Zai Lab Ltd. Enters Material Definitive Agreement

TL;DR

Zai Lab just signed a big deal, creating a new financial obligation. Keep an eye on this.

AI Summary

On October 13, 2025, Zai Lab Ltd. entered into a material definitive agreement, creating a direct financial obligation. The company, incorporated in the Cayman Islands with its principal executive offices in Shanghai, China, filed this 8-K report on October 16, 2025, detailing the nature of this agreement and its financial implications.

Why It Matters

This filing indicates a significant new financial commitment or obligation for Zai Lab Ltd., which could impact its financial health and future operations.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — Entering into material definitive agreements and creating financial obligations can introduce financial risks and uncertainties for a company.

Key Players & Entities

• Zai Lab Ltd. (company) — Registrant
• October 13, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
• October 16, 2025 (date) — Date of report filing
• Cayman Islands (jurisdiction) — State of incorporation
• Shanghai China (location) — Business address

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $0.000006 — resenting 10 Ordinary Shares, par value $0.000006 per share ZLAB The Nasdaq Global Market
• $42.1 million — of up to RMB300 million (approximately $42.1 million) from CIB to our wholly-owned subsidiar

Filing Documents

• zlab-20251013.htm (8-K) — 35KB
• ex101-cibmaximumamountguar.htm (EX-10.1) — 153KB
• ex102-ciblineofcreditcontr.htm (EX-10.2) — 142KB
• image_0.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 8KB
• image_01.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 8KB
• 0001704292-25-000014.txt ( ) — 562KB
• zlab-20251013.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
• zlab-20251013_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 16KB
• zlab-20251013_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 27KB
• zlab-20251013_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 16KB
• zlab-20251013_htm.xml (XML) — 4KB

01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Zai Lab Limited (the "Company") identified an additional opportunity to access capital denominated in RMB through a debt facility with Industrial Bank Co., Ltd. on favorable commercial terms to support our working capital needs in mainland China. As a result, on October 13, 2025, the Company entered into a maximum amount guarantee contract (the "Guarantee") with Industrial Bank Co., Ltd., Shanghai Gubei Branch ("CIB") pursuant to which the Company will guarantee working capital loans of up to RMB300 million (approximately $42.1 million) from CIB to our wholly-owned subsidiary, Zai Lab (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. ("Zai Lab Shanghai"), and Zai Lab Shanghai entered into a credit line contract with CIB with respect to the RMB300 million revolving credit facility (the "Credit Contract"). The credit facility will be available until May 5, 2026, and key terms of the specific working capital loans, including the amount, term, and interest rate, will be included in the specific transaction documents. Each working capital loan is expected to have a term of one year. The Credit Contract contains customary representations and warranties and affirmative and restrictive covenants, including a requirement to obtain prior written consent from CIB before engaging in certain transactions that could have an adverse impact on its debt repayment ability, including mergers, spin-offs, equity transfers, and other material matters such as external investments or substantial increases in debt financings. The description of the Guarantee and Credit Contract contained herein is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Guarantee, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1, and the Credit Contract, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.2, each of which is incorporated herein by reference. To date, Zai Lab Shanghai has not entered into any working capital loans under this debt facility. Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Fin

01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description 10.1+ Unofficial English Translation of Maximum Amount Guarantee Contract, dated as of Octo ber 1 3 , 2025, by and between Zai Lab Limited and Industrial Bank Co., Ltd., Shanghai Gubei Branch 10.2+ Unofficial English Translation of Line of Credit Contract, dated as of Octo ber 1 3 , 2025, by and between Zai Lab (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. and Industrial Bank Co., Ltd. , Shanghai Gubei Branch 104 The cover page of this report is formatted in Inline XBRL + Portions of this exhibit have been redacted pursuant to Item 601(b)(10)(iv) of Regulation S-K.

SIGNATURES

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 hereunto duly authorized. ZAI LAB LIMITED By: /s/ F. Ty Edmondson Name: F. Ty Edmondson Title: Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary Date: October 16, 2025

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