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**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001213900-26-048529

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 20-F

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**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** LZ Technology Holdings Ltd
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001967397
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** SERVICES-COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES [7371]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 06 Technology
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** E9
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 20-F
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-42528
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26907466

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 802, 59-2 BUILDING NUMBER 8, WANGHAI ST.
- **STREET 2:** SIMING DISTRICT
- **CITY:** XIAMEN, FUJIAN
- **STATE:** F4
- **ZIP:** 361008
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 0592-2950080

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 802, 59-2 BUILDING NUMBER 8, WANGHAI ST.
- **STREET 2:** SIMING DISTRICT
- **CITY:** XIAMEN, FUJIAN
- **STATE:** F4
- **ZIP:** 361008

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**UNITED STATES** 

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 20-F**

(Mark one)

☐ **REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

**OR**

☒ **ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

**For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025**

**OR**

☐ **TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

**For the transition period from __________ to _________**

**OR**

☐ **SHELL COMPANY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

**Date of event requiring this shell company report __________**

Commission file number **001-42528**

LZ Technology Holdings Limited

(Exact name of the Registrant as specified in its charter)

Not Applicable

(Translation of Registrant's name into English)

Cayman Islands

(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

**Unit 311, Floor 3, No. 5999 Wuxing Avenue** <br> **Zhili Town, Wuxing District**<br> **Huzhou City, Zhejiang province** <br> **People's Republic of China 313000**<br>

(Address of principal executive offices)

**Runzhe Zhang, Chief Executive Officer**

**Tel: +86 17679986261**

**Email: sandu@lzmh.co**

**Unit 311, Floor 3, No. 5999 Wuxing Avenue** <br> **Zhili Town, Wuxing District**<br> **Huzhou City, Zhejiang province** <br> **People's Republic of China 313000**<br>

(Name, Telephone, E-mail and/or Facsimile number and Address of Company Contact Person)

Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| Title of each class | Trading Symbol | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Class B Ordinary Shares, par value $0.000025 per share | LZMH | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |

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Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

(Title of Class)

Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act:

(Title of Class)

Indicate the number of outstanding shares of each of the issuer's classes of capital or common stock as of the close of the period covered by the annual report: As of December 31, 2025, 135,520,000 Class B Ordinary Shares, par value $0.000025 per share, and 22,500,000 Class A Ordinary Shares, par value $0.000025 per share.

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.

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| ☐ Yes | ☒ No |

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If this report is an annual or transition report, indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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| ☐ Yes | ☒ No |

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Note – Checking the box above will not relieve any registrant required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 from their obligations under those Sections.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

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| ☒ Yes | ☐ No |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).

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| ☒ Yes | ☐ No |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or an emerging growth company. See definition of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

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| Large Accelerated filer ☐ | Accelerated filer ☐ | Non-accelerated filer ☒ |
|  |  | Emerging Growth Company ☒ |

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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 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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| † | The term "new or revised financial accounting standard" refers to any update issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board to its Accounting Standards Codification after April 5, 2012. |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management's assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ☐

If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant's executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b). ☐

Indicate by check mark which basis of accounting the registrant has used to prepare the financial statements included in this filing:

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| US GAAP ☒ | International Financial Reporting Standards as issued | Other ☐ |
|  | by the International Accounting Standards Board ☐&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; |  |

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If "Other" has been checked in response to the previous question, indicate by check mark which financial statement item the registrant has elected to follow.

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| ☐ Item 17 | ☐ Item 18 |

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If this is an annual report, indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

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| ☐ Yes | ☒ No |

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(APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PAST FIVE YEARS)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court.

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| ☐ Yes | ☐ No |

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**Annual Report on Form 20-F**

**Year Ended December 31, 2025**

**TABLE OF CONTENTS**

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| | | [PART I](#a_001) |  |
| Item 1. |  | [Identity of Directors, Senior Management and Advisers](#a_002) | 1 |
| Item 2. |  | [Offer Statistics and Expected Timetable](#a_003) | 1 |
| Item 3. |  | [Key Information](#a_004) | 1 |
|  | 3.A. | [\[Reserved\]](#a_005) | 8 |
|  | 3.B. | [Capitalization and Indebtedness](#a_006) | 8 |
|  | 3.C. | [Reasons for the Offer and Use of Proceeds](#a_007) | 9 |
|  | 3.D. | [Risk Factors](#a_008) | 9 |
| Item 4. | Item 4. | [Information on the Company](#a_009) | 37 |
|  | 4.A. | [History and Development of the Company](#a_010) | 37 |
|  | 4.B. | [Business Overview](#a_011) | 40 |
|  | 4.C. | [Organizational Structure](#a_012) | 65 |
|  | 4.D. | [Property, Plants and Equipment](#a_013) | 65 |
| Item 4A. | Item 4A. | [Unresolved Staff Comments](#a_014) | 66 |
| Item 5. | Item 5. | [Operating and Financial Review and Prospects](#a_015) | 66 |
|  | 5.A. | [Operating Results](#a_018) | 67 |
|  | 5.B. | [Liquidity and Capital Resources](#a_019) | 75 |
|  | 5.C. | [Research and Development, Patents and Licenses, etc.](#a_085) | 79 |
|  | 5.D. | [Trend Information](#a_020) | 79 |
|  | 5.E. | [Critical Accounting Estimates](#a_021) | 79 |
| Item 6. | Item 6. | [Directors, Senior Management and Employees](#a_022) | 81 |
|  | 6.A. | [Directors and Senior Management](#a_023) | 81 |
|  | 6.B. | [Compensation](#a_024) | 83 |
|  | 6.C. | [Board Practices](#a_025) | 83 |
|  | 6.D. | [Employees](#a_026) | 86 |
|  | 6.E. | [Share Ownership](#a_027) | 86 |
|  | 6.F. | [Disclosure of a registrant's action to recover erroneously awarded compensation](#a_028) | 86 |
| Item 7. | Item 7. | [Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions](#a_029) | 86 |
|  | 7.A. | [Major Shareholders](#a_030) | 86 |
|  | 7.B. | [Related Party Transactions](#a_031) | 88 |
|  | 7.C. | [Interests of Experts and Counsel](#a_032) | 88 |
| Item 8. | Item 8. | [Financial Information](#a_033) | 88 |
|  | 8.A. | [Consolidated Statements and Other Financial Information](#a_034) | 88 |
|  | 8.B. | [Significant Changes](#a_035) | 89 |
| Item 9. | Item 9. | [The Offer and Listing](#a_036) | 89 |
|  | 9.A. | [Offer and Listing Details](#a_037) | 89 |
|  | 9.B. | [Plan of Distribution](#a_038) | 89 |
|  | 9.C. | [Markets](#a_039) | 89 |
|  | 9.D. | [Selling Shareholders](#a_040) | 89 |
|  | 9.E. | [Dilution](#a_041) | 89 |
|  | 9.F. | [Expenses of the Issue](#a_042) | 90 |

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| Item 10. | Item 10. | [Additional Information](#a_043) | 90 |
|  | 10.A. | [Share Capital](#a_044) | 90 |
|  | 10.B. | [Memorandum and Articles of Association](#a_045) | 90 |
|  | 10.C. | [Material Contracts](#a_046) | 90 |
|  | 10.D. | [Exchange Controls](#a_047) | 90 |
|  | 10.E. | [Taxation](#a_048) | 90 |
|  | 10.F. | [Dividends and Paying Agents](#a_049) | 90 |
|  | 10.G. | [Statements by Experts](#a_050) | 91 |
|  | 10.H. | [Documents on Display](#a_051) | 91 |
|  | 10.I. | [Subsidiary Information](#a_052) | 91 |
|  | 10.J. | [Annual Report to Security Holders](#a_053) | 91 |
| Item 11. |  | [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](#a_054) | 91 |
| Item 12. |  | [Description of Securities Other Than Equity Securities](#a_055) | 92 |
|  | 12.A. | [Debt Securities](#a_056) | 92 |
|  | 12.B. | [Warrants and Rights](#a_057) | 92 |
|  | 12.C. | [Other Securities](#a_058) | 92 |
|  | 12.D. | [American Depositary Shares](#a_059) | 92 |
|  |  | [PART II](#a_060) |  |
| Item 13. |  | [Defaults, Dividend Arrearages and Delinquencies](#a_061) | 93 |
| Item 14. |  | [Material Modifications to the Rights of Security Holders and Use of Proceeds](#a_062) | 93 |
| Item 15. |  | [Controls and Procedures](#a_084) | 94 |
| Item 16. | Item 16. | [\[Reserved\]](#a_063) | 96 |
|  | 16A. | [Audit Committee and Financial Expert](#a_064) | 96 |
|  | 16B. | [Code of Ethics](#a_065) | 96 |
|  | 16C. | [Principal Accountant Fees and Services](#a_066) | 96 |
|  | 16D. | [Exemptions from the Listing Standards for Audit Committees](#a_067) | 97 |
|  | 16E. | [Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers](#a_068) | 97 |
|  | 16F. | [Change in Registrant's Certifying Accountant](#a_069) | 97 |
|  | 16G. | [Corporate Governance](#a_070) | 97 |
|  | 16H. | [Mine Safety Disclosure](#a_071) | 98 |
|  | 16I. | [Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections](#a_072) | 98 |
|  | 16J. | [Insider Trading Policies](#a_073) | 98 |
|  | 16K. | [Cybersecurity](#a_074) | 98 |
|  |  | [PART III](#a_075) |  |
| Item 17. |  | [Financial Statements](#a_076) | 100 |
| Item 18. |  | [Financial Statements](#a_077) | 100 |
| Item 19. |  | [Exhibits](#a_078) | 100 |

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ii

**CERTAIN INFORMATION**

As used in this Annual Report on Form 20-F (the "Annual Report"), unless otherwise indicated or the context otherwise requires, references to:

● "BVI" are to British Virgin Islands.

● "CAC" are to the Cyberspace Administration of China;

● "Class A Ordinary Shares" are to Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.000025 per share, of LZ Technology. Class A Ordinary Shares are entitled to ten (10) votes per share. Class A Ordinary Shares are convertible into Class B Ordinary Shares on a 1:1 basis under the following circumstances: (i) at the option of the holder of Class A Ordinary Shares without the payment of additional consideration at any time, or (ii) automatically upon the transfer of Class A Ordinary Shares, except for transfers of Class A Ordinary Shares to an affiliate of the holder or to another holder of Class A Ordinary Shares;

● "Class B Ordinary Shares" are to Class B ordinary shares, par value $0.000025 per share, of LZ Technology. Class B Ordinary Shares are entitled to one (1) vote per share. Class B Ordinary Shares are not convertible into Class A Ordinary Shares under any circumstances. Class B Ordinary Shares began trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market on February 27, 2025 under the symbol "LZMH";

● "CSRC" are to the China Securities Regulatory Commission;

● "Henduoka" are to Fujian Henduoka Network Technology Co., Ltd., a related party and the provider of the SaaS software for the Company's intelligent access control and safety management system. Henduoka is a former subsidiary of the Company that was disposed of in November 2022;

● "Hong Kong" are to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China;

● "IoT" are to Internet of Things which means a network of interconnected physical devices, vehicles, appliances and other items embedded with sensors, software, and connectivity. Through IoT, various devices can be automated and controlled remotely, enhancing efficiency and offering economic benefits;

● "IPO Form F-1" are to the registration statement on Form F-1 (File No. 333-276234), initially filed by the Company on December 22, 2023 and declared effective by the SEC on February 26, 2025;

● "Lianzhang Portal" are to LZ Menhu's 96.85% owned subsidiary, Lianzhang Portal Network Technology Co., Ltd., a PRC company;

● "LZ Menhu" or "WFOE" are to Lianzhang Menhu (Zhejiang) Holding Co., Ltd., a PRC company;

● "LZ Technology" are to LZ Technology Holdings Limited, a holding company incorporated in the Cayman Islands as an exempted company;

● "monitors" and "screens," used interchangeably, are to the Company's display device utilized in its access control system;

● "Nasdaq" are to The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC.

● "Ordinary Shares" are to Class A Ordinary Shares and Class B Ordinary Shares.

● "PRC" and "China" are to the People's Republic of China, and the term "Chinese" has a correlative meaning;

● "RMB" or "Renminbi" are to the legal currency of China;

● "SaaS" are to software as a service which means a way of delivering applications remotely over the Internet;

● "U.S. dollars," "dollars," "USD" or "$" are to the legal currency of the United States;

● "we," "us," "the Company," "our" or "our company" are to LZ Technology and its consolidated subsidiaries; and

● "Xiamen Cultural Tourism" are to Lianzhang Portal's 100% owned subsidiary, Xiamen Lianzhang Cultural Tourism Development Co., Ltd., a PRC company.

This Annual Report contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollar amounts at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Translations of amounts from RMB into U.S. dollars were calculated at the rate of $1.00=RMB6.9931 representing the middle rate as set forth in the statistical release of the Federal Reserve as of December 31, 2025.

Numerical figures included in this Annual Report have been subject to rounding adjustments. Accordingly, numerical figures shown as totals in various tables may not be arithmetic aggregations of the figures that precede them.

Our fiscal year end is December 31. References to a particular "fiscal year" are to our fiscal year ended December 31 of that calendar year. Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or U.S. GAAP.

iii

**FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS**

This Annual Report contains many statements that are "forward-looking" and uses forward-looking terminology such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "future," "intend," "may," "ought to," "plan," "possible," "potentially," "predicts," "project," "should," "will," "would," negatives of such terms or other similar statements. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement due to its inherent risk and uncertainties, both general and specific. Although we believe the assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable and within the bounds of our knowledge of our business and operations as of the date of this Annual Report, any or all of those assumptions could prove to be inaccurate. As a result, the forward-looking statements based on those assumptions could also be incorrect. The forward-looking statements in this Annual Report include, without limitation, statements relating to:

● our goals and strategies;

● our future business development, financial condition and results of operations;

● expected changes in our revenue, costs or expenditure;

● our expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of our products and services;

● competition in our industry; and

● government policies and regulations relating to our industry.

The forward-looking statements included in this Annual Report are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions about our businesses and business environments. These statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are not a guarantee of future performance. Actual results of our operations may differ materially from information contained in the forward-looking statements as a result of risk factors, some of which are described under the headings "*Item 3.D. Risk Factors*," "*Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects*," "*Item 4. Information on the Company*" and elsewhere in this Annual Report. Such risks and uncertainties are not exhaustive. Other sections of this Annual Report include additional factors which could adversely impact our business and financial performance. The forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report speak only as of the date of this Annual Report or, if obtained from third-party studies or reports, the date of the corresponding study or report, and are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements in this Annual Report. Since we operate in an emerging and evolving environment and new risk factors and uncertainties emerge from time to time, you should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Except as otherwise required by the securities laws of the United States, we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this Annual Report or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

iv

**PART I**

LZ Technology is not an operating company but rather a holding company incorporated in the Cayman Islands. LZ Technology conducts its business through its operating subsidiaries in China. This structure involves unique risks to investors, and you may never directly hold equity interests in LZ Technology's operating entities. Additionally, investors are specifically cautioned that significant legal and operational risks are associated with being based in, or having the majority of operations in, China. These risks include potential changes in the legal, political and economic policies of the Chinese government; evolving relations between China and the United States; and shifts in Chinese or United States regulations, all of which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and the market price of LZ Technology's securities. If the regulatory environment affecting our PRC subsidiaries changes substantially and they are unable to maintain compliance, their business operations could be materially and adversely impacted, and the value of our Class B Ordinary Shares may significantly decline. For more information, see "*Item 3.D. Risk Factors—Risks Related to Doing Business in China*."

**ITEM 1. IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS**

Not applicable.

**ITEM 2. OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE**

Not applicable.

**ITEM 3. KEY INFORMATION**

**Disclosures Related to Our China-Based Operations**

LZ technology is a Cayman Islands holding company that conducts business operations in China. This structure involves unique risks to investors and investors may never hold equity interests in LZ Technology's Chinese operating companies. Chinese regulatory authorities could disallow this structure, which would likely result in a material change in its operations and/or a material decline in the value of LZ Technology's securities. LZ Technology has no material operations of its own, and conducts all of its operations through the operating entities established in China, primarily Lianzhang Portal Network Technology Co., Ltd., or Lianzhang Portal, LZ Technology's 96.85% owned indirect subsidiary as well as Lianzhang Portal's subsidiaries. LZ Technology controls all of its subsidiaries through direct or indirect equity ownership, and does not have a variable interest entities ("VIE") structure. For a description of our corporate structure, see "*Item 4.A. History and Development of the Company*."

Investors are specifically cautioned that there are significant legal and operational risks associated with having substantially all of our operations in China, including risks related to the legal, political and economic policies of the Chinese government, the relations between China and the United States, and applicable PRC and United States regulations, which risks could result in a material change in our operations and/or cause the value of the Class B Ordinary Shares to significantly decline or become worthless and affect LZ Technology's ability to offer or continue to offer its securities to investors. Moreover, the Chinese regulatory authorities may exercise significant oversight and discretion over the conduct of our business and may intervene in or influence our PRC subsidiaries' operations at any time. Recent statements by the Chinese regulatory authorities indicate an intent to strengthen oversight and control over offerings conducted overseas and/or foreign investment in China-based issuers, including without limitation, the cybersecurity review and regulatory review requirements for overseas listing by Chinese companies, whether or not through an offshore holding company. The PRC regulatory authorities also initiated a series of actions and statements to regulate business operations in China, including cracking down on illegal activities in the securities market, enhancing supervision over China-based companies listed overseas, adopting new measures to extend the scope of cybersecurity reviews, and expanding efforts in anti-monopoly enforcement.

On February 17, 2023, the China Securities Regulatory Commission, or CSRC promulgated the Trial Administrative Measures of Overseas Securities Offering and Listing by Domestic Companies (the "Trial Measures") and five supporting guidelines (collectively, the "Overseas Listing Rules"), which came into effect on March 31, 2023. Notwithstanding the foregoing, as of the date of this Annual Report, we are not aware of any PRC laws or regulations in effect requiring that we obtain permission from any PRC authorities to issue securities to foreign investors, other than the filing requirements under the Trial Measures, and we have not received any inquiry, notice, warning or sanction from the CSRC, the CAC, or any other PRC authorities that have jurisdiction over our operations.

**Implications of the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act**

In December 2021, the SEC adopted rules (the "Final Rules") to implement the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (the "HFCAA"). The HFCAA includes requirements for the SEC to identify issuers (the "Commission-Identified Issuers") who file annual reports with audit reports issued by independent registered public accounting firms located in foreign jurisdictions that the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board ("PCAOB") is unable to inspect or investigate completely because of a position taken by a non-U.S. authority in the accounting firm's jurisdiction. The HFCAA also requires that, to the extent that the PCAOB has been unable to inspect an issuer's independent registered public accounting firm for three consecutive years since 2021, the SEC shall prohibit the issuer's securities registered in the United States from being traded on any national securities exchange or over-the-counter markets in the United States. On June 22, 2021, the U.S. Senate passed the Accelerating Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act, and on December 29, 2022, legislation entitled "Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023" (the "Consolidated Appropriations Act") was signed into law, which contained, among other things, an identical provision to the Accelerating Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act and amended the HFCAA by requiring 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.

Our former auditor, Marcum Asia CPAs LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has been registered with the PCAOB and subject to PCAOB's regular inspections. On April 30, 2025, we engaged our current auditor, GGF CPA LTD, an independent registered public accounting firm headquartered in China. GGF CPA LTD is currently registered with the PCAOB and subject to its regular inspections.

On December 16, 2021, the PCAOB issued a report notifying the SEC of its determination that it was unable to completely inspect or investigate registered public accounting firms headquartered in mainland China and Hong Kong. The report included appendices listing such accounting firms. Our current auditor, GGF CPA LTD, formerly known as Guangzhou Good Faith CPA LTD, was listed in the PCAOB report, as it is headquartered in China. On December 15, 2022, the PCAOB issued a report vacating its December 16, 2021 determination and removed mainland China and Hong Kong from the list of jurisdictions where it is unable to inspect or investigate completely registered public accounting firms.

Each year, the PCAOB will determine whether it can inspect and investigate completely audit firms in mainland China and Hong Kong, among other jurisdictions. If PCAOB determines in the future that it no longer has full access to inspect and investigate completely accounting firms in mainland China and Hong Kong and we continue to use an accounting firm headquartered in one of these jurisdictions to issue an audit report on our financial statements filed with the SEC, we would be identified as a Commission-Identified Issuer following the filing of the annual report on Form 20-F for the relevant fiscal year. There can be no assurance that we would not be identified as a Commission-Identified Issuer for any future fiscal year, and if we were so identified for two consecutive years, we would become subject to the prohibition on trading under the HFCAA, as amended.

For additional information, see "*Item 3.D. Risk Factor—Risks Related to Doing Business in China—Our Class B Ordinary Shares may be prohibited from trading in the United States under the HFCAA in the future if the PCAOB is unable to inspect or investigate completely auditors located in China. The delisting of our Class B Ordinary Shares, or the threat of delisting, may materially and adversely affect the value of your investment.*"

 

**Permissions Required from the PRC Authorities for Our Business Operations and Securities Offering**

We are not operating in an industry that prohibits or limits foreign investment in China. As a result, other than those requisite for a domestic company in China engaged in the same business, as of the date of this Annual Report, we are not required to obtain any additional permission to conduct our business operations in China. However, if we do not receive or maintain our existing licenses, or we inadvertently conclude that governmental approvals are not required, or applicable laws, regulations, or interpretations change such that we are required to obtain approval in the future and we fail to obtain such approval on a timely basis, we may be subject to governmental investigations, fines, penalties, orders to suspend operations and rectify any non-compliance, or prohibitions from conducting certain business or any financing, which could result in a material adverse change in our operations, significantly limit or completely hinder our ability to offer or continue to offer securities to investors, or cause our securities to significantly decline in value or become worthless.

As of the date of this Annual Report, our PRC subsidiaries have received from PRC authorities all requisite licenses, permissions or approvals needed to engage in the businesses currently conducted by them in China in all material aspects, and no permission or approval has been denied. The following table summarizes the licenses and permissions currently held by our PRC subsidiaries.

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| Company | License/Permit | Issuing Authority | Latest Issuance<br> Date | Term |
| Lianzhang Menhu (Zhejiang) Holding Co., Ltd. <br> 联掌门户（浙江）控股有限公司 | Business License | Huzhou City Wuxing District Market Supervision Administration <br> 湖州市吴兴区市场监督管理局 | May 10, 2023 | No fixed term. |
| Lianzhang Portal Network Technology Co., Ltd<br> 联掌门户网络科技有限公司 | Business License | Huzhou City Wuxing District Market Supervision Administration <br> 湖州市吴兴区市场监督管理局 | September 10, 2014 | No fixed term. |
| LianZhang Media Co., Ltd.<br> 联掌传媒有限责任公司 | Business License | Wuxi National Technological Innovation District (Wuxi Xinwu District) Administrative Approval Bureau<br> 无锡国家高新技术产业开发区（无锡市新吴区）行政审批局 | January 16, 2018 | No fixed term. |
| Xiamen LianZhang Culture Media Co., Ltd. <br> 厦门联掌文化传媒有限责任公司 | Business License | Xiamen Market Supervision Administration<br> 厦门市市场监督管理局 | October 15, 2014 | 2064-10-14 |
| LianZhang New Community Construction Development (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd.<br> 联掌新型社区建设发展（江苏）有限责任公司 | Business License | Wuxi National Technological Innovation District (Wuxi Xinwu District) Administrative Approval Bureau<br> 无锡国家高新技术产业开发区（无锡市新吴区）行政审批局 | June 21, 2018 | No fixed term. |
| Xiamen Lianzhanghui Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.<br> 厦门联掌慧智能技术有限责任公司 | Business License | Xiamen Siming District Market Supervision Administration<br> 厦门市思明区市场监督管理局 | October 31, 2014 | 2064-10-30 |
| Xiamen Lianzhang Cultural Tourism Development Co., Ltd. <br> 厦门联掌文旅发展有限公司 | Business License | Xiamen Market Supervision Administration<br> 厦门市市场监督管理局 | April 18, 2025 | No fixed term. |
| Xiamen Lianzhang Investment Co., Ltd. 厦门联掌投资有限公司 | Business License | Xiamen Market Supervision Administration<br> 厦门市市场监督管理局 | June 26, 2025 | No fixed term. |
| Lianzhang Life Services Co., Ltd.联掌生活服务有限责任公司 | Business License | Huzhou City Wuxing District Market Supervision Administration<br> 湖州市吴兴区市场监督管理局 | September 14, 2023 | No fixed term. |
| Lianzhang Digital Technology (Xiamen) Co., Ltd. <br> 联掌数字科技（厦门）有限公司 | Business License | Xiamen Market Supervision Administration<br> 厦门市市场监督管理局 | May 6, 2023 | No fixed term. |
| Lianzhang Life Services (Xiamen) Co., Ltd. <br> 联掌生活服务（厦门）有限公司 | Business License | Xiamen Market Supervision Administration<br> 厦门市市场监督管理局 | May 10, 2023 | 2073-05-09 |
| Lianzhang Digital Marketing Planning (Xiamen) Co., Ltd.<br> 联掌数字营销策划（厦门）有限公司 | Business License | Xiamen Market Supervision Administration<br> 厦门市市场监督管理局 | May 10, 2023 | 2073-05-09 |
| Lianzhang (Xiamen) Audiovisual Technology Co., Ltd. 联掌（厦门）视听技术有限责任公司 | Business License | Xiamen Haicang District Market Supervision Administration<br> 厦门市思明区市场监督管理局 | May 23, 2024 | No fixed term. |
| Live Well (Xiamen) Network Technology Co., Ltd. <br> 住得好（厦门）网络科技有限公司 | Business License | Xiamen Market Supervision Administration<br> 厦门市市场监督管理局 | May 12, 2023 | 2073-05-11 |
| Shanghai Lianxian Digital Technology Co., Ltd. <br> 上海联限数字科技有限公司 | Business License | Jiading District Market Supervision Administration<br> 嘉定区市场监督管理局 | April 11, 2023 | No fixed term. |
| Guangzhou Lianzhang Xijiuli Cultural Media Co., Ltd.<br> 广州联掌西久里文化传媒有限公司 | Business License | Guangzhou Haizhu District Market Supervision Administration<br> 广州市海珠区市场监督管理局 | August 16, 2024 | No fixed term |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Huzhou Lianzhang Premium Products Supply Chain Co., Ltd.<br> 湖州联掌优品供应链有限责任公司 | Business License | Huzhou City Wuxing District Market Supervision Administration<br> 湖州市吴兴区市场监督管理局 | September 26, 2025 | No fixed term |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lianzhang Premium Products Supply Chain (Beijing) Co., Ltd.<br> 联掌优品供应链(北京)有限公司 | Business License | Beijing Daxing District Market Supervision Administration<br> 北京市大兴区市场监督管理局 | December 18, 2025 | No fixed term |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Fujian Meilishuo International Travel Agency Co., Ltd.<br> 福建美丽说国际旅行社有限公司 | Business License | Xiamen City Siming District Market Supervision Bureau<br> 厦门市思明区市场监督管理局 | November 12, 2025 | No fixed term |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wenzhou Meilishuo Travel Service Co., Ltd.<br> 温州美丽说旅游服务有限公司 | Business License | Wenzhou City Lucheng District Market Supervision Bureau<br> 温州市鹿城区市场监督管理局 | March 5, 2025 | No fixed term |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 福建美丽行文旅产业发展有限公司<br> Fujian Meilixing Cultural Tourism Industry Development Co., Ltd. | Business License | Xiamen Haicang District Market Supervision Bureau<br> 厦门市海沧区市场监督管理局 | December 30, 2025 | No fixed term |

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For additional information, see "*Item 3.D. Risk Factors—Risks Related to Doing Business in China—The CSRC has released rules for China-based companies seeking to conduct public offerings in foreign markets with respect to filing procedures to be completed with the CSRC. According to these rules, we expect to perform necessary recordation filings with the CSRC for future securities offerings outside of China, which will subject us to additional compliance requirements*," and "*Item 3.D. Risk Factors—Risks Related to Doing Business in China—The economic, political and social conditions in China could affect our business, results of operations, financial conditions and prospects which could result in a material change in the Company's operations and/or the value of the Class B Ordinary Shares*."

**Transfer of Funds Through Our Organization**

Funds may be transferred among LZ Technology and its subsidiaries in the following manners: (1) funds may be transferred to LZ Menhu, or the WFOE, from LZ Technology as needed through our subsidiaries in the BVI and/or Hong Kong in the form of capital contribution or shareholder loan, as the case may be; (2) dividends or other distributions may be paid by the WFOE to LZ Technology through our subsidiaries in Hong Kong and the BVI; and (3) our PRC subsidiaries may lend to and borrow from each other from time to time for business operation purposes. LZ Technology, as a holding company with no material operations of its own, its ability to pay dividends and to service any debt it may incur overseas largely depends upon dividends paid by our PRC subsidiaries. If our PRC subsidiaries incur debt on their own behalf in the future, the instruments governing their debt may restrict their ability to pay dividends to LZ Technology. As of the date of this Annual Report, the following cash flows or transfers of other assets have occurred between LZ Technology, our Cayman Islands holding company, and its subsidiaries: in March 2025, LZ Technology transferred $2,001,000 to its HK Subsidiary (as defined below), which in turn used such funds to pay expenses on behalf of certain PRC subsidiaries.

*<u>Funds from LZ Technology to Subsidiaries</u>*. LZ Technology is not prohibited under the laws of the Cayman Islands and its memorandum and articles of association to provide funding to its subsidiaries incorporated in the BVI and Hong Kong in the form of loans or capital contributions without restrictions on the amount of the funds provided that LZ Technology remains solvent after the provision of such loans or capital contributions. LZ Technology's subsidiary, Dongrun Technology Holdings Limited, formed under the laws of the BVI (the "BVI Subsidiary") is not prohibited under the laws of the BVI to provide funding to its subsidiary, LZ Digital Technology Group Limited, formed in Hong Kong (the "HK Subsidiary") in the form of loans or capital contributions, without restrictions on the amount of the funds provided that such subsidiary remains solvent after such loans or capital contributions. LZ Technology, the BVI Subsidiary and the HK Subsidiary are permitted under PRC laws and regulations to provide funding to the PRC subsidiaries in the form of loans or capital contributions, provided that the applicable governmental registration and approval requirements are satisfied. According to the PRC regulations related to foreign investment and foreign currency, any funds that LZ Technology, the BVI Subsidiary or the HK Subsidiary transfers to our PRC subsidiaries, either as a shareholder loan or as an increase in registered capital, are subject to approval by or registration with relevant governmental authorities in China. According to the PRC regulations on foreign-invested enterprises in China, there are no quantity limits on the ability of LZ Technology, the BVI Subsidiary or the HK Subsidiary to make capital contributions to the WFOE in the form of an increase in registered capital or additional paid-in capital. However, any of our PRC subsidiaries may not procure loans which exceed the difference between its registered capital and its total investment amount as recorded in the Foreign Investment Comprehensive Management Information System from parent companies outside of mainland China. See "*Item 3.D. Risk Factors—Risks Related to Doing Business in China—PRC regulation of loans to and direct investment in PRC entities by offshore holding companies and currency conversion policies may delay us from using the proceeds from overseas offerings to make loans or additional capital contributions to our PRC subsidiaries, which could materially and adversely affect the Company's liquidity and the Company's ability to fund and expand its business.*"

*<u>Funds from Subsidiaries to LZ Technology</u>*. As a holding company, LZ Technology may rely on dividends and other distributions on equity paid by its subsidiaries for its cash and financing requirements. According to the BVI Business Companies Act 2004 (as amended), the BVI Subsidiary may make dividends distribution to the extent that immediately after the distribution, such company's assets exceed its liabilities and that such company is able to pay its debts as they fall due. According to the Companies Ordinance of Hong Kong, the HK Subsidiary may only make a distribution out of profits available for distribution. Current PRC regulations permit our PRC subsidiaries to distribute dividends only out of their accumulated profits, and additionally, our PRC subsidiaries are required to set aside at least 10% of their after-tax profits each year, if any, to fund a statutory reserve until such reserve reaches 50% of the company's registered capital. Funds under such a reserve are not distributable as cash dividends except in the event of a solvent liquidation of the companies. The articles of association of each of our PRC subsidiaries contain provisions that incorporate the foregoing legal restrictions on distribution of dividends under PRC regulations. In addition, if any of our subsidiaries incurs debt on their own behalf in the future, the instruments governing such debt may restrict their ability to pay dividends.

Under our current corporate structure, LZ Technology may rely on dividend payments from our PRC operating subsidiaries to fund cash and financing requirements it may have, including the funds necessary to pay dividends and other cash distributions to LZ Technology's shareholders or to service any debt it may incur. Our subsidiaries in the PRC have generated and retained all the cash generated from operating activities and re-invested in our business.

From time to time, funds were transferred among our PRC subsidiaries for working capital purposes. In China, the transfer of funds among PRC companies are subject to the Provisions of the Supreme People's Court on Several Issues Concerning the Application of Law in the Trial of Private Lending Cases (the second revision in 2020, the "Provisions on Private Lending Cases"), which was implemented on August 20, 2020 to regulate the financing activities between natural persons, legal persons and unincorporated organizations. The Provisions on Private Lending Cases set forth that private lending contracts will be upheld as invalid under the circumstance that (i) the lender swindles loans from financial institutions for relending; (ii) the lender relends the funds obtained by means of a loan from another profit-making legal person, raising funds from its employees, illegally taking deposits from the public; (iii) the lender who has not obtained the lending qualification according to the law lends money to any unspecified object of the society for the purpose of making profits; (iv) the lender knows or should have known in advance that the borrower's loan is to be used for criminal activities but still provides the loan to the borrower; (v) the lending is in violation of the mandatory provisions of laws or administrative regulations; or (vi) the lending is against the public order and good morals. However, the Provisions on Private Lending Cases do not prohibit using cash generated from one PRC subsidiary to fund another PRC subsidiary's operations through the way of current lending. We have not been aware of any other restriction which could limit our PRC subsidiaries' ability to transfer cash among the PRC subsidiaries. Other than complying with the applicable PRC laws and regulations, we currently do not have our own cash management policy and procedures that dictate how funds are transferred.

 

As of the date of this Annual Report, none of our subsidiaries have ever declared any dividends or made other distributions to LZ Technology or their respective shareholders, nor have LZ Technology or any of our subsidiaries ever paid dividends or made other distributions to U.S. investors. We intend to retain all of our available funds and any future earnings and cash proceeds from financing activities, to fund the development and growth of our business. As a result, we do not expect to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future.

In addition, the PRC regulatory authorities impose control on the convertibility of the Renminbi into foreign currencies and, in certain cases, the remittance of currency out of China. If the foreign exchange control system in China prevents us from obtaining sufficient foreign currencies to satisfy our foreign currency demands, we may not be able to transfer cash out of China, and pay dividends in foreign currencies to our shareholders. In addition, while there are currently no such restrictions on foreign exchange and our ability to transfer cash or assets among LZ Technology, the BVI Subsidiary and the HK Subsidiary, if relevant PRC regulations change, such funds or assets may not be available due to interventions in or the imposition of restrictions by the PRC government on the ability of our PRC subsidiaries to transfer funds or assets to LZ Technology, directly or through HK Subsidiary and/or BVI Subsidiary, which may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. See "*Item 3.D. Risk Factors—Risks Related to Doing Business in China—Currency conversion policies may limit the Company's ability to utilize the Company's revenues effectively and affect the value of your investment*."

**Enforceability of Civil Liabilities**

*Cayman Islands*

LZ Technology is incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands as an exempted company with limited liability. It is incorporated in the Cayman Islands because of certain benefits associated with being a Cayman Islands company, such as political and economic stability, an effective judicial system, a favorable tax system, the absence of foreign exchange control or currency restrictions and the availability of professional and support services. However, the Cayman Islands has a less developed body of securities laws as compared to the United States and provides less protection for investors. In addition, Cayman Islands companies may not have standing to sue before the federal courts of the United States.

LZ Technology's constitutional documents do not contain provisions requiring that disputes, including those arising under the securities laws of the United States, between LZ Technology, its officers, directors and shareholders, be subject to arbitration.

Substantially all of our assets are located outside the United States. In addition, most of the directors and executive officers of LZ Technology are nationals or residents of jurisdictions other than the United States and all or a substantial portion of their assets are located outside the United States. As a result, it may be difficult for investors to effect service of process within the United States upon us or these persons, or to enforce judgments obtained in U.S. courts against us or them, including judgments predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the securities laws of the United States or any state in the United States. It may also be difficult for you to enforce judgments obtained in U.S. courts based on the civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal securities laws against us and our officers and directors.

There is uncertainty as to whether the courts of the Cayman Islands would (i) recognize or enforce judgments of U.S. courts obtained against LZ Technology or its directors or officers that are predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the securities laws of the United States or any state in the United States, or (ii) entertain original actions brought in the Cayman Islands against LZ Technology or its directors or officers that are predicated upon the securities laws of the United States or any state in the United States.

Although there is no statutory enforcement in the Cayman Islands of judgments obtained in the federal or state courts of the United States, the courts of the Cayman Islands would recognize as a valid judgment, a final and conclusive judgment *in personam* obtained in the federal or state courts of the United States against LZ Technology under which a sum of money is payable (other than a sum of money payable in respect of multiple damages, taxes or other charges of a like nature or in respect of a fine or other penalty) or, in certain circumstances, an *in personam* judgment for non-monetary relief, and would give a judgment based thereon provided that (a) such courts had proper jurisdiction over the parties subject to such judgment; (b) such courts did not contravene the rules of natural justice of the Cayman Islands; (c) such judgment was not obtained by fraud; (d) the enforcement of the judgment would not be contrary to the public policy of the Cayman Islands; (e) no new admissible evidence relevant to the action is submitted prior to the rendering of the judgment by the courts of the Cayman Islands; and (f) there is due compliance with the correct procedures under the laws of the Cayman Islands.

*People's Republic of China*

Most of our directors and officers are nationals or residents of PRC or Hong Kong and all or a substantial portion of their assets are located outside the U.S. As a result, it may be difficult for investors to effect service of process within the U.S. upon us or these persons, or to enforce against us or them judgments obtained in U.S. courts, including judgments predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal securities laws or securities laws of any U.S. state.

The recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in China are provided for under the PRC Civil Procedure Law. PRC courts shall recognize and enforce foreign judgments in accordance with the requirements of the PRC Civil Procedure Law based either on international treaties concluded or participated by the People's Republic of China or on principles of reciprocity between jurisdictions, where the PRC courts find that the basic principle of the laws of the People's Republic of China or the sovereignty, security or public interest of the State is not violated. As a result, judgments rendered by United States courts shall be enforced if such judgements meet the aforesaid standard.

**Summary of Risk Factors**

Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risk. The following is a summary of significant risk factors and uncertainties that may affect our business, which are discussed in more detail below under "*Item 3.D. Risk Factors*" included in this Annual Report:

*Risks Related to Our Business and Industry*

● The Company has engaged in transactions with related parties, and terms obtained or consideration that it paid in connection with these transactions may not be comparable to terms available or the amounts that would be paid in arm's length transactions.

● The Company has incurred indebtedness and may incur other debt in the future, which may adversely affect its financial condition and future financial results.

● The growth of our business may be adversely affected if we do not implement our growth strategies and initiatives successfully or if we are unable to manage our growth or operations effectively.

● We may fail to make necessary or desirable strategic alliances, acquisitions or investments, and we may not be able to achieve the benefits we expect from the alliances, acquisition or investments we make.

● Our success depends on the continuing efforts of our senior management and key employees.

● If we are unable to recruit, train and retain talents, our business may be materially and adversely affected.

● If we fail to implement and maintain an effective system of internal controls to remediate our material weakness over financial reporting, we may be unable to accurately report our results of operations, meet our reporting obligations or prevent fraud.

*Risks Related to the Smart Community Business*

● Any harm to the Company's brand or reputation may materially and adversely affect its business.

● The Company depends on one affiliated manufacturer for substantially all of its hardware manufacturing needs. If this manufacturer experiences any delay, disruption, or quality control problems in its operations and the Company fails to find a replacement manufacturer in a timely manner and on acceptable terms, the Company could lose or fail to grow its market share and its brand may suffer.

● Defects or performance problems in the Company's Smart Community devices could result in a loss of customers, reputational damage and decreased revenue. Additionally, the Company may face warranty, indemnity, and product liability claims that may arise from malfunctions.

● The Company may face disruption to its technology systems, leading to interruptions in the availability of its services.

● Delays, costs, and disruptions that result from upgrading, integrating, and maintaining the security of the information and technology networks and systems integral to the intelligent access control and safety management system could materially adversely affect the Company's business.

● Due to the ever-changing threat landscape, the Company's Smart Community system may be subject to potential vulnerabilities of wireless and IoT devices, as well as risks related to hacking or other unauthorized access to control or view systems and obtain private information, which may disrupt the normal function of the Smart Community system.

 

*Risks Related to the Out-of-Home Advertising Services* 

● The Company has generated revenues primarily from advertising and promotional activities, namely by the Out-of-Home Advertising and Lifestyle Services business verticals, and any loss or significant reduction of business in these verticals could have a material adverse effect on the Company's revenues, financial positions and operating results.

● The Company's advertising strategies depend on its Smart Community monitors to a great extent. If defects were found on the access control monitors, this could have a material adverse impact on the Company's revenues, financial position and operating results.

● The Company depends on third-party providers for components of its Out-of-Home Advertising services. Any failure or interruption in the services provided by these third parties could negatively impact the Company's ability to deliver the advertising packages to clients.

● The Company faces intense competition in the Out-of-Home Advertising business.

● Restrictions on advertising of certain products may restrict the categories of clients that can advertise using the Company's services.

 

*Risks Related to the Lifestyle Services* 

● The Company expects the Lifestyle Services vertical to be a new growth area, and one of its growth strategies is to enhance its ability to attract, incentivize and retain merchant customers for the Lifestyle Services. However, this focus on the Lifestyle Services vertical may be unsuccessful.

● The future success of the Lifestyle Services vertical depends upon the Company's ability to attract and retain high quality merchants.

● If some of the Company's merchant customers fail to provide a superior consumer experience, consumers may lose confidence in the products and services the Company promotes generally, which could have a material adverse impact on the Lifestyle Services business.

● The Company faces intense competition in the Lifestyle Services business, and it may lose market share and consumers if it fails to compete effectively.

*Risks Related to Doing Business in China*

● The economic, political and social conditions in China could affect our business, results of operations, financial conditions and prospects which could result in a material change in the Company's operations and/or the value of the Class B Ordinary Shares.

● The development of the PRC legal system and changes in the interpretation and enforcement of PRC laws, regulations and policies in China could adversely affect us.

● The CSRC has released rules for China-based companies seeking to conduct public offerings in foreign markets with respect to filing procedures to be completed with the CSRC. According to these rules, we expect to perform necessary recordation filings with the CSRC for future securities offerings outside of China, which will subject us to additional compliance requirements.

● LZ Technology may rely on dividends and other distributions on equity from our PRC subsidiaries for its cash requirements.

● PRC regulation of loans to and direct investment in PRC entities by offshore holding companies and currency conversion policies may delay us from using the proceeds from overseas offerings to make loans or additional capital contributions to our PRC subsidiaries, which could materially and adversely affect the Company's liquidity and the Company's ability to fund and expand its business.

● Our Class B Ordinary Shares may be prohibited from trading in the United States under the HFCAA in the future if the PCAOB is unable to inspect or investigate completely auditors located in China. The delisting of our Class B Ordinary Shares, or the threat of delisting, may materially and adversely affect the value of your investment.

*Risks Relating to Ownership of the Class B Ordinary Shares* 

● Our dual class voting structure has the effect of concentrating the voting control in holders of our Class A Ordinary Shares, which will limit or preclude your ability to influence corporate matters, and your interests may conflict with the interests of these shareholders. It may also adversely affect the trading market for our Class B Ordinary Shares due to exclusion from certain stock market indices.

● The market price of the Class B Ordinary Shares has been volatile or may decline regardless of our operating performance.

● We have experienced stock price volatility unrelated to our actual or expected operating performance, financial condition or prospects, making it difficult for prospective investors to assess the rapidly changing value of the Class B Ordinary Shares.

● We may not be able to maintain a listing of the Class B Ordinary Shares on Nasdaq.

● If securities or industry analysts publish unfavorable research, or do not continue to cover us, the Company's share price and trading volume could decline.

● We have not historically declared or paid dividends on the Class B Ordinary Shares and, consequently, your ability to achieve a return on your investment will depend on appreciation in the price of the Class B Ordinary Shares.

● Substantial future sales of the Class B Ordinary Shares or the anticipation of future sales of the Class B Ordinary Shares in the public market could cause the price of the Class B Ordinary Shares to decline.

● We may issue additional equity or debt securities, which are senior to the Class B Ordinary Shares as to distributions and in liquidation, which could materially adversely affect the market price of the Class B Ordinary Shares.

● We are subject to ongoing public reporting requirements that are less rigorous than Exchange Act rules for companies that are not emerging growth companies, and the shareholders could receive less information than they might expect to receive from more mature public companies.

● Our Chairman, Mr. Andong Zhang, has significant voting power and may take actions that may not be in the best interests of our other shareholders.

● We are a "controlled company" under the rules of Nasdaq and as a result, we may choose to exempt our company from certain corporate governance requirements that could have an adverse effect on our public shareholders.

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

● As a foreign private issuer, we are permitted to rely on exemptions from certain Nasdaq corporate governance standards applicable to domestic U.S. issuers. This may afford less protection to holders of the Class B Ordinary Shares.

● We may lose our foreign private issuer status in the future, which could result in significant additional costs and expenses.

● You will be unable to present proposals before annual general meetings or extraordinary general meetings.

● Certain judgments obtained against us by LZ Technology's shareholders may not be enforceable.

● You may face difficulties in protecting your interests, and your ability to protect your rights through U.S. courts may be limited, because LZ Technology is incorporated under Cayman Islands law.

● LZ Technology's memorandum and articles of association contain anti-takeover provisions that could discourage a third party from acquiring us, which could limit LZ Technology's shareholders' opportunity to sell their shares at a premium.

**3. A. [Reserved]**

**3. B. Capitalization and Indebtedness**

Not applicable.

**3. C. Reasons for the Offer and Use of Proceeds**

Not applicable.

**3. D. Risk Factors**

 

*You should carefully consider the following risk factors and all of the information contained in this Annual Report, including but not limited to, the matters addressed in the section titled "Forward-Looking Statements," and our financial information before you decide whether to invest in our securities. One or more of a combination of these risks could materially impact our business, financial condition or results of operations. In any such case, the market price of the Class B Ordinary Shares could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently do not consider to be material may also materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.*

Risks Related to Our Business and Industry

***The Company has engaged in transactions with related parties, and terms obtained or consideration that it paid in connection with these transactions may not be comparable to terms available or the amounts that would be paid in arm's length transactions.***

We have entered into a number of transactions with related parties. For example, we have engaged Henduoka, a related party, to provide the SaaS software infrastructure integral to our intelligent access control and safety management system pursuant to a Business Cooperation Agreement, with an initial cooperation period from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025, as extended through December 31, 2028. These services include the provision of SaaS software services and back-end management system for community properties that utilize our intelligent access control and safety management system. Under the Business Cooperation Agreement, we pay Henduoka a quarterly fee equal to the product of (i) the number of communities actively using the provided software, and (ii) RMB100.

Additionally, we have entered into a Platform Service Agreement with Henduoka, pursuant to which Henduoka utilizes Quanxiang WeChat Mini Program, Douyin and other social media platforms to help list and publish the products and services of our merchant customers, collect payments and offer other technical services related to our Lifestyle Services business. The Platform Service Agreement, with an initial cooperation period from December 1, 2022 to November 30, 2025, as extended through December 31, 2028, provides that we pay Henduoka a platform service fee equal to 1.5% of verified gross merchandise value (GMV) of products sold, settled on a monthly basis. The services provided by Henduoka under the Platform Service Agreement are non-exclusive services, and we or the merchant customers have the right to contract other providers to provide such services. The English translations of the Business Cooperation Agreement and Platform Service Agreement with Henduoka are filed as exhibits to this Annual Report.

Also, we do not manufacture but instead procure our access control hardware such as monitors, smart speakers, intercom handsets and access control card dispensers from an affiliated manufacturer, Xiamen Qiushi Intelligent Network Equipment Co., Ltd, a company controlled by our Chairman, Mr. Andong Zhang.

We have also paid service fees to other related parties, and have also extended loans to and received loans from various related parties. For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025, we provided loans to related parties totaling approximately RMB116.5 million, RMB42.1 million and RMB122.3 million (approximately $17.5 million), respectively, and received loans from related parties totaling approximately RMB22.9 million, RMB0.1 million and RMB1.7 million (approximately $0.2 million), respectively.

Additionally, certain of our subsidiaries have provided joint guarantees for the loans of Fujian Qiushi Intelligent Co., Ltd, a company controlled by Mr. Andong Zhang. For example, on July 18, 2025, Lianzhang Media Co., Ltd. and Xiamen Lianzhang Media Co., Ltd. provided a guarantee for loans and borrowings of Fujian Qiushi Intelligent from Xiamen Bank for the period of July 18, 2025 to July 18, 2035, for which the total principal amount of the creditor's rights shall not exceed a credit limit of RMB15.6 million (approximately $2.2 million). On August 29, 2025, Fujian Qiushi Intelligent Co., Ltd drew RMB7.8 million (approximately $1.1 million) from Xiamen Bank under this facility, with a maturity date of August 29, 2026.

For a complete description of related party transactions for the financial periods presented, please see "*Item 7B. Related Party Transactions*."

For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025, nil, nil and RMB 0.5 million (approximately $0.1 million) in revenues from related party transactions were recorded, accounting for nil, nil and 0.05% of total revenues for the corresponding periods, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025, RMB 29.4 million, RMB 80,000 and RMB 26.4 million (approximately $3.8 million) in cost of revenues from related party transactions were recorded, accounting for 5%, 0.01% and 2.4% of total cost of revenues for the corresponding periods, respectively.

Such transactions present potential for conflicts of interest, as the interests of these entities and their shareholders may not align with the interests of the Company and our unaffiliated shareholders with respect to the negotiation of, and certain other matters related to, our purchases from and other transactions with such entities. Conflicts of interest may also arise in connection with the exercise of contractual remedies under these transactions, such as for events of default.

Our audit committee reviews and approves all material related party transactions. We rely on the laws of the Cayman Islands, which provide that the directors owe a duty of care and a duty of loyalty to our company. Under Cayman Islands law, our directors have a duty to act honestly, in good faith, and view 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. These transactions, individually or in the aggregate, may have an adverse effect on our business or may result in litigation or enforcement actions by the SEC or other agencies.

***The Company has incurred indebtedness and may incur other debt in the future, which may adversely affect its financial condition and future financial results.***

As of December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025, we had an aggregate of RMB 30.0 million, RMB 31.7 million and RMB 57.0 million ($8.2 million) of indebtedness outstanding under our credit facilities with financial institutions, respectively. Under such credit facilities, we are permitted to incur additional debt. Existing debt, and any debt that we may incur in the future, may adversely affect our financial condition and future financial results by, among other things:

● increasing our vulnerability to downturns in our business, to competitive pressures and to adverse economic and industry conditions;

● requiring the dedication of a portion of our expected cash from operations to service our indebtedness, thereby reducing the amount of expected cash flow available for other purposes, including capital expenditures; and

● limiting our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our businesses and our industries.

If we are unable to generate sufficient cash flow from operations in the future to service our debt, we may be required, among other things, to seek additional financing in the debt or equity markets, refinance or restructure all or a portion of our indebtedness, sell selected assets or reduce or delay planned capital, operating or investment expenditures. Such measures may not be sufficient to enable us to service our debt.

***The Company invests in research and development, and to the extent the Company's research and development investments are not directed efficiently or do not result in cost-efficient enhancements to the Company's products and services, the Company's business and results of operations would be harmed.***

One element of the Company's growth strategy is to invest in the Company's research and development efforts. During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025, we spent RMB 5.5 million, RMB 4.5 million and RMB 56.3 million ($8.1 million) on research and development. We have focused our research and development efforts on continuously advancing our technological competency in areas such as the access control systems, IoT technology and digital advertisement placement capabilities. As of December 31, 2025, we have a team of 18 research and development personnel dedicated to innovation and optimization.

If we do not spend the Company's research and development budget efficiently or effectively on compelling enhancements, innovations and technologies, the Company's business may be harmed, and we may not realize the expected benefits of the Company's strategy timely or at all. We will need to appropriately deploy the Company's human resources, or we may not be able to effectively execute the Company's research and development strategy. Moreover, research and development projects can be challenging and expensive. As a result of the nature of research and development cycles, there will be delays between the time we incur expenses associated with research and development activities and the time we are able to offer compelling enhancements to the Company's offerings and generate revenue, if any, from those activities. If we expend a significant number of resources on research and development efforts that do not lead to the successful introduction of updated access control products and advertising placement services, innovative advancements or newer systems that are competitive in our current or future markets, our business and results of operations will suffer.

***We may fail to protect our intellectual properties.***

We regard our patents, software registrations, trademarks, domain names and similar intellectual property as critical to our success, and we rely on a combination of intellectual property laws and contractual arrangements, including confidentiality and non-compete agreements with our employees and others to protect our proprietary rights. Despite these measures, any of our intellectual property rights could be challenged, invalidated, circumvented or misappropriated, or such intellectual property may not be sufficient to provide us with competitive advantages.

Preventing any unauthorized use of our intellectual property is difficult and costly and the steps we take may be inadequate to prevent the misappropriation of our intellectual property. In the event that we resort to litigation to enforce our intellectual property rights, such litigation could result in substantial costs and a diversion of our managerial and financial resources. We can also provide no assurance that we will prevail in such litigation. In addition, our trade secrets may be leaked or otherwise become available to, or be independently discovered by, our competitors.

***We may be subject to intellectual property infringement claims.***

We cannot be certain that our operations or any aspects of our business do not or will not infringe upon or otherwise violate trademarks, patents, copyrights, know-how or other intellectual property rights held by third parties. We may be from time to time in the future subject to legal proceedings and claims relating to the intellectual property rights of others. In addition, there may be third-party trademarks, patents, copyrights, know-how or other intellectual property rights that are infringed by our products, services or other aspects of our business without our awareness. If any third-party infringement claims are brought against us, we may be forced to divert management's time and other resources from our business and operations to defend against these claims, regardless of their merits.

***The growth of our business may be adversely affected if we do not implement our growth strategies and initiatives successfully or if we are unable to manage our growth or operations effectively.***

We have expanded and are continuing to expand our operations, suite of services and client relationships, which has placed, and will continue to place, significant demands on our management and our operational and financial infrastructure. Additionally, our ability to grow in the future will depend on a number of factors, including the ability to develop and expand client relationships, to grow our customer base, to continue to provide and expand the high-quality services we offer, to hire and train qualified personnel, to expand and grow in existing and future markets, to develop and operationalize new service offerings, and to sustain operational synergies and efficiencies across our Smart Community, Out-of-Home Advertising and Lifestyle Services business verticals. Achieving and sustaining growth requires the successful execution of our growth strategies which consist of (i) solidifying our industry position, (ii) enhancing our ability to attract, incentivize and retain merchant customers, and (iii) expanding into overseas markets. The execution of such growth strategies may require the implementation of enhancements to customer-facing, operational and financial systems, expanded sales and marketing capacity, and continuous updates to technology and improvements to processes and systems. Given these challenges, we may be unable to manage our expanding operations effectively, or to maintain our growth, which could have a material adverse effect on our business or results of operations.

***We may fail to make necessary or desirable strategic alliances, acquisitions or investments, and we may not be able to achieve the benefits we expect from the alliances, acquisition or investments we make.***

We plan to make any selected strategic alliances and potential strategic acquisitions that are supplemental to our business and operations, including opportunities that can help us further expand our product and service offerings.

However, strategic alliances with third parties could subject us to a number of risks, including risks associated with sharing proprietary information, non-performance or default by counterparties, and increased expenses in establishing these new alliances, any of which may materially and adversely affect our business. In addition, we may have limited ability to control or monitor the actions of our strategic partners. To the extent a strategic partner suffers any negative publicity as a result of its business operations, our reputation may be negatively affected by virtue of our association with such party.

The costs of identifying and consummating strategic acquisitions may be significant and subsequent integrations of newly acquired companies, businesses, assets and technologies would require significant managerial and financial resources and could result in a diversion of resources from our existing business, which in turn could have an adverse effect on our growth and business operations. In addition, investments and acquisitions could result in the use of substantial amounts of cash, potentially dilutive issuances of equity securities and exposure to potential unknown liabilities of the acquired business. The acquired businesses or assets may not generate the financial results we expect and may incur losses. The cost and duration of integrating newly acquired businesses could also materially exceed our expectations.

***Our success depends on the continuing efforts of our senior management and key employees.***

Our future success is significantly dependent upon the continued service of our senior management and other key employees. If we lose their service, we may not be able to locate suitable or qualified replacements, and may incur additional expenses to recruit and train new staff, which could severely disrupt our business and growth. Our Chief Executive Officer and director, Mr. Runzhe Zhang, our Chairman and founder, Mr. Andong Zhang, our Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Weihua Chen, and other management members are critical to our vision, strategic direction, culture and overall business success. If there is any internal organizational structure change or change in responsibilities for our management or key personnel, or if one or more of our senior management members were unable or unwilling to continue in their present positions, the operation of our business and our business prospects may be adversely affected. Our employees, including members of our management, may choose to pursue other opportunities. If we are unable to motivate or retain key employees, our business may be severely disrupted and our prospects could suffer. There is no assurance that our management members would not join our competitors or form a competing business.

***If we are unable to recruit, train and retain talents, our business may be materially and adversely affected.***

We believe our future success depends on our continued ability to attract, develop, motivate and retain qualified and skilled employees. Competition for personnel with expertise in our industry is intense. We may not be able to hire and retain these personnel at compensation levels consistent with our existing compensation and salary structure. Some of the companies with which we compete for experienced employees have greater resources than we have and may be able to offer more attractive terms of employment. In addition, we invest significant time and resources in training our employees, which increases their value to competitors who may seek to recruit them. If we fail to retain our employees, we could incur significant expenses in hiring and training new employees, and our ability to serve customers and business partners could diminish, resulting in a material adverse effect to our business.

***Our lack of insurance could expose us to significant costs and business disruption.***

The insurance industry in China is still in development, and as such, insurance companies in China currently offer limited quantities and categories of business-related insurance products. Besides mandatory social security insurance for employees, we currently do not have any business liability or disruption insurance or other insurance to cover our operations, which we believe is consistent with customary industry practice in China. We have determined that the costs of insuring for these risks and the difficulties associated with acquiring such insurance on commercially reasonable terms make it impractical for us to have such insurance. If we suffer any losses, damages or liabilities in the course of our business operations, we would not have insurance coverage to provide funds to cover any such losses, damages or liabilities. Therefore, there may be instances when we will sustain losses, damages and liabilities because of our lack of insurance coverage, which may in turn materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

***Our business has been and may continue to be adversely affected by the outbreaks of viruses or other health epidemics and outbreaks.***

The Company's business and financial results have been, and may in the future be, adversely affected by the outbreak of viruses or other health epidemics. For example, the rapid spread of COVID-19, and the measures taken to slow its spread, adversely affected the Company's business and financial results. On May 5, 2023, the WHO ended the emergency status for COVID-19. During the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for the Company's products and services was significantly depressed. Various lockdown measures and social distancing guidelines hindered our ability to expand geographically. These challenges also curtailed our ability to perform maintenance and repair on our access control screens, affecting the overall quality and efficiency of our services. Moreover, the stay-at-home orders and the associated decrease in public mobility directly impacted the effectiveness of our community building access control screens as advertising platforms. With residents confined to their homes and public spaces left largely vacant, demand for placing outdoor advertisements was low. Merchant customers, such as restaurants, tourist companies retail stores and other businesses, suspended their operations or operated at reduced capacity due to social distancing measures and reduced consumer spending. As a result, these businesses were neither in need of nor capable of purchasing our advertising services. Additionally, the pandemic caused COVID-19 infections among the Company's employees, leading to reduced workforce productivity and operational disruptions during surges of infections.

Future outbreaks of viruses or other health epidemics could have similar or more severe effects on the Company's business. The nature and extent of any such impact will depend on future developments, all of which are uncertain and difficult to predict, including the spread and severity of an outbreak, the duration and nature of any resulting government-imposed restrictions, and the severity and duration of the resulting impact on the economy. Even after a health epidemic has subsided, the Company may experience adverse impacts on its business as a result of any economic recession, downturn or volatility that has occurred or may occur in the future. Health epidemics may also have the effect of heightening many of the other risks described here, including those related to the ability to service indebtedness and share price fluctuation.

***We may not be able to raise additional capital when desired, on favorable terms or at all.***

We need to make continued investments in hardware, software, technological systems and to retain talents to remain competitive. There can be no assurance that we will be able to raise additional capital on terms favorable to us, or at all, if and when required, especially if we experience disappointing operating results. If adequate capital is not available to us as required, our ability to fund our operations, take advantage of unanticipated opportunities, develop or enhance our infrastructure or respond to competitive pressures could be significantly limited. If we do raise additional funds through the issuance of equity or convertible debt securities, the ownership interests of our shareholders could be significantly diluted. These newly issued securities may have rights, preferences or privileges on par with or senior to those of existing shareholders.

***If we fail to implement and maintain an effective system of internal controls to remediate our material weakness over financial reporting, we may be unable to accurately report our results of operations, meet our reporting obligations or prevent fraud.***

In connection with the audits of our consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report, we and our auditors identified three material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting. As defined in the standards established by the U.S. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, a "material weakness" is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

The three material weaknesses that have been identified relate to (i) our lack of sufficient and competent accounting staff and resources with appropriate knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting and compliance requirements, (ii) our lack of robust and formal period-end financial reporting policies and procedures in place to address complex U.S. GAAP technical accounting and the SEC reporting requirements, and (iii) our lack of sufficient controls designed and implemented in IT environment and IT general control activities, mainly associated with areas of access login security, system change management, IT operations, cyber security monitoring activities and service organization management.

Following the identification of the material weaknesses and other deficiencies, we have taken measures, and plan to take the following measures to remediate these control deficiencies: (i) collaborating with accounting professionals to launch customized training programs covering key areas of U.S. GAAP, such as consolidated financial statements, deferred taxes, and related party disclosures; (ii) developing a standardized manual regarding financial closing and SEC reporting, to clearly define process timelines, responsible personnel, and approval hierarchies (e.g., dual sign-off by the CEO/CFO); (iii) implementing a security information and event management (SIEM) system (e.g., Splunk) to monitor financial system logs in real time, with detection rules designed to identify data tampering or abnormal data exports. However, the implementation of these measures may not fully address the material weaknesses and other deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting, and we cannot conclude that they will be fully remediated. Our failure to correct the material weaknesses and other deficiencies or our failure to discover and address any other deficiencies could result in inaccuracies in our financial statements and impair our ability to comply with applicable financial reporting requirements and related regulatory filings on a timely basis. Moreover, ineffective internal control over financial reporting could significantly hinder our ability to prevent fraud.

We are subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the "Sarbanes-Oxley Act") as well as rules and regulations of Nasdaq. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires, among other things, that we maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting. We are required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act to perform system and process evaluation and testing of our internal controls over financial reporting to allow management to report on the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting in our Form 20-F beginning with our second annual report after becoming a public company.

If we are not able to comply with the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in a timely manner, or if we are unable to maintain the adequacy of our internal control over financial reporting, as these standards are modified, supplemented or amended from time to time, we may not be able to produce timely and accurate financial statements and may not be able to conclude on an ongoing basis that we have effective internal control over financial reporting in accordance with Section 404. If that were to happen, we could suffer material misstatements in our financial statements and fail to meet our reporting obligations, which could lead to a decline in the market price of our Class B Ordinary Shares and we could be subject to sanctions or investigations by SEC or other regulatory authorities. We may also be required to restate our financial statements for prior periods.

***Any loss or significant reduction of business with major customers could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations.***

For the year ended December 31, 2023, no individual customer accounted for more than 10% of the Company's revenues. For the year ended December 31, 2024, only one customer accounted for more than 10% of the Company's total revenue and it represented approximately 11.5% of the Company's total revenue. For the year ended December 31, 2025, no individual customer accounted for more than 10% of the Company's total revenues. Failure to retain our existing customers, or enter into relationships with new customers, each on acceptable terms, could materially impact our business, financial condition, results of operations and ability to meet our current and long-term financial forecasts.

Economic conditions may materially and adversely affect our customers and their ability to remain solvent. Our customers' financial difficulties can negatively impact our results of operations and financial condition, especially if they were to delay or default on payments to us. We cannot assure you that our customer relationships will continue as presently in effect. There is no assurance any of our customers will continue to utilize our services, renew our existing contracts, or continue at the same volume levels. A reduction in or termination of our services by one or more of our major customers could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

In addition, the size and market concentration of some of our customers may allow them to exert increased pressure on the prices, margins and non-monetary terms of our contracts.

**Risks Related to the Smart Community Business**

***Any harm to the Company's brand or reputation may materially and adversely affect its business.***

The brand recognition and reputation of our "LianZhang" brand and the successful maintenance and enhancement of our brand and reputation have contributed and will continue to contribute to our success and growth.

Our reputation may be harmed either by product defects, such as the failure of the Smart Community system with one or more customers, or shortfalls in customer service. Residents and property managers generally judge the performance of our Smart Community system through their day-to-day interactions with the system's devices and services. Any failure to meet customers' expectations in such customer service areas could cause an increase in attrition rates or make it difficult to obtain new customers. With the increased use of social network, adverse publicity can be disseminated quickly and broadly, making it increasingly difficult for us to respond and mitigate effectively.

***The Company depends on one affiliated manufacturer for substantially all of its hardware manufacturing needs. If this manufacturer experiences any delay, disruption, or quality control problems in its operations and the Company fails to find a replacement manufacturer in a timely manner and on acceptable terms, the Company could lose or fail to grow its market share and its brand may suffer.***

All of our access control hardware products are manufactured and purchased from an affiliated manufacturer, Xiamen Qiushi Intelligent Network Equipment Co., Ltd. We executed specific purchase agreements with the hardware supplier, which typically set forth the product name, model, unit price, volume, payment method, after-sale service and dispute resolution provisions. Although management believes that if needed, additional or alternative hardware suppliers would be available, the loss of Xiamen Qiushi Intelligent Network Equipment Co., Ltd. as our hardware supplier could cause a significant disruption in operations and delays in the installation of the Company's access control and safety management system. Qualifying a new manufacturer and commencing volume production is expensive and time consuming. Ensuring that a contract manufacturer is qualified to manufacture our products to our standards is time consuming. In addition, there is no assurance that a new contract manufacturer can scale the production of the access control devices at the volumes and in the quality that we require. If we have difficulty finding alternative or additional contract manufacturers that meet our standards, which may take significant effort, our business, results of operations, and financial condition could be materially and adversely affected.

Our reliance on external manufacturers also exposes us to the following risks over which we have limited control:

● unexpected increases in manufacturing and repair costs;

● inability to control the quality and reliability of finished products;

● inability to control delivery schedules;

● potential liability for expenses incurred by external manufacturers in reliance on our forecasts that later prove to be inaccurate;

● potential lack of adequate capacity to manufacture all or a part of the products we require; and

● potential labor disputes affecting the ability of the external manufacturers to produce our products.

The hardware integral to our intelligent access control and safety management system must satisfy certain safety and regulatory standards. If they fail to meet such standards, the quality and reliability of our intelligent access control and safety management system may be materially adversely affected. This failure could also harm our sales, profitability and relationships with our sales channels, and cause our reputation and brand to suffer.

***Defects or performance problems in the Company's Smart Community devices could result in a loss of customers, reputational damage and decreased revenue. Additionally, the Company may face warranty, indemnity, and product liability claims that may arise from malfunctions.***

Our Smart Community devices such as monitors, smart speakers, intercom handsets and access control card dispensers may contain undetected errors or defects, especially when first introduced or when new generations of products are released. Errors, defects, or poor performance can arise due to design flaws, defects in raw materials or components, which can affect the quality of such devices. Any actual or perceived errors, defects, or poor performance in such devices could result in the replacement or recall of the products, rejection of the products, damage to our reputation, lost revenue, and increases in customer service and support costs, all of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

Furthermore, defective components may give rise to warranty, indemnity, or product liability claims against us that exceed any revenue or profit we receive from the affected products. If one of such devices were to cause injury to someone or cause property damage, including because of product malfunctions, defects, or improper installation, we could be exposed to product liability claims. We could incur significant costs and liabilities if we are sued and if damages are awarded against us. Further, any product liability claim we face could be expensive to defend and could divert management's attention. The successful assertion of a product liability claim against us could result in potentially significant monetary damages, penalties or fines, subject us to adverse publicity, damage our reputation and competitive position, and adversely affect sales of our products. In addition, product liability claims, injuries, defects, or other problems experienced by other companies in the community building access control industry could lead to unfavorable market conditions for the industry as a whole and may have an adverse effect on our ability to attract new customers, thus harming our growth and financial performance.

***The Company may face disruption to its technology systems, leading to interruptions in the availability of its services.***

The satisfactory performance, reliability and availability of our technology systems are critical to our success. A failure or malfunction of our Smart Community systems can cause security concerns to community residents and result in irreparable damage to our LianZhang brand. Effective January 1, 2023, the Company has engaged Henduoka, a related party, to provide the SaaS software infrastructure of its intelligent access control and safety management system. Henduoka thus plays a crucial role in maintaining the security of the computer information and communication systems within our intelligent access control and safety management system.

We have devoted considerable internal and external resources to network security, data encryption, and other security measures to protect our systems, customers, and users, but these security measures cannot provide absolute security. We have established a crisis management plan and business continuity program. However, there can be no assurance that the plan and program can withstand an actual disruption in our systems, including a cyber-attack, hacking, fraud, or other forms of deception. An operational interruption could result in significant losses or damage and harm to our business.

Our technology systems, including the software platform provided by Henduoka, may also experience telecommunications failures, computer viruses, databases or components, power outages, hardware failures, user errors, or other attempts to harm our technology systems, which may result in residential community security issues, delays or errors in transaction processing, loss of data, and inability to accept and fulfill user request.

***Delays, costs, and disruptions that result from upgrading, integrating, and maintaining the security of the information and technology networks and systems integral to the intelligent access control and safety management system could materially adversely affect the Company's business.***

We are dependent on information technology networks and systems, including Internet and Internet-based or "cloud" computing services and our scalable technology infrastructure to operate the Smart Community systems. Through Henduoka, we are currently implementing modifications and upgrades to the Smart Community's information technology systems and also integrating systems from other screen operators, including making changes to legacy systems, replacing legacy systems with successor systems with new functionality, and implementing new systems. The dynamic nature of these and other changes we are undertaking require that throughout 2023 and in future years we simultaneously engage in significant technology developmental efforts across our operations, including platform development, marketing, customer care and other substantive and administrative functions. While upgrading and implementing change to any part of our systems could present challenges, the age of our systems and architecture may present unique challenges that we have not previously encountered as we undertake these developmental efforts simultaneously across our operations. Any delay in making such changes or replacements or in purchasing new systems could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows. There are inherent costs and risks associated with integrating, replacing and changing these systems and implementing new systems, including potential disruption of the operation of the intelligent access control and safety management system and its advertisement placement functions, potential disruption of our internal control structure, substantial capital expenditures, additional administration and operating expenses, retention of sufficiently skilled personnel to integrate, implement and operate the new systems, demands on management time, securing our systems along with dependent processes from cybersecurity threats, and other risks and costs of delays or difficulties in transitioning to new systems or of integrating new systems into our current systems. In addition, such information technology system implementations may not result in productivity improvements at a level that outweighs the costs of implementation, or at all. The implementation of or delay in implementing new information technology systems may also cause disruptions in our business operations and impede our ability to comply with constantly evolving laws, regulations and industry.

***Due to the ever-changing threat landscape, the Company's Smart Community system may be subject to potential vulnerabilities of wireless and IoT devices, as well as risks related to hacking or other unauthorized access to control or view systems and obtain private information, which may disrupt the normal function of the Smart Community system.***

Although we do not collect or retain sensitive and confidential information but rely on Henduoka to provide our Smart Community's software infrastructure, functions and services, if Henduoka are subject to cyberattacks that may come from phishing, malware, ransomware, or other methods, our Smart Community system and our business would be materially adversely affected.

No matter how security measures are well designed and implemented, those measures may not prevent: cybersecurity breaches; the unauthorized access, capture, or alteration of information; the exposure or exploitation of potential security vulnerabilities; distributed denial of service attacks; acts of vandalism; computer viruses; or misplaced data or data loss that could materially adversely impact the reputation of our Smart Community systems and our business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

The software provided by Henduoka may contain unknown security vulnerabilities. We and Henduoka take steps to detect and remediate vulnerabilities, but there is no assurance that all vulnerabilities in our Smart Community systems can be detected and remediated as such threats and techniques used to exploit vulnerabilities change frequently and are often sophisticated in nature. These vulnerabilities pose a material risk to our Smart Community business.

***The success of the Company's Smart Community business is dependent upon its ability to obtain and renew contracts with various communities and property managers, which the Company may not be able to obtain on favorable terms.***

Our Smart Community business requires us to develop and maintain robust relationships with a vast number of communities and property managers. Although these contracts typically have terms ranging from three to five years and will renew automatically unless terminated by either party, there is a possibility that our competitors may be able to acquire our market share.

The success of our Smart Community business also depends generally on our ability to obtain and renew contracts and continue to expand geographically. There can be no assurance that we will win additional contracts. Although in the past we are generally able to renew existing contracts, there is no guarantee that we will always be able to renew existing contracts or replace any revenues lost upon non-renewal of a contract. Our inability to renew existing contracts may also result in significant expenses from the removal of our displays.

From time to time, we participate in competitive bids organized by property developers to obtain a portion of our new contracts. The competitive bidding process presents certain risks, including that we may expend substantial cost and managerial time and effort to prepare bids and proposals for contracts that we may not win. Our inability to successfully renew existing or obtain new contracts could have a material adverse impact on our advertising business, overall operations, results of operations and prospects.

**Risks Related to the Out-of-Home Advertising Services** 

***The Company has generated revenues primarily from advertising and promotional activities, namely by the Out-of-Home Advertising and Lifestyle Services business verticals, and any loss or significant reduction of business in these verticals could have a material adverse effect on the Company's revenues, financial positions and operating results.***

In the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025, we generated revenues primarily from advertising and promotional activities. Particularly, for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025, approximately 75.4%, 66.7% and 71.2% of our revenues were derived from Out-of-Home Advertising, respectively. If our advertising revenues suffer any losses or significant deductions, it could materially adversely affect our revenues, financial position and operating results.

***The Company's advertising strategies depend on its Smart Community monitors to a great extent. If defects were found on the access control monitors, this could have a material adverse impact on the Company's revenues, financial position and operating results.***

The Company's Out-of-Home Advertising vertical offers clients one-stop multi-channel advertising solutions. Our core offering in the Out-of-Home Advertising business is to help clients place advertisements on our intelligent access control and safety management system. Residents are exposed to these advertisements each time they enter and exit the community buildings or open the SaaS software. Our monitors and vendor-provided SaaS platforms that form our intelligent access control and safety management system, are our unique resources and attract other outdoor advertising providers to collaborate with us. This collaboration enables us to provide multi-channel advertising solutions. However, if defects were found on our access control monitors or the outsourced software platforms, it could have a material adverse impact on our revenues, financial position and operating results.

***The Company depends on third-party providers for components of its Out-of-Home Advertising services. Any failure or interruption in the services provided by these third parties could negatively impact the Company's ability to deliver the advertising packages to clients.***

Our Out-of-Home Advertising vertical offers clients one-stop multi-channel advertising solutions by partnering with other outdoor advertising providers and simultaneously placing the advertisements on the partners' numerous displays in public transportation, hotels and other settings. Our advertising packages also incorporate collaboration with other advertising providers to deploy posters at various events as well as the digital replay of such events on online video-sharing platforms. We have entered into strategic cooperation framework agreements for these partnerships. For specific cooperation projects, we enter into a separate advertisement placement agreement that sets forth the project term, collaboration methods, price and payment. We typically assume joint liabilities for the services provided by such collaborating partners to ensure the quality of our advertising packages. Any delays, malfunctions, inefficiencies or interruptions in these services could adversely affect the quality and performance of our advertising packages, which could harm our brand, reputation or growth. In addition, if we are unable to avail ourselves of warranties and other contractual protections with such partner providers, we may incur additional costs related to the affected services, which could adversely affect our business, operating results, or financial condition.

***The Company relies on various third-party telecommunications providers and signal processing centers to transmit and communicate signals to its Smart Community systems.***

We also rely on third-party telecommunications providers and signal processing centers to transmit and communicate signals to our Smart Community devices. These third-party telecommunications providers and signal processing centers could fail to transmit or communicate these signals to the access control screens for many reasons, including disruptions from fire, natural disasters, weather, health epidemics or pandemics, transmission interruption, extended power outages, human or other error, malicious acts, provider preferences regarding the signals that get transmitted, government actions, war, terrorism, sabotage, or other conflicts, or as a result of disruptions to internal and external networks or third party transmission lines. The failure of one or more of these third-party telecommunications providers or signal processing centers to transmit and communicate signals to our Smart Community systems in a timely manner could affect our ability to perform Out-of-Home advertising services.

***The Company faces intense competition in the Out-of-Home Advertising business.***

We operate in a highly competitive industry, and we may not be able to maintain or increase our current advertising revenues. We compete for advertising revenue with other out-of-home advertising businesses, as well as with other media, such as broadcast and cable television, radio, print media and direct mail, within their respective markets. Market shares are subject to change for various reasons, including through consolidation of our competitors through processes such as mergers and acquisitions, which could have the effect of reducing our revenue in a specific market. Our competitors may develop technology, services or advertising media that are equal or superior to those we provide or that achieve greater market acceptance and brand recognition than we achieve. It is also possible that new competitors may emerge and rapidly acquire significant market share in any of our sectors. Many of these competitors possess greater technical, human and other resources than we do, and we may lack sufficient financial or other resources to maintain or improve competitive position. Moreover, the advertiser/agency ecosystem is diverse and dynamic, with advertiser/agency relationships subject to change. This could have an adverse effect on us if an advertiser client shifts its relationship to an agency with whom we do not have as good a relationship. An increased level of competition for advertising dollars may lead to lower advertising rates as we attempt to retain customers or may cause us to lose customers to our competitors who offer lower rates that we are unable or unwilling to match.

***Restrictions on advertising of certain products may restrict the categories of clients that can advertise using the Company's services.***

Regulations governing categories of products that can be advertised through our advertising assets and platforms may affect our performance. Certain products and services, for example tobacco-based products, are banned from outdoor advertising in China. Moreover, extreme words like "the most", "the best", "most favored" are not allowed in advertisement. Any significant reduction in advertising of products due to content-related restrictions could cause a reduction in our direct revenues from such advertisements.

***If the Company's security measures are breached, the Company could lose valuable information, suffer disruptions to its business, and incur expenses and liabilities, including damage to its relationships with customers and business partners.***

Although we have implemented physical and electronic security measures designed to protect against the loss, misuse and alteration of our computer system and proprietary business information, no security measures are perfect and impenetrable, and we and outside parties we interact with may be unable to anticipate or prevent unauthorized access. Moreover, our systems, servers and platforms may be vulnerable to computer viruses or physical or electronic break-ins and similar disruptions that our security measures may not detect, which could cause interruptions or slowdowns of our digital display systems, delays in communication or loss of data and slowdown or unavailability of our advertising platforms. A cyber incident may be due to the actions of outside parties, employee error, malfeasance or a combination of these or other actions. The risk of a security breach or disruption, particularly through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusions, including by computer hackers and cyber terrorists, has generally increased as the number, intensity and sophistication of attempted attacks and intrusions from around the world have increased as well. If an actual or perceived breach of our security occurs, our digital display systems and advertising assets could suffer disruption, and we could lose competitively sensitive business information or lose control of our information processes or internal controls. In addition, the public perception of the effectiveness of our security measures or services could be harmed, and we could lose customers, consumers and business partners. In the event of a security breach, we could suffer financial exposure in connection with demands from perpetrators, penalties, remediation efforts, investigations and legal proceedings and changes in our security and system protection measures. Any failure or perceived failure by us to comply with these laws may subject us to significant regulatory fines and private litigation, any of which could harm our business.

**Risks Related to the Lifestyle Services** 

***The Company expects the Lifestyle Services vertical to be a new growth area, and one of its growth strategies is to enhance its ability to attract, incentivize and retain merchant customers for the Lifestyle Services. However, this focus on the Lifestyle Services vertical may be unsuccessful.***

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We are implementing a strategy to deepen our engagement with merchants and manufacturers within our Lifestyle Services space, by enabling them to offer home delivery services for household supplies and food, coordinate flight and train tickets, hotel accommodation and admission tickets for residents, and present top deals from leading e-commerce platforms. We intend to execute this strategy by building long-term relationships with local merchants to improve our inventory selection and improving the customer experience through inventory curation and improved convenience in order to drive customer demand and purchase frequency. There are no assurances that our actions will be successful in executing this strategy. Our efforts may prove more difficult than we currently anticipate. Further, we may not succeed in realizing the benefits of these efforts on our anticipated timeline or at all. In addition, as we implement this strategy, the macroeconomic environment, including but not limited to, economy slowdown pressures, higher labor costs, supply chain challenges and resulting changes in consumer and merchant behavior may make it more difficult to effectively execute this strategy, including to quickly test, learn and scale initiatives relating to improving inventory selection or improving customer experience. Even if fully implemented, our strategy may not result in a return to growth or the other anticipated benefits to our business, financial condition and results of operations. If we are unable to effectively execute this strategy and realize its anticipated benefits, it could negatively impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.

***The future success of the Lifestyle Services vertical depends upon the Company's ability to attract and retain high quality merchants.***

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We must continue to attract and retain high quality merchants in order to increase profitability and grow our Lifestyle Services vertical. A key priority for our Lifestyle Services vertical is to attract and retain the right merchants and provide community households with great deals and high-quality products and services. We are also focused on improving the merchant experience on our platform, including improving tools available to merchants to help grow their businesses. In addition, in most instances, we do not have long-term arrangements to guarantee the availability of deals that offer attractive quality, value and variety to consumers or favorable payment terms. If merchants decide that utilizing our services no longer provides an effective means of attracting new customers or selling their offerings, they may stop working with us or negotiate to pay us lower margins or fees. Further, current or future competitors may accept lower margins, or negative margins, to secure offers that attract attention and acquire new customers. We also may experience attrition in our merchants resulting from several factors, including losses to competitors and merchant closures or merchant bankruptcies. If we are unable to attract and retain high quality merchants in numbers sufficient to grow our business, or if merchants are unwilling to offer products or services with compelling terms through us, our operating results may be adversely affected.

***If some of the Company's merchant customers fail to provide a superior consumer experience, consumers may lose confidence in the products and services the Company promotes generally, which could have a material adverse impact on the Lifestyle Services business.***

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The development of our Lifestyle Services hinges on our ability to provide a superior consumer experience for the products and services we help promote. This depends on a variety of factors, including our ability to offer high-quality products or services at competitive prices, directly source products or services to respond to consumer demands, and provide superior customer service. If some of the products or services ordered by consumers through our group deals, coupons, platform or otherwise influenced by our promotions, are not delivered on time, have defects or otherwise lead to a bad experience, consumers could request returns or refunds, and have less confidence in the products and services we promote generally. Failure of some of our merchant customers to deliver high-quality products and services to consumers may negatively impact the overall user experience, damage our reputation and cause us to lose both consumers and other advertiser clients.

***The Company faces intense competition in the Lifestyle Services business, and it may lose market share and consumers if it fails to compete effectively.***

The consumer service industry in China is intensely competitive. We compete for consumers and products. Our current or potential competitors include major neighborhood retailers, major social media platforms and e-commerce companies. In addition, new and enhanced technologies may increase the competition in the consumer service industry. When we work with merchant clients to set prices, we have to consider how competitors have set prices for the same or similar products. When they cut prices or offer additional benefits or rebates, we may have to ask our merchant clients to lower prices or offer additional benefits or risk losing market share, either of which could harm our financial condition and results of operations. Some of our current or future competitors may have longer operating histories, greater brand recognition, larger consumer bases, higher penetration in certain regions or greater financial, technical or marketing resources than we do. Those smaller companies or new entrants may be acquired by, receive investment from or enter into strategic relationships with well-established and well-financed companies or investors which would help enhance their competitive positions. Some of our competitors may be able to secure more favorable terms from suppliers, devote greater resources to marketing and promotional campaigns, adopt more aggressive pricing or inventory policies and devote substantially more resources to their technologies and systems development than us. We cannot assure you that we will be able to compete successfully against current or future competitors, and competitive pressures may have a material and adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Risks Related to Doing Business in China

***The economic, political and social conditions in China could affect our business, results of operations, financial conditions and prospects which could result in a material change in the Company's operations and/or the value of the Class B Ordinary Shares.***

All of the Company's revenue has been derived from its businesses in China so far. Accordingly, the Company's business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects are, to a material extent, subject to economic, political and legal developments in China. In particular, factors such as consumer, corporate and government spending, business investment, level of economic development, and resource allocation could affect the growth of the Company's business.

The PRC economy has experienced significant growth over the past decades since the implementation of China's reform and opening-up policy. In recent years, the PRC government has implemented measures emphasizing the utilization of market forces in economic reform and the establishment of sound corporate governance practices in business enterprises. These economic reform measures may be adaptively adjusted from industry to industry or across different regions of the country. If the business environment in China experiences adverse changes, the Company's business in China may also be materially and adversely affected.

***The development of the PRC legal system and changes in the interpretation and enforcement of PRC laws, regulations and policies in China could adversely affect us.***

Substantially all of the Company's assets and operations are located in the PRC. The PRC legal system is based on written statutes. Since the late 1970s, the PRC government has promulgated laws and regulations dealing with economic matters, such as foreign investment, corporate organization and governance, commerce, taxation and trade, with a view towards developing a comprehensive system of commercial law. However, as many of these laws and regulations are relatively new and continue to evolve and develop, these laws and regulations may be subject to different interpretations. Like other civil law countries, there is a limited volume of published court decisions, which may be cited for reference but are not binding on subsequent cases and have limited precedential value unless the Supreme People's Court of China otherwise provides. As these laws and regulations are continually evolving in response to the economic development and other conditions, the interpretation and implementation of PRC laws and regulations may adversely affect the legal protections and remedies that are available to investors and us.

***The CSRC has released rules for China-based companies seeking to conduct public offerings in foreign markets with respect to filing procedures to be completed with the CSRC. According to these rules, we expect to perform necessary recordation filings with the CSRC for future securities offerings outside of China, which will subject us to additional compliance requirements.***

On February 17, 2023, the CSRC published the Overseas Listing Rules to provide explanation and instructions which became effective on March 31, 2023. These rules lay out filing procedures for domestic companies to record both direct and indirect overseas listings and offerings with the CSRC. If a domestic enterprise intends to indirectly offer securities in an overseas market, the filing obligation falls on a major operating entity incorporated in the PRC.

According to the Trial Measures, we expect to perform necessary recordation filings with the CSRC for future securities offerings outside of China, which will subject us to additional compliance requirements. We cannot assure you that we will be able to get the clearance of the filing procedures under the Trial Measures on a timely basis, or at all. Any failure of the Company to fully comply with new regulatory requirements may significantly limit or completely hinder LZ Technology's ability to offer or continue to offer its securities, cause significant disruption to our business operations, and severely damage our reputation, which would materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations and cause the Class B Ordinary Shares to significantly decline in value or become worthless.

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***LZ Technology may rely on dividends and other distributions on equity from our PRC subsidiaries for its cash requirements.***

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Our Cayman Islands holding company, LZ Technology, has no material assets other than ownership of equity interests in its subsidiaries. As a result, it has no independent means of generating revenue and may rely on dividends and other distributions on equity from our PRC operating subsidiaries for its cash requirements. Our PRC subsidiaries' ability to distribute dividends is based upon their distributable earnings. Current PRC regulations permit our PRC subsidiaries to pay dividends to their respective shareholders only out of their accumulated profits, if any, determined in accordance with PRC accounting standards and regulations. In addition, 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, which may stop drawing its after-tax profits if the aggregate balance of the common reserve has already accounted for over 50 percent of its registered capital. These reserves are not distributable as cash dividends. If 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 payments to us. Any limitation on the ability of our PRC subsidiaries to distribute dividends or other payments to their respective shareholders could materially and adversely limit the Company's ability to grow, make investments or acquisitions that could be beneficial to the Company's business, pay dividends or otherwise fund and conduct the Company's business.

In addition, the Enterprise Income Tax Law and its implementation rules provide that a withholding tax rate of up to 10% will be applicable to dividends payable by PRC companies to non-PRC-resident enterprises unless otherwise exempted or reduced according to treaties or arrangements between the PRC central government and governments of other countries or regions where the non-PRC resident enterprises are incorporated.

***Non-compliance with labor-related laws and regulations of the PRC may have an adverse impact on the Company's financial condition and results of operation.***

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Our PRC subsidiaries have been subject to stricter regulatory requirements in terms of entering into labor contracts with their employees and paying various statutory employee benefits, including pensions, housing fund, medical insurance, work-related injury insurance, unemployment insurance and childbearing insurance to designated government agencies for the benefit of their employees.

Pursuant to the PRC Labor Contract Law, or the Labor Contract Law, that became effective in January 2008 and its implementing rules that became effective in September 2008 and was amended in July 2013, 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 the Company decides to terminate some of its employees or otherwise change the Company's employment or labor practices, the Labor Contract Law and its implementation rules may limit the Company's ability to effect those changes in a desirable or cost-effective manner, which could adversely affect the Company's business and results of operations.

We cannot assure you that the Company's employment practice will not violate labor-related laws and regulations in China, which may subject the Company to labor disputes or government investigations. If the Company is deemed to have violated relevant labor laws and regulations, the Company could be required to provide additional compensation to its employees and the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.

***Our failure to make adequate contributions to various employee benefit plans as required by PRC regulations may subject our PRC subsidiaries to penalties.***

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Companies operating in China are required to participate in various government-mandated employee benefit contribution 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 their employees up to a maximum amount specified by the local government from time to time. The requirement of employee benefit contribution plans has not been implemented consistently by the local governments in China given the different levels of economic development in different locations. Pursuant to the PRC Social Insurance Law, if an employer fails to make full and timely contributions to social insurance, the relevant enforcement agency shall order the employer to make all outstanding contributions within five days of such order and impose penalties equal to 0.05% of the total outstanding amount for each additional day such contributions are overdue. If the employer fails to make all outstanding contributions within five days of such order, the relevant enforcement agency may impose penalties equal to one to three times the amount overdue.

As of December 31, 2025, the Company's PRC subsidiaries had not paid adequate social insurance contributions or housing fund contributions for their employees. We estimate that as of December 31 of each respective year, the unpaid housing provident fund contributions amounted to approximately RMB 50,380 in 2023, RMB 43,210 in 2024 and RMB 62,662 ($8,961) in 2025. As of the date of this Annual Report, none of the Company's PRC subsidiaries have received any complaints, claims, actions or reports from their employees regarding any non-compliance with PRC social insurance and housing fund regulations, nor have they received any notification from the PRC governmental authorities requiring them to pay any outstanding amount of contributions. Our management considers the likelihood that our PRC subsidiaries will be required by the PRC governmental authorities to make additional payment for the underpaid contributions is low. If the Company is subject to fines in relation to the underpaid employee benefits, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company may be adversely affected.

***PRC regulation of loans to and direct investment in PRC entities by offshore holding companies and currency conversion policies may delay us from using the proceeds from overseas offerings to make loans or additional capital contributions to our PRC subsidiaries, which could materially and adversely affect the Company's liquidity and the Company's ability to fund and expand its business.***

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Whenever LZ Technology transfers to our PRC subsidiaries, either as a shareholder loan or as an increase in registered capital, such transfers must be subject to approval or registration with relevant governmental authorities in China. For example, (i) a foreign loan of less one year duration procured by a PRC company is required to be registered with SAFE or its local branches and (ii) a foreign loan of one year duration or more procured by a PRC company is required to be applied to the National Development and Reform Commission ("NDRC") in advance for undergoing recordation registration procedures. Any medium or long-term loan to be provided by us to our PRC operating subsidiaries, must be registered with the NDRC and the SAFE or its local branches. We may not be able to complete such registrations on a timely basis, with respect to future capital contributions or foreign loans by LZ Technology to our PRC Subsidiaries.

On March 30, 2015, the SAFE promulgated the Circular on Reforming the Management Approach Regarding the Foreign Exchange Capital Settlement of Foreign-Invested Enterprises, or SAFE Circular 19, which took effect as of June 1, 2015. SAFE Circular 19 launched a nationwide reform of the administration of the settlement of the foreign exchange capitals of FIEs and allows FIEs to settle their foreign exchange capital at their discretion, but continues to prohibit FIEs from using the Renminbi fund converted from their foreign exchange capital for expenditure beyond their business scopes, providing entrusted loans or repaying loans between nonfinancial enterprises. The SAFE issued the Circular on Reforming and Regulating Policies on the Control over Foreign Exchange Settlement of Capital Accounts, or SAFE Circular 16, effective in June 2016. Pursuant to SAFE Circular 16, enterprises registered in China may also convert their foreign debts from foreign currency to Renminbi on a self-discretionary basis. SAFE Circular 16 provides an integrated standard for conversion of foreign exchange under capital account items (including but not limited to foreign currency capital and foreign debts) on a self-discretionary basis which applies to all enterprises registered in China. SAFE Circular 16 reiterates the principle that Renminbi converted from foreign currency-denominated capital of a company may not be directly or indirectly used for purposes beyond its business scope or prohibited by PRC laws or regulations, while such converted Renminbi shall not be provided as loans to its non-affiliated entities. There remains uncertainty as to the interpretation and application of these Circulars. Violations of these Circulars and any other future foreign exchange related rules could result in severe monetary or other penalties.

***Our Class B Ordinary Shares may be prohibited from trading in the United States under the HFCAA in the future if the PCAOB is unable to inspect or investigate completely auditors located in China. The delisting of our Class B Ordinary Shares, or the threat of delisting, may materially and adversely affect the value of your investment.***

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 May 20, 2020, the U.S. Senate passed the HFCAA requiring a foreign company to certify it is not owned or controlled by a foreign government if the PCAOB is unable to audit specified reports because the company uses a foreign auditor not subject to PCAOB inspection. In addition, if the PCAOB is unable to inspect the company's auditors for three consecutive years, the issuer's securities are prohibited to trade on a national exchange. On December 2, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the HFCAA and it was signed into law on December 18, 2020.

On June 22, 2021, the U.S. Senate passed the Accelerating Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (the "AHFCA Act"), which, if enacted, would amend the HFCAA and require the SEC to prohibit an issuer's securities from trading on any U.S. stock exchanges if its audit work cannot be inspected when its auditor is subject to PCAOB inspections for two consecutive years instead of three and, thus, would reduce the time before the Class B Ordinary Shares may be prohibited from trading or delisted. On December 23, 2022, the U.S. Senate passed the Accelerating Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act, and on December 29, 2022, legislation entitled "Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023" was signed into law, which contained, among other things, an identical provision to the Accelerating Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act and amended the HFCAA by requiring 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, thus reducing the time period for triggering the prohibition on trading.

On September 22, 2021, the PCAOB adopted a final rule implementing the HFCAA, which provides a framework for the PCAOB to use when determining, as contemplated under the HFCAA, whether the PCAOB is unable to inspect or investigate completely registered public accounting firms located in a foreign jurisdiction because of a position taken by one or more authorities in that jurisdiction.

On December 2, 2021, the SEC adopted amendments to finalize rules implementing the submission and disclosure requirements in the HFCAA. The rules apply to registrants the SEC identifies as having filed an annual report with an audit report issued by a registered public accounting firm that is located in a foreign jurisdiction and that the PCAOB is unable to inspect or investigate ("Commission-Identified Issuers"). The final amendments require Commission-Identified Issuers to submit documentation to the SEC establishing that, if true, it is not owned or controlled by a governmental entity in the public accounting firm's foreign jurisdiction. The amendments also require that a Commission-Identified Issuer that is a "foreign issuer," as defined in Exchange Act Rule 3b-4, provide certain additional disclosures in its annual report for itself and any of its consolidated foreign operating entities. A Commission-Identified Issuer will be required to comply with the submission and disclosure requirements in the annual report for each year in which it was identified.

On December 16, 2021, pursuant to the HFCAA, the PCAOB issued a Determination Report which found that the PCAOB is unable to inspect or investigate completely registered public accounting firms headquartered in the PRC and Hong Kong, because of a position taken by one or more authorities in such jurisdictions. Such determinations were vacated by the PCAOB on December 15, 2022.

On August 26, 2022, CSRC, the MOF, and the PCAOB signed the Protocol, governing inspections and investigations of audit firms based in China and Hong Kong. The Protocol remains unpublished and is subject to further explanation and implementation. Pursuant to the fact sheet with respect to the Protocol disclosed by the SEC, the PCAOB shall have independent discretion to select any issuer audits for inspection or investigation and has the unfettered ability to transfer information to the SEC. On December 15, 2022, the PCAOB made a statement announcing that it was able, in 2022, to inspect and investigate completely issuer audit engagements of PCAOB-registered public accounting firms headquartered in China and Hong Kong.

Our former auditor, Marcum Asia CPAs LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm headquartered in New York, the United States, has been registered with the PCAOB and subject to PCAOB's regular inspections. On April 30, 2025, we engaged our current auditor, GGF CPA LTD, an independent registered public accounting firm headquartered in China. GGF CPA LTD is currently registered with the PCAOB and subject to its regular inspections. We have no current intention of engaging any auditor not subject to regular inspection by the PCAOB.

Uncertainties still exist as to whether the PCAOB will have continued access for complete inspections and investigations in the future. The PCAOB is expected to continue to demand complete access to inspections and investigations against accounting firms headquartered in mainland China and Hong Kong in the future. Each year, the PCAOB will determine whether it can inspect and investigate completely accounting firms headquartered in mainland China and Hong Kong. Our securities may be prohibited from trading if our auditor cannot be fully inspected. While the Company's auditors are registered with PCAOB and subject to PCAOB inspection, in the event it is later determined that the PCAOB is unable to inspect or investigate completely the Company's auditor because of a position taken by an authority in a foreign jurisdiction, then such inability could cause trading in the Company's securities to be prohibited under the HFCAA, as amended, and ultimately result in a determination by a securities exchange to delist the Company's securities. A termination of the trading of our securities or any restriction on the trading in our securities would have a negative impact on the Company as well as on the value of our securities.

The market price of the Class B Ordinary Shares could be adversely affected as a result of anticipated negative impacts of these executive or legislative actions, regardless of whether these executive or legislative actions are implemented and regardless of our actual operating performance.

***Fluctuations in exchange rates could have a material and adverse effect on the Company's results of operations and the value of your investment.***

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The value of the Renminbi against the U.S. dollar and other currencies may fluctuate and is affected by, among other things, changes in political and economic conditions and the foreign exchange policy adopted by the PRC regulatory authorities. It is difficult to predict when and how the exchange rates between the RMB and the U.S. dollar may change. All of the Company's revenues and substantially all of the Company's costs are denominated in Renminbi. We rely on dividends paid by our operating subsidiaries in China for our cash needs. Any significant revaluation of Renminbi may materially and adversely affect the Company's results of operations and financial position reported in Renminbi when translated into U.S. dollars, and the value of, and any dividends payable on, the Class B Ordinary Shares in U.S. dollars. To the extent that we need to convert U.S. dollars into Renminbi for the Company's operations, appreciation of the Renminbi against the U.S. dollar would have an adverse effect on the Renminbi amount we would receive. Conversely, if we decide to convert the Company's Renminbi into U.S. dollars for the purpose of making payments for dividends on the Class B Ordinary Shares to our shareholders or for other business purposes, appreciation of the U.S. dollar against the Renminbi would have a negative effect on the U.S. dollar amount.

***Currency conversion policies may limit the Company's ability to utilize the Company's revenues effectively and affect the value of your investment.***

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The PRC regulatory authorities impose control on the convertibility of the Renminbi into foreign currencies and, in certain cases, the remittance of currency out of China. The Company generates substantially all of its revenues in Renminbi. Under the Company's current corporate structure, we primarily 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, including profit distributions, interest payments and trade and service-related foreign exchange transactions, can be made in foreign currencies without prior approval of SAFE by complying with certain procedural requirements. Specifically, under the existing exchange restrictions, without prior approval of SAFE, cash generated from the operations of our PRC subsidiaries in China may be used to pay dividends to us. However, approval from or registration with appropriate government authorities is required, in principle, where 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. As a result, our PRC subsidiaries need to obtain SAFE approval to use cash generated from their operations to pay off their respective debt in a currency other than Renminbi owed to entities outside of China, or to make other capital expenditure payments outside of China in a currency other than Renminbi. If the foreign exchange control system prevents our PRC subsidiaries from obtaining sufficient foreign currency, we may not be able to pay dividends in US dollars to our shareholders, including holders of the Class B Ordinary Shares.

***Certain PRC regulations may make it more difficult for the Company to pursue growth through acquisitions.***

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Among other things, the Regulations on Mergers and Acquisitions of Domestic Enterprises by Foreign Investors ("M&A Rules") and Anti-Monopoly Law of the People's Republic of China promulgated by the Standing Committee of the NPC which became effective in 2008 and latest revised in 2022 ("Anti-Monopoly Law"), established additional procedures and requirements that could make merger and acquisition activities by non-Chinese investors more time-consuming and complex. Such regulation requires, among other things, that State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) be notified in advance of any change-of-control transaction in which a non-Chinese investor acquires control of a PRC domestic enterprise or a foreign company with substantial PRC operations, if certain thresholds under the Provisions of the State Council on the Standard for Declaration of Concentration of Business Operators, issued by the State Council in 2008 and revised in 2024, are triggered. Moreover, the Anti-Monopoly Law of China requires that transactions which involve the national security, the examination on the national security shall also be conducted according to the relevant provisions. In addition, PRC Measures for the Security Review of Foreign Investment which became effective in January 2021 require acquisitions by non-Chinese investors of PRC companies engaged in military-related or certain other industries that are crucial to national security be subject to security review before consummation of any such acquisition. The Company may pursue potential strategic acquisitions that are complementary to the Company's business and operations.

Complying with the requirements of these regulations to complete such transactions could be time-consuming, and the required approval processes, such as obtaining approval or clearance from the MOFCOM, may delay or inhibit the Company's ability to complete such transactions, which could affect the Company's ability to expand the Company's business or maintain the Company's market share.

***U.S. regulatory bodies may be limited in their ability to conduct investigations or inspections of the Company's operations in China.***

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Any disclosure of documents or information located in China by foreign agencies may be subject to jurisdiction constraints and must comply with China's state secrecy laws, which broadly define the scope of "state secrets" to include matters involving economic interests and technologies. There is no guarantee that requests from U.S. federal or state regulators or agencies to investigate or inspect the Company's operations in China will be honored by the Company, by entities who provide services to the Company or with whom the Company associates, without violating PRC legal requirements, especially as those entities are located in China. Furthermore, under the current PRC laws, an on-site inspection of the Company's facilities in China by any of these regulators may be limited or prohibited.

***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.***

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Under the PRC Enterprise Income Tax Law and its implementation rules, an enterprise established outside of the PRC with its "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 at the rate of 25%. The implementation rules define the term "de facto management body" as the body that exercises full and substantial control and overall management over the business, productions, personnel, accounts and properties of an enterprise. In 2009, the State Administration of Taxation, or SAT, issued a circular, known as SAT Circular 82, which provides certain specific criteria for determining whether the "de facto management body" of a PRC-controlled enterprise that is incorporated offshore is located in China. Although this circular applies only to offshore enterprises controlled by PRC enterprises or PRC enterprise groups, not those controlled by PRC individuals or foreigners, the criteria set forth in the circular may reflect the SAT's general position on how the "de facto management body" text should be applied in determining the tax resident status of all offshore enterprises. According to SAT 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 that our company is not a PRC resident enterprise for PRC tax purposes. However, the tax resident status of an enterprise is subject to determination by the PRC tax authorities and uncertainties exist with respect to the interpretation of the term "de facto management body." If the PRC tax authorities determine that our company is a PRC resident enterprise for enterprise income tax purposes, we would be subject to PRC enterprise income on the Company's worldwide income at the rate of 25%. Furthermore, we would be required to withhold a 10% tax from dividends we pay to our shareholders that are non-PRC-resident enterprises. In addition, non-PRC-resident enterprise shareholders (including holders of the Class B Ordinary Shares) may be subject to PRC tax on gains realized on the sale or other disposition of the Class B Ordinary Shares, if such income is treated as sourced from within the PRC. Furthermore, if we are deemed a PRC resident enterprise, dividends paid to our non-PRC individual shareholders (including holders of the Class B Ordinary Shares) and any gain realized on the transfer of the Class B Ordinary Shares by such shareholders may be subject to PRC tax at a rate of 20% (which, in the case of dividends, may be withheld at source by us). These rates may be reduced by an applicable tax treaty, but 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 in the event that we are treated as a PRC resident enterprise. Any such tax may reduce the returns on your investment in the Class B Ordinary Shares.

***We face restrictions with respect to indirect transfers of equity interests in PRC resident enterprises by their non-PRC holding companies.***

On February 3, 2015, the SAT issued the Public Notice Regarding Certain Corporate Income Tax Matters on Indirect Transfer of Properties by Non-Tax Resident Enterprises, or SAT Bulletin 7. SAT Bulletin 7 extends its tax jurisdiction to transactions involving the transfer of taxable assets through offshore transfer of a foreign intermediate holding company. In addition, SAT Bulletin 7 has introduced safe harbors for internal group restructurings and the purchase and sale of equity through a public securities market. SAT Bulletin 7 also brings challenges to both foreign transferor and transferee (or other person who is obligated to pay for the transfer) of taxable assets, as such persons need to determine whether their transactions are subject to these rules and whether any withholding obligation applies.

On October 17, 2017, the SAT issued the Announcement of the State Administration of Taxation on Issues Concerning the Withholding of Non-resident Enterprise Income Tax at Source, or SAT Bulletin 37, which came into effect on December 1, 2017. The SAT Bulletin 37 further clarifies the practice and procedure of the withholding of non-resident enterprise income tax.

Where a non-resident enterprise transfers taxable assets indirectly by disposing of the equity interests of an overseas holding company, which is an "Indirect Transfer", the non-resident enterprise as either transferor or transferee, or the PRC entity that directly owns the taxable assets, may report such Indirect Transfer to the relevant tax authority. Using a "substance over form" principle, the PRC tax authority may disregard the existence of the overseas holding company if it lacks a reasonable commercial purpose and was established for the purpose of reducing, avoiding or deferring PRC tax. As a result, gains derived from such Indirect Transfer may be subject to PRC enterprise income tax, and the transferee or other person who pays for the transfer is obligated to withhold the applicable taxes currently at a rate of 10% for the transfer of equity interests in a PRC resident enterprise. Both the transferor and the transferee may be subject to penalties under PRC tax laws if the transferee fails to withhold the taxes and the transferor fails to pay the taxes.

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

Risks Related to Ownership of the Class B Ordinary Shares

***Our dual class voting structure has the effect of concentrating the voting control in holders of our Class A Ordinary Shares, which will limit or preclude your ability to influence corporate matters, and your interests may conflict with the interests of these shareholders. It may also adversely affect the trading market for our Class B Ordinary Shares due to exclusion from certain stock market indices.***

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We have adopted a dual class voting structure such that our Ordinary Shares consist of Class A Ordinary Shares and Class B Ordinary Shares. Class A Ordinary Shares are entitled to ten (10) votes per share on proposals requiring or requesting shareholder approval and Class B Ordinary Shares are entitled to one (1) vote per share on any such matter.

As of the date of this Annual Report, Mr. Andong Zhang held controlling voting power in the Company based on having approximately 75.92% of the combined voting power of our outstanding Ordinary Shares. Mr. Andong Zhang has the ability to control the outcome of most matters requiring shareholder approval, including:

● the election of our Board and, through our Board, decision making with respect to our business direction and policies, including the appointment and removal of our officers;

● mergers, de-mergers and other significant corporate transactions;

● changes to our constitution; and

● our capital structure.

This voting control and influence may discourage transactions involving a change of control of the Company, including transactions in which you, as a holder of our Class B Ordinary Shares, might otherwise receive a premium for your shares.

S&P Dow Jones and FTSE Russell have implemented changes to their eligibility criteria for inclusion of shares of public companies on certain indices, including the S&P 500, namely, to exclude companies with multiple classes of shares of common stock from being added to such indices. In addition, several shareholder advisory firms have announced their opposition to the use of multiple class structures. As a result, the dual class structure of our Ordinary Shares may prevent the inclusion of the Class B Ordinary Shares in such indices and may cause shareholder advisory firms to publish negative commentary about our corporate governance practices or otherwise seek to cause us to change our capital structure. Any such exclusion from indices could result in a less active trading market for our Class B Ordinary Shares. Any actions or publications by shareholder advisory firms critical of our corporate governance practices or capital structure could also adversely affect the value of the Class B Ordinary Shares.

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***The market price of the Class B Ordinary Shares has been volatile or may decline regardless of our operating performance.***

The market price for the Class B Ordinary Shares has been volatile. The wide fluctuation of our share price could be due to multiple factors, many of which are beyond our control, including:

● actual or anticipated fluctuations in the operating results of the Company due to factors related to the Company's business;

● success or failure of the strategy of the Company;

● the interim or annual earnings of the Company, or those of other companies in the Company's industry;

● the Company's ability to obtain third-party financing as needed;

● announcements by us or the Company's competitors of significant acquisitions or dispositions;

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

● the operating and stock price performance of other comparable companies;

● investor perception of the Company;

● natural or environmental disasters that investors believe may affect the Company;

● overall market fluctuations;

● a large sale of the Class B Ordinary Shares by a significant shareholder;

● results from any material litigation or government investigation;

● changes in laws and regulations affecting the Company or any of the principal products and services sold by the Company; and

● general economic and political conditions and other external factors.

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. Share prices of many companies have fluctuated in a manner unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of those companies. In the past, shareholders have filed securities class litigation following periods of market volatility. If 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 experienced stock price volatility unrelated to our actual or expected operating performance, financial condition or prospects, making it difficult for prospective investors to assess the rapidly changing value of the Class B Ordinary Shares.***

Between February 27, 2025 and February 27, 2026, the trading price of our Class B Ordinary Shares fluctuated significantly, ranging from a high of $32.10 to a low of $1.07. Historically, the US stock market has witnessed instances of extreme stock price surges followed by rapid declines for small-cap issuers, and such volatility seemed unrelated to the issuers' performance subsequent to their initial public offerings, especially among companies with relatively small public floats. As a relatively small-capitalized company with a small public float, the share price of the Class B Ordinary Shares may continue to experience extreme volatility, lower trading volume and less liquidity than large-capitalized companies. Although the specific cause of such volatility is unclear, our small public float may amplify the impact the actions taken by a few shareholders have on the price of the Class B Ordinary Shares, which may cause the share price to deviate, potentially significantly, from a price that better reflects the underlying performance of our business. The potential extreme volatility may confuse public investors regarding the value of the shares, distort the market perception of the share price and our company's financial performance and public image, and negatively affect the long-term liquidity of the Class B Ordinary Shares, regardless of our actual or expected operating performance. As a result, investors may have difficulty assessing the rapidly changing value of the Class B Ordinary Shares and our ability to access the capital market may be materially adversely affected. In addition, when the trading volumes of the Class B Ordinary Shares are low, holders of the Class B Ordinary Shares may also not be able to readily liquidate their investment or may be forced to sell at depressed prices due to low volume trading. As a result of this volatility, investors may experience losses on their investment in the Class B Ordinary Shares.

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***We may not be able to maintain a listing of the Class B Ordinary Shares on Nasdaq.***

Our Class B Ordinary Shares are listed on Nasdaq, and we must meet certain financial and liquidity criteria to maintain such listing. If we fail to meet Nasdaq's continued listing requirements, the Class B Ordinary Shares may be delisted. In addition, our board of directors may determine that the cost of maintaining our listing on a national securities exchange outweighs the benefits of such listing. A delisting of the Class B Ordinary Shares from Nasdaq may materially impair our shareholders' ability to buy and sell the Class B Ordinary Shares and could have an adverse effect on the market price of, and the efficiency of the trading market for, the Class B Ordinary Shares. The delisting of the Class B Ordinary Shares could significantly impair our ability to raise capital and the value of your investment.

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***If securities or industry analysts publish unfavorable research, or do not continue to cover us, the Company's share price and trading volume could decline.***

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The trading market for the Class B Ordinary Shares depends in part on the research and reports that securities or industry analysts publish about us and the Company's business. We do not have any control over these analysts. If an analyst downgrades the Class B Ordinary Shares or publishes unfavorable research about the Company's business, the Company's share price would likely decline. If an analyst ceases coverage of us or fails to publish reports on us regularly, we could lose visibility in the financial markets and demand for the Class B Ordinary Shares could decrease, which could cause the share price or trading volume to decline.

***We have not historically declared or paid dividends on the Class B Ordinary Shares and, consequently, your ability to achieve a return on your investment will depend on appreciation in the price of the Class B Ordinary Shares.***

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We have not historically declared or paid dividends on the Class B Ordinary Shares. We currently intend to invest the Company's future earnings, if any, to fund the Company's growth, to develop the Company's business, for working capital needs, to reduce debt and for general corporate purposes. We do not expect to declare or pay any dividends in the foreseeable future. Therefore, the success of an investment in the Class B Ordinary Shares will depend upon any future appreciation in their value. There is no guarantee that the Class B Ordinary Shares will appreciate in value or even maintain their current value.

Any decision to pay dividends in the future will be at the full discretion of the Company's board of directors and will depend upon various factors then existing, including earnings, financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, level of indebtedness, restrictions imposed by applicable law, general business conditions and other factors that the Company's board of directors may deem relevant.

***Substantial future sales of the Class B Ordinary Shares or the anticipation of future sales of the Class B Ordinary Shares in the public market could cause the price of the Class B Ordinary Shares to decline.***

Sales of substantial amounts of the Class B Ordinary Shares in the public market, or the perception that these sales could occur, could cause the market price of the Class B Ordinary Shares to decline. Sales of the Class B Ordinary Shares by the Company's existing shareholders into the market could cause the market price of the Class B Ordinary Shares to decline.

***We may issue additional equity or debt securities, which are senior to the Class B Ordinary Shares as to distributions and in liquidation, which could materially adversely affect the market price of the Class B Ordinary Shares***.

In the future, we may attempt to increase our capital resources by entering into additional debt or debt-like financing that is secured by all or up to all of our assets, or issuing debt or equity securities, which could include issuances of commercial paper, medium-term notes, senior notes, subordinated notes or shares. In the event of our liquidation, our lenders and holders of our debt securities would receive a distribution of our available assets before distributions to our shareholders. In addition, any additional preferred stock, if issued by our company, may have a preference with respect to distributions and upon liquidation, which could further limit our ability to make distributions to our shareholders. Because our decision to incur debt and issue securities in our future offerings will depend on market conditions and other factors beyond our control, we cannot predict or estimate the amount, timing or nature of our future offerings and debt financing.

Further, market conditions could require us to accept less favorable terms for the issuance of our securities in the future. Thus, you will bear the risk of our future offerings reducing the value of your Class B Ordinary Shares and diluting your interest in our company.

***We are subject to ongoing public reporting requirements that are less rigorous than Exchange Act rules for companies that are not emerging growth companies, and the shareholders could receive less information than they might expect to receive from more mature public companies.***

We are required to publicly report on an ongoing basis as an "emerging growth company" (as defined in the JOBS Act) under the reporting rules set forth under the Exchange Act. For so long as we remain an emerging growth company, we may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other Exchange Act reporting companies that are not emerging growth companies, including but not limited to:

● not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act;

● being permitted to comply with reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in our periodic reports and proxy statements; and

● being exempt from the requirement to hold a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation and shareholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved.

In addition, Section 107 of the JOBS Act also provides that an emerging growth company can take advantage of the extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act for complying with new or revised accounting standards. In other words, an emerging growth company can delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. As a result of our election to take advantage of such extended transition period, our financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with public company effective dates.

We expect to take advantage of these reporting exemptions until we are no longer an emerging growth company. We would remain an emerging growth company until the earlier of (1) the last day of the fiscal year (a) following the fifth anniversary of the completion of the IPO, (b) in which we have total annual gross revenue of at least $1.235 billion, or (c) in which we are deemed to be a large accelerated filer, which means the market value of the Class B Ordinary Shares that is held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of the prior June 30, and (2) the date on which we have issued more than $1.0 billion in non-convertible debt during the prior three-year period. Because we will be subject to ongoing public reporting requirements that are less rigorous than Exchange Act rules for companies that are not emerging growth companies, the shareholders could receive less information than they might expect to receive from more mature public companies. We cannot predict if investors will find the Class B Ordinary Shares less attractive if we elect to rely on these exemptions, or if taking advantage of these exemptions would result in less active trading or more volatility in the price of the Class B Ordinary Shares.

***Our Chairman, Mr. Andong Zhang, has significant voting power and may take actions that may not be in the best interests of our other shareholders.***

As of the date of this Annual Report, Mr. Andong Zhang beneficially owns 22,500,000 Class A Ordinary Shares and 65,065,243 Class B Ordinary Shares, representing approximately 75.92% of the voting power of the Company's outstanding Ordinary Shares. As such, Mr. Andong Zhang will be able to control the management and affairs of our Company and most matters requiring shareholder approval, including the election of directors and approval of significant corporate transactions. His interests may not be the same as or may even conflict with your interests. For example, he could attempt to delay or prevent a change in control of us, even if such change in control would benefit our other shareholders, which could deprive our shareholders of an opportunity to receive a premium for their Class B Ordinary Shares as part of a sale of us or our assets, and might affect the prevailing market price of the Class B Ordinary Shares due to investors' perceptions that conflicts of interest may exist or arise. As a result, this concentration of voting power may not be in the best interests of our other shareholders.

***We are a "controlled company" under the rules of Nasdaq and as a result, we may choose to exempt our company from certain corporate governance requirements that could have an adverse effect on our public shareholders.***

Under Nasdaq's rules, a company of which more than 50% of the voting power is held by an individual, group or another company is a "controlled company" and may elect not to comply with certain corporate governance requirements, including, without limitation, (i) the requirement that a majority of the board of directors consist of independent directors, (ii) the requirement that the compensation of our officers be determined or recommended to our board of directors by a compensation committee that is comprised solely of independent directors, and (iii) the requirement that director nominees be selected or recommended to the board of directors by a majority of independent directors or a nominating committee comprised solely of independent directors. As of the date of this Annual Report, Mr. Andong Zhang, the beneficial owner of all of our outstanding Class A Ordinary Shares, held approximately 75.92% of the voting power of our outstanding share capital. As a result, we are a "controlled company" within the meaning of the Nasdaq listing rules. Although we currently do not intend to rely on the "controlled company" exemption, we could elect to rely on this exemption in the future. If we elected to rely on the "controlled company" exemption, a majority of the members of our board of directors might not be independent directors and our nominating and corporate governance and compensation committees might not consist entirely of independent directors. Our status as a controlled company could cause Class B Ordinary Shares to look less attractive to certain investors or otherwise harm our trading price.

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

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

● the rules under the Exchange Act requiring the filing with the SEC of quarterly reports on Form 10-Q or current reports on Form 8-K;

● Section 14 of the Exchange Act regulating the solicitation of proxies, consents, or authorizations in respect of a security registered under the Exchange Act;

● Section 16 of the Exchange Act provides for liability for insiders who profit from trades made in a short period of time; and

● the selective disclosure rules by issuers of material nonpublic information under Regulation FD.

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

***As a foreign private issuer, we are permitted to rely on exemptions from certain Nasdaq corporate governance standards applicable to domestic U.S. issuers. This may afford less protection to holders of the Class B Ordinary Shares.***

We are exempted from certain corporate governance requirements of Nasdaq by virtue of being a foreign private issuer. As a foreign private issuer, we are permitted to follow the governance practices of our home country, the Cayman Islands, in lieu of certain corporate governance requirements of Nasdaq. As result, the standards applicable to us are considerably different than the standards applied to domestic U.S. issuers. For instance, we are not required to:

● have a majority of the board be independent (although all of the members of the audit committee must be independent under the Exchange Act);

● have a compensation committee and a nominating committee to be comprised solely of "independent directors"; or

● hold an annual meeting of shareholders no later than one year after the end of our fiscal year.

Nasdaq listing rules may require shareholder approval for certain corporate matters, such as requiring that shareholders be given the opportunity to vote on all equity compensation plans and material revisions to those plans, and certain Ordinary Share issuances. We intend to comply with the requirements of Nasdaq listing rules to have a majority of the board be independent and to appoint a compensation committee and a nominating and corporate governance committee comprised solely of independent directors. We may, however, in the future consider following home country practice in lieu of the requirements under Nasdaq listing rules with respect to certain corporate governance standards which may afford less protection to investors than they would otherwise enjoy under the Nasdaq corporate governance listing standards applicable to U.S. domestic issuers.

***We may lose our foreign private issuer status in the future, which could result in significant additional costs and expenses.***

We qualify as a foreign private issuer. We would lose our foreign private issuer status if, for example, more than 50% of our voting securities are directly or indirectly held by residents of the United States and we fail to meet additional requirements necessary to maintain our foreign private issuer status. If we lose our foreign private issuer status on this date, we will be required to file with the SEC periodic reports and registration statements on U.S. domestic issuer forms, which are more detailed and extensive than the forms available to a foreign private issuer. We will also have to mandatorily comply with U.S. federal proxy requirements, and our officers, directors, and principal shareholders will become subject to the short-swing profit recovery provisions of Section 16 of the Exchange Act. In addition, we will lose our ability to rely upon exemptions from certain corporate governance requirements under the Nasdaq rules. As a U.S.-listed public company that is not a foreign private issuer, we will incur significant additional legal, accounting, and other expenses that we will not incur as a foreign private issuer in order to maintain a listing on a U.S. securities exchange.

***You will be unable to present proposals before annual general meetings or extraordinary general meetings.***

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Cayman Islands law provides shareholders with only limited rights to convene a general meeting and does not provide shareholders with any right to put any proposal before a general meeting. LZ Technology's memorandum and articles of association do not provide its shareholders with any right to put any proposals before annual general meetings or extraordinary general meetings.

***Certain judgments obtained against us by LZ Technology's shareholders may not be enforceable.***

LZ Technology is a Cayman Islands company and substantially all of the Company's assets are located outside of the United States. Substantially all of the Company's current operations are conducted in China.

In addition, most of LZ Technology's directors and officers are nationals or residents of mainland China or Hong Kong and all or a substantial portion of their assets are located outside the U.S. As a result, it may be difficult for investors to effect service of process within the U.S. upon us or these persons, or to enforce against us or them judgments obtained in U.S. courts, including judgments predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal securities laws or securities laws of any U.S. state. Even if you are successful in bringing an action of this kind, the laws of the Cayman Islands and of China may render you unable to enforce a judgment against the Company's assets or the assets of the Company's directors and officers.

***You may face difficulties in protecting your interests, and your ability to protect your rights through U.S. courts may be limited, because LZ Technology is incorporated under Cayman Islands law.***

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LZ Technology is an exempted company incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands. Its corporate affairs are governed by the memorandum and articles of association, the Companies Act (As Revised) of the Cayman Islands and the common law of the Cayman Islands. The rights of its shareholders to take action against the directors, actions by the minority shareholders and the fiduciary duties of the directors to LZ Technology under Cayman Islands law are to a large extent governed by the common law of the Cayman Islands. The common law of the Cayman Islands is derived in part from comparatively limited judicial precedent in the Cayman Islands 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 Cayman Islands. The rights of LZ Technology's shareholders and the fiduciary duties of its directors under Cayman Islands 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 Cayman Islands have 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 Cayman Islands. In addition, Cayman Islands companies may not have standing to initiate a shareholder derivative action in a federal court of the United States.

Shareholders of Cayman Islands exempted companies like LZ Technology have no general rights under Cayman Islands law to inspect corporate records or to obtain copies of lists of shareholders of these companies. LZ Technology's directors have discretion under the memorandum and articles of association to determine whether or not, and under what conditions, the corporate records may be inspected by LZ Technology's shareholders, but are not obliged to make them available to the shareholders. This may make it more difficult for you to obtain the information needed to establish any facts necessary for a shareholder resolution or to solicit proxies from other shareholders in connection with a proxy contest.

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

***LZ Technology's memorandum and articles of association contain anti-takeover provisions that could discourage a third party from acquiring us, which could limit LZ Technology's shareholders' opportunity to sell their shares at a premium.***

LZ Technology's memorandum and articles of association contain provisions to limit the ability of others to acquire control of our company or cause us to engage in change-of-control transactions. These provisions could have the effect of depriving LZ Technology's shareholders of an opportunity to sell their shares at a premium over prevailing market prices by discouraging third parties from seeking to obtain control of our company in a tender offer or similar transaction. For example, under its memorandum and articles of association currently in effect, LZ Technology's board of directors has the authority, without further action by its shareholders, to issue preferred shares up to 40,000,000 shares in one or more series and to fix their designations, powers, preferences, privileges, and relative participating, optional or special rights and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions, including dividend rights, conversion rights, voting rights, terms of redemption and liquidation preferences, any or all of which may be greater than the rights associated with the Class B Ordinary Shares. Preferred shares could be issued quickly with terms calculated to delay or prevent a change in control of our company or make removal of management more difficult. If LZ Technology's board of directors decides to issue preferred shares, the price of the Class B Ordinary Shares may fall and the voting and other rights of the holders of the Class B Ordinary Shares may be materially and adversely affected. In addition, LZ Technology's memorandum and articles of association contain other provisions that could limit the ability of third parties to acquire control of our company or cause us to engage in a transaction resulting in a change of control.

***There is a risk that we will be a passive foreign investment company for any taxable year, which could result in adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences to U.S. investors in the Class B Ordinary Shares.***

In general, a non-U.S. corporation is a passive foreign investment company, or PFIC, for any taxable year in which (i) 75% or more of its gross income consists of passive income or (ii) 50% or more of the average quarterly value of its assets consists of assets that produce, or are held for the production of, passive income. For purposes of the above calculations, a non-U.S. corporation that owns at least 25% by value of the shares of another corporation is treated as if it held its proportionate share of the assets of the other corporation and received directly its proportionate share of the income of the other corporation. Passive income generally includes dividends, interest, rents, royalties and certain gains. Cash is a passive asset for these purposes.

Based on the expected composition of our income and assets and the value of our assets, including goodwill, we do not expect to be a PFIC for our current taxable year. However, the proper application of the PFIC rules to a company with a business such as ours is not entirely clear. Because the proper characterization of certain components of our income and assets is not entirely clear, and because our PFIC status for any taxable year will depend on the composition of our income and assets and the value of our assets from time to time (which may be determined, in part, by reference to the market price of the Class B Ordinary Shares, which could be volatile), there can be no assurance that we will not be a PFIC for our current taxable year or any future taxable year.

If we were a PFIC for any taxable year during which a U.S. investor holds the Class B Ordinary Shares, certain adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences could apply to such U.S. investor.

General Risk Factors

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***Adverse developments in general business and economic conditions as well as conditions in the global capital market could have an adverse effect on the demand for the Company's services, the business, and the financial condition and results of operations of the Company and its customers.***

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If the Chinese gross domestic product increases at a slow rate or if economic growth declines, demand for our services and products will be adversely affected. In addition, volatility in the global capital market, which impacts interest rates, currency exchange rates and the availability of credit, could have an adverse effect on the business, financial condition and results of operations of the Company and the Company's customers.

Another economic or financial crisis or rapid decline of the consumer economy, significant concerns over energy costs, geopolitical issues, including the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, recent events in the Middle East, recent trade disputes between the U.S. and other countries resulting in the imposition of increased tariffs on products imported into the U.S., and the availability and cost of credit can contribute to increased volatility, diminished expectations for the economy and the markets, and high levels of structural unemployment by historical standards. Market, political and economic challenges, including dislocations and volatility in the credit markets, general global economic uncertainty, uncertainty or volatility from matters such as the implementation of the governing agenda of President Donald J. Trump, and changes in governmental policy on a variety of matters such as trade, tariffs and manufacturing policies may adversely affect the economy and financial markets, our financial condition, results of operations, and the trading price of our Class B Ordinary Shares.

***Ongoing instability in the Middle East, including conflicts involving Iran, and other geopolitical tensions could materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations, and financial condition.***

Ongoing geopolitical instability and armed conflicts in various regions, including the Middle East, pose significant risks to global economic conditions and could materially impact our business. The continuing conflicts in the region, including tensions involving Iran, attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea, and broader regional instability, have contributed to disruptions in global supply chains, increased energy prices, heightened inflation, and general economic uncertainty. Such macro-economic deterioration could reduce demand for our products and services, delay or cancel customer orders, impair our ability to collect receivables, and negatively impact our revenue and profitability. Higher energy costs resulting from Middle East instability can also increase our operational expenses and reduce our profitability, while geopolitical instability typically leads to increased volatility in global financial markets, which can negatively impact investor sentiment, reduce our share price, and impair our ability to raise capital on favorable terms. Additionally, geopolitical instability can lead to significant fluctuations in currency exchange rates, and since substantially all of our revenues and costs are denominated in RMB while we report in U.S. dollars, adverse movements in exchange rates resulting from geopolitical events could materially affect the U.S. dollar value of our financial results.

Beyond the Middle East, we face risks from other geopolitical tensions, including the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, tensions in U.S.-China relations, potential trade wars, and sanctions regimes. These broader geopolitical factors can compound the risks described above and create additional uncertainty regarding the global economic outlook, international trade policies, and cross-border investment flows. The extent and duration of current and future geopolitical conflicts are highly unpredictable, and their ultimate impact on our business cannot be fully assessed. Any severe or prolonged geopolitical instability, particularly if it leads to broader regional conflicts, could have material adverse effects on global economic conditions, financial markets, and our business, results of operations, financial condition, and the value of our ordinary shares.

**ITEM 4. INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY**

**4. A. History and Development of the Company**

***Our Corporate History***

LZ Technology is a Cayman Islands holding company that conducts its operations in China through Lianzhang Portal and its subsidiaries. Lianzhang Portal was established under the PRC laws on September 10, 2014.

*<u>Pre-IPO Restructuring</u>*

Upon LZ Technology's incorporation on November 23, 2022, it had an authorized share capital of $50,000 divided into 50,000 shares of a par value of $1.00 each. On November 23, 2022, one ordinary share, par value of $1.00, was allotted and issued to the initial subscriber, Sertus Nominees (Cayman) Limited, who transferred the share to LZ Holdings, on the same day. In addition, an additional 49,999 ordinary shares, par value of $1.00 each, were allotted and issued to LZ Holdings for a total consideration of $49,999. As a result, LZ Technology had 50,000 ordinary shares, par value of $1.00 each, issued and outstanding on November 23, 2022.

On June 23, 2023, LZ Technology repurchased 49,999 ordinary shares, $1.00 par value, from LZ Holdings for $49,999. LZ Technology paid the purchase price out of its capital and the repurchased shares were immediately cancelled. As a result of the repurchase, LZ Technology had one ordinary share, $1.00 par value issued and outstanding, which was owned by LZ Holdings.

Immediately following the above repurchase of shares, each issued and unissued share of LZ Technology, par value of $1.00 was subdivided into 10,000 shares, par value of $0.0001 each. As a result of the subdivision, the authorized share capital of LZ Technology changed from $50,000 divided into 50,000 shares with a par value of $1.00 each to $50,000 divided into 500,000,000 shares with a par value of $0.0001 each. In addition, immediately after the subdivision, the authorized share capital of LZ Technology was re-classified and re-designated into $50,000 divided into 20,000,000 Class A Ordinary Shares, par value of $0.0001 each and 480,000,000 Class B Ordinary Shares, par value of $0.0001 each. The then issued, post-subdivision 10,000 ordinary shares owned by LZ Holdings, were re-classified and re-designated as 10,000 Class A Ordinary Shares.

Following the re-classification and re-designation referred to above, LZ Technology allotted and issued shares to certain shareholders. As a result, LZ Technology had 9,589,248 Class A Ordinary Shares and 54,282,402 Class B Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding, as of June 23, 2023.

On May 24, 2024, Dongling Technology Co., Ltd. ("Dongling Technology") transferred 3.15% of Lianzhang Portal it acquired from Wuxi Fin-tech, a former minority shareholder of Lianzhang Portal, to our WFOE, LZ Menhu. Considering this transaction, LZ Technology's board of directors amended the June 2023 Resolutions to change the numbers of Class A and Class B Ordinary Shares allotted and issued to LZ Holdings: (i) from 9,579,248 Class A Ordinary Shares to 9,891,163 Class A Ordinary Shares, and (ii) from 11,807,883 Class B Ordinary Shares to 13,632,068 Class B Ordinary Shares. On May 24, 2024, we issued 311,915 Class A Ordinary Shares and 1,824,185 Class B Ordinary Shares to LZ Holdings. As of May 24, 2024, LZ Technology had 9,901,163 Class A Ordinary Shares, and 56,106,587 Class B Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding.

On July 15, 2024, LZ Technology effected a subdivision of each of its existing issued and unissued Ordinary Shares with a par value of $0.0001 each into four (4) shares with a par value of $0.000025 each. As a result of the Share Subdivision, the authorized share capital of the Company became $50,000 divided into 2,000,000,000 Ordinary Shares, consisting of 80,000,000 Class A Ordinary Shares and 1,920,000,000 Class B Ordinary Shares, with a par value of $0.000025 each. Additionally, the total number of the Company's issued and outstanding Class A Ordinary Shares increased from 9,901,163 shares to 39,604,652 shares and issued and outstanding Class B Ordinary Shares increased from 56,106,587 shares to 224,426,348. Immediately upon the completion of the Share Subdivision, the shareholders of LZ Technology surrendered a number of Ordinary Shares for no consideration and for cancellation. As a result, upon the completion of the Share Surrender, the total number of issued and outstanding Class A Ordinary Shares of LZ Technology reduced from 39,604,652 to 22,500,000 shares and the total number of issued and outstanding Class B Ordinary Shares was reduced from 224,426,348 to 127,500,000. The ownership percentages of LZ Technology's shareholders remained the same after the Share Subdivision and Share Surrender.

*<u>IPO</u>*

On February 28, 2025, we completed our initial public offering of 1,800,000 Class B Ordinary Shares sold at a public offering price of $4.00 per share, or the IPO. The Class B Ordinary Shares offered and sold in the IPO were registered under the Securities Act pursuant to our registration statement on Form F-1 (File No. 333-276234), which was declared effective by the SEC on February 26, 2025. On March 11, 2025, we completed the sale of an additional 270,000 Class B Ordinary Shares at the public offering price of $4.00 per share, pursuant to the full exercise by the underwriters of the over-allotment option granted to them in connection with the IPO.

The Company has adopted its Second Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association which became effective upon the effectiveness of our IPO registration statement on February 26, 2025.

*<u>Corporate Structure</u>*

We operate our business through our indirect subsidiaries in China. The following diagram illustrates our corporate structure as of the date of this Annual Report.

**Our Subsidiaries**

As of the date of this Annual Report, LZ Technology has the following subsidiaries:

● Dongrun Technology Holdings Limited, a wholly owned direct subsidiary, formed on December 5, 2022 under the laws of British Virgin Islands, whose principal activity is investment holding;

● LZ Digital Technology Group Limited, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary, formed on November 21, 2022 under the laws of Hong Kong, whose principal activity is investment holding;

● Lianzhang Menhu (Zhejiang) Holding Co., Ltd. (联掌门户（浙江）控股有限公司), or LZ Menhu, the WFOE, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary, formed on May 10, 2023 under PRC laws, whose principal activity is investment holding;

● Lianzhang Portal Network Technology Co., Ltd (联掌门户网络科技有限公司), or Lianzhang Portal, a 96.85% owned indirect subsidiary, formed on September 10, 2014 under PRC laws, engaged in providing intelligent access control and safety management systems and advertising and promotional services. As of the date of this Annual Report, Wuxi Jiangxi Technology Venture Capital Co., Ltd. owns approximately 3.15% of Lianzhang Portal.

● LianZhang Media Co., Ltd. (联掌传媒有限责任公司), a wholly owned subsidiary of Lianzhang Portal, formed on January 16, 2018 under PRC laws, engaged in providing advertising, information system integration service, and information technology consulting service;

● Xiamen LianZhang Culture Media Co., Ltd. (厦门联掌文化传媒有限责任公司), a wholly owned subsidiary of Lianzhang Portal, formed on October 15, 2014 under PRC laws, engaged in advertising, information system integration service, and information technology consulting service;

● LianZhang New Community Construction Development (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. (联掌新型社区建设发展（江苏）有限责任公司), an 80% owned subsidiary of Lianzhang Portal, formed on June 21, 2018 under PRC laws, engaged in sales of access control devices and renovation of old residential areas;

● Xiamen Lianzhanghui Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (厦门联掌慧智能技术有限责任公司), a wholly owned subsidiary of Lianzhang Portal, formed on October 31, 2014 under PRC laws, engaged in sales of access control devices and renovation of old residential areas;

● Xiamen Lianzhang Cultural Tourism Development Co., Ltd. (厦门联掌文旅发展有限公司), previously named "Xiamen Infinity Network Technology Co., Ltd.," a wholly owned subsidiary of Lianzhang Portal, formed on August 16, 2021 under PRC laws, engaged in social media advertising of experience and grocery products;

● Xiamen Lianzhang Investment Co., Ltd. (厦门联掌投资有限公司), previously named "Xiamen Limited E-commerce Co., Ltd.," a wholly owned subsidiary of Lianzhang Portal, formed on April 7, 2022 under PRC laws, whose principal activity is investment holding;

● Lianzhang Life Services Co., Ltd.联掌生活服务有限责任公司, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lianzhang Portal, formed on September 14, 2023 under PRC laws, engaged in online sales of local experience and grocery products;

● Lianzhang Digital Technology (Xiamen) Co., Ltd. (联掌数字科技（厦门）有限公司), or Lianzhang Digital Technology, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lianzhang Portal, formed on May 6, 2023 under PRC laws, engaged in system operation and management;

● Lianzhang Life Services (Xiamen) Co., Ltd. (联掌生活服务（厦门）有限公司), a wholly owned subsidiary of Lianzhang Digital Technology, formed on May 10, 2023 under PRC laws, engaged in online sales of local experience and grocery products;

● Lianzhang Digital Marketing Planning (Xiamen) Co., Ltd. (联掌数字营销策划（厦门）有限公司), a wholly owned subsidiary of Lianzhang Digital Technology, formed on May 10, 2023 under PRC laws, engaged in advertising and promotional services;

● Lianzhang (Xiamen) Audiovisual Technology Co., Ltd. 联掌（厦门）视听技术有限责任公司, a 100% owned subsidiary of Lianzhang Digital Technology, formed on May 23, 2024 under PRC laws, engaged in advertising information system integration services and information technology consulting services;

● Live Well (Xiamen) Network Technology Co., Ltd. (住得好（厦门）网络科技有限公司), a 70% owned subsidiary of Lianzhang Life Services Co., Ltd., formed on May 12, 2023 under PRC laws, engaged in online sales of local experience and grocery products;

● Shanghai Lianxian Digital Technology Co., Ltd. (上海联限数字科技有限公司), a 65% owned subsidiary of Xiamen Lianzhang Investment Co., Ltd., formed on April 11, 2023 under PRC laws, engaged in engaged in online sales of local experience and grocery products; and

● Guangzhou Lianzhang Xijiuli Cultural Media Co., Ltd. (广州联掌西久里文化传媒有限公司), a 51% owned subsidiary of Xiamen Lianzhang Investment Co., Ltd., formed on August 16, 2024 under PRC laws, engaged in advertising and promotional services.

● Huzhou Lianzhang Premium Products Supply Chain Co., Ltd. (湖州联掌优品供应链有限责任公司), a 51% owned subsidiary of Lianzhang Life Services Co., Ltd., formed on September 26, 2025 under PRC laws, engaged in advertising and promotional services.

● Lianzhang Premium Products Supply Chain (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (联掌优品供应链(北京)有限公司), a 51% owned subsidiary of Huzhou Lianzhang Premium Products Supply Chain Co., Ltd., formed on December 18, 2025 under PRC laws, engaged in advertising and promotional services.

● Fujian Meilishuo International Travel Agency Co., Ltd. (福建美丽说国际旅行社有限公司), a 51% owned subsidiary of Xiamen Lianzhang Cultural Tourism Development Co., Ltd., formed on November 12, 2025 under PRC laws, engaged in advertising and promotional services.

● Wenzhou Meilishuo Travel Service Co., Ltd. (温州美丽说旅游服务有限公司), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujian Meilishuo International Travel Agency Co., Ltd., formed on March 5, 2025 under PRC laws, engaged in advertising and promotional services.

● Fujian Meilixing Cultural Tourism Industry Development Co., Ltd. (福建美丽行文旅产业发展有限公司), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujian Meilishuo International Travel Agency Co., Ltd., formed on December 30, 2025 under PRC laws, engaged in advertising and promotional services.

**4. B. Business Overview**

***Overview***

The Company is an information technology and advertising company. Its operations are organized primarily into three business verticals: (i) Smart Community, (ii) Out-of-Home Advertising, and (iii) Lifestyle Services.

In the Smart Community vertical, the Company provides intelligent community building access and safety management systems through access control monitors and vendor-provided SaaS platforms. The Company's intelligent community access control system makes resident access to properties simpler. As of December 31, 2025, approximately 70,704 of the Company's access control screens had been installed in over 4,000 residential communities, serving over 2.7 million households.

The Company's Out-of-Home Advertising vertical offers clients one-stop multi-channel advertising solutions. Capitalizing on the Company's network of monitors that span approximately 120 cities in China such as Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Nanjing, Xiamen, Hefei, Dalian, Ningbo, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Wuhan, Chongqing, Changsha, the Company's Out-of-Home Advertising services help merchants display advertisements in a variety of formats across its intelligent access control and safety management system. Advertisements are placed on the monitors and within the SaaS software. Residents are exposed to these advertisements each time they enter and exit community buildings or open the SaaS software. This level of visibility serves as a highly effective means of advertising, assisting merchants in effectively promoting their brands and accelerating their product sales. Moreover, the Company partners with other outdoor advertising providers to maximize coverage by placing the advertisements on the partners' numerous displays in public transportation, hotels and other settings as well as deploying posters at events. This broad approach provides clients with a truly comprehensive out-of-home advertising solution.

In the Lifestyle Services vertical, the Company connects local businesses with consumers via online promotions and transactions. With its strong technological capabilities, the Company helps local restaurants, hotels, tourist companies, retail stores, cinemas and other merchants offer deals and coupons to consumers on social media platforms such as WeChat, Douyin (the Chinese version of TikTok) and RedNote. The Lifestyle Services vertical bridges the businesses' need for product sales and promotions and the consumers' need for dining, shopping, entertainment, tourist attractions and other local services. In addition, deals from local businesses can also be displayed on the access control screens. In this way, clients of the Company's Lifestyle Services can also reach the Smart Community residents, leveraging the Company's access control screens' extensive coverage and high exposure potential. Since early 2023, we have embarked on executing the strategy of deepening engagement with merchants and manufacturers within our Lifestyle Services space through facilitating retail sales of diversified goods and services, including beverages, groceries and travel packages.

The Company reports financial results in one segment. Currently, a substantial portion of the Company's revenues are generated from advertising and promotional activities, namely by the Out-of-Home Advertising and Lifestyle Services verticals. Revenues from Smart Community, which mainly consist of product sales of access control devices and service fees, contribute only a small portion to the Company's total revenues. Thus, the Smart Community revenues are grouped with other miscellaneous revenue sources, such as advertising design and production and social media account operations, under the catch-all category titled "Other Revenues" in the description of the Company's revenues.

**Our Products and Services**

Our products and services revolve around advanced smart technology, such as IoT applications and systems, and comprehensive advertising services, designed to provide convenience and enhance business growth.

*Smart Community*

 

Our intelligent access control and safety management system, primarily comprising access control monitors and external SaaS software, allows easy access to community buildings for residents and homeowners. Users can view live video feeds and unlock building doors and gates using their smartphones, ensuring no deliveries or visitors are missed. The SaaS software provided by our vendor can seamlessly integrate with other property management systems to provide a comprehensive and efficient user experience. With our intelligent access control and safety management system in place, residents can access community properties with ease while maintaining the security and safety of their communities.

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Our access control monitors are deployed in approximately 120 cities in China, including nearly all first and second-tier cities, with a total of approximately 70,704 screens as of December 31, 2025. Such screens cover more than 4,000 residential communities and 2.7 million households in aggregate. Based on an average of 3 people per household (according to the 2018 population data from the National Bureau of Statistics), it is estimated that these screens have already covered more than 8 million people in total.

We offer a seamless and hassle-free user experience with our wireless access control system. This modern access management system includes IoT technology, facial recognition technology and leverages the power of cloud and mobile technology. Based on our fully wireless mesh platform for intelligent building devices, our goal is to make buildings smarter and more convenient.

We market and distribute our intelligent access control and safety management system via various channels including: (i) direct sale of hardware and/or software, (ii) sale of the entire system as turnkey projects, (iii) partnerships with third-party individuals or small businesses, which we refer to as "city partners," and (iv) participation in competitive bidding organized by property developers as a subcontractor.

When selling hardware directly, we price devices (such as monitors, wall-mounted intercom handsets and access control card dispensers) based on a per unit rate but offer certain discounts to high-volume purchasers. Typically, we provide a two-year warranty on our sold hardware, during which period we offer free repair and maintenance services.

When selling the software, or the entire system as a turnkey project, to residential communities, we provide the initial installation, testing, commissioning and personnel training, as well as ongoing maintenance, upgrades and technical support. In these cases, the contracts, which usually have a term of three to five years, are automatically renewed unless terminated by either party, and we typically only charge a small annual service fee. For turnkey projects, we require the purchaser to make a deposit equal to the cost of the hardware, which will be returned after they cease to use our system. Under both of such models, we have the right and discretion to place advertisements on the monitors.

Clients who purchase our software also include technology solution providers such as cloud computing service providers and automation technology service providers. Under such arrangements, we, acting like subcontractors, help clients install smart community digital platforms for communities they serve. These platforms feature user interfaces, external partner integration, community administrator tools, backend systems, community access control, information posting, equipment management, local service professionals search, online convenience store management, as well as statistics collection and visualization. The clients pay us a fee, typically in several installments, with the last installment due within a period after the software has been tested and accepted. We generally continue to provide maintenance services for certain periods of time post-acceptance and may enter into additional agreements with the client subsequently that grant us the right to place advertisements on such platforms.

Additionally, we deploy our access control and safety management systems through city partners, particularly when entering a new region. As of December 31, 2025, we had 14 city partners in total. These city partners are selected based on their familiarity with the local market and their own resources in the local property management landscape. They have the option to purchase monitors from us, thereby becoming owners of such devices. Regardless of device ownership held by us or city partners, we provide all the software infrastructure for the entire intelligent access control and safety management system through our contracted vendor. We typically establish revenue-sharing arrangements with city partners. The revenue distribution ratio between us and the city partner varies, depending on various factors including, among others, which party secures the advertising order, who owns the monitors and what the performance metric is (based on the number of times the advertisement is broadcast or the product sales). Typically, city partners are also responsible for the monitors' maintenance and repair. The contracts we enter into with city partners typically have a term of five years, and the parties can discuss whether to renew upon expiration.

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*Out-of-Home Advertising*

The Company's Out-of-Home Advertising vertical serves as a comprehensive, one-stop solution for multi-channel advertising, providing a blend of convenience and extensive reach to consumers. The Company's Out-of-Home Advertising serves both local and national businesses. By leveraging the Company's vast network of monitors in a broad range of geographic locations in China, we offer an advantage for businesses seeking impactful outdoor advertisement placements.

We employ innovative multi-screen interconnectivity technology, allowing advertisements broadcast on monitors to be concurrently displayed on mobile devices. This provides users with the opportunity to interact directly with and gain insights into the products that pique their interest on their personal mobile devices.

Furthermore, our comprehensive Out-of-Home Advertising solution packages offer clients the opportunity to simultaneously showcase their advertisements on displays managed or integrated by our partner outdoor advertising providers. Such partners possess or have access to large quantities of displays in a variety of high-traffic locations such as metros, buses, hotels and other public settings. In addition, our advertising packages also incorporate collaboration with other advertising providers to deploy posters at various events as well as the digital replay of such events on online video-sharing platforms. For accounting purposes, these partner providers are referred to as "subcontractors" or "agents" in recording our revenues and cost of revenues. Currently, our strategic alliance partners include a top-tier search engine, and several outdoor advertising providers and media companies such as Xie Lv Information Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing Vision Interactive Technology Co., Ltd., Xiamen Pupu Culture Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Lindao Media Co., Ltd., and Xiamen Dongdi Advertising Co., Ltd. Under these arrangements, we and our strategic partners pool our client bases and collaboratively deliver a comprehensive advertising solution. This joint effort maximizes our reach and offers our clients an effective and far-reaching advertising service. See also "—*Customers—Strategic Partnerships*" below.

*Cooperation with PRC State-Owned Enterprise*

To strengthen our competitive position and reduce regulatory risks, we have partnered with Huzhou Wuxing News Media Co., Ltd., a PRC state-owned enterprise ("Wuxing News Media"), to place advertisements.

Lianzhang Portal has entered into that certain Advertising System Transfer and Business Cooperation Agreement with Wuxing News Media and Huzhou Wuxing District Integrated Media Center, a non-profit organization that owns 100% of Wuxing News Media ("Wuxing Media Center"). Wuxing Media Center currently holds the "Information Network Broadcasting Audio-Visual Program License" issued by the Zhejiang Provincial Broadcasting and Television Bureau. This cooperation agreement does not contain an expiration date.

*<u>Transfer of Advertising System</u>*. Lianzhang Portal agrees to transfer the ownership of its advertising system related to its access control monitors to Wuxing News Media in consideration for RMB200,000 (approximately $28,600). Lianzhang Portal guarantees that such ownership is complete and free from any disputes and encumbrances. Lianzhang Portal shall provide Wuxing News Media with the Software System Design and User Manual and other related documents to facilitate Wuxing News Media's management and operation of the advertising system.

*<u>Advertising Business Operation Cooperation</u>*<u>.</u> (i) Wuxing News Media shall be responsible for the operation and management of the advertising system, including but not limited to the production, transmission and updating of advertising content, collaboration with third parties for advertisements placement, and connection with third-party devices; (ii) Wuxing News Media has the right to choose a cloud server to install the advertising system and reset the back-end login account and password with Lianzhang Portal's assistance. Once these tasks are completed, Lianzhang Portal will no longer be able and has no right to access the advertising system; (iii) Lianzhang Portal will not be involved in the operation or management of the advertising system. If Lianzhang Portal needs to place advertisements, it shall sign a separate advertisement placement agreement with Wuxing News Media, and Lianzhang Portal must submit the advertising materials to Wuxing News Media for content review before the placement. Wuxing News Media is responsible for placing advertisements; and (iv) If Wuxing News Media cooperates with a third party and needs to connect the advertising system software with third-party hardware, Lianzhang Portal may provide technical support and charge a discounted service fee.

Lianzhang Portal agreed to pay Wuxing News Media RMB400,000 (approximately $57,199) for services provided by Wuxing News Media in 2024. Lianzhang Portal and Wuxing News Media negotiate each year's pricing based on the number of advertisements actually placed in the prior year.

*Lifestyle Services* 

 

In the Company's Lifestyle Services vertical, we provide a vibrant connection between local businesses and consumers through online promotions and transactions. Relying on our advanced technological capabilities, we enable a diverse range of merchants—restaurants, hotels, tourist companies, retail stores, cinemas, and other businesses—to offer group deals, discounts, and coupons to consumers on social media platforms as well as our Smart Community's intelligent access control and safety management system.

We work with certain WeChat mini programs to post the coupons and group deals on these applications. Users can easily browse through a plethora of options, finding discounted products and services that suit their needs. Through these placed deals, merchants can access a wide audience and potential repeat customers cost-effectively, while consumers can enjoy a convenient shopping experience with attractive deals for dining, transportation, travel, shopping and entertainment.

In addition, the Company's Lifestyle Services involve placing merchant discount coupons and group deals within various formats such as in short videos, live streaming and mini programs of other social media platforms like Douyin, as well as publishing advertorial on our WeChat public accounts "Eat, Drink, Play and Enjoy Fuzhou" (吃喝玩乐福州) and "Explore the Tastes of Xiamen" (寻味大厦门).

In the Lifestyle Services vertical, for the year ended December 31, 2023, our revenues mainly consisted of commission fees earned based on the value of purchases made through the coupon links placed by us, the number of times consumers click on these links, or other performance metrics. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2025, our revenue was primarily derived from bridging business-to-business (B2B) transactions through product sales and promotional services, as well as facilitating consumer-orientated activities such as dining, shopping, entertainment, and tourism.

Since early 2023, we have started to execute the strategy of deepening engagement with merchants and manufacturers within our Lifestyle Services space through facilitating retail sales of diversified goods and services, including beverages, groceries and travel packages. As the initial step, in the first half of 2023, we began selling homestays to local and national travel agencies and companies, and wines, liquors, fruits, vegetables and other groceries to retailers with diverse sales channels. We procure these services and goods from reliable upstream suppliers and aim to develop long-term supply chain partnerships with them. We have engaged in exhibitions, training and other events and participated in activities organized by trade associations to acquire customers and expand networks for this Lifestyle Services – Retail Sales business. Additionally, some of the customers are obtained through referrals and advertising on our access control screens. Our next step is to broaden our Lifestyle Services – Retail Sales' customer base to include direct consumers and residents. We envision that our Lifestyle Services vertical will offer tailored products and services to a wide range of age groups, including (i) individuals under 30 with a penchant for local experiences; (ii) those aged 30~60 seeking household products and groceries; (iii) the 60~80 demographic interested in travel packages; and (iv) seniors over 80 looking for home health and elderly care services. We expect to further penetrate this market by fostering a Lifestyle Services platform that bridges merchants and manufacturers with consumers efficiently. This platform will not only offer access to high-quality, competitively priced goods and services but will also integrate our robust advertising capabilities to enhance visibility for our partner merchants and manufacturers. We plan to utilize advanced technology to refine our marketing strategies, ensuring a personalized and effective reach to various customer segments.

Xiamen Cultural Tourism has entered into a Platform Service Agreement with Henduoka, pursuant to which Henduoka utilizes Quanxiang WeChat Mini Program, Douyin and other social media platforms to help list and publish the products and services of merchant customers, collect payments and provide other technical services for Xiamen Cultural Tourism. The Platform Service Agreement has an initial term from December 1, 2022 to November 30, 2025, as extended through December 31, 2028. The parties may negotiate the renewal of the agreement within one month before the expiration date. For services provided, Xiamen Cultural Tourism shall pay Henduoka a platform service fee equal to 1.5% of verified gross merchandise value (GMV) of products sold, settled on a monthly basis. The foregoing summary of the terms of the Platform Service Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the text of the agreement, the English translation of which is filed as an exhibit to this Annual Report. See also "*Item 3.D. Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Business and Industry—The Company has engaged in transactions with related parties, and terms obtained or consideration that it paid in connection with these transactions may not be comparable to terms available or the amounts that would be paid in arm's length transactions.*."

*A Summary of Cooperation Models with Advertising Media Platforms*

The cooperation models between the Company and advertising media platforms are as follows:

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| Advertising using smart community access control monitors | Upon receiving a client's request for advertising placement, the Company publishes the advertisement through Huzhou Wuxing News Media Co., Ltd. See "*—Cooperation with PRC State-Owned Enterprise*" below. |
| Advertisements placed through SaaS software platforms | Upon receiving a client's request for advertising placement, the Company publishes the advertisement through the SaaS software platform provider Henduoka.<br>Pursuant to the Platform Service Agreement between the Company and Henduoka, Henduoka provides SaaS software for the Company's intelligent access control and safety management system. Additionally, the Company can also place online digital advertisements through the SAAS software. Upon receiving a client's placement request, the Company will notify Henduoka of the placement request, and Henduoka then completes the advertisement placements through its SaaS software per the Company's instructions. |
| Outdoor advertising through display partners, i.e. subcontractors | Upon receiving a client's request for advertising placement, the Company places the advertisement through display partners.<br>The Company has entered into cooperation agreements and/or advertisement placement agreements with display partners. See "*—Customers*" below. Upon receiving a client's advertising request, the Company will place an order with the partner detailing the required content, format, location, duration, price, etc., of the placement. The partner then publishes the advertisement according to the order on its displays. |

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*Our Revenue Model*

 

Currently, our primary source of revenue derives from advertising and other promotional activities, and as such, our revenue model revolves around the Out-of-Home Advertising and Lifestyle Services verticals. Revenues from various other sources, including from the Smart Community vertical, are classified under a third catch-all category titled "Other Revenues". See also "*Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects—5.A. Operating Results—Key Components of Our Results of Operations—Revenues*."

Among the "Other Revenues," the following are the main types of offerings and services constituting this third category.

*Advertising Design and Production*. Our team assists clients in designing and producing promotional materials, such as images, posts, headlines, and videos. For advertising production projects, we handle all stages from establishing filming schedules and planning content, to shooting and editing video content.

*Smart Community*. Smart Community serves as a core offering and investment area of the Company but has not been a significant source of revenue. Revenues from Smart Community offerings primarily include (i) product sales of access control devices, (ii) service fees for providing the SaaS software or the entire access control system, and (iii) payments from property management for posting announcements, residents' submitting repair requests, suggestions and reports, collecting home owners association fees and other functions.

**Our Competitive Strengths** 

We distinguish ourselves through the following competitive strengths:

 

*Strong branding effect* 

Built on existing communities, we continue to expand our network of access control screens by seizing opportunities in the urban renewal market. By collaborating with property managers and developers, we are solidifying our position in this segmented field.

*Robust Research and Development capabilities* 

We have a dedicated research and development team responsible for constructing and maintaining our devices and hardware system, as well as developing new products and features. This team, with extensive experience in discerning IoT smart technology requirements, spearheading product innovation and carrying out technical implementation, ensures ongoing solutions to challenges and consistent upgrades to our technology infrastructure.

*Experienced leadership team* 

The founders of our team have successful entrepreneurial experiences. The founder and Chairman, Andong Zhang, is an expert in intelligent construction designated by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development and a distinguished entrepreneur in China. Mr. Zhang is responsible for overall company strategy, positioning, and operational management. Prior to founding the Company, Mr. Zhang founded Qiushi, our hardware supplier and a company engaged in manufacturing monitors and other IoT products. As a model company in the IoT industry, Qiushi received multiple site-visits from industrial associations and governmental officials. With years of deep involvement in intelligent digital technology, products and services, Mr. Zhang has amassed a wealth of industry resources and developed strategic acumen. Since our establishment in 2014, we have broadened our offerings beyond access control systems and related advertising to provide comprehensive advertising packages to clients. This strategic diversification leverages our robust technological capabilities and our strategic alliances with partner outdoor advertising providers to deliver superior value to our clients.

 

*Mature business model* 

The Company's three business verticals—Smart Community, Out-of-Home Advertising and Lifestyle Services—possess a potent synergy. The growth in one vertical can drive improvements in others. Our Smart Community provides crucial access points. These resources benefit our Out-of-Home Advertising by offering an invaluable advertising platform, At the same time, our Lifestyle Services leverage Smart Community's access points and network to amplify reach and enhance effectiveness. As the number of access control screens increases in Smart Community, the sales volume and bargaining power of our Out-of-Home Advertising grow. Our Lifestyle Services vertical complements our Out-of-Home Advertising by providing social media advertising and promotional services. By capitalizing on our operational and technological capabilities, the Company has connected these three sectors within the community landscape, creating a flywheel effect where 1+1+1 > 3 and achieving a more resilient business model.

 

*Integration of solutions from various suppliers* 

The Company aggregates and empowers other outdoor advertising platforms, such as screens in public transportation, building elevators and hotel rooms, as well as advertising opportunities in offline events and activities. We provide customers with integrated multi-channel marketing solutions and precise programmatic delivery. Based on specific customer needs, we can offer tailored advertising planning and broadcasting solutions, using a mix of multi-scene out-of-home advertising, poster displays in events and social media marketing. Through strategic collaborations with other advertising providers and resource owners, we deliver comprehensive and effective advertising services to our clients, helping them achieve maximum brand promotion and product success, truly integrating brand visibility and effectiveness.

*Favorable marketing ecosystem* 

Our meticulously planned and executed marketing efforts have forged a robust alliance within the out-of-home advertising industry that pools customer bases. In addition, by employing a model that combines our in-house marketing team with third-party city partners, we continually expand into new strategic cities, enabling us to maintain a solid position in the Smart Community field while simultaneously expanding our advertising platform.

**Our Growth Strategies**

We plan to pursue the following strategies to grow our business:

*Solidify our industry position.* 

We intend to continue expanding our marketing efforts to increase awareness of our offerings and brand, aiming to attract new buyers of our intelligent access control and safety management systems and recruit additional city partners. We plan to conduct further regional expansions in 2026, in order to strategically enhance our geographic coverage. In addition, we are committed to the continual development and innovation of our content, service offerings, hardware and software development and integration capabilities, which forms our core competitiveness in penetrating existing and new markets.

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*Enhance our ability to attract, incentivize and retain merchant customers.* 

We aim to further enhance our offerings to attract and retain merchant customers. Leveraging our technological capabilities and network of access control screens, our Lifestyle Services vertical bridges residents' needs for convenient selection and purchase of reliable and competitively priced products and services and merchants' demands for effective product and service promotion. Recognizing the vast sales potential in the residential community landscape, we plan to deepen our engagement with merchants and manufacturers within our Lifestyle Services space. We intend to enable them to offer home delivery services for household supplies and food, coordinate flight and train tickets, hotel accommodation and admission tickets for residents, and present top deals from leading e-commerce platforms. We have started to execute this strategy since the beginning of 2023. We intend to utilize our integrated multi-channel advertising solutions to provide promotional services to merchants and manufacturers that focus on improving their sales performance. At the same time, we provide community households with easy access to high-quality and low-cost products and services, which attracts more communities to join our Smart Community platform, expanding both the audience scope and the marketing resources of the platform. To achieve this, we will continuously refine our business model.

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*Expand into overseas markets.*

We plan to apply the Company's model beyond China, targeting foreign markets. The overseas community access control markets show positive trends in technological innovation and demand for security and intelligence, despite regional differences.

In December 2025, the Company announced that it entered into a head of terms with Red Dune Capital Holding Limited ("Red Dune"), a leading firm in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) dedicated to supporting Chinese companies entering the Middle East and North African ("MENA") market. Under this partnership, the parties planned to jointly establish the Company's regional headquarters in the MENA region and accelerate the commercialization of the Company's smart access control systems, smart-community solutions, and Internet of Things (IoT) digital infrastructure technologies across the region. Through this collaboration, the Company intends to replicate in MENA the successful business model it built in China, forming a full-scale operational platform in the region, including but not limited to smart access control, community-service digitalization, and integrated business-service ecosystems.

**Marketing and Sales**

The Company's marketing and sales efforts have focused on (i) increasing the number of monitors, (ii) engaging and retaining merchant customers, and (iii) integrating its screens with those of other providers.

*Installing Screens*

 

As of December 31, 2025, the Company had installed approximately 70,704 monitors, covering more than 2.7 million households, 4,000 communities that include almost all first and second-tier cities in China. We utilize the following strategies in expanding our monitors' geographical coverage: (i) direct sales of hardware and/or software, (ii) turnkey projects, (iii) partnerships with city partners, and (iv) participation in competitive bidding organized by property developers as a subcontractor. The approach of utilizing city partners takes advantage of local knowledge, a key element in achieving success in a new market. Local city partners are well-positioned to provide valuable insights into the city's unique needs, demands, and opportunities. We incentivize city partners through revenue sharing arrangements and provide constant support and training including guidance on how to secure local advertising opportunities.

*Recruiting Customers*

 

Our Smart Community clients are attracted by our business model and success stories from other cities. Once on board, they play an active role in community resource development and management. Our Out-of-Home Advertising clients are usually specific to the cities we serve and are introduced through industry events, referrals from existing clients and alliances with other outdoor advertising agencies and media companies. At the same time, we join forces with these agencies and media companies to deliver comprehensive advertising solutions. With more than 4,000 communities we serve now, our Lifestyle Services vertical has increasingly focused on manufacturers. This shift aligns with residents' needs for necessities and household supplies. We plan to directly engage high-quality suppliers and producers, aiming to facilitate large-scale sales.

*Screen Integration*

 

We have made efforts to partner with other advertising agencies and platforms. This enables us to share customer bases and deliver a comprehensive advertising solution to customers. Our ability to integrate advertising resources from multiple channels constitutes a key competitive advantage of our business. Through screen integration, our customers' advertisements are displayed across a variety of scenes as part of our all-inclusive packages. We are continuously striving to establish partnerships with additional advertising platforms and providers to further enhance our advertising service packages. This intra-industry cooperation proves to be a cost-efficient strategy for increasing our brand awareness as well as the visibility, reach and effectiveness of the advertisements we manage.

**Customers**

Our customers base includes the following main categories: (i) advertising agencies and media companies, (ii) merchants, including both local and national businesses such as restaurants, hotels, tourist companies, retail stores and cinemas, and various product producers, (iii) property development and management companies, and (iv) retailers.

We employ a multi-faceted approach to acquiring our customers through our sales representatives, industry associations, existing clients and strategic partners. Some clients reach out to us, drawn by our strong reputation. In building relations with clients, we follow principles that emphasize jointly resource building, resource sharing, profit sharing and a dedication to growing user base via positive user experiences.

For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025, the Company has a total of 255, 264 and 540 customers, respectively, who entered into contracts with the Company to purchase the Company's products and services. We may rely on a small number of customers for a significant portion of our revenues. For the year ended December 31, 2023, no individual customer accounted for 10% or more of the Company's total revenues. For the year ended December 31, 2024, one customer individually accounted for more than 10% of the Company's revenues—11.5% of the Company's total revenue was derived from it. For the year ended December 31, 2025, no individual customer accounted for at least 10% of the Company's total revenues.

Our top three customers during the year ended December 31, 2023 were Jiangxi Ctrip Digital Media Technology Co., Ltd. (9.5%), Shenzhen Qianhai Spark Society Data Media Co., Ltd. (8.6%), and Baidu (6.4%). Our top three customers during the year ended December 31, 2024 were Xiamen Liubentu Culture & Media Co., Ltd. (11.5%), Xiamen Yixingge Travel Service Co., Ltd. (8.9%), and Yuegang Online (Shenzhen) Technology Co., Ltd. (8.1%). Our top three customers during the year ended December 31, 2025 were Xiamen Roppongi Culture Media Co., Ltd. (8.9%), Guangzhou Lanbi Information Technology Co., Ltd. (7.3%), and Wuhu Longkang Trading Co., Ltd. (3.8%). As of December 31, 2025, our top customers were located in Fujian province, Guangdong province, and Anhui province in China.

 

***Strategic Partnerships***

Screen integration and intra-industry alliances constitute a key competitive strength of our business. Such alliances and resource-sharing practices are built on strategic cooperation framework agreements we have entered into with other advertising agencies and media companies. For specific cooperation projects, we may enter into additional separate advertisement placement agreement that sets forth the project term, collaboration methods, price and payment. Under such advertisement placement agreements, we will be jointly liable for the services of the subcontractors, which comprise activities such as placing the client's advertisements on the subcontractor's screens. We have been a party to the Baidu Screen Integration Promotion and Cooperation arrangement, pursuant to which Baidu's advertisers place advertisements on our monitors through real time bidding (RTB) and contractual modes. A copy of the form of Baidu Alliance Membership Registration Agreement is filed as an exhibit to this annual report.

**Suppliers**

We do not manufacture but instead procure our access control hardware such as monitors, smart speakers, intercom handsets and access control card dispensers from an affiliated manufacturer, Xiamen Qiushi Intelligent Network Equipment Co., Ltd, a company of the Qiushi Group founded and controlled by our Chairman, Mr. Andong Zhang. We believe the terms under which we purchase hardware from Qiushi are comparable to what we would have obtained through third-party suppliers. Despite the fact that Qiushi is currently our sole supplier of hardware, we believe that, if needed, additional or alternative suppliers would be available, and we own all the core software technologies related to such hardware.

We have engaged Henduoka, a related party, to provide the SaaS software infrastructure of the intelligent access control and safety management system, pursuant to that certain Business Cooperation Agreement. Material terms of the Business Cooperation Agreement include, without limitation, as follows:

● *Term*. January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2028. The agreement's original term commenced on January 1, 2023 and expired on December 31, 2025. The term has been extended to December 31, 2028, on which date the agreement will automatically terminate, provided that if the rights and obligations of the parties are not fully performed by such date, the agreement shall be extended until both parties have fully performed such rights and obligations. The parties may negotiate the renewal of the agreement within one month before the expiration date.

● *Cooperation Matter*. Lianzhang Portal engages Henduoka to provide SaaS software services and back-end management system for community properties that utilize Lianzhang Portal's intelligent access control and safety management system. Henduoka shall ensure the provided services function properly and provide relevant operational guidance.

● *Fee*. Lianzhang Portal shall pay a fee equal to the product of (i) the number of communities actively using the provided software, multiplied by (ii) RMB100, on a quarterly basis.

● *Dispute Resolution*. The governing law is PRC laws. If negotiation fails to resolve, any disputes arising out of this agreement shall be heard and determined by the competent People's Court in Siming District, Xiamen City.

The agreement also contains customary representations and warranties and other customary terms and conditions. This summary of the terms of the Business Cooperation Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the text of the agreement, the English translation of which is filed as an exhibit to this Annual Report. See also "*Item 3.D. Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Business and Industry—The Company has engaged in transactions with related parties, and terms obtained or consideration that it paid in connection with these transactions may not be comparable to terms available or the amounts that would be paid in arm's length transactions*."

As our Lifestyle Services – Retail Sales business develops, we have sourced beverages, groceries and travel packages from various upstream suppliers. Currently, these suppliers primarily comprise large wholesalers, trading companies and manufacturers who have the capacity to provide a long-term, stable supply of goods and services.

**Competition**

The community building access control, out-of-home advertising and consumer service e-commerce sectors are rapidly evolving and competitive, with many potential competitors. As a result, we face competition from a range of competitors. We believe that, in the community building access control sector, our primary competitors include Shenzhen Ban Life Technology Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Heli Zhengtong Information Technology Co., Ltd., and Shenzhen Qinlin Technology Co., Ltd.; in the out-of-home advertising sector, our primary competitors include Focus Media and XinChao Media; and in the consumer service e-commerce market, our primary competitors include QianQian HuiShengHuo and LianLian Zhoubianyou.

We believe that we are strategically well-positioned in these sectors, and we compete with others favorably based on our advanced access control system, the synergy and efficiency across our Smart Community, Out-of-Home Advertising and Lifestyle Services verticals, our strong research and development capabilities, mature business model and experienced leadership team.

**Intellectual Property** 

Intellectual property and proprietary rights are critical to the success of our business. We rely on a combination of patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secret laws in China, as well as license agreements, confidentiality procedures, non-disclosure agreements, and other contractual protections, to establish and protect our intellectual property and proprietary rights, including our proprietary technology, software, know-how, and brand.

We spend a significant amount of time and resources on research and development efforts. During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025, we spent RMB5.5 million, RMB4.5 million and RMB56.3 million ($8.1 million) on research and development, respectively.

***Copyrights***.

As of December 31, 2025, we had the following 64 registered software copyrights with the PRC National Copyright Administration. Copyright protection is granted in the PRC. Under the PRC Copyright Law and the Regulations on the Protection of Computer Software, the term of protection for copyrighted software of legal persons is 50 years and ends on December 31 of the 50<sup>th</sup> year from the software's initial release.

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| Category | Registration Number (Initial Release Year) |
| Comprehensive Platform | ● 2016SR268483 (2016) |
| Access Control Devices | ● 2015SR066819 (2014)<br> ● 2022SR1550431 (2022)\* |
| Access Control App | ● 2015SR068606 (2014)<br> ● 2015SR108146 (2014)<br> ● 2020SR0123158 (2019)<br> ● 2022SR1550543 (2022)\*<br> ● 2022SR1550542 (2022)\* |
| Indoor Unit | ● 2020SR0123042 (2019)<br> ● 2020SR0229048 (2019)<br> ● 2022SR0396141 (2022)<br> ● 2025SR0072679 (2024)  |
| Property Management Equipment | ● 2020SR0122771 (2019)<br> ● 2020SR0228850 (2019) |
| Neighborhood | ●2020SR0123154 (2019)<br> ● 2020SR0123302 (2019)<br> ● 2020SR0123286 (2019)<br> ● 2020SR0123146 (2019)<br> ● 2020SR0123150 (2019)<br> ● 2018SR923164 (2018)<br> ● 2020SR0132877 (2019)<br> ● 2020SR0132883 (2019)<br> ● 2018SR923171 (2018)<br> ● 2018SR923176 (2018) |
| O2O (Online to Offline) | ● 2020SR0123298 (2019)<br> ● 2020SR0123294 (2019)<br> ● 2020SR0123030 (2019)<br> ● 2020SR0132887 (2019)<br> ● 2020SR0132891 (2019)<br> ● 2017SR677213 (2017) |
| Smart Community | ● 2020SR0123163 (2019)<br> ● 2021SR1811945 (2021)\* |
| Online Mall | ● 2017SR087426 (2016)<br> ● 2020SR0123290 (2019) |
| Advertising | ● 2015SR068609 (2014)<br> ● 2016SR220719 (2016)<br> ● 2019SR0698155 (2018)<br> ● 2020SR0132983 (2019)<br> ● 2023SR0988844 (2023)\*<br> ● 2024SR0233767 (2023)<br> ● 2024SR1330039 (2024)<br> ● 2024SR1271103 (2024)<br> ● 2025SR2452215 (2024)<br> ● 2025SR2395065 (2025)<br> ● 2025SR2395078 (2025) |
| Repair and Maintenance Tools | ● 2020SR0123114 (2019)<br> ● 2020SR0123167 (2019)<br> ● 2017SR676256 (2017)<br> ● 2017SR677175 (2017)<br> ● 2023SR0510595 (2023)\* |
| Access Control Platform | ● 2016SR107828 (2016)<br> ● 2016SR124541 (2016)<br> ● 2021SR0042407 (2020)<br> ● 2025SR0072671 (2024) |
| Facial Recognition | ● 2019SR0698077 (2018) |
| Watermelon Lease | ● 2021SR0024505 (2020)<br> ● 2021SR0024586 (2020)<br> ● 2021SR1811911 (2021)<br> ● 2021SR1811944 (2021) |
| Panda Visitor | ● 2021SR0024579 (2020)<br> ● 2024SR0247004 (2023) |
| Door Open, Money In | ● 2021SR1811920 (2021) |
| Neighborhood Help | ● 2024SR1121678 (2024) |
| Intelligent Escort Robot | ● 2025SR2395101 (2025) |

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\* Initial release date information is not shown on the copyright certificate, so the software's development completion date is used instead.

***Patents***

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Patents in the PRC are principally protected under the Patent Law of the PRC. The duration of a patent right is 10 years, 15 years, or 20 years from the date of application, depending on the type of patent right. As of December 31, 2025, the Company owned a total of 6 patents in force.

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| Title | Type | Filing Date | Status | Issue Date | Patent No. |
| A mechanism that enables mobile interconnectivity for visual intercom building advertising units (一种实现移动互联可视对讲楼宇广告单元机) | Utility Patent | February 11, 2015 | Issued | July 8, 2015 | ZL 2015 2 0097548.2 |
| A card reader template compatible with multiple smart cards (一种兼容多智能卡的读卡模板) | Utility Patent | May 14, 2015 | Issued | September 9, 2015 | ZL 2015 2 0310231.2 |
| Mechanism for an advertising unit machine (一种广告单元机机构) | Utility Patent | May 5, 2015 | Issued | September 9, 2015 | ZL 2015 2 0282712.7 |
| A smart sticker card that serves as a mobile companion (一种手机伴侣智能贴卡) | Utility Patent | June 11, 2015 | Issued | September 23, 2015 | ZL 2015 2 0399999.1 |
| A method and system for face image recognition（一种用于人脸图像识别的方法及系统） | Invention Patent | August 21st, 2025 | Issued | November 4th, 2025 | ZL 2025 1 1174683.7 |
| A family member intelligent authentication system based on face recognition（一种基于人脸识别的家庭成员智能认证系统） | Invention<br> Patent | August 12th, 2025 | Issued | November 18th, 2025 | ZL 2025 1 1120843.X |

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***Trademarks***

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The PRC Trademark Law has adopted a "first-to-file" principle with respect to trademark registration. Registered trademarks are protected under the Trademark Law of the PRC and related rules and regulations. Trademarks are registered with the Trademark Office of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce (SAIC). Where registration is sought for a trademark that is identical or similar to another trademark which has already been registered or given preliminary examination and approval for use in the same or similar category of commodities or services, the application for registration of such trademark may be rejected. Trademark registrations are effective for a renewable ten-year period, unless otherwise revoked. As of December 31, 2025, the Company owned a total of 17 registered trademarks.

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| **Trademark** | **Class** | **Application Date** | **Registration Number** | **Registration Date** | **Valid Until** |
| ![](ea028552901_img5.jpg) | 9 | 2015/9/8 | 17845027 | 2016-10-21 | 2026/10/20 |
|  | 11 | 2015/9/8 | 17844633 | 2016-10-14 | 2026/10/13 |
|  | 35 | 2015/9/8 | 17845187 | 2016-10-21 | 2026/10/20 |
|  | 37 | 2015/9/8 | 17845387 | 2016-10-14 | 2026/10/13 |
|  | 41 | 2015/9/8 | 17845352 | 2016-10-21 | 2026/10/20 |
|  | 42 | 2015/9/8 | 17844940 | 2016-10-14 | 2026/10/13 |
|  | 45 | 2015/9/8 | 17845545 | 2016-10-14 | 2026/10/13 |
| ![](ea028552901_img6.jpg) | 11 | 2015/9/16 | 17914992 | 2016-10-28 | 2026/10/27 |
|  | 35 | 2015/9/16 | 17915065 | 2017-12-28 | 2027/12/27 |
|  | 37 | 2015/9/16 | 17915227 | 2016-10-28 | 2026/10/27 |
|  | 38 | 2015/9/16 | 17915324 | 2016-10-28 | 2026/10/27 |
|  | 41 | 2015/9/17 | 17918133 | 2017-08-28 | 2027/8/27 |
|  | 45 | 2015/9/17 | 17918291 | 2016-10-28 | 2026/10/27 |
| ![](ea028552901_img7.jpg) | 38 | 2020/07/10 | 47997415 | 2021-02-28 | 2031/02/27 |
|  | 42 | 2025-07-14 | 86484982 | 2026-02-21 | 2036-02-20 |
| ![](ea028552901_img1.jpg) | 38 | 2025-07-14 | 86473449 | 2026-02-21 | 2036-02-20 |
|  | 41 | 2025-07-14 | 86484967 | 2026-02-21 | 2036-02-20 |

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**Seasonality** 

As the Company relies on advertising income for a large portion of its revenues, the financial results have demonstrated a seasonal pattern, with higher sales in the third and fourth quarters. The peak periods of business occur in September and October, coinciding with the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays in China, during which many sectors experience a surge in sales.

Businesses in industries such as food (with mooncakes, souvenirs, and other products being popular items during the Mid-Autumn Festival), tobacco and alcohol beverage (in high demand as gifts during holidays), dining, scenic spots (recognized as hot-selling seasons during "Golden September and Silver October"), automobiles (a peak season for car upgrading and replacements), home furnishing (favorable weather for decoration during September and October) and others, allocate significant portions of their advertising budgets to the third and fourth quarters to seize the opportunity for sales growth.

**Insurance**

As of December 31, 2025, the Company's PRC subsidiaries had not paid adequate social insurance contributions or housing fund contributions for their employees. As of December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025, we estimate that our outstanding housing fund contributions were approximately RMB50,380, RMB43,210 and RMB62,662 ($8,961), respectively.

Pursuant to the Social Insurance Law of the People's Republic of China, if an employer fails to make full and timely contributions to social insurance, the relevant enforcement agency shall order the employer to make all outstanding contributions within five days of such order and impose penalties equal to 0.05% of the total outstanding amount for each additional day such contributions are overdue. If the employer fails to make all outstanding contributions within five days of such order, the relevant enforcement agency may impose penalties equal to one to three times the amount overdue. As of the date of this Annual Report, none of our PRC subsidiaries has received any employee complaint or any government audit request, or penalty orders for any non-compliance with PRC social insurance and housing fund regulations. See also "*Item 3.D. Risk Factors—Risks Related to Doing Business in China—Our failure to make adequate contributions to various employee benefit plans as required by PRC regulations may subject our PRC subsidiaries to penalties.*"

We do not maintain any business interruption insurance, key-man life insurance, or other insurance.

***Regulations***

*Regulations Related to Foreign Investment*

Investment activities in the PRC by foreign investors are principally governed by the Catalog of Industries for Encouraging Foreign Investment (the "Encouraging Catalog") and the Special Management Measures (Negative List) for the Access of Foreign Investment (the "Negative List"), which were promulgated and are amended from time to time by the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), and together with the Foreign Investment Law (the "FIL"), and their respective implementation rules and ancillary regulations. The Encouraging Catalog and the Negative List lay out the basic framework for foreign investment in the PRC, classifying businesses into three categories with regard to foreign investment: "encouraged," "restricted" and "prohibited". Industries not listed in the Catalog are generally deemed as falling into a fourth category "permitted" unless specifically restricted by other PRC laws.

On March 15, 2019, the National People's Congress promulgated the FIL, which became effective on January 1, 2020 and replaced the major laws and regulations governing foreign investment in the PRC. Pursuant to the FIL, "foreign investments" refer to investment activities conducted by foreign investors directly or indirectly in the PRC, which include any of the following circumstances: (1) foreign investors setting up foreign-invested enterprises in the PRC solely or jointly with other investors, (2) foreign investors obtaining shares, equity interests, property portions or other similar rights and interests of enterprises within the PRC, (3) foreign investors investing in new projects in the PRC solely or jointly with other investors, and (4) investment of other methods as specified in laws, administrative regulations, or as stipulated by the State Council.

According to the FIL, foreign investment shall enjoy pre-entry national treatment, except for those foreign invested entities that operate in industries deemed to be either "restricted" or "prohibited" in the Negative List. The FIL provides that foreign invested entities operating in foreign "restricted" or "prohibited" industries will require entry clearance and other approvals. The FIL does not comment on the concept of "de facto control" or contractual arrangements with variable interest entities, however, it has a catch-all provision under definition of "foreign investment" to include investments made by foreign investors in the PRC through means stipulated by laws or administrative regulations or other methods prescribed by the State Council. Therefore, it still leaves leeway for future laws, administrative regulations or provisions to provide for contractual arrangements as a form of foreign investment.

On December 26, 2019, the State Council promulgated the Implementing Rules of FIL, which became effective on January 1, 2020. The Implementation Rules of FIL further clarified that the state encourages and promotes foreign investment, protects the lawful rights and interests of foreign investors, regulates foreign investment administration, continues to optimize foreign investment environment, and advances a higher-level opening.

On October 26, 2022, MOFCOM and the NDRC released the Encouraging Catalogue (2022 Version), which became effective on January 1, 2023, to replace the previous Encouraging Catalog. On December 27, 2021, MOFCOM and the NDRC released the Negative List (2021 Version), which became effective on January 1, 2022, to replace the previous Negative List. On March 12, 2022, the NDRC and MOFCOM promulgated the Market Access Negative List (2022 Version), which became effective on the same day. The new Negative List (2024 Version) will become effective on November 1, 2024 and replace the prior version.

On December 30, 2019, MOFCOM and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) jointly promulgated the Measures for Information Reporting on Foreign Investment, which became effective on January 1, 2020. Pursuant to the Measures for Information Reporting on Foreign Investment, where a foreign investor carries out investment activities in the PRC directly or indirectly, the foreign investor or the foreign-invested enterprise shall submit the investment information to the competent commerce department.

LZ Menhu, our WFOE, as a foreign invested entity, and LZ Technology Holdings Limited, Dongrun Technology Holdings Limited and LZ Digital Technology Group Limited, as foreign investors, are required to comply with the information reporting requirements under the Implementing Rules of FIL. As of the date of this Annual Report, our PRC operating subsidiaries' business operations are not subject to the restrictions or prohibitions in the Negative List, and therefore our PRC operating subsidiaries' business operations are in a permitted industry for foreign investment.

*Regulations Related to the Advertising Industry*

 

*<u>Advertising Law</u>*

The Advertising Law of the PRC (the "Advertising Law") was promulgated by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (the "NPCSC") on 27 October 1994, coming into effect on 1 February 1995, and was amended on 1 September 2015, 26 October 2018 and 29 April 2021. As defined in the Advertising Law, the term "advertisers" refers to any individuals, legal persons or other organizations that, directly or through certain agents, design, produce and publish advertisements for the purpose of promoting products or providing services. The term "advertising agents" refers to any individuals, legal persons or other organizations that are commissioned to provide advertising design, production or agency services. The term "advertising publishers" refers to any individuals, legal persons or other organizations that publish advertisements for the advertisers or for the advertising agents commissioned by the advertisers.

According to the Advertising Law, advertisements shall not contain any false or misleading information, and shall not deceive or mislead consumers. Advertising agents shall, in accordance with the law and administrative regulations, inspect and verify the relevant certification documents, and check the advertising contents. For any advertisement with inconsistent content or incomplete certification documents, advertising agents shall not provide design, production, or agent service. Where an advertising agent fails to provide the true name, address, and valid contact information of the advertiser(s), the consumers may require the advertising agent to make advance compensation. Where false advertisements for products or services relating to the life and health of consumers cause damage to the consumers, the advertising agents for such advertisements shall bear joint and several liabilities with the advertisers concerned. Where false advertisements for products or services other than that set out before cause damage to the consumers, in case that the advertising agents for such advertisements still design, produce, provide agency, or publish for the advertisements even though they know or should know the advertisements are false, they shall bear joint and several liabilities with the advertiser concerned. Where advertising agents know or should have known the content of the advertisements are false but still provide advertising design, production, or agent services in connection with the advertisements, they might be subject to penalties, including confiscation of revenue and fines, revocation of business licenses, or even criminal liabilities. Advertisements for medical treatment, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, agricultural pesticides, veterinary medicines and healthcare food, and other advertisements required to be reviewed by laws and administrative regulations shall be reviewed by the relevant authorities before they are published. No such advertisement shall be published without being reviewed.

*<u>Internet Advertising</u>*

According to the Advertising Law, the use of internet to publish or distribute advertisements shall not affect the normal use of the internet by users. Advertisements published on internet pages such as pop-up advertisements shall be indicated with conspicuous mark for close to ensure the close of such advertisements by one click.

According to the Interim Measures for the Administration of Internet Advertising, which was promulgated by the State Administration for Industry and Commerce on 4 July 2016 and became effective on 1 September 2016, internet advertisers, advertising agents, and/or advertisement publishers must enter into written contracts among them in conducting internet advertising activities. An internet advertising agent shall establish and improve an accepting registration, examination and file management system concerning internet advertising business; examine, verify and record the name, address, existing contact number of each advertiser and other information relating to the subject identity, establish registration files and verify and update them on a regular basis. Internet advertising agents shall verify related supporting documents, check the contents of the advertisement and be prohibited from designing, producing, providing agency services or publishing any advertisement with nonconforming contents or without all the necessary certification documents. Internet advertising agents shall be staffed with advertisement reviews that have acquaintance with advertisement regulations and, where conditions permit, set up a separate functional body for reviewing internet advertisements.

 

*<u>Outdoor Advertising</u>*

According to the Advertising Law, the exhibition and display of outdoor advertisements may not: (i) utilize traffic safety facilities and traffic signs; (ii) impede the use of public facilities, traffic safety facilities, traffic signs, fire extinguishing facilities or fire control signs; (iii) obstruct production or people's living, or damage city appearance; and (iv) be placed in restricted areas near government offices, cultural landmarks or historical or scenic sites, or be placed in areas prohibited by local governments at the county level or above from having outdoor advertisements. Administrative measures for outdoor advertisements shall be prescribed by local regulations and rules of local governments.

*<u>Advertising Fees</u>*

 

According to the Advertising Law, advertising agents shall make public their standards and methods for charging fees.

According to the Provisions on Clearly Marking the Prices of Advertisement Services, which was promulgated by the NDRC and the State Administration for Industry and Commerce on 28 November 2005 and became effective on 1 January 2006, an advertisement business operator shall, when providing services to advertisers, publicize the prices of and fee charges for advertisement services and other relevant contents in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations. The prices of advertisement services shall be subject to market regulation, and shall be independently determined by the advertisement business operators on the basis of the costs of services and the supply and demand in the market. An advertisement business operator may, when clearly marking prices, publicize them in advance by way of media announcement, public notice column, public notice bulletin, price list, handbook of charge rates, internet inquiry, multi-media terminal inquiry, voice messaging, and other methods recognized by the general public, and shall publicize the corresponding inquiry methods or the telephone numbers for the enquiry of clients.

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*Regulations related to Information Security*

The Decisions on Protection of Internet Security enacted by the SCNPC in 2000, as amended on August 27, 2009, provides that, among other things, the following activities conducted through the internet, if constituted a crime according to PRC laws, are subject to criminal punishment: (1) intrusion into a strategically significant computer or system; (2) intentionally inventing and disseminating destructive programs, such as computer viruses, to attack the computer system and the communications network, thereby damaging the computer system and the communications networks; (3) violating national regulations, suspending the computer networks or the communication services without authorization, causing the computer network or communication system to fail to operate normally; (4) leaking state secrets; (5) spreading false commercial information; or (6) infringing intellectual property rights through internet.

On November 7, 2016, the SCNPC promulgated the Cybersecurity Law of the PRC (the "Cybersecurity Law"), effective as of June 1, 2017, which applies to the construction, operation, maintenance and use of networks as well as the supervision and administration of cybersecurity in the PRC. According to the Cybersecurity Law, network operators are broadly defined as owners and administrators of networks and network service provider and subject to various security protection-related obligations, including but not limited to (1) complying with security protection obligations under graded system for cybersecurity protection requirements, which include formulating internal security management rules and operating instructions, appointing cybersecurity responsible personnel and their duties, adopting technical measures to prevent computer viruses, cyber-attack, cyber-intrusion and other activities endangering cybersecurity, adopting technical measures to monitor and record network operation status and cybersecurity incidents; (2) formulating a emergency plan and promptly responding to and handling security risks, initiating the emergency plans, taking appropriate remedial measures and reporting to regulatory authorities in the event comprising cybersecurity threats; and (3) providing technical assistance and support to public security and national security authorities for protection of national security and criminal investigations in accordance with the law.

On June 10, 2021, the SCNPC promulgated the Data Security Law of PRC (the "Data Security Law"), which became effective on September 1, 2021. The Data Security Law mainly sets forth specific provisions regarding establishing basic systems for data security management, including hierarchical data classification management system, risk assessment system, monitoring and early warning system, and emergency disposal system. In addition, it clarifies the data security protection obligations of organizations and individuals carrying out data activities and implementing data security protection responsibility.

On December 28, 2021, the CAC and other twelve PRC regulatory authorities jointly revised and promulgated the Measures for Cybersecurity Review (the "Cybersecurity Review Measures"), which became effective on February 15, 2022. The Cybersecurity Review Measures provides that, among others, (1) critical information infrastructure operators that purchase cyber products and services, or network platform operators that engage in data processing activities, if their activities affect or may affect national security, shall be subject to the cybersecurity review by the Cybersecurity Review Office, the office responsible for the implementation of cybersecurity review under the CAC; and (2) network platform operators with personal information data of more than one million users that seek listing in a foreign country are obliged to apply for a cybersecurity review by the Cybersecurity Review Office.

Thus, if any of our PRC subsidiaries (i) possesses personal information of more than one million users; (ii) is identified as a critical information infrastructure operator; or (iii) is requested by the cyberspace administration and other data protection authorities at state or local level to perform a cybersecurity review, we shall be subject to such cybersecurity reviews.

We do not collect or retain sensitive and confidential information but rely on an external vendor to provide our Smart Community's software infrastructure. As of the date of this Annual Report, none of our PRC subsidiaries (i) possesses personal information of more than one million users; (ii) is identified as a critical information infrastructure operator; or (iii) is requested by the cyberspace administration and other data protection authorities at state or local level to perform a cybersecurity review. Therefore, we are not required to apply for a cybersecurity review. We believe that we are compliant with the regulations or policies that have been issued by the CAC to date. However, there remains uncertainty as to the enactment, interpretation and implementation of regulatory requirements related to overseas securities offerings and data security. If applicable laws, regulations, or interpretations change, we are required to perform a cybersecurity review in the future, and we fail to obtain clearance from such review on a timely basis, we may be subject to governmental investigations, fines, penalties, orders to suspend operations and rectify any non-compliance, or prohibitions from conducting certain business or any financing. See "*Item 3.D. Risk Factors—Risks Related to Doing Business in China—The development of the PRC legal system and changes in the interpretation and enforcement of PRC laws, regulations and policies in China could adversely affect us*."

*Regulations Related to Intellectual Property Rights*

*<u>Patent</u>*

The Patent Law of the PRC promulgated by the Standing Committee of the NPC on March 12, 1984, and was further amended in September 4, 1992, August 25, 2000, December 27, 2008 and last amended in October 17, 2020. On December 11, 2023, the State Council promulgated the Implementation Rules for the Patent Law of the PRC, which became effective on January 20, 2024. According to the Patent Law of the PRC and its implementing regulations, the State Intellectual Property Office of the PRC is primarily responsible for administering patents in the PRC. The patent administration departments of provincial or autonomous regions or municipal governments are responsible for administering patents within their respective jurisdictions. The Patent Law of the PRC and its implementation rules provide for three types of patents, "invention," "utility model" and "design." Invention patents are valid for twenty years, while design patents are valid for fifteen years and utility model patents for ten years, from the date of application. The Chinese patent system adopts a "first come, first file" principle, which means that where more than one person files a patent application for the same invention, a patent will be granted to the person who files the application first. To be patentable, invention or utility models must meet three criteria: novelty, inventiveness, and practicability. A third-party player must obtain consent or a proper license from the patent owner to use the patent. Otherwise, the use constitutes an infringement of the patent rights.

On October 17, 2020, the Standing Committee of the NPC adopted the amendment to the Patent Law of the PRC (the "New Patent Law"). The New Patent Law became effective on June 1, 2021, according to which the invention patents are valid for twenty years, while utility model patents and design patents are valid for ten years and fifteen years respectively, from the date of application.

*<u>Copyright</u>*

The Standing Committee of the NPC adopted the Copyright Law of the PRC in 1990 and amended it in 2001 and 2010, respectively. The amended Copyright Law extends copyright protection to Internet activities, products disseminated over the Internet and software products. On November 11, 2020, the Standing Committee of the NPC adopted the amendment to the Copyright Law of the PRC (the "New Copyright Law"). The New Copyright Law became effective on June 1, 2021. Regulations of the PRC for the Implementation of Copyright Law was promulgated by the State Council on August 2, 2002 and amended on January 30, 2013. Pursuant to the Copyright Law and its implementation rules, creators of protected works enjoy personal and property rights, including, among others, the right of disseminating the works through information networks.

In order to further protect the computer software, the Computer Software Protection Regulations promulgated by the State Council on June 4, 1991 and last amended on January 30, 2013, which became effective on March 1, 2013, provides that the software copyright holder is entitled to the right of publication, acknowledgement, alteration, reproduction, distribution, leasing, dissemination through information networks, translation, etc. In addition, the State Copyright Bureau issued the Computer Software Copyright Registration Procedures on February 20, 2002, which applies to the registration of software copyright and to the registration of exclusive software copyright licensing contracts and transfer contracts.

*<u>Trademark</u>*

Trademarks are protected by the Trademark Law of the PRC (the "Trademark Law") promulgated by the SCNPC on August 23, 1982, taking effect on March 1, 1983 and respectively amended on February 22, 1993, October 27, 2001, August 30, 2013 and April 23, 2019, and the Regulation for the Implementation of Trademark Law of the PRC, which was promulgated by the State Council on August 3, 2002, amended on April 29, 2014, and went into effect on May 1, 2014. The trademark office under the SAMR handles trademark registration and grants registered trademarks for a validity period of 10 years. Trademarks may be renewable every ten years where a registered trademark needs to be used after the expiration of its validity period. Trademark registrants may license, authorize others to use their registered trademark by signing up a trademark license contract. For trademarks, the Trademark Law adopts the principle of "prior application" with respect to trademark registration. Where a trademark under registration application is identical with or similar to another trademark that has, in respect of the same or similar commodities or services, been registered or, after preliminary examination and approval, this application for such trademark registration may be rejected. Anyone applying for trademark registration shall not prejudice the existing right first obtained by anyone else, or forestall others by improper means in registering a trademark which others have already begun to use and enjoyed certain degree of influence.

*<u>Domain Name</u>*

Domain names are protected under the Administrative Measures on Internet Domain Names promulgated by the MIIT on August 24, 2017 and effective as of November 1, 2017. Domain name registrations are handled through domain name service agencies established under the relevant regulations, and applicants become domain name holders upon successful registration.

On November 27, 2017, the MIIT promulgated the Notice on Regulating the Use of Domain Names in Providing Internet-based Information Services, which became effective on January 1, 2018. Pursuant to the notice, the domain name used by an Internet-based information service provider in providing Internet-based information services must be registered and owned by such provider in accordance with the law. If the Internet-based information service provider is an entity, the domain name registrant must be the entity (or any of the entity's shareholders), or the entity's principal or senior executive.

*Regulations Related to Lease on Real Property*

According to the Civil Code, the lease agreement shall be in writing if its term is over six months, and the term of any lease agreement shall not exceed 20 years. During the lease term, any change of ownership to the leased property does not affect the validity of the lease contract. The tenant may sub-let the leased property if it is agreed by the landlord and the lease agreement between the landlord and the tenant is still valid and binding. When the landlord is to sell a leased housing under a lease agreement, it shall give the tenant a reasonable advance notice before the sale, and the tenant has the priority to buy such leased housing on equal conditions. The tenant must pay rent on time in accordance with the lease contract. In the event of default of rental payment without reasonable cause, the landlord may ask the tenant to pay within a reasonable period of time, failing which the landlord may terminate the lease. The landlord has the right to terminate the lease agreement if the tenant sub-lets the property without consent from the landlord, or causes loss to the leased properties resulting from its using the property not in compliance with the usage as stipulated in the lease agreement, or defaults in rental payment after the reasonable period as required by the landlord, or other circumstances occurs allowing the landlord to terminate the lease agreement under relevant PRC laws and regulations, or otherwise, if the landlord wishes to terminate the lease before its expiry date, prior consent shall be obtained from the tenants.

On December 1, 2010, Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development promulgated the Administrative Measures for Leasing of Commodity Housing, which became effective on February 1, 2011. According to such measures, the landlords and tenants are required to enter into a lease contract which should generally contain specified provisions, and the lease contract should be registered with the relevant construction or property authorities at municipal or county level within 30 days after its conclusion. If the lease contract is extended or terminated or if there is any change to the registered items, the landlord and the tenant are required to effect alteration registration, extension of registration or deregistration with the relevant construction or property authorities within 30 days after the occurrence of the extension, termination or alteration.

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*Regulations Related to Foreign Exchange and Dividend Distribution*

*<u>Foreign Currency Exchange</u>*

Pursuant to the Foreign Exchange Administration Regulations, as amended on August 5, 2008, Renminbi is freely convertible for current account items, including the distribution of dividends, interest payments, trade and service-related foreign exchange transactions, but not for capital account items, such as direct investments, loans, repatriation of investments and investments in securities outside of China, unless prior approval is obtained from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE), and prior registration with SAFE is made.

SAFE promulgated the Notice of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange on Reforming the Administration of Foreign Exchange Settlement of Capital of Foreign Invested Enterprises, or the SAFE Circular 19, in replacement of the Circular on the Relevant Operating Issues Concerning the Improvement of the Administration of the Payment and Settlement of Foreign Currency Capital of Foreign-Invested Enterprises. SAFE further promulgated the Notice of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange on Reforming and Standardizing the Foreign Exchange Settlement Management Policy of Capital Account, or the SAFE Circular 16, as effective on June 9, 2016, which, among other things, amended certain provisions of SAFE Circular 19. According to SAFE Circular 19 and SAFE Circular 16, the flow and use of the Renminbi capital converted from foreign currency denominated registered capital of a foreign investment company is regulated such that Renminbi capital may not be used for business beyond its business scope or to provide loans to persons other than affiliates unless otherwise permitted under its business scope. Violations of SAFE Circular 19 or SAFE Circular 16 could result in administrative penalties.

Since 2012, SAFE has promulgated several circulars to substantially amend and simplify the current foreign exchange procedures. Pursuant to these circulars, the opening of foreign exchange accounts with various special purpose, the reinvestment with RMB proceeds by foreign investors in the PRC and remittance of profits and dividends in foreign currency foreign investment to its foreign shareholders are no longer subject to the approval or verification of SAFE. In addition, domestic companies are allowed to provide cross-border loans not only to their offshore subsidiaries, but also to their offshore parents and affiliates. SAFE also promulgated the Circular on Printing and Distributing the Provisions on Foreign Exchange Administration over Domestic Direct Investment by Foreign Investors and the Supporting Documents in May 2013, as amended in October 2018, which specifies that the administration by SAFE or its local branches over foreign investors' direct investment in the PRC shall be conducted by way of registration, and banks shall process foreign exchange business relating to the direct investment in the PRC based on the registration information provided by SAFE and its branches. In February 2015, SAFE promulgated the Notice on Further Simplifying and Improving the Foreign Exchange Management Policies for Direct Investment, or the SAFE Circular 13, which became effect on June 1, 2015. SAFE Circular 13 delegates the power to enforce the foreign exchange registration in connection with inbound and outbound direct investments under relevant SAFE rules from local branches of SAFE to banks, thereby further simplifying the foreign exchange registration procedures for inbound and outbound direct investments. On January 26, 2017, SAFE issued the Circular on Further Advancing Foreign Exchange Administration Reform to Enhance Authenticity and Compliance Reviews, which stipulates several capital control measures with respect to the outbound remittance of profit from domestic entities to offshore entities, including (i) under the principle of genuine transaction, banks shall check board resolutions regarding profit distribution, the original version of tax filing records and audited financial statements; and (ii) domestic entities shall keep the income into the account for previous years' losses before remitting the profits.

*<u>Foreign Exchange Registration of Overseas Investment by PRC Resident</u>*

In 2014, SAFE issued the SAFE Circular on Relevant Issues Relating to Domestic Resident's Investment and Financing and Roundtrip Investment through Special Purpose Vehicles, or the SAFE Circular 37. SAFE Circular 37 regulates foreign exchange matters in relation to offshore investments and financing or round-trip investments of residents or entities by way of special purpose vehicles in China. Under SAFE Circular 37, a "special purpose vehicle" refers to an offshore entity established or controlled, directly or indirectly, by PRC residents or entities for the purpose of seeking offshore financing or making offshore investments, using legitimate onshore or offshore assets or interests, while "round trip investment" refers to direct investments in China by PRC residents or entities through special purpose vehicles, namely, establishing foreign investment enterprises to obtain ownership, control rights and management rights. SAFE Circular 37 provides that, before making a contribution into a special purpose vehicle, PRC residents or entities are required to complete foreign exchange registration with SAFE or its local branch, and in the event the change of basic information such as the individual shareholder, name, operation term, etc., or if there is a capital increase, decrease, equity transfer or swap, merge, spin-off or other amendment of the material items, the PRC residents or entities shall complete the change of foreign exchange registration formality for offshore investments.

In 2015, SAFE promulgated the Notice on Further Simplifying and Improving the Administration of the Foreign Exchange Concerning Direct Investment. This notice has amended SAFE Circular 37 by requiring PRC residents or entities to register with qualified banks rather than SAFE or its local branches in connection in relation to their establishment or control of an offshore entities for the purpose of overseas investment or financing. PRC residents or entities who had contributed legitimate onshore or offshore interests or assets to special purpose vehicles but had not registered as required before the implementation of the SAFE Circular 37 must register their ownership interests or control in the special purpose vehicles with qualified banks. Amendments to the registration are required if there is any material change with respect to the registered special purpose vehicle, such as any change of basic information (including change of the PRC residents, name and operation term), increases or decreases in the investment amount, transfers or exchanges of shares, or mergers or divisions. Failure to comply with the registration procedures as set forth in SAFE Circular 37 and the subsequent notice, or making misrepresentations or failure to disclose the control of the foreign investment enterprise which is established through round-trip investments, may result in restrictions being imposed on the foreign exchange activities of the relevant foreign investment enterprise, including payment of dividends and other distributions, such as proceeds from any reduction in capital, share transfer or liquidation, to its offshore parent or affiliate, and the capital inflow from the offshore parent, and may also subject relevant PRC residents or entities to penalties under PRC foreign exchange administration regulations.

*<u>Dividend Distribution</u>*

The principal regulations governing distribution of dividends of foreign-invested enterprises include the PRC Company Law, the PRC foreign Investment Law, and the Implementation Rules of the Foreign Investment Law. Under these laws and regulations, foreign-invested enterprises in China may pay dividends only out of their accumulated after-tax profits, if any, determined in accordance with China accounting standards and regulations. In addition, a PRC company, including a foreign-invested enterprise in China, is required to allocate at least 10% of its accumulated profits each year, if any, to fund certain reserve funds until these reserves have reached 50% of the registered capital of the enterprise. A PRC company may, at its discretion, allocate a portion of its after-tax profits based on China accounting standards to staff welfare and bonus funds. These reserves are not distributable as cash dividends.

*Regulations Related to Labor*

*<u>Labor Law and Labor Contracts Law</u>*

According to the Labor Law of the PRC promulgated on July 5, 1994, and amended on August 27, 2009 and December 29, 2018, enterprises shall establish and improve their system of work place safety and sanitation, strictly abide by state rules and standards on work place safety, and conduct employees training on labor safety and sanitation in the PRC. Labor safety and sanitation facilities shall comply with statutory standards. Enterprises and institutions shall provide employees with a safe workplace and sanitation conditions which are in compliance with relevant laws and regulations of labor protection.

The Labor Contract Law of the PRC promulgated on June 29, 2007 and amended on December 28, 2012, and the Implementation Rules of the Labor Contract Law of the PRC promulgated on September 18, 2008 set out specific provisions in relation to the execution, the terms and the termination of a labor contract and the rights and obligations of the employees and employers, respectively. At the time of hiring, the employers shall truthfully inform the employees the scope of work, working conditions, working place, occupational hazards, work safety, salary and other matters which the employees request to be informed about.

 

*<u>Social Insurance and Housing Fund</u>*

Employers in the PRC are required to contribute, for and on behalf of their employees, to a number of social insurance funds, including funds for pension, unemployment insurance, medical insurance, work-related injury insurance, maternity insurance and housing fund. These payments are made to local administrative authorities and employers who fail to contribute may be fined and be ordered to make up for the outstanding contributions. The various laws and regulations that govern the employers' obligations to contribute to the social insurance funds include the Social Insurance Law of the PRC, which was promulgated by the SCNPC on October 28, 2010 and amended on December 29, 2018, the Interim Regulations on the Collection and Payment of Social Insurance Premiums, which was promulgated by the State Council on January 22, 1999 and amended on March 24, 2019, the Regulations on Work-related Injury Insurance, which was promulgated by the State Council on April 27, 2003 and amended on December 20, 2010, and the Regulations on Management of the Housing Fund, which was promulgated and became effective on April 3, 1999 and was amended on March 24, 2002 and on March 24, 2019.

According to the Notice Concerning the Safe and Orderly Collection and Administration of Social Insurance Premiums issued by the General Office of the State Administration of Taxation on September 13, 2018, the tax authorities will collect all social insurance premiums uniformly from January 1, 2019. Before the completion of the reform of the social insurance collection agency, the relevant local authorities shall continuously optimize the payment service and ensure the continuous improvement of the business environment, and shall not organize and carry out the previous year's arrears check without permission.

*Regulations Related to Tax*

*<u>Enterprise income tax</u>*

The Law of the PRC on Enterprise Income Tax and The Regulations for the Implementation of the Law on Enterprise Income Tax (collectively, the "EIT Laws") were promulgated on March 16, 2007 and December 6, 2007, respectively, and were most recently amended on December 29, 2018 and April 23, 2019, respectively. According to the EIT Laws, taxpayers consist of resident enterprises and non-resident enterprises. Resident enterprises are defined as enterprises that are established in the PRC in accordance with PRC laws, or that are established in accordance with the laws of foreign countries but whose actual or de facto control is administered from within the PRC. Non-resident enterprises are defined as enterprises that are set up in accordance with the laws of foreign countries and whose actual administration is conducted outside the PRC, but have established institutions or premises in the PRC, or have no such established institutions or premises but have income generated from inside the PRC. Under the EIT Laws and relevant implementing regulations, a uniform EIT rate of 25% is applicable. However, if non-resident enterprises have not formed permanent establishments or premises in the PRC, or if they have formed permanent establishment institutions or premises in the PRC but there is no actual relationship between the relevant income derived in the PRC and the established institutions or premises set up by them, the enterprise income tax is, in that case, set at the rate of 10% for their income sourced from inside the PRC.

Notice Regarding the Determination of Chinese-Controlled Offshore Incorporated Enterprises as the PRC Tax Resident Enterprises on the Basis of De Facto Management Bodies ("Circular 82"), which was promulgated by SAT on April 22, 2009 and amended on January 29, 2014 and December 29, 2017, sets out the standards and procedures for determining whether the "de facto management body" of an enterprise registered outside of the PRC and controlled by PRC enterprises or PRC enterprise groups is located within the PRC.

According to Circular 82, a Chinese-controlled offshore incorporated enterprise will be regarded as a PRC tax resident by virtue of having a "de facto management body" in the PRC and will be subject to PRC EIT on its worldwide income only if all of the following criteria are met: (1) the primary location of the day-to-day operational management is in the PRC; (2) 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; (3) the enterprise's primary assets, accounting books and records, company seals, and board and shareholders meeting minutes are located or maintained in the PRC; and (4) 50% or more of voting board members or senior executives habitually reside in the PRC.

The State Administration of Taxation (SAT) Public Notice 7 was issued by SAT on February 3, 2015 and most recently amended pursuant to the Announcement on Issues Concerning the Withholding of Enterprise Income Tax at Source on Non-PRC Resident Enterprises, which was issued by SAT on October 17, 2017 and became effective on December 1, 2017. Pursuant to the SAT Public Notice 7, an "indirect transfer" of assets, including equity interests in a PRC resident enterprise, by non-PRC resident enterprises may be re-characterized and treated as a direct transfer of PRC taxable assets, if the arrangement does not have a reasonable commercial purpose and was established for the purpose of avoiding payment of PRC EIT. As a result, gains derived from an indirect transfer may be subject to PRC EIT. According to the SAT Public Notice 7, "PRC taxable assets" include assets attributed to an establishment or a place of business in the PRC, immovable properties in the PRC, and equity investments in PRC resident enterprises. In respect of an indirect offshore transfer of assets of a PRC establishment or place of business, the relevant gain is to be regarded as effectively connected with the PRC establishment or a place of business and therefore included in its EIT filing, and would consequently be subject to PRC EIT at a rate of 25%. Where the underlying transfer relates to the immovable properties in the PRC or to equity investments in a PRC resident enterprise, which is not effectively connected to a PRC establishment or a place of business of a non-resident enterprise, a PRC EIT rate at 10% would apply, subject to available preferential tax treatment under applicable tax treaties or similar arrangements, and the party who is obligated to make the transfer payments has the withholding obligation. There is uncertainty as to the implementation details of the SAT Public Notice 7.

*<u>Value-added tax</u>*

Pursuant to the Provisional Regulations of the PRC on Value-added Tax, which was promulgated by the State Council and was latest amended in 2017, and the Implementation Rules for the Provisional Regulations the PRC on Value-added Tax, which was promulgated by the Ministry of Finance and was latest amended in 2011, entities and individuals engaging in selling goods, providing processing, repairing or replacement services or importing goods within the territory of the PRC are taxpayers of the value-added tax.

According to the Notice of the Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration on the Adjusting Value-added Tax Rates effective in May 2018, the value-added tax rates of 17% and 11% on sales, imported goods shall be adjusted to 16% and 10%, respectively.

According to the Announcement of the Ministry of Finance, the State Taxation Administration and the General Administration of Customs on Relevant Policies for Deepening the Value-Added Tax Reform promulgated in March 2019, the value-added tax rates of 16% and 10% on sales, imported goods shall be adjusted to 13% and 9%, respectively.

*Regulation Related to M&A and Oversea Listing*

*<u>The M&A Rules</u>*

 

The Regulations on Mergers and Acquisitions of Domestic Enterprises by Foreign Investors (the "M&A Rules") was promulgated by six PRC ministries including MOFCOM, the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, the SAT, the SAMR, the CSRC, and the SAFE on August 8, 2006, became effective on September 8, 2006, and was amended and became effective on June 22, 2009. The M&A Rules stipulate that a foreign investor is required to obtain necessary approvals when it: (1) acquires the equity of a domestic enterprise so as to convert the domestic enterprise into a foreign- invested enterprise; (2) subscribes for the increased capital of a domestic enterprise so as to convert the domestic enterprise into a foreign-invested enterprise; (3) establishes a foreign-invested enterprise through which it purchases the assets of any domestic enterprise and operates these assets; or (4) purchases the assets of a domestic enterprise, and then invests such assets to establish a foreign-invested enterprise. The M&A Rules, among other things, further prescribed that a special purpose vehicle, formed for overseas listing purposes and controlled directly or indirectly by PRC companies or individuals, shall be approved by the MOFCOM prior to its establishment and obtain the approval of the CSRC prior to the listing and trading of such special purpose vehicle's securities on an overseas stock exchange.

Pursuant to the Notice of the Foreign Investment Administration of the MOFCOM on Distributing the Manual of Guidance on Administration for Foreign Investment Access, which was issued and became effective on December 18, 2008 by the MOFCOM, notwithstanding the fact that (1) the domestic shareholder is connected with the foreign investor or not; or (2) the foreign investor is the existing shareholder or the new investor, the M&A Rules shall not apply to the transfer of an equity interest in an incorporated foreign-invested enterprise from the domestic shareholder to the foreign investor.

*<u>The Oversea Listing Rules</u>*

The PRC government has recently indicated an intent to take actions to exert more oversight and control over offerings that are conducted overseas and/or foreign investment in China-based issuers. For example, on July 6, 2021, the relevant PRC government authorities made public the Opinions on Strictly Scrutinizing Illegal Securities Activities in Accordance with the Law, or the Opinions. These Opinions emphasized the need to strengthen the administration over illegal securities activities and the supervision of overseas listings by China-based companies and proposed to take effective measures, such as promoting the construction of relevant regulatory systems to deal with the risks and incidents faced by China-based overseas-listed companies.

On December 24, 2021, the CSRC issued the Provisions of the State Council on the Administration of Overseas Securities Offering and Listing by Domestic Companies (Draft for Comments) and the Administrative Measures for the Filing of Overseas Securities Offering and Listing by Domestic Companies (Draft for Comments), collectively the Draft Overseas Listing Regulations, for public comment until January 23, 2022.

Following issuance of the Draft Overseas Listing Regulations, on February 17, 2023, the CSRC issued the Notice on Filing Arrangements for Overseas Securities Offering and Listing by Domestic Companies (the "CSRC Filing Notice"), stating that the CSRC has published the Trial Administrative Measures of Overseas Securities Offering and Listing by Domestic Companies (the "Trial Measures") and five supporting guidelines (the "Listing Guidelines"), collectively the Trial Measures and Listing Guidelines or the Oversea Listing Rules. Among others, the Oversea Listing Rules provide that overseas offerings and listings by PRC domestic companies shall:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) require submission of relevant materials that contain a filing report and a legal opinion, providing truthful, accurate and complete information on matters including but not limited to the shareholders of the issuer. Where the filing documents are complete and in compliance with stipulated requirements, the CSRC shall, within 20 working days after receipt of filing documents, conclude the filing procedure and publish filing results on the CSRC website. Where filing documents are incomplete or do not conform to stipulated requirements, the CSRC shall request supplementation and amendment thereto within five working days after receipt of the filing documents. The issuer should then complete supplementation and amendment within 30 working days;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) abide by laws, administrative regulations and relevant state rules concerning foreign investment in China, state-owned asset administration, industry regulation and outbound investment, and shall not disrupt the PRC domestic market order, harm state or public interests or undermine the lawful rights and interests of PRC domestic investors;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) abide by national secrecy laws and relevant provisions. Necessary measures shall be taken to fulfill confidentiality obligations. Divulgence of state secrets or working secrets of government agencies is strictly prohibited. Provision of personal information and important data, etc., to overseas parties in relation to overseas offering and listing of PRC domestic companies shall be in compliance with applicable laws, administrative regulations and relevant state rules; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) be made in strict compliance with relevant laws, administrative regulations and rules concerning national security in the spheres of foreign investment, cybersecurity, data security, etc., and issuers shall duly fulfill their obligations to protect national security. If the intended overseas offering and listing necessitates a national security review, relevant security review procedures shall be completed according to the law before the application for such offering and listing is submitted to any overseas parties such as securities regulatory agencies and trading venues;

The Trial Measures came into effect on March 31, 2023. PRC domestic companies seeking to offer and list securities (which, for the purposes of the Trial Measures, are defined thereunder as equity shares, depository receipts, corporate bonds convertible to equity shares, and other equity securities that are offered and listed overseas, either directly or indirectly, by PRC domestic companies) in overseas markets, either via direct or indirect means, must file with the CSRC within three working days after their application for an overseas listing is submitted.

The Trial Measures provide that where a PRC domestic company seeks to indirectly offer and list securities in overseas markets, the issuer shall designate a major domestic operating entity, which shall, as the domestic entity responsible, file with the CSRC. The Trial Measures stipulate that an overseas listing will be determined as "indirect" if the issuer meets both of the following conditions: (1) 50% or more of any of the issuer's operating revenue, total profit, total assets or net assets as documented in its audited consolidated financial statements for the most recent accounting year are accounted for by PRC domestic companies ("Condition I"), and (2) the main parts of the issuer's business activities are conducted in the PRC, or its main places of business are located in the PRC, or the senior managers in charge of its business operations and management are mostly Chinese citizens or domiciled in the PRC ("Condition II"); whether Chinese citizens from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau are included in the foregoing specification is not specified. The determination as to whether or not an overseas offering and listing by PRC domestic companies is indirect shall be made on a 'substance over form' basis; the Listing Guidelines further stipulate that if an issuer not satisfying Condition I submits an application for issuance and listing in overseas markets in accordance with relevant non-PRC issuance regulations requiring such issuer to disclose risk factors mainly related to the PRC, the securities firm(s) and the issuer's PRC counsel should follow the principle of 'substance over form' in order to identify and argue whether the issuer should complete a filing under the Trial Measures.

*Regulations Related to Food Safety*

The PRC laws and regulations governing food safety primarily consist of the Food Safety Law of the PRC, effective as of April 29, 2021 (the "Food Safety Law"); and the Regulations on the Implementation of the Food Safety Law, effective as of December 1, 2019 (the "Food Safety Regulations"). The Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China, promulgated by the Standing Committee of the NPC on February 28, 2009, and was further amended in April 24, 2015, December 29, 2018, as most recently amended and effective on April 29, 2021, governs activities with respect to food manufacturing and processing (hereinafter referred to as "food manufacturing") and circulation of foods and food and beverage services (hereinafter referred to as "food business operations"), manufacturing and business operation of packaging materials, containers, detergents and disinfectants used for foodstuffs, and tools and equipment used in food manufacturing and food business operations (hereinafter referred to as the "food-related products"). The PRC sets up a system of supervision, monitoring and appraisal on the food safety risks, compulsory adoption of food safety standards. To engage in food production, sale or catering services, the business operators shall obtain a license in accordance with the laws and regulations. Violations of these law and measures may result in civil liabilities and administrative penalties, such as compensation for damages, fines, suspension or shutdown of business, as well as confiscation of tools, equipment, raw materials and other articles used in the illegal food production or trading, or even criminal penalties.

Special Rules of the State Council on Strengthening the Supervision and Management of the Safety of Food and Other Products were promulgated and came into force on July 26, 2007. The products as mentioned in these Rules shall include edible agricultural products, and other products related to the human health and life safety, in addition to food. A business operator shall be responsible for the safety of products sold by it, and shall not sell products that do not conform to the statutory requirements. A seller must establish and implement a product supply inspection and acceptance system, examine the business qualifications of suppliers, verify the certificates of qualified products and product labels, and establish a product supply account to truly record the names, specifications, quantities, suppliers and their contacts, time of supply of products. The product supply account and sale account shall be kept for at least two years. By the production lot of products, a seller shall ask for an inspection report issued by an inspection agency in conformity with the statutory conditions or a photocopy of an inspection report signed or sealed by the suppler from the supplier; and where such an inspection report or a photocopy of an inspection report cannot be provided, the products shall not be sold.

As we sell food products like alcohol and groceries under our Lifestyle Services – Retail Sales vertical, we are subject to regulations related to food safety.

*Cayman Islands Data Protection Act*

We have certain duties under the Data Protection Act (as revised) of the Cayman Islands (the "DPA"), based on internationally accepted principles of data privacy.

*<u>Privacy Notice</u>*

This privacy notice puts shareholders of LZ Technology on notice that through your investment into us you will provide us with certain personal information which constitutes personal data within the meaning of the DPA ("personal data").

*<u>Investor Data</u>*

We will collect, use, disclose, retain and secure personal data to the extent reasonably required only and within the parameters that could be reasonably expected during the normal course of business. We will only process, disclose, transfer or retain personal data to the extent legitimately required to conduct our activities on an ongoing basis or to comply with legal and regulatory obligations to which we are subject. We will only transfer personal data in accordance with the requirements of the DPA, and will apply appropriate technical and organizational information security measures designed to protect against unauthorized or unlawful processing of the personal data and against the accidental loss, destruction or damage to the personal data.

In our use of this personal data, we will be characterized as a "data controller" for the purposes of the DPA, while our affiliates and service providers who may receive this personal data from us in the conduct of our activities may either act as our "data processors" for the purposes of the DPA or may process personal information for their own lawful purposes in connection with services provided to us.

We may also obtain personal data from other public sources. Personal data includes, without limitation, the following information relating to a shareholder and/or any individuals connected with a shareholder as an investor: name, residential address, email address, contact details, corporate contact information, signature, nationality, place of birth, date of birth, tax identification, credit history, correspondence records, passport number, bank account details, source of funds details and details relating to the shareholder's investment activity.

*<u>Who this Affects</u>*

If you are a natural person, this will affect you directly. If you are a corporate investor (including, for these purposes, legal arrangements such as trusts or exempted limited partnerships) that provides us with personal data on individuals connected to you for any reason in relation to your investment in us, this will be relevant for those individuals and you should transmit the content of this Privacy Notice to such individuals or otherwise advise them of its content.

*<u>How We May Use a Shareholder's Personal Data</u>*

We may, as the data controller, collect, store and use personal data for lawful purposes, including, in particular: (i) where this is necessary for the performance of our rights and obligations under any agreements; (ii) where this is necessary for compliance with a legal and regulatory obligation to which we are or may be subject (such as compliance with anti-money laundering and FATCA/CRS requirements); and/or (iii) where this is necessary for the purposes of our legitimate interests and such interests are not overridden by your interests, fundamental rights or freedoms.

Should we wish to use personal data for other specific purposes (including, if applicable, any purpose that requires your consent), we will contact you.

*<u>Why We May Transfer Your Personal Data</u>*

In certain circumstances we may be legally obliged to share personal data and other information with respect to your shareholding with the relevant regulatory authorities such as the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority or the Tax Information Authority. They, in turn, may exchange this information with foreign authorities, including tax authorities.

We anticipate disclosing personal data to persons who provide services to us and their respective affiliates (which may include certain entities located outside the US, the Cayman Islands or the European Economic Area), who will process your personal data on our behalf.

*<u>The Data Protection Measures We Take</u>*

Any transfer of personal data by us or our duly authorized affiliates and/or delegates outside of the Cayman Islands shall be in accordance with the requirements of the DPA.

We and our duly authorized affiliates and/or delegates shall apply appropriate technical and organizational information security measures designed to protect against unauthorized or unlawful processing of personal data, and against accidental loss or destruction of, or damage to, personal data.

We shall notify you of any personal data breach that is reasonably likely to result in a risk to your interests, fundamental rights or freedoms or those data subjects to whom the relevant personal data relates.

**4. C. Organizational Structure**

See "*Item 4A. History and Development of the Company—Corporate Structure*" above for details of our current organizational structure.

**4. D. Plants, Property and Equipment**

Our principal executive offices are located at Unit 311, Floor 3, No. 5999 Wuxing Avenue, Zhili Town, Wuxing District, Huzhou City, Zhejiang province, People's Republic of China 313000.

The table below summarizes major real property the Company's PRC subsidiaries leased under leases with a term of at least one year during 2025.

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| Address | Leased/Owned | Term | Purpose |
| Unit 311, Floor 3, No. 5999 Wuxing Avenue, Zhili Town, Wuxing District, Huzhou City, Zhejiang province, China | Leased | July 1, 2023 – December 31, 2026 | Office |
| Unit 01-04, 29th Floor, 701 Haicang Avenue, Haicang District, Xiamen, Fujian, China | Leased | July 18, 2024 –July 17, 2029<br>| Office |
| Level 11-12, No. 1-B, Gongboyuan, Xinwu District, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China | Leased | December 1, 2020 – December 31, 2025 | Office |
| Room 1502, Building C, Huide International Plaza, Zhili Town, Wuxing District, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China | Leased | December 13, 2025 – December 12, 2026 | Office |
| 8th Floor, No. 59-2 Wanghai Road, Software Park Phase 2, Xiamen City, Fujian Province, China | Leased | January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025 | Office |
| Room 271(2709), Huangda Building, No. 28 Houdaixi Road, Siming District, Xiamen City, Fujian Province, China | Leased | September 1, 2025 – August 31, 2028 | Office |
| Room 502, No. 81 Yueyang West Lane, Siming District, Xiamen City, Fujian Province, China | Leased | June 15, 2025 – June 14, 2028 | Office |
| Room 502, No. 159 Jinbang Road, Siming District, Xiamen City, Fujian Province, China | Leased | November 20, 2025 – November 19, 2026 | Office |
| Unit 101, Building 3, Century Oriental, Jin'an District, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, China | Leased | September 9, 2025 – September 8, 2026 | Office |
| Unit 1402, Ziyang International Building, No. 139 Changle North Road, Jin'an District, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, China | Leased | May 6, 2025 – April 5, 2027 | Office |
| Room 704, Tianhe Building, Chezhan Avenue, Lucheng District, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China | Leased | April 14, 2025 – April 13, 2028 | Office |
| Room 2403, Century Jinyuan International Apartment, Intersection of Huizhou Avenue & Fuzhou Road, Binhu District, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China | Leased | December 5, 2025 – July 9, 2026 | Office |
| 308, No. 68 Linke East Road, Hedong District, Tianjin City, China | Leased | December 1, 2025 – November 30, 2026 | Office |

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In addition to the facilities listed above, we also leased certain real property on a short-term basis primarily as storage space during 2025. We believe that our current facilities are adequate and suitable for our current needs, and should it be needed, suitable additional or alternative space will be available to accommodate any expansion of our operations.

**ITEM 4A. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS**

None.

**ITEM 5. OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS**

*You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report. This discussion may contain forward-looking statements. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements because of various factors, including those set forth under "Item 3.D. Risk Factors" or in other parts of this Annual Report. See also "Forward-Looking Statements."* 

**Overview**

The Company is an information technology and advertising company. Its operations are organized primarily into three business verticals: (i) Smart Community, (ii) Out-of-Home Advertising, and (iii) Lifestyle Services.

In the Smart Community vertical, the Company provides intelligent community building access and safety management systems through access control monitors and vendor-provided SaaS platforms. The Company's intelligent community access control system makes resident access to properties simpler. The Company distributes access control devices and systems via various channels, but mainly through direct sale of hardware and/or software and turnkey projects.

The Company's Out-of-Home Advertising vertical offers clients one-stop multi-channel advertising solutions. Capitalizing on the Company's network of monitors that span approximately 120 cities in China such as Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Nanjing, Xiamen, Hefei, Dalian, Ningbo, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Wuhan, Chongqing, Changsha, the Company's Out-of-Home Advertising services help merchants display advertisements in a variety of formats across its intelligent access control and safety management system. Advertisements are placed on the monitors and within the SaaS software. Residents are exposed to these advertisements each time they enter and exit community buildings or open the SaaS software. Moreover, the Company partners with other outdoor advertising providers to maximize coverage by placing the advertisements on the partners' numerous displays in public transportation, hotels and other settings as well as deploying posters at events.

In Lifestyle Services vertical, the Company connects local businesses with consumers via online promotions and transactions. With its strong technological capabilities, the Company helps local restaurants, hotels, tourist companies, retail stores, cinemas and other merchants offer deals and coupons to consumers on social media platforms such as WeChat, Douyin (the Chinese version of TikTok) and RedNote. Since early 2023, we have embarked on executing the strategy of deepening engagement with merchants and manufacturers within our Lifestyle Services space through facilitating retail sales of diversified goods and services, including beverages, groceries and travel packages.

The Company reports financial results in one segment. Currently, a substantial portion of the Company's revenues are generated from advertising and promotional activities, namely by the Out-of-Home Advertising and Lifestyle Services verticals. Revenues from Smart Community, which mainly consist of product sales of access control devices and service fees, contribute only a small portion to the Company's total revenues. Thus, the Smart Community revenues are grouped with other miscellaneous revenue sources, such as advertising design and production and social media account operations, under the catch-all category titled "Other Revenues" in the description of the Company's revenues.

Our total revenues increased by RMB306.2 million, or 37.2%, to RMB1,129.0 million ($161.4 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to RMB822.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. For the year ended December 31, 2025, our net income decreased by RMB179.0 million, to a net loss of RMB173.3 million ($24.8 million), compared to net income of RMB5.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.

**Key Factors That Affect Operating Results** 

The historical performance and outlook for our business are influenced by numerous factors, including the following:

● Our ability to maintain our major customers.

● Our ability to compete successfully.

● Continued investments in research and development and innovation.

● Our ability to manage growth effectively.

● Our ability to scale operations efficiently as the customer base grows and revenue sources diversify.

● Our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel.

● General economic conditions and their impact on advertising spending.

● Our ability to adapt to evolving regulatory requirements.

● Our ability to successfully expand into new markets.

● Our ability to retain and grow the advertising customer base in the Chinese digital media market.

● Our ability to expand the coverage of our intelligent community building access and safety management platform.

● Our ability to monetize the installed base of access control devices via targeted advertising.

● Our ability to develop and expand Lifestyle Services through partnerships with merchants and service providers in residential communities.

● Our ability to grow revenue from Lifestyle services, including local commerce, community-based promotions, and neighborhood-targeted advertising and sale of products and services.

**A.** **Operating Results**

**Key Components of Our Results of Operations** 

***Revenues***

We report financial results in one segment. Our revenues are organized into four categories:

(i) Out-of-Home Advertising revenues, generated through advertisement display via our community access control devices, or channels provided by subcontractors. In this category, we compete mainly in the out-of-home advertising channel in China.

(ii) Lifestyle Services – Retail Sales revenues, generated from sales of diversified products, such as alcohol and groceries. In this category, we compete in the retail distribution sector in China.

(iii) Lifestyle Services (non-retail) revenues, earned by promoting vouchers through e-commerce platforms, including WeChat mini programs and Douyin, for merchants. In this category, we compete in the consumer service e-commerce advertising sector in China.

(iv) Other Revenues, which primarily comprise advertising design and production, operation services for merchants' online accounts, devices sales, software development services, travel packages and operation and maintenance of community devices. In this catch-all category, the principal markets concerned are community building access control and online marketing sectors in China.

For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2025, all of our revenue was generated from China.

Our breakdown of revenues for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025 is as follow:

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|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | **2023** | **2024** | **2025** | **2025** | **2023** | **2024** | **2025** |
| **Segment** | **RMB'000** | **RMB'000** | **RMB'000** | **US$'000** | **% of Total** | **% of Total** | **% of Total** |
| Out of Home Advertising | 429066 | 549040 | 804188 | 114997 | 75.4% | 66.7% | 71.2% |
| Lifestyle Services - Retail Sales | 122363 | 272561 | 323739 | 46294 | 21.5% | 33.1% | 28.7% |
| Lifestyle Services (non-retail) | 3170 | 127 | 45 | 6 | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Others | 14266 | 1104 | 1036 | 149 | 2.5% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| **Total** | **568865** | **822832** | **1129008** | **161446** | **100.0%** | **100.0%** | **100.0%** |

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***Cost of Revenues***

Cost of revenues represents costs and expenses incurred in order to generate revenue. Our cost of revenues primarily consists of (i) advertising commissions paid to agents and subcontractors, (ii) depreciation expenses for community access control devices, (iii) procurement costs for retail sales, and (vi) other costs.

Our breakdown of cost of revenues for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025 is as follow:

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|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | **2023** | **2024** | **2025** | **2025** | **2023** | **2024** | **2025** |
| **Segment** | **RMB'000** | **RMB'000** | **RMB'000** | **US$'000** | **% of Total** | **% of Total** | **% of Total** |
| Out of Home Advertising | 408121 | 519714 | 777997 | 111252 | 75.9% | 65.9% | 71.3% |
| Lifestyle Services - Retail Sales | 118363 | 268584 | 313402 | 44816 | 22.1% | 34.1% | 28.7% |
| Lifestyle Services (non-retail) | 1745 |  |  |  | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Others | 9380 | 90 | 360 | 51 | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| **Total** | **537609** | **788388** | **1091759** | **156119** | **100.0%** | **100.0%** | **100.0%** |

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***Gross Profit***

Our gross profit equals to our revenue less our cost of revenues. Our gross profit is primarily affected by our ability to generate revenue and the fluctuation of our costs.

Our breakdown of gross profit for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025 is as follow:

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|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | **2023** | **2024** | **2025** | **2025** | **2023** | **2024** | **2025** | **2023** | **2024** | **2025** |
| **Segment** | **RMB'000** | **RMB'000** | **RMB'000** | **US$'000** | **% of Total** | **% of Total** | **% of Total** | **Gross Margin** | **Gross Margin** | **Gross Margin** |
| Out of Home Advertising | 20945 | 29326 | 26191 | 3745 | 67.0% | 85.1% | 70.3% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| Lifestyle Services - Retail Sales | 4000 | 3977 | 10337 | 1478 | 12.8% | 11.5% | 27.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Lifestyle Services (non-retail) | 1425 | 127 | 45 | 6 | 4.6% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 45.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Others | 4886 | 1014 | 676 | 98 | 15.6% | 3.0% | 1.8% | 34.2% | 91.8% | 65.3% |
| **Total** | **31256** | **34444** | **37249** | **5327** | **100.0%** | **100.0%** | **100.0%** | **5.5%** | **4.2%** | **3.3%** |

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***Operating expenses***

Our operating expenses include selling and marketing expenses, general and administrative expenses and research and development expenses.

Selling and marketing expenses mainly consist of (i) share-based compensation, (ii) advertisement and business promotion expenses, (iii) market research expenses, (iv) salary and welfare for selling and marketing personnel,

and (v) other miscellaneous selling expenses.

General and administrative expenses mainly consist of (i) share-based compensation, (ii) professional service fee, (iii) credit loss, (iv) salary and welfare for general and administrative personnel, (v) rental fee and (vi) other corporate expenses.

Research and development expenses consist primarily of (i) share-based compensation, (ii) system development costs, (iii) salary and welfare for research and development personnel, (iv) other miscellaneous research and development expenses.

The following table sets forth our operating expenses, both in absolute amount and as a percentage of the total operating expenses, for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025:

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|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | **2023** | **2023** | **2024** | **2024** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** |
| **Category** | **RMB'000** | **% of Total** | **RMB'000** | **% of Total** | **RMB'000** | **US$'000** | **% of Total** |
| Selling and marketing expenses | 16789 | 44.5% | 14075 | 45.7% | 83454 | 11934 | 39.1% |
| General and administrative expenses | 15428 | 40.9% | 12279 | 39.8% | 73513 | 10513 | 34.5% |
| Research and development expenses | 5478 | 14.6% | 4464 | 14.5% | 56290 | 8049 | 26.4% |
| **Total Operating Expenses** | **37695** | **100.0%** | **30818** | **100.0%** | **213257** | **30496** | **100.0%** |

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***Other income, net***

Other income, net primarily consists of (i) government subsidy, (ii) loss from disposal of equipment, and (iii) financial expenses.

**Results of Operations**

**Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2024 and the Year Ended December 31, 2025**

The following table sets forth a summary of our consolidated results of operations for the periods indicated. This information should be read together with our consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report. The operating results in any period are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any future period.

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|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **Change** | **Change** |
|  | **2024** | **2025** | **2025** | **Amount** | **Percentage** |
|  | **RMB'000** | **RMB'000** | **US$'000** | **RMB'000** | **%** |
| Revenues | 822832 | 1129008 | 161446 | 306176 | 37.2% |
| Cost of revenues | (788388) | (1091759) | (156119) | (303371) | 38.5% |
| **Gross profit** | **34444** | **37249** | **5327** | **2805** | **8.1%** |
| Operating expenses |  |  |  |  |  |
| Selling and marketing expenses | (14075) | (83454) | (11934) | (69379) | 492.9% |
| General and administrative expenses | (12279) | (73513) | (10513) | (61234) | 498.7% |
| Research and development expenses | (4464) | (56290) | (8049) | (51826) | 1161.0% |
| **Total operating expenses** | **(30818)** | **(213257)** | **(30496)** | **(182439)** | **592.0%** |
| **Operating profit (loss)** | **3626** | **(176008)** | **(25169)** | **(179634)** | **(4954.1)%** |
| Other income, net |  |  |  |  |  |
| Financial expenses, net | (764) | (1294) | (185) | (530) | 69.4% |
| Other income, net | 1942 | 4540 | 649 | 2598 | 133.8% |
| **Total other income, net** | **1178** | **3246** | **464** | **2068** | **175.6%** |
| **Income (loss) before income tax expenses** | **4804** | **(172762)** | **(24705)** | **(177566)** | **(3696.2)%** |
| Income tax benefit (expenses) | 972 | (510) | (73) | (1482) | (152.5)% |
| **Net income (loss)** | **5776** | **(173272)** | **(24778)** | **(179048)** | **(3099.9)%** |

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***Revenues***

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For the year ended December 31, 2025, our total revenue increased by approximately RMB306.2 million, or 37.2%, from approximately RMB822.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, to approximately RMB 1,129.0 million ($161.4 million). This increase was primarily driven by the increase of revenue from Out-of-Home Advertising and Lifestyle Services – Retail Sales.

Revenue from Out-of-Home Advertising increased by RMB255.1 million, or 46.5%, from RMB549.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, to RMB804.2 million ($115.0 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025. This growth reflects our strategic focus on expanding market share and enhancing our presence in the core outdoor advertising business. During 2025, we acquired 59 new advertising customers, which contributed 66.7% of our Out-of-Home Advertising revenue. This reflects our continued expansion of customer coverage and increasing adoption of our advertising services by a broader range of advertisers. In addition, certain existing customers maintained or increased their advertising spending, further supporting revenue growth. As a result, revenue from out-of-home advertising accounted for 71.2% of our total revenue in 2025, compared to 66.7% in 2024.

Revenue from Lifestyle Services – Retail Sales increased by RMB51.2 million, or 18.8%, from RMB272.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, to RMB323.7 million ($46.3 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025. The increase was primarily driven by the expansion of product offerings and enrichment of service categories. In particular, revenue from sales of goods increased by approximately RMB14.4 million, primarily due to the expansion of product offerings, including the introduction of new product categories such as maternal and infant products. In addition, the expansion of travel-related offerings, including the launch of new and more diversified travel packages, contributed approximately RMB36.8 million to the increase in Lifestyle Services – Retail Sales revenue.

Revenue from Lifestyle Services (non-retail) decreased by RMB0.1 million, or 64.6%, from RMB0.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, to RMB45.0 thousand ($6.0 thousand) for the year ended December 31, 2025. As part of our strategic decision to realign operational focus and concentrate resources on our core high-potential segments, we have reduced the operational scale of non-retail services.

Revenue from Other Revenues decreased by RMB0.1 million, or 6.2%, from RMB1.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, to RMB1.0 million ($0.2 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in technical service fee income.

***Cost of Revenue***

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Our cost of revenue increased by 38.5%, from RMB788.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, to RMB1,091.8 million ($156.1 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025.

The cost of revenue for Out of Home Advertising increased by approximately RMB258.3 million, or 49.7%, from approximately RMB519.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 to approximately RMB778.0 million ($111.3 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025, in line with the growth in Out of Home Advertising revenue. The increase primarily reflected higher commissions and subcontracting costs associated with expanded business activities and client campaigns.

The cost of revenue for Lifestyle Services – Retail Sales increased by approximately RMB44.8 million, or 16.7%, from approximately RMB268.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 to approximately RMB313.4 million ($44.8 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025. The increase was primarily attributable to higher procurement costs in line with the growth in revenue, mainly driven by the expansion of product offerings, including the introduction of new product categories such as maternal and infant products.

The cost of revenue for Lifestyle Services (non-retail) was nil for both the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2025, consistent with the limited scale of these services during the periods.

The cost of revenue for Other Revenues increased by approximately RMB 270.0 thousand, or 300.0%, from approximately RMB90.0 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2024 to approximately RMB360.0 thousand ($51.0 thousand) for the year ended December 31, 2025. The increase was primarily attributable to higher costs incurred for maintenance services, including the use of repair materials.

***Gross Profit***

Our gross profit increased from RMB34.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, to RMB37.2 million ($5.3 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025, representing an increase of RMB2.8 million, or 8.1%. Our overall gross margin was 4.2% and 3.3% for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2025, respectively.

The gross margin of Out of Home Advertising decreased from 5.3% for the year ended December 31, 2024 to 3.3% for the year ended December 31, 2025, primarily reflecting our adoption of flexible pricing strategies to strengthen client relationships and support market share expansion.

The gross profit margin for Lifestyle Services - Retail Sales increased from a 1.5% for the year ended December 31, 2024 to 3.2% for the year ended December 31, 2025, primarily driven by revenue growth from expanded product offerings, including new product categories such as maternal and infant products, while procurement costs increased at a lower rate than revenue.

The gross margin of Lifestyle Services (non-retail) remained at 100% for both the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2025, reflecting minimal cost incurred following the scaling down operations.

The gross margin of Other Revenues decreased from 91.8% for the year ended December 31, 2024 to 65.3% for the year ended December 31, 2025, primarily due to higher costs associated with maintenance services, including the use of repair materials, while revenue from these services remained relatively flat.

***Selling and Marketing Expenses***

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Selling expenses increased by 492.9% from RMB14.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 to RMB 83.5 million ($11.9 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025. The growth was primarily attributed to (i) an increase of RMB34.6 million in share-based compensation, mainly related to 1,850,000 restricted shares granted to an employee for his past services and not for any future service or performance-based vesting conditions, (ii) an increase of RMB 21.3 million in advertisement and business promotion expenses to support sales growth, and (iii) an increase of RMB13.3 million in market research expenses, mainly related to research on the internet portal market in Asia, Europe and America, including analysis of local user behavior, competitors and market access conditions.

***General and Administrative Expenses***

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General and administrative expenses increased by 498.7%, from RMB12.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 to RMB73.5 million ($10.5 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025. The increase was primarily driven by (i) an increase of RMB34.6 million in share-based compensation, mainly related to 1,850,000 restricted shares granted to an employee for his past services and not for any future service or performance-based vesting conditions, (ii) a growth of RMB14.4 million in professional service fees, mainly attributable to expenses incurred for our initial public offering preparation and roadshow activities, as well as costs associated with enhancing our environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") initiatives, and (iii) an increase of RMB12.4 million in credit loss mainly resulting from a higher provision recognized following a detailed review of the accounts receivable and advance to suppliers aging structure.

***Research and Development Expenses***

Research and development expenses increased by 1,161.0%, from RMB4.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, to RMB56.3 million ($8.1 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025. The increase was mainly due to (i) an increase of RMB42.0 million in share-based compensation, mainly related to 2,250,000 restricted shares granted to two employees for their past services and not for any future service or performance-based vesting conditions, and (ii) a growth of RMB10.1 million in system development costs, primarily related to the development of system applications for overseas and inbound tourism operations.

***Other income, net***

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Other income, net consists of other income, net and finance expenses, net.

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Other income, net increased by 133.8%, from RMB1.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, to RMB 4.5 million ($0.6 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in government grants.

Finance expenses, net increased by 69.4%, from RMB0.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 to RMB1.3 million ($0.2 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025, primarily due to a higher outstanding balance of short-term borrowings, resulting in increased interest expenses.

***Income Tax Expense***

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We recognized an income tax expense of RMB0.5 million ($0.1 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025, compare with an income tax benefit of RMB1.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. This change was primarily due to the movement in deferred taxation, in particular changes in the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets.

***Net Income (loss)***

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As a result of the above factors, our net loss was RMB173.3 million ($24.8 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to a net income of RMB5.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.

**Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2023 and the Year Ended December 31, 2024**

The following table sets forth a summary of our consolidated results of operations for the periods indicated. This information should be read together with our consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report. The operating results in any period are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any future period.

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|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **Change** | **Change** |
|  | **2023** | **2024** | **Amount** | **Percentage** |
|  | **RMB'000** | **RMB'000** | **RMB'000** | % |
| Revenues | 568865 | 822832 | 253967 | 44.6% |
| Cost of revenues | (537609) | (788388) | (250779) | 46.6% |
| **Gross profit** | **31256** | **34444** | **3188** | **10.2%** |
| Operating expenses |  |  |  |  |
| Selling and marketing expenses | (16789) | (14075) | 2714 | (16.2)% |
| General and administrative expenses | (15428) | (12279) | 3149 | (20.4)% |
| Research and development expenses | (5478) | (4464) | 1014 | (18.5)% |
| **Total operating expenses** | **(37695)** | **(30818)** | **6877** | **(18.2)%** |
| **Operating (loss) profit** | **(6439)** | **3626** | **10065** | **(156.3)%** |
| Other income, net |  |  |  |  |
| Financial expenses, net | (408) | (764) | (356) | 87.3% |
| Other income, net | 2843 | 1942 | (901) | (31.7)% |
| **Total other income, net** | **2435** | **1178** | **(1257)** | **(51.6)%** |
| **(Loss) income before income tax expenses** | **(4004)** | **4804** | **8808** | **(220.0)%** |
| Income tax (expenses) benefit | (2368) | 972 | 3340 | (141.0)% |
| **Net (loss) income** | **(6372)** | **5776** | **12148** | **(190.6)%** |

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***Revenues***

For the year ended December 31, 2024, our total revenue increased by approximately RMB 254.0 million, or 44.6%, from approximately RMB 568.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, to approximately RMB 822.8 million. This increase was primarily driven by significant growth in Out of Home Advertising and the emergence of a new revenue stream from Lifestyle Services – Retail Sales.

Revenue from Out of Home Advertising increased by RMB 119.9 million, or 28.0%, from RMB 429.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, to RMB 549.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase was mainly attributable to the acquisition of 17 new customers in 2024, which contributed approximately RMB 102.5 million in revenue during the year. This growth reflects our continued strategic focus on outdoor advertising services and proactive efforts in client acquisition and market expansion. Excluding the contribution from these new customers, revenue from existing customers increased by approximately RMB 1.8 million compared to the same period in 2023, reflecting a solid foundation with existing clients and the Company's sustainable and high-quality development in the advertising segment.

Revenue from Lifestyle Services – Retail Sales increased by RMB 150.2 million, or 122.7% from RMB 122.4 million in 2023 to RMB 272.6 million in 2024. This growth was primarily driven by the introduction of new product categories, which contributed approximately RMB 78.0 million in incremental revenue, while the Company's core business segments continued to grow steadily, jointly supporting the overall improvement in operating performance.

Revenue from Lifestyle Services – E-Commerce Promotion services decreased by RMB 3.1 million, or 96.0%, from RMB 3.2 million in 2023 to RMB 0.1 million in 2024. The decline was mainly due to the disposal of our subsidiary Henduoka on November 23, 2022, which significantly reduced the scale of related operations year by year.

Revenue from Other Revenues decreased by RMB 13.2 million, or 92.3%, from RMB 14.3 million in 2023 to RMB 1.1 million in 2024. The decrease was primarily due to a significant drop in software and hardware sales compared to the previous year.

***Cost of Revenues***

Our cost of revenue increased by 46.6%, from RMB 537.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, to RMB 788.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.

The cost of revenue for Out of Home Advertising increased by approximately RMB 111.6 million, or 27.3%, from approximately RMB 408.1 million in 2023 to approximately RMB 519.7million in 2024, in line with the growth in Out of Home Advertising revenue. This increase was primarily attributable to a corresponding rise in agency and subcontracting costs associated with the expansion of our advertising business.

The cost of revenue for Lifestyle Services – Retail Sales increased from RMB 118.4 million in 2023 to RMB 268.6 million in 2024. This increase was consistent with the introduction of new revenue streams under the retail sales business during the year ended December 31, 2024.

The cost of revenue for Lifestyle Services – E-Commerce Promotion services decreased by approximately RMB 1.8 million, or 100%, from approximately RMB 1.8 million in 2023 to RMB 0 in 2024. The decrease was primarily due to reduced transaction volume in 2024, which led to a reduction in platform service costs.

The cost of revenue for Other Revenues decreased by approximately RMB 9.3 million, or 99.0%, from approximately RMB 9.4 million in 2023 to approximately RMB 0.1 million in 2024. This was mainly due to a significant decrease in software and hardware sales during the year. Since revenue in this segment was primarily derived from equipment maintenance services, the cost associated with these services was minimal.

***Gross Profit***

Our gross profit increased from RMB 31.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, to RMB 34.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, representing an increase of RMB 3.2 million, or 10.2%. Our overall gross margin was 5.5% and 4.2% for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2024, respectively.

The gross margin of Out of Home Advertising increased from 4.9% in 2023 to 5.3% in 2024. This improvement was primarily due to our enhanced brand recognition, which gave us greater pricing power with customers, and the establishment of stable, long-term relationships with subcontractors, which allowed us to reduce subcontracting costs.

The gross profit margin for Lifestyle Services - Retail Sales decreased from 3.3% in 2023 to 1.5% in 2024. The margin was relatively low because the Company introduced new strategic product categories during the year and adopted competitive pricing strategies to attract new customers and rapidly expand its business scale.

The gross margin of Lifestyle Services – E-Commerce Promotion services increased from 45.0% in 2023 to 100% in 2024. Due to the transformation of this business segment, apart from minimal personnel expenses, there are no other costs, resulting in gross profit equaling revenue.

The gross margin of Other Revenues increased significantly from 34.2% in 2023 to 91.9% in 2024. This increase was primarily due to a shift in revenue composition, with the majority of income in 2024 coming from equipment maintenance services, where the main cost component was personnel compensation for operational support staff.

***Operating Expenses***

Our total operating expenses decreased by 18.2%, from RMB 37.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, to RMB 30.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. This decrease was primarily attributable to reductions in selling expenses, general and administrative expenses, and research and development expenses.

*Selling expenses*

Selling expenses decreased by 16.2% from RMB 16.8 million in 2023 to RMB 14.1 million in 2024. As we continued to expand our Out of Home Advertising and Lifestyle Services – Retail Sales businesses, we have established a stable client base. Under the existing business model, we streamlined our sales team to improve efficiency, resulting in a reduction of RMB 5.61 million in personnel-related expenses. At the same time, to support sales growth, we increased marketing and promotional spending by RMB 4.0 million during 2024. By adopting a fixed-cost model for screen maintenance, we achieved cost savings of RMB 1.9 million. Due to the growth of our Lifestyle Services – Retail Sales, platform service fees increased by RMB 1.8 million on a year-over-year basis.

*General and administrative expenses*

General and administrative expenses decreased by 20.4%, from RMB 15.4 million in 2023 to RMB 12.3 million in 2024. The decrease was primarily due to a reduction of approximately RMB 1.8 million in professional service fees, including audit, legal, and IPO-related consulting fees. In addition, we implemented effective cost control measures in human resources, which led to a reduction of approximately RMB 1.9 million in management personnel compensation.

*Research and development expenses*

Research and development expenses decreased by 18.5%, from RMB 5.5 million in 2023 to RMB 4.5 million in 2024. This decrease was mainly due to the fact that our software platform had entered a stable operational phase, which allowed us to appropriately optimize and reduce the size of our R&D team.

***Other income, net***

Other income (expenses), net consists primarily of net other income and net finance costs.

Other income, net includes investment income (loss), gains or losses from disposals, government grants and other non-operating income and expenses. Other income decreased by 31.7%, from RMB 2.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, to RMB 1.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.

The main components of other income in 2024 were:

● RMB 0.7 million from the reversal of accrued agency fees; and

● RMB 1.4 million in government grants received under special support programs.

Net finance costs increased from RMB 0.4 million in 2023 to RMB 0.8 million in 2024. This increase was primarily due to a rise in short-term bank borrowings from RMB 14.0 million to RMB 22.1 million, which led to higher interest expenses.

There was no gain or loss from the disposal of subsidiaries for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023 and 2024.

***Income taxes expenses***

Our income tax expense decreased from RMB 2.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, to RMB 1.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease was primarily attributable to the reduction in deferred tax liabilities, which resulted from lower unrecognized revenue as of December 31, 2024.

As of December 31, 2024, our effective tax rates had changed as compared to 2023, with VAT rates introducing an additional 9% category for agricultural produce, and corporate income tax rates adding a new 5% category applicable to certain subsidiaries.

***Net (loss) income***

As a result of the foregoing, we recorded a net profit of RMB 5.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to a net loss of RMB 6.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The turnaround from loss to profit was primarily driven by a slight improvement in gross margin in our advertising business and a significant reduction in various operating expenses.

**B.** **Liquidity and Capital Resources**

In assessing our liquidity, we monitor and analyze our cash on hand and our operating and capital expenditure commitments. To date, we have financed our working capital requirements from cash flow from operations, debt and equity financings and capital contributions from our principal shareholders.

As of December 31, 2025, we had a positive working capital of RMB39.8 million ($5.7 million), and cash and cash equivalents of RMB23.5 million ($3.4 million). For the year ended December 31, 2025, our net loss was RMB173.3 ($24.8 million), which included a non-cash share-based compensation expense of RMB111.1 million ($15.9 million). Net cash used in operating activities amounted to RMB41.2 million ($5.9 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025.

To ensure our sufficient liquidity to continue as a going concern, we have implemented a comprehensive financial plan. This plan includes maintaining operating costs at a sustainable level through strict budget controls and organizational optimizations, such as the minimization of discretionary spending. Furthermore, we are in the process of securing additional financing, including a bank loan facility of approximately RMB 30 million which is currently under final stage of approval.

We believe that its existing cash, together with the anticipated proceeds from the bank borrowings and the cost-reduction actions mentioned above, will be sufficient to meet its anticipated cash needs for at least the next 12 months from the date of issuance of these consolidated financial statements. We may, however, need additional capital in the future to fund its continued operations. If we determine that its cash requirements exceed the amount of cash available, we may need to raise additional capital through the issuance of equity or debt securities, or through other means. We cannot assure that the financing will be available in amounts or on terms acceptable to us, if at all.

***Cash Flows***

*Cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025*

 

The following table sets forth a summary of our cash flows for the periods indicated:

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|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | **2023** | **2024** | **2025** | **2025** |
|  | **RMB'000** | **RMB'000** | **RMB'000** | **US$'000** |
| Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities | (16844) | 4670 | (41201) | (5891) |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (23245) | (1422) | (25551) | (3654) |
| Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities | 43883 | (9874) | 86465 | 12365 |
| Effect of exchange rate changes | - | - | (390) | (56) |
| **Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents:** | **3794** | **(6626)** | **19323** | **2764** |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year | 6982 | 10776 | 4150 | 593 |
| **Cash and cash equivalents at the end the year** | **10776** | **4150** | **23473** | **3357** |

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*Operating Activities*

 

Net cash used in operating activities was RMB41.2 million ($5.9 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025. This primarily reflected a net loss of RMB173.3 million, offset mainly by the addition of non-cash items totaling RMB134.2 million, mainly inclusive of share-based compensation, allowance for credit losses, amortization and depreciation of equipment, deferred income taxes, and other non-cash items. Changes in operating assets and liabilities that negatively affected the cash flow including: (i) an increase in accounts receivable of RMB29.0 million, primarily driven by the expansion of our business scale, particularly the growth in Out-of-Home Advertising and Lifestyle Services – Retail Sales revenues, which are subject to standard credit terms and collection cycles, resulting in a temporary increase in outstanding trade receivables; (ii) an increase of RMB25.3 million in advance to suppliers primarily attributable to higher prepayments made for promotional and marketing activities, as well as other prepayments made to suppliers to secure future operational resources, and partially offset by (i) an increase of RMB35.7 million in contract liabilities, primarily driven by increased advance receipts from customers in line with business expansion, including arrangements with certain new customers requiring upfront payments; (ii) an increase of RMB14.8 million in accounts payable, corresponding to the increase in accounts receivable and business volume, reflecting the alignment of our payment cycle with the timing of customer collections and increased procurement activities.

Net cash provided by operating activities was RMB 4.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. This primarily reflected a net income of RMB 5.8 million, adjusted for non-cash items such as depreciation of property and equipment of RMB 7.8million, amortization of intangible assets of RMB 0.9 million, income tax expense of RMB 1.7 million, and additional lease liabilities of RMB 2.7 million. Changes in operating assets and liabilities included: (i) an increase in accounts receivable of RMB 33.3 million; (ii) a decrease in prepayments to suppliers of RMB 5.4 million; (iii) an increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets of RMB 1.5 million; (iv) an increase in accounts payable of RMB 18.8 million; (v) an increase in accrued expenses and other current liabilities of RMB 0.6million, mainly related to accrued wages, benefits, and service fees; (vi) Contract liabilities decreased by RMB 3.6 million due to reduced advance deposits from clients with consistent delivery performance and good credit.

Net cash used in operating activities was RMB 16.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. This primarily reflected a net loss of RMB 6.4 million, adjusted for non-cash items such as depreciation of property and equipment of RMB 9.2 million, amortization of intangible assets of RMB 0.9 million, income tax expense of RMB 2.3 million, and a loss on disposal of property and equipment of RMB 0.7 million. Changes in operating assets and liabilities mainly included: (i) an increase in accounts receivable of RMB 147.2 million, primarily due to significant growth in revenue from Out of Home Advertising and Lifestyle Services – Retail Sales; (ii) an increase in prepayments to suppliers of RMB 14.2 million, driven by upfront payments for advertising and retail products; (iii) an increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets of RMB 4.0 million, mainly related to prepaid service fees such as equipment maintenance, consulting, and other operating costs; offset by (iv) an increase in accounts payable of RMB 132.3 million, related to accrued advertising commissions and purchases of retail sales products; (v) an increase in accrued expenses and other current liabilities of RMB 9.5 million, primarily attributable to higher VAT payables due to revenue growth; (vi) an increase in contract liabilities of RMB 4.1 million, as certain customers made advance payments to secure advertising slots.

*Investing Activities*

Net cash used in investing activities was RMB 25.6 million ($3.7 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025, mainly due to: (i) net loans provided to related parties totaling RMB 19.9 million; (ii) RMB 5.0 million paid for a long-term equity investment; and (iii) capital expenditures of RMB 0.6 million for the purchase of property and equipment, and (iv) payments of RMB 0.1 million from the acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired.

Net cash used in investing activities was RMB 1.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, mainly due to: (i) net loans provided to related parties totaling RMB 1.0 million; and (ii) capital expenditures of approximately RMB 0.3 million for the purchase of property and equipment.

Net cash used in investing activities was RMB 23.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, mainly due to: (i) net loans provided to related parties totaling RMB 25.0 million; and (ii) capital expenditures of approximately RMB 0.1 million for the purchase of property and equipment.

*Financing Activities*

Net cash provided by financing activities was RMB 86.5 million ($12.4 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025, primarily consisting of: (i) RMB 60.2 million in proceeds from our IPO completed in February 2025; (ii) net proceeds from short-term bank borrowings of RMB 29.2 million; (iii) capital contributions from non-controlling shareholders of RMB 4.9 million, and partially offset by (ii) RMB7.8 million in payment for deferred offering cost related to our IPO.

Net cash used in financing activities was RMB10.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, mainly due to: (i) proceeds from short-term bank borrowings of RMB 2.3million; (ii) proceeds from related party loans of RMB 4.7million; (iii) repayments of related party loans of RMB 14.9 million; and (iv) deferred offering costs of RMB 2.0 million.

Net cash provided by financing activities was RMB 43.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily consisting of: (i) capital contributions from shareholders of RMB 47.7 million, offset by (ii) deferred offering costs of RMB 3.6 million.

**Contingencies**

From time to time, we may become involved in litigation relating to claims arising in the ordinary course of the business. There are no claims or actions pending or threatened against us that, if adversely determined, would in our judgment have a material adverse effect on us.

**Capital Expenditures**

For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2025, our capital expenditures were nil and RMB0.6 million, respectively. Our capital expenditures consisted primarily of expenditures of equipment and software related to the expansion of our Out-of-Home Advertising service and Lifestyle Services - Retail Sales services. We will continue to make capital expenditures to meet the expected growth of our business.

**Off-Balance Sheet Commitments and Arrangements**

As of December 31, 2025, we provided guarantees for two loans of RMB9.8 million and RMB2.0 million respectively for Fujian Qiushi Intelligent Co., Ltd, which matures on August 29, 2026. We have not entered into any derivative contracts that are indexed to our shares and classified as shareholder's equity or that are not reflected in our consolidated financial statements. Furthermore, we do not have any retained or contingent interest in assets transferred to an unconsolidated entity that serves as credit, liquidity or market risk support to such entity. We do not have any variable interest in any unconsolidated entity that provides financing, liquidity, market risk or credit support to us or engages in leasing, hedging or product development services with us.

For the Retail Sales vertical, the Group entered into agreement with unconditional purchase obligations with suppliers. Details were as follows:

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| **Products** | **Minimum purchase amounts** | **Period for completion** |
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| Hotel rooms | 16870 | From January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 |
| Hotel rooms | 9000 | From May 6, 2025 to December 31, 2025 |
| Hotel rooms | 5200 | From March 25, 2025 to December 31, 2025 |
| Hotel rooms | 4500 | From March 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 |

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As of December 31, 2025, we had fulfilled purchase amounts of hotel rooms amounting to RMB37.4 million.

**Contractual Obligations**

The following table sets forth our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2025:

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|  | **Payment Due by period** | **Payment Due by period** | **Payment Due by period** | **Payment Due by period** | **Payment Due by period** | **Payment Due by period** |
|  |<br>**Total** | **Within**<br>**1 year** | **Within**<br>**1-2 year** | **Within**<br>**2-3 year** | **Within**<br>**3-4 year** | **More than**<br>**4-5 year** |
|  | **RMB'000** | **RMB'000** | **RMB'000** | **RMB'000** | **RMB'000** | **RMB'000** |
| Bank borrowings | 52108 | 52108 |  |  |  |  |
| Loans from third parties | 4935 | 4935 |  |  |  |  |
| Operating lease payment | 3599 | 1255 | 1135 | 813 | 396 |  |
| **Total** | **60642** | **58298** | **1135** | **813** | **396** |  |

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Other than as shown above, we did not have any significant capital and other commitments, long-term obligations as of December 31, 2025.

**Holding Company Structure**

LZ Technology Holdings Limited is a holding company with no material operations of its own. We conduct our operations primarily through our subsidiaries in China. As a result, LZ Technology Holdings Limited's ability to pay dividends depends upon dividends paid by our PRC subsidiaries. If our existing PRC subsidiaries or any newly formed ones incur debt on their own behalf in the future, the instruments governing their debt may restrict their ability to pay dividends to us.

In addition, our PRC subsidiaries are permitted to pay dividends to us only out of their retained earnings, if any, as determined in accordance with PRC accounting standards and regulations. Our PRC subsidiaries had aggregate accumulated deficits as determined under PRC accounting standards as of December 31, 2025. Pursuant to the Company Law of the People's Republic of China, or the PRC Company Law, our PRC subsidiaries are required to make contribution of at least 10% of their after-tax profits calculated in accordance with the PRC GAAP to the statutory common reserve. Contribution is required until the reserve fund has reached 50% of the registered capital of our subsidiaries. Remittance of dividends by our subsidiaries out of PRC is subject to certain procedures with the banks designated by SAFE. Our PRC subsidiaries have not paid dividends and will not be able to pay dividends until it generates accumulated profits and meets the requirements for statutory reserve funds.

As an offshore holding company, we are permitted under PRC laws and regulations to provide funding from the proceeds of our offshore fundraising activities to our subsidiaries in PRC only through loans or capital contributions and to the affiliated entities only through loans, in each case subject to the satisfaction of the applicable government registration and approval requirements.

We do not have any present plan to pay any cash dividends on our ordinary shares in the foreseeable future after this offering. We have, from time to time, transferred cash between our PRC subsidiaries to fund their operations, and we do not anticipate any difficulties or limitations on our ability to transfer cash between such subsidiaries. As of the date of this prospectus, no cash generated from our PRC subsidiaries has been used to fund operations of any of our non-PRC subsidiaries. We may encounter difficulties in our ability to transfer cash between PRC subsidiaries and non-PRC subsidiaries largely due to various PRC laws and regulations imposed on foreign exchange. However, as long as we are compliant with the procedures for approvals from foreign exchange authorities and banks in China, the relevant laws and regulations in China do not impose limitations on the amount of funds that we can transfer out of China.

**C.** **Research and Development, Patents and Licenses, etc.**

See "*Item 4. Information on the Company—B. Business Overview*."

**D.** **Trend Information**

Other than as disclosed elsewhere in this Form 20-F, we are not aware of any trends, uncertainties, demand, commitments or events that are reasonably likely to have a material effect on our net revenues and income from operations, profitability, liquidity, capital resources, or would cause reported financial information not to be indicative of future operation results or financial condition.

**E.** **Critical Accounting Estimates**

We prepare our consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which requires us to make judgments, estimates and assumptions. To the extent that there are material differences between these estimates and actual results, our financial condition or results of operations would be affected. We base our estimates and assumptions on our own historical data and other assumptions that we believe are reasonable after taking account of our circumstances and expectations for the future based on available information. We evaluate these estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis.

Our expectations regarding the future are based on available information and assumptions that we believe to be reasonable and accurate, which together form our basis for making judgments about matters that are not readily apparent from other sources. Since the use of estimates is an integral component of the financial reporting process, our actual results could differ from those estimates.

The critical accounting estimates that we believe to have the most significant impact on our consolidated financial statements are described below, which should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes and other disclosures included in this prospectus. When reviewing our financial statements, you should consider.

1. our selection of critical accounting policies;

2. the judgments and other uncertainties affecting the application of such policies; and

3. the sensitivity of reported results to changes in conditions and assumptions.

We consider an accounting estimate to be critical if: (i) the accounting estimate requires us to make assumptions about matters that were highly uncertain at the time the accounting estimate was made, and (ii) changes in the estimate that are reasonably likely to occur from period to period or use of different estimates that we reasonably could have used in the current period, would have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations. We consider our critical accounting estimates include (i) allowance for credit losses for accounts receivable and (ii) valuation allowance of deferred tax assets.

***Credit losses***

On January 1, 2023, we adopted ASU 2016-13, "Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement on Credit Losses on Financial Instruments" using the modified retrospective method, including certain subsequent amendments, transitional guidance and other interpretive guidance within ASU 2018-19.ASU 2019-04, ASU 2019-05, ASU 2019-11, ASU 2020-02 and ASU 2020-03 (collectively, including ASU 2016-13,"ASC 326"). ASC 326 introduces an approach based on expected losses to estimate the allowance for credit losses, which replaces the previous incurred loss impairment model. The adoption of ASU 2016-13 did not have a material impact on our financial statements.

Our accounts receivable, amounts due from related parties and other receivable which is included in current and non-current prepaid expenses and other assets line item in the balance sheet are within the scope of ASC Topic 326. We use the roll-rate method to measure the expected credit losses of account receivables, amounts due from related parties and other receivables, on a collective basis when similar risk characteristics exist. The roll-rate method stratifies the receivables balance by delinquency stages and projected forward in one-year increments using historical roll rate. In each year of the simulation, losses on the receivables are captured, and the ending delinquency stratification serves as the beginning point of the next iteration. This process is repeated on a yearly rolling basis. The loss rate calculated for each delinquency stage is then applied to respective receivables balance. We adjust the allowance that is determined by the roll-date method for both current conditions and forecast of economic conditions. When establishing the loss rate, we make the assessment on various factors, including historical experience, credit-worthiness of debtors, current economic conditions, reasonable and supportable forecasts of future economic conditions, and other factors that may affect its ability to collect from, the debtors. We also provide specific provisions for allowance when facts and circumstances indicate that the receivable is unlikely to be collected.

The allowance for credit loss as of December 31, 2024 and 2025 was RMB2.0 million and RMB11.7 million ($1.7 million), respectively.

***Valuation of deferred tax assets***

Deferred income taxes are provided using assets and liabilities method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined on the basis of the differences between financial statements and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, the management consider all positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of projected future taxable income and results of recent operation. Deferred tax assets are then reduced by a valuation allowance through a charge to income tax expense when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that a portion of or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Recovery of substantially all of the Company's deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future income, exclusive of reversing taxable temporary differences.

Based upon the level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income over the periods in which the deferred tax assets are recoverable, management estimated that it is more likely than not that the results of future operations will not generate sufficient taxable income to realize the deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2024 and 2025. Thus, management decided to record all of the valuation allowance. Valuation allowance amounted to RMB42.5 million and RMB45.6 million ($6.5 million) as of December 31, 2024 and 2025, respectively. While we consider the facts above, our projections of future income qualified tax-planning strategies may be changed due to the macroeconomic conditions and our business development. The DTAs could be utilized in future years if we make profits in the future, the valuation allowance shall be reversed.

**ITEM 6. DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES**

**6. A. Directors and Senior Management**

The following table sets forth certain information regarding our directors and executive officers.

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| NAME | AGE | POSITION |
| Andong Zhang | 64 | Chairman of the Board of Directors |
| Runzhe Zhang | 31 | Chief Executive Officer and Director |
| Weihua Chen | 47 | Chief Financial Officer |
| Chung Chi Ng | 45 | Independent Director |
| Qisheng You | 68 | Independent Director |
| Li Zhang | 49 | Independent Director |

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***Andong Zhang***

Mr. Zhang is our founder and has served as the director of LZ Technology since November 23, 2022 and Chairman of Board of Directors since August 2023. He has been serving as Chairman of Lianzhang Portal since 2014. His other experiences include serving as a member of the Intelligent Building Expert Group of the Ministry of Construction from December 2003 to December 2005, a doctoral supervisor in the field of automation at Southeast University from March 2003 to present, the Vice Chairman of the Internet E-Commerce Special Committee of the China Chamber of Commerce from November 2019 to present, and the President of Xiamen National Equities Exchange and Quotations Enterprise Association from February 2017 to February 2022. Mr. Zhang has founded and served as Chairmen of both Xiamen Qiushi Intelligent Network Equipment Co., Ltd. from 1991 and Fujian Qiushi Intelligent Co., Ltd. from 2002, respectively. Mr. Zhang earned his bachelor's degree in Automatic Control from Southeast University in 1983. We believe that Mr. Zhang is qualified to serve on our board of directors due to his long executive and board experience with us, his vision and wealth of industry expertise.

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***Runzhe Zhang***

Mr. Runzhe Zhang has served as Chief Executive Officer of LZ Technology since August 2023, a director of LZ Technology since December 2023, and Chief Executive Officer of Lianzhang Portal since 2019. Mr. Runzhe Zhang obtained his bachelor's degree in Business Economics from the University of California, Irvine in June 2017. We believe that Mr. Zhang is qualified to serve on our board of directors due to his leadership experience at our primary operating subsidiary, Lianzhang Portal, his global perspective and his solid knowledge of our business.

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***Weihua Chen***

Ms. Chen has been serving as Chief Financial Officer of LZ Technology since August 2023 and Chief Financial Officer of Lianzhang Portal since October 2014. From July 2007 to May 2013, she held the position of Financial Manager at Xiamen Yongjia Plastic Co., Ltd., where she supervised the internal accounting, financial analysis, tax planning and day-to-day operation. She has over 20 years of experience in financial accounting and has participated in comprehensive budget management, capital operations, investment and financing operations, and overseas listing processes through relevant industry organizations. Ms. Chen is a fellow of the Australian Institute of Public Accountants and the United Kingdom Institute of Financial Accountants. Ms. Chen obtained her associate degree in Accounting Information Technology from Minxi University in 2000.

***Chung Chi Ng***

Ms. Ng has served on our board of directors since February 26, 2025. Ms. Ng has been an accounting and financial reporting consultant for U.S. listed companies that are based in or have substantial operations in Asia Pacific since August 2022. Ms. Ng has more than 20 years of accounting and auditing experience. From May 2021 to August 2022, she was the Chief Financial Officer of Guardforce AI Co., Ltd., a Nasdaq-listed global security solutions provider (Nasdaq: GFAI). From February 2018 to June 2019, she was the Chief Financial Officer of the same issuer while it was traded on the U.S. OTC markets. Between March 2019 and May 2020, Ms. Ng served as the audit committee chair of Addentax Group Corp. before it became listed on Nasdaq. In 2017, she acted as the Asian services leader in the audit business unit of Crowe Horwath LLP in Denver, Colorado. From January 2013 to December 2016, Ms. Ng acted as the Audit Senior Manager of GHP Horwath P.C. also in Denver, Colorado. Ms. Ng specializes in SEC, PCAOB, IFRS, US GAAP and SOX 404/COSO compliance and reporting. Ms. Ng is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. We believe that Ms. Ng is qualified to serve on our board of directors due to her financial acumen, a deep understanding of corporate governance and compliance issues for public companies, and her extensive capital markets experience.

***Qisheng You***

Mr. You has served on our board of directors since February 26, 2025. Mr. You brings a wealth of industry experience and insight. Before retirement in 2022, Mr. You served as the general manager of CDN HOMETCH DIGITAL LTD, a private tech company in China, from 2013 to 2022. From 1999 to 2013, Mr. You acted as the chairman of the board of directors of Beijing Yihao Weiye Weak Point System Engineering Technology Co., Ltd., an engineering service provider in China. From 1997 to 1999, he was the chairman of the board of directors of Beijing Qiushi Technology Development Co., Ltd. From 1986 to 1997, Mr. You served as a senior engineer at the computer center of China National Industry Bureau of Building Materials. From 1983 to 1986, Mr. You worked at the testing center of China Academy of Building Materials as an engineer. Mr. You received a bachelor's degree in automatic control from Southeast University in 1983. We believe that Mr. You is qualified to serve on our board of directors due to his deep understanding of technology and digital transformation, as well as his engineering expertise, which will be valuable assets to our board.

***Li Zhang***

Ms. Zhang has served on our board of directors since February 26, 2025. Ms. Zhang is an entrepreneur, angel investor and an experienced real estate educator, investor and developer. Ms. Zhang has founded and operated three companies: ClubOneMedia Inc (2010-2019), Ourrea Holdings Inc (2019-present) and NT Capital Inc (2021-present). Ourrea Holdings Inc (ourrea.com, formerly known as Beimeidichan Academy Inc) is a real estate investment education-tech company that operates one of the largest real estate education platforms for the Chinese community in North America. NT Capital Inc is a holding company owning four subsidiaries: TopSky Home Inc, Jusha Capital Inc, Sunvalley Capital Group Inc, and House Ownership Solution LLC. TopSky Home Inc is a property tech company that utilizes big data to select and transact residential properties for investors. Jusha Capital Inc is a commercial real estate investment and advisory company. Sunvalley Capital Group Inc focuses on land acquisition, using AI to identify and acquire foreclosure lands. House Ownership Solution LLC is a rent-to-own company, employing the seller finance business model for residential properties. Ms. Zhang also has extensive experience investing in and advising startup companies. Previously, she founded ClubOneMedia Inc to invest in and advise startups in industries including fintech, e-commerce, blockchain, AI technology and advertising. Ms. Zhang received a Master of Law from Tsinghua University in 2007. We believe that Ms. Zhang is qualified to serve on our board of directors due to her global perspective, deep understanding of market trends and her ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, which will be invaluable in steering our strategic direction.

Except for the fact that Mr. Andong Zhang is the father of Mr. Runzhe Zhang, no family relationship exists between any of our directors and executive officers. There are no arrangements or understandings with major shareholders, customers, suppliers or others pursuant to which any person referred to above was selected as a director or member of senior management.

**6. B. Compensation of Board Members and Executives**

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, the aggregate cash compensation and benefits that we paid to our executive officers was approximately RMB676,890 ($96,794), and we did not pay any compensation separately to our employee directors for their services as directors of the Company and its subsidiaries. None of our directors or executive officers received any equity awards, including options, restricted shares or other equity incentives during the year ended December 31, 2025. 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.

**6. C. Board Practices**

The Nasdaq Marketplace Rules generally require that a majority of an issuer's board of directors must consist of independent directors. We have two employee directors, Mr. Andong Zhang and Mr. Runzhe Zhang, and three independent directors. As a result, a majority of the board of directors of LZ Technology are independent.

A director is not required to hold any shares in LZ Technology to qualify to serve as a director of LZ Technology. The board of directors of LZ Technology may exercise all the powers of LZ Technology to raise or borrow money, and to mortgage or charge its undertaking, property and assets (present and future) and uncalled capital or any part thereof, to issue debentures, debenture stock, bonds or other securities, whether outright or as collateral security for any debt, liability or obligation of the company or of any third-party.

A director of LZ Technology who is in any way, whether directly or indirectly, interested in a contract or arrangement or proposed contract or arrangement with LZ Technology is required to declare the nature of his interest to the board of directors of LZ Technology. Following a declaration being made, subject to any separate requirement for any audit committee approval under applicable law or the listing rules of Nasdaq Capital Market, and unless disqualified by the chairman of the relevant board meeting, a director may vote in respect of any contract, proposed contract, or arrangement notwithstanding that he may be interested therein, and if he does so his vote shall be counted and he may be counted in the quorum at any meeting of our directors at which any such contract or proposed contract or arrangement is considered.

***Board Committees***

We have established an audit committee, a compensation committee and a nominating and corporate governance committee of our board of directors. We have adopted a charter for each of the three committees. Each committee's members and functions are described below.

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***Audit Committee***

The audit committee of LZ Technology consists of three directors, namely, Chung Chi Ng, Qisheng You and Li Zhang, each of whom satisfies the "independence" requirements of Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act and Section 5605 of the Nasdaq Marketplace Rules. Chung Chi Ng is the chairperson of our audit committee. The board of directors of LZ Technology has also determined that Chung Chi Ng 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 the independent auditors and pre-approving all auditing and non-auditing services permitted to be performed by the independent auditors;

● reviewing with the independent auditors any audit problems or difficulties and management's response;

● discussing the annual audited financial statements with management and the independent auditors;

● reviewing the adequacy and effectiveness of our accounting and internal control policies and procedures and any steps taken to monitor and control major financial risk exposures;

● reviewing and approving all proposed related party transactions;

● meeting separately and periodically with management and the independent auditors; and

● monitoring compliance with our code of business conduct and ethics, including reviewing the adequacy and effectiveness of our procedures to ensure proper compliance.

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***Compensation Committee***

The compensation committee of LZ Technology consists of three directors, namely, Chung Chi Ng, Qisheng You and Li Zhang, each of whom satisfies the "independence" requirements of Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act and Section 5605 of the Nasdaq Marketplace Rules. Qisheng You is the chairperson of our compensation committee. The compensation committee assists the board of directors of LZ Technology in reviewing and approving the compensation structure, including all forms of compensation, relating to our directors and executive officers. The chief executive officer of LZ Technology may not be present at any committee meeting during which his compensation is deliberated. The compensation committee is responsible for, among other things:

● reviewing and approving, or recommending to the board for its approval, the compensation for our chief executive officer and other executive officers;

● reviewing and recommending to the board for determination with respect to the compensation of our non-employee directors;

● reviewing periodically and approving any incentive compensation or equity plans, programs or similar arrangements; and

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

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***Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee***

The nominating and corporate governance committee of LZ Technology consists of three directors, namely, Chung Chi Ng, Qisheng You and Li Zhang, each of whom satisfies the "independence" requirements of Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act and Section 5605 of the Nasdaq Marketplace Rules. Li Zhang is the chairperson of our nominating and corporate governance committee. The nominating and corporate governance committee assists the board of directors of LZ Technology in selecting individuals qualified to become our directors and in determining the composition of the board and its committees. The nominating and corporate governance committee is responsible for, among other things:

● selecting and recommending to the board nominees for election by the shareholders or appointment by the board;

● reviewing annually with the board the current composition of the board with regards to characteristics such as independence, knowledge, skills, experience and diversity;

● making recommendations on the frequency and structure of board meetings and monitoring the functioning of the committees of the board; and

● advising the board periodically with regards to significant developments in the law and practice of corporate governance as well as our compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and making recommendations to the board on all matters of corporate governance and on any remedial action to be taken.

***Duties of Directors***

Under Cayman Islands law, the directors of LZ Technology owe fiduciary duties to LZ Technology, including a duty of loyalty, a duty to act honestly, and a duty to act in what they consider in good faith to be in the best interests of LZ Technology. The directors of LZ Technology must also exercise their powers only for a proper purpose. The directors of LZ Technology also owe to LZ Technology a duty to act with skill and care. It was previously considered that a director need not exhibit in the performance of his duties a greater degree of skill than may reasonably be expected from a person of his knowledge and experience. However, English and Commonwealth courts have moved towards an objective standard with regard to the required skill and care and these authorities are likely to be followed in the Cayman Islands. In fulfilling their duty of care to LZ Technology, its directors must ensure compliance with the memorandum and articles of association of LZ Technology, as amended and restated from time to time. LZ Technology has the right to seek damages if a duty owed by its directors is breached. In limited exceptional circumstances, a shareholder may have the right to seek damages in the name of LZ Technology if a duty owed by the directors of LZ Technology is breached.

The functions and powers of the board of directors of LZ Technology 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;

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

● approving the transfer of shares of LZ Technology, including the registering of such shares in the share register of LZ Technology.

***Terms of Directors and Officers***

Directors of LZ Technology may be appointed by an ordinary resolution of its shareholders. In addition, the board of directors of LZ Technology may, by the affirmative vote of a simple majority of the directors present and voting at a board meeting appoint any person as a director either to fill a casual vacancy on its board or as an addition to the existing board. Officers of LZ Technology are elected by and serve at the discretion of the board of directors of LZ Technology. The directors of LZ Technology are not subject to a term of office and will hold office until such time as they resign or otherwise removed from office by ordinary resolution of the shareholders. A director will cease to be a director automatically if, among other thing, the director (i) becomes bankrupt or has a receiving order made against him or suspends payment or compounds with his creditors; (ii) is found to be or becomes of unsound mind or dies; (iii) resigns his office by notice in writing to the company; (iv) without special leave of absence from the board of directors, is absent from three consecutive meetings of the board and the board resolves that his office be vacated; (v) is prohibited by law from being a director or; (vi) is removed from office pursuant to the laws of the Cayman Islands or any other provisions of the memorandum and articles of association currently in effect.

***Employment and Indemnification Agreements***

Lianzhang Portal, our PRC operating subsidiary, has entered into labor contracts with our executive officers under PRC laws. Each of our executive officers is employed for a specified time period, which may be renewed by the mutual agreement between us and the executive officer. The employment may be terminated in accordance with relevant laws and regulations. An executive officer may terminate his or her employment at any time with prior written notice. When the employment is terminated, the executive officer should return any company property that he or she is using and transition any work in progress to the person designated by us. Each executive officer has agreed to hold in strict confidence and not to use or disclose to any person, corporation or other entity any confidential information, including but not limited to our business secrets and intellectual property.

We have entered into indemnification agreements with our directors and executive officers, pursuant to which we 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.

**6. D. Employees**

As of December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025, we employed 151, 68 and 101 full-time employees in various locations in PRC. The following table sets forth the number of employees by function as of December 31, 2025.

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| **Department/Function** | **Employees** |
| Management | 6 |
| Research and Development | 18 |
| Finance | 8 |
| Human Resource | 4 |
| Sales and Business | 27 |
| General Operations | 26 |
| Smart Community Account Development and Management Center | 12 |
| **TOTALS** | **101** |

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We enter into standard employment contracts under PRC laws with our full-time employees which contain standard confidentiality provisions. In addition to base salaries and benefits, we provide performance-based bonuses for our full-time employees and commission-based compensation for our sales and marketing force.

We go to great lengths to ensure that we have a healthy work environment, and we believe that we have excellent relationships with our employees. None of our employees are represented by a labor union or covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

**6. E. Share Ownership**

See "*Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions—A. Major Shareholders*."

**6. F. Disclosure of a Registrant's Action to Recover Erroneously Awarded Compensation**

Not applicable.

**ITEM 7. MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS** 

**7. A. Major shareholders**

The following table sets forth information with respect to beneficial ownership of our share capital as of the date of this Annual Report by:

● each person who is known by us to beneficially own 5% or more of each class of our voting securities;

● each of our current directors and each member of our senior management; and

● all of our directors and senior management as a group.

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|  | Beneficial Ownership<sup>(1)</sup> | Beneficial Ownership<sup>(1)</sup> | Percent of | Percent of | Percent of |
|  | Class A<br> Ordinary <br> Shares | Class B<br> Ordinary <br> Shares | Class A<br> Ordinary<br> Shares<sup>(2)</sup> | Class B<br> Ordinary<br> Shares<sup>(3)</sup> | Total<br> Voting <br> Shares<sup>(4)</sup> |
| Directors and Executive Officers: |  |  |  |  |  |
| Andong Zhang, Chairman<sup>(5)(7)</sup> | 22500000 | 65065243 | 100% | 41.42% | 75.92% |
| Runzhe Zhang, Chief Executive Officer and Director |  |  | \* |  | \* |
| Weihua Chen, Chief Financial Officer<sup>(8)</sup> |  | 38501140 | \* | 24.51% | 10.08% |
| Chung Chi Ng, Director |  |  | \* | \* | \* |
| Qisheng You, Director |  |  | \* | \* | \* |
| Li Zhang, Director |  |  | \* | \* | \* |
| All directors and executive officers as a group | 22500000 | 103566383 | 100% | 65.94% | 86.00% |
| Other Principal Shareholders: |  |  |  |  |  |
| LZ Digital Technology Holdings Co., Ltd <br> 联掌数字科技控股有限公司<sup>(5)</sup> | 22500000 | 30978337 | 100% | 19.72% | 67.00% |
| BJ Tojoy Shared Enterprise Consulting Ltd<sup>(6)</sup> |  | 14179946 | \* | 9.03% | 3.71% |
| Vanshion Investment Group Limited<br> 万盛投资集团有限公司<sup>(7)</sup> |  | 34086906 | \* | 21.70% | 8.92% |
| Youder Investment Group Limited<br> 友达投资集团有限公司<sup>(8)</sup> |  | 38501140 | \* | 24.51% | 10.08% |

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\* Less than 1%.

(1) Beneficial Ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC and generally includes voting or investment power with respect to securities. Except as noted below, each of the beneficial owners listed above has direct ownership of and sole voting power and investment power with respect to the ordinary shares. For each beneficial owner above, any options exercisable within 60 days have been included in the denominator.

(2) Based on 22,500,000 Class A Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding as of April 27, 2026. Holders of Class A Ordinary Shares are entitled to ten (10) votes per share and are convertible at the option of the holder into Class B Ordinary Shares on a 1:1 basis.

(3) Based on 157,070,000 Class B Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding as of April 27, 2026. Holders of Class B Ordinary Shares are entitled to one (1) vote per share.

(4) Percentage of Total Voting Shares represents total ownership with respect to all Class A Ordinary Shares and Class B Ordinary Shares, which vote together as a single class on all matters.

(5) The registered address of LZ Digital Technology Holdings Co., Ltd is Sertus Chambers, P.O. BOX 905, Quastisky Building, Road Town VG1110, British Virgin Islands. Andong Zhang is the director of LZ Digital Technology Holdings Co., Ltd, or LZ Holdings, and has voting and dispositive power over the securities held by it.

(6) The registered address of BJ Tojoy Shared Enterprise is Consulting Ltd, Sea Meadow House, P.O. Box 116, Road Town VG1110, British Virgin Islands. Lyugui Lu is the director of BJ Tojoy Shared Enterprise Consulting Ltd and has voting and dispositive power over the securities held by it. Mr. Lu disclaims beneficial ownership of such securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interests in such securities.

(7) The registered address of Vanshion Investment Group Limited is Sertus Chambers, P.O. Box 905, Quastisky Building, Road Town VG1110, British Virgin Islands. Andong Zhang is a director of Vanshion Investment Group Limited. Mr. Zhang disclaims beneficial ownership of such securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interests in such securities. Vanshion Investment Group Limited is 66.7% owned by Xiamen Dongling Weiye Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership). Dongling Partnership is managed by its executive partner, Dongling Technology which holds approximately 26.55% of Dongling Partnership. Additionally, Vanshion Investment Group Limited is 33.3% owned by Wuxi Zhanghui Anying Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership), which, in turn, is 59.75% owned by Dongling Technology. Mr. Andong Zhang and Ms. Hongling Zhang, together hold 100% equity interests of Dongling Technology. Mr. Zhang disclaims beneficial ownership of such securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interests in such securities.

<sup>(8)</sup> The registered address of Youder Investment Group Limited is Sertus Chambers, P.O. Box 905, Quastisky Building, Road Town VG1110, British Virgin Islands. Weihua Chen is a director of Youder Investment Group Limited. Ms. Chen owns approximately 33.4% of Youder Investment Group Limited through Xiamen Yingshan Longchang Investment Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership) and disclaims beneficial ownership of such securities except to the extent of her pecuniary interests in such securities.

Except for the Class A Ordinary Shares held by LZ Holdings, none of our major shareholders have different voting rights from other shareholders. We are not aware of any arrangement that may, at a subsequent date, result in a change of control of our company.

**7. B. Related Party Transactions**

Please see Note 11 to our audited consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report, for a description of related party transactions for the financial periods presented, between us and any of the members of our board of directors, any executive officer, any holder of more than 5% of the Class B Ordinary Shares at the time of such transaction, or any members of their immediate family, that had or will have a direct or indirect material interest, other than compensation arrangements, which are described under "*Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees—B. Compensation*" and "*Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees—C. Board Practices—Employment and Indemnification Agreements*."

***Related Party Transaction Policy***

Pursuant to our related party transaction policy, any related party transaction must be approved or ratified by our audit committee. In determining whether to approve or ratify a transaction with a related party, our audit committee will consider all relevant facts and circumstances, including without limitation the commercial reasonableness of the terms, the benefit and perceived benefit, or lack thereof, to us, opportunity costs of alternate transactions, the materiality and character of the related party's direct or indirect interest and the actual or apparent conflict of interest of the related party. Our audit committee will not approve or ratify a related party transaction unless it has determined that, upon consideration of all relevant information, such transaction is in, or not inconsistent with, our best interests and the best interests of our shareholders.

**7. C. Interests of Experts and Counsel**

Not applicable.

**ITEM 8. FINANCIAL INFORMATION**

**8. A. Consolidated Statements and Other Financial Information**

***Financial Statements***

See "*Item 18. Financial Statements*," which contains our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

***Legal Proceedings***

We may from time to time become involved in legal proceedings or be subject to claims arising in the ordinary course of our business. Litigation or any other legal or administrative proceeding, regardless of the outcome, is likely to result in substantial costs and diversion of our resources, including our management's time and attention. As of the date of this Annual Report, we are not aware of any such legal proceedings or claims that in the opinion of our management will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or operating results. Although the results of litigation and claims cannot be predicted with certainty, we believe that the final outcome of ordinary course matters will not have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results, financial condition or cash flows.

***Policy on Dividend Distributions***

We have not previously declared, or paid cash dividends, and we have no plan to declare or pay any dividends in the near future, on the Class B Ordinary Shares. We currently intend to retain most, if not all, of our available funds and future earnings to operate and expand our business.

LZ Technology is a holding company incorporated in the Cayman Islands and it relies principally on dividends from its PRC subsidiaries for its cash requirements, including any payment of dividends to its shareholders. PRC regulations may restrict the ability of our PRC subsidiaries to pay dividends to LZ Technology. See "*Item 4.B. Business Overview*—*Regulation—Regulations Related to Foreign Exchange and Dividend Distribution." and "Item 3.D. Risk Factors—Risks Related to Doing Business in China—Currency conversion policies may limit the Company's ability to utilize the Company's revenues effectively and affect the value of your investment*."

LZ Technology's board of directors has discretion as to whether to distribute dividends, subject to certain restrictions under Cayman Islands law, namely that it may only pay dividends out of its profits or share premium account, and provided always that in no circumstances may a dividend be paid if this would result in it being unable to pay its debts as they fall due in the ordinary course of business. Even if the board of directors of LZ Technology decides to pay dividends, the form, frequency and amount will depend upon our future operations and earnings, capital requirements and surplus, general financial condition, contractual restrictions and other factors that the board of directors may deem relevant.

**8. B. Significant Changes**

No significant change has occurred since the date of our consolidated financial statements filed as part of this Annual Report.

**ITEM 9. THE OFFER AND LISTING** 

**9. A. Offer and Listing Details**

Our Class B Ordinary Shares have traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market since February 27, 2025, under the symbol "LZMH."

**9. B. Plan of Distribution** 

Not applicable.

**9. C. Markets**

See "*Item 9. The Offer and Listing—A. Offer and Listing Details*."

**9. D. Selling Shareholders**

Not applicable.

**9. E. Dilution**

Not applicable.

**9. F. Expenses of the Issue**

Not applicable.

**ITEM 10. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**

**10. A. Share Capital**

Not applicable.

**10. B. Memorandum and Articles of Association**

Summaries of material provisions of our memorandum and articles of association currently in effect and of the Companies Act, insofar as they relate to the material terms of the Class B Ordinary Shares, are contained in the "*Exhibit 2.1. Description of Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act*" to this Annual Report, which are incorporated herein by reference.

 

**10. C. Material Contracts**

All material contracts governing the business of the Company are described elsewhere in this Annual Report or in the information incorporated by reference herein.

**10. D. Exchange Controls**

***Cayman Islands***

Under the laws of the Cayman Islands, there are currently no restrictions on the export or import of capital, including foreign exchange controls or restrictions that affect the remittance of dividends, interest or other payments to non-resident holders of the Class B Ordinary Shares.

***PRC***

The PRC regulatory authorities impose control on the convertibility of the Renminbi into foreign currencies and, in certain cases, the remittance of currency out of China. The Company generates substantially all of its revenues in Renminbi. Under the Company's current corporate structure, we primarily 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, including profit distributions, interest payments and trade and service-related foreign exchange transactions, can be made in foreign currencies without prior approval of SAFE by complying with certain procedural requirements. Specifically, under the existing exchange restrictions, without prior approval of SAFE, cash generated from the operations of our PRC subsidiaries in China may be used to pay dividends to us. However, approval from or registration with appropriate government authorities is required, in principle, where 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. As a result, our PRC subsidiaries need to obtain SAFE approval to use cash generated from their operations to pay off their respective debt in a currency other than Renminbi owed to entities outside of China, or to make other capital expenditure payments outside of China in a currency other than Renminbi.

**10. E. Taxation**

A description of material Cayman Islands, PRC and U.S. federal income tax consequences of the acquisition, ownership and disposition of the Class B Ordinary Shares is contained in the IPO Form F-1 in the section entitled "Taxation," which is incorporated herein by reference.

**10. F. Dividends and Paying Agents**

Not applicable.

**10. G. Statement by Experts**

Not applicable.

**10. H. Documents on Display**

We are subject to the informational requirements of the Exchange Act as a foreign private issuer and file reports and other information with the SEC, including annual reports on Form 20-F and reports on Form 6-K. Reports and other information filed by us with the SEC, including this Annual Report, may be viewed from the SEC's Internet site at http://www.sec.gov. In addition, we will provide hard copies of our Annual Report free of charge to shareholders upon request.

Statements made in this Annual Report as to the contents of any document referred to are not necessarily complete. With respect to each such document filed as an exhibit to this Annual Report, reference is made to the exhibit for a more complete description of the matter involved, and each such statement shall be deemed qualified in its entirety by such reference.

As a foreign private issuer, we are exempt from the rules under the Exchange Act prescribing the furnishing and content of quarterly reports and proxy statements, and officers, directors and principal shareholders are exempt from the short-swing profit recovery provisions contained in Section 16 of the Exchange Act.

**10. I. Subsidiary Information**

Not applicable.

**10. J. Annual Report to Security Holders**

If we are required to provide an annual report to security holders, we will submit the annual report to security holders in electronic format in accordance with the EDGAR Filer Manual.

**ITEM 11. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK**

***Credit Risk***

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Financial instruments that potentially expose us to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and accounts receivable. We place substantially all of our cash with financial institutions with high credit ratings and quality in China. In the event of bankruptcy of one of these financial institutions, we may not be able to claim our cash and demand deposits back in full. We continue to monitor the financial strength of the financial institutions. There has been no recent history of default in relation to these financial institutions.

For accounts receivables, credit risk is controlled by the application of credit approvals, limits and monitoring procedures. We manage credit risk through in-house research and analysis of the Chinese economy and the underlying obligors and transaction structures. In measuring the credit risk of our sales to our customers, we mainly reflect the "probability of default" by the customer on its contractual obligations and considers the current financial position of the customer and the exposures to the customer and its likely future development.

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***Foreign Exchange Risk***

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All of our revenue and substantially all of our expenses are denominated in RMB. Our exposure to foreign exchange risk primarily relates to cash denominated in U.S. dollars. We do not believe that we currently have any significant direct foreign exchange risk and have not used derivative financial instruments to hedge exposure to such risk. Although our exposure to foreign exchange risks should be limited in general, the value of your investment in the Class B Ordinary Shares will be affected by the exchange rate between U.S. dollar and RMB because the value of our business is effectively denominated in RMB, while our shares are traded in U.S. dollars.

Renminbi is not freely convertible into foreign currencies. Remittances of foreign currencies into the PRC or remittances of Renminbi out of the PRC as well as exchange between Renminbi and foreign currencies require approval by foreign exchange administrative authorities with certain supporting documentation. SAFE, under the authority of the People's Bank of China, controls the conversion of Renminbi into other currencies.

To the extent that we need to convert U.S. dollars into RMB for our operations, appreciation of the RMB against the U.S. dollar would have an adverse effect on the RMB amount we receive from the conversion. Conversely, if we decide to convert RMB into U.S. dollars for the purpose of making payments for dividends on the Class B Ordinary Shares or for other business purposes, appreciation of the U.S. dollar against the RMB would have a negative effect on the U.S. dollar amounts available to us.

***Interest Rate Risk***

Our exposure to interest rate risk primarily relates to the interest expenses incurred on bank borrowings and income generated by excess cash, which is mostly held in interest-bearing bank deposits. Interest-earning instruments carry a degree of interest rate risk. We have not been exposed to material risks due to changes in interest rates, and we have not used any derivative financial instruments to manage our interest risk exposure. However, our future interest income may fall short of expectations due to changes in market interest rates.

We may invest extra cash in interest-earning instruments. Investments in both fixed rate and floating rate interest earning instruments carry a degree of interest rate risk. Fixed rate securities may have their fair market value adversely impacted due to a rise in interest rates, while floating rate securities may produce less income than expected if interest rates fall.

***Inflation***

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Since our inception, inflation in China has not materially impacted our results of operations. According to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, the year-over-year percent changes in the consumer price index for 2023, 2024 and 2025 were increases of 0.2%, 0.2% and 0.0%, respectively. Although we have not in the past been materially affected by inflation since our inception, we can provide no assurance that we will not be affected in the future by higher rates of inflation in China.

**ITEM 12. DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES** 

**12. A. Debt Securities**

Not applicable.

**12. B. Warrants and Rights**

Not applicable.

**12. C. Other Securities**

Not applicable.

**12. D. American Depositary Shares**

Not applicable.

**PART II**

**ITEM 13. DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES**

None.

**ITEM 14. MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS**

**Material Modifications to the Rights of Security Holders**

There have been no material modifications to the rights of our security holders.

**Use of Proceeds**

On February 28, 2025, we completed our initial public offering of 1,800,000 Class B Ordinary Shares sold at a public offering price of $4.00 per share, or the IPO. The Class B Ordinary Shares offered and sold in the IPO were registered under the Securities Act pursuant to our Registration Statement on Form F-1 (File No. 333-276234), which was declared effective by the SEC on February 26, 2025. On March 11, 2025, we completed the sale of an additional 270,000 Class B Ordinary Shares at the public offering price of $4.00 per share, pursuant to the full exercise by the underwriters of the over-allotment option granted to them in connection with the IPO.

Our IPO, including the over-allotment, generated gross proceeds of $8.28 million. We paid underwriting discounts of approximately $579,600 and other issuance costs of approximately $276,350. We paid out of pocket all of our fees, costs and expenses in connection with the IPO.

No offering proceeds were paid directly or indirectly to any of our directors or officers (or their associates), persons owning 10% or more of the Class B Ordinary Shares or securities convertible into, exercisable or exchangeable for our Class B Ordinary Shares, or any other affiliates.

As of December 31, 2025, we had used approximately $6.7 million of the net proceeds from our IPO, which were used primarily for market research, research and development, and working capital and general corporate purposes. The remaining net proceeds of approximately $1.5 million have been invested in demand deposits pending their use.

There has been no material change in the expected use of the net proceeds from our IPO as described in our final prospectus filed with the SEC on February 27, 2025, pursuant to Rule 424(b).

**ITEM 15. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES**

**Disclosure Controls and Procedures**

Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms. Disclosure controls include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including principal executive and financial officers, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of disclosure controls and procedures, including the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of the controls and procedures. Accordingly, even effective disclosure controls and procedures can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving their control objectives.

Our management carried out an evaluation, under the supervision of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Exchange Act as of December 31, 2025. Based on that evaluation, our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report.

**Management's Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting**

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for the Company. Internal control over financial reporting refers to the process designed by, or under the supervision of, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, and effected by our Board of Directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of our financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and includes those policies and procedures that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with the authorization of our management and directors; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025. In making this assessment, management used the framework set forth in the report entitled Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, or COSO. The COSO framework summarizes each of the components of a company's internal control system, including (i) the control environment, (ii) risk assessment, (iii) control activities, (iv) information and communication, and (v) monitoring. Based on our assessment, as a result of the deficiencies described below, we determined that, as of December 31, 2025, our internal control over financial reporting was not effective based on those criteria.

As a result of our assessment, management identified the following control deficiencies as of December 31, 2025: (i) our lack of sufficient and competent accounting staff and resources with appropriate knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting and compliance requirements, (ii) our lack of robust and formal period-end financial reporting policies and procedures in place to address complex U.S. GAAP technical accounting and the SEC reporting requirements, and (iii) our lack of sufficient controls designed and implemented in IT environment and IT general control activities, mainly associated with areas of access login security, system change management, IT operations, cyber security monitoring activities and service organization management.

We have taken measures, and plan to take the following measures to remediate these control deficiencies: (i) collaborating with accounting professionals to launch customized training programs covering key areas of U.S. GAAP, such as consolidated financial statements, deferred taxes, and related party disclosures; (ii) developing a standardized manual regarding financial closing and SEC reporting, to clearly define process timelines, responsible personnel, and approval hierarchies (e.g., dual sign-off by the CEO/CFO); (iii) implementing a security information and event management (SIEM) system (e.g., Splunk) to monitor financial system logs in real time, with detection rules designed to identify data tampering or abnormal data exports. Our management team will continue to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of our internal controls and procedures on an ongoing basis and is committed to taking further action and implementing additional enhancements or improvements.

Our management does not believe that these deficiencies had a material effect on our financial condition or results of operations or caused our financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2025 to contain a material misstatement.

**Attestation Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm**

This Annual Report does not include an attestation report of the Company's registered public accounting firm because the Company is neither an "accelerated filer" nor a "large accelerated filer" as those terms are defined by the SEC.

**Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting**

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that occurred during the period covered by this Annual Report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

**ITEM 16. [RESERVED]**

**ITEM 16A. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT**

Our board of directors has determined that Chung Chi Ng is the "Audit Committee Financial Expert" as such term is defined in Item 407(d) of Regulation S-K promulgated by the SEC and also meets Nasdaq's financial sophistication requirements. Ms. Ng is an "independent director" as defined by the rules and regulations of Nasdaq.

**ITEM 16B. CODE OF ETHICS**

We have adopted a Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, or the Code of Ethics, that is applicable to all of our employees, officers and directors and is available on our website at http://lz-qs.com/. Information contained on, or that can be accessed through, our website does not constitute a part of this Annual Report and is not incorporated by reference herein. If we make any amendment to the Code of Ethics or grant any waivers, including any implicit waiver, from a provision of the Code of Ethics, we will disclose the nature of such amendment or waiver on our website to the extent required by the rules and regulations of the SEC. Under Item 16B of Form 20-F, if a waiver or amendment of the Code of Ethics applies to our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller and relates to standards promoting any of the values described in Item 16B(b) of Form 20-F, we are required to disclose such waiver or amendment on our website in accordance with the requirements of Instruction 4 to such Item 16B.

**ITEM 16C. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES**

The following table represents aggregate fees billed to the Company for fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 by the Company's principal external auditors.

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|  | **For the year ended<br> December 31,** | **For the year ended<br> December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
|  | **USD** | **USD** |
| Audit Fees | $449677 | $448185 |
| Audit-Related Fees | $- | $- |
| Tax Fees | $- | $- |
| All Other Fees | $- | $- |
| **Total** | $**449677** | $**448185** |

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*Audit Fees*

Audit fees consisted of the aggregate fees for the audits of our consolidated financial statements, half year reviews, consents, and assistance with review of documents filed with the SEC. Fees for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, also include the fees related to audit activities conducted in connection with the IPO and under PCAOB standards.

*Audit Related Fees*

Audit-related fees consist of the aggregate fees billed for each of the last two fiscal years for assurance and related services performed by the Company's principal accountants that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of our financial statements and are not reported under the paragraph captioned "*Audit Fees*" above.

*Tax Fees*

Tax fees consist of aggregate fees billed for each of the last two fiscal years for professional services performed by the Company's principal accountants with respect to tax compliance, tax advice, tax consulting and tax planning. We did not engage our principal accountants to provide tax compliance, tax advice or tax planning services during the last two fiscal years.

*All Other Fees*

All other fees consist of aggregate fees billed for each of the last two fiscal years for products and services provided by the Company's principal accountants, other than for the services reported under the headings "*Audit Fees*," "*Audit-Related Fees*" and "*Tax Fees*" above. We did not engage our principal accountants to render services to us during the last two fiscal years, other than as reported above.

**Audit Committee's Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures**

Our audit committee has adopted a pre-approval policy for the engagement of our independent accountant to perform certain audit and non-audit services. Pursuant to this policy, which is designed to ensure that such engagements do not impair the independence of our auditors, the audit committee pre-approves each type of audit, audit-related, tax and other permitted services, subject to the ability of the audit committee to delegate certain pre-approval authority to one or more of its members. All of the fees listed in the table above were approved by our audit committee.

**ITEM 16D. EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES**

None.

**ITEM 16E. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS**

None.

**ITEM 16F. CHANGE IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT**

On April 30, 2025, the audit committee of the board of directors of the Company approved the dismissal of Marcum Asia CPAs LLP ("Marcum Asia") as independent registered public accounting firm of the Company, effective immediately. On the same date, the audit committee of the board of directors of the Company approved the appointment of GGF CPA LTD as its new independent registered public accounting firm to audit the Company's financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 and the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. The disclosures required pursuant to this Item 16F were included in the Company's Report on Form 6-K furnished with the SEC on May 1, 2025, including its Exhibit 15.1, which are hereby incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 20-F.

**ITEM 16G. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE**

We are incorporated in the Cayman Islands and our corporate governance practices are governed by applicable laws of Cayman Islands and our memorandum and articles of association, as amended. In addition, since the Class B Ordinary Shares are listed on Nasdaq, we are subject to Nasdaq's corporate governance requirements.

As of the date of this Annual Report, we are a "controlled company" within the meaning of the Nasdaq Listing Rules, where more than 50% of the voting power of our securities for the election of directors was held by an individual, group or another company and, as a result, qualified for exemptions from certain Nasdaq corporate governance requirements, including, without limitation (i) the requirement that the board of directors is comprised of a majority of independent directors; (ii) the requirement that the compensation of our officers be determined or recommended to our board of directors by a compensation committee that is comprised solely of independent directors, and (iii) the requirement that director nominees be selected or recommended to the board of directors by a majority of independent directors or a nominating and corporate governance committee comprised solely of independent directors. We have not relied on any of these "controlled company" exemptions.

In addition, as a foreign private issuer, Nasdaq Listing Rule 5615(a)(3) permits us to follow home country practices in lieu of certain requirements of Listing Rule 5600, provided that we disclose in our annual report filed with the SEC each requirement of Rule 5600 that we do not follow and describe the home country practice followed in lieu of such requirement.

We are currently following some Cayman corporate governance practices in lieu of Nasdaq corporate governance listing standards as follows:

● We are not required to seek shareholders' approval of any issuance of securities in connection with a transaction other than a public offering where such transaction involves the issuance of securities representing more than 20% of or more of the voting power outstanding before the issuance at a price lower than the "Minimum Price", in lieu of the corporate governance requirements of Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(d) with respect to shareholder approval.

● We are not required to seek shareholders' approval for the establishment of or any material amendments to our equity compensation plans in lieu of the corporate governance requirements of Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c) with respect to shareholder approval.

● We are not required to seek shareholders' approval for the issuance of securities to external consultants, in lieu of the corporate governance requirements of Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c) with respect to shareholder approval.

● We are not required to hold annual shareholders' meetings.

Our Cayman counsel has provided relevant letters to Nasdaq certifying that under Cayman law, we are not required to seek shareholders' approval in the above circumstances.

**ITEM 16H. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE**

Not applicable.

**ITEM 16I. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS**

Not applicable.

**ITEM 16J. INSIDER TRADING POLICIES**

Before listing on the Nasdaq Stock Market on February 27, 2025, we had adopted an insider trading policy that applies to all our executive officers, directors, employees, and other persons who have access to material nonpublic information about us as determined by our board of directors. The insider trading policy codifies the legal and ethical principles that govern trading in our securities by persons associated with the Company that may possess material nonpublic information relating to the Company. A copy of the insider trading policy is filed as Exhibit 11.2 to this Annual Report.

**ITEM 16K. CYBERSECURITY**

**Risk Management and Strategy**

We include information security as part of our overall risk management process, with the aim that our information systems, including those of our suppliers and other third-parties, will be resilient, effective and capable of safeguarding against emerging risks and cybersecurity threats. We endeavor to assure our system is appropriately resourced and to attract and retain expert talent to execute it.

Our risk management procedure is based on the PRC Cybersecurity Law, aiming to comply with applicable laws and regulations. We use the PRC Cybersecurity Law as a guideline to help us identify, assess, and manage cybersecurity risks related to our business operations.

Under the PRC Cybersecurity Law, we have established preventive measures that are consistent with the national cybersecurity standards. We protect our networks from interference, damage, or unauthorized access, and to prevent the leakage, theft, or alteration of network data through regularly scanning company computers for viruses, scanning servers for vulnerabilities, and closing unnecessary ports. As part of our supplier risk management system, we conduct security assessments prior to engagement of high-risk suppliers and other third-party providers and have a monitoring program to evaluate ongoing compliance with our cybersecurity standards.

Our technology and cybersecurity process focuses on the defense, rapid detection and rapid remediation of cybersecurity threats and incidents. When a potential threat or incident is identified, our cyber security incident response team will assign a risk level classification and initiate the escalation and other steps. All incidents that are initially assessed by the cybersecurity incident response team as potentially high-risk are escalated promptly to our chief executive officer, who will determine whether and what cybersecurity crisis responses should be activated, including escalation to other senior management. Our chief executive officer will inform our board of directors of cybersecurity incidents, as appropriate, considering a variety of factors, including financial, operational, legal or reputational impact.

We have not identified risks from known cybersecurity threats, including as a result of any prior cybersecurity incidents, that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect us, including our operations, business strategy, results of operations, or financial condition.

**Risk Governance**

We are committed to appropriate cybersecurity governance and oversight.

Our board of directors has oversight of our strategic and business risk management, including cybersecurity risk management. Our board of directors is responsible for ensuring that management has processes in place designed to identify and evaluate cybersecurity risks to which we are exposed and to implement processes and programs to manage cybersecurity risks and mitigate cybersecurity incidents. Management is responsible for identifying, assessing, and managing material cybersecurity risks on an ongoing basis, establishing processes to ensure that such potential cybersecurity risk exposures are monitored, putting in place appropriate mitigation measures, maintaining cybersecurity policies and procedures, and providing regular reports to our board of directors.

For additional information on our cybersecurity risks, please see "*Item 3.D. Risk Factors*," including "*Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Business and Industry—If we fail to implement and maintain an effective system of internal controls to remediate our material weakness over financial reporting, we may be unable to accurately report our results of operations, meet our reporting obligations or prevent fraud*."

**PART III**

**ITEM 17. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**

The Company has elected to provide financial statements pursuant to Item 18.

**ITEM 18. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**

Our audited financial statements are included as the "F" pages attached to this Annual Report.

All financial statements in this Annual Report, unless otherwise stated, are presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

**ITEM 19. EXHIBITS**

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| Exhibit No. | Description |
| 1.1 | [Second Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Form 6-K filed on February 28, 2025)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1967397/000121390025018830/ea023243201ex3-1_lztech.htm) |
| 2.1 | [Description of Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on June 17, 2025)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1967397/000121390025055265/ea023935001ex2-1_lztech.htm) |
| 4.1 | [Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Registrant and its directors and executive officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registration Statement on Form F-1/A filed on February 7, 2025)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1967397/000121390023098088/ea190466ex10-1_lztechnology.htm) |
| 4.2† | [Form of Employment Agreement between the Registrant and its executive officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registration Statement on Form F-1/A filed on February 7, 2025)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1967397/000121390023098088/ea190466ex10-2_lztechnology.htm) |
| 4.3 | [Business Cooperation Agreement between Fujian Henduoka Network Technology Co., Ltd. and Lianzhang Portal Network Technology Co., Ltd., dated January 1, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Registration Statement on Form F-1/A filed on February 7, 2025)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1967397/000121390024024591/ea020198501ex10-3_lztech.htm) |
| 4.4 | [Platform Service Agreement between Xiamen Infinity Network Technology Co., Ltd. (currently named as "Xiamen Lianzhang Cultural Tourism Development Co., Ltd.") and Fujian Henduoka Network Technology Co., Ltd. dated December 1, 2022 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Registration Statement on Form F-1/A filed on February 7, 2025)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1967397/000121390024024591/ea020198501ex10-4_lztech.htm) |
| 4.5 | [Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement between Guangzhou Xie Lv Information Technology Co., Ltd. and Xiamen LianZhang Culture Media Co., Ltd. dated June 5, 2022 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Registration Statement on Form F-1/A filed on February 7, 2025)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1967397/000121390023098088/ea190466ex10-5_lztechnology.htm) |
| 4.6 | [Form of Baidu Alliance Membership Registration Agreement between LianZhang Media Co., Ltd. and Beijing Baidu Netcom Science Technology Co., Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Registration Statement on Form F-1/A filed on February 7, 2025)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1967397/000121390023098088/ea190466ex10-7_lztechnology.htm) |
| 4.7 | [LZ Technology Holdings Limited 2024 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to Registration Statement on Form F-1/A filed on February 7, 2025)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1967397/000101376224000653/ea020975901ex10-8_lztech.htm) |
| 4.8 | [Form of Share Option Agreement for LZ Technology Holdings Limited 2024 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to Registration Statement on Form F-1/A filed on February 7, 2025)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1967397/000101376224000653/ea020975901ex10-9_lztech.htm) |
| 4.9 | [Form of Restricted Share Unit Award Agreement for LZ Technology Holdings Limited 2024 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to Registration Statement on Form F-1/A filed on February 7, 2025)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1967397/000101376224000653/ea020975901ex10-10_lztech.htm) |
| 4.10 | [LZ Technology Holdings Limited 2025 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed on December 18, 2025)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1967397/000101376224000653/ea020975901ex10-8_lztech.htm) |

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| 4.11\* | [Form of Restricted Share Award Agreement for LZ Technology Holdings Limited 2025 Equity Incentive Plan](ea028552901ex4-11.htm) |
| 4.12\* | [Form of Restricted Share Unit Award Agreement for LZ Technology Holdings Limited 2025 Equity Incentive Plan](ea028552901ex4-12.htm) |
| 4.13\* | [Form of Share Option Agreement for LZ Technology Holdings Limited 2025 Equity Incentive Plan](ea028552901ex4-13.htm) |
| 8.1\* | [List of subsidiaries of the registrant](ea028552901ex8-1.htm) |
| 11.1 | [Code of Ethics and Business Conduct of the registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to Registration Statement on Form F-1/A filed on February 7, 2025)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1967397/000121390023098088/ea190466ex99-1_lztechnology.htm) |
| 11.2 | [Insider Trading Policy of the registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 11.2 to the Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on June 17, 2025)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1967397/000121390025055265/ea023935001ex11-2_lztech.htm) |
| 12.1\* | [Certification of the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended](ea028552901ex12-1.htm) |
| 12.2\* | [Certification of the Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended](ea028552901ex12-2.htm) |
| 13.1\*\* | [Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002](ea028552901ex13-1.htm) |
| 15.1\* | [Consent of Marcum Asia CPAs LLP](ea028552901ex15-1.htm) |
| 15.2\* | [Consent of GGF CPA LTD](ea028552901ex15-2.htm) |
| 97.1 | [Clawback Policy of the registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 97.1 to the Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on June 17, 2025)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1967397/000121390025055265/ea023935001ex97-1_lztech.htm) |
| 101.INS | Inline XBRL Instance Document. |
| 101.SCH | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document. |
| 101.CAL | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document. |
| 101.DEF | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document. |
| 101.LAB | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document. |
| 101.PRE | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document. |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101). |

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| \* | Filed herewith. |
| \*\* | Furnished herewith. |
| † | Executive Compensation Plan or Agreement |

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**SIGNATURES**

The registrant hereby certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 20-F and that it has duly caused and authorized the undersigned to sign this annual report on its behalf.

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|  | LZ TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LIMITED | LZ TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LIMITED |
| Date: April 28, 2026 | By: | /s/ Runzhe Zhang |
|  | Name: | Runzhe Zhang |
|  | Title: | Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) |

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**LZ TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LIMITED**

**INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**

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| CONTENTS | PAGE(S) |
| [REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM PCAOB ID: 2729](#toc) | F-2 |
| [REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM PCAOB ID: 5395](#f_001) | F-3 |
| [CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2025](#a_079) | F-4 |
| [CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023, 2024 AND 2025](#a_080) | F-5 |
| [CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023, 2024 AND 2025](#a_081) | F-6 |
| [CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023, 2024 AND 2025](#a_082) | F-7 |
| [NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS](#a_083) | F-8 |

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of LZ Technology Holdings Limited

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of LZ Technology Holdings Limited ("the Company"), as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income, changes in (deficits)/equity and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2025, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the "consolidated financial statements"). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2025, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audit, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ GGF CPA LTD

GGF CPA LTD

We have served as the Company's auditor since 2025

Guangzhou, China

PCAOB NO: 2729

April 28, 2026

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of LZ Technology Holdings Limited

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, changes in equity and cash flows of LZ Technology Holdings Limited (the "Company") for the year ended December 31, 2023, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2023, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We were not engaged to audit, review, or apply any procedures to the adjustments to retrospectively apply the change in accounting due to the adoption of ASU No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting discussed in Note 3 to the financial statements, and accordingly, we do not express an opinion or any form of assurance about whether such adjustments is appropriate or properly applied. The adjustments were audited by other auditors.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) ("PCAOB") and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audit we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ Marcum Asia CPAs LLP

Marcum Asia CPAs LLP

We served as the Company's auditor from 2022 to 2025.

New York, New York

June 10, 2024, except for the Note 13 as to which the date is July 24, 2024.

**LZ TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LIMITED**

**CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS**

**(In thousands, except share and per share data or otherwise noted)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **As of December 31,** | **As of December 31,** | **As of December 31,** |
|  | **2024** | **2025** | **2025** |
|  | **RMB** | **RMB** | **US$ Note 3 (f)** |
| **ASSETS** |  |  |  |
| **Current assets** |  |  |  |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 4150 | 23473 | 3357 |
| Accounts receivable, net | 223357 | 248047 | 35470 |
| Advance to suppliers | 9623 | 32061 | 4586 |
| Inventories, net |  | 3199 | 458 |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets, net | 11069 | 13571 | 1938 |
| Due from related parties | 29963 | 49714 | 7109 |
| **Total current assets** | **278162** | **370065** | **52918** |
| **Non-current assets** |  |  |  |
| Long-term investment |  | 5000 | 715 |
| Goodwill |  | 1656 | 237 |
| Property and equipment, net | 16597 | 8963 | 1282 |
| Deferred offering costs | 6122 |  |  |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 2596 | 3225 | 461 |
| Intangible assets, net | 2134 | 1185 | 169 |
| **Total non-current assets** | **27449** | **20029** | **2864** |
| **TOTAL ASSETS** | **305611** | **390094** | **55782** |
| **LIABILITIES AND EQUITY** |  |  |  |
| **Current liabilities** |  |  |  |
| Short-term borrowings | 31704 | 57043 | 8157 |
| Accounts payable | 181096 | 201868 | 28867 |
| Accounts payable-a related party | 1089 | 3899 | 558 |
| Contract liabilities | 940 | 39240 | 5611 |
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 19138 | 26434 | 3780 |
| Due to related parties | 229 | 602 | 86 |
| Lease liability – current | 457 | 1153 | 165 |
| **Total current liabilities** | **234653** | **330239** | **47224** |
| **Non-current liabilities** |  |  |  |
| Deferred tax liabilities, net | 626 | 170 | 24 |
| Long-term Loan | 667 |  |  |
| Lease liability – non-current | 2226 | 2248 | 321 |
| **Total non-current liabilities** | **3519** | **2418** | **345** |
| **TOTAL LIABILITIES** | **238172** | **332657** | **47569** |
| **Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)** |  |  |  |
| **Shareholders' equity** |  |  |  |
| Class A ordinary shares (par value of US$0.000025 per share; 80,000,000 Class A ordinary shares authorized, 22,500,000 and 22,500,000 Class A ordinary shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and 2025, respectively)\* | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Class B ordinary shares (par value of US$0.000025 per share; 1,920,000,000 Class B ordinary shares authorized, 127,500,000 and 135,520,000 Class B ordinary shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and 2025, respectively)\* | 23 | 24 | 3 |
| Additional paid in capital | 220285 | 377704 | 54011 |
| Accumulated deficit | (155215) | (328688) | (47002) |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | - | (390) | (56) |
| **Total LZ Technology Holdings Limited (the "Company" or "LZ Technology") shareholders' equity** | **65097** | **48654** | **6957** |
| Non-controlling interests | 2342 | 8783 | 1256 |
| **Total shareholders' equity** | **67439** | **57437** | **8213** |
| **TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY** | **305611** | **390094** | **55782** |

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\* Ordinary shares and shares data are presented on a retroactive basis to reflect the reorganization (Note 1(b)) and the Share Subdivision and the Share Surrender implemented on July 15, 2024 (Note 13).

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

**LZ TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LIMITED**

**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS) AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)**

**(In thousands, except share and per share data or otherwise noted)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | **2023** | **2024** | **2025** | **2025** |
|  | **RMB** | **RMB** | **RMB** | **US$ Note 3 (f)** |
| **Revenues:** |  |  |  |  |
| Revenues from services-third parties | 441320 | 550435 | 863554 | 123487 |
| Revenues from services-a related party |  |  | 533 | 76 |
| Revenues from sales of products-third parties | 127545 | 272397 | 264921 | 37883 |
| **Total revenues** | **568865** | **822832** | **1129008** | **161446** |
| **Cost of revenues:** |  |  |  |  |
| Cost of services- related parties | (26604) | (8757) | (26338) | (3766) |
| Cost of services- third parties | (388863) | (510958) | (805856) | (115236) |
| Cost of goods sold-related parties | (2776) |  | (34) | (5) |
| Cost of goods sold-third parties | (119366) | (268673) | (259531) | (37112) |
| **Total Cost of revenues** | **(537609)** | **(788388)** | **(1091759)** | **(156119)** |
| **Gross profit** | **31256** | **34444** | **37249** | **5327** |
| **Operating expenses** |  |  |  |  |
| Selling and marketing expenses | (16789) | (14075) | (83454) | (11934) |
| General and administrative expenses | (15428) | (12279) | (73513) | (10513) |
| Research and development expenses | (5478) | (4464) | (56290) | (8049) |
| **Total operating expenses** | **(37695)** | **(30818)** | **(213257)** | **(30496)** |
| **Operating (loss) profit** | **(6439)** | **3626** | **(176008)** | **(25169)** |
| **Other income, net** |  |  |  |  |
| Financial expenses, net | (408) | (764) | (1294) | (185) |
| Other income, net | 2843 | 1942 | 4540 | 649 |
| **Total other income, net** | **2435** | **1178** | **3246** | **464** |
| **(Loss) income before income tax expenses** | **(4004)** | **4804** | **(172762)** | **(24705)** |
| Income tax expenses | (2368) | 972 | (510) | (73) |
| **Net (loss) income** | **(6372)** | **5776** | **(173272)** | **(24778)** |
| Less: net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests | (163) | 234 | 201 | 29 |
| **Net (loss) income attributable to the Company's ordinary shareholders** | **(6209)** | **5542** | **(173473)** | **(24807)** |
| **Total comprehensive (loss) income** | **(6372)** | **5776** | **(173272)** | **(24778)** |
| Less: total comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests | (163) | 234 | 201 | 29 |
| **Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to the Company** | **(6209)** | **5542** | **(173473)** | **(24807)** |
| **Net (loss) income per share - Basic and diluted** | (0.04) | 0.04 | (1.13) | (0.16) |
| **Weighted average shares outstanding used in calculating basic and diluted loss per share** | 143590637 | 148090150 | 154145534 | 154145534 |

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\* Ordinary shares and shares data are presented on a retroactive basis to reflect the reorganization (Note 1(b)) and the Share Subdivision and the Share Surrender implemented on July 15, 2024 (Note 13).

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

**LZ TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LIMITED**

**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY**

**(In thousands, except share and per share data or otherwise noted)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Class A <br> Ordinary shares** | **Class A <br> Ordinary shares** | **Class B <br> Ordinary shares** | **Class B <br> Ordinary shares** | | | | | | |
|  | **Share\*** | **Amount** | **Share\*** | **Amount** | **Additional <br> paid-in**<br>**capital** | **Accumulated**<br>**Deficit** | **Accumulated <br> other <br> comprehensive**<br>**loss** | **Total LZ <br> Technology <br> shareholders'**<br>**equity** | **Non-controlling**<br>**interests** | **Total**<br>**equity** |
|  | | **RMB** | | **RMB** | **RMB** | **RMB** | **RMB** | **RMB** | **RMB** | **RMB** |
| **Balance as of December 31, 2022** | 21791187 | 4 | 119240089 | 21 | 168162 | (154269) |  | 13918 | 958 | 14876 |
| Net loss |  |  |  |  |  | (6209) |  | (6209) | (163) | (6372) |
| Contribution from shareholders |  |  | 4114522 | 1 | 44673 | (279) |  | 44395 | 3319 | 47714 |
| Debt-to-equity conversion | - | - | - | - | 5449 | - | - | 5449 | - | 5449 |
| **Balance as of December 31, 2023** | **21791187** | **4** | **123354611** | **22** | **218284** | **(160757)** | **-** | **57553** | **4114** | **61667** |
| Net income |  |  |  |  |  | 5542 |  | **5542** | 234 | **5776** |
| Contribution from shareholders | 708813 | - | 4145389 | 1 | 2001 | - | - | **2002** | (2006) | **(4)** |
| **Balance as of December 31, 2024** | **22500000** | **4** | **127500000** | **23** | **220285** | **(155215)** | **-** | **65097** | **2342** | **67439** |
| Net loss |  |  |  |  |  | (173473) |  | **(173473)** | 201 | **(173272)** |
| Issuance of ordinary shares upon IPO |  |  | 2070000 |  | 60242 |  |  | **60242** |  | **60242** |
| Offering costs |  |  |  |  | (13931) |  |  | **(13931)** |  | **(13931)** |
| Share-based compensation\*\* |  |  | 5950000 | 1 | 111108 |  |  | **111109** |  | **111109** |
| Acquisition of subsidiaries |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | **-** | 1340 | 1340 |
| Contribution from non-controlling shareholders |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | **-** | 4900 | **4900** |
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | - | - | - | - | - | - | (390) | **(390)** | - | **(390)** |
| **Balance as of December 31, 2025** | **22500000** | **4** | **135520000** | **24** | **377704** | **(328688)** | **(390)** | **48654** | **8783** | **57437** |
| **Balance as of December 31, 2025(US$)** | **22500000** | **1** | **135520000** | **3** | **54011** | **(47002)** | **(56)** | **6957** | **1256** | **8213** |

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\* Ordinary shares and shares data are presented on a retroactive basis to reflect the reorganization (Note 1(b)) and the Share Subdivision and the Share Surrender implemented on July 15, 2024 (Note 13).

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

**LZ TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LIMITED**

**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS**

**(In thousands, except share and per share data or otherwise noted)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | **2023** | **2024** | **2025** | **2025** |
|  | **RMB** | **RMB** | **RMB** | **US$ Note 3 (f)** |
| **Cash flows from operating activities:** |  |  |  |  |
| Net (loss) income | (6372) | 5776 | (173272) | (24778) |
| **Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:** |  |  |  |  |
| Allowance for credit loss | 678 | 1065 | 13651 | 1952 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 10131 | 8706 | 8819 | 1261 |
| Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets |  |  | 719 | 103 |
| Loss from disposal of property, equipment | 704 | 435 | 343 | 49 |
| Deferred income taxes | 2302 | (1676) | (399) | (57) |
| Share-based compensation |  |  | 111109 | 15888 |
| **Changes in operating assets and liabilities:** |  |  |  |  |
| Accounts receivable, net | (147166) | (33316) | (28962) | (4142) |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets |  | (2596) |  |  |
| Advance to suppliers | (14217) | 5389 | (25269) | (3613) |
| Inventories, net |  |  | (3199) | (457) |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets, net | (3952) | (1491) | 4356 | 623 |
| Due from related parties | (109) | (848) | (4443) | (635) |
| Accounts payable | 130037 | 18783 | 14815 | 2119 |
| Accounts payable-a related party | (2259) |  |  |  |
| Contract liabilities | 4130 | (3636) | 35665 | 5100 |
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 9535 | 5463 | 2211 | 316 |
| Operating lease liabilities |  | 2683 | (630) | (90) |
| Due to related parties | (286) | (67) | 3285 | 470 |
| **Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities** | **(16844)** | **4670** | **(41201)** | **(5891)** |
| **Cash flows from investing activities:** |  |  |  |  |
| Purchase of property and equipment, net | (111) | (347) | (580) | (83) |
| Proceed from disposal of long-term investments | 1723 |  |  |  |
| Proceed from disposal of a subsidiary | 158 |  |  |  |
| Purchases of a long-term investment |  |  | (5000) | (715) |
| Loans to related parties | (116529) | (45283) | (125784) | (17987) |
| Collection of loans to related parties | 91514 | 44208 | 105918 | 15146 |
| Acquisition of a subsidiary, net of cash acquired | - | - | (105) | (15) |
| **Net cash used in investing activities** | **(23245)** | **(1422)** | **(25551)** | **(3654)** |
| **Cash flows from financing activities:** |  |  |  |  |
| Proceeds from borrowings | 14000 | 23476 | 40000 | 5720 |
| Repayments of borrowings | (14145) | (21139) | (10769) | (1540) |
| Payment for deferred offering cost | (3550) | (2015) |  |  |
| Proceeds of loans from related parties | 22891 | 4677 | 1747 | 250 |
| Repayment of loans from related parties | (23027) | (14873) | (1848) | (264) |
| Deferred initial public offering ("IPO") costs |  |  | (7807) | (1116) |
| Proceeds from IPO |  |  | 60242 | 8614 |
| Proceeds from capital injection | 47714 |  |  |  |
| Contributions from non-controlling shareholders | - | - | 4900 | 701 |
| **Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities** | **43883** | **(9874)** | **86465** | **12365** |
| Effect of exchange rate changes |  |  | (390) | (56) |
| Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents: | 3794 | (6626) | 19323 | 2764 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of year | 6982 | 10776 | 4150 | 593 |
| **Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year** | **10776** | **4150** | **23473** | **3357** |
| **Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:** |  |  |  |  |
| Income tax paid | 19 | 227 | 496 | 71 |
| Interest paid | 340 | 718 | 934 | 134 |
| **Supplemental schedule of non-cash financing activities:** |  |  |  |  |
| Debt-to-equity conversion | 5449 |  |  |  |
| Elimination of related party loan through transfer agreement | 20855 |  |  |  |
| Repayments of short-term borrowings by a related party on behalf of the Company (Note 11) | 8277 | 4588 | 4558 | 652 |
| Obtaining right-of-use assets in exchange for operating lease liabilities and prepaid expenses |  | 2683 | 1348 | 193 |

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

**LZ TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LIMITED**

**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**

*(Amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data)*

**1.** **Organization and principal activities** 

*(a)* *Principal activities*

LZ Technology Holdings Limited ("LZ Technology", "Company") was incorporated under the law of the Cayman Islands as an exempted company with limited liability on November 30, 2022. The Company is a holding company and conducts its businesses primarily through its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Group"). The Group is an integrated advertising and promotion service provider with principal operations and geographic markets in the People's Republic of China ("PRC").

*(b)* *Reorganization*

In anticipation of an initial public offering ("IPO") of its equity securities, the Company incorporated Dongrun Technology Holdings Limited ("Dongrun Technology") under the laws of British Virgin Islands, as its direct wholly-owned subsidiary, on December 5, 2022. Mr. Zhang Andong incorporated LZ Digital Technology Group Limited ("LZ Digital") under the laws of Hong Kong, PRC, on November 21, 2022. On March 10, 2023, Mr. Zhang Andong transferred 100% of his shares in LZ Digital to Dongrun Technology and the Company controls LZ Digital through Dongrun Technology since then.

On January 13, 2023, LZ Digital directly invested in Lianzhang Menhu (Zhejiang) Holding Co., Ltd. ("LZ Menhu"), as its direct wholly-owned subsidiary. On June 23, 2023, shareholders of Lianzhang Portal Internet Technology Co.,Ltd ("Lianzhang Portal") transfer 93.70% of equity interests to LZ Menhu and the Company controls Lianzhang Portal and its subsidiaries since then.

Due to the fact that the Company and its subsidiaries were effectively controlled by the same shareholders immediately before and after the reorganization completed in August 2023, as described above, the reorganization was accounted for as a recapitalization. As a result, the Group's consolidated financial statements have been prepared as if the current corporate structure has been in existence throughout the periods presented.

In May 2024, Dongling Technology Co., Ltd. ("Dongling Technology") transferred 3.15% of equity interest in Lianzhang Portal to LZ Menhu. Upon completion, the Group holds 96.85% of Lianzhang Portal.

As of December 31, 2025, the Company's principal subsidiaries are as follows.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Date of incorporation/<br> acquisition** | **Place of<br> incorporation** | **Percentage of <br> direct or indirect <br> economic interest** | **Principal activities** |
| **Main subsidiaries:** |  |  |  |  |
| Dongrun Technology | December 5, 2022 | British Virgin Islands | 100% | Investment holding |
| LZ Digital | November 30, 2022 | Hong Kong | 100% | Investment holding |
| LZ Menhu | January 13, 2023 | PRC | 100% | Investment holding |
| Lianzhang Portal | September 10, 2014 | PRC | 96.85% | Advertising and Technical service |
| Xiamen Lianzhang Media Co.,Ltd ("Xiamen Media") | October 05, 2014 | PRC | 96.85% | Advertising promotion service |
| Lianzhang Media Co., Ltd | January 16, 2018 | PRC | 96.85% | Advertising promotion service |
| Xiamen Lianzhanghui Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd | October 31, 2014 | PRC | 96.85% | Retail sales and sales of devices |
| Xiamen Lianzhang Cultural Tourism Development Co., Ltd (formerly known as Xiamen Infinitism Internet Technology Co.,Ltd) | August 16, 2021 | PRC | 96.85% | Retail sales and E-commerce promotion service |
| Xiamen Lianzhuang Investment Co., Ltd. (formerly known as Xiamen Finitism Internet Technology Co.,Ltd) | April 7, 2022 | PRC | 96.85% | Retail sales and E-commerce promotion service |
| Lianzhang Digital Technology (Xiamen) Co., Ltd | May 6, 2023 | PRC | 96.85% | Retail sales and Tourism service |
| Lianzhang New Community Construction and Development (Jiangsu) Co.,Ltd | June 21, 2018 | PRC | 77.48% | Retail sales and sales of devices |

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**2.** **Liquidity**

The Group's consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities in the normal course of business. As of December 31, 2025, the Group had a positive working capital of RMB 39,826, and cash and cash equivalents of RMB23,473. For the year ended December 31, 2025, the Group recorded a net loss of RMB 173,272, which included a non-cash share-based compensation expense of RMB 111,109. Net cash used in operating activities amounted to RMB 41,201 for the year ended December 31, 2025.

To ensure the Group has sufficient liquidity to continue as a going concern, management has implemented a comprehensive financial plan. This plan includes maintaining operating costs at a sustainable level through strict budget controls and organizational optimizations, such as the minimization of discretionary spending. Furthermore, the Group is in the process of securing additional financing, including a bank loan facility of approximately RMB 30 million which is currently under final stage of approval.

The Company believes that its existing cash, together with the anticipated proceeds from the bank borrowings and the cost-reduction actions mentioned above, will be sufficient to meet its anticipated cash needs for at least the next 12 months from the date of issuance of these consolidated financial statements. The Company may, however, need additional capital in the future to fund its continued operations. If the Company determines that its cash requirements exceed the amount of cash available, the Company may need to raise additional capital through the issuance of equity or debt securities, or through other means. The Company cannot assure that the financing will be available in amounts or on terms acceptable to the Company, if at all.

**3.** **Summary of significant accounting policies** 

***(a)*** ***Basis of presentation***

The consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") to reflect the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Group. Significant accounting policies followed by the Group in the preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements are summarized below. All amounts, except for share, per share data or otherwise noted, are rounded to the nearest thousand.

***(b)*** ***Principles of consolidation***

The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries. All transactions and balances among the Group have been eliminated upon consolidation. All intercompany transactions and balances among the Group have been eliminated upon consolidation.

*(c)* *Business Combination*

The Group accounts for its business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805 "Business Combinations." The cost of an acquisition is measured as the aggregate of the acquisition date fair value of the assets transferred to the sellers, liabilities incurred by the Group and equity instruments issued by the Group. Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition are expensed as incurred. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed are measured separately at their fair values as of the acquisition date, irrespective of the extent of any noncontrolling interests. The excess of (i) the total costs of acquisition, fair value of the noncontrolling interests and acquisition date fair value of any previously held equity interest in the acquiree over (ii) the acquisition date amounts of the identifiable net assets of the acquiree is recorded as goodwill.

***(d)*** ***Use of estimates***

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The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the balance sheet date, and the reported revenues and expenses during the reported periods in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Significant accounting estimates include, but not limited to revenue recognition, allowance for credit losses, goodwill impairment, useful lives and impairment of long-lived assets, accounting for deferred income taxes and valuation allowance for deferred tax assets. Changes in facts and circumstances may result in revised estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and as such, differences may be material to the consolidated financial statements.

***(e)*** ***Foreign currency translation***

The Group uses Renminbi ("RMB") as its reporting currency. The functional currency of the Company and the Company's subsidiaries incorporated in Cayman, British Virgin Islands and Hong Kong is US dollars ("US$"), while the functional currency of the Company's PRC subsidiaries is RMB. The determination of the respective functional currency is based on the criteria set out by ASC 830, Foreign Currency Matters.

Transactions denominated in foreign currencies other than functional currency are translated into the functional currency at the exchange rates prevailing on the transaction dates. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies other than functional currency are remeasured into the functional currency at the exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet date. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in foreign currency are remeasured using the exchange rates at the dates of the initial transactions. Exchange gains or losses arising from foreign currency transactions are recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.

The financial statements of the Group's non-PRC entities are translated from their respective functional currency into RMB. Assets and liabilities are translated into RMB using the applicable exchange rates at the balance sheet date. Equity accounts other than earnings generated in current period are translated into RMB at the appropriate historical rates. Revenues, expenses, gains and losses are translated into RMB using the average exchange rates for the relevant period. The resulting foreign currency translation adjustments are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income in the consolidated statements of changes in equity and a component of other comprehensive income (loss) in the consolidated statement of income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss).

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***(f)*** ***Convenience translation***

Amounts in US$ are presented for the convenience of the reader and are translated at the rate of US$1.00 = RMB6.9931, representing the noon buying rate set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board on December 31, 2025. No representation is made that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted, realized or settled into US$ at that rate, or at any other rate.

***(g)*** ***Cash and cash equivalents***

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Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand, deposits that are unrestricted as to withdrawal and use, and restricted funds.

***(h)*** ***Restricted funds***

The restricted funds include the statutory deposit that travel agencies are required to maintain in designated banks under the "Tourism Law of the People's Republic of China" to safeguard the rights and interests of tourists. For domestic/inbound tourism services, the deposit requirement is RMB 0.2 million. These restricted funds may not be used for general corporate purposes and are subject to withdrawal restrictions.

***(i)*** ***Credit Losses***

On January 1, 2023, the Group adopted ASU 2016-13, "Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement on Credit Losses on Financial Instruments" using the modified retrospective method, including certain subsequent amendments, transitional guidance and other interpretive guidance within ASU 2018-19.ASU 2019-04, ASU 2019-05, ASU 2019-11, ASU 2020-02 and ASU 2020-03 (collectively, including ASU 2016-13,"ASC 326"). ASC 326 introduces an approach based on expected losses to estimate the allowance for credit losses, which replaces the previous incurred loss impairment model. The adoption of ASU 2016-13 did not have a material impact on the Group's financial statements.

The Group's accounts receivable, amounts due from related parties and other receivable which is included in prepaid expenses and other assets line item in the balance sheet are within the scope of ASC Topic 326. The Group uses the roll-rate method to measure the expected credit losses of account receivables, due from related parties and other receivables, on a collective basis when similar risk characteristics exist. The roll-rate method stratifies the receivables balance by delinquency stages and projected forward in one-year increments using historical roll rate. In each year of the simulation, losses on the receivables are captured, and the ending delinquency stratification serves as the beginning point of the next iteration. This process is repeated on a yearly rolling basis. The loss rate calculated for each delinquency stage is then applied to respective receivables balance. The management adjusts the allowance that is determined by the roll-date method for both current conditions and forecast of economic conditions. When establishing the loss rate, the Group makes the assessment on various factors, including historical experience, credit-worthiness of debtors, current economic conditions, reasonable and supportable forecasts of future economic conditions, and other factors that may affect its ability to collect from, the debtors. The Group also provides specific provisions for allowance when facts and circumstances indicate that the receivable is unlikely to be collected.

***(j)*** ***Accounts receivable, net***

Accounts receivable, net are stated at their net estimated realizable value. Accounts receivable is recognized in the period when the Group has provided services to its customers and when its right to consideration is unconditional. The allowance for credit losses as of December 31, 2024 and 2025 was RMB1,996 and RMB11,696, respectively.

***(k)*** ***Property and equipment, net***

Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment, if any, and depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Cost represents the purchase price of the asset and other costs incurred to bring the asset into its intended use. Residual value rate is determined to 5% based on the economic value of the property and equipment at the end of the estimated useful lives as a percentage of the original cost. Estimated useful lives are as follows:

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| Category | Estimated Useful Life |
| Machinery and equipment | 5 to 10 years |
| Electronic equipment | 5 years |
| Vehicles | 5 years |
| Office equipment | 3 to 5 years |
| Renovation | 5 years |

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Routine maintenance and repair costs are expensed as incurred. Expenditures that extend the useful life of an asset or enhance its value are capitalized as part of the cost of the related asset. Upon retirement or disposal, the cost, accumulated depreciation, and any impairment are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gain or loss is recognized in the consolidated statements of income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss). Leasehold improvement costs are amortized over the term of the lease agreement**.**

***(l)*** ***Intangible assets, net***

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Intangible assets are initially recognized and measured at cost upon acquisition. Separately identifiable intangible assets that have determinable lives continued to be amortized over their estimated economic useful lives using the straight-line method as follows:

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|:---|:---|
| Category | &nbsp;&nbsp;Estimated useful lives |
| Software and others | &nbsp;&nbsp;5 years |

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***(m)*** ***Inventories***

Inventories, consisting of retail merchandise, are stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost of inventories is determined using the weighted average cost method.

The Group periodically performs an analysis of inventory to determine obsolete or slow-moving inventory and determine if its cost exceeds the estimated market value. Adjustments are recorded to write down the cost of inventories to the estimated net realizable value due to slow-moving merchandise and damaged goods, which is dependent upon factors such as expiration aging, historical and forecasted consumer demand, and market conditions that impact pricing. Once inventory is written-down, a new, lower-cost basis for that inventory is established and subsequent changes in facts and circumstances do not result in the restoration or increase in that newly established cost basis.

***(n)*** ***Long-term investment***

The Group's equity investments without readily determinable fair values, which do not qualify for the existing practical expedient in ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures ("ASC 820"), to estimate fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) of the investment ("NAV practical expedient"), and over which the Group does not have the ability to exercise significant influence through the investments in common stock or in substance common stock, are accounted for under the measurement alternative in accordance with ASC Topic 321, Equity Securities (the "Measurement Alternative").

Under the Measurement Alternative, the carrying value is measured at cost, less any impairment, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for identical or similar investments of the same issuer. All gains and losses on these investments, realized and unrealized, are recognized in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. The Group makes assessment of whether an investment is impaired based on performance and financial position of the investee as well as other evidence of market value at each reporting date. The Group recognizes any impairment loss if the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount of the investment, as assessed based on the investee's performance and other indicators of impairment. Such impairment losses are recognized in the consolidated statements of income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss).

In 2025, the Group acquired a 2.5% equity interest in Mimus Technology (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd ("Mimus Technology") for a total consideration of RMB5,000. The Group does not have board representation or significant influence over the investee. In accordance with ASC 321, the investment is measured using the Measurement Alternative. No impairment indicators were identified, and no impairment loss was recorded for long-term investment during the year ended December 31, 2025.

*(o)* *Goodwill*

Goodwill is the excess of the purchase price over fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities acquired in a business combination.

Goodwill is not depreciated or amortized but is tested for impairment on an annual basis as of December 31 of each balance sheet date and in between annual tests when an event occurs or circumstances change that could indicate that the asset might be impaired. We first have the option to assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than it's carrying amount.

If the Group decide, as a result of its qualitative assessment, that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the quantitative impairment test is mandatory. Otherwise, no further testing is required. The quantitative impairment test consists of a comparison of the fair value of each reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. A goodwill impairment charge will be recorded for the amount by which a reporting unit's carrying value exceeds its fair value, but not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. Application of a goodwill impairment test requires significant management judgment, including the identification of reporting units and determining the fair value of each reporting unit. The judgment in estimating the fair value of reporting units includes estimating future cash flows, determining appropriate discount rates and making other assumptions. Changes in these estimates and assumptions could materially affect the determination of fair value for each reporting unit.

***(p)*** ***Impairment of long-lived assets***

The Group reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may no longer be recoverable. When these events occur, the Group measures impairment by comparing the carrying value of the long-lived assets to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use of the assets and their eventual disposition. If the sum of the expected undiscounted cash flow is less than the carrying amount of the assets, the Group would recognize an impairment loss, which is the excess of carrying amount over the fair value of the assets, using the expected future discounted cash flows. No impairments of long-lived assets were recognized as of December 31, 2024 and 2025.

***(q)*** ***Fair value measurement***

Accounting guidance defines fair value as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities required or permitted to be recorded at fair value, the Group considers the principal or most advantageous market in which it would transact and it considers assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability.

Accounting guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. A financial instrument's categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The three levels of inputs are:

● Level 1—Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

● Level 2—Include other inputs that are directly or indirectly observable in the marketplace.

● Level 3—Unobservable inputs which are supported by little or no market activity.

Accounting guidance also describes three main approaches to measuring the fair value of assets and liabilities: (1) market approach; (2) income approach and (3) cost approach. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated from market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities. The income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts to a single present value amount. The measurement is based on the value indicated by current market expectations about those future amounts. The cost approach is based on the amount that would currently be required to replace an asset.

Financial assets and liabilities of the Group primarily consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, due from and due to related parties, other receivables included in prepaid expenses and other current assets, accounts payable, accounts payable-a related party, short-term borrowings, other payables included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities. As of December 31, 2024 and 2025, the carrying amounts of above financial assets and liabilities approximated to their fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

***(r)*** ***Revenue recognition***

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The Group's revenues are mainly generated from Out-of-Home Advertising and Lifestyle Services.

The Group recognizes revenues pursuant to ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASC 606"). In accordance with ASC 606, revenues from contracts with customers are recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to the Group's customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Group expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services, reduced by value added tax ("VAT"). To achieve the core principle of this standard, the Group applies the following five steps:

1. Identification of the contract, or contracts, with the customer;

2. Identification of the performance obligations in the contract;

3. Determination of the transaction price;

4. Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and

5. Recognition of the revenue when, or as, a performance obligation is satisfied.

Each of significant performance obligations and the application of ASC 606 to the Group's revenue arrangements are discussed in further detail below.

***<u>Out-of-Home Advertising</u>***

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The Group primarily generates revenues from providing Out-of-Home Advertising (i.e. advertising promotion) by displaying advertisements in its own community access control devices ("Channel One") or via other channels provided by subcontractors ("Channel Two"). The arrangements might include advertising only on Channel One, or on both. The customers can benefit from advertising promotion provided through each channel promised in the contract on their own. Besides, the Group's promise to perform services through each channel is separately identifiable from other promises in the contract. Therefore, Channel One and Channel Two are considered distinct and should be regarded as two performance obligations. The Group generates revenues by rendering advertising promotion services according to the specific advertising location, time and media agreed in the advertising release plan. The customer can simultaneously receive and consume the benefits provided by the Group during the scheduled period. Therefore, the Group recognizes revenue generated from Out-of-Home Advertising service over a period in time. The Group uses a time-elapsed basis ratably over the period from the beginning to the end of the advertising schedule, to measure progress as the fees are fixed for each advertising schedule and the advertisements are displayed evenly throughout the advertising schedule. The Group applies the expected cost plus a margin approach to estimate the standalone selling price for each performance obligation as there is no directly observable standalone selling price or similar market selling price. No significant returns, refund and other similar obligations during each reporting period.

For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025, the revenue generated from Channel One amounted to RMB199,525, RMB 51,962 and RMB61,349, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025, the revenue generated from Channel Two amounted to RMB229,541, RMB497,078 and RMB742,839, respectively.

The Group considers itself the principal for transactions and recognizes revenues on a gross basis due to the Group's: i) direct engagement with the customer and having sole responsibility for fulfilling the promises to provide advertising promotion, as well as its ability to subcontract based on its arrangements with or display effect requirement of the customers; ii) control of establishing the transaction price, irrespective of subcontracting costs; iii) being liable for the actions of the subcontractors for unsatisfied deliverables, including services performed by subcontractors; and iv) payment being paid to subcontractors regardless of receipt from customers.

***<u>Lifestyle Services-Retail Sales</u>***

Lifestyle Services-Retail Sales include sales of 1) Right to hotel service and 2) diversified products such as alcohol, sugar, eggs, meat, fruits, vegetables, and so on.

 

*Sales of vouchers of hotel service*

The Group sells vouchers of hotel service the Group owns. Such business has only one performance obligation, which is to transfer control of the vouchers of hotel service to the customer. The price for each voucher is fixed. The hotel vouchers are non-refundable once the order has been confirmed. The Group recognizes revenue from sales of vouchers at a point in time when an order is confirmed and the vouchers have been transferred to the customer.

No significant returns, refund and other similar obligations during each reporting period.

The Group acts as a principal for sales of vouchers of hotel service, which is because, i) The Group is primarily responsible to ensure that the end users of the customer can use vouchers and enjoy corresponding services unobstructed; ii) The Group bears inventory risk of the vouchers and the Group can direct the use of vouchers before transferring it to the customer. Before sales of the vouchers, the Group enters into purchase agreements with suppliers of providing the underlying hotel service, which defines a minimum quantity of vouchers the Group is required to purchase and the Group faces penalties for not meeting the minimum required purchase quantity. Any losses resulted from expired vouchers are borne by the Group as well; iii) The Group has the discretion in setting up the price of the vouchers.

*Sales of hotel room*

The Group enters into buyout or pre-control agreements with hotels to obtain the right to use rooms for specific periods, which are then sold to end customers through its own platform or other partner channels. This business involves one performance obligation, which is to transfer control of the booked room to the customer and ensure their smooth check-in after order payment is completed.

The price of each booking is determined based on market supply and demand as well as dynamic pricing models. Once a customer places an order and completes payment, the transaction price becomes fixed and non-refundable (except in special circumstances). Therefore, during each reporting period, there is no significant returns, refunds, or similar obligations, and accordingly, the transaction price does not include variable consideration.

The Group acts as the principal in the sale of hotel block rooms, bearing the responsibility for ensuring customers' successful check-in, and holds the pricing authority as well as inventory risk related to the rooms. The Group has discretion in setting the prices of the block room products. Revenue is recognized at the point in time when the customer completes the check-in process, at which point the full revenue from the sale of hotel block rooms is recognized.

*Sales of diversified products*

 

There is only one performance obligation which is to provide customers with the specific products explicitly stated in a sales contract at a fixed price. The Group recognizes revenue at a point in time when the control of the products is transferred to the customer upon the customer's acceptance of products. The Group only provides assurance warranty for return and exchange for goods with quality issue within 7 days after the customer receives the goods and such promise is within the general requirement of the industry and cannot be purchased separately. No significant returns, refund and other similar obligations during each reporting period.

The Group determines whether it acts as principal or agent for sales of products on a case-by-case basis.

The Group acts as agent when the Group does not obtain control of the products at any time during the sales of the products.

The Group acts as principal for transactions and recognizes revenues on a gross basis when i) The Group is primarily responsible for ensuring the products that meet agreed-upon requirements; ii) The Group bears inventory risk, because the Group can direct the use of products before transferring it to the customer. Before sales of products, the Group enters into purchase agreements with suppliers of the products, which the Group undertook purchase obligations to certain quantity of products and faced penalty for not meeting the minimum quantity. Also, the Group is responsible for any damages during transit and decline in value; iii) The Group has the discretion in setting up the price, instead of accepting a fixed percentage of transaction amount imposed by the supplier.

For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025, the gross revenue from product sales amounted to RMB117,654, RMB 272,438 and RMB323,739, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025, revenues generated from sales of products on net basis were RMB4,709, RMB123 and nil, respectively.

***<u>Lifestyle Services (non-retail)</u>***

The Group also generates revenues by providing e-commerce promotion service to merchants through different channels operated by the Group, such as (1) WeChat mini programs operated by Henduoka and (2) self-owned official accounts on the third party's platforms like WeChat or TikTok. For this type of service, the Group only identifies one performance obligation, which is to assist merchants to promote the sales of vouchers through e-commerce platforms, as services provided within each contract are considered a series of distinct goods that are substantially the same and that have the same pattern of transfer to customers. The Group adopts the practical expedient that allows it to recognize revenue in the amount to which the Group has a right to invoice the customer, as that amount corresponds directly with the value to the customer of the Group's performance completed to date. No significant returns, refund and other similar obligations during each reporting period.

The Group considers itself the agent as (i) the inventory risk is controlled by the merchant, and (ii) the pricing right of the vouchers sold is controlled by the merchant. Therefore, such revenues are reported on a net basis, which are recognized based on a pre-determined percentage of the selling price for the merchandise purchased using redeemed vouchers (the fees earned from the merchant).

***<u>Others</u>***

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The Group also provides other services including tourism service, software development, devices sales, advertisement design and production, operation service for the merchants' online account and so on. The Group mainly recognizes the revenue at the fixed price at the time when the performance obligation is satisfied.

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|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | **2023** | **2024** | **2025** |
|  | **RMB** | **RMB** | **RMB** |
| By revenue type: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Out of Home Advertising | 429066 | 549040 | 804188 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lifestyle Services - Retail Sales | 122363 | 272561 | 323739 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lifestyle Services (non-retail) | 3170 | 127 | 45 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Others | 14266 | 1104 | 1036 |
| **Total** | **568865** | **822832** | **1129008** |

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***<u>Contract balances</u>***

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Timing of revenue recognition may differ from the timing of invoicing the customers. Accounts receivable represent revenue recognized for the amounts invoiced and/or prior to invoicing when the Group has satisfied its performance obligation and has unconditional right to the payment. Contract assets represent the Group's right to consideration in exchange for goods or services that the Group has transferred to a customer. The Group has no contract assets as of December 31, 2024 and 2025.

Contract liabilities represent the obligation to transfer goods or services to customers for which consideration has already been received. Contract liabilities of the Group mainly consist of advance payments from customers related to advertising services.

As of December 31, 2024 and 2025, the Group recorded contract liabilities of RMB940 and RMB39,240, respectively, relating to such customer prepayments. These balances are expected to be recognized as revenue within the next 12 months.

Contract liabilities of RMB3,734 and RMB467 as of December 31, 2023 and 2024 were recognized as revenues in the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2025, respectively. All outstanding performance obligations as of December 31, 2025 are expected to be satisfied within 12 months and do not contain a significant financing component.

***(s)*** ***Cost of revenues***

Amounts recorded as cost of revenues relate to direct expenses incurred in order to generate revenue. Cost of revenues primarily consists of (i) advertising commissions paid to agents and subcontractors, (ii) depreciation expenses for community access control devices, (iii) cost of goods sold for retail sales, and (iv) other costs. Such costs are recorded as incurred.

***(t)*** ***Selling and marketing expenses***

Selling and marketing expenses mainly consist of (i) share-based compensation, (ii) advertisement and business promotion expenses, (iii) market research expenses, (iv) salary and welfare for sales personnel, and (v) other miscellaneous selling expenses.

***(u)*** ***General and administrative expenses***

General and administrative expenses mainly consist of (i) share-based compensation, (ii) professional service fee (iii) credit loss, (iv) salary and welfare for general and administrative personnel, (v) rental fees and (vi) other corporate expenses.

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***(v)*** ***Research and development expenses***

Research and development expenses consist primarily of (i) share-based compensation, (ii) system development costs, (iii) salary and welfare for research and development personnel, and (iv) other miscellaneous research and development expenses. Research and development expenses that do not qualify to be capitalized are expensed as incurred.

The Group recognizes internal use software development costs in accordance with guidance on intangible assets and internal use software. This requires capitalization of qualifying costs incurred during the software's application development stage and to expense costs as they are incurred during the preliminary project and post implementation/operation stages. The Group has not capitalized any costs related to internal use software for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025.

***(w)*** ***Employee benefits***

The Company's subsidiaries in PRC participate in a government mandated, multiemployer, defined contribution plan, pursuant to which certain retirement, medical, housing and other welfare benefits are provided to employees. PRC labor laws require the entities incorporated in the PRC to pay to the local labor bureau a monthly contribution calculated at a stated contribution rate on the monthly basic compensation of qualified employees. The Group has no further commitments beyond its monthly contribution. The total expenses recorded for such employee benefits amounted to RMB 1,480, RMB 1,243 and RMB 1,363 for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025 respectively.

***(x)*** ***Other income, net***

Other income primarily consists of disposal loss and government grants. Government grants represent cash subsidies received from the PRC government. Government grants are recognized when there is reasonable assurance that the Group will comply with the conditions attach to it and the grant will be received. Government grants for the purpose of giving immediate financial support to the Group with no future related costs or obligation is recognized in the Group's consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income when the grant becomes receivable.

***(y)*** ***Income taxes***

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The Group accounts for current income taxes in accordance with the laws and regulations of the relevant tax jurisdictions. The charge for taxation is based on the results for the fiscal year as adjusted for items which are non-assessable or disallowed. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted at the end of the reporting period.

The Group accounts for income taxes under ASC 740, Income Taxes ("ASC 740"). Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the consolidated financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases ("Temporary differences").

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those Temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Deferred income tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the periods in which the asset or liability will be settled, based on rates enacted or substantively enacted at the end of the reporting period. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.

The provisions of ASC 740-10-25, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes," prescribe a more-likely-than-not threshold for consolidated financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken (or expected to be taken) in a tax return. This interpretation also provides guidance on the recognition of income tax assets and liabilities, classification of current and deferred income tax assets and liabilities, accounting for interest and penalties associated with tax positions, and related disclosures. The Group believes there were no uncertain tax positions and unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025, respectively.

ASC 740 also provides guidance on derecognition of income tax assets and liabilities, classification of current and deferred income tax assets and liabilities, accounting for interest and penalties associated with tax positions, accounting for income taxes in interim periods, and income tax disclosures. Significant judgment is required in evaluating the Group's uncertain tax positions and determining its provision for income taxes. Penalties and interest incurred related to underpayment of income tax are classified as income tax expense in the period incurred. The Group did not recognize any interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025, respectively, as there were no uncertain tax positions.

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The Group's operating subsidiaries in PRC are subject to examination by the relevant tax authorities. According to the PRC Tax Administration and Collection Law, the statute of limitations is three years if the underpayment of taxes is due to computational errors made by the taxpayer or the withholding agent. The statute of limitations is extended to five years under special circumstances, where the underpayment of taxes is more than RMB 100,000 ($14,300). In the case of transfer pricing issues, the statute of limitation is ten years. There is no statute of limitation in the case of tax evasion.

***(z)*** ***Value added tax ("VAT")***

The Group is subject to VAT and related surcharges on revenue generated from services and retail sales. Entities that are VAT general taxpayers are allowed to offset qualified input VAT paid to suppliers against their output VAT liabilities. Net VAT balance between input VAT and output VAT is recorded in the line item of accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the face of balance sheet. The Group records revenue net of value added tax and related surcharges. The Group is subject to VAT at the rate of 6% on revenue generated from providing services, and 13% on revenue generated from retail sales, fresh produce sales, and income from fruit and grains are subject to 9% VAT.

***(aa)*** ***Leases***

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From January 1, 2020, the Group adopted Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-02, Lease (FASB ASC Topic 842). The adoption of Topic 842 resulted in the presentation of operating lease right-of-use ("ROU") assets and operating lease liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet. The Group has elected the package of practical expedients, which allows the Group not to reassess (1) whether any expired or existing contracts as of the adoption date are or contain a lease, (2) lease classification for any expired or existing leases as of the adoption date and (3) initial direct costs for any expired or existing leases as of the adoption date. Lastly, the Group elected the short-term lease exemption for all contracts with lease terms of 12 months or less.

At inception of a contract, the Group assesses whether a contract is, or contains, a lease. A contract is or contains a lease if it conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange of a consideration. To assess whether a contract is or contains a lease, the Group assess whether the contract involves the use of an identified asset, whether it has the right to obtain substantially all the economic benefits from the use of the asset and whether it has the right to control the use of the asset.

The right-of-use assets and related lease liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date. The Group recognizes operating lease expenses on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

*<u>Right-of-use of assets</u>*

The right-of-use of asset is initially measured at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments made at or before the commencement date, plus any initial direct costs incurred and less any lease incentive received.

*<u>Lease liabilities</u>*

Lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the outstanding lease payments at the commencement date, discounted using the Group's incremental borrowing rate. Lease payments included in the measurement of the lease liability comprise fixed lease payments, variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate, amounts expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee and any exercise price under a purchase option that the Group is reasonably certain to exercise. Lease liability is measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. It is re-measured when there is a change in future lease payments, if there is a change in the estimate of the amount expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee, or if there is any change in the Group assessment of option purchases, contract extensions or termination options.

***(bb)*** ***Net loss per share***

In accordance with ASC 260, Earnings per Share, basic net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period. For the calculation of diluted net loss per share, the weighted average number of ordinary shares is adjusted by the effect of dilutive potential ordinary shares, including unvested restricted shares, ordinary shares issuable upon the exercise of outstanding share options using the treasury stock method. The effect mentioned above is not included in the calculation of the diluted income per share when inclusion of such effect would be anti-dilutive.

For the year ended December 31, 2025, the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding included 5,950,000 Class B ordinary shares granted to four employees on August 6, 2025 (the "Grant Date"). As these shares vested immediately upon grant, they were considered outstanding from the Grant Date for the purpose of calculating basic and diluted net (loss) income per share.

***(cc)*** ***Segment reporting***

Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker("CODM"), or decision making group, in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. The Group's CODM is the Chief Executive Officer.

In November 2023, FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280):Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which expands public entities' segment disclosures, among others, requiring disclosure of significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the CODM and included within each reported measure of segment profit or loss; an amount and description of its composition for other segment items; and interim disclosures of a reportable segment's profit or loss and assets. This new guidance was effective beginning on this annual report for the year ended December 31, 2024, and applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented. The impact of the adoption of this guidance was not material to the financial position or results of operations, as the requirements impact only segment reporting disclosures in the notes to financial statements.

The Group's CODM relies upon the consolidated results of operations as a whole when making decisions about allocating resources and assessing the performance of the Group. As a result of the assessment made by CODM, the Group has only one reportable segment as defined by ASC 280. The single reportable segment contains revenues derived from Out-of-Home Advertising revenues, Lifestyle Services – E-Commerce Promotion revenues, Lifestyle Services – Retail Sales revenues and Other Revenues. Although the Group derives revenue mainly from these kinds of services, services provided are essentially similar using the aggregation criteria in ASC 280-10-50-11, therefore, they are reported in a single reportable segment.

The Group does not distinguish between markets or segments for the purpose of internal reporting. As all of the Group's revenues were generated from customers in China and all of the Group's long-lived assets are located in the China, no geographical segments are presented. The CODM makes decisions on resource allocation, evaluates operating performance, and monitors budget versus actual results using net loss. There is no reconciling items or adjustments between segment loss and net (loss) income as presented in our statements of operations. The CODM does not review assets in evaluating the segment results and therefore such information is not presented.

***(dd)*** ***Share-based Compensation***

The Company applies ASC 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation ("ASC 718"), to account for all of its share-based payments, including awards granted to employees and nonemployees. In accordance with ASC 718, the Company determines whether an award should be classified and accounted for as a liability award or equity award. All the Company's grants of share-based awards were classified as equity awards and are recognized based on their grant date fair values.

For awards that vest immediately upon grant, the Company recognizes the total share-based compensation expense on the grant date. For service-based awards, expense is recognized over the respective service periods. For performance-based awards, expense is recognized only when achievement of the performance targets is considered probable. Share-based compensation expense is included in selling and marketing and general and administrative expenses. Forfeitures of equity awards are recognized as incurred.

***(ee)*** ***Recent accounting pronouncements***

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (Topic 740). The ASU requires disaggregated information about a reporting entity's effective tax rate reconciliation as well as additional information on income taxes paid. The ASU is effective on a prospective basis for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is also permitted for annual financial statements that have not yet been issued or made available for issuance. The Group adopted ASU No. 2023-09 from the annual period beginning from January 1, 2025. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact to its consolidated financial statements.

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive Income – Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses ("ASU 2024-03"). The amended guidance requires disaggregation of certain expense captions into specified natural expense categories in the disclosures within the notes to the financial statements. In addition, the guidance requires disclosure of selling expenses and its definition. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. The guidance can be applied either prospectively or retrospectively. The Group does not expect to adopt ASU No. 2024-03 early and does not expect that the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

In July 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-05, Financial Instruments — Credit Losses (Topic 326) — Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets. It applies to entities that use the practical expedient and accounting policy election (if applicable) when estimating expected credit losses on current accounts receivable and/or current contract assets from transactions under Topic 606, including such assets acquired in a business combination accounted for under Topic 805. The amendments will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2025, and interim reporting periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted. The Group does not expect to adopt this guidance early and does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on its future consolidated financial statements.

In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other — Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software. It applies to entities subject to the internal-use software guidance in Subtopic 350-40 and all entities that account for website development costs in accordance with Subtopic 350-50. The amendments in this update are effective for all entities for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027, and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of an annual reporting period. The Group does not expect to adopt this guidance early and does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on its future consolidated financial statements.

Other accounting standards that have been issued by FASB that do not require adoption until a future date are not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements upon adoption. The Group does not discuss recent standards that are not anticipated to have an impact on or are unrelated to its consolidated financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or disclosures.

**4.** **Accounts receivable, net** 

The accounts receivable, net consists of the following:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **As of December 31,** | **As of December 31,** |
|  | **2024** | **2025** |
|  | **RMB** | **RMB** |
| Accounts receivables | 225353 | 259743 |
| Less: Allowance for credit losses | (1996) | (11696) |
| **Accounts receivable, net** | **223357** | **248047** |

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The movements in the allowance for credit losses were as follows:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **As of December 31,** | **As of December 31,** |
|  | **2024** | **2025** |
|  | **RMB** | **RMB** |
| Beginning balance | (931) | (1996) |
| Addition in allowance for credit losses | (1065) | (9700) |
| Ending balance | **(1996)** | **(11696)** |

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The Group's recognized credit losses were RMB946, RMB1,065 and RMB9,700 for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025, respectively.

**5.** **Prepaid expenses and other current assets, net**

Prepaid expenses and other current assets, net consist of the following:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **As of December 31,** | **As of December 31,** |
|  | **2024** | **2025** |
|  | **RMB** | **RMB** |
| Deductible input tax | 4355 | 6197 |
| Prepaid expenses<sup>(1)</sup> | 1504 | 2268 |
| Deposits | 106 | 981 |
| Receivable from third party | 5490 | 4595 |
| Others | 160 | 76 |
| **Subtotal** | **11615** | **14117** |
| Less: Allowance for credit losses<sup>(2)</sup> | (546) | (546) |
| **Total prepaid expenses and other current assets, net** | **11069** | **13571** |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Prepaid expenses mainly represent prepaid commissions for promotion services, communication expenses, maintenance premiums, and other expenses related to the daily operation of the enterprise.

<sup>(2)</sup> The credit loss provision primarily includes advertising expenses that cannot be recovered and compensation claims. No additional provision was made for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2025.

**6.** **Property and equipment, net** 

Property and equipment, net consists of the following:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **As of December 31,** | **As of December 31,** |
|  | **2024** | **2025** |
|  | **RMB** | **RMB** |
| Machinery and equipment | 42350 | 36357 |
| Office equipment | 3158 | 3187 |
| Vehicles | 713 | 1145 |
| Leasehold improvements | 1337 | 1337 |
| **Total cost** | **47558** | **42026** |
| Less: Accumulated depreciation | (30899) | (32733) |
| Less: Amortization of leasehold improvements | (62) | (330) |
| **Total property and Equipment, net** | **16597** | **8963** |

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<sup>(1)</sup> The balance includes community access control equipment that has been installed but not yet sold.

<sup>(2)</sup> Depreciation expense was RMB9,183, RMB8,696 and RMB7,603 for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025, respectively. Amortization of leasehold improvements was nil, RMB62 and RMB268 for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025.

**7.** **Operating lease** 

The Group has several lease agreements whereby the Group agreed to lease offices in the PRC. The Group measured and recorded right-of-use asset and corresponding operating lease liability at the lease commencement date.

The Group has made operating lease payments in the amount of nil, RMB172 and RMB689 for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025, respectively. Rental expenses charged to operations, which differs from rent paid due to rent credits and to increasing amounts of base rent, is calculated by allocating total rental payments on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025, the Group incurred operating lease expenses amounted to nil, RMB259 and RMB827, respectively.

The following table summarizes the classification of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities in the Group's consolidated balance sheets:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **As of December 31,** | **As of December 31,** |
|  | **2024** | **2025** |
|  | **RMB** | **RMB** |
| Cost | 2813 | 4180 |
| Accumulated amortization | (217) | (955) |
| **Right of use assets, net** | **2596** | **3225** |

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**Lease liabilities consist of the following:**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **As of December 31,** | **As of December 31,** |
|  | **2024** | **2025** |
|  | **RMB** | **RMB** |
| Current |  |  |
| Lease liabilities | 457 | 1153 |
| Non-current |  |  |
| Lease liabilities | 2226 | 2248 |
| **Total lease liabilities** | **2683** | **3401** |

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|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | **2023** | **2024** | **2025** |
| Weighted discount rate for the operating lease |  | 3.85% | 3.63% |
| Weighted average remaining lease term |  | 4.0 | 3.1 |

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The following is a schedule of future minimum payments under the Company's operating leases (excluding short-term leases) as of December 31, 2025:

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|:---|:---|
| | **Amount** |
| <br>**For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025** | **RMB** |
| 2026 | 1255 |
| 2027 | 1135 |
| 2028 | 813 |
| 2029 | 396 |
| **Total lease payments** | **3599** |
| Less: imputed interest | (198) |
| **Total lease liabilities, net of interest** | **3401** |

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As of December 31, 2024 and 2025, the Group had future minimum lease payments for non-cancelable short-term operating leases of nil and RMB189, respectively.

8. Goodwill

On July 1, 2025, the Group completed the acquisition of 51% of the equity interests in Fujian Meilishuo International Travel Agency Co., Ltd. ("Meilishuo") for a total cash consideration of RMB 2,550. The transaction constitutes a business combination and is accounted for using the acquisition method under ASC 805. The acquisition was not significant to the Group's consolidated financial statements.

The Group engaged an independent valuation firm to assist management in assessing the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date. Based on the valuation, the Group determined that the carrying values of the identifiable assets and liabilities approximated their fair values. Non-controlling interests were recognized at their proportionate share of the acquiree's identifiable net assets' fair value as of the acquisition date.

The allocation of the purchase price as of the acquisition date was as follows:

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|:---|:---|
|  | **Amount** |
|  | **RMB** |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2445 |
| Others | 13466 |
| Total assets (a) | 15911 |
| Total liabilities (b) | 13678 |
| Total net identifiable asset acquired (c=a-b) | 2233 |
| Non-controlling interest (d) | 1339 |
| Total consideration (e) | 2550 |
| **Goodwill as of acquisition date (e+d-c)** | **1656** |
| Goodwill impairment | - |
| **Goodwill as of December 31, 2025** | **1656** |

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The goodwill is mainly attributable to the excess of the consideration paid over the fair value of the net assets acquired that cannot be recognized separately as identifiable assets under U.S. GAAP and is not deductible for tax purposes. As of December 31, 2025, the Company conducted a qualitative assessment and concluded that no impairment was necessary.

**9.** **Short-term borrowings**

The balance of short-term borrowings as of December 31, 2024 and 2025, were as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **As of December 31,** | **As of December 31,** |
|  | **2024** | **2025** |
|  | **RMB** | **RMB** |
| **Short-term borrowings** |  |  |
| Bank of China Co., Ltd. Xiamen Branch<sup>(a)</sup> |  | 20000 |
| Bank of China Co., Ltd. Huzhou Wuxing Branch<sup>(b)</sup> |  | 10000 |
| Industrial Bank Co., Ltd. Xiamen Branch<sup>(c)</sup> | 10000 | 10000 |
| Agricultural Bank of China, Xiamen Software Park Sub-branch <sup>(d)</sup> | 10000 | 10000 |
| China Construction Bank Corporation Limited Shanghai Jiading Sub-Branch <sup>(d)</sup> | 2109 | 2108 |
| **Subtotal – Bank Loans** | **22109** | **52108** |
| Short-term borrowings from several third-party investors (the "Investors") | 9595 | 4935 |
| **Total** | **31704** | **57043** |

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<sup>(1)</sup> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Short-term borrowings from banks

Short-term borrowings from banks represent amounts due to various banks to be matured within one year. The principal of the borrowings is due at maturity. Accrued interest is due either monthly or quarterly. The bank borrowings are for working capital and capital expenditure purposes.

(a) On August 12, 2025 and September 9, 2025, the Group entered into two one-year loan agreement with Bank of China Co., Ltd. Xiamen Branch including two loans of RMB10,000 each with an LPR interest rate of 3.0% and floating downward by 0.2%. Lianzhang Portal provided guarantees for these borrowings. All such loans remained outstanding as of December 31, 2025 and are expected to be repaid upon maturity.

(b) On July 24, 2025, the Group entered into an one-year loan agreement with Bank of China Co., Ltd. Huzhou Wuxing Branch of RMB10,000 with an LPR interest rate of 3.0% and floating downward by 0.4%. Lianzhang Portal provided guarantees for these borrowings. All such loans remained outstanding as of December 31, 2025 and are expected to be repaid upon maturity.

(c) On June 21, 2024, the Group entered into two one-year loan agreements with Industrial Bank Co., Ltd Xiamen Branch for RMB3,000 each, bearing interest at the one-year LPR of 3.45% with an upward floating spread of 0.4%. On September 14, 2024, the Group entered into a one-year loan agreement with the same bank for RMB4,000, bearing interest at the one-year LPR of 3.35% with an upward floating spread of 0.25%. These loans were fully repaid in June 2025. On June 17, 2025, the Group entered into three new one-year loan agreements with the same bank, including one loan of RMB4,000 and two loans of RMB3,000 each, all bearing interest at the one-year LPR of 3.0%. The Company's chairman, Mr. Zhang Andong, and his spouse, Ms. Zhang Hongling, provided personal guarantees for these borrowings. All the above loans remained outstanding as of December 31, 2025, and are scheduled to be repaid upon maturity.

(d) On August 30, 2023, the Group entered into a facility agreement with Agricultural Bank of China, Xiamen Software Branch, for a total amount of RMB10,000, with a validity period of ten years from August 30, 2023 to August 29, 2033. Under the facility, the term of each individual borrowing shall not exceed one year. The effective LPR interest rate was 3.45% and floating downward by 0.05%. The Group drew borrowings of RMB1,750, RMB3,200, and RMB5,050, respectively, from September 2nd to 4th, 2024. The spouse of the Company's chairman, Ms. Zhang Hongling, provided personal guarantees for these borrowings. All such loans remained outstanding as of December 31, 2025 and are expected to be repaid upon maturity.

(e) On March 5, 2024, the Group entered into a one-year loan agreement with China Construction Bank Corporation Limited Shanghai Jiading Sub-Branch of RMB2,109 with an LPR interest rate of 3.45% and floating upward by 0.5%. The Group repaid RMB1 in March 2025. As of December 31, 2025, the outstanding balance was RMB2,108. The Group has arranged with the bank to facilitate the payment of the outstanding balance in 2026.

Interest expenses were RMB417, RMB729 and RMB1,100 for short-term borrowings for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025. The weighted average interest rates of bank borrowings were 3.80% and 3.28% per annum as of December 31, 2024 and 2025, respectively.

<sup>(2)</sup> Short-term borrowings from third-party cooperators

In 2020 and 2021, the Group entered into joint operating agreements with 89 third-party companies facilitated by an investment institution named Tianjiu Shared Intelligent Enterprise Service ("Tianjiu"), who was responsible for brand promotion and identifying parties with whom the Group could cooperate with to provide advertising promotion services to customers ("Cooperators"), which resulted in generating a total of RMB95,790, which is equal to the amount of cash received under the joint operating agreements (the "Original Subscription Amount"). Under the joint operating agreements, (i) Cooperators purchased community access control devices (the "Devices") from the Group; (ii) the Group operated the Devices for the Cooperators, including equipment installation, providing technical support, running advertisements, equipment maintenance and so on; (iii) joint operating agreements were valid for five years; (iv) the Cooperators should pay the price of the device in full (the "Original Subscription Amount") at the beginning of the cooperation period; and (v) the Cooperators and the Group shared revenues generated from the Devices.

The Group considers the funds, in substance, as interest-free investments payable to the Cooperators on their demand based on the following reasons: i) the Cooperators signed the joint operating agreements with the intention to invest in the Group; ii) the Group maintains the control over the Devices and enjoy the economic benefits of the Devices; iii) the Group repaid the Original Subscription Amount in the form of revenue sharing distribution. No conversion feature nor redemption feature was specified in the joint operating agreements. Therefore, the Group recognized the Original Subscription Amount as liabilities and classified as short-term borrowing as of December 31, 2024 and 2025. There was no revenue recognized for the sale of Devices as the control of Devices has never been transferred to the Cooperators but resided within the Group as machinery equity. Instead, the proceeds received was accounted for as short-term borrowings, which were expected to be repaid or to be converted into equity, on the demand of the Cooperators.

In 2022, 45 of the Cooperators decided to terminate their joint operating agreements, and among which 41 (the "Investors") entered into investment agreements (the "Investment Agreements") with the Group and its shareholder, and 4 needed to be repaid with the Original Subscription Amount. Under the Investment Agreements, the Investors would invest in the Group in exchange for equity interests of the Group, directly or indirectly. The total amount of investment was RMB37,831, in exchange for 4.119% equity interests of the Group. As part of the Investment Agreement, the Group would retain the ownership of the Devices from the Investors.

In 2023, 20 of the Cooperators decided to terminate their joint operating agreements and invested into the Group in exchange for 1.74% equity interests of the Group indirectly. Among them, 8 Cooperators have completed the investment and total amount of RMB5,449 was invested into the Group's equity, and 12 Cooperators purchased shares from an existing shareholder who indirectly holds equity interests of the Group. The Group repaid the short-term borrowings by paying the share transfer consideration of RMB8,277 to the existing shareholder on behalf of the 12 Cooperators in 2023.

In 2024, eight additional partners elected to terminate their joint operation agreements and made indirect equity investments in the Group. The equity interests were acquired from existing shareholders, and the Group paid RMB4,588 on behalf of these partners to the existing shareholders to settle the corresponding short-term borrowings.

For the year ended December 31, 2025, nine partners elected to terminate their joint operation agreements and made indirect equity investments in the Group. The equity interests were acquired from existing shareholders, and the Group paid RMB4,558 on behalf of these partners to the existing shareholders to settle the corresponding short-term borrowings.

As of December 31, 2025, seven partners had yet to sign the investment or termination agreements. As of December 31, 2025, the Group had repaid a total of RMB60,703 of the initial subscription amount, for reduction of the borrowings.

**10.** **Accrued expenses and other current liabilities** 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consist of the following:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **As of December 31,** | **As of December 31,** |
|  | **2024** | **2025** |
|  | **RMB** | **RMB** |
| Accrued service fees<sup>(1)</sup> | 2034 | 1548 |
| Payables to employees | 13 | 27 |
| Accrued payroll and welfare | 807 | 1423 |
| Other tax payables<sup>(2)</sup> | 12932 | 18262 |
| Loan from third parties <sup>(3)</sup> |  | 2017 |
| Deposit payables | 155 | 447 |
| Payables for equipment<sup>(4)</sup> | 2929 | 2119 |
| Others | 268 | 591 |
| **Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities** | **19138** | **26434** |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Accrued service fees represent service fees mainly includes professional services expenses, information technology service expenses and other expenses related to the daily operation.

<sup>(2)</sup> Other tax payable mainly includes accrued output VAT payable.

<sup>(3)</sup> Loans from third parties primarily relate to borrowings obtained by the newly acquired subsidiary prior to the acquisition during the current period, which have been gradually repaid starting in 2026.

<sup>(4)</sup> Payables for equipment primarily cover operation and maintenance costs and service charges.

**11.** **Related party transactions**

The table below sets forth the major related parties and their relationships with the Group as of December 31, 2024 and 2025:

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|:---|:---|
| Names of related parties (in English) | Relationship |
| Xiamen Yinshan Longchang Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership) | Shareholder of the Company |
| Cheng's Investment Group Co., LTD. (Hainan) | Shareholder of the Company |
| Tianjiu Shared Intelligent Enterprise Service | Shareholder of the Company |
| Zhang Andong | BoD Chairman and General Manager of Lianzhang Menhu |
| Xiamen Yiju Tianxia Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership) | Shareholder of the Company |
| Xiamen Qiushi Intelligent Network Equipment Co., LTD | 80% owned by Zhang Andong |
| Fujian Qiushi Intelligent Co., LTD | Share key management team |
| Xiamen Qiushi Intelligent Network Technology Co., LTD | Share key management team |
| Zhang Hongwei | Brother in law of Zhang Andong. |
| Xiamen Rongguang Information Technology Co., Ltd. | 95% owned by Zhang Hongwei |
| Fujian Henduoka Network Technology Co., Ltd. | 95% owned by Xiamen Rongguang Information Technology Co., Ltd. |
| Xiamen Xueyoubang Network Technology Co. | 5% hold by Zhang Hongwei |
| Xiamen Qiushi intelligence software co., LTD | 80% owned by Zhang Andong |
| Xiamen Dongling Weiye investment partnership (limited partnership) | Shareholder of the Company |
| Xiamen Zhanghui investment co., LTD | Shareholder of Lianzhang New Community Construction and Development (Jiangsu) Co. |
| Zhang Runzhe | Chief Executive Officer of LZ Technology |
| Bengbu Yigong Digital Technology Co., Ltd. | Shareholder of the Company |
| Xiamen Qiongding Phoenix Aviation Tourism Services Co., Ltd. | Shareholder of Fujian Meilishuo International Travel Agency Co., Ltd. |

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The following table sets forth the major related parties and the Group's transactions with them for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025:

**(a) Collections from related parties**

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | **2023** | **2024** | **2025** |
|  | **RMB** | **RMB** | **RMB** |
| **Related Party** |  |  |  |
| Xiamen Xueyoubang Network Technology Co. |  | 7519 | 63007 |
| Fujian Qiushi Intelligent Co., LTD | 80160 | 30005 | 31662 |
| Xiamen Qiongding Phoenix Aviation Tourism Services Co., Ltd. |  |  | 5452 |
| Xiamen Qiushi Intelligent Network Technology Co., LTD | 83 | 231 | 4273 |
| Fujian Henduoka Network Technology Co., Ltd. | 5468 |  | 1194 |
| Bengbu Yigong Digital Technology Co., Ltd. |  | 1453 | 330 |
| Cheng's Investment Group Co., LTD. (Hainan) | 5800 | 5000 |  |
| Xiamen Yingshan Longchang Investment Partnership (L.P.) | 3 | - | - |
| **Total** | **91514** | **44208** | **105918** |

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**(b) Loans from related parties**

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | **2023** | **2024** | **2025** |
|  | **RMB** | **RMB** | **RMB** |
| **Related Party** |  |  |  |
| Xiamen Qiushi Intelligent Network Technology Co., LTD | 1450 |  | 1100 |
| Xiamen Xueyoubang Network Technology Co. | 4000 |  | 600 |
| Fujian Qiushi Intelligent Co., LTD | 8480 |  | 47 |
| Xiamen Qiushi Intelligent Network Equipment Co., Ltd. | 61 | 25 |  |
| Zhang Andong |  | 64 |  |
| Xiamen Dongling Weiye Investment Partnership (L.P.) | 8400 |  |  |
| Xiamen Qiushi Intelligent Software Co., Ltd. | 500 | - | - |
| **Total** | **22891** | **89** | **1747** |

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**(c) Repayment of loans to related parties**

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | **2023** | **2024** | **2025** |
|  | **RMB** | **RMB** | **RMB** |
| **Related Party** |  |  |  |
| Xiamen Qiushi Intelligent Network Technology Co., LTD | 1620 | 1975 | 1100 |
| Xiamen Xueyoubang Network Technology Co. | 4000 |  | 600 |
| Xiamen Qiushi Intelligent Network Equipment Co., LTD |  | 33 | 84 |
| Zhang Andong |  |  | 64 |
| Fujian Qiushi Intelligent Co., Ltd. | 8480 |  |  |
| Xiamen Qiushi Intelligent Software Co., Ltd. | 500 |  |  |
| Xiamen Dongling Weiye Investment Partnership (L.P.) | 8400 |  |  |
| Liu Jun | 27 | - | - |
| **Total** | **23027** | **2008** | **1848** |

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**(d) Loans to related parties**

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | **2023** | **2024** | **2025** |
|  | **RMB** | **RMB** | **RMB** |
| **Related Party** |  |  |  |
| Xiamen Xueyoubang Network Technology Co. | 6240 | 6718 | 72966 |
| Fujian Qiushi Intelligent Co., LTD | 95305 | 30613 | 36829 |
| Xiamen Qiongding Phoenix Aviation Tourism Services Co., Ltd. |  |  | 8756 |
| Xiamen Qiushi Intelligent Network Technology Co., LTD | 314 | 2777 | 2938 |
| Bengbu Yigong Digital Technology Co., Ltd. |  | 2024 | 761 |
| Chengshi Investment Group Co., Ltd. (Hainan) | 10800 |  |  |
| Fujian Henduoka Network Technology Co., Ltd. | 3870 | - | - |
| **Total** | **116529** | **42132** | **122250** |

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**(e) Purchases from related Parties**

**Equipment Purchases and Maintenance Services** 

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | **2023** | **2024** | **2025** |
|  | **RMB** | **RMB** | **RMB** |
| **Related Party** |  |  |  |
| Xiamen Qiushi Intelligent Network Technology Co., LTD | 3049 | 374 | 2359 |
| **Total** | **3049** | **374** | **2359** |

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**Subcontracting Costs** 

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | **2023** | **2024** | **2025** |
|  | **RMB** | **RMB** | **RMB** |
| **Related Party** |  |  |  |
| Xiamen Xueyoubang Network Technology Co., Ltd. | 28200 |  |  |
| **Total** | **28200** |  |  |

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**Service Fees Paid to Related Parties**

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | **2023** | **2024** | **2025** |
|  | **RMB** | **RMB** | **RMB** |
| **Related Party** |  |  |  |
| Xiamen Qiongding Phoenix Aviation Tourism Services Co., Ltd. |  |  | 28459 |
| Fujian Henduoka Network Technology Co., Ltd. | 256 | 32 |  |
| Bengbu Yigong Digital Technology Co., Ltd. | - | 926 | - |
| **Total** | **256** | **958** | **28459** |

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**(f) Rent, utilities and cleaning fees**

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | **2023** | **2024** | **2025** |
|  | **RMB** | **RMB** | **RMB** |
| **Related Party** |  |  |  |
| Xiamen Qiushi Intelligent Network Equipment Co., LTD | 743 | 825 | 345 |
| **Total** | **743** | **825** | **345** |

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**(g) Share Transfer**

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | **2023** | **2024** | **2025** |
|  | **RMB** | **RMB** | **RMB** |
| **Related Party** |  |  |  |
| Xiamen Zhanghui investment co., LTD |  | (4588) | (4558) |
| **Total** |  | **(4588)** | **(4558)** |

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Please refer to Note 9 (2) for more details.

**(h) Payment on Behalf for Equity Transfer**

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | **2023** | **2024** | **2025** |
|  | **RMB** | **RMB** | **RMB** |
| **Related Party** |  |  |  |
| Xiamen Zhanghui investment co., LTD |  | 12865 | 1407 |
| **Total** |  | **12865** | **1407** |

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Please refer to Note 9 (2) for more details.

**(i) Related party balances**

**Accounts payable- a related party**

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  |  | **As of December 31,** | **As of December 31,** |
|  |  | **2024** | **2025** |
|  |  | **RMB** | **RMB** |
| **Related Party** | **Nature** |  |  |
| Xiamen Qiushi Intelligent Network Technology Co., Ltd. | Purchase of goods and services | (1089) | (3899) |
| **Accounts payable- a related party** |  | **(1089)** | **(3899)** |

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**Due from related parties**

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  |  | **As of December 31,** | **As of December 31,** |
|  |  | **2024** | **2025** |
|  |  | **RMB** | **RMB** |
| **Related Party** | **Nature** |  |  |
| Fujian Qiushi Intelligent Co., Ltd. | Loan to related parties | 15752 | 20921 |
| Xiamen Xueyoubang Network Technology Co., Ltd. | Loan to related parties | 5438 | 15396 |
| Xiamen Qiongding Phoenix Aviation Tourism Services Co., Ltd. | Loan to related parties |  | 5029 |
| Bengbu Yigong Digital Technology Co., Ltd. | Loan to related parties | 571 | 1003 |
| Xiamen Qiushi Intelligent Network Technology Co., Ltd. | Loan to related parties | 2777 | 700 |
| Fujian Henduoka Network Technology Co., Ltd. | Loan to related parties | 1194 |  |
| Xiamen Zhanghui investment co., LTD | Share Transfer | 3152 | 2127 |
| Bengbu Yigong Digital Technology Co., Ltd. | Service and commodity purchase from related parties | 445 | 445 |
| Xiamen Qiushi Intelligent Network Technology Co., Ltd. | Service and commodity purchase from related parties |  | 2701 |
| Xiamen Qiongding Phoenix Aviation Tourism Services Co., Ltd. | Service and commodity purchase from related parties |  | 1392 |
| Xiamen Qiushi Intelligent Network Equipment Co., Ltd. | Service and commodity purchase from related parties | 129 |  |
| Fujian Henduoka Network Technology Co., Ltd. | Fee collection on behalf of the Company | 505 | - |
| **Total due from related parties** |  | **29963** | **49714** |

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**Due to related parties**

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  |  | **As of December 31,** | **As of December 31,** |
|  |  | **2024** | **2025** |
|  |  | **RMB** | **RMB** |
| **Related Party** | **Nature** |  |  |
| Zhang Andong | Loan from related parties | (64) |  |
| Xiamen Qiushi Intelligent Network Equipment Co., LTD | Loan from related parties | (84) |  |
| Zhang Andong | Expenses paid on behalf of the Company |  | (92) |
| Fujian Qiushi Intelligent Co., LTD | Loan from related parties |  | (47) |
| Fujian Qiushi Intelligent Co., LTD | Expenses paid on behalf of the Company | (1) |  |
| Xiamen Qiongding Phoenix Aviation Tourism Services Co., Ltd. | Service and commodity purchase from related parties |  | (457) |
| Tianjiu Shared Intelligent Enterprise Service | Service and commodity purchase from related parties | (48) |  |
| Xiamen Qiushi Intelligent Network Equipment Co., LTD | Service and commodity purchase from related parties |  | (6) |
| Fujian Henduoka Network Technology Co., Ltd. | Service and commodity purchase from related parties | (32) | - |
| **Total due to related parties** |  | **(229)** | **(602)** |

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The amounts due to related parties in the table above are unsecured interest-free and repayable on demand.

(b) Guarantee

On August 3, 2022, Zhang Andong, Zhang Hongling, Xiamen Lianzhang Media Co.,Ltd and Xiamen Lianzhanghui Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd. provided joint guarantees for the loans and borrowings of Fujian Qiushi Intelligent from July 25, 2022 to July 25, 2025. The total principal amount of the creditor's rights does not exceed the credit limit of RMB5,000 provided by the creditor to the debtor (the maximum amount including interest, liquidated damages, compensation and other amounts of the creditor's rights is RMB7,500).

On August 15, 2022, Fujian Qiushi Intelligent withdrew RMB 5,000 from the line of credit, which was fully repaid. On September 5, 2023, Fujian Qiushi Intelligent borrowed RMB5,000 from Xiamen Bank, within one-year term maturing on September 5, 2024. On September 2, 2024, Fujian Qiushi Intelligent extended the loan again and repaid RMB500, resulting in an outstanding loan balance of RMB4,500 with a new maturity date of July 25, 2025. Repayments of RMB200, RMB150, RMB150 and RMB4,000 were made on December 2, 2024, March 2, 2025, June 2, 2025 and July 24, 2025, respectively. As of December 31, 2025, the loan was fully settled thereafter.

On November 2, 2022, Zhang Andong, Xiamen Qiushi Intelligent Network Equipment Co., LTD, and Xiamen Lianzhanghui Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd. provided joint guarantees for the loans and borrowings of Fujian Qiushi Intelligent from November 4, 2022 to November 4, 2025. The total principal amount of the creditor's rights does not exceed the credit limit of RMB10,000 provided by the creditor to the debtor.

Fujian Qiushi drew RMB10,000 from international Bank under this facility in 2023 and repayments were made as follows: RMB500 on June 6, 2024; RMB500 on September 6, 2024; and RMB9,000 on October 31, 2024. On October 31, 2024, Fujian Qiushi Intelligence renewed its borrowing from the international bank with a new loan of RMB8,500, valid until March 6, 2025. During the year ended December 31, 2025, Fujian Qiushi Intelligent repaid RMB500 and RMB8,000 to International Bank on February 1, 2025, and March 6, 2025, respectively. On March 6 and March 7, 2025, Fujian Qiushi Intelligence obtained two new loans of RMB4,000 each from International Bank again. Repayments of RMB500, RMB500, RMB500, RMB500 and RMB6,000 were made on June 6, 2025, June 7, 2025, September 6, 2025, September 7, 2025 and November 3, 2025, respectively. As of December 31, 2025, the loan was fully settled.

On July 18, 2025, Lianzhang Media Co.,Ltd and Xiamen Lianzhang Media Co.,Ltd provided guarantee for the loans and borrowings of Fujian Qiushi Intelligent from July 18, 2025 to July 18, 2035. The total principal amount of the creditor's rights does not exceed the credit limit of RMB15,600 provided by the creditor to the debtor. On August 29, 2025, Fujian Qiushi drew RMB7,800 from Xiamen Bank under this facility and the maturity date is August 29, 2026.

**12.** **Income tax**

***Cayman Islands***

The Company is incorporated in the Cayman Islands. Under the current laws of the Cayman Islands, the Company is not subject to income or capital gains taxes. Additionally, upon payments of dividends by the Company to its shareholders, no Cayman withholding tax will be imposed.

***British Virgin Islands ("BVI")***

Dongrun Technology is incorporated in the British Virgin Islands. Under the current laws of the British Virgin Islands, Dongrun Technology is not subject to tax on income or capital gains. Additionally, upon payments of dividends by the Company to its shareholders, no BVI withholding tax will be imposed.

***Hong Kong***

The Company's subsidiary incorporated in Hong Kong is subject to profits tax in Hong Kong at the rate of 16.5%. According to Tax (Amendment) (No. 3) Ordinance 2018 published by Hong Kong government, effective April 1, 2018, under the two-tiered profits tax rates regime, the profits tax rate for the first HKD2 million of assessable profits will be lowered to 8.25% (half of the rate specified in Schedule 8 to the Inland Revenue Ordinance (IRO)) for corporations. The Group was not subject to Hong Kong profit tax for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2025, respectively, as it did not have assessable profit during the periods presented.

***PRC***

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Under the PRC Enterprise Income Tax Law (the "EIT Law"), the standard enterprise income tax rate for domestic enterprises and foreign invested enterprises is 25%. EIT grants preferential tax treatment to High and New Technology Enterprises ("HNTEs") at a rate of 15%, subject to a requirement that they re-apply for HNTE status every three years.

The EIT Law also provides that an enterprise established under the laws of a foreign country or region but whose "de facto management body" is located in the PRC be treated as a resident enterprise for PRC tax purposes and consequently be subject to the PRC income tax at the rate of 25% for its global income. The Implementing Rules of the EIT Law merely define the location of the "de facto management body "as" the place where the exercising, in substance, of the overall management and control of the production and business operation, personnel, accounting, property, of a non-PRC company is located."

According to Circular 82, a Chinese-controlled offshore incorporated enterprise will be regarded as a PRC tax resident by virtue of having a "de facto management body" in the PRC and will be subject to PRC EIT on its worldwide income only if all of the following criteria are met: (1) the primary location of the day-to-day operational management is in the PRC; (2) 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; (3) the enterprise's primary assets, accounting books and records, company seals, and board and shareholders meeting minutes are located or maintained in the PRC; and (4) 50% or more of voting board members or senior executives habitually reside in the PRC.

Based on a review of surrounding facts and circumstances, the Group does not believe that it should be considered as a resident enterprise for the PRC tax purposes for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2025. 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." If the PRC tax authorities determine that the Group is a PRC resident enterprise for enterprise income tax purposes, the Group could be subject to PRC tax at a rate of 25% on its worldwide income, which could materially reduce our net income, and the Group may be required to withhold a 10% withholding tax from dividends it pays to the shareholders that are non-resident enterprises. In addition, non-resident enterprise shareholders may be subject to PRC tax on gains realized on the sale or other disposition of ordinary shares, if such income is treated as sourced from within China. Furthermore, if the Group is deemed a PRC resident enterprise, dividends payable to non-PRC individual shareholders and any gain realized on the transfer of ordinary shares by such shareholders may be subject to PRC tax at a rate of 10% in the case of non-PRC enterprises or a rate of 20% in the case of non-PRC individuals unless a reduced rate is available under an applicable tax treaty. It is unclear whether non-PRC shareholders of the Group would be able to claim the benefits of any tax treaties between their country of tax residence and the PRC in the event that the Group is treated as a PRC resident enterprise. Any such tax may reduce the returns on the investment in ordinary shares.

For qualified small and low-profit enterprises, from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2027, 25% of the first RMB 3.0 million of the assessable profit before tax is subject to the tax rate of 20%. For the year ended December 31, 2025, except for Lianzhang Digital Marketing Planning (Xiamen) Co., Ltd. (subsidiary of Lianzhang Digital Technology (Xiamen) Co., Ltd), Lianzhang Menhu (Zhejiang) Holding Co., Ltd. and Lianzhang Portal Network Technology Co., the remaining subsidiaries are qualified small and low-profit enterprises, and thus are eligible for the above preferential tax rates for small and low-profit enterprises.

For the year ended December 31, 2025, loss before income tax amounted to RMB23,240 and RMB149,522 in Chinese Mainland and other jurisdictions, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2025, income tax expenses amounted to RMB510 and nil in Chinese Mainland and other jurisdictions, respectively.

The components of income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2025 are as follows:

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | **2023** | **2024** | **2025** |
|  | **RMB** | **RMB** | **RMB** |
| Current income tax expenses | 66 | 704 | 909 |
| Deferred income tax expenses/(benefit) | 2302 | (1676) | (399) |
| **Total** | **2368** | **(972)** | **510** |

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The following table presents a reconciliation of the differences between the statutory income tax rate of the PRC and the Group's effective income tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025:

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| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | **2023** | **2023** | **2024** | **2024** | **2025** | **2025** |
|  | **RMB** | **%** | **RMB** | **%** | **RMB** | **%** |
| Loss/(income) from operation in the PRC | 4004 |  | (4807) |  | 23240 |  |
| Loss from overseas entities |  |  | 3 |  | 149522 |  |
| **Loss/(income) before income tax** | **4004** |  | **(4804)** |  | **172762** |  |
| Expected taxation at PRC statutory tax rate | (1001) | (25.0)% | 1201 | (25.0)% | (43190) | (25.0)% |
| Parent-subsidiary tax rate differential |  |  | (940) | 19.6% | 38838 | 22.5% |
| Effect of tax rate differences | (292) | (7.3)% | (1545) | 32.2% | 1647 | 1.0% |
| Additional deduction for R&D expenses | (878) | (21.9)% | (1090) | 22.7% | (816) | (0.5)% |
| Impact of tax rate change on deferred taxes | (4234) | (105.7)% | (237) | 4.9% | 941 | 0.5% |
| Non-deductible expenses | 18 | 0.4% | 479 | (10.0)% | 41 |  |
| Prior year income tax differences |  |  |  |  | (20) |  |
| Change in valuation allowance | 8755 | 218.7% | 1160 | (24.1)% | 3069 | 1.8% |
| **Income tax expenses/(benefit)** | **2368** | **59.2%** | **(972)** | **20.3%** | **510** | **0.3%** |

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For the year ended December 31, 2025, income taxes paid in Mainland China amounted to RMB496, and no income taxes were paid in other jurisdictions.

The components of deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2024 and 2025 are as follows:

**Deferred Tax Assets:**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **As of December 31,** | **As of December 31,** |
|  | **2024** | **2025** |
|  | **RMB** | **RMB** |
| Deferred tax assets: |  |  |
| Net operating loss carryforward | 31334 | 31024 |
| Advertisement expense | 37 | 37 |
| Impairment/disposal of property and equipment | 6954 | 7031 |
| Deferred revenue | 7385 | 7385 |
| GAAP difference-others | (172) | 227 |
| Allowance for credit losses | 517 | 2282 |
| Net deferred tax liabilities offset | (3517) | (2379) |
| Less: Valuation allowance | (42538) | (45607) |
| **Total deferred tax assets, net** | **-** | **-** |

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**Deferred Tax Liabilities:**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **As of December 31,** | **As of December 31,** |
|  | **2024** | **2025** |
|  | **RMB** | **RMB** |
| Unbilled revenue | (4143) | (2549) |
| **Total deferred tax liabilities** | **(4143)** | **(2549)** |
| Deferred tax assets offset | 3517 | 2379 |
| **Net deferred tax liabilities** | **(626)** | **(170)** |

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The Group operates through subsidiaries and valuation allowance is considered for each of the entities on an individual basis. The Group recorded valuation allowance against deferred tax assets of those entities that are in a cumulative financial loss position and are not forecasting profits in the near future as of December 31, 2024 and 2025. In making such determination, the Group also evaluates a variety of factors including the Group's operating history, accumulated deficit, existence of taxable temporary differences and reversal periods. The Group had valuation allowance balance of RMB42,538 and RMB45,607 as of December 31, 2024 and 2025, respectively.

Changes in valuation allowance are as follows:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **As of December 31,** | **As of December 31,** |
|  | **2024** | **2025** |
|  | **RMB** | **RMB** |
| Beginning balance | 41378 | 42538 |
| Additions | 3916 | 3096 |
| Utilization | (2756) | (27) |
| **Ending balance** | **42538** | **45607** |

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As of December 31, 2025, net operating loss ("NOL") carryforwards from PRC will expire, if unused, in the following amounts:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| <br>**Expiry Year** | **NOL Carryforward**<br>**RMB** |
| 2026 | 4709 |
| 2027 | 18739 |
| 2028 | 12367 |
| 2029 | 19697 |
| 2030 | 166071 |
| 2031 | 9223 |
| 2032 | 18311 |
| 2033 | 12022 |
| 2034 | 14086 |
| 2035 | 2415 |
| **Total** | **277640** |

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As of December 31, 2024 and 2025, the Group did not have any significant unrecognized uncertain tax positions and the Group does not believe that its unrecognized tax benefits will change over the next twelve months. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2025, the Group did not have any significant interest or penalties associated with uncertain tax positions. As of December 31, 2025, the Group's PRC subsidiaries are subject to examination by the PRC tax authorities for tax years from December 31, 2018 through December 31, 2025.

**13.** **Equity**

**Ordinary shares**

On June 23, 2023, the Company issued 63,871,650 ordinary shares, comprised of (i) 9,589,248 Class A ordinary shares of par value $0.0001 each and (ii) 54,282,402 Class B ordinary shares of par value $0.0001 each. The issuance on June 23, 2023 and the share reorganization on June 23, 2023 were considered as being part of the reorganization of the Group completed on August 18, 2023.

In May 2024, Dongling Technology Co., Ltd. ("Dongling Technology") acquired 3.15% equity interest of Lianzhang Portal from Wuxi Xinqu Fin-tech Venture Capital Co., Ltd., one of the minority shareholders of Lianzhang Portal at the consideration of RMB 23,692. In May 2024, Dongling Technology transferred 3.15% of equity interest of Lianzhang Portal to LZ Menhu.

On May 24, 2025, the Group issued (i) 311,915 shares of Class A Ordinary Shares and (ii) 1,824,185 shares of Class B Ordinary Shares to LZ Holdings.

Upon completion of the acquisition, the Company controls 96.85% equity interest of Lianzhang Portal. Changes in controlling ownership interest that do not result in a loss of control of the subsidiary are accounted for in accordance with ASC 810, Any difference between the consideration paid by the parent to a non-controlling interest shareholder and the adjustment to the carrying amount of the non-controlling interest in the subsidiary is recognized directly in equity (i.e. additional paid-in capital) and attributable to the controlling interest.

On July 15, 2024, the Company effected a subdivision of each of its existing issued and unissued Ordinary Shares with a par value of $0.0001 each into four (4) shares with a par value of $0.000025 each. As a result of the Share Subdivision, the authorized share capital of the Company became $50,000 divided into 2,000,000,000 Ordinary Shares, consisting of 80,000,000 Class A Ordinary Shares and 1,920,000,000 Class B Ordinary Shares, with a par value of $0.000025 each. Additionally, the total number of the Company's issued and outstanding Class A Ordinary Shares increased from 9,901,163 shares to 39,604,652 shares and issued and outstanding Class B Ordinary Shares increased from 56,106,587 shares to 224,426,348.

Immediately upon the completion of the Share Subdivision, the shareholders of the Company surrendered the following Ordinary Shares for no consideration and for cancellation: (i)17,104,652 Class A Ordinary Shares surrendered by LZ Holdings; (ii) 23,549,935 Class B Ordinary Shares surrendered by LZ Holdings; (iii) 10,779,690 Class B Ordinary Shares surrendered by BJ Tojoy Shared Enterprise Consulting Ltd; (iv) 25,913,094 Class B Ordinary Shares surrendered by Vanshion Investment Group Limited; (v)29,268,824 Class B Ordinary Shares surrendered by Youder Investment Group Limited; (vi) 2,175,444 Class B Ordinary Shares surrendered by Sing Family Investment Limited; and (vii) 5,239,361 Class B Ordinary Shares surrendered by Kim Full Investment Company Limited.

Upon the completion of the Share Surrender, the total number of issued and outstanding Class A Ordinary Shares of the Company was reduced from 39,604,652 to 22,500,000 shares and the total number of issued and outstanding Class B Ordinary Shares was reduced from 224,426,348 to 127,500,000. The ownership percentages of the Company's shareholders remained the same after the Share Subdivision and Share Surrender. The Company has retrospectively reflected the Share Subdivision and Share Surrender in the consolidated financial statements in this report.

On February 28, 2025, the Group successfully completed its initial public offering ("IPO") of 1,800,000 Class B ordinary shares at a price of $4.00 per share, raising gross proceeds of $7.2 million.

In connection with the offering, the Group granted the underwriters an over-allotment option (greenshoe mechanism) to purchase up to an additional 270,000 Class B ordinary shares to cover over-allotments, if any. On March 11, 2025, the underwriters fully exercised this option at the same offering price of $4.00 per share, generating additional gross proceeds of $1.08 million. In total, the Group issued 2,070,000 Class B ordinary shares through the IPO and the full exercise of the over-allotment option, raising aggregate gross proceeds of $8.28 million. After deducting underwriting discounts, commissions, and other offering expenses, the Group received net proceeds of approximately $6.36 million.

On August 6, 2025, the Company granted an aggregate of 5,950,000 restricted Class B ordinary shares to four employees of the Group. These awards were granted as compensation for their past services and were not subject to any future service or performance-based vesting conditions. Accordingly, 100% of these restricted shares vested immediately upon the Grant Date. The restricted shares are subject to a two-month post-vesting lock-up period, which expired in October 2025.

As of December 31, 2025, there were 22,500,000 Class A Ordinary Shares and 135,520,000 Class B Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding.

**Restricted net assets**

A significant portion of the Group's operations are conducted through its PRC (excluding Hong Kong) subsidiaries, the Company's ability to pay dividends is primarily dependent on receiving distributions of funds from subsidiaries. Relevant PRC statutory laws and regulations permit payments of dividends by subsidiaries only out of their retained earnings, if any, as determined in accordance with PRC accounting standards and regulations, and after it has met the PRC requirements for appropriation to statutory reserves. The Group is required to make appropriations to certain reserve funds, comprising the statutory surplus reserve and the discretionary surplus reserve, based on after-tax net income determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles of the PRC ("PRC GAAP"). Appropriations to the statutory surplus reserve are required to be at least 10% of the after-tax net income determined in accordance with PRC GAAP until the reserve is equal to 50% of the entity's registered capital. Appropriations to the surplus reserve are made at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Paid-in capital of subsidiaries included in the Group's consolidated net assets are also non-distributable for dividend purposes.

As a result of these PRC laws and regulations, the Company's PRC subsidiaries are restricted in their ability to transfer a portion of their net assets to the Company. As of December 31, 2024 and 2025, the amount of restricted net assets, including paid-in capital and additional paid-in capital of the Company's subsidiaries, was RMB 220,285 and RMB 377,704, respectively.

**14.** **Commitments and contingencies**

*(a)* *Operating lease commitments*

As of December 31, 2025, there were no unconditional purchase obligations, such as future lease payment under non-cancelable agreements, that have not been recognized on the balance sheet.

*(b)* *Contingencies*

In the ordinary course of business, the Group may be subject to legal proceedings regarding contractual and employment relationships and a variety of other matters. The Group records contingent liabilities resulting from such claims, when a loss is assessed to be probable and the amount of the loss is reasonably estimable. In the opinion of management, there were no significant pending or threatened claims and litigation as of December 31, 2025 and through the issuance date of these consolidated financial statements.

*(c)* *Unconditional purchase obligations*

For the Retail Sales vertical, the Group entered into agreement with unconditional purchase obligations with suppliers. Details were as follows:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Products | Minimum purchase amounts | Period for completion |
|  | RMB |  |
| Hotel rooms | 16870 | From January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 |
| Hotel rooms | 9000 | From May 6, 2025 to December 31, 2025 |
| Hotel rooms | 5200 | From March 25, 2025 to December 31, 2025 |
| Hotel rooms | 4500 | From March 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 |

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As of December 31, 2025, the Group had fulfilled purchase amounts of hotel rooms amounting to RMB37,356.

**15.** **Concentration of credit risk**

Assets that potentially subject the Group to a significant concentration of credit risk primarily consist of cash, accounts receivable and other current assets. The maximum exposure of such assets to credit risk is their carrying amounts as at the balance sheet dates. As of December 31, 2024 and 2025, the aggregate amount of cash of RMB4,150 and RMB23,473 respectively, was held at major financial institutions in mainland PRC, of these the restricted funds amount to RMB218 was held at major financial institutions in mainland PRC, where there RMB500 deposit insurance limit for a legal entity's aggregated balance at each bank. To limit the exposure to credit risk relating to deposits, the Group primarily places cash deposits with large financial institutions in the PRC. The Group conducts credit evaluations of its customers and suppliers, and generally does not require collateral or other security from them, The Group establishes an accounting policy to provide for allowance for credit loss based on the individual customer's and supplier's financial condition, credit history, and the current economic conditions. The Group conducts credit evaluations of its customers, and generally does not require collateral or other security from them. The Group evaluates its collection experience and long outstanding balances to determine the need for an allowance for credit losses. The Group conducts periodic reviews of the financial condition and payment practices of its customers to minimize collection risk on accounts receivable.

The following table sets forth a summary of single customers who represent 10% or more of the Group's total accounts receivable:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **As of December 31,** | **As of December 31,** |
|  | **2024** | **2025** |
| Percentage of the Group's accounts receivables |  |  |
| Customer A | 20% | \* |
| Customer B | \* | 11% |

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\* Represented the percentage below 10%

The following table sets forth a summary of single customers who represent 10% or more of the Group's total revenue.

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | **2023** | **2024** | **2025** |
| Percentage of the Group's total revenue |  |  |  |
| Customer C | \* | 10% | \* |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the years ended <br> December 31,** | **For the years ended <br> December 31,** |
|  | **2024** | **2025** |
| Percentage of the Group's total revenue |  |  |
| Customer C | 10% | \* |

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\* Represented the percentage below 10%

The following table sets forth a summary of single suppliers who represent 10% or more of the Group's total purchases:

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | **2023** | **2024** | **2025** |
| Percentage of the Group's total purchase |  |  |  |
| Supplier A | \* | 17% | 17% |
| Supplier B | \* | 12% | 10% |
| Supplier C | \* | 11% | \* |

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\* Represented the percentage below 10%

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **As of December 31,** | **As of December 31,** |
|  | **2024** | **2025** |
| Percentage of the Group's accounts payable |  |  |
| Supplier A | 27% | 32% |
| Supplier B | 11% | 15% |
| Supplier D | 13% | 14% |
| Supplier E | 21% | 12% |

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\* Represented the percentage below 10%

**16.** **Share-based compensation** 

On August 6, 2025, the Company granted an aggregate of 5,950,000 restricted shares to four employees of the Group. These awards were granted as compensation for their past services and are not subject to any future service or performance-based vesting conditions. Accordingly, 100% of these restricted shares vested immediately upon the Grant Date.

The estimated fair value of restricted shares granted were based on the closing price of the Company's ordinary shares on the grant date. The restricted shares are subject to a two-month post-vesting lock-up period. However, this restriction did not affect the timing of expense recognition as the awards were fully vested at the time of grant.

A summary of activities of the restricted shares for the year ended December 31, 2025 is as follow:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Number of <br> nonvested <br> restricted shares** | **Weighted average FV per <br> ordinary share on the grant <br> date ($US)** |
| **Unvested as of December 31, 2024** |  |  |
| Granted | 5950000 | 2.60 |
| Vested | (5950000) | 2.60 |
| **Unvested as of December 31, 2025** | - | - |

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Share-based compensation expenses of RMB111,109 were recognized for the restricted shares for the year ended December 31, 2025. As of December 31, 2025, there was no unrecognized share-based compensation expenses related to the restricted shares.

The allocation of total share-based compensation expenses is set forth as follows:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the years ended<br> December 31,** | **For the years ended<br> December 31,** |
|  | **2024** | **2025** |
|  | **RMB** | **RMB** |
| Research and development expenses |  | 42017 |
| General and administrative expenses |  | 34546 |
| Selling and marketing expenses |  | 34546 |
| **Total** |  | **111109** |

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**17.** **Subsequent events** 

The Group has evaluated subsequent events through April 28, 2026, the date of issuance of the consolidated financial statements, except for the events mentioned below, the Group did not identify any subsequent events with material financial impact on the Group's consolidated financial statements.

***Share-based Compensation***

On January 12, 2026, the Group granted an aggregate of 21,550,000 Class B ordinary shares to service providers offering software development services to the Group. The grants comprised 7,650,000 Class B Ordinary Shares under the Company's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan and 13,900,000 Class B Ordinary Shares under the Company's 2025 Equity Incentive Plan.

***New Lease Agreement***

On February 11, 2026, the Group entered into a new lease agreement with a third party for an office located in Jiangsu, PRC. The lease term commenced on February 24, 2026 and will expire on August 24, 2026.

On January 1, 2026, the Group entered into a new lease agreement with a third party for an office located in Tianjin, PRC. The lease term commenced on January 1, 2026 and will expire on June 30, 2026.

**18.** **Condensed financial information of the parent company**

The Company performed a test on the restricted net assets of consolidated subsidiary in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation S-X Rule 4-08 (e) (3), "General Notes to Financial Statements" and concluded that it was applicable for The Company to disclose the financial statements for the parent Company.

<u>Condensed Balance Sheets</u>

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **As of December 31,** | **As of December 31,** |
|  | **2024** | **2025** |
|  | **RMB** | **RMB** |
| **ASSETS** |  |  |
| Cash |  | 2 |
| Prepaid expenses and other current asset, net |  | 14038 |
| Investment in subsidiaries | 65097 | 41527 |
| **Total assets** | **65097** | **55567** |
| **LIABILITIES** |  |  |
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | - | 6913 |
| **Total liabilities** | **-** | **6913** |
| **Shareholders' equity** |  |  |
| Class A ordinary shares (par value of US$0.000025 per share; 80,000,000 Class A ordinary shares authorized, 22,500,000 and 22,500,000 Class A ordinary shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and 2025, respectively)\* | 4 | 4 |
| Class B ordinary shares (par value of US$0.000025 per share; 1,920,000,000 Class B ordinary shares authorized, 127,500,000 and 135,520,000 Class B ordinary shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and 2025, respectively)\* | 23 | 24 |
| Additional paid-in capital | 220285 | 377704 |
| Accumulated deficit | (155215) | (328688) |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | - | (390) |
| **Total shareholders' equity** | **65097** | **48654** |
| **TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQITY** | **65097** | **55567** |

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\* Ordinary shares and shares data are presented on a retroactive basis to reflect the reorganization (Note 1(b)) and the Share Subdivision and the Share Surrender implemented on July 15, 2024 (Note 13).

 ****

<u>Condensed Statements of operations and comprehensive income</u>

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | **2023** | **2024** | **2025** |
|  | **RMB** | **RMB** | **RMB** |
| **Operating loss:** |  |  |  |
| Selling and marketing expenses |  |  | (47854) |
| General and administrative expenses |  |  | (49546) |
| Research and development expenses |  |  | (52109) |
| Financial expenses, net |  |  | (10) |
| Equity in loss of subsidiaries | (6209) | 5542 | (23954) |
| **Loss before income tax expense** | **(6209)** | **5542** | **(173473)** |
| Income tax expense | - | - | - |
| **Net loss** | **(6209)** | **5542** | **(173473)** |

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<u>Condensed Statements of Cash Flows</u>

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** | **For the years ended December 31,** |
|  | **2023** | **2024** | **2025** |
|  | **RMB** | **RMB** | **RMB** |
| Net cash used in operating activities |  |  | (45058) |
| Net cash provided by investing activities |  |  |  |
| Net cash provided by financing activities |  |  | 45060 |
| **Net increase in cash and cash equivalents:** |  |  | **2** |
| **Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of year** |  |  | - |
| **Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year** |  |  | **2** |

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## Exhibit 4.11

**Exhibit 4.11**

**LZ Technology Holdings Limited** 

**2025 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN**

**<u>NOTICE OF RESTRICTED SHARE AWARD</u>**

Capitalized but otherwise undefined terms in this Notice of Restricted Share Award and the attached Restricted Share Award Agreement shall have the same defined meanings as in the LZ Technology Holdings Limited 2025 Equity Incentive Plan (the "**<u>Plan</u>**").

Grantee Name:   Address:

You have been granted Restricted Shares subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and the attached Restricted Share Award Agreement, as follows:

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|:---|
| Date of Grant: |
| Vesting Commencement Date |
| (if different from Date of Grant): |
| Purchase Price per Share: |
| Total Number of Shares Granted: |
| Agreement Date: |
| Vesting Schedule: |

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**LZ TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LIMITED**

**2025 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN**

**<u>RESTRICTED SHARE AWARD AGREEMENT</u>**

This **RESTRICTED SHARE AWARD AGREEMENT** ("**<u>Agreement</u>**"), dated as of the Agreement Date specified on the Notice of Restricted Share Award is made by and between LZ Technology Holdings Limited, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the "**<u>Company</u>**"), and the grantee named in the Notice of Restricted Share Award (the "**<u>Grantee</u>**," which term as used herein shall be deemed to include any permitted successor to Grantee by will or by the laws of descent and distribution, unless the context shall otherwise require). Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined in this Agreement have the meanings ascribed to them in the LZ Technology Holdings Limited 2025 Equity Incentive Plan (the "**<u>Plan</u>**").

**BACKGROUND**

Pursuant to the Plan, the Company, acting through the Administrator, approved the issuance to Grantee, effective as of the date set forth above, of an award of the number of Restricted Shares ("**<u>Restricted Shares</u>**") as is set forth in the attached Notice of Restricted Share Award (which is expressly incorporated herein and made a part hereof, the "**<u>Notice of Restricted Share Award</u>**"), upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the mutual premises and undertakings hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:

1. **<u>Grant and Purchase of Restricted Shares</u>**. The Company hereby grants to Grantee, and Grantee hereby accepts and purchases, the number of Restricted Shares set forth in the Notice of Restricted Share Award.

2. **<u>Shareholder Rights</u>.** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Voting Rights</u>. After the Grantee's name is entered on the register of members of the Company as the shareholder of record with respect to the Restricted Shares until such time as all or any part of the Restricted Shares are forfeited to the Company under this Agreement, if ever, Grantee (or any successor in interest) has the rights of a shareholder, including voting rights, with respect to the Restricted Shares subject, however, to the transfer restrictions or any other restrictions set forth in the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Dividends and Other Distributions</u>. After the Grantee's name is entered on the register of members of the Company as the shareholder of record with respect to the Restricted Shares until such time as all or any part of the Restricted Shares are forfeited to the Company under this Agreement, if ever, Grantee holding Restricted Shares is entitled to all regular cash dividends or other distributions paid with respect to all Restricted Shares while they are so held. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any dividends or other distributions shall be subject to the same restrictions on transferability and forfeitability as the Restricted Shares with respect to which they were paid.

3. **<u>Vesting of Restricted Shares</u>**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Restricted Shares are restricted and subject to forfeiture until vested. The Restricted Shares which have vested and are no longer subject to forfeiture are referred to as "**<u>Vested Shares</u>**." All Restricted Shares which have not become Vested Shares are referred to as "**<u>Nonvested Shares</u>**."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Restricted Shares will vest and become nonforfeitable in accordance with the vesting schedule contained in the Notice of Restricted Shares Grant. In the event of a Change in Control, the Administrator, pursuant to the Plan, may accelerate the time at which all or any portion of Grantee's Restricted Shares will vest.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Subject to any exceptions set forth in this Agreement or the Plan, Nonvested Shares may not be sold, transferred, assigned, pledged, or otherwise disposed of, directly or indirectly, whether by operation of law or otherwise. Any attempt to assign, alienate, pledge, attach, sell or otherwise transfer or encumber such Shares or the rights relating thereto shall be wholly ineffective.

4. **<u>Forfeiture of Nonvested Shares</u>**. Except as otherwise provided herein and subject to the Plan, if Grantee's service with the Company or any Affiliate ceases for any reason other than Grantee's (a) death, (b) Disability, or (c) Retirement, any Nonvested Shares will be automatically forfeited to the Company upon such termination of service and neither the Company or any Affiliate shall have any further obligations to the Grantee under this Agreement or the Plan. In the event of Grantee's death or if Grantee's employment by or service to the Company is terminated for Disability or Retirement, 100% of the Nonvested Shares shall vest as of the date of such termination. "**<u>Retirement</u>**" means Grantee's retirement from Company employ as determined in accordance with the policies of the Company or its Affiliates in good faith by the Board of Directors of the Company, which determination will be final and binding on all parties concerned.

5. **<u>Certificates and Legend</u>**. The Company may issue certificates or evidence Grantee's interest by using a restricted book entry account with the Company's transfer agent. The Company has the right to retain the certificates evidencing Nonvested Shares in the Company's possession until such time as all restrictions applicable to such Shares have been satisfied. A legend may be placed on any certificate(s) or other document(s) evidencing the Restricted Shares indicating restrictions on transferability of the Restricted Shares pursuant to this Agreement or any other restrictions that the Administrator may deem advisable under and the Plan and any Applicable Law.

6. **<u>Recapitalizations, Exchanges, Mergers, Etc.</u>** The provisions of this Agreement apply to the full extent set forth herein with respect to any and all shares of the Company or successor of the Company which may be issued in respect of, in exchange for, or in substitution for the Restricted Shares by reason of any share dividend, share consolidation, share subdivision (a share split/reverse split), combination, recapitalization, reclassification, merger, consolidation or otherwise which does not terminate this Agreement. Except as otherwise provided herein, this Agreement is not intended to confer upon any other person except the parties hereto any rights or remedies hereunder.

7. **<u>No Employment Contract Created</u>**. The issuance of the Restricted Shares is not to be construed as granting to Grantee any right with respect to continuance of employment or any service with the Company or any of its Affiliates. The right of the Company or any Affiliate to terminate at will Grantee's employment or terminate Grantee's service at any time (whether by dismissal, discharge or otherwise), with or without Cause, is specifically reserved, subject to any other written employment or other agreement to which the Company or any Affiliate and Grantee may be a party.

8. **<u>Tax Withholding</u>**. The Company has the power and the right to deduct or withhold, or require Grantee to remit to the Company, an amount sufficient to satisfy national, federal, state, provincial and local taxes (including income and employment taxes) required by Applicable Laws to be withheld with respect to the grant and vesting of the Restricted Shares.

9. **<u>Compliance with Law</u>**. The issuance and transfer of Restricted Shares shall be subject to compliance by the Company and Grantee with all Applicable Laws. No Restricted Shares shall be issued or transferred unless and until any then applicable requirements of Applicable Laws have been fully complied with to the satisfaction of the Company and its counsel. Grantee understands that the Company is under no obligation to register the Restricted Shares with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "**<u>Commission</u>**"), any state securities commission or any stock exchange to effect such compliance.

10. **<u>Interpretation</u>**. The Restricted Shares are being issued pursuant to the terms of the Plan, and are to be interpreted in accordance therewith. The Administrator will interpret and construe this Agreement and the Plan, and any action, decision, interpretation or determination made in good faith by the Administrator will be final and binding on the Company and Grantee.

11. **<u>Notices</u>.** Any notice required to be delivered to the Company under this Agreement shall be in writing and addressed to the Company's principal executive office as specified in any report filed by the Company with the Commission or to such address as the Company may have specified to Grantee in writing, Attention: Corporate Secretary. Any notice required to be delivered to Grantee under this Agreement shall be in writing and addressed to Grantee at the Grantee's address as set forth on the Notice of Restricted Share Award.

12. **<u>No Waiver</u>.** No waiver of any breach or condition of this Agreement will be deemed to be a waiver of any other or subsequent breach or condition, whether of like or different nature.

13. **<u>Grantee Undertaking</u>.** Grantee hereby agrees to take whatever additional actions and execute whatever additional documents the Company may in its reasonable judgment deem necessary or advisable in order to carry out or effect one or more of the obligations or restrictions imposed on Grantee pursuant to the express provisions of this Agreement.

14. **<u>Restricted Shares Subject to Plan</u>**. This Agreement is subject to the Plan as approved by the Company's Board of Directors. The terms and provisions of the Plan as it may be amended from time to time are hereby incorporated herein by reference. In the event of a conflict between any term or provision contained herein and a term or provision of the Plan, the applicable terms and provisions of the Plan will govern and prevail.

15. **<u>Discretionary Nature of Plan</u>**. The Plan is discretionary and may be amended, cancelled or terminated by the Company at any time, in its discretion. The grant of the Restricted Shares in this Agreement does not create any contractual right or other right to receive any Restricted Share or other Awards in the future. Future Awards, if any, will be at the sole discretion of the Company. Any amendment, modification, or termination of the Plan shall not constitute a change or impairment of the terms and conditions of Grantee's employment or service relationships with the Company.

16. **<u>Successors and Assigns</u>**. The Company may assign any of its rights under this Agreement. This Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the Company. Subject to the restrictions on transfer set forth herein and the Plan, this Agreement will be binding upon Grantee and Grantee's beneficiaries, executors, administrators and the person(s) to whom the Restricted Shares may be transferred by will or the laws of descent or distribution.

17. **<u>Amendment</u>**. The Administrator has the right to amend, alter, suspend, discontinue or cancel the Restricted Shares, prospectively or retroactively; provided, that, no such amendment shall materially adversely affect Grantee's rights under this Agreement without Grantee's consent.

18. **<u>Severability</u>.** The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of the Plan or this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of the Plan or this Agreement, and each provision of the Plan and this Agreement shall be severable and enforceable to the extent permitted by law.

19. **<u>Governing Law</u>.** This Agreement is governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York, without regard to the principles of conflicts of law thereof.

20. **<u>Entire Agreement</u>.** This Agreement (including the Notice of Restricted Share Award) and the Plan, constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersede all previously written or oral negotiations, commitments, representations and agreements with respect thereto.

21. **<u>Counterparts; Facsimile Execution</u>.** This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed to be an original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument. Facsimile execution and delivery of this Agreement or electronic transmission of signatures in portable document format (pdf) is legal, valid and binding execution and delivery for all purposes.

22. **<u>Acceptance</u>**. Grantee hereby acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Plan and this Agreement. Grantee has read and understands the terms and provisions thereof, and accepts the Restricted Shares subject to all of the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Agreement. Grantee acknowledges that there may be adverse tax consequences upon the grant or vesting of the Restricted Shares or disposition of the underlying shares and that Grantee has been advised to consult a tax advisor prior to such grant, vesting or disposition.

[*Signature Page Follows*]

**IN WITNESS WHEREOF**, the parties hereto have executed this Restricted Share Award Agreement as of the date first written above.

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| LZ TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LIMITED |
| By: |
| Name: |
| Title: |

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| GRANTEE: |
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## Exhibit 4.12

**Exhibit 4.12**

**LZ TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LIMITED**

**2025 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN**

**<u>NOTICE OF RESTRICTED SHARE UNITS AWARD</u>**

Capitalized but otherwise undefined terms in this Notice of Restricted Share Units Award and the attached Restricted Share Units Award Agreement shall have the same defined meanings as in the LZ Technology Holdings Limited 2025 Equity Incentive Plan (the "**<u>Plan</u>**").

Grantee Name:   Address:

You have been granted Restricted Share Units subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and the attached Restricted Share Units Award Agreement, as follows:

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| |
|:---|
| Date of Grant: |
| Vesting Commencement Date |
| (if different from Date of Grant): |
| Total Number of RSUs Granted: |
| Agreement Date: |
| Vesting Schedule: |

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**LZ TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LIMITED**

**2025 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN**

**RESTRICTED SHARE UNITS AWARD AGREEMENT**

This **RESTRICTED SHARE UNITS AWARD AGREEMENT** (this "**<u>Agreement</u>**"), dated as of the Agreement Date specified on the Notice of Restricted Share Units Award (the "**<u>Notice</u>**") is made by and between LZ Technology Holdings Limited, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the "**<u>Company</u>**"), and the grantee named on the Notice (the "**<u>Grantee</u>**," which term as used herein shall be deemed to include any successor to Grantee by will or by the laws of descent and distribution, unless the context shall otherwise require). Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined in this Agreement have the meanings ascribed to them in the LZ Technology Holdings Limited 2025 Equity Incentive Plan (the "**<u>Plan</u>**," which, along with the Notice, is expressly incorporated herein and made a part hereof).

**BACKGROUND**

Pursuant to the Plan, the Company, acting through the Administrator, approved the issuance to Grantee, effective as of the Agreement Date set forth on the Notice, of an award of the number of Restricted Share Units ("**<u>Restricted Share Units</u>**" or "**<u>RSUs</u>**"), upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth. This award of Restricted Share Units is subject to all of the terms and conditions set forth in the Plan, the Notice and this Agreement.

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the mutual premises and undertakings hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.** **<u>Award of Restricted Share Units</u>**. Subject to the restrictions and other terms and conditions set forth on the Notice, this Agreement and the Plan, the Company hereby grants to you the number of RSUs identified on the Notice as of the Grant Date therein specified.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**2.** **<u>Vesting of RSUs</u>**. Subject to **<u>Section 5</u>** hereof, the RSUs awarded as set forth on the Notice will vest and become nonforfeitable, with respect to the applicable portion thereof, according to the vesting schedule set forth on the Notice (the "**<u>Vesting Schedule</u>**") and subject to Grantee's continued employment by or service to the Company through the applicable vesting dates as a condition to the vesting of the applicable installment of the RSUs and the rights and benefits under this Agreement. In the event of a Change in Control, the Administrator, pursuant to the Plan, at its sole discretion, may accelerate the time at which all or any portion of Grantee's RSUs will vest. The RSUs which have vested and are no longer subject to forfeiture are referred to as "**<u>Vested RSUs</u>**." All RSUs which have not become Vested RSUs are referred to as "**<u>Nonvested RSUs</u>**."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**3.** **<u>Consideration to the Company</u>**. In consideration of the grant of the award of RSUs by the Company, Grantee agrees to render faithful and efficient services to the Company or any Affiliate. Nothing in the Plan, the Notice or this Agreement shall confer upon Grantee any right to continue in the employ or service of the Company or any Affiliate or shall interfere with or restrict in any way the rights of the Company and its Affiliates, which rights are hereby expressly reserved, to discharge or terminate the services of Grantee at any time for any reason whatsoever, with or without cause, except to the extent expressly provided otherwise in a written agreement between the Company or an Affiliate and Grantee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**4.** **<u>Grant is Not Transferable</u>**. Subject to any exceptions set forth in this Agreement or the Plan, during the Period of Restriction and until such time as the RSUs are settled in accordance with **<u>Section 6</u>**, the RSUs or the rights relating thereto may not be assigned, alienated, pledged, attached, sold or otherwise transferred or encumbered by the Grantee. Any attempt to assign, alienate, pledge, attach, sell or otherwise transfer or encumber the RSUs or the rights relating thereto shall be wholly ineffective.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**5.** **<u>Forfeiture of Nonvested RSUs</u>**. Except as otherwise provided herein, if Grantee's service with the Company terminates for any reason other than Grantee's (a) death, (b) Disability, or (c) Retirement, any Nonvested RSUs will be automatically forfeited, terminated and cancelled as of the applicable termination date without payment of any consideration by the Company, and Grantee, or Grantee's beneficiary or personal representative, as the case may be, shall have no further rights hereunder. In the event of Grantee's death or if Grantee's employment by or service to the Company is terminated for Disability or Retirement, all Nonvested RSUs shall become fully vested and no longer subject to forfeiture upon the date of such event. "**<u>Retirement</u>**" means Grantee's retirement from Company employ as determined in accordance with the policies of the Company or its Affiliates in good faith by the Board of Directors of the Company, which determination will be final and binding on all parties concerned.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**6.** **<u>Settlement of Restricted Share Units</u>**. Subject to Section 10 hereof, promptly following the vesting date, and in any event no later than sixty (60) days after such vesting date (for the avoidance of doubt, this deadline is intended to comply with the "short-term deferral" exemption from Section 409A of the Code), the Company shall (a) issue and deliver to the Grantee the number of Shares equal to the number of Vested RSUs; and (b) enter the Grantee's name on the register of members of the Company as the shareholder of record with respect to the Shares delivered to the Grantee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**7.** **<u>No Rights as Shareholder</u>**. The holder of the RSUs shall not be, nor have any of the rights or privileges of, a shareholder of the Company, including, without limitation, voting rights and rights to dividends, in respect of the RSUs and any Shares underlying the RSUs and deliverable hereunder unless and until such Shares shall have been issued by the Company and held of record by such holder (as evidenced by the appropriate entry of the name of the holder of Shares underlying the RSUs on the register of members of the Company). No adjustment will be made for a dividend or other right for which the record date is prior to the date of such entry.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**8.** **<u>Recapitalizations, Exchanges, Mergers, Etc.</u>** The provisions of this Agreement apply to the full extent set forth herein with respect to any and all shares of the Company or successor of the Company which may be issued in respect of, in exchange for, or in substitution for the RSUs by reason of any share dividend, share consolidation, share subdivision (a share split/reverse split), combination, recapitalization, reclassification, merger, consolidation or otherwise which does not terminate this Agreement. Except as otherwise provided herein, this Agreement is not intended to confer upon any other person except the parties hereto any rights or remedies hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**9.** **<u>No Employment Contract Created</u>**. Neither the Plan nor this Agreement shall confer upon the Grantee any right to be retained in any position, as an Employee, Consultant or Director of the Company. Further, nothing in the Plan or this Agreement shall be construed to limit the discretion of the Company or any of its Affiliates to terminate at will Grantee's employment or terminate Grantee's service at any time, with or without Cause.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**10.** **<u>Tax Withholding</u>**. The Company has the power and the right to deduct or withhold, or require Grantee to remit to the Company, an amount sufficient to satisfy national, federal, state, provincial and local taxes (including income and employment taxes) required by Applicable Laws to be withheld with respect to the grant and settlement of the RSUs. Grantee understands that Grantee may suffer adverse tax consequences as a result of Grantee's acquisition or disposition of the Shares. Grantee represents that Grantee has consulted with any tax consultants Grantee deems advisable in connection with the acquisition or disposition of the Shares and that Grantee is not relying on the Company for any tax advice.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**11.** **<u>Compliance with Law</u>**. The issuance and transfer of Shares shall be subject to compliance by the Company and Grantee with all Applicable Laws. No Shares shall be issued or transferred unless and until any then-applicable requirements of Applicable Laws have been fully complied with to the satisfaction of the Company and its counsel. Grantee understands that the Company is under no obligation to register the Shares with the Securities and Exchange Commission, any state securities commission or any stock exchange to effect such compliance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**12.** **<u>Interpretation</u>**. The RSUs are being issued pursuant to the terms of the Plan, and are to be interpreted in accordance therewith. The Administrator will interpret and construe this Agreement and the Plan, and any action, decision, interpretation or determination made in good faith by the Administrator will be final and binding on the Company and Grantee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**13.** **<u>Notices</u>.** Any notice required to be delivered to the Company under this Agreement shall be in writing and addressed to the Company's principal executive office as specified in any report filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission or to such address as the Company may have specified to Grantee in writing, Attention: Corporate Secretary. Any notice required to be delivered to Grantee under this Agreement shall be in writing and addressed to Grantee at the Grantee's address as set forth on the Notice.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**14.** **<u>No Waiver</u>.** No waiver of any breach or condition of this Agreement will be deemed to be a waiver of any other or subsequent breach or condition, whether of like or different nature.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**15.** **<u>Grantee Undertaking</u>.** Grantee hereby agrees to take whatever additional actions and execute whatever additional documents the Company may in its reasonable judgment deem necessary or advisable in order to carry out or effect one or more of the obligations or restrictions imposed on Grantee pursuant to the express provisions of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**16.** **<u>Restricted Share Units Subject to Plan</u>**. This Agreement is subject to the Plan as approved by the Company's Board of Directors. The terms and provisions of the Plan as it may be amended from time to time are hereby incorporated herein by reference. In the event of a conflict between any term or provision contained herein and a term or provision of the Plan, the applicable terms and provisions of the Plan will govern and prevail.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**17.** **<u>Discretionary Nature of Plan</u>**. The Plan is discretionary and may be amended, cancelled or terminated by the Company at any time, in its discretion. The grant of the Restricted Share Units in this Agreement does not create any contractual right or other right to receive any RSUs, Share or other Awards in the future. Future Awards, if any, will be at the sole discretion of the Company. Any amendment, modification, or termination of the Plan shall not constitute a change or impairment of the terms and conditions of Grantee's employment or service relationships with the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**18.** **<u>Successors and Assigns</u>**. The Company may assign any of its rights under this Agreement. This Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the Company. Subject to the restrictions on transfer set forth herein and the Plan, this Agreement will be binding upon Grantee and Grantee's beneficiaries, executors, administrators and the person(s) to whom the RSUs may be transferred by will or the laws of descent or distribution.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.** **<u>Amendment</u>**. The Administrator has the right to amend, alter, suspend, discontinue or cancel the RSUs, prospectively or retroactively; provided, that, no such amendment shall materially adversely affect Grantee's rights under this Agreement without Grantee's consent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**20.** **<u>Severability</u>.** The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of the Plan or this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of the Plan or this Agreement, and each provision of the Plan and this Agreement shall be severable and enforceable to the extent permitted by law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**21.** **<u>Governing Law</u>.** This Agreement is governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York, without regard to the principles of conflicts of law thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**22.** **<u>Entire Agreement</u>.** This Agreement (including the Notice) and the Plan, constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersede all previously written or oral negotiations, commitments, representations and agreements with respect thereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**23.** **<u>Section 409A</u>**. This Agreement is intended to comply with Section 409A of the Code or an exemption thereunder and shall be construed and interpreted in a manner that is consistent with the requirements for avoiding additional taxes or penalties under Section 409A of the Code. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company makes no representations that the payments and benefits provided under this Agreement comply with Section 409A of the Code and in no event shall the Company be liable for all or any portion of any taxes, penalties, interest or other expenses that may be incurred by the Grantee on account of non-compliance with Section 409A of the Code.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**24.** **<u>Counterparts; Facsimile Execution</u>.** This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed to be an original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument. Facsimile execution and delivery of this Agreement or electronic transmission of signatures in portable document format (pdf) is legal, valid and binding execution and delivery for all purposes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**25.** **<u>Acceptance</u>**. Grantee hereby acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Plan and this Agreement. Grantee has read and understands the terms and provisions thereof, and accepts the RSUs subject to all of the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Agreement. Grantee acknowledges that there may be adverse tax consequences upon the vesting or settlement of the RSUs or disposition of the underlying shares and that Grantee has been advised to consult a tax advisor prior to such grant, vesting or disposition.

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**IN WITNESS WHEREOF**, the parties hereto have executed this Restricted Share Units Award Agreement as of the date first written above.

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## Exhibit 4.13

**Exhibit 4.13**

**LZ TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LIMITED** 

**2025 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN**

**<u>SHARE OPTION AGREEMENT</u>**

Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms in this Share Option Agreement (the "**<u>Option Agreement</u>**") have the same meanings as defined in the LZ Technology Holdings Limited 2025 Equity Incentive Plan (the "**<u>Plan</u>**").

**I. <u>NOTICE OF SHARE OPTION GRANT</u>**

**Optionee:**

**Address:**

You have been granted an Option to purchase Class B ordinary shares of the Company, subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Option Agreement, as follows:

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| **Grant Date:** | |
| **Vesting Commencement Date:** | |
| **Exercise Price per Share:** | <u>[No less than fair market value at grant date]</u> |
| **Total Number of Shares Granted:** |  |
| **Total Exercise Price:** |  |
| **Type of Option:** | <u>[Nonstatutory Share Option (unless granted</u> |
|  | <u>to an employee subject to U.S. tax, then</u> |
|  | <u>may be an ISO)]</u> |
| **Expiration Date:** | Ten (10) years after Grant Date |
| **Vesting Schedule:** |  |

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**II. <u>AGREEMENT</u>**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. **<u>Grant of Option</u>**. The Administrator grants to the Optionee named in the Notice of Share Option Grant in <u>Part I</u> of this Option Agreement, an Option to purchase the number of Shares set forth in the Notice of Share Option Grant, at the exercise price per Share set forth therein (the "**<u>Exercise Price</u>**"), and subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan, which is incorporated herein by reference. In the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Option Agreement, the terms and conditions of the Plan prevail.

If designated in the Notice of Share Option Grant as an Incentive Share Option, this Option is intended to qualify as an Incentive Share Option as defined in Section 422 of the Code. Nevertheless, to the extent that it exceeds the US$100,000 rule of Section 422(d) of the Code, this Option will be treated as a Nonstatutory Share Option.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. **<u>Exercise of Option</u>**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Right to Exercise</u>. This Option is exercisable during its term in accordance with the Vesting Schedule set out in the Notice of Share Option Grant and with the applicable provisions of the Plan and this Option Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Method of Exercise</u>. This Option is exercisable by (i) delivery of an exercise notice in the form attached as <u>Exhibit A</u> (the "**<u>Exercise Notice</u>**"), or in a manner and pursuant to procedures as the Administrator may determine, which will state the election to exercise the Option, the number of Shares with respect to which the Option is being exercised, and other representations and agreements as may be required by the Company and (ii) paying the Company in full the aggregate Exercise Price as to all Shares being acquired, together with any applicable tax withholding.

This Option will be deemed to be exercised upon receipt by the Company of a fully executed Exercise Notice accompanied by the aggregate Exercise Price, together with any applicable tax withholding.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Method of Payment</u>. The aggregate Exercise Price may be paid in accordance with **Section 6** of the Plan to the extent permitted by the Administrator.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. **<u>Restrictions on Exercise</u>**. This Option may not be exercised if the issuance of such Shares upon such exercise or the method of payment of consideration for such Shares would constitute a violation of any Applicable Law. No Shares will be issued pursuant to the exercise of an Option unless the issuance and exercise of Shares complies with Applicable Laws. The Company will be relieved of any liability with respect to any delayed issuance of Shares or its failure to issue Shares if such delay or failure is necessary to comply with Applicable Laws.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. **<u>Effects of Termination of Employment or Service</u>**. Termination of employment or service shall have the effects on Option granted to the Optionee pursuant to **Section 6** of the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. **<u>Non-Transferability of Option</u>**. This Option is exercisable, during the Optionee's lifetime, only by the Optionee. This Option may not be transferred in any manner otherwise than by will or by the laws of descent or distribution or, upon notice to the Administrator, to family members (as defined in the Plan), and may be exercised only by Optionee or the designated beneficiary. The terms of the Plan and this Option Agreement are binding upon the permitted executors, administrators, heirs, successors and assigns of Optionee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. **<u>Term of Option</u>**. This Option may be exercised only within the term set out in the Notice of Share Option Grant, and may be exercised during the term only in accordance with the Plan and the terms of this Option Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. **<u>No Rights as Shareholder</u>**. Until the issuance of the Shares (as evidenced by the appropriate entry in the register of members of the Company), no right to vote or receive dividends or any other rights as a shareholder exists with respect to the Shares, notwithstanding the exercise of the Option. The Shares will be issued to Optionee as soon as practicable after the Option is duly exercised in accordance with the Option Agreement and the Plan. No adjustment will be made for a dividend or other right for which the record date is prior to the date of issuance except as provided in the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. **<u>Tax Obligations</u>**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Notice of Disqualifying Disposition of ISO Shares</u>. If the Option granted to Optionee is an ISO, and if Optionee sells or otherwise disposes of any of the Shares acquired pursuant to the ISO on or before the later of (i) the date two (2) years after the Grant Date, or (ii) the date one (1) year after the date of exercise, Optionee must immediately notify the Company of the disposition in writing. Optionee agrees that Optionee may be subject to income tax withholding by the Company on the compensation income recognized by Optionee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Code Section 409A.</u> Under Section 409A of the Code, an Option that vests after December 31, 2004 that was granted with a per Share exercise price that is determined by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (the "**<u>IRS</u>**") to be less than the Fair Market Value of a Share on the Grant Date (a "discount option") may be considered deferred compensation. For an Optionee subject to U.S. income tax, an Option that is a discount option may result in (i) income recognition by Optionee prior to the exercise of the Option, (ii) an additional twenty percent (20%) tax, and (iii) potential penalty and interest charges. Optionee acknowledges that the Company cannot and has not guaranteed that the IRS will agree that the per Share Exercise Price of this Option equals or exceeds Fair Market Value of a Share on the Grant Date in a later examination. Optionee agrees that if the IRS determines that the Option was granted with a per Share exercise price that was less than the Fair Market Value of a Share on the Grant Date, Optionee will be solely responsible for any and all resulting tax consequences.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. **<u>No Employment Contract Created</u>**. Neither the Plan nor this Option Agreement shall confer upon the Optionee any right to be retained in any position, as an Employee, Consultant or Director of the Company. Further, nothing in the Plan or this Option Agreement shall be construed to limit the discretion of the Company or any of its Affiliates to terminate at will Optionee's employment or terminate Optionee's service at any time, with or without Cause.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10. **<u>Tax Withholding</u>**. The Company has the power and the right to deduct or withhold, or require Optionee to remit to the Company, an amount sufficient to satisfy national, federal, state, provincial and local taxes (including income and employment taxes) required by Applicable Laws to be withheld with respect to the grant and exercise of the Option. Optionee understands that Optionee may suffer adverse tax consequences as a result of Optionee's purchase or disposition of the Shares. Optionee represents that Optionee has consulted with any tax consultants Optionee deems advisable in connection with the purchase or disposition of the Shares and that Optionee is not relying on the Company for any tax advice.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11. **<u>Compliance with Law</u>**. The exercise of the Option and the issuance and transfer of Shares shall be subject to compliance by the Company and Optionee with all Applicable Laws. No Shares shall be issued pursuant to this Option unless and until any then applicable requirements of Applicable Laws have been fully complied with to the satisfaction of the Company and its counsel. Optionee understands that the Company is under no obligation to register the underlying Shares with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "**<u>Commission</u>**"), any state securities commission or any stock exchange to effect such compliance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12. **<u>Interpretation</u>**. The Option is being issued pursuant to the terms of the Plan, and is to be interpreted in accordance therewith. The Administrator will interpret and construe this Option Agreement and the Plan, and any action, decision, interpretation or determination made in good faith by the Administrator will be final and binding on the Company and Optionee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13. **<u>Notices</u>**. Any notice required to be delivered to the Company under this Option Agreement shall be in writing and addressed to the Company's principal executive office as specified in any report filed by the Company with the Commission or to such address as the Company may have specified to Optionee in writing, Attention: Corporate Secretary. Any notice required to be delivered to Optionee under this Option Agreement shall be in writing and addressed to Optionee at the Optionee's address as set forth on the Notice of Share Option Grant.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14. **<u>No Waiver</u>**. No waiver of any breach or condition of this Option Agreement will be deemed to be a waiver of any other or subsequent breach or condition, whether of like or different nature.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15. **<u>Optionee Undertaking</u>**. Optionee hereby agrees to take whatever additional actions and execute whatever additional documents the Company may in its reasonable judgment deem necessary or advisable in order to carry out or effect one or more of the obligations or restrictions imposed on Optionee pursuant to the express provisions of this Option Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;16. **<u>Options Subject to Plan</u>**. This Option Agreement is subject to the Plan as approved by the Company's Board of Directors. The terms and provisions of the Plan as it may be amended from time to time are hereby incorporated herein by reference. In the event of a conflict between any term or provision contained herein and a term or provision of the Plan, the applicable terms and provisions of the Plan will govern and prevail.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;17. **<u>Discretionary Nature of Plan</u>**. The Plan is discretionary and may be amended, cancelled or terminated by the Company at any time, in its discretion. The grant of the Option in this Option Agreement does not create any contractual right or other right to receive any Options or other Awards in the future. Future Awards, if any, will be at the sole discretion of the Company. Any amendment, modification, or termination of the Plan shall not constitute a change or impairment of the terms and conditions of Optionee's employment or service relationships with the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;18. **<u>Successors and Assigns</u>**. The Company may assign any of its rights under this Option Agreement. This Option Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the Company. Subject to the restrictions on transfer set forth herein and the Plan, this Option Agreement will be binding upon Optionee and Optionee's beneficiaries, executors, administrators and the person(s) to whom the Option may be transferred by will or the laws of descent or distribution.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;19. **<u>Amendment</u>**. The Administrator has the right to amend, alter, suspend, discontinue or cancel the Option, prospectively or retroactively; provided, that, no such amendment shall materially adversely affect Optionee's rights under this Option Agreement without Optionee's consent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;20. **<u>Severability</u>**. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of the Plan or this Option Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of the Plan or this Option Agreement, and each provision of the Plan and this Option Agreement shall be severable and enforceable to the extent permitted by law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;21. **<u>Governing Law</u>**. This Option Agreement is governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York, without regard to the principles of conflicts of law thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;22. **<u>Entire Agreement</u>**. This Option Agreement (including the Notice of Share Option Grant) and the Plan, constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersede all previously written or oral negotiations, commitments, representations and agreements with respect thereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;23. **<u>Counterparts; Facsimile Execution</u>**. This Option Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed to be an original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument. Facsimile execution and delivery of this Option Agreement or electronic transmission of signatures in portable document format (pdf) is legal, valid and binding execution and delivery for all purposes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;24. **<u>Acceptance</u>**. Optionee hereby acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Plan and this Option Agreement. Optionee has read and understands the terms and provisions thereof, and accepts the Option subject to all of the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Option Agreement. Optionee acknowledges that there may be adverse tax consequences upon the grant or vesting of the Option or disposition of the underlying shares and that Optionee has been advised to consult a tax advisor prior to such grant, vesting or disposition.

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**IN WITNESS WHEREOF**, the parties hereto have executed this Share Option Agreement as of the date first written above.

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| OPTIONEE | LZ TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LIMITED |
| Signature | By |
| Print Name | Print Name |
| Residence Address | Title |

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**2025 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN**

**NOTICE OF EXERCISE OF OPTION**

LZ Technology Holdings Limited

[Address]

Attention: _______________, _________________

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Exercise of Option</u>. Effective as of today, _____________, _____, the undersigned ("***<u>Optionee</u>***") elects to exercise Optionee's option (the "***<u>Option</u>***") to purchase _________ Class B ordinary shares (the "***<u>Shares</u>***") of LZ Technology Holdings Limited (the "***<u>Company</u>***") under and pursuant to the LZ Technology Holdings Limited 2025 Equity Incentive Plan (the "***<u>Plan</u>***") and the Share Option Agreement dated ____________, ____ (the "***<u>Option Agreement</u>***").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Delivery of Payment</u>. Optionee herewith delivers to the Company the full purchase price of the Shares, as set forth in the Option Agreement, and any and all withholding taxes due in connection with the exercise of the Option.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Entire Agreement</u>. The Plan and Option Agreement are incorporated herein by reference. This Exercise Notice, the Plan, and the Option Agreement constitute the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede in their entirety all prior undertakings and agreements of the Company and Optionee with respect to the subject matter hereof, and may not be modified adversely to Optionee's interest except by means of a writing signed by the Company and Optionee.

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|:---|:---|
| Submitted by: | Accepted by: |
| OPTIONEE | LZ TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LIMITED |
| Signature | By |
| Print Name | Print Name |
|  | Title |
| Address: | Address: |
|  | Date Received |

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## Exhibit 8.1

**Exhibit 8.1**

**List of Subsidiaries**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Name** | **Jurisdiction of Incorporation** | **Percentage of Ownership** |
| Dongrun Technology Holdings Limited | British Virgin Islands | 100% |
| LZ Digital Technology Group Limited | Hong Kong | 100% |
| Lianzhang Menhu (Zhejiang) Holding Co., Ltd. | PRC | 100% |
| Lianzhang Portal Network Technology Co., Ltd ("Lianzhang Portal") | PRC | 96.85% |
| LianZhang Media Co., Ltd. | PRC | 100% owned by Lianzhang Portal |
| Xiamen LianZhang Culture Media Co., Ltd. | PRC | 100% owned by Lianzhang Portal |
| LianZhang New Community Construction Development (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. | PRC | 80% owned by Lianzhang Portal |
| Xiamen Lianzhanghui Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. | PRC | 100% owned by Lianzhang Portal |
| Xiamen Lianzhang Cultural Tourism Development Co., Ltd. | PRC | 100% owned by Lianzhang Portal |
| Xiamen Lianzhang Investment Co., Ltd. | PRC | 100% owned by Lianzhang Portal |
| Lianzhang Digital Technology (Xiamen) Co., Ltd. ("Lianzhang Digital Technology") | PRC | 100% owned by Lianzhang Portal |
| Lianzhang Life Services (Xiamen) Co., Ltd. | PRC | 100% owned by Lianzhang Digital Technology |
| Lianzhang Digital Marketing Planning (Xiamen) Co., Ltd. | PRC | 100% owned by Lianzhang Digital Technology |
| Live Well (Xiamen) Network Technology Co., Ltd. | PRC | 70% owned by Lianzhang Life Services Co., Ltd. |
| Shanghai Lianxian Digital Technology Co., Ltd. | PRC | 65% owned by Xiamen Lianzhang Investment Co., Ltd. |
| Lianzhang Life Services Co., Ltd. | PRC | 100% owned by Lianzhang Portal |
| Lianzhang (Xiamen) Audiovisual Technology Co., Ltd. | PRC | 100% owned by Lianzhang Digital Technology |
| Guangzhou Lianzhang Xijiuli Cultural Media Co., Ltd. | PRC | 51% owned by Xiamen Lianzhang Investment Co., Ltd. |
| Huzhou Lianzhang Premium Products Supply Chain Co., Ltd. | PRC | 51% owned by Lianzhang Life Services Co., Ltd. |
| Lianzhang Premium Products Supply Chain (Beijing) Co., Ltd. | PRC | 51% owned by Huzhou Lianzhang Premium Products Supply Chain Co., Ltd. |
| Fujian Meilishuo International Travel Agency Co., Ltd. | PRC | 51% owned by Xiamen Lianzhang Cultural Tourism Development Co., Ltd. |
| Wenzhou Meilishuo Travel Service Co., Ltd. | PRC | 100% owned by Fujian Meilishuo International Travel Agency Co., Ltd. |
| Fujian Meilixing Cultural Tourism Industry Development Co., Ltd. | PRC | 100% owned by Fujian Meilishuo International Travel Agency Co., Ltd. |

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## Exhibit 12.1

**Exhibit 12.1**

**Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act**

I, Runzhe Zhang, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20-F of LZ Technology
Holdings Limited;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under
which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash
flows of the company as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The company's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible
for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal
control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the company and have:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the company's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d. Disclosed in this report any change in the company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by the annual report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the company's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The company's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the company's auditors and the audit committee of the company's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the company's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the company's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: April 28, 2026

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| By: | /s/ Runzhe Zhang |
| Name: | Runzhe Zhang |
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
|  | (Principal Executive Officer) |

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## Exhibit 12.2

**Exhibit 12.2**

**Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act**

I, Weihua Chen, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20-F of LZ Technology
Holdings Limited;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under
which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash
flows of the company as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The company's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible
for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal
control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the company and have:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the company's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d. Disclosed in this report any change in the company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by the annual report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the company's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The company's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the company's auditors and the audit committee of the company's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the company's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the company's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: April 28, 2026

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| By: | /s/ Weihua Chen |
| Name: | Weihua Chen |
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer |
|  | (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |

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## Exhibit 13.1

**Exhibit 13.1**

**Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350**

Pursuant to U.S.C. Section 1350 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (subsections (a) and (b) of Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code), each of the undersigned officers of LZ Technology Holdings Limited (the "Company"), does hereby certify, to such officer's knowledge, that:

The Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 of the Company fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and information contained in the Form 20-F fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **LZ TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LIMITED** | **LZ TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LIMITED** |
| April 28, 2026 | By: | /s/ Runzhe Zhang |
|  | Name: | Runzhe Zhang |
|  | Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
|  |  | (Principal Executive Officer) |
| April 28, 2026 | By: | /s/ Weihua Chen |
|  | Name: | Weihua Chen |
|  | Title: | Chief Financial Officer |
|  |  | (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |

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## Exhibit 15.1

**Exhibit 15.1**

![](ea028552901_ex15-1img1.jpg)

**Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm's Consent**

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (File No. 333-286019 and File No. 333-292252) of our report dated June 10, 2024, except for the Note 13 as to which the date is July 24, 2024 relating to the financial statements appearing in the Annual Report on Form 20-F of LZ Technology Holdings Limited for the year ended December 31, 2025.

/s/ Marcum Asia CPAs LLP

New York, New York

April 28, 2026

NEW YORK OFFICE ● 7 Penn Plaza ● Suite 830 ● New York, New York ● 10001

Phone 646.442.4845 ● Fax 646.349.5200 ● www.marcumasia.com

## Exhibit 15.2

**Exhibit 15.2**

**<u>Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm</u>**

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of our report, dated April 28, 2026, which appears in the Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission ("SEC") on April 28, 2026, in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (file no. 333-286019 and 333-292252), relating to the audit of the consolidated balance sheets of LZ Technology Holdings Limited (the "Company") as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the related consolidated statements of consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income, changes in (deficit)/equity, and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2025, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the consolidated financial statements).

/s/ GGF CPA LTD

PCAOB NO: 2729

Guangzhou, China

April 28, 2026