# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001928948
**File Stem:** 0001213900-25-085113
**Filing Date:** 2025-9
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## Filing Summary
**0001213900-25-085113.hdr.sgml**: 20250905

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001213900-25-085113

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: F-3

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 20

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250905

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250905

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** High-Trend International Group
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001928948
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** DEEP SEA FOREIGN TRANSPORTATION OF FREIGHT [4412]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 01 Energy & Transportation
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** E9
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1031

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** F-3
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-290080
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251297383

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **ADDRESS IS A NON US LOCATION:** YES
- **STREET 1:** 60 PAYA LEBAR ROAD
- **STREET 2:** #06-17 PAYA LEBAR SQUARE
- **CITY:** SINGAPORE
- **PROVINCE COUNTRY:** U0
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (65) 8304 8372

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **ADDRESS IS A NON US LOCATION:** YES
- **STREET 1:** 60 PAYA LEBAR ROAD
- **STREET 2:** #06-17 PAYA LEBAR SQUARE
- **CITY:** SINGAPORE
- **PROVINCE COUNTRY:** U0

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Caravelle International Group
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20220513

**As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 5, 2025**

**Registration No. 333-** 

**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, DC 20549**

**FORM F-3**

**REGISTRATION STATEMENT**

**UNDER THE**

**SECURITIES ACT OF 1933**

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| **HIGH-TREND INTERNATIONAL GROUP** |
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| **Cayman Islands** | **Not Applicable** |
| **(State or other jurisdiction of <br> incorporation or organization)** | **(I.R.S. Employer<br> Identification No.)** |

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**60 Paya Lebar Road**

**#06-17 Paya Lebar Square**

**Singapore 409051**

**+ 1 (646) 749 0591** 

**(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant's principal executive offices)**

**Puglisi & Associates**

**850 Library Avenue, Suite 204**

**Newark, Delaware 19711**

**(Name, address including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)**

***With a copy to:***

**Pang Zhang-Whitaker, Esq.**

**Guy Ben-Ami, Esq.**

**Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP**

**28 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005**

**1 212.238.8844**

**Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public:** From time to time after the effective date of this registration statement as determined by the registrant.

If the only securities being registered on this Form are being offered pursuant to dividend or interest reinvestment plans, please check the following box: ☐

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

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

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If this Form is a registration statement pursuant to General Instruction I.C. or a post-effective amendment thereto that shall become effective upon filing with the Commission pursuant to Rule 462(e) under the Securities Act, check the following box. ☐

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

Emerging growth company ☐

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 accounting standards provided to Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act. ☐

**The registrant hereby amends this registration statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this registration statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 or until the registration statement shall become effective on such date as the Commission acting pursuant to said section 8(a), may determine.**

**The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. We may not sell these securities until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and is not soliciting offers to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.**

**Subject to Completion, dated September 5, 2025**

**PROSPECTUS**

**$400,000,000**

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**HIGH-TREND INTERNATIONAL GROUP**

**Class A Ordinary Shares**

**Preferred Shares**

**Debt Securities**

**Warrants**

**SUBSCRIPTION Rights**

**Units**

This prospectus provides a general description of the securities we may offer. Each time we sell securities, we will provide specific terms of the securities offered in a supplement to this prospectus. The prospectus supplement may also add, update, or change information contained in this prospectus. This prospectus may not be used to consummate a sale of securities unless accompanied by the applicable prospectus supplement. You should read both this prospectus and any prospectus supplement together with additional information described under the heading "*Where You Can Find More Information*" and the documents incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference carefully before you make your investment decision.

**INVESTING IN OUR SECURITIES INVOLVES A HIGH DEGREE OF RISK. SEE "RISK FACTORS" BEGINNING ON PAGE 7 AND UNDER SIMILAR HEADINGS IN THE OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO THIS PROSPECTUS FOR A DISCUSSION OF CERTAIN FACTORS THAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED BY PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS OF THE SECURITIES OFFERED HEREBY.**

**NONE OF THE U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION HAVE APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED OF THESE SECURITIES OR PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.**

We may offer to sell, from time to time, in one or more offerings, any combination of Class A ordinary shares, preferred shares, debt securities, warrants, rights, or units having an aggregate initial offering price not exceeding $400,000,000 (or its equivalent in foreign or composite currencies) on terms to be determined at the time of offering. We may also offer any of these securities that may be issuable upon the conversion, exercise or exchange of debt securities, rights or warrants.

The securities issued under this prospectus may be offered directly or through underwriters, agents or dealers. The names of any underwriters, agents or dealers will be included in a supplement to this prospectus.

The aggregate market value of our outstanding Class A ordinary shares held by non-affiliates was approximately $45.09 million based on 6,067,441 outstanding Class A ordinary shares, of which 3,482,001 shares are held by non-affiliates, and a per share price of $12.95 based on the closing sale price of our Class A ordinary shares as reported by the Nasdaq Capital Market on August, 28, 2025. As of the date of this prospectus supplement, pursuant to General Instruction I.B.5. of Form F-3, the Company has not conducted any transactions in the last 12 months.

Our class A ordinary shares are listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol "HTCO". On September 4, 2025, the closing price of our class A ordinary shares was $7.66 per share.

We are an exempted company incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands on February 28, 2022, as a holding company. On January 3, 2025, we changed our name from Caravelle International Group to High-Trend International Group. We are headquartered in Singapore and currently derive substantially all of our revenues from shipping services for customers in Asia, mostly in Singapore, Dubai, Korea, Japan, and India.

**This prospectus may not be used to offer or sell our securities unless accompanied by a prospectus supplement. The information contained or incorporated in this prospectus or in any prospectus supplement is accurate only as of the date of this prospectus, or such prospectus supplement, as applicable, regardless of the time of delivery of this prospectus or any sale of our securities**

**The date of this prospectus is , 2025**

**TABLE OF CONTENTS**

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| [ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS](#a_001) | ii |
| [SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS](#a_002) | iii |
| [PROSPECTUS SUMMARY](#a_003) | 1 |
| [ABOUT OUR COMPANY](#a_004) | 1 |
| [RISK FACTORS](#a_005) | 7 |
| [USE OF PROCEEDS](#a_006) | 7 |
| [GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE SECURITIES WE MAY OFFER](#a_007) | 7 |
| [DESCRIPTION OF SHARE CAPITAL](#a_020) | 8 |
| [DESCRIPTION OF DEBT SECURITIES](#a_008) | 18 |
| [DESCRIPTION OF WARRANTS](#a_009) | 20 |
| [DESCRIPTION OF SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS](#a_010) | 22 |
| [DESCRIPTION OF UNITS](#a_011) | 23 |
| [PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION](#a_012) | 23 |
| [TAXATION](#a_013) | 26 |
| [LEGAL MATTERS](#a_014) | 26 |
| [EXPERTS](#a_015) | 26 |
| [ENFORCEABILITY OF CIVIL LIABILITIES](#a_016) | 26 |
| [DISCLOSURE OF COMMISSION POSITION ON INDEMNIFICATION FOR SECURITIES ACT LIABILITIES](#a_017) | 26 |
| [WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION](#a_019) | 27 |
| [INFORMATION INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE](#a_018) | 27 |

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**You should rely only on the information contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus or any prospectus supplement. We have not authorized any person to provide you with different or additional information. If anyone provides you with different or inconsistent information, you should not rely on it. This prospectus is not an offer to sell securities, and it is not soliciting an offer to buy securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted. You should assume that the information appearing in this prospectus or any prospectus supplement, as well as information we have previously filed with the SEC and incorporated by reference, is accurate as of the date on the front of those documents only. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since those dates.**

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**ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS**

This prospectus is part of a registration statement that we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) using a "shelf" registration process. Under this shelf registration process, we may offer from time to time, in one or more offerings, securities having an aggregate initial offering price of up to $400,000,000 (or its equivalent in foreign or composite currencies). This prospectus provides you with a general description of the securities that may be offered. Each time we offer securities under this shelf registration statement, we will provide you with a prospectus supplement that describes the specific amounts, prices and terms of the securities being offered. The prospectus supplement also may add, update or change information contained in this prospectus. You should read carefully both this prospectus and any prospectus supplement together with additional information described below under the caption "Where You Can Find More Information," before making an investment decision. We have incorporated exhibits into this registration statement. You should read the exhibits carefully for provisions that may be important to you.

Industry data and other statistical information used in this prospectus, any applicable prospectus supplement, any related free writing prospectus and any document incorporated by reference into this prospectus are based on independent publications, reports by market research firms or other published independent sources. Some data are also based on our good faith estimates, derived from our review of internal surveys and the independent sources listed above. Although we believe these sources are reliable, we have not independently verified the information.

You should rely only on the information contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus or any prospectus supplement. We have not authorized any person to provide you with different or additional information. If anyone provides you with different or inconsistent information, you should not rely on it. This prospectus is not an offer to sell securities, and it is not soliciting an offer to buy securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted. You should assume that the information appearing in this prospectus or any prospectus supplement, as well as information we have previously filed with the SEC and incorporated by reference, is accurate as of the date on the front of those documents only. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since those dates.

We may sell securities through underwriters or dealers, through agents, directly to purchasers or through a combination of these methods. We and our agents reserve the sole right to accept or reject, in whole or in part, any proposed purchase of securities. The prospectus supplement, which we will provide to you each time we offer securities, will set forth the names of any underwriters, agents or others involved in the sale of securities and any applicable fee, commission or discount arrangements with them. See the information described below under the heading "Plan of Distribution."

**THIS PROSPECTUS MAY NOT BE USED TO SELL ANY SECURITIES UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY THE APPLICABLE PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT.**

**This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted. You should not assume that the information in this prospectus or a prospectus supplement is accurate as of any date other than the date on the front of the document.**

Except as otherwise indicated by the context, references in this prospectus to:

● "HTCO" "we," "our," "our company," the "company" and "us" are to High-Trend International Group, a Cayman Islands exempted company;

● "ordinary shares" are to our class A ordinary shares, with a par value of $0.0025 per share.

● "US$," "U.S. dollars," "dollars," and "$" are to the legal currency of the United States.

Our fiscal year end is October 31. References to a particular "fiscal year" are to our fiscal year ended October 31 of that calendar year.

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**SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS**

This prospectus, any applicable prospectus supplement, any related free writing prospectus and any document incorporated by reference into this prospectus contain, or will contain, forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, or the PSLRA. In addition, we, or our executive officers on our behalf, may from time to time make forward-looking statements in reports and other documents we file with the SEC or in connection with oral statements made to the press, potential investors or others. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not statements of historical facts and may relate to, but are not limited to, expectations or estimates of future operating results or financial performance, capital expenditures, regulatory compliance, plans for growth and future operations, as well as assumptions relating to the foregoing. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may," "will," "should," "could," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "intend," "potential," "continue" or the negative of these terms or other similar terminology. Although we do not make forward-looking statements unless we believe we have a reasonable basis for doing so, we cannot guarantee their accuracy, and actual results may differ materially from those we anticipated due to a number of uncertainties, many of which cannot be foreseen. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements for many reasons, including, but not limited to, the risks and uncertainties described in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in this prospectus, in any applicable prospectus supplement, any related free writing prospectus and in any document incorporated by reference into this prospectus.

We believe that it is important to communicate our future expectations to potential investors. However, there may be events in the future that we are not able to accurately predict or control and that may cause actual events or results to differ materially from the expectations expressed in or implied by our forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties described in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in this prospectus, in any applicable prospectus supplement, any related free writing prospectus and in any document incorporated by reference into this prospectus provide examples of risks, uncertainties and events that may cause our actual results to differ materially from the expectations we describe in our forward-looking statements. Before you invest in our securities, you should be aware that the occurrence of these risks and uncertainties could negatively impact, among other things, our business, cash flows, results of operations, financial condition and share price. Potential investors should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements regarding our present plans or expectations for sales, supply contracts, purchases, sources and availability of financing, and growth involve risks and uncertainties relative to return expectations and related allocation of resources, and changing economic or competitive conditions, as well as the negotiation of agreements with suppliers and customers, which could cause actual results to differ from present plans or expectations, and such differences could be material. Similarly, forward-looking statements regarding our present expectations for operating results and cash flow involve risks and uncertainties related to factors such as utilization rates, material prices, demand for products by our customers, supply and other factors described in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in this prospectus, in any applicable prospectus supplement, any related free writing prospectus and in any document incorporated by reference into this prospectus, which would also cause actual results to differ from present plans. Such differences could be material.

All future written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this section. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements are made. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and we cannot predict those events or how they may affect us. We assume no obligation to, and do not plan to, update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or developments, except as required by U.S. federal securities laws. You should read this prospectus, any applicable prospectus supplement, any related free writing prospectus and any document incorporated by reference into this prospectus with the understanding that we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements and that actual results may differ materially from what we expect. The forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus, any applicable prospectus supplement, any related free writing prospectus and any document incorporated by reference into this prospectus are excluded from the safe harbor protection provided by the PSLRA.

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**PROSPECTUS SUMMARY**

*This summary highlights selected information that is presented in greater detail elsewhere, or incorporated by reference, in this prospectus. It does not contain all of the information that may be important to you and your investment decision. Before investing in the securities that we are offering, you should carefully read this entire prospectus, including the matters set forth under the section of this prospectus captioned "Risk Factors," "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" and the financial statements and related notes and other information that we incorporate by reference herein, including, but not limited to, our 2024 Annual Report and our other SEC reports.*

**ABOUT OUR COMPANY**

We are an exempted company incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands on February 28, 2022, as a holding company for Caravelle Group Co,. Ltd ("Caravelle Group") and Pacifico Acquisition Corp. ("Pacifico") following the consummation of our SPAC transaction. We changed our name to High-Trend International Group in January 2025.

On April 5, 2022, Pacifico entered into that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger which was amended by the Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger dated August 15, 2022, by and among our company, Pacifico International Group ("Merger Sub 1"), Pacifico Merger Sub 2 Inc. ("Merger Sub 2") and Caravelle Group, pursuant to which (a) Merger Sub 1 merged with and into Caravelle Group, with Caravelle Group as the surviving corporation and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of our company, and (b) following confirmation of the effectiveness of such merger, Merger Sub 2 merged with and into Pacifico, with Pacifico as the surviving corporation of the SPAC merger and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of our company. On December 16, 2022, we consummated the business combination with Pacifico and Caravelle Group became a wholly owned subsidiary of our company.

As a result of the business combination, among other things, (i) all outstanding ordinary shares of Caravelle Group were cancelled in exchange for 50,000,000 Ordinary Shares of our company, (ii) each outstanding Pacifico Unit was automatically detached, (iii) each unredeemed outstanding share of Pacifico Common Stock was cancelled in exchange for the right to receive one (1) Ordinary Share of our company, (iv) every ten (10) outstanding Pacifico rights were contributed in exchange for one (1) Ordinary Share of our company, and were cancelled and ceased to exist, and (v) each Pacifico unit purchase option was automatically cancelled in exchange for one (1) unit purchase option of our company.

We were determined to be the accounting acquirer given that the original shareholders of Caravelle Group effectively controlled the combined entity after the business combination. Pacifico was treated as the acquired company for financial reporting purposes. This determination was primarily based on the fact that subsequent to the business combination, Caravelle Group's shareholders had a majority of the voting power of our company, the Caravelle Group comprised all of the ongoing operations of our company, its directors comprised a majority of the governing body of the combined company, and its senior management comprised all of the senior management of the combined company. Accordingly, for accounting purposes, the business combination was accounted for as a reverse recapitalization, which is equivalent to the issuance of shares by the Caravelle Group for the net assets of Pacifico, accompanied by a recapitalization. Caravelle Group was determined as the predecessor, and the historical financial statements of Caravelle Group became our historical financial statements, with retrospective adjustments to give effect of the reverse recapitalization. The share and per share data is retrospectively restated to give effect to the reverse recapitalization. The net assets of Pacifico were stated at historical costs. No goodwill or other intangible assets were recorded. Operations prior to the business combination were those of the Caravelle Group.

For the purpose of listing on the Nasdaq Capital market, a reorganization of our legal structure was completed on October 8, 2021. The reorganization involved the incorporation of the Caravelle Group's wholly-owned subsidiary — SGEX and SGEX's wholly-owned subsidiary — Singapore Garden Technology Pte. Ltd. ("Garden Technology"); and the transfer of all the shareholders' equity interest in Topsheen Shipping Group Corporation ("Topsheen Samoa") to SGEX on October 8, 2021.

On April 19, 2021, the Caravelle Group formed a wholly owned subsidiary SGEX Group Co., Ltd ("SGEX") in the British Virgin Islands. On October 8, 2021, SGEX acquired a 90% interest in Topsheen Shipping Group Corporation ("TSGC"), a company incorporated in Samoa in 2012. In 2016, TSGC acquired a 51% ownership interest in Topsheen Shipping Singapore Pte. Ltd., a Singapore company that had been operating in the international shipping business since 2015 ("TSS"), and further increased its ownership interest to 61% in 2019. In March 2019, Topsheen Bulk Singapore Pte. Ltd, a Singapore company ("TBS," and together with TSGC and TSS, the "Topsheen Companies") was formed. In June 2019, TSS obtained 60% of TBS's shares, and subsequently, in October 2021 purchased the remaining 40% interest from Keen Best Shipping Co., Limited, a company controlled by Mr. Dong Zhang, formerly a director and Chief Shipping Officer of our company.

While establishing a strong foothold in the international shipping services business, we intended to launch a planned new carbon-neutral ocean technology ("CO-Tech") business. As part of this plan, on June 12, 2020, Singapore Garden Technology Pte. Ltd. ("Singapore Garden") was formed to operate the proposed CO-Tech business. On August 3, 2021, SGEX became 100% owner of Singapore Garden. In 2024, our new management team decided to withdraw from this business.

Since the Caravelle Group's businesses were effectively controlled by the same group of shareholders before and after the reorganization, they were considered to be under common control. The above-mentioned transactions were accounted for as a recapitalization. The consolidation of the Caravelle Group and its subsidiaries was accounted for at historical cost.

On December 16, 2022, we became the ultimate corporate parent of Caravelle Group, and our Ordinary Shares were listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol "CACO." Upon the name change of our company, our Class A Ordinary Shares began to trade under the symbol "HTCO."

Prior to July 11, 2024, Dr. Guohua Zhang, our founder and then Chairman of the Board, and Chief Executive Officer and interim Chief Financial Officer, was the beneficial owner of 67.14% of our Class A Ordinary Shares. As such, Dr. Zhang was the ultimate controlling shareholder of our company. On July 11, 2024, Dr. Zhang transferred 20,000,000 Class A Ordinary Shares to High-Trend pursuant to a series of agreements between him, his affiliates and High-Trend. As a result, Dr. Zhang's beneficial ownership interest was reduced to 31.29% and his beneficial interest is currently 11.55%. Dr. Zhang resigned as our Chief Executive Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer effective July 8, 2024.

During July 2024, the prior executive management team of our company, including our then Chief Executive Officer, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Chief Shipping Officer, Chief Strategic Officer and all the directors of our company (except for Guohua Zhang) resigned and were replaced by a new executive management team and directors, including Hanxi Chang as the Chief Executive Officer, Zi Xia as the Chief Financial Officer and a director, Xuanhua Xi as an independent director and the chairman of the Audit Committee, and Christopher Renn, and Jing Sang as independent directors. During October 2024, Xuanhua Xi resigned as an independent director and the chairman of the Audit Committee, Jinyu Chang was elected as a director and Chairman of the Board, and Xin He was elected as an independent director and the chairman of our Audit Committee. Mr. Xin He resigned as an independent director and the chairman of our Audit Committee effective January 1, 2025, and effective January 15, 2025, Mr. Hanxi Chang resigned as our Chief Executive Officer. On January 4 ,2025, Mr. Shixuan He was elected as a director and as the Chief Executive Officer of our company effective January 15, 2025 and Ms. Xuanhua Xi was elected as an independent director and the chairman of our Audit Committee effective January 10, 2025.

*Developments in 2025*

 

*Annual General Meeting of Shareholders*

 

At our Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on January 3, 2025, our shareholders approved: (i) the proposal to change our company's name from "Caravelle International Group" to "High-Trend International Group"; (ii) the re-designation and re-classification of our company's 497,500,000 Ordinary Shares as Class A Ordinary Shares, and 2,500,000 unissued Ordinary Shares be re-designated and reclassified as Class B Ordinary Shares; (iii) the amendment and restatement of our company's existing memorandum and articles of association to reflect the approval of the aforementioned two proposals; and (iv) the immediate removal of Mr. Guohua Zhang as a director of our company.

Effective January 31, 2025, our Ordinary Shares began to trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market as Class A Ordinary Shares.

On July 16, 2025,Company held its Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders. At the Meeting, the shareholders voted to approve 1-for-25 reverse stock split, and on August 8, 2025, the company's shares began trading on a split-adjusted basis following a 1-for-25 reverse stock split.

The reverse split reduced outstanding Class A Ordinary shares from approximately 140 million to 5.6 million, and Class B Ordinary shares from 2,500,000 to 100,000. This strategic move was aimed to meet Nasdaq's minimum bid requirement of $1.00 per share to maintain listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market.

*Corporate Information*

Our principal executive office is located at Room 60 Paya Lebar Road, #06-17 Paya Lebar Square, Singapore 409051. Our telephone number at this address is (65) 62241088. Our registered office is at the offices of Maples Corporate Services Limited, PO Box 309, Ugland House, Grand Cayman, KY1-1104, Cayman Islands, and our registered office provider is Maples Corporate Services Limited. We maintain a website at http:// www.htcointl.com that contains information about our company. Information on this web site is not part of this prospectus.

**Summary of Risk Factors**

Investing in our ordinary shares involves a high degree of risk. This summary does not address all of the risks that we face. Please refer to the information contained in and incorporated by reference under the heading "Risk Factors" on page 7 of this prospectus.

 

*Risks Related to Our International Shipping Business*

 

● We primarily charter vessels from Topsheen Shipping Limited, a company controlled by Mr. Dong Zhang, our former principal shareholder, Chief Shipping Officer and director.

● The cyclical nature of the shipping industry could have an adverse effect on our business.

● If global economic conditions weaken, particularly in the Asia Pacific region, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations

● Outbreaks of epidemic and pandemic diseases, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and governmental responses thereto, could adversely affect our business.

● We operate in a highly competitive international shipping industry and if we do not compete successfully with new entrants or established companies with greater resources, our shipping business growth and results of operations may be adversely affected.

● Increases in marine fuel prices could increase our operating costs.

● Increases in port fees and stevedoring expenses could increase our operating costs.

● World events, including terrorist attacks and regional conflicts, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

● Acts of piracy on ocean-going vessels could adversely affect our business.

● Increased inspection procedures and tighter import and export controls could increase our costs and disrupt our business.

● Our vessels may call on ports located in countries that are subject to restrictions imposed by the United States, United Kingdom, United Nations or other governments.

● We operate vessels worldwide and, as a result, our business has inherent operational risks, which may reduce our revenue or increase our expenses, and we may not be adequately covered by insurance.

● Labor interruptions could disrupt our business.

● Failure to comply with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other anti-bribery legislation in other jurisdictions could result in fines, criminal penalties, contract terminations and an adverse effect on our business.

● The smuggling of drugs or other contraband onto our carriers may lead to governmental claims against us.

● We need to maintain our relationships with local shipping agents, port and terminal operators.

● Our employees may engage in misconduct or other improper activities, including noncompliance with regulatory standards and requirements, which could expose us to potentially significant legal liabilities, reputational harm and have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

● Our shipping business depends on ongoing relationships with entities controlled by our former key executives, Dr. Guohua Zhang and Mr. Dong Zhang.

● We may not obtain and maintain sufficient insurance coverage, which could expose us to significant costs and business disruption.

● We may be subject to litigation that, if not resolved in our favor, could have a material adverse effect on its business, results of operations and financial condition.

● Because we generate most of our revenues in United States dollars but incur a portion of our expenses in other currencies, exchange rate fluctuations could hurt the results of our operations.

● Global inflationary pressures could negatively impact our results of operations and financial condition.

● Security breaches and disruptions to our information technology infrastructure (cyber-security) could interfere with its operations and expose it to liability, which could have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations.

● The recent replacement of our management team may introduce uncertainties to our operations, strategies and future directions, and could materially affect our operating results and financial condition.

*Risks Relating to Our Company*

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● Our new management team faces challenges and uncertainty has been introduced by the new management team's strategic reassessment of our company's overall business.

● We have incurred losses in each of the last two years and we may not be able to achieve or maintain profitability in the future.

● Our plans to enter into the carbon neutral /carbon trading business may not be realized. If realized, assurance can be given that we will be successful.

● We will require additional capital to implement our business strategy, including developing our proposed carbon-neutral shipping business and expanding our traditional international shipping operations.

● The ability of our subsidiaries and consolidated affiliated entities in Singapore and Samoa to distribute dividends may be subject to restrictions under Singapore and Samoa laws.

● We may be classified as a Singapore tax resident.  ***,*** which could result in our being taxed.

*Risks Related to Our Class A Ordinary Shares*

● Our share price may be volatile and could decline substantially.

● The Nasdaq Capital Market imposes listing standards on our Class A Ordinary Shares that we may not be able to fulfill in the future, thereby leading to a possible delisting of our Class A Ordinary Shares and there can be no assurance that we will be able to comply with the continued listing standards of Nasdaq.

● The future sales of our Class A Ordinary Shares by our principal shareholders may adversely affect the market price of our Class A Ordinary Shares.

● We may issue additional Class A Ordinary Shares or other equity or convertible debt securities without approval of our shareholders which would dilute existing ownership interests and may depress the market price of our Class A Ordinary Shares.

● We may be treated as a passive foreign investment company.

● Our dual class structure may adversely affect the trading market of our Class A Ordinary Shares.

● We do not expect to pay dividends in the foreseeable future.

● We are a foreign private issuer and as such we are exempt from certain provisions applicable to domestic public companies in the United States.

● As an exempted company incorporated in the Cayman Islands, we are permitted to adopt certain home country practices in relation to corporate governance matters that differ significantly from Nasdaq corporate governance listing standards; these practices may afford less protection to shareholders than they would enjoy if we complied fully with the Nasdaq corporate governance listing standards.

● You may face difficulties in protecting your interests, and your ability to protect your rights through U.S. courts may be limited, because we are an exempted company incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands that conducts substantially all of our operations outside of the United States and a majority of our directors and executive officers reside outside of the United States.

● As a public reporting company, we are subject to rules and regulations established from time to time by the SEC regarding our internal control over financial reporting. If we fail to establish and maintain effective internal control over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures, we may not be able to accurately report our financial results or report them in a timely manner.

● As a public reporting company, we are subject to rules and regulations established from time to time by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") regarding our internal control over financial reporting. If we fail to establish and maintain effective internal control over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures, we may not be able to accurately report our financial results or report them in a timely manner.

● Anti-takeover provisions contained in our memorandum and articles of association, as well as provisions of Cayman law, could impair a takeover attempt.

● We are an emerging growth company within the meaning of the Securities Act and may take advantage of certain reduced reporting requirement.

**RISK FACTORS**

Before making an investment decision, you should carefully consider the risks described under "Risk Factors" in the applicable prospectus supplement and in our then most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F, or included in any Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC after the date of this prospectus or Reports on Form 6-K furnished to the SEC after the date of this prospectus, together with all of the other information appearing in this prospectus or incorporated by reference into this prospectus and any applicable prospectus supplement, in light of your particular investment objectives and financial circumstances. Please see "Where You Can Find More Information" on how you can view our SEC reports and other filings. Our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected by any of these risks.

**USE OF PROCEEDS**

Unless otherwise set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement, we intend to use the net proceeds of any offering of securities for working capital and other general corporate purposes, which may include the repayment or refinancing of outstanding indebtedness and the financing of future acquisitions. We may have significant discretion in the use of any net proceeds. The net proceeds may be invested temporarily in interest-bearing accounts and short-term interest-bearing securities until they are used for their stated purpose. We may provide additional information on the use of the net proceeds from the sale of the offered securities in an applicable prospectus supplement relating to the offered securities.

**GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE SECURITIES WE MAY OFFER**

We may issue from time to time, in one or more offerings the following securities:

● Class A ordinary shares;

● preferred shares;

● debt securities;

● warrants to purchase Class A ordinary shares, preferred shares, or debt securities;

● rights to purchase Class A ordinary shares, preferred shares, debt securities, warrants or other securities; and

● units of Class A ordinary shares, preferred shares, debt securities, subscription rights or warrants, in any combination.

This prospectus contains a summary of the material general terms of the various securities that we may offer. The specific terms of the securities will be described in a prospectus supplement, information incorporated by reference, or free writing prospectus, which may be in addition to or different from the general terms summarized in this prospectus. Where applicable, the prospectus supplement, information incorporated by reference or free writing prospectus will also describe any material United States federal income tax considerations relating to the securities offered and indicate whether the securities offered are or will be listed on any securities exchange. The summaries contained in this prospectus and in any prospectus supplements, information incorporated by reference or free writing prospectus may not contain all of the information that you would find useful. Accordingly, you should read the actual documents relating to any securities sold pursuant to this prospectus. See "Where You Can Find More Information" and "Incorporation of Certain Information by Reference" for information about how to obtain copies of those documents.

The terms of any particular offering, the initial offering price and the net proceeds to us will be contained in the applicable prospectus supplement, information incorporated by reference or free writing prospectus, relating to such offering.

**DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES** 

We may issue, offer and sell from time to time, in one or more offerings, the following securities:

Class A Ordinary Shares, preferred shares, debt securities, warrants, subscription rights and units.

The following is a description of the terms and provisions of our shares, debt securities and warrants to purchase shares, or debt securities, which we may offer and sell using this prospectus. These summaries are not meant to be a complete description of each security. We will set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement a description of the warrants, and, in certain cases, the ordinary shares that may be offered under this prospectus. The terms of the offering of securities, the initial offering price and the net proceeds to us, as applicable, will be contained in the prospectus supplement and other offering material relating to such offering. The supplement may also add, update or change information contained in this prospectus. This prospectus and any accompanying prospectus supplement will contain the material terms and conditions for each security. You should carefully read this prospectus and any prospectus supplement before you invest in any of our securities.

**DESCRIPTION OF CLASS A ORDINARY SHARES, CLASS B ORDINARY SHARES AND PREFERRED SHARES**

We are a Cayman Islands exempted company and our affairs are governed by our third amended and restated memorandum and articles of association and the Companies Act (As Revised) of the Cayman Islands, or Companies Act, and the common law of the Cayman Islands.

As of the date of this prospectus, our share capital is US$1,250,000 divided into 489,900,000 class A ordinary shares of a par value of US$0.0025 each and 10,100,000 class B ordinary shares of a par value of US$0.0025 each. As of the date of this prospectus, 6,067,441 class A ordinary shares were issued and outstanding and 100,000 class B ordinary shares were issued and outstanding.

The following are summaries of material provisions of our third amended and restated memorandum and articles of association and the Companies Act as they relate to the material terms of our ordinary shares.

**Exempted Company**

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

● an exempted company does not have to file an annual return of its shareholders with the Registrar of Companies in the Cayman Islands;

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

● an exempted company does not have to hold an annual general meeting;

● an exempted company may issue shares with no par value;

● an exempted company may obtain an undertaking against the imposition of any future taxation (such undertakings are usually given for a period of up to 30 years);

● an exempted company may register by way of continuation in another jurisdiction and be deregistered in the Cayman Islands;

● an exempted company may register as a limited duration company; and

● an exempted company may register as a segregated portfolio company.

"Limited liability" means that the liability of each shareholder is limited to the amount unpaid by the shareholder on the shares of the company (except in exceptional circumstances, such as involving fraud, the establishment of an agency relationship or an illegal or improper purpose or other circumstances in which a court may be prepared to pierce or lift the corporate veil).

**Ordinary Shares**

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All of our issued and outstanding ordinary shares are fully paid and non-assessable.

***Dividends***

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The holders of our ordinary shares are entitled to receive such dividends as may be declared by our board of directors subject to our third amended and restated memorandum and articles of association and the Companies Act.

Under Cayman Islands law, dividends may be paid only out of profits or share premium, provided that, immediately after the payment, we will be able to pay our debts as they become due in the ordinary course of business. Any dividend declared on our ordinary shares shall be payable to holders of ordinary shares.

***Register of Members***

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Under Cayman Islands law, we must keep a register of members and there must be entered therein:

● the names and addresses of the members, together with a statement of the shares held by each member, and such statement shall confirm (i) the amount paid or agreed to be considered as paid, on the shares of each member, (ii) the number and category of shares held by each member, and (iii) whether each relevant category of shares held by a member carries voting rights under the articles of association of the company, and if so, whether such voting rights are conditional;

● the date on which the name of any person was entered on the register as a member; and

● the date on which any person ceased to be a member.

Under Cayman Islands law, the register of members of our company is prima facie evidence of the matters set out therein (i.e., the register of members will raise a presumption of fact on the matters referred to above unless rebutted) and a member registered in the register of members will be deemed as a matter of Cayman Islands law to have legal title to the shares as set against its name in the register of members.

However, there are certain limited circumstances where an application may be made to a Cayman Islands court for a determination on whether the register of members reflects the correct legal position. Further, the Cayman Islands court has the power to order that the register of members maintained by a company should be rectified where it considers that the register of members does not reflect the correct legal position. If an application for an order for rectification of the register of members were made in respect of our ordinary shares, then the validity of such shares may be subject to re-examination by a Cayman Islands court.

***Voting Rights***

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Each holder of class A ordinary shares is entitled to one vote and each holder of class B ordinary shares is entitled to twenty votes, for each share registered in their name on the register of members on all matters upon which the ordinary shares are entitled to vote. Voting at any general meeting is by poll.

***General Meetings and Shareholder Proposals***

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A quorum required for a general meeting is two or more holders of shares which carry not less than one-half of all votes attaching to shares in issue in our company and entitled to vote at general meetings, present in person or by proxy or, if a corporation or other non-natural person, by its duly authorized representative. Although not required by the Cayman Islands Companies Act or our third amended and restated memorandum and articles of association, we expect to hold annual general meetings and such meetings may be convened by our board of directors on its own initiative or upon a request to the directors by shareholders holding in aggregate not less than one-third of all votes attaching to all issued and outstanding shares entitled to vote at general meetings of the Company. Advance notice of at least 15 days is required for the convening of our annual general meeting and other general meetings.

An ordinary resolution to be passed by the shareholders requires the affirmative vote of a simple majority of the votes attaching to the ordinary shares cast by those shareholders entitled to vote who are present in person or by proxy in a general meeting, while a special resolution requires the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the votes attaching to the ordinary shares cast by those shareholders entitled to vote who are present in person or by proxy in a general meeting. Both ordinary resolutions and special resolutions may also be passed by a unanimous written resolution signed by all the shareholders of our company, as permitted by the Cayman Islands Companies Act and the third amended and restated memorandum and articles of association of our company. A special resolution will be required for important matters such as change of name or making further changes to the third amended and restated memorandum and articles of association of our company.

**Transfer of ordinary shares**

Subject to the restrictions of our third amended and restated memorandum and articles of association, as applicable, any of our shareholders may transfer all or any of his or her ordinary shares by an instrument of transfer in the usual or common form or any other form approved by our board of directors or prescribed by Nasdaq.

Our board of directors may, in its absolute discretion, decline to register any transfer of any Ordinary Share which is not fully paid up or on which we have a lien. Our directors may also decline to register any transfer of any Ordinary Share unless:

● the instrument of transfer is lodged with us, accompanied by the certificate (if any) for the ordinary shares to which it relates and such other evidence as our board of directors may reasonably require to show the right of the transferor to make the transfer;

● the instrument of transfer is in respect of only one class of ordinary shares;

● the instrument of transfer is properly stamped, if required;

● in the case of a transfer to joint holders, the number of joint holders to whom the Ordinary Share is to be transferred does not exceed four; or

● a fee of such maximum sum as Nasdaq may determine to be payable or such lesser sum as our board of directors may from time to time require is paid to us in respect thereof .

If our directors refuse to register a transfer they shall, within two months after the date on which the instrument of transfer was lodged, send to each of the transferor and the transferee notice of such refusal. The registration of transfers may, after compliance with any notice required by Nasdaq, be suspended and the register closed at such times and for such periods as our board of directors may from time to time determine; provided, however, that the registration of transfers shall not be suspended and the register shall not be closed for more than 30 days in any year.

**Liquidation**

On a winding up of our company, if the assets available for distribution among its shareholders shall be more than sufficient to repay the whole of the share capital at the commencement of the winding up, the surplus will be distributed among its shareholders in proportion to the par value of the shares held by them at the commencement of the winding up, subject to a deduction from those shares in respect of which there are monies due, of all monies payable to us for unpaid calls or otherwise. If our assets available for distribution are insufficient to repay all of the paid-up capital, the assets will be distributed so that the losses are borne by its shareholders in proportion to the par value of the shares held by them.

**Calls on ordinary shares and Forfeiture of Ordinary Shares**

Our board of directors may from time to time make calls upon shareholders for any amounts unpaid on their ordinary shares in a notice served to such shareholders at least 14 days prior to the specified time of payment. The ordinary shares that have been called upon and remain unpaid are subject to forfeiture.

**Redemption, Repurchase and Surrender of Ordinary Shares**

We may issue shares on terms that are subject to redemption, at our option or at the option of the holders, on such terms and in such manner as may be determined before the issue of such shares, by our board of directors or by a special resolution of our shareholders. We may also repurchase any of its shares provided that the manner and terms of such repurchase have been approved by the board of directors or are otherwise authorized by its third amended and restated memorandum and articles of association. Under the Cayman Islands Companies Act, the redemption or repurchase of any share may be paid out of our profits or out of the proceeds of a fresh issue of shares made for the purpose of such redemption or repurchase, or out of capital (including share premium account and capital redemption reserve) if we can, immediately following such payment, pay its debts as they fall due in the ordinary course of business. In addition, under the Cayman Islands Companies Act no such share may be redeemed or repurchased (a) unless it is fully paid up, (b) if such redemption or repurchase would result in there being no shares outstanding, or (c) if the company has commenced liquidation. In addition, we may accept the surrender of any fully paid share for no consideration.

**Variations of Rights of Shares**

All or any of the special rights attached to any class of shares may, subject to the provisions of the Cayman Islands Companies Act, the third amended and restated memorandum and articles of association and Cayman Islands law, be varied either with the written consent of the holders of a majority of the issued shares of that class or with the sanction of an ordinary resolution passed by a majority of the votes cast at a separate meeting of the holders of the shares of that class.

**Inspection of Books and Records**

Holders of our ordinary shares have no general right under Cayman Islands law to inspect or obtain copies of our list of shareholders or its corporate records (save for its memorandum and articles of association, its register of mortgages and charges and special resolutions of our shareholders). However, we will provide our shareholders with annual audited financial statements.

**Changes in Capital**

We may from time to time by ordinary resolution:

● increase our share capital by such sum, to be divided into shares of such classes and amount, as the resolution shall prescribe;

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

● sub-divide its existing shares, or any of them into shares of a smaller amount that is fixed by the third amended and restated memorandum and articles of association; and

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

Subject to Companies Act and confirmation by the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands on an application by us for an order confirming such reduction, we may by special resolution reduce its share capital and any capital redemption reserve in any manner authorized by law.

**Differences in Corporate Law**

The Companies Act is derived, to a large extent, from the older Companies Acts of England but does not follow recent English law statutory enactments, and accordingly there are significant differences between the Companies Act and the current Companies Act of England. In addition, the Companies Act differs from laws applicable to Delaware corporations and their shareholders. Set forth below is a summary of certain significant differences between the provisions of the Companies Act applicable to us and the laws applicable to Delaware corporations and their shareholders.

***Majority Independent Board***

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A domestic U.S. company listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market must comply with the requirement that a majority of the board of directors must be comprised of independent directors as defined under Nasdaq Stock Market Rules 5605(b)(1). As a Cayman Islands company, we are allowed to follow home country practices in lieu of certain corporate governance requirements under the Nasdaq Stock Market Rules where there is no similar requirement under the laws of the Cayman Islands. We intend to rely on such exemption and do not intend to have a majority of the board be independent upon completion of the offering.

***Mergers and Similar Arrangements***

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The Companies Act permits mergers and consolidations between Cayman Islands exempted companies and between Cayman Islands exempted companies and non-Cayman Islands exempted companies. For these purposes, (a) "merger" means the merging of two or more constituent companies and the vesting of their undertakings, property and liabilities in one of such companies as the surviving company and (b) a "consolidation" means the combination of two or more constituent companies into a consolidated company and the vesting of the undertakings, property and liabilities of such companies to the consolidated company. In order to effect such a merger or consolidation, the directors of each constituent company must approve a written plan of merger or consolidation, which must then be authorized by (a) a special resolution of the shareholders of each constituent company, and (b) such other authorization, if any, as may be specified in such constituent company's articles of association. The written plan of merger or consolidation must be filed with the Registrar of Companies together with a declaration as to the solvency of the consolidated or surviving company, a declaration as to the assets and liabilities of each constituent company and an undertaking that a copy of the certificate of merger or consolidation will be given to the members and creditors of each constituent company and that notification of the merger or consolidation will be published in the Cayman Islands Gazette. Dissenting shareholders have the right to be paid the fair value of their shares (which, if not agreed between the parties, will be determined by the Cayman Islands court) if they follow the required procedures, subject to certain exceptions. Court approval is not required for a merger or consolidation which is effected in compliance with these statutory procedures.

Separate from the statutory provisions relating to mergers and consolidations, the Companies Act also contains statutory provisions that facilitate the reconstruction and amalgamation of companies by way of schemes of arrangement, provided that the arrangement is approved by (a) 75% in value of the shareholders or each class of shareholders, or (b) a majority in number representing 75% in value of the creditors or each class of creditors with whom the arrangement is to be made, as the case may be, that are present and voting either in person or by proxy at a meeting, or meetings, convened for that purpose. The convening of the meetings and subsequently the arrangement must be sanctioned by the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands. While a dissenting shareholder has the right to express to the court the view that the transaction ought not to be approved, the court can be expected to approve the arrangement if it determines that:

● the statutory provisions as to the required majority vote have been met;

● the shareholders have been fairly represented at the meeting in question and the statutory majority are acting bona fide without coercion of the minority to promote interests adverse to those of the class;

● the arrangement is such that may be reasonably approved by an intelligent and honest man of that class acting in respect of his interest; and

● the arrangement is not one that would more properly be sanctioned under some other provision of the Companies Act.

The Companies Act also contains a statutory power of compulsory acquisition which may facilitate the "squeeze out" of dissentient minority shareholders upon a tender offer. When a tender offer is made and accepted by holders of 90% of the shares affected (within four months), the offeror may, within a two-month period commencing on the expiration of such four month period, require the holders of the remaining shares to transfer such shares to the offeror on the terms of the offer. An objection can be made to the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands, but this is unlikely to succeed in the case of an offer which has been so approved unless there is evidence of fraud, bad faith or collusion.

If an arrangement and reconstruction by way of scheme of arrangement is thus approved and sanctioned, or if a tender offer is made and accepted, in accordance with the foregoing statutory provisions, a dissenting shareholder would have no rights comparable to appraisal rights, which would otherwise ordinarily be available to dissenting shareholders of United States corporations, providing rights to receive payment in cash for the judicially determined value of the shares.

***Shareholders' Suits***

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In principle, we will normally be the proper plaintiff to sue for a wrong done to us as a company, and as a general rule a derivative action may not be brought by a minority shareholder. However, based on English authorities, which would in all likelihood be of persuasive authority in the Cayman Islands, the Cayman Islands court can be expected to apply and follow the common law principles (namely the rule in Foss v. Harbottle and the exceptions thereto) which permit a minority shareholder to commence a class action against, or a derivative action in the name of, a company to challenge the following acts in the following circumstances:

● a company acts or proposes to act illegally or ultra vires;

● the act complained of, although not ultra vires, could only be effected duly if authorized by more than a simple majority vote that has not been obtained; and

● those who control the company are perpetrating a "fraud on the minority."

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***Directors' Fiduciary Duties***

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Under Delaware corporate law, a director of a Delaware corporation has a fiduciary duty to the corporation and its shareholders. This duty has two components, the duty of care and the duty of loyalty. The duty of care requires that a director act in good faith, with the care that an ordinarily prudent person would exercise under similar circumstances. Under this duty, a director must inform himself of, and disclose to shareholders, all material information reasonably available regarding a significant transaction. The duty of loyalty requires that a director must act in a manner he or she reasonably believes to be in the best interests of the corporation.

A director must not use his or her corporate position for personal gain or advantage. This duty prohibits self-dealing by a director and mandates that the best interests of the corporation and its shareholders take precedence over any interest possessed by a director, officer or controlling shareholder not shared by the shareholders generally. In general, actions of a director are presumed to have been made on an informed basis, in good faith and in the honest belief that the action taken was in the best interests of the corporation. However, this presumption may be rebutted by evidence of a breach of one of the fiduciary duties. Should such evidence be presented concerning a transaction by a director, the director must prove the procedural fairness of the transaction and that the transaction was of fair value to the corporation.

As a matter of Cayman Islands law, a director of a Cayman Islands exempted company is in the position of a fiduciary with respect to the company, and therefore he or she owes the following duties to the company—a duty to act bona fide in the best interests of the company, a duty not to make a personal profit out of his or her position as director (unless the company permits him or her to do so), a duty not to put himself or herself in a position where the interests of the company conflict with his or her personal interests or his or her duty to a third-party and a duty to exercise powers for the purpose for which such powers were intended. A director of a Cayman Islands exempted company owes to the company a duty to exercise the skill they actually possess and such care and diligence that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in comparable circumstances. It was previously considered that a director need not exhibit in the performance of his or her duties a greater degree of skill than may reasonably be expected from a person of his or her knowledge and experience. However, there are indications that the English and commonwealth courts are moving towards an objective standard with regard to the required skill and care and these authorities are likely to be followed in the Cayman Islands.

Under our third amended and restated memorandum and articles of association, directors who are in any way, whether directly or indirectly, interested in a contract or proposed contract or arrangement with our company must declare the nature of their interest at a meeting of the board of directors. A director may vote in respect of any contract, transaction or arrangement, or any proposed contract, transaction 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, transaction or arrangement is considered and voted upon, subject to any separate requirement for audit committee approval under applicable law or the Nasdaq Rules, and unless disqualified by the chairman of the relevant board meeting.

Cayman Islands law does not limit the extent to which a company's memorandum and articles of association may provide for indemnification of officers and directors, except to the extent any such provision may be held by the Cayman Islands courts to be contrary to public policy, such as to provide indemnification against civil fraud or the consequences of committing a crime.

Our third amended and restated memorandum and articles of association provides that our company shall indemnify our directors (including alternate directors) and officers and their personal representatives against all actions, proceedings, costs, charges, expenses, losses, damages or liabilities incurred or sustained by such persons, other than by reason of any such person's own dishonesty, willful default or fraud, in or about the conduct of our company's business or affairs (including as a result of any mistake of judgment) or in the execution or discharge of his duties, powers, authorities or discretions, including any costs, expenses, losses or liabilities incurred by such persons in defending (whether successfully or otherwise) any civil proceedings concerning our company or our affairs in any court whether in the Cayman Islands or elsewhere. This standard of conduct is generally the same as permitted under the Delaware General Corporation Law for a Delaware corporation. In addition, we have entered into indemnification agreements with our directors and executive officers that provide such persons with additional indemnification beyond that provided in our third amended and restated memorandum and articles of association.

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to our directors, officers or persons controlling us under the foregoing provisions, we have been informed that in the opinion of the SEC, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is therefore unenforceable.

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***Shareholder Action by Written Resolution***

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Under the Delaware General Corporation Law, a corporation may eliminate the right of shareholders to act by written consent by amendment to its certificate of incorporation. The Companies Act and our third amended and restated memorandum and articles of association provide that shareholders may approve corporate matters by way of a unanimous written resolution signed by or on behalf of each shareholder who would have been entitled to vote on such matter at a general meeting without a meeting being held.

***Shareholder Proposals***

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Under the Delaware General Corporation Law, a shareholder has the right to put any proposal before the annual general meeting, provided it complies with the notice provisions in the governing documents. A special meeting may be called by the board of directors or any other person authorized to do so in the governing documents, but shareholders may be precluded from calling special meetings.

Cayman Islands law does not provide shareholders any right to put proposal before a general meeting and provides limited rights for shareholders to requisition a general meeting. However, these rights may be provided in a company's articles of association. Our third amended and restated memorandum and articles of association allow any shareholders, who together hold shares which carry in aggregate not less than one-third of all votes attaching to all of the issued and outstanding shares of our company, to requisition an extraordinary general meeting of our shareholders. As a Cayman Islands exempted company, we are not obliged by law to call shareholders' annual general meetings.

***Cumulative Voting***

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Under the Delaware General Corporation Law, cumulative voting for elections of directors is not permitted unless the corporation's certificate of incorporation specifically provides for it. Cumulative voting potentially facilitates the representation of minority shareholders on a board of directors since it permits the minority shareholder to cast all the votes to which the shareholder is entitled for a single director, which increases the shareholder's voting power with respect to electing such director. There are no prohibitions in relation to cumulative voting under the laws of the Cayman Islands but our third amended and restated memorandum and articles of association do not provide for cumulative voting.

***Removal of Directors***

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Under the Delaware General Corporation Law, a director of a corporation may be removed with the approval of a majority of the outstanding shares entitled to vote, unless the certificate of incorporation provides otherwise. Under our third amended and restated memorandum and articles of association, directors can be removed by an ordinary resolution of our shareholders notwithstanding anything in our articles of association or in any agreement between our company and such director. In addition, a director's office shall be vacated if the director (i) becomes bankrupt or makes any arrangement or composition with his creditors; (ii) dies or is found to be or becomes of unsound mind; (iii) resigns his office by notice in writing to the Company; (iv) is prohibited by law or Nasdaq Rules from being a director; or (v) is removed from office pursuant to any other provision of our articles of association.

***Transactions with Interested Shareholders***

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The Delaware General Corporation Law contains a business combination statute applicable to Delaware public corporations whereby, unless the corporation has specifically elected not to be governed by such statute by amendment to its certificate of incorporation, it is prohibited from engaging in certain business combinations with an "interested shareholder" for three years following the date on which such person becomes an interested shareholder. An interested shareholder generally is one which owns or owned 15% or more of the target's outstanding voting shares within the past three years. This has the effect of limiting the ability of a potential acquirer to make a two-tiered bid for the target in which all shareholders would not be treated equally. The statute does not apply if, among other things, prior to the date on which such shareholder becomes an interested shareholder, the board of directors approves either the business combination or the transaction that resulted in the person becoming an interested shareholder. This encourages any potential acquirer of a Delaware public corporation to negotiate the terms of any acquisition transaction with the target's board of directors.

Cayman Islands law has no comparable statute. As a result, we cannot avail ourselves of the types of protections afforded by the Delaware business combination statute. However, although Cayman Islands law does not regulate transactions between a company and its significant shareholders, it does provide that such transactions entered into must be bona fide in the best interests of the company, for a proper corporate purpose and not with the effect of perpetrating a fraud on the minority shareholders.

***Restructuring.***

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A company may present a petition to the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands for the appointment of a restructuring officer on the grounds that the company:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) is or is likely to become unable to pay its debts; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) intends to present a compromise or arrangement to its creditors
(or classes thereof) either pursuant to the Companies Act, the law of a foreign country or by way of a consensual restructuring.

The Grand Court may, among other things, make an order appointing a restructuring officer upon hearing of such petition, with such powers and to carry out such functions as the court may order. At any time (i) after the presentation of a petition for the appointment of a restructuring officer but before an order for the appointment of a restructuring officer has been made, and (ii) when an order for the appointment of a restructuring officer is made, until such order has been discharged, no suit, action or other proceedings (other than criminal proceedings) shall be proceeded with or commenced against the company, no resolution to wind up the company shall be passed, and no winding up petition may be presented against the company, except with the leave of the court. However, notwithstanding the presentation of a petition for the appointment of a restructuring officer or the appointment of a restructuring officer, a creditor who has security over the whole or part of the assets of the company is entitled to enforce the security without the leave of the court and without reference to the restructuring officer appointed.

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***Dissolution and Winding Up***

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Under the Delaware General Corporation Law, unless the board of directors approves the proposal to dissolve, dissolution must be approved by shareholders holding 100% of the total voting power of the corporation. Only if the dissolution is initiated by the board of directors may it be approved by a simple majority of the corporation's outstanding shares. The Delaware General Corporation Law allows a Delaware corporation to include in its certificate of incorporation a supermajority voting requirement in connection with dissolutions initiated by the board of directors. Under the Companies Act, our company may be dissolved, liquidated or wound up by either an order of the courts of the Cayman Islands or by a special resolution of our shareholders, or by an ordinary resolution of our shareholders on the basis that our company is unable to pay its debts as they fall due. The court has authority to order winding up in a number of specified circumstances including where it is, in the opinion of the court, just and equitable to do so.

 

***Variation of Rights of Shares***

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If at any time, our share capital is divided into different classes of shares, under the Delaware General Corporation Law, a corporation may vary the rights of a class of shares with the approval of a majority of the outstanding shares of such class, unless the certificate of incorporation provides otherwise. Under our third amended and restated memorandum and articles of association and as permitted by the Companies Act, if our share capital is divided into more than one class of shares, we may vary the rights attached to any class either with the consent in writing of the holders of a majority of the issued shares of that class or with the sanction of an ordinary resolution passed at a separate meeting of the holders of the shares of that class.

***Amendment of Governing Documents***

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Under the Delaware General Corporation Law, a corporation's governing documents may be amended with the approval of a majority of the outstanding shares entitled to vote, unless the certificate of incorporation provides otherwise. Under the Companies Act, our third amended and restated memorandum and articles of association may only be amended by a special resolution of our shareholders.

***Inspection of Books and Records***

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Under the Delaware General Corporation Law, any shareholder of a corporation may for any proper purpose inspect or make copies of the corporation's stock ledger, list of shareholders and other books and records.

Holders of our shares will have no general right under Cayman Islands law to inspect or obtain copies of our list of shareholders or our corporate records (other than a right to receive copies of our memorandum and articles of association, any special resolutions which have been passed by our shareholders, and our register of mortgages and charges). However, we intend to provide our shareholders with annual reports containing audited financial statements.

***Rights of Non-resident or Foreign Shareholders***

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There are no limitations imposed by foreign law or by our third amended and restated memorandum and articles of association on the rights of non-resident or foreign shareholders to hold or exercise voting rights on our ordinary shares. In addition, there are no provisions in our third amended and restated memorandum and articles of association that require the Company to disclose shareholder ownership above any particular ownership threshold.

***Issuance of Additional Shares***

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

Our Third Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association also authorize its Board of Directors to establish and designate from time to time one or more series of preferred shares and to determine, with respect to any series of preferred shares, the terms and rights of that series, including:

● the designation of the series;

● the number of shares of the series;

● the dividend rights, conversion rights, voting rights; and

● the rights and terms of redemption and liquidation preferences.

Our Board may issue preferred shares without action by its shareholders to the extent authorized but unissued. Issuance of these shares may dilute the voting power of holders of ordinary shares.

**DESCRIPTION OF DEBT SECURITIES**

We may issue series of debt securities, which may include debt securities exchangeable for or convertible into ordinary shares. When we offer to sell a particular series of debt securities, we will describe the specific terms of that series in a supplement to this prospectus. The following description of debt securities will apply to the debt securities offered by this prospectus unless we provide otherwise in the applicable prospectus supplement. The applicable prospectus supplement for a particular series of debt securities may specify different or additional terms.

The debt securities offered by this prospectus may be secured or unsecured, and may be senior debt securities, senior subordinated debt securities or subordinated debt securities. The debt securities offered by this prospectus may be issued under an indenture between us and the trustee under the indenture. The indenture may be qualified under, subject to, and governed by, the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended. We have summarized selected portions of the indenture below. The summary is not complete. The form of the indenture has been filed as an exhibit to the registration statement on Form F-3, of which this prospectus is a part, and you should read the indenture for provisions that may be important to you.

The terms of each series of debt securities will be established by or pursuant to a resolution of our board of directors and detailed or determined in the manner provided in a board of directors' resolution, an officers' certificate and by a supplemental indenture. The particular terms of each series of debt securities will be described in a prospectus supplement relating to the series, including any pricing supplement.

We may issue any amount of debt securities under the indenture, which may be in one or more series with the same or different maturities, at par, at a premium or at a discount. We will set forth in a prospectus supplement, including any related pricing supplement, relating to any series of debt securities being offered, the initial offering price, the aggregate principal amount offered and the terms of the debt securities, including, among other things, the following:

● the title of the debt securities;

● the price or prices (expressed as a percentage of the aggregate principal amount) at which we will sell the debt securities;

● any limit on the aggregate principal amount of the debt securities;

● the date or dates on which we will repay the principal on the debt securities and the right, if any, to extend the maturity of the debt securities;

● the rate or rates (which may be fixed or variable) per annum or the method used to determine the rate or rates (including any commodity, commodity index, stock exchange index or financial index) at which the debt securities will bear interest, the date or dates from which interest will accrue, the date or dates on which interest will be payable and any regular record date for any interest payment date;

● the place or places where the principal of, premium, and interest on the debt securities will be payable, and where the debt securities of the series that are convertible or exchangeable may be surrendered for conversion or exchange;

● any obligation or right we have to redeem the debt securities pursuant to any sinking fund or analogous provisions or at the option of holders of the debt securities or at our option, and the terms and conditions upon which we are obligated to or may redeem the debt securities;

● any obligation we have to repurchase the debt securities at the option of the holders of debt securities, the dates on which and the price or prices at which we will repurchase the debt securities and other detailed terms and provisions of these repurchase obligations;

● the denominations in which the debt securities will be issued;

● whether the debt securities will be issued in the form of certificated debt securities or global debt securities;

● the portion of principal amount of the debt securities payable upon declaration of acceleration of the maturity date, if other than the principal amount;

● the currency of denomination of the debt securities;

● the designation of the currency, currencies or currency units in which payment of principal of, premium and interest on the debt securities will be made;

● if payments of principal of, premium or interest on, the debt securities will be made in one or more currencies or currency units other than that or those in which the debt securities are denominated, the manner in which the exchange rate with respect to these payments will be determined;

● the manner in which the amounts of payment of principal of, premium or interest on, the debt securities will be determined, if these amounts may be determined by reference to an index based on a currency or currencies other than that in which the debt securities are denominated or designated to be payable or by reference to a commodity, commodity index, stock exchange index or financial index;

● any provisions relating to any security provided for the debt securities;

● any addition to or change in the events of default described in the indenture with respect to the debt securities and any change in the acceleration provisions described in the indenture with respect to the debt securities;

● any addition to or change in the covenants described in the indenture with respect to the debt securities;

● whether the debt securities will be senior or subordinated and any applicable subordination provisions;

● a discussion of material income tax considerations applicable to the debt securities;

● any other terms of the debt securities, which may modify any provisions of the indenture as it applies to that series; and

● any depositaries, interest rate calculation agents, exchange rate calculation agents or other agents with respect to the debt securities.

We may issue debt securities that are exchangeable for and/or convertible into ordinary shares. The terms, if any, on which the debt securities may be exchanged and/or converted will be set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement. Such terms may include provisions for exchange or conversion, which can be mandatory, at the option of the holder or at our option, and the manner in which the number of ordinary shares or other securities to be received by the holders of debt securities would be calculated.

We may issue debt securities that provide for an amount less than their stated principal amount to be due and payable upon declaration of acceleration of their maturity pursuant to the terms of the indenture. We will provide you with information on the U.S. federal income tax considerations, and other special considerations applicable to any of these debt securities in the applicable prospectus supplement. If we denominate the purchase price of any of the debt securities in a foreign currency or currencies or a foreign currency unit or units, or if the principal of and any premium and interest on any series of debt securities is payable in a foreign currency or currencies or a foreign currency unit or units, we will provide you with information on the restrictions, elections, specific terms and other information with respect to that issue of debt securities and such foreign currency or currencies or foreign currency unit or units in the applicable prospectus supplement.

We may issue debt securities of a series in whole or in part in the form of one or more global securities that will be deposited with, or on behalf of, a depositary identified in the prospectus supplement. Global securities will be issued in registered form and in either temporary or definitive form. Unless and until it is exchanged in whole or in part for the individual debt securities, a global security may not be transferred except as a whole by the depositary for such global security to a nominee of such depositary or by a nominee of such depositary to such depositary or another nominee of such depositary or by such depositary or any such nominee to a successor of such depositary or a nominee of such successor. The specific terms of the depositary arrangement with respect to any debt securities of a series and the rights of and limitations upon owners of beneficial interests in a global security will be described in the applicable prospectus supplement.

The indenture and the debt securities will be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the internal laws of the State of New York, unless we otherwise specify in the applicable prospectus supplement.

**DESCRIPTION OF WARRANTS**

We may issue and offer warrants under the material terms and conditions described in this prospectus and any accompanying prospectus supplement. The accompanying prospectus supplement may add, update or change the terms and conditions of the warrants as described in this prospectus.

**General**

We may issue warrants to purchase our ordinary shares or debt securities. Warrants may be issued independently or together with any securities and may be attached to or separate from those securities. The warrants will be issued under warrant agreements to be entered into between us and a bank or trust company, as warrant agent, all of which will be described in the prospectus supplement relating to the warrants we are offering. The warrant agent will act solely as our agent in connection with the warrants and will not have any obligation or relationship of agency or trust for or with any holders or beneficial owners of warrants.

**Equity Warrants**

Each equity warrant issued by us will entitle its holder to purchase the equity securities designated at an exercise price set forth in, or to be determinable as set forth in, the related prospectus supplement. Equity warrants may be issued separately or together with equity securities.

The equity warrants are to be issued under equity warrant agreements to be entered into between us and one or more banks or trust companies, as equity warrant agent, as will be set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement and this prospectus.

The particular terms of the equity warrants, the equity warrant agreements relating to the equity warrants and the equity warrant certificates representing the equity warrants will be described in the applicable prospectus supplement, including, as applicable:

● the title of the equity warrants;

● the initial offering price;

● the aggregate amount of equity warrants and the aggregate amount of equity securities purchasable upon exercise of the equity warrants;

● the currency or currency units in which the offering price, if any, and the exercise price are payable;

● if applicable, the designation and terms of the equity securities with which the equity warrants are issued, and the amount of equity warrants issued with each equity security;

● the date, if any, on and after which the equity warrants and the related equity security will be separately transferable;

● if applicable, the minimum or maximum amount of the equity warrants that may be exercised at any one time;

● the date on which the right to exercise the equity warrants will commence and the date on which the right will expire;

● if applicable, a discussion of United States federal income tax, accounting or other considerations applicable to the equity warrants;

● anti-dilution provisions of the equity warrants, if any;

● redemption or call provisions, if any, applicable to the equity warrants; and

● any additional terms of the equity warrants, including terms, procedures and limitations relating to the exchange and exercise of the equity warrants.

Holders of equity warrants will not be entitled, solely by virtue of being holders, to vote, to consent, to receive dividends, to receive notice as shareholders with respect to any general meeting for the election of directors or any other matters, or to exercise any rights whatsoever as a holder of the equity securities purchasable upon exercise of the equity warrants.

**Debt Warrants**

Each debt warrant issued by us will entitle its holder to purchase the debt securities designated at an exercise price set forth in, or to be determinable as set forth in, the related prospectus supplement. Debt warrants may be issued separately or together with debt securities.

The debt warrants are to be issued under debt warrant agreements to be entered into between us, and one or more banks or trust companies, as debt warrant agent, as will be set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement and this prospectus.

The particular terms of each issue of debt warrants, the debt warrant agreement relating to the debt warrants and the debt warrant certificates representing debt warrants will be described in the applicable prospectus supplement, including, as applicable:

● the title of the debt warrants;

● the initial offering price;

● the title, aggregate principal amount and terms of the debt securities purchasable upon exercise of the debt warrants;

● the currency or currency units in which the offering price, if any, and the exercise price are payable;

● the title and terms of any related debt securities with which the debt warrants are issued and the amount of the debt warrants issued with each debt security;

● the date, if any, on and after which the debt warrants and the related debt securities will be separately transferable;

● the principal amount of debt securities purchasable upon exercise of each debt warrant and the price at which that principal amount of debt securities may be purchased upon exercise of each debt warrant;

● if applicable, the minimum or maximum amount of warrants that may be exercised at any one time;

● the date on which the right to exercise the debt warrants will commence and the date on which the right will expire;

● if applicable, a discussion of United States federal income tax, accounting or other considerations applicable to the debt warrants;

● whether the debt warrants represented by the debt warrant certificates will be issued in registered or bearer form, and, if registered, where they may be transferred and registered;

● anti-dilution provisions of the debt warrants, if any;

● redemption or call provisions, if any, applicable to the debt warrants; and

● any additional terms of the debt warrants, including terms, procedures and limitations relating to the exchange and exercise of the debt warrants.

Debt warrant certificates will be exchangeable for new debt warrant certificates of different denominations and, if in registered form, may be presented for registration of transfer, and debt warrants may be exercised at the corporate trust office of the debt warrant agent or any other office indicated in the related prospectus supplement. Before the exercise of debt warrants, holders of debt warrants will not be entitled to payments of principal of, premium, if any, or interest, if any, on the debt securities purchasable upon exercise of the debt warrants, or to enforce any of the covenants in the indentures governing such debt securities.

**DESCRIPTION OF SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS**

We may issue subscription rights to purchase our Ordinary Shares. These subscription rights may be issued independently or together with any other security offered hereby and may or may not be transferable by the shareholder receiving the subscription rights in such offering. In connection with any offering of subscription rights, we may enter into a standby arrangement with one or more underwriters or other purchasers pursuant to which the underwriters or other purchasers may be required to purchase any securities remaining unsubscribed for after such offering.

The prospectus supplement relating to any subscription rights we offer, if any, will, to the extent applicable, include specific terms relating to the offering, including some or all of the following:

● the price, if any, for the subscription rights;

● the exercise price payable for each ordinary share upon the exercise of the subscription rights;

● the number of subscription rights to be issued to each shareholder;

● the number and terms of the shares Ordinary Shares which may be purchased per each subscription right;

● the extent to which the subscription rights are transferable;

● any other terms of the subscription rights, including the terms, procedures and limitations relating to the exchange and exercise of the subscription rights;

● the date on which the right to exercise the subscription rights shall commence, and the date on which the subscription rights shall expire;

● the extent to which the subscription rights may include an over-subscription privilege with respect to unsubscribed securities; and

● if applicable, the material terms of any standby underwriting or purchase arrangement which may be entered into by us in connection with the offering of subscription rights.

The description in the applicable prospectus supplement of any subscription rights we offer will not necessarily be complete and will be qualified in its entirety by reference to the applicable subscription right agreement, which will be filed with the SEC if we offer subscription rights. For more information on how you can obtain copies of the applicable subscription right agreement if we offer subscription rights, see the sections entitled "Where You Can Find More Information about Us" and "Incorporation of Documents by Reference". We urge you to read the applicable subscription right agreement and any applicable prospectus supplement in their entirety.

**DESCRIPTION OF UNITS**

We may, from time to time, issue units comprised of one or more of the other securities that may be offered under this prospectus, in any combination.

Each unit will be issued so that the holder of the unit is also the holder of each security included in the unit. Thus, the holder of a unit will have the rights and obligations of a holder of each included security. The unit agreement under which a unit is issued may provide that the securities included in the unit may not be held or transferred separately at any time, or at any time before a specified date.

**PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION**

We may sell the securities through underwriters or dealers, through agents, directly to one or more purchasers, through a rights offering, or otherwise. We will describe the terms of the offering of the securities in a prospectus supplement, information incorporated by reference or free writing prospectus, including:

● the name or names of any underwriters, if any;

● the purchase price of the securities and the proceeds we will receive from the sale;

● any underwriting discounts and other items constituting underwriters' compensation;

● any initial public offering price;

● any discounts or concessions allowed or reallowed or paid to dealers; and

● any securities exchange or market on which the securities may be listed.

Only underwriters we name in the prospectus supplement, information incorporated by reference or free writing prospectus are underwriters of the securities offered thereby. The distribution of securities may be effected, from time to time, in one or more transactions, including:

● block transactions (which may involve crosses) and transactions on the Nasdaq Capital Market or any other organized market where the securities may be traded;

● purchases by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the broker-dealer for its own account pursuant to a prospectus supplement;

● ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which a broker-dealer solicits purchasers;

● sales "at the market" to or through a market maker or into an existing trading market, on an exchange or otherwise; and

● sales in other ways not involving market makers or established trading markets, including direct sales to purchasers.

The securities may be sold at a fixed price or prices, which may be changed, or at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices relating to the prevailing market prices or at negotiated prices. The consideration may be cash or another form negotiated by the parties. Agents, underwriters or broker-dealers may be paid compensation for offering and selling the securities. That compensation may be in the form of discounts, concessions or commissions to be received from us or from the purchasers of the securities. Dealers and agents participating in the distribution of the securities may be deemed to be underwriters, and compensation received by them on resale of the securities may be deemed to be underwriting discounts and commissions under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act. If such dealers or agents were deemed to be underwriters, they may be subject to statutory liabilities under the Securities Act.

We may also make direct sales through rights distributed to our existing shareholders on a pro rata basis, which may or may not be transferable. In any distribution of rights to our shareholders, if all of the underlying securities are not subscribed for, we may then sell the unsubscribed securities directly to third parties or may engage the services of one or more underwriters, dealers or agents, including standby underwriters, to sell the unsubscribed securities to third parties.

Some or all of the securities that we offer though this prospectus may be new issues of securities with no established trading market. Any underwriters to whom we sell our securities for public offering and sale may make a market in those securities, but they will not be obligated to do so and they may discontinue any market making at any time without notice. Accordingly, we cannot assure you of the liquidity of, or continued trading markets for, any securities that we offer.

Agents may, from time to time, solicit offers to purchase the securities. If required, we will name in the applicable prospectus supplement, document incorporated by reference or free writing prospectus, as applicable, any agent involved in the offer or sale of the securities and set forth any compensation payable to the agent. Unless otherwise indicated, any agent will be acting on a best efforts basis for the period of its appointment. Any agent selling the securities covered by this prospectus may be deemed to be an underwriter, as that term is defined in the Securities Act, of the securities.

If underwriters are used in an offering, securities will be acquired by the underwriters for their own account and may be resold, from time to time, in one or more transactions, including negotiated transactions, at a fixed public offering price or at varying prices determined at the time of sale, or under delayed delivery contracts or other contractual commitments. Securities may be offered to the public either through underwriting syndicates represented by one or more managing underwriters or directly by one or more firms acting as underwriters. If an underwriter or underwriters are used in the sale of securities, an underwriting agreement will be executed with the underwriter or underwriters at the time an agreement for the sale is reached. The applicable prospectus supplement will set forth the managing underwriter or underwriters, as well as any other underwriter or underwriters, with respect to a particular underwritten offering of securities, and will set forth the terms of the transactions, including compensation of the underwriters and dealers and the public offering price, if applicable. The prospectus, and the applicable prospectus supplement and any applicable free writing prospectus will be used by the underwriters to resell the securities.

If a dealer is used in the sale of the securities, we or an underwriter will sell the securities to the dealer, as principal. The dealer may then resell the securities to the public at varying prices to be determined by the dealer at the time of resale. To the extent required, we will set forth in the prospectus supplement, document incorporated by reference or free writing prospectus, as applicable, the name of the dealer and the terms of the transactions.

We may directly solicit offers to purchase the securities and may make sales of securities directly to institutional investors or others. These persons may be deemed to be underwriters within the meaning of the Securities Act with respect to any resale of the securities. To the extent required, the prospectus supplement, document incorporated by reference or free writing prospectus, as applicable, will describe the terms of any such sales, including the terms of any bidding or auction process, if used.

Agents, underwriters and dealers may be entitled under agreements which may be entered into with us to indemnification by us against specified liabilities, including liabilities incurred under the Securities Act, or to contribution by us to payments they may be required to make in respect of such liabilities. If required, the prospectus supplement, document incorporated by reference or free writing prospectus, as applicable, will describe the terms and conditions of such indemnification or contribution. Some of the agents, underwriters or dealers, or their affiliates may be customers of, engage in transactions with or perform services for us, our subsidiaries or affiliates in the ordinary course of business.

Under the securities laws of some states, the securities offered by this prospectus may be sold in those states only through registered or licensed brokers or dealers.

Any person participating in the distribution of ordinary shares registered under the registration statement that includes this prospectus will be subject to applicable provisions of the Exchange Act, and the applicable SEC rules and regulations, including, among others, Regulation M, which may limit the timing of purchases and sales of any of our ordinary shares by any such person. Furthermore, Regulation M may restrict the ability of any person engaged in the distribution of our ordinary shares to engage in market-making activities with respect to our ordinary shares. These restrictions may affect the marketability of our ordinary shares and the ability of any person or entity to engage in market-making activities with respect to our ordinary shares.

Certain persons participating in an offering may engage in over-allotment, stabilizing transactions, short-covering transactions and penalty bids in accordance with Regulation M under the Exchange Act that stabilize, maintain or otherwise affect the price of the offered securities. If any such activities will occur, they will be described in the applicable prospectus supplement.

To the extent required, this prospectus may be amended or supplemented from time to time to describe a specific plan of distribution.

All securities we offer other than ordinary shares will be new issues of securities with no established trading market. Any underwriters may make a market in these securities, but will not be obligated to do so and may discontinue any market making at any time without notice. We cannot guarantee the liquidity of the trading markets for any securities.

In compliance with the guidelines of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA"), the aggregate maximum discount, commission or agency fees or other items constituting underwriting compensation to be received by any FINRA member or independent broker-dealer will not exceed 8% of any offering pursuant to this prospectus and any applicable prospectus supplement, as the case may be.

**TAXATION**

Material income tax consequences relating to the purchase, ownership and disposition of any of the securities offered by this prospectus will be set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement relating to the offering of those securities.

**LEGAL MATTERS**

Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP is acting as counsel for us with respect to certain legal matters as to United States federal securities law and New York state law. Except as otherwise set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement, the validity of the ordinary shares and legal matters in connection with the securities offered pursuant to this prospectus to the extent governed by the laws of the Cayman Islands will be passed upon for us by Maples and Calder (Hong Kong) LLP. Additional legal matters may be passed on for us, or any underwriters, dealers or agents, by counsel that we will name in the applicable prospectus supplement.

**EXPERTS**

The financial statements incorporated by reference in this prospectus for the year ended October 31, 2024 have been audited by WWC, P.C., independent registered public accounting firm, as set forth in its report thereon included therein, and incorporated herein by reference, and are included in reliance upon such report given on the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing.

**ENFORCEABILITY OF CIVIL LIABILITIES**

**UNDER UNITED STATES FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS AND OTHER MATTERS**

We are incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands with limited liability. We are 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 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 protections for investors to a lesser extent. In addition, Cayman Islands companies may not have standing to sue before the federal courts of the United States.

A majority of our directors and executive officers are nationals and/or residents of countries other than the United States, and all or a substantial portion of such persons' 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 such persons or to enforce against them or against us, judgments obtained in United States courts, including judgments predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the securities laws of the United States or any state thereof.

**DISCLOSURE OF COMMISSION POSITION ON INDEMNIFICATION FOR SECURITIES ACT LIABILITIES**

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers or persons controlling us pursuant to the foregoing provisions, we have been informed that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is therefore unenforceable.

**INFORMATION INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE**

The SEC allows us to "incorporate by reference" into this prospectus the information we file with them. The information we incorporate by reference into this prospectus is an important part of this prospectus. Any statement in a document we have filed with the SEC prior to the date of this prospectus and which is incorporated by reference into this prospectus will be considered to be modified or superseded to the extent a statement contained in this prospectus or any other subsequently filed document that is incorporated by reference into this prospectus modifies or supersedes that statement. The modified or superseded statement will not be considered to be a part of this prospectus, except as modified or superseded.

We incorporate by reference into this prospectus the information contained in the following documents that we have filed with the SEC pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), which is considered to be a part of this prospectus:

● Our Annual Report on [Form 20-F](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1928948/000121390025018123/ea0231767-20f_hightrend.htm) for the year ended October 31, 2024, filed on February 27, 2025; and

● Our Current Reports on Form 6-K furnished on [March 11, 2025](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1928948/000121390025022471/ea0233865-6k_hightrend.htm) , [March 13, 2025](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1928948/000121390025023442/ea0234201-6k_hightrend.htm) , [March 28, 2025](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1928948/000101376225004219/ea0235991-6k_hightrend.htm) , [June 9, 2025](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1928948/000121390025052715/ea0245060-6k_high.htm) , [June 10, 2025](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1928948/000121390025053147/ea0245335-6ka_high.htm) , [June 11, 2025](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1928948/000121390025053509/ea0245435-6ka1_hightrend.htm) , [June 30, 2025](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1928948/000121390025059288/ea0247456-6k_high.htm) , [July 17, 2025](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1928948/000121390025064911/ea0249162-6k_hightrend.htm) , [July 18, 2025](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1928948/000121390025065722/ea0249590-6ka1_hightrend.htm) , [August 4, 2025](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1928948/000121390025071371/ea0251598-6k_hightrend.htm) , [August 8, 2025](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1928948/000121390025073337/ea0251367-6k_hightrend.htm) , [August 25, 2025](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1928948/000121390025080154/ea0254443-6k_high.htm) , and [August 28, 2025](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1928948/000121390025081410/ea0254919-6k_hightrend.htm) .

all documents that we file with the SEC pursuant to Section 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act subsequent to the date of this Registration Statement and prior to the filing of a post-effective amendment to this Registration Statement (that indicates that all securities offered have been sold or that deregisters all securities then remaining unsold) shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference in this Registration Statement and to be part hereof from the date of filing of such documents.

We also incorporate by reference all additional documents that we file with the SEC pursuant to Section 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act that are filed after the effective date of the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part and prior to the termination of the offering of securities offered pursuant to this prospectus. We also incorporate by reference all additional documents that we file with the SEC pursuant to Section 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act that are filed after the filing date of the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part and prior to effectiveness of that registration statement. We are not, however, incorporating, in each case, any documents or information that we are deemed to "furnish" and not file in accordance with SEC rules.

You may obtain a copy of these filings, without charge, by writing or calling us at:

**High-Trend International Group**

**60 Paya Lebar Road**

**#06-17 Paya Lebar Square**

**Singapore 409051**

Attn: Investor Relations

**WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION**

We are a reporting company and file annual and current reports and other information with the SEC. This prospectus does not contain all of the information set forth in the registration statement or the exhibits that are a part of the registration statement. Our filings with the SEC are available to the public through the SEC's Internet site at http://www.sec.gov.

**High-Trend International Group**

**$400,000,000**

**Ordinary shares, Preferred Shares, Debt Securities, Warrants, Subscription Rights, Units**

**PROSPECTUS**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**, 2025** 

**No dealer, salesperson, or other person has been authorized to give any information or to make any representation not contained in this prospectus, and, if given or made, such information and representation should not be relied upon as having been authorized by us. This prospectus does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities offered by this prospectus in any jurisdiction or to any person to whom it is unlawful to make such offer or solicitation. Neither the delivery of this prospectus nor any sale made hereunder shall under any circumstances create an implication that there has been no change in the facts set forth in this prospectus or in our affairs since the date hereof.**

**PART II**

**INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS**

**Item 8. Indemnification of Directors and Officers**

Cayman Islands law does not limit the extent to which a company's memorandum and articles of association may provide for indemnification of officers and directors, except to the extent any such provision may be held by the Cayman Islands courts to be contrary to public policy, such as to provide indemnification against civil fraud or the consequences of committing a crime.

Our third amended and restated memorandum and articles of association provides that our company shall indemnify our directors (including alternate directors) and officers and their personal representatives against all actions, proceedings, costs, charges, expenses, losses, damages or liabilities incurred or sustained by such persons, other than by reason of any such person's own dishonesty, willful default or fraud, in or about the conduct of our company's business or affairs (including as a result of any mistake of judgment) or in the execution or discharge of his duties, powers, authorities or discretions, including any costs, expenses, losses or liabilities incurred by such persons in defending (whether successfully or otherwise) any civil proceedings concerning our company or our affairs in any court whether in the Cayman Islands or elsewhere. This standard of conduct is generally the same as permitted under the Delaware General Corporation Law for a Delaware corporation. In addition, we have entered into indemnification agreements with our directors and executive officers that provide such persons with additional indemnification beyond that provided in our third amended and restated memorandum and articles of association.

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to our directors, officers or persons controlling us under the foregoing provisions, we have been informed that in the opinion of the SEC, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is therefore unenforceable.

Any underwriting agreement entered into in connection with an offering of securities will also provide for indemnification of us and our officers and directors in certain cases.

**Item 9. Exhibits**

A list of exhibits filed with this registration statement on Form F-3 is set forth on the Exhibit Index and is incorporated herein by reference.

**Item 10. Undertakings**

(a)(1) To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) To include any prospectus required by section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than 20% change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the "Calculation of Registration Fee" table in the effective registration statement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any material change to such information in the registration statement;

Provided however, that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A. Paragraphs (a)(1)(i) and (a)(1)(ii) of this section do not apply if the registration statement is on Form S-8, and the information required to be included in a post-effective amendment by those paragraphs is contained in reports filed with or furnished to the Commission by the registrant pursuant to section 13 or section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that are incorporated by reference in the registration statement; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B. Paragraphs (a)(1)(i), (a)(1)(ii) and (a)(1)(iii) of this section do not apply if the registration statement is on Form S-3 or Form F-3 and the information required to be included in a post-effective amendment by those paragraphs is contained in reports filed with or furnished to the Commission by the registrant pursuant to section 13 or section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that are incorporated by reference in the registration statement, or is contained in a form of prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) that is part of the registration statement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) That, for the purpose of determining
any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement
relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide
offering thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) To remove from registration
by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) To file a post-effective amendment
to the registration statement to include any financial statements required by Item 8.A. of Form 20-F at the start of any delayed offering
or throughout a continuous offering. Financial statements and information otherwise required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Act need not
be furnished, provided that the registrant includes in the prospectus, by means of a post-effective amendment, financial statements required
pursuant to this paragraph (a)(4) and other information necessary to ensure that all other information in the prospectus is at least
as current as the date of those financial statements. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to registration statements on Form
F-3, a post-effective amendment need not be filed to include financial statements and information required by Section 10(a)(3) of the
Act or Rule 3-19 of this chapter if such financial statements and information are contained in periodic reports filed with or furnished
to the Commission by the registrant pursuant to section 13 or section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that are incorporated
by reference in the Form F-3.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) That, for the purpose of determining
liability under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) If the registrant is relying on Rule 430B:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Each prospectus filed by the
registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)shall be deemed to be part of the registration statement as of the date the filed prospectus was
deemed part of and included in the registration statement; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Each prospectus required to
be filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2), (b)(5), or (b)(7) as part of a registration statement in reliance on Rule 430B relating to an offering
made pursuant to Rule 415(a)(1)(i), (vii), or (x) for the purpose of providing the information required by section 10(a) of the Securities
Act of 1933 shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the earlier of the date such form of prospectus
is first used after effectiveness or the date of the first contract of sale of securities in the offering described in the prospectus.
As provided in Rule 430B, for liability purposes of the issuer and any person that is at that date an underwriter, such date shall be
deemed to be a new effective date of the registration statement relating to the securities in the registration statement to which that
prospectus relates, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof. Provided,
however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document
incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement
will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such effective date, supersede or modify any statement that was made
in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior
to such effective date; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) If the registrant is subject to Rule 430C, each prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) as part of a registration statement relating to an offering, other than registration statements relying on Rule 430B or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A, shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(6) That, for the purpose of determining
liability of the registrant under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities: The undersigned
registrant undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the undersigned registrant pursuant to this registration statement,
regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser
by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned registrant will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered
to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the undersigned registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant or used or referred to by the undersigned registrant;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) The portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the undersigned registrant or its securities provided by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) Any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned registrant to the purchaser.

(b) The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that, for purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each filing of the registrant's annual report pursuant to section 13(a) or section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (and, where applicable, each filing of an employee benefit plan's annual report pursuant to section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that is incorporated by reference in the registration statement shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

(c) The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes to supplement the prospectus, after the expiration of the subscription period, to set forth the results of the subscription offer, the transactions by the underwriters during the subscription period, the amount of unsubscribed securities to be purchased by the underwriters, and the terms of any subsequent reoffering thereof. If any public offering by the underwriters is to be made on terms differing from those set forth on the cover page of the prospectus, a post-effective amendment will be filed to set forth the terms of such offering.

**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form F-3 and has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunder duly authorized, on September 5, 2025.

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|:---|
| HIGH-TREND INTERNATIONAL GROUP |
| /s/ Shixuan He |
| Shixuan He |
| Chief Executive Officer |
| (Principal Executive Officer) |

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

**POWER OF ATTORNEY**

Each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Shixuan He and Zi Xia as his or her true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and re-substitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place, and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments (including post-effective amendments, exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith) to this Registration Statement, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Commission, granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact and agent, or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act, this Registration Statement has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities and on September 5, 2025.

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|:---|:---|
| **Name** | **Title** |
| */s/ Shixuan He* | Chief Executive Officer and Director |
| Shixuan He | (Principal Executive Officer) |
| */s/ Zi Xia* | Chief Financial Offer and Director |
| Zi Xia | (Principal Accounting Officer and Principal Financial Officer) |
| */s/ Christopher Nixon Cox* | Director and Chairman of the Board |
| Christopher Nixon Cox |  |
| */s/ Jinyu Chang* | Director |
| Jinyu Chang |  |
| */s/ Xuanhua Xi* | Director |
| Xuanhua Xi |  |
| */s/ Christopher Renn* | Director |
| Christopher Renn |  |
| */s/ Jing Sang* | Director |
| Jing Sang |  |
| */s/ Brian B. Su* | Director |
| Brian B. Su |  |

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**SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IN THE UNITED STATES**

Pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, the undersigned, the duly authorized representative in the United States of High-Trend International Group, has signed this registration statement or amendment thereto on September 5, 2025.

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Authorized U.S. Representative** | **Authorized U.S. Representative** |
| By: | */s/ Don Puglisi* |
| Name: | Don Puglisi |
|  | Puglisi & Associates |

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**EXHIBIT INDEX**

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|:---|:---|
| **Exhibit<br> Number** | **Description of Exhibit** |
| 1.1\* | Form of Underwriting Agreement |
| 1.2 | [Third Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the current report on Form 6-K (File No.001-41573), furnished with the SEC on July 18, 2025).](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1928948/000121390025065722/ea024959001ex3-1_hightrend.htm) |
| 1.3 | [Second Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the current report on Form 6-K (File No.001-41573), furnished with the SEC on January 31, 2025).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1928948/000121390025008470/ea022933801ex3-1_hightrend.htm) |
| 2.1+ | [Description of Ordinary Shares](ea025592601ex2-1_hightrend.htm) |
| 4.1\* | Form of Debt Security |
| 4.2\* | Form of Ordinary Share Warrant Agreement and Warrant Certificate |
| 4.3\* | Form of Preferred Share Warrant Agreement and Warrant Certificate |
| 4.4\* | Form of Debt Securities Warrant Agreement and Warrant Certificate |
| 4.5\* | Form of Rights Agreement (including rights certificate) |
| 4.6\* | Form of Unit Agreement (including unit certificate) |
| 5.1+ | [Opinion of Maples and Calder (Hong Kong) LLP](ea025592601ex5-1_hightrend.htm) |
| 23.1+ | [Consent of WWC P.C.](ea025592601ex23-1_hightrend.htm) |
| 24.1+ | [Power of Attorney (contained on signature page)](#poa_001) |
| 107+ | [Filing Fees Table](ea025592601ex-fee_hightrend.htm) |

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\* To the extent applicable, to be filed by an amendment or as an exhibit to a document filed under the Exchange Act and incorporated by reference herein.

+ Filed herewith.

## Exhibit 2.1

**Exhibit 2.1**

**Description of Ordinary Shares** 

The following description of the material terms of the share capital of High-Trend International Group includes a summary of specified provisions of our Third Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association. References in this section to "High-Trend," "we", "our" or "us" refer to High-Trend International Group, an exempted company incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands.

The rights of shareholders described in this section are available only to High-Trend's shareholders. For the purposes of this section, a "shareholder" means a person who holds shares of High-Trend.

Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings given to them in our annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024, unless otherwise indicated herein.

**General**

High-Trend is an exempted company incorporated in the Cayman Islands and its affairs are governed by its Third Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association, as may be further amended from time to time, and Companies Act (As Revised) of the Cayman Islands, which is referred to as the "Companies Act" below, and the common law of the Cayman Islands.

Under the Third Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association, the authorized share capital of High-Trend is s US$1,250,000 divided into 489,900,000 Class A Ordinary Shares of a par value of US$0.0025 each and 10,100,000 Class B Ordinary Shares of a par value of US$0.0025 each.

**Ordinary Shares**

The Ordinary Shares of High-Trend are divided into Class A Ordinary Shares and Class B Ordinary Shares, each par value US$0.0025 per share. The following includes a summary of the terms of High-Trend's Ordinary Shares, based on its Third Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association and Cayman Islands law.

***General.*** All of High-Trend's issued and outstanding Ordinary Shares are fully paid and non-assessable. Certificates representing the Class A Ordinary Shares and Class B Ordinary Shares are issued in registered form. High-Trend may not issue shares to bearer. High-Trend's shareholders who are non-residents of the Cayman Islands may freely hold and transfer their Ordinary Shares.

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***Conversion.*** Each Class B Ordinary Share is convertible into one (1) fully paid Class A Ordinary Share at any time by the holder thereof. The right to convert shall be exercisable by the holder of the Class B Ordinary Share delivering a written notice to the Company that such holder elects to convert a specified number of Class B Ordinary Shares into Class A Ordinary Shares. In no event shall Class A Ordinary Shares be convertible into Class B Ordinary Shares.

***Dividends.*** The holders of High-Trend Ordinary Shares are entitled to such dividends as may be declared by its Board of Directors subject to its Third Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association and the Companies Act. High-Trend's Third Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association provide that dividends may be declared and paid out of High-Trend's profits, realized or unrealized. Dividends may also be declared and paid out of share premium account or any other fund or account which can be authorized for this purpose in accordance with the Companies Act. No dividend may be declared and paid unless High-Trend's directors determine that, immediately after the payment, High-Trend will be able to pay its debts as they fall due in the ordinary course of business and High-Trend has funds lawfully available for such purpose.

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***Voting Rights.*** Holders of Ordinary Shares have the right to receive notice of, attend, speak and vote at general meetings of the Company. Holders of Ordinary Shares shall, at all times, vote together as one Class on all matters submitted to a vote by the Members. Each Class A Ordinary Share shall be entitled to one (1) vote on all matters subject to vote at general meetings of the Company and each Class B Ordinary Share shall be entitled to twenty (20) votes on all matters subject to vote at general meetings of the Company.

A quorum required for a meeting of shareholders consists of two or more shareholders holding not less than one-half of all votes attaching to the issued and outstanding shares entitled to vote at general meetings present in person or by proxy or, if a corporation or other non-natural person, by its duly authorized representative. As a Cayman Islands exempted company, High-Trend is not obliged by the Companies Act to call shareholders' annual general meetings. High-Trend's Third Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association provide that High-Trend may (but are not obliged to) in each year hold a general meeting as its annual general meeting in which case High-Trend will specify the meeting as such in the notices calling it, and the annual general meeting will be held at such time and place as may be determined by its directors. High-Trend, however, will hold an annual shareholders' meeting during each fiscal year, as required by the Listing Rules of Nasdaq. Each general meeting, other than an annual general meeting, shall be an extraordinary general meeting. Shareholders' annual general meetings and any other general meetings of High-Trend's shareholders may be called by a majority of its Board of Directors or its chairman or, in the case of an extraordinary general meeting only, upon a requisition of shareholders holding at the date of deposit of the requisition not less than one-third of the votes attaching to the issued and outstanding shares entitled to vote at general meetings, in which case the directors are obliged to call such meeting and to put the resolutions so requisitioned to a vote at such meeting; however, High-Trend's Third Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association do not provide its shareholders with any right to put any proposals before any annual general meetings or any extraordinary general meetings not called by such shareholders. Advance notice of at least fifteen (15) days is required for the convening of High-Trend's annual general meeting and other general meetings unless such notice is waived in accordance with its articles of association.

An ordinary resolution to be passed at a meeting by the shareholders requires the affirmative vote of a simple majority of the votes attaching to the Ordinary Shares cast by those shareholders entitled to vote who are present in person or by proxy at a general meeting, while a special resolution requires the affirmative vote of no less than two-thirds of the votes attaching to the Ordinary Shares cast by those shareholders entitled to vote who are present in person or by proxy at a general meeting. A special resolution will be required for important matters such as a change of name or making changes to High-Trend's Third Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association.

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***Transfer of Ordinary Shares.*** Subject to the restrictions in High-Trend's Third Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association as set out below, any of High-Trend's shareholders may transfer all or any of his or her Ordinary Shares by an instrument of transfer in the usual or common form or any other form approved by High-Trend Board or prescribed by Nasdaq.

High-Trend's Board may, in its absolute discretion, decline to register any transfer of any ordinary share which is not fully paid up or on which High-Trend has a lien. The High-Trend Board may also decline to register any transfer of any ordinary share unless:

● the instrument of transfer is lodged with High-Trend, accompanied by the certificate for the Ordinary Shares to which it relates and such other evidence as High-Trend Board may reasonably require to show the right of the transferor to make the transfer;

● the instrument of transfer is in respect of only one class of shares;

● the instrument of transfer is properly stamped, if required;

● in the case of a transfer to joint holders, the number of joint holders to whom the ordinary share is to be transferred does not exceed four; and

● a fee of such maximum sum as Nasdaq may determine to be payable or such lesser sum as the High-Trend Board may from time to time require is paid to High-Trend in respect thereof.

If the High-Trend Board refuses to register a transfer it shall, within two months after the date on which the instrument of transfer was lodged, send to each of the transferor and the transferee notice of such refusal.

The registration of transfers may, after compliance with any notice required by Nasdaq, be suspended and the register of members closed at such times and for such periods as High-Trend Board may from time to time determine, *provided*, *however*, that the registration of transfers shall not be suspended nor the register of members closed for more than 30 days in any year.

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***Liquidation.*** On a return of capital on winding up or otherwise (other than on conversion, redemption or purchase of Ordinary Shares), if the assets available for distribution amongst High-Trend's shareholders shall be more than sufficient to repay the whole of the share capital at the commencement of the winding up, the surplus shall be distributed amongst High-Trend's shareholders in proportion to the par value of the shares held by them at the commencement of the winding up, subject to a deduction from those shares in respect of which there are monies due, of all monies payable to High-Trend for unpaid calls or otherwise. If High-Trend's assets available for distribution are insufficient to repay the whole of the share capital, the assets will be distributed so that the losses are borne by High-Trend's shareholders in proportion to the par value of the shares held by them. Any distribution of assets or capital to a holder of ordinary share will be the same in any liquidation event.

***Redemption, Repurchase and Surrender of Ordinary Shares.*** High-Trend may issue shares on terms that such shares are subject to redemption, at High-Trend's option or at the option of the holders thereof, on such terms and in such manner as may be determined, before the issue of such shares, by High-Trend Board or by a special resolution of High-Trend's shareholders. High-Trend may also repurchase any of its shares provided that the manner and terms of such repurchase have been approved by the High-Trend Board or are otherwise authorized by its Third Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association. Under the Companies Act, the redemption or repurchase of any share may be paid out of High-Trend's profits or out of the proceeds of a fresh issue of shares made for the purpose of such redemption or repurchase, or out of capital (including share premium account and capital redemption reserve) if High-Trend can, immediately following such payment, pay its debts as they fall due in the ordinary course of business. In addition, under the Companies Act no such share may be redeemed or repurchased (a) unless it is fully paid up, (b) if such redemption or repurchase would result in there being no shares outstanding, or (c) if the company has commenced liquidation. In addition, High-Trend Board may accept the surrender of any fully paid share for no consideration.

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***Variations of Rights of Shares.*** If at any time High-Trend's share capital is divided into different classes or series of shares, the rights attached to any class or series of shares (unless otherwise provided by the terms of issue of the shares of that class or series), whether or not High-Trend is being wound-up, may be varied with the consent in writing of the holders of a majority of the issued shares of that class or series or with the sanction of an ordinary resolution at a separate meeting of the holders of the shares of that class or series. The rights conferred upon the holders of the shares of any class issued shall not, unless otherwise expressly provided by the terms of issue of the shares of that class, be deemed to be varied by the creation or issue of further shares ranking *pari passu* with or subsequent to such existing class of shares.

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***Inspection of Books and Records.*** Holders of High-Trend Ordinary Shares have no general right under Cayman Islands law to inspect or obtain copies of High-Trend's list of shareholders or its corporate records (save for its memorandum and articles of association, its register of mortgages and charges and special resolutions of High-Trend's shareholders). However, High-Trend will provide its shareholders with annual audited financial statements.

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***Issuance of Additional Shares.*** High-Trend's Third Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association authorize its Board of Directors to issue additional Ordinary Shares from time to time as its Board of Directors shall determine, to the extent of available authorized but unissued shares.

High-Trend's Third Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association also authorize its Board of Directors to establish and designate from time to time one or more series of preferred shares and to determine, with respect to any series of preferred shares, the terms and rights of that series, including:

● the designation of the series;

● the number of shares of the series;

● the dividend rights, conversion rights, voting rights; and

● the rights and terms of redemption and liquidation preferences.

High-Trend's Board may issue preferred shares without action by its shareholders to the extent authorized but unissued. Issuance of these shares may dilute the voting power of holders of Ordinary Shares.

***Anti-Takeover Provisions.*** Some provisions of High-Trend's Third Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association may discourage, delay or prevent a change of control of High-Trend or management that shareholders may consider favorable, including provisions that authorize High-Trend Board to issue preferred shares in one or more series and to designate the price, rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions of such preferred shares without any further vote or action by its shareholders.

***Exempted Company.*** High-Trend is an exempted company with limited liability under the Companies Act. The Companies Act distinguishes between ordinary resident companies and exempted companies. Any company that is registered in the Cayman Islands but conducts business mainly outside the Cayman Islands may apply to be registered as an exempted company. The requirements for an exempted company are essentially the same as for an ordinary company except that an exempted company:

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

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

● does not have to hold an annual general meeting;

● may issue shares with no par value;

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

● may register by way of continuation in another jurisdiction and be deregistered in the Cayman Islands;

● may register as a limited duration company; and

● may register as a segregated portfolio company.

"Limited liability" means that the liability of each shareholder is limited to the amount unpaid by the shareholder on that shareholder's shares of the company.

## Exhibit 5.1

**Exhibit 5.1**

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| **Our ref** | JLH/803786-000001/33076713v2 |

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High-Trend International Group

PO Box 309, Ugland House

Grand Cayman, KY1-1104

Cayman Islands

5 September 2025

Dear Sirs

**High-Trend International Group**

We have acted as Cayman Islands legal advisers to High-Trend International Group (the "**Company**") in connection with the Company's registration statement on Form F-3, including all amendments or supplements thereto (the "**Registration Statement**"), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "**Commission**") under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended to date relating to the registration of the following securities to be issued and sold by the Company from time to time in one or more offerings (the "**Securities**"):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) certain Class A ordinary shares with a par value of US$0.0025 each of the Company (the "**Ordinary Shares** ");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) certain preferred shares with a par value of US$0.0025 each of the Company (the "**Preferred Shares** ");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) debt securities of the Company, which may include debt securities exchangeable for or convertible into
Ordinary Shares (collectively the "**Debt Securities** "), each series of Debt Securities to be issued under indentures to
be entered into by the Company and the trustee for such Debt Securities (the "**Indentures** ");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) warrants to subscribe for Ordinary Shares and/or Debt Securities of the Company (the "**Warrants** ")
to be issued under warrant agreements to be entered into between the Company and the warrant agent for such Warrants thereunder (the "**Warrant Agreements** ");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) subscription rights to purchase Ordinary Shares of the Company (the "**Rights**") to be issued
under standby underwriting agreements or subscription right agreements to be entered into among the Company and one or more underwriters
or purchasers for such Rights thereunder (the "**Rights Agreements** "); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) units comprising of one or more of the Ordinary Shares, Preferred Shares, Debt Securities, Warrants or
Rights in any combination (the "**Units**") to be issued under unit agreements to be entered into between the Company and
the unitholder for such Units thereunder (the "**Unit Agreements** ").

We are furnishing this opinion as Exhibit 5.1 to the Registration Statement.

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| **1** | **Documents Reviewed** |

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For the purposes of this opinion, we have reviewed only originals, copies or final drafts of the following documents:

1.1 The Certificate of Incorporation dated 28 February 2022
and the Certificate of Incorporation On Change of Name dated 8 January 2025.

1.2 The Third Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association of
the Company as adopted by a special resolution dated 16 July 2025 (the "**Memorandum and Articles** ").

1.3 The written resolutions of the board of directors of the Company (the "**Board** ")
dated 29 August 2025 (the "**Board Resolutions** ").

1.4 A certificate of good standing dated 3 June 2025 issued
by the Registrar of Companies in the Cayman Islands (the "**Certificate of Good Standing** ").

1.5 A certificate from a director of the Company, a copy of which is attached
hereto (the "**Director's Certificate** ").

1.6 The Registration Statement.

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| **2** | **Assumptions** |

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The following opinions are given only as to, and based on, circumstances and matters of fact existing and known to us on the date of this opinion letter. These opinions only relate to the laws of the Cayman Islands which are in force on the date of this opinion letter. In giving these opinions we have relied (without further verification) upon the completeness and accuracy, as of the date of this opinion letter, of the Director's Certificate and the Certificate of Good Standing. We have also relied upon the following assumptions, which we have not independently verified:

2.1 The Indentures, Warrant Agreements, Rights Agreements and Unit Agreements
(together, the "**Transaction Documents** "), and the Securities (other than the Ordinary Shares and Preferred Shares), have
been, or will be, authorised and duly executed and unconditionally delivered by or on behalf of all relevant parties in accordance with
all relevant laws (other than, with respect to the Company, the laws of the Cayman Islands).

2.2 The Transaction Documents and the Securities
 (other than the Ordinary Shares and Preferred Shares) are, or will be, legal, valid, binding and enforceable against all relevant parties in accordance with their terms
under the laws of the State of New York and all other relevant laws (other than, with respect to the Company, the laws of the Cayman Islands).

2.3 The choice of the laws of the State of New York as the governing law of
the Transaction Documents and the Securities (other than the Ordinary Shares and Preferred Shares) has been, or will be, made in good
faith and would be regarded as a valid and binding selection which will be upheld by the courts of the State of New York and any other
relevant jurisdiction (other than the Cayman Islands) as a matter of the laws of the State of New York and all other relevant laws (other
than the laws of the Cayman Islands).

2.4 Copies of documents, conformed copies or drafts of documents
provided to us are true and complete copies of, or in the final forms of, the originals.

2.5 All signatures, initials and seals are genuine.

2.6 The capacity, power, authority and legal right of all parties under all
relevant laws and regulations (other than, with respect to the Company, the laws and regulations of the Cayman Islands) to enter into,
execute, unconditionally deliver and perform their respective obligations under the Transaction Documents and the Securities.

2.7 There is no contractual or other prohibition or restriction (other than
as arising under Cayman Islands law) binding on the Company prohibiting or restricting it from issuing the Ordinary Shares or the Preferred
Shares or entering into and performing its obligations under the Registration Statement, the Transaction Documents and the Securities.

2.8 No monies paid to or for the account of any party under the Transaction
Documents or the Securities or any property received or disposed of by any party to the Transaction Documents or the Securities in each
case in connection with the Transaction Documents or the Securities, or the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby, represent
or will represent proceeds of criminal conduct or criminal property or terrorist property (as defined in the Proceeds of Crime Act (As
Revised) and the Terrorism Act (As Revised), respectively).

2.9 There is nothing contained in the minute book or corporate
records of the Company (which other than the records set out in paragraphs 1.1 to 1.3 of the opinion letter, we have not
inspected) which would or might affect the opinions set out below.

2.10 There is nothing under any law (other than the law of
the Cayman Islands) which would or might affect the opinions set out below. Specifically, we have made no independent investigation of
the laws of the State of New York.

2.11 The Company will have sufficient authorised capital to effect the issue
of the Ordinary Shares and Preferred Shares at the time of issuance.

2.12 The Company will receive money or money's worth in consideration
for the issue of the Ordinary Shares and the Preferred Shares, and none of the Ordinary Shares or the Preferred Shares will be issued
for less than their par value.

2.13 No invitation has been or will be made by or on behalf
of the Company to the public in the Cayman Islands to subscribe for any of the Securities.

2.14 The Debt Securities, Warrants, Rights, and Units
 will respectively be issued and authenticated or duly authorised, executed and delivered as required in accordance with the provisions of the Indenture, Warrant Agreement, Rights
Agreement, and Unit Agreement (as the case may be).

2.15 The Transaction Documents and the Securities (other
than the Ordinary Shares and Preferred Shares) will be, or have been, duly executed and delivered by an authorised person of the parties
thereto.

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| **3** | **Opinion** |

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Based upon the foregoing and subject to the qualifications set out below and having regard to such legal considerations as we deem relevant, we are of the opinion that:

3.1 The Company has been duly incorporated as an exempted
company with limited liability and is validly existing and in good standing with the Registrar of Companies under the laws of the Cayman
Islands.

3.2 The authorised share capital of the Company is US$1,250,000 divided into
489,900,000 Class A Ordinary Shares of a par value of US$0.0025 each and 10,100,000 Class B Ordinary Shares of a par value of US$0.0025
each.

3.3 With respect to the Ordinary Shares and the Preferred Shares, when (i) the
Board has taken all necessary corporate action to approve the issue thereof, the terms of the offering thereof and related matters; (ii)
the issue of such Ordinary Shares or Preferred Shares has been recorded in the Company's register of members (shareholders); and
(iii) the subscription price of such Ordinary Shares or Preferred Shares, (being not less than the par value of the Ordinary Shares or
Preferred Shares, as the case may be) has been fully paid in cash or other consideration approved by the Board, the Ordinary Shares or
Preferred Shares will be duly authorised, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.

3.4 With respect to each issue of the Debt Securities, when (i) the Board has
taken all necessary corporate action to approve the creation and terms of the Debt Securities and to approve the issue thereof, the terms
of the offering thereof and related matters; (ii) an Indenture relating to the Debt Securities and the Debt Securities shall have been
authorised and duly executed and delivered by and on behalf of the Company and all the relevant parties thereunder in accordance with
all relevant laws; and (iii) when such Debt Securities issued thereunder have been duly executed and delivered on behalf of the Company
and authenticated in the manner set forth in the Indenture relating to such issue of Debt Securities and delivered against due payment
therefor pursuant to, and in accordance with, the terms of the Registration Statement and any relevant prospectus supplement, such Debt
Securities issued pursuant to the Indenture will have been duly executed, issued and delivered.

3.5 With respect to each issue of the Warrants, when (i) the Board has taken all necessary corporate action
to approve the creation and terms of the Warrants and to approve the issue thereof, the terms of the offering thereof and related matters;
(ii) a Warrant Agreement relating to the Warrants shall have been duly authorised and validly executed and delivered by the Company and
the warrant agent thereunder in accordance with all relevant laws; and (iii) the certificates representing the Warrants have been duly
executed, countersigned, registered and delivered in accordance with the Warrant Agreement relating to the Warrants and the applicable
definitive purchase, underwriting or similar agreement approved by the Board upon payment of the consideration therefor provided therein,
the Warrants will be duly authorised, legal and binding obligations of the Company.

3.6 With respect to each issue of the Rights, when (i) the Board has taken all
necessary corporate action to approve the creation and terms of the Rights and to approve the issue thereof, the terms of the offering
thereof and related matters; (ii) a Rights Agreement relating to the Rights shall have been duly authorised and duly executed and delivered
by the Company and all the relevant parties thereunder in accordance with all relevant laws; and (iii) the certificates representing the
Rights have been duly executed, countersigned, registered and delivered in accordance with the Rights Agreement relating to the Rights
and the applicable definitive purchase, underwriting or similar agreement approved by the Board upon payment of the consideration therefor
provided therein, such Rights will be duly authorised, legal and binding obligations of the Company.

3.7 With respect to each issue of the Units, when (i) the Board has taken all
necessary corporate action to approve the creation and terms of the Units and to approve the issue thereof, the terms of the offering
thereof and related matters; (ii) a Unit Agreement relating to the Units and the Units shall have been authorised and duly executed and
delivered by and on behalf of the Company and all the relevant parties thereunder in accordance with all relevant laws; and (iii) when
such Units issued thereunder have been duly executed and delivered on behalf of the Company and authenticated in the manner set forth
in the Unit Agreement relating to such issue of Units and delivered against due payment therefor pursuant to, and in accordance with,
the terms of the Registration Statement and any relevant prospectus supplement, such Units issued pursuant to the Unit Agreement will
be duly authorised, legal and binding obligations of the Company.

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The opinions expressed above are subject to the following qualifications:

4.1 To maintain the Company in good standing under the laws
of the Cayman Islands, annual filing fees must be paid and returns made to the Registrar of Companies within the time frame prescribed
by law.

4.2 The obligations assumed by the Company under the Transaction Documents,
the Securities (other than the Ordinary Shares and Preferred Shares) will not necessarily be enforceable in all circumstances in accordance
with their terms. In particular:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) enforcement may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, reorganisation,
readjustment of debts or moratorium or other laws of general application relating to, protecting or affecting the rights of creditors
and/or contributories;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) enforcement may be limited by general principles of equity. For example, equitable remedies such as specific
performance may not be available, *inter alia*, where damages are considered to be an adequate remedy;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) some claims may become barred under relevant statutes of limitation or may be or become
subject to defences of set off, counterclaim, estoppel and similar defences;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) where obligations are to be performed in a jurisdiction outside the Cayman Islands,
they may not be enforceable in the Cayman Islands to the extent that performance would be illegal under the laws of that jurisdiction;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) the courts of the Cayman Islands have jurisdiction to give judgment in the currency
of the relevant obligation and statutory rates of interest payable upon judgments will vary according to the currency of the judgment.
If the Company becomes insolvent and is made subject to a liquidation
proceeding, the courts of the Cayman Islands will require all debts to be proved in a common currency, which is likely to be the "functional
currency" of the Company determined in accordance with applicable accounting principles. Currency indemnity provisions have not been
tested, so far as we are aware, in the courts of the Cayman Islands;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) arrangements that constitute penalties will not be enforceable;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) enforcement may be prevented by reason of fraud, coercion, duress, undue influence,
misrepresentation, public policy or mistake or limited by the doctrine of frustration of contracts;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) provisions imposing confidentiality obligations may be overridden by compulsion of applicable law or the
requirements of legal and/or regulatory process;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) the courts of the Cayman Islands may decline to exercise jurisdiction in relation to substantive proceedings
brought under or in relation to the Transaction Documents or Securities (other than the Ordinary Shares and Preferred Shares) in matters
where they determine that such proceedings may be tried in a more appropriate forum;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) we reserve our opinion as to the enforceability of the relevant provisions of the
Transaction Documents or Securities (other than the Ordinary Shares and Preferred Shares) to the extent that they purport to grant exclusive
jurisdiction as there may be circumstances in which the courts of the Cayman Islands would accept jurisdiction notwithstanding such provisions;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) a company cannot, by agreement or in its articles of association, restrict the exercise of a statutory
power and there is doubt as to the enforceability of any provision in the Transaction Documents or Securities (other than the Ordinary
Shares and Preferred Shares) whereby the Company covenants to restrict the exercise of powers specifically given to it under the Companies
Act (As Revised) of the Cayman Islands (the "**Companies Act** "), including, without limitation, the power to increase its
authorised share capital, amend its memorandum and articles of association or present a petition to a Cayman Islands court for an order
to wind up the Company; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l) enforcement or performance of any provision in the Transaction Documents or Securities (other than the
Ordinary Shares and Preferred Shares) which relates, directly or indirectly, to an interest in the Company constituting shares, voting
rights or ultimate effective control over management in the Company may be prohibited or restricted if any such relevant interest is or
becomes subject to a restrictions notice issued under the Beneficial Ownership Transparency Act (As Revised) ()"**BOT Act** ").

4.3 We express no opinion as to the meaning, validity or
effect of any references to foreign (i.e. non-Cayman Islands) statutes, rules, regulations, codes, judicial authority or any other promulgations
and any references to them in the Transaction Documents or Securities (other than the Ordinary Shares and Preferred Shares).

4.4 We have not reviewed the final form of any of the Indentures, the Debt Securities
to be issued thereunder, the Warrant Agreements or the Warrants to be issued thereunder, the Rights Agreements or the Rights to be issued thereunder,
or the Unit Agreements or the Units to be issued thereunder, and our opinions are qualified accordingly.

4.5 We reserve our opinion as to the extent to which the courts of the Cayman
Islands would, in the event of any relevant illegality or invalidity, sever the relevant provisions of the Transaction Documents or Securities
(other than the Ordinary Shares and Preferred Shares) and enforce the remainder or the transaction of which such provisions form a part,
notwithstanding any express provisions in this regard.

4.6 Under the Companies Act, the register of members of
a Cayman Islands company is by statute regarded as prima facie evidence of any matters which the Companies Act directs or authorises to
be inserted therein. A third party interest in the shares in question would not appear. An entry in the register of members may yield
to a court order for rectification (for example, in the event of fraud or manifest error).

4.7 In this opinion the phrase "non-assessable" means, with respect to the issuance of shares in
the Company, that a shareholder shall not, in respect of the relevant shares and in the absence of a contractual arrangement, or an obligation
pursuant to the memorandum and articles of association, to the contrary, have any obligation to make further contributions to the Company's
assets (except in exceptional circumstances, such as involving fraud, the establishment of an agency relationship or an illegal or improper
purpose or other circumstances in which a court may be prepared to pierce or lift the corporate veil).

4.8 The obligations of the Company
may be subject to restrictions pursuant to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) United Nations and United Kingdom sanctions extended to the Cayman Islands by Orders in Council; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) sanctions imposed by Cayman Islands authorities under Cayman Islands legislation.

Except as specifically stated herein, we make no comment with respect to any representations and warranties which may be made by or with respect to the Company in any of the documents or instruments cited in this opinion or otherwise with respect to the commercial terms of the transactions, which are the subject of this opinion.

The opinions in this opinion letter are strictly limited to the matters contained in the opinions section above and do not extend to any other matters. We have not been asked to review and we therefore have not reviewed any of the ancillary documents relating to the Transaction Documents or Securities and express no opinion or observation upon the terms of any such document.

We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the Registration Statement and to the reference to our name under the heading "Legal Matters" and elsewhere in the prospectus included in the Registration Statement. In giving such consent, we do not thereby admit that we come within the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Rules and Regulations of the Commission thereunder.

Yours faithfully

/s/ Maples and Calder (Hong Kong) LLP

Maples and Calder (Hong Kong) LLP

**Director's Certificate**

5 September 2025

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| To: | Maples and Calder (Hong Kong) LLP |
|  | 26th Floor, Central Plaza |
|  | 18 Harbour Road |
|  | Wanchai, Hong Kong |

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Dear Sirs

**High-Trend International Group (the "Company")**

I, the undersigned, being a director of the Company, am aware that you are being asked to provide a legal opinion (the "**Opinion**") in relation to certain aspects of Cayman Islands law. Capitalised terms used in this certificate have the meaning given to them in the Opinion. I hereby certify that:

1 The Memorandum and Articles remain in full force and effect and are unamended.

2 The Resolutions were duly passed in the manner prescribed in the Memorandum and Articles (including, without limitation, with respect to the disclosure of interests (if any) by directors of the Company) and have not been amended, varied or revoked in any respect.

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| 3 | The authorised share capital of the Company is US$1,250,000 divided into 489,900,000 Class A Ordinary Shares of a par value of US$0.0025 each and 10,100,000 Class B Ordinary Shares of a par value of US$0.0025 each. |

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4 The shareholders of the Company have not restricted or limited the powers of the directors of the Company in any way.

5 The directors of the Company at the date of the Resolutions and at the date of this certificate were and are as follows:

Chris Renn

Jing Sang Xuanhua Xi

Zi Xia

Jinyu Chang

Shixuan He

Christopher Nixon Cox

Brian Su

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| 6 | Each director of the Company considers the transactions contemplated by the Registration Statement, the execution and delivery of the Transaction Documents and the issue of the Securities to be of commercial benefit to the Company and has acted bona fide in the best interests of the Company, and for a proper purpose of the Company in relation to the transactions which are the subject of the Opinion. |

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| 7 | To the best of my knowledge and belief, having made due inquiry, the Company is not the subject of legal, arbitral, administrative or other proceedings in any jurisdiction and neither the directors nor shareholders of the Company have taken any steps to have the Company struck off or placed in liquidation. Further, no steps have been taken to wind up the Company or to appoint restructuring officers or interim restructuring officers, and no step has been taken to appoint a receiver in relation to any of the Company's property or assets. |

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8 No interest in the Company constituting shares, voting rights or ultimate effective control over management in the Company is currently subject to a restrictions notice issued under the BOT Act.

I confirm that you may continue to rely on this certificate as being true and correct on the day that you issue the Opinion unless I shall have previously notified you personally to the contrary.

[*signature page follows*]

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| Signature: | /s/ Zi Xia |
| Name: | Zi Xia |
| Title: | Director |

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## Exhibit 23.1

**Exhibit 23.1**

**<u>Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm</u>**

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of High-Trend International Group on Form F-3 of our report dated February 27, 2025 with respect to our audits of the consolidated financial statements of High-Trend International Group as of October 31, 2024 and 2023 and for the years then ended.

We also consent to the reference of WWC, P.C., as an independent registered public accounting firm, as "Experts" in matters of accounting.

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|  | /s/ WWC, P.C. |
| San Mateo, California | WWC, P.C. |
| September 5, 2025 | Certified Public Accountants |
|  | PCAOB ID: 1171 |

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## Ex-Filing

?xml version='1.0' encoding='ASCII'? Filing Fee Exhibit

**Ex-Filing Fees**

**CALCULATION OF FILING FEE TABLES**

**F-3**

**High-Trend International Group**

**Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities**

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| **Line Item Type** | **Security Type** | **Security Class Title** | **Notes** | **Fee Calculation<br> Rule** | **Amount Registered** | **Proposed Maximum Offering<br> Price Per Unit** | **Maximum Aggregate Offering Price** | **Fee Rate** | **Amount of Registration Fee** |
| *Newly Registered Securities* | *Newly Registered Securities* | *Newly Registered Securities* | *Newly Registered Securities* | *Newly Registered Securities* | *Newly Registered Securities* | *Newly Registered Securities* | *Newly Registered Securities* | *Newly Registered Securities* | *Newly Registered Securities* |
| Fees to be Paid | Equity | Class A ordinary shares, $0.0025 par value per share | (1) | 457(o) |  | $| $0.00 | 0.0001531 | $— |
| Fees to be Paid | Debt | Debt Securities | (2) | 457(o) |  |  | 0.00 | 0.0001531 |  |
| Fees to be Paid | Other | Warrants | (3) | 457(o) |  |  | 0.00 | 0.0001531 |  |
| Fees to be Paid | Other | Rights | (4) | 457(o) |  |  | 0.00 | 0.0001531 |  |
| Fees to be Paid | Other | Units | (5) | 457(o) |  |  | 0.00 | 0.0001531 |  |
| Fees to be Paid | Unallocated (Universal) Shelf |  | (6) | 457(o) |  | $| $400000000.00 | 0.0001531 | $61240.00 |
| Total Offering Amounts: | Total Offering Amounts: | Total Offering Amounts: | Total Offering Amounts: | Total Offering Amounts: | Total Offering Amounts: | Total Offering Amounts: | $400000000.00 |  | 61240.00 |
| Total Fees Previously Paid: | Total Fees Previously Paid: | Total Fees Previously Paid: | Total Fees Previously Paid: | Total Fees Previously Paid: | Total Fees Previously Paid: | Total Fees Previously Paid: |  |  | 0.00 |
| Total Fee Offsets: | Total Fee Offsets: | Total Fee Offsets: | Total Fee Offsets: | Total Fee Offsets: | Total Fee Offsets: | Total Fee Offsets: |  |  | 0.00 |
| Net Fee Due: | Net Fee Due: | Net Fee Due: | Net Fee Due: | Net Fee Due: | Net Fee Due: | Net Fee Due: |  |  | $61240.00 |

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**__________________________________________ Offering Note(s)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) Pursuant to Rule 416 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (or the Securities Act), an indeterminate number of additional securities are registered hereunder that may be issued to prevent dilution in connection with a share split, share dividend, recapitalization, or similar event or adjustment. In addition, an indeterminate number of common shares are registered hereunder that may be issued upon conversion of or exchange for any other securities. There are being registered hereunder such indeterminate number of the securities of each identified class being registered as may be sold from time to time at indeterminate prices, with an initial aggregate public offering price not to exceed $400,000,000. Separate consideration may or may not be received for securities that are issuable on exercise, conversion or exchange of other securities or that are issued in units. To the extent that separate consideration is received for any such securities, the aggregate amount of such consideration will be included in the aggregate offering price of all securities sold. If any debt securities are issued at an original issue discount, then the offering may be in such greater principal amount as shall result in a maximum aggregate offering price not to exceed $400,000,000, less the aggregate dollar amount of all securities previously issued hereunder. Any securities registered hereunder may be sold separately or as part of units, which may consist of any combination of the securities registered hereunder. Pursuant to Instructions to the Calculation of Filing Fee Tables and Related Disclosure of Form F-3, the table does not specify by each class information as to the proposed maximum aggregate offering price. Any securities registered hereunder may be sold separately or as units with other securities registered hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) Pursuant to Rule 416 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (or the Securities Act), an indeterminate number of additional securities are registered hereunder that may be issued to prevent dilution in connection with a share split, share dividend, recapitalization, or similar event or adjustment. In addition, an indeterminate number of common shares are registered hereunder that may be issued upon conversion of or exchange for any other securities. There are being registered hereunder such indeterminate number of the securities of each identified class being registered as may be sold from time to time at indeterminate prices, with an initial aggregate public offering price not to exceed $400,000,000. Separate consideration may or may not be received for securities that are issuable on exercise, conversion or exchange of other securities or that are issued in units. To the extent that separate consideration is received for any such securities, the aggregate amount of such consideration will be included in the aggregate offering price of all securities sold. If any debt securities are issued at an original issue discount, then the offering may be in such greater principal amount as shall result in a maximum aggregate offering price not to exceed $400,000,000, less the aggregate dollar amount of all securities previously issued hereunder. Any securities registered hereunder may be sold separately or as part of units, which may consist of any combination of the securities registered hereunder. Pursuant to Instructions to the Calculation of Filing Fee Tables and Related Disclosure of Form F-3, the table does not specify by each class information as to the proposed maximum aggregate offering price. Any securities registered hereunder may be sold separately or as units with other securities registered hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) Pursuant to Rule 416 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (or the Securities Act), an indeterminate number of additional securities are registered hereunder that may be issued to prevent dilution in connection with a share split, share dividend, recapitalization, or similar event or adjustment. In addition, an indeterminate number of common shares are registered hereunder that may be issued upon conversion of or exchange for any other securities. There are being registered hereunder such indeterminate number of the securities of each identified class being registered as may be sold from time to time at indeterminate prices, with an initial aggregate public offering price not to exceed $400,000,000. Separate consideration may or may not be received for securities that are issuable on exercise, conversion or exchange of other securities or that are issued in units. To the extent that separate consideration is received for any such securities, the aggregate amount of such consideration will be included in the aggregate offering price of all securities sold. If any debt securities are issued at an original issue discount, then the offering may be in such greater principal amount as shall result in a maximum aggregate offering price not to exceed $400,000,000, less the aggregate dollar amount of all securities previously issued hereunder. Any securities registered hereunder may be sold separately or as part of units, which may consist of any combination of the securities registered hereunder. Pursuant to Instructions to the Calculation of Filing Fee Tables and Related Disclosure of Form F-3, the table does not specify by each class information as to the proposed maximum aggregate offering price. Any securities registered hereunder may be sold separately or as units with other securities registered hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) Pursuant to Rule 416 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (or the Securities Act), an indeterminate number of additional securities are registered hereunder that may be issued to prevent dilution in connection with a share split, share dividend, recapitalization, or similar event or adjustment. In addition, an indeterminate number of common shares are registered hereunder that may be issued upon conversion of or exchange for any other securities. There are being registered hereunder such indeterminate number of the securities of each identified class being registered as may be sold from time to time at indeterminate prices, with an initial aggregate public offering price not to exceed $400,000,000. Separate consideration may or may not be received for securities that are issuable on exercise, conversion or exchange of other securities or that are issued in units. To the extent that separate consideration is received for any such securities, the aggregate amount of such consideration will be included in the aggregate offering price of all securities sold. If any debt securities are issued at an original issue discount, then the offering may be in such greater principal amount as shall result in a maximum aggregate offering price not to exceed $400,000,000, less the aggregate dollar amount of all securities previously issued hereunder. Any securities registered hereunder may be sold separately or as part of units, which may consist of any combination of the securities registered hereunder. Pursuant to Instructions to the Calculation of Filing Fee Tables and Related Disclosure of Form F-3, the table does not specify by each class information as to the proposed maximum aggregate offering price. Any securities registered hereunder may be sold separately or as units with other securities registered hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) Pursuant to Rule 416 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (or the Securities Act), an indeterminate number of additional securities are registered hereunder that may be issued to prevent dilution in connection with a share split, share dividend, recapitalization, or similar event or adjustment. In addition, an indeterminate number of common shares are registered hereunder that may be issued upon conversion of or exchange for any other securities. There are being registered hereunder such indeterminate number of the securities of each identified class being registered as may be sold from time to time at indeterminate prices, with an initial aggregate public offering price not to exceed $400,000,000. Separate consideration may or may not be received for securities that are issuable on exercise, conversion or exchange of other securities or that are issued in units. To the extent that separate consideration is received for any such securities, the aggregate amount of such consideration will be included in the aggregate offering price of all securities sold. If any debt securities are issued at an original issue discount, then the offering may be in such greater principal amount as shall result in a maximum aggregate offering price not to exceed $400,000,000, less the aggregate dollar amount of all securities previously issued hereunder. Any securities registered hereunder may be sold separately or as part of units, which may consist of any combination of the securities registered hereunder. Pursuant to Instructions to the Calculation of Filing Fee Tables and Related Disclosure of Form F-3, the table does not specify by each class information as to the proposed maximum aggregate offering price. Any securities registered hereunder may be sold separately or as units with other securities registered hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(6) Pursuant to Rule 416 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (or the Securities Act), an indeterminate number of additional securities are registered hereunder that may be issued to prevent dilution in connection with a share split, share dividend, recapitalization, or similar event or adjustment. In addition, an indeterminate number of common shares are registered hereunder that may be issued upon conversion of or exchange for any other securities. There are being registered hereunder such indeterminate number of the securities of each identified class being registered as may be sold from time to time at indeterminate prices, with an initial aggregate public offering price not to exceed $400,000,000. Separate consideration may or may not be received for securities that are issuable on exercise, conversion or exchange of other securities or that are issued in units. To the extent that separate consideration is received for any such securities, the aggregate amount of such consideration will be included in the aggregate offering price of all securities sold. If any debt securities are issued at an original issue discount, then the offering may be in such greater principal amount as shall result in a maximum aggregate offering price not to exceed $400,000,000, less the aggregate dollar amount of all securities previously issued hereunder. Any securities registered hereunder may be sold separately or as part of units, which may consist of any combination of the securities registered hereunder. Pursuant to Instructions to the Calculation of Filing Fee Tables and Related Disclosure of Form F-3, the table does not specify by each class information as to the proposed maximum aggregate offering price. Any securities registered hereunder may be sold separately or as units with other securities registered hereunder.