# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001856084
**File Stem:** 0001213900-25-121257
**Filing Date:** 2025-12
**Character Count:** 10851
**Document Hash:** f704fc2912b64877ccc057540a6c0441
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001213900-25-121257.hdr.sgml**: 20251212

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001213900-25-121257

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 6-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 2

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20251212

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20251212

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20251212

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Ridgetech Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001856084
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** RETAIL-DRUG STORES AND PROPRIETARY STORES [5912]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 07 Trade & Services
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** E9
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0331

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 6-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-40724
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251568965

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 4TH FLOOR, BUILDING 5, RENXIN YAJU
- **STREET 2:** GONG SHU DISTRICT
- **CITY:** HANGZHOU CITY
- **STATE:** F4
- **ZIP:** 310014
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 8657188219579

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 4TH FLOOR, BUILDING 5, RENXIN YAJU
- **STREET 2:** GONG SHU DISTRICT
- **CITY:** HANGZHOU CITY
- **STATE:** F4
- **ZIP:** 310014

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** China Jo-Jo Drugstores, Inc.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20230705

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** China Jo-Jo Drugstores Holdings, Inc.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20210408

**UNITED STATES<br> SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<br> WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 6-K**

**REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER<br> PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE<br> SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

**For the month of December 2025**

**Commission File Number: 001-40724**

**RIDGETECH, INC.** ****<br> (Translation of registrant's name into English)

**5th Floor, Building 6, No. 100, 18th Street, Baiyang Sub-district,** 

**Qiantang District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China, 310018**<br> (Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐

**INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE**

This report is incorporated by reference in our registration statements on Form F-3 (No. [333-291941](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1856084/000121390025118334/ea0266614-f3_ridgetech.htm), No. [333-259692](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1856084/000121390021049098/ea147625-f3_chinajojo.htm) and No. [333-269182](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1856084/000121390023002263/ea171472-f3_chinajojo.htm)) and S-8 (No. [333-264505](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1856084/000121390022021903/ea158786-s8_chinajojo.htm), No. [333-268809](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1856084/000121390022080092/ea170074-s8_chinajojo.htm) and No. [333-277849](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1856084/000121390024021820/ea0201590-s8_chinajo.htm)), and shall be deemed to be a part thereof from the date on which this report is furnished to the SEC, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.

<u>Exhibits</u>.

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|:---|:---|
| **Exhibit No.** | **Description** |
| 4.1 | [CFO Employment Agreement dated August 1, 2024, by and between Ridgetech, Inc. and Ming Zhao (English translation)](ea026948301ex4-1_ridgetech.htm) |

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

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|:---|:---|:---|
| Date: December 12, 2025 | **RIDGETECH, INC.** | **RIDGETECH, INC.** |
|  | By: | /s/ Ming Zhao |
|  | Name: | Ming Zhao |
|  | Title: | Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer |

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## Exhibit 4.1

**Exhibit 4.1**

**CFO Employment Contract**

This contract commences on August 1, 2024, and is entered into by China Jo-Jo Drugstores, Inc. (Party A) and Zhao Ming (Party B). Party A hires Party B as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of China Jo-Jo Drugstores, Inc.

— **Basic Terms of the Contract** 

Party B's Responsibilities:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Provide professional services in corporate finance and planning.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Work with U.S. counsel and auditors to implement, oversee, and review the Company's compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act,
the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and Nasdaq rules and regulations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Provide advice on and implement internal controls, including disclosure controls and procedures.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. Manage the Company's accounting and tax matters.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. Prepare financial reports in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Party B reports directly to the Company's CEO and the Board of Directors.

Party B shall devote the majority of his business time and effort to the performance of his duties at the Company.

— **The term is two years, from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2026. Upon expiration, the parties may negotiate a renewal.**

**— Compensation**

Cash compensation is USD 88,000 per year, paid monthly.

**— Executive Insurance** 

Party A shall include Party B under directors' and officers' insurance with an aggregate maximum coverage of USD 5,000,000.

**— Business Expenses** 

All business-related expenses incurred by Party B shall be reimbursed.

**— Conditions for Early Termination** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) If, due to disability, Party B is unable to perform his duties for more than two months during any 12-month period, Party A may terminate with 30 days' prior written notice.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) If Party B engages in fraud, illegal conduct, gross negligence, willful misconduct, willfully and continuously fails to perform his duties, or violates material Company policies or codes, Party A may terminate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Party A may also terminate without cause upon 30 days' prior written notice.

**— Consequences of Early Termination** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) If termination is due to Party B's disability, Party A shall pay salary through the termination date and reimburse expenses incurred through the termination date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) If termination is for the reasons set out in item (b) under "Conditions for Early Termination," Party A shall reimburse Party B's expenses incurred through the termination date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) If termination is without cause, Party A shall reimburse Party B's expenses incurred through the termination date.

— **This contract is entered into by both parties. Except as provided below, neither party may assign its obligations to a third party without the other party's consent. The foregoing does not apply to a change in the obligor resulting from a merger, asset purchase, or consolidation.**

**— Notices under this contract shall be directed as follows:** 

Party A: China Jo-Jo Drugstores, Inc.

Party B: Zhao Ming

**— Protection of the Company's Business** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Party B shall keep confidential all Company secrets disclosed by Party A to Party B in the course of work.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Non-competition: For one year after Party B's departure, Party B shall not, directly or indirectly, without the Company's consent, serve as an officer, director, or consultant of a competitor. Passive ownership (without active involvement) of no more than 2% of the stock of a competitor is permitted.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Employee information obtained by Party B from Party A shall not be used for any other purpose.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Customer information obtained by Party B from Party A shall not be used for any other purpose.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Original Company documents and copies shall not be taken out of the Company unless required for work; upon termination of the contract, Party B shall promptly return all Company materials.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Without Party A's permission, Party B shall not release any reports concerning the Company or its executives to the news media.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) After the employment agreement commences, Party B shall actively cooperate with Party A.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) If Party B violates any provision in Section 9 of this contract, Party A has the right to demand correction and shall enjoy indemnity or exculpation rights.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Party B shall not be liable for consequences arising from wrongful acts of the Company or its subsidiaries unless such wrongful acts are caused by Party B's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) The above provisions remain binding even after the contract ends.

**— The format of this contract is for layout convenience only and does not affect interpretation of the substantive provisions.**

**— The provisions of this contract are severable; the invalidity of any provision shall not affect the validity of the others.**

**— This contract may be executed in counterparts, but together they constitute one and the same agreement.**

**— The interpretation and enforcement of this contract are governed by the laws of the People's Republic of China.**

**— This contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior written or oral agreements between Party A and Party B. The parties have not entered into any other agreements.**

**— No amendment to the terms of this contract shall be made without the parties' written consent.**

**— Party B represents that he has the legal right and authority to enter into this contract.**

Below are the signatures for both parties:

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|:---|:---|
| **CHINA JO-JO DRUGSTORES, INC.** | **CHINA JO-JO DRUGSTORES, INC.** |
| /s/ Liu Lei | /s/ Liu Lei |
| By: | Liu Lei |
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
| **EXECUTIVE** | **EXECUTIVE** |
| /s/ Frank Ming Zhao | /s/ Frank Ming Zhao |
| By: | Mr. Frank Ming Zhao |

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