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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 6, 2023.

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM F-1

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

Under

The Securities Act of 1933

 

YUEZHONGHUI INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS GROUP LTD

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 United Kingdom   5960    Not Applicable
(State or other jurisdiction of   (Primary Standard Industrial   (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)   Classification Code Number)   Identification Number)

 

 

Room 531, Floor 5, Liangji Building

East Ring 1st Road, Fukang Community

Longhua Street, Longhua District, Shenzhen

YUEZHONGHUI INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS GROUP LTD

People’s Republic of China 518109

+44 07514685567

(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of Registrant’s principal executive offices)

4305 SNYDER AVE BROOKLYN

NewYork

American Tuoyuan International Securities Group Inc.

(Name, address of agent for service)

F15, Fudan Science Park Building, No. 11 Guotai Road

Yangpu District, Shanghai

Shanghai Jinzhun Investment Management Co., Ltd

(Name, address of agent for service)

 

Copies to:

     

 

Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: As soon as practicable after the effective date of this Registration Statement.

 

If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, check the following box. ¨

 

If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. ¨

 

If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. ¨

 

If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933. Emerging growth company x

 

If an emerging growth company that prepares its financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act. x

 

The Registrant hereby amends this registration statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the Registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this registration statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act, as amended, or until the registration statement shall become effective on such date as the Securities and Exchange Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a) may determine.

 

 

   
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 6, 2023.

 

PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS

Ordinary Shares

 

We are offering                   ordinary shares. This is the initial public offering of ordinary shares of                           . The offering price of our ordinary shares in this offering is expected to be $6.50 per share. Prior to this offering, there has been no public market for our ordinary shares.

 

We have applied to list our ordinary shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “YZH”. There is no assurance that such application will be approved, and if our application is not approved, this offering may not be completed.

 

Investing in our ordinary shares involves a high degree of risk. Before buying any shares, you should carefully read the discussion of material risks of investing in our ordinary shares in “Risk Factors”.

 

We are an “emerging growth company” as defined under the federal securities laws and, as such, will be subject to reduced public company reporting requirements. See “Prospectus Summary—Implications of Being an Emerging Growth Company” for additional information.

 

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any other regulatory body has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

 

We are not a Chinese operating company, but rather a holding company incorporated in the United Kingdom. As a holding company with no material operations of our own, we conduct a substantial majority of our operations through our operating entities established in the People’s Republic of China (or the “PRC”). The Ordinary Shares offered in this prospectus are shares of the United Kingdom holding company. Holders of our Class A Ordinary Shares do not directly own any equity interests in our Chinese operating subsidiaries, but will instead own shares of a United Kingdom holding company. The Chinese regulatory authorities could disallow our corporate structure, which would likely result in a material change in our operations and/or a material change in the value of our Ordinary Shares, including that it could cause the value of our Ordinary Shares to significantly decline or become worthless. Unless otherwise stated, as used in this prospectus and in the context of describing our operations and consolidated financial information, “we,” “us,” “Company,” or “our,” refers to YUEZHONGHUI INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS GROUP LTD, a United Kingdom holding company. For a description of our corporate structure, see “Corporate History and Structure.” See also “Risk Factors – Risks Relating to Our Corporate Structure.”

 

   
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 6, 2023.

 

We face various legal and operational risks and uncertainties relating to our operations in China. These risks, together with uncertainties in China’s legal system and the interpretation and enforcement of Chinese laws, regulations, and policies, could hinder our ability to offer or continue to offer our securities, result in a material adverse effect on our business operations, and damage our reputation, which could cause our shares to significantly decline in value or become worthless. The Chinese government may intervene or influence the operations of our PRC subsidiaries at any time and may exert more control over offerings conducted overseas and/or foreign investment in China-based issuers, which could result in a material change in the operations of our PRC subsidiaries and/or the value of our common stock. Any actions by the Chinese government to exert more oversight and control over offerings that are conducted overseas and/or foreign investment in China-based issuers could significantly limit or completely hinder our ability to offer or continue to offer securities to investors and cause the value of such securities to significantly decline or be worthless. Recently, the PRC government adopted a series of laws, regulatory measures and issued statements to regulate business operations in China, including cracking down on illegal activities in the securities market, adopting new measures to extend the scope of cybersecurity reviews, and expanding the efforts in anti-monopoly enforcement. The Cyberspace Administration of China (“CAC”) has opened cybersecurity probes into several U.S.-listed technology companies focusing on anti-monopoly regulation, and how companies collect, store, process and transfer data, among other things. If we are subject to such a probe or are required to comply with the stringent requirements of the new regulations, our ability to conduct our business or list on a U.S. stock exchange may be restricted. As of the date of this prospectus, we and our subsidiaries have not been involved in any investigations on cybersecurity review initiated by any Chinese regulatory authority, nor has any of them received any inquiry, notice or sanction. There are currently no relevant laws or regulations in China that prohibit companies whose subsidiaries or entity interests are within China from listing on overseas stock exchanges. However, since these statements and regulatory actions are newly published, official guidance and related implementation rules have not been issued. It is highly uncertain what the potential impact such modified or new policies and regulations will have on our daily business operation, the ability to accept foreign investments and our ability to continue trading on a U.S. securities marketplace or stock exchange.

 

   PER SHARE   TOTAL 
Initial public offering price  $   $ 
Underwriting discounts and commissions(1)  $   $ 
Proceeds, before expenses, to us  $   $ 

(1) Does not include accountable and non-accountable expense allowance payable to underwriters. Please see the section of this prospectus entitled “Underwriting” for additional information regarding underwriter compensation.

 

We expect our total cash expenses for this offering (including cash expenses payable to our underwriters for their out-of-pocket expenses) to be approximately $[●  ], exclusive of the above commissions. In addition, we will pay additional items of value in connection with this offering that are viewed by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA, as underwriting compensation. These payments will further reduce proceeds available to us before expenses. See “Underwriting.”

 

Neither we nor any of the underwriters have authorized anyone to provide any information or to make any representations other than those contained in this prospectus or in any free writing prospectuses we have prepared. Neither we nor any of the underwriters take responsibility for, and can provide no assurance as to the reliability of, any other information that others may give you. This prospectus is an offer to sell only the shares offered hereby, but only under circumstances and in jurisdictions where it is lawful to do so. The information contained in this prospectus is current only as of its date, regardless of the time of delivery of this prospectus or of any sale of our common stock.

 

For investors outside the United States: Neither we nor any of the underwriters have done anything that would permit this offering or possession or distribution of this prospectus in any jurisdiction where action for that purpose is required, other than in the United States. Persons outside the United States who come into possession of this prospectus must inform themselves about, and observe any restrictions relating to, the offering of the shares of our common stock and the distribution of this prospectus outside the United States.

 

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission nor any other regulatory body has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

 

   
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 6, 2023.

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

  Page
PROSPECTUS SUMMARY 1
OFFERINGS 10
RISK FACTORS 11
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS 41
USE OF PROCEEDS 43
DIVIDEND POLICY 44
CAPITALIZATION 45
DILUTION 47
CORPORATE HISTORY AND STRUCTURE 48
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 49
BUSINESS 52
REGULATIONS 71
MANAGEMENT 84
PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS 89
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS  
DESCRIPTION OF SHARE CAPITAL 90
SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE 95
TAXATION 97
UNDERWRITING 100
LEGAL MATTERS 103
EXPERTS 103
WHERE YOU CAN FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 103

 

   
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 6, 2023.

 

PROSPECTUS SUMMARY

 

The following summary is qualified in its entirety by, and should be read in conjunction with, the more detailed information and financial statements In addition to this summary, we urge you to read the entire prospectus carefully, especially the risks of Investing in our Ordinary Shares discussed under "Risk Factors" before deciding whether to buy our Ordinary Shares.

 

Our Mission

 

Our mission is to use digital technology platform to build a new intelligent industry, dedicated to connecting enterprise business, linking global industry, integrating resources and achieving win-win situation.

 

Overview of Our Company

 

The company is committed to investment promotion, investment and financing consulting, brand planning, brand marketing, helping enterprises to open online and offline sales promotion channels, and expanding cross-border sales channels for domestic and overseas; the company gathers a rich product supply chain, and carefully builds a digital new retail ecological platform of YueZhongHui, using high-quality products and industrial projects as the medium to achieve cross-border integration, cross-enterprise, cross-industry, cross-community, cross-industry Cooperation, for consumers and businesses, for online and offline to build a bridge of mutual communication, helping the public Consumer Entrepreneurship, Consumer Pension Plan, to make more people healthy and happy! The new Consumer New Retail Plan , entertainment e-commerce model, new media marketing tools to make the platform, business and consumer win-win, so that more people through the digital new retail ecosystem to create wealth!

 

History and Development

 

YueZhongHui is a new company, but carries deep operational management experience.

At the level of management team, Chairman Chengsheng Feng has more than 30 years of elite, management and marketing experience and has held positions such as general manager in many new retail fields, accumulating rich market channels and supply chain channels. Vice Chairman Xiaodong Song has held the positions of chairman and general manager of many industries such as e-commerce, business travel and exhibition, retail, etc. He has rich market experience and management experience, and has hosted many large-scale physical projects, accumulating rich operation experience and human resources channels.

At the core team level, we have introduced Yahuan Song, the legal director who has long experience in corporate law and company management and operation, Pengcheng Feng who has rich experience in legal professional work, rich experience in e-commerce and marketing, and Yushan Chen who has thirty years of experience in international trade and business management.

In the post-epidemic era, the impact of the new crown epidemic is ongoing, and the degree of online economic and social activities will continue to grow at a high rate going forward. The way of living online and working online extends the scope of the population extremely wide, and consumers are turning to online consumption on a large scale, which greatly stimulates the development of global e-commerce retail industry. In this context, we have formed a management and core team with rich experience in e-commerce, using SAAS marketing business planning digital platform and other new media marketing tools to make the platform, put forward innovative operational concepts and models, focusing on global interoperability development, with quality products and services as the medium, to build a new digital e-commerce circle!

 

Industry

 

Enterprise Consulting And Management industry and E-commerce Service industry. With its focus on model innovation and new product design, YueZhongHui is actively exploring and practicing, aiming to build an ecosystem that organically integrates e-commerce and cross-border activities based on accurate big data, and provide high-quality digital business services to enterprises and individuals.

 

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Our Solutions

 

YueZhongHui will refine to build a digital new retail ecological platform, use big data as the basis for analysis, use the driving force of new technology development, gate-keep every process of products from production to sales, take quality products and services as the core, build a business activity service platform of information communication, resource sharing, policy coordination, industrialization, capitalization and digital operation according to the needs and demands of enterprises themselves. Enhance the market competitiveness and self-innovation of enterprises, strengthen the communication and cooperation between enterprises, use technology to empower and drive digital development, and achieve high-quality development of enterprises.

 

Our Services

 

Our core business mainly includes the following eleven services: (a) business consulting and planning services; (b) Digital intelligent marketing services; (c) commodity sharing services; (d) supply chain collaboration services; (e) personalized brand operation services; (f) new media operation services; (g) business project incubation services; (h) business management training and education services, etc.; (i) business team building services; (x) corporate finance and taxation legal services; (xi) digital strategic layout planning services.

 

Our Competitive Advantages

 

I. Aggregate multiple strategic resources to create a digital business service platform for enterprises

The company was established by a number of experienced corporate directors and business elites, and innovates and upgrades the connectivity model among enterprises, using digital platform to drive the development of product industry, joining hands with various chambers of commerce, associations, government and other platforms, and is committed to serving millions of enterprises.

 

II.The founding team has been working in the industry for many years and is experienced in related fields

The founding team has many years of operational experience and rich resources in related fields.

 

III.According to the needs of enterprises to provide personalized services

By studying the development trend of different enterprises in the industry, we will create a set of products and services and marketing model that best suits the enterprise, and at the same time, we will customize personalized services according to the enterprise's demands.

 

IV.Optimization of the epidemic policy brings significant benefits

Before the optimization of the epidemic policy, the domestic e-commerce market was relatively saturated and affected by the epidemic, the development trend was not optimistic, and the development of cross-border e-commerce was hindered. After the optimization of the epidemic policy, the demand of e-commerce platforms seeking incremental overseas market rose, and the product service was developing from price advantage towards product and service advantage,in this context,as an emerging technology-based e-commerce service company, we have a huge advantage.

 

Our Challenge

 

I. Willingness to consume downward

The rising price level makes most households spend less on non-essential goods, while the pharmaceutical scare during the epidemic liberalization phase has had a huge impact on the majority of consumers, making them spend several times more on related pharmaceutical products, directly reducing the amount they can spend on other products and reducing the demand side, leaving both the supply side and the sellers in a difficult situation.

 

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II.New demand is greater than replacement demand

In the traditional retail era, online consumption focused on convenient consumption channels and good shopping experience to meet consumers' replacement needs, while in the new retail era, we need more to create and meet new consumption needs, such as the expansion of online consumer goods variety, quality improvement, brand innovation, and new demands inspired by the diversification of consumption choices, and the new demands are now greater than the replacement demands.

 

III.The impact of the market level

In the current domestic e-commerce industry market, our main competitors include Alibaba, JD, Pinduoduo , the Internet e-commerce industry giants that have the will to expand incrementally in overseas markets, and in the future development stage, we will gradually face the impact of these rivals in the international market arena.

 

Our Market Opportunities

 

The easing of the epidemic, the gradual opening of international markets, the demand for intelligent new retail platforms from enterprises, and the constantly renewed consumer demand are all market opportunities for us.

 

What we do

 

Create a service platform for information communication, resource sharing, policy coordination, industrialization, capitalization, digital operation and other business activities, build to produce to enhance the market competitiveness of enterprises and self-innovation, strengthen the exchange and cooperation between enterprises, the use of technology to empower, digital development drive, to achieve high-quality development of enterprises digital overall solutions.

 

The company has made bold exploration and innovation on the traditional consumption and sales model, forming three innovative business models: Consumer Entrepreneurship, Consumer Pension Plan and Consumer New Retail Plan.

 

Consumer Pension Plan Model: The company creates a new type of points ecosystem, consumers can obtain consumption green points through daily consumption, and the green points are converted into consumption capital profit as the revenue entrance, which is transformed into an innovative consumption pension protection model through government guidance, market-oriented operation and the introduction of social commercial insurance mechanisms, and then forms a consumption pension ecological cycle mechanism. This is a kind of consumer pension ecosystem which is fully connected with the market and full of self-generating cycle vitality. By creating a closed loop of consumer ecology, through the Internet of Things, big data, cloud computing and commercialization services of enterprises, it opens the way to exchange the green points accumulated by online consumption and offline services for social commercial insurance, completes the value-added consumer services and creates another new model for solving the whole society's pension.

 

Consumer Entrepreneurship Model: YueZhongHui company seizes the consumer's daily consumption of accumulated discounts and the creation of consumer capital profits this entrance into the points quantification system, detonate the power of new consumer users, accelerate the promotion of new consumption expansion and quality, continue to stimulate consumer vitality, promote the deep integration of online and offline consumption, in the golden age of consumer entrepreneurship, have more consumer community, create countless business opportunities and empowerment business circle Ecosystem profit points, for sales channels, product importance reputation loyalty, traffic data, marketing model, science and technology research and development, brand promotion and other resources redistribution, creating a hot eye of the storm consumer track, so that more users become the final winner, to achieve the dual benefits of consumption and entrepreneurship.

 

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Consumer New Retail Plan Model: The development strategy of YueZhongHui is to take the combination of strong product supply chain offline chain structure and online shopping mall platform as the core, promote the integration of high-quality products and big consumption, online and offline, upstream and downstream of the industry chain, and build "big data supermarket" as the digital operation benchmark of new consumer retail. We will build a digital supply chain platform for enterprise merchants and the upstream and downstream of the big consumption industry chain, strategically develop our own brand business and IP creation, form a digital service platform for the whole chain of the industry, create a consumer-centric, digital retail scenario for consumption, and an ecological integration model for the whole terminal service, and continue to expand the operational capability and realization value of user consumption, data assets, entertainment marketing tools, omni-domain marketing and trust marketing, resource management technology, store technology display technology, etc. to form an empowering consumer economy digital ecosystem. Through online and offline consumption data analysis and other technical tools, YueZhongHui helps sales terminal chains carry out digital transformation of scenes around offline scenes, online incremental service refinement, accurate conversion of store stock, unified intelligent quick payment and other areas, and simultaneously establish 3D intelligent shopping guide system, online mall of local specialties and local service value-added "city integration platform", and open live marketing empowerment. It also establishes a 3D intelligent shopping guide system, a "hometown integration platform" for local specialty products and local service value-added in the online mall, opens a live marketing port to empower local dealers, and diverts local consumer online traffic to local offline stores to solve bottlenecks such as digitalization of goods, data analysis of consumer demand, conversion of customer flow, derivative consumption and repeated consumption in the terminal physical stores.

 

Our company structure

 

 

 

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Our Strategy

 

After a thorough analysis of the current industry and market trends, the specific market needs of our core customer groups, and our own strategic resources and advantages, we have developed a business strategy with a holistic and systematic view that is appropriate for our current development stage, taking into account the many problems and challenges we have faced in the previous development and operation stages. At this stage, our strategy is divided into five main periods, as follows.

 

I. Enterprise planning and preparation period (2022)

We will implement and complete the initial planning and establishment strategy for the business in 2022. The specific work plan and contents are: First, from the beginning of 2022 to April 2022, we will complete the initial planning of the enterprise, including identifying the founding members and core team, raising and selecting the necessary initial capital and office space for the establishment of the enterprise, and initially determining the core organizational structure and personnel management model; Second, from May 2022 to June 2022 Complete market research and preliminary business planning, including industry research and customer group demand analysis, preliminary construction of business model and marketing model, analysis of each risk faced after the work and provide contingency plans, etc.; Third, from July 2022 to September 2022, complete the strategic layout of industrial ecology and system platform construction, including Pre-integration of supply chain and sales channel resources, hiring a team of programmers to build and develop the digital system platform, and pre-testing each function of the online platform, etc.; Fourth, formally establish the YueZhongHui business platform and carry out initial operation from October 2022 to November 2022, including determining the official name of the platform and carrying out initial publicity, carrying out online trial operation of the platform and recording customer feedback, etc. and record the feedback from customers, etc.

 

II. The expansion of investment financing M&A period (2023)

We plan to carry out the expansion work of investment, financing and M&A of our platform in 2023. The specific work plan and content are: first, investment in the work, that is, on the basis of the previously pre-integrated supply chain channel resources, officially carry out the investment in the market subject to the ecological platform of YueZhongHui, in order to establish and form a complete range of supply chain system that can meet diversified consumer demand; second, the development of independent brand products, that is, from the platform's many supply chain resources to select high standards, high quality, high market demand for quality products supply sources, and combine these quality products supply sources with the platform's own brand. Second, to develop our own brand products, that is, to select high standard, high quality, high market demand of quality product supply sources from the platform's many supply chain resources, and to combine these quality product supply sources with the platform's own brand to create our own brand products; Third, to promote the agent brand products in domestic and international markets, that is, to promote and sell our agent brand products in the domestic market through online and offline channels, and to establish a chain of institutions in China to improve the visibility and sales of products. At the same time, we will also take the lead in the international sales of our brand products, including the promotion and sales in overseas markets, and play an important role in cross-border e-commerce; fourth, we will accomplish our strategic objectives in the financial field, including starting the process of listing on NASDAQ, implementing M&A, investment and financing, and other industry-financing strategies, providing the company with more sources of capital and broader investment opportunities, and helping more We will also help more companies achieve business expansion and development.

 

III. Complete the construction of patent deployment system (2024)

We plan to build a complete patent control system in 2024, and the specific work plan and content are: first, to improve the international patent intellectual property protection system of our own brand, including the application for the confirmation of intellectual property rights such as trademarks and patents under our own brand, and the establishment of a litigation system for the infringement of rights to ensure that the sales of our own brand in the international market are not affected by infringement; second, to expand Second, expand the domestic and foreign market sales channels of our own brands, and continue to develop the platform online and offline chain institutions, specifically including the domestic and foreign markets, through the e-commerce platform and physical stores to sell our own brands, and continue to increase more stores and sales channels, so that our customer base continues to expand; third, build the core industrial chain system, help more enterprises to build brand products, that is, through financing, mergers and acquisitions and other Financial measures such as financing, mergers and acquisitions to acquire upstream and downstream enterprises in the industry chain, in order to form a set of core industry chain system that covers the complete and can achieve long-term profit growth, and help other enterprises to build their own brand products, in order to improve the comprehensive competitiveness of the platform and create greater value.

 

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IV. The completion of the brand layout system, start to enter the international market (2025)

We will complete the construction of our own brand layout system in 2025, and gradually and orderly start to develop and expand the international market. The specific work plan and content are: first, to carry out the strategic layout of our own brand in the international market, we will fully carry out international market research, promotion of our own brand products, etc., and at the same time, we will look for suitable agents and channel partners in the international market, and strengthen investment in product development and continuously improve product quality to meet the needs of the international market; second, to carry out financing in the international market Mergers and acquisitions, in order to enhance the competitiveness of our own brand system in the international market, we will help more enterprises enter the international market through financing, mergers and acquisitions and other measures, in order to continuously expand the business scope of our platform, brand awareness, and maximize economic and social benefits. Third, we will form the largest digital new retail business platform in China. Based on our experience in brand expansion in international markets, we will continuously upgrade and improve our domestic business platform, and continue to expand its scale to form the most influential digital new retail business platform in China with market coverage.

 

V. Aggregate and build a common business alliance to create a win-win development path (2026)

We will enable more companies to become partners under our platform in 2026, following a symbiotic, shared and win-win development path guided by the concept of long-termism and sustainability. We plan to achieve the following in 2026. First, we will build an alliance platform in China, we will gather more partners mainly from enterprises, and use the platform as a centralized support to build a mutually beneficial and win-win business cooperation system to achieve our long-term, stable and lasting win-win development goals; second, we will take the international alliance expansion road, we will open operations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Madagascar, Malaysia, South Korea and other countries and regions We will open branches in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Madagascar, Malaysia, Korea and other countries and regions, and adopt a point-to-point strategic plan to gradually strengthen our strategic deployment in the international market and lay the foundation stone for our long-term development in the international market.

 

Risk Factors Summary

 

I. The macro side of consumption showed weakness

The real growth rate of residents' income in the post-epidemic era has seen a sharp decline, and the restricted consumption scenario related to the anti-epidemic policy and the shrinking social radius have also objectively inhibited consumption, while consumer confidence has fallen off a cliff, especially on employment, and macro-level consumption is not optimistic.

 

II. Cross-border e-commerce industry maturity is not high

2021's Amazon seal gate to the international e-commerce industry out of the country to sound the alarm, we do not yet have a mature and healthy compliance of cross-border e-commerce identity.

 

III. The risk of data leakage is high

In recent years, many well-known e-commerce industry has data leakage phenomenon, for an e-commerce platform with a large number of customer groups, the risk of data leakage can not be ignored.

 

Implications of Being an Emerging Growth Company

 

I. Large potential growth space

Compared to large cap companies, emerging growth companies are at an earlier stage of the business cycle and have the potential to grow more rapidly than the overall stock market. Compared to mature market business models, emerging growth companies tend to experiment with innovative, technology-based, and contemporary business models, and seek to maximize their growth by studying the development of the times and market demand and adjusting their own positioning.

 

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II.Many sources of development opportunities

As an emerging growth company, the initial disclosure of listed company data and information is relatively small, the development strategy of the company's operation has diversity, the investment cost is not high, it is easy to attract some more aggressive investors to invest, for the emerging market, also has the conditions to diversify the choice, and then to specialize, with more possibilities.

 

III. Market competition can be regulated

Peer competition is one of the challenges faced by companies in the course of their operations. In the early stages of their development, emerging growth companies will encounter large market capitalization companies that are already established in the same industry. In the case of the same business, emerging growth companies can adjust the competitive disadvantages they face by timely adjusting their business tendencies, playing to their strengths and discarding their weaknesses.

 

IV. Conclusion

In the final analysis, the factors affecting the development of emerging enterprises are multifaceted and cannot be discussed in a single way. However, if a company wants to develop in the long term, it must conduct in-depth research on the market environment, keep up with the development of the times, customize a business model suitable for its own development, have a sense of renewal of its own products, and clarify a development path suitable for itself before forming a certain scale, in order to develop from an emerging growth company into a large scale company with large market capitalization.

 

Implications of Our Being an "Emerging Growth Company"

 

On September 9, 2022, the SEC adopted inflation adjustments mandated by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the "JOBS Act"). "). As a result, an "emerging growth company" will lose its emerging growth company status on the last day of the fiscal year in As a result, an "emerging growth company" will lose its emerging growth company status on the last day of the fiscal year in which it has $1.235 billion or more in total. "As a company with less than $1.235 billion in revenue during our last fiscal year, we qualify as an "emerging growth company" as defined in the JOBS Act. " An "emerging growth company" may take advantage of reduced reporting requirements that are otherwise applicable to larger public companies. In particular, as an emerging growth company, we:

●   may present only two years of audited financial statements and only two years of related Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial;

●   may present only two years of audited financial statements and only two years of related Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations;

●   are not required to provide a detailed narrative disclosure discussing our compensation principles, objectives and elements and analyzing how those are not required to provide a detailed narrative disclosure discussing our compensation principles, objectives and elements and analyzing how those are not required to provide a detailed narrative disclosure discussing our compensation principles, objectives and elements and analyzing how those elements fit with our principles and objectives, which is commonly referred to as "compensation discussion and analysis";

●   are not required to obtain an attestation and report from our auditors on our management's assessment of our internal control over financial reporting pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002;

●   are not required to obtain a non-binding advisory vote from our shareholders on executive compensation or golden parachute arrangements (commonly referred to as the "say-on-pay," "say-on-frequency" and "say-on-golden- parachute" votes);

●   are exempt from certain executive compensation disclosure provisions requiring a pay-for-performance graph and CEO pay ratio disclosure;

●   are exempt from the requirement to disclose the CEO pay ratio; and are exempt from certain executive compensation disclosure provisions requiring a pay-for-performance graph and CEO pay ratio disclosure;

 

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●   are eligible to claim longer phase-in periods for the adoption of new or revised financial accounting standards under §107 of the JOBS Act; and

●   are eligible to claim longer phase-in periods for the adoption of new or revised financial accounting standards under §107 of the JOBS Act; and

●   will not be required to conduct an evaluation of our internal control over financial reporting until our second annual report on Form 20-F following the will not be required to conduct an evaluation of our internal control over financial reporting until our second annual report on Form 20-F following the effectiveness of our initial public offering.

 

We intend to take advantage of all of these reduced reporting requirements and exemptions, including the longer phase-in periods for the adoption of new or revised financial accounting standards under § 107 of the JOBS Act. Our election to use the phase-in periods may make it difficult to compare our financial statements to those of non-emerging growth companies and other emerging growth companies that have opted out of the JOBS Act. Our election to use the phase-in periods may make it difficult to compare our financial statements to those of non-emerging growth companies and other emerging growth companies that have opted out of the phase-in periods under § 107 of the JOBS Act. Our election to use the phase-in periods may make it difficult to compare our financial statements to those of non-emerging growth companies and other emerging growth companies that have opted out of the phase-in periods under § 107 of the JOBS Act.

 

Under the JOBS Act, we may take advantage of the above-described reduced reporting requirements and exemptions until we no longer meet the definition of an emerging growth company. The JOBS Act provides that we would cease to be an "emerging growth company" at the end of the fiscal year in which the fifth anniversary of our initial sale of common equity pursuant to a registration statement declared that we are an emerging growth company. The JOBS Act provides that we would cease to be an "emerging growth company" at the end of the fiscal year in which the fifth anniversary of our initial sale of common equity pursuant to a registration statement declared effective under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (as amended). of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") occurred, if we have more than $1.235 billion in annual revenue, have more than $700 million in market value of our Class A Ordinary Share held by non-affiliates, or issue more than $1 billion in principal amount of non-convertible debt over a three-year period.

 

Foreign Private Issuer Status

 

We are a foreign private issuer within the meaning of the rules under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). "As such, we are exempt from certain provisions applicable to United States domestic public companies.) As such, we are exempt from certain provisions applicable to United States domestic public companies. For example:

 

●   We are not required to provide as many Exchange Act reports, or as frequently, as a domestic public company; we are not required to provide as many Exchange Act reports as possible. We are not required to provide as many Exchange Act reports, or as frequently, as a domestic public company;

●   For interim reporting, we are permitted to comply solely with our home country requirements, which are less rigorous than the rules that apply to domestic reporting.

●   For interim reporting, we are permitted to comply solely with our home country requirements, which are less rigorous than the rules that apply to domestic public companies;

●   We are not required to provide the same level of disclosure on certain issues, such as executive compensation; we are not required to provide the same level of disclosure on certain issues, such as executive compensation.

●   We are not required to provide the same level of disclosure on certain issues, such as executive compensation;

●   We are exempt from provisions of Regulation FD aimed at preventing issuers from making selective disclosures of material information;

●   We are not required to comply with the sections of the Exchange Act regulating the solicitation of proxies, consents, or authorizations in respect of a security registered under the Exchange Act; and

 

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●   We are not required to comply with Section 16 of the Exchange Act requiring insiders to file public reports of their share ownership and trading activities.

●   we are not required to comply with Section 16 of the Exchange Act requiring insiders to file public reports of their share ownership and trading activities and establishing insider liability for profits realized from any “short-swing” trading transaction.

 

Implications of Being a Controlled Company

 

Controlled companies are exempt from the majority of independent director requirements. Controlled companies are subject to an exemption from Nasdaq Controlled companies are subject to an exemption from Nasdaq standards requiring that the board of a listed company consist of a majority of independent directors within one year of the listing date.

 

Public Companies that qualify as a "Controlled Company" with securities listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq), must Nasdaq has adopted qualitative listing standards. Companies that do not comply with these corporate governance requirements may lose their listing status. Under the Nasdaq rules, a "controlled company" is a company with more than 50% of its voting power held by a single person, entity or group. Under the Nasdaq rules, a controlled company is exempt from certain corporate governance requirements including:

 

●   the requirement that a majority of the board of directors consist of independent directors the requirement that a majority of the board of directors consist of independent directors;

●   the requirement that a listed company have a nominating and governance committee that is composed entirely of independent directors with a written charter addressing the committee's purpose and responsibilities;

●   the requirement that a listed company have a compensation committee that is composed entirely of independent directors with a written charter addressing the committee's purpose and responsibilities; and

●   the requirement for an annual performance evaluation of the nominating and governance committee and compensation committee.

 

Controlled companies must still comply with the exchange's other corporate governance standards. These include having an audit committee and the special meetings of independent or non-management directors. These include having an audit committee and the special meetings of independent or non-management directors.

 

Our Pre-IPO

 

Prior to the IPO, we total share capital was about 200,000,000 ordinary shares. This time, about 50,000,000 ordinary shares were added, which is we expect that the initial public offering price will be no less than US $6.50 per share.

 

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Offerings

 

Below is a summary of the terms of the offering:

 

Issuer   YUEZHONGHUI INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS GROUP LTD
     
Securities Being Offered                               Ordinary Shares, par value US$0.0001 per share
     
Offering Price   We expect that the initial public offering price will be US$6.50 per Ordinary Share.
     
Ordinary Shares Outstanding Immediately Before This Offering                               Ordinary Shares
     
Ordinary Shares Outstanding Immediately After This Offering                               Ordinary Shares (or                            Ordinary Shares if the underwriters exercise their option to purchase additional Ordinary Shares in full).
     
Voting Rights   Each Ordinary Share is entitled to one vote.
     
Use of Proceeds    
     
Proposed Nasdaq Trading Symbol and Listing   We plan to apply to list our Ordinary Shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “YZH” This offering is contingent upon us listing our Ordinary Shares on Nasdaq Capital Market or another national exchange. No assurance can be given that such listing will be approved or that a liquid trading market will develop for our Ordinary Shares.
     
Lock-up   Our directors, executive officers, and shareholder who own 5% or more of the outstanding Ordinary Shares intended agreed with the underwriters not to offer for sale, issue, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of any of our Ordinary Shares or securities convertible into Ordinary Shares for a period of 6 months  commencing on the date of this prospectus. The Company is also prohibited from conducting offerings during this period and from re-pricing or changing the terms of existing options and warrants. See “Underwriting” for additional information.
     
Transfer Agent    
     
Risk factors   See “Risk Factors” for a discussion of risks you should carefully consider before investing in our Ordinary Shares.

 

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RISK FACTORS

 

An investment in our Ordinary Shares involves a high degree of risk. Before deciding whether to invest in our Ordinary Shares, you should consider carefully the risks described below, together with all of the other information set forth in this prospectus, including the section titled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our consolidated financial statements and related notes. If any of these risks actually occurs, our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flow could be materially and adversely affected, which could cause the trading price of our Ordinary Shares to decline, resulting in a loss of all or part of your investment. The risks described below and in the documents referenced above are not the only ones that we face. Additional risks not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also affect our business. You should only consider investing in our Ordinary Shares if you can bear the risk of loss of your entire investment.

 

Risks Related to Our Business

 

We have grown rapidly in recent years and have limited experience operating at our current scale of operations. If we are unable to manage our growth effectively, our brand, company culture and financial results may suffer.

 

We have grown rapidly in the past year and our recent growth rates and financial results should not be considered indicators of our future performance. In order to effectively manage and leverage our growth, we must continue to expand our sales and marketing, focus on innovative product and website development, and upgrade our management information systems. Our continued growth has in the past and may in the future strain our existing resources and we may experience ongoing operational difficulties in managing our operations in numerous jurisdictions, including difficulties in recruiting, training and managing a dispersed and growing employee base. Failure to expand and maintain our company culture through growth may harm our future success, including our ability to retain and recruit personnel and to effectively focus on and pursue our corporate goals.

 

Retail-Nonstore Retailers industry is evolving rapidly and may not evolve as we expect. Even if our net sales continue to grow, our net sales growth rate may decline in the future due to a variety of factors, including macroeconomic factors, changes in supply and supply chain, changes in consumer preferences, increased competition and the maturation of our business. Accordingly, you should not rely on our net sales growth rates for any prior period as an indicator of our future performance. Our overall growth in net sales will depend on many factors, including our ability to:

1) Price our products and services effectively so that we can attract new customers and expand our relationships with existing customers.

2) Accurately forecast our net sales and plan our operating expenses.

3) Compete successfully with other companies that are or may be entering our competitive market in the future and respond to developments in those competitors, such as pricing changes and the introduction of new products and services.

4) Complying with existing and new laws and regulations that apply to our business.

5) Successfully expanding into existing markets and entering new markets, including new geographic areas and categories.

6) The successful introduction of new products and enhancements to our products and services and their features, including in response to new trends or competitive dynamics or customer needs or preferences.

7) Successfully identifying and acquiring or investing in businesses, products or technologies that we believe will complement or expand our business.

8) Avoiding disruptions or interruptions in the distribution of our products and services.

9) Providing quality support to our customers that meets their needs.

10) Hiring, integrating and retaining talented sales, customer service and other personnel.

11) Effectively managing the growth of our business, personnel and operations, including the opening of new showrooms.

12) Effectively managing the costs associated with our business and operations.

13) Maintaining and enhancing our reputation and brand value.

 

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Because of our limited history of operating our business at our current scale, it is difficult to assess our current operations and future prospects, including our ability to plan for and model future growth. Our limited operating experience at this scale, combined with the rapidly evolving nature of the markets in which we sell our products and services, the significant uncertainty about how these markets will develop and other economic factors beyond our control, reduces our ability to accurately forecast quarterly or annual revenues. Failure to effectively manage our future growth could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

We have limited sources of working capital and will need substantial additional financing.

 

The working capital required to implement our business strategy and R&D efforts will most likely be provided by funds obtained through offerings of our equity, debt, debt-linked securities, and/or equity-linked securities, and revenues generated by us. No assurance can be given that we will have revenues sufficient to sustain our operations or that we would be able to obtain equity/debt financing in the current economic environment. If we do not have sufficient working capital and are unable to generate sufficient revenues or raise additional funds, we may delay the completion of or significantly reduce the scope of our current business plan; delay some of our development and clinical or marketing efforts; postpone the hiring of new personnel; or, under certain dire financial circumstances, substantially curtail or cease our operations.

 

We may need to engage in capital-raising transactions in the near future. Such financing transactions may well cause substantial dilution to our shareholders and could involve the issuance of securities with rights senior to the outstanding shares. Our ability to complete additional financings is dependent on, among other things, the state of the capital markets at the time of any proposed offering, market reception of the Company and the likelihood of the success of its business model and offering terms. There is no assurance that we will be able to obtain any such additional capital through asset sales, equity or debt financing, or any combination thereof, on satisfactory terms or at all. Additionally, no assurance can be given that any such financing, if obtained, will be adequate to meet our capital needs and to support our operations. If we do not obtain adequate capital on a timely basis and on satisfactory terms, our revenues and operations and the value of our Ordinary Shares and Ordinary Share equivalents would be materially negatively impacted and we may cease our operations.

 

We are dependent on certain key personnel and loss of these key personnel could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

Our success is, to a certain extent, attributable to the management, sales and marketing, and research and development expertise of key personnel. We are dependent upon the services of Mr. Chengsheng Feng, our Chairman of the Board, for the continued growth and operation of our Company, due to his industry experience, technical expertise, as well as his personal and business contacts in the PRC. Additionally, Mr. Xiaodong Song, performs key functions in the operation of our business. We may not be able to retain Mr. Chengsheng Feng and Mr. Xiaodong Song for any given period of time. Although we have no reason to believe that Mr. Chengsheng Feng and Mr. Xiaodong Song will discontinue their services with us, the interruption or loss of his services would adversely affect our ability to effectively run our business and pursue our business strategy as well as our results of operations. We do not carry key man life insurance for any of our key personnel, nor do we foresee purchasing such insurance to protect against the loss of key personnel.

 

Our success depends on our ability to protect our intellectual property.

 

Our success depends on our ability to obtain and maintain patent protection for products developed utilizing our technologies, in the PRC and in other countries, and to enforce these patents. There is no assurance that any of our existing and future patents will be held valid and enforceable against third-party infringement or that our products will not infringe any third-party patent or intellectual property. We own patents and have filed additional patent applications with the Patent Administration Department of the PRC; however, there is no assurance that our filed patent applications will be granted.

 

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Any patents relating to our technologies may not be sufficiently broad to protect our products. In addition, our patents may be challenged, potentially invalidated or potentially circumvented. Our patents may not afford us protection against competitors with similar technology or permit the commercialization of our products without infringing third-party patents or other intellectual property rights.

 

We also rely on or intend to rely on our trademarks, trade names and brand names to distinguish our products from the products of our competitors, and have registered or will apply to register a number of these trademarks. However, third parties may oppose our trademark applications or otherwise challenge our use of the trademarks. In the event that our trademarks are successfully challenged, we could be forced to rebrand our products, which could result in loss of brand recognition and could require us to devote resources to advertising and marketing these new brands. Further, our competitors may infringe our trademarks, or we may not have adequate resources to enforce our trademarks.

 

In addition, we also have trade secrets, non-patented proprietary expertise and continuing technological innovation that we shall seek to protect, in part, by entering into confidentiality agreements with licensees, suppliers, employees and consultants. These agreements may be breached and there may not be adequate remedies in the event of a breach. Disputes may arise concerning the ownership of intellectual property or the applicability of confidentiality agreements. Moreover, our trade secrets and proprietary technology may otherwise become known or be independently developed by our competitors. If patents are not issued with respect to products arising from research, we may not be able to maintain the confidentiality of information relating to these products.

 

If we fail to maintain an effective quality control system, our business could be materially and adversely affected.

 

We place great emphasis on product quality and adhere to stringent quality control measures and have obtained quality control certifications for our products. To meet our customers’ requirements and expectations for the quality and safety of our products, we have adopted a stringent quality control system to ensure that every step of the production process is strictly monitored and managed. Failure to maintain an effective quality control system or to obtain or renew our quality standards certifications may result in a decrease in demand for our products or cancellation or loss of purchase orders from our customers. Moreover, our reputation could be impaired. As a result, our business and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.

 

The global coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruptions in our business, which may continue to materially and adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

 

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic. Many businesses and social activities in China and other countries and regions were severely disrupted in 2020, including those of our suppliers, customers and employees. This pandemic has also caused market panics, which materially and negatively affected the global financial markets, such as the plunge of global stocks on major stock exchanges in March 2020. Such disruption and slowdown of the world’s economy in 2020 and beyond had, and may continue to have, a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. We and our customers experienced significant business disruptions and suspension of operations due to quarantine measures to contain the spread of the pandemic, which caused shortage in the supply of raw materials, reduced our production capacity, increased the likelihood of default from our customers and delayed our product delivery. All of these had resulted in a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition in the fiscal year 2021. The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic may impact our business, operations and financial results will depend on numerous evolving factors that the Company cannot accurately predict at this time, including the uncertainty on the potential resurgence of the COVID-19 cases in China, the continual spread of the virus globally, and the instability of local and global government policies and restrictions. We are closely monitoring the development of the COVID-19 pandemic and continuously evaluating any further potential impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition. If the pandemic persists or escalates, we may be subject to further negative impact on our business operations and financial condition.

 

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A severe or prolonged downturn in the global or Chinese economy could materially and adversely affect our business and our financial condition.

 

Although the Chinese economy expanded well in the last two decades, the rapid growth of the Chinese economy has slowed down since 2012, and there is considerable uncertainty over the long-term effects of the expansionary monetary and fiscal policies adopted by the People’s Bank of China and financial authorities of some of the world’s leading economies, including the United States and China. There have been concerns over unrest and terrorist threats in the Middle East, Europe and Africa, which have resulted in volatility in oil and other markets. There have also been concerns on the relationship among China and other Asian countries, which may result in or intensify potential conflicts in relation to territorial disputes. Economic conditions in China are sensitive to global economic conditions, as well as changes in domestic economic and political policies and the expected or perceived overall economic growth rate in China. Any severe or prolonged slowdown in the global or Chinese economy may materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.

 

Risks Related to Doing Business in China

 

The Chinese government exerts substantial influence over the manner in which we must conduct our business activities. We are currently not required to obtain approval from Chinese authorities to list on U.S exchanges, however, if our subsidiaries or the holding company were required to obtain approval in the future and were denied permission from Chinese authorities to list on U.S. exchanges, we will not be able to continue listing on U.S. exchange, which would materially affect the interest of the investors.

 

Because of our corporate structure as a United Kingdom holding company with operations conducted by our PRC subsidiaries, it involves unique risks to investors. Furthermore, Chinese regulatory authorities could change the rules and regulations regarding foreign ownership in the industry in which the company operates, which would likely result in a material change in our operations and/or a material change in the value of the securities we are registering for sale, including that it could cause the value of such securities to significantly decline or become worthless. The Chinese government has exercised and continues to exercise substantial control over virtually every sector of the Chinese economy through regulation and state ownership. Under the current government leadership, the government of the PRC has been pursuing reform policies which have adversely affected China-based operating companies whose securities are listed in the United States, with significant policies changes being made from time to time without notice. There are substantial uncertainties regarding the interpretation and application of PRC laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, the laws and regulations governing our business, or the enforcement and performance of our contractual arrangements with borrowers in the event of the imposition of statutory liens, death, bankruptcy or criminal proceedings. Our ability to operate in China may be harmed by changes in its laws and regulations, including those relating to taxation, environmental regulations, land use rights, property and other matters. The central or local governments of these jurisdictions 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. Accordingly, government actions in the future, including any decision not to continue to support recent economic reforms and to return to a more centrally planned economy or regional or local variations in the implementation of economic policies, could have a significant effect on economic conditions in China or particular regions thereof, and could require us to divest ourselves of any interest we then hold in Chinese properties.

 

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Given recent statements by the Chinese government indicating an intent to exert more oversight and control over offerings that are conducted overseas and/or foreign investment in China-based issuers, any such action could significantly limit or completely hinder our ability to offer or continue to offer securities to investors and cause the value of such securities to significantly decline or become worthless.

 

Recently, the General Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the General Office of the State Council jointly issued the Opinions on Severely Cracking Down on Illegal Securities Activities According to Law, or the Opinions, which was made available to the public on July 6, 2021. The Opinions emphasized the need to strengthen the administration over illegal securities activities, and the need to strengthen the supervision over overseas listings by Chinese companies. Effective measures, such as promoting the construction of relevant regulatory systems, will be taken to deal with the risks and incidents of China-concept overseas listed companies. As of the date of this prospectus, we have not received any inquiry, notice, warning, or sanctions from PRC government authorities in connection with the Opinions.

 

On June 10, 2021, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China, or the SCNPC, promulgated the PRC Data Security Law, which took effect in September 2021. The PRC Data Security Law imposes data security and privacy obligations on entities and individuals carrying out data activities, and introduces a data classification and hierarchical protection system based on the importance of data in economic and social development, and the degree of harm it will cause to national security, public interests, or legitimate rights and interests of individuals or organizations when such data is tampered with, destroyed, leaked, illegally acquired or used. The PRC Data Security Law also provides for a national security review procedure for data activities that may affect national security and imposes export restrictions on certain data an information.

 

In early July 2021, regulatory authorities in China launched cybersecurity investigations with regard to several China-based companies that are listed in the United States. The Chinese cybersecurity regulator announced on July 2 that it had begun an investigation of Didi Global Inc. (NYSE: DIDI) and two days later ordered that the company’s app be removed from smartphone app stores. On July 5, 2021, the Chinese cybersecurity regulator launched the same investigation on two other Internet platforms, China’s Full Truck Alliance of Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. (NYSE: YMM) and Boss of KANZHUN LIMITED (Nasdaq: BZ). On July 24, 2021, the General Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council jointly released the Guidelines for Further Easing the Burden of Excessive Homework and Off-campus Tutoring for Students at the Stage of Compulsory Education, pursuant to which foreign investment in such firms via mergers and acquisitions, franchise development, and variable interest entities are banned from this sector.

 

On August 17, 2021, the State Council promulgated the Regulations on the Protection of the Security of Critical Information Infrastructure, or the Regulations, which took effect on September 1, 2021. The Regulations supplement and specify the provisions on the security of critical information infrastructure as stated in the Cybersecurity Review Measures. The Regulations provide, among others, that protection department of certain industry or sector shall notify the operator of the critical information infrastructure in time after the identification of certain critical information infrastructure.

 

On August 20, 2021, the SCNPC promulgated the Personal Information Protection Law of the PRC, or the Personal Information Protection Law, which took effect in November 2021. As the first systematic and comprehensive law specifically for the protection of personal information in the PRC, the Personal Information Protection Law provides, among others, that (i) an individual’s consent shall be obtained to use sensitive personal information, such as biometric characteristics and individual location tracking, (ii) personal information operators using sensitive personal information shall notify individuals of the necessity of such use and impact on the individual’s rights, and (iii) where personal information operators reject an individual’s request to exercise his or her rights, the individual may file a lawsuit with a People’s Court. 

 

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As such, the Company’s business segments may be subject to various government and regulatory interference in the provinces in which they operate. The Company could be subject to regulation by various political and regulatory entities, including various local and municipal agencies and government sub-divisions. The Company may incur increased costs necessary to comply with existing and newly adopted laws and regulations or penalties for any failure to comply. Additionally, the governmental and regulatory interference could significantly limit or completely hinder our ability to offer or continue to offer securities to investors and cause the value of such securities to significantly decline or be worthless.

 

Furthermore, it is uncertain when and whether the Company will be required to obtain permission from the PRC government to list on U.S. exchanges in the future, and even when such permission is obtained, whether it will be denied or rescinded. Although the Company is currently not required to obtain permission from any of the PRC federal or local government to obtain such permission and has not received any denial to list on the U.S. exchange, our operations could be adversely affected, directly or indirectly, by existing or future laws and regulations relating to its business or industry.

 

On December 24, 2021, the CSRC, together with other relevant government authorities in China issued the Provisions of the State Council on the Administration of Overseas Securities Offering and Listing by Domestic Companies (Draft for Comments), and the Measures for the Filing of Overseas Securities Offering and Listing by Domestic Companies (Draft for Comments) (“Draft Overseas Listing Regulations”). The Draft Overseas Listing Regulations requires that a PRC domestic enterprise seeking to issue and list its shares overseas (“Overseas Issuance and Listing”) shall complete the filing procedures of and submit the relevant information to CSRC. The Overseas Issuance and Listing includes direct and indirect issuance and listing. Where an enterprise whose principal business activities are conducted in PRC seeks to issue and list its shares in the name of an overseas enterprise (“Overseas Issuer”) on the basis of the equity, assets, income or other similar rights and interests of the relevant PRC domestic enterprise, such activities shall be deemed an indirect overseas issuance and listing (“Indirect Overseas Issuance and Listing”) under the Draft Overseas Listing Regulations. Therefore, the proposed listing would be deemed an Indirect Overseas Issuance and Listing under the Draft Overseas Listing Regulations. As such, the Company would be required to complete the filing procedures of and submit the relevant information to CSRC after the Draft Overseas Listing Regulations become effective.  

 

In addition, on December 28, 2021, the CAC, the National Development and Reform Commission (“NDRC”), and several other administrations jointly issued the revised Measures for Cybersecurity Review, or the Revised Review Measures, which became effective and has replaced the existing Measures for Cybersecurity Review on February 15, 2022. According to the Revised Review Measures, if an “online platform operator” that is in possession of personal data of more than one million users intends to list in a foreign country, it must apply for a cybersecurity review. Based on a set of Q&A published on the official website of the State Cipher Code Administration in connection with the issuance of the Revised Review Measures, an official of the said administration indicated that an online platform operator should apply for a cybersecurity review prior to the submission of its listing application with non-PRC securities regulators. Given the recency of the issuance of the Revised Review Measures and their pending effectiveness, there is a general lack of guidance and substantial uncertainties exist with respect to their interpretation and implementation. For example, it is unclear whether the requirement of cybersecurity review applies to follow-on offerings by an “online platform operator” that is in possession of personal data of more than one million users where the offshore holding company of such operator is already listed overseas. Furthermore, the CAC released the draft of the Regulations on Network Data Security Management in November 2021 for public consultation, which among other things, stipulates that a data processor listed overseas must conduct an annual data security review by itself or by engaging a data security service provider and submit the annual data security review report for a given year to the municipal cybersecurity department before January 31 of the following year. If the draft Regulations on Network Data Security Management are enacted in the current form, we, as an overseas listed company, will be required to carry out an annual data security review and comply with the relevant reporting obligations.

 

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As of the date of this prospectus, none of our PRC subsidiaries’ operations involve storing of personal information of PRC individual clients. However, given the above uncertainties, it is unclear how the Revised Review Measures and the final draft Regulations on Network Data Security Management will affect us. We have been closely monitoring the development in the regulatory landscape in China, particularly regarding the requirement of approvals, including on a retrospective basis, from the CSRC, the CAC or other PRC authorities with respect to this offering, as well as regarding any annual data security review or other procedures that may be imposed on us. If any approval, review or other procedure is in fact required, we are not able to guarantee that we will obtain such approval or complete such review or other procedure timely or at all. For any approval that we may be able to obtain, it could nevertheless be revoked and the terms of its issuance may impose restrictions on our operations and offerings relating to our securities.  

 

Changes in China’s economic, political or social conditions or government policies could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.

 

Substantially all of our operations are located in China. Accordingly, our business, prospects, financial condition, and results of operations may be influenced significantly by political, economic, and social conditions in China generally and by continued economic growth in China as a whole.

 

The Chinese economy differs from the economies of most developed countries in many respects, including the amount of government involvement, level of development, growth rate, control of the foreign exchange, and allocation of resources. Although the Chinese government has implemented measures emphasizing the utilization of market forces for economic reform, the reduction of state ownership of productive assets, and the establishment of improved corporate governance in business enterprises, a substantial portion of productive assets in China is still owned by the government. In addition, the Chinese government continues to play a significant role in regulating industry development by imposing industrial policies. The Chinese government also exercises significant control over China’s economic growth through allocating resources, controlling payment of foreign currency-denominated obligations, setting monetary policy, and providing preferential treatment to particular industries or companies.

 

While the Chinese economy has experienced significant growth over the past decades, growth has been uneven, both geographically and among various sectors of the economy. The Chinese government has implemented various measures to encourage economic growth and guide the allocation of resources. Some of these measures may benefit the overall Chinese economy but may harm 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. In addition, in the past, the Chinese government has implemented certain measures, including interest rate increases, to control the pace of economic growth. These measures may cause decreased economic activity in China, and since 2012, China’s economic growth has slowed down. Any prolonged slowdown in the Chinese economy may reduce the demand for our products and services and materially and adversely affect our business and results of operations.

 

We may also decide to finance our PRC subsidiaries using capital contributions. The Ministry of Commerce (“MOC”) or its local counterpart must approve these capital contributions. On March 30, 2015, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, or SAFE, promulgated Circular of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange on Reforming the Management Approach regarding the Settlement of Foreign Exchange Capital of Foreign-invested Enterprises, or Circular 19, which expands a pilot reform of the administration of the settlement of the foreign exchange capitals of foreign-invested enterprises nationwide. Circular 19 came into force and replaced previous Circular 142 and Circular 36 on June 1, 2015. On June 9, 2016, SAFE promulgated the Circular of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange on Reforming and Regulating Policies on the Control over Foreign Exchange Settlement of Capital Accounts, or Circular 16, to further expand and strengthen such reform. Under Circular 19 and Circular 16, foreign-invested enterprises in the PRC are allowed to use their foreign exchange funds under capital accounts and RMB funds from exchange settlement for expenditure under current accounts within its business scope or expenditure under capital accounts permitted by laws and regulations, except that such funds shall not be used for (i) expenditure beyond the enterprise’s business scope or expenditure prohibited by laws and regulations; (ii) investments in securities or other investments than principal-secured products issued by banks; (iii) granting loans to non-affiliated enterprises, except where it is expressly permitted in the business license; and (iv) construction or purchase of real estate for purposes other than self-use (except for real estate enterprises). In addition, SAFE strengthened its oversight of the flow and use of the RMB capital converted from foreign currency registered capital of a foreign-invested company. The use of such RMB capital may not be altered without SAFE’s approval, and such RMB capital may not, in any case, be used to repay RMB loans if the proceeds of such loans have not been used. Violations of these circulars could result in severe monetary or other penalties. These circulars may significantly limit our ability to use RMB converted from the cash provided by our offshore financing activities to fund the establishment of new entities in China by our PRC subsidiaries, to invest in or acquire any other PRC companies through our PRC subsidiaries.

 

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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 6, 2023.

 

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 to our PRC subsidiaries or future capital contributions by us to our PRC subsidiaries. If we fail to complete such registrations or obtain such approvals, our ability to use the proceeds we expect to receive from our initial public offering 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.

 

The PRC government may impose restrictions on our ability to transfer cash out of China and to U.S. investors.

 

The PRC government imposes controls on the convertibility of Renminbi into foreign currencies and, in certain cases, the remittance of currency out of China. To the extent that our income is received in Renminbi, shortages in foreign currencies may restrict our ability to pay dividends or other payments, or otherwise satisfy our foreign currency denominated obligations, if any. Under existing PRC foreign exchange regulations, payments of current account items, including profit distributions, interest payments and expenditures from trade-related transactions, can be made in foreign currencies without prior approval from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, or SAFE, as long as certain procedural requirements are met. Approval from appropriate government authorities is required if Renminbi is converted into foreign currency and remitted out of China to pay capital expenses such as the repayment of loans denominated in foreign currencies. The PRC government may, at its discretion, impose restrictions on access to foreign currencies for current account transactions.

 

To address persistent capital outflows and the RMB’s depreciation against the U.S. dollar in the fourth quarter of 2016, the People’s Bank of China and the SAFE implemented a series of capital control measures in the subsequent months, including stricter vetting procedures for China-based companies to remit foreign currency for overseas acquisitions, dividend payments and shareholder loan repayments. The PRC government may continue to strengthen its capital controls and our PRC subsidiaries’ dividends and other distributions may be subject to tightened scrutiny in the future. The PRC government also imposes controls on the conversion of RMB into foreign currencies and the remittance of currencies out of the PRC. Therefore, we may experience difficulties in completing the administrative procedures necessary to obtain and remit foreign currency for the payment of dividends from our profits, if any. Furthermore, there can be no assurance that the PRC government will not intervene or impose restrictions on our ability to transfer or distribute cash within our organization or to foreign investors, which could result in an inability or prohibition on making transfers or distributions outside of China or Hong Kong and adversely affect our business as well as your investment.

 

As of the date of this prospectus, we are not aware of other material restrictions and limitations on our ability to distribute earnings from our businesses, including our subsidiaries, to the parent company and U.S. investors or our ability to settle amounts owed, or on foreign exchange or our ability to transfer cash between entities within our group, across borders, or to U.S. investors.

 

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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 6, 2023.

 

To the extent cash or assets of our business, or of our PRC or Hong Kong subsidiaries, is in the PRC or Hong Kong, such cash or assets may not be available to fund operations or for other use outside of the PRC or Hong Kong, due to interventions in or the imposition of restrictions and limitations by the PRC government to the transfer of cash or assets.

 

The transfer of funds and assets among Yuezhonghui, its Hong Kong and PRC subsidiaries is subject to restrictions. The PRC government imposes controls on the conversion of the RMB into foreign currencies and the remittance of currencies out of the PRC. In addition, the PRC Enterprise Income Tax Law and its implementation rules provide that a withholding tax at a rate of 10% will be applicable to dividends payable by Chinese companies to non-PRC-resident enterprises, unless reduced under treaties or arrangements between the PRC central government and the governments of other countries or regions where the non-PRC-resident enterprises are tax resident.

 

As of the date of this prospectus, there are no restrictions or limitations imposed by the Hong Kong government on the transfer of capital within, into and out of Hong Kong (including funds from Hong Kong to the PRC), except for the transfer of funds involving money laundering and criminal activities. However, there is no guarantee that the Hong Kong government will not promulgate new laws or regulations that may impose such restrictions in the future.

 

As a result of the above, to the extent cash or assets of our business, or of our PRC or Hong Kong subsidiaries, is in the PRC or Hong Kong, such funds or assets may not be available to fund operations or for other use outside of the PRC or Hong Kong, due to interventions in or the imposition of restrictions and limitations by the PRC government to the transfer of cash or assets.

 

PRC laws and regulations governing our current business operations are sometimes vague and uncertain and any changes in such laws and regulations may impair our ability to operate profitably.

 

There are substantial uncertainties regarding the interpretation and application of PRC laws and regulations including, but not limited to, the laws and regulations governing our business and the enforcement and performance of our arrangements with customers in certain circumstances. The laws and regulations are sometimes vague and may be subject to future changes, and their official interpretation and enforcement may involve substantial uncertainty. The effectiveness and interpretation of newly enacted laws or regulations, including amendments to existing laws and regulations, may be delayed, and our business may be affected if we rely on laws and regulations which are subsequently adopted or interpreted in a manner different from our understanding of these laws and regulations. New laws and regulations that affect existing and proposed future businesses may also be applied retroactively. We cannot predict what effect the interpretation of existing or new PRC laws or regulations may have on our business.

 

Substantial uncertainties exist with respect to the enactment timetable and final content of draft China Foreign Investment Law and how it may impact the viability of our current corporate structure, corporate governance and business operations.

 

The MOFCOM published a discussion draft of the proposed Foreign Investment Law in January 2015 (the “Draft FIL”). The Draft FIL embodies an expected Chinese regulatory trend to rationalize its foreign investment regulatory regime in line with prevailing international practice and the legislative efforts to unify the corporate legal requirements for both foreign and domestic investments.

 

Among other things, the Draft FIL expands the definition of foreign investment and introduces the principle of “actual control” in determining whether a company is considered a foreign-invested enterprise (“FIE”). The Draft FIL specifically provides that entities established in China but “controlled” by foreign investors will be treated as FIEs, whereas an entity set up in a foreign jurisdiction would nonetheless be, upon market entry clearance, treated as a Chinese domestic investor provided that the entity is “controlled” by Chinese entities and/or citizens. Once an entity is determined to be an FIE, it will be subject to the foreign investment restrictions or prohibitions set forth in a Negative List to be separately issued by the State Council later. Unless the underlying business of the FIE falls within the Negative List, which calls for market entry clearance, prior approval from the government authorities as mandated by the existing foreign investment legal regime would no longer be required for establishment of the FIE.

 

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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 6, 2023.

 

On December 27, 2021, the NDRC and MOFCOM, jointly issued the Special Administrative Measures for Entry of Foreign Investment (Negative List) (2021 Version), or the Negative List, which became effective and replaced the previous version on January 1, 2022. Pursuant to the Negative List, if a PRC company, which engages in any business where foreign investment is prohibited under the Negative List, or prohibited businesses, seeks an overseas offering or listing, it must obtain the approval from competent governmental authorities. Based on a set of Q&A published on the NDRC’s official website, a NDRC official indicated that after a PRC company submits its application for overseas listing to the CSRC and where matters relating to prohibited businesses under the Negative List are implicated, the CSRC will consult the regulatory authorities having jurisdiction over the relevant industries and fields.

 

Because the Overseas Listing Rules are currently in draft form and given the novelty of the Negative List, there remain substantial uncertainties as to whether and what requirements, including filing requirements, will be imposed on a PRC company with respect to its listing and offerings overseas as well as with the interpretation and implementation of existing and future regulations in this regard. For example, it is unclear as to whether the approval requirement under the Negative List will apply to follow-on offerings by PRC companies engaged in prohibited businesses and whose offshore holding company is listed overseas. If such approval is in fact required and given the NDRC’s indication of CSRC’s involvement in the approval process, there is also a lack of clarity on the application procedure, requirement and timeline which may not be resolved until the Overseas Listing Rules, which provide for the filing procedures of the overseas offering and listing of a PRC company with the CSRC, is enacted.  If the Overseas Listing Rules are enacted in the current form before the completion of this offering, we will be required to make a filing with the CSRC in connection with this offering within three business days after its completion. If the approval requirement under the Negative List applies to follow-on offerings by PRC companies whose offshore holding company is listed overseas, we may be required to obtain an approval for this offering or we may be required to relinquish our licenses pertaining to prohibited businesses. If we relinquish or are required to relinquish these licenses, while we do not expect our business operation to be materially adversely affected, we are uncertain whether or when the relevant procedures will be completed.  

 

There are uncertainties under the PRC laws relating to the procedures for U.S. regulators to investigate and collect evidence from companies located in the PRC.

 

According to Article 177 of the newly amended PRC Securities Law which became effective in March 2020 (the “Article 177”), the securities regulatory authority of the PRC State Council may collaborate with securities regulatory authorities of other countries or regions in order to monitor and oversee cross border securities activities. Article 177 further provides that overseas securities regulatory authorities are not allowed to carry out investigation and evidence collection directly within the territory of the PRC, and that any Chinese entities and individuals are not allowed to provide documents or materials related to securities business activities to overseas agencies without prior consent of the securities regulatory authority of the PRC State Council and the competent departments of the PRC State Council.

 

Our PRC counsel, King & Wood Mallesons, has advised us of their understanding that (i) the Article 177 is applicable in the limited circumstances related to direct investigation or evidence collection conducted by overseas authorities within the territory of the PRC (in such case, the foregoing activities are required to be conducted through collaboration with or by obtaining prior consent of competent Chinese authorities); (ii) the Article 177 does not limit or prohibit the Company, as a company duly incorporated in United Kingdom and to be listed on Nasdaq, from providing the required documents or information to Nasdaq or the SEC pursuant to applicable Listing Rules and U.S. securities laws; and (iii) as the Article 177 is relatively new and there is no implementing rules or regulations which have been published regarding application of the Article 177, it remains unclear how the law will be interpreted, implemented or applied by the Chinese Securities Regulatory Commission or other relevant government authorities. As of the date hereof, we are not aware of any implementing rules or regulations which have been published regarding application of Article 177. However, we cannot assure you that relevant PRC government agencies, including the securities regulatory authority of the PRC State Council, would reach the same conclusion as we do. As such, there are uncertainties as to the procedures and time requirement for the U.S. regulators to bring about investigations and evidence collection within the territory of the PRC.

 

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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 6, 2023.

 

Our principal business operation is conducted in the PRC. In the event that the U.S. regulators carry out investigation on us and there is a need to conduct investigation or collect evidence within the territory of the PRC, the U.S. regulators may not be able to carry out such investigation or evidence collection directly in the PRC under the PRC laws. The U.S. regulators may consider cross-border cooperation with securities regulatory authority of the PRC by way of judicial assistance, diplomatic channels or regulatory cooperation mechanism established with the securities regulatory authority of the PRC.

 

We rely on dividends, loans and other distributions on equity paid by our PRC subsidiaries to fund any cash and financing requirements we may have. Any limitation on the ability of our PRC subsidiaries to make loans or payments to us could have a material adverse effect on our ability to conduct our business.

 

We are a holding company and rely on dividends, loans and other distributions on equity paid by our PRC subsidiaries for our cash and financing requirements, including the funds necessary to pay dividends and other cash distributions to our shareholders and service any debt or pay any expense we may incur. In the event that our PRC subsidiaries incur debt on their own behalf in the future, the instruments governing the debt may restrict their ability to pay dividends or make other distributions to us. In addition, the PRC tax authorities may require our PRC subsidiaries to adjust their taxable income in a manner that would materially and adversely affect their ability to pay dividends and other distributions to us.

 

Under PRC laws and regulations, our PRC subsidiaries, as wholly foreign-owned enterprises in China, may pay dividends only out of their respective accumulated after-tax profits as determined in accordance with PRC accounting standards and regulations. In addition, a wholly foreign-owned enterprise is required to set aside at least 10% of its accumulated after-tax profits each year, if any, to fund certain statutory reserve funds until the aggregate amount of such funds reaches 50% of its registered capital. At its discretion, a wholly foreign-owned enterprise may allocate a portion of its after-tax profits based on PRC accounting standards to staff welfare and bonus funds. These reserve funds and staff welfare and bonus funds are not distributable as cash dividends

 

Under existing PRC foreign exchange regulations, payment of current account items, such as profit distributions and trade and service-related foreign exchange transactions, can be made in foreign currencies without prior approval from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, or the SAFE, by complying with certain procedural requirements. Therefore, our PRC subsidiaries are able to pay dividends in foreign currencies to us without prior approval from SAFE, subject to the condition that the remittance of such dividends outside of the PRC complies with certain procedures under PRC foreign exchange regulations, such as the overseas investment registrations by our shareholders or the ultimate shareholders of our corporate shareholders who are PRC residents. Approval from, or registration with, appropriate government authorities is, however, required where the RMB is to be converted into foreign currency and remitted out of China to pay capital expenses such as the repayment of loans denominated in foreign currencies. The PRC government may also at its discretion restrict access in the future to foreign currencies for current account transactions. Current PRC regulations permit our PRC subsidiaries to pay dividends to the Company only out of their accumulated profits, if any, determined in accordance with Chinese accounting standards and regulations. In response to the persistent capital outflow and the Renminbi’s depreciation against the U.S. dollar in the fourth quarter of 2016, the People’s Bank of China and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, or SAFE, have implemented a series of capital control measures, including stricter vetting procedures for China-based companies to remit foreign currency for overseas acquisitions, dividend payments, and shareholder loan repayments. The PRC government may continue to strengthen its capital controls, and our PRC subsidiaries’ dividends and other distributions may be subjected to tighter scrutiny in the future. Any limitation on the ability of our PRC subsidiaries to pay dividends or make other distributions to us could materially and adversely limit our ability to grow, make investments or acquisitions that could be beneficial to our business, pay dividends, or otherwise fund and conduct our business.

 

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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 6, 2023.

 

Fluctuations in exchange rates could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and the price of our ordinary shares.

 

Substantially, our revenues and expenditures are denominated in RMB, whereas our reporting currency is the U.S. dollar. As a result, fluctuations in the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and RMB will affect the relative purchasing power in RMB terms of our U.S. dollar assets and the proceeds from our initial public offering. Our reporting currency is the U.S. dollar, while the functional currency for our PRC subsidiaries is RMB. Gains and losses from the re-measurement of assets and liabilities receivable or payable in RMB are included in our consolidated statements of operations. The re-measurement has caused the U.S. dollar value of our results of operations to vary with exchange rate fluctuations, and the U.S. dollar value of our results of operations will continue to vary with exchange rate fluctuations. A fluctuation in the value of RMB relative to the U.S. dollar could reduce our profits from operations and the translated value of our net assets when reported in U.S. dollars in our financial statements. This change in value could negatively impact our business, financial condition, or results of operations as reported in U.S. dollars. In the event that we decide to convert our RMB into U.S. dollars to make payments for dividends on our ordinary shares or for other business purposes, appreciation of the U.S. dollar against the RMB will harm the U.S. dollar amount available to us. In addition, fluctuations in currencies relative to the periods in which the earnings are generated may make it more difficult to perform period-to-period comparisons of our reported results of operations.

 

The value of the RMB against the U.S. dollar and other currencies is affected by, among other things, changes in China’s political and economic conditions and China’s foreign exchange policies. On July 21, 2005, the PRC government changed its decades-old policy of pegging the value of the RMB to the U.S. dollar, and the RMB appreciated more than 20% against the U.S. dollar over the following three years. However, the PBOC regularly intervenes in the foreign exchange market to limit fluctuations in RMB exchange rates and achieve policy goals. Between July 2008 and June 2010, the exchange rate between the RMB and the U.S. dollar had been stable and traded within a narrow range. Since June 2010, the RMB has fluctuated against the U.S. dollar, at times significantly and unpredictably. Since October 1, 2016, Renminbi has joined the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s basket of currencies that make up the Special Drawing Right (SDR) and the U.S. dollar, the Euro, the Japanese yen, and the British pound. In the fourth quarter of 2016, the RMB has depreciated significantly in the backdrop of a surging U.S. dollar and persistent capital outflows of China. With the development of the foreign exchange market and progress towards interest rate liberalization and Renminbi internationalization, the PRC government may announce further changes to the exchange rate system. We cannot assure you that the Renminbi will not appreciate or depreciate significantly in value against the U.S. dollar in the future. It is difficult to predict how market forces or PRC or U.S. government policy may impact the exchange rate between the Renminbi and the U.S. dollar in the future.

 

There remains significant international pressure on the PRC government to adopt a flexible currency policy. Any significant appreciation or depreciation of the RMB may materially and adversely affect our revenues, earnings and financial position, and the value of, and any dividends payable on, our ordinary shares in U.S. dollars. For example, to the extent that we need to convert U.S. dollars we receive from our initial public offering into RMB to pay our operating expenses, appreciation of the RMB against the U.S. dollar would adversely affect the RMB amount we would receive from the conversion. Conversely, a significant depreciation of the RMB against the U.S. dollar may significantly reduce the U.S. dollar equivalent of our earnings, which in turn could adversely affect the price of our ordinary shares.

 

Very limited hedging options are available in China to reduce our exposure to exchange rate fluctuations. To date, we have not entered into any hedging transactions to reduce our exposure to foreign currency exchange risk. While we may decide to enter into hedging transactions in the future, the availability and effectiveness of these hedges may be limited. We may not be able to hedge our exposure adequately. In addition, our currency exchange losses may be magnified by PRC exchange control regulations that restrict our ability to convert RMB into foreign currency. As a result, fluctuations in exchange rates may have a material adverse effect on the price of our ordinary shares.

 

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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 6, 2023.

 

PRC regulation of loans to, and direct investments in, PRC entities by offshore holding companies may delay or prevent us from making loans or additional capital contributions to our PRC operating subsidiaries and thereby prevent us from funding our business.

 

As an offshore holding company with PRC subsidiaries, we may transfer funds to our PRC subsidiaries by means of loans or capital contributions. Any loans to these PRC subsidiaries, which are foreign-invested enterprises, cannot exceed statutory limits based on the difference between the amount of our investments and registered capital in such subsidiaries, and shall be registered with SAFE, or its local counterparts. Furthermore, any capital increase contributions we make to our PRC subsidiaries, which are foreign-invested enterprises, shall be approved by MOFCOM, or its local counterparts. We may not be able to obtain these government registrations or approvals on a timely basis, if at all. If we fail to receive such registrations or approvals, our ability to provide loans or capital to increase contributions to our PRC subsidiaries may be negatively affected, which could adversely affect their liquidity and our ability to fund and expand their business.

 

PRC regulations relating to the establishment of offshore special purpose vehicles by PRC residents may subject our PRC-resident beneficial owners or our PRC subsidiaries to liability or penalties, limit our ability to make capital contributions into our PRC subsidiaries, limit our PRC subsidiaries’ ability to distribute profits to us, or otherwise adversely affect our financial position.

 

Under several regulations promulgated by SAFE, PRC residents and PRC corporate entities are required to register with and obtain approval from local branches of SAFE or designated qualified foreign exchange banks in mainland China in connection with their direct or indirect offshore investment activities. In addition, any PRC resident who is a direct or indirect shareholder of an offshore company is required to update the previously filed registration with the local branch of SAFE, with respect to any material change involving that offshore company, such as an increase or decrease in capital, transfer or swap of shares, merger or division. These regulations apply to all direct and indirect shareholders and beneficial owners of our company who are PRC residents, or PRC-Resident Shareholders, and may apply to any offshore acquisitions that we make in the future. To the best of our knowledge, as of the date of this prospectus, each of our principal shareholders who is required to make the foreign exchange registration under SAFE Circular 37 had completed such registration. However, we may not at all times be fully aware or informed of the identities of all the PRC residents holding direct or indirect interests in our company, and we cannot assure you that all of our shareholders and beneficial owners who are PRC residents will comply with these foreign exchange regulations.

 

If any PRC-Resident Shareholder fails to make the required registration or update a previously filed registration, our PRC subsidiaries may be prohibited from distributing their profits and proceeds from any reduction in capital, share transfer or liquidation to us, and we may also be prohibited from injecting additional capital into our PRC subsidiaries. Moreover, failure to comply with the various foreign exchange registration requirements described above could result in liability on the related PRC-Resident shareholder or our PRC subsidiaries under the PRC laws for evasion of applicable foreign exchange restrictions.

 

Governmental control of currency conversion may limit our ability to utilize our net revenues effectively and affect the value of your investment.

 

The PRC government imposes controls on the convertibility of the RMB into foreign currencies and, in certain cases, the remittance of currency out of China. We receive substantially all of our net revenues in RMB. Under our current corporate structure, our company in the United Kingdom may rely on dividend payments from our PRC subsidiaries to fund any cash and financing requirements we may have. Under existing PRC foreign exchange regulations, payments of current account items, such as profit distributions and trade and service-related foreign exchange transactions, can be made in foreign currencies without prior approval from SAFE by complying with certain procedural requirements. Therefore, our PRC subsidiaries are able to pay dividends in foreign currencies to us without prior approval from SAFE, subject to the condition that the remittance of such dividends outside of the PRC complies with certain procedures under PRC foreign exchange regulation, such as the overseas investment registrations by the beneficial owners of our company who are PRC residents. But approval from or registration with appropriate government authorities is required where RMB is converted into foreign currency and remitted out of China to pay capital expenses such as the repayment of loans denominated in foreign currencies.

 

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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 6, 2023.

 

In light of China’s flood of capital outflows in 2016 due to the weakening RMB, the PRC government has imposed more restrictive foreign exchange policies and stepped up scrutiny of major outbound capital movements. More restrictions and a substantial vetting process are put in place by SAFE to regulate cross-border transactions falling under the capital account. The PRC government may also, at its discretion, restrict access in the future to foreign currencies for current account transactions. In the event that the foreign exchange control system prevents us from obtaining sufficient foreign currencies to satisfy our foreign currency demands, we may not be able to pay dividends in foreign currencies to our shareholders.

 

We must remit the offering proceeds to PRC before they may be used to benefit our business in the PRC, and this process may take several months.

 

The proceeds of this offering must be sent back to the PRC, and the process for sending such proceeds back to the PRC may take several months after the closing of this offering. We may be unable to use these proceeds to grow our business until we receive such proceeds in the PRC. To remit the offering proceeds to the PRC, we will take the following actions:

 

First, we will open a special foreign exchange account for capital account transactions. To open this account, we must submit to State Administration for Foreign Exchange (“SAFE”) certain application forms, identity documents, transaction documents, a form of foreign exchange registration of overseas investments by domestic residents, and foreign exchange registration certificate of the invested company.

 

Second, we will remit the offering proceeds into this special foreign exchange account.

 

Third, we will apply for settlement of the foreign exchange. To do so, we must submit to SAFE certain application forms, identity documents, payment order to a designated person, and a tax certificate.

 

The timing of the process is difficult to estimate because the efficiencies of different SAFE branches can vary materially. Ordinarily, the process takes several months to complete but is required by law to be accomplished within 180 days of application. Until the abovementioned approvals, the proceeds of this offering will be maintained in an interest-bearing account maintained by us in the United States.

 

Some of our shareholders are not in compliance with the PRC’s regulations relating to offshore investment activities by PRC residents, and as a result, the shareholders may be subject to penalties if we are not able to remediate the non-compliance.

 

In July 2014, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange promulgated the Circular on Issues Concerning Foreign Exchange Administration over the Overseas Investment and Financing and Roundtrip Investment by Domestic Residents via Special Purpose Vehicles, or “Circular 37”. According to Circular 37, prior registration with the local SAFE branch is required for Chinese residents to contribute domestic assets or interests to offshore companies, known as SPVs. Circular 37 further requires amendment to a PRC resident’s registration in the event of any significant changes with respect to the SPV, such as an increase or decrease in the capital contributed by PRC individuals, share transfer or exchange, merger, division, or other material event. Further, foreign investment enterprises established by way of round-tripping shall complete the relevant foreign exchange registration formalities pursuant to the prevailing foreign exchange control provisions for direct investments by foreign investors, and disclose the relevant information such as actual controlling party of the shareholders truthfully.

 

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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 6, 2023.

 

Currently, some of our shareholders have completed Circular 37 Registration and are in compliance. Some of our beneficial owners, who are PRC residents, have not completed the Circular 37 Registration. All our significant shareholders, directors and officers have completed Circular 37 Registration. We have asked our shareholders who are Chinese residents to make the necessary applications and filings as required by Circular 37. We attempt to comply, and attempt to ensure that our shareholders who are subject to these rules comply, with the relevant requirements. We cannot, however, provide any assurances that all of our and future shareholders who are Chinese residents will comply with our request to make or obtain any applicable registration or comply with other requirements required by Circular 37 or other related rules. The Chinese resident shareholders’ failure to comply with Circular 37 registration may result in restrictions being imposed on part of foreign exchange activities of the offshore special purpose vehicles, including restrictions on its ability to receive registered capital as well as additional capital from Chinese resident shareholders who fail to complete Circular 37 registration; and repatriation of profits and dividends derived from special purpose vehicles to China, by the Chinese resident shareholders who fail to complete Circular 37 registration, are also illegal. In addition, the failure of the Chinese resident shareholders to complete Circular 37 registration may subject each of the shareholders to fines less than RMB50,000. We cannot assure you that each of our Chinese resident shareholders will in the future complete the registration process as required by Circular 37.

 

Failure to make adequate contributions to various employee benefit plans required by PRC regulations may subject us to penalties.

 

We are required under PRC laws and regulations to participate in various government-sponsored employee benefit plans, including certain social insurance, housing funds, and other welfare-oriented payment obligations, and contribute to the plans in amounts equal to certain percentages of salaries, including bonuses and allowances, of our employees up to a maximum amount specified by the local government from time to time at locations where we operate our businesses. The requirement of employee benefit plans has not been implemented consistently by the local governments in China, given the different levels of economic development in different locations. In the event that the local governments deem our contribution to be not sufficient, we may be subject to late contribution fees or fines in relation to any underpaid employee benefits, and our financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected.

 

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 SCNPC 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.

 

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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 6, 2023.

 

The government supervision of social insurance policy has not been implemented consistently by the local governments in China given the different levels of economic development in different locations. According to the Social Insurance Law of the People’s Republic of China, we may be ordered to pay the outstanding social insurance contributions within a prescribed deadline and liable for a late payment fee equal to 0.05% of the outstanding amount for each day of delay, in addition to a fine a fine ranging from RMB 10,000 to RMB 50,000. Furthermore, we may be liable for a fine of one to three times the amount of the outstanding contributions, provided that we still fail to pay the outstanding social insurance contributions within the prescribed deadline. In addition, according to the Regulations on the Administration of Housing Provident Fund, we may be ordered by the Housing Accumulation Fund Management Center to deposit the outstanding funds within a time limit. If we fail to deposit such amounts within the time limit, the Center may petition a people’s court to enforce the payment. Additionally, the standard for fine imposition has become highly discretional for the local government to decide whether to enforce compliance with the employee social fund regulations, if at all. As of the date of the prospectus, given that (i) the requirement of social insurance and housing fund has not been implemented consistently by the local governments in China given the different levels of economic development in different locations; (ii) pursuant to the Emergency Notice on Practicing Principles of the State Council Executive Meeting and Stabilizing Work on Collecting Social Insurance Premiums promulgated by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security on September 21, 2018, local authorities are prohibited from recovering unpaid social insurance premiums from enterprises; (iii) as of the date of this Prospectus, the Company had not received any notice or order from the relevant government authorities requesting us to pay the social insurance premiums or housing funds in full; (iv) as of the date of this Prospectus, the Company had not received any complaint or report on outstanding social insurance premiums or housing funds, nor had them had any labor dispute or lawsuit with their employees on payments of social insurance premiums or housing provident fund; and (v) the Company had not been subject to any administrative penalties, the Company has not made any provisions in connection with the shortfall of its social insurance contribution and housing provident funds for the year ended December 31, 2021. Furthermore, as of the date of the prospectus, we are not aware of any action, claim, investigation or penalties being conducted or threatened by any government authorities. However, if we are fined or otherwise penalized by government authorities due to our failure to adequately pay social insurance and housing provident fund contributions for our employees, our financial condition may be negatively impacted.

 

The M&A Rules and certain other PRC regulations establish complex procedures for some acquisitions of Chinese companies by foreign investors, making it more difficult for us to pursue growth through acquisitions in China.

 

The Regulations on Mergers and Acquisitions of Domestic Companies by Foreign Investors, or the M&A Rules, adopted by six PRC regulatory agencies in August 2006 and amended in 2009, and some other regulations and rules concerning mergers and acquisitions established additional procedures and requirements that could make merger and acquisition activities by foreign investors more time consuming and complex, including requirements in some instances that the MOC be notified in advance of any change-of-control transaction in which a foreign investor takes control of a PRC domestic enterprise. Moreover, the Anti-Monopoly Law requires that the MOC shall be notified in advance of any concentration of undertaking if certain thresholds are triggered. In addition, the security review rules issued by the MOC that became effective in September 2011 specify that mergers and acquisitions by foreign investors that raise “national defense and security” concerns and mergers and acquisitions through which foreign investors may acquire de facto control over domestic enterprises that raise “national security” concerns are subject to strict review by the MOC, and the rules prohibit any activities attempting to bypass a security review, including by structuring the transaction through a proxy or contractual control arrangement. In the future, we may grow our business by acquiring complementary businesses. Complying with the requirements of the above-mentioned regulations and other relevant rules to complete such transactions could be time-consuming, and any required approval processes, including obtaining approval from the MOC or its local counterparts, may delay or inhibit our ability to complete such transactions, which could affect our ability to expand our business or maintain our market share.

 

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PRC regulations relating to offshore investment activities by PRC residents may limit our PRC subsidiaries’ ability to increase their registered capital or distribute profits to us or otherwise expose us or our PRC resident beneficial owners to liability and penalties under PRC law.

 

SAFE promulgated the Circular on Relevant Issues Relating to Domestic Resident’s Investment and Financing and Roundtrip Investment through Special Purpose Vehicles, or SAFE Circular 37, in July 2014 that requires PRC residents or entities to register with SAFE or its local branch in connection with their establishment or control of an offshore entity established for overseas investment or financing. In addition, such PRC residents or entities must update their SAFE registrations when the offshore special purpose vehicle undergoes material events relating to any change of basic information (including change of such PRC citizens or residents, name and operation term), increases or decreases in investment amount, transfers or exchanges of shares, or mergers or divisions. SAFE Circular 37 is issued to replace the Notice on Relevant Issues Concerning Foreign Exchange Administration for PRC Residents Engaging in Financing and Roundtrip Investments via Overseas Special Purpose. Vehicles, or SAFE Circular 75. SAFE promulgated the Notice on Further Simplifying and Improving the Administration of the Foreign Exchange Concerning Direct Investment in February 2015, which took effect on June 1, 2015. This notice has amended SAFE Circular 37 requiring PRC residents or entities to register with qualified banks rather than SAFE or its local branch in connection with their establishment or control of an offshore entity established for overseas investment or financing.

 

In the event that our shareholders who are PRC residents or entities do not complete their registration as required, our PRC subsidiaries may be prohibited from distributing their profits and proceeds from any reduction in capital, share transfer or liquidation to us. We may be restricted in our ability to contribute additional capital to our PRC subsidiaries. Moreover, failure to comply with the SAFE registration described above could result in liability under PRC laws for evasion of applicable foreign exchange restrictions.

 

However, we may not be informed of the identities of all the PRC residents or entities holding a direct or indirect interest in our company, nor can we compel our beneficial owners to comply with SAFE registration requirements. As a result, we cannot assure you that all of our shareholders or beneficial owners who are PRC residents or entities have complied with and will in the future make or obtain any applicable registrations or approvals required by SAFE regulations. Failure by such shareholders or beneficial owners to comply with SAFE regulations, or failure by us to amend the foreign exchange registrations of our PRC subsidiaries, could subject us to fines or legal sanctions, restrict our overseas or cross-border investment activities, limit our PRC subsidiaries’ ability to make distributions or pay dividends to us or affect our ownership structure, which could adversely affect our business and prospects.

 

If we are classified as a PRC resident enterprise for PRC income tax purposes, such classification could result in unfavorable tax consequences to us and our non-PRC shareholders.

 

Under the PRC Enterprise Income Tax Law and its implementation rules, an enterprise established outside of the PRC with a “de facto management body” within the PRC is considered a resident enterprise and will be subject to the enterprise income tax on its global income rate of 25%. The implementation rules define the term “de facto management body” as the body that exercises full and substantial control over and overall management of an enterprise’s business, productions, personnel, accounts, and properties. In April 2009, the State Administration of Taxation issued a circular, known as Circular 82, which provides certain specific criteria for determining whether the “de facto management body” of a PRC-controlled enterprise incorporated offshore is located in China. Although this circular only applies to offshore enterprises controlled by PRC enterprises or PRC enterprise groups, not those controlled by PRC individuals or foreigners like us, the criteria set forth in the circular may reflect the State Administration of Taxation’s general position on how the “de facto management body” test should be applied in determining the tax resident status of all offshore enterprises. According to Circular 82, an offshore incorporated enterprise controlled by a PRC enterprise or a PRC enterprise group will be regarded as a PRC tax resident by virtue of having its “de facto management body” in China and will be subject to PRC enterprise income tax on its global income only if all of the following conditions are met: (i) the primary location of the day-to-day operational management is in the PRC; (ii) decisions relating to the enterprise’s financial and human resource matters are made or are subject to approval by organizations or personnel in the PRC; (iii) the enterprise’s primary assets, accounting books and records, company seals, and board and shareholder resolutions, are located or maintained in the PRC; and (iv) at least 50% of voting board members or senior executives habitually reside in the PRC.

 

We believe none of our entities outside of China is a PRC resident enterprise for PRC tax purposes. See “Taxation – People’s Republic of China Enterprise Taxation” on page 129. However, the tax resident status of an enterprise is subject to determination by the PRC tax authorities, and uncertainties remain with respect to the interpretation of the term “de facto management body.” As substantially all of our management members are based in China, it remains unclear how the tax residency rule will apply to our case. In the event that the PRC tax authorities determine that Erayak or any of our subsidiaries outside of China is a PRC resident enterprise for PRC enterprise income tax purposes, Erayak or such subsidiary could be subject to PRC tax at a rate of 25% on its worldwide income, which could materially reduce our net income. In addition, we will also be subject to PRC enterprise income tax reporting obligations.

 

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Furthermore, if the PRC tax authorities determine that we are a PRC resident enterprise for enterprise income tax purposes, gains realized on the sale or other disposition of our ordinary shares may be subject to PRC tax, at a rate of 10% in the case of non-PRC enterprises or 20% in the case of non-PRC individuals (in each case, subject to the provisions of any applicable tax treaty), if such gains are deemed to be from PRC sources. It is unclear whether non-PRC shareholders of our company would be able to claim the benefits of any tax treaties between their country of tax residence and the PRC if we are treated as a PRC resident enterprise. Any such tax may reduce the returns on the investment in our ordinary shares.

 

We may not be able to obtain certain benefits under relevant tax treaties on dividends paid by our PRC subsidiaries to us through our Hong Kong subsidiary.

 

We are an exempted company incorporated under the laws of the United Kingdom and, as such, rely on dividends and other distributions on equity from our PRC subsidiaries to satisfy part of our liquidity requirements. Pursuant to the PRC Enterprise Income Tax Law, a withholding tax rate of 10% currently applies to dividends paid by a PRC “resident enterprise” to a foreign enterprise investor, unless any such foreign investor’s jurisdiction of incorporation has a tax treaty with China that provides for preferential tax treatment. Pursuant to the Arrangement between the Mainland China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and Tax Evasion on Income, or the Double Tax Avoidance Arrangement, such withholding tax rate may be lowered to 5% if a Hong Kong resident enterprise owns no less than 25% of a PRC enterprise. Furthermore, the Administrative Measures for Non-Resident Enterprises to Enjoy Treatments under Tax Treaties, which became effective in August 2015, require non-resident enterprises to determine whether they are qualified to enjoy the preferential tax treatment under the tax treaties and file relevant report and materials with the tax authorities. There are also other conditions for enjoying the reduced withholding tax rate according to other relevant tax rules and regulations. See “Taxation – People’s Republic of China Enterprise Taxation” on page 129. As of December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, we did not record any withholding tax on the retained earnings of our subsidiaries in the PRC as we intended to re-invest all earnings generated from our PRC subsidiaries for the operation and expansion of our business in China, and we intend to continue this practice in the foreseeable future. Should our tax policy change to allow for offshore distribution of our earnings, we would be subject to a significant withholding tax. We cannot assure you that the relevant tax authority will not challenge our determination regarding our qualification to enjoy the preferential tax treatment.

 

Enhanced scrutiny over acquisition transactions by the PRC tax authorities may have a negative impact on potential acquisitions we may pursue in the future.

 

The PRC tax authorities have enhanced their scrutiny over the direct or indirect transfer of certain taxable assets, including, in particular, equity interests in a PRC resident enterprise, by a non-resident enterprise by promulgating and implementing Notice of the Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation on Several Issues Concerning the Enterprise Income Tax Treatment on Enterprise Reorganization (Circular 59) and Announcement No. 7 [2015] of the State Administration of Taxation—Announcement on Several Issues concerning the Enterprise Income Tax on Income from the Indirect Transfer of Assets by Non-Resident Enterprises (Circular 7) which became effective in February 2015. Under Circular 7, where a non-resident enterprise conducts an “indirect transfer” by transferring the equity interests of a PRC “resident enterprise” indirectly by disposing of the equity interests of an overseas holding company, the non-resident enterprise, being the transferor, may be subject to PRC enterprise income tax, if the indirect transfer is considered to be an abusive use of company structure without reasonable commercial purposes. Circular 7 also provides that, where a non-PRC resident enterprise transfers its equity interests in a PRC resident enterprise to its related parties at a price lower than the fair market value, the relevant tax authority has the power to make a reasonable adjustment to the taxable income of the transaction.

 

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Circular 7 extends its tax jurisdiction to indirect transfers and transactions involving the transfer of other taxable assets through the offshore transfer of a foreign intermediate holding company. In addition, Circular 7 provides clear criteria on how to assess reasonable commercial purposes and has introduced safe harbors for internal group restructurings and the purchase and sale of equity through a public securities market. Circular 7 also brings challenges to both the foreign transferor and transferee (or other person obligated to pay for the transfer) of the taxable assets. Where a non-resident enterprise conducts an “indirect transfer” by transferring the taxable assets indirectly by disposing of the equity interests of an overseas holding company, the non-resident enterprise being the transferor, the transferee, or the PRC entity which directly owned the taxable assets may report to the relevant tax authority such indirect transfer. Using a “substance over form” principle, the PRC tax authority may disregard the existence of the overseas holding company if it lacked a reasonable commercial purpose and was established for the purpose of reducing, avoiding, or deferring PRC tax.

 

According to the “Enterprise Income Tax Law of the People’s Republic of China” (adopted on March 16, 2007, first amended on February 24, 2017, and second amended on December 29, 2018), if the business dealings between an enterprise and its affiliated parties do not conform to the principle of independent transactions and thus reduce the taxable income or income of the enterprise or its affiliated parties, the tax authorities have the right to adjust in accordance with reasonable methods. The cost incurred by an enterprise and its related parties in developing and accepting intangible assets or providing and receiving labor services together shall be apportioned according to the principle of independent transaction when calculating taxable income.

 

If a resident enterprise or an enterprise controlled by a resident enterprise and a Chinese resident and established in a country (region) whose actual tax burden is significantly lower than the tax rate level of China’s enterprise income tax, does not allocate or reduce its profits due to reasonable business needs, the portion of the above profits that should belong to the resident enterprise shall be included in the current income of the resident enterprise.

 

Interest expenses incurred when the ratio of creditor’s rights investment to equity investment accepted by an enterprise from its affiliated parties exceeds the prescribed standard shall not be deducted in the calculation of taxable income.

 

If an enterprise reduces its taxable income or income by implementing other arrangements without reasonable commercial purposes, tax authorities have the right to adjust them in accordance with reasonable methods.

 

We face uncertainties on the reporting and consequences on future private equity financing transactions, share exchange, or other transactions involving the transfer of shares in our company by investors that are non-PRC resident enterprises. The PRC tax authorities may pursue such non-resident enterprises with respect to a filing or the transferees with respect to withholding obligation and request our PRC subsidiaries to assist in the filing. As a result, non-resident enterprises in such transactions may become at risk of being subject to filing obligations or being taxed under Circular 59 and Circular 7. They may be required to expend valuable resources to comply with Circular 59and Circular 7 or establish that our non-resident enterprises should not be taxed under these circulars, which may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results from operations.

 

The PRC tax authorities have the discretion under SAT Circular 59 and Circular 7 to make adjustments to the taxable capital gains based on the difference between the fair value of the taxable assets transferred and the cost of investment. Although we currently have no plans to pursue any acquisitions in China or elsewhere in the world, we may pursue acquisitions in the future that may involve complex corporate structures. If we are considered a non-resident enterprise under the PRC Enterprise Income Tax Law and if the PRC tax authorities make adjustments to the taxable income of the transactions under SAT Circular 59 and Circular 7, our income tax costs associated with such potential acquisitions will be increased, which may have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

 

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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, share price and reputation.

 

U.S. public companies that have substantially all of their operations in China 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 on financial and accounting irregularities and mistakes, a lack of effective internal controls over financial accounting, inadequate corporate governance policies or a lack of adherence thereto and, in many cases, allegations of fraud. On December 7, 2018, the SEC and the PCAOB issued a joint statement highlighting continued challenges faced by the U.S. regulators in their oversight of financial statement audits of U.S.-listed companies with significant operations in China. On April 21, 2020, SEC Chairman Jay Clayton and PCAOB Chairman William D. Duhnke III, along with other senior SEC staff, released a joint statement highlighting the risks associated with investing in companies based in or have substantial operations in emerging markets including China, reiterating past SEC and PCAOB statements on matters including the difficulty associated with inspecting accounting firms and audit work papers in China and higher risks of fraud in emerging markets and the difficulty of bringing and enforcing SEC, Department of Justice and other U.S., including in instances of fraud, in emerging markets generally. As a result of this scrutiny, criticism, and negative publicity, the publicly traded stock of many U.S.-listed Chinese companies sharply decreased in value and, in some cases, has 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 what effect this sector-wide scrutiny, criticism and negative publicity will have on us, our business, and our share price. In the event that 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 and/or defend our company. This situation will be costly and time consuming and distract our management from developing our growth. In the event that such allegations are not proven to be groundless, we and our business operations will be severely affected and you could sustain a significant decline in the value of our share.

 

Our Ordinary Shares may be delisted under the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act if the PCAOB is unable to inspect auditors or their affiliates that are located in China. The delisting of our Ordinary Shares, or the threat of such delisting, may materially and adversely affect the value of your investment. Additionally, the inability of the PCAOB to conduct inspections deprives our investors of the benefits of such inspections.

 

The Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act, or the HFCA Act, was enacted on December 18, 2020. The HFCA Act states if the SEC determines that we have filed audit reports issued by a registered public accounting firm that has not been subject to inspection by the PCAOB for three consecutive years beginning in 2021, the SEC shall prohibit our shares or Ordinary Shares from being traded on a national securities exchange or in the over the counter trading market in the U.S.

 

Our auditor, the independent registered public accounting firm that issued the audit report included with our most recent annual report in the prospectus, as auditor of companies that are traded publicly in the United States and as a firm registered with the PCAOB is subject to laws in the United States pursuant to which the PCAOB conducts regular inspections to assess its compliance with the applicable professional standards. Our auditor, which is based in New York, is currently subject to inspection by the PCAOB at least every three years. However, our auditor’s China affiliate is located in, and organized under the laws of, the PRC, which is a jurisdiction where the PCAOB has been unable to conduct inspections without the approval of the Chinese authorities.

 

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On March 18, 2021, the SEC adopted on an interim basis rules disclosure requirements for companies with PCAOB member auditors whom the PCAOB has determined that it cannot inspect their operations within a foreign jurisdiction (“Covered Issuers”). Covered companies are required to disclose in their annual reports on Form 20-F: (i) that, during the period covered by the form, the registered public accounting firm has prepared an audit report for the issuer; (ii) the percentage of the shares of the issuer owned by governmental entities in the foreign jurisdiction in which the issuer is incorporated or otherwise organized; (iii) whether governmental entities in the applicable foreign jurisdiction with respect to that registered public accounting firm have a controlling financial interest with respect to the issuer; (iv) the name of each official of the Chinese Communist Party (“CCP”) who is a member of the board of directors of the issuer or the operating entity with respect to the issuer; and (v) whether the articles of incorporation of the issuer (or equivalent organizing document) contains any charter of the CCP, including the text of any such charter. Furthermore, on June 22, 2021, the U.S. Senate passed the Accelerating Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act, which, if enacted, would amend the HFCA Act and require the SEC to prohibit an issuer’s securities from trading on any U.S. stock exchanges if its auditor is not subject to PCAOB inspections for two consecutive years instead of three. On September 22, 2021, the PCAOB adopted rules governing its procedures for making determinations as to its inability to inspect or investigate registered firms headquartered in a particular foreign jurisdiction or which has an office in a foreign jurisdiction (a “PCAOB-Identified Firm”). Promptly after the effective date of this rule, the PCAOB will make determinations under the HFCA Act to the extent such determinations are appropriate. Thereafter, the PCAOB will consider, at least annually, whether changes in facts and circumstances support any additional determinations. The PCAOB will make additional determinations as and when appropriate, to allow the SEC on a timely basis to identify Covered Issuers pursuant to the SEC rules. The rule became effective when the SEC approved the rule on November 4, 2021. On December 2, 2021, the SEC finalized its rules regarding disclosure by Covered Issuers. In addition, the release discussed the procedures the SEC will follow in implementing trading prohibitions for Covered Issuers. A foreign company would have to be designated a Covered Issuer three years in a row to be subject to a trading prohibition on that basis. The trading suspension would prohibit trading of the Covered Issuer’s securities on any exchange or in the over-the-counter markets. The trading prohibition will be terminated if the Covered Issuer certifies to the SEC that the issuer has retained a registered public accounting firm that the PCAOB has inspected to the satisfaction of the SEC and files financial statements that include an audit report signed by the non-PCAOB-Identified Firm. The SEC is not required to engage in rulemaking to implement the trading prohibition provisions of the HFCA Act. Neither the Act nor the SEC’s release create an obligation for an exchange to delist the Covered Issuer, but the SEC noted that under existing listing rules of the exchanges, a trading prohibition would be grounds for delisting.

 

On December 16, 2021, the PCAOB issued a report on its determinations that it is unable to inspect or investigate completely PCAOB-registered public accounting firms headquartered in mainland China and in Hong Kong because of positions taken by PRC authorities in those jurisdictions.

 

On August 26, 2022, the PCAOB entered into a Statement of Protocol with the China Securities Regulatory Commission and the Ministry of Finance of the PRC and, as summarized in the “Statement on Agreement Governing Inspections and Investigations of Audit Firms Based in China and Hong Kong” published on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s official website, the parties agreed to the following: (i) in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, or the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the PCAOB shall have independent discretion to select any issuer audits for inspection or investigation; (ii) the PCAOB shall have direct access to interview or take testimony from all personnel of the audit firms whose issuer engagements are being inspected or investigated; (iii) the PCAOB shall have the unfettered ability to transfer information to the SEC, in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act; and (iv) the PCAOB inspectors shall have access to complete audit work papers without any redactions, with view-only procedures for certain targeted pieces of information such as personally identifiable information. The PCAOB is required to reassess its determinations as to whether it is able to carry out inspection and investigation completely and without obstruction by the end of 2022.

 

The auditor of our PRC-based subsidiaries is located in the PRC and that auditor is an affiliate of our New York based auditor that signs our audit report. We cannot assure you that the PCAOB will be able to inspect and investigate our auditor’s China affiliate, or that it will be able to obtain complete access to the audit work papers, audit personnel and other information it needs to conduct such inspection or investigation. Given the current question as to how “retain” should be understood for purposes of the HFCA Act, we cannot assure you that we will not be identified by the SEC as an issuer that has retained an auditor that has a branch or office that is located in a foreign jurisdiction that the PCAOB determines it is unable to inspect or investigate completely because of a position taken by an authority in that foreign jurisdiction as a result of the fact that the auditor of our China affiliates is located in, and organized under the laws of, the PRC. In addition, there can be no assurance that, if we have a “non-inspection” year, we will be able to take remedial measures in response thereto. If any such event were to occur, trading in our securities could in the future be prohibited under the HFCA Act, so we cannot assure you that we will be able to maintain the listing of the Ordinary Shares on Nasdaq or that you will be allowed to trade the Ordinary Shares in the United States on the “over-the-counter” markets or otherwise. Should the Ordinary Shares not be listed or tradeable in the United States, the value of the Ordinary Shares could be materially affected.

 

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This lack of PCAOB inspections in China prevents the PCAOB from fully evaluating audits and quality control procedures of our independent registered public accounting firm. As a result, we and investors in the Ordinary Shares are deprived of the benefits of such PCAOB inspections. The inability of the PCAOB to conduct inspections of auditors in China makes it more difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of our independent registered public accounting firm’s China affiliate’s audit procedures or quality control procedures as compared to auditor outside of China that are subject to PCAOB inspections, which could cause investors and potential investors in the Ordinary Shares to lose confidence in our audit procedures and reported financial information and the quality of our financial statements.

 

The recent joint statement by the SEC and PCAOB, proposed rule changes submitted by Nasdaq, and the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act all call for additional and more stringent criteria to be applied to emerging market companies upon assessing the qualification of their auditors, especially the non-U.S. auditors who are not inspected by the PCAOB. These developments could add uncertainties to our offering.

 

On April 21, 2020, SEC Chairman Jay Clayton and PCAOB Chairman William D. Duhnke III, along with other senior SEC staff, released a joint statement highlighting the risks associated with investing in companies based in or have substantial operations in emerging markets including China. The joint statement emphasized the risks associated with lack of access for the PCAOB to inspect auditors and audit work papers in China and higher risks of fraud in emerging markets.

 

On May 18, 2020, Nasdaq filed three proposals with the SEC to (i) apply minimum offering size requirement for companies primarily operating in “Restrictive Market”, (ii) adopt a new requirement relating to the qualification of management or board of director for Restrictive Market companies, and (iii) apply additional and more stringent criteria to an applicant or listed company based on the qualifications of the company’s auditors.

 

Uncertainties in the interpretation and enforcement of Chinese laws and regulations could limit the legal protections available to us.

 

The PRC legal system is based on written statutes and prior court decisions have limited value as precedents. Since these laws and regulations are relatively new and the PRC legal system continues to rapidly evolve, the legal system in China, including risks and uncertainties regarding the enforcement of laws and that rules and regulations in China can change quickly with little advance notice, and the interpretations of many laws, regulations and rules are not always uniform and enforcement of these laws, regulations and rules involves uncertainties.

 

Therefore, these risks may result in a material change in business operations, significant depreciation of the value of our ordinary shares, or a complete hinderance of our ability to offer or continue to offer our securities to investors. Recently, the Chinese government initiated a series of regulatory actions and statements to regulate business operations in China with little advance notice, including cracking down on illegal activities in the securities market, enhancing supervision over China-based companies listed overseas using a VIE structure, adopting new measures to extend the scope of cybersecurity reviews, and expanding the efforts in anti-monopoly enforcement. Since these statements and regulatory actions are new, it is highly uncertain how soon legislative or administrative regulation making bodies will respond and what existing or new laws or regulations or detailed implementations and interpretations will be modified or promulgated, if any, and the potential impact such modified or new laws and regulations will have on our daily business operation, the ability to accept foreign investments and list on an U.S. or other foreign exchange.

 

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Although we have taken measures to comply with the laws and regulations that are applicable to our business operations, including the regulatory principles raised by the CBRC, and avoiding conducting any activities that may be deemed as illegal fund-raising, forming capital pool or providing guarantee to investors under the current applicable laws and regulations, the PRC government authority may promulgate new laws and regulations regulating the direct lending service industry in the future. We cannot assure you that our practices would not be deemed to violate any PRC laws or regulations relating to illegal fund-raising, forming capital pools or the provision of credit enhancement services. Moreover, we cannot rule out the possibility that the PRC government will institute a license requirement covering our industry at some point in the future. If such a licensing regime were introduced, we cannot assure you that we would be able to obtain any newly required license in a timely manner, or at all, which could materially and adversely affect our business and impede our ability to continue our operations.

 

From time to time, we may have to resort to administrative and court proceedings to enforce our legal rights. However, since PRC administrative and court authorities have significant discretion in interpreting and implementing statutory and contractual terms, it may be more difficult to evaluate the outcome of administrative and court proceedings and the level of legal protection we enjoy, than in more developed legal systems. Furthermore, the PRC legal system is based in part on government policies and internal rules (some of which are not published in a timely manner or at all) that may have a retroactive effect. As a result, we may not be aware of our violation of these policies and rules until sometime after the violation. Such uncertainties, including uncertainty over the scope and effect of our contractual, property (including intellectual property) and procedural rights, could materially and adversely affect our business and impede our ability to continue our operations.

 

We may be adversely affected by the complexity, uncertainties and changes in PRC regulation of internet-related businesses and companies, and any lack of requisite approvals, licenses or permits applicable to our business may have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.

 

The PRC government extensively regulates the internet industry, including foreign ownership of, and the licensing and permit requirements pertaining to, companies in the internet industry. These internet-related laws and regulations are relatively new and evolving, and their interpretation and enforcement involve significant uncertainties. As a result, in certain circumstances it may be difficult to determine what actions or omissions may be deemed to be in violation of applicable laws and regulations.

 

The evolving PRC regulatory system for the internet industry may lead to the establishment of new regulatory agencies. For example, in May 2011, the State Council announced the establishment of a new department, the State Internet Information Office (with the involvement of the State Council Information Office, the MITT, and the Ministry of Public Security). The primary role of this new agency is to facilitate the policy-making and legislative development in this field, to direct and coordinate with the relevant departments in connection with online content administration and to deal with cross-ministry regulatory matters in relation to the internet industry.

 

The Circular on Strengthening the Administration of Foreign Investment in and Operation of Value-added Telecommunications Business, issued by the MITT in July 2006, prohibits domestic telecommunication service providers from leasing, transferring or selling telecommunications business operating licenses to any foreign investor in any form, or providing any resources, sites or facilities to any foreign investor for their illegal operation of a telecommunications business in China. According to this circular, either the holder of a value-added telecommunication services operation permit or its shareholders must directly own the domain names and trademarks used by such license holders in their provision of value-added telecommunication services. The circular also requires each license holder to have the necessary facilities, including servers, for its approved business operations and to maintain such facilities in the regions covered by its license. If an ICP License holder fails to comply with the requirements and also fails to remedy such non-compliance within a specified period of time, the MITT or its local counterparts have the discretion to take administrative measures against such license holder, including revoking its ICP License.

 

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The interpretation and application of existing PRC laws, regulations and policies and possible new laws, regulations or policies relating to the internet industry have created substantial uncertainties regarding the legality of existing and future foreign investments in, and the businesses and activities of, internet businesses in China, including our business. We cannot assure you that we have obtained all the permits or licenses required for conducting our business in China or will be able to maintain our existing licenses or obtain new ones. If the PRC government considers that we were operating without the proper approvals, licenses or permits or promulgates new laws and regulations that require additional approvals or licenses or imposes additional restrictions on the operation of any part of our business, it has the power, among other things, to levy fines, confiscate our income, revoke our business licenses, and require us to discontinue our relevant business or impose restrictions on the affected portion of our business. Any of these actions by the PRC government may have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.

 

Increases in labor costs in the PRC may adversely affect our business and our profitability.

 

China’s economy has experienced increases in labor costs in recent years. China’s overall economy and the average wage in China are expected to continue to grow. The average wage level for our employees has also increased in recent years. We expect that our labor costs, including wages and employee benefits, will continue to increase. Unless we are able to pass on these increased labor costs to our customers by increasing prices for our products or services, our profitability and results of operations may be materially and adversely affected.

 

In addition, we have been subject to stricter regulatory requirements in terms of entering into labor contracts with our employees and paying various statutory employee benefits, including pensions, housing fund, medical insurance, work-related injury insurance, unemployment insurance, and maternity insurance to designated government agencies for the benefit of our employees. Pursuant to the PRC Labor Contract Law, or the “Labor Contract Law,” that became effective in January 2008 and its amendments that became effective in July 2013 and its implementing rules that became effective in September 2008, employers are subject to stricter requirements in terms of signing labor contracts, minimum wages, paying remuneration, determining the term of employees’ probation, and unilaterally terminating labor contracts. In the event that we decide to terminate some of our employees or otherwise change our employment or labor practices, the Labor Contract Law and its implementation rules may limit our ability to effect those changes in a desirable or cost-effective manner, which could adversely affect our business and results of operations.

 

As the interpretation and implementation of labor-related laws and regulations are still evolving, we cannot assure you that our employment practice does not and will not violate labor-related laws and regulations in China, which may subject us to labor disputes or government investigations. If we are deemed to have violated relevant labor laws and regulations, we could be required to provide additional compensation to our employees and our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.

 

Risks Related to the Offering and Our Ordinary Shares

 

The initial public offering price of our Ordinary Shares may not be indicative of the market price of our Ordinary Shares after this offering. In addition, an active, liquid and orderly trading market for our Ordinary Shares may not develop or be maintained, and our share price may be volatile.

Prior to the completion of this offering, our Ordinary Shares were not traded on any market. Any active, liquid and orderly trading market for our Ordinary Shares may not develop or be maintained after this offering. Active, liquid and orderly trading markets usually result in less price volatility and more efficiency in carrying out investors’ purchase and sale orders. The market price of our Ordinary Shares could vary significantly as a result of a number of factors, some of which are beyond our control. In the event of a drop in the market price of our Ordinary Shares, you could lose a substantial part or all of your investment in our Ordinary Shares. The initial public offering price will be determined by us, based on numerous factors and may not be indicative of the market price of our Ordinary Shares after this offering. Consequently, you may not be able to sell our Ordinary Shares at a price equal to or greater than the price paid by you in this offering.

 

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The following factors could affect our share price:

• our operating and financial performance;

• quarterly variations in the rate of growth of our financial indicators, such as net income per share, net income and revenues;

• the public reaction to our press releases, our other public announcements and our filings with the SEC;

• strategic actions by our competitors;

• changes in revenue or earnings estimates, or changes in recommendations or withdrawal of research coverage, by equity research analysts;

• speculation in the press or investment community;

• the failure of research analysts to cover our Ordinary Shares;

• sales of our Ordinary Shares by us or other shareholders, or the perception that such sales may occur;

• changes in accounting principles, policies, guidance, interpretations or standards;

• additions or departures of key management personnel;

• actions by our shareholders;

• domestic and international economic, legal and regulatory factors unrelated to our performance; and

• the realization of any risks described under this “Risk Factors” section.

 

The stock markets in general have experienced extreme volatility that has often been unrelated to the operating performance of particular companies. These broad market fluctuations may adversely affect the trading price of our Ordinary Shares. Securities class action litigation has often been instituted against companies following periods of volatility in the overall market and in the market price of a company’s securities. Such litigation, if instituted against us, could result in very substantial costs, diver our management’s attention and resources and harm our business, operating results and financial condition.

 

There may not be an active, liquid trading market for our Ordinary Shares.

 

Prior to the completion of this offering, there has been no public market for our Ordinary Shares. An active trading market for our Ordinary Shares may not develop or be sustained following this offering. You may not be able to sell your shares at the market price, if at all, if trading in our shares is not active. The initial public offering price was determined by negotiations between us and our advisors based upon a number of factors. The initial public offering price may not be indicative of prices that will prevail in the trading market.

 

Because we do not expect to pay dividends in the foreseeable future after this offering, you must rely on a price appreciation of the Ordinary Shares for a return on your investment.

 

We currently intend to retain most, if not all, of our available funds and any future earnings after this offering 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 the Ordinary Shares as a source for any future dividend income.

 

A sale or perceived sale of a substantial number of our Ordinary Shares may cause the price of our Ordinary Shares to decline.

 

If our shareholders sell substantial amounts of our Ordinary Shares in the public market, the market price of our Ordinary Shares could fall. Moreover, the perceived risk of this potential dilution could cause shareholders to attempt to sell their shares and investors to short our Ordinary Shares. These sales also make it more difficult for us to sell equity-related securities in the future at a time and price that we deem reasonable or appropriate.

 

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There can be no assurance that we will not be a passive foreign investment company (“PFIC”) for United States federal income tax purposes for any taxable year, which could subject United States holders of our Ordinary Shares to significant adverse United States federal income tax consequences.

 

A non-United States corporation will be a passive foreign investment company, or PFIC, for United States federal income tax purposes for any taxable year if either (i) at least 75% of its gross income for such taxable year is passive income or (ii) at least 50% of the value of its assets (based on average of the quarterly values of the assets) during such year is attributable to assets that that produce or are held for the production of passive income. Based on the current and anticipated value of our assets and the composition of our income assets, we do not expect to be a PFIC for United States federal income tax purposes for our current taxable year ended December 31, 2021 or in the foreseeable future. However, the determination of whether or not we are a PFIC according to the PFIC rules is made on an annual basis and depend on the composition of our income and assets and the value of our assets from time to time. Therefore, changes in the composition of our income or assets or value of our assets may cause us to become a PFIC. The determination of the value of our assets (including goodwill not reflected on our balance sheet) may be based, in part, on the quarterly market value of Ordinary Shares, which is subject to change and may be volatile.

 

The classification of certain of our income as active or passive, and certain of our assets as producing active or passive income, and hence whether we are or will become a PFIC, depends on the interpretation of certain United States Treasury Regulations as well as certain IRS guidance relating to the classification of assets as producing active or passive income. Such regulations guidance is potentially subject to different interpretations. If due to different interpretations of such regulations and guidance the percentage of our passive income or the percentage of our assets treated as producing passive income increases, we may be a PFIC in one of more taxable years.

 

If we are a PFIC for any taxable year during which a United States person holds Ordinary Shares, certain adverse United States federal income tax consequences could apply to such United States person.

 

For as long as we are an emerging growth company, we will not be required to comply with certain reporting requirements, including those relating to accounting standards and disclosure about our executive compensation, that apply to other public companies.

 

We are classified as an “emerging growth company” under the JOBS Act. For as long as we are an emerging growth company, which may be up to five full fiscal years, unlike other public companies, we will not be required to, among other things, (i) provide an auditor’s attestation report on management’s assessment of the effectiveness of our system of internal control over financial reporting pursuant to Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, (ii) comply with any new requirements adopted by the PCAOB requiring mandatory audit firm rotation or a supplement to the auditor’s report in which the auditor would be required to provide additional information about the audit and the financial statements of the issuer, (iii) provide certain disclosure regarding executive compensation required of larger public companies, or (iv) hold nonbinding advisory votes on executive compensation. We will remain an emerging growth company for up to five years, although we will lose that status sooner if we have more than $1.235 billion of revenues in a fiscal year, have more than $700 million in market value of our Ordinary Shares held by non-affiliates, or issue more than $1.0 billion of non-convertible debt over a three-year period.

 

To the extent that we rely on any of the exemptions available to emerging growth companies, you will receive less information about our executive compensation and internal control over financial reporting than issuers that are not emerging growth companies. If some investors find our Ordinary Shares to be less attractive as a result, there may be a less active trading market for our Ordinary Shares and our share price may be more volatile.

 

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If we fail to establish and maintain proper internal financial reporting controls, our ability to produce accurate financial statements or comply with applicable regulations could be impaired.

 

Pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, we will be required to file a report by our management on our internal control over financial reporting, including an attention report on internal control over financial reporting issued by our independent registered public accounting firm. However, while we remain an emerging growth company, we will not be required to include an attestation report on internal control over financial reporting issued by our independent registered public accounting firm. The presence of material weakness in internal control over financial reporting could result in financial statement errors, which, in turn, could lead to error our financial reports and/or delays in our financial reporting, which could require us to restate our operating results. We might not identify one or more material weaknesses in our internal controls in connection with evaluating our compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. In order to maintain and improve the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting. We will need to expend significant resources and provide significant management oversight. Implementing any appropriate changes to our internal controls may require specific compliance training of our directors and employees, entail substantial costs in order to modify our existing accounting systems, take a significant period of time to complete and divert management’s attention from other business concerns. These changes may not, however, be effective in maintaining the adequacy of our internal control.

 

If we are unable to conclude that we have effective internal controls over financial reporting, investors may lose confidence in our operating results, the price of the Ordinary Shares could decline and we may be subject to litigation or regulatory enforcement actions. In addition, if we are unable to meet the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Ordinary Shares may not be able to remain listed on the exchange.

 

As a foreign private issuer, we are not subject to certain U.S. securities law disclosure requirements that apply to a domestic U.S. issuer, which may limit the information publicly available to our shareholders.

 

As a foreign private issuer, we are not required to comply with all of the periodic disclosure and current reporting requirements of the Exchange Act and therefore there may be less publicly available information about us than if we were a U.S. domestic issuer. For example, we are not subject to the proxy rules in the United States and disclosure with respect to our annual general meetings will be governed by United Kingdom requirements. In addition, our officers, directors and principal shareholders are exempt from the reporting and “short-swing” profit recovery provisions of Section 16 of the Exchange Act and the rules thereunder. Therefore, our shareholders may not know on a timely basis when our officers, directors and principal shareholders purchase or sell our Ordinary Shares.

 

As a foreign private issuer, we are permitted to adopt certain home country practices in relation to corporate governance matters that differ significantly from the Nasdaq listing standards. These practices may afford less protection to shareholders than they would enjoy if we complied fully with corporate governance listing standards.

 

As a foreign private issuer, we are permitted to take advantage of certain provisions in the Nasdaq listing standards that allow us to follow United Kingdom law for certain governance matters. Certain corporate governance practices in the United Kingdom may differ significantly from corporate governance listing standards as, except for general fiduciary duties and duties of care, United Kingdom law has no corporate governance regime which prescribes specific corporate governance standards. Currently, we do not intend to rely on home country practice with respect to our corporate governance after we complete with this offering. However, if we choose to follow home country practice in the future, our shareholders may be afforded less protection than they otherwise would have under corporate governance listing standards applicable to U.S. domestic issuers.

 

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You may face difficulties in protecting your interests, and your ability to protect your rights through U.S. courts may be limited, because we are incorporated under United Kingdom law.

 

We are an exempted company incorporated under the laws of the United Kingdom. Our corporate affairs are governed by our memorandum and articles of association, the Companies Act (Revised) of the United Kingdom and the common law of the United Kingdom. The rights of shareholders to take action against the directors, actions by minority shareholders and the fiduciary duties of our directors to us under United Kingdom law are to a large extent governed by the common law of the United Kingdom. The common law of the United Kingdom is derived in part from comparatively limited judicial precedent in the United Kingdom as well as from the common law of England, the decisions of whose courts are of persuasive authority, but are not binding, on a court in the United Kingdom. The rights of our shareholders and the fiduciary duties of our directors under United Kingdom law are not as clearly established as they would be under statutes or judicial precedent in some jurisdictions in the United States. In particular, the United Kingdom has a less developed body of securities laws than the United States. Some U.S. states, such as Delaware, have more fully developed and judicially interpreted bodies of corporate law than the United Kingdom. In addition, United Kingdom companies may not have standing to initiate a shareholder derivative action in a federal court of the United States.

 

We are an exempted company incorporated under the laws of the United Kingdom. Shareholders of United Kingdom exempted companies have no general rights under United Kingdom law to inspect corporate records or to obtain copies of lists of shareholders of these companies. 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.

 

Certain corporate governance practices in the United Kingdom, which is our home country, differ significantly from requirements for companies incorporated in other jurisdictions such as the United States. To the extent we choose to follow home country practice with respect to corporate governance matters, our shareholders may be afforded less protection than they otherwise would under rules and regulations applicable to U.S. domestic issuers.

 

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 management, members of the board of directors or controlling shareholders than they would as public shareholders of a company incorporated in the United States.

 

Certain judgments obtained against us by our shareholders may not be enforceable.

 

We are a United Kingdom company and substantially all of our assets are located outside of the United States. In addition, substantially all of our current directors and officers are nationals and/or residents of countries other than the United States. All or a substantial portion of the assets of these persons are located outside the United States. As a result, it may be difficult or impossible for you to bring an action against us or against these individuals in the United States in the event that you believe that your rights have been infringed under the U.S. federal securities laws or otherwise. Even if you are successful in bringing an action of this kind, the laws of the United Kingdom may render you unable to enforce a judgment against our assets or the assets of our directors and officers.

 

Nasdaq may apply additional and more stringent criteria for our initial and continued listing because we plan to have a small public offering and insiders will hold a large portion of the company’s listed securities.

 

Nasdaq Listing Rule 5101 provides Nasdaq with broad discretionary authority over the initial and continued listing of securities in Nasdaq and Nasdaq may use such discretion to deny initial listing, apply additional or more stringent criteria for the initial or continued listing of particular securities, or suspend or delist particular securities based on any event, condition, or circumstance that exists or occurs that makes initial or continued listing of the securities on Nasdaq inadvisable or unwarranted in the opinion of Nasdaq, even though the securities meet all enumerated criteria for initial or continued listing on Nasdaq. In addition, Nasdaq has used its discretion to deny initial or continued listing or to apply additional and more stringent criteria in the instances, including but not limited to: (i) where the company engaged an auditor that has not been subject to an inspection by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”), an auditor that PCAOB cannot inspect, or an auditor that has not demonstrated sufficient resources, geographic reach, or experience to adequately perform the company’s audit; (ii) where the company planned a small public offering, which would result in insiders holding a large portion of the company’s listed securities. Nasdaq was concerned that the offering size was insufficient to establish the company’s initial valuation, and there would not be sufficient liquidity to support a public market for the company; and (iii) where the company did not demonstrate sufficient nexus to the U.S. capital market, including having no U.S. shareholders, operations, or members of the board of directors or management. Our public offering will be relatively small, and our company’s insiders will hold a large portion of the company’s listed securities. Nasdaq might apply the additional and more stringent criteria for our initial and continued listing, which might cause delay or even denial of our listing application.

 

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If we cannot satisfy, or continue to satisfy, the initial listing requirements and other rules of Nasdaq Capital Market, although we exempt from certain corporate governance standards applicable to US issuers as a Foreign Private Issuer, our securities may not be listed or may be delisted, which could negatively impact the price of our securities and your ability to sell them.

 

We will seek to have our securities approved for listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market upon consummation of this offering. We cannot assure you that we will be able to meet those initial listing requirements at that time. Even if our securities are listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market, we cannot assure you that our securities will continue to be listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market.

 

In addition, following this offering, in order to maintain our listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market, we will be required to comply with certain rules of Nasdaq Capital Market, including those regarding minimum stockholders’ equity, minimum share price, and certain corporate governance requirements. Even if we initially meet the listing requirements and other applicable rules of the Nasdaq Capital Market, we may not be able to continue to satisfy these requirements and applicable rules. If we are unable to satisfy the Nasdaq Capital Market criteria for maintaining our listing, our securities could be subject to delisting.

 

If the Nasdaq Capital Market does not list our securities or subsequently delists our securities from trading, we could face significant consequences, including:

 

●   limited availability for market quotations for our securities;

●   reduced liquidity with respect to our securities;

●   a determination that our Ordinary Share is a “penny stock,” which will require brokers trading in our Ordinary Share to adhere to more stringent rules and possibly result in a reduced level of trading activity in the secondary trading market for our Ordinary Share;

●   limited amount of news and analyst coverage; and

●   a decreased ability to issue additional securities or obtain additional financing in the future.

 

The market price of our ordinary shares may be volatile or may decline regardless of our operating performance, and you may not be able to resell your shares at or above the public offering price.

 

The public offering price for our ordinary shares will be determined through negotiations between the underwriters and us and may vary from the market price of our ordinary shares following our public offering. If you purchase our ordinary shares in our public offering, you may not be able to resell those shares at or above the public offering price. We cannot assure you that the public offering price of our ordinary shares, or the market price following our public offering, will equal or exceed prices in privately negotiated transactions of our shares that have occurred from time to time prior to our public offering. The market price of our ordinary shares may fluctuate significantly in response to numerous factors, many of which are beyond our control, including:

 

●   actual or anticipated fluctuations in our revenue and other operating results;

●   the financial projections we may provide to the public, any changes in these projections or our failure to meet these projections;

●   actions of securities analysts who initiate or maintain coverage of us, changes in financial estimates by any securities analysts who follow our company, or our failure to meet these estimates or the expectations of investors;

●   announcements by us or our competitors of significant services or features, technical innovations, acquisitions, strategic relationships, joint ventures, or capital commitments;

 

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●   price and volume fluctuations in the overall stock market, including as a result of trends in the economy as a whole;

●   lawsuits threatened or filed against us; and

●   other events or factors, including those resulting from war or incidents of terrorism, or responses to these events.

●   In addition, the stock markets have experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations that have affected and continue to affect the market prices of equity securities of many companies. Stock prices of many companies have fluctuated in a manner unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of those companies. In the past, stockholders have filed securities class action litigation following periods of market volatility. In the event that we were to become involved in securities litigation, it could subject us to substantial costs, divert resources and the attention of management from our business, and adversely affect our business.

 

We have broad discretion in the use of the net proceeds from our public offering and may not use them effectively.

 

To the extent (i) we raise more money than required for the purposes explained in the section titled “Use of Proceeds” or (ii) we determine that the proposed uses set forth in that section are no longer in the best interests of our Company, we cannot specify with any certainty the particular uses of such net proceeds that we will receive from our public offering. Our management will have broad discretion in the application of such net proceeds, including working capital, possible acquisitions, and other general corporate purposes, and we may spend or invest these proceeds in a way with which our stockholders disagree. The failure by our management to apply these funds effectively could harm our business and financial condition. Pending their use, we may invest the net proceeds from our public offering in a manner that does not produce income or that loses value. As of the date of this Prospectus, Management has not determined the types of businesses that the Company will target or the terms of any potential acquisition.

 

We will incur additional costs as a result of becoming a public company, which could negatively impact our net income and liquidity.

 

Upon completion of this offering, we will become a public company in the United States. As a public company, we will incur significant legal, accounting and other expenses that we did not incur as a private company. In addition, Sarbanes-Oxley and rules and regulations implemented by the SEC and the Nasdaq Capital Market require significantly heightened corporate governance practices for public companies. We expect that these rules and regulations will increase our legal, accounting and financial compliance costs and will make many corporate activities more time-consuming and costly.

 

We do not expect to incur materially greater costs as a result of becoming a public company than those incurred by similarly sized U.S. public companies. In the event that we fail to comply with these rules and regulations, we could become the subject of a governmental enforcement action, investors may lose confidence in us and the market price of our ordinary shares could decline.

 

The obligation to disclose information publicly may put us at a disadvantage to competitors that are private companies.

 

Upon completion of this offering, we will be a publicly listed company in the United States. As a publicly listed company, we will be required to file annual reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In some cases, we will need to disclose material agreements or results of financial operations that we would not be required to disclose if we were a private company. Our competitors may have access to this information, which would otherwise be confidential. This may give them advantages in competing with our company. Similarly, as a U.S.-listed public company, we will be governed by U.S. laws that our competitors, which are mostly private Chinese companies, are not required to follow. To the extent compliance with U.S. laws increases our expenses or decreases our competitiveness against such companies, our public listing could affect our results of operations.

 

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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This prospectus contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the words “may,” “might,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “objective,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue” and “ongoing,” or the negative of these terms, or other comparable terminology intended to identify statements about the future. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements and opinions contained in this prospectus are based upon information available to us as of the date of this prospectus and, while we believe such information forms a reasonable basis for such statements, such information may be limited or incomplete, and our statements should not be read to indicate that we have conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all potentially available relevant information. Forward-looking statements include statements about:

 

our future financial performance, including our expectations regarding our revenue, cost of revenue, operating expenses, including capital expenditures related to asset-intensive offerings, our ability to determine reserves and our ability to achieve and maintain future profitability;

our ability to develop and market new products;

the continued market acceptance of our products;

the sufficiency of our cash, cash equivalents and investments to meet our liquidity needs;

our ability to manage operations-related risk;

our expectations and management of future growth;

our expectations concerning relationships with third parties;

the impact of COVID-19 on the Company;

our ability to maintain, protect and enhance our intellectual property;

our ability to successfully acquire and integrate companies and assets;

the increased expenses associated with being a public company;

exposure to product liability and defect claims;

protection of our intellectual property rights;

changes in the laws that affect our operations;

inflation and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates;

our ability to obtain all necessary government

certifications, approvals, and/or licenses to conduct our business;

continued development of a public trading market for our securities;

the cost of complying with current and future governmental regulations and the impact of any changes in the regulations on our operations;

managing our growth effectively;

fluctuations in operating results;

dependence on our senior management and key employees; and

other factors set forth under “Risk Factors.”

 

We caution you that the foregoing list may not contain all of the forward-looking statements made in this prospectus.

 

You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. We have based the forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus primarily on our current expectations and projections about future events and trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. The outcome of the events described in these forward-looking statements is subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, including those described in the section titled “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this prospectus. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time and it is not possible for us to predict all risks and uncertainties that could have an impact on the forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus. We cannot assure you that the results, events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur, and actual results, events or circumstances could differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.

 

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Neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. Moreover, the forward-looking statements made in this prospectus relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements made in this prospectus to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this prospectus or to reflect new information or the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law. We may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures or investments we may make.

 

In addition, statements that “we believe” and similar statements reflect our beliefs and opinions on the relevant subject. These statements are based upon information available to us as of the date of this prospectus, and while we believe such information forms a reasonable basis for such statements, such information may be limited or incomplete, and our statements should not be read to indicate that we have conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all potentially available relevant information. These statements are inherently uncertain and investors are cautioned not to unduly rely upon these statements.

 

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USE OF PROCEEDS

 

We estimate that we will receive net proceeds from this offering of approximately $                    million after deducting estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and the estimated offering expenses payable by us and based upon an assumed initial offering price of $6.50 per ordinary share (excluding any exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option).

 

A $                    increase (decrease) in the assumed initial public offering price of $6.50 per share would increase (decrease) the net proceeds to us from this offering by approximately $                    million, after deducting the estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated aggregate offering expenses payable by us and assuming no change to the number of ordinary share offered by us as set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, provided, however, that in no case would we decrease the initial public offering price to less than $6.50 per share.

 

Description of Use

Estimated Amount of

Net Proceeds (US $)

Percentage
Online and offline media promotion   20%
Talent Team Building   20%
Other operating liquidity   60%
Total project input funds   100.00%

 

The foregoing represents our current intentions based upon our present plans and business conditions to use and allocate the net proceeds of this offering. Our management, however, will have some flexibility and discretion to apply the net proceeds of this offering. If an unforeseen event occurs or business conditions change, we may use the proceeds of this offering differently than as described in this prospectus. To the extent that the net proceeds we receive from this offering are not imminently used for the above purposes, we intend to invest in short-term, interest-bearing bank deposits or debt instruments.

 

The net proceeds from this offering must be remitted to China before we will be able to use the funds to grow our business. The procedure to remit funds may take several months after completion of this offering, and we will be unable to use the offering proceeds in China until remittance is completed. See “Risk Factors” for further information.

 

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DIVIDEND POLICY

 

We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock, and we do not currently intend to pay any cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future.

 

We currently intend to retain all available funds and any future earnings to support operations and to finance the growth and development of our business.

 

Any future determination to pay dividends will be made at the discretion of our board of directors, subject to applicable laws, and will depend upon, among other factors, our results of operations, financial condition, contractual restrictions, and capital requirements.

 

From time to time, we may also enter into other loan or credit agreements or similar borrowing arrangements that may further restrict our ability to declare or pay dividends on our common stock. Our board of directors will have sole discretion in making any future determination to pay dividends, subject to applicable laws, taking into account, among other factors, our results of operations, financial condition, contractual restrictions, and capital requirements.

 

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CAPITALIZATION

 

The following table sets forth our capitalization as of Dec 31, 2022 as follows:

 

●   on an actual basis; and

 

●   on an adjusted basis to reflect the sale of                    ordinary shares in this offering, at an assumed initial public offering price of $5.00 per share, after deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us.

 

The adjustments reflected below are subject to change and are based upon available information and certain assumptions that we believe are reasonable. Total shareholders’ equity and total capitalization following the completion of this offering are subject to adjustment based on the actual initial public offering price and other terms of this offering determined at pricing. You should read this capitalization table in conjunction with “Use of Proceeds,” “Summary Consolidated Financial and Operating Data,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the consolidated financial statements and the related notes appearing elsewhere in this prospectus. 

 

  

As of

December 31,

2022

 
   Actual   Pro Forma As
Adjusted
 
Shareholder’s Equity:      
Ordinary shares, US$0.0001 par value per share          
Statutory reserves          
Additional paid-in capital          
Retained earnings          
Accumulated other comprehensive loss          
Total shareholders’ equity          
Total capitalization          

 

(1)Gives effect to the sale of                      Ordinary Shares in this offering at an assumed initial public offering price of $                       per share and reflects the application of the proceeds after deducting the underwriting discounts, non-accountable expense allowance and our estimated offering expenses.

 

(2)

Pro forma adjusted additional paid in capital reflects the net proceeds we expect to receive, after deducting underwriting discounts and non-accountable expense allowance, and other expenses. We expect to receive net proceeds of approximately $                    ($                        offering, less underwriting discounts of $             , non-accountable expense allowance of $               , accountable expenses of $                    and offering expenses of $              ).

 

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Each $1.00 increase (decrease) in the assumed initial public offering price of $ per Ordinary Share would increase (decrease) the pro forma as adjusted amount of total capitalization by $                   million, assuming that the number of Ordinary Shares offered by us, as set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, remains the same, and after deducting underwriting discounts, non-accountable expense allowance and estimated offering expenses payable by us. An increase (decrease) of one million in the number of Ordinary Shares offered by us, as set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, would increase (decrease) the pro forma as adjusted amount of total capitalization by $                   million, assuming no change in the assumed initial public offering price per Ordinary Share as set forth on the cover page of this prospectus.

 

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DILUTION

 

If you invest in our Ordinary Shares, your interest will be diluted to the extent of the difference between the initial public offering price per Ordinary Share and the pro forma net tangible book value per Ordinary Share after the offering. Dilution results from the fact that the offering price per Ordinary Share is substantially in excess of the book value per Ordinary Share attributable to the existing shareholders for our presently outstanding Ordinary Shares. Our net tangible book value attributable to shareholders on December 31, 2022 was $                   or approximately $                   per Ordinary Share. Net tangible book value per Ordinary Share as of December 31, 2022 represents the amount of total assets less intangible assets and total liabilities, divided by the number of Ordinary Shares outstanding.

 

Our post offering pro forma net tangible book value, which gives effect to receipt of the net proceeds from the offering and issuance of additional shares in the offering, but does not take into consideration any other changes in our net tangible book value after December 31, 2022, will be $                   or approximately $                   per Ordinary Share. This would result in dilution to investors in this offering of approximately $                   per Ordinary Share or approximately                   % from the assumed offering price of $                   per Ordinary Share. Net tangible book value per Ordinary Share would increase to the benefit of present shareholders by $                   per share attributable to the purchase of the Ordinary Shares by investors in this offering.

 

The following table sets forth the estimated net tangible book value per Ordinary Share after the offering and the dilution to persons purchasing Ordinary Shares based on the foregoing firm commitment offering assumptions. The number of our Ordinary Shares had been adjusted retrospectively to reflect the increasing of share capital. See “Description of Share Capital” for more details.

   Offering 
Assumed public offering price per share   
Net tangible book value per share as of December 31, 2022     
Increase in pro forma net tangible book value per share attributable to price paid by new investors     
Pro forma net tangible book value per share after this offering     
Dilution in pro forma net tangible book value per share to new investors in this offering     

 

The following table sets forth, on an as adjusted basis as of December 30, 2022, the difference between the number of common stock purchased from us, the total cash consideration paid, and the average price per share paid by our existing shareholders and by new public investors before deducting estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us, using an assumed public offering price of $5 per share:

 

   Shares Purchased   Total Cash Consideration 
   Number   Percent   Amount   Percent 
Existing shareholders            
New investors from public offering                    
Total                    

 

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CORPORATE HISTORY AND STRUCTURE

 

Corporate History

 

YueZhongHui is a new company, but carries deep operational management experience.

At the level of management team, Chairman Chengsheng Feng has more than 30 years of elite, management and marketing experience and has held positions such as general manager in many new retail fields, accumulating rich market channels and supply chain channels. Vice Chairman Xiaodong Song has held the positions of chairman and general manager of many industries such as e-commerce, business travel and exhibition, retail, etc. He has rich market experience and management experience, and has hosted many large-scale physical projects, accumulating rich operation experience and human resources channels.

At the core team level, we have introduced Yahuan Song, the legal director who has long experience in corporate law and company management and operation, Pengcheng Feng who has rich experience in legal professional work, rich experience in e-commerce and marketing, and Yushan Chen who has thirty years of experience in international trade and business management.

In the post-epidemic era, the impact of the new crown epidemic is ongoing, and the degree of online economic and social activities will continue to grow at a high rate going forward. The way of living online and working online extends the scope of the population extremely wide, and consumers are turning to online consumption on a large scale, which greatly stimulates the development of global e-commerce retail industry. In this context, we have formed a management and core team with rich experience in e-commerce, using SAAS marketing business planning digital platform and other new media marketing tools to make the platform, put forward innovative operational concepts and models, focusing on global interoperability development, with quality products and services as the medium, to build a new digital e-commerce circle!

 

YUEZHONGHUI INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS GROUP LTD, a British company established on January 16th, 2023, is the issuer of the ordinary shares provided in this prospectus. Prior to this issuance and transaction (see the definition below), all our business operations were conducted through YUEZHONGHUI INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS GROUP LTD. The original equity owners were Chengsheng Feng and Xiaodong Song. We will complete the transaction before completing this issuance, excluding this issuance.

 

Transaction

 

Prior to the transaction, we expect that there will initially be two holders of common stock of YUEZHONGHUI INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS GROUP LTD. We will complete the following organizational transactions related to this offering:

 

We will modify and restate the existing limited liability company agreement of YUEZHONGHUI INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS GROUP LTD, which will come into force before the completion of this offering. Invest all existing ownership interests of YUEZHONGHUI INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS GROUP LTD. into a certain number of LTD interests.

 

Compliance with Foreign Investment

 

We have been advised that pursuant to the relevant laws and regulations in PRC, none of our business is on the 2020 Negative List promulgated by the MOFCOM and NDRC. Therefore, if we can conduct our business through our wholly owned PRC Subsidiaries without being subject to restrictions imposed by the foreign investment laws and regulations of the PRC.

 

Corporate Structure

 

The following chart illustrates our corporate structure, including our subsidiaries, as of the date of this prospectus. The percentages shown on the following chart represent percentages of equity ownership:

 

 

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this prospectus. This discussion contains forward-looking statements reflecting our current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties. See “Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated with these statements. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those discussed in our forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including those set forth under “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this prospectus.

 

Our Company

 

The company is committed to investment promotion, investment and financing consulting, brand planning, brand marketing, helping enterprises to open online and offline sales promotion channels, and expanding cross-border sales channels for domestic and overseas; the company gathers a rich product supply chain, and carefully builds a digital new retail ecological platform of YueZhongHui, using high-quality products and industrial projects as the medium to achieve cross-border integration, cross-enterprise, cross-industry, cross-community, cross-industry Cooperation, for consumers and businesses, for online and offline to build a bridge of mutual communication, helping the public Consumer Entrepreneurship, Consumer Pension Plan, to make more people healthy and happy! The new Consumer New Retail Plan , entertainment e-commerce model, new media marketing tools to make the platform, business and consumer win-win, so that more people through the digital new retail ecosystem to create wealth!

 

Our History and Development

 

YueZhongHui is a new company, but carries deep operational management experience.

 

At the level of management team, Chairman Chengsheng Feng has more than 30 years of elite, management and marketing experience and has held positions such as general manager in many new retail fields, accumulating rich market channels and supply chain channels. Vice Chairman Xiaodong Song has held the positions of chairman and general manager of many industries such as e-commerce, business travel and exhibition, retail, etc. He has rich market experience and management experience, and has hosted many large-scale physical projects, accumulating rich operation experience and human resources channels.

 

At the core team level, we have introduced Yahuan Song, the legal director who has long experience in corporate law and company management and operation, Pengcheng Feng who has rich experience in legal professional work, rich experience in e-commerce and marketing, and Yushan Chen who has thirty years of experience in international trade and business management.

 

In the post-epidemic era, the impact of the new crown epidemic is ongoing, and the degree of online economic and social activities will continue to grow at a high rate going forward. The way of living online and working online extends the scope of the population extremely wide, and consumers are turning to online consumption on a large scale, which greatly stimulates the development of global e-commerce retail industry. In this context, we have formed a management and core team with rich experience in e-commerce, using SAAS marketing business planning digital platform and other new media marketing tools to make the platform, put forward innovative operational concepts and models, focusing on global interoperability development, with quality products and services as the medium, to build a new digital e-commerce circle!

 

Major Factors Affecting Our Results of Operations

 

I. Industrial environment factors

Compared with other macro environment, the industrial environment has a more important impact on the business performance of enterprises, because the influence exerted by other macro environment on enterprises is carried out through the industrial environment. It mainly includes the scale of production and operation of the industry in which the enterprise is located or wants to enter, industrial status, competition, production status, industrial layout, market supply and demand, industrial policies, industry barriers and barriers to entry, industry development prospects, etc.

 

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II.The market environment factors

In the market environment, the factors affecting the business performance of enterprises are mainly market concentration, product differentiation, entry barriers, strategic groups, etc. Among them, strategic groups mainly refer to the vertical value chain relationship between enterprises and downstream sellers and upstream suppliers. A good strategic group is conducive to stabilising the supply channels of raw materials and the sales channels of products, reducing transaction costs, enabling enterprises to focus on improving internal efficiency and increasing their profits.

 

III. The financial factor

The most important thing for the operation of enterprises is working capital. The lack of funds and broken capital chains are barriers to the development of many emerging growth companies. Missed development opportunities due to the lack of capital circulation is also a pain point for the development of emerging growth companies. At the same time, in the same industry, the types of products, production processes and production costs do not vary greatly, and the prices of products cannot be pulled up a notch, which is not conducive to our business performance. In order to survive and develop, certain companies have adopted extraordinary or even illegal means to reduce production costs in the midst of fierce competition, and some companies sell their products at prices below the production costs of their products, which seriously affects our business performance.

 

IV. Peer competition factors

Nowadays, many enterprises are competing for orders and have started to press prices and compete with each other, accompanied by some other means, which has led to a decline in the efficiency of the use of resources in the whole market and chaos in the market order. Also due to the low efficiency of enterprises, the lack of proper guidance from government departments and the supervision of product quality, various reasons have led to poor business performance of enterprises.

 

Production Capacity

 

I.Introduction to the Management Team

(1) Chengsheng Feng (Chairman of the Board)

Since joining the work, he has been engaged in construction engineering and decoration engineering for a long time, serving as the general manager of Shenzhen JizhiXin Architecture and Decoration Design Engineering Co., Ltd. He has been serving the new retail field and real industry enterprises for many years, and has participated in the service, contacting and investment attraction of business resources for many enterprise projects and other business activities. As an elite business person with more than 30 years of management and marketing experience, he has accumulated rich market channels and supply chain channels.

(2)Xiaodong Song (CEO)

Former Chairman of Shenzhen Weike laien Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd. and Shenzhen Shunfanda Printing Co., Ltd., previously employed at Shenzhen Jiabaorui Industry Co., Ltd. and Shenzhen JuYuan TongChuang Industry Co., Ltd. With a background in serving venture capital organizations and enterprises, expertise in management planning, hands-on experience, team communication, and implementation, and extensive market and management experience. Led multiple large-scale enterprise projects, accumulated abundant operational experience and human resource channels.

 

II.Introduction of the core team

(1) Yahuan Song (CLO)

With a graduate degree, she has worked for years in lawyer associations and law firms, served as legal counsel for large corporations and CEO of e-commerce companies. Regularly serves legal institutions, corporate management, company operations, venture capital organizations, and enterprises, participating in numerous legal consulting, business communication, and investment attraction for enterprises. Expertise in corporate law and company management operations. With rich practical experience from a long career as a lawyer advisor and company operation manager, provides strategic insights for enterprise planning, operation, and legal affairs.

 

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(2)Pengcheng Feng (Co Founder)

Pengcheng Feng, graduated from the Department of Law at South China University of Technology with a Bachelor's degree. His academic background includes administrative management and psychological cultivation training, and he has systematic, organized and coordinating work abilities. He has worked for companies such as Guangdong Branch of China National Postal & Telecommunications Appliances Co., Ltd. and Shenzhen Shengshi Hongjing Co., Ltd., with rich experience in e-commerce, marketing, and market operation.

(3)Yushan Chen (Co Founder)

Yushan Chen, graduated from the major of international trade with a bachelor's degree, possesses over 30 years of experience in international trade and corporate management, and has abundant industry experience and resource channels. Her expertise lies in corporate business planning, transaction model architecture, and capital introduction, and she has rich international trade channel resources and abundant international trade cooperation experience.

 

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Business (ICG, TSP, RAYA)

 

Our Mission

 

Cross-time wisdom gathering new retail connection, promote platform merchants consumer win-win, is our original intention and mission.

 

Overview

 

I. Basic information of the company

English Name. Guangdong YueZhongHui Technology Co., Ltd.
Date of Establishment. 2022-11-04
Legal representative. Xiaodong Song
Registered Capital. 10 million RMB
Business scope. The general business items are: technology services, technology development, technology consulting, technology exchange, technology transfer, technology promotion; big data services; Internet of things technology research and development; Internet sales (except sales of goods requiring a license); retail sales of cosmetics; sales of daily-use department stores; sales of household goods; retail sales of protective equipment for medical personnel; sales of hygiene products and single-use medical supplies; sales of personal hygiene products. Electronic products sales; jewelry retail; jewelry wholesale; agricultural and sideline products sales; daily chemical products sales; auto parts retail; furniture sales; hardware products retail; clothing and apparel wholesale; clothing and apparel retail; toys, animation and amusement products sales; lighting apparatus sales; disinfectant sales (excluding dangerous chemicals); pharmaceutical special equipment sales; first-class medical equipment sales; health care services (non-medical); health consulting services (excluding medical treatment services); medical research and experimental development; domestic trade agency; advertising design and agency; advertising production; advertising publishing; business training (excluding education training, vocational skills training and other training requiring permission); education consulting services (excluding educational training activities involving permission approval); digital culture and creative technology and equipment sales; digital culture and creative Content application services; business information consulting (excluding investment consulting); information consulting services (excluding licensing information consulting services); business management consulting; financial consulting; corporate image planning; brand management; marketing planning; organization of cultural and artistic exchange activities; project planning and public relations services; consulting and planning services; experiential expansion activities and planning; graphic design; graphic design and production; professional design Services; leasing services (excluding licensed leasing services); animation game development; amusement and entertainment supplies sales. (In addition to the items subject to approval by law, with business license to carry out business activities independently according to law), the permitted business items are: food Internet sales; food business sales; alcohol business; Class II medical device sales; medical services; import and export of goods; inspection and testing services; catering services; small restaurants, small food, small food workshop business; Class II value-added telecommunications business. (Projects subject to approval in accordance with the law, approved by the relevant departments before operating activities, specific business projects to the relevant departmental approval documents or license documents shall prevail)

 

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II. Introduction to the main business

The company is deeply engaged in Enterprise Consulting And Management industry and E-commerce Service industry, and strives to provide professional and customized business services for enterprises, and is committed to opening up online and offline, domestic and foreign sales and promotion channels for market players.

Our company gathers resourceful product supply chains and carefully builds the YueZhongHui digital new retail ecological platform, using high-quality products and industrial projects as a medium to achieve cross-border integration, promoting cross-enterprise, cross-industry, cross-community and cross-industry cooperation, building a bridge of mutual communication for consumers and businesses, for online and offline, helping the public Consumer Entrepreneurship, Consumer Pension Plan, to make more people healthy and happy! Through the new Consumer New Retail Plan model, entertainment e-commerce model and new media marketing tools, we make the platform, merchants and consumers win together, so that more people can create wealth through the digital new retail ecosystem!

 

Our Competitive Strengths

 

I. The founding team is well-connected in the industry and has excellent professional ability and industry experience

The company's founding team is composed of cutting-edge talent at the business management level, including: business leaders who have worked for many enterprises in the real estate industry; new business management talents with rich working experience; and legal professionals with excellent professionalism, rich working experience and experience. At the same time, the founding team members all have many years of practical experience in industry operations and rich market and supply chain channels, and are rich in industry contacts and social resources.

 

II. Bringing together core resources from all parties to build a new digital retail ecological platform

The company extensively gathers core resources from all parties, and together with all subjects to build and create YueZhongHui digital new retail ecological platform. The platform integrates the quality business service resources of chambers of commerce, associations, financial institutions, real industry enterprises, E-commerce service industry market players, various small and micro market players, many elites in the investment community and various institutions. We provide innovative, sustainable and replicable strategic development resources and sales operation channel services to various market players.

 

III. Lock the industry sector in the dividend period, holding innovative and disruptive business operation concept

The company is located in the industry of Enterprise Consulting And Management and E-commerce Service, which are in the red in the current political and economic situation in China, and upholds an innovative and disruptive business operation concept. At present, China's domestic market is at the crossroads of economic development with the gradual liberalization of the new coronavirus pneumonia epidemic prevention and control policy and the urgent liberation of huge market consumer demand. As a result, the enterprise consulting and management industry, which provides services to enterprises, and the e-commerce service industry, which connects to the consumer market, are entering a new market dividend period. Our company has keenly captured this strategic window of development, and through the use of digitalization, cloud computing and other high-tech, we have built a digital new retail ecological platform, and constructed a four-in-one business system of "digital wisdom gathering product resources + unifying online and offline sales channels + solving the problem of strategic development resources of enterprises + feeding market subjects under the platform". We will build a four-in-one business operation system of "digital wise product resources + integrated online and offline sales channels + solving the strategic development resource problems of enterprises + feedbacks from market entities under the platform", and respond to the market challenges and opportunities in the new era and situation with innovative and disruptive business operation concepts.

 

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Our Opportunities

 

I.Target industry enters a new period of development dividends

After studying and strategically analyzing the current domestic economic development trend, the company has targeted the cross-sectoral field of "Enterprise Consulting And Management+E-commerce Service" as its current industry development target. The main analysis is as follows.

Firstly as far as the Enterprise Consulting And Management industry is concerned, new development opportunities and development space are emerging in China's enterprise consulting industry under the current new development pattern and new economic situation. According to the analysis of the "Blue Book on the Development of China's Consulting Industry" prepared by CHINA CONSULTING ASSOCIATION (CCA) in 2021, with the development of technology, enterprise changes and the need for the transformation of old and new dynamics, new business models of China's enterprise consulting are emerging, mainly in three aspects, one of which is the rapid development of consulting services based on big data intelligence. With the digital transformation of enterprises, a number of integrated solution companies based on algorithms have been providing enterprises with consulting services based on big data in recent years; secondly, the introduction of "double creation" has given rise to the integrated consulting mode of "traditional consulting + empowerment + resource integration + investment". Third, the "brand" consulting companies providing integrated solutions, and the "artisan" consulting groups and even individuals in the subdivision of professional categories form a new "ecology".

Secondly, as far as the E-commerce Service industry is concerned, at this stage, China's E-commerce Service industry still maintains a geometric growth trend, and under the current economic situation where the consumer market is recovering and gradually releasing growth vitality, the market dividend is remarkable. In terms of the normal growth trend of E-commerce Service industry, according to the data published by National Bureau of Statistics of China (NBS) website, in 2021, China's online retail sales amounted to 13.09 trillion yuan, up 14.1% year-on-year, accounting for 29.69% of China's total social consumer goods. The proportion of total retail sales reached 29.69%, which shows that, from the perspective of normality, the growth momentum of E-commerce Service industry is still strong and still in the market development dividend period.

In the face of the new development mode and new development pattern of Enterprise Consulting And Management and E-commerce Service industry, our company will continue to uphold the new consulting service operation mode of digital new retail fusion enterprise business service, and provide professional, innovative and developmental one-stop quality business service for market subjects. The company will continue to uphold the new mode of operation of digital new retail and enterprise business services, and provide market players with professional, innovative and developmental one-stop quality business services.

 

II. Grasp the "post-epidemic era" market recovery boom window

The outbreak of novel coronavirus pneumonia in early 2020 led China to adopt a more stringent epidemic prevention and control policy, the impact of which was radiated to the consumer market level as a negative impact on market consumption demand and enthusiasm. By the end of 2022, China will gradually adopt a more relaxed policy on the prevention and control of the epidemic, which will gradually liberate the consumer demand that has been suppressed over the past three years, and the consumer market will formally enter a period of demand recovery, and a market recovery will gradually emerge. It is foreseeable that China's domestic consumer market demand will usher in a blowout explosion in the next period of economic development.

In the face of this critical development window, our company accelerates the construction of a new digital new retail business service platform to take on and respond to the ensuing market consumption boom. On the premise of breaking the restrictions of online and offline conventional sales channels, we fully utilize new media business operation and marketing tools to build a high-quality platform that brings together the market demands of various consumer ends, providing a large number of high-quality sales resources channels for enterprises and other market entities that need to seek new development breakthroughs during the current market window; at the same time, we make full use of the resources of market entities stationed under the platform to continuously feed the platform to expand the At the same time, we will make full use of the resources of the market entities stationed under the platform to continuously feed the platform to expand the radiation and influence of the platform, continuously enhance the ability of the platform to dock and meet the diversified consumption needs, and build the "engine" system that continuously creates blood circulation for the platform.

 

III. Provide business services that meet the specific needs of target users

Enterprises and other types of market players in the current market under the new development pattern of the pain points and the urgent need for the main need is how to more efficient, convenient and fast docking market consumer demand, and access to a broader, more diverse sales and promotion channels to solve the risk of excess products due to the lack of sales channels.

The company is committed to the use of digital, cloud computing and other emerging technologies, in line with the wave of development of the digital economy, for all types of market entities to create a new digital retail ecological platform that integrates all types, levels and groups of consumer demand. We also use both online and offline sales channels to realize a marketing pattern with complementary advantages between online and offline, and provide enterprises with rich, innovative and sustainable one-stop solutions to their problems.

 

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Our Weaknesses

 

I. Management risk of excessive growth of operation scale

In view of our current development and foreseeable future development trends, we are entering the "fast track" of development under the auspices of the industry's bonus period and window period, and we expect to face excessive changes in market scale expansion and rapid growth in the composition and number of personnel during the period of rapid development of our business operations. These circumstances may cause us to be unable to adjust our operational management model in a timely manner and manage our rapidly growing organization and market resources in a reasonable and scientific manner, which may further cause our corporate development and financial results to be adversely affected to a certain extent.

 

II. The target industry faces the lack of supportive policies

At the current stage of China's political and economic development, the Chinese government has shown a low level of policy concern and lack of policy support for the Enterprise Consulting And Management industry. As one of the main targets of the Enterprise Consulting And Management industry in our current stage of development, this policy environment will inevitably reduce the policy support from the Chinese government for our corporate consulting business segment.

 

III. The lack of legal regulation of the target industry and the rapid change

At present, our two target industries are facing the problems of lack of relevant legal regulations and rapid changes. First, for the Enterprise Consulting And Management industry, China currently lacks targeted legal regulations and policies; second, for the E-commerce Service industry, the Chinese government has issued a large number of targeted legal regulations and policies, and the regulations are updated more frequently. Second, for the E-commerce service industry, the Chinese government has issued a large number of specific laws and policies and updated them frequently. These circumstances lead to ambiguity and uncertainty in the legal regulatory environment of our target industry, which may impair our business and operational capabilities to a certain extent.

 

Our Threats

 

I. Short-term consumer willingness downward

While China's domestic consumer demand and willingness to spend will see a huge rebound in the long term, the impact of the pharmaceutical rush panic caused by the Chinese government's relaxed epidemic prevention and control policy at the end of 2022 and the current period of rising price levels has seen most households reduce their spending on non-essential goods, which in turn has reduced consumer willingness to spend in a relatively short period of time. And this short-term obstacle will adversely affect the sales of the product supply side of our platform with the sale of houses.

 

II. The new demand is greater than the replacement demand

In the traditional retail era, online consumption focused on convenient consumption channels and good shopping experience to meet consumers' replacement needs, while in the new retail era, we need to create and meet new consumer demands, such as the expansion of online consumer products, quality improvement, brand innovation, and new demands inspired by the diversification of consumer choices, and new demands are now greater than replacement demands. How to maintain our ability to create and meet new demand is a major challenge for us to achieve more long-term and stable development.

 

III. The intensification of domestic and foreign market competition

In the current Chinese domestic e-commerce industry market, our main competitors include Alibaba, JD, Pinduoduo and other companies that have been deeply involved in the e-commerce industry for many years. As our development enters a period of rapid growth, we are bound to have more intense business competition with these strong competitors. At the same time, these Internet e-commerce industry giants are willing to expand their incremental volume in overseas markets, and we will gradually face the impact of these rivals in the international market arena in the future development stage.

 

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Our Strategies

 

After a thorough analysis of the current industry and market trends, the specific market needs of our core customer groups, and our own strategic resources and advantages, we have developed a business strategy with a holistic and systematic view that is appropriate for our current development stage, taking into account the many problems and challenges we have faced in the previous development and operation stages. At this stage, our strategy is divided into five main periods, as follows.

 

I. Enterprise planning and preparation period (2022)

We will implement and complete the initial planning and establishment strategy for the business in 2022. The specific work plan and contents are: First, from the beginning of 2022 to April 2022, we will complete the initial planning of the enterprise, including identifying the founding members and core team, raising and selecting the necessary initial capital and office space for the establishment of the enterprise, and initially determining the core organizational structure and personnel management model; Second, from May 2022 to June 2022 Complete market research and preliminary business planning, including industry research and customer group demand analysis, preliminary construction of business model and marketing model, analysis of each risk faced after the work and provide contingency plans, etc.; Third, from July 2022 to September 2022, complete the strategic layout of industrial ecology and system platform construction, including Pre-integrate supply chain and sales channel resources, hire a team of programmers to build and develop the digital system platform, and pre-test each function of the online platform; Fourth, formally establish the YueZhongHui business platform and carry out initial operations from October 2022 to November 2022, including determining the official name of the platform and carrying out initial publicity, and The work will include determining the official name of the platform and carrying out initial publicity, conducting online trial operation of the platform and recording customer feedback, etc.

 

II. The expansion of investment financing M&A period (2023)

We plan to carry out the expansion work of investment and financing, mergers and acquisitions of our platform in 2023. The specific work plan and content are: first, investment in the work, that is, on the basis of the previously pre-integrated supply chain channel resources, formally carry out the investment work of the market body into the YueZhongHui ecological platform, in order to establish and form a full range of supply chain system that can meet diversified consumer demand; second, the development of independent brand products, that is, from the platform's many supply chain resources Select high standard, high quality and high market demand of high quality product supply sources, and combine these high quality product supply sources with the brand created by the platform itself to create our own brand products; Third, promote the agent brand products in domestic and international markets, that is, promote and sell our agent brand products in the domestic market through online and offline channels, and establish a chain in the country to improve At the same time, we will also lead the international sales of our agent brand products, including promotion and sales in overseas markets, and play an important role in cross-border e-commerce; fourth, we will accomplish our strategic objectives in the financial field, including starting the process of listing on NASDAQ, implementing M&A investment and financing, and other industrial-financial integration strategies to provide the company with more sources of capital and broader investment opportunities, and help more companies achieve business success. and help more companies achieve business expansion and development.

 

III. Complete the construction of patent deployment system (2024)

We plan to build a complete patent distribution and control system in 2024. The specific work plan and content are: first, improve the international patent intellectual property protection system of our own brand, including the application of our own brand's trademarks, patents and other intellectual property rights, and the establishment of the infringement of rights litigation system to ensure that the sales of our own brand in the international market is not affected by infringement; second, expand the sales channels of our own brand in domestic and international markets, and continue to develop the platform Third, build a core industrial chain system and help more enterprises build brand products, i.e., acquire upstream and downstream enterprises in the industrial chain through financing, mergers and acquisitions and other financial measures to form a set of Third, we will build a core industry chain system and help more enterprises to build their own brand products, i.e., we will acquire upstream and downstream enterprises in the industry chain through financing, mergers and acquisitions and other financial measures to form a set of core industry chain system covering the complete and long-term profit growth, and help other enterprises to build their own brand products in order to improve the comprehensive competitiveness of the platform and create greater value.

 

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IV. The completion of the brand layout system, start to enter the international market (2025)

We will complete the construction of our own brand layout system in 2025, and gradually and orderly start to develop and expand the international market. The specific work plan and content are: first, to carry out the strategic layout of our own brand in the international market, we will fully carry out international market research, promotion of our own brand products, etc., and at the same time, we will look for suitable agents and channel partners in the international market, and strengthen investment in product development and continuously improve product quality to meet the needs of the international market; second, to carry out financing in the international market Mergers and acquisitions, in order to enhance the competitiveness of our own brand system in the international market, we will help more enterprises enter the international market through financing, mergers and acquisitions and other measures, in order to continuously expand the business scope of our platform, brand awareness, and maximize economic and social benefits. Third, we will form the largest digital new retail business platform in China. Based on our experience in brand expansion in international markets, we will continuously upgrade and improve our domestic business platform, and continue to expand its scale to form the most influential digital new retail business platform in China with market coverage.

 

V. Aggregate and build a common business alliance to create a win-win development path (2026)

We will enable more companies to become partners under our platform in 2026, following a symbiotic, shared and win-win development path guided by the concept of long-termism and sustainability. We plan to achieve the following in 2026. First, we will build an alliance platform in China, we will gather more partners mainly from enterprises, and use the platform as a centralized support to build a mutually beneficial and win-win business cooperation system to achieve our long-term, stable and lasting win-win development goals; second, we will take the international alliance expansion road, we will open operations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Madagascar, Malaysia, South Korea and other countries and regions We will open branches in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Madagascar, Malaysia, Korea and other countries and regions, and adopt a point-to-point strategic plan to gradually strengthen our strategic deployment in the international market and lay the foundation stone for our long-term development in the international market.

 

 

 

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Our Products and Services

 

In the current development stage, we will focus on Enterprise Consulting And Management service industry and E-commerce Service industry as our main development areas, providing high level, high quality, and high guarantee quality services to enterprises and other market entities, as well as domestic and international consumer groups.

Our core business mainly includes the following eleven services: business consulting and planning service; intelligent marketing service; commodity sharing service; supply chain collaboration service; personalized brand operation service; new media operation service; business project incubation service; business management training and education service; business team building service; corporate finance and taxation legal service; digital strategic layout planning service, etc. The details are introduced as follows.

 

I. Business consulting and planning services

We provide professional business consulting and advisory services for enterprises and other market players, assigning professional teams to analyze specific problems, sorting out problems for client enterprises through "detailed investigation and comprehensive diagnosis", and providing detailed business planning and planning for client enterprises to provide customized and personalized problems. solutions.

 

II. Digital intelligent marketing services

Digital Intelligent Marketing Services is a marketing strategy and approach based on digital and artificial intelligence technologies. We will collect and analyze large amounts of consumer data to better understand consumer needs and behaviors, and use artificial intelligence technologies to improve consumer experience and increase marketing efficiency. Digital intelligent marketing can help corporate clients achieve more accurate consumer segmentation and targeted marketing, increase brand awareness and customer loyalty, and achieve higher sales on both offline and online channels.

 

III. Commodity sharing services

We will provide quality goods sharing services to our consumer customers based on our new digital retail platform. Goodshare is a service based on a sharing economy model that allows owners of items to rent out unused or infrequently used items to others who can rent them to reduce the cost of purchase. The purpose of this service is to increase efficiency and reduce waste by sharing resources, while at the same time, the platform generates a steady stream of sales revenue throughout the operation of the goods sharing economy.

 

IV. Supply Chain Collaboration Services

We will integrate the platform's high-quality supply chain resources to provide supply chain collaboration services for enterprises and other market players. Supply chain collaboration service refers to the service of collaboration and cooperation among various links in the whole supply chain. These links include manufacturers, suppliers, logistics providers, sellers, etc. The purpose of supply chain collaboration services is to improve the efficiency and reliability of the supply chain, reduce costs and improve customer satisfaction by integrating and optimizing all links in the supply chain. It includes functions such as information sharing, inventory management, transportation tracking, and order collaboration.

 

V. Personalized brand operation services

We will provide enterprises and other market players with personalized brand operation service, which refers to a customized brand operation plan through an in-depth understanding of the customer's individual needs. We will help market players better understand their brand value, improve brand awareness and influence, and enhance consumers' loyalty and satisfaction with the brand. It includes a number of elements such as brand positioning, brand image design and brand promotion, aiming to help market players better manage and operate their brands.

 

VI. New media operation services

We will firmly grasp the opportunities of the times brought by the new media wave and provide high-quality new media operation services to our clients, including enterprises and other market entities. New media operation service is a kind of service to improve brand awareness, influence and credibility through digital media platforms. We cover social media platforms such as WeChat, Zhihu, Xiaohongshu, as well as short video platforms such as ShakeYin and Foton, and we develop strategies, create content, and execute promotional activities for our clients to help them build their brand image and enhance their social influence in the digital environment.

 

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VII. Business project incubation services

Business project incubation service is a support service to help start-up market players transform their business projects from the concept stage to a viable business system. We will provide our clients with support in business analysis, market research, business plan writing, financing consulting, and management consulting to help start-up market players quickly assess the feasibility of their projects and achieve their business goals.

 

VIII. Business management training and education services

Business management training and education service is a kind of education service that provides management training courses for business elites. We will provide training contents including marketing, budget management, human resource management, leadership, project management, financial management, etc. The core concept and purpose of our service is to help business elites improve their management skills and business knowledge, and provide them with practical management strategies and methods.

 

IX. Business team building services

We will provide quality business team building services to our clients, including enterprises and other market players. Business team building service is a service to help companies establish and develop effective teams. We will provide a full range of specialized services including team formation, communication skills training, role definition, team culture shaping, etc. to help clients improve team efficiency and cooperation.

 

X. Corporate tax legal services

We will provide professional corporate taxation and legal services for enterprises and other market players. Corporate taxation legal service is a kind of service that provides financial, taxation and legal consultation for enterprises. We will employ a professional and experienced elite team to provide services including tax declaration, financial report production, contract review and legal consultation for enterprises and other market entities to help them ensure legal compliance operation and reduce business risks.

 

XI. Digital strategic layout planning services

Based on the new digital retail platform, we will provide innovative digital strategy planning services for enterprises and other market players. Digital strategy planning service is a service to help enterprises develop and implement digital strategies to help customers better adapt to the changes of the digital era and improve their digital level and competitiveness. Specific services include digital planning, technology selection, digital transformation strategy, data analysis and management. Through our digital strategy layout planning service, enterprises can better grasp the opportunities of the digital era, improve their digital level and competitiveness, and realize their long-term development.

 

Our Business Model

 

After thorough market research and analysis, we have comprehensively examined the current domestic and international market environment, the current supply chain and sales channel resources held by the platform, the specific market demand of the target customer groups, the initial capital and talent resources held by the platform, and other factors, combined with the mature and verifiable business management strategy and business model formed by the founding team over the years, and reformed and innovated the traditional consumption and sales model. We have reformed and innovated the traditional consumption and sales model, and formed the innovative business model of "Consumer Entrepreneurship+Consumer Pension Plan+Consumer New Retail Plan". The details are as follows.

 

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I. Consumer Pension Plan Model

The Consumer Pension Plan model consists of three systems: the points ecosystem, the market-based Consumer Pension Plan system, and the big data points exchange system. First, the points ecosystem: we will establish a new points ecosystem in which consumers can earn green points through daily consumption, and these points can be converted into pensions through government guidance, market operation, and the introduction of social and commercial insurance mechanisms, forming an innovative Consumer Pension Plan protection model. Second, the market-based Consumer Pension Plan system, we will rely on the market platform system we hold to connect the Consumer Pension Plan system with the commodity consumption market, forming an innovative consumption system with circular vitality. Third, the big data points exchange system, we will establish a closed loop of consumer ecology, with the help of Internet of Things, big data, cloud computing and enterprise commercialization services, open the way to exchange green points accumulated from online consumption and offline services for social business insurance, complete the value-added consumer services, and create another new model for solving the whole society's pension.

 

II. Consumer Entrepreneurship Model

The Consumer Entrepreneurship model consists of three parts: the consumer points quantification system, the online and offline consumer integration system, and the consumer entrepreneurship community. Firstly, the quantitative system of consumer points: we transform the accumulated discounts and profits of consumers' daily consumption into a quantitative system of points to trigger the power of new consumers. This model will be able to more effectively attract new consumer users, expand the consumer base, and improve the quality of consumption, and thus continue to stimulate consumer vitality. Second, the online and offline consumer integration system: we will create a comprehensive system that enables consumption between online platforms and physical stores, in which online and offline stores are interconnected and mutually supportive to achieve a seamless consumer experience online and offline, and to improve the quality of product supply and customer service through data analysis and artificial intelligence. Third, Consumer Entrepreneurship community, in the current golden age of Consumer Entrepreneurship, our platform has created a consumer entrepreneurship community that accommodates more consumer users and creates countless business opportunities and empowers business circle ecosystem profit points, which at the same time, also reallocates resources such as sales channels, product importance reputation loyalty, traffic data, marketing models, technology research and development, and Brand promotion and other resources have been reallocated to create a hot storm eye consumer track. This enables more users to become the final winner and realize the dual benefits of consumption and entrepreneurship.

 

III. Consumer New Retail Plan Model

Consumer New Retail Plan model consists of three parts: digital integration development platform, digital supply chain service platform, and crosstown integration platform. First, the digital integration development platform: we will combine the strong offline chain structure of product supply chain and online mall platform to promote the integration of high-quality products, big consumption, online and offline, upstream and downstream of the industry chain, and build a "big data supermarket" as the digital Consumer New Retail Plan. Operation benchmark. Second, the digital supply chain service platform: we will build a digital supply chain platform for enterprise businesses and the upstream and downstream of the big consumption industry chain, form a digital service platform for the whole chain of the industry through strategic development of self-owned brand business and IP creation, create a consumer-centric service atmosphere, build an ecological integration model of consumer digital retail scenarios and full terminal services, and develop and establish data assets, entertainment marketing tools, full domain marketing and trust marketing, resource management technology, store technology display technology and other functional modules, in order to continue to expand the operational capacity of user consumption and realization value, and ultimately form an empowering consumer economy digital ecosystem. Third, the same city integration platform, we will help sales terminals to carry out digital transformation of scenes around multiple areas such as digitalization of offline scenes, refinement of online incremental services, accurate conversion of store stock, and unified intelligent and quick payment through online and offline consumption data analysis and other technical tools, and establish a 3D intelligent shopping guide system, online mall of local specialty goods and local service value-added "same city integration platform", open live marketing empowered local dealers port, diversion of local consumption online traffic to the local offline stores of the cycle of consumption pipeline, in order to solve the terminal entity store in the digitalization of goods, consumer demand data analysis, customer acquisition traffic conversion, derivative consumption and repeat consumption and other bottleneck problems.

 

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Competition

 

Our business covers business consulting and planning services, intelligent marketing services, commodity sharing services, supply chain collaboration services, personalized brand operation services, new media operation services, business project incubation services, business management training and education services, business team building services, corporate taxation and legal services, digital strategic layout planning services and other corporate consulting services and E-commerce Service.

We integrated the scale and market coverage of consulting management companies in the industry and distinguished the main competitors into two segments: international market competitors and domestic market competitors. Among them, international market competitors include Amazon, Bain & Company and McKinsey & Company; domestic market competitors include Pinduoduo, Taobao, JD and other companies, as follows.

 

I. International market competitors

(1) Amazon

Amazon is the largest online e-commerce company in the United States, located in Seattle, Washington. It is one of the first companies that started to operate e-commerce on the Internet. Founded in 1994, Amazon started to operate only the business of selling books on the Internet, but now it has expanded to a wide range of other products and has become the online retailer with the largest variety of products in the world and the second largest Internet company in the world, under the name of Amazon, which also includes subsidiaries such as AlexaInternet, a9, lab126, and IMDB. Under the name of Amazon, it also includes subsidiaries such as AlexaInternet, a9, lab126, and IMDB.

(2) Bain & Company

Bain & Company is a global consulting firm that values the concept of "delivering real results for clients, not just reports. They are committed to helping ambitious, future-focused business leaders shape the future. Bain's clients outperform the stock market fourfold. The firm has 59 offices in 37 countries, has invested more than $1 billion in pro bono investments, and is deeply committed to strategic planning, performance improvement, organizational optimization, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity.

 

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(3) McKinsey & Company

McKinsey & Company is a leading global management consulting firm founded in 1926 by James O. McKinsey, a professor at the University of Chicago. Since its founding, the firm's mission has been to help leading companies improve their business performance and create organizations that attract and nurture outstanding talent. McKinsey & Company's Greater China offices include Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Taipei, with more than 40 employees and more than 250 consultants. Over the past decade, McKinsey & Company has completed more than 800 projects in Greater China in the areas of corporate strategy, finance, sales and channels, organizational structure, manufacturing, technology, and product development.

 

II. The domestic market competitors

(1) Pinduoduo

Pinduoduo is a third-party social e-commerce platform focusing on C2M group shopping, which belongs to Shanghai Xunmeng Information Technology Co. Pinduoduo was officially launched in September 2015, with its original social grouping as the core model, focusing on 10 billion subsidies, agricultural goods on the market, good goods of origin, etc., and was officially listed on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange in July 2018. on September 1, 2022, Pinduoduo launched its cross-border e-commerce platform, tentatively named "Temu ".

(2) Taobao

Taobao, the online retail shopping platform of Alibaba, was founded by Jack Ma in May 2003 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, and is one of the largest shopping websites in Asia and one of the world-wide e-commerce trading platforms. The platform's main function is to provide users with online retail shopping buying and selling services as well as e-commerce platform services including C2C, group buying, distribution, auctions and other e-commerce models. As of November 2022, Taobao's official website shows that the website has nearly 500 million registered users and more than 60 million regular visitors every day, while the daily number of online products has exceeded 800 million, with an average of 48,000 products sold every minute.

(3) JD

JD is a Chinese self-owned e-commerce company, with its founder Richard Liu as the Chairman of the Board and CEO of JD Group. JD has JD Mall, JD Finance, Paipai, JD Smart, O2O and Overseas Business Units, and continues to promote the "chain and network integration", realizing the "triple network" of cargo network, warehouse network and cloud network. "In 2004, JD formally entered the field of e-commerce, and in 2013, it was officially granted a virtual operator license, and in May 2014, it was officially listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange in the United States.

 

Our Marketing and Sales

 

I. Market expansion and layout strategy

Market expansion and placement strategy is related to how our products or services are positioned and sold in different regional or national markets, and has a significant impact on increasing market share, reducing market risk, improving global competitiveness, capturing global market opportunities, and improving productivity. Our market expansion and placement strategy focuses on two segments: the Chinese market segment and the international market segment, and at this stage, we will mainly focus our efforts on the Chinese market segment. The specific strategic plan is as follows.

(1) China market expansion strategy

i. Make full use of local advantages

We will conduct market research on the local market situation in China in phases and on a regular basis, fully understand the characteristics and needs of the Chinese market as it develops and changes, and continue to develop, adjust and innovate our market strategies by combining the core competencies and advantages of our corporate platform.

 

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ii. Geographical layout strategy

We will focus on the developed cities with fast economic development and favorable business environment in China, and after gaining a firm foothold in the market with the resources of developed cities, we will gradually expand to other cities and regions in China in the form of a grid.

iii. Diversified market development layout in multiple fields

Based on the Enterprise Consulting And Management industry and E-commerce Service industry in China, we will gradually expand into other related fields, such as digital transformation consulting, social e-commerce consulting, new retail consulting, etc., so as to increase our market share and improve our To increase our market share and improve our core competitiveness.

iv. Customer group classification layout strategy

We will provide personalized services to different customer groups according to the demand characteristics and industry characteristics of each domestic customer group in China. We design different marketing strategies and provide different products and services for different customer groups, such as large enterprises, small and medium-sized enterprises, and individual entrepreneurs, in order to meet the needs of our customers and effectively improve customer satisfaction and increase sales.

(2) Layout strategy for international market expansion

i. Overseas marketing strategy

The key components of our overseas marketing strategy are: first, an in-depth understanding of the target market, including its culture, economy, legal environment and consumer needs, in order to better target this market; second, the company needs to find appropriate sales channels to ensure the sale and distribution of its products; and finally, the need to regularly monitor the market situation and adjust the strategy according to changes in the market to ensure the effectiveness of the promotion strategy .

ii. International brand building strategy

We plan to create an attractive and unique brand image and build a solid and unified brand image globally through continuous efforts. We will increase brand awareness and value by enhancing product exposure and increasing sales. At the same time, marketing activities within different regions will be an important part of our brand image building, which will help us strengthen our brand identity and enhance brand value. We will continuously strive to promote our brand and keep our brand image moving forward through continuous innovation.

iii. Product adjustment iteration strategy

We will carry out product adjustment and iteration strategies in the following areas: first, provide products and services tailored specifically to meet the unique needs of local customers; second, actively collect customer feedback and continuously adjust product design, specifications and functions according to market dynamics and technology development trends; finally, regularly evaluate product performance and, through continuous improvement and optimization, adapt products to market changes and maintain competitive advantage, thus improving customer satisfaction.

iv. Cross-border cooperation strategy

We will seek partners across national borders to achieve business growth, cost efficiency, market expansion and technology innovation. Our specific strategies will be implemented through cross-border investments, joint R&D, resource integration and market sharing. We will fully consider factors such as political environment, laws and regulations, cultural differences, and currency exchange rates to strengthen cooperation with companies, platforms, organizations, and even government agencies and units in different countries and regions in order to continuously enhance our international competitiveness and expand our influence on a global scale.

 

II. The marketing model

After our full market research and analysis, combined with our existing strategic resources, we have built and implemented a trinity marketing model of "digital e-commerce platform - new media operation - online and offline chain operation". The specific strategic planning content is as follows.

(1) Digital new retail e-commerce platform marketing

We will implement our marketing strategy based on a digital new retail e-commerce platform, fully utilizing modern technology tools such as big data, cloud computing and artificial intelligence. For one, we have introduced big data technology to analyze consumer behavior, preferences and other data in detail to gain a deeper understanding of consumer needs. Through the results of the analysis, we can push product information to consumers that is relevant to their interests and enhance the user stickiness of our platform. Second, we use cloud computing technology to provide consumers with a more stable, fast and convenient service experience by utilizing the data storage and computing power of the cloud. Consumers can get in touch with us, learn about products and make purchases from anywhere, at any time, via the Internet. Third, we use artificial intelligence technology to automate product information push so that consumers can get personalized recommendations when using our platform for shopping. This makes it easier for consumers to learn about our products and make decisions to buy them. Through these measures, we are able to increase consumer satisfaction and attract consumers to build long-term, solid relationships with us.

 

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(2) New media operation marketing strategy

We will make full use of new media operations to enhance brand and product awareness through content marketing, promoting products and brands to consumers, and setting up online events, etc. through short video platforms and social consulting platforms. For one, we plan to use short video platforms, such as Jitterbug, Foton, Youku, and Beeping, to produce high-quality short product video ads for content marketing. On the video platforms, we will promote our products and let potential consumer groups better understand our products through short and concise video clips, attractive video reviews and high-impact video ads. Second, we will also use social consulting platforms, such as Zhihu and Xiaohongshu, to answer questions posed by platform users and attract potential consumer customers in the form of soft-text ads. We will also use social consulting platforms to promote our products and brands by posting blogs and posts, and communicate with consumers through online consulting to build good customer relationships with them. Third, we also plan to set up online marketing activities to attract consumer participation and enhance product awareness by offering online offers and online sweepstakes.

(3) Online and offline chain institutions market operations

We will make full use of the advantages and features of our online platform as well as our offline chain of physical stores, combining the two in order to perform the best marketing function. For one, we will showcase our products to customers through various online channels, including social media and online shopping malls, and attract their attention through rich promotional content and detailed product descriptions. Our goal is to guide customers to our offline stores through online promotions and communicate with them in the stores to help them understand our products more comprehensively. Secondly, in order to better achieve our sales target, we will also conduct various joint promotions online and offline, such as offering package discounts and organizing promotions. Third, we will also continue to promote our offline chains around the world and strive to continuously expand our market coverage and influence to meet our customers' needs.

 

Our Customer Base

 

I. Target customer group portrait

In the current development period, we are deeply engaged in the Chinese Enterprise Consulting And Management and E-commerce Service industry, and are currently focusing on Chinese enterprises and other market players as well as Chinese domestic market consumers as our core target customers. Our analysis of our core target customers is as follows.

(1) Analysis of the customer groups of Chinese enterprises and other market players

According to the SME Digital Transformation Development Research Report (2022 Edition), by the end of 2021, there were 48.42 million enterprises in China, an increase of 1.7 times from 2012, of which more than 99% were small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The number of industrial SMEs reached 400,000, with business revenue exceeding 75 trillion RMB and total profit reaching 4.7 trillion RMB, an increase of 23.5%, 38.7% and 37.1% respectively compared to 2012. 2021, the total number of privately employed individuals nationwide reached 400 million, an increase of more than 200 million compared to 2012. Private SMEs, mainly small and micro enterprises, are the largest foreign trade operators in China, contributing more than 58.2% to the growth of foreign trade in 2021. This shows that Chinese enterprises and other market players have a large customer base, growing market demand, and growing economic power.

(2) Customer profile analysis of consumer groups in China's domestic market

According to the China E-Commerce Report (2021) issued by the Department of E-Commerce and Informatization of the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, as of December 2021, the size of China's online shopping users reached 842 million, an increase of 59.68 million over the previous year, accounting for 81.6% of all Internet users. 80-90 post-Internet users born in 1980-1995 have the highest rate of online shopping (93%). The post-95 group born after 1995 has the greatest potential for online shopping consumption, with 41.9% of post-95 online shopping users accounting for more than 30% of total daily consumption. Driven by cultural confidence and brand upgrading, online shopping consumption of domestic brands has increased, with 65.4% of all online shoppers supporting domestic products and online shopping for domestic brands. Clearly, China's consumer base is large and diverse, with emerging consumer dynamics and growing consumer power.

 

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II. The target customer group demand analysis

(1) Analysis of the needs of Chinese enterprises and other market players' customer groups

Among the nation's approximately 40 million businesses, especially among the thriving start-ups, microenterprises, and small and medium-sized enterprises that dominate the marketplace, entrepreneurs will inevitably encounter numerous difficulties and challenges that are highly relevant to their business operations at all stages of the business life cycle - from inception to expansion. These include, but are not limited to, capital shortage constraints, fierce market competition, customer expansion issues, and high-tech technology development and implementation issues. These issues have a direct impact on the survival and growth of a business. As a result, the urgent need and critical requirement to seek professional assistance in the area of business planning and services arises as companies strive to address these critical obstacles.

(2) Analysis of consumer customer group demand in the Chinese domestic market

China's Internet retail industry is growing rapidly and consumer needs are changing, primarily due to intense competition in the online retail market and increasing consumer demand for higher quality goods and services. A survey conducted by the China E-Commerce Research Center found that 92% of consumers consider the user experience of a website to be the most important factor when shopping online; meanwhile, 82% of consumers said that a wide selection of products is important to them; in addition, 78% of consumers said that delivery speed and reliability are key factors in their purchase decisions. This shows that consumers' core needs include: an easy and convenient online shopping experience; a wide selection of products; affordable prices; fast delivery; and trustworthy and reliable customer service. As technology advances and consumer demands for online shopping increase, we must strive to meet consumers' core needs in order to remain competitive.

(3) The service strategy to meet the needs of target customers

i. Chinese enterprises and other market players customer service strategy

We provide professional one-stop services to our corporate clients, covering from capital raising to marketing, technology R&D implementation and key business planning consulting. Specifically, we provide capital raising solutions such as equity financing, bond issuance, etc.; various marketing means, such as online and offline promotion, precise advertising, creative event planning, etc.; the whole process of technology R&D services, including technical consulting, project management, R&D funding application, etc.; and comprehensive business planning consulting, including market analysis, financial forecasting, legal consulting, etc. We are committed to helping enterprises solve various difficulties and pain points in the process of survival, development and expansion.

ii China domestic market consumer customer group service strategy

We are committed to providing consumers with a superior user experience and simplifying and optimizing the online shopping process. At the same time, we will offer a wide selection of products to make shopping easier and more comfortable for consumers. In addition, our products will be affordable and attractive, and our online shopping will be delivered quickly so that consumers do not have to wait for long periods of time. Most importantly, we insist on providing trustworthy and efficient customer service to build a strong and lasting relationship with our customers.

 

Government Regulation

 

Since our primary market focus at this stage of development is on the Chinese domestic market, the analysis of government regulation in this paper is limited to the specific environment of the Chinese domestic market. Currently, our core business areas are mainly in the Enterprise Consulting And Management industry and the E-commerce Service industry. At this stage, the legal and policy environment in China is different between the Enterprise Consulting And Management industry and the E-commerce Service industry, which are briefly described below.

The characteristics of the regulatory and policy environment of China's Enterprise Consulting And Management industry include: First, the Chinese government has not yet established a specific government regulatory department for the Enterprise Consulting And Management industry, so the current government regulation of our industry is mainly handled by the State Administration of Market Regulation. Second, the Chinese government has not yet issued laws, regulations and policies that specifically regulate the Enterprise Consulting And Management industry. Third, the policies and regulations that directly regulate our business are mainly general market regulation laws and regulations.

 

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The regulatory and policy environment of China's E-commerce Service industry is characterized by the following: first, the Chinese government has already provided special regulation for the E-commerce Service industry through the Ministry of Commerce and other departments, and has given some policy support to the industry; second, the Chinese government has formulated special laws, regulations and policies for the specific E-commerce Service industry; third, the regulations and policies for the E-commerce Service industry have formed a comprehensive system, which helps the industry to develop and operate on a sound track of rule of law. Second, the Chinese government has formulated special laws, regulations and policies for E-commerce Service industry; Third, the regulations and policies for E-commerce Service industry have formed a comprehensive system, which helps the industry to develop and run on a sound track of rule of law.

In summary, the current government regulatory environment we face can be divided into two main segments, namely, government regulators and government regulatory systems, as follows.

 

I. The situation of government regulatory authorities

(1) National regulatory authority

i. State Administration of Market Regulation

State Administration of Market Regulation, is China's national market regulator, the department was established in accordance with the "State Administration of Market Regulation Functional Configuration, Internal Structure and Staffing Regulations", is The State Council of the People's Republic of China directly under the institution, for the Provincially-Ministerial level.

The main responsibilities of the department include: responsible for the comprehensive supervision and management of the market; responsible for the unified registration of market entities; responsible for organizing and guiding the comprehensive enforcement of market supervision; responsible for the unified enforcement of anti-monopoly; responsible for the supervision and management of market order; responsible for macro quality management; responsible for the supervision and management of product quality and safety; responsible for the supervision and management of special equipment safety; responsible for the comprehensive coordination of food safety supervision and management; responsible for food safety supervision and management; responsible for unified management of metrology; responsible for unified management of standardization; responsible for unified management of inspection and testing; responsible for unified management, supervision and comprehensive coordination of national certification and accreditation work; responsible for market supervision and management of science and technology and information technology construction, public information, international exchange and cooperation; management of National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), China Administration (NMPA), China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), etc.

ii. Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China (MOFCOM)

Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China (MOFCOM) is a constituent department of The State Council of the People's Republic of China, which is in charge of China's domestic and foreign trade and international economic cooperation. Provincial-Ministerial level.

The department is responsible for the formulation and implementation of China's domestic and foreign economic and trade policies, and promote the expansion of foreign opening important responsibilities, including: the formulation of domestic and foreign trade and international economic cooperation development strategies, policies; responsible for promoting the restructuring of the distribution industry; the formulation of domestic trade development planning; take the lead in coordinating the rectification and standardization of market economic order; take the responsibility for organizing and implementing the regulation of the market of important consumer goods and Responsible for the management of the circulation of important production materials; responsible for the development of import and export commodities, processing trade management methods and import and export management of commodities and technology catalogs, the formulation of policies and measures to promote the transformation of foreign trade growth; the formulation and implementation of foreign technology trade, export control and trade policies to encourage the import and export of technology and complete sets of equipment; leading the formulation of trade in services development planning and related work; the formulation of China's multi-bilateral (including The State Council of the People's Republic of China is also responsible for the work of the State Council of the People's Republic of China; the State Council of the People's Republic of China is also responsible for the work of the State Council of the People's Republic of China.

 

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(2) Local regulatory authorities

Local regulatory authorities in China mainly refer to the Market Supervision Administration of each province and city in China. Take Guangdong Province Administration for Industry and Commerce as an example, the department was established according to the "Decision of the CPC Central Committee on Deepening Institutional Reform of the Party and State" and the "Guangdong Provincial Institutional Reform Program", and is an agency directly under the provincial government at the Bureau-Director level.

The main responsibilities of the department are: responsible for the comprehensive supervision and management of the market and intellectual property management; responsible for the unified registration of market entities; responsible for organizing and guiding the comprehensive enforcement of market supervision and intellectual property rights; responsible for the supervision and management of market order; responsible for the unified enforcement of anti-monopoly; responsible for the unified management of standardization; responsible for promoting the use of intellectual property rights; responsible for the protection of intellectual property rights; responsible for macro quality management; responsible for supervision and management of product quality and safety; responsible for the comprehensive coordination of food safety supervision and management; responsible for food safety supervision and management; responsible for the supervision and management of special equipment safety; responsible for the unified management of metrology; responsible for the unified management of certification and accreditation and inspection and testing work; responsible for market supervision and management, science and technology and information construction in the field of intellectual property, press and publicity, communication and cooperation; management of the Provincial Drug Administration and the Provincial Intellectual Property Protection Center ; complete the provincial party committee, the provincial government and the State Administration of Market Supervision, China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) assigned other tasks.

 

II. The policy and legal regulatory environment

The current system of government regulatory system we are facing can be divided into four main levels: national laws, judicial interpretations, The State Council of the People's Republic of China administrative regulations and other normative documents, and provincial local regulations. First, national laws: mainly the general legal norms that are implemented throughout China, such as the Law of the People's Republic of China Against Unfair Competition (2019 Amendment), the Advertising Law of the People's Republic of China (2021 Amendment), the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of Consumer Rights and Interests (2013 Amendment), and the Law of the People's Republic of China on Electronic Commerce (2019 Implementation); second, the Judicial Interpretations: mainly the latest judicial interpretation norms such as the "Interpretation of the Supreme People's Court on Several Issues Concerning the Application of the <People's Republic of China Anti-Unfair Competition Law> (promulgated in 2022)"; third, The State Council of the People's Republic of China administrative regulations and other normative documents: including Measures for the Administration of Internet Information Services (2011 Revision)", "Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Security Protection of Computer Information Systems (2011 Revision)", "The State Council of the People's Republic of China on the Issuance of the "Fourteenth Five-Year Plan" Fourth, local regulations at the provincial level: including local regulations issued by each province with each province as the applicable area, such as the Guangdong Market Supervision Regulations (2021 Revision).

 

Legal Proceedings

The Company has no ongoing or terminated legal proceedings.

 

Our Culture

 

We are deeply aware of the profound significance of corporate culture to the long-term, stable and sustainable development and growth of an enterprise. Therefore, in the process of continuous operation and development, we have gradually developed and formed a reliable, mature and unique corporate culture concept, covering four levels: vision, mission, values and business philosophy, by combining the successful management and business philosophy of our founding team.

 

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I. Vision

"Create a cloud-based digital intelligence platform that combines 'Consumer Pension Plan', 'Consumer Entrepreneurship', and ' Consumer New Retail Plan' in one cloud computing digital intelligence platform."

The core needs of consumers and society are the compass that guides our development. The platform of cloud computing, digitalization, and artificial intelligence technology, which is in line with the trend of the new era of technology, is the ark that helps us to achieve success. Therefore, we take "Consumer Pension Plan + Consumer Entrepreneurship + Consumer New Retail Plan" as our core development model, and we keep insisting on the use of new technologies to keep up with the trend of the times. We will continue to create value and contribute to the well-being of our customers and society as a whole.

 

II. Mission

"Cross-time wisdom gathering new retail connectivity, promote platform merchants consumers win-win, is our original intention and mission."

We will strive to enable intelligent connectivity across time and space, and build a closer bridge between merchants and consumers, so that both sides can share and benefit together. By promoting advanced technology and digital solutions, we will help merchants expand their markets and improve efficiency; and provide consumers with a rich, convenient and efficient shopping experience. This is our original intention and our unremitting goal.

 

III. Values

"Integrity", "Honesty", "Perseverance", "Win-win".

Integrity and honesty are important moral traditions that have been handed down in human society for centuries, and are also an important part of the moral ontology of human society, which emphasizes honest work, keeping promises and treating people sincerely, and is expressed in the team management level as solid corporate cohesion, centripetal force and execution; in the relationship with customers and partners, it is expressed as treating people sincerely, keeping promises, valuing goodwill and cherishing every cooperation. opportunity. Perseverance and win-win are the core concepts in our bloodline and the spiritual treasures that support us along the way, and they are the bottom line and pursuit of each member's code of conduct. These precious spiritual assets bring us the passion to keep moving forward and stimulate our vitality to keep innovating.

 

IV. Business philosophy

"Adhering to quality and efficiency, dedicated to every customer."

"Constantly challenging and innovative, with the heart of every product."

The quality of our products and services and the efficiency of our business operations are the lifeline of our survival and development. We adhere to high standards and high requirements for product quality, and continue to improve our business efficiency, organizational management efficiency, and service efficiency, cherishing every order and holding every opportunity. The courage to face the risks and challenges, continuous change and innovation is the way to our long-term development, we will be brave to explore and face the opportunities and challenges of the market, and constantly try new areas and new tracks to create a constant source of breakthroughs for the profitability and growth of the enterprise.

 

Industry Development Forecast

 

I. Industry market size development data analysis

(1) Management Consulting in China market development prospects

According to the U.S. industry research database IBISWord, updated on April 22, 2022, the market size of Management Consulting in China in the last six years has been characterized by a large market size and high predictability of continued market expansion, as follows.

 

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(Management Consulting in China market size in the last six years, data from IBISWorld)

 

i. Management Consulting in China market is quite large.

According to IBISWord's statistics, in the past six years, the average market size of Management Consulting in China is 31,378.25 million dollars ($M); the lowest value is 27,726.4 million dollars ($M); the highest value is 35.5 million dollars ($M), The average market size of Management Consulting in China is 31,378.25 million dollars (Million dollars); the lowest value is 27,726.4 million dollars (Million dollars); the highest value is 35,215.5 million dollars (Million dollars).

ii. Management Consulting in China market size continues to expand with high predictability

According to IBISWord, Management Consulting in China market size will grow at a high rate of 5.6% in 2022 compared to the previous year; meanwhile, the annualized market size growth of Management Consulting in China from 2017-2022 is 4.9%. Therefore, we predict that the annual growth rate of Management Consulting in China will fluctuate around 5.0% during 2023-2028, which is characterized by a high predictability of continuous market expansion.

(2). Online Shopping Industry in China Market Development Outlook

According to IBISWord, a U.S. industry research database updated on July 27, 2022, the market size of Online Shopping Industry in China in the last six years has been characterized by fruitful market dividends, huge market share and expansion potential, as follows. 

 

 

(The market size of Online Shopping Industry in China in the past six years, data from IBISWorld)

 

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i. Online Shopping Industry in China has a fruitful market dividend

According to IBISWord's statistics, in the past six years, the average market size of Online Shopping Industry in China is 1,746,416.5 million dollars ($M); the lowest value is 1,070,079.8 million dollars ($M); the highest value is 2,547,531.1 million dollars ($M). The average market size of Online Shopping Industry in China is 1,746,416.5 million dollars (Million dollars); the lowest value is 1,070,079.8 million dollars (Million dollars); the highest value is 2,547,531.1 million dollars (Million dollars), which shows that the market size of Online Shopping Industry in China is extremely large and has extremely fruitful market dividends.

ii. Online Shopping Industry in China has huge market share and expansion potential

According to IBISWord, the Online Shopping Industry in China market size will grow at a high rate of 16.8% in 2022 compared to the previous year; meanwhile, the annualized market size growth of Online Shopping Industry in China from 2017-2022 is approximately 18.3%. Therefore, we predict that the Online Shopping Industry in China will grow at an annual rate of 16% to 18% during 2023-2028, and the industry is characterized by huge market share and expansion potential.

 

II. Our industry development forecast analysis

As our main market focus at this stage of development is on the Chinese domestic market, and our core business at this stage includes providing professional consulting and management, business planning and other business services to enterprises, and providing quality products and services to consumers through our new digital retail e-commerce platform, we are mainly focused on Enterprise Consulting And Management and E-commerce Service industry. The main industry developments we are facing at this stage of development are also characterized by, firstly, huge market shares and dividends, and, secondly, the expected benefits and scope for development. The details are as follows.

(1) Huge market share and market dividends

In the current situation that we have set our strategic targets in the domestic market in China in terms of geography, and in terms of industry segments in the Enterprise Consulting And Management industry and E-commerce Service industry, the previous analysis of the Management Consulting in China and Online Shopping Industry in China are in line with our current core target market segments.

(2) Expected benefits and development space is extensive

As an emerging company with great potential for growth, we are characterized by high growth rates and large scope for development in the Enterprise Consulting And Management industry and the E-commerce Service industry in China. Also, against the backdrop of the aforementioned high predictability of continued market expansion in the Management Consulting in China and Online Shopping Industry in China, we believe that the forecasts of our company's expected benefits and wide scope for growth are highly justified.

 

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REGULATIONS

 

Regulation Related to Food Operation Activities

 

According to the Food Safety Law of the PRC, or the Food Safety Law, as effective on June 1, 2009 and most recently amended on December 29, 2018, the State Counsel implements a licensing system for the food production and trading. Licenses are required to engage in food production, food selling, or catering services.

 

On August 31, 2015, China Food and Drug Administration promulgated the Administrative Measures for Food Operation Licensing, which was amended on November 17, 2017. According to the Administrative Measures for Food Operation Licensing, a food operation license shall be obtained in accordance with the law to engage in food selling and catering services within China. The principle of one license for one site, which means a food operator shall obtain a food operation license to engage in food operation activities in one operation site, shall apply to the licensing for food operation. Food and drug administrative authorities shall implement classified licensing for food operation according to food operators’ types of operation and the degree of risk of their operation projects.

 

The issuance date of a food operation license is the date when the decision on granting the license is made, and the license is valid for five years. Food operators shall hang or place their food operation license originals in prominent places of their operation sites. Where the licensing items which are indicated on a food operation license change, the food operator shall, within ten business days after the changes take place, apply to the food and drug administrative authority which originally issued the license for alteration of the operation license. Those who fail to obtain a food operation license and engage in food operation activities shall be punished by the local food and drug administrative authorities at or above the county level according to Article 122 of the Food Safety Law that the authorities shall confiscate their illegal income, the food or food additives illegally produced or dealt in, and the tools, equipment, raw materials, and other items used for illegal production or operation; and impose a fine of not less than RMB50,000 but not more than RMB100,000 on them if the goods value of the food or food additives illegally produced or dealt in is less than RMB10,000 or a fine of not less than 10 times but not more than 20 times the goods value if the goods value is RMB10,000 or more.

 

Our PRC subsidiaries engaged in food trading services, including Miniso (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd., have obtained food operation licenses for the sale of foods.

 

Regulation Related to Product Quality and Consumers Protection

 

According to the Product Quality Law of the PRC, which took effect on September 1, 1993 and was amended by the Standing Committee of National People’s Congress or the SCNPC on July 8, 2000, August 27, 2009 and December 29, 2018 respectively, provides that products for sale must satisfy relevant safety standards and sellers shall adopt measures to maintain the quality of products for sale. Sellers shall not mix impurities or imitations into products, or pass counterfeit goods off as genuine ones, or defective products as good ones or substandard products as standard ones. For sellers, any violation of state or industrial standards for health and safety or other requirements may result in civil liabilities and administrative penalties, such as compensation for damages, fines, confiscation of products illegally manufactured or sold and the proceeds from the sales of such products illegally manufactured or sold, and even revoking business license; in addition, severe violations may subject the responsible individual or enterprise to criminal liabilities.

 

According to the Consumers Rights and Interests Protection Law of the PRC, or the Consumers Rights and Interests Protection Law, which became effective on January 1, 1994 and was amended by the SCNPC on August 27, 2009 and October 25, 2013, respectively, business operators should guarantee that the products and services they provide satisfy the requirements for personal or property safety, and provide consumers with authentic information about the quality, function, usage and term of validity of the products or services. Where business operators have discovered any defect in the goods or services they provided, which may endanger personal or property safety, they shall forthwith report to relevant administrative authorities and notify consumers, and adopt measures such as suspension of selling, alert, recall, decontamination, destruction, and suspension of manufacturing or services. In the case where recall measures are adopted, business operator shall bear necessary expenses incurred by consumers resulting from the recall of goods. Furthermore, if business operators deceive consumers or knowingly sell substandard or defective products, they should not only compensate consumers for their losses, but also pay additional damages equal to three times the price of the goods or services.

 

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On January 6, 2017, the State Administration for Industry and Commerce issued the Interim Measures for Seven-day Unconditional Return of Online Purchased Goods, which became effective on March 15, 2017, further clarifying the scope of consumers’ rights to make returns without a reason, including exceptions to such rights, the standard of “good condition”, and return procedures.

 

We sell lifestyle products to consumers and are subject to these product quality and consumer protection laws and regulations in China. For a detailed description on the risks associated with product quality and product liability, see “Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Business and Industry—If we fail to offer high-quality products to consumers, our business, reputation, results of operations and financial condition will be materially and negatively affected” and also “—Should a product liability issue, recall or personal injury issue arise, it may damage our reputation and brand image, which may result in a material adverse effect on our business, reputation, results of operations and financial condition.”

 

Regulation Related to Commercial Franchising

 

Pursuant to the Regulations on the Administration of Commercial Franchising, or the Franchising Regulations, which took effect on May 1, 2007, commercial franchising refers to the business activities where a franchisor, being an enterprise possessing registered trademarks, corporate logos, patents, proprietary technology, or other business resources, licenses through contracts its business resources to the franchisees, being other business operators, and the franchisees carry out business operation under a uniform business model and pay franchising fees to the franchisor pursuant to the contracts. The Franchising Regulations set forth a number of prerequisite requirements for the franchisors, including the possession of a mature business model, the capability to provide business guidance, technical support, and business training to the franchisees, and the ownership of at least two direct stores which shall have been in operation for at least one year in China. The Franchising Regulations also set forth a number of requirements governing the franchise agreements. For example, the franchisors and franchisees are required to enter into franchising agreements containing certain required terms, and the franchise term thereunder shall be no less than three years unless otherwise agreed by the franchisee.

 

Pursuant to the Administrative Measures on the Filing of the Commercial Franchise, which took effect on February 1, 2012, and the Franchising Regulations, within 15 days after executing the first franchise agreement, the franchisor shall file with the MOFCOM or its local counterparts for record, and if there occurs any change to the franchisor’s business registration, business resources, and the franchisee store network throughout China, the franchisor shall apply to MOFCOM for alteration within 30 days after the occurrence of such change. Furthermore, within the first quarter of each year, the franchisor shall report the execution, revocation, termination, and renewal of the franchise agreements occurring in the previous year to MOFCOM or its local counterparts.

 

Furthermore, the franchisor is required to implement information disclosure system. The Administrative Measures on the Information Disclosure of Commercial Franchising, which took effect on April 1, 2012, provides a list of information that the franchisor shall disclose to franchisees in writing at least 30 days prior to the execution of the franchising agreements.

 

We have been engaging in commercial franchising activities under our “MINISO” brand and “WonderLife” brand. With respect to our core “MINISO” brand, our PRC subsidiary, Miniso (Hengqin) Enterprise Management Co., Ltd., has completed the filing for commercial franchising. However, we did not satisfy the requirement to make relevant filings in relation to our “WonderLife” brand on time. For a detailed description of the risks associated with our franchising activities under “WonderLife” brand, see “Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Business and Industry—Any lack of requisite approvals, licenses or permits applicable to our business may have a material and adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.”

 

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Regulation Related to Privacy Protection

 

On November 7, 2016, the SCNPC promulgated the Cyber Security Law of the PRC, or the Cyber Security Law, effective June 1, 2017, to protect cyberspace security and order. Pursuant to the Cyber Security Law, any individual or organization using the network must comply with the constitution and the applicable laws, follow the public order and respect social moralities, and must not endanger cyber security, or leverage the network to engage in activities that endanger the national security, honor and interests, or infringe on the fame, privacy, intellectual property and other legitimate rights and interests of others. The Cyber Security Law sets forth various security protection obligations for network operators, which are defined as “owners and administrators of networks and network service providers”. Pursuant to the Cyber Security Law, network operators shall follow the “lawful, justifiable and necessary” principle in collecting and using personal information, and shall disclose the rules for collection and use, expressly notify the purpose, methods and scope of such collection and use, and obtain the consent of the person whose personal information is to be collected.

 

Furthermore, on November 28, 2019, the Secretary Bureau of the Cyberspace Administration of China, the General Office of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the General Office of the Ministry of Public Security, and the General Office of the State Administration for Market Regulation promulgated the Identification Method of Illegal Collection and Use of Personal Information Through App, which provides guidance for regulatory authorities to identify the illegal collection and use of personal information through mobile apps and for mobile app operators to conduct self-examination and self-correction.

 

During the course of our business operations, we receive, retain and transmit certain personal information of our consumers when they purchase our products, enroll in promotional programs, participate in our membership program, or otherwise communicate and interact with us. As a result, we are subject to these laws and regulations related to privacy protection. For a detailed description of the risks associated with the collection of personal information of consumers, see “Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Business and Industry—Failure to protect personal or confidential information against security breaches could subject us to significant reputational, financial and legal consequences and substantially harm our business and results of operations.”

 

Regulations on Offshore Parent Holding Companies’ Direct Investment in and Loans to Their Chinese Subsidiaries

 

An offshore company may invest equity in a Chinese company, which will become the Chinese subsidiary of the offshore holding company after investment. Such equity investment is subject to a series of laws and regulations generally applicable to any foreign-invested enterprise in China, which include the Catalogue of Industries for encouraging Foreign Investment (2019), the Special Management Measures (Negative List) for the Access of Foreign Investment (2020), the Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise Law (2016) and its implementing rules, the Notice on Filing Administration of Establishment and Changes of Foreign-invested Enterprises, the Interim Provision on the Domestic Investment of Foreign-invested Enterprises (2015), all as amended from time to time.

 

Under the aforesaid laws and regulations, the establishment and change of foreign-invested enterprises, including the increase of its registered capital, are subject to record-filing procedures, instead of prior approval requirements, provided that such establishment or change does not involve special entry administration measures. If the establishment or change of foreign-invested enterprises matters involve the special entry administration measures, the approval of the Ministry of Commerce or its local counterparts is still required.

 

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Shareholder loans made by offshore parent holding companies to their Chinese subsidiaries are regarded as foreign debts in China for regulatory purpose, which is subject to a number of Chinese laws and regulations, including the Administrative Provisions on Foreign Exchange in Domestic Direct Investment by Foreign Investors, the Chinese Foreign Exchange Administration Regulations, the Interim Provisions on the Management of Foreign Debts (the “Circular 28”), the Tentative Provisions on the Statistics Monitoring of Foreign Debts and its implementation rules, and the Circular of the State Administration on Foreign Exchange on Further Improving and Adjusting Foreign Exchange Administration Policies for Direct Investment; and Circular 13.

 

Under these regulations, the shareholder loans made by offshore parent holding companies to their Chinese subsidiaries shall be registered with SAFE, entities and individuals will be required to apply for such foreign exchange registrations from qualified banks. The qualified banks, under the supervision of SAFE, directly examine the applications and conduct the registration. Furthermore, the total amount of foreign debts that can be borrowed by such Chinese subsidiaries, including any shareholder loans, shall not exceed the difference between the total investment amount and the registered capital amount of the Chinese subsidiaries, both of which are subject to the governmental approval or registration. On January 11, 2017, the PBOC, promulgated the Circular on Matters concerning the Macro-Prudential Management of Full-Covered Cross-Border Financing, or the PBOC Circular 9. Pursuant to PBOC Circular 9, the foreign debt upper limit for both foreign-invested companies and domestic-invested companies is calculated as twice the net asset of such companies. As to net assets, the companies shall take the net assets value stated in their latest audited financial statement. On March 11, 2020, the PBOC and SAFE promulgated the Circular of the People’s Bank of China and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange on Adjusting the Macro-prudential Regulation Parameter for Full-covered Cross-border Financing, which provides that based on the current macro economy and international balance of payments, the macro-prudential regulation parameter as set forth in the PBOC Circular 9 is updated from 1 to 1.25.

 

The PBOC Circular 9 does not supersede the Circular 28. It provides a one-year transitional period from its promulgation date for foreign-invested companies, during which foreign-invested companies, such as our WFOE, could choose their calculation method of foreign debt upper limit based on either the Foreign Debts Provisions or the PBOC Circular 9. The transitional period ended on January 11, 2018. Upon its expiry, pursuant to the PBOC Circular 9, the PBOC and SAFE will determine the cross-border financing administration mechanism for the foreign-invested enterprises after evaluating the overall implementation of the PBOC Circular 9. As of the date hereof, neither PBOC nor SAFE has promulgated and made public any further rules, regulations, notices or circulars in this regard. 

 

Laws and Regulations Relating to Other Business Areas

 

Foreign Exchange

 

Pursuant to the Administrative Regulations of the PRC on Foreign Exchange promulgated by the State Council on January 29, 1996 and amended on August 1, 2008 with effect from August 5, 2008, and various regulations issued by SAFE, and other PRC regulatory agencies, foreign currency could be exchanged or paid through two different accounts, namely current account and capital account. Payment of current account items, including commodity, trade and service-related foreign exchange transactions and other current payment, may be made by conversion between RMB and foreign currencies without approval of SAFE, but are subject to procedural requirements including presenting relevant documentary evidence of such transactions. Capital account items, such as direct equity investment, loans and repatriation of investment, require the prior approval from or registration with SAFE or its local branch for conversion between RMB and the foreign currency, and remittance of the foreign currency outside the PRC.

 

Pursuant to the Notice on Administration of Foreign Exchange Involved in Offshore Investment, Financing and Round-Trip Investment Conducted by Domestic Residents Through Special Purpose Vehicles, which was promulgated by SAFE and went into effect on July 4, 2014, prior to making capital contribution in a special purpose vehicle by a PRC resident using its legitimate assets or interests in the PRC or overseas, the PRC resident shall apply to the foreign exchange bureau for completion of foreign exchange registration formalities for overseas investments. A “domestic entity” referred to in this notice shall mean enterprise and institutional legal persons and any other economic organizations established in the PRC pursuant to the law; a “PRC resident individual” shall mean a PRC citizen holding a PRC resident identity document, military personnel identity document or armed police personnel identity document, and any foreign individual who does not hold a PRC identity document but normally resides in the PRC due to economic reasons.

 

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Pursuant to the Notice on Further Simplification and Improvement of Foreign Exchange Administration Policies for Direct Investment, promulgated by SAFE on February 13, 2015 and effective June 1, 2015, two administrative approval matters, including foreign exchange registration approval under domestic direct investment and foreign exchange registration approval under overseas direct investment, shall be reviewed and processed directly by banks. SAFE and its local bureaus shall implement indirect supervision through the foreign exchange registration with banks for direct investment.

 

Pursuant to the Notice of SAFE on Reforming the Mode of Management of Settlement of Foreign Exchange Capital of Foreign-Funded Investment Enterprises promulgated on March 30, 2015 and effective June 1, 2015, and the Notice of SAFE on Reforming and Regulating the Policies for Administration of Foreign Exchange Settlement under the Capital Account promulgated on and effective June 9, 2016, the system of voluntary foreign exchange settlement is implemented for the foreign exchange earnings of foreign exchange capital of foreign-invested enterprises. Foreign exchange capital in a foreign- invested enterprise capital account, for which the monetary contribution has been confirmed by SAFE (or for which the monetary contribution has been registered for account entry), may be settled at a bank as required by the actual management needs of the enterprise. The voluntary settlement ratio of foreign-invested enterprise foreign exchange capital projects has been temporarily set at 100%. SAFE may make adjustments to the said ratio at appropriate times based on the status of the international balance of payments. In addition, foreign exchange earnings under capital projects and the RMB funds obtained from the exchange settlements thereof shall not be used by foreign-invested enterprises for the following purposes: (1) direct or indirect payments of expenditures exceeding its business scope or those being prohibited by the laws and regulations of the PRC; (2) direct or indirect uses in securities investments or investments other than capital-protected banking products (except as otherwise expressly provided); (3) issuance of loans to non-affiliated enterprises (excluding those that are expressly permitted within their business scope); and (4) construction or purchase of real estate not for personal use (except for real estate enterprises).

 

Foreign Investment

 

In March 2019, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of the PRC passed the Foreign Investment Law of the People’s Republic of China, or the Foreign Investment Law. Among other things, the Foreign Investment Law defines the “foreign investment” as the investment activities in China conducted by foreign individuals, enterprises and other organizations, or the Foreign Investors, in a direct or indirect manner. The PRC governmental authorities will administrate foreign investment by applying the principal of pre-entry national treatment together with a negative list, to be specific, the Foreign Investors are prohibited from making any investments in the fields cataloged into prohibited industries for foreign investment based on the negative list, while they are allowed to make investments in the restricted industries provided that all the requirements and conditions as set forth in the negative list have been satisfied; when the Foreign Investors make investments in the fields other than those included in the negative list, the national treatment principle shall apply.

 

Pursuant to Provisions for Guiding the Foreign Investment Direction, projects with foreign investment fall into 4 categories, namely encouraged, permitted, restricted and prohibited. Projects with foreign investment that are encouraged, restricted or prohibited shall be listed in the Foreign Investment Catalog. Projects with foreign investment not listed as encouraged, restricted or prohibited projects are permitted projects.

 

Pursuant to the Special Administrative Measures for Access of Foreign Investment (2021 Edition), or the 2021 Edition Negative list, issued by the MOFCOM and the NDRC on December 27, 2021, which came into effect on January 1, 2022. Our business does not fall into the negative list and is permitted for foreign investment.

 

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The Foreign Investment Law replaced the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Wholly Foreign-owned Enterprises. It stipulates that the PRC implements a system of pre-establishment national treatment plus negative

list for the administration of foreign investment. Foreign investors are not allowed to invest in fields or sectors prohibited in the market access negative list for foreign investment. Foreign investors that intend to invest in the fields subject to access restrictions stipulated in the market access negative list for foreign investment shall be required to satisfy the conditions stipulated in such negative list. The PRC policies supporting enterprise development are equally applicable to foreign-invested enterprises. The PRC does not impose expropriation on foreign investment. Under special circumstances, if it requires imposing expropriation on foreign investment due to the need of public interest, expropriation shall be imposed according to legal procedures, and the foreign-invested enterprises concerned shall receive fair and reasonable compensation. Foreign-invested enterprises can raise funds through public issuance of stocks, corporate bonds and other securities in accordance with the law. Overall, The Foreign Investment Law establishes the clear principle of applying national treatment to FIEs except those engaged in industries on the 2021 Negative List. Since our current and planned business is not on the 2021 Negative List, to the best of our knowledge, it will not create any material adverse effect to our Company’s business.

 

Outbound Investment

 

Pursuant to the Measures for Administration of Overseas Investment Management promulgated by the MOFCOM on September 6, 2014 and effective October 6, 2014 and the Measures for Administration of Overseas Investment of Enterprises promulgated by the NDRC on December 26, 2017 and effective March 1, 2018, a domestic institution is required to undergo relevant procedures for offshore investment prior to its overseas direct investment and obtain relevant record-filing, approval, certificate or permit. If an enterprise fails to complete the aforesaid procedures, it will be required by the competent authorities to suspend or cease the implementation of the project.

 

Regulations on Import and Export of Goods

 

Pursuant to the Foreign Trade Law of the PRC promulgated by the Standing Committee of the NPC on May 12, 1994 and last amended on November 7, 2016, foreign trade dealers who are engaged in the import or export of goods or technologies shall register with the competent authority responsible for foreign trade under the State Council or its authorized bodies unless such registration is not required under the laws, administrative regulations and the provisions of the competent department of foreign trade under the State Council. Where a foreign trade dealer fails to register as required, the customs will not process the procedures of declaration and clearance of the imported or exported goods.

 

Pursuant to the Customs Law of the PRC promulgated by the Standing Committee of the NPC on January 22, 1987 and last amended on April 29, 2021, unless otherwise stipulated, the declaration of import and export goods may be made by consignees and consignors themselves, and such formalities may also be completed by their entrusted customs brokers that have registered with the Customs. The consignees and consignors for import or export of goods and the customs brokers engaged in customs declaration shall register with the Customs in accordance with the laws.

 

Laws and Regulations Relating to Taxation

 

Enterprise Income Tax

 

Pursuant to the EIT Law promulgated on March 16, 2007, amended on and effective December 29, 2018, and the Regulation on Implementation of the Enterprise Income Tax Law of the PRC, or the EIT Implementation Rules, issued on December 6, 2007 and effective April 23, 2019, EIT shall be applicable at a uniform rate of 25% to all resident or non-resident enterprises. EIT shall be payable by a resident enterprise for income sourced within or outside the PRC. EIT shall be payable by a non-resident enterprise, for income sourced within the PRC by its institutions or premises established in the PRC, and for income sourced outside the PRC for which the institutions or premises established in the PRC have a de facto relationship. Where the non-resident enterprise has no institutions or premises established in the PRC or has income bearing no de facto relationship with the institution or premises established, EIT shall be payable by the non-resident enterprise only for income sourced within the PRC.

 

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Pursuant to the Administrative Measures on the Accreditation of High and New Technology Enterprises high and new technology enterprises accredited pursuant to these measures may make declarations under and benefit from tax concession policies in accordance with relevant regulations including the EIT Law and the EIT Implementation Rules, the Law of the PRC on Administration of Levying and Collection of Taxes and the Regulation of Implementation of the Law of the PRC on Administration of Levying and Collection of Taxes.

 

Pursuant to the Announcement on the Enterprise Income Tax Policies for Promoting the High-quality Development of the Integrated Circuit Industry and the Software Industry promulgated by the Ministry of Finance, the State Taxation Administration, the NDRC and the MIIT on December 12, 2020 and effective from January 1, 2020, and the Announcement No. 9 [2021] of the MIIT, the NDRC, the Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration, upon certification, an integrated circuit design, equipment, materials, packaging, or testing enterprise or a software enterprise shall be exempt from the EIT from the first to the second year from the year when such enterprise makes profits, and be subject to the EIT levied at half of the 25% statutory tax rate from the third to the fifth year.

 

Value-Added Tax

 

Pursuant to the Provisional Regulation on Value-Added Tax of the PRC promulgated by the State Council, as amended on November 5, 2008, February 6, 2016 and November 19, 2017 and effective November 19, 2017, all entities and individuals in the PRC engaging in the sales of goods, provision of processing services, repairs and replacement services, sales services, intangible assets, real estate and the importation of goods are required to pay value added tax, or VAT. Unless otherwise stated, the rate of VAT shall be 17%.

 

Pursuant to the Notice on Value-Added Tax Policies of Software Products a general taxpayer who sells self-developed software products and subject to VAT at a rate of over 3% may, after being taxed at the fixed tax rate of 17%, receive a VAT refund.

 

According to the Circular of the SAT, on Adjusting Value-added Tax Rates, where a taxpayer engages in a taxable sales activity for the value-added tax purpose or imports goods, the previous applicable 17% and 11% tax rates are lowered to 16% and 10% respectively.

 

According to the Circular on Policies to Deepen Value-added Tax Reform, where a taxpayer engages in a taxable sales activity for the value-added tax purpose or imports goods, the previous applicable 16% and 10% tax rates are lowered to 13% and 9% respectively.

 

Tax on Dividends

 

Pursuant to the EIT Law and the EIT Implementation Rules, except as otherwise provided by relevant tax treaties with the PRC government, dividends paid by foreign-invested investment enterprises to foreign investors which are non-resident enterprises and which have not established or operated premises in the PRC, or which have established or operated premises but where their income has no de facto relationship with such establishment or operation of premises shall be subject to a withholding tax of 10%. 

 

Pursuant to the Arrangement between Mainland China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income entered into between the PRC government and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, where the beneficial owner is a company directly holding at least 25% of the equity interest of the company paying the dividends, the tax charged shall not exceed 5% of the distributed dividends. In any other case, the tax charged shall not exceed 10% of the distributed dividends.

 

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Pursuant to the Announcement on Issues Relating to “Beneficial Owner” in Tax Treaties promulgated by the SAT on February 3, 2018 and came effective April 1, 2018, a “beneficial owner” shall mean a person who has ownership and control over the income, and the rights and property from which the income is derived. Upon the determination of the “beneficial owner” status of a resident of the treaty counterparty who needs to enjoy the tax treaty benefits (hereinafter referred to as the “applicant”), a comprehensive analysis shall be conducted taking into account the actual conditions of the specific case. In general, the following factors are unfavorable for the determination of “beneficial owner” status of an applicant: (1) the applicant is obligated to pay 50% or more of the income, within 12 months from its receipt, to a resident of a third country (region), where the term “obligated” includes agreed obligations and de facto payment for which there is no agreed obligation; (2) the business activities undertaken by the applicant do not constitute substantive business activities, where substantive business activities shall include manufacturing, distribution and management activities of a substantive nature, the determination of whether the business activities undertaken by the applicant are of a substantive nature shall be based on the functions actually performed and the risks borne, and investment holding management activities of a substantive nature undertaken by the applicant may constitute substantive business activities (where the applicant undertakes investment holding management activities which do not constitute substantive business activities, and simultaneously undertakes other business activities, if such other business activities are not sufficiently significant, these shall not constitute substantive business activities); (3) the treaty counterparty country (region) does not levy, or exempts tax on the relevant income, or levies tax but with a very low actual tax rate; (4) in addition to the loan contract based on which interest is derived and paid, there exists other loans or deposit contracts between the creditor and the third party, of which factors such as the amount, interest rate and date of execution are similar; and (5) in addition to the transfer contract for rights to use such as copyright, patent, technology, from which the royalties are derived and paid, there exists other transfer contracts for rights to use or ownership in relation to copyright, patent, technology between the applicant and a third party.

 

Pursuant to the Notice of the SAT on the Relevant Issues Concerning the Implementation of Dividend Clauses in Tax Treaties promulgated by the SAT and effective February 20, 2009, all of the following conditions shall be satisfied before the concession tax rate in a tax treaty can be enjoyed: (1) the tax resident obtaining dividends shall be restricted to the company as provided in the tax treaty; (2) among all the ownership equity interests and voting shares of the PRC resident company, the proportion directly owned by the tax resident complies with the prescribed proportions under the tax treaty; and (3) the proportion of the equity interests of the PRC resident company directly owned by such tax resident complies with, at all times within the twelve months before obtaining the dividends, the proportions specified in the tax treaty.

 

Pursuant to the Announcement of the State Taxation Administration on Issuing the Administrative Measures for Entitlement to Treaty Benefits for Non-resident Taxpayers promulgated by the SAT on October 14, 2019 and effective January 1, 2020, entitlement to treaty benefits for non-resident taxpayers shall be handled by means of “self-judgment of eligibility, declaration of entitlement, and retention of relevant materials for future reference”. Where non-resident taxpayers judge by themselves that they meet the conditions for entitlement to treaty benefits, they may obtain such entitlement themselves at the time of making tax declarations, or at the time of making withholding declarations via withholding agents. At the same time, they shall collect, gather and retain relevant materials for future reference in accordance with the provisions of these measures, and shall accept the follow-up administration of tax authorities. Relevant information proving the status of “beneficial owner” shall be retained in the case of entitlement to dividends, interest and treaty benefits of royalty clauses.

 

Laws and Regulations Relating to Labor and Social Security

 

Pursuant to the Labor Law of the PRC promulgated on July 5, 1994 and amended on and effective December 29, 2018, companies must negotiate and enter into employment contracts with their employees based on the principle of fairness. Companies must establish and strengthen an employment hygiene system, strictly implement the national labor safety and health rules and standards, deliver occupational health and safety education to employees, prevent work-related accidents, and reduce occupational hazards. In addition, employers and employees shall purchase social insurances and pay for social insurance fees in compliance with applicable PRC laws.

 

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Labor Contracts

 

The Labor Contract Law of the PRC, which was promulgated on June 29, 2007 and subsequently amended on December 28, 2012 and effective July 1, 2013, serves as the primary law regulating the labor contract relationship between companies and employees. Pursuant to this law, an employment relationship is established between the employer and the worker since the day of employment. The employer shall execute a written employment contract with the worker. Furthermore, to safeguard the legal rights and interests of workers, the way to calculate compensation for the probation period and for damages shall be subject to the provisions of the law.

 

Social Security and Housing Provident Fund

 

Pursuant to the Interim Regulations on Levying Social Insurance Premiums promulgated on January 22, 1999 and amended on March 24, 2019, Decisions of the State Council on Modifying the Basic Endowment Insurance System for Enterprise Employees promulgated on December 3, 2005, Decision on Establishment of Basic Medical System for Urban Employee issued by State Council with effect from December 14, 1998, the Regulations on Unemployment Insurance effective from January 22, 1999, Regulations on Work-Related Injury Insurance promulgated on April 27, 2003 with effect from January 1, 2004, and as amended on December 20, 2010, and the Interim Measures concerning the Maternity Insurance for Enterprise Employees promulgated on December 14, 1994 with effect from January 1, 1995, employers are required to register with the competent social insurance authorities and provide their employees with welfare schemes covering pension insurance, unemployment insurance, maternity insurance, work-related injury insurance and medical insurance.

 

Pursuant to the Social Insurance Law of the PRC, which became effective on July 1, 2011 with last amendment on December 29, 2018, all employees are required to participate in basic pension insurance, basic medical insurance schemes and unemployment insurance, which must be contributed by both the employers and the employees. All employees are required to participate in work-related injury insurance and maternity insurance schemes, which must be contributed by the employers. Employers are required to complete registrations with local social insurance authorities. Moreover, the employers must timely make all social insurance contributions. Except for mandatory exceptions such as force majeure, social insurance premiums may not be paid late, reduced, or be exempted. Where an employer fails to make social insurance contributions in full and on time, the social insurance contribution collection agencies shall order it to make all or outstanding contributions within a specified period and impose a late payment fee at the rate of 0.05% per day from the date on which the contribution becomes due. If such employer fails to make the overdue contributions within such time limit, the relevant administrative department may impose a fine equivalent to 1—3 times the overdue amount.

 

Pursuant to the Administrative Regulations on the Housing Provident Fund effective from April 3, 1999, amended on March 24, 2002 and March 24, 2019, enterprises are required to register with the competent administrative centers of housing provident fund and open bank accounts for housing provident funds for their employees. Employers are also required to timely pay all housing fund contributions for their employees. Where an employer fails to submit and deposit registration of housing provident fund or fails to go through the formalities of opening housing provident fund accounts for its employees, the housing provident fund management center shall order it to go through the formalities within a prescribed time limit. Failing to do so at the expiration of the time limit will subject the employer to a fine of not less than RMB10,000 and up to RMB50,000. When an employer fails to pay housing provident fund due in full and in time, housing provident fund center is entitled to order it to rectify, failing to do so would result in enforcement exerted by the court.

 

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Laws and Regulations Relating to Intellectual Property

 

Trademarks

 

Pursuant to the Trademark Law of the PRC promulgated on August 23, 1982, amended on April 23, 2019 and effective November 1, 2019 and the Regulation on Implementation of the Trademark Law of the PRC amended on April 29, 2014 and effective May 1, 2014, the right to the exclusive use of a registered trademark is limited to the approved trademark registration, and to goods for which the use of the trademark has been approved. The period of validity of registered trademarks lasts for ten years from the day of registration approval. Absent the authorization by the owner of the registered trademark, the use of the registered trademark or a similar trademark on the same category of goods or similar goods constitutes an infringement of the right to exclusive use of the registered trademark. The infringer shall, in accordance with the relevant regulations, cease the infringement activities, take correction actions, and compensate for losses.

 

Patents

 

Pursuant to the Patent Law of the PRC promulgated on March 12, 1984, last amended on October 17, 2020 and effective June 1, 2021, and the Rules for the Implementation of the Patent Law of the PRC amended on January 9, 2010 and effective February 1, 2010, after the grant of the patent right for inventions and utility models, except otherwise regulated under the Patent Law, no entity or individual may, without the authorization of the patent owner, exploit such patent, that is to manufacture, use, offer to sell, sell or import the patented product, or use the patented process, and use, offer to sell, sell or import products directly obtained from such patented process, for production or business purposes. After the patent right is granted for a design, no unit or individual shall, without the authorization of the patent owner, exploit such patent, that is to manufacture, offer to sell, sell, or import any product containing such patented design for production or business purposes. Where infringement has been established, the infringer shall, in accordance with the relevant regulations, be ordered to cease the infringement activities, take corrective actions, and compensate for losses.

 

Copyrights

 

Pursuant to the Copyright Law of the PRC promulgated on September 7, 1990, last amended on November 11, 2020 and effective June 1, 2021, works of PRC citizens, legal persons or other organizations shall, regardless of whether they have been published, be entitled to the copyright pursuant to this law. Works include written works; oral works; musical, dramatic, opera, dance, acrobatic and artistic works; visual arts, architectural works; photographic works; film works and works created using methods similar to filmmaking; graphical works and modeling works such as engineering design graphs, product design graphs, maps and schematic diagrams; computer software; and other works stipulated by legal and administrative regulations.

 

Pursuant to the Regulation on Protection of Computer Software promulgated on December 20, 2001, last amended on January 30, 2013 and effective date on March 1, 2013, software copyright is conferred on the software development completion date. The protection period for a software copyright of a legal person or other organizations lasts for 50 years, concluding on the day of December 31 in the 50th year after the initial release of the software. However, in the case where the software has not been released within 50 years from its development completion date, protection shall no longer be offered by these regulations. A software copyright holder may register with competent software registration authority under the State Council Copyright Administrative Department. Registration certification documents issued by the competent software registration authority serve as the prima facie proof of such registration.

 

Regulations in relation to M&A Rules and Overseas Listing

 

Accordance with the M&A Rules which was promulgated by the MOFCOM, the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, the SAT, the State Administration for Industry and Commerce, the CSRC and SAFE and took effect on September 8, 2006 and was subsequently amended on June 22, 2009 by the MOFCOM, a foreign investor was required to obtain necessary approvals when (i) a foreign investor acquires equity in a domestic non-foreign invested enterprise thereby converting it into a foreign-invested enterprise, or subscribes for new equity in a domestic enterprise via an increase of registered capital thereby converting it into a foreign-invested enterprise; or (ii) a foreign investor establishes a foreign-invested enterprise which purchase and operates the assets of a domestic enterprise, or which purchases the assets of a domestic enterprise and injects those assets to establish a foreign-invested enterprise. According to article 11 of the M&A Rules, where a domestic company or enterprise, or a domestic natural person, through an overseas company established or controlled by it/him, acquires a domestic company which is related to or connected with it/him, approval from MOFCOM is required. According to the Manual of Guidance on Administration for Foreign Investment Access issued by MOFOM on December 18, 2008, the equity transfer by the Chinese shareholders to the foreign shareholders in an established foreign-invested enterprise shall not be governed by the provisions on mergers and acquisitions. It does not matter whether the Chinese party and the foreign party are related parties or whether the foreign party is an existing shareholder or a new investor.

 

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As prior to the acquisition of all the equities of Shanghai Intchains by Jerryken Intelligent Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Shanghai Intchains was a sino-foreign equity joint venture and did not belong to “domestic companies” based on M&A Rules. Therefore, the M&A Rules does not apply to the acquisition of all the equities of Shanghai Intchains by Jerryken Intelligent Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. and no approval from the CSRC is needed.

 

On July 6, 2021, the State Council and General Office of the of the Communist Party China Central Committee issued Opinions on Strictly Cracking Down Illegal Securities Activities in Accordance with the Law, which steps-up scrutiny of overseas listings by companies and calls for strengthening cooperation in cross-border regulation, improving relevant laws and regulations on cyber security, cross-border data transmission and confidential information management, including the confidentiality requirement and file management related to the issuance and listing of securities overseas, enforcing the primary responsibility of the enterprises for information security of China based overseas listed companies and promoting the construction of relevant regulatory systems to deal with the risks and incidents faced by China-based overseas-listed companies. Furthermore, establishing and improving a system of extraterritorial application of laws in the capital market are also mentioned, judicial interpretations and supporting rules for extraterritorial application provisions of the Securities Law shall be formulated as soon as possible.

 

On December 24, 2021, the CSRC issued Administrative Measures of the State Council on Overseas Issuance and Listing of Securities by Domestic Enterprises (Draft for Comment), which would explicitly require domestic enterprises seeking to list their securities overseas to file with the CSRC and sets forth the general provisions for these record-filing requirements as well as the specific circumstances under which an offshore listing would be prohibited, and also includes provisions relating to data security, internal control system, share registration, fund raising, supervision of intermediaries, among others. On the same day, the CSRC issued Administrative Measures for the Record-filing of Overseas Issuance and Listing of Securities by Domestic Enterprises (Draft for Comment), according to which domestic enterprises would be required to file a record with the CSRC for direct or indirect listing. The indirect overseas listing of a domestic enterprise refers to the occurrence of any of the following circumstances of an issuer: (1) the revenue, total profits, total assets or net assets of a domestic enterprise in the most recent fiscal year accounts for more than 50% of the corresponding figure in the issuer’s audited consolidated financial statements for the same period; and (2) a majority of the senior officers in charge of business operation and management of such entity are Chinese citizens or have a habitual residence in China, and the main place of business operation is located in China or carried out mainly in China. In addition, the domestic enterprise must report to the CSRC the following circumstances after completion of offering and listing: (1) any change of control of the issuer; (2) any measures adopted or required by the foreign securities’ regulatory authorities or relevant competent authorities in connection with a foreign listing such as investigation and punishment ; and (3) the voluntary or compulsory termination of listing of any foreign securities by a domestic enterprise. This offering and listing and trading of our common stocks on the Nasdaq will be subject to the requirements of filing with the CSRC when the foregoing regulatory guidance is officially promulgated and became effective.

 

Regulations Relating to Dividend Distributions

 

According to the PRC Company Law and Foreign Investment Law, each of our PRC subsidiaries, as a foreign invested enterprise, or FIE, is required to draw 10% of its after-tax profits each year, if any, to fund a common reserve, and which may stop drawing its after-tax profits if the aggregate balance of the common reserve has already accounted for over 50% of its registered capital. These reserves are not distributable as cash dividends. Furthermore, under the EIT Law, which became effective in January 2008, the maximum tax rate for the withholding tax imposed on dividend payments from PRC foreign invested companies to their overseas investors that are not regarded as “resident” for tax purposes is 20%. The rate was reduced to 10% under the Implementing Regulations for the EIT Law issued by the State Council. However, a lower withholding tax rate might be applied if there is a tax treaty between China and the jurisdiction of the foreign holding companies, such as tax rate of 5% in the case of Hong Kong companies that holds at least 25% of the equity interests in the foreign-invested enterprise, and certain requirements specified by PRC tax authorities are satisfied.

 

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Pursuant to the Notice on Improving the Check of Authenticity and Compliance to Further Promote Foreign Exchange Control promulgated by SAFE in January 2017, which stipulates several capital control measures with respect to outbound remittance of profits from domestic entities to offshore entities, including the following: (1) under the principle of genuine transaction, banks shall check board resolutions regarding profit distributions, the original version of tax filing records and audited financial statements; and (2) domestic entities shall hold income to account for previous years’ losses before remitting the profits. Moreover, domestic entities shall make detailed explanations of sources of capital and utilization arrangements, and provide board resolutions, contracts and other proof when completing the registration procedures in connection with an outbound investment.

 

Regulations in relation to Cyber Security and Data Protection

 

On November 7, 2016, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (the “SCNPC”) promulgated the Cyber Security Law of the PRC, or Cyber Security Law, which became effective on June 1, 2017. The Cyber Security Law requires network operators to perform certain functions related to cyber security protection and strengthen the network information management. On June 10, 2021, the SCNPC promulgated the Data Security Law of the PRC, or the PRC Data Security Law, which became effective on September 1, 2021. Pursuant to the PRC Data Security Law, data refers to any record of information in electronic or any other form and data processing including the collection, storage, use, processing, transmission, provision, and public disclosure of data.

 

On December 28, 2021, the Cyberspace Administration of China, or the CAC, jointly with other twelve PRC governmental authorities, promulgated the Measures for Cybersecurity Review, or Cybersecurity Measures, which became effective on February 15, 2022. the Cybersecurity Measures provides that, among other things, (i) online platform operators possessing personal information of more than one million users must apply to the Cybersecurity Review Office for a cybersecurity review before conducting any listing in a foreign country, (ii) the purchase of network products and services of a critical information infrastructure operator and data processing activities of an online platform operator that affect or may affect national security shall be subject to the cybersecurity review, and (iii) the relevant governmental authorities in the PRC may initiate cyber security review if such governmental authorities determine any network products and services and data processing activities affect or may affect national security.

 

On November 14, 2021, the CAC promulgated the Regulations on the Administration of Cyber Data Security (Draft for Comments), or Draft Cyber Data Regulations. According to the Draft Cyber Data Regulations, data processors shall, in accordance with relevant PRC regulations, apply for cybersecurity review when carrying out the following activities: (i) the merger, reorganization or separation of online platform operators that have acquired a large number of data resources related to national security, economic development or public interests, which affects or may affect national security; (ii) processing personal information of more than one million individuals and seeking a listing in a foreign country; (iii) applying for listing in Hong Kong, which affects or may affect national security; and (iv) other data processing activities that affect or may affect national security. As at the date of this prospectus, the Draft Cyber Data Regulations are still in draft form and subject to change with substantially uncertainty.

 

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Regulations on Employee Share Option Plans

 

Pursuant to the Notice of Issues Related to the Foreign Exchange Administration for Domestic Individuals Participating in Stock Incentive Plan of Overseas Listed Company, or SAFE Circular 7, issued by the SAFE in February 2012, employees, directors, supervisors, and other senior management participating in any share incentive plan of an overseas publicly-listed company who are PRC citizens or non-PRC citizens residing in China for a continuous period of not less than one year, subject to a few exceptions, are required to register with SAFE through a domestic qualified agent, which may be a PRC subsidiary of such overseas listed company, and complete certain other procedures. See “— Regulations on Foreign Exchange.”

 

In addition, the SAT has issued certain circulars concerning employee share options and restricted shares. Under these circulars, employees working in the PRC who exercise share options or are granted restricted shares will be subject to PRC individual income tax. The PRC subsidiaries of an overseas listed company are obligated to file documents related to employee share options and restricted shares with relevant tax authorities and to withhold individual income taxes of employees who exercise their share option or purchase restricted shares. If the employees fail to pay or the PRC subsidiaries fail to withhold income tax in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, the PRC subsidiaries may face sanctions imposed by the tax authorities or other PRC governmental authorities.

 

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MANAGEMENT

 

Directors and Executive Officers

The following table sets forth information regarding our directors and executive officers as of the date of this prospectus.

Name Age Position/Title
Chengsheng Feng 52 Chairman of the Board
Xiaodong Song 45 CEO
Yahuan Song 49 CLO
Pengcheng Feng 29 Co Founder
Yushan Chen 55 Co Founder

 

I. Chengsheng Feng (Chairman of the Board)

Since joining the work, he has been engaged in construction engineering and decoration engineering for a long time, serving as the general manager of Shenzhen JizhiXin Architecture and Decoration Design Engineering Co., Ltd. He has been serving the new retail field and real industry enterprises for many years, and has participated in the service, contacting and investment attraction of business resources for many enterprise projects and other business activities. As an elite business person with more than 30 years of management and marketing experience, he has accumulated rich market channels and supply chain channels.

II. Xiaodong Song (CEO)

Former Chairman of Shenzhen Weike laien Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd. and Shenzhen Shunfanda Printing Co., Ltd., previously employed at Shenzhen Jiabaorui Industry Co., Ltd. and Shenzhen JuYuan TongChuang Industry Co., Ltd. With a background in serving venture capital organizations and enterprises, expertise in management planning, hands-on experience, team communication, and implementation, and extensive market and management experience. Led multiple large-scale enterprise projects, accumulated abundant operational experience and human resource channels.

III. Yahuan Song (CLO)

With a graduate degree, she has worked for years in lawyer associations and law firms, served as legal counsel for large corporations and CEO of e-commerce companies. Regularly serves legal institutions, corporate management, company operations, venture capital organizations, and enterprises, participating in numerous legal consulting, business communication, and investment attraction for enterprises. Expertise in corporate law and company management operations. With rich practical experience from a long career as a lawyer advisor and company operation manager, provides strategic insights for enterprise planning, operation, and legal affairs.

IV. Pengcheng Feng (Co Founder)

Pengcheng Feng, graduated from the Department of Law at South China University of Technology with a Bachelor's degree. His academic background includes administrative management and psychological cultivation training, and he has systematic, organized and coordinating work abilities. He has worked for companies such as Guangdong Branch of China National Postal & Telecommunications Appliances Co., Ltd. and Shenzhen Shengshi Hongjing Co., Ltd., with rich experience in e-commerce, marketing, and market operation.

V. Yushan Chen (Co Founder)

Yushan Chen, graduated from the major of international trade with a bachelor's degree, possesses over 30 years of experience in international trade and corporate management, and has abundant industry experience and resource channels. Her expertise lies in corporate business planning, transaction model architecture, and capital introduction, and she has rich international trade channel resources and abundant international trade cooperation experience.

 

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Board of Directors

Our board of directors will consist of: Mr. Chengsheng Feng, Mr. Xiaodong Song, Ms. Yahuan Song, Mr. Pengcheng Feng and Ms. Yushan Chen, and will be chaired by Mr. Chengsheng Feng. Our board of directors will consist of five directors upon the SEC’s declaration of effectiveness of our registration statement on Form F-1 of which this prospectus is a part, three of whom are independent directors within the meaning of Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 5605(a)(2) and Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act.

Subject to the Nasdaq rules and disqualification by the chairman of the relevant board meeting, a director may vote in respect of any contract or proposed contract or transaction notwithstanding that he may be interested therein provided that the nature of the interest of any director in such contract or transaction shall be disclosed by him or her at or prior to its consideration and any vote on that matter, and if he or she does so his or her vote shall be counted and he may be counted in the quorum at any meeting of the directors at which any such contract or proposed contract or transaction is considered. Our board of directors may exercise all the powers of the company to borrow money, mortgage or charge its undertaking, property and uncalled capital, and issue debentures, debenture stock and other securities whenever money is borrowed or as security for any debt, liability or obligation of the company or of any third party. None of our directors has a service contract with us that provides for benefits upon termination of service as a director.

 

Board Committees

Prior to the completion of this offering, we intend to establish an audit committee, a compensation committee and a nomination and corporate governance committee under our board of directors. We intend to adopt a charter for each of the committees prior to the completion of this offering. Each committee’s members and functions are described below.

 

Audit Committee

Our audit committee will consist of _______________, _______________ and _______________ and will be chaired by _______________. Our board of directors has determined that _______________, _______________ and _______________satisfy the “independence” requirements of Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act, and Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 5605(a)(2). Our audit committee will consist solely of independent directors that satisfy the Nasdaq and SEC requirements within one year of the completion of this offering. We have determined that _______________ qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert.” 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:

•    appointing or removing the independent auditor and pre-approving all auditing and non-auditing services permitted to be performed by the independent auditor;

•    setting clear hiring policies for employees or former employees of the independent auditor;

•    reviewing with the independent auditor any audit problems or difficulties and management’s response;

•    reviewing and approving all related-party transactions;

•    discussing the annual audited financial statements with management and the independent auditor;

•    discussing with management and the independent auditor major issues regarding accounting principles and financial statement presentations;

•    reviewing analyzes or other written communications prepared by management or the independent auditor relating to significant financial reporting issues and judgments made in connection with the preparation of the financial statements;

•    reviewing with management and the independent auditor the effect of key transactions, related-party transactions and off-balance sheet transactions and structures;

•    reviewing with management and the independent auditor the effect of regulatory and accounting initiatives;

•    reviewing policies with respect to risk assessment and risk management;

•    reviewing our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting;

•    reviewing reports from the independent auditor regarding all critical accounting policies and practices to be used by our company;

•    establishing procedures for the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints we received regarding accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing matters and the confidential, anonymous submission by our employees of concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters;

•    periodically reviewing and reassessing the adequacy of our audit committee charter;

•    evaluating the performance, responsibilities, budget and staffing of our internal audit function and reviewing and approving the internal audit plan; and

•    reporting regularly to the board of directors.

 

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Compensation Committee

Our compensation committee will consist of _______________, _______________ and _______________ and will be chaired by _______________. Our board of directors has determined that _______________ and _______________ satisfy the “independence” requirements of Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 5605(a)(2). Our compensation committee assists the board in reviewing and approving the compensation structure, including all forms of compensation, relating to our executive officers.

The compensation committee is responsible for, among other things:

•    reviewing and approving, or recommending to the board for its approval, the compensation of our executive officers;

•    reviewing and evaluating our executive compensation and benefits policies generally;

•    in consultation with our chief executive officer, periodically reviewing our management succession planning;

•    reporting to our board of directors periodically;

•    evaluating its own performance and reporting to our board of directors on such evaluation;

•    periodically reviewing and assessing the adequacy of the compensation committee charter and recommending any proposed changes to our board of directors; and

•    selecting compensation consultant, legal counsel or other adviser only after taking into consideration all factors relevant to that person’s independence from management.

 

Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee

Our nomination and corporate governance committee will consist of _______________, _______________ and _______________, and will be chaired by _______________. Our board of directors has determined that _______________ and _______________ satisfy the “independence” requirements of Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 5605(a)(2). The nomination and corporate governance committee assists the board in selecting individuals qualified to become our directors and in determining the composition of the board and its committees.

The nomination and corporate governance committee is responsible for, among other things:

•    identifying and recommending to the board of directors qualified individuals for membership on the board of directors and its committees;

•    evaluating, at least annually, its own performance and reporting to the board of directors on such evaluation;

•    leading our board of directors in a self-evaluation to determine whether it and its committees are functioning effectively;

•    reviewing the evaluations prepared by each board committee of such committee’s performance and considering any recommendations for proposed changes to our board of directors;

•    reviewing and approving compensation (including equity-based compensation) for our directors;

•    overseeing compliance with the corporate governance guidelines and code of business conduct and ethics and reporting on such compliance to the board of directors; and

•    reviewing and assessing periodically the adequacy of its charter and recommending any proposed changes to the board of directors for approval.

 

Duties of Directors

Under Cayman Islands law, our directors have a duty 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 memorandum and articles of association, as amended and restated from time to time. In certain limited exception circumstances, a shareholder has the right to seek damages in our name if a duty owed by our directors is breached.

Our board of directors has all the powers necessary for managing, and for directing and supervising, our business affairs. The functions and powers of our board of directors include, among others:

•    convening shareholders’ annual general meetings and reporting its work to shareholders at such meetings;

•    declaring dividends and distributions;

•    appointing officers and determining the term of office of officers;

 

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•    exercising the borrowing powers of our company and mortgaging the property of our company; and

•    approving the transfer of shares of our company, including the registering of such shares in our share register.

 

Terms of Directors and Executive Officers

Our directors are not subject to a term of office and hold office until such time as they are removed from office by ordinary resolution or the unanimous written resolution of all shareholders.

Our officers are elected by and serve at the discretion of our board of directors, and may be removed by our board of directors.

 

Corporate Governance

Our board of directors has adopted a code of business conducts and ethics, which is applicable to all of our directors, officers, employees and advisors. We will make our code of business conducts and ethics publicly available on our website. In addition, our board of directors has adopted a set of corporate governance guidelines. The guidelines reflect certain guiding principles with respect to our board’s structure, procedures and committees. The guidelines are not intended to change or interpret any law, or our memorandum and articles of association, as amended from time to time. The code of business conducts and ethics and corporate governance guidelines all become effective upon completion of this offering.

 

Limitation on Liability and Other Indemnification Matters

Cayman Islands law allows us to indemnify our directors, officers and auditors acting in relation to any of our affairs against actions, costs, charges, losses, damages and expenses incurred by reason of any act done or omitted in the execution of their duties as our directors, officers and auditors.

Under our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association to be adopted upon the closing of this offering, we may indemnify our directors and officers to, among other persons, our Directors and officers from and against all actions, costs, charges, losses, damages and expenses which they or any of them may incur or sustain by reason of any act done, concurred in or omitted in or about the execution of their duty or supposed duty in their respective offices or trusts, except such (if any) as they shall incur or sustain through their own fraud or dishonesty.

 

Employment Agreements and Indemnification Agreements

We have entered into employment agreements with each of our executive officers for a specified time period providing that the agreements are terminable for cause at any time. The terms of these agreement are substantially similar to each other. A senior executive officer may terminate his or her employment at any time by 30-day prior written notice. We may terminate the executive officer’s employment for cause, at any time, without advance notice or remuneration, for certain acts of the executive officer, such as conviction or plea of guilty to a felony or any crime involving moral turpitude, negligent or dishonest acts to our detriment, or misconduct or a failure to perform agreed duties.

Each executive officer has agreed to hold in strict confidence and not to use, except for the benefit of our company, any proprietary information, technical data, trade secrets and know-how of our company or the confidential or proprietary information of any third party, including our subsidiaries and our clients, received by our company. Each of these executive officers has also agreed to be bound by noncompetition and non-solicitation restrictions during the term of his or her employment and typically for two years following the last date of employment.

We expect to enter into indemnification agreements with our directors and executive officers, pursuant to which we will agree to indemnify our directors and executive officers against certain liabilities and expenses incurred by such persons in connection with claims made by reason of their being such a director or officer.

 

Compensation of Directors and Executive Officers

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 and the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we and our subsidiaries paid aggregate cash compensation of approximately RMB _______________ (US$ _______________) and RMB _____________ (US$_______), respectively, to our directors and executive officers as a group. Our PRC subsidiaries are required by law to make contributions equal to certain percentages of each employee’s salary for his or her pension insurance, medical insurance, unemployment insurance and other statutory benefits and a housing provident fund. We do not pay or set aside any amounts for pensions, retirement, other cash compensation or other benefits for our officers and directors.

 

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Foreign Private Issuer Exemption

We are a foreign private issuer within the meaning of the rules under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). As such, we are exempt from certain provisions applicable to United States domestic public companies. For example:

●   we are not required to provide as many Exchange Act reports, or as frequently, as a U.S. domestic public company;

●   for interim reporting, we are permitted to comply solely with our home country requirements, which are less rigorous than the rules that apply to domestic public companies;

●   we are not required to provide the same level of disclosure on certain issues, such as executive compensation;

●   we are exempt from provisions of Regulation FD aimed at preventing issuers from making selective disclosures of material information;

●   we are not required to comply with the sections of the Exchange Act regulating the solicitation of proxies, consents, or authorizations in respect of a security registered under the Exchange Act; and

●   we are not required to comply with Section 16 of the Exchange Act requiring insiders to file public reports of their share ownership and trading activities and establishing insider liability for profits realized from any “short-swing” trading transaction.

We intend to comply with the Nasdaq corporate governance rules applicable to foreign private issuers, which permit us to follow certain corporate governance rules that conform to the Cayman Islands requirements in lieu of many of the Nasdaqcorporate governance rules applicable to U.S. companies. As a result, our corporate governance practices may differ from those you might otherwise expect from a U.S. company listed on Nasdaq.

 

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PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS

 

Except as specifically noted, the following table sets forth information with respect to the beneficial ownership of our Ordinary Shares as of the date of this prospectus by:

 

●   each of our directors and executive officers; and

●   each person known to us to beneficially own more than 5% of our Ordinary Shares on an as-converted basis.

 

Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC. In computing the number of shares beneficially owned by a person and the percentage ownership of that person, we have included shares that the person has the right to acquire within 60 days, including through the exercise of any option, warrant or other right or the conversion of any other security. These shares, however, are not included in the computation of the percentage ownership of any other person.

 

  

Ordinary Shares Beneficially

Owned Prior to This Offering

  

Shares Beneficially Owned

After This Offering

 
   Number   %   Number   % 
Directors and Executive Officers:                    
Chengsheng Feng      51       
Xiaodong Song        49           
All executive officers and directors as a group (2persons)        100           
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     

 

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DESCRIPTION OF SHARE CAPITAL

 

We are an exempted company incorporated in the United Kingdom and our corporate affairs are governed by our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association, the Companies Act, and the common law of the United Kingdom.

 

As of the date of this prospectus, our authorized share capital is US$50,000, divided into 500,000,000 Ordinary Shares of par value of US$0.0001 each. All of our shares to be issued in the offering will be issued as fully paid. There are 30,000,000 Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding as of the date of this prospectus.

 

Ordinary Shares

 

As of the date of this Prospectus, the Company has no outstanding options, warrants and other convertible securities.

 

Listing

 

We have received the approval letter from Nasdaq to have our Ordinary Shares listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “YZH”.

 

Transfer Agent and Registrar

 

The transfer agent and registrar for the Ordinary Shares is .

 

Dividends

 

The holders of our Ordinary Shares are entitled to such dividends as may be declared by our board of directors, subject to the Companies Act. Our articles of association provide that the directors may from time to time declare dividends (including interim dividends) and other distributions on shares of the Company in issue and authorize payment of the same out of the funds of the Company lawfully available therefor. No dividend shall be paid otherwise than out of profits or, subject to the restrictions of the Companies Act, the share premium account.

 

Voting Rights

 

At each general meeting, each shareholder who is present in person or by proxy (or, in the case of a shareholder being a corporation, by its duly authorized representative) will have one (1) vote for each Ordinary Share.

 

An ordinary resolution to be passed by the shareholders requires the affirmative vote of a simple majority of the votes attached to the Ordinary Shares cast by those shareholders entitled to vote who are present in person or by proxy (or, in the case of corporations, by their duly authorized representatives) at a general meeting, while a special resolution requires the affirmative vote of a majority of not less than two-thirds of the votes attached to the Ordinary Shares cast by those shareholders who are present in person or by proxy (or, in the case of corporations, by their duly authorized representatives) at a general meeting. Both ordinary resolutions and special resolutions may also be passed by a unanimous written resolution signed by all the shareholders of our company, as permitted by the Companies Act and our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association. A special resolution will be required for important matters such as a change of name or making changes to our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association.

 

Cumulative Voting

There are no prohibitions in relation to cumulative voting under the laws of the United Kingdom but our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association do not provide for cumulative voting.

 

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Pre-emptive Rights

 

There are no pre-emptive rights applicable to the issue by us of Ordinary Shares under our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association.

 

Our Memorandum and Articles of Association

 

The following are summaries of the material provisions of our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association and the Companies Act, insofar as they relate to the material terms of our Ordinary Shares. They do not purport to be complete. Reference is made to our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association, a copy of which is filed as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part (and which is referred to in this section as, respectively, the “memorandum” and the “articles”).

 

Meetings of Shareholders

 

The directors may convene a meeting of shareholders whenever they think necessary or desirable. We must provide notice counting from the date service is deemed to take place, stating the place, the day and the hour of the general meeting and, in the case of special business, the general nature of that business, to such persons who are entitled to receive such notices from the Company. Our board of directors must convene a general meeting upon the written requisition of one or more shareholders entitled to attend and vote at general meeting of the Company holding not less than 10% of the paid up voting share capital of the Company in respect to the matter for which the meeting is requested.

 

No business may be transacted at any general meeting unless a quorum is present at the time the meeting proceeds to business. One or more shareholders present in person or by proxy holding in aggregate at least a majority of the paid up voting share capital of the Company shall be a quorum. If, within half an hour from the time appointed for the meeting, a quorum is not present, the meeting, if convened upon the requisition of shareholders, shall be dissolved. In any other case, it shall stand adjourned to the same day in the next week, at the same time and place and if, at the adjourned meeting, a quorum is not present within half an hour from the time appointed for the meeting, the shareholders present and entitled to vote shall be a quorum. At every meeting, the shareholders present shall choose someone of their number to be the chairman.

 

A corporation that is a shareholder shall be deemed for the purpose of our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association to be present at a general meeting in person if represented by its duly authorized representative. This duly authorized representative shall be entitled to exercise the same powers on behalf of the corporation which he represents as that corporation could exercise if it were our individual shareholder.

 

Meetings of Directors

 

The business of our company is managed by the directors. Our directors are free to meet at such times and in such manner and places within or outside the United Kingdom as the directors determine to be necessary or desirable. The quorum necessary for the transaction of the business of the directors may be fixed by the directors, and unless so fixed, if there be more than two directors shall be two, and if there are two or less Directors shall be one. An action that may be taken by the directors at a meeting may also be taken by a resolution of directors consented to in writing by all of the directors.

 

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Winding Up

 

If we are wound up and the assets available for distribution among our shareholders are more than sufficient to repay the whole of the paid up capital at the commencement of the winding up, the excess shall be distributable among those shareholders in proportion to the capital paid up at the commencement of the winding up on the shares held by them respectively. If we are wound up and the assets available for distribution among the shareholders as such are insufficient to repay the whole of the paid up capital, such assets shall be distributed so that, as nearly as may be, the losses shall be borne by the shareholders in proportion to the capital paid up at the commencement of the winding up on the shares held by them, respectively. If we are wound up, the liquidator may with the sanction of a special resolution and any other sanction required by the Companies Act, divide among our shareholders in specie or kind the whole or any part of our assets (whether they shall consist of property of the same kind or not), and may, for such purpose, set such value as the liquidator deems fair upon any property to be divided and may determine how such division shall be carried out as between the shareholders or different classes of shareholders.

 

The liquidator may also vest the whole or any part of these assets in trusts for the benefit of the shareholders as the liquidator shall think fit, but so that no shareholder will be compelled to accept any assets, shares or other securities upon which there is a liability.

 

Calls on Ordinary Shares and forfeiture of Ordinary Shares

 

Our board of directors may from time to time make calls upon shareholders for any amounts unpaid on their Ordinary Shares in a notice served to such shareholders at least one month prior to the specified time of payment. The Ordinary Shares that have been called upon and remain unpaid are subject to forfeiture.

 

Redemption, Repurchase and Surrender of Ordinary Shares

 

We may issue shares on terms that such shares are subject to redemption, at our option, on such terms and in such manner as may be determined, before the issue of such shares, by our board of directors or by an ordinary resolution of our shareholders. The Companies Act and our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association permits us to purchase our own shares, subject to certain restrictions and requirements. Subject to the Companies Act, our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association and to any applicable requirements imposed from time to time by the Nasdaq, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or by any other recognized stock exchange on which our securities are listed, we may purchase our own shares (including any redeemable shares) on such terms and in such manner as been approved by the directors or by an ordinary resolution of our shareholders. Under the Companies Act, the repurchase of any share may be paid out of our Company’s profits, or out of the share premium account, or out of the proceeds of a fresh issue of shares made for the purpose of such repurchase, or out of capital. If the repurchase proceeds are paid out of our Company’s capital, our Company must, immediately following such payment, be able to pay its debts as they fall due in the ordinary course of business. In addition, under the Companies Act, no such share may be repurchased (1) unless it is fully paid up, and (2) if such repurchase would result in there being no shares outstanding other than shares held as treasury shares. The repurchase of shares may be effected in such manner and upon such terms as may be authorized by or pursuant to the Company’s articles of association. If the articles do not authorize the manner and terms of the purchase, a company shall not repurchase any of its own shares unless the manner and terms of purchase have first been authorized by a resolution of the company. In addition, under the Companies Act and our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association, our Company may accept the surrender of any fully paid share for no consideration unless, as a result of the surrender, the surrender would result in there being no shares outstanding (other than shares held as treasury shares).

 

Variations of Rights of Shares

 

If at any time, our share capital is divided into different classes of shares, all or any of the rights attached to any class of our shares may (unless otherwise provided by the terms of issue of the shares of that class) be varied with the consent in writing of the holders of two-thirds of the issued shares of that class or with the sanction of a resolution passed by at least a two-thirds majority of holders of shares of that class as may be present in person or by proxy at a separate general meeting of the holders of shares of that class.

 

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Changes in Capital

 

We may from time to time by an ordinary resolution of our shareholders:

 

●   increase the share capital of our Company by new shares of such amount as it thinks expedient;

●   consolidate and divide all or any of our share capital into shares of larger amount than its existing shares of shares;

●   subdivide its existing shares, or any of them, into shares of a smaller amount provided that in the subdivision the proportion between the amount paid and the amount, if any, unpaid on each reduced share shall be the same as it was in case of the share from which the reduced share is derived; and

●   cancel any shares that, at the date of the passing of the resolution, have not been taken or agreed to be taken by any person and diminish the amount of its share capital by the amount of the shares so cancelled.

 

Our shareholders may by special resolution, subject to confirmation by the Grand Court of the United Kingdom on an application by our company for an order confirming such reduction, reduce its share capital and any capital redemption reserve in any manner authorized by the Companies Act.

 

Inspection of Books and Records

 

Holders of our Ordinary Shares will have no general right under United Kingdom law to inspect or obtain copies of our list of shareholders or our corporate records. However, we will provide our shareholders with annual audited financial statements. See “Where You Can Find Additional Information” on page 124.

 

Rights of Non-Resident or Foreign Shareholders

 

There are no limitations imposed by our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association on the rights of non-resident or foreign shareholders to hold or exercise voting rights on our shares. In addition, there are no provisions in our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association governing the ownership threshold above which shareholder ownership must be disclosed.

 

Issuance of additional Ordinary Shares

 

Our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association authorizes our board of directors to issue additional Ordinary Shares from authorized but unissued shares, to the extent available, from time to time as our board of directors shall determine.

 

Exempted Company

 

We are an exempted company with limited liability under the Companies Act. The Companies Act distinguishes between ordinary resident companies and exempted companies. Any company that is registered in the United Kingdom but conducts business mainly outside of the United Kingdom may apply to be registered as an exempted company. The requirements for an exempted company are essentially the same as for an ordinary company except that an exempted company:

 

●   does not have to file an annual return of its shareholders with the Registrar of Companies;

●   is not required to open its register of members for inspection;

●   does not have to hold an annual general meeting;

●   may issue negotiable or bearer shares or shares with no par value;

●   may obtain an undertaking against the imposition of any future taxation (such undertakings are usually given for 20 years in the first instance);

 

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●   may register by way of continuation in another jurisdiction and be deregistered in the United Kingdom;

●   may register as a limited duration company; and

●   may register as a segregated portfolio company.

 

“Limited liability” means that the liability of each shareholder is limited to the amount unpaid by the shareholder on the shares of the company.

 

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SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE

 

Upon completion of this offering, we will have Ordinary Shares outstanding assuming the underwriters do not exercise their over-allotment option to purchase additional Ordinary Shares. Of that amount, Ordinary Shares will be publicly held by investors participating in this offering, and Ordinary Shares will be held by our existing shareholders, some of whom may be our “affiliates” as that term is defined in Rule 144 under the Securities Act. As defined in Rule 144, an “affiliate” of an issuer is a person that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls, or is controlled by, or is under common control with, the issuer. Prior to this offering, there has been no public market for our Ordinary Shares. While we intend to list the Ordinary Shares on the Nasdaq Capital market, we cannot assure you that a regular trading market will develop in our Ordinary Shares.

 

Future sales of substantial amounts of our Ordinary Shares in the public markets after this offering, or the perception that such sales may occur, could adversely affect market prices prevailing from time to time. As described below, only a limited number of our Ordinary Shares currently outstanding will be available for sale immediately after this offering due to contractual and legal restrictions on resale. Nevertheless, after these restrictions lapse, future sales of substantial amounts of our ordinary share, including ordinary share issued upon exercise of outstanding options, in the public market in the United States, or the possibility of such sales, could negatively affect the market price in the United States of our ordinary share and our ability to raise equity capital in the future.

 

All of the ordinary shares sold in the offering will be freely transferable by persons other than our “affiliates” in the United States without restriction or further registration under the Securities Act. Ordinary shares purchased by one of our “affiliates” may not be resold, except pursuant to an effective registration statement or an exemption from registration, including an exemption under Rule 144 under the Securities Act described below.

 

The ordinary share held by existing shareholders are, and any ordinary share issuable upon exercise of options outstanding following the completion of this offering will be, “restricted securities,” as that term is defined in Rule 144 under the Securities Act. These restricted securities may be sold in the United States only if they are registered or if they qualify for an exemption from registration under Rule 144 or Rule 701 under the Securities Act. These rules are described below.

 

Lock-Up Agreements

 

Our directors, executive officers and shareholders have agreed, subject to limited exceptions, not to offer, pledge, announce the intention to sell, 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 dispose of, directly or indirectly, or enter into any swap or other agreement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of our Ordinary Shares or such other securities for a period of 6 months after the date of this prospectus, without the prior written consent of the presentative. The Company is also prohibited from conducting offerings during this period and from re-pricing or changing the terms of existing options and warrants. See “Underwriting.”

 

Rule 144

 

All of our Ordinary Shares outstanding prior to this offering are “restricted shares” as that term is defined in Rule 144 under the Securities Act and may be sold publicly in the United States only if they are subject to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act or pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements. Under Rule 144 as currently in effect, a person who has beneficially owned our restricted shares for at least six months is generally entitled to sell the restricted securities without registration under the Securities Act beginning 90 days after the date of this prospectus, subject to certain additional restrictions.

 

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Our affiliates are subject to additional restrictions under Rule 144. Our affiliates may only sell a number of restricted shares within any three-month period that does not exceed the greater of the following:

 

●   1% of the then outstanding Ordinary Shares, which will equal approximately Ordinary Shares immediately after this offering; or

●   the average weekly trading volume of our Ordinary Shares during the four calendar weeks preceding the date on which notice of the sale is filed with the SEC.

 

Affiliates who sell restricted securities under Rule 144 may not solicit orders or arrange for the solicitation of orders, and they are also subject to notice requirements and the availability of current public information about us.

 

Persons who are not our affiliates are only subject to one of these additional restrictions, the requirement of the availability of current public information about us, and this additional restriction does not apply if they have beneficially owned our restricted shares for more than one year.

 

Rule 701

 

In general, under Rule 701 of the Securities Act as currently in effect, each of our employees, consultants or advisors who purchases our Ordinary Shares from us in connection with a compensatory stock or option plan or other written agreement relating to compensation is eligible to resell such Ordinary Shares 90 days after we became a reporting company under the Exchange Act in reliance on Rule 144, but without compliance with some of the restrictions, including the holding period, contained in Rule 144.

 

Regulation S

 

Regulation S provides generally that sales made in offshore transactions are not subject to the registration or prospectus-delivery requirements of the Securities Act.

 

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TAXATION

 

 

The following summary of material PRC, and United States federal income tax consequences of an investment in our Ordinary Shares is based upon laws and relevant interpretations thereof in effect as of the date of this prospectus, all of which are subject to change. This summary does not deal with all possible tax consequences relating to an investment in our Ordinary Shares, such as the tax consequences under state, local and other tax laws.

   

PRC Taxation

 

In March 2007, the National People’s Congress of China enacted the Enterprise Income Tax Law, which became effective on January 1, 2008 and was amended on February 24, 2017. The Enterprise Income Tax Law 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. The Implementing Rules of the Enterprise Income Tax Law further defines 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.

 

In addition, SAT Circular 82 issued by SAT in April 2009 specifies that certain offshore incorporated enterprises controlled by PRC enterprises or PRC enterprise groups will be classified as PRC resident enterprises if the following are located or resident in the PRC: (a) senior management personnel and departments responsible for daily production, operation and management; (b) financial and personnel decision making bodies; (c) key properties, accounting books, company seal, minutes of board meetings and shareholders’ meetings; and (d) half or more of the senior management or directors having voting rights. Further to SAT Circular 82, SAT issued SAT Bulletin 45, which took effect in September 2011, to provide more guidance on the implementation of SAT Circular 82. SAT Bulletin 45 provides for procedures and administration details of determination on resident status and administration on post-determination matters.

 

Our company is a company incorporated outside the PRC. As a holding company, its key assets are its ownership interests in its subsidiaries, and its key assets are located, and its records (including the resolutions of its board of directors and the resolutions of its shareholders) are maintained, outside the PRC. As such, we do not currently consider our company or any of our overseas subsidiaries to be a PRC resident enterprise. However, 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 some 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 United Kingdom holding company is a “resident enterprise” for PRC enterprise income tax purposes, a 10% tax may be withheld on dividends we pay to our non-PRC enterprise shareholders and may be imposed with respect to gains derived by our non-PRC enterprise shareholders from transferring our shares if such dividends or gains are deemed to be from sources within the PRC. Furthermore, non-PRC resident individual holders of our shares may be subject to tax of 20% on dividends and any gains if such amounts are deemed to be derived from sources within the PRC. Any PRC tax liability may be reduced by an applicable tax treaty. However, it is unclear whether, if we are considered a PRC resident enterprise, holders of our shares would be able to claim the benefit of income tax treaties or agreements entered into between China and other countries or areas.

 

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United States Federal Income Tax Considerations

 

The following discussion is a summary of U.S. federal income tax considerations generally applicable to the ownership and disposition of our Ordinary Shares by a U.S. Holder (as defined below) that acquires our Ordinary Shares in this offering and holds our Ordinary Shares as “capital assets” (generally, property held for investment) under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the Code. This discussion is based upon existing U.S. federal tax law, which is subject to differing interpretations or change, possibly with retroactive effect. No ruling has been sought from the Internal Revenue Service, or the IRS, with respect to any U.S. federal income tax considerations described below, and there can be no assurance that the IRS or a court will not take a contrary position. This discussion, moreover, does not address the U.S. federal estate, gift, and alternative minimum tax considerations, the Medicare tax on certain net investment income, information reporting or backup withholding or any state, local, and non-U.S. tax considerations, relating to the ownership or disposition of our Ordinary Shares. The following summary does not address all aspects of U.S. federal income taxation that may be important to particular investors in light of their individual circumstances or to persons in special tax situations such as:

 

●   banks and other financial institutions;

●   insurance companies;

●   pension plans;

●   cooperatives;

●   regulated investment companies;

●   real estate investment trusts;

●   broker-dealers;

●   traders that elect to use a mark-to-market method of accounting;

●   certain former U.S. citizens or long-term residents;

●   tax-exempt entities (including private foundations);

●   individual retirement accounts or other tax-deferred accounts;

●   persons liable for alternative minimum tax;

●   persons who acquire their Ordinary Shares pursuant to any employee share option or otherwise as compensation;

●   investors that will hold their Ordinary Shares as part of a straddle, hedge, conversion, constructive sale or other integrated transaction for U.S. federal income tax purposes;

●   investors that have a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar;

●   persons that actually or constructively own 10% or more of our Ordinary Shares (by vote or value); or

●   partnerships or other entities taxable as partnerships for U.S. federal income tax purposes, or persons holding the Ordinary Shares through such entities,

 

all of whom may be subject to tax rules that differ significantly from those discussed below.

 

Each U.S. Holder is urged to consult its tax advisor regarding the application of U.S. federal taxation to its particular circumstances, and the state, local, non-U.S., and other tax considerations of the ownership and disposition of our Ordinary Shares.

 

General

 

For purposes of this discussion, a “U.S. Holder” is a beneficial owner of our Ordinary Shares that is, for U.S. federal income tax purposes:

 

●   an individual who is a citizen or resident of the United States;

●   a corporation (or other entity treated as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes) created in, or organized under the laws of the United States or any state thereof or the District of Columbia;

●   an estate the income of which is includible in gross income for U.S. federal income tax purposes regardless of its source; or

 

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●   a trust (i) the administration of which is subject to the primary supervision of a U.S. court and which has one or more U.S. persons who have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust, or (ii) that has otherwise validly elected to be treated as a U.S. person under the Code.

●   If a partnership (or other entity treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes) is a beneficial owner of our Ordinary Shares, the tax treatment of a partner in the partnership will generally depend upon the status of the partner and the activities of the partnership. Partnerships holding our Ordinary Shares and their partners are urged to consult their tax advisors regarding an investment in our Ordinary Shares.

 

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UNDERWRITING

 

In connection with this offering, we will enter into an underwriting agreement with , as representative of the Underwriters, or the Representative, in this offering. The Representative may retain other brokers or dealers to act as a sub-agents or selected dealers on their behalf in connection with this offering. The Underwriters will be agreed to purchase from us, on a firm commitment basis, the number of ordinary shares set forth opposite its name below, at the offering price less the underwriting discounts set forth on the cover page of this prospectus:

 

Underwriters

Number

of Shares

   
Total  

 

The underwriters are offering the Ordinary Shares subject to their acceptance of the Ordinary Shares from us and subject to prior sale. The underwriting agreement provides that the obligations of the underwriters to pay for and accept delivery of the Ordinary Shares offered by this prospectus are subject to the approval of certain legal matters by its counsel and to other conditions. The underwriters are obligated to take and pay for all of the Ordinary Shares offered by this prospectus if any such Ordinary Shares are taken. However, the underwriters are not required to take or pay for the Ordinary Shares covered by the Representative’s option to purchase additional Ordinary Shares described below.

 

Certain of the underwriters are expected to make offers and sales both inside and outside the United States through their respective selling agents. Any offers or sales in the United States will be conducted by broker-dealers registered with the SEC. is not a broker-dealer registered with the SEC and does not intend to make any offers or sales of the ordinary shares within the U.S. or to any U.S. persons.

 

Fees, Commissions and Expense Reimbursement

 

We will pay the Underwriter a discount equivalent to seven percent (7%) of the gross proceeds of this offering. The Underwriter proposes initially to offer the ordinary shares to the public at the offering price set forth on the cover page of this prospectus and to dealers at those prices less the aforesaid fee (“underwriting discount”) set forth on the cover page of this prospectus. If all of the ordinary shares offered by us are not sold at the offering price, the Underwriter may change the offering price and other selling terms by means of a supplement to this prospectus

 

The following table shows the underwriting fees/commission payable to the Underwriter with this offering:

 

  Per Ordinary Share
Public offering price  
Underwriting fees and commissions (7%)  
Proceeds, before expenses, to us  

 

In addition to the cash commission, we will also reimburse the Underwriter for accountable out-of-pocket expenses not to exceed $        . Such accountable out-of-pocket expenses include no more than $        in Underwriter’s legal counsel fees, due diligence and other like expenses not to exceed $        and road show, travel, on-boarding fees and other reasonable out-of-pocket accountable expenses not to exceed $        , background checks expenses not to exceed $        , and DTC eligibility fees and expenses not to exceed $        . We have paid to $ in accountable expenses as of the date hereof, which will be refundable to us to the extent actually not incurred by the Underwriter in accordance with FINRA Rule 5110(f)(2)(C).

 

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We estimate that the total expenses payable by us in connection with the offering, other than the underwriting fees and commissions, will be approximately $.

 

We are discussing the offering with some underwriters. As of the date of this prospectus, we have not yet determined that the underwriters have entered into an underwriting agreement. The underwriting data used below is derived from industry practice and normal fees, which will not be formally recognized until an underwriting agreement is reached. The foregoing does not purport to be a complete statement of the terms and conditions of the underwriting agreement and subscription agreement.

 

Lock-Up Agreements

 

Each of our directors, executive officers, and principal shareholders (5% or more shareholders) of our Ordinary Shares has also entered into a similar lock-up agreement for a period of six (6) months from the effective date of this registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, subject to certain exceptions, with respect to our Ordinary Shares and securities that are substantially similar to our Ordinary Shares.

 

Pricing of the Offering

 

Prior to the completion of this offering, there has been no public market for our Ordinary Shares. The initial public offering price of the Ordinary Shares has been negotiated between us and the underwriters. Among the factors considered in determining the initial public offering price of the Ordinary Shares, in addition to the prevailing market conditions, are our historical performance, estimates of our business potential and earnings prospects, an assessment of our management, and the consideration of the above factors in relation to market valuation of companies in related businesses.

 

Electronic Offer, Sale, and Distribution of Ordinary Shares

 

A prospectus in electronic format may be made available on the websites maintained by the underwriters or selling group members, if any, participating in this offering and the underwriters may distribute prospectuses electronically. The underwriters may agree to allocate a number of Ordinary Shares to selling group members for sale to its online brokerage account holders. The Ordinary Shares to be sold pursuant to internet distributions will be allocated on the same basis as other allocations. Other than the prospectus in electronic format, the information on these websites is not part of, nor incorporated by reference into, this prospectus or the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, has not been approved or endorsed by us or the underwriters, and should not be relied upon by investors.

 

Price Stabilization

 

The Underwriter will be required to comply with the Securities Act and the Exchange Act, including without limitation, Rule 10b-5 and Regulation M under the Exchange Act. These rules and regulations may limit the timing of purchases and sales of shares of capital stock by the Underwriter acting as principal. Under these rules and regulations, the Underwriter:

lmay not engage in any stabilization activity in connection with our securities; and
lmay not bid for or purchase any of our securities or attempt to induce any person to purchase any of our securities, other than as permitted under the Exchange Act, until it has completed its participation in the distribution.

 

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Selling Restrictions

 

No action has been taken in any jurisdiction (except in the United States) that would permit a public offering of the Ordinary Shares, or the possession, circulation or distribution of this prospectus or any other material relating to us or the Ordinary Shares, where action for that purpose is required. Accordingly, the Ordinary Shares may not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, and neither this prospectus nor any other offering material or advertisements in connection with the Ordinary Shares may be distributed or published, in or from any country or jurisdiction except in compliance with any applicable rules and regulations of any such country or jurisdiction.

 

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LEGAL MATTERS

 

EXPERTS

 

The consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2020 and 2021, and for the years then ended, have been included herein and in the registration statement in reliance upon the report of MaloneBailey, LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, appearing elsewhere herein, and upon the authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting. The office of MaloneBailey, LLP is located at 10370 Richmond Avenue, Suite 600, Houston, TX 77042.

 

WHERE YOU CAN FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

We have filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form F-1, including relevant exhibits and schedules under the Securities Act, covering the Ordinary Shares offered by this prospectus. You should refer to our registration statements and their exhibits and schedules if you would like to find out more about us and about the Ordinary Shares. This prospectus summarizes material provisions of contracts and other documents that we refer you to. Since the prospectus may not contain all the information that you may find important, you should review the full text of these documents.

 

Immediately upon the completion of this offering, we will be subject to periodic reporting and other informational requirements of the Exchange Act, as applicable to foreign private issuers. Accordingly, we will be required to file reports, including annual reports on Form 20-F, and other information with the SEC. As a foreign private issuer, we are exempt from the rules of the Exchange Act prescribing the furnishing and content of proxy statements to shareholders under the federal proxy rules contained in Sections 14(a), (b) and (c) of the Exchange Act, and our executive officers, directors and principal shareholders are exempt from the reporting and short-swing profit recovery provisions contained in Section 16 of the Exchange Act.

 

The registration statements, reports and other information so filed can be inspected and copied at the public reference facilities maintained by the SEC at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. You can request copies of these documents upon payment of a duplicating fee, by writing to the SEC. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the operation of the public reference rooms. The SEC also maintains a website that contains reports, proxy statements and other information about issuers, such as us, who file electronically with the SEC. The address of that website is http://www.sec.gov. The information on that website is not a part of this prospectus.

 

No dealers, salesperson or other person is authorized to give any information or to represent anything not contained in this prospectus. You must not rely on any unauthorized information or representations. This prospectus is an offer to sell only the securities offered hereby, but only under circumstances and in jurisdictions where it is lawful to do so. The information contained in this prospectus is current only as of its date.

 

 

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