us to liabilities related to the loss of the information, time-consuming and expensive litigations and other regulatory and legal proceedings, as well as negative publicity. If security measures are breached because of third party action, employee error, malfeasance or other similar factors, or if design flaws in our technology infrastructure are exposed and exploited, our relationships with our customers and partners could be severely damaged and we could incur significant liabilities or subject to legal or regulatory actions that may materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. In addition, concerns about our practices with regard to security of confidential information or other privacy-related matters, such as cybersecurity breaches, misuse of personal data and data sharing without necessary safeguards, even if unfounded, could damage our reputation and operating results. During the Track Record Period and up to the Latest Practicable Date, we have not experienced any material incidents of cyberattacks or data security breaches. However, if any of the foregoing risks materializes, our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may be materially and adversely affected.

# The successful operation of our business depends upon the performance, reliability and security of the Internet infrastructure in China and other countries and regions in which we operate.

Our business depends on the performance, reliability and security of the telecommunications and Internet infrastructure in China and other countries and regions in which we operate. Substantially all of our computer hardware and a majority of our online services are currently located in China. Almost all access to the Internet in China is maintained through state-owned telecommunications operators under the administrative control and regulatory supervision of the MIIT. In addition, the national networks in China are connected to the Internet through state-owned international gateways, which are the only channels through which a domestic user can connect to the Internet outside of China. We may face similar or other limitations in other countries and regions in which we operate. We may not have access to alternative networks in the event of disruptions, failures or other problems with the Internet infrastructure in China or elsewhere. In addition, the Internet infrastructure in the countries and regions in which we operate may not support the demands associated with continued growth in Internet usage.

The failure of telecommunications network operators to provide us with the requisite bandwidth could also interfere with the speed and availability of our websites and mobile applications. We have no control over the costs of the services provided by the telecommunications operators. If the prices that we pay for telecommunications and Internet services rise significantly, our margins could be adversely affected. In addition, if Internet access fees or other charges to Internet users increase, our user base may decrease, which in turn may significantly decrease our revenues.

# The development of blockchain technology is in its early stage. Adverse development in blockchain technology or new regulations or policies governing blockchain technology could adversely affect our business and results of operations.

Blockchain technology is widely deployed in a number of our solutions, such as our Multi-tier AR Transfer Cloud, eChain Cloud, ABS Cloud and Cross-border Cloud. For instance, we utilize blockchain infrastructure to build Multi-tier AR Transfer Cloud that creates immutable and traceable digital representation of suppliers’ accounts receivable due from anchor enterprises that suppliers can use for payment and financing purposes. For a detailed discussion of our application of blockchain technology, see the section headed “Business – Our Technology – Proprietary Technology Stacks – Blockchain” of this prospectus.