Document:

Exhibit 10.19

 

EXCLUSIVE OPTION AGREEMENT

 

This Exclusive Option Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into by and among the following Parties as of March 9, 2017 in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China (“China”):

 

	
Party A:
    	
 
    	
Beijing Shijitong Technology Co., Ltd,   a wholly foreign-owned enterprise duly registered in China, with its address   at Room 1505, Buildings 1, No.108 Zhichun Road, Haidian District, Beijing;
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Party B:
    	
 
    	
QIAO Qian, a Chinese citizen   whose ID number is ******************
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
WEI Jianwei, a Chinese citizen   whose ID number is ******************
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
Shenzhen Xinjie Investment Co., Ltd.,   a limited liability company organized and existing under the laws of China   with its address at 6/F, Block B, Shenzhen Industry-University-Research   Cooperation Base of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No.9   Yuexing 3rd Road, Gaoxin Zone, Yuehai Sub-district, Nanshan District,   Shenzhen; and
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Party C:
    	
 
    	
Shenzhen Qianhai Dingsheng Asset Management   Co., Ltd., a limited liability company organized and   existing under the laws of China, with its address at the offices of Shenzhen   Qianhai Commerce Secretariat Co., Ltd., Room 201, Block A, No.1 Qianwan   1st Road, Qianhai Shenzhen-Hongkong Corporation Zone, Shenzhen.
    

 

Party A, Party B and Party C shall be hereinafter referred to as a “Party” individually, and the “Parties” collectively.

 

WHEREAS:

 

Party B is a shareholder of Party C and holds 100% of the Equity Interest in Party C as of the execution date hereof;

 

Now Therefore, the Parties hereby agree as follows through mutual negotiations:

 

1.                                      Sale and Purchase of Equity Interest

 

1.1                               Grant of Option

 

In consideration of the payment of RMB 10.00 by Party A, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by Party B, Party B hereby irrevocably grants Party A an irrevocable and exclusive right to purchase, or designate one or more persons (each, a “Designee”) to purchase in whole or in part the equity interests in Party C now or then held by Party B (regardless of whether Party B’s capital contribution and/or shareholding percentage is changed or not in the future) at any time and from time to time at Party A’s sole and absolute discretion to the extent permitted by Chinese laws and at the price described in Section 1.3 herein (such right being the “Equity Interest Purchase Option”). Except for Party A and the 

 

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Designee(s), no other person shall be entitled to the Equity Interest Purchase Option or other rights with respect to the equity interests held by Party B. Party C hereby agrees to the grant by Party B of the Equity Interest Purchase Option to Party A. The term “person” as used herein shall refer to individuals, corporations, joint ventures, partnerships, enterprises, trusts or non-corporate organizations.

 

1.2                               Steps for Exercise of Equity Interest Purchase Option

 

Subject to the provisions of the laws and regulations of China, Party A may exercise the Equity Interest Purchase Option by issuing a written notice to Party B (the “Equity Interest Purchase Option Notice”), specifying: (i) Party A’s decision to exercise the Equity Interest Purchase Option; (ii) the portion of equity interests Party A proposes to be purchase from Party B (the “Optioned Interests”); and (iii) the date for purchasing/transferring the Optioned Interests.

 

1.3                              Equity Interest Purchase Price

 

Unless an appraisal is required by the laws of China for the Equity Interest Purchase Option exercised by Party A, the purchase price of the Optioned Interests (the “Equity Interest Purchase Price”) shall be the minimum price to the extent permitted by law.

 

1.4                               Transfer of Optioned Interests

 

For each exercise of the Equity Interest Purchase Option:

 

1.4.1                     Party B shall cause Party C to promptly convene a shareholders meeting, at which a resolution shall be adopted approving Party B’s transfer of the Optioned Interests to Party A and/or the Designee(s);

 

1.4.2                     Party B shall obtain written statements from the other shareholders of Party C (if any) giving consent to the transfer of the equity interest to Party A and/or the Designee(s) and waiving any right of first refusal related thereto;

 

1.4.3                     Party B shall execute a share transfer contract with Party A and/or each Designee (whichever is applicable) with respect to each transfer (“Transfer Contract”), in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and the Equity Interest Purchase Option Notice;

 

1.4.4                     The relevant Parties shall execute all other necessary contracts, agreements or documents, obtain all necessary government licenses and permits and take all necessary actions to transfer valid ownership of the Optioned Interests to Party A and/or the Designee(s), unencumbered by any security interests, and cause Party A and/or the Designee(s) to become the registered owner(s) of the Optioned Interests. For the purposes of this Section and this Agreement, “Security Interests” shall include securities, mortgages, third party’s rights or interests, any stock options, acquisition right, right of first refusal, right to offset, title retention or other security arrangements, but shall be 

 

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deemed to exclude any security interest created by this Agreement and Party B’s Equity Pledge Agreement. “Party B’s Equity Pledge Agreement” as used in this Section and this Agreement shall refer to the Equity Pledge Agreement executed by and among Party A, Party B and Party C on the date of this Agreement (“Equity Pledge Agreement”), whereby Party B pledges all of its equity interests in Party C to Party A, in order to guarantee Party C’s performance of its obligations under the Exclusive Business Cooperation Contract and other agreements executed by and between Party C and Party A.

 

2.                                     Covenants

 

2.1                              Covenants regarding Party C

 

Party B (as a shareholder of Party C) and Party C hereby covenant as follows:

 

2.1.1                     Without prior written consent of Party A, they shall not in any manner supplement, change or amend the articles of association and bylaws of Party C, increase or decrease its registered capital, or otherwise change its structure of registered capital;

 

2.1.2                     They shall maintain Party C’s corporate existence in accordance with good financial and business standards and practices, obtain and maintain all government permits and licenses necessary for Party C to engage in its business, and prudently and effectively operate its business and handle its affairs;

 

2.1.3                     Without prior written consent of Party A, they shall not at any time after the execution date hereof, sell, transfer, mortgage or otherwise dispose of any assets of Party C or legal or beneficial interest in the business or revenues of Party C, or allow creation of any encumbrance or security interest thereon;

 

2.1.4                     Without prior written consent of Party A, they shall not incur, inherit, guarantee or allow the existence of any debt, except for (i) debts incurred in the ordinary course of business other than through borrowing loans; and (ii) debts that have been disclosed to Party A and for which Party A’s written consent has been obtained;

 

2.1.5                     They shall always operate all of Party C’s businesses during the ordinary course of business to maintain the asset value of Party C and refrain from any action/omission that may affect Party C’s operating status and asset value;

 

2.1.6                     Without prior written consent of Party A, they shall not cause Party C to execute any major contract, except for contracts executed in the ordinary course of business (for the purpose of this subsection, a contract with a value exceeding RMB 100,000 shall be deemed a major contract);

 

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2.1.7                     Without prior written consent of Party A, they shall not cause Party C to provide any person with any loan or credit;

 

2.1.8                     They shall provide Party A with information on Party C’s business operations and financial condition at Party A’s request;

 

2.1.9                     If requested by Party A, they shall procure and maintain insurance in respect of Party C’s assets and business from an insurance carrier acceptable to Party A, at an amount and type of coverage typical for companies that operate similar businesses;

 

2.1.10              Without prior written consent of Party A, they shall not cause or permit Party C to merge, consolidate with, acquire or invest in any person;

 

2.1.11              Without prior written consent of Party A, they shall not liquidate, dissolve or deregister Party C;

 

2.1.12              They shall immediately notify Party A of the occurrence or possible occurrence of any litigation, arbitration or administrative proceedings relating to Party C’s assets, business or revenue;

 

2.1.13              To maintain the ownership by Party C of all of its assets, they shall execute all necessary or appropriate documents, take all necessary or appropriate actions and file all necessary or appropriate complaints or raise necessary and appropriate defenses against all claims;

 

2.1.14              Without prior written consent of Party A, they shall ensure that Party C shall not in any manner distribute dividends to its shareholder, provided that upon Party A’s written request, Party C shall immediately distribute all distributable profits to its shareholders; and

 

2.1.15              At the request of Party A, they shall appoint any persons designated by Party A as the director of Party C.

 

2.2                               Covenants of Party B

 

Party B hereby covenants as follows:

 

2.2.1                     Without prior written consent of Party A, Party B shall not sell, transfer, mortgage or otherwise dispose any legal or beneficial interest in the equity interests in Party C held by Party B, or allow creation of any encumbrance or security interest thereon, except for the pledge created on these equity interests in accordance with Party B’s Equity Pledge Agreement;

 

2.2.2                     Party B shall cause the shareholder and/or the board of directors and/or executive director of Party C to disapprove the sale, transfer, mortgage or otherwise disposition of any legal or beneficial interest in the equity interests in Party C held by Party B, or allow the creation of encumbrance or any security interest thereon, without prior written consent of Party A, except for the pledge created on these equity interests in accordance with Party B’s Equity Pledge Agreement;

 

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2.2.3                     Party B shall cause the shareholder or the board of directors and/or executive director of Party C to disapprove Party C’s merger or consolidation with any person, or the acquisition of or investment in any person, without prior written consent of Party A;

 

2.2.4                     Party B shall immediately notify Party A of the occurrence or possible occurrence of any litigation, arbitration or administrative proceedings relating to the equity interests in Party C held by Party B;

 

2.2.5                     Party B shall cause the shareholder or executive director and/or the board of directors of Party C to vote their approval of the transfer of the Optioned Interests as set forth in this Agreement and to take any and all other actions that may be requested by Party A;

 

2.2.6                     To the extent necessary to maintain Party B’s ownership in Party C, Party B shall execute all necessary or appropriate documents, take all necessary or appropriate actions and file all necessary or appropriate complaints or raise necessary and appropriate defenses against all claims;

 

2.2.7                     Party B shall, at the request of Party A, appoint any designee of Party A as the director and/or executive director of Party C;

 

2.2.8                     Party B shall, at the request of Party A at any time, promptly and unconditionally transfer its equity interests in Party C to Party A’s Designee(s) in accordance with the Equity Interest Purchase Option under this Agreement, and Party B hereby waives its right of first refusal (if any) to the share transfer by the other existing shareholder of Party C (if any); and

 

2.2.9                     If Party B receives from Party C any profit, profit sharing, stock dividend, or liquidation proceeds, Party B shall promptly donate the same to Party A or any of its Designee(s) on the premise of complying with Chinese laws; and

 

2.2.10              Party B shall strictly abide by the provisions of this Agreement and other contracts jointly or separately executed by and among Party B and/or Party C and Party A, perform the obligations hereunder and thereunder, and refrain from any action/omission that may affect the effectiveness and enforceability hereof and thereof. To the extent that Party B has any residual rights with respect to the equity interests subject to this Agreement hereunder or under Party B’s Equity Pledge Agreement or under the Power of Attorney Agreement granted in favor of Party A, Party B shall not exercise such rights except in accordance with the written instructions of Party A.

 

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3.                                     Representations and Warranties

 

Party B and Party C hereby represent and warrant to Party A, jointly and severally, as of the date of this Agreement and each date of transfer of the Optioned Interests, that:

 

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3.1                               They have the authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and any share transfer contracts to which they are a party concerning the Optioned Interests to be transferred thereunder (each, a “Transfer Contracts”), and to perform their obligations under this Agreement and any Transfer Contracts. Party B and Party C agree to enter into Transfer Contracts consistent with the terms of this Agreement upon Party A’s exercise of the Equity Interest Purchase Option. This Agreement and the Transfer Contracts to which Party B and Party C are a party constitute or will constitute their legal, valid and binding obligations and shall be enforceable against them in accordance with the provisions thereof;

 

3.2                               The execution and delivery of this Agreement or any Transfer Contracts and the obligations under this Agreement or any Transfer Contracts shall not: (i) cause any violation of any applicable Chinese laws; (ii) be inconsistent with the articles of association, bylaws or other organizational documents of Party C; (iii) cause the violation of any contracts or instruments to which they are a party or which are binding on them, or constitute any breach under any contracts or instruments to which they are a party or which are binding on them; (iv) cause any violation of any condition for the grant and/or continued effectiveness of any licenses or permits issued to either of them; or (v) cause the suspension or revocation of or imposition of additional conditions to any licenses or permits issued to either of them;

 

3.3                               Party B has a good and merchantable title to the equity interests in Party C held by Party B. Except for that disclosed in Party B’s Equity Pledge Agreement or other written instruments, Party B has not created any security interest on such equity interests;

 

3.4                               Party C has a good and merchantable title to all of its assets, and except otherwise disclosed in writing, has not created any security interest or purchase option on the aforementioned assets;

 

3.5                               Party C does not have any outstanding debts, except for (i) debt incurred in the ordinary course of business; and (ii) debts that have been disclosed to Party A and for which Party A’s written consent has been obtained;

 

3.6                               There are no pending or threatened litigation, arbitration or administrative proceedings involving the equity interests in Party C, assets of Party C or Party C; and

 

3.7                               Party C has complied with all laws and regulations of China applicable to asset acquisitions;

 

4.                                      Effective Date

 

This Agreement shall become effective upon the execution date hereof, and shall be terminated upon the complete transfer of all options held by Party B in Party C to Party A and/or its Designee(s) pursuant to this Agreement.

 

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5.                                      Governing Law and Resolution of Disputes

 

5.1                               Governing Law

 

The execution, effectiveness, construction, performance, amendment and termination of this Agreement and the resolution of disputes hereunder shall be governed by the formally published and publicly available laws of China. Matters not covered by formally published and publicly available laws of China shall be governed by international legal principles and practices.

 

5.2                               Dispute Resolution

 

In the event of any dispute with respect to the construction and performance of this Agreement, the Parties shall first resolve the dispute through friendly negotiations. In the event the Parties fail to reach an agreement within 30 days after either Party requests to the other Parties for resolution of the dispute through negotiations, either Party may submit the relevant dispute to the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission for arbitration, in accordance with its then effective arbitration rules. The arbitration shall be conducted in Beijing, and the language shall be Chinese. The arbitration award shall be final and binding on all Parties.

 

6.                                      Taxes and Fees

 

Each Party shall pay any and all transfer and registration tax, expenses and fees incurred by or levied on itself in accordance with the laws of China in connection with the preparation and execution of this Agreement and the Transfer Contracts, as well as the consummation of the transactions contemplated under this Agreement and the Transfer Contracts.

 

7.                                     Notices

 

7.1                               All notices and other communications required or permitted to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be delivered personally or sent by registered mail with postage prepaid, commercial courier service or facsimile transmission to the address of such Party set forth below. Each notice shall be followed by a confirmation copy sent by email. The dates on which notices shall be deemed to have been effectively given shall be determined as follows:

 

7.1.1                     Notices given by personal delivery, courier service, registered mail with postage prepaid shall be deemed effectively given on the date of receipt or rejection at the address specified for notices.

 

7.1.2                     Notices given by facsimile transmission shall be deemed effectively given on the date of successful transmission (as evidenced by an automatically generated confirmation of transmission).

 

7.2                               The addresses of the Parties for receiving notices are as follows:

 

	
Party A:
    	
 
    	
Beijing Shijitong Technology Co., Ltd.
    

 

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Address:
    	
 
    	
27/F, CES Tower, No. 3099 Keyuan South Road,   Nanshan District, Shenzhen
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Attn:
    	
 
    	
XIAO Wenjie
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Tel.:
    	
 
    	
0755-33688788
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Party B:
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
QIAO   Qian
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Address:
    	
 
    	
1807, Building B, Yulong Garden, No. 3058   Nanxin Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Tel.:
    	
 
    	
******************
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
WEI   Jianwei
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Address:
    	
 
    	
1304, Unit 1, Building 7, Merchants Green Garden,   Baoan District, Shenzhen
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Tel.:
    	
 
    	
******************
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Shenzhen   Xinjie Investment Co., Ltd.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Address:
    	
 
    	
27/F, CES Tower, No. 3099 Keyuan South Road,   Nanshan District, Shenzhen
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Attn:
    	
 
    	
XIAO Wenjie
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Tel.:
    	
 
    	
0755-33688788
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Party C:
    	
 
    	
Shenzhen Qianhai Dingsheng Asset Management   Co., Ltd.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Address:
    	
 
    	
27/F, CES Tower, No. 3099 Keyuan South Road, Nanshan   District, Shenzhen
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Attn:
    	
 
    	
QIAO Qian
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Tel.:
    	
 
    	
0755-33688788
    

 

7.3                               Any Party may at any time change its address for notices by a notice delivered to the other Parties in accordance with the terms hereof.

 

8.                                     Confidentiality

 

The Parties acknowledge that any oral or written information exchanged between the Parties in connection with the preparation and performance this Agreement constitute confidential information. Each Party shall maintain confidentiality of all such confidential information, and without obtaining the written consent of the other Party, it shall not disclose any relevant confidential information to any third parties, except for the information that: (i) is or becomes available to the general public (other than through the receiving Party’s unauthorized disclosure); (ii) is required to be disclosed by applicable laws or regulations or rules or regulations of any stock exchange; or (iii) is necessary to be disclosed by any Party to its legal counsels or financial advisors regarding the transaction contemplated hereunder, provided that such legal counsels or

 

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financial advisors shall be bound by the confidentiality obligations similar to those set forth in this Section. Disclosure of any confidential information by the employees of or agencies engaged by any Party shall be deemed disclosure by such Party itself and such Party shall be held liable for breach of this Agreement. This Section shall survive the termination of this Agreement for any reason.

 

9.                                     Further Warranties

 

The Parties agree to promptly execute documents that are reasonably required for or are conducive to the implementation of the provisions and purposes of this Agreement and take further actions that are reasonably required for or are conducive to the implementation of the provisions and purposes of this Agreement.

 

10.                              Miscellaneous

 

10.1                        Amendment, change and supplement

 

Any amendment, change and supplement to this Agreement shall be made only by a written contract executed by all of the Parties.

 

10.2                        Entire Agreement

 

Except for the amendments, supplements or changes made in writing after the execution hereof, this Agreement shall constitute the entire agreement reached by and among the Parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof, and shall supersede all prior oral and written consultations, representations and contracts reached with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement.

 

10.3                        Headings

 

The headings of this Agreement are inserted for convenience only, and shall not be used to interpret, explain or otherwise affect the meanings of the provisions of this Agreement.

 

10.4                        Language

 

This Agreement is written in Chinese and English in five counterparts of equal legal force, with each Party holding one.

 

10.5                        Severability

 

In the event that one or several provisions hereof are found to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any aspect in accordance with any laws or regulations, the validity, legality or enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected or compromised in any aspect. The Parties shall negotiate in good faith to replace such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provisions with effective provisions that accomplish to the greatest extent permitted by law the intentions of the Parties, and the economic effect of such effective provisions shall be as close as possible to the economic effect of those invalid, illegal or unenforceable provisions.

 

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10.6                        Successors

 

This Agreement shall be binding on and shall inure to the interest of the respective successors of the Parties and the permitted assignees of such Parties.

 

10.7                        Survival

 

10.7.1              Any obligations arising out of or due hereunder before the expiration or early termination of this Agreement shall survive the expiration or early termination thereof.

 

10.7.2              Sections 5, 7, 8 and this Section 10.7 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.

 

10.8                        Waivers

 

Any Party may waive the terms and conditions of this Agreement, provided that such a waiver must be made in writing and shall require the signatures of all the Parties. No waiver by any Party in certain circumstances with respect to a breach by other Parties shall operate as a waiver by such Party with respect to any similar breach in other circumstances.

 

10.9                        Termination of the Original Contract

 

The Exclusive Option Agreement executed by and among Party A, XIAO Wenjie, Shenzhen Xinjie Investment Co., Ltd. and Party C on January 13, 2016 shall be automatically terminated as at the execution date hereof.

 

[Signature page follows]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused their respective duly authorized representatives to execute this Exclusive Option Agreement as of the date first above written.

 

Party A: Beijing Shijitong Technology Co., Ltd. (Seal)

 

	
Signature:
    	
/s/XIAO Wenjie
    	
 
    

 

Name: XIAO Wenjie

 

Title: Legal Representative

 

/s/Seal of Beijing Shijitong Technology Co., Ltd.

 

Party B:

 

QIAO Qian

 

	
Signature:
    	
/s/QIAO Qian
    	
 
    

 

WEI Jianwei

 

	
Signature:
    	
/s/WEI Jianwei
    	
 
    

 

Shenzhen Xinjie Investment Co., Ltd. (Seal)

 

	
Signature:
    	
/s/XIAO Wenjie
    	
 
    

 

Name: XIAO Wenjie

 

Title: Legal Representative

 

/s/Seal of Shenzhen Xinjie Investment Co., Ltd.

 

Party C: Shenzhen Qianhai Dingsheng Asset Management Co., Ltd. (Seal)

 

	
Signature:
    	
/s/QIAO Qian
    	
 
    

 

Name: QIAO Qian

 

Title: Legal Representative

 

/s/Seal of Shenzhen Qianhai Dingsheng Asset Management Co., Ltd.Exhibit 10.20

 

Equity Pledge Agreement

 

This Equity Pledge Agreement (this “Contract”) is made and entered into by and among the following parties on March 9, in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China (“China” or “PRC”):

 

	
Party A:
    	
 
    	
Beijing Shijitong Technology Co., Ltd.   (“Pledgee”)
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Address:
    	
 
    	
Room 1505, Buildings 1, No.108 Zhichun Road, Haidian   District, Beijing
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Party B:
    	
 
    	
QIAO Qian (“Party B1”), a Chinese citizen whose ID number is   ******************
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
WEI Jianwei (“Party B2”), a Chinese citizen whose ID number is   ******************; and
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
Shenzhen Xinjie Investment Co., Ltd.   (“Party B3”), a limited liability   company established and existing under the laws of China, whose address is   6/F, Block B, Shenzhen Industry-University-Research Cooperation Base of   Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No.9 Yuexing 3rd Road, Gaoxin   Zone, Yuehai Sub-district, Nanshan District, Shenzhen.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Party B1, Party   B2 and Party B3 are collectively referred to as the “Pledgers”   or “Party B”.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Party C:
    	
 
    	
Shenzhen Qianhai Dingsheng Asset Management   Co., Ltd.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Address:
    	
 
    	
c/o Shenzhen Qianhai Commerce Secretariat   Co., Ltd., Room 201, Block A, No.1 Qianwan 1st Road, Qianhai   Shenzhen-Hongkong Corporation Zone, Shenzhen
    

 

The Pledgee, the Pledgers and Party C are hereinafter referred to individually as a “Party” and collectively the “Parties”.

 

Whereas:

 

1.                            The Pledgers are citizens/limited liability companies of China who as of the date hereof hold 100% of equity interests of Party C in total. Party C is a limited liability company registered in Shenzhen, China, engaging in equity investment, entrusted asset management, equity investment fund management (raising funds publicly and management of publicly raised funds prohibited), investment management, investment consulting, guarantee business (excluding financing guarantee business and other restricted businesses), industrial and commercial investments (specific projects to be separately applied for); domestic trade, supply and marketing of material, various types of economic information consulting (excluding state-monopolized commodities, commodities under special government control and restricted items); import/export business; enterprise management consulting, enterprise image planning, enterprise financial consulting, supply chain management and supporting services, online commercial activities (excluding restricted activities); sales of dyed knitwear and electronic products; and real

 

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estate development and operation on land plots for which use rights have been lawfully obtained. Party B1, Party B2 and Party B3 respectively hold 60%, 30% and 10% of Party C’s equity interests. Party C acknowledges the respective rights and obligations of the Pledgers and the Pledgee hereunder and agrees to provide any necessary assistance for the registration of the Pledge;

 

2.                            The Pledgee is a wholly foreign-owned enterprise registered in Beijing, China. The Pledgee and Party C entered into an Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement (“Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement”) on January 13, 2016; the Pledgee entered into an Exclusive Option Agreement (“Exclusive Option Agreement”) with the Pledgers and Party C on March 9, 2017; the Pledgers and Pledgee signed an Power of Attorney (“Power of Attorney”) on March 9, 2017;

 

3.                            To ensure the performance by Party C and the Pledgers of their obligations under the Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement, Exclusive Option Agreement, Power of Attorney (collectively referred to as “Transaction Documents”), the Pledgers pledge with the Pledgee all of their equity in Party C as security for the performance of the Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement, the Exclusive Option Agreement, and the Power of Attorney by Party C and the Pledgers.

 

To perform the provisions of the Transaction Documents, the Parties hereby agree as follows through mutual negotiations.

 

1.                            Definitions

 

Unless otherwise specified herein, the terms below shall have the following meanings:

 

1.1                     “Pledge”: shall refer to the security interest created by the Pledgers in favor of the Pledgee pursuant to Section 2 of this Contract, i.e., the right of the Pledgee to be paid in priority from the proceeds from the transfer, auction or sale of the Equity Interest.

 

1.2                     “Equity Interest”: shall refer to all equity interests currently held by and hereafter acquired by the Pledgers in Party C.

 

1.3                     “Term of Pledge”: shall refer to the term set forth in Section 3 of this Contract.

 

1.4                     “Transaction Documents”: shall refer to the Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement, the Exclusive Option Agreement, the Power of Attorney and any revision, amendment and/or restatement thereto.

 

1.5                     “Contractual Obligations”: shall refer to all the obligations of the Pledgers under the Exclusive Option Agreement, the Power of Attorney and this Contract; as well as all the obligations of Party C under the Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement, the Exclusive Option Agreement and this Contract.

 

1.6                     “Secured Indebtedness”: shall refer to any and all direct, indirect, derivative losses and losses of predictable benefits incurred due to any default by the Pledgers and/or Party C, the amount of which shall be determined based on the pledgee’s reasonable business plan and profit forecast; service fees payable by Party C under the Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement; and all costs and expenses incurred by the Pledgee in enforcing the Pledgers and/or Party C to perform their contractual obligations.

 

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1.7                     “Event of Default”: shall refer to any of the circumstances as enumerated in Section 7 of this Contract.

 

1.8                     “Notice of Default”: shall refer to the notice issued by the Pledgee in accordance with this Contract declaring an Event of Default.

 

2.                            Pledge

 

2.1                     The Pledgers agree to pledge all the Equity Interest that it lawfully owns and has the right to dispose of to the Pledgee as security for payment of the Secured Indebtedness under this Contract, and Party C hereby assents to such pledge.

 

2.2                     During the Term of Pledge, the Pledgee is entitled to receive dividends distributed on the Equity Interest. The Pledgers may receive dividends distributed on the Equity Interest only with prior written consent of the Pledgee. Dividends received by the Pledgers on Equity Interest shall be, as required by the Pledgee, (1) deposited into an account designated and supervised by the Pledgee and applied first to pay the Secured Indebtedness; or (2) unconditionally donated to the Pledgee or any other person designated by the Pledgee to the extent permitted under applicable PRC laws.

 

2.3                     The Pledgers may subscribe for capital increase in Party C only with prior written consent of the Pledgee. Any equity interest obtained by the Pledgers as a result of the Pledgers’ subscription of the increased registered capital of the Company shall also be deemed as Equity Interest.

 

2.4                     In the event that Party C is to be liquidated or dissolved under compulsory laws of China, any interest distributed to the Pledgers upon Party C’s dissolution or liquidation shall, at the request of the Pledgee, be (i) deposited into an account designate and supervised by the Pledgee and applied first to pay the Secured Indebtedness; or (ii) unconditionally donated to the Pledgee or any other person designated by the Pledgee to the extent permitted under applicable PRC laws.

 

3.                            Term of Pledge

 

3.1                     The Pledge shall become effective on such date when it is registered with competent administration for industry and commerce (the “AIC”) at the location of Party C. The Pledge shall remain effective until full discharge of all Contractual Obligations. All Parties agree that the Pledgers and Party C shall (i) register the Pledge in the shareholders’ register of Party C within 3 business days following execution of this Contract, and (ii) submit an application to the AIC for the registration of the Pledge of the Equity Interest contemplated herein within 30 business days following the execution of this Contract. The Pledgers and Party C shall submit to the AIC all necessary documents and complete all necessary formalities to ensure that the Pledge of the Equity Interest shall be registered with the AIC as soon as possible.

 

3.2                     During the Term of Pledge, in the event that the Pledgers and/or Party C fail to perform the Contractual Obligations, the Pledgee shall have the right, but not the obligation, to dispose of the Pledge in accordance with the provisions of this Contract.

 

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4.                            Custody of Equity Interest Records

 

4.1                     During the Term of Pledge, the Pledgers shall deliver to the Pledgee’s custody the capital contribution certificate for the Equity Interest and the shareholders’ register indicating the Pledge within one week following execution of this Contract. The Pledgee shall have custody of such documents during the entire Term of Pledge.

 

4.2                     During the Term of Pledge, the Pledgers shall have the right to collect dividends accrued on the Equity Interest.

 

5.                            Representations and Warranties of the Pledgers and Party C

 

As of the execution date of this Contract, the Pledgers and Party C hereby jointly and severally represent and warrant to the Pledgee that:

 

5.1                     The Pledgers are the sole legal and beneficial owner of the Equity Interest.

 

5.2                     Except for the Pledge, the Pledgers have not created any security interest or other encumbrance on the Equity Interest.

 

5.3                     The Pledgee shall have the right to dispose of and transfer the Equity Interest in accordance with the provisions of this Contract.

 

5.4                     The Pledgers and Party C have obtained any and all approvals and consents from competent government authorities and third parties (if required) for execution, delivery and performance of this Contract.

 

5.5                     The execution, delivery and performance of this Contract will not: (i) violate any relevant PRC laws; (ii) conflict with Party C’s articles of association or other constitutional documents; (iii) result in any breach of or constitute any default under any contract or instrument to which it is a party or by which it is otherwise bound; (iv) result in any violation of any condition for the grant and/or maintenance of any permit or approval granted to any Party; or (v) cause any permit or approval granted to any Party to be suspended, cancelled or imposed with additional conditions.

 

6.                            Covenants and Further Agreement of the Pledgers and Party C

 

6.1                     During the term of this Contract, the Pledgers and Party C hereby jointly and severally covenant to the Pledgee that the Pledgers and Party C:

 

6.1.1           shall not transfer the Equity Interest, create or permit the existence of any security interest or other encumbrance on the Equity Interest, without the prior written consent of the Pledgee, except for the purposes of the performance of the Transaction Documents;

 

6.1.2           shall promptly notify the Pledgee of any event or notice received by the Pledgers that may have an impact on the Equity Interest or any portion thereof, as well as any event or notice received by the Pledgers that may have an impact on any guarantees and other obligations of the Pledgers hereunder.

 

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6.2                     The Pledgers agree that the rights acquired by the Pledgee in accordance with this Contract with respect to the Pledge shall not be interrupted or jeopardized by the Pledgers or any heirs or representatives of the Pledgers or any other persons through any legal proceedings.

 

6.3                     To protect or perfect the security hereunder for the Contractual Obligations and Secured Indebtedness, the Pledgers hereby undertakes to execute in good faith and to cause other parties who have an interest in the Pledge to execute all such certificates, contracts, deeds and/or covenants, and take all such actions as required by the Pledgee, to facilitate the exercise by the Pledgee of its rights and authority hereunder, to enter into all relevant documents regarding ownership of Equity Interest with the Pledgee or assignee(s) of the Pledgee (natural persons/legal persons), and to provide the Pledgee within a reasonable time with all notices, orders and decisions regarding the Pledge that the Pledgee deems necessary.

 

6.4                     The Pledgers hereby undertakes to comply with and perform all guarantees, promises, agreement, representations and conditions of and under this Contract. In the event of failure or partial performance of such guarantees, promises, agreements, representations and conditions, the Pledgers shall indemnify the Pledgee for all losses resulting therefrom.

 

7.                            Event of Breach

 

7.1                     The following circumstances shall be deemed Event of Default:

 

7.1.1           The Pledgers and/or Party B breach any obligations under the Transaction Documents and/or this Contract;

 

7.1.2           The Pledgers have serious misstatement or mistake in any statement or warranty made in Section 5 of this Contract and/or the Pledgers violate any warranty in Section 5 of this Contract;

 

7.1.3           The Pledgers and Party C fail to complete the registration of equity pledge with the registration authority in accordance with Section 3.1.

 

7.1.4           The Pledgers and Party C violate any provision of this Contract;

 

7.1.5           Except otherwise clearly stipulated in Section 6.1.1, the Pledgers transfer or intend to transfer or surrender the Equity Interest or assign the Equity Interest without the Pledgee’s written consent;

 

7.1.6           The Pledgers (i) are required to repay or perform in advance or (ii) fails to repay or perform upon maturity any debt obligations owed to any third party such as loan, guarantee, indemnification and promise;

 

7.1.7           Any government approval, license, permit or authorization that renders this Contract enforceable, lawful and valid is withdrawn, terminated, invalid or substantially changed;

 

7.1.8           The enactment of governing laws renders this Contract unlawful or makes the Pledgers unable to continue performing its obligations hereunder;

 

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7.1.9           The Pledgers’ assets experience negative change to the extent that affects the Pledgers’ ability to perform its obligations hereunder;

 

7.1.10    Party B’s heirs or custodians only partially perform or refuse to perform their payment obligations under the Transaction Documents;

 

7.1.11    Any other circumstance where the Pledgers cannot or possibly cannot exercise its rights over the Pledge.

 

7.2                     Upon notice or discovery of the occurrence of any circumstances or event that may lead to the aforementioned circumstances described in Section 7.1, the Pledgers shall immediately notify the Pledgee in writing accordingly.

 

7.3                     Unless an Event of Default set forth in this Section 7.1 has been successfully resolved to the Pledgee’s satisfaction, the Pledgee may issue a Notice of Default to the Pledgers upon the occurrence of the Event of Default or at any time thereafter, demanding the Pledgers and/or Party C to immediately perform their due obligations under the Transaction Documents and/or dispose of the Pledge in accordance with Section 8 of this Contract.

 

8.                            Exercise of Pledge

 

8.1                     When the Pledgers and Party C are yet to fully perform their Contractual Obligations under the Transaction Documents, the Pledgers shall not transfer the Pledge or its Equity Interest in Party C without the Pledgee’s written consent.

 

8.2                     The Pledgee may issue a written Notice of Default to the Pledgers when it exercises the Pledge.

 

8.3                     Subject to the provisions of Section 7.3, the Pledgee may exercise the right to enforce the Pledge at any time after the issuance of the Notice of Default in accordance with Section 8.2. Once the Pledgee elects to exercise the right to dispose the Pledge, the Pledgers shall cease to be entitled to any rights or interests associated with the Equity Interest.

 

8.4                     The Pledgee shall the have right to be paid in priority with all or part of the Equity Interest from the proceeds from the transfer, auction or sale of the Equity Interest until the complete compensation of all outstanding payments due under the Transaction Documents and all other due payments to the Pledgee. The Pledgee shall not be liable for any loss incurred by its due exercise of such rights and powers.

 

8.5                     The Pledgee may exercise any remedy available simultaneously or in any order. The Pledgee may exercise the right to be paid in priority with the Equity Interest from the proceeds from auction or sale of the Equity Interest under this Contract, without recourse to any other remedy measure first.

 

8.6                     When the Pledgee disposes of the Pledge in accordance with this Contract, the Pledgers and Party C shall provide necessary assistance to enable the Pledgee to enforce the Pledge in accordance with this Contract.

 

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9.                            Assignment

 

9.1                     Without the Pledgee’s prior written consent, the Pledgers shall not assign or delegate their rights and obligations under this Contract.

 

9.2                     This Contract shall be binding on the Pledgers and his/her successors and permitted assignees, and shall be valid with respect to the Pledgee and each of his/her successors and assignees.

 

9.3                     The Pledgee may at any time assign any and all of its rights and obligations under the Transaction Documents to its assignee(s) (natural persons/legal persons), in which case the assignee shall enjoy and undertake the rights and obligations of the Pledgee under this Contract, as if it were the original party to this Contract. When the assignee transfers its rights and obligations under the Transaction Documents, the Pledgers shall execute relevant agreements or other documents related to such transfer as required by the Pledgee.

 

9.4                     In the event of change of the Pledgee due to assignment, the Pledgers shall, at the request of the Pledgee, execute a new pledge contract with the new the Pledgee on the same terms and conditions as this Contract.

 

9.5                     The Pledgers shall strictly abide by the provisions of this Contract and other contracts jointly or separately executed by all or any of the Parties hereto, including the Exclusive Option Agreement and the Power of Attorney, perform the obligations hereunder and thereunder, and refrain from any action/omission that may affect the effectiveness and enforceability hereof and thereof. Any residual rights of the Pledgers with respect to the Equity Pledged hereunder shall not be exercised by the Pledgers except in accordance with the written instructions of the Pledgee.

 

10.                     Termination

 

Upon the sufficient and complete fulfillment of all Contractual Obligations and the full payment of all Secured Indebtedness by the Pledgers and Party C, this Contract shall be terminated and the Pledgee shall terminate this Contract within reasonable and effective scope.

 

Sections 10, 12 and 14 of this Contract shall survive the expiration or termination of this Contract.

 

11.                     Handling Fees and Other Expenses

 

All fees and out of pocket expenses relating to this Contract, including but not limited to legal costs, costs of production, stamp tax and any other taxes and fees, shall be borne by Party C. If the Pledgee is required under applicable laws to bear certain taxes and fees, the Pledgers shall cause Party C to reimburse in full such taxes and fees paid by the Pledgee.

 

12.                     Confidentiality

 

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The Parties acknowledge that any oral or written information exchanged between the Parties in connection with the preparation and performance this Contract constitute confidential information. Each Party shall maintain confidentiality of all such confidential information, and without obtaining the written consent of the other Party, it shall not disclose any relevant confidential information to any third parties, except for the information that: (i) is or becomes available to the general public (other than through the receiving Party’s unauthorized disclosure); (ii) is required to be disclosed by applicable laws or regulations or rules or regulations of any stock exchange; or (iii) is necessary to be disclosed by any Party to its legal counsels or financial advisors regarding the transaction contemplated hereunder, provided that such legal counsels or financial advisors shall be bound by the confidentiality obligations similar to those set forth in this Section. Disclosure of any confidential information by the employees of or agencies engaged by any Party shall be deemed disclosure by such Party itself and such Party shall be held liable for breach of this Contract. This Section shall survive the termination of this Agreement for any reason.

 

13.                     Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

 

13.1              The execution, effectiveness, construction, performance, amendment and termination of this Contract and the dispute resolution hereunder shall be governed by the promulgated and publicly available laws of China. For matters not covered by the promulgated and publicly available laws of China, the principles and practices of international laws shall apply.

 

13.2              In the event of any dispute with respect to the construction and performance of this Contract, the Parties shall first resolve the dispute through friendly negotiations. In the event the Parties fail to reach an agreement within 30 days after either Party requests to the other Parties for resolution of the dispute through negotiations, either Party may submit the relevant dispute to the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) for arbitration in accordance with its then effective Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall be conducted in Beijing. The language of arbitration shall be Chinese. The arbitration award shall be final and binding on all Parties.

 

13.3              Upon occurrence of any disputes arising from the construction and performance of this Agreement or pending arbitration of any dispute, except for the matters under dispute, the Parties shall continue to exercise their respective rights and perform their respective obligations hereunder.

 

14.                     Notices

 

14.1              All notices and other communications required or permitted to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be delivered personally or sent by registered mail with postage prepaid, commercial courier service or facsimile transmission to the address of such Party set forth below. Each notice shall be followed by a confirmation copy sent by email. The dates on which notices shall be deemed to have been effectively given shall be determined as follows:

 

14.1.1    Notices given by personal delivery, courier service, registered mail with postage prepaid shall be deemed effectively given on the date of receipt or rejection at the address specified for notices.

 

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14.1.2    Notices given by facsimile transmission shall be deemed effectively given on the date of successful transmission (as evidenced by an automatically generated confirmation of transmission).

 

14.2              The addresses of the Parties for receiving notices are as follows:

 

	
Party A:
    	
 
    	
Beijing Shijitong Technology Co., Ltd.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Address:
    	
 
    	
27/F, CES Tower, No. 3099 Keyuan South Road,   Nanshan District, Shenzhen
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Attn:
    	
 
    	
XIAO Wenjie
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Tel.:
    	
 
    	
0755-33688788
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Party B:
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
QIAO Qian
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Address:
    	
 
    	
******************, Nanshan District, Shenzhen
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Tel.:
    	
 
    	
******************
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
WEI Jianwei
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Address:
    	
 
    	
******************, Baoan District, Shenzhen
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Tel.:
    	
 
    	
******************
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Shenzhen   Xinjie Investment Co., Ltd.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Address:
    	
 
    	
27/F, CES Tower, No. 3099 Keyuan South Road,   Nanshan District, Shenzhen
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Attn:
    	
 
    	
XIAO Wenjie
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Tel.:
    	
 
    	
0755-33688788
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Party C:
    	
 
    	
Shenzhen Qianhai Dingsheng Asset Management   Co., Ltd.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Address:
    	
 
    	
27/F, CES Tower, No. 3099 Keyuan South Road,   Nanshan District, Shenzhen
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Attn:
    	
 
    	
QIAO Qian
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Tel.:
    	
 
    	
0755-33688788
    

 

14.3              Any Party may at any time change its address for notices by a notice delivered to the other Parties in accordance with the terms hereof.

 

15.                     Severability

 

In the event that one or several provisions hereof are found to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any aspect in accordance with any laws or regulations, the validity, legality or enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected or compromised in any aspect. The Parties shall negotiate in good faith to replace such invalid, illegal or

 

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unenforceable provisions with effective provisions that accomplish to the greatest extent permitted by law the intentions of the Parties, and the economic effect of such effective provisions shall be as close as possible to the economic effect of those invalid, illegal or unenforceable provisions.

 

16.                     Schedules

 

The schedules hereto shall form an integral part of this Contract.

 

17.                     Effectiveness

 

17.1              This Contract shall come into force upon being signed by the Parties. Any amendment, change and supplement to this Contract shall be made in written form and become effective after being signed and stamped by the Parties and upon the completion of the registration with the government (if applicable).

 

17.2              This Contract is written in Chinese and English in five counterparts of equal legal force, with each Party holding one.

 

17.3              The Equity Pledge Agreement signed by and among Party A, XIAO Wenjie, Party B3 and Party C on January 13, 2016 shall be automatically terminated as at the execution date hereof.

 

[Signature page follows]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused their authorized representatives to execute this Equity Pledge Agreement as of the date first above written.

 

	
Party A:
    	
Beijing Shijitong Technology Co., Ltd. (Seal)
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
By:
    	
/s/XIAO Wenjie
    	
 
    
	
Name:
    	
XIAO Wenjie
    	
 
    
	
Title:
    	
Legal Representative
    	
 
    
	
/s/Seal of Beijing Shijitong Technology   Co., Ltd.
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Party B:
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
By:
    	
/s/QIAO Qian
    	
 
    
	
Name:
    	
QIAO Qian
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
By:
    	
/s/WEI Jianwei
    	
 
    
	
Name:
    	
WEI Jianwei
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Shenzhen Xinjie   Investment Co., Ltd. (Seal)
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
By:
    	
/s/XIAO Wenjie
    	
 
    
	
Name:
    	
XIAO Wenjie
    	
 
    
	
Title:
    	
Legal Representative
    	
 
    
	
/s/Seal of Shenzhen Xinjie Investment   Co., Ltd.
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Party C:
    	
Shenzhen Qianhai   Dingsheng Asset Management Co., Ltd. (Seal)
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
By:
    	
/s/QIAO Qian
    	
 
    
	
Name:
    	
QIAO Qian
    	
 
    
	
Title:
    	
Legal Representative
    	
 
    
	
/s/Seal of Shenzhen Qianhai Dingsheng   Asset Management Co., Ltd.
    	
 
    
				

 

 

Schedules

 

1.                        Capital Contribution Certificate

 

2.                        Shareholders’ Register of Shenzhen Qianhai Dingsheng Asset Management Co., Ltd.

 

 

Schedule 1

 

Capital Contribution Certificate

 

This is to certify that QIAO Qian (ID No. ******************) has subscribed to the contribution of RMB six million (6,000,000), thus holding 60% equity interest of Shenzhen Qianhai Dingsheng Asset Management Co., Ltd. and that all of such 60% equity interest has been pledged to Beijing Shijitong Technology Co., Ltd.

 

	
 
    	
Company:   Shenzhen Qianhai Dingsheng Asset Management   Co., Ltd. (Seal)
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
By:
    	
/s/QIAO Qian
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
Name:
    	
QIAO Qian
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
Title:
    	
Legal Representative
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
/s/Seal of Shenzhen Qianhai Dingsheng   Asset Management Co., Ltd.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
Date:
    	
March 9, 2017
    

 

 

Schedule 1

 

Capital Contribution Certificate

 

This is to certify that WEI Jianwei (ID No. ******************) has subscribed to the contribution of RMB three million (3,000,000), thus holding 30% equity interest of Shenzhen Qianhai Dingsheng Asset Management Co., Ltd. and that all of such 30% equity interest has been pledged to Beijing Shijitong Technology Co., Ltd.

 

	
 
    	
Company:   Shenzhen Qianhai Dingsheng Asset Management   Co., Ltd. (Seal)
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
By:
    	
/s/QIAO Qian
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
Name:
    	
QIAO Qian
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
Title:
    	
Legal Representative
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
/s/Seal of Shenzhen Qianhai Dingsheng   Asset Management Co., Ltd.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
Date:
    	
March 9, 2017
    

 

 

Schedule 1

 

Capital Contribution Certificate

 

This is to certify that Shenzhen Xinjie Investment Co., Ltd. (Uniform Social Credit Code: 91440300359619977T) has subscribed to the contribution of RMB one million (1,000,000), thus holding 10% equity interest of Shenzhen Qianhai Dingsheng Asset Management Co., Ltd. and that all of such 10% equity interest has been pledged to Beijing Shijitong Technology Co., Ltd.

 

	
 
    	
Company:   Shenzhen Qianhai Dingsheng Asset Management   Co., Ltd. (Seal)
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
By:
    	
/s/QIAO Qian
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
Name:
    	
QIAO Qian
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
Title:
    	
Legal Representative
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
/s/Seal of Shenzhen Qianhai Dingsheng   Asset Management Co., Ltd.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
Date:
    	
March 9, 2017
    

 

 

Schedule 2

 

Shareholders’ Register

of

Shenzhen Qianhai Dingsheng Asset Management Co., Ltd.

 

	
Shareholder’s 
   name
    	
ID No. / 
   Uniform Social 
   Credit Code
    	
Amount of 
   Subscription 
   (RMB)
    	
Ratio of Contribution
    	
Equity Pledge
    
	
QIAO Qian
    	
******************
    	
6,000,000
    	
60%
    	
QIAO Qian owns   60% equity interest of Shenzhen Qianhai Dingsheng Asset Management   Co., Ltd. and all of such 60% equity interest has been pledged to   Beijing Shijitong Technology Co., Ltd.
    
	
WEI Jianwei
    	
******************
    	
3,000,000
    	
30%
    	
WEI Jianwei owns   30% equity interest of Shenzhen Qianhai Dingsheng Asset Management   Co., Ltd. and all of such 30% equity interest has been pledged to   Beijing Shijitong Technology Co., Ltd.
    
	
Shenzhen Xinjie Investment Co., Ltd.
    	
91440300359619977T
    	
1,000,000
    	
10%
    	
Shenzhen Xinjie   Investment Co., Ltd. owns 10% equity interest of Shenzhen Qianhai   Dingsheng Asset Management Co., Ltd. and all of such 10% equity interest   has been pledged to Beijing Shijitong Technology Co., Ltd.
    

 

	
 
    	
Company:   Shenzhen Qianhai Dingsheng Asset Management   Co., Ltd. (Seal)
    
	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
Signature:
    	
/s/XIAO Wenjie
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
Name:
    	
XIAO Wenjie
    

 

 

	
 
    	
Title:
    	
Legal Representative
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
/s/Seal of Shenzhen Qianhai Dingsheng   Asset Management Co., Ltd.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
Shareholder: QIAO Qian
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
Signature:
    	
/s/QIAO Qian
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
WEI Jianwei
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
Signature:
    	
/s/WEI Jianwei
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
Shenzhen Xinjie   Investment Co., Ltd. (Seal)
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
Signature:
    	
/s/XIAO Wenjie
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
Name:
    	
XIAO Wenjie
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
Title:
    	
Legal Representative
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
/s/Seal of Shenzhen Xinjie Investment   Co., Ltd.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
Date:
    	
March 9,   2017
    

 

 

Supplementary Agreement to the Equity Pledge Agreement

 

This Supplementary Agreement to the Equity Pledge Agreement (hereinafter referred to as this “Supplementary Agreement”) is entered into by and among the following Parties on April 13, 2017 in Beijing, People’s Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as “China”):

 

	
Party A:
    	
 
    	
Beijing Shijitong Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter   referred to as “Pledgee”)
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Address:
    	
 
    	
Room 1505, Building 1, No. 108 Zhichun Road,   Haidian District, Beijing
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Party B:
    	
 
    	
QIAO Qian (hereinafter   referred to as “Party B1”), a Chinese citizen   whose identification number is ******************;
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
WEI Jianwei (hereinafter   referred to as “Party B2”), a Chinese citizen   whose identification number is ******************; and
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
Shenzhen Xinjie Investment Co., Ltd. (hereinafter   referred to as “Party B3”), a limited   liability company established and existing under the laws of China, whose   address is 6/F, Block B, Shenzhen Industry-University-Research Cooperation   Base of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No.9 Yuexing 3rd Road,   Gaoxin Zone, Yuehai Sub-district, Nanshan District, Shenzhen.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
Party B1, Party B2 and Party B3 are collectively   referred to as the “Pledgers”   or “Party B”.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Party C:
    	
 
    	
Shenzhen Qianhai Dingsheng Asset Management   Co., Ltd.
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Address:
    	
 
    	
c/o Shenzhen Qianhai Commerce Secretariat   Co., Ltd., Room 201, Block A, No.1 Qianwan 1st Road, Qianhai   Shenzhen-Hongkong Corporation Zone, Shenzhen
    

 

The Pledgee, the Pledgers and Party C are hereinafter referred to individually as a “Party” and collectively the “Parties”.

 

Whereas:

 

1.                The Pledgee and Party C entered into an Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement (“Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement”) on January 13, 2016; the Pledgee entered into an Exclusive Option Agreement (“Exclusive Option Agreement”) with the Pledgers and Party C on March 9, 2017; and the Pledgers and Pledgee signed an Power of Attorney (“Power of Attorney”) on March 9, 2017;

 

2.                The Pledgee entered into an Equity Pledge Agreement (“Equity Pledge Agreement”) with the Pledgers and Party C on March 9, 2017, which stipulates among other things that: the Pledgers should pledge with the Pledgee all of their equity in Party C as security for the performance of the Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement, Exclusive Option Agreement and Power of Attorney  by Party C and the Pledgers; and

 

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3.                The Pledgee and Pledgers entered into a Loan Agreement(“Loan Agreement”, together with the Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement, Exclusive Option Agreement, Power of Attorney  and Equity Pledge Contract, hereinafter collectively referred to as “Transaction Documents”) on April 13, 2017, which stipulates among other things that: the Pledgee should provide the Pledgers with a loan of RMB 10 Million Yuan.

 

The Parties hereby agree to amend the Equity Pledge Agreement as follows:

 

1.                Article 2 of the “whereas” clause of the Equity Pledge Agreement is revised to read as follows: the Pledgee is a wholly foreign-owned enterprise registered in Beijing, China. The Pledgee and Party C entered into an Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement (“Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement”) on January 13, 2016; the Pledgee entered into an Exclusive Option Agreement (“Exclusive Option Agreement”) with the Pledgers and Party C on March 9, 2017; the Pledgers and Pledgee signed an Power of Attorney  (“Power of Attorney “) on March 9, 2017; the Pledgee and Pledgers entered into a Loan Agreement (“Loan Agreement”) on April 13, 2017.

 

2.                Article 3 of the “whereas” clause of the Equity Pledge Agreement is revised to read as follows: to ensure the performance by Party C and the Pledgers of their obligations under the Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement, Exclusive Option Agreement, Power of Attorney  and Loan Agreement (collectively referred to as “Transaction Documents”), the Pledgers pledge with the Pledgee all of their equity in Party C as security for the performance of Transaction Documents by Party C and the Pledgers.

 

3.                Article 1.4 of the “1. Definition” clause of the Equity Pledge Agreement is revised to read as follows: “Transaction Documents” shall refer to the Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement, Exclusive Option Agreement, Power of Attorney  and Loan Agreement and any revision, amendment and/or restatement thereto.

 

4.                Article 1.5 of the “1. Definition” clause of the Equity Pledge Agreement is revised to read as follows: “Contractual Obligations” shall refer to all the obligations of the Pledgers under the Exclusive Option Agreement, Power of Attorney , Loan Agreement and this Contract; as well as all the obligations of Party C under the Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement, Exclusive Option Agreement and this Contract.

 

5.                Article 1.6 of the “1. Definition” clause of the Equity Pledge Agreement is revised to read as follows: “Secured Indebtedness” shall refer to any and all direct, indirect, derivative losses and losses of predictable benefits incurred due to any default by the Pledgers and/or Party C, the amount of which shall be determined based on the pledgee’s reasonable business plan and profit forecast; service fees payable by Party C under the Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement; the principal and interest (if any) repayable by the Pledgers to the Pledgee under the Loan Agreement and all costs and expenses incurred by the Pledgee in enforcing the Pledgers and/or Party C to perform their contractual obligations.

 

6.                This Supplemental Agreement constitutes modification and supplement to the Equity Pledge Agreement and has a legal effect equivalent to that of the Equity Pledge Agreement and any attachment thereof.

 

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7.                For matters expressly provided for in this Supplementary Agreement, this Supplementary Agreement shall prevail in the case of any conflict between this Supplementary Agreement and the Equity Pledge Agreement and its attachments. Any matters not agreed upon in this Supplementary Agreement shall be dealt with pursuant to the Equity Pledge Contract.

 

8.                This Supplementary Agreement shall come into force upon being signed by the Parties. Any amendment, change and supplement to the Supplementary Agreement shall be made in written form and become effective after being signed and stamped by the Parties and upon the completion of the registration with the government (if applicable).

 

9.                This Supplementary Agreement shall be made in four originals in Chinese of equal legal force, with each of The Pledgers, Pledgee and Party C holding one.

 

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In Witness Where of, the Parties have caused their authorized representatives to sign this Supplementary Agreement to the Equity Pledge Agreement on the date specified first above.

 

	
Party A: Beijing Shijitong Technology Co., Ltd. (Seal)
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    
	
Signature: 
    	
/s/XIAO Wenjie
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Name: 
    	
XIAO Wenjie
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Title: 
    	
Legal Representative
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    
	
/s/Seal of Beijing Shijitong Technology   Co., Ltd.
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    
	
Party B:
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    
	
Signature: 
    	
/s/QIAO Qian
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Name: 
    	
QIAO Qian
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Signature: 
    	
/s/WEI Jianwei
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Name: 
    	
WEI Jianwei
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    
	
Shenzhen Xinjie   Investment Co., Ltd. (Seal)
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    
	
Signature: 
    	
/s/XIAO Wenjie
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Name: 
    	
XIAO Wenjie
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Title: 
    	
Legal Representative
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    
	
/s/Seal of Shenzhen Xinjie Investment   Co., Ltd.
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    
	
Party C: Shenzhen Qianhai Dingsheng Asset Management Co., Ltd. (Seal)
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    
	
Signature: 
    	
//s/QIAO Qian
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Name: 
    	
QIAO Qian
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
Title: 
    	
Legal Representative
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    
	
/s/Shenzhen Qianhai Dingsheng Asset   Management Co., Ltd.
    	
 
    

 

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