Newlinks Tech Amends NaaS Holdings Filing
Ticker: NAAS · Form: SC 13D/A · Filed: Jul 19, 2024 · CIK: 1712178
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: ownership-change, sec-filing, schedule-13d
Related Tickers: NAAS
TL;DR
Newlinks Tech filed an update on its NaaS stake. Details TBD.
AI Summary
On July 19, 2024, Newlinks Technology Ltd. filed an amendment (No. 5) to its Schedule 13D regarding NaaS Technology Inc. The filing indicates a change in the reporting person's holdings, though specific new ownership percentages or dollar amounts are not detailed in this excerpt. The filing pertains to NaaS Technology Inc.'s Class A ordinary shares.
Why It Matters
This filing signals a potential shift in the ownership structure or strategy of NaaS Technology Inc., which could impact its stock price and corporate direction.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Schedule 13D filings often precede significant corporate actions or reflect changes in major shareholder influence, introducing potential volatility.
Key Players & Entities
- Newlinks Technology Ltd. (company) — Reporting person filing amendment
- NaaS Technology Inc. (company) — Subject company
- Class A ordinary shares (security) — Securities subject to the filing
FAQ
What specific changes in ownership are detailed in Amendment No. 5?
This excerpt does not provide specific details on the exact changes in ownership percentages or the number of shares held by Newlinks Technology Ltd. in NaaS Technology Inc. It only states that an amendment has been filed.
When was the previous filing for this Schedule 13D made?
The filing number 0001104659-24-081157 is for Amendment No. 5, filed on 20240719. The excerpt does not specify the date of the previous filing.
What is the business address of NaaS Technology Inc.?
The business address for NaaS Technology Inc. is NEWLINK CENTER, AREA G, BLDG. 7, HUITONG STREET, TIMES SQUARE, NO.1 YAOJIAYUAN SOUTH RD, CHAOYANG DISTRICT, BEIJING, F4, 100024.
What was the former name of NaaS Technology Inc.?
The former name of NaaS Technology Inc. was RISE Education Cayman Ltd, with a date of name change on 20170718.
Who is the filer of this Schedule 13D/A amendment?
The filer is Newlinks Technology Ltd., with Central Index Key 0001934978.
Filing Stats: 2,985 words · 12 min read · ~10 pages · Grade level 14.9 · Accepted 2024-07-19 16:02:29
Key Financial Figures
- $0.01 — er) Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securiti
Filing Documents
- tm2419842d1_sc13da.htm (SC 13D/A) — 75KB
- 0001104659-24-081157.txt ( ) — 77KB
Security and Issuer
Item 1. Security and Issuer
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Item 1 is hereby amended and supplemented by adding the following at the end: Effective at the open of business on June 13, 2024, the ratio of the ADSs to our Class A ordinary shares has changed from one ADS to 10 Class A ordinary shares to one ADS to 200 Class A ordinary shares.
Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration
Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.
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Item 3 is hereby amended and supplemented by adding the following at the end: A Master Loan and Collateral Agreement was entered into on June 19, 2024 by and between Envision and a certain third party (“Lender A”). Under this agreement, Lender A lent to Envision a certain amount of loan, and Envision transferred a total of 100,000 ADSs, representing 20,000,000 Class A ordinary shares of the Issuer, to Lender A as collateral for the loans. Based on the terms of this loan agreement, all voting or other such consensual rights and powers relating to the collateral are transferred to Lender A although Lender A undertakes not to exercise any voting or such consensual rights or powers relating to such collateral. A Master Loan and Collateral Agreement was entered into on July 18, 2024 by and between Envision and a certain third party (“Lender B”). Under this agreement, Lender B lent to Envision a certain amount of loan, and Envision transferred a total of 300,000 ADSs, representing 60,000,000 Class A ordinary shares of the Issuer, to Lender B as collateral for the loans. Based on the terms of this loan agreement, all voting or other such consensual rights and powers relating to the collateral are transferred to Lender B although Lender B undertakes not to exercise any voting or such consensual rights or powers relating to such collateral. A Tranche #2 Loan Agreement was subsequently entered into on July 19, 2024 by and between Envision and Lender B pursuant to the terms of the aforesaid Master Loan and Collateral Agreement. Under the Tranche #2 Loan Agreement, Lender B lent to Envision a certain amount of loan, and Envision transferred a total of 300,000 ADSs, representing 60,000,000 Class A ordinary shares of the Issuer, to Lender B as collateral for the loan. Based on the terms of the Tranche #2 Loan Agreement, all voting or other such consensual rights and powers relating to such collateral are transferred to Lender B although Lender B undert
Interest in Securities of the
Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer
of the Original Filing is hereby amended
Item 5 of the Original Filing is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows: (a) and (b): The responses of each Reporting Person to Rows (7) through (13) of the cover pages of this Schedule 13D are hereby incorporated by reference in this Item 5. The percentage of the class of securities is calculated by dividing the number of shares beneficially owned by the reporting person by a total of 2,643,409,243 issued and outstanding ordinary shares (consisting of 1,175,861,471 Class A ordinary shares, 220,872,540 Class B ordinary shares and 1,246,675,232 Class C ordinary shares) of the Issuer as of July 19, 2024 as a single class, which exclude Class A ordinary shares issued to the Issuer’s depositary bank for bulk issuance of ADSs reserved for future issuances upon the exercising or vesting of awards granted under the Issuer’s share incentive plans. The percentage of voting power is calculated by dividing the voting power of the Reporting Person by the voting power of all of the Issuer’s holders of Class A ordinary shares, Class B ordinary shares and Class C ordinary shares as a single class as of July 19, 2024. Holders of Class A ordinary shares are entitled to one vote per share. Holders of Class B ordinary shares and Class C ordinary shares are entitled to ten votes per share and two votes per share, respectively. Each Class B ordinary share and each Class C ordinary share is convertible into one Class A ordinary share at any time by the holder thereof, subject to certain conditions. Class A ordinary shares are not convertible into Class B ordinary shares or Class C ordinary shares under any circumstances. (c): Except as disclosed in this Statement, neither the Reporting Persons nor to the best of their knowledge, any of the persons listed in Schedule A hereto, has effected any transaction in the ordinary shares of the Issuer during the past 60 days. (d): Except as disclosed in this Schedule 13D, no other person has the right to rece
Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings
Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with respect to Securities of the Issuer. The information set forth in Item 3 is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. A Master Loan and Collateral Agreement was entered into on June 19, 2024 by and between Envision and Lender A. A Master Loan and Collateral Agreement was entered into on July 18, 2024 by and between Envision and Lender B. A Tranche #2 Loan Agreement was entered into on July 19, 2024 by and between Envision and Lender B. To the best knowledge of the Reporting Persons, except as provided herein, there are no other contracts, arrangements, understandings or relationships (legal or otherwise) between the Reporting Persons, or, to the best of their knowledge, any of the persons named in Schedule A hereto, and any other person with respect to any securities of the Issuer, joint ventures, loan or option arrangements, puts or calls, guarantees of profits, divisions of profits or loss, or the giving or withholding of proxies, or a pledge or contingency, the occurrence of which would give another person voting power over the securities of the Issuer. SIGNATURE After reasonable inquiry and to the best of its knowledge and belief, each of the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. Dated: July 19, 2024 Newlinks Technology Limited By: /s/ Zhen Dai Name: Zhen Dai Title: Director Newlinks Envision Limited By: /s/ Zhen Dai Name: Zhen Dai Title: Director SCHEDULE A Directors and Executive Officers of Newlink The names of the directors and the names and titles of the executive officers of Newlink and their principal occupations are set forth below. The business address of the directors and executive officers is Newlink Center, Area G, Building 7, Huitong Times Square,No. 1, Yaojiayuan South Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing. Name Position with Newlink Present Principal Occupation Citizenship Di