maximum Revolving Advance Amount. As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, there was no balance outstanding under this line of credit. The credit facility contains customary covenants, including covenants that limit or restrict the Company’s ability to incur capital expenditures and lease payments, make certain investments, enter into certain related-party transactions, and pay dividends. The credit facility also requires the Company to maintain certain minimum financial ratios and maintain operation banking relationship with the financial institutions. As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants related to the line of credit.

In July 2015, the Company entered into a credit agreement with a financial institution that provided for a revolving credit facility of up to $5.0 million with a maturity date of no later than August 26, 2016. The Company extended the maturity date of this credit agreement to October 24, 2020. Advances from this line of credit are subject to interest at a floating interest rate of the one-year savings account plus 0.63% not to be lower than 1.62% per annum. The interest rate was equivalent to 1.72% as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. The line of credit is guaranteed by one of the Company’s China subsidiaries and is collateralized by a real estate asset of that subsidiary. As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, there was $5.1 million and $4.9 million, respectively, outstanding under this line of credit.

In May 2018, the Company entered into a credit agreement with a financial institution that provided for a revolving credit facility of up to $3.6 million with a maturity date of May 14, 2019. Advances from this line of credit are subject to a fixed interest rate of 5.22% per annum. The line of credit is guaranteed by one of the Company’s China subsidiaries and is collateralized by the foreign bank deposit assets of the same subsidiary. This credit agreement expired in May 2019.

In March 2019, the Company entered into a credit agreement with a financial institution that provided for a revolving credit facility of $3.6 million with a maturity date of September 19, 2019. Advances from this line of credit were subject to interest at a floating interest rate of the Loan Prime Rate, as defined in the credit agreement, times 142%. This credit facility is collateralized by all of the assets of one of the Company’s subsidiaries in China. This credit agreement expired in September 2019.

In December 2019, the Company entered into a credit agreement with a financial institution that provided for a revolving credit facility of $1.4 million. Advances from this line of credit were subject to a fixed interest rate of 6.09% per annum. The line of credit is collateralized by a real estate asset of that subsidiary. As of both June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, there was $1.4 million outstanding under this line of credit.

The Company has entered into various loans with financial institutions. Long-term debt consisted of the following (in thousands):

In March 2018, the Company entered into a long-term revolving loan agreement with a financial institution that provided a revolving credit facility of up to $13.0 million with a maturity date of March 8, 2020 (the “Credit Facility”). For each calendar quarter during the term of this credit agreement, advances from the Credit Facility are subject to an interest rate of either the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate or LIBOR-Based Rate, as defined in the loan agreement, at the Company’s option. The LIBOR-Based Rate may be calculated as either LIBOR plus 2.75% if the Compensating Deposits, as defined in the credit agreement, are less than $15.0 million as a daily average for the previous calendar quarter or LIBOR plus 2.5% if the Compensating Deposits equal at least $15.0 million as a daily average for the previous calendar quarter. The Credit Facility was collateralized by a real estate asset of the Company, and contained customary covenants, including covenants that limit or restrict the Company’s ability to incur indebtedness, capital expenditures and lease payments, make certain investments and enter into certain related-party transactions. Additionally, there was a requirement to maintain minimum liquidity (to be defined as cash or cash equivalents and securities that are readily marketable and are not subject to any lien, claim, encumbrance, charge or any other restriction) of $35.0 million during the term of the Credit Facility. The Company paid off the loan in full during 2019.

In 2013, the Company entered into a term loan agreement with a financial institution for $4.1 million with a maturity date of November 26, 2028 (the “Term Loan”). The Term Loan bears a floating interest rate of the one-year savings account plus 0.43% per annum in the first two years and a floating interest rate of the one-year savings account plus 0.61% per annum for the remaining of the term, not to be lower than 1.8% during the entire term. The interest rate was equivalent to 1.98% as of June 30, 2020. The Term Loan is collateralized by a first position security interest in a floor of an office building owned by the Company in Taiwan.

Aggregate maturities of long-term debt, excluding unamortized debt issuance costs, were as follows (in thousands) as of June 30, 2020:

The Company leases certain office and warehouse facilities and warehouse equipment under various noncancelable operating leases. The Company is also committed under the terms of certain of these operating lease agreements to pay property taxes, insurance, utilities, and maintenance costs. See Note 4 – Property and Equipment, net for disclosure for sales and leaseback transaction.

Most of the Company’s leases do not provide an implicit rate that can be readily determined. Therefore, the Company uses a discount rate based on its incremental borrowing rate, which is determined using its credit rating and information available as of the commencement date. The Company’s operating lease agreements may include options to extend the lease term. The Company made an accounting policy election to exclude options that are not reasonably certain of exercise when determining the term of the borrowing in the assessment of the incremental borrowing rate. Additionally, the Company also made an accounting policy election to not separate lease and non-lease components of a contract, and to recognize the lease payments under short-term leases as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term without recognizing the lease liability and the ROU lease asset.

The Company evaluates whether its contractual arrangements contain leases at the inception of such arrangements. Specially, the Company considers whether it can control the underlying asset and have the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits or outputs from the assets. Substantially all of its leases are long-term operating leases with fixed payment terms. The Company does not have significant financing leases. Its ROU operating lease assets represent the right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, and its operating lease liabilities represent the obligation to make lease payments. ROU operating lease assets are recorded in other noncurrent assets in the consolidated balance sheet. Operating lease liabilities are recorded in other current liabilities or other noncurrent liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets based on their contractual due dates.

The Company’s operating lease liability is recognized as of the lease commencement date at the present value of the lease payments over the lease term. The Company’s ROU operating lease asset is recognized as of the lease commencement date at the amount of the corresponding lease liability, adjusted for prepaid lease payments, lease incentives received, and initial direct costs incurred. The Company evaluates its ROU lease assets for impairment consistent with its impairment of long-lived assets policy. See Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.

Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term, and is included in selling, general, and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations. Operating lease expense totaled $8.0 million and $5.8 million, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019. Cash payments made for operating leases totaled $7.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2020, which were included in cash flows from operating activities in the consolidated statement of cash flows. As of June 30, 2020, the Company’s ROU operating lease assets were $31.5 million, and its operating lease liabilities were $33.0 million, of which $24.6 million was classified as non-current. As of December 31, 2019, the Company’s ROU operating lease assets were $38.1 million, and its operating lease liabilities were $39.2 million, of which $30.6 million was classified as non-current. New ROU operating lease assets and liabilities entered into during 2019 were $21.3 million and $20.9 million, respectively. No new ROU operating lease assets and liabilities entered into during the six months ended June 30, 2020. The Company’s weighted average remaining lease term and the discount rate for its operating leases were approximately 5.9 years and 5.04% at June 30, 2020, and 6.06 years and 5.06% at December 31, 2019.

The Company has certain sublease arrangements for some of the leased office and warehouse facilities. Sublease rental income for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 was immaterial.

The following table summarizes the future minimum rental payments under noncancelable operating lease arrangements in effect at June 30, 2020 (in thousands):

The Company’s income tax provision for interim periods is determined using an estimate of the annual effective tax rate adjusted for discrete items, if any, for relevant interim periods. The Company updates the estimate of the annual effective tax rate each six months and makes cumulative adjustments if the estimated annual effective tax rate changes. The quarterly tax provision and the quarterly estimate of the annual effective tax rate are subject to significant variations due to several factors including variability in predicting the pre-tax and taxable income and the mix of jurisdictions to which those items relate, relative changes in expenses or losses for which tax benefits are not recognized, how the Company does business, and changes in laws, regulations, and administrative practices. The effective tax rate can be volatile based on the amount of pre-tax income. For example, the impact of discrete items on the effective tax rate is greater when pre-tax income is lower.

The expense or (benefit) for income taxes for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 was $1.4 million and $4.0 million, respectively. The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 was 6.9% and (35.9)%, respectively. The low effective tax rate is primarily attributable to the valuation allowance the Company maintains on the net deferred tax assets related to U.S. operations and certain withholding tax in 2019.

As of June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019, the Company’s uncertain tax positions were approximately $0.6 million and $0.6 million respectively. Changes in tax laws, regulations, administrative practices, principles, and interpretations may impact the tax contingencies. The Company does not anticipate the uncertain tax positions to materially change within the next twelve months.

The Company is subject to both direct and indirect taxation in the U.S. and various states and foreign jurisdictions. The Company is under examination by certain tax authorities for the 2010 to 2019 tax years. The Company believes that adequate amounts have been reserved for any adjustments that may ultimately result from these or other examinations. The material jurisdictions where the Company is subject to potential examination by tax authorities for tax years after 2010 include, among others, the U.S. (Federal and California), Canada and China.

The Company’s Common Stock consists of Class A and Class B Common Stock (collectively, “Common Stock”). The holders of outstanding shares of Common Stock vote as one class on all matters submitted to a vote of the stockholders of the Company. Each holder of shares of Class A Common Stock is entitled to one vote per share, whereas each holder of shares of Class B Common Stock is entitled to 10 votes per share. No shares of Class B Common Stock are issuable until the Company completes an underwritten public offering of its Class A Common Stock pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in which the Class A Common Stock is designated for trading on the New York Stock Exchange or the NASDAQ Global Market (an “IPO”).

The holders of Common Stock are entitled to share equally, on a per share basis, in any dividends or other distributions declared by the Board of Directors with respect to the Common Stock. Each share of Class B Common Stock is convertible into one share of Class A Common Stock at the option of the holder. Each share of Class B Common Stock will automatically convert into one share of Class A Common Stock upon the written consent of a majority of the Class B stockholders, subject to the consent of one of the Company’s significant shareholders.

No Common Stock dividend was declared by the Company’s Board of Directors for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

The Company’s convertible Preferred Stock currently consists of Series AA convertible Preferred Stock and Series A convertible Preferred Stock.

The Series AA convertible Preferred Stock and Series A convertible Preferred Stock are entitled to noncumulative dividends of at least $0.0016 per share before any dividends may be paid on Common Stock. In addition to the dividend preferences discussed above, the holders of the Series AA convertible Preferred Stock and Series A convertible Preferred Stock are entitled to share in any dividends paid to holders of the Common Stock on an equal basis as if the Series AA convertible Preferred Stock and the Series A convertible Preferred Stock had been converted to Common Stock. Such dividends are payable when and as declared by the Company’s Board of Directors. No Series AA convertible Preferred Stock or Series A convertible Preferred Stock dividends were declared by the Company’s Board of Directors for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

The holders of the Series AA convertible Preferred Stock and Series A convertible Preferred Stock are entitled to vote on all matters presented to the stockholders of the Company for their action or consideration. The holders of the Series AA convertible Preferred Stock and Series A convertible Preferred Stock are entitled to 10 votes per “as converted” share of Class A Common Stock.

Each share of Series AA convertible Preferred Stock and Series A convertible Preferred Stock is convertible at the option of the holder at any time into Class A Common Stock. The conversion ratio is subject to adjustment for certain dilutive events, including certain types of stock dividends, stock splits, stock issuances, stock option grants, or a combination of these. As of both June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, approximately 24.9 million shares of Class A Common Stock could be issued based upon conversion ratios of 1:1 upon optional conversion of all outstanding shares of Series AA convertible Preferred Stock. As of both June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, approximately 36.5 million shares of Class A Common Stock could be issued, respectively, based upon conversion ratios of 1:1 upon optional conversion of all outstanding shares of Series A convertible Preferred Stock.

Each share of Series AA convertible Preferred Stock and Series A convertible Preferred Stock will automatically convert at the then effective conversion rate into shares of Class B Common Stock upon the closing of an IPO. Upon a vote or written consent of holders of at least a majority of Series AA convertible Preferred Stock, all outstanding shares of Series AA convertible Preferred Stock shall automatically be converted into shares of Class A Common Stock at the then effective conversion rate. Upon a vote or written consent of holders of at least a majority of Series A convertible Preferred Stock (which must include the consent of a certain significant shareholder or his designee, as long as such significant shareholder or such designee has Voting Power (as defined in the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, the “Charter”) with respect to at least 20% of the outstanding Series A convertible Preferred Stock), all outstanding shares of Series A convertible Preferred Stock shall automatically be converted into shares of Class A Common Stock at the then effective conversion rate. The conversion ratio is subject to adjustment for certain dilutive events, including certain types of stock dividends, stock splits, or a combination of these. As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, each share of Series AA convertible Preferred Stock and Series A convertible Preferred Stock could be converted, as described above, into one share of Class B Common Stock or one share of Class A Common Stock.

Upon the occurrence of a Qualified Liquidation Event, as defined in the Charter, each share of Series AA convertible Preferred Stock is entitled to receive, before any payment may be made to the holders of any other capital stock of the Company (including all other series of Preferred Stock of the Company outstanding), an amount equal to the greater of (i) the original issuance price of each share of Series AA convertible Preferred Stock, plus an amount equal to the amount of compounded annual interest that such original purchase price would yield had it been deposited from the Series AA Preferred Issue Date, as defined in the Charter, to the date of payment of such liquidation preference, inclusive, at the Three Month London Interbank Offered Rate (in U.S. dollars) in effect from time to time during such period, plus 50 basis points (subject to a maximum compounded interest rate per annum of 5%) (as adjusted for dividends in cash or in kind, share subdivisions, combinations, reclassifications, conversions and consolidations involving the Company’s capital stock and any restructuring, recapitalization, merger and combination involving the Company), plus all declared but unpaid dividends on such share of Series AA convertible Preferred Stock, and (ii) the amount to which the holder thereof would have received if such holder had converted all of its shares of Series AA convertible Preferred Stock into shares of Class A Common Stock immediately prior to such Qualified Liquidation Event. Following the payment in full of the Series AA Liquidation Amount, as defined in the Charter, the holders of the Series A convertible Preferred Stock are entitled to receive, before any distributions are made to the holders of the Common Stock, an amount equal to the original issuance price of each share of Series A convertible Preferred Stock plus any declared but unpaid dividends thereon. After the payment of all preferential amounts required to be paid to the holders of Series AA convertible Preferred Stock and Series A convertible Preferred Stock, the remaining assets available will be distributed pro rata among the holders of Series AA convertible Preferred Stock, Series A convertible Preferred Stock and Common Stock as if all the shares had been converted to Common Stock immediately prior to such Qualified Liquidation Event.

The Company has a right of first refusal in the event that the holders of Series AA convertible Preferred Stock and Series A convertible Preferred Stock attempt to sell their shares.

Certain holders of Series AA convertible Preferred Stock, Series A convertible Preferred Stock and Common Stock have pre-emptive rights to purchase any shares of Series AA convertible Preferred Stock, Series A convertible Preferred Stock or Common Stock that the Company proposes to issue other than in connection with an IPO and certain excluded issuances specified in the Stockholders Agreement.

Stock-based compensation includes stock option awards issued under the Company’s employee incentive plan and restricted stock issued under a significant shareholder’s incentive plan, as further discussed in (a) below. There was no income tax benefit recognized in the consolidated statements of operations for stock-based compensation arrangements in any of the periods presented.

On September 22, 2005, the Board of Directors approved the Company’s 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, which was amended in January 2008, October 2009, December 2011 and September 2015 (the “Incentive Award Plan”). Under the Incentive Award Plan, the Company may grant equity incentive awards to employees, directors, and consultants based on the Company’s Class A Common Stock. A committee of the Board of Directors of the Company determines the eligibility, types of equity awards, vesting schedules, and exercise prices for equity awards granted. Subject to certain adjustments in the event of a change in capitalization or similar transaction, the Company may issue a maximum of 14,200,000 shares of its Class A Common Stock under the Incentive Award Plan. The Company issues new shares of Class A Common Stock from its authorized share pool to settle stock-based compensation awards. The exercise price of options granted under the plan shall not be less than the fair value of the Company’s Class A Common Stock as of the date of grant. Options typically vest over the term of four years, and are typically exercisable for a period of 10 years after the date of grant, except when granted to a holder who, at the time the option is granted, owns stock representing more than 10% of the voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or any subsidiaries, in which case, the term of the option shall be no more than five years from the date of grant. In September 2015, the Incentive Award Plan was amended to permit additional awards to be made after the tenth anniversary of the original adoption of said plan.

In 2016, a significant shareholder established an incentive program (the “Significant Shareholder Incentive Program”) where he caused to be transferred a total of 5,198,458 shares of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock from Tekhill USA LLC, a limited liability company fully owned by the significant shareholder, into the Fred Chang Partners Trust (the “Trust”). In March and May 2016, the Trust entered into restricted share award agreements (the “Award Agreements”) with several key executives of the Company, under which the Trust granted a total of 5,090,157 restricted shares of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock to those executives to be vested over a 15-year period in equal annual installments on each anniversary date of the grant date. As of December 31, 2016, the Award Agreements were terminated with a concurrent offer from the significant shareholder to re-establish the Significant Shareholder Incentive Program. During the year ended December 31, 2017, the re-established incentive program (the “Re-established Significant Shareholder Incentive Program”) granted a total of 3,898,843 restricted shares of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock to a subset of the same recipients with substantially the same terms as those under the Significant Shareholder Incentive Program. The Re-established Significant Shareholder Incentive Program subsequently modified the vesting period from 15 years to 10 years during the year ended December 31, 2017, which did not have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements.

The fair value of each option award granted under the Incentive Award Plan is estimated using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model on the date of grant. This model requires the input of highly complex and subjective variables. These variables include, but are not limited to, the expected stock price volatility over the expected life of the awards and actual and projected employee stock option exercise behavior with the following inputs: risk-free interest rate, expected stock price volatility, forfeiture rate, expected term, dividend yield and weighted average grant date fair value.

The risk-free interest rate is based on the currently available rate on a U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issue with a remaining term equal to the expected term of the option converted into a continuously compounded rate. The expected volatility of stock options is based on a review of the historical volatility and the implied volatility of a peer group of publicly traded companies comparable to the Company. In evaluating comparability, the Company considered factors such as industry, stage of life cycle, and size. After the adoption of Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-09 Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting as of January 1, 2017, the Company elected to continue to estimate the total number of awards for which the requisite service period will not be rendered based on historical data. The expected term assumption used by the Company reflects the application of the simplified method set out in Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 110, Shared-Based Payment. The simplified method defines the expected term of an option as the average of the contractual term of the options and the weighted average vesting period for all option tranches. The dividend yield reflects the Company’s dividend rate on the date of grant. The Company did not grant any stock options during the six months ended June 30, 2019. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company granted stock options representing the right to purchase a total of 8,888,000 shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock.

The cost of the restricted shares is determined using the fair value of the Company’s Series A Convertible Preferred Stock on the date of the grant. Compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. There was no grant of the restricted shares under the Re-established Significant Shareholder Incentive Program during the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

During the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, the total intrinsic value of stock options exercised was both $0, and the compensation expense for stock options granted included in “Selling, general and administrative expenses” in the consolidated statements of operations totaled $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively.

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, there were $8.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively, of unrecognized compensation costs related to nonvested options. The weighted average remaining vesting term of the stock option was 3.96 years as of June 30, 2020.

The following table summarizes the activity for restricted stock issued from the Fred Chang Partners Trust under the Re-established Significant Shareholder Incentive Program:

During the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, the compensation expense for restricted shares granted included in “Selling, general and administrative expenses” in the consolidated statement of operations were immaterial.

At March 31, 2020, all unvested restricted stocks were cancelled. As of June 30, 2020, the Company had no unrecognized compensation costs related to restricted stock. As of December 31, 2019, there were $3.4 million of unrecognized compensation costs related to restricted stock.

The exercise prices of stock options and restricted stock granted were determined contemporaneously by the Company’s Board of Directors based on the estimated fair value of the underlying Class A Common Stock and Series A convertible Preferred Stock. The Class A Common Stock and Series A convertible Preferred Stock valuations were based on a combination of the income approach and two market approaches, which were used to estimate the total enterprise value of the Company. The income approach quantifies the present value of the future cash flows that management expects to achieve from continuing operations. These future cash flows are discounted to their present values using a rate corresponding to the Company’s estimated weighted average cost of capital. The Company’s weighted average cost of capital is calculated by weighting the required return on interest-bearing debt and common equity capital in proportion to their estimated percentages in the Company’s capital structure. The market approach considers multiples of financial metrics based on acquisition values or quoted trading prices of comparable public companies. An implied multiple of key financial metrics based on the trading and transaction values of publicly traded peers is applied to the Company’s similar metrics in order to derive an indication of value. A marketability discount is then applied to reflect the fact that the Company’s Class A Common Stock and Series A convertible Preferred Stock are not traded on a public exchange. The amount of the discount varies based on management’s expectation of effecting a public offering of the Company’s Class A Common Stock within the ensuing 12 months. The enterprise value indications from the income approach and market approaches were used to estimate the fair value of the Company’s Class A Common Stock and Series A convertible Preferred Stock in the context of the Company’s capital structure as of each valuation date. Each valuation was based on certain estimates and assumptions. If different estimates and assumptions had been used, these valuations could have been different.

Basic earnings per share of Common Stock is calculated by dividing net income available to holders of Common stock by the weighted average number of shares of Common Stock outstanding for the period. Under the two-class method, undistributed net income is allocated between shares of Common Stock and participating securities based on their participating rights. The diluted earnings per share of Common Stock calculation assumes the issuance of all dilutive potential common shares outstanding. Dilutive potential Common Stock consists of incremental shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of the stock options and upon conversion of all Preferred Stock.

In calculating the numerator of diluted earnings per share under the two-class method, undistributed net income is re-allocated to the common shares and participating securities that are assumed to be outstanding for diluted earnings per share purposes. In doing so, the undistributed net income allocated to common shares and participating securities for purposes of basic earnings per share is re-allocated in accordance with the sequencing rules of the FASB authoritative guidance to give effect to the potential common shares and participating securities that are assumed to be outstanding for purpose of computing diluted earnings per share.

Basic and diluted net loss per share is presented using the two-class method required for participating securities: Series AA convertible Preferred Stock, Series A convertible Preferred Stock and Class A Common Stock. Basic net loss per share is computed using the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per share is computed using the weighted-average number of shares of common stock and, if dilutive, common stock equivalents outstanding during the period. The Company’s common stock equivalents consist of shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of stock options and the conversion of Series AA convertible Preferred Stock and Series A convertible Preferred Stock. For the periods in which the Company has generated net loss, the basic and diluted net loss per share are the same because common stock equivalents are excluded from diluted net loss per share due to their antidilutive impact.

The following table summarizes the calculation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share (in thousands, except per share data):

The following shares were excluded from the calculation of diluted net loss per share calculation as their effect would have been anti-dilutive (in thousands):

From time to time, the Company is a party to various lawsuits, claims, and other legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business. The Company discloses contingencies deemed to be reasonably possible and accrues loss contingencies when, in consultation with legal advisors, it is concluded that a loss is probable and reasonably estimable.

In February 2018, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Revenue issued a notice of intent to assess sales/use taxes on the Company for the period from October 1, 2017 through October 31, 2017 for a total assessment of $652,255 including penalties and interest. The Department of Revenue subsequently reduced this amount to $295,911. In May 2020, the Company received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Revenue another notice of assessment for sales and use taxes for the months of November 2017 through September 2018 in the amount of $2,721,370, including penalties and interest. The Company has appealed these assessments and the Company intends to vigorously protest them. The outcome of this matter or the timing of such payments, if any, cannot be predicted at this time.

In December 2014, an individual plaintiff sued Newegg.com Americas Inc. (“Newegg.com Americas”) in Superior Court in Los Angeles County, California, alleging that Newegg.com Americas had engaged in deceptive advertising practices and seeking to certify a class action. In 2016, the Court sustained Newegg.com Americas’ demurrer to the plaintiff’s claims without leave to amend. The plaintiff appealed, and in July 2018 the Court of Appeal reversed the decision of the trial court, thus allowing the case to proceed. The matter is now pending in the trial court. The Company does not believe that a loss is probable and intends to vigorously defend itself and its subsidiaries. Depending on the amount and timing, an unfavorable result could materially affect the Company’s business, consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

In addition to the legal proceedings mentioned above, from time to time, the Company may become involved in legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. There can be no assurance with respect to the outcome of any legal proceeding. The outcome of the litigation described above, the other pending lawsuits filed against the Company and other claims, including those that may be made in the future, may be adverse to the Company, and the monetary liability and other negative operational or financial impact may be material to the Company’s consolidated results of operations, financial position, and cash flows.

The Company maintains a 401(k) defined-contribution plan for the benefit of its eligible employees. All full-time domestic employees who have completed at least six months of service and are at least 18 years of age are eligible to participate in the plan. Eligible employees may elect to contribute up to 100% of their eligible compensation. The Company’s matching contributions are made at the discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors. In addition, the Company may make a profit-sharing contribution at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors. Total contributions by the Company for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 were $1.0 million and $0.9 million, respectively. Contributions made by the Company are immediately 100% vested.

On April 17, 2018, the Company acquired an equity interest in Mountain Capital Fund L.P. from Pegasus. The sole owner of Pegasus is the spouse of a member of the Company’s Board of Directors.

On December 17, 2019, the Company loaned $15.0 million to Digital Grid under a term loan agreement with a maturity date of April 30, 2020 and a fixed interest rate of 5.0% (the “$15.0 Million Loan”). The $15.0 Million Loan was subsequently extended to December 31, 2020.

During the six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company recorded interest income of $0.4 million from loans to affiliate in interest income in the consolidated statement of operations. As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the amount of interest receivable as a component of “Dues from related parties” in the consolidated balance sheets was immaterial.

On January 14, 2019, the Company entered into three loan agreements with BARD Company Limited, an entity affiliated with our Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to which the Company borrowed a total of $15.0 million. For all of the three loans, the maturity date was March 31, 2019 unless extended to April 30, 2019 in accordance with the terms of the loan agreements, and the interest rate is 6% per annum. The Company repaid the three loans in their entirety as of March 8, 2019.

Due from related parties and net sales to related parties primarily reflect sales of finished goods and services with the exception of loans to affiliate as discussed above.

As of both June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, due from related parties represent amounts receivable of $1.5 million, due from Digital Grid. Digital Grid is determined to be a related party by virtue of common control. There were no sales to this related party during the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, due from related parties represent amounts receivable of $4.3 million and $4.3 million, respectively, due from Connect Technova Inc. (“Connect Technova”). Connect Technova is determined to be a related party by virtue of common control. Sales during the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 to this related party were immaterial.

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, amount due to related parties was immaterial.

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer, who is the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) reviews financial information presented on a consolidated basis, accompanied by disaggregated information about revenue by countries / regions for purposes of allocating resources and evaluating financial performance. There are no segment managers who are held accountable for operations, operating results and plans for levels or components below the consolidated unit level. The Company considers itself to be operating within one reportable segment.

The following table summarizes net property, plant and equipment by country (in thousands):

Although the Company cannot estimate the length or gravity of the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak at this time, if the pandemic continues, it may have an adverse effect on the Company’s results of future operations, financial position and liquidity in fiscal year 2020.

The Company has evaluated subsequent events from the balance sheet date through October 23, 2020, the date the consolidated financial statements were issued.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Newegg Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, temporary equity and equity (deficit), and cash flows for the year then ended, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company at December 31, 2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has changed its method of accounting for leases during the year ended December 31, 2019, due to the adoption of Accounting Standards Codification 842, “Leases.”

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s consolidated financial statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audit we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

We have audited, before the effects of the adjustment to retrospectively apply the change in the classification of the Series A convertible Preferred Stock and Series AA convertible Preferred Stock to temporary equity as described in Note 2(y), the consolidated balance sheet of Newegg Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2018, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, temporary equity and equity (deficit), and cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2018, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements). The 2018 and 2017 consolidated financial statements before the effects of the adjustment described in Note 2(y) are not presented herein. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements, before the effects of the adjustments to retrospectively apply the change in the classification of the Series A convertible Preferred Stock and Series AA convertible Preferred Stock to temporary equity as described in Note 2(y), present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2018, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2018, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We were not engaged to audit, review, or apply any procedures to the adjustments to retrospectively apply the change in the classification of the Series A convertible Preferred Stock and Series AA convertible Preferred Stock to temporary equity as described in Note 2(y) and, accordingly, we do not express an opinion or any other form of assurance about whether such adjustments are appropriate and have been properly applied. Those adjustments were audited by other auditors.

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In August 2016, the Company entered into a share purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Hangzhou Liaison Interactive Information Technology Co., Ltd, (“Liaison”), a publicly traded company in China. The transaction was completed on March 30, 2017. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, Liaison purchased 490,706 shares of Class A Common Stock and 12,782,546 shares of Series A convertible Preferred Stock from existing shareholders for a total consideration of $91.9 million. Additionally, the Company issued, and Liaison purchased, 24,870,027 shares of Series AA Convertible Preferred Stock for a total consideration of $172.2 million. Upon the close of this transaction, Liaison, through Digital Grid (Hong Kong) Technology Co., Limited (“Digital Grid”), a fully-owned subsidiary of Liaison, became the majority owner of the Company. See Note 12 – Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and Convertible Preferred Stock for further discussion about the Company’s accounting treatment for this transaction.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and include the accounts of all consolidated subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

Cash and cash equivalents consist primarily of cash on deposit, certificates of deposit, and money market accounts. Cash equivalents are all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. Amounts receivable from credit card processors are also considered cash equivalents as they are both short term and highly liquid in nature, and are typically converted to cash within three business days. Amounts due to the Company from credit card processors that are classified as cash and cash equivalents totaled $9.2 million and $11.0 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Restricted cash includes amounts deposited in commercial bank time deposits and money market accounts to collateralize the Company’s deposit obligations. The Company considers restricted cash related to obligations classified as current liabilities to be current assets and restricted cash related to obligations classified as long-term liabilities as noncurrent assets. At December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company had $0.8 million and $0.2 million, respectively, in restricted cash, primarily related to collateralization required pursuant to a lease agreement and the restricted cash account required under the Company’s health insurance plan. The restricted cash balance is classified as a current asset in the consolidated balance sheets.

Accounts receivable consist primarily of vendor receivables, which do not bear interest, and represent amounts due for marketing development funds, cooperative advertising, price protection and other incentive programs offered to the Company by certain vendors. Accounts receivable also include receivables from business customers on 30- to 60-day credit terms. The Company estimates an allowance for doubtful accounts based on historical experience and other factors. Accounts receivable are written off when deemed uncollectible. Recoveries of accounts receivable previously written off are recorded when received. Amounts receivable from business customers were $14.6 million and $25.9 million, net of allowances of $0.1 million and $0.4 million, at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. See further discussion of amounts receivable related to vendor incentive programs under Incentives Earned from Vendors below.

Inventories, consisting of products available for sale, are accounted for using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method and are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. In-bound freight-related costs are included as part of the cost of merchandise held for resale. In addition, certain vendor payments are deducted from the cost of merchandise held for resale. The Company records an inventory provision for refurbished, slow-moving, or obsolete inventories based on historical experience and assumptions of future demand for product. These allowances are released when the related inventory is sold or disposed of. Amounts of inventory allowances were $3.7 million and $8.8 million, as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued and other liabilities approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. The carrying amounts of long-term debt and line of credit at December 31, 2019 and 2018 approximates fair value because the interest rate approximates the current market interest rate. The fair value of these financial instruments was determined using level 2 input.

4. Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and

The Company recognizes revenue on product sales at a point in time to customers when control of the product passes to the customer upon delivery to the customer or when service is provided. The Company fulfill orders with its owned inventory or with inventory sourced through its suppliers. The vast majority of the Company’s product sales are fulfilled from its owned inventory. The amount recognized in revenue represents the expected consideration to be received in exchange for such goods or services. For orders fulfilled with inventory sourced through the Company’s suppliers, and where the products are shipped directly by the Company’s supplier to the Company’s customer, the Company evaluates the criteria outlined in ASC 606-10-55, Principal versus Agent Considerations, in determining whether revenue should be recognized on a gross or net basis. The Company determined that it is the principal in these transactions as it controls the specific good before it is transferred to the customer. The Company is the entity responsible for fulfilling the promise to provide the specified good to the customer and takes responsibility for the acceptability of the goods, assumes inventory risk before the specified good has been transferred to the customer or after transfer of control to the customer, has discretion in establishing the price, and selects the suppliers of products sold. The Company accounts for product sales under these arrangements on a gross basis upon receipt of the product by the customer. Product sales exceeded 95% of consolidated net sales in each of the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017.

The Company offers its customers the opportunity to purchase goods and services on its website using deferred financing promotional programs provided by a third-party financing company. These programs include an option to make no payments for a period of six, twelve, eighteen or twenty-four months. The third-party financing company makes all decisions to extend credit to the customer under a separate agreement with the customer, owns all such receivables from the customer, assumes all risk of collection, and has no recourse to the Company in the event the customer does not pay. The third-party financing company pays the Company for the purchase price on behalf of the customer, less certain transaction fees. Accordingly, sales generated through these programs are not reflected in the Company’s receivables once payment is received from the third-party financing company. The transaction fee paid by the Company to the third-party financing company is recognized as a reduction of revenue. These transaction fees for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 were immaterial.

The Company has three types of contractual liabilities: (1) amounts collected, or amounts invoiced and due, related to product sales where receipt of the product by the customer has not yet occurred or revenue cannot be recognized. Such amounts are recorded in the consolidated balance sheets as deferred revenue and are recognized when the applicable revenue recognition criteria have been satisfied. For all of the product sales, the Company ships a large volume of packages through multiple carriers. Actual delivery dates may not always be available and as such, the Company estimates delivery dates as needed based on historical data. (2) amounts collected for the Company’s Premier membership services, which are typically paid upfront for membership benefits over a 3-month, 6-month, or 12-month period, including free 3-day shipping, free return, rush processing and dedicated customers services. Such amounts were initially recorded as deferred revenue and were recognized as revenue ratably over the subscription period. The Company discontinued its Premier membership services in 2019, resulting in no balance of deferred revenue related to this program as of December 31, 2019. The amount of deferred revenue related to the Premier membership services was immaterial as of December 31, 2018. (3) unredeemed gift cards, which are initially recorded as deferred revenue and are recognized in the period they are redeemed. Subject to governmental agencies escheat requirements, certain gift cards not expected to be redeemed, also known as “breakage”, are recognized as revenue based on the historical redemption pattern. These gift cards breakage revenue for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 were immaterial.

Deferred revenue totaled $25.9 million and $37.1 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company recognized $31.6 million of net revenue included in deferred revenue at December 31, 2018.

The Company records revenue for shipping and handling billed to its customers. Shipping and handling revenue totaled approximately $17.1 million, $21.9 million and $27.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

The related shipping and handling costs are included in cost of sales. Shipping and handling costs totaled approximately $62.1 million, $67.6 million and $68.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

The Company reduced cost of sales by $143.1 million, $181.7 million and $160.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively, for these vendor incentive programs. Reductions to advertising and promotional expenses related to direct reimbursements for costs incurred in advertising vendors’ products totaled $0.7 million, $0.7 million and $0.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Amounts receivable related to vendor incentive programs were $34.8 million and $58.4 million, net of allowances of $0.5 million and $1.0 million, at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Amounts due to the Company are included in accounts receivable in the consolidated balance sheets.

Advertising and promotional expenses are charged to operations when incurred and are included in selling, general, and administrative expenses. Advertising and promotional expenses for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 were $25.8 million, $34.8 million and $38.0 million, respectively.

For the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, the Company had no individual customers that accounted for greater than 10% of net sales.

The Company purchases its products on credit terms from vendors located primarily in the United States. For the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company’s cumulative annual purchases from two vendors exceeded 10% of total purchases. For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company’s cumulative annual purchases from one vendor exceeded 10% of total purchases. The majority of products that the Company sells are available through multiple channels.

The Company has receivables due from vendors related to its advertising and promotional programs and receivables due from business customers with credit terms. As of December 31, 2019, the Company’s receivables from one vendor exceeded 10% of net receivables, and no receivables from business customers with credit terms exceeded 10% of net receivables. As of December 31, 2018, no vendor or business customers accounted for greater than 10% of net receivables.

As discussed more fully in Note 12 – Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and Convertible Preferred Stock, the Company’s Single Vote Series B-1, Series B-1, and Series B-2 redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock was subject to redemption. As the possible redemption of these shares was outside of the control of the Company, the carrying amounts of the Single Vote Series B-1, Series B-1, and Series B-2 redeemable convertible Preferred Stock were classified as temporary equity. The Single Vote Series B-1, Series B-1, and Series B-2 redeemable convertible Preferred Stock was initially recorded at their original issuance amounts, net of direct third-party costs incurred in connection with issuance.

Single Vote Series B-1, Series B-1, and Series B-2 redeemable convertible Preferred Stock were redeemable at two times their original issue price. The Company accreted the carrying value of the redeemable convertible Preferred Stock to the respective redemption amount on the effective interest method basis over the period from the original issuance date to the date eligible for redemption.

Under the Company’s current certificate of incorporation, Series A convertible Preferred Stock is convertible at the holder’s option into Class A Common Stock by dividing the Series A Original Issue Price by the Series A Conversion Price in effect at the time of conversion. Similar, each share of Series AA convertible Preferred Stock is convertible at the holder’s option into to Class A Common Stock by dividing the sum of the Series AA Original Issue Price plus any dividends declared but unpaid thereon by the Series AA Conversion Price in effect at the time of conversion. Further, upon the date of an IPO, all outstanding shares of Series A convertible Preferred Stock and Series AA convertible Preferred Stock shall automatically be converted into shares of Class B Common Stock at the then-effective conversion rate. Finally, upon a date (prior to the date of an IPO) specified by vote or written consent of at least a majority of the then outstanding shares of Series A convertible Preferred Stock, all outstanding shares of Series A convertible Preferred Stock shall automatically be converted into shares of Class A Common Stock at the then effective conversation rate. Upon a date (prior to the date of an IPO) specified by vote or written consent of at least a majority of the then outstanding shares of Series AA convertible Preferred Stock, all outstanding shares of Series AA convertible Preferred Stock shall automatically be converted into shares of Class A Common Stock at the then effective conversation rate. The Company’s current certificate of incorporation also allows the Series A convertible Preferred Stock and Series AA convertible Preferred Stock to be redeemed upon certain defined deemed liquidation events. As the possible redemption of these shares was outside of the control of the Company, the carrying amount of the Series A and AA convertible preferred stocks were classified as temporary equity. The Series A and Series AA convertible Preferred Stocks were initially recorded at their original issuance amounts, net of direct third-party costs incurred in connection with issuance.

The Company’s financial assets that are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis when impairment is identified include equity method investment and investment in equity securities without readily determinable fair value not accounted for under the equity method. The fair values of these investments are determined based on valuation techniques using the best information available, and may include quoted market prices, market comparables, and discounted cash flow projections. An impairment charge is recorded when the cost of the investment exceeds its fair value. This is considered a Level 3 fair value measurement. See Note 5 – Investment for further information regarding the fair value measurement of these investments.

The fair value of accounts receivables approximates carrying value due to the short-term maturities.

The Company’s loans to affiliate, loans from affiliate, line of credit and long-term debt are carried at cost with fair value disclosed, if required. The fair value of the amounts outstanding under the line of credit and long-term debt with a floating interest rate approximates the carrying value due primarily to the variable nature of the interest rate of the instruments, which is considered a Level 2 fair value measurement. The fair value of the amounts outstanding under loans to affiliate, loans from affiliate, and line of credit with a fixed interest rate is estimated based on the discounted amount of the contractual future cash flows using an appropriate discount rate. This is considered a Level 3 fair value measurement. The following is a summary of the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of these financial instruments as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands):

Depreciation and amortization expense associated with property and equipment was $10.7 million, $10.2 million and $10.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

During 2019, the Company entered into a sale leaseback transaction for one of its real estate properties in the United States. The Company sold the property for gross proceeds of $38.5 million, and recognized a gain of $28.8 million from the transaction, which is included as other operating income in its consolidated statements of operations. The Company concurrently leased back the property from the buyer under a lease agreement for ten years, resulting in ROU lease asset of $14.1 million and a lease liability of $13.9 million as of the lease commencement date.

During the year ended December 31, 2019, Mountain sold a portion of its investment in One97 Communications Limited (“One97”) to various third-party buyers, which resulted in the Company’s disposal of all of its investment in One97. The Company recorded a gain on the equity method investment in Mountain of $21.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2019 and continues to account for its remaining interest in Mountain under the equity method. As of December 31, 2019, the carrying value of the Company’s investment in Mountain was $6.5 million, and the Company’s ownership percentage in Mountain was approximately 8.0%. As Mountain is a limited partnership, the Company continues accounting for the Mountain Investment under the equity method as of December 31, 2019 and for the year then ended.

See Note 18 – Related Party Transactions for further information regarding this transaction.

In August 2018, the Company purchased 11,506,695 Series B+ Preferred shares in Bitmain Technologies Holding Company, a privately-held company incorporated in the Cayman Islands, for a total consideration of $15.0 million. Bitmain Technologies Holding Company and its subsidiaries (together “Bitmain”) primarily design and sell cryptocurrency mining hardware, operate cryptocurrency mining pools, and provide mining farm services. As this represents an investment in equity securities without readily determinable fair values, the Company elected the measurement alternative under ASU 2016-01 to measure this investment at cost, less any impairment, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer.

The Company reviewed the investment in Bitmain for impairment as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, by evaluating if events or circumstances have occurred that may have a significant adverse effect on the fair value of the investment. The Company concluded there were no impairment indicators as of December 31, 2019 and 2018. In the absence of observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, the carrying value of the investment remained at $15.0 million as of December 31, 2019 and 2018.

There was no impairment loss on cost method investment for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017.

In July 2018, the Company entered into a credit agreement with several financial institutions that provided a revolving credit facility of up to $100.0 million with a maturity date of July 27, 2021. Prior to July 27, 2020 and subject to certain terms and conditions, the Maximum Revolving Advance Amount, as defined in the loan agreement, could be increased up to $140.0 million. The revolving credit facility includes a letter of credit sublimit of $25.0 million, which can be used to issue standby and trade letters of credit, and a $10.0 million sublimit for swingline loans. Advances from this line of credit will be subject to interest at LIBOR plus the Applicable Margin, as defined in the loan agreement, or the Alternate Base Rate (to be defined as the highest of the financial institution’s prime rate, the Overnight Bank Funding Rate plus 0.50%, or the daily LIBOR plus 1.0%) plus the Applicable Margin. For LIBOR loans, the Company may select interest periods of one, two, or three months. Interest on LIBOR loans shall be payable at the end of the selected interest period. Interest on Alternate Base Rate loans is payable monthly. The line of credit is guaranteed by certain of the Company’s U.S. subsidiaries and is collateralized by certain of the assets of the Company. Such assets include all Receivables, equipment and fixtures, general intangibles, Inventory, Subsidiary Stock, securities, investment property, and financial assets, contract rights, and ledger sheets, as defined in the loan agreement. To maintain availability of funds under the loan agreement, the Company will pay on a quarterly basis, an unused commitment fee of either 0.25% of the difference between the amount available and the amount outstanding under the facility if the difference is less than one-third of the Maximum Revolving Advance Amount or 0.40% of the difference between the amount available and the amount outstanding under the facility if the difference is equal to or greater than one-third of the Maximum Revolving Advance Amount. As of December 31, 2019, there was no balance outstanding under this line of credit. The credit facility contains customary covenants, including covenants that limit or restrict the Company’s ability to incur capital expenditures and lease payments, make certain investments, enter into certain related-party transactions, and pay dividends. The credit facility also requires the Company to maintain certain minimum financial ratios and maintain operation banking relationship with the financial institutions. As of December 31, 2019, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants related to the line of credit.

In March 2018, the Company entered into a credit agreement with a financial institution that provided for a revolving credit facility of up to $7.0 million with a maturity date no later than July 31, 2018. For each calendar quarter during the term of this credit agreement, advances from this line of credit were subject to an interest rate of either the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate or LIBOR-Based Rate, as defined in the loan agreement, at the Company’s option. The LIBOR-Based Rate may be calculated as either LIBOR plus 2.75% if the Compensating Deposits, as defined in the credit agreement, were less than $15.0 million as a daily average for the previous calendar quarter or LIBOR plus 2.5% if the Compensating Deposits equaled at least $15.0 million as a daily average for the previous calendar quarter. The line of credit was collateralized by a real estate asset of the Company, and contained customary covenants, including covenants that limit or restrict the Company’s ability to incur indebtedness, capital expenditures and lease payments, make certain investments and enter into certain related-party transactions. Additionally, there was a requirement to maintain minimum liquidity (to be defined as cash or cash equivalents and securities that are readily marketable and are not subject to any lien, claim, encumbrance, charge or any other restriction) of $35.0 million during the term of this credit agreement, and to maintain a deposit account with the financial institution with a minimum balance of $5.0 million at all times during the term of this credit agreement. The Company was in compliance with all financial covenants during the term of this credit agreement.

In July 2013, the Company entered into a credit agreement with several financial institutions that provided a revolving credit facility of up to $100.0 million with a maturity date of July 31, 2018. The revolving credit facility included a letter of credit sublimit of $25.0 million, which could be used to issue standby and trade letters of credit, and a $10.0 million sublimit for swingline loans. Advances from this line of credit were subject to interest at LIBOR plus the Applicable Margin, as defined in the loan agreement, or the Alternate Base Rate (to be defined as the higher of the financial institution’s prime rate, the Federal Funds Open Rate plus 0.50%, or the daily LIBOR plus 1.0%) plus the Applicable Margin. For LIBOR loans, the Company may select interest periods of one, two, or three months. Interest on LIBOR loans was to be payable at the end of the selected interest period. Interest on Alternate Base Rate loans was to be payable monthly. The line of credit was guaranteed by the Company’s U.S. subsidiaries and was collateralized by certain of the assets of the Company, as defined in the loan agreement. To maintain availability of funds under the loan agreement, the Company paid on a quarterly basis, an unused commitment fee of either 0.20% of the difference between the amount available and the amount outstanding under the facility if the difference exceeded $20 million or 0.35% of the difference between the amount available and the amount outstanding under the facility if the difference was $20 million or less. The credit facility contained customary covenants, including covenants that limit or restrict the Company’s ability to incur capital expenditures and lease payments, make certain investments and pay dividends. The credit facility also required the Company to maintain certain minimum financial ratios and maintain operation banking relationship with the financial institutions. The Company terminated this credit agreement with the financial institutions during 2018.

In July 2015, the Company entered into a credit agreement with a financial institution that provided for a revolving credit facility of up to $5.0 million with a maturity date of no later than August 26, 2016. The Company extended the maturity date of this credit agreement to October 24, 2020. Advances from this line of credit are subject to interest at a floating interest rate of the one-year savings account plus 0.63% not to be lower than 1.62% per annum. The interest rate was equivalent to 1.72% as of December 31, 2019. The line of credit is guaranteed by one of the Company’s China subsidiaries and is collateralized by a real estate asset of that subsidiary. As of both December 31, 2019 and 2018, there was $4.9 million outstanding under this line of credit.

In December 2016, the Company entered into a credit agreement with a financial institution that provided for a revolving credit facility of $3.8 million. Advances from this line of credit were subject to interest at a floating interest rate of the one year savings account. The line of credit was guaranteed by one of the Company’s China subsidiaries and was collateralized by the foreign bank deposit assets of the same subsidiary. This credit agreement expired in 2018.

In May 2018, the Company entered into a credit agreement with a financial institution that provided for a revolving credit facility of up to $3.6 million with a maturity date of May 14, 2019 (the “3.6 Million LOC”). Advances from this line of credit are subject to a fixed interest rate of 5.22% per annum. The line of credit is guaranteed by one of the Company’s China subsidiaries and is collateralized by the foreign bank deposit assets of the same subsidiary. As of December 31, 2018, there was $3.0 million outstanding under this line of credit. This credit agreement expired in 2019.

In December 2019, the Company entered into a credit agreement with a financial institution that provided for a revolving credit facility of $1.4 million. Advances from this line of credit were subject to a fixed interest rate of 6.09% per annum. The line of credit is collateralized by a real estate asset of that subsidiary. As of December 31, 2019, there was $1.4 million outstanding under this line of credit.

The Company has entered into various loans with financial institutions. Long-term debt consisted of the following (in thousands):

In 2013, the Company entered into a term loan agreement with a financial institution for $4.1 million with a maturity date of November 26, 2028 (the “Term Loan”). The Term Loan bears a floating interest rate of the one-year savings account plus 0.43% per annum in the first two years and a floating interest rate of the one-year savings account plus 0.61% per annum for the remaining of the term, not to be lower than 1.8% during the entire term. The interest rate was equivalent to 1.8% as of December 31, 2019. The Term Loan is collateralized by a first position security interest in a floor of an office building owned by the Company in Taiwan.

Aggregate maturities of long-term debt, excluding unamortized debt issuance costs, were as follows (in thousands) as of December 31, 2019:

Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term, and is included in selling, general, and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations. Operating lease expense totaled $13.0 million, $13.2 million and $14.1 million, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017. Cash payments made for operating leases totaled $12.1 million during 2019, which were included in cash flows from operating activities in the consolidated statement of cash flows. As of December 31, 2019, the Company’s ROU operating lease assets were $38.1 million, and its operating lease liabilities were $39.2 million, of which $30.6 million was classified as non-current. New ROU operating lease assets and liabilities entered into during 2019 were $21.3 million and $20.9 million, respectively. The Company’s weighted average remaining lease term and the discount rate for its operating leases were approximately 6.06 years and 5.06% at December 31, 2019.

The Company has certain sublease arrangements for some of the leased office and warehouse facilities. Sublease rental income for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 was immaterial.

The following table summarizes the future minimum rental payments under noncancelable operating lease arrangements in effect at December 31, 2019 (in thousands):

The components of the Company’s income tax provision expense are as follows (in thousands):

Loss before provision for income taxes consisted of the following (in thousands):

Deferred income taxes reflect the tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. The Company’s deferred income tax assets and liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):

In accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes, the Company evaluates whether a valuation allowance should be established against the net deferred tax assets based upon the consideration of all available evidence and using a “more-likely than-not” standard. Significant weight is given to evidence that can be objectively verified. The determination to record a valuation allowance is based on the recent history of cumulative losses and losses expected in the near future.

The Company’s U.S. federal consolidated filing group includes certain international entities. Based upon results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, and estimated future trends in the Company’s business, it is determined that it is more likely than not that the Company will not realize any benefit from the U.S. federal net deferred tax assets. As a result of the analysis, the Company recorded a $19.5 million valuation allowance against the U. S. federal net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2019. The Company also maintains valuation allowances against certain non-US loss corporations. Total valuation allowance against U.S and non-US deferred tax asset were $25.1 million as of December 31, 2019.

At December 31, 2019, the Company had $40.7 million of federal net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards and $17.6 million of apportioned state NOL carryforwards available to reduce future taxable income. The federal NOLs that were generated prior to January 1, 2018 will expire starting in 2031 and the federal NOLs that were generated in 2018 or forward will carryforward indefinite to offset 80% of future taxable income. The state NOL carryforwards began to expire in 2029. The Company has $7.3 million of NOL carryforwards in China as of December 31, 2019. The Company has $10.6 million of NOL carryforwards in Taiwan, which will begin to expire in 2024. The Company has $2.2 million NOLs in Hong Kong with indefinite carryforward. A valuation allowance was recorded on the NOLs in China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. The Company has not provided for deferred income taxes on a cumulative total of $40.8 million of undistributed earnings of its foreign subsidiaries, as these amounts are considered indefinitely reinvested outside the United States. It is not practicable to determine the estimated income tax liability that might apply if these earnings were to be repatriated.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”) was enacted in December 2017. The Act reduced the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 34 percent to 21 percent, required companies to pay a one-time transition tax on earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries that were previously tax deferred, and created new taxes on certain foreign earnings. As of December 31, 2019, the Company has completed its accounting for the tax effects of enactment of the Act.

A reconciliation of the U.S. federal statutory tax rate to the Company’s effective tax rate is as follows:

The significant item that caused the effective tax rate change related to the change of valuation allowance and foreign withholding tax. In addition, the Company has material permanent differences, including Subpart F income and stock based compensation. In 2017, the Company remeasured its federal deferred tax balances by the new tax rate of 21%, which generated the impact on effective tax rate by 35.0% and fully offset by the change of valuation allowance. This event had no impact in 2019 or 2018.

As of the end of fiscal year 2019, the total liability for income tax associated with unrecognized tax benefits was $0.6 million. Our effective tax rate will be affected by any portion of this liability we may recognize. We do not believe it is reasonably possible that any of the uncertain tax benefits will be recognized in the next 12 months. As such, all uncertain tax positions, including accrued interest, have been classified as long-term taxes payable on the consolidated balance sheets.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of uncertain tax positions is as follows (in thousands):

Our continuing practice is to recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as tax expense. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions were not material.

The Company files a consolidated federal income tax return in the United States, as well as combined and separate U.S. state income tax returns. Certain subsidiaries of the Company are subject to income tax in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Canada. The Company is still subject to examination for federal income tax returns for the years 2012 through 2018, for certain U.S. state income tax returns for the years 2008 through 2018, and for certain foreign income tax returns for the years 2010 through 2018. The Company is currently under examination by the Internal Revenue Service for the years 2012 through 2014 and by the California Franchise Tax Board for the years 2012 through 2014. The California Franchise Tax Board examination is related to amended tax returns filed for the years under exam. No additional reserve was accrued in 2019 based on the current audit status.

No Common Stock dividend was declared by the Company’s Board of Directors for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017.

Prior to March 30, 2017, the Company’s redeemable convertible Preferred Stock consisted of Single Vote Series B-1, Series B-1, and Series B-2 (collectively, “Series B”) redeemable convertible Preferred Stock. All issued and outstanding Series B redeemable convertible Preferred Stock were redeemed prior to January 1, 2017. The remaining installment payments to the holders of Series B-1 redeemable convertible Preferred Stock of $2.6 million was paid out by March 30, 2017.

The Company’s convertible Preferred Stock currently consists of Series AA convertible Preferred Stock and Series A convertible Preferred Stock.

Prior to March 30, 2017, Series B redeemable convertible Preferred Stock was entitled to noncumulative dividends in an amount at least equal to $0.49 per share before any dividends may be paid on the Common Stock or Series A convertible Preferred Stock. The Series AA convertible Preferred Stock and Series A convertible Preferred Stock are entitled to noncumulative dividends of at least $0.0016 per share before any dividends may be paid on Common Stock. In addition to the dividend preferences discussed above, the holders of the Series AA convertible Preferred Stock and Series A convertible Preferred Stock are entitled to share in any dividends paid to holders of the Common Stock on an equal basis as if the Series AA convertible Preferred Stock and the Series A convertible Preferred Stock had been converted to Common Stock. Such dividends are payable when and as declared by the Company’s Board of Directors. No Series AA convertible Preferred Stock or Series A convertible Preferred Stock dividends were declared by the Company’s Board of Directors for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017.

Each share of Series AA convertible Preferred Stock and Series A convertible Preferred Stock is convertible at the option of the holder at any time into Class A Common Stock. The conversion ratio is subject to adjustment for certain dilutive events, including certain types of stock dividends, stock splits, stock issuances, stock option grants, or a combination of these. As of both December 31, 2019 and 2018, approximately 24.9 million shares of Class A Common Stock could be issued based upon conversion ratios of 1:1 upon optional conversion of all outstanding shares of Series AA convertible Preferred Stock. As of both December 31, 2019 and 2018, approximately 36.5 million shares of Class A Common Stock could be issued, respectively, based upon conversion ratios of 1:1 upon optional conversion of all outstanding shares of Series A convertible Preferred Stock. There are no shares of Single Vote Series B-1 and Series B-1 redeemable convertible Preferred Stock authorized or outstanding as of December 31, 2019 and 2018.

Each share of Series B-2 redeemable convertible Preferred Stock was convertible into either Series A convertible Preferred Stock, Class B Common Stock, or Class A Common Stock, depending upon when the holder would have elected conversion. There are no shares of Series B-2 redeemable convertible Preferred Stock authorized or outstanding as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, as all shares of Series B-2 redeemable convertible Preferred Stock were redeemed by March 30, 2017.

Each share of Series AA convertible Preferred Stock and Series A convertible Preferred Stock will automatically convert at its then effective conversion rate into shares of Class B Common Stock upon the closing of an IPO. Upon a vote or written consent of holders of at least a majority of Series AA convertible Preferred Stock, all outstanding shares of Series AA convertible Preferred Stock shall automatically be converted into shares of Class A Common Stock at the then effective conversion rate. Upon a vote or written consent of holders of at least a majority of Series A convertible Preferred Stock (which must include the consent of a certain significant shareholder or his designee, as long as such significant shareholder or such designee has Voting Power (as defined in the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, the “Charter”) with respect to at least 20% of the outstanding Series A convertible Preferred Stock), all outstanding shares of Series A convertible Preferred Stock shall automatically be converted into shares of Class A Common Stock at the then effective conversion rate. The conversion ratio is subject to adjustment for certain dilutive events, including certain types of stock dividends, stock splits, or a combination of these. As of December 31, 2019, each share of Series AA convertible Preferred Stock and Series A convertible Preferred Stock could be converted, as described above, into one share of Class B Common Stock or one share of Class A Common Stock.

The Series B-1 and Series B-2 redeemable convertible Preferred Stock was redeemable at any time on or after September 29, 2009 upon the receipt by the Company of written notice requesting redemption from the holders representing at least 70% of the voting power of the then-outstanding shares of (i) the Series B-1 and Series B-2 redeemable convertible Preferred Stock or (ii) the Series B-2 redeemable convertible Preferred Stock. Individual holders of the Series B-1 and Series B-2 redeemable convertible Preferred Stock were entitled to elect to be excluded from the mandatory redemption transaction. The initial redemption price for the Series B-1 redeemable convertible Preferred Stock was equal to the original issue price per share ($6.18 per share) of Series B-1 redeemable convertible Preferred Stock plus any declared but unpaid dividends thereon. The initial, and only, redemption price for the Series B-2 redeemable convertible Preferred Stock was equal to two times the original issue price per share ($6.18 per share) of Series B-2 redeemable convertible Preferred Stock plus any declared but unpaid dividends thereon. The mandatory redemption amounts were payable in three equal annual installments, distributed on a pro rata basis to the holders of then-outstanding Series B-1 and Series B-2 redeemable convertible Preferred Stock. Following the payment of all initial redemption amounts, the holders of then-outstanding Series B-1 redeemable convertible Preferred Stock that were redeemed were then entitled to receive a secondary, additional redemption amount equal to one times the original issue price per share ($6.18 per share) of Series B-1 redeemable convertible Preferred Stock. The secondary redemption payments to the holders of then-outstanding Series B-1 redeemable convertible Preferred Stock that were redeemed began 60 days after final payment of all initial redemption amounts.

On November 16, 2012, the Company received a written notice from the holders of 100% of the outstanding shares of the Series B-2 redeemable convertible Preferred Stock, requesting redemption of all of the outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock. The Company subsequently informed the holders of the Series B-1 redeemable convertible Preferred Stock that their shares would be redeemed unless they elected to be excluded from the mandatory redemption transaction. One holder of the Series B-1 redeemable convertible Preferred Stock elected to be excluded from the mandatory redemption transaction. The first installment payment was required to take place no later than 60 days subsequent to receipt of the written notice from the holders of the Series B-2 redeemable convertible Preferred Stock. However, the Company exercised its right to accelerate redemption payments and, accordingly, the first installment payment to the holders of the Series B-2 redeemable convertible Preferred Stock was distributed in December 2012 in the amount of $13.3 million, and the second and final installment payments were distributed in July 2013 in the amount of $26.7 million.

The first installment payment to the holders of the Series B-1 redeemable convertible Preferred Stock was distributed in 2013 in the amount of $3.3 million. In the fourth quarter of 2013, two holders of the Series B-1 redeemable convertible Preferred Stock received $1.4 million as payment in full for the redemption of all of their remaining outstanding shares. By accepting this $1.4 million payment, the two holders of the Series B-1 redeemable convertible Preferred Stock elected to forego secondary redemption payments totaling $2.0 million. The second and third installment payments to the other redeeming holders of the Series B-1 redeemable convertible Preferred Stock were distributed in 2014 and 2015 for $2.6 million each. The first and second installment payments under the secondary redemption were paid out in 2015 and 2016 in the amount of $2.6 million each. The third and final installment payment under the secondary redemption to the remaining holders of Series B-1 redeemable convertible Preferred Stock of $2.6 million was paid out in fiscal year 2017.

The Company has a right of first refusal in the event that the holders of Series AA convertible Preferred Stock and Series A convertible Preferred Stock attempt to sell their shares.

In March 2017, Liaison purchased 490,706 shares of Class A Common Stock and 12,782,546 shares of Series A convertible Preferred Stock from existing shareholders for $91.9 million, and 24,870,027 shares of newly-issued Series AA Convertible Preferred Stock from the Company for $172.2 million. These were deemed to be a bundled transaction for accounting purposes. Separate fair value estimates were developed for the Class A Common Stock, Series A convertible Preferred Stock, and Series AA Convertible Preferred Stock as of March 2017. Considerations that Liaison paid to existing shareholders for their Class A Common Stock and Series A convertible Preferred Stock in excess of the estimated fair value was recorded as either additional stock-based compensation expense if the shares sold were originally acquired through stock compensation programs, or as deemed dividend if otherwise. This resulted in stock-based compensation expense of $2.5 million and a deemed dividend of $19.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2017.

Additionally, the Company’s share repurchase transaction in 2018 resulted in $20 million deemed dividend during the year ended December 31, 2018. See Note 14 – Share Repurchase for further discussion about this transaction.

During the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, the total intrinsic value of stock options exercised was $0, $0.8 million and $0, respectively, and the compensation expense for stock options granted included in “Selling, general and administrative expenses” in the consolidated statements of operations totaled $0.2 million, $0.4 million and $0.7 million, respectively.

As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, there were $0.1 million and $0.3 million, respectively, of unrecognized compensation costs related to nonvested options. The weighted average remaining vesting term of the stock option was 0.39 years as of December 31, 2019.

The following table summarizes the activity for restricted stock issued from the Fred Chang Partners Trust under the Re-established Significant Shareholder Incentive Program:

During the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, the compensation expense for restricted shares granted included in “Selling, general and administrative expenses” in the consolidated statement of operations totaled $0.5 million, $0.4 million and $0.8 million, respectively.

As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, there were $3.4 million and $3.9 million, respectively, of unrecognized compensation costs related to restricted stock. The weighted average remaining vesting term of the restricted stock was 6.33 years as of December 31, 2019.

On March 16, 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of 6,640,447 shares of Series A convertible Preferred Stock and Class A Common Stock. The following table identifies shares of the Company’s Series A convertible Preferred Stock and Class A Common Stock that were repurchased during 2018:

The repurchase price of $6.93 per share for the Class A Common Stock and Series A convertible Preferred Stock in excess over the fair value was recorded as additional stock-based compensation expense if the shares repurchased were originally acquired through stock compensation programs. If the shares were not originally acquired through stock compensation programs, the repurchase price in excess of the carrying value of the preferred shares was recorded as a deemed dividend. This resulted in a $3.1 million stock-based compensation expense and a $20 million deemed dividend during the year ended December 31, 2018. The Company did not repurchase any shares for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2017. The excess of the repurchase price over the par value of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and Class A Common Stock was recorded in additional paid-in capital.

The following table summarizes the calculation of basic and diluted net loss per common share (in thousands, except per share data):

The following shares were excluded from the calculation of diluted net loss per share calculation as their effect would have been anti-dilutive (in thousands):

In 2017, the Company, along with two of its subsidiaries and various third parties, were named as defendants in a case brought by four South Korean banks in U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. The complaint alleged claims for intentional and negligent misrepresentation, negligent supervision and unfair competition, and sought damages against the Company and two subsidiaries. In April 2018, the Court dismissed all claims against Newegg Trading Limited without prejudice. In October 2018, the court granted the Company’s motion to dismiss all claims against the Company and its remaining subsidiary without leave to amend.

The Company maintains a 401(k) defined-contribution plan for the benefit of its eligible employees. All full-time domestic employees who have completed at least six months of service and are at least 18 years of age are eligible to participate in the plan. Eligible employees may elect to contribute up to 100% of their eligible compensation. The Company’s matching contributions are made at the discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors. In addition, the Company may make a profit-sharing contribution at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors. Total contributions by the Company for each of the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 were $1.8 million. Contributions made by the Company are immediately 100% vested.

On April 17, 2018, the Company acquired an equity interest in Mountain Capital Fund L.P. from Pegasus. The sole owner of Pegasus is the spouse of a member of the Company’s Board of Directors.

On April 13, 2017, the Company loaned $12.0 million to Digital Grid under a term loan agreement with a maturity date of April 18, 2017 and an interest rate equal to the Prime Rate, as defined in the loan agreement (the “$12.0 Million Loan”). The $12.0 Million Loan was collateralized by a security interest in 2,000,000 Series AA convertible Preferred Stock of the Company held by Digital Grid.

On June 16, 2017, the Company loaned $50.0 million to Digital Grid under a term loan agreement with a maturity date of June 15, 2018 and an interest rate of 4% per annum (the “$50.0 Million Loan”). The $50.0 Million Loan was collateralized by a security interest in 43,167 Series C Shares of Razer Inc., a company incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands (“Razer”), held by Digital Grid.

On March 20, 2018, the Company loaned $20.0 million to Digital Grid under a term loan agreement with a maturity date of June 15, 2018 and an interest rate equal to 4% per annum (the “$20.0 Million Loan”). The $20.0 Million Loan was collateralized by a security interest in 362,732,301 Ordinary Shares of Razer held by Digital Grid.

On May 11, 2018, the Company and Digital Grid entered into an amended and restated loan agreement which combined all of the remaining unpaid principal and interest on the $50.0 Million Loan and the $20.0 Million Loan into an amended and restated secured promissory note of approximately $23.3M (the “$23.3 Million Loan”). The $23.3 Million Loan replaces, amends, and restates in their respective entirety the $50.0 Million Loan and the $20.0 Million Loan. The $23.3 Million Loan had a maturity date of June 15, 2018 and carried an interest rate equal to 4% per annum. This loan was collateralized by a security interest in certain convertible bonds of China Digital Culture (Group) Limited, a company incorporated in the Cayman Islands, in the amount of HK$412,500,000 held by Digital Grid.

On June 15, 2018, the Company and Digital Grid entered into the First Amendment to the $23.3 Million Loan, pursuant to which the interest rate was amended to 5% per annum and the maturity date was extended to September 30, 2018. The $23.3 Million Loan was paid back in full by September 11, 2018. As of December 31, 2018, there was no outstanding principal balance receivable from affiliate.

During the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company recorded interest income of $0.9 million and $1.1 million, respectively, from loans to affiliate in interest income in the consolidated statement of operations. During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company’s interest income from loans to affiliate included in interest income in the consolidated statement of operations was immaterial. As of December 31, 2019, the amount of interest receivable on the $15.0 Million Loan outstanding as a component of “Dues from related parties” in the consolidated balance sheets was immaterial. As of December 31, 2018, there was no outstanding interest receivable from loans to affiliate.

Due from related parties and net sales to related parties primarily reflect sales of finished goods and services with the exception of loans to affiliate as discussed above.

As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, due from related parties represent amounts receivable of $1.5 million and $1.5 million, respectively, due from Digital Grid (Hong Kong) Technology (“Digital Grid”). Digital Grid is determined to be a related party by virtue of common control. Sales during the year ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 to this related party were $0, $0, and $1.5 million, respectively.

As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, due from related parties represent amounts receivable of $4.3 million and $3.5 million, respectively, due from Connect Technova Inc. (“Connect Technova”). Connect Technova is determined to be a related party by virtue of common control. Sales during the year ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 to this related party were $0.8 million, $2.9 million and $0.6 million, respectively.

The following table summarizes net property, plant and equipment by country (in thousands):

The Company has evaluated subsequent events from the balance sheet date through October 23, 2020, the date the consolidated financial statements were issued.

During June 2020, the Company granted a total of 7.528 million options under the Incentive Award Plan with an original exercise price of $3.20 per share. For most grantees, the options vest at the rate of twenty-five percent on the first anniversary of the grant date, with the remaining portion vesting in 36 equal monthly increments thereafter. For grantees who are residents of the People’s Republic of China, the options vest each year at the rate of twenty-five percent upon the date of the latter of the following to occur: on the anniversary of the grant date or the date the Company’s Class A Common shares first become publicly traded.

Also, in June 2020, the Company granted a total of 1.36 million options under the Incentive Award Plan with an original exercise price of $6.93 per share. These options vest at the rate of twenty-five percent on the first anniversary of the grant date, with the remaining portion vesting in 36 equal monthly increments thereafter.

In September 2020, the Company paid back the revolving credit facility of $1.4 million in full.

In October 2020, the Company entered into a lease agreement for 275,985 square feet of office and warehouse space, with commencement date on November 1, 2020. The lease has a 100 month term, and rental cost of approximately $193,000 per month.

This AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, dated as of October 23, 2020 (this “Agreement”), is entered into by and among Lianluo Smart Limited, a business company incorporated under the laws of the British Virgin Islands (“LLIT”), Newegg Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Newegg”), and Lightning Delaware Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of LLIT (“Merger Sub”). LLIT, Newegg and Merger Sub are sometimes referred to herein individually as a “Party” and, collectively, as the “Parties”.

WHEREAS, LLIT is a British Virgin Islands business company which is currently authorized to issue a maximum of 6,250,000 common shares, divided into (i) 4,736,111 Class A common shares, par value $0.021848 per share (“LLIT Class A Shares”), of which 2,210,684 shares are issued and outstanding as of the date hereof, and (ii) 1,513,889 Class B common shares, par value $0.021848 per share, (“LLIT Class B Shares”), of which 1,388,888 shares are issued and outstanding as of the date hereof;

WHEREAS, Merger Sub is a Delaware corporation having authorized capital stock consisting of 100 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Merger Sub Common Stock”), of which all 100 shares are issued and outstanding as of the date hereof, all of which are owned of record and beneficially by LLIT;

WHEREAS, Newegg is a Delaware corporation having authorized capital stock consisting of: (i) 142,000,000 shares of Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“Newegg Class A Shares”), of which 849,159 shares are issued and outstanding as of the date hereof, (ii) 59,000,000 shares of Class B common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“Newegg Class B Shares”), of which no shares are issued and outstanding as of the date hereof, (iii) 25,889,968 shares of Series AA preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share (“Newegg Series AA Preferred Shares”), of which 24,870,027 shares are issued and outstanding as of the date hereof, and (iv) 59,000,000 shares of Series A preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share (“Newegg Series A Preferred Shares”), of which 36,475,987 shares are issued and outstanding as of the date hereof (collectively, “Newegg Shares”);

WHEREAS, LLIT and Beijing Fenjin Times Technology Development Co., Ltd., a corporation organized under the laws of People’s Republic of China (the “Disposition Acquirer”) have entered into that certain Equity Transfer Agreement, (the “Disposition Agreement”) on the same date of this Agreement, pursuant to which LLIT has agreed to sell all of the equity interests in Lianluo Connection Medical Wearable Device Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd, the wholly-owned subsidiary of LLIT (“Lianluo Connection”), and all remaining assets and liabilities of Lianluo Connection owned immediately prior to the Closing to the Disposition Acquirer (the “Disposition”, together with the Merger, the “Restructure”), on the Closing Date (as defined below) on or immediately after the Effective Time (as defined below);

WHEREAS, the respective Boards of Directors of LLIT, Newegg and Merger Sub, together with the LLIT Special Committee and the Newegg Special Committee, have unanimously approved and declared advisable the merger of Merger Sub with and into Newegg (the “Merger”), upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein;

WHEREAS, Hangzhou Lianluo Interactive Technology Co., Ltd. (“Hangzhou Lianluo”), which beneficially owns 1,388,888 outstanding LLIT Class B Shares, representing 100% of the LLIT Class B Shares and 86.27% of the aggregate outstanding voting power of all classes of LLIT Shares and Ping Chen, who beneficially owns 201,692 outstanding shares of LLIT Class A Shares, representing 9.12% of outstanding LLIT Class A Shares and 1.25% of the aggregate outstanding voting power of all classes of LLIT Shares, have entered into a voting agreement simultaneously with the execution of this Agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, pursuant to which Hangzhou Lianluo and Ping Chen agree to vote in favor of the Merger, the Disposition, the Offering and any other transactions contemplated herein or described in the Form F-4 (as hereinafter defined) (the “Support Agreements”);

WHEREAS, within 5 days after the date hereof, stockholders of Newegg who hold a majority (measured both including and excluding any such stockholders who are affiliated with Hangzhou Lianluo) of each class and each series of Newegg Shares will act by written consent to adopt this Agreement and approve the transactions contemplated herein;

WHEREAS, LLIT shall prepare, with the assistance and cooperation of Newegg, and file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) a registration restatement on Form F-1 (as amended or supplemented from time to time, the “Form F-1”) in connection with an offering of a certain number of LLIT Class A Shares for $30,000,000, or such other amount reasonably determined by Newegg that is necessary for LLIT to meet NASDAQ initial listing requirements (the “Offering”), which will be closed simultaneously with the Restructure;

WHEREAS, LLIT shall prepare, with the assistance and cooperation of Newegg, and file with the SEC a Form F-4 (as amended or supplemented from time to time, and including the notice to shareholders contained therein, the “Form F-4”) in connection with the registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), of the LLIT Exchange Shares (as hereinafter defined) to be issued in the Merger (such registration statement, the “Merger Registration Statement”), which will also contain a proxy solicitation statement and notice to LLIT’s shareholders of the Shareholder Meeting (as hereinafter defined) held for the purpose of considering matters in connection with the Restructure and the Offering (the “Shareholder Meeting Notice”).

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, representations, warranties and agreements herein contained, the Parties to this Agreement agree as follows:

Section 1.1 The Merger. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, and in accordance with the Delaware General Corporation Law (the “DGCL”), Merger Sub shall be merged with and into Newegg at the Effective Time (as hereinafter defined). Following the Merger, the separate corporate existence of Merger Sub shall cease and Newegg shall continue as the surviving corporation of the Merger (the “Surviving Corporation”) and as a wholly-owned subsidiary of LLIT.

Section 1.2 Effective Time. The Merger shall become effective immediately when a Certificate of Merger (the “Certificate of Merger”), prepared and executed in accordance with the relevant provisions of the DGCL, is duly filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware or, if agreed to by LLIT (acting through the LLIT Special Committee) and Newegg (acting through the Newegg Special Committee), at such time thereafter as is provided in the Certificate of Merger (the “Effective Time”). The filing of the Certificate of Merger shall be made on the Closing Date (as hereinafter defined).

Section 1.3 Effects of the Merger. The Merger shall have the effects set forth in this Agreement and in the applicable provisions of the DGCL. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, and subject thereto, at the Effective Time, all the property, rights, privileges, powers and franchises of Newegg and Merger Sub shall vest in the Surviving Corporation, and all the debts, liabilities and duties of Newegg and Merger Sub shall become the debts, liabilities and duties of the Surviving Corporation.

Section 1.4 Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws, Directors and Officers of the Surviving Corporation.

(a) At the Effective Time, the Certificate of Incorporation of the Surviving Corporation shall be amended in its entirety to be identical to the Certificate of Incorporation of the Merger Sub, as in effect immediately prior to the Effective Time (except that references to the name of Merger Sub shall be replaced by references to the name of the Surviving Corporation) until thereafter changed or amended as provided therein or by applicable Laws.

(b) At the Effective Time, the Bylaws of the Surviving Corporation shall be amended in its entirety to be identical to the Bylaws of Merger Sub, as in effect immediately prior to the Effective Time (except that references to the name of Merger Sub shall be replaced by references to the name of the Surviving Corporation) until thereafter changed or amended as provided therein or in the Certificate of Incorporation of the Surviving Corporation.

(c) The directors and officers of the Surviving Corporation at the Effective Time shall be the directors and officers of Newegg, until the earlier of their resignation or removal or until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified, as the case may be.

(a) At the Effective Time, LLIT shall cause its Memorandum and Articles of Association to be amended and restated in the form of the Amended Charter (as hereinafter defined).

(b) The Parties shall take all action necessary (including, to the extent necessary, procuring the resignation or removal of any directors on the Board of Directors of LLIT (the “LLIT Board”) immediately prior to the Effective Time) so that, as of the Effective Time, the LLIT Board shall be comprised of the individuals listed on Exhibit B attached hereto. Each individual listed on Exhibit B shall become a director of LLIT effective as of the Effective Time, to serve for the terms set forth on Exhibit B until the earlier of their resignation or removal or until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified, as the case may be.

(c) The Parties shall take all action necessary so that, as of the Effective Time, the individuals listed on Exhibit B shall be appointed as the executive officers of LLIT. Each existing executive officer of LLIT who is not remaining in such capacity shall submit a written resignation from his or her position as an executive officer of LLIT on or prior to the Closing Date, which shall be effective as of the Effective Time.

(d) Prior to the Effective Time, in the event that any individual set forth on Exhibit B is unable or unwilling to serve on the LLIT Board or as an officer of LLIT, then Newegg shall select a replacement for such individual to serve in such person’s place. The Parties shall take all action necessary to ensure that any such replacement designee is duly qualified and appointed as a director of the LLIT Board or as an officer of LLIT as of the Effective Time.

Section 1.6 Conversion of Securities. At the Effective Time, by virtue of the Merger and without any action on the part of LLIT, Newegg, Merger Sub or the holders of any securities of LLIT, Newegg or Merger Sub, other than as contemplated in this Agreement, the following shall occur:

(a) Each share of Merger Sub Common Stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be converted into and become one fully paid and non-assessable share of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Surviving Corporation (and the shares of the Surviving Corporation into which the shares of Merger Sub Common Stock are so converted shall be the only shares of the Surviving Corporation’s capital stock that are issued and outstanding immediately after the Effective Time), so that immediately following the Effective Time, LLIT will be the holder of all the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of the Surviving Corporation.

(b) Subject to the provisions of Sections 1.8 and 1.9, each Newegg Share that is issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (including any Newegg Class A Shares, Newegg Class B Shares, Newegg Series Preferred A Shares and Newegg Series AA Preferred Shares but excluding any Dissenting Shares (as hereinafter defined) or Excluded Shares (as hereinafter defined)) shall be exchanged for and converted into such number of validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable LLIT Class A Shares (the “LLIT Exchange Shares”) equal to the LLIT Conversion Ratio (the total number of LLIT Exchange Shares is collectively referred to as the “Merger Consideration”). The LLIT Conversion Ratio shall equal the Newegg Per Share Value divided by the LLIT Per Share Value. The “Newegg Per Share Value” shall equal $880,000,000 divided by the number of outstanding Newegg Shares on the date hereof. The “LLIT Per Share Value” shall equal (i) the volume-weighted average trading price of LLIT Class A Shares for the consecutive twenty (20) Trading Days immediately prior to and including October 16, 2020, as adjusted for a 1 to 8 reverse stock split effective on the date hereof (the “LLIT 20 Day VWAP”) minus (ii) (A) $3,500,000 (the “Escrow Amount”) divided by (B) the number of LLIT Class A Shares and LLIT Class B Shares issued and outstanding on the date hereof, after giving effect to such reverse stock split.

The LLIT Conversion Ratio shall be rounded to four decimal places and shall be appropriately adjusted to reflect the effect of any stock split, split-up, reverse stock split, stock dividend or distribution of securities convertible into Newegg Shares, LLIT Class A Shares or LLIT Class B Shares, reorganization, recapitalization, reclassification or other like change with respect to the Newegg Shares, LLIT Class A Shares or LLIT Class B Shares having a record date occurring on or after the date of this Agreement and prior to the Effective Time; provided, that nothing in this ‎subsection (i) shall be construed to permit any Party to take any action with respect to its securities that is prohibited by the terms of this Agreement.

(i) If Section 1.6(b) would result in the issuance of any fractional LLIT Exchange Shares, then, notwithstanding Section 1.6(b), such fractional LLIT Exchange Share shall not be issued by LLIT and in lieu thereof, LLIT shall pay in cash, without interest, an amount equal to the amount of such fractional LLIT Exchange Share times the LLIT 20 Day VWAP (the “Cash Payment”).

(ii) All Newegg Shares, when so exchanged and converted, shall no longer be outstanding and shall automatically be canceled and retired, and each holder of a certificate representing any such Newegg Shares shall cease to have any rights with respect to Newegg Shares, and thereafter such certificates shall represent the LLIT Exchange Shares into which such Newegg Shares are converted.

(c) Each Newegg Share held by Newegg as treasury stock or owned by LLIT, Merger Sub or by any wholly-owned direct or indirect Subsidiary of Newegg immediately prior to the Effective Time (collectively, the “Excluded Shares”) shall no longer be outstanding and shall automatically be cancelled and retired without payment or consideration therefor.

(d) All options, warrants and other securities convertible into or exercisable for shares of Newegg capital stock shall either be converted or exercised into Newegg Shares prior to the Effective Time (and holders thereof shall receive part of the Merger Consideration) or be assumed by LLIT pursuant to Section 1.9.

(e) At the Effective Time, each LLIT Class A Share issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall remain outstanding. Immediately following the Effective Time, any LLIT Class A Shares owned by the Surviving Corporation shall automatically be cancelled and retired without payment or consideration therefor.

(f) Through the Support Agreement, Hangzhou Lianluo has agreed (i) to convert each LLIT Class B Share issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time into a LLIT Class A Share pursuant to the terms of the Amended Charter, and (ii) that the warrant contained in Section 4(j) of the Share Purchase Agreement dated as of April 28, 2016 by and among LLIT and Hangzhou Lianluo shall be a warrant to acquire from LLIT 125,000 LLIT Class A Shares at a purchase price of $17.60 per share (after giving effect to LLIT’s 1 for 8 reverse stock split), with the number of shares and exercise price both subject to appropriate adjustment for reverse and forward stock splits, stock dividends, stock combinations and other similar transactions of LLIT Shares that occur after the date hereof. Subject to the foregoing, immediately following the Effective Time, any LLIT Class B Shares, and any options, warrants or other securities which are convertible or exchangeable into LLIT Class B Shares shall automatically be cancelled and retired without payment or consideration therefor.

(a) Exchange. Immediately prior to the Effective Time, LLIT shall designate for exchange, in accordance with this Section 1.7, certificates representing the LLIT Exchange Shares issuable pursuant to Section 1.6(b) in exchange for outstanding Newegg Shares. At the Effective Time, LLIT shall cause its transfer agent to deliver the appropriate Merger Consideration and enter in LLIT’s register of members the names of the holders of record of Newegg Shares in exchange for all Newegg Shares that are issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time, whether represented by certificates (the “Certificates”) or not represented by certificates (the “Book-Entry Shares”). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 1.7, LLIT Exchange Shares issued as Merger Consideration can be delivered in book-entry form.

(b) Exchange Procedures. As soon as reasonably practical after the Effective Time, LLIT shall mail (or cause to be mailed) to each holder of record of Newegg Shares: (i) a letter of transmittal (which shall be in such form and have such provisions as LLIT and Newegg mutually and reasonably specify); and (ii) instructions for use in effecting the surrender of the Certificates or Book-Entry Shares in exchange for the Merger Consideration. Upon proper surrender of a Certificate or Book-Entry Share for exchange and cancellation to LLIT or to such agents as may be appointed by LLIT, together with such letter of transmittal, duly executed, and any other documents as may be reasonably required, the holder of such Newegg Shares shall be entitled to receive in exchange therefor the LLIT Exchange Shares together with the Cash Payment, if applicable, to which such holder is entitled to under Section 1.6(b), and the Newegg Shares formerly represented by such Certificate or Book-Entry Shares shall forthwith be canceled. Until surrendered as contemplated by this Section 1.7, (x) each Certificate or Book-Entry Share shall be deemed at any time after the Effective Time to represent only the right to receive upon such surrender the LLIT Exchange Shares as contemplated by Section 1.6(b) and (y) a holder of Newegg Shares shall not receive any dividends or distributions in respect of any such corresponding LLIT Exchange Shares which they may otherwise be entitled to; provided that once the Newegg Shares are properly surrendered, the holder shall receive, without interest, any dividends or distributions with a record date after the Closing Date and payable with respect to such LLIT Exchange Shares, if any, they are entitled to receive.

(c) Lost Certificates. If any Certificate shall have been lost, stolen or destroyed, upon the making of an affidavit of that fact by the person claiming such Certificate to be lost, stolen or destroyed and, if required by LLIT in its reasonable business judgment, the execution of an indemnity agreement against any claim that may be made against it with respect to such Certificate, LLIT will issue in exchange for such lost, stolen or destroyed Certificate the LLIT Exchange Shares to which the holders thereof are entitled pursuant to Section 1.6(b).

(d) Form F-4. LLIT shall issue the LLIT Exchange Shares in exchange for outstanding Newegg Shares as provided in Section 1.6 pursuant to the Merger Registration Statement on the Form F-4 filed under the Securities Act. LLIT and Newegg shall comply with all applicable provisions of, and rules under, the Securities Act in connection with the offering and issuance of the Merger Consideration, including the inclusion of the necessary financial statements related to their respective businesses.

Section 1.8 Closing of Newegg Transfer Books. At the Effective Time, the stock transfer books of Newegg shall be closed, and no transfer of Newegg Shares shall thereafter be made on the records of Newegg. If, after the Effective Time, Certificates representing Newegg Shares are presented to the Surviving Corporation or LLIT, such Certificates shall be canceled and exchanged as provided in this Article I.

(a) Prior to Closing, LLIT (acting through the LLIT Special Committee) and Newegg (acting through the Newegg Special Committee) will enter into a Compensation Plan Agreement (the “Compensation Plan Agreement”), pursuant to which, among other things, Newegg will, at the Effective Time, transfer to LLIT, and LLIT will assume, sponsorship of all of the Newegg Benefit Plans (as defined below) and all of Newegg’s rights and obligations thereunder.

(b) At the Effective Time, pursuant to this Agreement and the Compensation Plan Agreement, Newegg will transfer to LLIT, and LLIT will assume, its rights and obligations under each stock option to purchase or a right to acquire or vest in, each Newegg Share (the “Awards”) issued under the Newegg Benefit Plans or granted by Newegg outside of its Benefit Plans that is outstanding and unexercised, whether vested or unvested, as of immediately prior to the Effective Time. Each of the Awards shall be converted into a stock option to purchase or a right to acquire or vest in, respectively, such number of LLIT Class A Shares equal to the LLIT Conversion Ratio, and, for stock options, the exercise price per LLIT Class A Share shall equal the exercise price per Newegg Share in effect immediately prior to the Effective Time for the Award divided by the LLIT Conversion Ratio, provided that such exercise price per share for the applicable LLIT Shares will be at least the per share par value of such LLIT Class A Shares and provided further that any Awards made during the Interim Period (as hereinafter defined) shall have an exercise price at least equal to the closing price of the LLIT Class A Shares on the date of grant times the LLIT Conversion Ratio. If the aforementioned conversion would result in the issuance of a fraction of a LLIT Class A Share, in lieu of issuing such fraction of a LLIT Class A Share, LLIT shall pay to the holder of the Award an amount in cash equal to the LLIT 20 Day VWAP times the amount of such fraction. For purposes of this Agreement, “Newegg Benefit Plans” shall mean, collectively, the Benefit Plans listed on Schedule 4.19 of the Newegg Disclosure Schedules (as hereinafter defined) and any and all subplans, appendices or addendums thereto, and any and all agreements evidencing Awards.

Section 1.10 Further Assurances. If at any time after the Effective Time the Surviving Corporation shall consider or be advised that any deeds, bills of sale, assignments or assurances or any other acts or things are necessary, desirable or proper (a) to vest, perfect or confirm, of record or otherwise, in the Surviving Corporation its right, title or interest in, to or under any of the rights, privileges, powers, franchises, properties or assets of either of Merger Sub or Newegg, or (b) otherwise to carry out the purposes of this Agreement (including cooperating with the filing of future tax returns, as necessary), the Surviving Corporation and its proper officers and directors or their designees shall be authorized to execute and deliver in the name and on behalf of Merger Sub, and the individual(s) listed in Schedule 1.10 of the Newegg Disclosure Schedules shall be authorized to execute and deliver in the name and on behalf of Newegg, all such deeds, bills of sale, assignments and assurances and to do, in the name and on behalf of either Merger Sub or Newegg, all such other acts and things as may be necessary, desirable or proper to vest, perfect or confirm the Surviving Corporation’s right, title or interest in, to or under any of the rights, privileges, powers, franchises, properties or assets of Merger Sub or Newegg and otherwise to carry out the purposes of this Agreement.

Section 1.11 Dissenters Rights. No stockholder of Newegg who has validly exercised its appraisal rights pursuant to Section 262 of the DGCL (a “Dissenting Stockholder”) with respect to its Newegg Shares (such shares, “Dissenting Shares”) shall be entitled to receive any portion of the LLIT Exchange Shares with respect to the Dissenting Shares owned by such Dissenting Stockholder unless and until such Dissenting Stockholder shall have effectively withdrawn or lost its appraisal rights under the DGCL. Each Dissenting Stockholder shall be entitled to receive only the payment resulting from the procedures set forth in Section 262 of the DGCL with respect to the Dissenting Shares owned by such Dissenting Stockholder. Newegg shall give LLIT prompt notice of any written demands for appraisal, attempted withdrawals of such demands, and any other instruments served pursuant to applicable Laws that are received by Newegg relating to any Dissenting Stockholder’s rights of appraisal. Newegg shall direct all negotiations and proceedings with respect to demand for appraisal under the DGCL. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, for all purposes of this Agreement, the LLIT Exchange Shares shall be reduced by the portion of the LLIT Exchange Shares that would otherwise be due to any Dissenting Stockholders pursuant to Section 1.6 and Section 1.7 attributable to any Dissenting Shares, and the Dissenting Stockholders shall have no rights to any portion of the LLIT Exchange Shares with respect to any Dissenting Shares.

Section 1.12 Escrow. Within five (5) days after the date of this Agreement, LLIT shall place the Escrow Amount into a U.S. bank account (“Escrow Account”) designated by a third party escrow agent to be mutually selected by the Parties (the “Escrow Agent”) to be held pursuant to an escrow agreement between the Escrow Agent, LLIT and Newegg in customary form to be reasonably agreed upon by LLIT and Newegg (the “Escrow Agreement”). The Escrow Amount shall be held and distributed by the Escrow Agent in accordance with the terms of the Escrow Agreement.

Section 2.1 Closing. Unless this Agreement has been terminated pursuant to Article VI below, the closing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (the “Closing”) and all actions specified in this Agreement to occur at the Closing shall take place at the offices of Hunter Taubman Fischer & Li LLC, 800 Third Avenue, Suite 2800, New York, NY 10022, no later than the second Business Day after all the closing conditions to this Agreement have been satisfied or waived at 10:00 a.m. local time, or at such other date, time or place as the LLIT (acting through the LLIT Special Committee) and Newegg (acting through the Newegg Special Committee) may agree (the date and time at which the Closing is actually held being, the “Closing Date”).

Except as set forth in the disclosure schedules delivered by LLIT and Merger Sub to Newegg on the date hereof (the “LLIT Disclosure Schedules”), the Section numbers of which are numbered to correspond to the Section numbers of this Agreement to which they refer, each of LLIT, LLIT’s direct and indirect Subsidiaries (each of the foregoing, a “LLIT Subsidiary” and collectively, the “LLIT Subsidiaries”) and Merger Sub, on a joint and several basis, represents and warrants to Newegg, as follows:

Section 3.1 Due Incorporation and Good Standing. LLIT is a business company duly incorporated, validly existing under the Laws of the British Virgin Islands. There are no proceedings pending to dissolve LLIT, and LLIT has taken no action seeking dissolution of LLIT. LLIT has all requisite corporate power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted. Each LLIT Subsidiary, including Merger Sub, is a corporation or other entity duly formed, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of its jurisdiction of organization and has all requisite corporate power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted. Each of LLIT and the LLIT Subsidiaries (each, a “LLIT Entity” and collectively, the “LLIT Entities”) is duly qualified or licensed and in good standing to conduct business in each jurisdiction in which it is incorporated or registered and in each other jurisdiction where it does business or operates to the extent that the character of the property owned, leased or operated by it or the nature of the business conducted by it makes such qualification or licensing necessary, except for any deviations from any of the foregoing that would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on LLIT. Schedule 3.1 lists all jurisdictions in which each LLIT Entity is organized and qualified to conduct business and all names other than its legal name under which any LLIT Entity does business. LLIT has made available to Newegg accurate and complete copies of Organizational Documents of each of the LLIT Entities, each as amended to date and as currently in effect. No LLIT Entity is in material violation of any provision of its Organizational Documents.

Section 3.2 Authorization; Binding Agreement. LLIT and Merger Sub have all requisite corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and each ancillary document to which it is or is required to be a party, to perform LLIT’s and Merger Sub’s obligations, and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (such agreements, each, an “Ancillary Document”, collectively “Ancillary Documents”). The execution and delivery of this Agreement and each Ancillary Document to which it is or is required to be a party and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have been duly and validly authorized by the board of directors of LLIT and Merger Sub. No other corporate proceedings on the part of LLIT or Merger Sub are necessary to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement and each Ancillary Document to which it is a party. No other corporate proceedings on the part of LLIT or Merger Sub are necessary to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, except for obtaining the Required Shareholder Vote. This Agreement has been, and each Ancillary Document to which LLIT or Merger Sub is or is required to be a party shall be when delivered, duly and validly executed and delivered by LLIT and Merger Sub, as applicable, and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement and such Ancillary Documents by the other parties hereto and thereto, constitutes, or when delivered shall constitute, the legal, valid and binding obligation of each LLIT Entity, enforceable against each LLIT Entity in accordance with its terms, except to the extent that enforceability thereof may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization and moratorium laws and other laws of general application affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally or by any applicable statute of limitation or by any valid defense of set-off or counterclaim, and the fact that equitable remedies or relief (including the remedy of specific performance) are subject to the discretion of the court from which such relief may be sought (collectively, the “Enforceability Exceptions”).

Section 3.3 Governmental Approvals. No Consent of or with any Governmental Authority, on the part of any LLIT Entity is required to be obtained or made in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by any LLIT Entity of this Agreement and each Ancillary Document to which it is a party or the consummation by any LLIT Entity of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, other than (a) such filings as may be required in the British Virgin Islands to effect the amendment of the Memorandum and Articles of Association of LLIT (including but not limited to changes to the share capital of LLIT), (b) such filings as may be required in any jurisdiction where such LLIT Entity is qualified or authorized to conduct business as a foreign corporation in order to maintain such qualification or authorization, (c) such filings as contemplated by this Agreement, (d) any filings required with the NASDAQ Capital Market (“NASDAQ”) with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, (e) applicable requirements, if any, of the Securities Act, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and/or any state “blue sky” securities Laws, and the rules and regulations thereunder, and (f) where the failure to obtain or make such Consents or to make such filings or notifications, would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on LLIT as a whole or any LLIT Entity.

Section 3.4 Non-Contravention. The execution and delivery by LLIT or Merger Sub of this Agreement and each Ancillary Document to which it is a party or otherwise bound, the consummation by any LLIT Entity of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, and compliance by any LLIT Entity with any of the provisions hereof and thereof, will not (a) conflict with or violate any provision of any LLIT Entity’s Organizational Documents, (b) subject to obtaining the Consents from Governmental Authorities referred to in Section 3.3 hereof and any condition precedent to such Consent or waiver having been satisfied, conflict with or violate any Law, Order or Consent applicable to any LLIT Entity or any of its properties or assets, or (c) (i) violate, conflict with or result in a breach of, (ii) constitute a default (or an event which, with notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a default) under, (iii) result in the termination, withdrawal, suspension, cancellation or modification of, (iv) accelerate the performance required by any LLIT Entity under, (v) result in a right of termination or acceleration under, (vi) give rise to any obligation to make payments or provide compensation under, (vii) result in the creation of any Lien upon any of the properties or assets of any LLIT Entity under, (viii) give rise to any obligation to obtain any third party consent or provide any notice to any Person or (ix) give any Person the right to declare a default, exercise any remedy, claim a rebate, chargeback, penalty or change in delivery schedule, accelerate the maturity or performance, cancel, terminate or modify any right, benefit, obligation or other term under any of the terms, conditions or provisions of any LLIT Material Contract to which any LLIT Entity is a party or its properties or assets are otherwise bound, except for any deviations from any of the foregoing clauses (b) or (c) that would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on LLIT.

(a) LLIT is authorized to issue (i) 6,250,000 common shares, divided into (i) 4,736,111 LLIT Class A Shares and (ii) 1,513,889 LLIT Class B Shares, each with a par value of $0.021848 (collectively, the “LLIT Shares”). The issued and outstanding LLIT Shares as of the date of this Agreement are set forth on Schedule 3.5(a). All outstanding LLIT Shares are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable and not subject to or issued in violation of any purchase option, right of first refusal, preemptive right, subscription right or any similar right under any provision of the BVI Act, LLIT Memorandum and Articles of Association, as amended from time to time, or any Contract to which LLIT is a party or by which it or its securities are bound or, to the Knowledge of LLIT, any other Contract. LLIT holds no shares or other equity interests in or of LLIT in its treasury. None of the outstanding LLIT Shares have been issued in violation of any applicable securities Laws.

(b) Except as set forth in Schedule 3.5(b), LLIT does not have any Subsidiaries, control any variable interest entity (“VIE”) or own any equity interests in any other Person. All of the outstanding equity securities of each Subsidiary of LLIT are duly authorized and validly issued, paid in accordance with the applicable Laws and non-assessable (if applicable), and were offered, sold and delivered in compliance with all applicable securities Laws, and owned by LLIT or one of its Subsidiaries free and clear of all Liens (other than those, if any, imposed by such Subsidiary’s Organizational Documents, which are set forth in Schedule 3.5(b)). There are no Contracts to which LLIT or any of its Affiliates is a party or bound with respect to the voting (including voting trusts or proxies) of the shares or other equity interests of any Subsidiary of LLIT other than the Organizational Documents of any such Subsidiary. There are no outstanding equity appreciation, phantom equity, profit participation or similar rights granted by any LLIT Entity. Except for the limitations and restrictions imposed under applicable PRC Law regarding LLIT Subsidiaries incorporated in PRC, no LLIT Entity has any limitation on its ability to make any distributions or dividends to its equity holders, whether by Contract, Order or applicable Law. LLIT does not own or have any rights to acquire, directly or indirectly, any shares or other equity interests of any Person (other than any LLIT Subsidiary and 652,174 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, of Guardion Health Sciences, Inc., a Delaware company (“Guardion Shares”)). None of LLIT or its Subsidiaries is a participant in any joint venture, partnership or similar arrangement. Except as set forth in Schedule 3.5(b), there are no outstanding material contractual obligations of LLIT or its Subsidiaries to provide funds to, or make any investment (in the form of a loan, capital contribution or otherwise) in, any other Person (other than loans to customers in the ordinary course of business).

(c) Except as set forth in Schedule 3.5(c), there are no (i) outstanding options, warrants, puts, calls, convertible securities, preemptive or similar rights, (ii) bonds, debentures, notes or other Indebtedness having general voting rights or that are convertible or exchangeable into securities having such rights or (iii) subscriptions or other rights, agreements, arrangements, Contracts or commitments of any character (A) relating to the issued or unissued shares, warrants, options, capital stock or equity interests of LLIT or any LLIT Subsidiary, or (B) obligating LLIT or any LLIT Subsidiary to issue, transfer, deliver, repurchase or sell or cause to be issued, transferred, delivered, sold or repurchased such shares, stock or equity, or any options or shares or securities convertible into or exchangeable for such shares, stock or equity, or (C) obligating LLIT or any LLIT Subsidiary to grant, extend or enter into any such option, warrant, call, subscription or other right, agreement, arrangement or commitment for such shares, stock or equity. Except as set forth in Schedule 3.5(c), there are no outstanding obligations of LLIT to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any shares, stock or equity of LLIT or to provide funds to make any investment (in the form of a loan, capital contribution or otherwise) in any Person. Except as set forth in Schedule 3.5(c), there are no shareholders agreements, voting trusts or other agreements or understandings to which any LLIT Entity is a party, or which is otherwise within the Knowledge of LLIT, with respect to the voting of any shares of any LLIT Entity.

(d) All Indebtedness of LLIT (including each LLIT Subsidiary) is disclosed in Schedule 3.5(d), except for such Indebtedness which does not cumulatively exceed $50,000. No Indebtedness of LLIT contains any restriction upon: (i) the prepayment of any of such Indebtedness, (ii) the incurrence of Indebtedness by LLIT or any LLIT Subsidiary or (iii) the ability of LLIT or any LLIT Subsidiary to grant any Lien on its properties or assets.

(e) Except as disclosed in the SEC Reports, LLIT has not declared or paid any distribution or dividend in respect of its shares and has not repurchased, redeemed or otherwise acquired any of its shares, and the LLIT Board has not authorized any of the foregoing.

(a) LLIT has filed all forms, reports, schedules, statements, registrations statements, prospectuses and other documents required to be filed or furnished by LLIT with the SEC under the Securities Act and/or the Exchange Act, together with any amendments, restatements or supplements thereto from the beginning of the three most recent fiscal years up to the date hereof, except for any deviations from any of the foregoing that would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on LLIT. Except to the extent available on the SEC’s web site through EDGAR, LLIT has delivered to Newegg copies in the form filed with the SEC of all of the following: (i) LLIT’s Annual Reports on Form 20-F or on Form 10-K for each fiscal year of LLIT beginning with the year ended December 31, 2017, (ii) all other forms, reports, registration statements, prospectuses and other documents (other than preliminary materials) filed by LLIT with the SEC since the beginning of the first fiscal year referred to in clause (i) above (the forms, reports, registration statements, prospectuses and other documents referred to in clauses (i) and (ii) above, whether or not available through EDGAR, are, collectively, the “SEC Reports”) and (iii) all certifications and statements required by (A) Rules 13a-14 or 15d-14 under the Exchange Act, and (B) 18 U.S.C. §1350 (Section 906 of SOX) with respect to any report referred to in clause (i) above (collectively, the “Public Certifications”). The SEC Reports were prepared in all material respects in accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act, as the case may be, and the rules and regulations thereunder and did not, as of their respective effective dates (in the case of SEC Reports that are registration statements filed pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act) and at the time they were filed with the SEC (in the case of all other SEC Reports) contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements made therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. LLIT, as of the date of this Agreement, is not aware of any filed SEC Report that contains any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements made therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. The Public Certifications are each true as of their respective dates of filing. As used in this Section 3.6, the term “file” shall be broadly construed to include any manner permitted by SEC rules and regulations in which a document or information is furnished, supplied or otherwise made available to the SEC. As of the date of this Agreement, (A) the LLIT Class A Shares are listed on NASDAQ, (B) LLIT has not received any effective written deficiency notice from NASDAQ relating to the continued listing requirements of LLIT Shares, (C) there are no Actions pending or, to the Knowledge of LLIT, threatened against LLIT with respect to any intention by such entity to suspend, prohibit or terminate the quoting of the LLIT Class A Shares on NASDAQ and (D) the LLIT Class A Shares are in compliance with all of the applicable listing and corporate governance rules of NASDAQ, except in the case of clauses (B), (C) and (D), as set forth in Schedule 3.6(a).

(b) The financial statements and notes contained or incorporated by reference in the SEC Reports, as well as the consolidated and unconsolidated financial statement of LLIT as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2020, fairly present in all material respects the financial position and the results of operations, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows of LLIT at the respective dates of and for the periods referred to in such financial statements, all in accordance with (i) GAAP methodologies applied on a consistent basis throughout the periods involved and (ii) Regulation S-X or Regulation S-K, as applicable (except as may be indicated in the notes thereto and for the omission of notes and audit adjustments in the case of unaudited financial statements to the extent permitted by Regulation S-X or Regulation S-K, as applicable). LLIT has provided Newegg with a true and complete copy of the financial statements and notes contained or incorporated by reference in the SEC Reports, as well as the consolidated and unconsolidated financial statement of LLIT as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2020 (the “LLIT Financials”) and the unaudited and unreviewed financial statements for the eight months ended August 31, 2020.

(c) Except as and to the extent reflected or reserved against in the LLIT Financials, LLIT has not incurred any Liabilities or obligations of the type required to be reflected on a balance sheet in accordance with GAAP that is not adequately reflected or reserved on or provided for in the LLIT Financials.

(d) As of the date hereof, LLIT (exclusive of any LLIT Subsidiary) has an unrestricted cash balance of immediately available funds of not less than $5,000,000.

Section 3.7 Absence of Certain Changes. Since December 31, 2019, other than as disclosed in the SEC Reports filed since December 31, 2019, LLIT and each LLIT Subsidiary has (a) conducted its business only in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, (b) not been subject to a Material Adverse Effect, other than as stated in Schedule 3.7 and (c) has not taken any action or committed or agreed to take any action that would be prohibited by Section 5.3 if such action were taken on or after the date hereof without the consent of Newegg.

Section 3.8 Compliance with Laws. Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.8, LLIT and each LLIT Subsidiary is, and has since its respective date of formation been, in compliance with all Laws applicable to it by which it or any of its properties, assets, employees, business or operations are or were bound or affected except for such noncompliance which would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on LLIT or any LLIT Subsidiary, and no LLIT Entity has received written notice alleging any violation of applicable Law in any material respect by LLIT or any LLIT Subsidiary.

Section 3.9 Actions; Orders; Permits. Except as set forth in Schedule 3.9, there is no (a) Action of any nature pending or, to LLIT’s Knowledge, threatened, nor is there any reasonable basis for any Action to be made, or (b) Order pending now or rendered by a Governmental Authority, in either case of (a) or (b) by or against LLIT or any LLIT Subsidiary, its current or former directors, officers or equity holders, which would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on LLIT or LLIT Subsidiaries. None of the current or former officers, senior management or directors of LLIT or any LLIT Subsidiary have been charged with, indicted for, arrested for, or convicted of any felony or any crime involving fraud. Each LLIT Entity holds all Permits necessary to lawfully conduct its business as presently conducted, and to own, lease and operate its assets and properties, all of which are in full force and effect, except where the failure to hold such Permit or for such Permit to be in full force and effect would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on LLIT or any LLIT Subsidiary.

(a) Each LLIT Entity has or will have timely filed, or caused to be timely filed, all Tax Returns by it, which Tax Returns are true, accurate, correct and complete, and has paid, collected or withheld, or caused to be paid, collected or withheld, all Taxes required to be paid, collected or withheld, other than such Taxes for which adequate reserves in the LLIT Financials have been established in accordance with GAAP. Schedule 3.10(a) sets forth each jurisdiction where any LLIT Entity files or is required to file a Tax Return. Each LLIT Entity has complied in all material respects with all applicable Laws relating to Tax. There is no current pending or, to the Knowledge of a LLIT Entity, threatened Action against such LLIT Entity by a Governmental Authority in a jurisdiction where such LLIT Entity does not file Tax Returns that it is or may be subject to taxation by that jurisdiction. There are no audits, examinations, investigations or other proceedings pending, or to the Knowledge of LLIT, threatened Action, against any LLIT Entity in respect of any Tax, no LLIT Entity has been notified in writing of any proposed Tax claims or assessments against any LLIT Entity (other than, in each case, claims or assessments for which adequate reserves in the LLIT Financials have been established in accordance with GAAP or are immaterial in amount). There are no Liens with respect to any Taxes upon any LLIT Entity’s assets, other than Permitted Liens. Each LLIT Entity has collected or withheld all Taxes currently required to be collected or withheld by it, and all such Taxes have been paid to the appropriate Governmental Authorities or set aside in appropriate accounts for future payment when due. No LLIT Entity has outstanding waivers or extensions of any applicable statute of limitations to assess any material amount of Taxes. There are no outstanding requests by any LLIT Entity for any extension of time within which to file any Tax Return or within which to pay any Taxes shown to be due on any Tax Return.

(b) Since the beginning of the three most recent fiscal years, no LLIT Entity has (i) changed any Tax accounting methods, policies or procedures except as required by a change in Law or permitted by applicable accounting principles, (ii) made, revoked, or amended any material Tax election, (iii) filed any amended Tax Returns or claim for refund or (iv) entered into any closing agreement affecting or otherwise settled or compromised any material Tax Liability or refund.

(c) No LLIT Entity has any Liability for the Taxes of another Person (other than another LLIT Entity) (i) under any applicable Tax Law, (ii) as a transferee or successor, or (iii) by contract, indemnity or otherwise. No LLIT Entity is a party to or bound by any Tax indemnity agreement, Tax sharing agreement or Tax allocation agreement or similar agreement, arrangement or practice with respect to Taxes (including any advance pricing agreement, closing agreement or other agreement relating to Taxes with any Governmental Authority) that will be binding on LLIT or any LLIT Subsidiary with respect to any period following the Closing Date.

(d) No LLIT Entity has requested, or is the subject of or bound by any private letter ruling, technical advice memorandum, closing agreement or similar ruling, memorandum or agreement with any Governmental Authority with respect to any Taxes, nor is any such request outstanding.

Section 3.11 Employees and Employee Benefit Plans. Except as set forth in the SEC Reports, no LLIT Entity maintains, or has any liability under, any employee benefit plans. The consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary Documents will not: (i) entitle any individual to severance pay, unemployment compensation or other benefits or compensation; or (ii) accelerate the time of payment or vesting, or increase the amount of any compensation due, or in respect of, any individual.

Section 3.12 Properties. Except as set forth in the SEC Reports, no LLIT Entity owns, licenses or otherwise has any right, title or interest in any material Intellectual Property. Except as set forth in the SEC Reports, no LLIT Entity owns or leases any material real property or Personal Property. Each LLIT Entity has good and marketable title to, or a valid leasehold interest in or right to use, all of its assets, free and clear of all Liens other than (a) Permitted Liens, (b) the rights of lessors under leasehold interests and (c) Liens specifically identified in the LLIT Financials. The assets (including Intellectual Property rights and contractual rights) of LLIT Entities constitute all of the assets, rights and properties that are used in the operation of the businesses of the LLIT Entities as it is now conducted and presently proposed to be conducted, and taken together, are adequate and sufficient for the operation of the businesses of the LLIT Entities as currently conducted and as presently proposed to be conducted.

(a) Except as set forth in the SEC Reports, this Agreement or the Ancillary Documents, there are no Contracts to which LLIT or any other LLIT Entity is a party or by which any of its properties or assets may be bound, subject or affected, which (i) creates or imposes a Liability greater than $250,000, (ii) may not be cancelled by any LLIT Entity on less than sixty (60) days’ prior notice without payment of a material penalty or termination fee, (iii) prohibits, prevents, restricts or impairs in any material respect any business practice of any LLIT Entity as its business as is currently conducted, any acquisition of material property by LLIT Entity, or restricts in any material respect the ability of any LLIT Entity from engaging in business as currently conducted by it or from competing with any other Person, (iv) relates to the purchase, sale or otherwise relates to any LLIT Shares, LLIT equity interests, or options, warrants or any other Contract which is convertible therefor, or (v) is otherwise material to any LLIT Entity and not described in clauses (i) through (iv) above (each, a “LLIT Material Contract”). All LLIT Material Contracts have been made available to Newegg other than those that are exhibits to the SEC Reports.

(b) With respect to each LLIT Material Contract: (i) the LLIT Material Contract was entered into at arms’ length; (ii) the LLIT Material Contract is legal, valid, binding and enforceable in all material respects against the respective LLIT Entity and, to the Knowledge of LLIT, the other parties thereto, and is in full force and effect (except as such enforcement may be limited by the Enforceability Exceptions); (iii) each LLIT Entity is not in breach or default in any material respect, and no event has occurred that with the passage of time or giving of notice or both would constitute such a breach or default in any material respect by the respective LLIT Entity, or permit termination or acceleration by the other party, under such LLIT Material Contract; (iv) to the Knowledge of LLIT, no other party to any LLIT Material Contract is in breach or default in any material respect, and no event has occurred that with the passage of time or giving of notice or both would constitute such a breach or default by such other party, or permit termination or acceleration by the respective LLIT Entity under any LLIT Material Contract; (v) neither the execution of this Agreement nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will affect the validity or enforceability of any LLIT Material Contract; (vi) no LLIT Entity has received written notice of an intention by any party to any such LLIT Material Contract that provides for a continuing obligation by any party thereto to terminate such LLIT Material Contract or amend the terms thereof, other than modifications in the ordinary course of business that do not materially adversely affect any LLIT Entity; and (vii) no LLIT Entity has waived any rights under any such LLIT Material Contract.

Section 3.14 Transactions with Affiliates. Schedule 3.14 sets forth the Contracts and arrangements that are in existence as of the date of this Agreement under which there are any existing or future Liabilities or obligations between LLIT or any other LLIT Entity and any (a) present or former director, officer or employee or Affiliate of any LLIT Entity, or any family member of any of the foregoing, or (b) record or beneficial owner of more than ten percent (10%) of the outstanding LLIT Shares as of the date hereof. Except as set forth in in Schedule 3.14, no LLIT Entity nor any of its Affiliates, nor any officer, director, manager, employee, trustee or beneficiary of a LLIT Entity or any of its Affiliates, nor any immediate family member of any of the foregoing (whether directly or indirectly through an Affiliate of such Person) (each of the foregoing with respect to an applicable party, a “Related Person”) is presently a party to any transaction with a LLIT Entity.

Section 3.15 Investment Company Act. LLIT is not an “investment company” or a Person directly or indirectly “controlled” by or acting on behalf of an “investment company”, in each case within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

Section 3.16 Finders and Brokers. Except as contemplated by the Agreement, no broker, finder or investment banker is entitled to any brokerage, finder’s or other fee or commission from LLIT, any LLIT Subsidiary, or any of their respective Affiliates in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby based upon arrangements made by or on behalf of LLIT.

Section 3.17 Ownership of LLIT Exchange Shares. All the LLIT Exchange Shares issued and delivered in accordance with Article I shall be, upon issuance and delivery of such LLIT Exchange Shares, duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, free and clear of all Liens, other than restrictions arising from applicable securities Laws, the Lock-Up Agreement, Newegg’s stockholder agreement (which will be assigned to LLIT) and any Liens incurred by Newegg’s stockholders, and the issuance and delivery of such LLIT Exchange Shares pursuant hereto will not be subject to or give rise to any preemptive rights or rights of first refusal.

(a) Neither LLIT, nor any LLIT Subsidiary, nor, to the Knowledge of LLIT, any of their Representatives acting on their behalf, has (i) used any funds for unlawful contributions, gifts, entertainment or other unlawful expenses relating to political activity, (ii) made any unlawful payment to foreign or domestic government officials or employees, to foreign or domestic political parties or campaigns or violated any provision of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, (iii) made any other unlawful payment or (iv) since April 1, 2017, directly or indirectly, given or agreed to give any gift or similar benefit in any material amount to any customer, supplier, governmental employee or other Person who is or may be in a position to help or hinder LLIT or any LLIT Subsidiary or assist it in connection with any actual or proposed transaction.

(b) The operations of LLIT (including all LLIT Subsidiaries) are and have been conducted at all times in compliance with laundering statutes in all applicable jurisdictions, the rules and regulations thereunder and any related or similar rules, regulations or guidelines, issued, administered or enforced by any Governmental Authority, and no Action involving LLIT or any LLIT Subsidiary with respect to the any of the foregoing is pending or, to the Knowledge of LLIT, threatened.

(c) No LLIT Entity or any of its directors or officers, or, to the Knowledge of LLIT, any other Representative acting on behalf of any LLIT Entity, is currently identified on the specially designated nationals or other blocked person list or otherwise currently subject to any U.S. sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Treasury Department (“OFAC”), and no LLIT Entity has, directly or, to the Knowledge of LLIT, indirectly, used any funds, or loaned, contributed or otherwise made available such funds to any Subsidiary, joint venture partner or other Person, in connection with any sales or operations in Cuba, Iran, Syria, Sudan, Myanmar or any other country sanctioned by OFAC or for the purpose of financing the activities of any Person currently subject to, or otherwise in violation of, any U.S. sanctions administered by OFAC in the last five (5) fiscal years.

Section 3.19 New Subsidiaries. Merger Sub was formed on or about September 23, 2020 solely for the purpose of the transactions contemplated herein. Merger Sub has had no operations or activities prior to the date hereof, other than those activities which are customary organizational and formation activities. Merger Sub has no assets, liabilities or employees and is not a party to any Contract except for the Contract under which LLIT acquired the Merger Sub Common Stock.

Section 3.20 LLIT After Disposition. Except as set forth in Schedule 3.20, immediately following the closing of the Disposition, LLIT and its then current Subsidiaries shall (i) have no assets, Indebtedness, Permits, employees or Liabilities, and (ii) not be a party to, nor will any of their properties or assets be bound, subject to or affected by, any Contract, Order or Action, other than in each case those which are held by Newegg as of immediately prior to the Closing, shares of Merger Sub, Guardion Shares and cash.

Section 3.21 Disclosure. No representations or warranties by LLIT (including LLIT Subsidiaries) in this Agreement (including the disclosure schedules hereto) or the Ancillary Documents, and none of the information supplied or to be supplied by LLIT (including any LLIT Subsidiary) in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (a) contains or will contain any untrue statement of a material fact, or (b) omits or will omit to state, when read in conjunction with all of the information contained in this Agreement, the disclosure schedules hereto and the Ancillary Documents, any fact necessary to make the statements or facts contained therein not materially misleading.

Section 3.22 Independent Investigation. LLIT has conducted its own independent investigation, review and analysis of the business, results of operations, prospects, condition (financial or otherwise) or assets of Newegg and Newegg Subsidiaries, and acknowledges that it has been provided adequate access to the personnel, properties, assets, premises, books and records, and other documents and data of Newegg and Newegg Subsidiaries for such purpose. LLIT acknowledges and agrees that: (a) in making its decision to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, it has relied solely upon its own investigation and the express representations and warranties of Newegg set forth in Article IV and the covenants set forth in Article V (including the related portions of Newegg Disclosure Schedules); and (b) none of Newegg or its respective Representatives have made any representation or warranty as to Newegg or any of Newegg’s Subsidiaries or this Agreement, except as expressly set forth in Article IV (including the related portions of the Newegg Disclosure Schedules).

Section 3.23 No Disagreement with Accountants. LLIT does not have any disagreements with their accountants on any matters related to the LLIT Financials.

Section 3.24 LLIT Board and Special Committee. The LLIT Board has formed a special committee (the “LLIT Special Committee”) comprised solely of disinterested Directors. The LLIT Special Committee, with the advice and assistance of independent legal counsel, has recommended (subject to the satisfaction of the conditions precedent set forth herein) that the LLIT Board approve this Agreement and the Merger and all other transactions contemplated hereby. The LLIT Board and the LLIT Special Committee have unanimously recommended that the LLIT shareholders approve all proposals presented at the Shareholders Meeting.

Section 3.25 SEC Filings. All information contained in any of the Registration Statements, other than the Newegg Information (the “LLIT Information”), will, at the time such Registration Statement is filed with the SEC, when it becomes effective under the Securities Act, on the date it is mailed to LLIT shareholders and at the time of the Shareholder Meeting, not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statement therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. If at any time prior to the Effective Time any event with respect to LLIT or any LLIT Subsidiaries, or with respect to other LLIT Information shall occur, or if Newegg informs LLIT of any such event with respect to Newegg, any Newegg Subsidiary or any other Newegg Information, that is required to be described in an amendment of, or a supplement to, the Registration Statements, LLIT shall cause such event to be so described and such amendment or supplement shall be promptly filed with the SEC and, as required by Law, disseminated to the LLIT shareholders. No representations or warranties are made by LLIT with respect to the Newegg Information.

Except as set forth in the disclosure schedules delivered by Newegg to LLIT on the date hereof (the “Newegg Disclosure Schedules”), the Section numbers of which are numbered to correspond to the Section numbers of this Agreement to which they refer, each of Newegg and the Newegg Subsidiaries, on a joint and several basis, represents and warrants to LLIT, as follows:

Section 4.1 Due Organization and Good Standing. Newegg is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the Delaware and has all requisite power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted. Each Subsidiary of Newegg is a corporation or other entity duly formed, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of its jurisdiction of organization and has all requisite corporate power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted. Each Newegg Subsidiary is duly qualified or licensed and in good standing in the jurisdiction in which it is incorporated or registered and in each other jurisdiction where it does business or operates to the extent that the character of the property owned, or leased or operated by it or the nature of the business conducted by it makes such qualification or licensing necessary, except for any deviations from any of the foregoing that would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on Newegg. Schedule 4.1 lists all jurisdictions in which any Newegg Subsidiary is organized and qualified to conduct business and all names other than its legal name under which any Newegg Subsidiary does business. Newegg has provided to LLIT accurate and complete copies of its Organizational Documents and the Organizational Documents of each of its Subsidiaries, each as amended to date and as currently in effect. No Newegg Subsidiary is in material violation of any provision of its Organizational Documents.

Section 4.2 Authorization; Binding Agreement. Newegg has all requisite corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and each Ancillary Document to which it is or is required to be a party, to perform Newegg’s obligations hereunder and thereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and each Ancillary Document to which Newegg is or is required to be a party and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, (a) have been duly and validly authorized by Newegg’s board of directors to the extent required by Newegg’s Organizational Documents, any other applicable Law or any Contract to which Newegg or, to the Knowledge of Newegg, any of its shareholders is a party or by which it or its securities are bound and (b) no other proceedings on the part of Newegg are necessary to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement and each Ancillary Document to which it is a party or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. This Agreement has been, and each Ancillary Document to which Newegg is or is required to be a party shall be when delivered, duly and validly executed and delivered by Newegg and assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement and any such Ancillary Document by the other parties hereto and thereto, constitutes, or when delivered shall constitute, the legal, valid and binding obligation of Newegg, enforceable against Newegg in accordance with its terms, subject to the Enforceability Exceptions.

(a) Newegg is authorized to issue 142,000,000 Newegg Class A Shares, 849,159 shares of which are issued and outstanding; 59,000,000 Newegg Class B Shares, 0 shares of which are issued and outstanding; 25,889,968 Newegg Series AA Preferred Shares, 24,870,027 shares of which are issued and outstanding; and 59,000,000 Newegg Series A Preferred Shares, 36,475,987 shares of which are issued and outstanding. Newegg Shares to be delivered by the stockholders of Newegg to LLIT at the Closing constitute all of the issued and outstanding shares and other equity interests in or of Newegg. All of the outstanding shares and other equity interests in or of Newegg have been duly authorized, are fully paid and non-assessable and not in violation of any purchase option, right of first refusal, preemptive right, subscription right or any similar right under any provision of the DGCL, any other applicable Law, Newegg Charter or any Contract to which Newegg is a party or by which it or its securities are bound. Newegg holds no shares or other equity interests in or of Newegg in its treasury. None of the outstanding shares or other equity interests in or of Newegg were issued in violation of any applicable securities Laws.

(b) Except as set forth in Schedule 4.3(b), there are no options, warrants or other rights to subscribe for or purchase any shares or other equity interests in or of Newegg or securities convertible into or exchangeable for, or that otherwise confer on the holder any right to acquire any shares or other equity interests in or of Newegg, or preemptive rights or rights of first refusal or first offer, nor are there any Contracts, commitments, arrangements or restrictions to which Newegg or any of its shareholders is a party or bound relating to any equity securities of Newegg, whether or not outstanding. There are no outstanding or authorized equity appreciation, phantom equity or similar rights with respect to Newegg. There are no voting trusts, proxies, shareholder agreements or any other agreements or understandings with respect to the voting of Newegg’s shares or other equity interests. There are no outstanding contractual obligations of Newegg to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any shares or other equity interests or securities in or of Newegg, nor has Newegg granted any registration rights to any Person with respect to Newegg’s equity securities. All of Newegg’s securities have been granted, offered, sold and issued in compliance with all applicable securities Laws. As a result of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, no shares or other equity interests in or of Newegg are issuable and no rights in connection with any interests, warrants, rights, options or other securities of Newegg accelerate or otherwise become triggered (whether as to vesting, exercisability, convertibility or otherwise).

(c) Except as set forth in Schedule 4.3(c), Newegg has not declared or paid any distribution or dividend in respect of its shares or other equity interests and has not repurchased, redeemed or otherwise acquired any shares or other equity interests in or of Newegg, and the board of directors of Newegg has not authorized any of the foregoing.

(a) Schedule 4.4(a) sets forth the name of each Subsidiary of Newegg, and with respect to each Subsidiary (a) its jurisdiction of organization and (b) its Tax election to be treated as a corporate or a disregarded entity under the Code and any state or applicable non-U.S. Tax laws, if any. All of the outstanding equity securities of each Subsidiary of Newegg are duly authorized and validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable (if applicable), and were offered, sold and delivered in compliance with all applicable securities Laws, and owned by Newegg or one of its Subsidiaries free and clear of all Liens (other than those, if any, imposed by such Subsidiary’s Organizational Documents). There are no Contracts to which Newegg or any of its Affiliates is a party or bound with respect to the voting (including voting trusts or proxies) of the shares or other equity interests of any Subsidiary of Newegg other than the Organizational Documents of any such Subsidiary or as otherwise disclosed in the Newegg Disclosure Schedules. There are no outstanding or authorized options, warrants, rights, agreements, subscriptions, convertible securities or commitments to which any Subsidiary of Newegg is a party or which are binding upon any Subsidiary of Newegg providing for the issuance or redemption of any shares or other equity interests in or of any Subsidiary of Newegg except as otherwise disclosed in the Newegg Disclosure Schedules. There are no outstanding equity appreciation, phantom equity, profit participation or similar rights granted by any Subsidiary of Newegg. No Subsidiary of Newegg has any limitation on its ability to make any distributions or dividends to its equity holders, whether by Contract, Order or applicable Law. Newegg does not own or have any rights to acquire, directly or indirectly, any shares or other equity interests of any Person. None of Newegg or its Subsidiaries is a participant in any joint venture, partnership or similar arrangement. There are no outstanding material contractual obligations of Newegg or its Subsidiaries to provide funds to, or make any investment (in the form of a loan, capital contribution or otherwise) in, any other Person (other than loans to customers in the ordinary course of business).

Section 4.5 Governmental Approvals. No Consent of or with any Governmental Authority on the part of any Newegg Subsidiary is required to be obtained or made in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by Newegg of this Agreement or any Ancillary Documents to which it is a party or the consummation by Newegg of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby other than (a) such filings as contemplated by this Agreement and (b) where the failure to obtain or make such Consents or to make such filings or notifications, would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on Newegg.

Section 4.6 Non-Contravention. The execution and delivery by Newegg (or any other Newegg Subsidiary, as applicable) of this Agreement and each Ancillary Document to which any Newegg Subsidiary is a party or otherwise bound, and the consummation by any Newegg Subsidiary of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby and compliance by any Newegg Subsidiary with any of the provisions hereof and thereof, will not (a) conflict with or violate any provision of any Newegg Subsidiary’s Organizational Documents, (b) subject to obtaining the Consents from Governmental Authorities referred to in Section 4.5 hereof, and any condition precedent to such Consent or waiver having been satisfied, conflict with or violate any Law, Order or Consent applicable to any Newegg Subsidiary or any of their properties or assets, or (c) (i) violate, conflict with or result in a breach of, (ii) constitute a default (or an event which, with notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a default) under, (iii) result in the termination, withdrawal, suspension, cancellation or modification of, (iv) accelerate the performance required by any Newegg Subsidiary under, (v) result in a right of termination or acceleration under, (vi) give rise to any obligation to make payments or provide compensation under, (vii) result in the creation of any Lien upon any of the properties or assets of any Newegg Subsidiary under, (viii) give rise to any obligation to obtain any third party consent or provide any notice to any Person or (ix) give any Person the right to declare a default, exercise any remedy, claim a rebate, chargeback, penalty or change in delivery schedule, accelerate the maturity or performance, cancel, terminate or modify any right, benefit, obligation or other term under, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of, any Newegg Material Contract, except for any deviations from any of the foregoing clauses that would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on Newegg.

(a) As used herein, the term “Newegg Financials” means the (i) audited consolidated financial statements of the Newegg Subsidiaries (including, in each case, any related notes thereto), consisting of the consolidated balance sheets of the Newegg Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the related consolidated audited income statements, changes in shareholder equity and statements of cash flows for the three years ended on December 31, 2019. Newegg Financials (i) accurately reflect the books and records of the Newegg Subsidiaries as of the times and for the periods referred to therein, (ii) were prepared in accordance with GAAP, consistently applied throughout and among the periods involved (except that the unaudited statements exclude the footnote disclosures and other presentation items required for GAAP and exclude year-end adjustments which will not be material in amount), and (iii) fairly present in all material respects the financial position of the Newegg Subsidiaries as of the respective dates thereof and the results of the operations and cash flows of the Newegg Subsidiaries for the periods indicated.

(b) Each Newegg Subsidiary maintains accurate books and records reflecting its assets and Liabilities in all material respects and maintains proper and adequate internal accounting controls that provide reasonable assurance that (i) such Newegg Subsidiary does not maintain any off-the-book accounts and that such Newegg Subsidiary’s assets are used only in accordance with the Newegg Subsidiary’s management directives, (ii) transactions are executed with management’s authorization, (iii) transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of the financial statements of such Newegg Subsidiary and to maintain accountability for such Newegg Subsidiary’s assets, (iv) access to such Newegg Subsidiary’s assets is permitted only in accordance with management’s authorization, (v) the reporting of such Newegg Subsidiary’s assets is compared with existing assets at regular intervals and verified for actual amounts and (vi) accounts, notes and other receivables are recorded accurately, and proper and adequate procedures are implemented to effect the collection of accounts, notes and other receivables on a current and timely basis. No Newegg Subsidiary has been subject to or involved in any fraud that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the internal controls over financial reporting of Newegg and its Subsidiaries. Since April 1, 2017, neither Newegg or its Representatives has received any written complaint, allegation, assertion or claim regarding the accounting or auditing practices, procedures, methodologies or methods of any Newegg Subsidiary or its internal accounting controls, including any material written complaint, allegation, assertion or claim that any Newegg Subsidiary has engaged in questionable accounting or auditing practices.

(c) No Newegg Subsidiary has ever been subject to the reporting requirements of Sections 13(a) and 15(d) of the Exchange Act.

(d) All material Indebtedness of the Newegg Subsidiaries is disclosed in the financial statements and related notes previously delivered to LLIT. No material Indebtedness of any Newegg Subsidiary contains any restriction upon (i) the prepayment of any of such Indebtedness, (ii) the incurrence of Indebtedness by any Newegg Subsidiary, or (iii) the ability of the Newegg Subsidiaries to grant any Lien on their respective properties or assets.

(e) No Newegg Subsidiary is subject to any Liabilities or obligations (whether or not required to be reflected on a balance sheet prepared in accordance with GAAP), except for those that are either (i) adequately reflected or reserved on or provided for in the consolidated balance sheet of Newegg and its Subsidiaries as of date of Newegg Financials or (ii) not material and that were incurred after the date of the most recent audited Newegg Financials in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice (other than Liabilities for breach of any Contract or violation of any Law).

(f) All financial projections with respect to the Newegg Subsidiaries that were delivered by or on behalf of Newegg to LLIT or its Representatives were prepared in good faith using assumptions that Newegg believes to be reasonable.

Section 4.8 Absence of Certain Changes. Since the date of the most recent audited Newegg Financials, each Newegg Subsidiary has (a) conducted its business only in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, (b) not been subject to a Material Adverse Effect and (c) has not taken any action or committed or agreed to take any action that would be prohibited by Section 5.2(b) if such action were taken on or after the date hereof without the consent of LLIT other than such action as contemplated by this Agreement.

Section 4.9 Compliance with Laws. No Newegg Subsidiary is or has been in material conflict or non-compliance with, or in material default or violation of, nor has any Newegg Subsidiary received, since April 1, 2017, any written or, to the Knowledge of Newegg, oral notice of any material conflict or non-compliance with, or material default or violation of, any applicable Laws by which it or any of its properties, assets, employees, business or operations are or were bound or affected, except for such conflict, noncompliance, default or violation which would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on Newegg.

Section 4.10 Newegg Permits. Each Newegg Subsidiary (and its employees who are legally required to be licensed by a Governmental Authority in order to perform his or her duties with respect to his or her employment with any Newegg Subsidiary), holds all Permits necessary to lawfully conduct in all material respects its business as presently conducted and as currently contemplated to be conducted, and to own, lease and operate its assets and properties (collectively, the “Newegg Permits”). Newegg has made available to LLIT true, correct and complete copies of all material Newegg Permits. All of Newegg Permits are in full force and effect, and no suspension or cancellation of any of Newegg Permits is pending or, to Newegg’s Knowledge, threatened, except where the failure to hold such Permit or for such Permit to be in full force and effect would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on Newegg. No Newegg Subsidiary is in violation in any material respect of the terms of any Newegg Permit.

Section 4.11 Litigation. Except as set forth in Schedule 4.11, there is no (a) material Action of any nature pending or, to Newegg’s Knowledge, threatened, nor is there any reasonable basis for any Action to be made, or (b) Order pending now or rendered by a Governmental Authority since April 1, 2017, in either case of (a) or (b) by or against any Newegg Subsidiary, its current or former directors, officers or equity holders, which would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on Newegg. Except as set forth in Schedule 4.11, since April 1, 2017, none of the current or former officers, senior management or directors of any Newegg Subsidiary have been charged with, indicted for, arrested for, or convicted of any felony or any crime involving fraud.

(a) Schedule 4.12(a) sets forth a true, correct and complete list of, and Newegg has made available to LLIT (including written summaries of oral Contracts), true, correct and complete copies of, each Contract to which any Newegg Subsidiary is a party or by which any Newegg Subsidiary, or any of its properties or assets are bound or affected, which (i) creates or imposes a Liability greater than $250,000, (ii) may not be cancelled by a Newegg Subsidiary on less than sixty (60) days’ prior notice without payment of a material penalty or termination fee or (iii) prohibits, prevents, restricts or impairs in any material respect any business practice of a Newegg Subsidiary as its business as is currently conducted (each contract required to be set forth on Schedule 4.12(a), a “Newegg Material Contract”) that:

(i) contains covenants that limit the ability of any Newegg Subsidiary (A) to compete in any line of business or with any Person or in any geographic area or to sell, or provide any service or product or solicit any Person, including any non-competition covenants, employee and customer non-solicit covenants, exclusivity restrictions, rights of first refusal or most-favored pricing clauses or (B) to purchase or acquire an interest in any other Person;

(ii) involves any joint venture, profit-sharing, partnership, limited liability company or other similar agreement or arrangement relating to the formation, creation, operation, management or control of any partnership or joint venture;

(iii) involves any exchange traded, over the counter or other swap, cap, floor, collar, futures contract, forward contract, option or other derivative financial instrument or Contract, based on any commodity, security, instrument, asset, rate or index of any kind or nature whatsoever, whether tangible or intangible, including currencies, interest rates, foreign currency and indices;

(iv) evidences Indebtedness (whether incurred, assumed, guaranteed or secured by any asset) of any Newegg Subsidiary having an outstanding principal amount in excess of $250,000;

(v) involves the acquisition or disposition, directly or indirectly (by merger or otherwise), of assets with an aggregate value in excess of $250,000 (other than in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice) or shares or other equity interests in or of another Person;

(vi) relates to any merger, consolidation or other business combination with any other Person or the acquisition or disposition of any other entity or its business or material assets or the sale of any Newegg Subsidiary, its business or material assets;

(vii) by its terms, individually or with all related Contracts, calls for aggregate payments or receipts by the Newegg Subsidiaries under such Contract or Contracts of more than $250,000 in the aggregate;

(viii) obligates the Newegg Subsidiaries to provide continuing indemnification or a guarantee of obligations of a third party after the date hereof in excess of $250,000;

(ix) is between any Newegg Subsidiary and any Top Customer or Top Supplier (other than in the ordinary course of business);

(x) is between any Newegg Subsidiary and any directors, officers or employees of a Newegg Subsidiary (other than at-will employment arrangements with employees entered into in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice), including all non-competition, severance and indemnification agreements, or any Related Person;

(xi) obligates the Newegg Subsidiaries to make any capital commitment or expenditure in excess of $250,000 (including pursuant to any joint venture);

(xii) relates to a material settlement entered into within three (3) years prior to the date of this Agreement or under which any Newegg Subsidiary has outstanding obligations (other than customary confidentiality obligations or in the ordinary course of business);

(xiii) provides another Person (other than another Newegg Subsidiary or any manager, director or officer of any Newegg Subsidiary) with a power of attorney;

(xiv) relates to the development, ownership, licensing or use of any Intellectual Property by, to or from any Newegg Subsidiary, other than Off-the-Shelf Software Agreements; or

(xv) is otherwise material to any Newegg Subsidiary and not described in clauses (i) through (xiv) above.

(b) With respect to each Newegg Material Contract: (i) such Newegg Material Contract is valid and binding and enforceable in all material respects against the Newegg Subsidiary party thereto (subject to the Enforceability Exceptions) and, to the Knowledge of Newegg, each other party thereto, and is in full force and effect (except as such enforcement may be limited by the Enforceability Exceptions); (ii) neither the execution of this Agreement nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will affect the validity or enforceability of any Newegg Material Contract in any material respect; (iii) no Newegg Subsidiary is in breach or default in any material respect, and no event has occurred that with the passage of time or giving of notice or both would constitute a breach or default in any material respect by any Newegg Subsidiary, or permit termination or acceleration by the other party thereto, under such Newegg Material Contract; (iv) to the Knowledge of Newegg, no other party to such Newegg Material Contract is in breach or default in any material respect, and no event has occurred that with the passage of time or giving of notice or both would constitute such a breach or default by such other party in any material respect, or permit termination or acceleration by any Newegg Subsidiary, under such Newegg Material Contract; (v) no Newegg Subsidiary has received written or, to the Knowledge of Newegg, oral notice of an intention by any party to any such Newegg Material Contract that provides for a continuing obligation by any party thereto to terminate such Newegg Material Contract or amend the terms thereof, other than modifications in the ordinary course of business that do not materially adversely affect any Newegg Subsidiary; and (vi) no Newegg Subsidiary has waived any material rights under any such Newegg Material Contract.

(a) Schedule 4.13(a)(i) sets forth: (i) all Patents, Trademarks, Internet Assets and Copyrights owned or licensed by a Newegg Subsidiary or otherwise used or held for use by a Newegg Subsidiary in which a Newegg Subsidiary is the owner, applicant or assignee (“Newegg Registered IP”), specifying as to each item, as applicable: (A) the nature of the item, including the title, (B) the owner of the item, (C) the jurisdictions in which the item is issued or registered or in which an application for issuance or registration has been filed and (D) the issuance, registration or application numbers and dates; and (ii) all material unregistered Intellectual Property owned or purported to be owned by a Newegg Subsidiary. Schedule 4.13(a)(ii) sets forth all licenses, sublicenses and other agreements or permissions (“Newegg IP Licenses”) (other than “shrink wrap,” “click wrap,” and “off the shelf” software agreements and other agreements for Software commercially available on reasonable terms to the public generally with license, maintenance, support and other fees of less than $5,000 per year (collectively, “Off-the-Shelf Software Agreements”), which are not required to be listed, although such licenses are “Newegg IP Licenses” as that term is used herein), under which a Newegg Subsidiary is a licensee or otherwise is authorized to use or practice any Intellectual Property, and describes (A) the applicable Intellectual Property licensed, sublicensed or used and (B) any royalties, license fees or other compensation due from a Newegg Subsidiary, if any. Each Newegg Subsidiary owns, free and clear of all Liens (other than Permitted Liens), has valid and enforceable rights in, and has the unrestricted right to use, sell, license, transfer or assign, all Intellectual Property currently used, licensed or held for use by such Newegg Subsidiary, and previously used or licensed by such Newegg Subsidiary, except for the Intellectual Property that is the subject of Newegg IP Licenses. For each Patent and Patent application in Newegg Registered IP, the Newegg Subsidiaries have obtained valid assignments of inventions from each inventor. Except as set forth on Schedule 4.13(a)(iii), all Newegg Registered IP is owned exclusively by the applicable Newegg Subsidiary without obligation to pay royalties, licensing fees or other fees, or otherwise account to any third party with respect to such Newegg Registered IP.

(b) Each Newegg Subsidiary has a valid and enforceable license to use all Intellectual Property that is the subject of Newegg IP Licenses applicable to such Newegg Subsidiary. Newegg IP Licenses include all of the licenses, sublicenses and other agreements or permissions necessary to operate the Newegg Subsidiaries as presently conducted. Each Newegg Subsidiary has performed all obligations imposed on it in Newegg IP Licenses, has made all payments required to date, and such Newegg Subsidiary is not, nor, to the Knowledge of Newegg, is any other party thereto, in breach or default thereunder, nor has any event occurred that with notice or lapse of time or both would constitute a default thereunder, except that any breach or default would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on Newegg. The continued use by the Newegg Subsidiaries of the Intellectual Property that is the subject of Newegg IP Licenses in the same manner that it is currently being used is not restricted by any applicable license of any Newegg Subsidiary. All registrations for Copyrights, Patents and Trademarks that are owned by or exclusively licensed to any Newegg Subsidiary are valid and in force, and all applications to register any Copyrights, Patents and Trademarks are pending and in good standing, all without challenge of any kind. No Newegg Subsidiary is party to any Contract that requires a Newegg Subsidiary to assign to any Person all of its rights in any Intellectual Property developed by a Newegg Subsidiary under such Contract.

(c) Schedule 4.13(c) sets forth all licenses, sublicenses and other agreements or permissions under which a Newegg Subsidiary is the licensor (each, an “Outbound IP License”), and for each such Outbound IP License, describes (i) the applicable Intellectual Property licensed, (ii) the licensee under such Outbound IP License, and (iii) any royalties, license fees or other compensation due to a Newegg Subsidiary, if any. Each Newegg Subsidiary has performed all obligations imposed on it in the Outbound IP Licenses, and such Newegg Subsidiary is not, nor, to the Knowledge of Newegg, is any other party thereto, in breach or default thereunder, nor has any event occurred that with notice or lapse of time or both would constitute a default thereunder, except that any breach or default would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on Newegg.

(d) No Action is pending or, to Newegg’s Knowledge, threatened that challenges the validity, enforceability, ownership, or right to use, sell, license or sublicense any Intellectual Property currently licensed, used or held for use by the Newegg Subsidiaries in any material respect. No Newegg Subsidiary has received any written or, to the Knowledge of Newegg, oral notice or claim asserting or suggesting that any infringement, misappropriation, violation, dilution or unauthorized use of the Intellectual Property of any other Person is or may be occurring or has or may have occurred, as a consequence of the business activities of any Newegg Subsidiary, nor to the Knowledge of Newegg is there a reasonable basis therefor. There are no Orders to which any Newegg Subsidiary is a party or its otherwise bound that (i) restrict the rights of a Newegg Subsidiary to use, transfer, license or enforce any Intellectual Property owned by a Newegg Subsidiary, (ii) restrict the conduct of the business of a Newegg Subsidiary in order to accommodate a third Person’s Intellectual Property, or (iii) grant any third Person any right with respect to any Intellectual Property owned by a Newegg Subsidiary. No Newegg Subsidiary is currently infringing, or has, in the past, infringed, misappropriated or violated any Intellectual Property of any other Person in any material respect in connection with the ownership, use or license of any Intellectual Property owned or purported to be owned by a Newegg Subsidiary or, to the Knowledge of Newegg, otherwise in connection with the conduct of the respective businesses of the Newegg Subsidiaries. To Newegg’s Knowledge, no third party is infringing upon, has misappropriated or is otherwise violating any Intellectual Property owned, licensed by, licensed to, or otherwise used or held for use by any Newegg Subsidiary (“Newegg IP”) in any material respect.

(e) All employees and independent contractors of a Newegg Subsidiary have assigned to the Newegg Subsidiaries all Intellectual Property arising from the services performed for a Newegg Subsidiary by such Persons. No current or former officers, employees or independent contractors of a Newegg Subsidiary have claimed any ownership interest in any Intellectual Property owned by a Newegg Subsidiary. To the Knowledge of Newegg, there has been no violation of a Newegg Subsidiary’s policies or practices related to protection of Newegg Intellectual Property or any confidentiality or nondisclosure Contract relating to the Intellectual Property owned by a Newegg Subsidiary, except for any violation that would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on Newegg. Newegg has provided LLIT with true and complete copies of all written Contracts referenced in subsections under which employees and independent contractors assigned their Intellectual Property to a Newegg Subsidiary.

(f) To the Knowledge of Newegg, no Person has obtained unauthorized access to third party information and data in the possession of a Newegg Subsidiary, nor has there been any other compromise of the security, confidentiality or integrity of such information or data. Each Newegg Subsidiary has complied in all material respects with all applicable Laws relating to privacy, personal data protection, and the collection, processing and use of personal information and its own privacy policies and guidelines. The operation of the business of the Newegg Subsidiaries has not and does not materially violate any right to privacy or publicity of any third person, or constitute unfair competition or trade practices under applicable Law.

(g) The consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will neither violate nor by their terms result in the material breach, material modification, cancellation, termination, suspension of, or acceleration of any payments with respect to, or release of source code because of (i) any Contract providing for the license or other use of Intellectual Property owned by a Newegg Subsidiary, or (ii) any Newegg IP License. Following the Closing, Newegg shall be permitted to exercise, directly or indirectly through its Subsidiaries, all of the Newegg Subsidiaries’ rights under such Contracts or IP Licenses described in the previous sentence to the same extent that the Newegg Subsidiaries would have been able to exercise had the transactions contemplated by this Agreement not occurred, without the payment of any additional amounts or consideration other than ongoing fees, royalties or payments which the Newegg Subsidiaries would otherwise be required to pay in the absence of such transactions.

(a) Each Newegg Subsidiary has or will have timely filed, or caused to be timely filed, all Tax Returns and reports required to be filed by it (taking into account all available extensions), which Tax Returns are true, accurate, correct and complete in all material respects, and has paid, collected or withheld, or caused to be paid, collected or withheld, all Taxes required to be paid, collected or withheld, other than such Taxes for which adequate reserves in Newegg Financials have been established in accordance with GAAP. Schedule 4.14(a) sets forth each jurisdiction in which each Newegg Subsidiary files or is required to file a Tax Return. Each Newegg Subsidiary has complied in all material respects with all applicable Laws relating to Tax.

(b) Except as set forth in Schedule 4.14(b), there is no current pending or, to the Knowledge of Newegg, threatened Action against a Newegg Subsidiary by a Governmental Authority in a jurisdiction where the Newegg Subsidiary does not file Tax Returns that it is or may be subject to taxation by that jurisdiction.

(c) Except as set forth in Schedule 4.14(c), no Newegg Subsidiary is being audited by any Tax authority or has been notified in writing or, to the Knowledge of Newegg, orally by any Tax authority that any such audit is contemplated or pending. Except as set forth in Schedule 4.14(c), there are no claims, assessments, audits, examinations, investigations or other Actions pending against a Newegg Subsidiary in respect of any Tax, and no Newegg Subsidiary has been notified in writing of any proposed Tax claims or assessments against it (other than, in each case, claims or assessments for which adequate reserves in Newegg Financials have been established or are immaterial in amount).

(d) There are no Liens with respect to any Taxes upon any Newegg Subsidiary’s assets, other than Permitted Liens.

(e) Each Newegg Subsidiary has collected or withheld all Taxes currently required to be collected or withheld by it, and all such Taxes have been paid to the appropriate Governmental Authorities or set aside in appropriate accounts for future payment when due.

(f) Except as set forth in Schedule 4.14(f), no Newegg Subsidiary has any outstanding waivers or extensions of any applicable statute of limitations to assess any amount of Taxes. There are no outstanding requests by a Newegg Subsidiary for any extension of time within which to file any Tax Return or within which to pay any Taxes shown to be due on any Tax Return.

(g) Except as set forth in Schedule 4.14(g), no Newegg Subsidiary has made any change in accounting method or received a ruling from, or signed an agreement with, any taxing authority that would reasonably be expected to have a material impact on its Taxes following the Closing.

(h) No Newegg Subsidiary has any Liability for the Taxes of another Person (other than another Newegg Subsidiary) (i) under any applicable Tax Law, (ii) as a transferee or successor, or (iii) by contract, indemnity or otherwise. No Newegg Subsidiary is a party to or bound by any Tax indemnity agreement, Tax sharing agreement or Tax allocation agreement or similar agreement, arrangement or practice with respect to Taxes (including advance pricing agreement, closing agreement or other agreement relating to Taxes with any Governmental Authority) that will be binding on Newegg or its Subsidiaries with respect to any period following the Closing Date.

(i) No Newegg Subsidiary has requested, or is the subject of or bound by any private letter ruling, technical advice memorandum, closing agreement or similar ruling, memorandum or agreement with any Governmental Authority with respect to any Taxes, nor is any such request outstanding.

Section 4.15 Real Property. Schedule 4.15 contains a complete and accurate list of all premises currently leased or subleased or otherwise used or occupied by a Newegg Subsidiary for the operation of the business of a Newegg Subsidiary, and of all current leases, lease guarantees, agreements and documents related thereto, including all amendments, terminations and modifications thereof or waivers thereto (collectively, the “Newegg Real Property Leases”), as well as the current annual rent and term under each Newegg Real Property Lease. Newegg has provided to LLIT a true and complete copy of each of Newegg Real Property Leases, and in the case of any oral Newegg Real Property Lease, a written summary of the material terms of such Newegg Real Property Lease. Newegg Real Property Leases are valid, binding and enforceable in accordance with their terms and are in full force and effect. To the Knowledge of Newegg, no event has occurred which (whether with or without notice, lapse of time or both or the happening or occurrence of any other event) would constitute a material default on the part of a Newegg Subsidiary or any other party under any of Newegg Real Property Leases, and no Newegg Subsidiary has received notice of any such condition. No Newegg Subsidiary owns or has ever owned any real property or any interest in real property (other than the leasehold interests in Newegg Real Property Leases).

Section 4.16 Personal Property. Each item of Personal Property which is currently owned, used or leased by a Newegg Subsidiary with a book value or fair market value of greater than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) is set forth on Schedule 4.16, along with, to the extent applicable, a list of lease agreements and lease guarantees related thereto, including all amendments, terminations and modifications thereof or waivers thereto (“Newegg Personal Property Leases”). All such items of Personal Property are in good operating condition and repair (reasonable wear and tear excepted), and are suitable for their intended use in the business of the Newegg Subsidiaries. Newegg has provided to LLIT a true and complete copy of each of Newegg Personal Property Leases, and in the case of any oral Newegg Personal Property Lease, a written summary of the material terms of such Newegg Personal Property Lease. Newegg Personal Property Leases are valid, binding and enforceable in accordance with their terms and are in full force and effect. To the Knowledge of Newegg, no event has occurred which (whether with or without notice, lapse of time or both or the happening or occurrence of any other event) would constitute a material default on the part of a Newegg Subsidiary or any other party under any of Newegg Personal Property Leases, and no Newegg Subsidiary has received notice of any such condition.

Section 4.17 Title to and Sufficiency of Assets. Each Newegg Subsidiary has good and marketable title to, or a valid leasehold interest in or right to use, all of its assets, free and clear of all Liens other than (a) Permitted Liens, (b) the rights of lessors under leasehold interests and (c) Liens specifically identified on the most recent audited Newegg Financials. The assets (including Intellectual Property rights and contractual rights) of the Newegg Subsidiaries constitute all of the assets, rights and properties that are used in the operation of the businesses of the Newegg Subsidiaries as it is now conducted and presently proposed to be conducted or that are used or held by the Newegg Subsidiaries for use in the operation of the businesses of the Newegg Subsidiaries, and taken together, are adequate and sufficient for the operation of the businesses of the Newegg Subsidiaries as currently conducted and as presently proposed to be conducted.

(a) No Newegg Subsidiary is a party to any collective bargaining agreement or other Contract with any group of employees, labor organization or other representative of any of the employees of any Newegg Subsidiary and Newegg has no Knowledge of any activities or proceedings of any labor union or other party to organize or represent such employees. There has not occurred or, to the Knowledge of Newegg, been threatened any strike, slow-down, picketing, work-stoppage, or other similar labor activity with respect to any such employees. There are no unresolved labor controversies (including unresolved grievances and age or other discrimination claims), if any, that are pending or, to the Knowledge of Newegg, threatened between any Newegg Subsidiary and Persons employed by or providing services to a Newegg Subsidiary. No current officer or key employee of a Newegg Subsidiary has provided any Newegg Subsidiary written or, to the Knowledge of Newegg, oral notice of his or her plan to terminate his or her employment with any Newegg Subsidiary.

(b) Each Newegg Subsidiary (i) is and has been in compliance in all material respects with all applicable Laws respecting employment and employment practices, terms and conditions of employment, health and safety and wages and hours, and other Laws relating to discrimination, disability, labor relations, hours of work, payment of wages and overtime wages, pay equity, immigration, workers compensation, working conditions, employee scheduling, occupational safety and health, family and medical leave, and employee terminations, and have not received written notice, or any other form of notice, that there is any pending Action involving unfair labor practices against a Newegg Subsidiary, (ii) is not liable for any material arrears of wages or any material penalty for failure to comply with any of the foregoing, and (iii) is not liable for any material payment to any Governmental Authority with respect to unemployment compensation benefits, social security or other benefits or obligations for employees, independent contractors or consultants (other than routine payments to be made in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice). Except as set forth in Schedule 4.18(b), there are no Actions pending or, to the Knowledge of Newegg, threatened against a Newegg Subsidiary brought by or on behalf of any applicant for employment, any current or former employee, any Person alleging to be a current or former employee, or any Governmental Authority, relating to any such Law or regulation, or alleging breach of any express or implied contract of employment, wrongful termination of employment, or alleging any other discriminatory, wrongful or tortious conduct in connection with the employment relationship.

(c) The Newegg Subsidiaries have paid in full to all employees all wages, salaries, commission, bonuses and other compensation due to its employees, including overtime compensation, and, except as set forth in Schedule 4.18(c), there are no severance payments which are or could become payable by a Newegg Subsidiary to any such employees under the terms of any written or, to Newegg’s Knowledge, oral agreement, or commitment or any Law, custom, trade or practice. Each such employee has entered into Newegg’s standard form of employee non-disclosure, inventions and restrictive covenants agreement with Newegg or its Subsidiaries (whether pursuant to a separate agreement or incorporated as part of such employee’s overall employment agreement), a copy of which has been provided to LLIT by Newegg.

(d) Except as set forth in Schedule 4.18(d), there are no independent contractors (including consultants) currently engaged by any Newegg Subsidiary.

(a) Set forth on Schedule 4.19(a) is a true and complete list of each Foreign Plan of a Newegg Subsidiary (each, a “Newegg Benefit Plan”). No Newegg Subsidiary has ever maintained or contributed to (or had an obligation to contribute to) any “employee benefit plan” (as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA).

(b) With respect to each Newegg Benefit Plan which covers any current or former officer, director, consultant or employee (or beneficiary thereof) of a Newegg Subsidiary, Newegg has provided to LLIT accurate and complete copies, if applicable, of: (i) all Newegg Benefit Plans and related trust agreements or annuity Contracts (including any amendments, modifications or supplements thereto); (ii) the most recent annual and periodic accounting of plan assets; (iii) the most recent actuarial valuation; and (iv) all communications with any Governmental Authority concerning any matter that is still pending or for which a Newegg Subsidiary has any outstanding Liability or obligation.

(c) With respect to each Newegg Benefit Plan: (i) such Newegg Benefit Plan has been administered and enforced in all material respects in accordance with its terms and the requirements of any and all applicable Laws, and has been maintained, where required, in good standing with applicable regulatory authorities and Governmental Authorities; (ii) no breach of fiduciary duty has occurred; (iii) no Action is pending, or to Newegg’s Knowledge, threatened (other than routine claims for benefits arising in the ordinary course of administration); and (iv) all contributions and premiums required to be made with respect to a Newegg Benefit Plan have been timely made. No Newegg Subsidiary has incurred any obligation in connection with the termination of, or withdrawal from, any Newegg Benefit Plan.

(d) The present value of the accrued benefit liabilities (whether or not vested) under each Newegg Benefit Plan, determined as of the end of Newegg’s most recently ended fiscal year on the basis of actuarial assumptions, each of which is reasonable, did not exceed the current value of the assets of such Newegg Benefit Plan allocable to such benefit liabilities.

(e) The consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary Documents will not: (i) entitle any individual to severance pay, unemployment compensation or other benefits or compensation; or (ii) accelerate the time of payment or vesting, or increase the amount of any compensation due, or in respect of, any individual.

(f) Except to the extent required by applicable Law, no Newegg Subsidiary provides health or welfare benefits to any former or retired employee or is obligated to provide such benefits to any active employee following such employee’s retirement or other termination of employment or service.

(g) All Newegg Benefit Plans can be terminated at any time as of or after the Closing Date without resulting in any liability to any Newegg Subsidiary, LLIT or their respective Affiliates for any additional contributions, penalties, premiums, fees, fines, excise taxes or any other charges or liabilities.

Section 4.20 Transactions with Related Persons. Except as set forth in Schedule 4.20 and except for the Restructure and as set forth in the financial statements and related notes previously delivered to LLIT, no Newegg Subsidiary nor any of its Affiliates, nor any Related Person of Newegg or any of its Affiliates, nor any immediate family member of any of the foregoing (whether directly or indirectly through an Affiliate of such Person) is presently, or since April 1, 2017 has been, a party to any transaction with a Newegg Subsidiary, including any Contract or other arrangement (a) providing for the furnishing of services by (other than as officers, directors or employees of the Newegg Subsidiary), (b) providing for the rental of real property or Personal Property from or (c) otherwise requiring payments to (other than for services or expenses as directors, officers or employees of the Newegg Subsidiary in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice), any Related Person or any Person in which any Related Person has an interest as an owner, officer, manager, director, trustee or partner or in which any Related Person has any direct or indirect interest (other than the ownership of securities representing no more than two percent (2%) of the outstanding voting power or economic interest of a publicly traded company). Except as set forth in Schedule 4.20 or in the financial statements and related notes previously delivered to LLIT, no Newegg Subsidiary has outstanding any Contract or other arrangement or commitment with any Related Person, and no Related Person owns any real property or Personal Property, or right, tangible or intangible (including Intellectual Property) which is used in the business of any Newegg Subsidiary.

Section 4.21 Books and Records. All of the financial books and records of the Newegg Subsidiaries are complete and accurate in all material respects and have been maintained in the ordinary course consistent with past practice and in accordance with applicable Laws.

Section 4.22 Accounts Receivable. All accounts, notes and other receivables, whether or not accrued, and whether or not billed, of the Newegg Subsidiaries (the “Accounts Receivable”) arose from sales actually made or services actually performed and represent valid obligations to a Newegg Subsidiary. None of the Accounts Receivable are, to the Knowledge of Newegg, subject to any right of recourse, defense, deduction, return of goods, counterclaim, offset, or set off on the part of the obligor in excess of any amounts reserved therefor on Newegg Financials. All of the Accounts Receivable are, to the Knowledge of Newegg, fully collectible according to their terms in amounts not less than the aggregate amounts thereof carried on the books of the Newegg Subsidiaries (net of reserves) within ninety (90) days.

(a) No Newegg Subsidiary, nor any of their respective Representatives acting on their behalf, has (i) used any funds for unlawful contributions, gifts, entertainment or other unlawful expenses relating to political activity, (ii) made any unlawful payment to foreign or domestic government officials or employees, to foreign or domestic political parties or campaigns or violated any provision of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 or (iii) made any other unlawful payment. No Newegg Subsidiary, nor any of their respective Representatives acting on their behalf has directly or indirectly, given or agreed to give any gift or similar benefit in any material amount to any customer, supplier, governmental employee or other Person who is or may be in a position to help or hinder any Newegg Subsidiary or assist any Newegg Subsidiary in connection with any actual or proposed transaction.

(b) The operations of each Newegg Subsidiary are and have been conducted at all times in compliance with laundering statutes in all applicable jurisdictions, the rules and regulations thereunder and any related or similar rules, regulations or guidelines, issued, administered or enforced by any Governmental Authority, and no Action involving a Newegg Subsidiary with respect to the any of the foregoing is pending or, to the Knowledge of Newegg, threatened.

(c) No Newegg Subsidiary or any of their respective directors or officers, or, to the Knowledge of Newegg, any other Representative acting on behalf of a Newegg Subsidiary is currently identified on the specially designated nationals or other blocked person list or otherwise currently subject to any U.S. sanctions administered by OFAC, and no Newegg Subsidiary has, directly or indirectly, used any funds, or loaned, contributed or otherwise made available such funds to any Subsidiary, joint venture partner or other Person, in connection with any sales or operations in Cuba, Iran, Syria, Sudan, Myanmar or any other country sanctioned by OFAC or for the purpose of financing the activities of any Person currently subject to, or otherwise in violation of, any U.S. sanctions administered by OFAC in the last five (5) fiscal years.

Section 4.24 Investment Company Act. No Newegg Subsidiary is an “investment company” or a Person directly or indirectly “controlled” by or acting on behalf of an “investment company”, in each case within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

Section 4.25 Finders and Investment Bankers. No Newegg Subsidiary has incurred or will incur any Liability for any brokerage, finder’s or other fee or commission in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby.

Section 4.26 Independent Investigation. Newegg has conducted its own independent investigation, review and analysis of the business, results of operations, prospects, condition (financial or otherwise) or assets of LLIT, and acknowledges that it has been provided adequate access to the personnel, properties, assets, premises, books and records, and other documents and data of LLIT for such purpose. Newegg acknowledges and agrees that: (a) in making its decision to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, it has relied solely upon its own investigation and the express representations and warranties of LLIT and LLIT Subsidiaries set forth in Article III and the covenants set forth in Article V (including the related portions of LLIT Disclosure Schedules); and (b) neither LLIT nor any of its Representatives have made any representation or warranty as to LLIT or this Agreement, except as expressly set forth in Article III (including the related portions of LLIT Disclosure Schedules).

Section 4.27 Information Supplied. None of the information supplied or to be supplied by Newegg expressly for inclusion or incorporation by reference: (a) in any Report on Form 6-K, and any exhibits thereto or any other report, form, registration or other filing made with any Governmental Authority with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Documents; (b) in the Shareholder Meeting Notice; or (c) in the mailings or other distributions to LLIT’s shareholders and/or prospective investors with respect to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or in any amendment to any of documents identified in (a) through (c), will, when filed, made available, mailed or distributed, as the case may be, contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading. None of the information supplied or to be supplied by Newegg expressly for inclusion or incorporation by reference in any of the Signing Press Release, the Signing Filing, the Closing Filing and the Closing Press Release (in each case, as defined below) will, when filed or distributed, as applicable, contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Newegg makes no representation, warranty or covenant with respect to any information supplied by or on behalf of LLIT or its Affiliates.

Section 4.28 Disclosure. No representations or warranties by Newegg in this Agreement (including the disclosure schedules hereto) or the Ancillary Documents, (a) contains or will contain any untrue statement of a material fact, or (b) omits or will omit to state, when read in conjunction with all of the information contained in this Agreement, the disclosure schedules hereto and the Ancillary Documents, any fact necessary to make the statements or facts contained therein not materially misleading.

Section 4.29 SAFE Registrations. Each Newegg Subsidiary or subsidiary that is incorporated outside of the PRC has taken, or is in the process of taking, all reasonable steps to comply with, and to ensure compliance by each of its equity holders that is, or is directly or indirectly owned or controlled by, a PRC resident or citizen with any applicable rules and regulations of the relevant PRC government agencies (including the Ministry of Commerce, the National Development and Reform Commission and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange) relating to overseas investment by PRC residents and citizens or overseas listing by offshore special purpose vehicles controlled directly or indirectly by PRC companies and individuals, such as Newegg (the “PRC Overseas Investment Regulations”), including requesting each equity holder that is, or is directly or indirectly owned or controlled by, a PRC resident or citizen to complete any registration and other procedures required under applicable PRC Overseas Investment Regulations.

Section 4.30 Newegg Board and Special Committee. The Newegg Board has formed a special committee (the “Newegg Special Committee”) comprised solely of disinterested directors, whose members are determined in the Newegg Board’s discretion. Newegg Special Committee, with the advice and assistance of independent legal counsel, has recommended (subject to the satisfaction of the conditions precedent set forth herein) that the Newegg Board approve this Agreement and the Merger contemplated hereby. The Newegg Board and the Newegg Special Committee have unanimously recommended that the Newegg stockholders adopt this Agreement and approve all transactions contemplated herein. Such recommendation shall not be withdrawn, modified or changed except pursuant to Section 7.1(d)(iii).

Section 4.31 SEC Filings. All information, including financial statements, supplied or to be supplied by Newegg (such information, the “Newegg Information”) which is included or incorporated by reference in each of the Form F-1 and the Form F-4 (collectively the “Registration Statements”) will, at the time such Registration Statement is filed with the SEC, when it becomes effective under the Securities Act, on the date it is mailed to LLIT shareholders and at the time of the Shareholder Meeting, not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statement therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. If at any time prior to the Effective Time any event with respect to Newegg or any Newegg Subsidiaries, or with respect to other Newegg Information, shall occur that is required to be described in an amendment of, or a supplement to, the Registration Statements, Newegg shall promptly but in no event later than the third (3rd) Business Day following the occurrence of such event, inform LLIT of such event. No representations or warranties are made by Newegg with respect to the LLIT Information.

(a) Newegg shall give, and shall direct its Representatives to give, LLIT and its Representatives, at reasonable times during normal business hours and upon reasonable intervals and notice, access to all offices and other facilities and to all employees, properties, Contracts, agreements, commitments, books and records, financial and operating data and other information (including Tax Returns, internal working papers, client files, client Contracts and director service agreements), of or pertaining to the Newegg Subsidiaries, as LLIT may reasonably request regarding the Newegg Subsidiaries and their respective businesses, assets, Liabilities, financial condition, prospects, operations, management, employees and other aspects (including unaudited quarterly financial statements, including a consolidated quarterly balance sheet and income statement, a copy of each material report, schedule and other document filed with or received by a Governmental Authority pursuant to the requirements of applicable securities Laws, and independent public accountants’ work papers (subject to the consent or any other conditions required by such accountants, if any)) and instruct each of Newegg’s Representatives to cooperate with LLIT and its Representatives in their investigation; provided, however, that LLIT and its Representatives shall conduct any such activities in such a manner as not to unreasonably interfere with the business or operations of the Newegg Subsidiaries.

(b) LLIT shall give, and shall direct its Representatives to give, Newegg and its Representatives, at reasonable times during normal business hours and upon reasonable intervals and notice, access to all offices and other facilities and to all employees, properties, Contracts, agreements, commitments, books and records, financial and operating data and other information (including Tax Returns, internal working papers, client files, client Contracts and director service agreements), of or pertaining to LLIT or its Subsidiaries, as Newegg or its Representatives may reasonably request regarding LLIT, its Subsidiaries and their respective businesses, assets, Liabilities, financial condition, prospects, operations, management, employees and other aspects (including unaudited quarterly financial statements, including a consolidated quarterly balance sheet and income statement, a copy of each material report, schedule and other document filed with or received by a Governmental Authority pursuant to the requirements of applicable securities Laws, and independent public accountants’ work papers (subject to the consent or any other conditions required by such accountants, if any)) and instruct each of LLIT’s or LLIT Subsidiaries’ Representatives to cooperate with Newegg, and their Representatives in their investigation; provided, however, that Newegg, and their Representatives shall conduct any such activities in such a manner as not to unreasonably interfere with the business or operations of LLIT or any of its Subsidiaries.

(a) Unless LLIT (acting through the LLIT Special Committee) shall otherwise consent in writing (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), during the period from the date of this Agreement and continuing until the earlier of the termination of this Agreement in accordance with Section 9.1 or the Closing (the “Interim Period”), except as expressly contemplated by this Agreement Newegg shall, and shall cause the Newegg Subsidiaries to, (i) conduct their respective businesses, in all material respects, in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, (ii) comply with all Laws applicable to the Newegg Subsidiaries and their respective businesses, assets and employees, and (iii) take all reasonable measures necessary or appropriate to preserve intact, in all material respects, their respective business organizations, to keep available the services of their respective managers, directors, officers, employees and consultants, to maintain, in all material respects, their existing relationships with all Top Customers and Top Suppliers, and to preserve the possession, control and condition of their respective material assets, all as consistent with past practice.

(b) Without limiting the generality of Section 5.2(a) and except as contemplated by the terms of this Agreement, during the Interim Period, without the prior written consent of LLIT (acting through the LLIT Special Committee) (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), Newegg shall not, and shall cause the Newegg Subsidiaries to not:

(i) amend, waive or otherwise change, in any respect, its Organizational Documents;

(ii) authorize for issuance, issue, grant, sell, pledge, dispose of or propose to issue, grant, sell, pledge or dispose of any of its equity securities or any options, warrants, commitments, subscriptions or rights of any kind to acquire or sell any of its equity securities, or other securities, including any securities convertible into or exchangeable for any of its shares or other equity securities or securities of any class and any other equity-based awards, or engage in any hedging transaction with a third Person with respect to such securities;

(iii) split, combine, recapitalize or reclassify any of its shares or other equity interests or issue any other securities in respect thereof or pay or set aside any dividend or other distribution (whether in cash, equity or property or any combination thereof) in respect of its equity interests, or directly or indirectly redeem, purchase or otherwise acquire or offer to acquire any of its securities;

(iv) incur, create, assume, prepay or otherwise become liable for any Indebtedness (directly, contingently or otherwise), outside the ordinary course of business, in excess of $250,000 (individually or in the aggregate), make a loan or advance to or investment in any third party, or guarantee or endorse any Indebtedness, Liability or obligation of any Person outside the ordinary course of business;

(v) increase the wages, salaries or compensation of its employees other than in the ordinary course of business, consistent with past practice, and in any event not in the aggregate by more than five percent (5%), or make or commit to make any bonus payment (whether in cash, property or securities) to any employee, or materially increase other benefits of employees generally, or enter into, establish, materially amend or terminate any Newegg Benefit Plan with, for or in respect of any current consultant, officer, manager director or employee, in each case other than as required by applicable Law, pursuant to the terms of any Newegg Benefit Plans or in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice;

(vi) make or rescind any material election relating to Taxes, settle any claim, action, suit, litigation, proceeding, arbitration, investigation, audit or controversy relating to Taxes, file any amended Tax Return or claim for refund, or make any material change in its accounting or Tax policies or procedures, in each case except as required by applicable Law or in compliance with GAAP;

(vii) transfer or license to any Person or otherwise extend, materially amend or modify, permit to lapse or fail to preserve any of Newegg Registered IP, Newegg IP Licenses or other Newegg Intellectual Property, or disclose to any Person who has not entered into a confidentiality agreement any Trade Secrets;

(viii) terminate, or waive or assign any material right under any material agreement to which it is a party;

(ix) fail to maintain its books, accounts and records in all material respects in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice;

(xi) fail to use commercially reasonable efforts to keep in force insurance policies or replacement or revised policies providing insurance coverage with respect to its assets, operations and activities in such amount and scope of coverage as are currently in effect;

(xii) revalue any of its material assets or make any change in accounting methods, principles or practices, except to the extent required to comply with GAAP and after consulting with Newegg’s outside auditors;

(xiii) waive, release, assign, settle or compromise any claim, action or proceeding (including any suit, action, claim, proceeding or investigation relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby), other than waivers, releases, assignments, settlements or compromises that involve only the payment of monetary damages (and not the imposition of equitable relief on, or the admission of wrongdoing by, Newegg or its Affiliates) not in excess of $250,000 (individually or in the aggregate), or otherwise pay, discharge or satisfy any Actions, Liabilities or obligations, unless such amount has been reserved in Newegg Financials;

(xiv) effectuate a “plant closing” (as defined in the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”)) affecting any site of employment or one or more facilities or operating units within any site of employment or facility; or experience a “mass layoff” (as defined in the WARN Act) affecting any site of employment or facility; or engaged in layoffs or employment terminations sufficient in number to trigger application of any similar state, local or foreign law or regulation;

(xv) acquire, including by merger, consolidation, acquisition of stock or assets, or any other form of business combination, any corporation, partnership, limited liability company, other business organization or any division thereof, or any material amount of assets outside the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice;

(xvi) make capital expenditures in excess of $250,000 (individually for any project (or set of related projects) or in the aggregate);

(xvii) adopt a plan of complete or partial liquidation, dissolution, merger, consolidation, restructuring, recapitalization or other reorganization;

(xviii) voluntarily incur any Liability or obligation (whether absolute, accrued, contingent or otherwise) in excess of $250,000 individually or $1,000,000 in the aggregate other than in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to the terms of a Newegg Material Contract or Newegg Benefit Plan in effect on the date hereof;

(xix) sell, lease, license, transfer, exchange or swap, mortgage or otherwise pledge or encumber (including securitizations), or otherwise dispose of any material portion of its properties, assets or rights;

(xx) enter into any agreement, understanding or arrangement with respect to the voting of equity securities of Newegg;

(xxi) take any action that would reasonably be expected to significantly delay or impair the obtaining of any consents or approvals of any Governmental Authority to be obtained in connection with this Agreement;

(xxii) enter into, amend, waive or terminate (other than terminations in accordance with their terms) any transaction with any Related Person (other than compensation and benefits and advancement of expenses, in each case, provided in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice); or

(a) Unless Newegg (acting through the Newegg Special Committee) shall otherwise consent in writing (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), during the Interim Period, except as expressly contemplated by this Agreement, LLIT shall, and shall cause LLIT Subsidiaries to, (i) conduct their respective businesses, in all material respects, in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, (ii) comply with all Laws applicable to LLIT, LLIT Subsidiaries, and their respective businesses, assets and employees, (iii) settle any and all pending or threatened Actions, lawsuits and/or proceedings involving any LLIT Entity, its current or former directors, officers or equity holders in connection with any fact, situation, circumstance, status, condition, activity, practice, plan, occurrence, event, incident, action, failure to act or transaction existing prior to the Closing Date, and (iv) take all reasonable measures necessary or appropriate to preserve intact, in all material respects, their respective business organizations, to keep available the services of their respective managers, directors, officers, employees and consultants, to maintain, in all material respects, their existing relationships with all Top Customers and Top Suppliers, and to preserve the possession, control and condition of their respective material assets, all as consistent with past practice. Unless Newegg (acting through the Newegg Special Committee) shall otherwise consent in writing (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), during the Interim Period, (i) Merger Sub shall not take any actions which are not expressly contemplated by this Agreement or necessary for the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, (ii) LLIT and its Subsidiaries (excluding Lianluo Connection) shall not reduce their consolidated working capital (as determined in accordance with GAAP) by more than $1,000,000 during the Interim Period, and (iii) LLIT and its Subsidiaries (excluding Lianluo Connection) shall not reduce their consolidated net assets (measured as the sum of their assets minus their liabilities, each as determined in accordance with GAAP) by more than $1,000,000 during the Interim Period, except for any deviations from any of the foregoing clauses (ii) or (iii) due to expenses which are strictly necessary for the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein or for maintenance of LLIT’s status as an SEC reporting company with LLIT Class A Shares listed on NASDAQ.

(b) Without limiting the generality of Section 5.3(a) and except as specifically contemplated by the terms of this Agreement (including or in connection with the transactions contemplated by Sections 5.3(b)(iii) and 5.18 hereof) during the Interim Period, without the prior written consent of Newegg (acting through the Newegg Special Committee) (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), LLIT shall not, and shall cause LLIT Subsidiaries to not:

(i) except as set forth in the Form F-4 or to maintain compliance with the minimum bid price requirements of the NASDAQ Capital Market, or to give effect to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, amend, waive or otherwise change, in any respect, its Organizational Documents;

(ii) except for the issuance and sale of LLIT Class A Shares upon the exercise of LLIT options or warrants outstanding as of the date hereof which are described in Schedule 3.5(c), authorize for issuance, issue, grant, sell, pledge, dispose of or propose to issue, grant, sell, pledge or dispose of any of its equity securities or any options, warrants, commitments, subscriptions or rights of any kind to acquire or sell any of its equity securities, or other securities, including any securities convertible into or exchangeable for any of its equity securities or other security interests of any class and any other equity-based awards, or engage in any hedging transaction with a third Person with respect to such securities.

(iii) except as set forth in the Form F-4 or to maintain compliance with the minimum bid price requirements of the NASDAQ Capital Market, split, combine, recapitalize or reclassify any of its shares or other equity interests or issue any other securities in respect thereof or pay or set aside any dividend or other distribution (whether in cash, equity or property or any combination thereof) in respect of its shares or other equity interests, or directly or indirectly redeem, purchase or otherwise acquire or offer to acquire any of its securities;

(iv) except for accounts payable incurred in the ordinary course of business that are necessary to maintain LLIT’s public listing or to implement the transactions contemplated hereby, incur, create, assume or otherwise become liable for any Indebtedness (directly, contingently or otherwise) or Liability that LLIT or any of its then current Subsidiaries would be liable for after the Disposition, make a loan or advance to or investment in any third party, or guarantee or endorse any Indebtedness, Liability or obligation of any Person, or prepay any Indebtedness of Liability;

(v) make or rescind any material election relating to Taxes, settle any claim, action, suit, litigation, proceeding, arbitration, investigation, audit or controversy relating to Taxes, file any amended Tax Return or claim for refund, or make any material change in its accounting or Tax policies or procedures, in each case except as required by applicable Law or in compliance with GAAP;

(vi) terminate, waive or assign any material right under any material agreement to which it is a party;

(vii) fail to maintain its books, accounts and records in all material respects in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice;

(ix) fail to use commercially reasonable efforts to keep in force insurance policies or replacement or revised policies providing insurance coverage with respect to its assets, operations and activities in such amount and scope of coverage as are currently in effect;

(x) revalue any of its material assets or make any change in accounting methods, principles or practices, except to the extent required to comply with GAAP and after consulting with LLIT’s outside auditors;

(xi) waive, release, assign, settle or compromise any claim, Action or proceeding (including any suit, Action, claim, proceeding or investigation relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby), or otherwise pay, discharge or satisfy any Actions, Liabilities or obligations, unless such amount has been reserved in the LLIT Financials;

(xii) acquire, including by merger, consolidation, acquisition of stock or assets, or any other form of business combination, any corporation, partnership, limited liability company, other business organization or any division thereof, or any material amount of assets outside the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice;

(xiii) make or incur any expenditures in excess of $50,000 individually (or for any set of related expenditures) or $250,000 in the aggregate, other than expenditures which are paid for by Lianluo Connection which are strictly necessary and in the ordinary course of business of Lianluo Connection or expenses which are strictly necessary for the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein or to maintain LLIT’s status as an SEC reporting company with LLIT Class A Shares listed on NASDAQ;

(xiv) adopt a plan of complete or partial liquidation, dissolution, merger, consolidation, restructuring, recapitalization or other reorganization except as contemplated herein and set forth in the Form F-1 and Form F-4;

(xv) other than the Disposition, sell, lease, license, transfer, exchange or swap, mortgage or otherwise pledge or encumber (including securitizations), or otherwise dispose of any portion of its properties, assets or rights;

(xvi) other than the Support Agreements, enter into any agreement, understanding or arrangement with respect to the voting of the equity securities of LLIT;

(xvii) take any action that would reasonably be expected to significantly delay or impair the obtaining of any Consents of any Governmental Authority to be obtained in connection with this Agreement;

(xviii) increase the wages, salaries or compensation of its employees other than in the ordinary course of business, consistent with past practice, and in any event not in the aggregate by more than five percent (5%), or make or commit to make any bonus or other payment (whether in cash, property or securities) to any employee, or materially increase other benefits of employees generally, or enter into, establish, materially amend or terminate any of LLIT’s or a LLIT Subsidiary’s Benefit Plan with, for or in respect of any current consultant, officer, manager director or employee, in each case other than as required by applicable Law, pursuant to the terms of any of LLIT’s or a LLIT Subsidiary’s Benefit Plans or in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice;

(xix) other than the Disposition, transfer or license to any Person or otherwise extend, materially amend or modify, permit to lapse or fail to preserve any of LLIT’s or a LLIT Subsidiary’s Registered IP, IP Licenses or other Intellectual Property, if any, or disclose to any Person who has not entered into a confidentiality agreement any Trade Secrets;

(xx) other than the Disposition, close or materially reduce its or any LLIT Subsidiary’s activities, or effect any layoff or other personnel reduction or change, at any of their respective facilities;

(xxi) enter into, amend, waive or terminate (other than terminations in accordance with their terms) any transaction with any Related Person;

(xxii) transfer any cash in excess of $1,000,000 from LLIT to any of its Subsidiaries (other than Merger Sub); or

Section 5.4 Annual and Interim Financial Statements. From the date hereof through the Closing Date, within thirty (30) calendar days following the end of each three-month quarterly period and each fiscal year, Newegg shall deliver to LLIT an unaudited consolidated income statement and an unaudited consolidated balance sheet for the period from the date of the most recent audited Newegg Financials through the end of such quarterly period or fiscal year and the applicable comparative period in the preceding fiscal year, in each case accompanied by certificates of the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer of Newegg to the effect that all such financial statements fairly present in all material respects the consolidated financial position and results of operations of the Newegg Subsidiaries as of the date or for the periods indicated, in accordance with GAAP, subject to year-end audit adjustments and excluding footnotes. From the date hereof through the Closing Date, Newegg will also promptly deliver to LLIT copies of any audited consolidated financial statements of Newegg and its Subsidiaries that Newegg’s certified public accountants may issue.

Section 5.5 LLIT Public Filings. During the Interim Period, LLIT will keep current and timely file all of its public filings with the SEC (including any extension periods that may be applicable) and otherwise comply in all material respects with applicable securities Laws and shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the listing of LLIT Class A Shares on NASDAQ.

(a) During the Interim Period, each Party may and may cause its Representatives to, directly or indirectly, (i) solicit, assist, initiate or facilitate the making, submission or announcement of, or intentionally encourage, any Acquisition Proposal, (ii) furnish any non-public information regarding such Party or its Affiliates or their respective businesses, operations, assets, Liabilities, financial condition, prospects or employees to any Person or group in connection with or in response to an Acquisition Proposal, (iii) engage or participate in discussions or negotiations with any Person or group with respect to, or that could be expected to lead to, an Acquisition Proposal, (iv) approve, endorse or recommend, or publicly propose to approve, endorse or recommend, any Acquisition Proposal, (v) negotiate or enter into any letter of intent, agreement in principle, acquisition agreement or other similar agreement related to any Acquisition Proposal, or (vi) release any third Person from, or waive any provision of, any confidentiality agreement to which such Party is a party.

(b) Each Party shall notify the others as promptly as practicable (and in any event within 48 hours) orally and in writing of the receipt by such Party or any of its Representatives of (i) any bona fide inquiries, proposals or offers, requests for information or requests for discussions or negotiations regarding or constituting any Acquisition Proposal or any bona fide inquiries, proposals or offers, requests for information or requests for discussions or negotiations that could be expected to result in an Acquisition Proposal, and (ii) any request for non-public information relating to such Party or its Affiliates (or any Newegg Subsidiary), specifying in each case, the material terms and conditions thereof (including a copy thereof if in writing or a written summary thereof if oral) and the identity of the party making such inquiry, proposal, offer or request for information. Each Party shall keep the others promptly informed of the status of any such inquiries, proposals, offers or requests for information.

Section 5.7 No Trading. Newegg acknowledges and agrees that it is aware, and that Newegg’s Affiliates are aware (and each of their respective Representatives is aware or, upon receipt of any material nonpublic information of LLIT, will be advised) of the restrictions imposed by the Federal Securities Laws and other applicable foreign and domestic Laws on a Person possessing material nonpublic information about a publicly traded company. Newegg hereby agrees that, while it is in possession of such material nonpublic information, it shall not purchase or sell any securities of LLIT (other than acquire the LLIT Exchange Shares in accordance with Article I), communicate such information to any third party, take any other action with respect to LLIT in violation of such Laws, or cause or encourage any third party to do any of the foregoing.

Section 5.8 Notification of Certain Matters. During the Interim Period, each of the Parties shall give prompt notice to the other Parties if such Party or its Affiliates (or with respect to LLIT, including any LLIT Subsidiary): (a) fails to comply with or satisfy any covenant, condition or agreement to be complied with or satisfied by it or its Affiliates hereunder in any material respect; (b) receives any notice or other communication in writing from any third party (including any Governmental Authority) alleging (i) that the Consent of such third party is or may be required in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or (ii) any non-compliance with any Law by such Party or its Affiliates; (c) receives any notice or other communication from any Governmental Authority in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; (d) discovers any fact or circumstance that, or becomes aware of the occurrence or non-occurrence of any event the occurrence or non-occurrence of which, would reasonably be expected to cause or result in any of the conditions set forth in Article VIII to not being satisfied or the satisfaction of those conditions being materially delayed; or (e) becomes aware of the commencement or threat, in writing, of any Action against such Party or any of its Affiliates or any of their respective properties or assets, or, to the Knowledge of such Party, any officer, director, partner, member or manager, in his, her or its capacity as such, of such Party or of its Affiliates with respect to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. No such notice shall constitute an acknowledgement or admission by the Party providing the notice regarding whether or not any of the conditions to the Closing have been satisfied or in determining whether or not any of the representations, warranties or covenants contained in this Agreement have been breached.

(a) Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, each Party shall use its commercially reasonable efforts, and shall cooperate fully with the other Parties, to take, or cause to be taken, all actions and to do, or cause to be done, all things necessary, proper or advisable under applicable Laws and regulations to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (including the receipt of all applicable Consents of Governmental Authorities) and to comply as promptly as practicable with all requirements of Governmental Authorities applicable to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

(b) Prior to the Closing, each Party shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to obtain any Consents of Governmental Authorities or other third Persons as may be necessary for the consummation by such Party or its Affiliates of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or required as a result of the execution or performance of, or consummation of the transactions contemplated by, this Agreement by such Party or its Affiliates, and the other Parties shall provide reasonable cooperation in connection with such efforts.

(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no Party shall be required to agree to any term, condition or modification with respect to obtaining any Consents in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement that would result in, or would be reasonably likely to result in: (i) a Material Adverse Effect to such Party or its Affiliates, or (ii) such Party or its Affiliates having to cease, sell or otherwise dispose of any material assets or businesses (including the requirement that any such assets or business be held separate).

Section 5.10 Further Assurances. The Parties hereto shall further cooperate with each other and use their respective commercially reasonable efforts to take or cause to be taken all actions, and do or cause to be done all things, necessary, proper or advisable on their part under this Agreement and applicable Laws to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement as soon as practicable, including preparing and filing as soon as practicable all documentation to effect all necessary notices, reports and other filings.

(a) As promptly as practicable after the date hereof, LLIT shall prepare and file with the SEC the Merger Registration Statement for the LLIT Exchange Shares to be issued in connection with the Merger, and the Shareholder Meeting Notice on the Form F-4 (as amended or supplemented from time to time) calling a special meeting of LLIT’s shareholders (including any adjournments or postponements thereof) (the “Shareholder Meeting”) seeking the approval of LLIT’s shareholders for the matters in connection with the Restructure and Offering, in accordance with and as required by LLIT’s Organizational Documents, applicable Law and any applicable rules and regulations of the SEC and NASDAQ. In the Form F-4, LLIT shall seek (i) adoption and approval of the Disposition Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby in accordance with LLIT’s Organizational Documents, the BVI Act and the rules and regulations of the SEC and NASDAQ, (ii) if required to be approved by LLIT’s shareholders, adoption and approval of an Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association of LLIT in the form attached as Exhibit C, together with such other changes which are reasonably acceptable to LLIT and Newegg (the “Amended Charter”) (which will be adopted by LLIT prior to or at the time of the Closing to, among other things, effect the Stock Split, increase the authorized amount of LLIT Shares, change the name of LLIT and provide certain director appointment rights for certain holders of Newegg Shares), (iii) to appoint the members of the board of directors of LLIT, and appoint the members of any committees thereof, in each case in accordance with Section 5.16 hereof, and (iv) to obtain any and all other approvals necessary or advisable to effect the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary Documents, including approval of the Merger and this Agreement. In connection with the Form F-4, LLIT will also furnish with the SEC financial and other information about the transactions contemplated by this Agreement in accordance with applicable rules set forth in LLIT’s Organizational Documents, the BVI Act and the rules and regulations of the SEC and NASDAQ. In consultation with Newegg, LLIT shall set a preliminary record date for the Shareholder Meeting and commence a broker search in connection therewith.

(b) Except with respect to the Newegg Information for inclusion or incorporation by reference in the Form F-4, LLIT shall ensure that, when furnished, the Form F-4 will comply in all material respects with the requirements of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder. LLIT shall cause the Shareholder Meeting Notice to be disseminated as promptly as practicable to LLIT’s equity holders as and to the extent such dissemination is required by U.S. federal securities laws and the rules and regulations of the SEC and NASDAQ promulgated thereunder or otherwise (the “Federal Securities Laws”). Newegg shall promptly provide to LLIT such information concerning the Newegg Subsidiaries and their respective businesses, operations, condition (financial or otherwise), assets, Liabilities, properties, officers, directors and employees as is either required by Federal Securities Laws or reasonably requested by LLIT for inclusion in the Shareholder Meeting Notice. Subject to compliance by Newegg with the immediately preceding sentence with respect to the information provided or to be provided by or on behalf of them for inclusion in the Shareholder Meeting Notice, LLIT shall cause the Shareholder Meeting Notice to comply in all material respects with the Federal Securities Laws. LLIT shall provide copies of the proposed forms of the Shareholder Meeting Notice (including any amendments or supplements thereto) to Newegg such that Newegg and its Representatives are afforded a reasonable amount of time prior to the dissemination or filing thereof to review such material and comment thereon prior to such dissemination or submission, and LLIT shall reasonably consider in good faith any comments of such Persons. LLIT and Newegg and their respective Representatives shall respond promptly to any comments of the SEC or its staff with respect to the Shareholder Meeting Notice and promptly correct any information provided by it for use in the Shareholder Meeting Notice if and to the extent that such information shall have become false or misleading in any material respect or as otherwise required by the Federal Securities Laws. LLIT shall amend or supplement the Shareholder Meeting Notice and cause the Shareholder Meeting Notice, as so amended or supplemented, to be furnished to the SEC and to be disseminated to the holders of LLIT Shares, in each case as and to the extent required by the Federal Securities Laws and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and LLIT Organizational Documents. LLIT shall provide Newegg and its Representatives with copies of any written comments, and shall inform them of any material oral comments, that LLIT or any of its Representatives receive from the SEC or its staff with respect to the Shareholder Meeting Notice promptly after the receipt of such comments and shall give Newegg a reasonable opportunity under the circumstances to review and comment on any proposed written or material oral responses to such comments. LLIT shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Form F-4 to “clear” comments from the SEC and its staff and to permit Newegg and its Representatives to participate with LLIT or its Representatives in any discussions or meetings with the SEC and its staff. Newegg shall, and shall cause each of the Newegg Subsidiaries to, make their respective directors, officers and employees, upon reasonable advance notice, available to LLIT and its Representatives in connection with the drafting of the public filings with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including the Shareholder Meeting Notice, and responding in a timely manner to comments from the SEC. LLIT shall call the Shareholder Meeting as promptly as reasonably practicable after the Form F-4 has “cleared” comments from the SEC.

(c) If at any time prior to the Closing, any information relating to the LLIT Entities, on the one hand, or Newegg and the Newegg Subsidiaries, on the other hand, or any of their respective Affiliates, businesses, operations, condition (financial or otherwise), assets, Liabilities, properties, officers, directors or employees, should be discovered by LLIT, on the one hand, or Newegg , on the other hand, that should be set forth in an amendment or supplement to the Shareholder Meeting Notice, so that such documents would not include any misstatement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, the Party which discovers such information shall promptly notify each other Parties and an appropriate amendment or supplement describing such information shall be promptly furnished to the SEC and, to the extent required by law, disseminated to LLIT’s shareholders.

(d) The Shareholder Meeting Notice shall contain the recommendation of the LLIT Board and the LLIT Special Committee for the LLIT shareholders to approve all proposals presented at the Shareholders Meeting, and such recommendation shall not be withdrawn, modified or changed except pursuant to Section 7.1(c)(iii).

(a) The Parties agree that no public release, filing or announcement concerning this Agreement or the Ancillary Documents or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby shall be issued by any Party or any of their Affiliates without the prior written consent of LLIT (acting through the LLIT Special Committee) and Newegg (acting through the Newegg Special Committee) (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), except as such release or announcement may be required by applicable Law or the rules or regulations of any securities exchange, in which case the applicable Party shall use commercially reasonable efforts to allow the other Parties reasonable time to comment on, and arrange for any required filing with respect to, such release or announcement in advance of such issuance.

(b) The Parties shall mutually agree upon and, as promptly as practicable after the execution of this Agreement (but in any event within four (4) Business Days thereafter), issue a press release announcing the execution of this Agreement (the “Signing Press Release”). Promptly after the issuance of the Signing Press Release, LLIT shall furnish to the SEC a Foreign Private Issuer Report on Form 6-K (the “Signing Filing”) with the Signing Press Release and a description of this Agreement as required by Federal Securities Laws, which Newegg shall review, comment upon and approve (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) prior to filing (with LLIT providing the draft Signing Filing to Newegg on the date of the execution of this Agreement and Newegg reviewing, commenting upon and approving such Signing Filing in any event no later than the second (2^nd) Business Day after the execution of this Agreement). The Parties shall mutually agree upon and, as promptly as practicable after the Closing (but in any event within four (4) Business Days thereafter), issue a press release announcing the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (the “Closing Press Release”). Promptly after the issuance of the Closing Press Release, LLIT shall furnish to the SEC a Foreign Private Issuer Report on Form 6-K (the “Closing Filing”) with the Closing Press Release and a description of the Closing as required by Federal Securities Laws which Newegg shall review, comment upon and approve (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) prior to filing (with the Newegg reviewing, commenting upon and approving such Closing Filing in any event no later than the second (2^nd) Business Day after the Closing). In connection with the preparation of the Signing Press Release, the Signing Filing, the Closing Filing, the Closing Press Release, or any other report, statement, filing notice or application made by or on behalf of a Party to any Governmental Authority or other third party in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby, each Party shall, upon request by any other Party, furnish the Parties with all information concerning themselves, their respective directors, officers and equity holders, and such other matters as may be reasonably necessary or advisable in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby, or any other report, statement, filing, notice or application made by or on behalf of a Party to any third party and/ or any Governmental Authority in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby.

(a) Newegg (prior to the Closing) hereby agrees that during the Interim Period and, in the event this Agreement is terminated in accordance with Article IX, for a period of two (2) years after such termination, they shall, and shall cause their respective Representatives to: (i) treat and hold in strict confidence any LLIT Confidential Information, and will not use it for any purpose (except in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the Ancillary Documents, performing their obligations hereunder or thereunder, enforcing their rights hereunder or thereunder, or in furtherance of their authorized duties on behalf of LLIT or its Subsidiaries), nor directly or indirectly disclose, distribute, publish, disseminate or otherwise make available to any third party any of LLIT Confidential Information without LLIT’s prior written consent; and (ii) in the event that Newegg (prior to the Closing), or any of the respective Representatives becomes legally compelled to disclose any LLIT Confidential Information, (A) provide LLIT with prompt written notice of such requirement so that LLIT or an Affiliate thereof may seek a protective order or other remedy or waive compliance with this Section 5.13(a), and (B) in the event that such protective order or other remedy is not obtained, or LLIT waives compliance with this Section 5.13(a), furnish only that portion of such LLIT Confidential Information which is legally required to be provided as advised in writing by outside counsel and to exercise its commercially reasonable efforts to obtain assurances that confidential treatment will be accorded such LLIT Confidential Information. In the event that this Agreement is terminated and the transactions contemplated hereby are not consummated, Newegg shall cause their respective Representatives to, promptly deliver to LLIT any and all copies (in whatever form or medium) of LLIT Confidential Information and destroy all notes, memoranda, summaries, analyses, compilations and other writings related thereto or based thereon. If this Agreement is terminated and the transactions contemplated hereby are not contemplated, and Newegg acknowledge and agree that their ability to transact trades in the securities of LLIT may be limited for so long as information disclosed and Newegg constitutes material nonpublic information. Subject to Section 5.13(a)(ii), Newegg and its Representatives shall be permitted to disclose any and all LLIT Confidential Information in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the Ancillary Documents to the extent required by applicable Laws.

(b) LLIT hereby agrees that during the Interim Period and, in the event this Agreement is terminated in accordance with Article IX, for a period of two (2) years after such termination, it (including each of its Affiliates) shall, and shall cause its Representatives to: (i) treat and hold in strict confidence any Newegg Confidential Information, and will not use for any purpose (except in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the Ancillary Documents, performing its obligations hereunder or thereunder or enforcing its rights hereunder or thereunder), nor directly or indirectly disclose, distribute, publish, disseminate or otherwise make available to any third party any of Newegg Confidential Information without Newegg’s prior written consent; and (ii) in the event that LLIT or any of its Representatives becomes legally compelled to disclose any Newegg Confidential Information, (A) provide Newegg with prompt written notice of such requirement so that Newegg, or an Affiliate of any of them may seek a protective order or other remedy or waive compliance with this Section 5.13(b), and (B) in the event that such protective order or other remedy is not obtained, or Newegg waives compliance with this Section 5.13(b), furnish only that portion of such Newegg Confidential Information which is legally required to be provided as advised in writing by outside counsel and to exercise its commercially reasonable efforts to obtain assurances that confidential treatment will be accorded such Newegg Confidential Information. In the event that this Agreement is terminated and the transactions contemplated hereby are not consummated, LLIT shall, and shall cause its Representatives to, promptly deliver to Newegg any and all copies (in whatever form or medium) of Newegg Confidential Information and destroy all notes, memoranda, summaries, analyses, compilations and other writings related thereto or based thereon. Notwithstanding the foregoing, LLIT and its Representatives shall be permitted to disclose any and all Newegg Confidential Information in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the Ancillary Documents to the extent required by the Federal Securities Laws.

Section 5.14 Litigation Support. Following the Closing, in the event that and for so long as any Party is actively contesting or defending against any third party or Governmental Authority Action in connection with any fact, situation, circumstance, status, condition, activity, practice, plan, occurrence, event, incident, action, failure to act or transaction existing on or prior to the Closing Date involving LLIT or any Newegg Subsidiary, each of the other Parties will (i) reasonably cooperate with the contesting or defending Party and its counsel in the contest or defense, (ii) make available its personnel at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice and (iii) provide (A) such testimony and (B) access to its non-privileged books and records as may be reasonably requested in connection with the contest or defense, at the sole cost and expense of the contesting or defending Party.

Section 5.15 Documents and Information. After the Closing Date, LLIT and the Newegg Subsidiaries shall, and shall cause their respective Subsidiaries to, until the seventh (7^th) anniversary of the Closing Date, retain all books, records and other documents pertaining to the business of the Newegg Subsidiaries in existence on the Closing Date.

Section 5.16 Stock Exchange Listing. LLIT shall, with the assistance and cooperation of Newegg, take commercially reasonable efforts to (a) submit the Listing of Additional Shares Notification to NASDAQ, if such listing of Additional Shares Notification is applicable, and (b) ensure that immediately prior to the Closing, the Company shall have not received any information indicating that the listing of such shares is or will be rejected.

Section 5.17 LLIT Policies. During the Interim Period, LLIT will consult with Newegg, and LLIT and Newegg will adopt, effective as of the Closing, corporate and operational policies for LLIT, Newegg and their respective Subsidiaries, including the Newegg Subsidiaries, appropriate for a company publicly traded in the United States with active business and operations in the industries and regions in which the Newegg Subsidiaries operate and contemplate operating as of the Closing. Such policies will include a conflicts of interest policy establishing, among other matters, proper procedures and limitations for related party loans involving LLIT or the Newegg Subsidiaries.

Section 5.18 Disposition Transaction. LLIT shall take and cause to be taken all actions necessary so that the Disposition shall be consummated on the Closing Date, immediately after the Effective Time. Upon consummation of the Disposition, except as set forth in Schedule 5.18, neither LLIT nor the Surviving Corporation shall have any obligations or liabilities, contingent or otherwise, relating to Lianluo Connection and shall have no affiliation with any LLIT Subsidiaries other than the Surviving Corporation. During the Interim Period, any waiver, amendment, termination, or other material decision with respect to the Disposition which could impact LLIT after the Closing shall be determined by the LLIT Special Committee.

Section 5.19 Registration Statement Information. To the extent permitted by Law, Newegg indemnifies and holds harmless LLIT against any losses, claims, damages, expenses and liabilities as the same are incurred (including reasonable fees and expenses of counsel), related to or arising out the inclusion or incorporation by reference of the Newegg Information in the Registration Statements; provided that the cumulative liability of Newegg under this sentence shall not exceed $3,500,000. To the extent permitted by Law, LLIT indemnifies and holds harmless Newegg against any losses, claims, damages, expenses and liabilities as the same are incurred (including reasonable fees and expenses of counsel), related to or arising out the inclusion of the LLIT Information in the Registration Statements; provided that the cumulative liability of LLIT under this sentence shall not exceed the Escrow Amount, and any payments under this sentence may be made from the Escrow Amount.

Section 5.20 Parent Company Loans to LLIT. Any amounts that, as of immediately after the Closing and the Disposition, would be owed or payable by LLIT or its Subsidiaries (other than the Surviving Corporation) to Hangzhou Lianluo or any of Hangzhou Lianluo’s Affiliates, whether in the form of intercompany payables, loans, or otherwise, shall be converted into additional paid-in capital of LLIT effective at the Closing. For clarity, this Section 5.21 shall not apply to any Indebtedness payable by Lianluo Connection that would remain with Lianluo Connection after the Disposition or the pledge of Guardion Shares by LLIT to Hangzhou Lianluo to secure the payment of certain loans owed by Lianluo Connection to Hangzhou Lianluo.

Section 6.1 Conditions to Each Party’s Obligations. The obligations of each Party to consummate the transactions described herein shall be subject to the satisfaction or written waiver (where permissible) by LLIT (acting through the LLIT Special Committee) and Newegg (acting through the Newegg Special Committee) of the following conditions:

(a) Required LLIT Shareholder Approval. The Merger, the Disposition, the Stock Split and related transactions submitted to the vote of the shareholders of LLIT at the Shareholder Meeting, excluding the proposal to approve the adjournment of the Shareholder Meeting if necessary to solicit additional proxies, in accordance with the Shareholder Meeting Notice shall have been approved by the requisite vote of the shareholders of LLIT at the Shareholder Meeting in accordance with the Shareholder Meeting Notice, which shall in all cases include the approval of a majority of the LLIT voting interests cast on the relevant proposal which are not beneficially owned by Hangzhou Lianluo (the “Required Shareholder Vote”).

(b) Requisite Regulatory Approvals. All Consents or filings required to be obtained from or made with any Governmental Authority in order to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, shall have been obtained or made. LLIT shall effect the Stock Split on, or prior to, the Closing Date if required by NASDAQ rules in connection with the listing of LLIT on the NASDAQ following the Closing.

(c) Requisite Consents. The Consents required to be obtained from or made with any third Person (other than a Governmental Authority) in order to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement as set forth in Schedule 6.1(c) shall have each been obtained or made.

(d) No Legal Prohibition. No Governmental Authority shall have enacted, issued, promulgated, enforced or entered any Law (whether temporary, preliminary or permanent) or Order that is then in effect and which has the effect of making the transactions or agreements contemplated by this Agreement or the Disposition Agreement illegal or which otherwise prevents or prohibits consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

(e) No Litigation. There shall not be any pending Action brought by a third-party non-Affiliate to enjoin or otherwise restrict the consummation of the Closing or the closing of the Disposition.

(f) Appointment to the Board. The members of LLIT’s board of directors shall have been elected or appointed to LLIT’s board of directors as of the Closing consistent with the requirements of Section 1.5.

(g) Disposition Transaction. All of the conditions to the obligations of each Party to consummate the Disposition described in the Disposition Agreement shall have been satisfied, other than the Closing.

(h) Opinion of Financial Advisor. On or prior to the date of this Agreement, The Benchmark Company, LLC (the “Financial Advisor”) shall have delivered to the board of LLIT, dated as of the date hereof, to the effect that (subject to various qualifications and assumptions) the Merger Consideration was fair, from a financial point of view, to the holders of LLIT Shares (the “Fairness Opinion”).

(i) Form F-4. The Form F-4 shall have become effective under the Securities Act and shall not be the subject of any stop order or proceedings seeking a stop order.

(j) Form F-1. The Form F-1 shall have become effective under the Securities Act and shall not be the subject of any stop order or proceedings seeking a stop order.

(k) Simultaneous Closing. The Offering and Disposition are capable of being consummated on the Closing Date.

(l) Amendment of Newegg Stockholder Agreement. The certain amendment to the Stockholder Agreement, dated March 30, 2017, between Newegg and certain stockholders of Newegg that is being entered into concurrently herewith shall be in full force and effect and shall be assigned from Newegg to LLIT at the Closing.

Section 6.2 Conditions to Obligations of LLIT and Merger Sub. In addition to the conditions specified in Section 6.1, the obligations of LLIT and Merger Sub to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are subject to the satisfaction or written waiver (by LLIT acting through the LLIT Special Committee) of the following conditions:

(a) Representations and Warranties. All of the representations and warranties of Newegg (including Newegg Subsidiaries) set forth in this Agreement and in any certificate delivered by Newegg pursuant hereto shall be true and correct on and as of the date of this Agreement and on and as of the Closing Date as if made on the Closing Date, except for (i) those representations and warranties that address matters only as of a particular date (which representations and warranties shall have been accurate as of such date), and (ii) any failures to be true and correct that (without giving effect to any qualifications or limitations as to materiality or Material Adverse Effect), individually or in the aggregate, have not had and would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on, or with respect to, Newegg and any Newegg Subsidiary or materially and adversely affect Newegg’s ability to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.

(b) Agreements and Covenants. Newegg shall have performed in all material respects all of Newegg’s obligations and complied in all material respects with all of Newegg’s agreements and covenants under this Agreement to be performed or complied with by it on or prior to the Closing Date.

(c) No Material Adverse Effect. No Material Adverse Effect shall have occurred and be continuing with respect to Newegg and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, since the date of this Agreement.

(i) Officer Certificate. Newegg shall have delivered to LLIT and Merger Sub a certificate, dated the Closing Date, signed by an executive officer of Newegg in such capacity, certifying as to the satisfaction of the conditions specified in Sections 6.3(a), 6.3(b) and 6.3(c).

(ii) Secretary Certificate. Newegg shall have delivered to LLIT and Merger Sub a certificate from its secretary certifying as to (A) copies of Newegg’s Organizational Documents as in effect as of the Closing Date, (B) the resolutions of Newegg’s board of directors authorizing the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each of the Ancillary Documents to which it is a party or by which it is bound, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, (C) evidence that the Merger has been approved by the requisite vote of the shareholders of Newegg required under the DGCL, including the approval of a majority of the Newegg voting interests which are not beneficially owned by Hangzhou Lianluo and (D) the incumbency of officers authorized to execute this Agreement or any Ancillary Document to which Newegg is or is required to be a party or otherwise bound.

(iii) Good Standing. Newegg shall have delivered to LLIT and Merger Sub a good standing certificate (or similar documents applicable for such jurisdictions) for Newegg and each Newegg Subsidiary certified as of a date no later than five (5) days prior to the Closing Date from the proper Governmental Authority of Newegg’s and each Newegg Subsidiary’s respective jurisdiction of organization and from each other jurisdiction in which Newegg or such Newegg Subsidiary is qualified to conduct business as a foreign corporation or other entity as of the Closing, in each case to the extent that good standing certificates or similar documents are generally available in such jurisdictions.

(iv) Certified Charter. A copy of Newegg’s Certificate of Incorporation, as in effect as of the Closing, certified by the appropriate Governmental Authority of the Delaware as of a date no more than ten (10) Business Days prior to the Closing Date.

(v) Legal Opinion. Newegg shall have delivered to LLIT and Merger Sub a copy of a duly executed legal opinion addressed to LLIT and Merger Sub and dated as of the Closing Date from Newegg’s legal counsel in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to LLIT and Merger Sub.

(vi) Resignations. LLIT and Merger Sub shall have received duly executed written resignations, effective as of the Closing, of the directors and officers of Newegg prior to the Closing in accordance with Section 1.5.

(e) Lock-Up Agreement. The Lock-Up Agreements which are entered into concurrently herewith by and among Newegg, LLIT and any Newegg stockholders who would hold more than 5% of the LLIT Shares, measured immediately after the Closing (the “Lock-Up Agreement”), the form of which is attached as Exhibit D hereto, shall be in full force and effect in accordance with the terms thereof as of the Closing.

Section 6.3 Conditions to Obligations of Newegg. In addition to the conditions specified in Section 6.1, the obligations of Newegg to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are subject to the satisfaction or written waiver (by Newegg acting through the Newegg Special Committee) of the following conditions:

(a) Representations and Warranties. All of the representations and warranties of LLIT and the Merger Sub set forth in this Agreement and in any certificate delivered by LLIT and the Merger Sub pursuant hereto shall be true and correct on and as of the date of this Agreement and on and as of the Closing Date as if made on the Closing Date, except for (i) those representations and warranties that address matters only as of a particular date (which representations and warranties shall have been accurate as of such date), and (ii) any failures to be true and correct that (without giving effect to any qualifications or limitations as to materiality or Material Adverse Effect), individually and in the aggregate, have not had and would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on, or with respect to, LLIT and its Subsidiaries.

(b) Agreements and Covenants. LLIT and the Merger Sub shall have performed in all material respects all of such Party’s obligations and complied in all material respects with all of such Party’s agreements and covenants under this Agreement to be performed or complied with by it on or prior to the Closing Date.

(c) No Material Adverse Effect. No Material Adverse Effect shall have occurred with respect to LLIT, the Merger Sub and any LLIT Subsidiary since the date of this Agreement.

(i) Officer Certificate. Newegg shall have received a certificate from LLIT and the Merger Sub, dated as the Closing Date, signed by executive officers of LLIT and the Merger Sub in such capacity, certifying as to the satisfaction of the conditions specified in Sections 6.2(a), 6.2(b) and 6.3(c).

(ii) Secretary Certificate. Each of LLIT and the Merger Sub shall have delivered to Newegg a certificate from its executive officer certifying as to (A) copies of LLIT and the Merger Sub’s Organizational Documents as in effect as of the Closing Date, (B) the resolutions of LLIT and the Merger Sub’s board of directors and shareholders authorizing the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each of the Ancillary Documents to which it is a party or by which it is bound, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, and (C) the incumbency of officers authorized to execute this Agreement or any Ancillary Document to which Newegg is or is required to be a party or otherwise bound.

(iii) Good Standing. LLIT and the Merger Sub shall have delivered to Newegg good standing certificates (or similar documents applicable for such jurisdictions) for each LLIT Subsidiary certified as of a date no later than five (5) days prior to the Closing Date from the proper Governmental Authority of the LLIT Subsidiary’s jurisdiction of organization and from each other jurisdiction in which the LLIT Subsidiary is qualified to conduct business as a foreign corporation or other entity as of the Closing, in each case to the extent that good standing certificates or similar documents are generally available in such jurisdictions.

(iv) Employment Agreements. LLIT shall have executed the employment agreements, in each case effective as of the Closing, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Newegg (the “Employment Agreements”), between each of the persons set forth Exhibit B hereto and LLIT.

(v) Legal Opinion. Newegg shall have received from LLIT and the Merger Sub a legal opinion addressed to Newegg and dated as of the Closing Date from LLIT’s legal counsel in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Newegg.

(vi) Amended and Restated Organizational Documents. Newegg shall have received from LLIT a copy of the Amended Charter that will have been approved by LLIT’s shareholders at the Shareholder Meeting.

(vii) Board Resolutions. Newegg shall have received duly executed written resolutions of LLIT Board, in the agreed form, approving the issuance of LLIT Exchange Shares in exchange for Newegg Shares; and the appointment of the directors and executive officers (designated by Newegg prior to the Closing) effective as of the Closing in accordance with Section 1.5.

(xi) LLIT’s Investors Approval. If required, the transaction contemplated by this Agreement shall have been approved by the investors pursuant to certain Securities Purchase Agreements that the investors and LLIT entered into on February 12, February 21 and February 27, 2020.

(viii) Effectiveness of Certain Ancillary Documents. Each of the Support Agreements and the Lock-Up Agreements shall be duly executed and delivered and in full force and effect in accordance with the terms thereof as of the Closing.

(e) NASDAQ Listing Status. Immediately prior to the Closing, (a) LLIT shall have been approved by NASDAQ Capital Market for the initial listing; (b) LLIT shall have not received any notification indicating that the additional listing of LLIT Class A Shares as a result of the issuance of LLIT Exchange Shares on the NASDAQ Capital Market are or will be rejected and (c) NASDAQ Capital Market has notified LLIT that the review process for the Listing of Additional Shares Notification for the LLIT Exchange Shares has been completed, if such listing of Additional Shares Notification is applicable.

Section 6.4 Frustration of Conditions. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, no Party may rely on the failure of any condition set forth in this Article VI to be satisfied if such failure was caused by the failure of such Party or its Affiliates to comply with or perform any of its covenants or obligations set forth in this Agreement.

Section 7.1 Termination. This Agreement may be terminated and the Merger may be abandoned at any time prior to the Effective Time only:

(a) by mutual written consent of LLIT (acting through the LLIT Special Committee) and Newegg (acting through the Newegg Special Committee);

(b) by either LLIT (acting through the LLIT Special Committee) or Newegg (acting through the Newegg Special Committee):

(i) if the Merger shall not have been consummated on or before April 30, 2021 (as extended as set forth below, the “Outside Date”); provided, however, that the right to terminate this Agreement under this Section 7.1(b)(i) shall not be available to any Party whose material breach of a representation, warranty or covenant in this Agreement has been a principal cause of the failure of the Merger to be consummated on or before the Outside Date; provided further that the Outside Date shall be automatically extended up to two additional times by one month each time if, on the then current Outside Date (A) all conditions to Closing contained in Article VI (except for Section 6.3(e)) have been satisfied or waived, or are imminently capable of being satisfied, (B) Section 6.3(e) is reasonably likely to be satisfied by the Outside Date, as extended, and (C) the Parties have exercised and continue to exercise their best efforts to satisfy Section 6.3(e);

(ii) if any Governmental Authority of competent jurisdiction shall have issued an Order or taken any other action permanently restraining, enjoining or otherwise prohibiting the Merger, and, in each case, such Order or action shall have become final and non-appealable; provided, however, that the right to terminate under this Section 7.1(b)(ii) shall not be available to any Party whose material breach of a representation, warranty or covenant in this Agreement has been the principal cause of such action;

(iii) if the Required Shareholder Vote shall not have been obtained at the Shareholder Meeting;

(iv) if any required approval by the Newegg shareholders shall not have been obtained within 5 days after the date hereof; or

(c) by Newegg (acting through the Newegg Special Committee) (provided it is not then in material breach of any of its obligations under this Agreement):

(i) if there is any breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement on the part of LLIT or Merger Sub set forth in this Agreement, or if any representation or warranty of LLIT or Merger Sub shall have become untrue, in either case such that the applicable conditions set forth in Section 6 would not be satisfied; provided, however, if such breach is curable by LLIT or Merger Sub, then Newegg may not terminate this Agreement under this Section 7.1(c)(i) for so long as LLIT or Merger Sub continue to exercise their best efforts to cure such breach, unless such breach is not cured within thirty (30) days after notice of such breach is provided by Newegg to LLIT;

(ii) if for any reason LLIT fails to call and hold the Shareholder Meeting within sixty (60) days following the filing of the F-4, unless such failure is as a result of LLIT responding in good faith to comments on the Form F-4 or the Form F-1 received from the SEC or comments received from NASDAQ;

(iii) if the LLIT Board (or any subgroup or committee thereof) (A) withdraws, modifies or changes its recommendation of this Agreement or the Merger in a manner adverse to Newegg or shall have resolved to do any of the foregoing, or (B) approves or recommends, or proposes to approve or recommend, an Acquisition Proposal; or

(iv) if the Escrow Amount is not placed into the Escrow Account within five days hereof; or

(d) by LLIT (acting through the LLIT Special Committee) (provided neither it nor its Subsidiaries are then in material breach of any of their obligations under this Agreement):

(i) if there is any breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement on the part of Newegg set forth in this Agreement, or if any representation or warranty of Newegg shall have become untrue, in either case such that the applicable conditions set forth in Section 6 would not be satisfied; provided, however, if such breach is curable by Newegg, then LLIT may not terminate this Agreement under this Section 7.1(d)(i) for so long as Newegg continues to exercise its best efforts to cure such breach, unless such breach is not cured within thirty (30) days after notice of such breach is provided by LLIT to Newegg; or

(ii) if the Newegg Board (or any subgroup or committee thereof) (A) withdraws, modifies or changes its recommendation of this Agreement or the Merger in a manner adverse to LLIT or shall have resolved to do any of the foregoing, or (B) approves or recommends, or proposes to approve or recommend, an Acquisition Proposal;

(e) by Newegg (acting through the Newegg Special Committee), if (i) Newegg receives a bona fide written offer prior to the approval of the LLIT shareholders of the Merger at the Shareholder Meeting, and the Newegg Special Committee determines in good faith (based upon a written opinion of an independent financial advisor) that such offer constitutes a superior offer to the stockholders of Newegg (a “Newegg Superior Offer”) to the terms set forth herein, and (ii) the Newegg Special Committee determines in good faith (based upon advice of counsel) that, in light of such Newegg Superior Offer, the withdrawal or modification of the Newegg Board’s approval is required in order for the Newegg Board to comply with its fiduciary obligations to Newegg’s stockholders under the DGCL or other applicable law; or

(f) by LLIT (acting through the LLIT Special Committee), if (i) LLIT receives a bona fide written offer prior to the approval of the LLIT shareholders of the Merger at the Shareholder Meeting, and the LLIT Special Committee determines in good faith (based upon a written opinion of an independent financial advisor) that such offer constitutes a superior offer for the stockholders of LLIT (a “LLIT Superior Offer”) to the terms set forth herein, and (ii) the LLIT Special Committee determines in good faith (based upon advice of counsel) that, in light of such LLIT Superior Offer, the withdrawal or modification of the LLIT Board’s approval is required in order for the LLIT Board to comply with its fiduciary obligations to LLIT’s shareholders under the BVI Act or other applicable law.

The right of any Party hereto to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 7.1 shall remain operative and in full force and effect regardless of any investigation made by or on behalf of any Party hereto, any Person controlling any such Party or any of their respective officers or directors, whether prior to or after the execution of this Agreement.

Section 7.2 Effect of Termination. In the event of termination of this Agreement by either Newegg or LLIT, as provided in Section 7.1, this Agreement shall forthwith become void, and there shall be no liability hereunder on the part of LLIT, Newegg and Merger Sub or their respective officers or directors (except for confidentiality agreements, Section 5.12, Section 5.13, this Section 7.2 and the entirety of Article VII, Article VIII and Article IX, all of which shall survive the termination); provided, however, that (i) in the event this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 7.1(b)(iii), Section 7.1(c), or Section 7.1(f), LLIT shall immediately pay to Newegg in cash or by wire transfer of immediately available funds or by disbursement from the Escrow Account, an amount equal to $450,000, and (ii) in the event this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 7.1(b)(iv), Section 7.1(d) or Section 7.1(e), Newegg shall immediately pay LLIT in cash or by wire transfer of immediately available funds an amount equal to $450,000; and provided further that nothing contained in this Section 7.2 shall relieve any Party hereto from any liability for any willful breach of a representation or warranty contained in this Agreement or the breach of any covenant contained in this Agreement or prevent a Party from exercising its rights under Section 9.8. During the Interim Period, Newegg agrees to keep $450,000 of cash available for the payment of the foregoing termination fee.

Section 8.1 Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties of each Party contained in Article III and Article IV shall terminate and expire at the Closing.

Section 8.2 Covenants. The covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement shall survive the Closing until the applicable statute of limitations has expired or until such covenant or agreement has been fully performed or waived, whichever is later.

Section 9.1 Notices. All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when delivered personally, one day after being delivered to a nationally recognized overnight courier or on the Business Day received (or the next Business Day if received after 5:00 p.m. local time or on a weekend or day on which banks are closed) when sent via facsimile (with a confirmatory copy sent by overnight courier) to the Parties at the following addresses (or at such other address for a Party as shall be specified by like notice):

Section 9.2 Interpretation. When a reference is made in this Agreement to a Section, such reference shall be to a Section of this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The table of contents, table of defined terms and headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Whenever the words “include,” “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.” The words “hereof,” “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. All terms defined in this Agreement shall have the defined meanings when used in any certificate or other document made or delivered pursuant thereto unless otherwise defined therein. The definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms and to the masculine as well as to the feminine and neuter genders of such term. Any agreement, instrument or statute defined or referred to herein or in any agreement or instrument that is referred to herein means such agreement, instrument or statute as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented, including (in the case of agreements or instruments) by waiver or consent and (in the case of statutes) by succession of comparable successor statutes and references to all attachments thereto and instruments incorporated therein. Each of the Parties has participated in the drafting and negotiation of this Agreement. If an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement must be construed as if it is drafted by all the Parties, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any Party by virtue of authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.

Section 9.3 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement, and shall become effective when one or more counterparts have been signed by each of the Parties and delivered to the other Parties. In the event that any signature is delivered by facsimile transmission or email attachment, such signature shall create a valid and binding obligation of the Party executing (or on whose behalf such signature is executed) with the same force and effect as if such facsimile or email-attached signature page were an original thereof.

Section 9.4 Entire Agreement; No Third-Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, both written and oral, among the Parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. This Agreement is not intended to confer upon any Person other than the Parties hereto any rights or remedies hereunder; provided, however, that following the Effective Time, each holder of Newegg Shares shall be entitled to enforce the provisions of Article I to the extent necessary to receive the LLIT Exchange Shares to which such holder is entitled pursuant to Article I.

Section 9.5 Governing Law. Except to the extent that the laws of the British Virgin Islands shall apply to the internal corporate governance of LLIT, this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Delaware.

Section 9.6 Amendment. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing signed on behalf of LLIT (acting through the LLIT Special Committee) and Newegg (acting through the Newegg Special Committee).

Section 9.7 Waiver. At any time prior to the Effective Time, LLIT and Merger Sub (acting jointly through the LLIT Special Committee) and Newegg (acting through the Newegg Special Committee) may, to the extent legally allowed: (i) extend the time for the performance of any of the obligations or other acts of the other Parties hereto, (ii) waive any inaccuracies in the representations and warranties of the other Party contained herein or in any document delivered pursuant hereto, and (iii) waive compliance with any of the covenants, agreements or conditions of the other Party contained herein. Any agreement on the part of a Party hereto to any such extension or waiver shall be valid only if set forth in an instrument in writing signed on behalf of such Party.

Section 9.8 Specific Performance; Submission to Jurisdiction. The Parties agree that irreparable damage would occur if any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached. It is accordingly agreed that each of the Parties shall be entitled (in addition to any other remedy that may be available to it, including monetary damages) to seek an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to seek to enforce specifically the terms and provisions of this Agreement exclusively in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware; provided, that if jurisdiction is not then available in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, then any such legal action or proceeding may be brought in any federal court located in the State of Delaware or any other Delaware state court. In addition, each of the Parties irrevocably agrees that any legal action or proceeding with respect to this Agreement and the rights and obligations arising hereunder, or for recognition and enforcement of any judgment in respect of this Agreement and the rights and obligations arising hereunder brought by the other Party hereto or its successors or assigns, shall be brought and determined exclusively in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware; provided, that if jurisdiction is not then available in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, then any such legal action or proceeding may be brought in any federal court located in the State of Delaware or any other Delaware state court. Each of the Parties hereby irrevocably submits with regard to any such action or proceeding for itself and in respect of its property, generally and unconditionally, to the personal jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and agrees that it will not bring any action relating to this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement in any court other than the aforesaid courts. Each of the Parties hereby irrevocably waives, and agrees not to assert, by way of motion, as a defense, counterclaim or otherwise, in any action or proceeding with respect to this Agreement, (a) any claim that it is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of the above named courts for any reason other than the failure to serve, (b) any claim that it or its property is exempt or immune from jurisdiction of any such court or from any legal process commenced in such courts (whether through service of notice, attachment prior to judgment, attachment in aid of execution of judgment, execution of judgment or otherwise) and (c) to the fullest extent permitted by the applicable law, any claim that (i) the suit, action or proceeding in such court is brought in an inconvenient forum, (ii) the venue of such suit, action or proceeding is improper, or (iii) this Agreement, or the subject matter of this Agreement, may not be enforced in or by such courts. LLIT, Newegg and Merger Sub hereby consent to service being made through the notice procedures set forth in Section 9.1 and agree that service of any process, summons, notice or document by registered mail (return receipt requested and first-class postage prepaid) to the respective addresses set forth in Section 9.1 shall be effective service of process for any suit or proceeding in connection with this Agreement or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

Section 9.9 Waiver of Jury Trial. EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (a) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (b) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (c) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY, AND (d) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION 9.9.

Section 9.10 Assignment. Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights, interests or obligations hereunder shall be assigned by any of the Parties hereto (whether by operation of law or otherwise) without the prior written consent of the other Parties.

Section 9.11 Expenses. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, including the fees and disbursements of counsel, financial advisors and accountants, shall be paid by the Party incurring such costs and expenses, whether or not the Merger shall be consummated.

Section 9.12 Severability. If any term or other provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced by any rule of law or public policy, all other terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect so long as the economic and legal substance of the transactions contemplated hereby are not affected in any manner materially adverse to any Party. Upon such determination that any term or other provision is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced, the Parties shall negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the Parties as closely as possible in a mutually acceptable manner in order that the transactions contemplated by this Agreement may be consummated as originally contemplated to the fullest extent possible.

Section 9.13 Legal Representation. Each Party hereto acknowledges that it has been given the opportunity to be represented by independent legal counsel in the preparation of this Agreement and hereby waives any allegations that it has not been represented by its own counsel. The language used in this Agreement will be deemed to be the language chosen by the Parties with the advice of counsel to express their mutual intent, and no rules of strict construction will be applied against any Party.

Section 9.14 Special Committee Decisions. All material decisions with respect to this Agreement, the Escrow Agreement and any other Ancillary Agreements and the transactions contemplated herein and therein, including the decision to enforce rights hereto and thereto or initiate Actions with respect hereto and thereto, where the interests of Hangzhou Lianluo or any of its Affiliates are materially different from the interests of any other stockholders of (i) LLIT, shall be determined by the LLIT Special Committee, or (ii) Newegg, shall be determined by the Newegg Special Committee.

(a) In this Agreement, the following terms have the meanings specified or referred to in this Section 9.15(a) and shall be equally applicable to both the singular and plural forms.

(ii) “Acquisition Proposal” means any inquiry, proposal or offer, or any indication of interest in making an offer or proposal, from any Person or group at any time relating to an Alternative Transaction, and (ii) an “Alternative Transaction” means with respect to (A) Newegg and its respective Affiliates and (B) LLIT and its Affiliates, a transaction (other than the transactions contemplated by this Agreement) concerning the sale of (x) all or any material part of the business or assets of any Newegg Subsidiaries or LLIT (including any LLIT Subsidiary) or (y) any of the shares or other equity interests or profits of any Newegg Subsidiaries or LLIT (including any LLIT Subsidiary), in any case, whether such transaction takes the form of a sale of shares or other equity, assets, merger, consolidation, issuance of debt securities, management Contract, joint venture or partnership, or otherwise

(iii) “Action” means any claim, action, suit, proceeding, arbitration, mediation or investigation.

(iv) “Affiliate” means, with respect to any Person, any other Person which directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by or is under common control with such Person.

(v) “Benefit Plan” means any “employee benefit plan” as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA and any other plans, programs, policies, agreements or arrangements in each case that provide compensation or other benefits to any employee of LLIT or Newegg, as applicable, whether or not subject to ERISA, currently maintained or sponsored by LLIT or Newegg, as applicable, or any ERISA Affiliate.

(vi) “Business Day” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or a day on which the banks in New York, Hong Kong and/or China are authorized by law or executive order to be closed.

(vii) “BVI Act” means the British Virgin Islands Business Companies Act, 2004, as amended.

(viii) “Confidential Information” means all confidential or proprietary documents and information concerning the LLIT, Merger Sub, Newegg or any of their respective Representatives, furnished in connection with this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby; provided, however, that Confidential Information shall not include any information which, (i) at the time of disclosure by LLIT, Merger Sub, Newegg or any of their respective Representatives, is generally available publicly and was not disclosed in breach of this Agreement or (ii) at the time of the disclosure by LLIT, Merger Sub, Newegg or any of their respective Representatives, was previously known by such receiving Party without violation of Law or any confidentiality obligation by the Person receiving such Confidential Information .

(ix) “Consent” means any consent, approval, waiver, authorization or Permit of, or notice to or declaration or filing with any Governmental Authority or any other Person.

(x) “Contract” means any contract, agreement, instrument, guarantee, indenture, note, bond, mortgage, permit, franchise, concession, commitment, lease, license, arrangement, obligation or understanding, whether written or oral.

(xi) “Governmental Authority” means domestic or foreign governmental, administrative, judicial or regulatory authority.

(xii) “Indebtedness” of any Person means (a) all indebtedness of such Person for borrowed money (including the outstanding principal and accrued but unpaid interest) or for the deferred purchase price of property or services, (b) any other indebtedness of such Person that is evidenced by a note, bond, debenture, credit agreement or similar instrument, (c) all obligations of such Person under leases that should be classified as capital leases in accordance with GAAP, (d) all obligations of such Person for the reimbursement of any obligor on any line or letter of credit, banker’s acceptance, guarantee or similar credit transaction, in each case, that has been drawn or claimed against, (e) all obligations of such Person in respect of acceptances issued or created, (f) all interest rate and currency swaps, caps, collars and similar agreements or hedging devices under which payments are obligated to be made by such Person, whether periodically or upon the happening of a contingency, (g) all obligations secured by an Lien on any property of such Person and (h) any premiums, prepayment fees or other penalties, fees, costs or expenses associated with payment of any Indebtedness of such Person and (h) all obligation described in clauses (a) through (h) above of any other Person which is directly or indirectly guaranteed by such Person or which such Person has agreed (contingently or otherwise) to purchase or otherwise acquire or in respect of which it has otherwise assured a creditor against loss.

(xiii) “Intellectual Property” means (a) all registered and unregistered trademarks, service marks, logos, corporate names, trade names, internet domain names and other indications of origin, together with all translations, adaptations, derivations and combinations thereof, the goodwill associated with the foregoing and registrations and renewals in any jurisdiction, and applications in any jurisdiction to register the same (“Trademarks”); (b) all issued U.S. and foreign patents and pending patent applications, including, without limitation, divisionals, continuation, continuation in part, continuing and renewal applications (“Patents”); (c) all registered and unregistered copyrights, copyrightable and copyright works and all registration, renewals and applications to register the same (whether or not constituting “work made for hire” as defined in 17 U.S.C. Sections 101 and 201(b)(4)) (“Copyrights”); (d) all protectable items of trade dress; (e) all computer software (including source code, executable code, systems and networks tools) and protectable databases, whether owned or under development or otherwise (“Software”); (f) all confidential and proprietary trade secrets, inventions, ideas, discoveries (whether or not patentable and whether or not reduced to practice), know-how, processes, procedures, drawings, specifications, designs, plans, proposals, customer and supplier lists, independent contractor lists, pricing and cost information or other technical data or confidential business information, together with all documentation and media constituting or describing any of the foregoing and tangible embodiments thereof (in whatever form of media and whether or not registered) (“Trade Secrets”); (g) all claims of infringement against third parties; and (h) other such rights generally classified as intangible, intellectual property assets.

(xiv) “Internet Assets” means any all domain name registrations, web sites and web pages and related rights, items and documentation related thereto.

(xv) “IP Licenses” means all licenses, sublicenses and other agreements or permissions, under which a Person is a licensee or otherwise is authorized to use or practice any Intellectual Property.

(xvii) “Knowledge of LLIT” means the actual knowledge of the directors and officers of LLIT.

(xviii) “Knowledge of Newegg” means the actual knowledge of the directors and officers of Newegg.

(xix) “Laws” means any federal, state, local or foreign order, writ, injunction, judgment, settlement, award, decree, statute, law, rule or regulation.

(xx) “Liability” means any liability, indebtedness, or obligation of any kind (whether accrued, absolute, contingent, matured, unmatured, determined, determinable, or otherwise, and whether or not required to be recorded or reflected on a balance sheet under GAAP).

(xxi) “Lien” means, with respect to any asset, any mortgage, deed of trust, lien, pledge, charge, security interest, title retention device, collateral assignment, adverse claim, restriction or other encumbrance of any kind in respect of such asset (including any restriction on the voting of any security, any restriction on the transfer of any security or other asset, any restriction on the receipt of any income derived from any asset, any restriction on the use of any asset and any restriction on the possession, exercise or transfer of any other attribute of ownership of any asset).

(xxii) “Material Adverse Effect” means, with respect to a particular Person, any effect that is or would be materially adverse to the business, operations, assets, condition (financial or otherwise) or results of operations of such Person and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, or to the ability of such Person to enter into or perform its obligations under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or to consummate the transactions hereunder or thereunder; provided, however, that with respect to LLIT or its Subsidiaries, “Material Adverse Effect” shall be measured after giving effect to the Disposition and shall also include any effect that is or would be reasonably expected to be materially adverse to the issuance and listing of the LLIT Exchange Shares on NASDAQ.

(xxiv) “Order” means any order, injunction, judgment, decree or ruling enacted, adopted, promulgated or applied by a Governmental Authority or arbitrator.

(xxv) “Organizational Documents” means the certificate of incorporation and bylaws, or documents of similar import, for an entity.

(xxvi) “Permits” means all permits (including environmental, construction and operational permits), licenses, franchises, certificates, approvals, registrations, authorizations, variances and similar rights issued by any Governmental Entity and all pending applications therefor and renewals thereof.

(xxvii) “Permitted Lien” means (i) Liens for current taxes and assessments not yet past due or the amount or validity of which is being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings, (ii) mechanics’, workmen’s, repairmen’s, warehousemen’s and carriers’ Liens arising in the ordinary course of business of LLIT or Newegg, as applicable, consistent with past practice and (iii) any such matters of record, Liens and other imperfections of title that do not, individually or in the aggregate, materially impair the continued ownership, use and operation of the assets to which they relate in the business of LLIT or Newegg, as applicable, as currently conducted.

(xxviii) “Person” means any individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, estate, Governmental Authority, trust or unincorporated organization.

(xxix) “Personal Property” means any machinery, equipment, tools, vehicles, furniture, leasehold improvements, office equipment, plant, parts and other tangible personal property.

(xxx) “Registered IP” means all Patents, Trademarks, Internet Assets and Copyrights owned or licensed by a Person or otherwise used or held for use by a Person in which a Person is the owner, applicant or assignee.

(xxxi) “Representative” means any officers, directors or employees, and financial advisors, attorneys or other advisors or representatives.

(xxxii) “Stock Split” means the reverse stock split of the LLIT Shares required in anticipation of the Closing in order for the LLIT Shares to meet the minimum bid price requirement for initial listing on the NASDAQ Capital Market.

(xxxiii) “Subsidiary” means any corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, trust, association or other entity of which Newegg or LLIT, as the case may be (either alone or through or together with any other Subsidiary), owns, directly or indirectly, (i) 50% or more of the stock or other equity interests the holders of which are generally entitled to elect at least a majority of the Board of Directors or other governing body of such corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, trust, association or other entity or (ii) if there are no such voting interests, 50% or more of the equity interests in such corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, trust, association or other entity.

(xxxiv) “Tax” or “Taxes” means any federal, state, local or foreign income, gross receipts, property, sales, use, license, excise, franchise, employment, payroll, withholding, alternative or added minimum, ad valorem, value-added, transfer or excise, tax, or other tax, custom, duty, governmental fee or other like assessment or charge of any kind whatsoever, together with any additions to tax, interest or penalty imposed by any Governmental Authority.

(xxxv) “Tax Return” means any return, report or similar statement (including the attached schedules) required to be filed with respect to any Tax, including any information return, claim for refund, amended return or declaration of estimated Tax.

(xxxvi) “Top Customer” means by dollar volume paid for each of (a) the twelve (12) months ended on the December 31, 2019 and (b) the period from January 1, 2020 to the end of the Interim Period, the ten (10) largest customers of Newegg or LLIT.

(xxxvii) “Top Supplier” means by dollar volume paid for each of (a) the twelve (12) months ended on the December 31, 2019 and (b) the period from January 1, 2020 to the end of the Interim Period, the five (5) largest suppliers of goods or services to Newegg or LLIT.

(xxxviii) “Trading Day” means, as applicable, (x) with respect to all price or trading volume determinations relating to LLIT Class A Shares, any day on which the LLIT Class A Share is eligible for trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market, or, if the NASDAQ Capital Market is not the principal trading market for the LLIT Class A Shares, then on the principal securities exchange or securities market on which the LLIT Class A Share is then traded, provided that “Trading Day” shall not include any day on which the LLIT Class A Share is scheduled to trade on such exchange or market for less than 4.5 hours or any day that the LLIT Class A Share is suspended from trading during the final hour of trading on such exchange or market (or if such exchange or market does not designate in advance the closing time of trading on such exchange or market, then during the hour ending at 4:00:00 p.m., New York time) or (y) with respect to all determinations other than price determinations relating to the LLIT Class A Shares, any day on which The New York Stock Exchange (or any successor thereto) is open for trading of securities

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, LLIT, Merger Sub and Newegg have caused this Agreement to be signed by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized all as of the date first written above.

THIS LOCK-UP AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made as of [●], 2020 by and among Lianluo Smart Limited., a British Virgin Islands company, which will be known after the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement (as defined below) as “Newegg Commerce, Inc.” (including any successor entity thereto, the “Parent”), and the undersigned (“Holder”). Any capitalized term used but not defined in this Agreement will have the meaning ascribed to such term in the Merger Agreement (as defined herein below).

WHEREAS, on [●], 2020, the Parent entered into that certain Merger Agreement (as amended from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof, the “Merger Agreement”), by and among (i) the Parent, (ii) Newegg, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and (iii) Lightning Delaware Sub, Inc., Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of the Parent (the “Merger Sub”), pursuant to which the Merger Sub will merge with and into the Company, with the Company continuing as the surviving entity and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Parent (the “Merger”), and as a result of which, among other matters, all of the issued and outstanding capital shares of the Company, immediately prior to the consummation of the Merger (the “Closing”), shall no longer be outstanding and shall automatically be cancelled and shall cease to exist, in exchange for the LLIT Exchange Shares, and each outstanding Company option shall be assumed by the Parent and automatically converted into an option exercisable into LLIT Class A Shares (as equitably adjusted), all upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement;

WHEREAS, immediately prior to the Closing, each Holder is a beneficial holder of the Company’s securities, in such amounts as set forth underneath Holder’s name on the signature page hereto; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Merger Agreement, and in view of the valuable consideration to be received by Holder thereunder, the Parent and Holder desire to enter into this Agreement, pursuant to which the LLIT Exchange Shares received by Holder in the Merger (all such securities, together with any securities paid as dividends or distributions with respect to such securities or into which such securities are exchanged or converted, the “Restricted Securities”) shall become subject to limitations on disposition as set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises set forth above, which are incorporated in this Agreement as if fully set forth below, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereby agree as follows:

(a) Holder hereby agrees not to, during the period commencing from the Closing and, with respect to the Restricted Securities, ending on the earliest of (x) the 180 day anniversary of the date of the Closing and (y) the date after the Closing on which the Parent consummates a liquidation, merger, share exchange or other similar transaction with an unaffiliated third party that results in all of the Parent’s shareholders having the right to exchange their equity holdings in the Parent for cash, securities or other property (a “Subsequent Transaction”), (the “Lock-Up Period”): (i) lend, offer, pledge, hypothecate, encumber, donate, assign, sell, contract to sell, sell any option or contract to purchase, purchase any option or contract to sell, grant any option, right or warrant to purchase, or otherwise transfer or dispose of, directly or indirectly, any Restricted Securities, (ii) enter into any swap or other arrangement that transfers to another, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of the Restricted Securities, or (iii) publicly disclose the intention to do any of the foregoing, whether any such transaction described in clauses (i), (ii), or (iii) above is to be settled by delivery of Restricted Securities or other securities, in cash or otherwise (any of the foregoing described in clauses (i), (ii), or (iii), a “Prohibited Transfer”); provided, however, that the foregoing shall not preclude Holder from engaging in any transaction in the securities of another company in the same sector or in a similar sector as that of the Parent. The foregoing sentence shall not apply to the transfer of any or all of the Restricted Securities owned by Holder, (A) by gift, will or intestate succession upon the death of Holder, (B) to any Permitted Transferee or (C) pursuant to a court order or settlement agreement related to the distribution of assets in connection with the dissolution of marriage or civil union; provided, however, that in any of cases (A), (B) or (C) it shall be a condition to such transfer that the transferee executes and delivers to the Parent an agreement stating that the transferee is receiving and holding the Restricted Securities subject to the provisions of this Agreement applicable to Holder, and there shall be no further transfer of such Restricted Securities except in accordance with this Agreement. As used in this Agreement, the term “Permitted Transferee” shall mean: (1) the members of Holder’s immediate family (for purposes of this Agreement, “immediate family” shall mean any relationship by blood, marriage or adoption, not more remote than first cousin), (2) any trust for the direct or indirect benefit of Holder or the immediate family of Holder, (3) if Holder is a trust, to the trustor or beneficiary of such trust or to the estate of a beneficiary of such trust, (4) as a distribution to limited partners, shareholders, members of, or owners of similar equity interests in Holder upon the liquidation and dissolution of Holder or (5) to any affiliate of Holder or to any investment fund or other entity controlled by Holder.

(c) If any Prohibited Transfer is made or attempted contrary to the provisions of this Agreement, such purported Prohibited Transfer shall be null and void ab initio, and the Parent shall refuse to recognize any such purported transferee of the Restricted Securities as one of its equity holders for any purpose. In order to enforce this Section 1, the Parent may impose stop-transfer instructions with respect to the Restricted Securities of Holder (and permitted transferees and assigns thereof) until the end of the Lock-Up Period.

(d) During the Lock-Up Period, each certificate evidencing any Restricted Securities shall be stamped or otherwise imprinted with a legend in substantially the following form, in addition to any other applicable legends:

“THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE ARE SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFER SET FORTH IN A LOCK-UP AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF [●], 2020, BY AND AMONG THE ISSUER OF SUCH SECURITIES (THE “PARENT”) AND THE PARENT’S SHAREHOLDER NAMED THEREIN, AS AMENDED. A COPY OF SUCH LOCK-UP AGREEMENT WILL BE FURNISHED WITHOUT CHARGE BY THE PARENT TO THE HOLDER HEREOF UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.”

(e) For the avoidance of any doubt, Holder shall retain all of its rights as a shareholder of the Parent during the Lock-Up Period, including the right to vote any Restricted Securities.

(f) To the extent that any of the Merger Consideration Shares held by any other Company Stockholder subject to a Lock-Up Agreement entered into in connection with the Closing are released from, or not subject to, lockup restrictions substantially similar to those in this Agreement (a “Lock-up Change”), the Parent shall promptly give Holder written notice of such Lock-up Change and the Restricted Securities subject to the terms of this Agreement shall be immediately released from, or not subject to, the lockup restrictions in this Agreement with an effectiveness concurrent with, and to substantially the same extent and effect as, the Lock-up Change.

(a) Termination of Merger Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, in the event that the Merger Agreement is terminated in accordance with its terms prior to the Closing, this Agreement and all rights and obligations of the parties hereunder shall automatically terminate and be of no further force or effect.

(b) Binding Effect; Assignment. This Agreement and all of the provisions hereof shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective permitted successors and assigns. This Agreement and all obligations of Holder are personal to Holder and may not be transferred or delegated by Holder at any time. The Parent may freely assign any or all of its rights under this Agreement, in whole or in part, to any successor entity (whether by merger, consolidation, equity sale, asset sale or otherwise) without obtaining the consent or approval of Holder.

(c) Third Parties. Nothing contained in this Agreement or in any instrument or document executed by any party in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby shall create any rights in, or be deemed to have been executed for the benefit of, any person or entity that is not a party hereto or thereto or a successor or permitted assign of such a party.

(d) Governing Law; Jurisdiction. The terms and provisions of this Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California without reference to its conflict of law provisions. Each of the parties hereto irrevocably consents to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of any state or federal court located in Los Angeles County, California (or in any court in which appeal from such courts may be taken) in connection with any matter based upon or arising out of this Agreement or the matters contemplated herein, agrees that process may be served upon them in any manner authorized by the laws of the State of California for such Persons and waives and covenants not to assert or plead any objection which they might otherwise have to such jurisdiction, venue and such process.

(e) WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY WAIVES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY WITH RESPECT TO ANY ACTION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF, UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY. EACH PARTY HERETO (i) CERTIFIES THAT NO REPRESENTATIVE OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF ANY ACTION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THAT FOREGOING WAIVER AND (ii) ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT AND THE OTHER PARTIES HERETO HAVE BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION 2(e).

(f) Interpretation. The titles and subtitles used in this Agreement are for convenience only and are not to be considered in construing or interpreting this Agreement. In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires: (i) any pronoun used in this Agreement shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine or neuter forms, and the singular form of nouns, pronouns and verbs shall include the plural and vice versa; (ii) “including” (and with correlative meaning “include”) means including without limiting the generality of any description preceding or succeeding such term and shall be deemed in each case to be followed by the words “without limitation”; (iii) the words “herein,” “hereto,” and “hereby” and other words of similar import in this Agreement shall be deemed in each case to refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular section or other subdivision of this Agreement; and (iv) the term “or” means “and/or”. The parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement. Consequently, in the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties hereto, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any provision of this Agreement.

(g) Notices. Any notice, consent or request to be given in connection with any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement shall be completed in accordance with Section 9.1 of the Merger Agreement.

(h) Amendments and Waivers. Any term of this Agreement may be amended and the observance of any term of this Agreement may be waived (either generally or in a particular instance, and either retroactively or prospectively) only with the written consent of the Parent and Holder. No failure or delay by a party in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof. No waivers of or exceptions to any term, condition, or provision of this Agreement, in any one or more instances, shall be deemed to be or construed as a further or continuing waiver of any such term, condition, or provision.

(i) Severability. In case any provision in this Agreement shall be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in a jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified or deleted, as to the jurisdiction involved, only to the extent necessary to render the same valid, legal and enforceable, and the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions hereof shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby nor shall the validity, legality or enforceability of such provision be affected thereby in any other jurisdiction. Upon such determination that any term or other provision is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced, the parties will substitute for any invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision a suitable and equitable provision that carries out, so far as may be valid, legal and enforceable, the intent and purpose of such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision.

(j) Specific Performance. Holder acknowledges that its obligations under this Agreement are unique, recognizes and affirms that in the event of a breach of this Agreement by Holder, money damages may be inadequate and the Parent may have not adequate remedy at law, and agrees that irreparable damage would occur in the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed by Holder in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached. Accordingly, the Parent shall be entitled to seek an injunction or restraining order to prevent breaches of this Agreement by Holder and to seek to enforce specifically the terms and provisions hereof, without the requirement to post any bond or other security or to prove that money damages would be inadequate, this being in addition to any other right or remedy to which such party may be entitled under this Agreement, at law or in equity.

(k) Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the full and entire understanding and agreement among the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and any other written or oral agreement relating to the subject matter hereof existing between the parties is expressly canceled; provided, that, for the avoidance of doubt, the foregoing shall not affect the rights and obligations of the parties under the Merger Agreement or any Ancillary Document, including the Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Agreement shall limit any of the rights or remedies of the Parent or any of the obligations of Holder under any other agreement between Holder and the Parent or any certificate or instrument executed by Holder in favor of the Parent, and nothing in any other agreement, certificate or instrument shall limit any of the rights or remedies of the Parent or any of the obligations of Holder under this Agreement.

(l) Further Assurances. From time to time, at another party’s request and without further consideration (but at the requesting party’s reasonable cost and expense), each party shall execute and deliver such additional documents and take all such further action as may be reasonably necessary to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

(m) Counterparts; Facsimile. This Agreement may also be executed and delivered by facsimile signature or by email in portable document format in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Lock-Up Agreement as of the date first written above.

THIS SUPPORT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated as of October 23, 2020, is made by and among Lianluo Smart Limited, a business company incorporated under the laws of the British Virgin Islands (“LLIT”), Newegg Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Newegg”), and the undersigned holders (“Shareholders”) of LLIT Class A Shares and LLIT Class B Shares (the “Shares”).

WHEREAS, LLIT, Lightning Delaware Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Merger Sub”), and Newegg, have entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated of even date herewith (the “Merger Agreement”), providing for the merger of Merger Sub with and into Newegg, with Newegg surviving as the wholly owned subsidiary of LLIT (the “Merger”);

WHEREAS, each Shareholder beneficially owns and has sole voting power with respect to the number of Shares, and holds the LLIT options or warrants to acquire shares of LLIT, set forth opposite such Shareholder’s name on Schedule 1 attached hereto;

WHEREAS, as an inducement and a condition to the willingness of LLIT, Merger Sub and Newegg to enter into the Merger Agreement, and in consideration of the substantial expenses incurred and to be incurred by them in connection therewith, each Shareholder has agreed to enter into and perform this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, all capitalized terms used in this Agreement without definition herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Merger Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of, and as a condition to, LLIT, Merger Sub and Newegg’s entering into the Merger Agreement and proceeding with the transactions contemplated thereby, and in consideration of the substantial expenses incurred and to be incurred by them in connection therewith, Shareholders, LLIT and Newegg agree as follows:

1. Agreement to Vote Shares. Shareholders agree that, prior to the Expiration Date (as defined in Section ‎2 below), at any meeting of the shareholders of LLIT or any adjournment or postponement thereof, or in connection with any written consent of the shareholders of LLIT, with respect to the Proposals (as defined below), Shareholders shall:

(a) appear at such meeting or otherwise cause the Shares and any New Shares (as defined in Section ‎3 below) to be counted as present thereat for purposes of calculating a quorum;

(b) from and after the date hereof until the Expiration Date, vote (or cause to be voted) all of the Shares and any New Shares that such Shareholder shall be entitled to so vote: (i) in favor of (A) the proposal to adopt the Merger Agreement and the Merger contemplated thereby, (B) the proposal to adopt the equity transfer agreement, dated on or about October 23, 2020, and as it may be amended from time to time, among Beijing Fenjin Times Technology Development Co., Ltd., or the Purchaser, Lianluo Connection Medical Wearable Device Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd., or Lianluo Connection, and LLIT, pursuant to which LLIT will sell of all of its equity interests in Lianluo Connection to the Purchaser immediately following completion of the Merger, (C) the proposal to eliminate unissued Class B common shares and rename class A common shares as common shares, (D) the proposal to approve a share combination of issued and outstanding common shares of LLIT by a ratio of not less than one-for-two and not more than one-for-fifty at any time prior to June 30, 2021, with the exact ratio to be set at a whole number within this range, as determined by LLIT’s board of directors in its sole discretion, (E)the proposal to increase the number of LLIT common shares that LLIT is authorized to issue, (F) the proposal to change the name of LLIT to “Newegg Commerce, Inc.”, (G) the proposal to amend and restate LLIT’s current amended and restated memorandum and articles of association to effect the foregoing and to make certain other amendments described in the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus on Form F-4 filed by LLIT with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), and (H) the proposal to approve the adjournment of the shareholder meeting if necessary to solicit additional proxies if there are not sufficient votes to approve the above proposals at the time of the shareholder meeting, or any adjournment or postponement thereof ((A) through (H) collectively, the “Proposals”); and (ii) against any agreement, transaction or other matter that is intended to, or would reasonably be expected to, impede, interfere with, delay, postpone, discourage or materially and adversely affect the consummation of the Proposals. Shareholders shall not take or commit or agree to take any action inconsistent with the foregoing and will take such further affirmative steps as may be reasonably required to effect the foregoing.

2. Expiration Date. As used in this Agreement, the term “Expiration Date” shall mean the earlier to occur of (a) the date and time as the Merger Agreement shall have been terminated pursuant to the terms thereof, or (b) the date on which the Closing occurs in accordance with the Merger Agreement.

3. Additional Purchases. Shareholder agrees that any LLIT Class A Shares or LLIT Class B Shares or other equity securities of LLIT that Shareholder purchases or with respect to which Shareholder otherwise acquires sole or shared voting power (including any proxy, other than to the extent such proxy expressly limits such proxy holder’s ability to act as provided herein) after the execution of this Agreement and prior to the Expiration Date, whether by the exercise of any LLIT options, warrants or otherwise, including, without limitation, by gift, succession, in the event of a stock split or as a dividend or distribution of any Shares (“New Shares”), shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement to the same extent as if they constituted the Shares.

4. Share Transfers. From and after the date hereof until the Expiration Date, Shareholder shall not, directly or indirectly, (a) sell, assign, transfer, tender, or otherwise dispose of (including, without limitation, by the creation of any Liens) any Shares or any New Shares acquired, (b) deposit any Shares or New Shares into a voting trust or enter into a voting agreement or similar arrangement with respect to such Shares or New Shares or grant any proxy or power of attorney with respect thereto (other than this Agreement), (c) enter into any Contract, option, commitment or other arrangement or understanding with respect to the direct or indirect sale, transfer, assignment or other disposition of (including, without limitation, by the creation of any Liens) any Shares or New Shares, or (d) take any action that would make any representation or warranty of Shareholder contained herein untrue or incorrect or have the effect of preventing or disabling Shareholder from performing Shareholder’s obligations under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Shareholder may make (1) transfers by will or by operation of Law or other transfers for estate-planning purposes, in which case this Agreement shall bind the transferee, (2) with respect to Shareholder’s LLIT options or warrants, if any, which expire on or prior to the Expiration Date, a transfer, sale, or other disposition of Shares to LLIT as payment for the (i) exercise price of Shareholder’s LLIT options or warrants and (ii) taxes applicable to the exercise of Shareholder’s LLIT options or warrants, (3) if Shareholder is a partnership or limited liability company, a transfer to one or more partners or members of Shareholder or to an Affiliate of Shareholder, or if Shareholder is a trust, a transfer to a beneficiary, provided that in each such case the applicable transferee has signed a voting agreement in substantially the form hereof, (4) transfers to another holder of the capital stock of LLIT that has signed a voting agreement in substantially the form hereof, and (5) transfers, sales or other dispositions as Newegg may otherwise agree in writing in its sole discretion. If any voluntary or involuntary transfer of any Shares or New Shares covered hereby shall occur (including a transfer or disposition permitted by Section ‎4(1) through Section 4(5), sale by a Shareholder’s trustee in bankruptcy, or a sale to a purchaser at any creditor’s or court sale), the transferee (which term, as used herein, shall include any and all transferees and subsequent transferees of the initial transferee) shall take and hold such Shares and New Shares subject to all of the restrictions, liabilities and rights under this Agreement, which shall continue in full force and effect, notwithstanding that such transferee is not a Shareholder and has not executed a counterpart hereof or joinder hereto.

5. Conversion of LLIT Class B Shares. Shareholders acknowledge that a condition to the Closing of the transaction contemplated by the Merger Agreement, including the Merger, is that Shareholders will convert, effective as of the Closing, all of the LLIT Class B Shares held beneficially and of record by Shareholders into LLIT Class A Shares (to be renamed as Common Shares). Effective as of immediately prior to the Closing, Shareholders hereby (a) elect to convert all Class B Common Shares held by such Shareholder into Class A Common Shares in accordance with Article 7.2.2 of LLIT’s current amended and restated memorandum and articles of association, and (b) agree that all of Shareholders’ LLIT Class B Shares shall be automatically converted into LLIT Class A Shares without further action by either Shareholder or LLIT.

6. Amendment of LLIT Warrant. Reference is made to Section 4(j) of that certain Share Purchase Agreement dated as of April 28, 2016 by and among LLIT (formerly known as Dehaier Medical Systems Limited) and Hangzhou Liaison Interactive Information Technology Co., Ltd. (the “LLIT Warrant”). The parties acknowledge and agree that (i) the LLIT Warrant was initially issued as a warrant for LLIT Class A Shares (formerly known as common shares), (ii) the board and shareholders of LLIT previously approved an amendment to the LLIT Warrant to change the underlying shares for which the LLIT Warrant is exercisable from LLIT Class A Shares to LLIT Class B Shares, (iii) they wish to further amend the LLIT Warrant so that it is once again exercisable for LLIT Class A Shares, (iv) they wish to clarify that the LLIT Warrant is subject to adjustment for certain share splits and similar events, and (v) they wish to amend and restate the terms of Section 4(j) to give effect to the reverse split by decreasing the number of shares underlying the LLIT Warrant and increasing the exercise price thereof, in each case by a factor of eight (8). Shareholder and LLIT hereby amend and replace, effective as of the Closing, Section 4(j) of the LLIT Warrant in its entirety to read as follows:

Issuance of New Warrants to the Buyer. In consideration of the payment by the Buyer of the Purchase Price, the Buyer and its designees are entitled to acquire from the Company 125,000 Common Shares at a purchase price of US$17.60 per share (such right to acquire such shares, the “New Warrants”). The New Warrants will be exercisable by the Buyer or its designees in whole or in part. The New Warrants will be exercisable at any time after the Closing. The Company acknowledges and agrees that the shares issuable upon the exercise of the Warrant shall be in certificated form and bear appropriate legends as prescribed in Section 2(g) hereof. The exercise price and number of underlying Common Shares for which the New Warrants are exercisable shall be appropriately adjusted to reflect the effect of any stock split, split-up, reverse stock split, stock dividend, reorganization, recapitalization, reclassification or other like change with respect to the Common Shares having a record date occurring after October 21, 2020, such that the aggregate exercise price of the New Warrants and aggregate portion of the Company into which the warrants are exercisable for remain unchanged before and after such adjustment and such effect. All references to Common Shares shall mean the common shares of the Company, par value $0.021848 per share.

7. Representations and Warranties of Shareholder. Each Shareholder hereby represents and warrants to LLIT and Newegg as follows:

(a) If Shareholder is an entity: (i) such Shareholder is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is incorporated, organized or constituted, (ii) such Shareholder has all necessary power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement, to perform such Shareholder’s obligations hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, and (iii) the execution and delivery of this Agreement, performance of such Shareholder’s obligations hereunder and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby by such Shareholder have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of such Shareholder and no other proceedings on the part of such Shareholder are necessary to authorize this Agreement, or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. If such Shareholder is an individual, such Shareholder has the legal capacity to execute and deliver this Agreement, to perform such Shareholder’s obligations hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby;

(b) this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by or on behalf of such Shareholder and, to such Shareholder’s knowledge and assuming this Agreement constitutes a valid and binding agreement of Newegg and LLIT, constitutes a valid and binding agreement with respect to such Shareholder, enforceable against such Shareholder in accordance with its terms, except as enforcement may be limited by general principles of equity whether applied in a court of Law or a court of equity and by bankruptcy, insolvency and similar Laws affecting creditors’ rights and remedies generally;

(c) such Shareholder beneficially owns the number of Shares indicated opposite such Shareholder’s name on Schedule 1, and will own any New Shares, in each case free and clear of any Liens, and has sole and unrestricted voting power with respect to such Shares or New Shares and none of the Shares or New Shares is subject to any voting trust or other agreement, arrangement or restriction with respect to the voting of the Shares or the New Shares, except as contemplated by this Agreement;

(d) to the knowledge of such Shareholder, the execution and delivery of this Agreement by such Shareholder does not, and the performance by such Shareholder of his, her or its obligations hereunder and the compliance by such Shareholder with any provisions hereof will not, violate or conflict with, result in a breach of or constitute a default (or an event that with notice or lapse of time or both would become a default) under, or give to others any rights of termination, amendment, acceleration or cancellation of, or result in the creation of any Liens on (in each case, with or without the passage of time or the occurrence of any other event) any Shares or New Shares pursuant to, any Contract or other obligation or any order, arbitration award, judgment or decree to which such Shareholder is a party or by which such Shareholder is bound, or any Law, statute, rule or regulation to which such Shareholder is subject or, in the event that such Shareholder is a corporation, partnership, trust or other entity, any certificate of incorporation, bylaw or similar organizational document of such Shareholder;

(e) the execution and delivery of this Agreement by such Shareholder does not, and the performance of this Agreement by such Shareholder does not and will not, require any consent, approval, authorization or permit of, or filing with or notification to, any Governmental Entity or regulatory authority by such Shareholder except for applicable requirements, if any, of the Exchange Act;

(f) no investment banker, broker, finder or other intermediary is entitled to a fee or commission from LLIT or Newegg in respect of this Agreement based upon any Contract made by or on behalf of such Shareholder; and

(g) as of the date of this Agreement, there is no Action pending or, to the knowledge of such Shareholder, threatened against such Shareholder that would reasonably be expected to prevent or delay the performance by such Shareholder of his, her or its obligations under this Agreement in any respect.

8. Irrevocable Proxy. Subject to the last sentence of this Section ‎8, by execution of this Agreement, Shareholders do hereby appoint Newegg and any of its designees with full power of substitution and resubstitution, as Shareholder’s true and lawful attorney and irrevocable proxy, to the fullest extent of Shareholder’s rights with respect to the Shares and New Shares, to vote and exercise all voting and related rights, including the right to sign Shareholder’s name (solely in its capacity as a shareholder) to any shareholder consent, if Shareholder is unable to perform or otherwise does not perform his, her or its obligations under this Agreement, with respect to such Shares and New Shares solely with respect to the matters set forth in Section ‎1 hereof. Shareholders intend this proxy to be irrevocable and coupled with an interest hereunder until the Expiration Date, hereby revokes any proxy previously granted by any Shareholder with respect to the Shares and represents that none of such previously-granted proxies are irrevocable. The irrevocably proxy and power of attorney granted herein shall survive the death or incapacity of Shareholder and the obligations of Shareholder shall be binding on Shareholder’s heirs, personal representatives, successors, transferees and assigns. Shareholder hereby agrees not to grant any subsequent powers of attorney or proxies with respect to any Shares with respect to the matters set forth in Section ‎1 until after the Expiration Date. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, this irrevocable proxy shall automatically terminate upon the Expiration Date.

9. Other Remedies; Specific Performance. Except as otherwise provided herein, any and all remedies herein expressly conferred upon a party will be deemed cumulative with, and not exclusive of, any other remedy conferred hereby, or by Law or equity upon such party, and the exercise by a party of any one remedy will not preclude the exercise of any other remedy. The parties hereto agree that irreparable damage would occur in the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached. It is accordingly agreed that the parties shall be entitled to an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions hereof in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, provided, that if jurisdiction is not then available in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, then in any federal court located in the State of Delaware or any other Delaware state court, this being in addition to any other remedy to which such party is entitled at law or in equity. Each of the parties hereby further waives (a) any defense in any action for specific performance that a remedy at law would be adequate and (b) any requirement under any law to post security as a prerequisite to obtaining equitable relief.

10. Directors and Officers. This Agreement shall apply to Shareholder solely in Shareholder’s capacity as a shareholder of LLIT and/or holder of LLIT options or warrants and not in Shareholder’s capacity as a director, officer or employee of LLIT or its Subsidiaries or in Shareholder’s capacity as a trustee or fiduciary of any employee benefit plan or trust. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, nothing in this Agreement shall (or require Shareholder to attempt to) limit or restrict a director and/or officer of LLIT in the exercise of his or her fiduciary duties as a director and/or officer of LLIT or in his or her capacity as a trustee or fiduciary of any employee benefit plan or trust or prevent or be construed to create any obligation on the part of any director and/or officer of LLIT or any trustee or fiduciary of any employee benefit plan or trust from taking any action in his or her capacity as such director, officer, trustee and/or fiduciary.

11. No Ownership Interest. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to vest in Newegg any direct or indirect ownership or incidence of ownership of or with respect to any Shares. All rights, ownership and economic benefits of and relating to the Shares shall remain vested in and belong to Shareholder, and Newegg does not have authority to manage, direct, superintend, restrict, regulate, govern, or administer any of the policies or operations of LLIT or exercise any power or authority to direct Shareholder in the voting of any of the Shares, except as otherwise provided herein.

12. Termination. This Agreement shall terminate and shall have no further force or effect as of the Expiration Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, no party shall have any further obligations or liabilities under this Agreement; provided, however, nothing set forth in this Section ‎12 or elsewhere in this Agreement shall relieve any party from liability for any fraud or for any willful and material breach of this Agreement prior to termination hereof.

13. Further Assurances. Shareholder shall, from time to time, execute and deliver, or cause to be executed and delivered, such additional or further consents, documents and other instruments as Newegg or LLIT may reasonably request for the purpose of effectively carrying out the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Merger Agreement.

14. Disclosure. Shareholder hereby agrees that LLIT and Newegg may publish and disclose in any registration statement, any prospectus filed with any regulatory authority in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Merger Agreement and any related documents filed with such regulatory authority and as otherwise required by Law, Shareholder’s identity and ownership of Shares and the nature of Shareholder’s commitments, arrangements and understandings under this Agreement and may further file this Agreement as an exhibit to any registration statement or prospectus or in any other filing made by LLIT or Newegg as required by Law or the terms of the Merger Agreement, including with the SEC or other regulatory authority, relating to the transactions contemplated thereby, all subject to prior review and an opportunity to comment by Shareholder’s counsel. Prior to the Closing, Shareholder shall not, and shall use its reasonable best efforts to cause its representatives not to, directly or indirectly, make any press release, public announcement or other public communication that criticizes or disparages this Agreement or the Merger Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated thereby, without the prior written consent of LLIT and Newegg, provided that the foregoing shall not limit or affect any actions taken by Shareholder (or any affiliated officer or director of Shareholder) that would be permitted to be taken by Shareholder, LLIT or Newegg pursuant to the Merger Agreement; provided, further, that the foregoing shall not effect any actions of Shareholder the prohibition of which would be prohibited under applicable Law.

15. Notice. All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when delivered personally, one day after being delivered to a nationally recognized overnight courier or on the Business Day received (or the next Business Day if received after 5:00 p.m. local time or on a weekend or day on which banks are closed) when sent via facsimile (with a confirmatory copy sent by overnight courier) to the parties at the following addresses (or at such other address for a party as shall be specified by like notice) to Newegg or LLIT, as the case may be, in accordance with Section 9.1 of the Merger Agreement and to Shareholder at his, her or its address or email address (providing confirmation of transmission) set forth on Schedule 1 attached hereto (or at such other address for a party as shall be specified by like notice).

16. Severability. If any term or other provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced by any rule of law or public policy, all other terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect so long as the economic and legal substance of the transactions contemplated hereby are not affected in any manner materially adverse to any party. Upon such determination that any term or other provision is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced, the parties shall negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the parties as closely as possible in a mutually acceptable manner in order that the transactions contemplated by this Agreement may be consummated as originally contemplated to the fullest extent possible.

17. Assignability. This Agreement shall be binding upon, and shall be enforceable by and inure solely to the benefit of, the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns; provided, however, neither this Agreement nor any of the rights, interests or obligations hereunder shall be assigned by any of the parties hereto (whether by operation of law or otherwise) without the prior written consent of the other parties.

18. Waivers. No waivers of any breach of this Agreement extended by Newegg or LLIT to a Shareholder shall be construed as a waiver of any rights or remedies of Newegg or LLIT, as applicable, with respect to any other shareholder of LLIT who has executed an agreement substantially in the form of this Agreement or any other Shareholder with respect to Shares held or subsequently held by such shareholder or with respect to any subsequent breach of Shareholder or any other shareholder of LLIT. No failure or delay of any party in exercising any right or remedy hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right or power, or any abandonment or discontinuance of steps to enforce such right or power, or any course of conduct, preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right or power. The rights and remedies of the parties hereunder are cumulative and are not exclusive of any rights or remedies which they would otherwise have hereunder.

19. Governing Law. Except to the extent that the laws of British Virgin Islands shall apply to the internal corporate governance of LLIT, this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Delaware.

20. Specific Performance; Submission to Jurisdiction. The parties hereto agree that irreparable damage would occur if any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached. It is accordingly agreed that each of the parties shall be entitled (in addition to any other remedy that may be available to it, including monetary damages) to seek an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to seek to enforce specifically the terms and provisions of this Agreement exclusively in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware; provided, that if jurisdiction is not then available in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, then any such legal action or proceeding may be brought in any federal court located in the State of Delaware or any other Delaware state court. In addition, each of the parties irrevocably agrees that any legal action or proceeding with respect to this Agreement and the rights and obligations arising hereunder, or for recognition and enforcement of any judgment in respect of this Agreement and the rights and obligations arising hereunder brought by the other party hereto or its successors or assigns, shall be brought and determined exclusively in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware; provided, that if jurisdiction is not then available in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, then any such legal action or proceeding may be brought in any federal court located in the State of Delaware or any other Delaware state court. Each of the parties hereby irrevocably submits with regard to any such action or proceeding for itself and in respect of its property, generally and unconditionally, to the personal jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and agrees that it will not bring any action relating to this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement in any court other than the aforesaid courts. Each of the parties hereby irrevocably waives, and agrees not to assert, by way of motion, as a defense, counterclaim or otherwise, in any action or proceeding with respect to this Agreement, (a) any claim that it is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of the above named courts for any reason other than the failure to serve, (b) any claim that it or its property is exempt or immune from jurisdiction of any such court or from any legal process commenced in such courts (whether through service of notice, attachment prior to judgment, attachment in aid of execution of judgment, execution of judgment or otherwise) and (c) to the fullest extent permitted by the applicable law, any claim that (i) the suit, action or proceeding in such court is brought in an inconvenient forum, (ii) the venue of such suit, action or proceeding is improper, or (iii) this Agreement, or the subject matter of this Agreement, may not be enforced in or by such courts. LLIT, Newegg and Shareholder hereby consent to service being made through the notice procedures set forth in Section ‎15 above and agree that service of any process, summons, notice or document by registered mail (return receipt requested and first-class postage prepaid) to the respective addresses as provided in Section ‎15 shall be effective service of process for any suit or proceeding in connection with this Agreement or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

21. Waiver of Jury Trial. EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (a) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (b) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (c) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY, AND (d) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION ‎21.

22. No Agreement Until Executed. Irrespective of negotiations among the parties or the exchanging of drafts of this Agreement, this Agreement shall not constitute or be deemed to evidence a Contract, agreement, arrangement or understanding between the parties hereto unless and until (a) the LLIT Board has approved the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, (b) the Merger Agreement is executed by all parties thereto, and (c) this Agreement is executed by all parties hereto.

23. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, both written and oral, among the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. This Agreement is not intended to confer upon any Person other than the parties hereto any rights or remedies hereunder.

24. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement, and shall become effective when one or more counterparts have been signed by each of the parties and delivered to the other parties. In the event that any signature is delivered by facsimile transmission or email attachment, such signature shall create a valid and binding obligation of the party executing (or on whose behalf such signature is executed) with the same force and effect as if such facsimile or email-attached signature page were an original thereof.

25. Amendment. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing signed on behalf of each of the parties hereto.

26. Fees and Expenses. Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, the Merger Agreement or any other agreement contemplated by the Merger Agreement to which a party hereto is a party, each party hereto shall bear its own expenses in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby.

27. Voluntary Execution of Agreement. This Agreement is executed voluntarily and without any duress or undue influence on the part or behalf of the parties. Each of the parties hereby acknowledges, represents and warrants that (a) it has read and fully understood this Agreement and the implications and consequences thereof; (b) it has been represented in the preparation, negotiation, and execution of this Agreement by legal counsel of its own choice, or it has made a voluntary and informed decision to decline to seek such counsel; and (c) it is fully aware of the legal and binding effect of this Agreement.

28. Construction. When a reference is made in this Agreement to a Section or Schedule such reference shall be to a Section or Schedule of this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The headings contained in this Agreement or in any Schedule are for convenience of reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. All words used in this Agreement will be construed to be of such gender or number as the circumstances require. Any capitalized terms used in any Schedule but not otherwise defined therein shall have the meaning as defined in this Agreement. All Schedules annexed hereto or referred to herein are hereby incorporated in and made a part of this Agreement as if set forth herein. The word “including” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement will mean “including, without limitation,” unless otherwise specified. The words “hereof,” “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to the Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision in this Agreement. The term “or” is not exclusive. The word “will” shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect as the word “shall.” References to days mean calendar days unless otherwise specified.

* All numbers of shares and warrants presented in the foregoing table give effect to the 1-for-8 reverse share split effected October 21, 2020.

THIS SUPPORT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated as of October 23, 2020, is made by and among Lianluo Smart Limited, a business company incorporated under the laws of the British Virgin Islands (“LLIT”), Newegg Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Newegg”), and the undersigned holder (“Shareholder”) of LLIT Class A Shares(the “Shares”).

WHEREAS, Shareholder beneficially owns and has sole voting power with respect to the number of Shares, and holds the LLIT options or warrants to acquire shares of LLIT, set forth opposite Shareholder’s name on Schedule 1 attached hereto;

WHEREAS, as an inducement and a condition to the willingness of LLIT, Merger Sub and Newegg to enter into the Merger Agreement, and in consideration of the substantial expenses incurred and to be incurred by them in connection therewith, Shareholder has agreed to enter into and perform this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, all capitalized terms used in this Agreement without definition herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Merger Agreement.

1. Agreement to Vote Shares. Shareholder agrees that, prior to the Expiration Date (as defined in Section ‎2 below), at any meeting of the shareholders of LLIT or any adjournment or postponement thereof, or in connection with any written consent of the shareholders of LLIT, with respect to the Proposals (as defined below), Shareholder shall:

(a) appear at such meeting or otherwise cause the Shares and any New Shares (as defined in Section ‎3 below) to be counted as present thereat for purposes of calculating a quorum;

(b) from and after the date hereof until the Expiration Date, vote (or cause to be voted) all of the Shares and any New Shares that Shareholder shall be entitled to so vote: (i) in favor of (A) the proposal to adopt the Merger Agreement and the Merger contemplated thereby, (B) the proposal to adopt the equity transfer agreement, dated on or about October 23, 2020, and as it may be amended from time to time, among Beijing Fenjin Times Technology Development Co., Ltd., or the Purchaser, Lianluo Connection Medical Wearable Device Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd., or Lianluo Connection, and LLIT, pursuant to which LLIT will sell of all of its equity interests in Lianluo Connection to the Purchaser immediately following completion of the Merger, (C) the proposal to eliminate unissued Class B common shares and rename class A common shares as common shares, (D) the proposal to approve a share combination of issued and outstanding common shares of LLIT by a ratio of not less than one-for-two and not more than one-for-fifty at any time prior to June 30, 2021, with the exact ratio to be set at a whole number within this range, as determined by LLIT’s board of directors in its sole discretion, (E)the proposal to increase the number of LLIT common shares that LLIT is authorized to issue, (F) the proposal to change the name of LLIT to “Newegg Commerce, Inc.”, (G) the proposal to amend and restate LLIT’s current amended and restated memorandum and articles of association to effect the foregoing and to make certain other amendments described in the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus on Form F-4 filed by LLIT with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), and (H) the proposal to approve the adjournment of the shareholder meeting if necessary to solicit additional proxies if there are not sufficient votes to approve the above proposals at the time of the shareholder meeting, or any adjournment or postponement thereof ((A) through (H) collectively, the “Proposals”); and (ii) against any agreement, transaction or other matter that is intended to, or would reasonably be expected to, impede, interfere with, delay, postpone, discourage or materially and adversely affect the consummation of the Proposals. Shareholder shall not take or commit or agree to take any action inconsistent with the foregoing and will take such further affirmative steps as may be reasonably required to effect the foregoing.

5. Representations and Warranties of Shareholder. Shareholder hereby represents and warrants to LLIT and Newegg as follows:

(a) If Shareholder is an entity: (i) Shareholder is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is incorporated, organized or constituted, (ii) Shareholder has all necessary power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement, to perform Shareholder’s obligations hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, and (iii) the execution and delivery of this Agreement, performance of Shareholder’s obligations hereunder and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby by Shareholder have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of Shareholder and no other proceedings on the part of Shareholder are necessary to authorize this Agreement, or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. If Shareholder is an individual, Shareholder has the legal capacity to execute and deliver this Agreement, to perform Shareholder’s obligations hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby;

(b) this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by or on behalf of Shareholder and, to Shareholder’s knowledge and assuming this Agreement constitutes a valid and binding agreement of Newegg and LLIT, constitutes a valid and binding agreement with respect to Shareholder, enforceable against Shareholder in accordance with its terms, except as enforcement may be limited by general principles of equity whether applied in a court of Law or a court of equity and by bankruptcy, insolvency and similar Laws affecting creditors’ rights and remedies generally;

(c) Shareholder beneficially owns the number of Shares indicated opposite Shareholder’s name on Schedule 1, and will own any New Shares, in each case free and clear of any Liens except as otherwise set forth in Schedule 1, and has sole and unrestricted voting power with respect to such Shares or New Shares and none of the Shares or New Shares is subject to any voting trust or other agreement, arrangement or restriction with respect to the voting of the Shares or the New Shares, except as contemplated by this Agreement;

(d) to the knowledge of Shareholder, the execution and delivery of this Agreement by Shareholder does not, and the performance by Shareholder of his, her or its obligations hereunder and the compliance by Shareholder with any provisions hereof will not, violate or conflict with, result in a breach of or constitute a default (or an event that with notice or lapse of time or both would become a default) under, or give to others any rights of termination, amendment, acceleration or cancellation of, or result in the creation of any Liens on (in each case, with or without the passage of time or the occurrence of any other event) any Shares or New Shares pursuant to, any Contract or other obligation or any order, arbitration award, judgment or decree to which Shareholder is a party or by which Shareholder is bound, or any Law, statute, rule or regulation to which Shareholder is subject or, in the event that Shareholder is a corporation, partnership, trust or other entity, any certificate of incorporation, bylaw or similar organizational document of Shareholder;

(e) the execution and delivery of this Agreement by Shareholder does not, and the performance of this Agreement by Shareholder does not and will not, require any consent, approval, authorization or permit of, or filing with or notification to, any Governmental Entity or regulatory authority by Shareholder except for applicable requirements, if any, of the Exchange Act;

(g) as of the date of this Agreement, there is no Action pending or, to the knowledge of Shareholder, threatened against Shareholder that would reasonably be expected to prevent or delay the performance by Shareholder of his, her or its obligations under this Agreement in any respect.

6. Irrevocable Proxy. Subject to the last sentence of this Section ‎6, by execution of this Agreement, Shareholder does hereby appoint Newegg and any of its designees with full power of substitution and resubstitution, as Shareholder’s true and lawful attorney and irrevocable proxy, to the fullest extent of Shareholder’s rights with respect to the Shares and New Shares, to vote and exercise all voting and related rights, including the right to sign Shareholder’s name (solely in its capacity as a shareholder) to any shareholder consent, if Shareholder is unable to perform or otherwise does not perform his, her or its obligations under this Agreement, with respect to such Shares and New Shares solely with respect to the matters set forth in Section ‎1 hereof. Shareholder intends this proxy to be irrevocable and coupled with an interest hereunder until the Expiration Date, hereby revokes any proxy previously granted by Shareholder with respect to the Shares and represents that none of such previously-granted proxies are irrevocable. The irrevocably proxy and power of attorney granted herein shall survive the death or incapacity of Shareholder and the obligations of Shareholder shall be binding on Shareholder’s heirs, personal representatives, successors, transferees and assigns. Shareholder hereby agrees not to grant any subsequent powers of attorney or proxies with respect to any Shares with respect to the matters set forth in Section ‎1 until after the Expiration Date. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, this irrevocable proxy shall automatically terminate upon the Expiration Date.

7. Other Remedies; Specific Performance. Except as otherwise provided herein, any and all remedies herein expressly conferred upon a party will be deemed cumulative with, and not exclusive of, any other remedy conferred hereby, or by Law or equity upon such party, and the exercise by a party of any one remedy will not preclude the exercise of any other remedy. The parties hereto agree that irreparable damage would occur in the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached. It is accordingly agreed that the parties shall be entitled to an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions hereof in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, provided, that if jurisdiction is not then available in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, then in any federal court located in the State of Delaware or any other Delaware state court, this being in addition to any other remedy to which such party is entitled at law or in equity. Each of the parties hereby further waives (a) any defense in any action for specific performance that a remedy at law would be adequate and (b) any requirement under any law to post security as a prerequisite to obtaining equitable relief.

8. Directors and Officers. This Agreement shall apply to Shareholder solely in Shareholder’s capacity as a shareholder of LLIT and/or holder of LLIT options or warrants and not in Shareholder’s capacity as a director, officer or employee of LLIT or its Subsidiaries or in Shareholder’s capacity as a trustee or fiduciary of any employee benefit plan or trust. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, nothing in this Agreement shall (or require Shareholder to attempt to) limit or restrict a director and/or officer of LLIT in the exercise of his or her fiduciary duties as a director and/or officer of LLIT or in his or her capacity as a trustee or fiduciary of any employee benefit plan or trust or prevent or be construed to create any obligation on the part of any director and/or officer of LLIT or any trustee or fiduciary of any employee benefit plan or trust from taking any action in his or her capacity as such director, officer, trustee and/or fiduciary.

9. No Ownership Interest. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to vest in Newegg any direct or indirect ownership or incidence of ownership of or with respect to any Shares. All rights, ownership and economic benefits of and relating to the Shares shall remain vested in and belong to Shareholder, and Newegg does not have authority to manage, direct, superintend, restrict, regulate, govern, or administer any of the policies or operations of LLIT or exercise any power or authority to direct Shareholder in the voting of any of the Shares, except as otherwise provided herein.

10. Termination. This Agreement shall terminate and shall have no further force or effect as of the Expiration Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, no party shall have any further obligations or liabilities under this Agreement; provided, however, nothing set forth in this Section ‎10 or elsewhere in this Agreement shall relieve any party from liability for any fraud or for any willful and material breach of this Agreement prior to termination hereof.

11. Further Assurances. Shareholder shall, from time to time, execute and deliver, or cause to be executed and delivered, such additional or further consents, documents and other instruments as Newegg or LLIT may reasonably request for the purpose of effectively carrying out the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Merger Agreement.

12. Disclosure. Shareholder hereby agrees that LLIT and Newegg may publish and disclose in any registration statement, any prospectus filed with any regulatory authority in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Merger Agreement and any related documents filed with such regulatory authority and as otherwise required by Law, Shareholder’s identity and ownership of Shares and the nature of Shareholder’s commitments, arrangements and understandings under this Agreement and may further file this Agreement as an exhibit to any registration statement or prospectus or in any other filing made by LLIT or Newegg as required by Law or the terms of the Merger Agreement, including with the SEC or other regulatory authority, relating to the transactions contemplated thereby, all subject to prior review and an opportunity to comment by Shareholder’s counsel. Prior to the Closing, Shareholder shall not, and shall use its reasonable best efforts to cause its representatives not to, directly or indirectly, make any press release, public announcement or other public communication that criticizes or disparages this Agreement or the Merger Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated thereby, without the prior written consent of LLIT and Newegg, provided that the foregoing shall not limit or affect any actions taken by Shareholder (or any affiliated officer or director of Shareholder) that would be permitted to be taken by Shareholder, LLIT or Newegg pursuant to the Merger Agreement; provided, further, that the foregoing shall not effect any actions of Shareholder the prohibition of which would be prohibited under applicable Law.

13. Notice. All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when delivered personally, one day after being delivered to a nationally recognized overnight courier or on the Business Day received (or the next Business Day if received after 5:00 p.m. local time or on a weekend or day on which banks are closed) when sent via facsimile (with a confirmatory copy sent by overnight courier) to the parties at the following addresses (or at such other address for a party as shall be specified by like notice) to Newegg or LLIT, as the case may be, in accordance with Section 9.1 of the Merger Agreement and to Shareholder at his, her or its address or email address (providing confirmation of transmission) set forth on Schedule 1 attached hereto (or at such other address for a party as shall be specified by like notice).

14. Severability. If any term or other provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced by any rule of law or public policy, all other terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect so long as the economic and legal substance of the transactions contemplated hereby are not affected in any manner materially adverse to any party. Upon such determination that any term or other provision is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced, the parties shall negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the parties as closely as possible in a mutually acceptable manner in order that the transactions contemplated by this Agreement may be consummated as originally contemplated to the fullest extent possible.

15. Assignability. This Agreement shall be binding upon, and shall be enforceable by and inure solely to the benefit of, the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns; provided, however, neither this Agreement nor any of the rights, interests or obligations hereunder shall be assigned by any of the parties hereto (whether by operation of law or otherwise) without the prior written consent of the other parties.

16. Waivers. No waivers of any breach of this Agreement extended by Newegg or LLIT to Shareholder shall be construed as a waiver of any rights or remedies of Newegg or LLIT, as applicable, with respect to any other shareholder of LLIT who has executed an agreement substantially in the form of this Agreement with respect to Shares held or subsequently held by such shareholder or with respect to any subsequent breach of Shareholder or any other shareholder of LLIT. No failure or delay of any party in exercising any right or remedy hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right or power, or any abandonment or discontinuance of steps to enforce such right or power, or any course of conduct, preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right or power. The rights and remedies of the parties hereunder are cumulative and are not exclusive of any rights or remedies which they would otherwise have hereunder.

17. Governing Law. Except to the extent that the laws of British Virgin Islands shall apply to the internal corporate governance of LLIT, this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Delaware.

18. Specific Performance; Submission to Jurisdiction. The parties hereto agree that irreparable damage would occur if any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached. It is accordingly agreed that each of the parties shall be entitled (in addition to any other remedy that may be available to it, including monetary damages) to seek an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to seek to enforce specifically the terms and provisions of this Agreement exclusively in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware; provided, that if jurisdiction is not then available in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, then any such legal action or proceeding may be brought in any federal court located in the State of Delaware or any other Delaware state court. In addition, each of the parties irrevocably agrees that any legal action or proceeding with respect to this Agreement and the rights and obligations arising hereunder, or for recognition and enforcement of any judgment in respect of this Agreement and the rights and obligations arising hereunder brought by the other party hereto or its successors or assigns, shall be brought and determined exclusively in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware; provided, that if jurisdiction is not then available in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, then any such legal action or proceeding may be brought in any federal court located in the State of Delaware or any other Delaware state court. Each of the parties hereby irrevocably submits with regard to any such action or proceeding for itself and in respect of its property, generally and unconditionally, to the personal jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and agrees that it will not bring any action relating to this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement in any court other than the aforesaid courts. Each of the parties hereby irrevocably waives, and agrees not to assert, by way of motion, as a defense, counterclaim or otherwise, in any action or proceeding with respect to this Agreement, (a) any claim that it is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of the above named courts for any reason other than the failure to serve, (b) any claim that it or its property is exempt or immune from jurisdiction of any such court or from any legal process commenced in such courts (whether through service of notice, attachment prior to judgment, attachment in aid of execution of judgment, execution of judgment or otherwise) and (c) to the fullest extent permitted by the applicable law, any claim that (i) the suit, action or proceeding in such court is brought in an inconvenient forum, (ii) the venue of such suit, action or proceeding is improper, or (iii) this Agreement, or the subject matter of this Agreement, may not be enforced in or by such courts. LLIT, Newegg and Shareholder hereby consent to service being made through the notice procedures set forth in Section ‎13 above and agree that service of any process, summons, notice or document by registered mail (return receipt requested and first-class postage prepaid) to the respective addresses as provided in Section ‎13 shall be effective service of process for any suit or proceeding in connection with this Agreement or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

19. Waiver of Jury Trial. EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (a) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (b) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (c) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY, AND (d) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION ‎19.

20. No Agreement Until Executed. Irrespective of negotiations among the parties or the exchanging of drafts of this Agreement, this Agreement shall not constitute or be deemed to evidence a Contract, agreement, arrangement or understanding between the parties hereto unless and until (a) the LLIT Board has approved the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, (b) the Merger Agreement is executed by all parties thereto, and (c) this Agreement is executed by all parties hereto.

21. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, both written and oral, among the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. This Agreement is not intended to confer upon any Person other than the parties hereto any rights or remedies hereunder.

22. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement, and shall become effective when one or more counterparts have been signed by each of the parties and delivered to the other parties. In the event that any signature is delivered by facsimile transmission or email attachment, such signature shall create a valid and binding obligation of the party executing (or on whose behalf such signature is executed) with the same force and effect as if such facsimile or email-attached signature page were an original thereof.

23. Amendment. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing signed on behalf of each of the parties hereto.

24. Fees and Expenses. Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, the Merger Agreement or any other agreement contemplated by the Merger Agreement to which a party hereto is a party, each party hereto shall bear its own expenses in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby.

25. Voluntary Execution of Agreement. This Agreement is executed voluntarily and without any duress or undue influence on the part or behalf of the parties. Each of the parties hereby acknowledges, represents and warrants that (a) it has read and fully understood this Agreement and the implications and consequences thereof; (b) it has been represented in the preparation, negotiation, and execution of this Agreement by legal counsel of its own choice, or it has made a voluntary and informed decision to decline to seek such counsel; and (c) it is fully aware of the legal and binding effect of this Agreement.

26. Construction. When a reference is made in this Agreement to a Section or Schedule such reference shall be to a Section or Schedule of this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The headings contained in this Agreement or in any Schedule are for convenience of reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. All words used in this Agreement will be construed to be of such gender or number as the circumstances require. Any capitalized terms used in any Schedule but not otherwise defined therein shall have the meaning as defined in this Agreement. All Schedules annexed hereto or referred to herein are hereby incorporated in and made a part of this Agreement as if set forth herein. The word “including” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement will mean “including, without limitation,” unless otherwise specified. The words “hereof,” “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to the Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision in this Agreement. The term “or” is not exclusive. The word “will” shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect as the word “shall.” References to days mean calendar days unless otherwise specified.

We understand that Lianluo Smart Limited (the “Company”) is considering a transaction pursuant to which, subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Agreement”) entered into by and among Lianluo Smart Limited, a business company incorporated under the laws of the British Virgin Islands (“LLIT”, the “Company”), Newegg Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Newegg”), and Lightning Delaware Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of LLIT, Merger Sub shall be merged with and into Newegg at the Effective Time (the “Transaction”). We further understand that, as stated in the Agreement, each Newegg Share that is issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be exchanged for and converted into such number of validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable LLIT common shares (the “LLIT Exchange Shares”) equal to the LLIT Conversion Ratio (the total number of LLIT Exchange Shares is collectively referred to as the “Merger Consideration”), that the LLIT Conversion Ratio shall equal the Newegg Per Share Value divided by the LLIT Per Share Value, and that the “Newegg Per Share Value” shall equal $880,000,000 divided by the number of outstanding Newegg Shares on the date hereof. The “LLIT Per Share Value” shall equal (i) the volume-weighted average trading price of LLIT Class A Shares for the consecutive twenty (20) Trading Days immediately prior to and including October 16, 2020, as adjusted for a 1 to 8 reverse stock split effective on the date hereof (the “LLIT 20 Day VWAP”) minus (ii) (A) $3,500,000 (the “Escrow Amount”) divided by (B) the number of LLIT Class A Shares and LLIT Class B Shares issued and outstanding on the date hereof, after giving effect to such reverse stock split.

The Special Committee of the board of directors of the Company (the “Special Committee”) has requested that The Benchmark Company, LLC (“Benchmark”) provide a written opinion (the “Opinion”) to the Special Committee and the board of directors of the Company (the “Board”) as to whether the consideration to be paid by the Company in the Transaction is fair to the Company’s shareholders from a financial point of view.

In exchange for our services in rendering this Opinion, the Company has agreed to pay a fee to Benchmark, which is not contingent upon either the conclusion expressed herein or the consummation of the Transaction. The Company has also agreed to indemnify us against certain potential liabilities in connection with our services in rendering this Opinion and to reimburse us for certain of our expenses incurred in connection with our engagement with the Company. We may seek to provide other financial advisory or investment banking services to the Company and/or its affiliates and other participants in the Transaction in the future for which we may receive compensation.

This Opinion is addressed to, and is intended for the use, information and benefit of the Special Committee and the Board (solely in their capacity as such) and may not be used for any other purpose without our prior written consent. This Opinion is not intended to be, and does not constitute, a recommendation to the Special Committee or the Board, any security holder or any other party as to how to act or vote with respect to any matter relating to the Transaction or otherwise.

We have not been requested to opine as to, and this Opinion does not express an opinion as to or otherwise address, among other things: (1) the underlying business decision of the Special Committee, the Board, the Company, its security holders or any other party to proceed with or effect the Transaction, (ii) the terms of any arrangements, understandings, agreements or documents related to, or the form, structure or any other portion or aspect of, the Transaction or otherwise (other than the consideration to the extent expressly specified herein), (iii) the fairness of any portion or aspect of the Transaction to the holders of any class of securities, creditors or other constituencies of the Company, or to any other party, except if and only to the extent expressly set forth in the last sentence of this Opinion, (iv) the relative merits of the Transaction as compared to any alternative business strategies or transactions that might be available for the Company, Newegg or any other party, (v) the fairness of any portion or aspect of the Transaction to any one class or group of the Company’s or any other party’s security holders or other constituents vis-à-vis any other class or group of the Company’s or such other party’s security holders or other constituents (including, without limitation, the allocation of any consideration amongst or within such classes or groups of security holders or other constituents), (vi) the solvency, creditworthiness or fair value of Newegg, the Company or any other participant in the Transaction, or any of their respective assets, under any applicable laws relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance or similar matters, or (vii) the fairness, financial or otherwise, of the amount, nature or any other aspect of any compensation to or consideration payable to or received by any officers, directors or employees of any party to the Transaction, any class of such persons or any other party, relative to the consideration or otherwise. Furthermore, no opinion, counsel or interpretation is intended in matters that require legal, regulatory, accounting, insurance, tax or other similar professional advice. It is assumed that such opinions, counsel or interpretations have been or will be obtained from the appropriate professional sources. Furthermore, we have relied, with the consent of the Special Committee, on the assessments by the Special Committee, the Company and its advisors, as to all legal, regulatory, accounting, insurance and tax matters with respect to Newegg, the Company, the Transaction or otherwise. The issuance of this Opinion was approved by a committee authorized to approve opinions of this nature.

In arriving at this Opinion, we reviewed and considered such financial and other matters as we deemed relevant, including, among other things:

We have relied upon and assumed, without independent verification, the accuracy and completeness of all data, material and other information furnished, or otherwise made available, to us, discussed with or reviewed by us, or publicly available, and do not assume any responsibility with respect to such data, material and other information. In addition, management of the Company has advised us, and we have assumed, that the financial projections reviewed by us have been reasonably prepared in good faith on bases reflecting the best currently available estimates and judgments of such management as to the future financial results and condition of the Company or Newegg and we express no opinion with respect to such projections or the assumptions on which they are based. We have relied upon and assumed, without independent verification, that there has been no change in the business, assets, liabilities, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or prospects of the Company or Newegg since the respective dates of the most recent financial statements and other information, financial or otherwise, provided to us that would be material to our analyses or this Opinion, and that there is no information or any facts that would make any of the information reviewed by us incomplete or misleading. Benchmark has further relied upon the assurance of the management of the Company that they are unaware of any facts that would make the information provided to Benchmark incomplete or misleading in any material respect. In connection with its review and arriving at this Opinion, Benchmark did not assume any responsibility for the independent verification of any of the foregoing information and relied on the completeness and accuracy as represented by the Company. In addition, we have relied upon and assumed, without independent verification, that the final form of the Agreement will not differ in any material respect from the latest draft of the Agreement provided to us as identified above. In addition, Benchmark did not make any independent evaluation or appraisal of the assets or liabilities of the Company or Newegg nor was Benchmark furnished with any such independent evaluations or appraisals. This Opinion is necessarily based upon financial, economic, market and other conditions as they existed on, and should be evaluated as of, the date hereof. Although subsequent developments might affect this Opinion, Benchmark does not have any obligation to update, revise or reaffirm this Opinion.

Benchmark has assumed that the Transaction will be consummated on terms substantially similar to those set forth in the Agreement identified above. Furthermore, the Company represented to Benchmark that the Transaction was negotiated by the parties on an arm’s length basis.

We have not been requested to, and did not, (a) initiate or participate in any discussions or negotiations with, or solicit any indications of interest from, third parties with respect to the Transaction, the securities, assets, businesses or operations of the Company or Newegg or any other party, or any alternatives to the Transaction, (b) negotiate the terms of the Transaction, or (c) advise the Special Committee, the Board or any other party with respect to alternatives to the Transaction.

In the ordinary course of our business, Benchmark may have actively traded the equity or debt securities of the Company and may continue to actively trade such equity or debt securities. In addition, certain individuals who are employees of, or are affiliated with, Benchmark may have in the past and may currently be stockholders of the Company.

Based upon and subject to the foregoing, and in reliance thereon, it is our opinion that, as of the date hereof, the consideration to be paid by the Company in the Transaction pursuant to the Agreement is fair to the Company’s shareholders from a financial point of view.

This Equity Transfer Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of October 23, 2020, 2020, in Chaoyang District, Beijing, by and among (i) Beijing Fenjin Times Technology Development Co., Ltd. (the “Purchaser”), (ii) Lianluo Connection Medical Wearable Device Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd., a company formed under laws of the People's Republic of China with the registered address is Room 611, 612, 618, and 619 on the 6th floor of Beikong Science and Technology Building, Building 2, No. 10 Baifuquan Road, Changping District, Beijing (the “Company”) and (iii) Lianluo Smart Limited, a business company organized under the laws of British Virgin Islands with the offices at Room 611, 6th Floor, BeiKong Technology Building, No. 10 Baifuquan Road, Changping District, Beijing 102200, People’s Republic of China (the “Seller”). The Purchaser, the Company and the Seller are sometimes referred to herein individually as a “Party” and, collectively, as the “Parties”.

本《股权转让协议》（以下称“本协议”）是,于2020年10月23日，在北京市朝阳区，由（i）北京奋进时代科技发展有限公司（以下简称“买方”），（ii）联络互通医疗穿戴设备技术（北京）有限公司，一家根据中华人民共和国法律成立的公司，注册地址为北控科技大厦六楼611、612、618和619室，北京市昌平区白浮泉路10号2号（以下简称“公司”），和（iii）联络智能有限公司，一家根据英属维尔京群岛法律组建的商业公司，办公室位于北控科技大厦6楼611室北京市昌平区白浮泉路10号，邮编102200。（以下简称“卖方”）签署的。买方，公司和卖方有时在本文中分别称为“缔约方”，并统称为“缔约方”。

WHEREAS, the Company is a limited liability company established on June 20, 2016 with the registered capital of RMB 100.784 million, among which RMB 13 million has been paid as of the date hereof and RMB 87.784 million shall be paid no later than September 23, 2023 according to the Company’s articles of association, as amended (the “Company Charter”);

鉴于，本公司为有限责任公司，成立于2016年6月20日，注册资本为人民币1.00784亿元，已支付人民币13000000元，根据公司章程(及修订版)（“公司章程”），不迟于2023年9月23日支付人民币87784000元，

WHEREAS, the Seller is the sole shareholder of the Company, holding 100% of the equity ownership and all relevant rights and interests of the Company (the “Equity Interests”).

鉴于，卖方是本公司的唯一股东，持有本公司100％的股权和所有相关权益（“股权”）。

WHEREAS, as of the date hereof, the Company owes the Seller indebtedness in the aggregate amount of $11,255,188.47(the “Debt”). As an inducement for the Purchaser entering into this Agreement, the Seller agrees to convert the Debt into additional paid-in capital of the Company immediately prior to the closing of the Transaction;

鉴于，截至本报告日期，本公司欠卖方的债务总额为$11,255,188.47 （“债务”）。为促使买方订立本协议，卖方同意在交易完成前将债务转换为公司的资本公积；

WHEREAS, the Seller desires to transfer to the Purchaser, and the Purchaser desires to purchase from the Seller, all of the Equity Interests from the Seller, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein (the “Transaction”); and

鉴于，卖方希望将所有股权转让给买方，买方希望从卖方购买卖方的所有股权，但要遵守此协议规定的条款和条件（“交易”）；和

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises set forth above, which are incorporated in this Agreement as if fully set forth below, and the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the Parties hereto agree as follows:

现在，考虑到以上所述的前提，且这些前提已被并入本协议，并在下面进行了充分阐述，并考虑了本协议中包含的拟在此受法律约束的陈述、保证、契约和协议，各方同意如下：

1.1 Purchase and Sale of Equity Interests. At the Closing (as hereinafter defined) and subject to and upon the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Seller shall sell, transfer, convey, assign and deliver to the Purchaser, and the Purchaser shall purchase, acquire and accept from the Seller, all of the Equity Interests, free and clear of all Liens.

购买和出售股权。在交易结束时（以下定义），在遵守本协议的条款和条件的情况下，卖方应向买方出售、转让、转付和交付给买方，买方应从卖方购买、获取和接受所有的自由且没有质权限制的股权。

1.2 Consideration. The purchase price of the Equity Interests is RMB 0 (the “Purchase Price”).

1.3 Company Shareholder Consent. Seller, as the sole shareholder of the Company, hereby approves, authorizes and consents to the Company’s execution and delivery of this Agreement and the Ancillary Documents, the performance by the Company of its obligations hereunder and thereunder and the consummation by the Company of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. Seller acknowledges and agrees that the consent set forth herein is intended and shall constitute such consent of the Seller as may be required (and shall, if applicable, operate as a written shareholder resolution of the Company) pursuant to the Company Charter, any other agreement in respect of the Company to which the Seller is a party and all applicable Laws.

公司股东同意。卖方（作为公司的唯一股东）特此批准，授权并同意公司执行和交付本协议和辅助文件，公司履行其在此及以下的义务以及公司完成交易。卖方承认并同意，此处所规定的同意是所愿的，并构成根据公司章程、任何其他涉及公司且卖方为订约方的协议和所有适用法律可能需要的卖方同意（并且，如适用，应作为公司的书面股东决议书）。

2.1 Closing. Subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set forth in Article III, the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (the “Closing”) shall take place at the offices of the Seller no later than one Business Day after all the closing conditions to this Agreement have been satisfied or waived at 10:00 a.m. local time, or at such other date, time or place as the Purchaser and the Company may agree (the date and time at which the Closing is actually held being the “Closing Date”).

交割。在满足或豁免第III条规定的条件的前提下，本协议拟进行的交易（以下称“交割”）的完成应在所有成交条件满足或豁免后的一个营业日内在卖方办公室进行，在当地时间上午10:00或买方与公司可能同意的其他日期、时间或地点（本次实际完成交割的日期和时间为“交割日”）。

3.1 Conditions to Each Party’s Obligations. The obligations of each Party to consummate the transactions described herein shall be subject to the satisfaction or written waiver (where permissible) by the Seller and the Purchaser of the following conditions:

各方义务的条件。缔约双方完成本文所述交易的义务应受卖方和买方满足以下条件的满意或书面放弃（在允许的情况下）：

(a) Requisite Regulatory Approvals. All Consents required to be obtained from or made with any Governmental Authority in order to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall have been obtained or made.

必要的法规批准。为完成本协议拟进行的交易而需要从任何政府机构获得或与之取得的所有同意书均应已获得或取得。

(b) No Law. No Governmental Authority shall have enacted, issued, promulgated, enforced or entered any Law (whether temporary, preliminary or permanent) or Order that is then in effect and which has the effect of making the transactions contemplated by this Agreement illegal or which otherwise prevents or prohibits consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

无制定法律。任何政府机构均不得制定，发布，颁布，执行或订立当时生效的，具有使本协议所设想的交易为非法或以其他方式阻止或防止或禁止完成本协议拟进行的交易。

(c) No Litigation. There shall not be any pending Action brought by a third-party non-Affiliate to enjoin or otherwise restrict the consummation of the Closing.

无诉讼。第三方非关联公司不得提出任何待决行动来禁止或以其他方式限制完成交易的完成。

(d) Fairness Opinion. On or prior to the date of this Agreement, The Benchmark Company, LLC (the “Financial Advisor”) shall have delivered to the board of the Seller, dated as of the date hereof, to the effect that (subject to various qualifications and assumptions) the Purchase Price was fair, from a financial point of view, to the shareholders of the Seller.

公平意见。在本协议签订之日或之前，Benchmark Company，LLC（“财务顾问”）应于本协议签订之日将其交付给卖方董事会，以（根据各种资格和假设而定）从财务角度看，购买价对卖方股东而言是公平的。

(e) Shareholders Approval. Seller shall have obtained its shareholders’ approval of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement.

(f) Newegg Merger. The merger transactions contemplated by certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of the date hereof, by and among the Seller, Lightning Delaware Sub, Inc. and Newegg Inc. (the “Merger”), are closed.

新蛋合并。卖方、Lightning Delaware Sub, Inc.和Newegg Inc.（以下称 “合并” ）与卖方之间达成的截至本协议签署之日的某些合并协议和计划中的合并交易已经完成。

(g) Debt Conversion. Immediately prior to the closing of the Transaction, Seller shall convert the Debt into additional paid-in capital of the Company and the Company shall have no further obligations in connection with the Debt.

债务转换。交易完成前，卖方应将债务转换为公司的资本公积，并且此后公司将对债务不承担任何其他义务。

3.4 Frustration of Conditions. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, no Party may rely on the failure of any condition set forth in this Article III to be satisfied if such failure was caused by such the failure of such Party or its Affiliates to comply with or perform any of its covenants or obligations set forth in this Agreement.

条件失效。尽管本文中有相反的规定，但任何一方均不得依靠本条第三款规定的任何条件未能满足，如果该失败是由于该方或其关联企业未能遵守或履行其任何义务引起的本协议中规定的契约或义务。

The Purchaser hereby represents and warrants to the Seller and the Company as follows:

4.1 Due Organization and Good Standing. The Purchaser is a limited liability company duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of People’s Republic of China.

适当的组织和良好的信誉。买方是一家根据中华人民共和国法律正式注册成立，有效存在且信誉良好的有限责任公司。

4.2 Authorization; Binding Agreement. The Purchaser has all requisite authority to execute and deliver this Agreement, to perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby (a) have been duly and validly authorized and (b) no other corporate proceedings, other than as set forth elsewhere in the Agreement, are necessary to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. This Agreement has been, and shall be when delivered, duly and validly executed and delivered by the Purchasers, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by the other parties hereto, and constitutes, or when delivered shall constitute, the valid and binding obligation of the Purchaser, enforceable against the Purchaser in accordance with its terms, except to the extent that enforceability thereof may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization and moratorium laws and other laws of general application affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally or by any applicable statute of limitation or by any valid defense of set-off or counterclaim, and the fact that equitable remedies or relief (including the remedy of specific performance) are subject to the discretion of the court from which such relief may be sought (collectively, the “Enforceability Exceptions”).

授权；有约束力的协议。买方拥有执行和交付本协议，履行其在本协议项下的义务以及完成此处拟进行的交易的所有必要权限。本协议的执行和交付以及所考虑的交易的完成（a）已得到适当和有效的授权，并且（b）除协议其他部分所规定的以外，无需其他公司程序来授权执行和执行。交付本协议或完成此处拟进行的交易。假设其他方对此协议进行了适当的授权，执行和交付，则买方已经，并将在交付，妥善有效地执行和交付本协议的同时，构成或将构成有效的买方具有约束力的义务，可根据其条款对买方执行，但其可执行性可能受到适用的破产，破产，重组和暂停法律以及其他一般影响债权人权利实施的一般适用法律的限制或通过任何适用的时效法规或通过对抵销或反请求的任何有效抗辩，以及公平的补救或救济（包括特定履行的补救）均应由法院酌情决定的事实（统称为“可执行性例外”）。

4.3 Governmental Approvals. No Consent of or with any Governmental Authority, on the part of the Purchaser is required to be obtained or made in connection with the execution, delivery or performance of this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, other than (a) such filings as may be required in any jurisdiction in which the Purchaser is qualified or authorized to do business as a foreign corporation in order to maintain such qualification or authorization, and (b) such filings as contemplated by this Agreement.

政府批准。除（a）此类备案外，无需执行本协议，执行，交付或履行本协议或进行拟进行的交易而获得或征得买方的同意或获得任何政府机构的同意。买方具有资格或被授权以外国法人的身分从事经营业务的任何司法管辖区所必需的，以维持该资格或授权，以及（b）本协议所设想的此类备案。

4.4 Non-Contravention. The execution and delivery by the Purchaser of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, and compliance with any of the provisions hereof, will not (a) conflict with or violate any provision of the articles of association of the Purchaser, (b) conflict with or violate any Law, Order or Consent applicable to the Purchaser or any of its properties or assets, or (c) (i) violate, conflict with or result in a breach of, (ii) constitute a default (or an event which, with notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a default) under, (iii) result in the termination, withdrawal, suspension, cancellation or modification of, (iv) accelerate the performance required by the Purchaser under, (v) result in a right of termination or acceleration under, (vi) give rise to any obligation to make payments or provide compensation under, (vii) result in the creation of any Lien upon any of the properties or assets of the Purchaser under, (viii) give rise to any obligation to obtain any third party consent or provide any notice to any Person or (ix) give any Person the right to declare a default, exercise any remedy, claim a rebate, chargeback, penalty or change in delivery schedule, accelerate the maturity or performance, cancel, terminate or modify any right, benefit, obligation or other term under, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of, any material contract of the Purchaser.

不违反。买方执行和交付本协议以及完成据此拟进行的交易，并遵守本协议的任何规定，将不会（a）与买方组织章程的任何规定相抵触或违反，（b ）与适用于购买者或其任何财产或资产的任何法律，命令或同意书发生冲突或违反，或（c）（i）违反，与之发生冲突或导致违反，（ii）构成违约（或（iii）导致（iii）终止、撤回、中止、取消或修改，（iv）加速买方根据（v））导致（vi）根据（vi）产生付款或提供赔偿的义务，（vii）根据（（vi）产生对买方的任何财产或资产的留置权viii）引起任何义务获得任何第三方同意或向任何人发出任何通知的权利；或（ix）赋予任何人声明违约，行使任何补救措施，要求退款，退款，罚款或更改交货时间表，加速到期或履行的权利，取消，终止或修改买方任何重要合同的任何条款，条件或规定下的任何权利，利益，义务或其他条款。

4.5 Access to Information. The Purchaser has conducted its own independent investigation, review and analysis of the business, results of operations, prospects, condition (financial or otherwise) or assets of the Company, and acknowledges that it has been provided adequate access to the personnel, properties, assets, premises, litigations, books and records, and other documents and data of the Company for such purpose. The Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that: (a) in making its decision to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, it has relied solely upon its own investigation and the express representations and warranties of the Company and the Seller set forth in Article V (including any exhibits and schedules attached hereto and provided by the Company and the Seller).

获取信息。买方已对公司的业务，经营成果，前景，状况（财务或其他方面）或资产进行了独立的调查，审查和分析，并确认已为员工，财产，资产提供了充分的访问权限，办公用房，诉讼，账簿和记录以及其他公司的文件和数据。买方承认并同意：（a）在决定订立本协议并完成据此拟进行的交易时，买方仅依靠自己的调查以及本公司和卖方在本协议中阐明的明示和保证。第五条（包括本公司和卖方提供的任何附件和附表）。

4.6 Unpaid Registered Capital. The Purchaser acknowledges and undertakes that after the Closing, it shall pay the unpaid registered capital of the Company equal to RMB 87.784 million in accordance with the Company Charter.

未缴注册资本。买方确认并承诺，在完成交易后，买方将根据公司章程支付未支付的注册资本人民币87784000元。

4.7 No Further Liabilities. The Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that upon consummation of the Transaction, the Seller shall not have any obligations or liabilities, contingent or otherwise, relating to the Company and shall have no affiliation with the Company.

买方承认并同意，交易完成后，卖方将不承担与公司有关的任何（可能发生的或其他的）义务或负债，并且与公司没有任何从属关系。

5.1 Due Organization and Good Standing. The Company is a limited liability company duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of People’s Republic of China.

适当的组织和良好的信誉。本公司是根据中华人民共和国法律正式注册成立，有效存在且信誉良好的有限责任公司。

5.2 Authorization; Binding Agreement. The Company has all requisite corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement, to perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby (a) have been duly and validly authorized and (b) no other corporate proceedings, other than as set forth elsewhere in the Agreement, are necessary to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. This Agreement has been, and shall be when delivered, duly and validly executed and delivered by the Company, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by the other parties hereto, and constitutes, or when delivered shall constitute, the valid and binding obligation of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms, except to the extent that enforceability thereof may be limited by the Enforceability Exceptions.

授权；有约束力的协议。公司拥有执行和交付本协议，履行其在本协议项下的义务以及完成此处拟进行的交易的所有必要的公司权力和权力。本协议的执行和交付以及所考虑的交易的完成（a）已得到适当和有效的授权，并且（b）除协议其他部分所规定的以外，无需其他公司程序来授权执行和执行。交付本协议或完成此处拟进行的交易。假设其他各方对此协议进行了适当的授权，执行和交付，则本协议已由公司妥善，有效地执行和交付，并已构成，或在交付时构成有效的和本公司具有约束力的义务，可根据其条款对公司强制执行，但其可执行性可能会受到“可执行性例外”的限制。

5.3 Governmental Approvals. No Consent of or with any Governmental Authority, on the part of the Company is required to be obtained or made in connection with the execution, delivery or performance of this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, other than (a) such filings as may be required in any jurisdiction in which the Company is qualified or authorized to do business as a foreign corporation in order to maintain such qualification or authorization, or (b) such filings as contemplated by this Agreement.

政府批准。除（a）以外，不需要本公司就执行，交付或履行本协议或完成此处拟进行的交易而获得或取得任何政府机构的同意或同意。公司有资格或被授权以外国公司的名义在任何司法管辖区经营业务以维持这种资格或授权所必需的文件，或（b）本协议所设想的文件。

5.4 Non-Contravention. The execution and delivery by the Company of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, and compliance with any of the provisions hereof, will not (a) conflict with or violate any provision of the Company Charter, (b) conflict with or violate any Law, Order or Consent applicable to the Company or any of its properties or assets, or (c) (i) violate, conflict with or result in a breach of, (ii) constitute a default (or an event which, with notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a default) under, (iii) result in the termination, withdrawal, suspension, cancellation or modification of, (iv) accelerate the performance required by the Company under, (v) result in a right of termination or acceleration under, (vi) give rise to any obligation to make payments or provide compensation under, (vii) result in the creation of any Lien upon any of the properties or assets of the Company under, (viii) give rise to any obligation to obtain any third party consent or provide any notice to any Person or (ix) give any Person the right to declare a default, exercise any remedy, claim a rebate, chargeback, penalty or change in delivery schedule, accelerate the maturity or performance, cancel, terminate or modify any right, benefit, obligation or other term under, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of, any material contract of the Company.

不违反。公司对本协议的执行和交付以及据此拟进行的交易的完成以及对本协议任何规定的遵守，不会（a）与《公司章程》的任何规定相抵触或违反，（b）与公司章程的任何规定相抵触或违反适用于公司或其任何财产或资产的任何法律，命令或同意书，或（c）（i）违反，与之冲突或导致违反，（ii）构成违约（或与通知或时间的流逝或两者兼而有之，将构成以下违约），（iii）导致以下各项的终止，撤回，中止，取消或修改，（iv）加速公司在以下情况下所需的绩效：（v）导致（vi）产生任何付款或提供补偿的义务，（vii）导致根据（viii）产生对公司的任何财产或资产的留置权获得任何第三方的任何义务c向任何人发送或发出任何通知，或（ix）赋予任何人声明违约，行使任何补救，要求退款，退款，罚金或更改交货时间表，加速到期或履行，取消，终止或修改的权利公司任何重要合同的任何条款，条件或规定下的任何权利，利益，义务或其他条款。

5.5 Due Organization and Good Standing. The Seller is a business company duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the British Virgin Islands.

适当的组织和良好的信誉。卖方是一家根据英属维尔京群岛法律正式注册成立，有效存在且信誉良好的商业公司。

5.6 Good Title. The Seller is the record owner of the Equity Interests free and clear of all Liens and upon the execution of the Agreement.

良好所有权。卖方是股权的记录拥有者，在协议签署时其股权上无任何质权。

6.1 Termination. This Agreement may be terminated and the transactions contemplated hereby may be abandoned at any time prior to the Closing as follows:

终止。在完成交易之前的任何时候，本协议可能会终止，特此进行的交易可能会被放弃，如下所示：

(b) by written notice by either the Purchaser or the Seller if a Governmental Authority of competent jurisdiction shall have issued an Order or taken any other action permanently restraining, enjoining or otherwise prohibiting the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and such Order or other action has become final and non-appealable; provided, however, that the right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 6.1(b) shall not be available to a Party if the failure by such Party or its Affiliates to comply with any provision of this Agreement has been a substantial cause of, or substantially resulted in, such action by such Governmental Authority;

如果具有管辖权的政府机构已发布订单或采取了其他永久性限制，禁止或以其他方式禁止本协议进行的交易的行动，且买方或卖方以书面通知的形式，则该命令或其他行动已成为最终决定并且不可上诉；但是，前提是，如果某缔约方或其关联公司未遵守本协议的任何规定是造成以下情况的重大原因，则该缔约方不得享有根据本第6.1（b）条终止本协议的权利，或实质上导致了该政府机构的此类行动；

(c) by written notice by the Seller if the required approval of shareholders of the Seller shall not have been obtained at the shareholder meeting of the Seller; or

如果未在卖方的股东大会上获得卖方的必要批准，则以卖方书面通知的形式；或者

如果（和新蛋的）合并未完成，则以卖方书面通知的方式提出。

6.2 Effect of Termination. In the event of the valid termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 6.1, this Agreement shall forthwith become void, and there shall be no Liability on the part of any Party or any of their respective Representatives, and all rights and obligations of each Party shall cease, and nothing herein shall relieve any Party from Liability for any willful breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or obligation under this Agreement or any Fraud Claim against such Party, in either case, prior to termination of this Agreement. Without limiting the foregoing, and except as provided in this Article VI, the Parties’ sole right prior to the Closing with respect to any breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or other agreement contained in this Agreement by another Party or with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be the right, if applicable, to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 6.1.

终止的效力。如果根据6.1节有效终止了本协议，则本协议立即失效，任何一方或其任何代表均不承担任何责任，并且各方的所有权利和义务终止，并且在任何情况下，在本协议终止之前，本协议中的任何内容均不免除任何一方对任何故意违反本协议项下的任何陈述，担保，契约或义务或针对该方的欺诈请求的责任。在不限制上述规定的情况下，并且除非本第六条另有规定，否则缔约双方在缔约之前的专有权利，涉及任何一方违反本协议所载的任何陈述，保证，盟约或其他协议，或如果适用，根据本协议进行的交易是根据6.1节终止本协议的权利。

6.3 Fees and Expenses. All Expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby shall be paid by the Party incurring such expenses. As used in this Agreement, “Expenses” shall include all out-of-pocket expenses (including all fees and expenses of counsel, accountants, investment bankers, financial advisors, financing sources, experts and consultants to a Party hereto or any of its Affiliates) incurred by a Party or on its behalf in connection with or related to the authorization, preparation, negotiation, execution or performance of this Agreement or any Ancillary Document related hereto and all other matters related to the consummation of this Agreement.

费用和支出。与本协议有关的所有费用以及据此拟进行的交易应由发生此类费用的一方支付。在本协议中，“费用”应包括所有自付费用（包括本协议一方或其任何关联公司的律师，会计师，投资银行家，财务顾问，融资来源，专家和顾问的所有费用和支出））由某方或其代表因与本协议或与本协议有关的任何辅助文件以及与本协议完成有关的所有其他事项的授权，准备，谈判，执行或履行而发生或相关

7.1 Release and Covenant Not to Sue. Effective as of the Closing, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable Law, the Purchaser, on behalf of itself and its Affiliates, respectively (the “Releasing Persons”), will release and discharge the Seller from and against any and all Actions, obligations, agreements, debts and Liabilities whatsoever, whether known or unknown, both at law and in equity, which such Releasing Person now has, has ever had or may hereafter have against the Seller arising on or prior to the Closing Date or on account of or arising out of any matter occurring on or prior to the Closing Date, including any rights to indemnification or reimbursement from Seller, whether pursuant to its organizational documents, Contract or otherwise, and whether or not relating to claims pending on, or asserted after, the Closing Date. From and after the Closing, each Releasing Person hereby irrevocably covenants to refrain from, directly or indirectly, asserting any Action, or commencing or causing to be commenced, any Action of any kind against the Seller or its Affiliates, based upon any matter purported to be released hereby. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the releases and restrictions set forth herein shall not apply to any claims a Releasing Person may have against any party pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement or any Ancillary Document.

解除和不起诉约定。自交易完成之日起，在适用法律允许的最大范围内，买方分别代表其本身及其关联公司（以下简称“解除权人”），解除并解除卖方的任何及所有行为，义务，在交割日期或之前，或由于以下原因，该解除权人现在或以后可能对卖方已经拥有的，无论在法律上还是在权益上无论是已知的还是未知的，无论是已知的还是未知的协议，债务和负债因在交割日期之前或之前发生的任何事情而产生，包括对卖方根据其组织文件，合同或其他方式享有的任何补偿或报销权，不论是否在交割日期时正主张或之后主张的索赔。交易结束后及之后，各解除权人在此不可撤消的承诺，就这里被解除的任何事情，不得直接或间接主张针对卖方或其关联公司的任何形式的诉讼，或开始或引起对卖方或其关联公司的任何形式的诉讼。尽管本文有任何相反的规定，本合同所述的解除和限制均不适用于解除权人根据本协议或任何辅助文件的条款和条件可能对任何一方提出的任何索赔。

7.2 Indemnification. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, each of the Seller and the Purchaser (the “Indemnitor”) agrees to indemnify the other Party and each of its Affiliates, successors and assigns (the “Indemnitee”) from and against any and all damages, losses and expenses (including, without limitation, legal fees and expenses and the costs of investigating any claims, but excluding any consequential or indirect damages, lost profits, frustrated expenses, internal administration and overhead costs) that the Indemnitee may incur or sustain from the Indemnitor’s breach of any of its representations, warranties or covenants in this Agreement.

保障。除非本协议另有规定，否则卖方和买方（以下称“赔偿方”）均同意就任何及所有损害，损失向另一方及其关联方，继承人和受让人（“受偿方”）进行赔偿，赔偿方可能就其违反在本协议中的任何陈述，保证或盟约而致受偿人遭受或承受的费用和损失（包括但不限于法律费用和费用以及调查任何索赔的费用，但不包括任何间接或间接损失，利润损失，受挫费用，内部管理费用和间接费用）进行赔偿。

8.1 Indemnification by the Purchaser. Any breach of or failure to perform its representation, warranties, obligations or responsibilities by one Party shall constitute a default. The breaching Party shall be liable for indemnifying the non-breaching Party against all monetary losses suffered by the non-breaching Party as well as all expenses incurred by it for claiming its rights, including but not limited to reasonable attorney fee, investigation fee and travel expense.

买方赔偿。任何一方违反或不履行其代表，保证，义务或责任，均构成违约。违约方有责任赔偿非违约方遭受非违约方遭受的所有金钱损失以及其因主张权利而遭受的所有费用，包括但不限于合理的律师费，调查费和差旅费费用。

8.2 Force Majeure. Any delay in or failure of performance by either Party of all or any of their obligations under this Agreement shall not constitute a breach hereunder if, and to the extent that such delays or failures are caused by Force Majeure, provided that necessary remedial measures shall be taken to reduce the damage under proper condition. The Force Majeure means objective events or circumstances, unpredictable, unavoidable and uncontrollable, which includes earthquake, typhoon, flood, fire, war and other unpredictable, unavoidable and uncontrollable Acts of Gods, and change of any laws, rules and regulations, promulgation of new laws, rules and regulations, or any government act leading to direct influence on the performance of the Agreement or failure to perform the terms and conditions hereunder.

不可抗力。如果任何一方延误或未能履行本协议项下的全部或任何义务，则在不可抗力的情况下，且在一定程度上应由不可抗力造成的，则不构成本协议的违反，但必须采取必要的补救措施。在适当情况下采取以减少损坏的措施。不可抗力是指不可预测，无法避免和无法控制的客观事件或情况，包括地震，台风，洪水，火灾，战争和其他不可预测，无法避免和不可控制的上帝行为，以及任何法律，法规和法规的变更，新法规的颁布。法律，法规和规章或任何政府行为，直接影响协议的履行或未履行本协议的条款和条件。

9.1 Registration. The Company shall, in accordance with the provisions herein, within 30 Busines Days following the Closing Date, (i) report for filing to, and register the transfer of Equity Interests and this Agreement with, local SAIC, and obtain a new business license of the Company; and (ii) take all necessary steps to register or file the transfer of Equity Interests with various government authorities as may be required by the laws of the PRC (“Registration”). Both the Seller and the Purchaser shall offer any assistance and cooperation reasonably required to fulfil and complete those registrations or filings.

注册。公司应按照本规定在交割日期后的30个营业日内，（i）向当地国家工商行政管理总局报告并向其登记并转让股权和本协议，并获得新的营业执照; （ii）采取一切必要步骤，按照中国法律的规定向各个政府机构注册或提交股权转让。卖方和买方均应提供合理的协助和合作，以完成并完成这些注册或备案。

If a separate equity transfer agreement is signed for the purpose of Registration under this Section 9.1 (the “Registration Agreement”), the Parties acknowledge and agree that the Registration Agreement shall only be used for handling Registrations as may be required by law. Wherever there is any inconsistency between this Agreement and the Registration Agreement, this Agreement shall govern.

如为股权转让工商变更登记等要求，另行签署股权转让协议的（以下简称“工商备案协议”），双方一致确认并同意：该等工商备案协议仅为办理本次股权转让工商变更登记手续之用；若本协议和工商备案协议有不一致之处的，以本协议约定为准。

9.2 Confidentiality. The terms and conditions are confidential and shall not be disclosed to any third party without other Party’s prior written consent. If required by Law or Governmental Authority, the disclosing party shall discuss with the other party the disclosure and submission of relevant information within reasonable time prior to the disclosure and submission. The Parties shall cause their respective Representatives to perform the confidentiality obligation set forth in this Section. This Section shall survive the termination of this Agreement for any reason.

保密。这些条款和条件是机密的，未经另一方事先书面同意，不得将其透露给任何第三方。如果法律或政府机构有要求，披露方应在披露和提交之前的合理时间内与另一方讨论披露和提交相关信息。各方应促使其各自的代表履行本节规定的保密义务。本节无论出于任何原因均应在本协议终止后继续有效。

9.3 Binding Effect; Assignment. This Agreement and all of the provisions hereof shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. This Agreement shall not be assigned by operation of Law or otherwise without the prior written consent of the Purchaser and the Seller, and any assignment without such consent shall be null and void; provided that no such assignment shall relieve the assigning Party of its obligations hereunder.

约束效果；转让。本协议及本协议的所有条款应对本协议双方及其各自的继承人和允许的受让人具有约束力，并确保其利益。未经买卖双方事先书面同意，不得通过法律或其他方式转让本协议；未经买方和卖方事先书面同意，不得转让本协议；但此类转让不得解除转让方在本协议项下的义务。

9.4 Third Parties. Nothing contained in this Agreement or in any instrument or document executed by any party in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby shall create any rights in, or be deemed to have been executed for the benefit of, any Person that is not a Party hereto or thereto or a successor or permitted assign of such a Party.

第三方。本协议或任何一方与本协议所进行的交易有关的任何文件或文件中所包含的任何内容，均不得为任何非本协议当事方的人创造任何权利或被视为已为任何人的利益执行或该当事方的继承人或允许的受让人。

9.5 Dispute Resolution. The execution, validity, interpretation, performance, implementation and dispute resolution of this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of China. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be settled by the parties hereto through friendly negotiation. Either party may submit any dispute failing friendly settlement to competent courts where this Agreement is executed.

争端解决。本协议的执行、有效性、解释、执行和争议解决应受中国法律管辖并据其解释。因本协议引起的或与本协议有关的任何争议，应由双方通过友好协商解决。任何一方如未能友好解决，均可向本协议签署地的有管辖权的法院提起诉讼。

9.6 Specific Performance. Each Party acknowledges that the rights of each Party to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby are unique, recognizes and affirms that in the event of a breach of this Agreement by any Party, money damages may be inadequate and the non-breaching Parties may have not adequate remedy at law, and agree that irreparable damage would occur in the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed by an applicable Party in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached. Accordingly, each Party shall be entitled to seek an injunction or restraining order to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to seek to enforce specifically the terms and provisions hereof, without the requirement to post any bond or other security or to prove that money damages would be inadequate, this being in addition to any other right or remedy to which such Party may be entitled under this Agreement, at law or in equity.

具体表现。每一方均承认，其达成交易的权利是独一无二的，并确认，如果任何一方违反本协议，则金钱损失可能不足，并且非违约方可能没有足够的赔偿金。并依法采取补救措施，并同意如果适用缔约方未按照其特定条款执行本协议的任何规定或以其他方式违反了本协议的任何规定，则会造成无法弥补的损害。因此，每一当事方均有权寻求禁制令或禁止令，以防止违反本协议的规定，并寻求具体执行本协议的条款和规定，而无需发布任何保证金或其他担保或证明将对金钱造成损害的赔偿。

9.7 Severability. In case any provision in this Agreement shall be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in a jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified or deleted, as to the jurisdiction involved, only to the extent necessary to render the same valid, legal and enforceable, and the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions hereof shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby nor shall the validity, legality or enforceability of such provision be affected thereby in any other jurisdiction. Upon such determination that any term or other provision is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced, the Parties will substitute for any invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision a suitable and equitable provision that carries out, so far as may be valid, legal and enforceable, the intent and purpose of such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision.

可分割性。如果本协议中的任何规定在某司法管辖区中被认为是无效，非法或不可执行，则仅在使该司法管辖区有效，合法且可强制执行该规定的范围内，才应修改或删除该规定。其余条款的有效性，合法性和可执行性不会因此受到任何影响或损害，在任何其他司法管辖区中，此类条款的有效性，合法性或可执行性也不会受到任何影响。一旦确定任何条款或其他规定无效，违法或无法执行，双方将在有效，合法和可执行的范围内替代适当，公平的规定代替任何无效，非法或不可执行的规定，此类无效，非法或无法执行的条款的意图和目的。

9.8 Amendment. This Agreement may be amended, supplemented or modified only by execution of a written instrument signed by the Purchaser and the Seller.

补充协议。只有通过执行买卖双方签署的书面文书，才能对本协议进行修改，补充或修改。

9.9 Waiver. The Purchaser on behalf of itself and its Affiliates, the Company on behalf of itself and its Affiliates, and the Seller on behalf of itself, may in its sole discretion (i) extend the time for the performance of any obligation or other act of any other non-Affiliated Party hereto, (ii) waive any inaccuracy in the representations and warranties by such other non-Affiliated Party contained herein or in any document delivered pursuant hereto and (iii) waive compliance by such other non-Affiliated Party with any covenant or condition contained herein. Any such extension or waiver shall be valid only if set forth in an instrument in writing signed by the Party or Parties to be bound thereby. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no failure or delay by a Party in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof nor shall any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise of any other right hereunder.

豁免。买方代表自己及其关联公司，公司代表自身及其关联公司以及卖方代表自己（i）可以自行决定（i）延长履行任何义务或任何其他行为的时间本协议的其他非关联方，（ii）放弃本协议或根据本协议提供的任何文件中包含的该其他非关联方的陈述和保证中的任何不准确之处，以及（iii）放弃该其他非关联方遵守任何公约或此处包含的条件。任何此类延期或放弃均应仅在由一个或多个受其约束的当事方签署的书面文书中规定时有效。尽管有前述规定，任何一方未能行使或延迟行使本协议项下的任何权利均不得放弃其行使权利，任何单项或部分行使也不得排除本协议项下任何其他权利的任何其他或进一步的行使。

9.10 Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the documents or instruments referred to herein, including any exhibits, annexes and schedules attached hereto, which exhibits, annexes and schedules are incorporated herein by reference, embody the entire agreement and understanding of the Parties hereto in respect of the subject matter contained herein. There are no restrictions, promises, representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings, other than those expressly set forth or referred to herein or the documents or instruments referred to herein, which collectively supersede all prior agreements and the understandings among the Parties with respect to the subject matter contained herein.

完整协议。本协议及本文中所指的文件或工具，包括其所附的任何附件和时间表，其中的附件和时间表，均以引用方式并入本文，体现了本协议各方就所含主题的完整协议和谅解在这里。除本文明确规定或提及的限制或本文提及的文件或文书外，没有任何限制，这些条款、承诺、声明、保证、盟约或承诺将集体取代所有先前的协议以及各缔约方之间就本文包含的主题。

9.11 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed and delivered (including by facsimile or other electronic transmission) in one or more counterparts, and by the different Parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when executed shall be deemed to be an original but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement.

文本。本协议可以在一个或多个文本执行（包括通过传真或其他电子传输），并可以由本协议的不同当事方在单独的文本中执行和交付，在执行时，每个文本均应被视为原始协议，但所有内容应合计在一起构成一项相同的协议。

10.1 Certain Definitions. For purpose of this Agreement, the following capitalized terms have the following meanings:

“Action” means any notice of noncompliance or violation, or any claim, demand, charge, action, suit, litigation, audit, settlement, complaint, stipulation, assessment or arbitration, or any request (including any request for information), inquiry, hearing, proceeding or investigation, by or before any Governmental Authority.

“诉讼” 是指任何违规或违规通知，或任何索赔、要求、指控、诉讼、审计、和解、投诉、规定、评估或仲裁，或任何要求由任何政府机构进行聆讯，进行或调查（包括任何信息要求）、查询。

“Affiliate” means, with respect to any Person, any other Person directly or indirectly Controlling, Controlled by, or under common Control with such Person.

对于任何人，“关联公司”是指直接或间接控制，受其控制或与之共同控制的任何其他人。

“Ancillary Documents” means each agreement, instrument or document attached hereto as an Exhibit, including the other agreements, certificates and instruments to be executed or delivered by any of the parties hereto in connection with or pursuant to this Agreement.

“辅助文件”是指作为附件所附的每份协议，文书或文件，包括由任何当事方根据或根据本协议执行或交付的其他协议，证书和文书

“Business Day” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or a legal holiday on which commercial banking institutions in Beijing, China are authorized to close for business.

“营业日”是指除星期六，星期日或法定假日以外的任何一天，中国北京的商业银行机构有权在该假日休业。

“Consent” means any consent, approval, waiver, authorization or Permit of, or notice to or declaration or filing with any Governmental Authority or any other Person.

“同意” 是指向任何政府机构或任何其他人的同意，批准，放弃，授权或许可，或向其发出的通知，声明，声明或申请。

“Contracts” means all contracts, agreements, binding arrangements, bonds, notes, indentures, mortgages, debt instruments, purchase order, licenses, franchises, leases and other instruments or obligations of any kind, written or oral (including any amendments and other modifications thereto).

“合同” 是指所有合同，协议，有约束力的安排，债券，票据，契约，抵押，债务工具，定购单，许可证，特许经营权，租赁和其他任何形式的书面或口头义务（包括任何修正和其他修改）到此）。

“Control” of a Person means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract, or otherwise. “Controlled”, “Controlling” and “under common Control with” have correlative meanings. Without limiting the foregoing a Person (the “Controlled Person”) shall be deemed Controlled by (a) any other Person (the “10% Owner”) (i) owning beneficially, as meant in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act, securities entitling such Person to cast ten percent (10%) or more of the votes for election of directors or equivalent governing authority of the Controlled Person or (ii) entitled to be allocated or receive ten percent (10%) or more of the profits, losses, or distributions of the Controlled Person; (b) an officer, director, general partner, partner (other than a limited partner), manager, or member (other than a member having no management authority that is not a 10% Owner) of the Controlled Person; or (c) a spouse, parent, lineal descendant, sibling, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, mother-in-law, father-in-law, sister-in-law, or brother-in-law of an Affiliate of the Controlled Person or a trust for the benefit of an Affiliate of the Controlled Person or of which an Affiliate of the Controlled Person is a trustee.

“人” 的 “控制” 是指直接或间接拥有指导或引起该人的管理和政策方向的权力，无论是通过表决权证券的所有权，通过合同还是其他方式。 “受控”，“控制”和“与...共同控制”具有相关的含义。在不限制上述规定的前提下，根据《交易法》第13d-3条的规定，某人（“受控人”）应被视为由（a）任何其他人（“ 10％所有者”）（i）实益拥有，使该人有权投票选出受控人的董事或等效治理机构的票数的百分之十（10％）或以上的证券，或（ii）有权分配或获得百分之十（10％）或以上的利润的证券，控制人的损失或分配；（b）受控人的高级职员，董事，普通合伙人，合伙人（有限合伙人除外），经理或成员（无管理权的成员（非10％所有人）除外）；或（c）下列人士的附属公司的配偶，父母，直系后裔，兄弟姐妹，姨妈，叔叔，侄女，侄子，岳母，岳父，岳母或兄弟受控制人或为受控制人的关联公司的利益或受其控制的人的受托人的信托。

“Governmental Authority” means any federal, state, local, foreign or other governmental, quasi-governmental or administrative body, instrumentality, department or agency or any court, tribunal, administrative hearing body, arbitration panel, commission, or other similar dispute-resolving panel or body.

“政府机构” 是指任何联邦、州、地方、外国或其他政府、准政府或行政机构、机构、部门或机构、或任何法院、法庭、行政听证机构、仲裁小组、委员会或其他类似的争端解决面板或主体。

“Law” means any federal, state, local, municipal, foreign or other law, statute, legislation, principle of common law, ordinance, code, edict, decree, proclamation, treaty, convention, rule, regulation, directive, requirement, writ, injunction, settlement, Order or Consent that is or has been issued, enacted, adopted, passed, approved, promulgated, made, implemented or otherwise put into effect by or under the authority of any Governmental Authority.

“法律”是指任何联邦、州、地方、市级、外国或其他法律、法规、立法、普通法原则、法令、法规、法令、公告、条约、公约、规则、法规、指令、要求、命令或在任何政府机构的授权下已经或已经颁布通过、批准、颁布、实施或以其他方式生效的禁止令、解决方案、命令或同意书。

“Liabilities” means any and all liabilities, indebtedness, Actions or obligations of any nature (whether absolute, accrued, contingent or otherwise, whether known or unknown, whether direct or indirect, whether matured or unmatured and whether due or to become due), including tax liabilities due or to become due.

“负债” 是指任何性质的任何和所有负债，债务，诉讼或义务（无论是绝对的，应计的，或有的或其他的，无论是已知的还是未知的，无论是直接的还是间接的，无论是成熟的还是未到期的，以及到期或到期的），包括到期或将要到期的税收负债。

“Lien” means any mortgage, pledge, security interest, attachment, right of first refusal, option, proxy, voting trust, encumbrance, lien or charge of any kind (including any conditional sale or other title retention agreement or lease in the nature thereof), restriction (whether on voting, sale, transfer, disposition or otherwise), any subordination arrangement in favor of another Person, any filing or agreement to file a financing statement as debtor under the Uniform Commercial Code or any similar Law.

“债务” 是指任何性质的任何和所有债务、诉讼或义务（无论是绝对的，应计的，或有的或其他的，无论是已知的还是未知的，无论是直接的还是间接的，无论是到期的还是未过期的，以及过期的），包括终止或将要终止的补偿债务。

“Order” means any order, decree, ruling, judgment, injunction, writ, determination, binding decision, verdict, judicial award or other action that is or has been made, entered, rendered, or otherwise put into effect by or under the authority of any Governmental Authority.

“命令” 是指由权威机构或在其授权下已经或已经作出或以其他方式实施的任何命令、法令、裁决、判决、禁令、令状、裁决、有约束力的决定、判决、司法裁决或其他行动。

“Organizational Documents” means, with respect to the Purchaser, the Purchaser Charter, and with respect to any other Party, its Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws or similar organizational documents, in each case, as amended.

对于买方而言，“组织文件”指的是买方章程，对于任何其他方而言，分别指经修订的公司注册证书和章程或类似的组织文件。

“Person” means an individual, corporation, partnership (including a general partnership, limited partnership or limited liability partnership), limited liability company, association, trust or other entity or organization, including a government, domestic or foreign, or political subdivision thereof, or an agency or instrumentality thereof.

“人员”是指个人，公司，合伙企业（包括普通合伙企业，有限合伙企业或有限责任合伙企业），有限责任公司，协会，信托或其他实体或组织，包括其政府，国内或国外机构或其政治分支机构，或其代理机构或工具。

“Representative” means, as to any Person, such Person’s Affiliates and its and their managers, directors, officers, employees, agents and advisors (including financial advisors, counsel and accountants).

对于任何方，“代表”是指该人的关联公司及其经理、董事、高级职员、雇员、代理商和顾问（包括财务顾问，顾问和会计师）。

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each Party hereto has caused this Agreement to be signed and delivered by its respective duly authorized officer as of the date first written above.

谨以此为证，各当事方已促使本协议由其各自的正式授权官员在上述日期之日起签署并交付。

We understand that Lianluo Smart Limited (the “Company”) is considering a transaction pursuant to which the Company, subject to the terms and conditions of the Equity Transfer Agreement (the “Agreement”) entered into by and among Lianluo Connection Medical Wearable Device Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (“Connection Medical”), Beijing Fenjin Times Technology Development Co., Ltd. (the “Purchaser”), and Lianluo Smart Limited, a BVI business company (“LLIT” or the “Company”), the Company desires to transfer to the Purchaser, and the Purchaser desires to purchase from the Seller, 100% of the equity ownership and all relevant rights and interests of Connection Medical (the “Equity Interests”) from the Company (the “Transaction”) to the Purchaser for a transfer price of RMB 0 (the “Transaction”).

The board of directors of the Company (the “Board”) has requested that The Benchmark Company, LLC (“Benchmark”) provide a written opinion (the “Opinion”) to the Board as to whether the consideration to be received by the Company in the Transaction is fair to the Company’s shareholders from a financial point of view.

This Opinion is addressed to, and is intended for the use, information and benefit of the Board (solely in its capacity as such) and may not be used for any other purpose without our prior written consent. This Opinion is not intended to be, and does not constitute, a recommendation to the Board, any security holder or any other party as to how to act or vote with respect to any matter relating to the Transaction or otherwise.

We have not been requested to opine as to, and this Opinion does not express an opinion as to or otherwise address, among other things: (1) the underlying business decision of the Board, the Company, its security holders or any other party to proceed with or effect the Transaction, (ii) the terms of any arrangements, understandings, agreements or documents related to, or the form, structure or any other portion or aspect of, the Transaction or otherwise (other than the consideration to the extent expressly specified herein), (iii) the fairness of any portion or aspect of the Transaction to the holders of any class of securities, creditors or other constituencies of the Company, or to any other party, except if and only to the extent expressly set forth in the last sentence of this Opinion, (iv) the relative merits of the Transaction as compared to any alternative business strategies or transactions that might be available for the Company, Connection Medical or any other party, (v) the fairness of any portion or aspect of the Transaction to any one class or group of the Company’s or any other party’s security holders or other constituents vis-à-vis any other class or group of the Company’s or such other party’s security holders or other constituents (including, without limitation, the allocation of any consideration amongst or within such classes or groups of security holders or other constituents), (vi) the solvency, creditworthiness or fair value of Connection Medical, the Company or any other participant in the Transaction, or any of their respective assets, under any applicable laws relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance or similar matters, or (vii) the fairness, financial or otherwise, of the amount, nature or any other aspect of any compensation to or consideration payable to or received by any officers, directors or employees of any party to the Transaction, any class of such persons or any other party, relative to the consideration or otherwise. Furthermore, no opinion, counsel or interpretation is intended in matters that require legal, regulatory, accounting, insurance, tax or other similar professional advice. It is assumed that such opinions, counsel or interpretations have been or will be obtained from the appropriate professional sources. Furthermore, we have relied, with the consent of the Board, on the assessments by the Board, the Company and its advisors, as to all legal, regulatory, accounting, insurance and tax matters with respect to Connection Medical, the Company, the Transaction or otherwise. The issuance of this Opinion was approved by a committee authorized to approve opinions of this nature.

In arriving at this Opinion, we reviewed and considered such financial and other matters as we deemed relevant, including, among other things:

We have relied upon and assumed, without independent verification, the accuracy and completeness of all data, material and other information furnished, or otherwise made available, to us, discussed with or reviewed by us, or publicly available, and do not assume any responsibility with respect to such data, material and other information. In addition, management of the Company has advised us, and we have assumed, that the financial projections reviewed by us have been reasonably prepared in good faith on bases reflecting the best currently available estimates and judgments of such management as to the future financial results and condition of the Company or Connection Medical and we express no opinion with respect to such projections or the assumptions on which they are based. We have relied upon and assumed, without independent verification, that there has been no change in the business, assets, liabilities, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or prospects of the Company or Connection Medical since the respective dates of the most recent financial statements and other information, financial or otherwise, provided to us that would be material to our analyses or this Opinion, and that there is no information or any facts that would make any of the information reviewed by us incomplete or misleading. Benchmark has further relied upon the assurance of the management of the Company that they are unaware of any facts that would make the information provided to Benchmark incomplete or misleading in any material respect. In connection with its review and arriving at this Opinion, Benchmark did not assume any responsibility for the independent verification of any of the foregoing information and relied on the completeness and accuracy as represented by the Company. In addition, we have relied upon and assumed, without independent verification, that the final form of the Agreement will not differ in any material respect from the latest draft of the Agreement provided to us as identified above. In addition, Benchmark did not make any independent evaluation or appraisal of the assets or liabilities of the Company or Connection Medical nor was Benchmark furnished with any such independent evaluations or appraisals. This Opinion is necessarily based upon financial, economic, market and other conditions as they existed on, and should be evaluated as of, the date hereof. Although subsequent developments might affect this Opinion, Benchmark does not have any obligation to update, revise or reaffirm this Opinion.

We have not been requested to, and did not, (a) initiate or participate in any discussions or negotiations with, or solicit any indications of interest from, third parties with respect to the Transaction, the securities, assets, businesses or operations of the Company or Connection Medical or any other party, or any alternatives to the Transaction, (b) negotiate the terms of the Transaction, or (c) advise the Board or any other party with respect to alternatives to the Transaction.

Based upon and subject to the foregoing, and in reliance thereon, it is our opinion that, as of the date hereof, the consideration to be received by the Company in the Transaction pursuant to the Agreement is fair to the Company’s shareholders from a financial point of view.

(Re-registered under the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 on 1st January, 2007)

(As adopted by Director’s resolutions dated 16 June, 2017 and filed on 26 June, 2017)

(As further amended by Director’s resolutions dated 24 December, 2019 and filed on 31 December, 2019)

(As further amended by Director’s resolutions dated 20 February, 2020 and filed on 21 February, 2020)

(As further amended by Shareholder’s resolutions dated 8 April, 2020 and filed on 15 April 2020)

(As further amended by Director’s resolutions dated 15 October 2020 and filed on 21 October 2020)

(As further amended by Shareholders’ resolutions dated [ ] 2020 and filed on [ ] 2020)

“Act” means the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 (No. 16 of 2004) and includes the regulations made under the Act;

“Affiliate” means, with respect to any specified Person, any other Person that, at the time of determination, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, Controls, is Controlled by, or is under common Control with, such specified Person; provided that no Shareholder shall be deemed an Affiliate of any other Shareholder solely by reason of their investment in the Company;

“Affiliate Transactions” means any transaction or a series of related transactions on behalf of the Company or its Subsidiaries, on the one hand, and any Principal Shareholder, director or officer of the Company or its Subsidiaries, any spouse, parent, brother, sister, first cousin, first aunt, first uncle, first niece, first nephew or child (in each case whether by law or blood relation) of any of the foregoing, or any Affiliate of any of the foregoing, on the other hand, other than with respect to customary arrangements relating to the employment by the Company and/or its Subsidiaries on arm’s-length terms of any such Person who possesses market standard qualifications;

“Board” means the board of Directors of the Company or the Directors present at a duly convened meeting of the Directors at which a Board Quorum is present;

“business day” means a weekday on which banks are generally open for business in the British Virgin Islands;

“clear days” in relation to the period of a notice means that period excluding the day when the notice is given or deemed to be given and the day for which it is given or on which it is to take effect;

“Common Shares” or “Shares” means common shares of a nominal or par value of US$[ ] each issued or to be issued by the Company;

“Company Sale” means a bona fide negotiated transaction, to (i) Transfer, exclusively lease or license, or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis to any Person, in a single transaction or series of related transactions; (ii) Transfer Shares or other Equity Interests of the Company to any Person constituting 100% of the then issued and outstanding voting Shares or other Equity Interests of the Company, in a single transaction or series of related transactions; or (iii) merge, consolidate, recapitalize or reorganize the Company with or into any Person whereby the Shareholders immediately prior to such transaction no longer constitute holders of a majority of the economic interests of the common (or equivalent) equity immediately after such transaction;

“Control” or “Controlled” means, as for any Person, the possession, directly or indirectly of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise;

“Directors” mean those persons holding office as directors of the Company from time to time;

“Distribution” in relation to a distribution by the Company to a Shareholder means the direct or indirect transfer of an asset, other than Shares, to or for the benefit of the Shareholder, or the incurring of a debt to or for the benefit of a Shareholder, in relation to Shares held by a Shareholder, and whether by means of the purchase of an asset, the purchase, redemption or other acquisition of Shares, a transfer of indebtedness or otherwise, and includes a dividend;

“electronic” means actuated by electric, magnetic, electro-magnetic, electro-chemical or electro-mechanical energy and “by electronic means” means by any manner capable of being so actuated and shall include e-mail and/or other data transmission service;

“Equity Interests” means any shares or capital stock of or other type of equity interest in a Person, including any restricted shares, warrants, options or other securities to purchase shares or capital stock or other types of equity interests;

“Exchange Act” means the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended;

“Excluded Issuance” means (i) any Equity Interests issued as share dividends, or pursuant to share splits, recapitalization or other similar events that do not adversely affect the proportionate amount of the Shares held by the Principal Shareholders, and (ii) Shares issuable to officers, employees, Directors, managers or independent contractors of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries pursuant to warrants, options, notes or other rights to acquire Shares of the Company issued pursuant to any stock option or any similar equity incentive plan of the Company approved by the Board;

“held” means, in relation to Shares, the Shares entered in the Register of Members as being held by a member and term “holds” and “holder” shall be construed accordingly;

“Legacy Shareholders” means any Persons set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto who receive Shares issued by the Company as consideration for the acquisition of Newegg Inc., a Delaware company, together with any Affiliates of such Person who are Transferred such Shares;

“Liaison” means Digital Grid (Hong Kong) Technology Co., Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of Hong Kong;

“Minority Representative” means the Person selected by the Legacy Shareholders from time to time in accordance with Article 10.9;

“paid up” means paid up or credited as paid up and includes any sum paid by way of premium;

“Person” means individuals, corporations, trusts, the estates of deceased individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, unincorporated associations of persons and other legal entities;

“present in person” means, in the case of an individual, that individual or his lawfully appointed attorney being present in person and, in the case of a corporation, being present by duly authorized representative or lawfully appointed attorney and, in relation to meetings, “in person” shall be construed accordingly;

“Primary Minority Board Appointee” has the meaning given to that term in Article 8.1(iv).

“public disclosure” means any disclosure in a press release issued or disseminated in a manner designated to provide broad, non-exclusionary distribution of the information to the public or in a document publicly filed or furnished by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Section 13, 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act or in a registration statement under the Securities Act;

“Register of Members” has the meaning given to that term in Article 2.6;

“Registrar” means the Registrar of Corporate Affairs appointed under section 229 of the Act;

“Reorganization” means any recapitalization, corporate reorganization, “corporate inversion” involving the creation of one or more holding companies and/or holding company subsidiaries, or similar transaction;

“Seal” means any seal which has been duly adopted as the common seal of the Company;

“Securities” means Shares and debt obligations of every kind of the Company, and including without limitation options, warrants and rights to acquire Shares or debt obligations;

“Securities Act” means the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended from time to time;

“Securities and Exchange Commission” means the United States Securities and Exchange Commission;

“Shareholder” means a Person whose name is entered in the Register of Members as the holder of one or more Shares or fractional Shares;

“Subsidiary” means any of which the Company (either alone or through or together with any other Subsidiary), owns, directly or indirectly, (i) 50% or more of the stock or other Equity Interests the holders of which are generally entitled to elect the board of directors or other governing body of such or (ii) if there are no such voting interests, 50% or more of the Equity Interests in such corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, trust, association or other entity.

“Transfer” means any direct or indirect sale, bequest, exchange, assignment, gift, transfer, pledge, creation of any security interest or other encumbrance, and any other disposition of any kind (whether with or without consideration and whether voluntary or involuntary or by operation of Law) affecting title to or possession of any Shares;

“Treasury Share” means a Share that was previously issued but was repurchased, redeemed or otherwise acquired by the Company and not cancelled;

“written” or any term of like import includes information generated, sent, received or stored by electronic, electrical, digital, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, biometric or photonic means, including electronic data interchange, electronic mail, telegram, telex or telecopy, and

The name of the Company is Newegg Commerce, Inc. The Company was incorporated on the 22nd day of July, 2003 pursuant to the International Business Companies Act (Cap. 291) and immediately prior to its automatic re-registration under the BVI Business Companies Act, it was governed by the International Business Companies Act.

If at any time the Shares are divided into different classes, the rights attached to any class may only be varied, whether or not the Company is in liquidation, by a resolution passed at a meeting by a majority of the votes cast by those entitled to vote at a meeting of the holders of the issued Shares in that class.

The rights conferred upon the holders of the Shares of any class shall not, unless otherwise expressly provided by the terms of issue of the Shares of that class, be deemed to be varied by the creation or issue of further Shares ranking pari passu therewith.

We, OFFSHORE INCORPORATIONS LIMITED of P.O. Box 957, Offshore Incorporations Centre, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands for the purpose of disapplying Part IV of Schedule 2 of the Act hereby sign this Memorandum of Association the 20th day of November, 2009.

unless that person, or an authorized agent of that person, agrees in writing to becoming the holder of the share.

In the case of Articles 8.10 (b) to (h) inclusive above, the Director shall be removed from office. In the event of a vacation of any Director appointed by the Minority Representative or Liaison only the Minority Representative and Liaison (as the case may be) shall be entitled to replace that Director appointed by it in the manner provided for in accordance with Article 8.1.

The indemnity in Article 14.1 only applies if the person acted honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the Company and, in the case of criminal proceedings, the person had no reasonable cause to believe that their conduct was unlawful.

The Company shall maintain at the office of its registered agent, a register of charges in which there shall be entered the following particulars regarding each mortgage, charge and other encumbrance created by the Company:

The Company may by a Resolution of Shareholders or, subject to the provisions of Article 9.10, by Resolution of Directors appoint a voluntary liquidator.

The Company may by Resolution of Shareholders or by a resolution passed unanimously by all Directors of the Company continue as a company incorporated under the laws of a jurisdiction outside the British Virgin Islands in the manner provided under those laws.

We, OFFSHORE INCORPORATIONS LIMITED of P.O. Box 957, Offshore Incorporations Centre, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands for the purpose of disapplying Part IV of Schedule 2 of the Act hereby sign these Articles of Association the 20th day of November, 2009.

British Virgin Islands law does not limit the extent to which a company’s memorandum and articles of association may provide for indemnification of officers and directors, except to the extent any such provision may be held by the British Virgin Islands courts to be contrary to public policy, such as to provide indemnification against civil fraud or the consequences of committing a crime. Our memorandum and articles of association permit indemnification of officers and directors against all actions, proceedings, costs, charges, expenses, losses, damages or liabilities incurred in connection with the execution of their duties, powers, authorities or discretions as a director or officer of the Company, unless such losses or damages arise through the willful neglect or default of such directors or officers.

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to our directors, officers or persons controlling us under the foregoing provisions, we have been informed that in the opinion of the SEC, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is therefore unenforceable.

(a) The following exhibits are filed herewith or incorporated herein by reference:

All financial statement schedules are omitted because the information called for is not required or is shown either in the consolidated financial statements or in the notes thereto.

(1) To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:

(ii) To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the SEC pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than 20% change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement; and

(iii) To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any material change to such information in the registration statement;

(2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Act, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

(3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.

(4) To file a post-effective amendment to the registration statement to include any financial statements required by Item 8.A of Form 20-F at the start of any delayed offering or throughout a continuous offering. Financial statements and information otherwise required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Act need not be furnished, provided that the registrant includes in the prospectus, by means of a post-effective amendment, financial statements required pursuant to this paragraph (a)(4) and other information necessary to ensure that all other information in the prospectus is at least as current as the date of those financial statements.

(5) That, for the purpose of determining liability under the Act to any purchaser:

(i) Each prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) as part of a registration statement relating to an offering, other than registration statements relying on Rule 430B or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A, shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use.

The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that, for purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each filing of the registrant’s annual report pursuant to section 13(a) or section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (and, where applicable, each filing of an employee benefit plan’s annual report pursuant to section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that is incorporated by reference in the registration statement shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes as follows: that prior to any public reoffering of the securities registered hereunder through use of a prospectus which is a part of this registration statement, by any person or party who is deemed to be an underwriter within the meaning of Rule 145(c), the issuer undertakes that such reoffering prospectus will contain the information called for by the applicable registration form with respect to reofferings by persons who may be deemed underwriters, in addition to the information called for by the other Items of the applicable form.

The registrant undertakes that every prospectus (i) that is filed pursuant to the immediately preceding paragraph, or (ii) that purports to meet the requirements of Section 10(a)(3) of the Act and is used in connection with an offering of securities subject to Rule 415, will be filed as a part of an amendment to the registration statement and will not be used until such amendment is effective, and that, for purposes of determining any liability under the Act, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes: (i) to respond to requests for information that is incorporated by reference into the prospectus pursuant to Items 4, 10(b), 11 or 13 of this Form, within one business day of receipt of such request, and to send the incorporated documents by first class mail or other equally prompt means and (ii) to arrange or provide for a facility in the United States for the purpose of responding to such requests. The undertaking in subparagraph (i) above includes information contained in documents filed subsequent to the effective date of the registration statement through the date of responding to the request.

The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes to supply by means of a post-effective amendment all information concerning a transaction and the company being acquired involved therein, that was not the subject of and included in the registration statement when it became effective.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Beijing, China, on October 26, 2020.

KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below hereby constitutes and appoints Bin Lin and Yingmei Yang and each of them, individually, as his true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him and in his name, place and stead in any and all capacities, in connection with this registration statement on Form F-4, including to sign in the name and on behalf of the undersigned, this registration statement on Form F-4 and any and all amendments thereto, including post-effective amendments and registrations filed pursuant to Rule 462 under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto such attorneys-in-fact and agents full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and desirable to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, or his substitute, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the Registrant’s duly authorized representative has signed this registration statement on Form F-4 in the City of New York, New York, on October 26, 2020.

British Virgin Islands		3841		Not Applicable
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

Title of each class of securities to be registered		Amount to be registered⁽¹⁾				Proposed maximum offering price per unit		Proposed maximum aggregate offering price⁽²⁾				Amount of registration fee
Common Shares, par value $0.021848 per share			440,890,986			N/A		$	25,157.69			$	2.74

Q:	*Does our board of directors recommend that shareholders approve the redesignation proposal?*

A:	Yes. Each of the special committee and our board of directors unanimously determined that the redesignation is advisable and fair to and in the best interests of shareholders and unanimously recommends that shareholders vote “FOR” the approval of the redesignation proposal at the special meeting.

Valuation Methodology	Range
Selected Public Company Analysis	$	1,806,572,150	$	1,928,729,510
Precedent Transaction Analysis	$	1,625,558,893	$	1,897,533,830
Discounted Cash Flow Analysis	$	978,343,709	$	1,673,769,939
Range	$	978,343,709	$	1,928,729,510

Company Shareholders Equity Stake Pre- and Post- Merger	Range
Pre-Merger	30-day Low		20-day VWAP (10/16/20)			30-day High
Company Shares Outstanding (Class A and Class B)		3,599,573		3,599,573			3,599,573
Stock Price (9/23/20 – 10/22/20)	$	0.3500	$	0.4243		$	0.5200
Stock Price (Split-adjusted Equivalent)	$	2.8000	$	3.3944		$	4.1600
Company Total Equity Value Pre-Combination	$	10,078,804	$	12,218,391		$	14,974,224

Post-Merger
Escrow Amount			$	3,500,000
Company Equity Value			$	8,718,391
Company Per Share Value			$	2.4221
Newegg Equity Value for Share Exchange			$	880,000,000
Newegg Shares Outstanding				62,195,173
Newegg Per Share Value			$	14.1490
Company Conversion Ratio				5.8417
Merger Consideration to Newegg (Company Shares)				363,325,542
Company Shareholders Post-Merger Stake (%)				0.98	%
Company Shareholders Implied Value of Post-Merger Stake
At High End of Newegg Valuation			$	18,921,034
At Low End of Newegg Valuation			$	9,597,652
Transaction-related Expenses			$	800,000
Company Shareholders Implied Net Equity Value Post-Merger
Net Value at High End of Newegg Valuation			$	18,121,034
Net Value at Low End of Newegg Valuation			$	8,797,652

	5.	to consider and vote upon a proposal to increase the number of common shares that the Company is authorized to issue to an unlimited number of common shares (we refer to this proposal as the share increase proposal);

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE MERGER AND THE SPECIAL MEETING	vi
SUMMARY	1
The Companies	1
The Merger	2
Special Meeting of Shareholders	2
What Newegg Stockholders Will Receive in the Merger	3
Treatment of Newegg Equity Awards	3
Recommendation of the Board and its Reasons for the Merger	3
Ownership of Common Shares After the Merger	3
Opinion of Financial Advisor	4
Interests of Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger	4
Dissenters’ Rights Available to Shareholders	4
Completion of the Merger is Subject to Certain Conditions	4
Regulatory Approvals	6
Listing on NASDAQ	6
Completion and Effectiveness of the Merger	6
Go Shop	7
Termination of the Merger Agreement	7
Termination Fees and Expenses	8
Specific Performance	8
Anticipated Accounting Treatment	9
Transaction Expenses	9
Risk Factors	9
SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA OF THE COMPANY	10
SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA OF NEWEGG	11
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION	12
EQUIVALENT AND COMPARATIVE PER SHARE INFORMATION	20
COMPARATIVE PER SHARE MARKET PRICE AND DIVIDEND INFORMATION	21
Market Information	21
Recent Closing Prices and Comparative Market Price Information	21
Dividend Policy	21
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS	22
RISK FACTORS	23
Risks Related to the Merger and Disposition	23
Risks Related to the Business of the Company	26
Risks Related to the Business of Newegg	42
Risks Related to Ownership of our Common Shares	56
THE COMPANIES	61
Lianluo Smart Limited	61
Lightning Delaware Sub, Inc.	61
Newegg Inc.	61
SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS	62
Date, Time and Location	62
Purpose	62
Recommendations of Board of Directors	62
Record Date; Outstanding Shares; Shareholders Entitled to Vote	63
Quorum	63
Required Vote	63
Share Ownership of and Voting by Directors and Executive Officers	63
Voting of Shares	63
Revocability of Proxies; Changing Your Vote	64
Solicitation of Proxies; Expenses of Solicitation	65
Householding	65
Adjournment	65
Other Information	65
Assistance	65

PROPOSAL I: THE MERGER	66
General	66
Background of the Merger	66
Reasons for the Merger	67
Reports, Opinions and Appraisals	68
Ownership of Common Shares After the Merger	72
Effect on the Company if the Merger is Not Completed	72
Interests of Directors, Executive Officers and Major Shareholders in the Merger	72
Regulatory Approvals Required for the Merger	73
Listing on NASDAQ	73
Anticipated Accounting Treatment	73
Transaction Expenses	73
No Appraisal or Dissenters’ Rights	73
Vote Required	73
Recommendation of the Board	73
THE MERGER AGREEMENT	74
Structure of the Merger	74
Completion and Effectiveness of the Merger	74
Merger Consideration	75
Fractional Shares	75
Shares Subject to Properly Exercised Appraisal Rights	75
Treatment of Newegg Equity Awards	75
Escrow Account	75
Conditions to Completion of the Merger	75
Representations and Warranties	77
Definition of Material Adverse Effect	78
Conduct of Business Pending the Merger	78
Go Shop	81
Proxy Statement and Registration Statement Covenant	81
Other Agreements	82
Termination of the Merger Agreement	83
Termination Fees and Expenses	84
Other Expenses	84
Specific Performance	84
Amendments; Waivers	84
THE VOTING AGREEMENTS	85
Agreement to Vote and Irrevocable Proxy	85
Transfer Restrictions	85
Agreement to Convert Class B Common Shares	86
PROPOSAL II: THE DISPOSITION	87
Description of the Proposed Disposition	87
Reasons and Background for the Proposed Disposition	87
Reports, Opinions and Appraisals	87
Effect on the Company if the Disposition is Not Completed	91
Interests of Directors and Executive Officers in the Proposed Disposition	91
No Appraisal or Dissenters’ Rights	91
Vote Required	91
Recommendation of the Board	91
THE DISPOSITION AGREEMENT	92
The Disposition	92
Representations and Warranties	92
Closing Conditions	92
Amendment and Termination	92
Governing Law	92

PROPOSAL III: REDESIGNATION	93
Purpose and Effect of the Redesignation	93
Vote Required	93
Recommendation of the Board	93
PROPOSAL IV: SHARE COMBINATION	94
Purpose of Share Combination	94
Effect of the Share Combination	95
Fractional Shares	95
Procedure for Implementing the Share Combination	95
Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Share Combination	96
Vote Required	96
Recommendation of the Board	96
PROPOSAL V: SHARE INCREASE	97
Purpose and Effect of the Share Increase	97
Vote Required	97
Recommendation of the Board	97
PROPOSAL VI: NAME CHANGE	98
Purpose and Effect of the Name Change	98
Vote Required	98
Recommendation of the Board	98
PROPOSAL VII: CHARTER AMENDMENT	99
Purpose and Effect of Charter Amendment	99
Vote Required	99
Recommendation of the Board	99
PROPOSAL VIII: ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL MEETING	100
Purpose of Adjournment Proposal	100
Vote Required	100
Recommendation of the Board	100
INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY	101
History and Development of the Company	101
Business Overview	102
Our Products and Services	103
Customers	104
Competition	105
Sales and Marketing	105
Seasonality	106
Regulations	106
Property, Plant and Equipment	114
Legal Proceedings	115
INFORMATION ABOUT NEWEGG	116
Overview	116
The Newegg Ecosystem	116
Newegg’s Competitive Strengths	118
Newegg’s Growth Strategies	118
Newegg’s Business Models	119
The Newegg Platforms	124
Logistics and Fulfillment	125
Customer Service and Support	126
Payment	127
Sales and Marketing	127
Technology	128
Security and Privacy Policy	130
Intellectual Property	130
Competition	130
Awards and Accolades	131
Employees	132
Facilities	132
Seasonality	133
Government Regulations	133
Legal Proceedings	134

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE COMPANY	135
Overview	135
Recent Developments	136
Factors Affecting Our Results of Operations Generally	137
Components of Operating Results	137
Results of Operations	139
Liquidity and Capital Resources	142
Research and Development	144
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements	144
Tabular Disclosure of Contractual Obligations	144
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR NEWEGG	148
Newegg’s Business Overview and COVID-19 Update	148
Newegg’s Business Model	149
Factors Affecting Newegg’s Results of Operations	149
Segment Information	151
Key Components of Results of Operations	152
Results of Operations	154
Non-GAAP Measures	158
Liquidity and Capital Resources	160
Capital Expenditures	162
Credit Agreements	163
Contractual Obligations	163
Off-Balance Sheet Commitments and Arrangements	163
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk	163
Related Party Transactions	164
Critical Accounting Policies, Judgments and Estimates	164
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	167
DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS	168
Directors and Executive Officers Following the Merger	168
Board of Directors	170
Duties of Directors	170
Limitation of Director and Officer Liability	170
Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings	171
Family Relationship	171
Terms of Directors and Executive Officers	171
Qualification	171
Committees of the Board of Directors	171
Code of Ethics	173
COMPENSATION OF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS	174
Director and Executive Officer Compensation	174
Employment Agreements	174
Equity Incentive Plans	174
TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PERSONS	176
PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS	178
Security Ownership of the Company	178
Security Ownership of Newegg	179
Security Ownership of the Company After the Merger	180
TAXATION	181
BVI Taxation	181
PRC Taxation	181
U.S. Federal Income Taxation	182
DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES	185
Rights and Obligations of Shareholders	185
The Investor Warrants	186
Hangzhou Lianluo Warrants	187
Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association	187
Rights of Certain Principal Shareholders of the Company	191

EXCHANGE CONTROLS	192
SUBMISSION OF SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS	192
LEGAL MATTERS	192
EXPERTS	192
ENFORCEMENT OF CIVIL LIABILITIES	193
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION	194
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	F-1

Annex A	—	Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 23, 2020, among Lianluo Smart Limited, Newegg Inc. and Lightning Delaware Sub, Inc.
Annex B	—	Voting Agreement, dated as of October 23, 2020, among Lianluo Smart Limited, Newegg Inc., Hangzhou Lianluo Interactive Information Technology Co., Ltd. and Hyperfinite Galaxy Holding Limited
Annex C	—	Voting Agreement, dated as of October 23, 2020, among Lianluo Smart Limited, Newegg Inc. and Ping Chen
Annex D	—	Opinion of Financial Advisor for Merger
Annex E	—	Equity Transfer Agreement, dated as of October 23, 2020, between Beijing Fenjin Times Technology Development Co., Ltd., Lianluo Connection Medical Wearable Device Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. and Lianluo Smart Limited
Annex F	—	Opinion of Financial Advisor for Disposition
Annex G	—	Form of Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association

	2020			2021
Selected Public Companies’ Median EV/Revenue		0.84	x		0.82	x
Newegg Revenue	$	2,037,261,787		$	2,249,715,499
Enterprise Value	$	1,713,801,150		$	1,835,958,510

Plus
Net Cash/(Debt), Other Adjustments	$	92,771,000		$	92,771,000
Equity Value	$	1,806,572,150		$	1,928,729,510

	2020			2021
Precedent Transactions’ EV/Revenue		0.75	x		0.80	x
Newegg Revenue	$	2,037,261,787		$	2,249,715,499
Enterprise Value	$	1,532,787,893		$	1,804,762,830

Plus
Net Cash/(Debt), Other Adjustments	$	92,771,000		$	92,771,000
Equity Value	$	1,625,558,893		$	1,897,533,830

Net Present Value Analysis – Terminal Value Multiple 0.52x
Discount Rate			Enterprise Value		Cash/(Net Debt)		Due from Affiliate		Working Capital Surplus/(Deficit)			Preferred Stock			Equity Investments (Mountain/ Bitmain)		Equity Value
	17.4	%	$	953,862,315	$	76,050,000	$	21,867,000	$	(26,542,000	)	$	(61,000	)	$	21,457,000	$	1,046,633,315
	18.4	%	$	936,087,652	$	76,050,000	$	21,867,000	$	(26,542,000	)	$	(61,000	)	$	21,457,000	$	1,028,858,652
	19.4	%	$	918,792,239	$	76,050,000	$	21,867,000	$	(26,542,000	)	$	(61,000	)	$	21,457,000	$	1,011,563,239
	20.4	%	$	901,959,282	$	76,050,000	$	21,867,000	$	(26,542,000	)	$	(61,000	)	$	21,457,000	$	994,730,282
	21.4	%	$	885,572,709	$	76,050,000	$	21,867,000	$	(26,542,000	)	$	(61,000	)	$	21,457,000	$	978,343,709

Valuation Methodology	Range (RMB)
Selected Public Company Analysis		603,578	1,407,214
Precedent Transaction Analysis		425,704	1,422,583
Discounted Cash Flow Analysis		286,269	399,278
Range		286,269	1,422,583
Unpaid Registered Capital		-87,784,000	0
Working Capital Deficit		-13,057,176	0
Equity Value		-100,554,907	1,422,583

Consideration from Transaction	Range (RMB)
Purchase Price		0	0
Unpaid Registered Capital		0	87,784,000
Working Capital Deficit		0	13,057,176
Inter-company Debt Not Assumed by the Purchaser		0	-73,545,628
Transaction-related Expenses		-1,000,000	-1,000,000
Net Consideration		-1,000,000	26,295,548

	2020			2021
Selected Public Companies’ EV/Revenue		2.55	x		1.76	x
Lianluo Connection Revenue (RMB)		231,102			792,488
Enterprise Value (RMB)		588,253			1,391,889
Plus
Cash (RMB)		15,325			15,325
Minus
Debt (RMB)		0			0
Unpaid Registered Capital (RMB)		-87,784,000			0
WC Deficit (RMB)		-13,057,176			0
Equity Value (RMB)		-100,237,599			1,407,214

Discount Rate			Enterprise Value (RMB)		Cash/(Net Debt) (RMB)		Unpaid Registered Capital/WC Deficit (RMB)		Equity Value (RMB)
	21.4	%		383,953		15,325		0		399,278
	22.4	%		375,413		15,325		0		390,738
	23.4	%		367,159		15,325		0		382,483
	24.4	%		359,178		15,325		0		374,503
	25.4	%		351,461		15,325		0		366,786

Product Type	Product Model	Expiration Date
Abdominal pressure cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instrument	CPR-LW1000	December 20, 2020
DHR998 Plus (sleep respiratory diagnosis instrument)	DHR998 Plus	July 17, 2023

Use	Address	Rental Term Expiration	Space
Principal Executive Office	Lianluo Smart Limited Room 611, 6th Floor, BeiKong Technology Building, No. 10 Baifuquan Road, Changping District, Beijing 102200, China	November 30, 2020	1,172 square feet
Storage Facility	Lianluo Connection Room 10, Negative Level 1, BeiKong Technology Building, No. 10 Baifuquan Road, Changping District, Beijing, China	December 16, 2020	323 square feet
Offices	Lianluo Connection Rooms 611, 612, 618, 619, 6th Floor, BeiKong Technology Building, No. 10 Baifuquan Road, Changping District, Beijing, China	November 30, 2020	4,689 square feet

Category	Products	Selected Featured Brands	SKUs as of June 30, 2020
Computer System	Desktops, laptops, gaming laptops, peripherals and accessories	Asus, MSI, HP, Lenovo, Dell, Acer, Microsoft, Samsung, LG, Gigabyte, Westinghouse	Approx. 5,804,700
Components	CPU / processors, Graphic Cards, Motherboards, storage devices and computer accessories	Intel, AMD, Asus, MSI, Corsair, Gigabyte, ASRock, EVGA, Western Digital, Seagate, Samsung, G.Skill	Approx. 2,034,230
Electronics	Home Video, Home Audio, Headphones, Pro Audio/Video, Cellphones, Wearables, Digital Cameras	Samsung, LG, Sony, Denon, Yamaha, Beyerdynamic	Approx. 8,082,090
Gaming	Xbox, PlayStation, legacy gaming, gaming titles	Nintendo, Sony Playstation, Microsoft Xbox	Approx. 144,850
Networking & Smart Home	Home networking, commercial networking, server & components and smart home products	Asus, TP-Link, Netgear, Linksys, SonicWall, Polycom, Plantronics, Jabra, Yealink, Cisco, Ruckus, Ubiquiti	Approx. 2,486,200
Office Solutions	Display & printing, office technology furniture, office supplies and mailing & inventory supplies	HP, Brother, Epson, Xerox, Lexmark, Zebra, Honeywell, ELO Touch, Sony, Sharp, Asus, Acer, Samsung, Eureka Ergonomic, COUGAR	Approx. 2,235,100
Software & Services	Software, Digital Downloads, Warranty & Services, 3rd Party Gift Cards, and Entertainment Products	Microsoft, Adobe, Norton, Intuit, SquareTrade	Approx. 111,740
Automotive & Industrial	Car electronics, Marine and Aviation, Motorcycles and ATV, Performance Parts, Tools and Equipment, Wheels and Tires	Alpine, Kenwood, 3M, Garmin, Pioneer, Boss Audio, BFGoodrich, Continental Tires, Firestone, Goodyear, Hankook, Michelin, Toyo	Approx. 735,000
Home & Tools	Home improvement tools, home appliances, kitchen utensils, outdoor & garden furniture, and pet supplies, Generators	Dyson, Cuisinart, Frigidaire, iRobot, Hoover, Ninja, Shark, Keurig, Caterpillar, DEWALT, Makita, Bosch, Milwaukee	Approx. 5,864,600
Health & Sports	Fitness, sports and health and beauty supplies	Huffy, Vilano, Razor, Garmin, Barska, Tactical Scorpion Gear, Intex, GoPowerBike, Callaway Golf, BestMassage	Approx. 1,078,300
Apparel & Accessories	Clothing, Costumes, Maternity, Shoes, Socks, Men & Women Clothing	Adidas, Converse, Levis, Skechers, Timberland, UGG, Under Armour, Crocs	Approx. 2,534,700
Hobbies & Toys	Drones, learning & educational materials, Action Figures, Collectibles, Board Games, Stem Toys, Science and Nature Toys	Disney, Funko, Lego, Bandai Namco, Banzai, Hasbro, Razor, Spin Master, Little Tikes	Approx. 1,463,800

Function	Number of Employees
ABS		6
Capital Markets and Investment		5
CEO Office		2
Customer Service		152
Facilities		12
Fulfillment		260
Global BSA		9
Global IT		20
Global MIS		49
Global Marketing		62
Global Platform		103
North Am Internal Audit		4
North Am Info. Security		2
Marketplace 3PL Operations		10
North Am B2B		23
North Am Finance		35
North Am Human Resources		11
North Am Legal		6
Newegg Canada		15
Newegg Logistics		19
Operations		2
Planning & Analytics		5
Private Label		9
Tech		1
APAC Human Resources		14
APAC Business		103
APAC Finance		21
APAC Facilities		10
APAC Operations		121
APAC Tech		397
APAC Fulfillment		2
APAC Private Label		9
APAC Management Office		5
APAC Legal		2
APAC Internal Audit		2
		1,508

Region	Number of Employees
United States		794
China		567
Taiwan		121
Canada		26
Total		1,508

Description of Use	Approximate Square Footage		Geographic Location	Lease Expirations
	(in thousands)
Corporate office facilities		149,057	North America	12/31/2022 through 11/30/2029
Fulfillment and warehouse operations		1,302,738	North America	10/31/2021 through 11/30/2029

Description of Use	Approximate Square Footage		Geographic Location
Corporate office facilities		362,044	China
Corporate office facilities		3,369	Taiwan
Fulfillment and warehouse operations		109,473	China

	Six Months Ended June 30,				Years Ended December 31,
Categories	2020		2019		2019		2018		2017
Product sales
Medical Devices	$	295,726	$	59,722	$	58,750	$	221,414	$	827,032
Mobile Medicine (sleep apnea diagnostic products)		17,240		81,550		153,644		120,930		54,979
Total product sales		312,966		141,272		212,394		342,344		882,011
OSAS service (analysis and detection)		26,209		100,941		171,064		217,042		-
Total revenues	$	339,175	$	242,213	$	383,458	$	559,386	$	882,011

	For the Years Ended December 31,																		Changes						Changes
	2019						2018						2017						2019 vs. 2018						2018 vs. 2017
	USD						USD						USD						USD						USD
	(’000)			%			(’000)			%			(’000)			%			(’000)			%			(’000)			%
Revenues		383			100			559			100			882			100			(176	)		(31	)		(323	)		(37	)
Cost of revenues		(744	)		(194	)		(758	)		(136	)		(1,656	)		(188	)		(14	)		(2	)		(898	)		(54	)
Gross loss		(361	)		(94	)		(199	)		(36	)		(774	)		(88	)		(162	)		(81	)		575			74
Service income		-			-			-			-			56			6			-			-			(56	)		(100	)
Service expenses		-			-			-			-			(1	)		0			-			-			(1	)		(100	)
Selling expenses		(835	)		(218	)		(2,083	)		(373	)		(1,170	)		(132	)		(1,248	)		(60	)		913			78
General and administrative expenses		(2,594	)		(677	)		(3,675	)		(657	)		(3,192	)		(362	)		(1,081	)		(29	)		483			15
(Provision for) recovery from doubtful accounts		(13	)		(3	)		(22	)		(4	)		23			3			(9	)		(41	)		(45	)		(196	)
Impairment loss for intangible assets		-			-			(3,282	)		(587	)		-			-			(3,282	)		(100	)		3,282			-
Operating loss		(3,803	)		(993	)		(9,261	)		(1,657	)		(5,058	)		(573	)		5,458			59			(4,203	)		(83	)
Financial (expenses) income		1			-			(38	)		(7	)		57			6			39			103			(95	)		(167	)
Other income (expense), net		(32	)		(8	)		(211	)		(38	)		94			11			(179	)		(85	)		(305	)		(324	)
Unrealized loss on marketable securities		(1,357	)		(354	)		-			-			-			-			1,357			-			-			-
Change in fair value of warrants liability		740			193			600			107			(229	)		(26	)		140			23			829			361
Net loss		(4,451	)		(1,162	)		(8,910	)		(1,594	)		(5,136	)		(582	)		4,459			50			(3,774	)		(73	)

Contractual Obligations	Payments Due by Period
	Total		Less than 1 year		1-3 years		More than 3 years
Operating lease obligations	$	17,753	$	17,753	$	-	$	-
Total	$	17,753	$	17,753	$	-	$	-

	For the Six Months Ended/ As of June 30,
	2020			2019
Key Operating Data:
Total visits⁽¹⁾		163.9 million			126.3 million
Number of customers⁽²⁾		35.6 million			33.6 million
Number of active customers⁽³⁾		3.8 million			3.7 million
Conversion rate⁽⁴⁾		2.6	%		2.6	%
Repeat purchase rate⁽⁵⁾		30.7	%		30.4	%
Average Order Value⁽⁶⁾	$	296		$	297

	For the Year Ended / As of December 31,
Key Operating Data:	2019			2018			2017
Total visits⁽¹⁾		262.8 million			261.6 million			263.3 million
Number of customers⁽²⁾		34.4 million			32.7 million			30.8 million
Number of active customers⁽³⁾		3.2 million			3.9 million			4.0 million
Conversion rate⁽⁴⁾		2.4	%		3.2	%		3.4	%
Repeat purchase rate⁽⁵⁾		30.0	%		30. 9	%		32.8	%
Average Order Value⁽⁶⁾	$	310		$	299		$	286

(1)	Measured by total traffic across all Newegg platforms, excluding search bots from competitors by filtering visits of less than three seconds.

(2)	Calculated by the total number of registered accounts on all Newegg platforms.

(3)	Active customers as of a given date are calculated by unique customer ID with at least one transaction purchased on Newegg platforms during the relevant 12-month measurement period.

(4)	Calculated by dividing transactions over the total number of visits across all Newegg platforms, excluding visits less than three seconds.

(5)	Measured by the percentage of customers who made at least two purchases on Newegg platforms during the relevant 12-month measurement period.

(6)	Calculated by dividing sales volume by number of transactions during the relevant 12-month measurement period.

	For the Year Ended December 31,
	2019				2018				2017
	(in millions, except for percentages)
Net sales	Amount		%		Amount		%		Amount		%
Direct sales revenues	$	1,476.7		96.3	$	1,966.3		97.2	$	2,104.6		97.5
Marketplace revenues		46.0		3.0		43.2		2.1		37.2		1.7
Services revenues		11.2		0.7		12.9		0.7		16.3		0.8
Total		1,533.9		100.0		2,022.4		100.0		2,158.1		100.0

	For the Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020			2019
	(in millions)
Net Sales	$	862.70		$	797.4
Adjustments:
GMV - Marketplace		335.0			238.7
Marketplace Commission		(33.5	)		(21.0	)
Deferred Revenue		8.6			(12.2	)
Service Revenue		(17.0	)		(5.5	)
Asia Net Sales		(0.0	)		(2.5	)
Rosewill and Nutrend sales through third party platforms		(17.1	)		(15.0	)
Other		4.0			(0.8	)
GMV	$	1,142.6		$	979.1

	●	although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized may have to be replaced in the future, and Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect cash capital expenditure requirements for such replacements or for new capital expenditure requirements;

	●	Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, its working capital needs;

	●	Adjusted EBITDA does not consider the potentially dilutive impact of stock-based compensation;

	●	Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect tax payments that may represent a reduction in cash available to it; and

	●	Other companies, including companies in its industry, may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently, which reduces its usefulness as a comparative measure.