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Form 20-F JD.com, Inc. For: Dec 31

April 16, 2021 5:08 PM EDT

Exhibit 4.4

AMENDED AND RESTATED LOAN AGREEMENT

This AMENDED AND RESTATED LOAN AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated December 24, 2020, is made in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) by and among:

 

Lender:    Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd., with registered address at Room 201, Building C, No. 18, Kechuang 11 Street, Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone, Beijing;
And   
Borrowers:    Richard Qiangdong Liu;
   Pang Zhang; and
   Yayun Li

(In this Agreement, the Lender and the Borrowers are individually referred to as a “Party”, collectively the “Parties”.)

Whereas, the Lender and the Borrowers have executed a loan agreement dated November 20, 2017 (the “Original Loan Agreement”), pursuant to which the lender provided a loan at an aggregate amount of RMB920,000,000 (the “Original Loan Amount”) to the Borrowers, and the Borrowers have used such Original Loan Amount to pay for investment in the registered capital of Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-commerce Co., Ltd. (the “Borrower Company”).

Whereas, the Borrower Company is a validly existing limited liability company incorporated under the PRC Laws, as of the date hereof, the registered capital of the Borrower Company has been increased from RMB920,000,000 to RMB2,920,000,000.

Whereas, the Borrowers collectively hold 100% equity interests in the Borrower Company of which 45% (corresponding to the registered capital of RMB1,314,000,000) is owned by Richard Qiangdong Liu, 30% (corresponding to the registered capital of RMB876,000,000) is owned by Yayun Li, and 25% (corresponding to the registered capital of RMB730,000,000) is owned by Pang Zhang.

Whereas, the Lender is willing to lend certain amount of money to the Borrowers, to be used to pay for the registered capital of the Borrower Company.

Whereas, the Parties wish to revise the Original Loan Agreement and replace it with this agreement.

NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereby agree to amend and restate the Original Loan Agreement as follows:

 

1.

Loan

 

  1.1

Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Lender agrees to, in addition to the loan under the Original Loan Agreement, provide a new loan at an aggregate amount of RMB2,000,000,000) (the “New Loan”) to the Borrowers, which New Loan will be provided to Richard Qiangdong Liu, Pang Zhang and Yayun Li at the amount of RMB900,000,000, RMB500,000,000 and RMB600,000,000, respectively.

 

  1.2

It is confirmed that, as of the date hereof, the Lender has provided, and the Borrowers have received an existing loan in the aggregate amount of RMB920,000,000 (the “Existing Loan”), and the Borrowers have used such Existing Loan to fully pay the registered capital of the Borrower Company. The Existing Loan and the New Loan will be collectively referred to as the “Loan”.


  1.3

The Borrowers agree to use the Loan to pay for its investment in the registered capital of the Borrower Company and, unless with prior written consent of the Lender, will not use the Loan for any other purpose, or transfer or pledge its shares or other interests in the Borrower Company to any third party.

 

  1.4

The Borrowers undertake that when they receive the Loan pursuant to this Agreement, they shall immediately use the Loan to pay for their investments in the Registered Capital of the Borrower Company. The Borrowers may not withdraw such investment during the term of operations of the Borrower Company.

 

  1.5

It is confirmed that the Lender will not charge any interest upon the Loan, unless otherwise provided herein.

 

2.

Term of Loan

 

  2.1

The term of the Loan shall be from the date when the Borrowers actually receive all or any part of the Loan until December 31, 2030. Unless otherwise indicated by the Lender prior to its expiration, the term of the Loan will be automatically extended for another ten (10) years, and so forth thereafter.

 

  2.2

During the term or any extended term of the Loan, the Loan will become immediately due and payable by the Borrowers pursuant to the terms of this Agreement if:

 

  (1)

The Borrowers die or become a person incapacitated or with limited capacity for civil acts;

 

  (2)

The Borrowers resign or are dismissed by the Lender, the Borrower Company or any affiliate of the Lender;

 

  (3)

The Borrowers commit a crime or are involved in a crime;

 

  (4)

Any third party pursue any claim of more than RMB 100,000 against any of the Borrowers and the Lender has reasonable ground to believe that the Borrowers will not be capable to pay for such claim;

 

  (5)

The Lender decides to perform the Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement (as defined below) when foreign enterprises are allowed to control or wholly own the Borrower Company under applicable PRC laws;

 

  (6)

The Borrowers fail to comply with or perform any of their commitments or obligations under this Agreement (or any other agreement between them and the Lender), and further fails to remedy such breach within 30 business days upon its occurrence; and

 

  (7)

This Agreement, the Equity Pledge Agreement, or the Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement is terminated or held invalid by any court for any reason other than the Lender’s.

 

3.

Repayment of Loan

 

  3.1

The Lender and the Borrowers agree and confirm that the Loan will be repaid in the following manner only: the Borrowers will transfer all of its equity interests in the Borrower Company to the Lender or any legal or natural person designated by the Lender pursuant to requirements from the Lender.

 

  3.2

The Lender and the Borrowers agree and confirm that to the extent permitted by the laws, the Lender has the right but no obligation to purchase or designate any legal or natural person designated by it to purchase all or any part of the equity interests in the Borrower Company from the Borrowers at the price set forth under the Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement.

 

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  3.3

It is agreed and confirmed by the Parties that the Borrowers shall be deemed to have fulfilled their repayment obligations hereunder only after both of the following conditions have been satisfied.

 

  (1)

The Borrowers have transferred all of their equity interests in the Borrower Company to the Lender and/or its designated person; and

 

  (2)

The Borrowers have repaid to the Lender all of the transfer proceeds or an amount equivalent to the maximum amount permitted by the laws.

 

  3.4

The Loan will be deemed as a zero interest loan if the price to transfer the equity interests in the Borrower Company to the Lender from the Borrowers concluded by the Parties under this Agreement any other related agreements is equal or less than the amount of the Loan. Under such circumstance, the Borrowers are not required to repay any remaining amount of and/or any interest upon the Loan; provided, however, that if the equity interest transfer price exceeds the amount of the Loan, the exceeding amount will be deemed as the interest upon the Loan (calculated by the highest interest permitted by the PRC laws) and financing cost thereof.

 

  3.5

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, if the Borrower Company goes bankruptcy, dissolution or is ordered for closure during the term or extended term of this Agreement, and Borrowers will liquidate the Borrower Company according to laws and all of the proceeds from such liquidation will be used to repay the principal, interest (calculated by the highest interest permitted by the PRC laws) and financing cost of the Loan.

 

4.

Obligations of the Borrowers

 

  4.1

The Borrowers will repay the Loan according to the provisions of this Agreement and requirements from the Lender.

 

  4.2

The Borrowers will enter into an Amended and Restated Equity Pledge Agreement (the “Equity Pledge Agreement”) with the Lender and the Borrower Company, whereby the Borrowers agree to pledge all of its equity interests in the Borrower Company to the Lender.

 

  4.3

The Borrowers will enter into an Amended and Restated Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement (the “Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement”) with the Lender and the Borrower Company, whereby the Borrowers will to the extent permitted by the PRC laws grant an irrevocable and exclusive purchase option for the Lender to purchase all or any part of the equity interest in the Borrower Company from the Borrowers.

 

  4.4

The Borrowers will perform its obligations under this Agreement, the Equity Pledge Agreement and the Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement, and provide support for the Lender to complete all filings, approvals, authorizations, registration and other government procedures necessary to perform such agreements.

 

  4.5

The Borrowers will sign an irrevocable power of attorney authorizing a person designated by the Lender to exercise on their behalf all of their rights as the shareholders of the Borrower Company.

 

5.

Representations and Warranties

 

  5.1

The Lender represents and warrants to the Borrowers that from the date of this Agreement until termination hereof:

 

  (1)

It is a wholly foreign-owned company duly incorporated and validly existing under the laws of the PRC;

 

  (2)

It has the power and receives all approvals and authorities necessary and appropriate to execute and perform this Agreement. Its execution and performance of this Agreement are in compliance with its articles of association or other organizational documents;

 

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  (3)

None of its execution or performance of this Agreement is in breach of any law, regulation, government approval, authorization, notice or any other government document, or any agreement between it and any third party or any covenant issued to any third party; and

 

  (4)

This Agreement, once executed, becomes legal, valid and enforceable obligations upon the Lender.

 

  5.2

The Borrowers represent and warrant that from the date of this Agreement until termination hereof:

 

  (1)

They are fully capable to conduct civil acts;

 

  (2)

The Borrower Company is a limited liability company incorporated and validly existing under the PRC laws, and the Borrowers are the legal owners of the Borrower Equity;

 

  (3)

None of their execution or performance of this Agreement is in breach of any law, regulation, government approval, authorization, notice or any other government document, or any agreement between them and any third party or any covenant issued to any third party;

 

  (4)

This Agreement, once executed, becomes legal, valid and enforceable obligations upon the Borrowers;

 

  (5)

They have paid the full investment relating to the Borrower Equity according to law, and received a verification report for such payment from a qualified accounting firm;

 

  (6)

Except for those provided under the Equity Pledge Agreement, they create no mortgage, pledge or any other security upon the Borrower Equity, provides no offer to any third party to transfer the Borrower Equity, make no covenant regarding any offer to purchase the Borrower Equity from any third party, or enter into any agreement with any third party to transfer the Borrower Equity;

 

  (7)

There is no existing or potential dispute, suit, arbitration, administrative proceeding or any other legal proceeding in which the Borrowers and/or the Borrower Equity is involved; and

 

  (8)

The Borrower Company has completed all government approvals, authorizations, licenses, registrations and filings necessary to conduct its businesses and own its assets.

 

6.

Covenants from the Borrowers

 

  6.1

The Borrowers covenant in their capacity of the shareholders of the Borrower Company that during the term of this Agreement they will procure the Borrower Company:

 

  (1)

without prior written consent from the Lender, not to supplement, amend or modify its articles of association, or increase or decrease its registered capital, or change its capital structures of the Company;

 

  (2)

to maintain its existence, prudently and effectively operate its businesses and deal with its affairs in line with fair financial and business standards and customs;

 

  (3)

without prior written consent from the Lender, not to sell, transfer, pledge or otherwise dispose any legal or beneficial interest of any of its assets, businesses or income, or allow creation of any other security interests thereupon;

 

  (4)

without prior written consent from the Lender, not to incur, inherit, guarantee or allow the existence of any debt, except for (i) any debt incurred during its ordinary course of business rather than from borrowing; and (ii) any debt which has been disclosed to and obtained the written consent from The Lender;

 

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  (5)

to always conduct its business operations in ordinary course to maintain the value of its assets;

 

  (6)

without prior written consent from the Lender, not to enter into any material agreement other than those executed in its ordinary course of business;

 

  (7)

not to provide any loan or credit to any party without prior written consent from the Lender;

 

  (8)

to provide any and all information regarding its operations and financial conditions at the request from the Lender;

 

  (9)

to buy and maintain requisite insurance policies from an insurer acceptable to the Lender, the amount and type of which will be the same with those maintained by the companies having similar operations, properties or assets in the same region;

 

  (10)

without prior written consent from the Lender, not to combine, merge with, acquire or make investment to any person;

 

  (11)

to immediately notify the Lender of any actual or potential litigation, arbitration or administrative proceeding regarding its assets, business and income;

 

  (12)

to execute any document, conduct any action, and make any claim or defense necessary or appropriate to maintain its ownership of all of its assets;

 

  (13)

without prior written consent from the Lender, not to distribute any dividend or bonus to any of its shareholders;

 

  (14)

to appoint any person nominated by the Lender or the parent of the Lender to its board at the request of the Lender; and

 

  (15)

to strictly comply with the provisions of the Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement, and not to make any act or omission which may affect its validity and enforceability.

 

  6.2

The Borrowers covenant during the term of this Agreement:

 

  (1)

except those provided under the Equity Pledge Agreement and without prior written consent from the Lender, not to sell, transfer, pledge or otherwise dispose any legal or beneficial interest of the Borrower Equity, or allow creation of any other security interests thereupon;

 

  (2)

to procure the shareholders of the Borrower Company not to approve any sale, transfer, pledge or otherwise disposal of any legal or beneficial interest of the Borrower Equity, or creation of any other security interests thereupon without prior written consent from the Lender, except to the Lender or its designated person;

 

  (3)

to procure the shareholders of the Borrower Company not to approve its merger or association with, or acquisition of or investment in any person without prior written consent from the Lender;

 

  (4)

to immediately notify the Lender of any actual or potential litigation, arbitration or administrative proceeding regarding the Borrower Equity;

 

  (5)

to execute any document, conduct any action, and make any claim or defense necessary or appropriate to maintain its ownership of the Borrower Equity;

 

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  (6)

not to make any act and/or omission which may affect any asset, business or liability of the Borrower Company without prior written consent from the Lender;

 

  (7)

to appoint any person nominated by the Lender or the parent of the Lender to the board of the Borrower Company at the request of the Lender;

 

  (8)

to the extent permitted under the PRC laws and at the request of the Lender at any time, to transfer unconditionally and immediately all of the equity interests owned by the Borrowers to the Lender or any person designated by it, and procure any other shareholder of the Borrower Company to waive the right of first refusal regarding such equity interests;

 

  (9)

to the extent permitted under the PRC laws and at the request of the Lender at any time, to procure any other shareholder of the Borrower Company to transfer unconditionally and immediately all of the equity interests owned by such shareholder to the Lender or any person designated by it, and the Borrowers hereby waive their right of first refusal regarding such equity interests;

 

  (10)

if the Lender purchases the Borrower Equity from the Borrowers pursuant to the Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement, to use the price of such purchase to repay the Loan to the Lender on priority; and

 

  (11)

to strictly comply with the provisions of this Agreement, the Equity Pledge Agreement and the Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement, perform its obligations under each of such agreements, and not to make any act or omission which may affect the validity and enforceability of each of such agreements.

 

7.

Liabilities for Breach of Contract

 

  7.1

If any party (“Defaulting Party”) breaches any provision of this Agreement, which causes damage to the other party (“Non-defaulting Party”), the Non-defaulting Party could notify the Defaulting Party in writing and request it to rectify and correct such breach of contract; if the Defaulting Party fails to take any action satisfactory to the Non-defaulting Party to rectify and correct such breach within fifteen (15) working days upon the issuance of the written notice by the Non-defaulting Party, the Non-defaulting Party may immediately take the actions pursuant to this Agreement or take other remedies in accordance with laws.

 

  7.2

If the Borrowers fail to repay the Loan pursuant to the terms under this Agreement, they will be liable for a penalty interest accrued upon the amount due and payable at a daily interest rate of 0.02% until the Loan as well as any penalty interest and any other amount accrued thereupon are fully repaid by the Borrowers.

 

8.

Notices

Notices or other communications required to be given by any Party pursuant to this Agreement shall be made in writing and delivered personally or sent by mail or facsimile transmission to the addresses of the other Parties set forth below or other designated addresses notified by such other Parties to such Party from time to time. The date when the notice is deemed to be duly served shall be determined as the follows: (a) a notice delivered personally is deemed duly served upon the delivery; (b) a notice sent by mail is deemed duly served on the seventh (7 ) day after the date when the air registered mail with postage prepaid has been sent out (as is shown on the postmark), or the fourth (4 ) day after the delivery date to the internationally recognized courier service agency; and (c) a notice sent by facsimile transmission is deemed duly served upon the receipt time as is shown on the transmission confirmation of relevant documents.

 

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If to the Lender: Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

 

Address:   ***  
Attention:  

Lei Xu

 

If to the Borrowers:

 

Richard Qiangdong Liu
Address:   ***
Yayun Li  
Address:   ***
Pang Zhang
Address:   ***

 

9.

Confidentiality

All Parties acknowledge and confirm that any oral or written materials exchanged by and between the Parties in connection with this Agreement are confidential. All Parties shall keep in confidence all such information and not disclose it to any third party without prior written consent from other Parties unless: (a) such information is known or will be known by the public (except by disclosure of the receiving party without authorization); (b) such information is required to be disclosed in accordance with applicable laws or rules or regulations; or (c) if any information is required to be disclosed by any party to its legal or financial advisor for the purpose of the transaction of this Agreement, such legal or financial advisor shall also comply with the confidentiality obligation similar to that stated hereof. Any disclosure by any employee or agency engaged by any Party shall be deemed the disclosure of such Party and such Party shall assume the liabilities for its breach of contract pursuant to this Agreement. This Article shall survive expiration or termination of this Agreement.

 

10.

Applicable Law and Dispute Resolution

 

  10.1

The formation, validity, performance and interpretation of this Agreement and the disputes resolution under this Agreement shall be governed by the PRC laws.

 

  10.2

The Parties shall strive to settle any dispute arising from or in connection with this Agreement through friendly consultation. In case no settlement can be reached through consultation within thirty (30) days after the request for consultation is made by any Party, any Party can submit such matter to Beijing Arbitration Commission for arbitration in accordance with its then effective rules. The arbitration shall take place in Beijing. The arbitration award shall be final and binding upon all the Parties.

 

11.

Miscellaneous

 

  11.1

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

 

  11.2

This Agreement shall be effective as of the date of its execution. The Parties agree and confirm that the effect of this Agreement shall retrospect to November 20, 2017. Once effective, this Agreement will expire until the Parties have performed their respective obligations under this Agreement.

 

  11.3

The Parties agree to promptly execute any document and take any other action reasonably necessary or advisable to perform provisions and purpose of this Agreement.

 

  11.4

The Parties confirm that this Agreement shall, upon its effectiveness, constitute the entire agreement and common understanding of the Parties with respect to the subject matters herein and fully supersede all prior verbal and/or written agreements and understandings with respect to the subject matters herein.

 

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  11.5

The Parties may amend and supplement this Agreement in writing. Any amendment and/or supplement to this Agreement by the Parties is an integral part of and has the same effect with this Agreement.

 

  11.6

This Agreement shall be binding upon and for the benefit of all the Parties hereto and their respective inheritors, successors and the permitted assigns.

 

  11.7

Any Party’s failure to exercise the rights under this Agreement in time shall not be deemed as its waiver of such rights and would not affect its future exercise of such rights.

 

  11.8

If any provision of this Agreement is held void, invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, governmental agency or arbitration authority, the validity, legality and enforceability of the other provisions hereof shall not be affected or impaired in any way. The Parties shall cease performing such void, invalid or unenforceable provisions and revise such void, invalid or unenforceable provisions only to the extent closest to the original intention thereof to recover its validity or enforceability for such specific facts and circumstances.

 

  11.9

Unless with prior written consent from the Lender, the Borrowers may not assign any of their rights and obligations under this Agreement to any third party.

 

  11.10

This Agreement is made in four (4) originals with each Party holding one (1) original. Each original has the same effect.

(No text below)

 

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(Signature Page)

IN WITNESS THEREOF, each Party has signed or caused its legal representative to sign this Agreement as of the date first written above.

 

Party A: Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.
By:  

/s/ Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

  (Seal of Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.)
Party B:
Richard Qiangdong Liu
By:  

/s/ Richard Qiangdong Liu

Pang Zhang
By:  

/s/ Pang Zhang

Yayun Li
By:  

/s/ Yayun Li

 

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Exhibit 4.5

Amended and Restated Equity Pledge Agreement

This AMENDED AND RESTATED EQUITY PLEDGE AGREEMENT, (this “Agreement”), dated December 24, 2020, is made in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) by and among:

 

Party A:    Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.
   Registered address: Room 201, Building C, No. 18, Kechuang 11 Street, Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone, Beijing
Party B:    Richard Qiangdong Liu;
Party C:    Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd.
   Registered address: Room 222, Building C, No. 18, Kechuang 11 Street, Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone, Beijing

(Party B is referred to as “Pledgor” hereinafter; Party A is referred to as “Pledgee” hereinafter; and either the Pledgor or the Pledgee is individually referred to as a “Party” and collectively referred to as the “Parties”.)

Whereas,

 

(1)

Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd. (“Jingdong 360”) is a limited liability company duly incorporated and validly existing under the PRC laws.

 

(2)

The Pledgor holds 45% equity interests of Jingdong 360 (corresponding to the registered capital of RMB1,314,000,000).

 

(3)

The Pledgee is a wholly foreign owned company duly incorporated and existing under the laws of the PRC.

 

(4)

The Pledgee and Jingdong 360 entered into an Amended and Restated Exclusive Technology Consulting and Service Agreement (“Services Agreements”) on June 15, 2016.

 

(5)

The Pledgor and the Pledgee entered into an Amended and Restated Loan Agreement on December 24, 2020 (“Loan Agreement”), and entered into an Amended and Restated Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement on December 24, 2020 (“Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement”). In addition, the Pledgor delivered the amended Power of Attorney to the Pledgee on December 24, 2020 (“Power of Attorney”, together with the Services Agreements, Loan Agreement and Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement, collectively referred as “Master Agreement”).

 

(6)

In order to secure the Pledgor’s performance of his obligations under this Agreement, the Loan Agreement, the Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement and the Power of Attorney, and in order to ensure Jingdong 360 to be able to perform its obligations under the Services Agreements, the Pledgor hereby pledges all the equity interests held by him in Jingdong 360 as the guaranty for him and/or Jingdong 360’s performance of obligations under the Master Agreement.

 

(7)

The Parties entered into an equity pledge agreement dated June 15, 2016 (the “Original Contract”). The Parties wish to revise the Original Contract and replace it with this agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereby agree as follows through friendly negotiations:

 

1.

Definition

Unless otherwise specified herein, the following words shall have the meanings as follows:

 

  1.1

Pledge Right: means the priority right the Pledgee owns, with respect to the proceedings arising from selling at a discount, auction of, or selling off the equity interests pledged by the Pledgor to the Pledgee.


  1.2

Pledged Equity Interests: means all the equity interests duly held by the Pledgor in Jingdong 360, i.e. 45% equity interests of Jingdong 360, as well as all the other rights created over it.

 

  1.3

Term of Pledge: means the period of term specified in Article 3 hereof.

 

  1.4

Event of Default: means any of the circumstances listed in Article 7 hereof.

 

  1.5

Notice of Default: means any notice issued by the Pledgee to the Pledgor in accordance with this Agreement specifying an Event of Default.

 

2.

Pledge Right and Scope of Guaranty

 

  2.1

The Pledgor agrees to pledge all the Pledged Equity Interests to the Pledgee as the guaranty for his and/or Jingdong 360’s performance of all the obligations under the Master Agreement and all the liabilities of indemnification to the Pledgee which may arise due to the invalidity or cancellation of the Master Agreement. Jingdong 360 agrees with such equity pledge arrangement.

 

  2.2

The effect of guaranty under the Master Agreement will not be prejudiced by any amendment or change of the Master Agreement. The invalidity or cancellation of the Master Agreement does not impair the validity of this Agreement. In the event that the Master Agreement is deemed as invalid, or cancelled or revoked for any reason, the Pledgee is entitled to realized its pledge right in accordance with Article 8 hereof.

 

3.

Creation and Term of Pledge

 

  3.1

The Pledge Right hereunder shall be reflected on the register of shareholders and the capital contribution certificate in accordance with the form as attached to this Agreement.

 

  3.2

The term of the Pledge Right is two (2) years effective from the registration of pledge of equity interests with the Administration for Industry and Commerce of the place where Jingdong 360 is registered, till the day on which all the obligations under the Master Agreement are fully performed (“Term of Pledge”).

 

  3.3

During the Term of Pledge, if the Pledgor and/or Jingdong 360 fails to perform any obligation under or arising from the Master Agreement, the Pledgee has the right to dispose of the Pledge Right in accordance with Article 8 hereof.

 

4.

Possession of Pledge Certificates

 

  4.1

The Pledgor shall deliver the register of shareholders and capital contribution certificate of Jingdong 360 which reflects the pledge of equity interests as mentioned in above Article 3 within three (3) business days upon the pledge is recorded on such documents, to the Pledgee for its possession, and the Pledgee is obligated to keep the received pledge documents.

 

  4.2

The Pledgee is entitled to all the proceeds in cash including the dividends and all the other non-cash proceeds arising from the Pledge Equity Interests since June 15, 2016.

 

5.

Representations and Warranties of the Pledgor

 

  5.1

The Pledgor is the legal owner of Pledged Equity Interests.

 

  5.2

Once the Pledgee intends to exercise the rights of the Pledgee under this Agreement anytime, it shall be protected from any interference from any other party.

 

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  5.3

The Pledgee has the right to dispose of or transfer the Pledge Right in the way as described hereunder.

 

  5.4

The Pledgor has never created any other pledge right or any other third party right over the equity interests except towards the Pledgee.

 

6.

Covenants from the Pledgor

 

  6.1

During the term of this Agreement, the Pledgor covenants to the Pledgee as follows:

 

  6.1.1

Without prior written consent of the Pledgee, the Pledgor should not transfer the Pledged Equity Interests, or create or allow creation of any new pledge or any other security upon the Pledged Equity Interests which may impair the rights and/or interest of the Pledgee, except for the transfer of equity interests to the Pledgee or the person designated by the Pledgee in accordance with the Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement.

 

  6.1.2

The Pledgor shall abide by and exercise all the provisions of laws and regulations in relation to the pledge of rights, and shall present the Pledgee any and all notices, directions or suggestions issued by related competent authorities within two (2) days upon the receipt of such notices, directions or suggestions, and shall comply with such notices, directions or suggestions, or present its opposite opinions and representations regarding the above mentioned issues according to the reasonable request of the Pledgee or with the consent from the Pledgee;

 

  6.1.3

The Pledgor shall give prompt notice to the Pledgee regarding any occurrence or received notice which may influence the equity interests or any part of the equity interests held by the Pledgee, or may change any warranties or obligations of the Pledgor under this Agreement or may influence the performance of obligations by the Pledgor hereunder.

 

  6.2

The Pledgor agrees that, the right of the Pledgee to exercise of Pledge Right hereunder in accordance with this Agreement, shall not be interfered or impaired by any legal proceedings taken by the Pledgor, or the successor or designated person of the Pledgor or any other person.

 

  6.3

The Pledgor warrants to the Pledgee that, in order to protect or consummate the guaranty provided by this Agreement regarding the performance of the Master Agreement, the Pledgor will faithfully sign, or cause any other party which is materially related to the Pledge Right to sign, any and all right certificates and deeds, and/or take, or cause any other party which is materially related to the Pledge Right to take, any and all actions, reasonably required by the Pledgee, and will facilitate the exercise of the rights and authorizations granted to the Pledgee under this Agreement, enter into any change to related equity certificate with the Pledgee or the Pledgee’s designated person (individual/legal person), and provide to the Pledgee any and all notices, orders and decisions as deemed necessary by the Pledgee.

 

  6.4

The Pledgor undertakes to the Pledgee he will abide by and perform all representations, warranties and undertakings to protect the interests of the Pledgee. The Pledgor shall indemnify the Pledgee any and all losses suffered by the Pledgee due to the Pledgor’s failure or partial failure in performance of his representations, warranties or undertakings.

 

  6.5

The Pledgor covenants to the Pledgee that he assumes several and joint liabilities with respect to the obligations hereunder.

 

  6.6

The Pledgor irrevocably agrees to waive the preemptive right with respect to the Pledged Equity Interests pledged by other shareholders of Jingdong 360 to the Pledgee, as well as the transfer of equity interests due to the exercise of Pledge Right by the Pledgee.

 

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7.

Event of Default

 

  7.1

Any of the following is deemed as a Event of Default:

 

  7.1.1

Jingdong 360 fails to perform its obligations under the Master Agreement;

 

  7.1.2

Any representation or warranty of the Pledgor under this Agreement is substantially misleading or untrue, and/or the Pledgor breaches any of his representations and warranties under this Agreement;

 

  7.1.3

The Pledgor breaches his covenants hereunder;

 

  7.1.4

The Pledgor breaches any provision hereof;

 

  7.1.5

Except that the Pledgor transfers the equity interests to the Pledgee or the Pledgee’s designated person in accordance with the Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement, the Pledgor waives the Pledged Equity Interests or transfers the Pledged Equity Interests without the written consent from the Pledgee;

 

  7.1.6

Any external borrowings, guaranty, indemnification, undertakings or any other liabilities of the Pledgor (1) is required to be repaid or exercised early due to its default; or (2) is not repaid or exercised when due, which makes the Pledgee reasonably believes that the ability of the Pledgor to perform his obligations under this Agreement has been impaired.

 

  7.1.7

The Pledgor fails to repay general debts or other liabilities;

 

  7.1.8

This Agreement is deemed to be illegal with promulgation of related laws, or the Pledgor is unable to continue to perform his obligations hereunder;

 

  7.1.9

The consent, permit, approval or authorization from the competent authorities for making this Agreement enforceable, legal or valid is revoked, suspended, invalidated or materially amended;

 

  7.1.10

Adverse change occur with respect to the assets of the Pledgor, which makes the Pledgee reasonably believes that the ability of the Pledgor to perform his obligations under this Agreement has been impaired.

 

  7.1.11

Successor of the Pledgor or Jingdong 360 can only perform part of, or refuses to perform, its obligations under this Agreement.

 

  7.1.12

Other circumstances occur which make the Pledgee unable to exercise or dispose of the Pledge Right in accordance with related laws.

 

  7.2

In the event that is aware of or discover that any issue described in the above Article 7.1 or any other issue which may cause the occurrence of such mentioned issues has occurred, the Pledgor shall give a prompt written notice to the Pledgee.

 

  7.3

Unless that the Event of Default specified in above Article 7.1 has been resolved to the satisfaction of the Pledgee, otherwise the Pledgee is entitled to (not obligated to) serve a Notice of Default to the Pledgor immediately following or any time after the occurrence of the Event of Default, to require the Pledgor and Jingdong 360 to immediately perform its obligations under the Master Agreement (including without limitation to payment of the due and unpaid debts and other amounts payable under the Services Agreements) or dispose of the Pledge Right in accordance with Article 8 hereof.

 

8.

Exercise of Pledge Right

 

  8.1

Prior to the fulfillment of performance of the obligations under the Master Agreement, the Pledgor should not transfer the Pledged Equity Interests without the written consent of the Pledgee.

 

  8.2

In the event of occurrence of the Event of Default described in above Article 7, the Pledgee shall give a Notice of Default to the Pledgor when exercising the Pledge Right. The Pledgee may exercise the right to dispose of the Pledge Right at the same time of or any time after the service of the Notice of Default.

 

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  8.3

The Pledgee has the right to sell in accordance with legal procedure or dispose of in the other way allowed by law the Pledged Equity Interests hereunder. If the Pledgee decides to exercise the Pledge Right, the Pledgor undertakes to transfer all of his shareholder rights to the Pledgee for exercise. In addition, the Pledgee has the priority to receive the proceedings arising from selling at a discount, auction of, or selling off the equity interests pledged by the Pledgor to the Pledgee according to the legal proceedings.

 

  8.4

When the Pledgee is disposing of the Pledge Right in accordance with this Agreement, the Pledgor should not create any obstacle, and shall provide any necessary assistance to help the Pledgee to realize the Pledge Right.

 

9.

Transfer of Agreement

 

  9.1

Unless with the prior consent from the Pledgee, the Pledgor has no right to grant or transfer any of his rights and obligations hereunder.

 

  9.2

This Agreement is binding upon the Pledgor and his successor, as well as the Pledgee and its successors and assignees permitted by the Pledgee.

 

  9.3

The Pledgee is entitled to transfer any or all rights and obligations under the Master Agreement to any person (individual/legal person) designated by it at anytime. Under this circumstance, the assignee has the same rights and obligations as the Pledgee under this Agreement, as if such rights and obligations are granted to it as a party to this Agreement. When transferring the rights and obligations under the Services Agreements, this Agreement, the Loan Agreement, the Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement and/or Power of Attorney, the Pledgor shall sign any and all related agreement and/or documents as required by the Pledgee.

 

  9.4

With the change of pledgee due to the transfer, all the parties to the new pledge shall enter into a new pledge contract, which shall be substantially same to this Agreement in the content and to the satisfaction of the Pledgee.

 

10.

Effectiveness and Termination

 

  10.1

This Agreement becomes effective on the date hereof.

 

  10.2

The Parties confirm that whether the pledge hereunder has been registered and recorded or not will not impair the effectiveness and validity of this Agreement.

 

  10.3

This Agreement will terminate two (2) years after the Pledgor and /or Jingdong 360 no longer assume any liability under or arising from the Master Agreement.

 

  10.4

Release of pledge shall be recorded accordingly on the register of shareholders of Jingdong 360 and related deregistration formalities shall be proceeded with at the Administration for Industry and Commerce of the place where Jingdong 360 is registered.

 

11.

Processing Fee and Other Costs

All fees and actual costs related to this Agreement, including not limited to legal fees, processing fee, duty stamp and all the other related taxes and expenses shall be borne by the Pledgor. If related taxes is borne by the Pledgee in accordance with laws, then the Pledgor shall fully indemnify the Pledgee all the taxes withheld by the Pledgee.

 

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12.

Force Majeure

 

  12.1

“Force Majeure Event” shall mean any event beyond the reasonable controls of the Party so affected, which are unpredictable, unavoidable, irresistible even if the affected Party takes a reasonable care, including but not limited to governmental acts, Act of God, fires, explosion, geographical variations, storms, floods, earthquakes, morning and evening tides, lightning or wars, riot, strike, and any other such events that all Parties have reached a consensus upon. However, any shortage of credits, funding or financing shall not be deemed as the events beyond reasonable controls of the affected Party.

 

  12.2

In the event that the performance of this Agreement is delayed or interrupted due to the said Force Majeure Event, the affected Party shall be excused from any liability to the extent of the delayed or interrupted performance. The affected Party which intends to seek exemption from its obligations of performance under this Agrement or any provision of this Agreement shall immediately inform the other Party of such a Force Majeure Event and the measures it needs to take in order to complete its performance.

 

13.

Dispute Resolution

 

  13.1

The formation, validity, performance and interpretation of this Agreement and the disputes resolution under this Agreement shall be governed by the PRC laws.

 

  13.2

The Parties shall strive to settle any dispute arising from or in connection with this Agreement through friendly consultation. In case no settlement can be reached through consultation within thirty (30) days after the request for consultation is made by any Party, any Party can submit such matter to BeijingArbitration Commission for arbitration in accordance with its then effective rules. The arbitration shall take place in Beijing. The arbitration award shall be final and binding upon all the Parties.

 

14.

Notices

Notices or other communications required to be given by any Party pursuant to this Agreement shall be made in writing and delivered personally or sent by mail or facsimile transmission to the addresses of the other Parties set forth below or other designated addresses notified by such other Parties to such Party from time to time. The date when the notice is deemed to be duly served shall be determined as the follows: (a) a notice delivered personally is deemed duly served upon the delivery; (b) a notice sent by mail is deemed duly served on the seventh (7 ) day after the date when the air registered mail with postage prepaid has been sent out (as is shown on the postmark), or the fourth (4 ) day after the delivery date to the internationally recognized courier service agency; and (c) a notice sent by facsimile transmission is deemed duly served upon the receipt time as is shown on the transmission confirmation of relevant documents.

 

If to the Pledgee: Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

Address:

  Room 201, Building C, No. 18, Kechuang 11 Street, Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone, Beijing

Attention:

  Lei Xu
If to the Pledgor: Richard Qiangdong Liu

Address:

  ***

 

15.

Miscellaneous

 

  15.1

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

 

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  15.2

The Parties agree to promptly execute any document and take any other action reasonably necessary or advisable to perform provisions and purpose of this Agreement.

 

  15.3

The Parties confirm that this Agreement shall, upon its effectiveness, constitute the entire agreement and common understanding of the Parties with respect to the subject matters herein and fully supersede all prior verbal and/or written agreements and understandings with respect to the subject matters herein.

 

  15.4

The Parties may amend and supplement this Agreement in writing. Any amendment and/or supplement to this Agreement duly signed by the Parties is an integral part of and has the same effect with this Agreement.

 

  15.5

Any Party’s failure to exercise the rights under this Agreement in time shall not be deemed as its waiver of such rights and would not affect its future exercise of such rights.

 

  15.6

If any provision of this Agreement is held void, invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, governmental agency or arbitration authority, the validity, legality and enforceability of the other provisions hereof shall not be affected or impaired in any way. The Parties shall cease performing such void, invalid or unenforceable provisions and revise such void, invalid or unenforceable provisions only to the extent closest to the original intention thereof to recover its validity or enforceability for such specific facts and circumstances.

 

  15.7

Any schedule hereto is an integral part of and has the same effect with this Agreement.

 

  15.8

This Agreement is made in five (5) originals with each Party holding one (1) original. And other originals are submitted to the AIC for proceeding with the formalities of registration of pledge of equity interests.

[No text below]

 

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(Signature Page)

IN WITNESS THEREOF, each Party has signed or caused its legal representative to sign this Agreement as of the date first written above.

Party A: Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

(seal)

 

/s/ Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

(Seal of Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.)                                         

Party B: Richard Qiangdong Liu

 

By:  

/s/ Richard Qiangdong Liu

Party C: Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd.                                        
By:  

/s/ Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd.                                        

  (Seal of Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd.)

Signature page for the Amended and Restated Equity Pledge Agreement


Schedule 1:

Register of Shareholders of Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd.

 

Name of Shareholder

  

Capital Contribution

Amount/Shareholding

Percentage

  

Registration of Pledge

Richard Qiangdong Liu   

RMB1,314,000,000

 

45%

   In accordance with the Amended and Restated Equity Pledge Agreement by and among Richard Qiangdong Liu, Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd. and Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd. dated December 24, 2020, Richard Qiangdong Liu has pledged all the equity interests held by him to Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.
Yayun Li   

RMB876,000,000

 

30%

   In accordance with the Amended and Restated Equity Pledge Agreement by and among Yayun Li, Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd. and Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd. dated December 24, 2020, Yayun Li has pledged all the equity interests held by her to Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.
Pang Zhang   

RMB730,000,000

 

25%

   In accordance with the Amended and Restated Equity Pledge Agreement by and among Pang Zhang, Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd. and Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd. dated December 24, 2020, Pang Zhang has pledged all the equity interests held by her to Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

 

Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd.
(seal)
(Seal of Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd.)
Legal representative (signature):
Date: December 24, 2020

 

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Schedule 2:

Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd.

Capital Contribution Certificate

(No.: 001)

Company: Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd.

Date of Incorporation: April 4, 2007

Registered Capital: RMB2,920,000,000

Shareholder: Richard Qiangdong Liu

Capital Contributed by Shareholder: RMB1,314,000,000

In accordance with the Amended and Restated Equity Pledge Agreement by and among Richard Qiangdong Liu, Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd. and Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd. dated December 24, 2020, Richard Qiangdong Liu has pledged all the equity interests held by him to Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

 

Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd.
(seal)
Signature:(Seal of Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd.)
Name:
Title:   Legal representative
Date:   December 24, 2020                                        

 

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Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd.

Capital Contribution Certificate

(No.: 002)

Company: Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd.

Date of Incorporation: April 4, 2007

Registered Capital: RMB2,920,000,000

Shareholder: Yayun Li

Capital Contributed by Shareholder: RMB876,000,000

In accordance with the Amended and Restated Equity Pledge Agreement by and among Yayun Li, Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd. and Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd. dated December 24, 2020, Yayun Li has pledged all the equity interests held by her to Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

 

Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd.

(seal)

Signature:(Seal of Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd.)
Name:
Title:   Legal representative
Date:   December 24, 2020

 

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Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd.

Capital Contribution Certificate

(No.: 003)

Company: Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd.

Date of Incorporation: April 4, 2007

Registered Capital: RMB2,920,000,000

Shareholder: Pang Zhang

Capital Contributed by Shareholder: RMB730,000,000

In accordance with the Amended and Restated Equity Pledge Agreement by and among Pang Zhang, Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd. and Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd. dated December 24, 2020, Pang Zhang has pledged all the equity interests held by him to Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

 

Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd.

(seal)

Signature:(Seal of Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd.)
Name:
Title:   Legal representative
Date:   December 24, 2020

 

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Amended and Restated Equity Pledge Agreement

This AMENDED AND RESTATED EQUITY PLEDGE AGREEMENT, (this “Agreement”), dated December 24, 2020, is made in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) by and among:

 

Party A:    Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.
   Registered address: Room 201, Building C, No. 18, Kechuang 11 Street, Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone, Beijing
Party B:    Pang Zhang;
Party C:    Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd.
   Registered address: Room 222, Building C, No. 18, Kechuang 11 Street, Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone, Beijing

(Party B is referred to as “Pledgor” hereinafter; Party A is referred to as “Pledgee” hereinafter; and either the Pledgor or the Pledgee is individually referred to as a “Party” and collectively referred to as the “Parties”.)

Whereas,

 

(1)

Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd. (“Jingdong 360”) is a limited liability company duly incorporated and validly existing under the PRC laws.

 

(2)

The Pledgor holds 25% equity interests of Jingdong 360 (corresponding to the registered capital of RMB730,000,000).

 

(3)

The Pledgee is a wholly foreign owned company duly incorporated and existing under the laws of the PRC.

 

(4)

The Pledgee and Jingdong 360 entered into an Amended and Restated Exclusive Technology Consulting and Service Agreement (“Services Agreements”) on June 15, 2016.

 

(5)

The Pledgor and the Pledgee entered into an Amended and Restated Loan Agreement on December 24, 2020 (“Loan Agreement”), and entered into an Amended and Restated Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement on December 24, 2020 (“Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement”). In addition, the Pledgor delivered the amended Power of Attorney to the Pledgee on December 24, 2020 (“Power of Attorney”, together with the Services Agreements, Loan Agreement and Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement, collectively referred as “Master Agreement”).

 

(6)

In order to secure the Pledgor’s performance of his obligations under this Agreement, the Loan Agreement, the Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement and the Power of Attorney, and in order to ensure Jingdong 360 to be able to perform its obligations under the Services Agreements, the Pledgor hereby pledges all the equity interests held by him in Jingdong 360 as the guaranty for him and/or Jingdong 360’s performance of obligations under the Master Agreement.

 

(7)

The Parties entered into an equity pledge agreement dated June 15, 2016 (the “Original Contract”). The Parties wish to revise the Original Contract and replace it with this agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereby agree as follows through friendly negotiations:

 

1.

Definition

Unless otherwise specified herein, the following words shall have the meanings as follows:

 

  1.1

Pledge Right: means the priority right the Pledgee owns, with respect to the proceedings arising from selling at a discount, auction of, or selling off the equity interests pledged by the Pledgor to the Pledgee.

 

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  1.2

Pledged Equity Interests: means all the equity interests duly held by the Pledgor in Jingdong 360, i.e. 25% equity interests of Jingdong 360, as well as all the other rights created over it.

 

  1.3

Term of Pledge: means the period of term specified in Article 3 hereof.

 

  1.4

Event of Default: means any of the circumstances listed in Article 7 hereof.

 

  1.5

Notice of Default: means any notice issued by the Pledgee to the Pledgor in accordance with this Agreement specifying an Event of Default.

 

2.

Pledge Right and Scope of Guaranty

 

  2.1

The Pledgor agrees to pledge all the Pledged Equity Interests to the Pledgee as the guaranty for his and/or Jingdong 360’s performance of all the obligations under the Master Agreement and all the liabilities of indemnification to the Pledgee which may arise due to the invalidity or cancellation of the Master Agreement. Jingdong 360 agrees with such equity pledge arrangement.

 

  2.2

The effect of guaranty under the Master Agreement will not be prejudiced by any amendment or change of the Master Agreement. The invalidity or cancellation of the Master Agreement does not impair the validity of this Agreement. In the event that the Master Agreement is deemed as invalid, or cancelled or revoked for any reason, the Pledgee is entitled to realized its pledge right in accordance with Article 8 hereof.

 

3.

Creation and Term of Pledge

 

  3.1

The Pledge Right hereunder shall be reflected on the register of shareholders and the capital contribution certificate in accordance with the form as attached to this Agreement.

 

  3.2

The term of the Pledge Right is two (2) years effective from the registration of pledge of equity interests with the Administration for Industry and Commerce of the place where Jingdong 360 is registered, till the day on which all the obligations under the Master Agreement are fully performed (“Term of Pledge”).

 

  3.3

During the Term of Pledge, if the Pledgor and/or Jingdong 360 fails to perform any obligation under or arising from the Master Agreement, the Pledgee has the right to dispose of the Pledge Right in accordance with Article 8 hereof.

 

4.

Possession of Pledge Certificates

 

  4.1

The Pledgor shall deliver the register of shareholders and capital contribution certificate of Jingdong 360 which reflects the pledge of equity interests as mentioned in above Article 3 within three (3) business days upon the pledge is recorded on such documents, to the Pledgee for its possession, and the Pledgee is obligated to keep the received pledge documents.

 

  4.2

The Pledgee is entitled to all the proceeds in cash including the dividends and all the other non-cash proceeds arising from the Pledge Equity Interests since June 15, 2016.

 

5.

Representations and Warranties of the Pledgor

 

  5.1

The Pledgor is the legal owner of Pledged Equity Interests.

 

  5.2

Once the Pledgee intends to exercise the rights of the Pledgee under this Agreement anytime, it shall be protected from any interference from any other party.

 

  5.3

The Pledgee has the right to dispose of or transfer the Pledge Right in the way as described hereunder.

 

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  5.4

The Pledgor has never created any other pledge right or any other third party right over the equity interests except towards the Pledgee.

 

6.

Covenants from the Pledgor

 

  6.1

During the term of this Agreement, the Pledgor covenants to the Pledgee as follows:

 

  6.1.1

Without prior written consent of the Pledgee, the Pledgor should not transfer the Pledged Equity Interests, or create or allow creation of any new pledge or any other security upon the Pledged Equity Interests which may impair the rights and/or interest of the Pledgee, except for the transfer of equity interests to the Pledgee or the person designated by the Pledgee in accordance with the Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement.

 

  6.1.2

The Pledgor shall abide by and exercise all the provisions of laws and regulations in relation to the pledge of rights, and shall present the Pledgee any and all notices, directions or suggestions issued by related competent authorities within two (2) days upon the receipt of such notices, directions or suggestions, and shall comply with such notices, directions or suggestions, or present its opposite opinions and representations regarding the above mentioned issues according to the reasonable request of the Pledgee or with the consent from the Pledgee;

 

  6.1.3

The Pledgor shall give prompt notice to the Pledgee regarding any occurrence or received notice which may influence the equity interests or any part of the equity interests held by the Pledgee, or may change any warranties or obligations of the Pledgor under this Agreement or may influence the performance of obligations by the Pledgor hereunder.

 

  6.2

The Pledgor agrees that, the right of the Pledgee to exercise of Pledge Right hereunder in accordance with this Agreement, shall not be interfered or impaired by any legal proceedings taken by the Pledgor, or the successor or designated person of the Pledgor or any other person.

 

  6.3

The Pledgor warrants to the Pledgee that, in order to protect or consummate the guaranty provided by this Agreement regarding the performance of the Master Agreement, the Pledgor will faithfully sign, or cause any other party which is materially related to the Pledge Right to sign, any and all right certificates and deeds, and/or take, or cause any other party which is materially related to the Pledge Right to take, any and all actions, reasonably required by the Pledgee, and will facilitate the exercise of the rights and authorizations granted to the Pledgee under this Agreement, enter into any change to related equity certificate with the Pledgee or the Pledgee’s designated person (individual/legal person), and provide to the Pledgee any and all notices, orders and decisions as deemed necessary by the Pledgee.

 

  6.4

The Pledgor undertakes to the Pledgee he will abide by and perform all representations, warranties and undertakings to protect the interests of the Pledgee. The Pledgor shall indemnify the Pledgee any and all losses suffered by the Pledgee due to the Pledgor’s failure or partial failure in performance of his representations, warranties or undertakings.

 

  6.5

The Pledgor covenants to the Pledgee that he assumes several and joint liabilities with respect to the obligations hereunder.

 

  6.6

The Pledgor irrevocably agrees to waive the preemptive right with respect to the Pledged Equity Interests pledged by other shareholders of Jingdong 360 to the Pledgee, as well as the transfer of equity interests due to the exercise of Pledge Right by the Pledgee.

 

7.

Event of Default

 

  7.1

Any of the following is deemed as a Event of Default:

 

  7.1.1

Jingdong 360 fails to perform its obligations under the Master Agreement;

 

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  7.1.2

Any representation or warranty of the Pledgor under this Agreement is substantially misleading or untrue, and/or the Pledgor breaches any of his representations and warranties under this Agreement;

 

  7.1.3

The Pledgor breaches his covenants hereunder;

 

  7.1.4

The Pledgor breaches any provision hereof;

 

  7.1.5

Except that the Pledgor transfers the equity interests to the Pledgee or the Pledgee’s designated person in accordance with the Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement, the Pledgor waives the Pledged Equity Interests or transfers the Pledged Equity Interests without the written consent from the Pledgee;

 

  7.1.6

Any external borrowings, guaranty, indemnification, undertakings or any other liabilities of the Pledgor (1) is required to be repaid or exercised early due to its default; or (2) is not repaid or exercised when due, which makes the Pledgee reasonably believes that the ability of the Pledgor to perform his obligations under this Agreement has been impaired.

 

  7.1.7

The Pledgor fails to repay general debts or other liabilities;

 

  7.1.8

This Agreement is deemed to be illegal with promulgation of related laws, or the Pledgor is unable to continue to perform his obligations hereunder;

 

  7.1.9

The consent, permit, approval or authorization from the competent authorities for making this Agreement enforceable, legal or valid is revoked, suspended, invalidated or materially amended;

 

  7.1.10

Adverse change occur with respect to the assets of the Pledgor, which makes the Pledgee reasonably believes that the ability of the Pledgor to perform his obligations under this Agreement has been impaired.

 

  7.1.11

Successor of the Pledgor or Jingdong 360 can only perform part of, or refuses to perform, its obligations under this Agreement.

 

  7.1.12

Other circumstances occur which make the Pledgee unable to exercise or dispose of the Pledge Right in accordance with related laws.

 

  7.2

In the event that is aware of or discover that any issue described in the above Article 7.1 or any other issue which may cause the occurrence of such mentioned issues has occurred, the Pledgor shall give a prompt written notice to the Pledgee.

 

  7.3

Unless that the Event of Default specified in above Article 7.1 has been resolved to the satisfaction of the Pledgee, otherwise the Pledgee is entitled to (not obligated to) serve a Notice of Default to the Pledgor immediately following or any time after the occurrence of the Event of Default, to require the Pledgor and Jingdong 360 to immediately perform its obligations under the Master Agreement (including without limitation to payment of the due and unpaid debts and other amounts payable under the Services Agreements) or dispose of the Pledge Right in accordance with Article 8 hereof.

 

8.

Exercise of Pledge Right

 

  8.1

Prior to the fulfillment of performance of the obligations under the Master Agreement, the Pledgor should not transfer the Pledged Equity Interests without the written consent of the Pledgee.

 

  8.2

In the event of occurrence of the Event of Default described in above Article 7, the Pledgee shall give a Notice of Default to the Pledgor when exercising the Pledge Right. The Pledgee may exercise the right to dispose of the Pledge Right at the same time of or any time after the service of the Notice of Default.

 

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  8.3

The Pledgee has the right to sell in accordance with legal procedure or dispose of in the other way allowed by law the Pledged Equity Interests hereunder. If the Pledgee decides to exercise the Pledge Right, the Pledgor undertakes to transfer all of his shareholder rights to the Pledgee for exercise. In addition, the Pledgee has the priority to receive the proceedings arising from selling at a discount, auction of, or selling off the equity interests pledged by the Pledgor to the Pledgee according to the legal proceedings.

 

  8.4

When the Pledgee is disposing of the Pledge Right in accordance with this Agreement, the Pledgor should not create any obstacle, and shall provide any necessary assistance to help the Pledgee to realize the Pledge Right.

 

9.

Transfer of Agreement

 

  9.1

Unless with the prior consent from the Pledgee, the Pledgor has no right to grant or transfer any of his rights and obligations hereunder.

 

  9.2

This Agreement is binding upon the Pledgor and his successor, as well as the Pledgee and its successors and assignees permitted by the Pledgee.

 

  9.3

The Pledgee is entitled to transfer any or all rights and obligations under the Master Agreement to any person (individual/legal person) designated by it at anytime. Under this circumstance, the assignee has the same rights and obligations as the Pledgee under this Agreement, as if such rights and obligations are granted to it as a party to this Agreement. When transferring the rights and obligations under the Services Agreements, this Agreement, the Loan Agreement, the Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement and/or Power of Attorney, the Pledgor shall sign any and all related agreement and/or documents as required by the Pledgee.

 

  9.4

With the change of pledgee due to the transfer, all the parties to the new pledge shall enter into a new pledge contract, which shall be substantially same to this Agreement in the content and to the satisfaction of the Pledgee.

 

10.

Effectiveness and Termination

 

  10.1

This Agreement becomes effective on the date hereof.

 

  10.2

The Parties confirm that whether the pledge hereunder has been registered and recorded or not will not impair the effectiveness and validity of this Agreement.

 

  10.3

This Agreement will terminate two (2) years after the Pledgor and /or Jingdong 360 no longer assume any liability under or arising from the Master Agreement.

 

  10.4

Release of pledge shall be recorded accordingly on the register of shareholders of Jingdong 360 and related deregistration formalities shall be proceeded with at the Administration for Industry and Commerce of the place where Jingdong 360 is registered.

 

11.

Processing Fee and Other Costs

All fees and actual costs related to this Agreement, including not limited to legal fees, processing fee, duty stamp and all the other related taxes and expenses shall be borne by the Pledgor. If related taxes is borne by the Pledgee in accordance with laws, then the Pledgor shall fully indemnify the Pledgee all the taxes withheld by the Pledgee.

 

12.

Force Majeure

 

  12.1

“Force Majeure Event” shall mean any event beyond the reasonable controls of the Party so affected, which are unpredictable, unavoidable, irresistible even if the affected Party takes a reasonable care, including but not limited to governmental acts, Act of God, fires, explosion, geographical variations, storms, floods, earthquakes, morning and evening tides, lightning or wars, riot, strike, and any other such events that all Parties have reached a consensus upon. However, any shortage of credits, funding or financing shall not be deemed as the events beyond reasonable controls of the affected Party.

 

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  12.2

In the event that the performance of this Agreement is delayed or interrupted due to the said Force Majeure Event, the affected Party shall be excused from any liability to the extent of the delayed or interrupted performance. The affected Party which intends to seek exemption from its obligations of performance under this Agrement or any provision of this Agreement shall immediately inform the other Party of such a Force Majeure Event and the measures it needs to take in order to complete its performance.

 

13.

Dispute Resolution

 

  13.1

The formation, validity, performance and interpretation of this Agreement and the disputes resolution under this Agreement shall be governed by the PRC laws.

 

  13.2

The Parties shall strive to settle any dispute arising from or in connection with this Agreement through friendly consultation. In case no settlement can be reached through consultation within thirty (30) days after the request for consultation is made by any Party, any Party can submit such matter to BeijingArbitration Commission for arbitration in accordance with its then effective rules. The arbitration shall take place in Beijing. The arbitration award shall be final and binding upon all the Parties.

 

14.

Notices

Notices or other communications required to be given by any Party pursuant to this Agreement shall be made in writing and delivered personally or sent by mail or facsimile transmission to the addresses of the other Parties set forth below or other designated addresses notified by such other Parties to such Party from time to time. The date when the notice is deemed to be duly served shall be determined as the follows: (a) a notice delivered personally is deemed duly served upon the delivery; (b) a notice sent by mail is deemed duly served on the seventh (7 ) day after the date when the air registered mail with postage prepaid has been sent out (as is shown on the postmark), or the fourth (4 ) day after the delivery date to the internationally recognized courier service agency; and (c) a notice sent by facsimile transmission is deemed duly served upon the receipt time as is shown on the transmission confirmation of relevant documents.

 

If to the Pledgee: Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.
        Address:    Room 201, Building C, No. 18, Kechuang 11 Street, Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone, Beijing
        Attention:    Lei Xu
If to the Pledgor: Pang Zhang
        Address: ***

 

15.

Miscellaneous

 

  15.1

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

 

  15.2

The Parties agree to promptly execute any document and take any other action reasonably necessary or advisable to perform provisions and purpose of this Agreement.

 

  15.3

The Parties confirm that this Agreement shall, upon its effectiveness, constitute the entire agreement and common understanding of the Parties with respect to the subject matters herein and fully supersede all prior verbal and/or written agreements and understandings with respect to the subject matters herein.

 

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  15.4

The Parties may amend and supplement this Agreement in writing. Any amendment and/or supplement to this Agreement duly signed by the Parties is an integral part of and has the same effect with this Agreement.

 

  15.5

Any Party’s failure to exercise the rights under this Agreement in time shall not be deemed as its waiver of such rights and would not affect its future exercise of such rights.

 

  15.6

If any provision of this Agreement is held void, invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, governmental agency or arbitration authority, the validity, legality and enforceability of the other provisions hereof shall not be affected or impaired in any way. The Parties shall cease performing such void, invalid or unenforceable provisions and revise such void, invalid or unenforceable provisions only to the extent closest to the original intention thereof to recover its validity or enforceability for such specific facts and circumstances.

 

  15.7

Any schedule hereto is an integral part of and has the same effect with this Agreement.

 

  15.8

This Agreement is made in five (5) originals with each Party holding one (1) original. And other originals are submitted to the AIC for proceeding with the formalities of registration of pledge of equity interests.

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(Signature Page)

IN WITNESS THEREOF, each Party has signed or caused its legal representative to sign this Agreement as of the date first written above.

 

Party A: Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

/s/ Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

(Seal of Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.)
Party B: Pang Zhang
By:  

/s/ Pang Zhang

 

Party C: Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd.
By:  

/s/ Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd.

  (Seal of Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd.)

Signature page for the Amended and Restated Equity Pledge Agreement


Amended and Restated Equity Pledge Agreement

This AMENDED AND RESTATED EQUITY PLEDGE AGREEMENT, (this “Agreement”), dated December 24, 2020, is made in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) by and among:

 

Party A:    Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.
   Registered address: Room 201, Building C, No. 18, Kechuang 11 Street, Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone, Beijing
Party B:    Yayun Li;
Party C:    Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd.
   Registered address: Room 222, Building C, No. 18, Kechuang 11 Street, Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone, Beijing

(Party B is referred to as “Pledgor” hereinafter; Party A is referred to as “Pledgee” hereinafter; and either the Pledgor or the Pledgee is individually referred to as a “Party” and collectively referred to as the “Parties”.)

Whereas,

 

(1)

Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd. (“Jingdong 360”) is a limited liability company duly incorporated and validly existing under the PRC laws.

 

(2)

The Pledgor holds 30% equity interests of Jingdong 360 (corresponding to the registered capital of RMB876,000,000).

 

(3)

The Pledgee is a wholly foreign owned company duly incorporated and existing under the laws of the PRC.

 

(4)

The Pledgee and Jingdong 360 entered into an Amended and Restated Exclusive Technology Consulting and Service Agreement (“Services Agreements”) on June 15, 2016.

 

(5)

The Pledgor and the Pledgee entered into an Amended and Restated Loan Agreement on December 24, 2020 (“Loan Agreement”), and entered into an Amended and Restated Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement on December 24, 2020 (“Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement”). In addition, the Pledgor delivered the amended Power of Attorney to the Pledgee on December 24, 2020 (“Power of Attorney”, together with the Services Agreements, Loan Agreement and Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement, collectively referred as “Master Agreement”).

 

(6)

In order to secure the Pledgor’s performance of his obligations under this Agreement, the Loan Agreement, the Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement and the Power of Attorney, and in order to ensure Jingdong 360 to be able to perform its obligations under the Services Agreements, the Pledgor hereby pledges all the equity interests held by him in Jingdong 360 as the guaranty for him and/or Jingdong 360’s performance of obligations under the Master Agreement.

 

(7)

The Parties entered into an equity pledge agreement dated June 15, 2016 (the “Original Contract”). The Parties wish to revise the Original Contract and replace it with this agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereby agree as follows through friendly negotiations:

 

1.

Definition

Unless otherwise specified herein, the following words shall have the meanings as follows:

 

  1.1

Pledge Right: means the priority right the Pledgee owns, with respect to the proceedings arising from selling at a discount, auction of, or selling off the equity interests pledged by the Pledgor to the Pledgee.

 

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  1.2

Pledged Equity Interests: means all the equity interests duly held by the Pledgor in Jingdong 360, i.e. 30% equity interests of Jingdong 360, as well as all the other rights created over it.

 

  1.3

Term of Pledge: means the period of term specified in Article 3 hereof.

 

  1.4

Event of Default: means any of the circumstances listed in Article 7 hereof.

 

  1.5

Notice of Default: means any notice issued by the Pledgee to the Pledgor in accordance with this Agreement specifying an Event of Default.

 

2.

Pledge Right and Scope of Guaranty

 

  2.1

The Pledgor agrees to pledge all the Pledged Equity Interests to the Pledgee as the guaranty for his and/or Jingdong 360’s performance of all the obligations under the Master Agreement and all the liabilities of indemnification to the Pledgee which may arise due to the invalidity or cancellation of the Master Agreement. Jingdong 360 agrees with such equity pledge arrangement.

 

  2.2

The effect of guaranty under the Master Agreement will not be prejudiced by any amendment or change of the Master Agreement. The invalidity or cancellation of the Master Agreement does not impair the validity of this Agreement. In the event that the Master Agreement is deemed as invalid, or cancelled or revoked for any reason, the Pledgee is entitled to realized its pledge right in accordance with Article 8 hereof.

 

3.

Creation and Term of Pledge

 

  3.1

The Pledge Right hereunder shall be reflected on the register of shareholders and the capital contribution certificate in accordance with the form as attached to this Agreement.

 

  3.2

The term of the Pledge Right is two (2) years effective from the registration of pledge of equity interests with the Administration for Industry and Commerce of the place where Jingdong 360 is registered, till the day on which all the obligations under the Master Agreement are fully performed (“Term of Pledge”).

 

  3.3

During the Term of Pledge, if the Pledgor and/or Jingdong 360 fails to perform any obligation under or arising from the Master Agreement, the Pledgee has the right to dispose of the Pledge Right in accordance with Article 8 hereof.

 

4.

Possession of Pledge Certificates

 

  4.1

The Pledgor shall deliver the register of shareholders and capital contribution certificate of Jingdong 360 which reflects the pledge of equity interests as mentioned in above Article 3 within three (3) business days upon the pledge is recorded on such documents, to the Pledgee for its possession, and the Pledgee is obligated to keep the received pledge documents.

 

  4.2

The Pledgee is entitled to all the proceeds in cash including the dividends and all the other non-cash proceeds arising from the Pledge Equity Interests since June 15, 2016.

 

5.

Representations and Warranties of the Pledgor

 

  5.1

The Pledgor is the legal owner of Pledged Equity Interests.

 

  5.2

Once the Pledgee intends to exercise the rights of the Pledgee under this Agreement anytime, it shall be protected from any interference from any other party.

 

  5.3

The Pledgee has the right to dispose of or transfer the Pledge Right in the way as described hereunder.

 

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  5.4

The Pledgor has never created any other pledge right or any other third party right over the equity interests except towards the Pledgee.

 

6.

Covenants from the Pledgor

 

  6.1

During the term of this Agreement, the Pledgor covenants to the Pledgee as follows:

 

  6.1.1

Without prior written consent of the Pledgee, the Pledgor should not transfer the Pledged Equity Interests, or create or allow creation of any new pledge or any other security upon the Pledged Equity Interests which may impair the rights and/or interest of the Pledgee, except for the transfer of equity interests to the Pledgee or the person designated by the Pledgee in accordance with the Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement.

 

  6.1.2

The Pledgor shall abide by and exercise all the provisions of laws and regulations in relation to the pledge of rights, and shall present the Pledgee any and all notices, directions or suggestions issued by related competent authorities within two (2) days upon the receipt of such notices, directions or suggestions, and shall comply with such notices, directions or suggestions, or present its opposite opinions and representations regarding the above mentioned issues according to the reasonable request of the Pledgee or with the consent from the Pledgee;

 

  6.1.3

The Pledgor shall give prompt notice to the Pledgee regarding any occurrence or received notice which may influence the equity interests or any part of the equity interests held by the Pledgee, or may change any warranties or obligations of the Pledgor under this Agreement or may influence the performance of obligations by the Pledgor hereunder.

 

  6.2

The Pledgor agrees that, the right of the Pledgee to exercise of Pledge Right hereunder in accordance with this Agreement, shall not be interfered or impaired by any legal proceedings taken by the Pledgor, or the successor or designated person of the Pledgor or any other person.

 

  6.3

The Pledgor warrants to the Pledgee that, in order to protect or consummate the guaranty provided by this Agreement regarding the performance of the Master Agreement, the Pledgor will faithfully sign, or cause any other party which is materially related to the Pledge Right to sign, any and all right certificates and deeds, and/or take, or cause any other party which is materially related to the Pledge Right to take, any and all actions, reasonably required by the Pledgee, and will facilitate the exercise of the rights and authorizations granted to the Pledgee under this Agreement, enter into any change to related equity certificate with the Pledgee or the Pledgee’s designated person (individual/legal person), and provide to the Pledgee any and all notices, orders and decisions as deemed necessary by the Pledgee.

 

  6.4

The Pledgor undertakes to the Pledgee he will abide by and perform all representations, warranties and undertakings to protect the interests of the Pledgee. The Pledgor shall indemnify the Pledgee any and all losses suffered by the Pledgee due to the Pledgor’s failure or partial failure in performance of his representations, warranties or undertakings.

 

  6.5

The Pledgor covenants to the Pledgee that he assumes several and joint liabilities with respect to the obligations hereunder.

 

  6.6

The Pledgor irrevocably agrees to waive the preemptive right with respect to the Pledged Equity Interests pledged by other shareholders of Jingdong 360 to the Pledgee, as well as the transfer of equity interests due to the exercise of Pledge Right by the Pledgee.

 

7.

Event of Default

 

  7.1

Any of the following is deemed as a Event of Default:

 

  7.1.1

Jingdong 360 fails to perform its obligations under the Master Agreement;

 

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  7.1.2

Any representation or warranty of the Pledgor under this Agreement is substantially misleading or untrue, and/or the Pledgor breaches any of his representations and warranties under this Agreement;

 

  7.1.3

The Pledgor breaches his covenants hereunder;

 

  7.1.4

The Pledgor breaches any provision hereof;

 

  7.1.5

Except that the Pledgor transfers the equity interests to the Pledgee or the Pledgee’s designated person in accordance with the Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement, the Pledgor waives the Pledged Equity Interests or transfers the Pledged Equity Interests without the written consent from the Pledgee;

 

  7.1.6

Any external borrowings, guaranty, indemnification, undertakings or any other liabilities of the Pledgor (1) is required to be repaid or exercised early due to its default; or (2) is not repaid or exercised when due, which makes the Pledgee reasonably believes that the ability of the Pledgor to perform his obligations under this Agreement has been impaired.

 

  7.1.7

The Pledgor fails to repay general debts or other liabilities;

 

  7.1.8

This Agreement is deemed to be illegal with promulgation of related laws, or the Pledgor is unable to continue to perform his obligations hereunder;

 

  7.1.9

The consent, permit, approval or authorization from the competent authorities for making this Agreement enforceable, legal or valid is revoked, suspended, invalidated or materially amended;

 

  7.1.10

Adverse change occur with respect to the assets of the Pledgor, which makes the Pledgee reasonably believes that the ability of the Pledgor to perform his obligations under this Agreement has been impaired.

 

  7.1.11

Successor of the Pledgor or Jingdong 360 can only perform part of, or refuses to perform, its obligations under this Agreement.

 

  7.1.12

Other circumstances occur which make the Pledgee unable to exercise or dispose of the Pledge Right in accordance with related laws.

 

  7.2

In the event that is aware of or discover that any issue described in the above Article 7.1 or any other issue which may cause the occurrence of such mentioned issues has occurred, the Pledgor shall give a prompt written notice to the Pledgee.

 

  7.3

Unless that the Event of Default specified in above Article 7.1 has been resolved to the satisfaction of the Pledgee, otherwise the Pledgee is entitled to (not obligated to) serve a Notice of Default to the Pledgor immediately following or any time after the occurrence of the Event of Default, to require the Pledgor and Jingdong 360 to immediately perform its obligations under the Master Agreement (including without limitation to payment of the due and unpaid debts and other amounts payable under the Services Agreements) or dispose of the Pledge Right in accordance with Article 8 hereof.

 

8.

Exercise of Pledge Right

 

  8.1

Prior to the fulfillment of performance of the obligations under the Master Agreement, the Pledgor should not transfer the Pledged Equity Interests without the written consent of the Pledgee.

 

  8.2

In the event of occurrence of the Event of Default described in above Article 7, the Pledgee shall give a Notice of Default to the Pledgor when exercising the Pledge Right. The Pledgee may exercise the right to dispose of the Pledge Right at the same time of or any time after the service of the Notice of Default.

 

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  8.3

The Pledgee has the right to sell in accordance with legal procedure or dispose of in the other way allowed by law the Pledged Equity Interests hereunder. If the Pledgee decides to exercise the Pledge Right, the Pledgor undertakes to transfer all of his shareholder rights to the Pledgee for exercise. In addition, the Pledgee has the priority to receive the proceedings arising from selling at a discount, auction of, or selling off the equity interests pledged by the Pledgor to the Pledgee according to the legal proceedings.

 

  8.4

When the Pledgee is disposing of the Pledge Right in accordance with this Agreement, the Pledgor should not create any obstacle, and shall provide any necessary assistance to help the Pledgee to realize the Pledge Right.

 

9.

Transfer of Agreement

 

  9.1

Unless with the prior consent from the Pledgee, the Pledgor has no right to grant or transfer any of his rights and obligations hereunder.

 

  9.2

This Agreement is binding upon the Pledgor and his successor, as well as the Pledgee and its successors and assignees permitted by the Pledgee.

 

  9.3

The Pledgee is entitled to transfer any or all rights and obligations under the Master Agreement to any person (individual/legal person) designated by it at anytime. Under this circumstance, the assignee has the same rights and obligations as the Pledgee under this Agreement, as if such rights and obligations are granted to it as a party to this Agreement. When transferring the rights and obligations under the Services Agreements, this Agreement, the Loan Agreement, the Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement and/or Power of Attorney, the Pledgor shall sign any and all related agreement and/or documents as required by the Pledgee.

 

  9.4

With the change of pledgee due to the transfer, all the parties to the new pledge shall enter into a new pledge contract, which shall be substantially same to this Agreement in the content and to the satisfaction of the Pledgee.

 

10.

Effectiveness and Termination

 

  10.1

This Agreement becomes effective on the date hereof.

 

  10.2

The Parties confirm that whether the pledge hereunder has been registered and recorded or not will not impair the effectiveness and validity of this Agreement.

 

  10.3

This Agreement will terminate two (2) years after the Pledgor and /or Jingdong 360 no longer assume any liability under or arising from the Master Agreement.

 

  10.4

Release of pledge shall be recorded accordingly on the register of shareholders of Jingdong 360 and related deregistration formalities shall be proceeded with at the Administration for Industry and Commerce of the place where Jingdong 360 is registered.

 

11.

Processing Fee and Other Costs

All fees and actual costs related to this Agreement, including not limited to legal fees, processing fee, duty stamp and all the other related taxes and expenses shall be borne by the Pledgor. If related taxes is borne by the Pledgee in accordance with laws, then the Pledgor shall fully indemnify the Pledgee all the taxes withheld by the Pledgee.

 

12.

Force Majeure

 

  12.1

“Force Majeure Event” shall mean any event beyond the reasonable controls of the Party so affected, which are unpredictable, unavoidable, irresistible even if the affected Party takes a reasonable care, including but not limited to governmental acts, Act of God, fires, explosion, geographical variations, storms, floods, earthquakes, morning and evening tides, lightning or wars, riot, strike, and any other such events that all Parties have reached a consensus upon. However, any shortage of credits, funding or financing shall not be deemed as the events beyond reasonable controls of the affected Party.

 

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  12.2

In the event that the performance of this Agreement is delayed or interrupted due to the said Force Majeure Event, the affected Party shall be excused from any liability to the extent of the delayed or interrupted performance. The affected Party which intends to seek exemption from its obligations of performance under this Agrement or any provision of this Agreement shall immediately inform the other Party of such a Force Majeure Event and the measures it needs to take in order to complete its performance.

 

13.

Dispute Resolution

 

  13.1

The formation, validity, performance and interpretation of this Agreement and the disputes resolution under this Agreement shall be governed by the PRC laws.

 

  13.2

The Parties shall strive to settle any dispute arising from or in connection with this Agreement through friendly consultation. In case no settlement can be reached through consultation within thirty (30) days after the request for consultation is made by any Party, any Party can submit such matter to BeijingArbitration Commission for arbitration in accordance with its then effective rules. The arbitration shall take place in Beijing. The arbitration award shall be final and binding upon all the Parties.

 

14.

Notices

Notices or other communications required to be given by any Party pursuant to this Agreement shall be made in writing and delivered personally or sent by mail or facsimile transmission to the addresses of the other Parties set forth below or other designated addresses notified by such other Parties to such Party from time to time. The date when the notice is deemed to be duly served shall be determined as the follows: (a) a notice delivered personally is deemed duly served upon the delivery; (b) a notice sent by mail is deemed duly served on the seventh (7 ) day after the date when the air registered mail with postage prepaid has been sent out (as is shown on the postmark), or the fourth (4 ) day after the delivery date to the internationally recognized courier service agency; and (c) a notice sent by facsimile transmission is deemed duly served upon the receipt time as is shown on the transmission confirmation of relevant documents.

If to the Pledgee: Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

 

Address:    Room 201, Building C, No. 18, Kechuang 11 Street, Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone, Beijing
Attention:    Lei Xu

If to the Pledgor: Yayun Li

 

Address:    ***

 

15.

Miscellaneous

 

  15.1

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

 

  15.2

The Parties agree to promptly execute any document and take any other action reasonably necessary or advisable to perform provisions and purpose of this Agreement.

 

  15.3

The Parties confirm that this Agreement shall, upon its effectiveness, constitute the entire agreement and common understanding of the Parties with respect to the subject matters herein and fully supersede all prior verbal and/or written agreements and understandings with respect to the subject matters herein.

 

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  15.4

The Parties may amend and supplement this Agreement in writing. Any amendment and/or supplement to this Agreement duly signed by the Parties is an integral part of and has the same effect with this Agreement.

 

  15.5

Any Party’s failure to exercise the rights under this Agreement in time shall not be deemed as its waiver of such rights and would not affect its future exercise of such rights.

 

  15.6

If any provision of this Agreement is held void, invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, governmental agency or arbitration authority, the validity, legality and enforceability of the other provisions hereof shall not be affected or impaired in any way. The Parties shall cease performing such void, invalid or unenforceable provisions and revise such void, invalid or unenforceable provisions only to the extent closest to the original intention thereof to recover its validity or enforceability for such specific facts and circumstances.

 

  15.7

Any schedule hereto is an integral part of and has the same effect with this Agreement.

 

  15.8

This Agreement is made in five (5) originals with each Party holding one (1) original. And other originals are submitted to the AIC for proceeding with the formalities of registration of pledge of equity interests.

[No text below]

 

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(Signature Page)

IN WITNESS THEREOF, each Party has signed or caused its legal representative to sign this Agreement as of the date first written above.

Party A: Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

 

/s/ Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

(Seal of Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.)
Party B: Yayun Li                                                                                      
By:  

/s/ Yayun Li                                                             

Party C: Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd.
By:  

/s/ Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd.

  (Seal of Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd.)

 

Signature page for the Amended and Restated Equity Pledge Agreement

Exhibit 4.6

Power of Attorney

The undersigned, Richard Qiangdong Liu, a citizen of the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”) and a holder of 45% of the equity interests of Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Ltd. (the “Beijing Company”) (corresponding to the registered capital of RMB1,314,000,000, the “Shareholding”), hereby irrevocably authorizes any natural person appointed by Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd. (the “WFOE”) to exercise the following rights during the term of this Power of Attorney:

Any natural person appointed by the WFOE is hereby authorized to exercise on behalf of the undersigned as his sole and exclusive agent the rights in respect of the Shareholding including without limitation: (1) attend shareholders’ meeting of the Beijing Company and sign resolutions thereof on behalf of the undersigned; (2) exercise all rights of the undersigned as a shareholder of the Beijing Company according to laws and the articles of association of the Beijing Company, including without limitation the rights to vote and to sell, transfer, pledge or dispose all or any part of the Shareholding; and (3) designate and appoint on behalf of the undersigned the legal representative, chairperson, director, supervisor, chief executive officer and any other senior management of the Beijing Company.

Subject to the powers and authorities provided under this Power of Attorney, any natural person appointed by the WFOE will have the right to sign on behalf of the undersigned any transfer agreement contemplated under the Amended and Restated Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement to which the undersigned will be a party, and to perform the Amended and Restated Equity Pledge Agreement and the Amended and Restated Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement, each of which is dated the date hereof and to which the undersigned is a party. Exercise of such right will not have any restriction upon this Power of Attorney.

Unless otherwise provided under this Power of Attorney, any natural person appointed by the WFOE has the right to transfer, apply or otherwise dispose any cash dividend, bonus and any other non-cash gain arising from the Shareholding on reliance of any oral or written instruction from the undersigned.

Unless otherwise provided under this Power of Attorney, any natural person appointed by the WFOE has the right to take any action regarding the Shareholding according to his/her own judgment without any oral or written instruction from the undersigned.

Any and all the actions associated with the Shareholding made by any natural person appointed by the WFOE will be deemed as the action of the undersigned, and any and all documents relating to the Shareholding executed by any natural person appointed by the WFOE shall be deemed to be executed and acknowledged by the undersigned.

Any natural person appointed by the WFOE may delegate this power of attorney by assigning his/her rights relating to the conduct of the aforesaid matter and exercise of the Shareholding to any other person or entity at his/her own discretion without prior notice to or consent from the undersigned.

This Power of Attorney is irrevocable and effective as of the date hereof as long as the undersigned is a shareholder of the Beijing Company. This Power of Attorney supersedes any other power of attorney previously signed by the undersigned.

During the term of this Power of Attorney, the undersigned hereby waives all of the rights associated with the Shareholding which have been authorized to any natural person appointed by the WFOE and will not exercise any such right by himself.

 

By:  

/s/ Richard Qiangdong Liu

 

Dated: December 24, 2020


Power of Attorney

The undersigned, Pang Zhang, a citizen of the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”) and a holder of 25% of the equity interests of Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Ltd. (the “Beijing Company”) (corresponding to the registered capital of RMB730,000,000, the “Shareholding”), hereby irrevocably authorizes any natural person appointed by Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd. (the “WFOE”) to exercise the following rights during the term of this Power of Attorney:

Any natural person appointed by the WFOE is hereby authorized to exercise on behalf of the undersigned as his sole and exclusive agent the rights in respect of the Shareholding including without limitation: (1) attend shareholders’ meeting of the Beijing Company and sign resolutions thereof on behalf of the undersigned; (2) exercise all rights of the undersigned as a shareholder of the Beijing Company according to laws and the articles of association of the Beijing Company, including without limitation the rights to vote and to sell, transfer, pledge or dispose all or any part of the Shareholding; and (3) designate and appoint on behalf of the undersigned the legal representative, chairperson, director, supervisor, chief executive officer and any other senior management of the Beijing Company.

Subject to the powers and authorities provided under this Power of Attorney, any natural person appointed by the WFOE will have the right to sign on behalf of the undersigned any transfer agreement contemplated under the Amended and Restated Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement to which the undersigned will be a party, and to perform the Amended and Restated Equity Pledge Agreement and the Amended and Restated Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement, each of which is dated the date hereof and to which the undersigned is a party. Exercise of such right will not have any restriction upon this Power of Attorney.

Unless otherwise provided under this Power of Attorney, any natural person appointed by the WFOE has the right to transfer, apply or otherwise dispose any cash dividend, bonus and any other non-cash gain arising from the Shareholding on reliance of any oral or written instruction from the undersigned.

Unless otherwise provided under this Power of Attorney, any natural person appointed by the WFOE has the right to take any action regarding the Shareholding according to his/her own judgment without any oral or written instruction from the undersigned.

Any and all the actions associated with the Shareholding made by any natural person appointed by the WFOE will be deemed as the action of the undersigned, and any and all documents relating to the Shareholding executed by any natural person appointed by the WFOE shall be deemed to be executed and acknowledged by the undersigned.

Any natural person appointed by the WFOE may delegate this power of attorney by assigning his/her rights relating to the conduct of the aforesaid matter and exercise of the Shareholding to any other person or entity at his/her own discretion without prior notice to or consent from the undersigned.

This Power of Attorney is irrevocable and effective as of the date hereof as long as the undersigned is a shareholder of the Beijing Company. This Power of Attorney supersedes any other power of attorney previously signed by the undersigned.

During the term of this Power of Attorney, the undersigned hereby waives all of the rights associated with the Shareholding which have been authorized to any natural person appointed by the WFOE and will not exercise any such right by himself.

 

By:  

/s/ Pang Zhang

 

Dated: December 24, 2020

 

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Power of Attorney

The undersigned, Yayun Li, a citizen of the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”) and a holder of 30% of the equity interests of Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Ltd. (the “Beijing Company”) (corresponding to the registered capital of RMB876,000,000, the “Shareholding”), hereby irrevocably authorizes any natural person appointed by Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd. (the “WFOE”) to exercise the following rights during the term of this Power of Attorney:

Any natural person appointed by the WFOE is hereby authorized to exercise on behalf of the undersigned as his sole and exclusive agent the rights in respect of the Shareholding including without limitation: (1) attend shareholders’ meeting of the Beijing Company and sign resolutions thereof on behalf of the undersigned; (2) exercise all rights of the undersigned as a shareholder of the Beijing Company according to laws and the articles of association of the Beijing Company, including without limitation the rights to vote and to sell, transfer, pledge or dispose all or any part of the Shareholding; and (3) designate and appoint on behalf of the undersigned the legal representative, chairperson, director, supervisor, chief executive officer and any other senior management of the Beijing Company.

Subject to the powers and authorities provided under this Power of Attorney, any natural person appointed by the WFOE will have the right to sign on behalf of the undersigned any transfer agreement contemplated under the Amended and Restated Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement to which the undersigned will be a party, and to perform the Amended and Restated Equity Pledge Agreement and the Amended and Restated Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement, each of which is dated the date hereof and to which the undersigned is a party. Exercise of such right will not have any restriction upon this Power of Attorney.

Unless otherwise provided under this Power of Attorney, any natural person appointed by the WFOE has the right to transfer, apply or otherwise dispose any cash dividend, bonus and any other non-cash gain arising from the Shareholding on reliance of any oral or written instruction from the undersigned.

Unless otherwise provided under this Power of Attorney, any natural person appointed by the WFOE has the right to take any action regarding the Shareholding according to his/her own judgment without any oral or written instruction from the undersigned.

Any and all the actions associated with the Shareholding made by any natural person appointed by the WFOE will be deemed as the action of the undersigned, and any and all documents relating to the Shareholding executed by any natural person appointed by the WFOE shall be deemed to be executed and acknowledged by the undersigned.

Any natural person appointed by the WFOE may delegate this power of attorney by assigning his/her rights relating to the conduct of the aforesaid matter and exercise of the Shareholding to any other person or entity at his/her own discretion without prior notice to or consent from the undersigned.

This Power of Attorney is irrevocable and effective as of the date hereof as long as the undersigned is a shareholder of the Beijing Company. This Power of Attorney supersedes any other power of attorney previously signed by the undersigned.

During the term of this Power of Attorney, the undersigned hereby waives all of the rights associated with the Shareholding which have been authorized to any natural person appointed by the WFOE and will not exercise any such right by himself.

 

By:  

/s/ Yayun Li

 

Dated: December 24, 2020

 

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Exhibit 4.10

AMENDED AND RESTATED EXCLUSIVE PURCHASE OPTION AGREEMENT

This AMENDED AND RESTATED EXCLUSIVE PURCHASE OPTION AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated December 24, 2020, is made in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”) by and among:

 

Party A:    Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd., a wholly foreign owned company incorporated in the PRC with registered address at Room 201, Building C, No. 18, Kechuang 11 Street, Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone, Beijing;
Party B:    Richard Qiangdong Liu;
   Pang Zhang; and
   Yayun Li
And   
Party C:    Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd., a limited liability company incorporated and existing under the laws of the PRC, with registered address at Room 222, Building C, No. 18, Kechuang 11 Street, Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone, Beijing.

(Party A, Party B and Party C individually being referred to as a “Party” and collectively the “Parties”) Whereas,

1.    Party C is a limited liability company duly incorporated and validly existing under the PRC laws, with the registered capital of RMB2,920,000,000. Party B has an aggregate holding of 100% equity interests in Party C, with Richard Qiangdong Liu, Yayun Li and Pang Zhang holding 45% (corresponding to the registered capital of RMB1,314,000,000), 30% (corresponding to the registered capital of RMB876,000,000) and 25% (corresponding to the registered capital of RMB730,000,000) thereof, respectively;

2.    Party A and Party B have made an Amended and Restated Loan Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) and an Amended and Restated Equity Pledge Agreement (the “Equity Pledge Agreement”) dated December 24, 2020;

3.    The Parties entered into an exclusive purchase option agreement dated June 15, 2016 (the “Original Contract”). The Parties wish to revise the Original Contract and replace it with this agreement.


NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereby agree as follows through negotiations:

 

1.

PURCHASE AND SALE OF EQUITY INTERESTS

 

1.1

Grant of Right

Party B hereby exclusively and irrevocably grants Party A an exclusive option to purchase or designate one or several person(s) (the “Designated Person”) to purchase all or any part of the equity interests held by Party B in Party C (the “Purchase Option”) at any time from Party B at the price specified in Article 1.3 of this Agreement in accordance with the procedures determined by Party A at its own discretion and to the extent permitted by the PRC laws. No party other than Party A and the Designated Person may have the Purchase Option. Party C hereby agrees Party B to grant the Purchase Option to Party A. For purpose of this Section 1.1 and this Agreement, “person” means any individual, corporation, joint venture, partnership, enterprise, trust or non-corporation organization.

 

1.2

Procedures

Party A may exercise the Purchase Option subject to its compliance with the PRC laws and regulations. Upon exercising the Purchase Option, Party A will issue a written notice (the “Equity Interest Purchase Notice”) to Party B which notice will specify: (i) Party A’s decision to exercise the Purchase Option; (ii) the percentage of equity interest to be purchased from Party B (the “Purchased Equity Interest”); (iii) the date of purchase/equity interest transfer, and (iv) and the purchase price.

 

1.3

Purchase Price

 

1.3.1

When Party A exercises the Purchase Option, the purchase price of the Purchased Equity Interest (“Purchase Price”) shall be equal to the registered capital paid by Party B for the Purchased Equity Interest, unless applicable PRC laws and regulations require appraisal of the Purchased Equity Interest or any other restriction on the Purchase Price.

 

1.3.2

If applicable PRC laws require appraisal of the Purchased Equity Interest or any other restrictions on the Purchase Price in connection with exercise of the Purchase Option by Parties A, Party A and Party B agree that the Purchase Price of the Purchased Equity Interest shall be the lowest price permissible under applicable laws. If the lowest price permissible under applicable laws is higher than the registered capital corresponding to the Purchased Equity Interest, the amount of the exceeding balance shall be repaid to Party A by Party B according to the Loan Agreement.

 

1.4

Transfer of the Purchased Equity Interest

When Party A exercises the Purchase Option:

 

  (1)

Party B shall cause Party C to promptly convene a shareholders’ meeting, during which a resolution shall be adopted to approve transfer of the equity interest to Party A and/or the Designated Person and waiver of its right of first refusal regarding the Purchased Equity Interest by Party B;

 

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  (2)

Party B shall enter into an equity interest transfer agreement with Party A and/or the Designated Person pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Purchase Notice;

 

  (3)

The Parties shall execute all other contracts, agreements or documents, obtain all governmental approvals and consents, and conduct all actions that are necessary to transfer the ownership of the Purchased Equity Interest to Party A and/or the Designated Person free from any security interest and cause Party A and/or the Designated Person to be registered as the owner of the Purchased Equity Interest. For the purpose of this Section 1.4.3 and this Agreement, “Security Interest” includes guarantees, mortgages, pledges, third-party rights or interests, any purchase option, right of acquisition, right of first refusal, right of set-off, ownership detainment or other security arrangements, but excludes any security interest arising from this Agreement or the Equity Pledge Agreement.

 

  (4)

Party B and Party C shall unconditionally use its best efforts to assist Party A in obtaining the governmental approvals, permits, registrations, filings and complete all formalities necessary for the transfer of the Purchased Equity Interest.

 

2.

COVENANTS REGARDING THE EQUITY INTEREST

 

2.1

Party C hereby covenants that:

 

  (1)

Without prior written consent by Party A, it will not supplement, change or amend the Articles of Association, increase or decrease the registered capital, or otherwise change the registered capital structure of Party C;

 

  (2)

It will maintain due existence of Party C, prudently and effectively operate and handle its business in accordance with fair financial and business standards and customs;

 

  (3)

Without prior written consent of Party A and as of the date of this Agreement, it will not sell, transfer, pledge or otherwise dispose any legal or beneficial interest of any assets, businesses or income of Party C, or permit existence of such security interest;

 

  (4)

Without prior written consent by Party A, it will not incur, inherit, guarantee or allow the existence of any debt, except for (i) any debt incurred during its ordinary course of business rather than from borrowing; and (ii) any debt which has been disclosed to and obtained the written consent from Party A;

 

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  (5)

It will always conduct business operations in the ordinary course to maintain its asset value, and refrain from any action/omission that may adversely affect its business operations and asset value;

 

  (6)

Without prior written consent by Party A, not to enter into any material agreement other than those executed in its ordinary course of business;

 

  (7)

Without prior written consent by Party A, it will not provide any loan or guaranty to any person;

 

  (8)

Upon Party A’s request, it will provide Party A with information regarding its operations and financial conditions;

 

  (9)

It will buy and maintain requisite insurance policies from an insurer acceptable to Party A, the amount and type of which will be the same with those maintained by the companies having similar operations, properties or assets in the same region;

 

  (10)

Without prior written consent by Party A, it will not combine, merge with, acquire or make investment to any person;

 

  (11)

It will immediately notify Party A of any actual or potential litigation, arbitration or administrative proceeding regarding its assets, business and income;

 

  (12)

In order to keep its ownership of the equity interest of Party C, it will execute all requisite or appropriate documents, conduct all requisite or appropriate actions, and make all requisite or appropriate claims, or make requisite or appropriate defense against all claims; and

 

  (13)

Without prior written consent by Party A, it will not distribute any dividend or bonus to any of its shareholders.

 

2.2

Party B hereby covenants that:

 

  (1)

Without prior written consent by Party A, it will not supplement, change or amend the Articles of Association, increase or decrease the registered capital, or otherwise change the registered capital structure of Party C;

 

  (2)

Without the prior written consent by Party A, it will not sell, transfer, pledge or otherwise dispose any legal or beneficial interest of the equity interests of Party C held by it, or allow other security interests to be created on it, except for the pledge set upon Party C’s equity interests held by Party B pursuant to the Equity Pledge Agreement;

 

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  (3)

It will procure that without prior written consent by Party A, no resolution be made at any meeting of Party C’s shareholders to approve Party C to sell, transfer, pledge or otherwise dispose any legal or beneficial interest of the equity interests of Party C held by it, or allow other security interests to be created on it, except for the pledge set upon Party C’s equity interests held by Party B pursuant to the Equity Pledge Agreement;

 

  (4)

It will procure that without prior written consent by Party A, no resolution be made at any meeting of Party C’s shareholders to approve merger, consolidation, purchase or investment with or any person by Party C;

 

  (5)

It will immediately notify Party A of any actual or potential litigation, arbitration or administrative proceeding regarding its assets, business and income;

 

  (6)

It will cause Party C’s shareholders’ meeting to vote for the transfer of the Purchased Equity Interest provided hereunder;

 

  (7)

In order to keep its ownership of the equity interests of Party C, it will execute all requisite or appropriate documents, conduct all requisite or appropriate actions, and make all requisite or appropriate claims, or make requisite or appropriate defense against all claims;

 

  (8)

At the request of Party A, it will appoint any person nominated by Party A to the board of Party C;

 

  (9)

At the request of Party A at any time, it will transfer unconditionally and immediately the Purchased Equity Interest to Party A or any Designated Person and waive the right of first refusal regarding the Purchased Equity Interest. If the equity interest of Party C could be sold or transferred to any party other than Party A or the Designated Person, Party B may not waive its right of first refusal without Party A’s consent;

 

  (10)

It will strictly comply with the provisions of this Agreement and other agreements jointly or severally executed by any of the Parties, duly perform all obligations under such agreements, and will not make any act or omission which may affect the validity and enforceability of these agreements; and

 

  (11)

It irrevocably undertakes to be severally and jointly liable for the obligations provided hereunder.

 

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2.3

Party A hereby covenants that:

To satisfy the cash flow requirements with regard to the business operations of Party C or make up Party C’s losses accrued through such operations, Party A agrees that it shall, through itself or its designated person, provide financial support to Party C.

 

3.

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Each of Party B and Party C represents and warrants, jointly and severally, to Party A that as of the date of this Agreement:

 

  (1)

It has the rights and powers to execute and deliver this Agreement and any equity interest transfer agreement (the “Transfer Agreement”) executed for each transfer of the Purchased Equity Interest contemplated hereunder to which it is a party, and perform its obligations under this Agreement and any Transfer Agreement. Once executed, this Agreement and the Transfer Agreement to which it is a party will be its legal, valid and binding obligations and enforceable against it according to the terms of this Agreement and the Transfer Agreement.

 

  (2)

None of its execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement or any Transfer Agreement will: (i) breach any applicable PRC laws; (ii) conflict with its articles of association or any other organizational documents; (iii) breach any agreement or document to which it is a party or binding upon it, or constitute breach of any such agreement or document; (iv) breach any condition on which basis any of its permits or approvals is granted and/or will continue to be effective; or (v) cause any of its permits or approvals to be suspended, cancelled or imposed with additional conditions.

 

  (3)

Party B has good and entire ownership of and creates no security interest or encumbrance upon any of its assets.

 

  (4)

Party C has no outstanding debt, except for those (i) incurred during its ordinary course of business, and (ii) disclosed to and approved in writing by Party A.

 

  (5)

Party C is in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

 

4.

EFFECTIVENESS AND TERM

 

4.1

This Agreement shall be effective as of the date of its execution.

 

4.2

The term of this Agreement is ten (10) years. This Agreement may be extended for another ten (10) years upon Party A’s written confirmation prior to the expiration of this Agreement, and so forth thereafter.

 

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4.3

During the term provided in Section 4.2, if Party A or Party C is terminated at expiration of their respective operation term (including any extension of such term) or by any other reason, this Agreement shall be terminated upon such termination.

 

5.

TERMINATION

 

5.1

At any time during the term of this Agreement and any extended term hereof, if Party A cannot exercise the Purchase Option pursuant to Section 1 due to then applicable laws, Party A can, at its own discretion, unconditionally terminate this Agreement by issuing a written notice to Party B without any liability.

 

5.2

If Party C is terminated due to bankruptcy, dissolution or being ordered to close down by the laws during the term of this Agreement and its extension period,, the obligations of Party B hereunder shall be terminated upon the termination of Party C; notwithstanding anything to the contrary, Party B shall immediately repay the principal and any interest accrued thereupon under the Loan Agreement.

 

5.3

Except under circumstances indicated in Section 5.2, Party B may not unilaterally terminate this Agreement at any time during the term and extension periods of this Agreement without Party A’s written consent.

 

6.

TAXES AND EXPENSES

Each Party shall bear any and all taxes, costs and expenses related to transfer and registration as required by the PRC laws incurred by or imposed on such Party arising from the preparation and execution of this Agreement and the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereunder.

 

7.

BREACH OF CONTRACT

 

7.1

If either Party (“Defaulting Party”) breaches any provision of this Agreement, which causes damage to other Parties (“Non-defaulting Party”), the Non-defaulting Party could notify the Defaulting Party in writing and request it to rectify and correct such breach of contract; if the Defaulting Party fails to take any action satisfactory to the Non-defaulting Party to rectify and correct such breach within fifteen (15) days upon the issuance of the written notice by the Non-defaulting Party, the Non-defaulting Party may take the actions pursuant to this Agreement or take other remedies in accordance with the laws.

 

7.2

The following events shall constitute a default by Party B:

 

  (1)

Party B breaches any provision of this Agreement, or any representation or warranty made Party B under this Agreement is untrue or proves inaccurate in any material aspect;

 

  (2)

Party B assigns or otherwise transfers or disposes of any of its rights under this Agreement without the prior written consent by Party A; or

 

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  (3)

Any breaches by Party B which renders this Agreement, the Loan Agreement, and the Equity Pledge Agreement unenforceable.

 

7.3

Should a breach of contract by Party B or violation by Party B of the Loan Agreement and the Equity Pledge Agreement occur, Party A may:

 

  (1)

request Party B to immediately transfer all or any part of the Purchased Equity Interests to Party A or the Designated Person pursuant to this Agreement; and

 

  (2)

recover the principal and the interest accrued thereupon under the Loan Agreement.

 

8.

NOTICES

Notices or other communications required to be given by any Party pursuant to this Agreement shall be made in writing and delivered personally or sent by mail or facsimile transmission to the addresses of the other Parties set forth below or other designated addresses notified by such other Parties to such Party from time to time. The date when the notice is deemed to be duly served shall be determined as the follows: (a) a notice delivered personally is deemed duly served upon the delivery; (b) a notice sent by mail is deemed duly served on the seventh (7th ) day after the date when the air registered mail with postage prepaid has been sent out (as is shown on the postmark), or the fourth (4th) day after the delivery date to the internationally recognized courier service agency; and (c) a notice sent by facsimile transmission is deemed duly served upon the receipt time as is shown on the transmission confirmation of relevant documents.

If to Party A:

Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

Address:    Room 201, Building C, No. 18, Kechuang 11 Street, Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone, Beijing

Attention:    Lei Xu

If to Party B:

Richard Qiangdong Liu

Address:    ***

Pang Zhang

Address:    ***

Yayun Li

Address:    ***

 

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If to Party C:

Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd.

Address:    Room 222, Building C, No. 18, Kechuang 11 Street, Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone, Beijing

Attention:    Qi Zhang

 

9.

APPLICABLE LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

 

9.1

The formation, validity, performance and interpretation of this Agreement and the disputes resolution under this Agreement shall be governed by the PRC laws.

 

9.2

The Parties shall strive to settle any dispute arising from or in connection with this Agreement through friendly consultation. In case no settlement can be reached through consultation within thirty (30) days after the request for consultation is made by any Party, any Party can submit such matter to Beijing Arbitration Commission for arbitration in accordance with its then effective rules. The arbitration shall take place in Beijing. The arbitration award shall be final and binding upon all the Parties.

 

10.

CONFIDENTIALITY

All Parties acknowledge and confirm that any oral or written materials exchanged by and between the Parties in connection with this Agreement are confidential. All Parties shall keep in confidence all such information and not disclose it to any third party without prior written consent from other Parties unless: (a) such information is known or will be known by the public (except by disclosure of the receiving party without authorization); (b) such information is required to be disclosed in accordance with applicable laws or rules or regulations; or (c) if any information is required to be disclosed by any party to its legal or financial advisor for the purpose of the transaction of this Agreement, such legal or financial advisor shall also comply with the confidentiality obligation similar to that stated hereof. Any disclosure by any employee or agency engaged by any Party shall be deemed the disclosure of such Party and such Party shall assume the liabilities for its breach of contract pursuant to this Agreement. This Article shall survive expiration or termination of this Agreement.

 

11.

MISCELLANEOUS

 

11.1

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

 

11.2

The Parties agree to promptly execute any document and take any other action reasonably necessary or advisable to perform provisions and purpose of this Agreement.

 

11.3

The Parties confirm that this Agreement shall, upon its effectiveness, constitute the entire agreement and common understanding of the Parties with respect to the subject matters herein and fully supersede all prior verbal and/or written agreements and understandings with respect to the subject matters herein.

 

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11.4

The Parties may amend and supplement this Agreement in writing. Any amendment and/or supplement to this Agreement by the Parties is an integral part of and has the same effect with this Agreement

 

11.5

This Agreement shall be binding upon and for the benefit of all the Parties hereto and their respective inheritors, successors and the permitted assigns.

 

11.6

Any Party’s failure to exercise the rights under this Agreement in time shall not be deemed as its waiver of such rights and would not affect its future exercise of such rights.

 

11.7

If any provision of this Agreement is held void, invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, governmental agency or arbitration authority, the validity, legality and enforceability of the other provisions hereof shall not be affected or impaired in any way. The Parties shall cease performing such void, invalid or unenforceable provisions and revise such void, invalid or unenforceable provisions only to the extent closest to the original intention thereof to recover its validity or enforceability for such specific facts and circumstances.

 

11.8

Unless with prior written consent from Party A, none of Party B or Party C may assign any of its rights and obligations under this Agreement to any third party.

 

11.9

This Agreement is made in five (5) originals with each Party holding one (1) original. Each original has the same effect.

(No text below)

 

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IN WITNESS THEREOF, each Party has signed or caused its authorized representative to sign this Agreement as of the date first written above.

 

Party A: Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

/s/ Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

(Seal of Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.)
Party B:
Richard Qiangdong Liu
By:  

/s/ Richard Qiangdong Liu

Pang Zhang
By:  

/s/ Pang Zhang

Yayun Li
By:  

/s/ Yayun Li

Party C: Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd.

/s/ Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd.

(Seal of Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-Commerce Co., Ltd.)

(Signature Page)

Exhibit 4.19

Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement

This Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into by and between the following parties on January 25, 2021 in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China (“China” or the “PRC”).

 

Party A:

   Xi’an Jingxundi Supply Chain Technology Co., Ltd.

Address:

   Building 5, SkyCity Central Square, East Chang’An Street No.666, National Civil Space Industrial Base, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China

Party B:

   Xi’an Jingdong Xincheng Information Technology Co., Ltd.

Address:

   Building 5, SkyCity Central Square, East Chang’An Street No.666, Aerospace Base, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China

Each of Party A and Party B shall be hereinafter referred to as a “Party” respectively, and as the “Parties” collectively.

Whereas:

 

1.

Party A is a wholly foreign-owned enterprise registered in China and has the necessary resources to provide technical and consulting services. Party A is a company wholly and directly held by JD Logistics Holding Limited (a company registered under the laws of Hong Kong) (the “Hong Kong Company”), and the Hong Kong Company is wholly and directly held by JD Logistics, Inc. (a company registered under the laws of the Cayman Islands) (the “Cayman Company”);

 

2.

Party B is a limited liability company established in China, whose principal business is technical development of information technology, technical services, technology transfer, technology and information consultation; software services, software development; software design; enterprises management consultation; sale of hardware products, electronics (excluding prohibited or restricted), groceries, packaging materials, clothes, shoes and hats; the businesses conducted by Party B currently and any time during the term of this Agreement are collectively referred to as the “Principal Business”;

 

3.

Party A agrees to use its advantage of technology, personnel and information to provide relevant exclusive technical services, technical consultation and other services (for the specific scope refers to the following clauses) for party B during the term of this Agreement, and Party B agrees to accept the services provided by Party A or Party A’s designated party’ (the designated party shall be the Cayman Company or a subsidiary directly or indirectly controlled by the Cayman Company, or other entity approved by all the directors of the Cayman Company, hereinafter referred as to the “Designated Party”) under this Agreement; and

 

4.

Party A and Party B desire to execute this Agreement with respect to the business cooperation between Party A and Party B.

 

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Now, therefore, through mutual negotiation, the Parties have reached the following agreements:

 

1.

Services Provided by Party A

 

  1.1

Party B hereby appoints Party A as Party B’s exclusive service provider to provide Party B with complete business support, technology support and consulting services during the term of this Agreement, in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Such services may include all or part of services within the scope of the Principal Business of Party B as may be determined from time to time by Party A, including, but not limited to the following: technical service, network support, business consulting, intellectual property license, equipment leasing, marketing consultation, system integration, product research and development and system maintenance, management and consulting services related to Party B’s business operation and, from time to time, provide other consultations and services(the “Services”) related to the foregoing services and according to Party B’s requests, given that such requests are permitted under the PRC laws.

 

  1.2

Party B agrees to accept all the consulting and Services provided by Party A. Party B further agrees that unless with Party A’s prior written consent, during the term of this Agreement, Party B shall not and shall cause its subsidiary not to accept any consulting and/or services provided by any third party and shall not establish similar cooperation relationships with any third party regarding to the abovementioned matters. Party A may designate the Designated Parties, who may enter into certain agreements described in Section 1.4 with Party B, to provide Party B with the consulting and/or services under this Agreement.

 

  1.3

In order to ensure Party B meets the cash flow requirement for its daily operations and/or to compensate any losses arising from the daily operation, regardless of whether Party B actually suffers from operational losses, Party A can independently decide to provide financial support to Party B (given that it is permitted by the PRC laws). Party A can provide financial support for Party B through entrusted loan to the extent permitted by the PRC laws (as defined below), for which the Parties shall sign a separate entrusted loan contract.

 

  1.4

Service Providing Methodology

 

  (1)

Party A and Party B agree that, during the term of this Agreement, the Parties may enter into further technology and consulting service agreements directly or through their respective affiliates with corresponding service ability and resources for the purpose that Party A can provides service to Party B, and reach an agreement on the contents, methods, personnel and fees of the specified services.

 

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  (2)

To fulfill this Agreement, the Parties agree that both Party A and Party B can enter into license agreements on intellectual property rights (including but not limited to: software, trademark, patents and technical secrets) directly or through their respective affiliates during the term of this Agreement. Such license agreements shall allow Party B to use the relevant intellectual property rights of Party A at any time according to the business needs of Party B.

 

  (3)

To fulfill this Agreement, the Parties agree that both Party A and Party B can enter into equipment or plant leasing agreements directly or through their respective affiliates during the term of this Agreement. Such equipment or plant leasing agreements shall allow Party B to use the relevant equipment or plant of Party A at any time according to Party B’s business needs.

 

  (4)

To fulfill this Agreement, the Parties agree that both Party A and Party B can enter into other agreements such that Party A can provide other services to Party B directly or through their respective affiliates during the term of this Agreement.

 

  (5)

Party A can independently decide to subcontract the services to be provided to Party B in part or full herein to a third party with the corresponding business capacity and resources.

 

  1.5

For the purpose of providing services in accordance to this Agreement, the Parties shall promptly communicate with each other with regards to relevant information about business and/or other information about customers.

The service provided by Party A herein shall be exclusive. Party B may continue to implement existing service contracts with third parties that involve identical or similar services provided by Party A with the written consent of Party A; if Party A does not approve the existing service contracts with third parties, Party B shall immediately terminate this Agreement with the third party and also undertake any expenses and responsibilities for terminating this Agreement. Other contracts that Party B is implementing or other legal documents defining Party B’s obligations shall still be implemented by Party B. Without Party A’s prior written consent, Party B shall not change, revise or terminate such contracts or legal documents.

 

  1.6

In order to specify the Parties’ rights and obligations and ensure that the foregoing service provisions are actually implemented, the Parties agree as follows, provided that they are permitted under the PRC laws:

 

  (1)

Party B shall carry out its business in accordance with the opinions and suggestions provided by Party A under Article 1.1 herein.

 

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  (2)

Except for the original directors and supervisors of Party B accepted by Party A, Party B will appoint the nominee recommended by Party A as Party B’s director through the appointment procedures of the PRC laws (including any laws, regulations, rules, notices, interpretations or other documents with binding force issued by the central government, local legislative, administrative or judicial departments before and after the signing of this Agreement, hereinafter referred to as the “PRC laws”) and, to the extent permitted by the PRC laws, will appoint the senior manager recommended and employed by Party A as Party B’s general manager, chief financial officer and other senior management personnel that are in charge of monitoring Party B’s company business and operation. Except for retirement, resignation, disqualification or death, Party B shall not dismiss the company’s director recommended by Party A under any circumstances without the prior written consent of Party A.

 

  (3)

Party B agrees to cause Party B’s director and senior manager exercise the powers that they have under the laws, regulations and articles of association based on Party A’s instruction.

 

  (4)

Party A may determine and adjust Party B’s organization structure, and manage human resources of Party B.

 

  (5)

Party A is entitled to conduct business activities related to the Services on behalf of Party B. Party B shall provide all necessary support and convenience for Party A to conduct such business activities smoothly, including without limitation, issuing all necessary power of attorney for the provision of services.

 

  (6)

To the extent permitted by the PRC laws, Party A is entitled to check Party B’s accounts periodically and at any time, and Party B shall keep its accounts accurately and in due course, and provide the accounts to Party A upon its request. Party B agrees to coordinate with Party A and Party A’s shareholders (direct or indirect) over auditing (including but not limited to connected transaction auditing and other various auditing contents) and provide related information about Party B’s operation, business, customers, finance and staffs to Party A, Party A’s shareholders (direct or indirect) and/or auditor engaged by Party A during the term of this agreement, and also agree that Party A’s shareholders can disclose such information to satisfy the requirements of the securities regulation.

 

  (7)

Party B agrees to deliver the relevant certificates and seals which are important to Party B’s daily operation, including Party B’s business license, organizational code certificate (if any), official seal, contract seal, special seal for finance and legal representative’s seal, to Party B’s director, legal representative, general manager, chief financial officer and other senior management personnel recommended by Party A and appointed by Party B according to legal procedures for custody.

 

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  1.7

The Parties agree that the Services provided by Party A to Party B under this Agreement shall also apply to the subsidiaries of Party B, and Party B shall cause its subsidiaries to exercise rights and fulfill obligations hereunder.

 

2.

Calculation of Service Fee, Payment Mode, Financial Statements, Auditing and Taxation

 

  2.1

With regard to the Services provided by Party A according to this Agreement and to the extent permitted by the PRC laws, Party B and Party B’s subsidiary shall pay to Party A service fees (hereinafter referred to as “service fees”) equivalent to the net profit of Party B and Party B’s subsidiary after deducting the annual loss of the year before (if necessary), deducting the necessary costs, expenses and taxes within the corresponding fiscal year and withdrawing the statutory reserve fund, retained fund, staff award fund, welfare fund, enterprise development fund according to the law during the term of this Agreement; Party A is entitled to determine the foregoing deduction items. The amount of such service fees shall be determined by Party A. The calculation and adjustment of the service fees shall take into consideration the following factors without limitation, and Party A is entitled to independently decide to adjust the service fees without obtaining Party B’s consent: (a) the difficulty in technologies provided by Party A and the complexity of technological consulting and other services provided by Party A; (b) the time required by Party A’s technical staffs to provide such software development, technological consulting and other services; (c) specific content and commercial value of software development, technological consulting and other services provided by Party A; (d) market price of the services of the same type. The above services fee shall be remitted to the bank account of Party A or the Designated Party by wire transfer or other manners agreed by the Parties after Party A has issued the payment instruction, and Party A may change the payment instructions from time to time. The Parties agree that the payment of the above service fees shall not cause any Party to have difficulties in its operation each year. For the purposes above, and to the extent of achieving the above principles, Party A is entitled to agree on Party B’s delay of the service fees’ payment to avoid any financial difficulties; and Party A is also entitled to make any other adjustments of the service fees as deemed reasonable by itself, but Party A shall send a written notice to Party B in advance.

 

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  2.2

Party A agrees that Party A will enjoy and undertake all economic interests and risks arising from Party B’s business during the term hereof; When Party B suffers from operating loss or faces serious management difficulties, Party A shall provide financial support; in case of the occurrence of foregoing situation, Party A is entitled to decide whether Party B will continue its business operation and Party B shall accept Party A’s decision unconditionally.

 

  2.3

Party B shall prepare financial statements required by Party A in accordance with the requirements of applicable laws, generally acknowledged accounting standards and business practice.

 

  2.4

After notified by Party A in advance, Party A and/or Party A’s designated auditor is entitled to review Party B’s relevant account books and record and copy necessary partial book accounts and records in the main office location of Party B so as to verify the accuracy in Party B’s income and statements. Party B shall provide related information about Party B’s operation, business, customers, finance and staffs according to Party A’s requirements, and agree that Party A or Party A’s direct or indirect shareholder can disclose or make such information publicly if necessary.

 

  2.5

The tax arising from the execution of this Agreement shall be undertaken respectively by each party.

 

3.

Intellectual Property Right, Confidentiality and Prohibited Competition

 

  3.1

Party A shall have exclusive and proprietary ownership, rights and interests in any and all intellectual properties arising out of or created during the performance of this Agreement, including but not limited to software, trademarks, patents, technical secrets, trade secrets and others, and shall be entitled to use these rights for free.

 

  3.2

To fulfill this Agreement, Party A and Party B agree that the Parties may execute intellectual property license agreements during the term of this Agreement, which shall permit Party B to use Party A’s relevant intellectual property rights for free within Party B’s business requirements, or Party A agrees to transfer part of Party A’s intellectual property rights to Party B or register such intellectual property rights in Party B’s name if necessary. However, Party B shall transfer the foregoing intellectual property rights registered under Party B to Party A at no consideration or at the lowest price permitted by law upon Party A’s request. Party B shall execute all appropriate documents, take all appropriate actions, submit all filings and/or applications, render all appropriate assistance and otherwise conduct whatever is necessary as deemed by Party A at its sole discretion for the purposes of vesting any ownership, right or interest of any such intellectual property rights in Party A, and/or perfecting the protections for any such intellectual property rights in Party A. Party A is entitled to use any intellectual property registered under Party B for free.

 

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  3.3

Unless otherwise permitted by Party A, Party A shall have exclusive and proprietary ownership in any rights, ownership, interests and intellectual property rights generated or created by Party B and Party B’s subsidiary during the term of this Agreement, including without limitation, existing and future total copyrights, patents (including invention patents, utility model patents and appearance design patents), patent applications, trademarks, trade names, brands, software, technical secrets, commercial secrets, relevant reputations, domain names and other any similar rights (herein after referred to as “the rights”), whether or not developed by Party A or Party B. Party B shall not claim any of the rights from Party A. Party B shall sign all documents and take all actions for Party A to become the owner of the rights. Party B shall guarantee that there is no defects of right for the rights and will compensate any losses to Party A for any defects of rights.

 

  3.4

Without Party A’s prior written consent, Party B shall not and shall cause its subsidiaries not to transfer, sell, mortgage, permit or dispose of the rights in other ways.

 

  3.5

Party B shall manage the rights according to Party A’s instruction from time to time, including without limitation, the transferring or authorizing of the rights to Party A or a party designated by Party A to the extent permitted by the PRC laws.

 

  3.6

The Parties admit that any oral or written information exchanged between the Parties in connection with this Agreement are regarded as confidential information. Each party shall maintain confidentiality of all such confidential information, and without written consent of other parties, any Party shall not disclose any relevant confidential information to any third party, except for information that are: (a) known to the public (not disclosed to the public by the Party receiving the information); (b) disclosed according to the requirements of applicable laws or any stock exchange; or (c) required to be disclosed by any Party to its legal or financial consultant to fulfill transactions contemplated hereunder, provided that such legal or financial consultant is also bound by confidentiality obligations similar to those set forth in this article. Disclosure of any confidential information by the employees or institutions employed by any Party shall be deemed as disclosure of such confidential information by such Party, and such Party shall be held liable for breach of this Agreement. This article shall survive the termination of this Agreement, notwithstanding the reason for the termination.

 

  3.7

Party B shall not sign any documents or make relevant commitments that conflict with the legal documents, such as agreements in the process of implementation signed by Party A and its Designated Party; Party B shall not cause conflict of interests between Party B, Party A and Party A’s shareholder through action or omission. In case of such conflict of interest (Party A is entitled to decide whether such conflict of interest exists), Party B shall immediately take measures to eliminate it as much as possible, subject to the approval by Party A or Party A’s Designated Party. In case that any measures to eliminate the conflict of interest are rejected, Party A is entitled to execute the purchase right in the “Exclusive Option Agreement”.

 

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  3.8

Within the term of this Agreement, all customer information relating to Party B’s business and the Services provided by Party A and other related documents shall be possessed by Party A.

 

  3.9

The Parties hereby agree that Article 3 shall survive the modification, cancellation or termination of this Agreement.

 

4.

Representations, Warranties and Covenants

 

  4.1

Party A hereby represents, warrants and covenants as follows:

 

  (1)

Party A is a wholly foreign owned company legally registered and validly existing in accordance with the PRC laws, is an independent legal person, possesses complete and independent legal status and capacity, has obtained appropriate authorization to sign, deliver and execute this Agreement, and can serve as the subject of litigation independently.

 

  (2)

Party A signs and executes this Agreement in accordance with its legal person qualification and within its business scope, with necessary permits, records and qualifications to provide the services hereof. Party A has taken necessary corporate action, obtained appropriate authorization and also the permission and approval of third party and governmental institutions to fulfill the transactions contemplated hereunder, and will not violate laws or restrictions applicable to Party A.

 

  (3)

After the execution and delivery of this Agreement, this Agreement will constitute Party A’s legal, valid and binding obligations, and shall be enforceable against it in accordance with its terms.

 

  4.2

Party B hereby represents, warrants and covenants as follows:

 

  (1)

Party B is a company legally registered and validly existing in accordance with the PRC laws, is an independent legal person, has complete and independent legal status and capacity, has obtained appropriate authorization to sign, deliver and execute this Agreement, and can serve as the subject of litigation independently.

 

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  (2)

Party B’s acceptance of the services provided by Party A does not violate any the PRC laws; Party B signs and executes this Agreement in accordance with its legal person qualification and within its business scope; Party B has taken necessary corporate action, obtained appropriate authorization and also the permission and approval of third party and governmental institutions to fulfill the transactions contemplated hereunder, and will not violate laws or restrictions applicable to Party B.

 

  (3)

After the execution and delivery of this Agreement, this Agreement will constitute Party B’s legal, valid and binding obligations, and shall be enforceable against it in accordance with its terms.

 

  (4)

There are no existing or threatened litigation, arbitration or other judicial or administrative procedures known to Party B that may affect Party B’s ability to perform the obligations herein. In case of any litigation, arbitration or other judicial or administrative penalty occurring or possibly occurring to Party B’s assets, businesses or income, Party B shall instantly notify Party A after learning of the fact.

 

  (5)

Party B has already disclosed all contracts, government approvals and licenses that may have significant adverse effect on Party B’s ability to fully fulfill the obligations herein or documents binding Party B’s assets or businesses. There is no misrepresentation or omission of any major facts in documents provided by Party B to Party A previously.

 

  (6)

Party B shall pay service fees to Party A in full according to the clauses herein and maintain the continuous validity of related licenses and qualifications of business of Party B and Party B’s subsidiaries, and assist Party A, provide sufficient cooperation with Party A, actively cooperate over the services provided by Party A in all affairs for Party A to effectively execute the responsibilities and obligations herein, and also accept reasonable comments and suggestions from Party A relating to the businesses of Party B and Party B’s subsidiaries.

 

  (7)

Without Party A’s prior written consent, beginning from the signing date of this Agreement, Party B shall not and shall cause Party B’s subsidiary not to sell, transfer, mortgage or dispose in through other ways any assets (except for assets of less than RMB1,000,000 (or any other amount separately agreed by the Parties) necessary for normal business operation), business, right of management and legitimate rights and interests.

 

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  (8)

Without Party A’s prior written consent, Party B shall not pay any expenses to any third party for any reason except for reasonable expenditures in the course of normal business operation, and shall not exempt any third party’s debts or borrow or lend loan to any third party, or provide guarantee or warranty, or allow any third party to place other security interests on Party B’s assets or interests.

 

  (9)

Without Party A’s prior written consent, beginning from the signing date of this Agreement, Party B shall not and shall cause Party B’s subsidiary not to incur, inherit, guarantee or tolerate any debts (except debt of less than RMB1,000,000 (or any other amount separately agreed by the Parties) necessary for normal business operation).

 

  (10)

Without Party A’s prior written consent, beginning from the signing date of this Agreement, Party B shall not and shall cause Party B’s subsidiary not to sign any major contracts (except the contract of less than RMB1,000,000 (or any other amount separately agreed by the Parties) necessary for normal business operation) or sign any other contracts, agreements or arrangements conflicting with this Agreement or possibly damaging Party A’s rights and interests herein.

 

  (11)

Party B shall not cause conflict of interest between Party B and Party A and its shareholders in the manner of act or omission. In the event of such conflict of interest (Party A is entitled to decide whether such conflict of interest arises unilaterally), Party B shall take measures to eliminate as soon as possible with the consent of Party A or its Designated Party.

 

  (12)

Without Party A’s prior written consent, Party B shall not and shall cause Party B’s subsidiary not to be merged into or constitute a joint entity with any third party, invest in or purchase any third party or be invested in, purchased or controlled, increase or decrease the registered capital, change the corporation form or registered capital structure in other ways or accept the investment and capital increase of existing shareholders or third party in Party B, or liquidate and dissolve beginning from the signing date herein.

 

  (13)

To the extent permitted by relevant the PRC laws, Party B will appoint candidates recommended by Party A as Party B’s director; Except for written permission from Party A or with legal reasons, Party B shall not refuse to appoint the candidate recommended by Party A by any reasons.

 

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  (14)

Party B shall hold any and all governmental licenses, certificates, authorizations and approvals necessary for operating business during the term of this Agreement, and also shall ensure all foregoing governmental licenses, certificates, authorizations and approvals are effective and legal during the entire term of this Agreement. In case of alteration and/or increase of governmental licenses, certificates, authorizations and approvals for Party B to operate business during the term of this Agreement due to changes of provisions of relevant government authorities, Party B shall implement the alteration and/or supplementation according to the requirements of related local laws.

 

  (15)

Immediately notify Party A of occurrence or possible occurrence of situations that may have material adverse effect on Party B’s business and operation, and put forth its best effort to prevent such situation from occurring and/or prevent losses from increasing.

 

  (16)

Without Party A’s prior written consent, Party B and /or Party B’s subsidiary shall not modify articles of association, change principal business, change business scope, model, profit model, marketing strategies, business principles or make material adjustments in customer relations.

 

  (17)

Without Party A’s prior written consent, Party B and /or Party B’s subsidiary shall not have any arrangement of entering into any partnership or joint venture or profit sharing with any third party, or other arrangements, such as payment of usage fees, service fees or consulting fees, to transfer benefits or share profits.

 

  (18)

Upon Party A’s request, Party B shall provide information about Party B’s operation management and financial condition to Party A from time to time.

 

  (19)

Without Party A’s prior written consent, Party B shall not disclose or distribute profits, dividends or any other interests to other shareholders.

 

  (20)

Provide Party A any technologies or other information that is necessary or useful for Party A to provide services contemplated herein, and permit Party A to use relevant equipment, materials, information of Party B deemed necessary or useful in providing services hereunder.

 

  (21)

Without Party A’s prior written consent, Party B shall not alter, change or dismiss Party B’s director and senior manager.

 

  4.3

The Parties represents to each other: In the event that the PRC laws allows Party A to directly hold Party B’s equities and permits Party A and/or Party A’s subsidiaries (if any) to be engaged in Party B’s business, and if Party A intends to directly hold Party B’s equities, the Parties will terminate this Agreement immediately.

 

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5.

Validation and Effective Term

This Agreement shall take effect as of the signing date. Unless this Agreement is terminated according to Article 6.1 herein, the Agreement shall remain effective permanently.

 

6.

Termination

 

  6.1

Unless otherwise renewed according to relevant sections hereunder, this Agreement shall be terminated on the expiration date.

 

  6.2

This Agreement shall be terminated:

 

  (a)

On the effective date of Party B’s bankruptcy, liquidation, termination or dissolution in accordance with the law prior to the expiration date of this Agreement;

 

  (b)

On the effective date of the transfer of Party B’s equities and assets to Party A pursuant to the “Exclusive Option Agreement” (as amended from time to time) signed by the Parties and Party B’s existing shareholder on the date hereof;

 

  (c)

On the date when Party A is officially registered as Party B’s sole shareholder after Party A is permitted to directly hold Party B’s equities under the PRC laws and Party A and/or Party A’s subsidiaries and branches can legally engage in Party B’s business;

 

  (d)

On the expiration date of the written notification of terminating this Agreement sent by Party A to Party B 30 days in advance at any time within the effective term of this Agreement;

 

  (e)

Terminated in advance in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 herein.

 

  6.3

Party B shall not terminate this Agreement during the term of this Agreement. Party A shall not undertake the responsibility for breach of this Agreement if it terminates this Agreement unilaterally in accordance with Article 6.2(d).

 

  6.4

The rights and obligations of Article 3,5,7,8,10,11 and 16.3 shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

 

  6.5

Each Party’s payment obligations (including but not limited to the service fees) herein due on the termination date of this Agreement or before the expiry date of this Agreement will not be exempted and any liability for breach of the contract before the termination of this Agreement will also not be exempted when this Agreement is terminated in advance or expired for any reason. All payable service fees before the termination and expiry of this Agreement shall be paid to Party A within 15 working days as of the termination date of this Agreement.

 

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7.

Liability for Breach of this Agreement

 

  7.1

Unless otherwise specified in other articles herein, if Party B(the “Defaulting Party”) fails to fulfill certain obligations herein or violates this Agreement in other ways, Party A (the “Damaged Party”) may: (a) notify the Defaulting Party of the nature and scope of the violation in writing and ask the Defaulting Party to remediate at its own expense within a reasonable period of time (hereinafter referred to as “Remediation Period”); and if the Defaulting Party fails to take remedial measures during the Remediation Period, the Damaged Party is entitled to ask the Defaulting Party to undertake all responsibilities for its violation and also compensate all actual economic losses due to the Damaged Party, including without limitation, the legal fees incurred in litigation and arbitration proceedings relating to the violation. The Damaged Party is also entitled to ask the Defaulting Party to perform its contractual obligations and petition the court or the relevant arbitration institution to issue an order of specific performance or compulsory performance by the Defaulting Party; (b) terminate this Agreement and ask the Defaulting Party to undertake all responsibilities for its violation and also compensate all damages; or (c) place the pledged equity on discount, auction or selling according to the Equity Interest Pledge Agreement signed on the date hereof by and among the Parties and Party B’s existing shareholders, be entitled to compensation priority in the amount of discount, auction and selling, and ask the Defaulting Party to undertake all losses hereof. While exercising the foregoing remedial right, the Damaged Party is entitled to other remedial rights regulated herein and under the relevant laws and regulations.

 

  7.2

The Parties hereby agree and confirm that, unless otherwise compulsorily provided by the PRC laws, if Party B is the Defaulting Party, the Damaged Party is entitled to terminate this Agreement unilaterally and ask the Defaulting Party to compensate the losses.

 

8.

Governing Laws, Dispute Resolution and Modification of Law

 

  8.1

The signing, validation, interpretation, implementation, revision and termination of this Agreement and settlement of disputes herein shall be governed by the PRC laws.

 

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  8.2

Any disputes arising from the interpretation and implementation of this agreement shall be firstly solved through the Parties’ friendly negotiations. In case that the consensus on settlement of such disputes is not reached within 30 days after any Party asks the other party to reach solution through friendly negotiations, any Party can submit the disputes to Beijing Arbitration Commission, which gives verdict according to the prevailing arbitration rule at that time. The arbitration shall take place in Beijing and language for arbitration shall be Chinese. The arbitration award is final and binding on each party. The arbitral tribunal can order Party B to compensate the losses of Party A with Party B’s equity interests, assets or property rights and interests, reach judgment of mandatory relief through mandatory transfer of related business or assets or order Party B to declare bankruptcy. After the arbitration award becomes effective, any Party is entitled to petition the relevant court to execute the arbitration award. If necessary, the arbitral institution is entitled to order the Defaulting Party to cease the breach of this Agreement or refrain from actions that would increase the losses to Party A before making final verdict for the disputes of all parties. The courts in Hong Kong, Cayman Islands, China or other places with right of jurisdiction (including the court in the place of Party B, or the court in the place of main asset of Party A or Party B shall be deemed as the court with right of jurisdiction) similarly are entitled to confer or execute the verdict of the arbitral tribunal and is also entitled to make judgment or execute temporary relief for Party B’s equity or property interests, and give verdict or judgment of providing certain temporary relief for the party instigating the arbitration before the establishment of arbitral tribunal or in other appropriate circumstances, such as reaching verdict or judgment of ordering the Defaulting Party to cease the breaching of this Agreement or not to cause additional losses to Party A.

 

  8.3

In the arbitration for any disputes arising from the interpretation and implementation of this Agreement, the Parties herein shall continue executing other rights and obligations herein respectively except the matters herein in dispute.

 

  8.4

Due to the issuing or alteration of any the PRC laws, rules or regulations or due to the change in interpretation or application of such laws, rules or regulations any time after the signing date, the following agreement shall be applicable: to the extent permitted by the PRC laws, (a) if the alteration of laws or newly issued regulations are more preferential for a Party compared to the relevant laws, decrees, orders or regulations that were in effect on the signing date hereof, each Party shall actively and immediately apply for obtaining the benefits brought by the modification or new regulations and put forth their best effort to obtain the approval for the application; or (b) in case that any Party’s economic benefit is directly or indirectly adversely influenced due to the alteration of foregoing laws or newly issued regulations, this Agreement shall be continuously executed as scheduled. All parties shall obtain the exemption from the altered or new regulations through legal means. If the negative effect on the economic benefit of any Party cannot be resolved under this Agreement, all Parties shall immediately negotiate and make all necessary alterations to this Agreement after receiving the notification of the affected Party to safeguard the economic benefit of the affected Party.

 

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9.

Force Majeure

 

  9.1

Force majeure” refers to events that cannot be foreseen, avoided and overcome so that the this Agreement cannot be executed in part or full. Such events include but are limited to earthquake, typhoon, flood, water disaster, war, strike, turmoil, governmental behavior, changes to legal regulations or their application.

 

  9.2

In case of the occurrence of a force majeure event, a Party’s obligation that is being affected by force majeure shall be automatically suspended during the delay caused by force majeure, and the party’s period of implementation of this Agreement shall be automatically prolonged. The prolonged period is the period of the suspension, and the party shall not undertake responsibility and suffer from punishment for it. In case of force majeure, all parties shall instantly negotiate with each other to seek a fair solution and try to minimize effect of force majeure by exerting all reasonable efforts.

 

10.

Compensations

With regard to any litigation and claim for compensation directed at Party A or any losses, damages, responsibilities or expenses incurred arising from the consultation and services provided by Party A pursuant to Party B’s requests, Party B shall compensate Party A so that Party A is free of damages unless such losses, damages, responsibilities or expenses are incurred due to party A’s grievous fault or intentional misconduct.

 

11.

Notices

 

  11.1

All notices and other communications required or permitted to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be delivered personally or sent by registered mail, postage prepaid, by a commercial courier service or by facsimile transmission to the address of such parties set forth in Exhibit I. The date on which such notices shall be deemed to have been effectively given shall be determined as follows:

 

  (1)

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

 

  (2)

Notices given by facsimile transmission shall be deemed effectively delivered on the date of successful transmission (subject to transmission confirmation information automatically generated).

 

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  11.2

Any party can change the receiving address or fax number when notifying other parties in accordance with the article herein.

 

12.

Transfer

 

  12.1

Without prior written consent of Party A, Party B shall not transfer the rights and obligations herein to any third party.

 

  12.2

Party B agrees that Party A can notify Party B of transferring the rights and obligations herein to any third party in writing in advance without soliciting Party B’s consent.

 

13.

Severability

In case that one or several of the terms of this Agreement 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 respect. All parties shall strive for replacing such invalid, illegal or unenforceable terms with effective ones to the extent permitted by law and in accordance with the expectations of each party through friendly negotiation, and the economic effect of such effective terms shall be as close as possible to the that of those invalid, illegal or unenforceable terms.

 

14.

Revision and Supplementation

 

  14.1

Any revision and supplementation of this Agreement shall be made in writing. Any revision and supplementary agreement signed by the Parties relating to this Agreement shall be the inalienable part of this Agreement, having the same legal effect.

 

  14.2

If revision of this Agreement is proposed by the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited or other regulatory institutions, or is required according to securities listing regulations of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited or related regulations, rules and guiding requirements, this Agreement shall be revised by the Parties reasonably.

 

15.

Text

This Agreement has two copies with one held by each Party, having the same legal effect.

 

16.

Miscellaneous

 

  16.1

Except for the amendments, supplements or changes in writing executed after the execution of this Agreement, 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.

 

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  16.2

This Agreement shall have binding force on successors of the Parties and their respective transferees who are approved by the Parties.

 

  16.3

Any Party may waive the rights of this Agreement, provided that such a waiver must be provided in writing and shall require the signatures of 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 a Party with respect to any similar breach in other circumstances.

 

  16.4

The titles of this Agreement are for convenience in reading only, and shall not be used to interpret, explain or influence the meanings regulated herein.

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(This page is intentionally left blank and is the signing page of this Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement)

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement as of the date and at the address first above written.

 

Xi’an Jingxundi Supply Chain Technology Co., Ltd.

/s/ Xi’an Jingxundi Supply Chain Technology Co., Ltd.

(Seal of Xi’an Jingxundi Supply Chain Technology Co., Ltd.)


(This page is intentionally left blank and is the signing page of this Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement)

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement as of the date and at the address first above written.

 

Xi’an Jingdong Xincheng Information Technology Co., Ltd.  

/s/ Xi’an Jingdong Xincheng Information Technology Co., Ltd.

 
(Seal of Xi’an Jingdong Xincheng Information Technology Co., Ltd.)  


Exhibit I

For the purpose of notification, the Parties’ specific address is as below:

Party A: Xi’an Jingxundi Supply Chain Technology Co., Ltd.

Address: ***

Receipt: ***

Party B: Xi’an Jingdong Xincheng Information Technology Co., Ltd.

Address: ***

Receipt: ***


Schedule A

The following schedule sets forth information about the exclusive business cooperation agreements substantially in form as this exhibit that the Registrant entered into with certain other Chinese variable interest entities. Other than the information set forth below, there is no material difference between such other agreements and this exhibit.

 

VIE

  

Executing Parties

  

Execution Date

Suqian Jingdong Tianning

Jiankang Technology Co.,

Ltd.

  

Party A: Beijing Jingdong

Jiankang Co., Ltd.

 

Party B: Suqian Jingdong

Tianning Jiankang

Technology Co., Ltd.

   September 17, 2020

Guangdong Jingxi

Logistics Technology Co.,

Ltd.

  

Party A: Jingdong

Logistics Supply Chain

Co., Ltd.

 

Party B: Guangdong Jingxi

Logistics Technology Co.,

Ltd.

   January 25, 2021

Exhibit 4.20

Exclusive Option Agreement

This Exclusive Option Agreement (this “Agreement”) is executed by and among the following Parties on January 25, 2021 in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”):

 

Party A:    Xi’an Jingxundi Supply Chain Technology Co., Ltd., a limited liability company, organized and existing under the laws of the PRC, with its address at Building 5, SkyCity Central Square, East Chang’An Street No.666, National Civil Space Industrial Base, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China.
Party B:    Richard Qiangdong Liu, Chinese Identification No. ***;
   Yayun Li, Chinese Identification No. ***;
   Pang Zhang, Chinese Identification No. ***.
Party C:    Xi’an Jingdong Xincheng Information Technology Co., Ltd., a limited liability company organized and existing under the laws of PRC, with its address at Building 5, SkyCity Central Square, East Chang’An Street No.666, Aerospace Base, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China

In this Agreement, each of Party A, Party B and Party C shall be hereinafter referred to as a “Party” respectively, and as the “Parties” collectively.

Whereas:

 

1

Party B holds 100% of the equity interests of Party C collectively;

 

2

Party A is a company wholly and directly held by JD Logistics Holding Limited (a company registered under the laws of Hong Kong) (the “Hong Kong Company”), and the Hong Kong Company is wholly and directly held by JD Logistics, Inc. (a company registered under the laws of the Cayman Islands) (the “Cayman Company”);

 

3

Party B and Party C are respectively inclined to grant Party A (or the designated party by Party A) an irrevocable and exclusive option to purchase all or part of the equity interests and assets of Party C held by Party B;

 

4

Party A, Party B and Party C intend to execute this Agreement for the purpose that Party B and Party C grants Party A an exclusive option right.

Now therefore, through mutual discussion and negotiation, the Parties have reached the following agreements:

 

1.

Sale and Purchase of Equity Interest and Assets

 

1.1

Option Granted

 

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Party B hereby severally, but not jointly agrees to grant Party A an irrevocable and exclusive right to purchase, or designate one or more persons (the “Designee”, shall be the Cayman Company or any subsidiaries directly or indirectly controlled by it) to purchase the equity interests in Party C that held by Party B, once or at multiple times at any time in part or in whole and at the price set forth in Article 1.3 hereof in accordance with the procedure promulgated by Party A in Party A’s sole and absolute discretion to the extent permitted by the PRC laws (including any laws, administrative regulations, rules, notifications, interpretations or other binding documents issued by any central or local legislative, executive or judicial authority before or after the signing of this Agreement, the “PRC laws”) within the term of this agreement (the “Equity Interest Purchase Right”). Party C hereby agrees the grant by Party B of the Equity Interest Purchase Right to Party A. Party C hereby agrees to grant Party A an irrevocable and exclusive right to purchase, or designate the Designee to purchase a portion or whole of the asset of Party C from Party C, once or at multiple times at any time, and at the price set forth in Article 1.3 hereof in accordance with the procedure promulgated by Party A in Party A’s sole and absolute discretion to the extent permitted by the PRC laws within the term of this agreement (the “Asset Purchase Right”, and together with the Equity Interest Purchase Right referred to as the “Purchase Right”). Party B hereby agrees the grant by Party C of the Asset Purchase Right to Party A. Except for Party A and the Designee, no other third party shall be entitled to the Purchase Right or other rights with respect to the equity interests held by Party B and assets of Party C. 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 the Purchase Right

The exercise of the Purchase Right by Party A shall subject to the provisions of the PRC laws. Party A may exercise the Purchase Right according to Article 1.1 by issuing a written notice to Party B and\or Party C (the “Equity Interest Purchase Notice” or the “Asset Purchase Notice”), specifying: (a) Party A’s decision to exercise the Purchase Right; (b) the equity interests to be purchased by Party A and\or the Designee from Party B (the “Purchased Interests”) and/or the asset to be purchased by Party A and\or the Designee from Party C (the “Purchased Asset”) ; and (c) the purchase date or transfer date of the Purchased Interests and/or the Purchased Asset. After receiving the Equity Interest Purchase Notice and/or the Asset Purchase Notice, Party B and/or Party C shall transfer the Purchased Interests and/or the Purchased Asset to Party A and/or the Designee according to the notice through the way specified in article 1.4 herein.

 

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1.3

Purchase Price and Payment

The total purchase price (the “Purchase Price”) for the purchased interest and/or asset shall be the nominal price when Party A exercises the Purchase Right, however, if the relevant governmental department or the PRC laws require that the Purchase Price be different from the nominal price, then the Purchase Price shall be the lowest price meeting such requirements. Notwithstanding, to the extent permitted by the PRC laws, the Purchase Price Party A and/or the Designee paid to Party B and/or Party C shall be returned by Party B and/or Party C to Party A and/or the Designee (but the tax (if applicable) is withheld and deducted from the Purchase Price). After necessary tax is withheld and deducted for the Purchase Price in accordance with the PRC laws, the Purchase Price shall be paid to the designated account of Party B and/or Party C within 7(seven) days from the date when the Purchased Shares and/or the Purchased Asset is officially transferred to Party A and/or the Designee.

 

1.4

Transfer of the Purchased Interests and/or the Purchased Asset

For each exercise of the Purchase Right:

 

  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 and/or Party C’s transfer of the Purchased Interests and/or the Purchased Asset;

 

  1.4.2

Party B and/or Party C shall execute an equity interest transfer contract and/or an asset transfer contract, and any other documents with respect to each transfer with Party A and/or the Designee (if applicable) , in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and the Equity Interest Purchase Notice and/or the Asset Purchase Notice;

 

  1.4.3

The relevant Parties shall execute all other necessary contracts, agreements or documents (including but not limited to the Articles of Association, the joint venture Contract and its amendment of Party C), obtain all necessary internal approval and authorization, government approvals, licenses and permits (including but not limited to Party C’s business license) and take all necessary measures to transfer the valid ownership of the Purchased Interests and/or the Purchased Asset to Party A and/or the Designee, unencumbered by any security interests, and cause Party A and/or the Designee to become the registered owner(s) of the Purchased Interests (subject to the completion of corresponding industrial and commercial registration and the filing of the commercial department (if applicable))and/or the owner of the Purchased Asset. For the purpose of this Section and this Agreement, “security interests” shall include securities, mortgages, third party’s rights or interests, any stock options, acquisition rights, rights of first refusal, rights to offset, ownership retention or other security arrangements, but shall be deemed to exclude any security interest created by this Agreement, the Equity Interest Pledge Agreement or any other transaction documents (as defined in the Equity Interest Pledge Agreement). The “Equity Interest Pledge Agreement” as used in this Section and this Agreement shall refer to the Equity Interest Pledge Agreement (as amended from time to time) executed by and among Party A, Party B and Party C on the date hereof. Under the Equity Interest Pledge Agreement, Party B may, in order to guarantee party C to fulfill its obligations under the Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement executed between party C and party A on the date hereof (as amended from time to time, the “Business Cooperation Agreement”), the Loan Agreement executed between Party A and Party B on the date hereof (as amended from time to time, the “Loan Agreement”), the Shareholder Voting Rights Entrustment Agreement executed among the Parties on the date hereof (as amended from time to time, the “Shareholder Voting Rights Entrustment Agreement”), the Power of Attorney(if any)(as amended from time to time, the “Power of Attorney”) issued by Party B according to the Shareholder Voting Rights Entrustment Agreement and this Agreement, respectively pledge to Party A the full equity interests of Party C it holds.

 

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2.

Covenants

 

2.1

Covenants of Party C

Party C hereby covenants as follows:

 

  2.1.1

Without the prior written consent of Party A, Party C shall not in any manner supplement, change or amend the articles of association and bylaws of Party C, increase or decrease its registered capital, change its structure of registered capital in other manners or take any other measures to separate, dissolve or change the forms of Party C;

 

  2.1.2

Party C shall maintain its corporate existence in accordance with good financial and business standards and practices, operate its business and handle its affairs prudently and effectively, and shall fulfill the obligations stipulated under the Business Cooperation Agreement;

 

  2.1.3

Without the prior written consent of Party A, Party C shall not change its main business, or conduct any business operation which may cause a substantial effect on its properties, assets, business, rights and operation;

 

  2.1.4

Without the prior written consent of Party A, Party C shall not at any time from the date hereof, sell, transfer, mortgage or dispose of in any manner any material assets (tangible or intangible assets) of Party C or legal or beneficial interest in the material business or revenues of Party C of more than RMB1,000,000 (or any other amount separately agreed by the Parties), or allow the encumbrance thereon of any security interest;

 

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  2.1.5

Unless otherwise required by the PRC laws, Party C shall not be dissolved or liquated without prior written consent by Party A; After the liquidation described in Article 3.6, Party B shall pay any residual value to Party A in full or shall cause such payment to take place. Provided that such payment is forbidden according to the PRC laws, Party B will pay the income to Party A or the Designee of Party A to the extent permitted by the PRC laws.

 

  2.1.6

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

 

  2.1.7

Party C shall always operate all of Party C’s businesses within the normal business scope 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; and the board of directors of Party A is entitled to supervise the asset of Party C and assess whether it has control over the above asset. If the board of directors of Party A believes that the business operation of Party C will affect the value of its asset or affect the board’s control over the asset of Party C, Party A will engage legal counsels or other professionals to deal with issues hereof;

 

  2.1.8

Without the prior written consent of Party A, Party C shall not execute any major contract, except for the contracts in the ordinary course of business and the contracts signed between Party C and Party A’s foreign parent company or its subsidiaries directly or indirectly held by Party A’s foreign parent company (for the purpose of this subsection, a contract with a price exceeding RMB 1,000,000 (or any other amount separately agreed by the Parties) shall be deemed as a major contract);

 

  2.1.9

Without the prior written consent of Party A, Party C shall not provide any person with any loan, financial support, or mortgage, pledge and any other form of security, or shall not allow any other third party to place any mortgage or pledge on Party C’s asset or equity interests;

 

  2.1.10

Party C shall provide true and accurate materials and documents to Party A upon Party A’s request;

 

  2.1.11

Party C shall provide all materials relating to its operation and financial status to Party A upon Party A’s request;

 

  2.1.12

Without the prior written consent of Party A, Party C shall not amend or change any accounting policies adopted previously, or appoint or change its auditors;

 

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  2.1.13

Without the prior written consent of Party A, Party C shall not engage in any merge, partnership, joint venture or union with any party, or to acquire or invest in any party;

 

  2.1.14

Without the prior written consent of Party A, Party C shall not conduct any reorgnization;

 

  2.1.15

Party C shall promptly 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, and take all necessary measures as Party A may reasonably request;

 

  2.1.16

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

 

  2.1.17

Without the prior written consent of Party A, Party C shall ensure that it shall not in any manner distribute dividends to its shareholders. Provided that upon Party A’s written request, Party C shall immediately distribute all distributable profits to its shareholders;

 

  2.1.18

Without the prior written consent of Party A, Party C shall not directly or indirectly dispose or dilute its interests of its subsidiaries and branches.

 

  2.1.19

At the request of Party A, Party C shall appoint any person designated by Party A as the director, supervisor and/or senior management of Party C, and/or remove the incumbent director, supervisor and/or senior management and perform all relevant resolutions and filing procedures; Party A shall be entitled to require Party B and Party C to replace the foregoing personnel;

 

  2.1.20

Subject to other provisions of this Agreement (including but not limited to Articles 5.2 and Articles 12.1), if Party A fails to exercise the Purchase Right due to the Party C’s shareholders or Party C fails to fulfill the tax obligation under the applicable laws, Party A shall be entitled to request Party C or its shareholders to fulfill the tax obligation, or request Party C or its shareholders to pay the tax to Party A so that Party A can pay it on behalf of Part C or its shareholders;

 

  2.1.21

As for the covenants applicable to Party C under Article 2.1 hereof, Party C shall cause its subsidiary companies to similarly obey the covenants under applicable situations as if the subsidiary companies are acting as Party C and bound by the corresponding articles herein.

 

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2.2

Covenants of Party B

Party B hereby severally, not jointly and irrevocably covenants as follows:

 

  2.2.1

Without the prior written consent of Party A, Party B shall not sell, transfer, mortgage or dispose of in any other manner any legal or beneficial interest in the equity interests in Party C held by Party B, or allow the encumbrance thereon, except for the pledge placed thereon in accordance with the Equity Interest Pledge Agreement or any other transaction documents (as defined in the Equity Interest Pledge Agreement); and Without the prior written consent of Party A, Party B shall cause the shareholders’ meeting and/or the directors (or the executive director) of Party C not to approve any sale, transfer, mortgage or disposition in any other manner of any legal or beneficial interest in the equity interests in Party C held by Party B, or allow the encumbrance thereon of any security interest, except for the pledge placed thereon in accordance with the Equity Interest Pledge Agreement or any other transaction documents(as defined in the Equity Interest Pledge Agreement);

 

  2.2.2

Party B shall not engage in any business operations or take any other actions that may adversely affect Party C’s reputation;

 

  2.2.3

Party B shall take reasonable measures to ensure Party C’s business licenses are legitimate, effective and renewed in according with the law;

 

  2.2.4

The prior written consent of Party A is necessary with respect to any appointment of any Director, Supervisor, Legal Representative, and senior management personnel of Party C, and Party B shall execute all necessary or appropriate documents and take all reasonable measures to appoint any aforementioned persons designated by Party A;

 

  2.2.5

As shareholders of Party C, Party B shall not injure any of the interests of Party C by abusing the shareholder’s rights; Party A shall be entitled to exercise the Purchase Right under the Exclusive Option Agreement in the case of Party B’s abusing;

 

  2.2.6

Party B shall not request Party C to distribute dividends or profits in other forms with respect to the Party C’s equity held by Party B, or shall not submit relevant resolution matters to the Board of Directors. In any event that Party B receives any revenue, profit distribution or dividend of Party C, Party B shall forfeit such revenues, profits distribution and dividends, and promptly transfer or pay the foregoing revenues, profit distribution, dividend to Party A or the Designee to the extent permitted by the PRC laws;

 

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  2.2.7

Party B shall cause the shareholders’ meeting and/or the directors (or the executive director) of Party C not to approve any sale, transfer, mortgage or disposition in any other manner of any legal or beneficial interest in the equity interests in Party C held by Party B without the prior written consent of Party A, or set the encumbrance thereon of any security interests, except for the pledge placed hereon according to the Equity Interest Pledge Agreement;

 

  2.2.8

Party B shall cause the shareholders’ meeting and/or the board of directors (or the executive director) of Party C not to approve the merge, partnership, joint venture or union with any person, or the acquisition of or investment in any person, or Party C’s splitting, modification of the Article of Association of Party C or its joint venture contract, or the change of registered capital or the form of Party C without the prior written consent of Party A;

 

  2.2.9

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, and take any and all necessary measure as Party A may reasonably request;

 

  2.2.10

Party B shall execute all necessary or appropriate documents, take all necessary or appropriate actions, make all necessary or appropriate claims and make necessary and appropriate defenses against all claims, to ensure Party B’s equity interests in Party C;

 

  2.2.11

Party B shall not, and shall procure its successors not, initiate any lawsuits, arbitrations, or other legal proceedings with respect to the contractual arrangement or terminate the contractual arrangement;

 

  2.2.12

Party B shall cause the shareholders’ meeting or the board of directors (or the executive director) of Party C to vote their approval of the transfer of the Purchased Interests and/or the Purchased Asset as set forth in this Agreement and to take any and all other actions that may be requested by Party A;

 

  2.2.13

At the request of Party A at any time, Party B and/or Party C shall immediately and unconditionally transfer its equity interests and/or assets of Party C to Party A and/or the Designee in accordance with the Purchase Right under this Agreement, and Party B shall hereby waive its right of first refusal to the transfer of equity interests by any other shareholder of Party C to Party A (if any);

 

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  2.2.14

Party B shall strictly abide by the provisions of this Agreement and other contracts jointly or separately executed by and among Party B, Party C and Party A (including but not limited to the Equity Interest Pledge Agreement and the Business Cooperation Agreement), perform obligations hereunder, and refrain from any action/omission that may affect the effectiveness and enforceability thereof. To the extent that Party B has any remaining rights with respect to the equity interests subject to this Agreement or the Equity Interest Pledge Agreement or the Power of Attorney in which Party A as a beneficiary, Party B shall not exercise such rights except in accordance with the written instructions of Party A.

 

  2.2.15

Prior to Party C’s liquidation, if Party A (or the Designee) has paid the Purchase Price of equity interest to Party B, but related changes in the registration in authority has not completed, Party B shall pay the income from distribution of residual property of Party C’s equity held by Party B to Party A or its Designee freely at the time of or after dissolution of Party C. Under such circumstance, Party B should not claim any rights for related income of residual property distribution (unless under Party A’s instruction);

 

  2.2.16

Party B agrees to unconditionally return the Purchase Price received from Party A for the transfer of the Purchased Interests and/or the Purchased Asset transferred by Party B to the extent permitted by the PRC Laws at that time (but the tax (if applicable) shall be withheld and deducted for the Purchase Price); and

 

  2.2.17

Party B agrees to execute an irrevocable Power of Attorney in the form and substance satisfactory to Party A, and entrust Party A or the Designee to exercise all the shareholders’ rights of Party B; and

 

  2.2.18

Party B shall ensure that Party C will be validly existing and in good standing, and shall not take any actions that may result in termination, liquidation or dissolution of Party C.

 

3.

Representations and Warranties

Party B and Party C hereby represent and warrant to Party A as stated in the following articles from Article 3.1 to Article 3.2, severally and not jointly, as of the date of this Agreement and each date of the transfer of the Purchased Interests and the Purchased Asset, and Party C hereby represents and warrants to Party A as stated in the following articles from Article 3.4 to Article 3.9, as of the date of this Agreement and each date of the transfer of the Purchased Interests and the Purchased Asset:

 

3.1

They have the power and capacity to execute and deliver this Agreement and any transfer contracts to which they are parties concerning the Purchased Interests and/or the Purchased Asset to be transferred thereunder (each, a “Transfer Contract”), 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 Purchase Right. This Agreement and the Transfer Contracts to which they are parties constitute or will constitute their legal, valid and binding obligations and shall be enforceable against them in accordance with the provisions thereof;

 

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3.2

The execution and delivery of this Agreement or any Transfer Contracts and the obligations under this Agreement or any Transfer Contracts shall or will not: (i) cause any violation of any applicable laws of China; (ii) be inconsistent with the articles of association, joint venture contracts, bylaws or other organizational documents; (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 them;

 

3.3

Party B has a good and merchantable title to the equity interests of Party C held by Party B. Except for the Equity Interest Pledge Agreement or any other transaction documents (as defined in the Equity Interest Pledge Agreement), Party B has not placed any security interest on such equity interests;

 

3.4

Party C has a good and merchantable title to all of its assets, and has not placed any security interest on the aforementioned assets;

 

3.5

Party C does not have any outstanding debts, except for (i) debt incurred within the normal business scope; and (ii) debts disclosed to Party A for which Party A’s written consent has been obtained.

 

3.6

If Party C dissolves or liquidates required by the PRC laws, Party C shall sell all the assets to Party A or the Designee at the lowest price permitted under the PRC laws to the extent permitted by the PRC laws. Party C shall exempt any payment obligation of Party A or the Designee arising from the sale of assets; and subject to the applicable PRC laws at the time, any revenue arising from the sale of assets shall be paid to Party A or the Designee as part of service fees under the Business Cooperation Agreement;

 

3.7

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

 

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3.8

There are no existing or pending litigation, arbitration or administrative proceedings relating to the equity interests of Party C, assets of Party C or Party C.

 

3.9

Under the circumstance of death, incapacity, marriage, divorce, bankruptcy, dissolution, liquidation or other circumstances that may influence Party B’s equity interest of Party C, Party B’s successors (including spouse, children, parents, siblings and grandparents) or the shareholder or transferee of the equity of Party C at that time will be deemed to be the signatory of this Agreement, and be entitled to inherit, enjoy and undertake all rights and obligations of Party B herein, and transfer the relevant equity interests of Party C to Party A or the Designee according to the applicable law at that time and this Agreement.

 

4.

Effective Date and Term

This Agreement shall become effective upon execution by the Parties, and remaining effective subject to the extended term as stipulated by the PRC laws, until the date of the full transfer of the Purchased Interests and/or Purchased Assets held by Party B or Party C to Party A and/or the Designee (subject to the completion of the change of the industrial and commercial registration and the filing to the Commercial Department(if applicable)) and Party A, its subsidiary company and branches are legally engaged in Party C’s business. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Party A is entitled to terminate this Agreement at any time by sending written notice to Party B and Party C, and be exempted from any liability for breach of contract relating to its unilateral termination of this Agreement. Unless otherwise provided by the PRC laws, Party B and Party C shall not be entitled to terminate this Agreement unilaterally.

 

5.

Liability for Breach of Contract

 

5.1

Unless otherwise specified in other articles herein, if a Party(the “Defaulting Party”) fails to fulfill certain obligations herein or violates this agreement in other ways, the other Parties (the “Damaged Party”) may: (a) notify the Defaulting Party of the nature and scope of the violation in writing and ask the Defaulting Party to remediate at its own expense within a reasonable period of time (hereinafter referred to as “Remediation Period”); and if the Defaulting Party fails to take remedial measures during the Remediation Period, the Damaged Party are entitled to ask the Defaulting Party to undertake all responsibilities for its violation and also compensate all actual economic losses due to the Damaged Party, including without limitation, the legal fees incurred in litigation and arbitration proceedings relating to the violation. The Damaged Party are also entitled to require the Defaulting Party to perform its contractual obligations and request the court or the relevant arbitration institution to issue an order of specific performance or compulsory performance by the Defaulting Party; (b) terminate this agreement and ask the Defaulting Party to undertake all responsibilities for its violation and also compensate all damages; or (c) place the pledged equity on discount, auction or selling according to the Equity Interest Pledge Agreement, be entitled to compensation priority in the amount of discount, auction and selling, and ask the Defaulting Party to undertake all losses hereof. While exercising the foregoing remedial right, the Damaged Party are entitled to other remedial rights regulated herein and under the relevant laws and regulations.

 

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5.2

The Parties hereby agree and confirm that, subject to the compulsory requirements of PRC laws, if Party B or Party C is the Defaulting Party, the Damaged Party is entitled to terminate this agreement unilaterally and require the Defaulting Party to compensate the losses. However, if Party A is the Defaulting Party, the Party B and Party C shall exempt Party A’s obligation of compensating the losses, and unless the law states otherwise, the Party B and Party C is not entitled to terminate this agreement under any circumstance.

 

6.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

 

6.1

Governing Law

The execution, effectiveness, construction, performance, amendment and termination of this Agreement and the resolution of disputes hereunder shall be governed by Chinese law.

 

6.2

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from the interpretation and implementation of this agreement shall be firstly solved through the Parties’ friendly negotiations. In case that the consensus on settlement of such disputes is not reached within 30 days after any party asks the other party to reach solution through friendly negotiations, any party can submit the disputes to Beijing Arbitration Commission, which gives verdict according to the prevailing arbitration rule at that time. The arbitration shall take place in Beijing and language for arbitration shall be Chinese. The arbitration award is final and binding on each party. The arbitral tribunal can order Party C to compensate the losses of Party A with Party C’s equity interests, assets or property rights and interests, reach judgment of mandatory relief through mandatory transfer of related business or assets or order Party B to declare bankruptcy. After the arbitration award becomes effective, any party is entitled to petition the relevant court to execute the arbitration award. If necessary, the arbitral institution is entitled to order the Defaulting Party to cease the breach of this agreement or refrain from actions that would increase the losses to Party A before making final verdict for the disputes of all parties. The courts in Hong Kong, Cayman Islands, China or other places with right of jurisdiction (including the court in the place of Party C, or the court in the place of main asset of Party A or Party C shall be deemed as the court with right of jurisdiction) similarly are entitled to confer or execute the verdict of the arbitral tribunal and is also entitled to make judgment or execute temporary relief for Party C’s equity or property interests, and give verdict or judgment of providing certain temporary relief for the party instigating the arbitration before the establishment of arbitral tribunal or in other appropriate circumstances, such as reaching verdict or judgment of ordering the Defaulting Party to cease the breaching of this Agreement or not to cause additional losses to Party A.

 

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6.3

In the arbitration for any disputes arising from the interpretation and implementation of this agreement, the Parties herein shall continue executing other rights and obligations herein respectively except the matters herein in dispute.

 

6.4

Due to the issuing or alteration of any PRC Laws, rules or regulations or due to the change in interpretation or application of such laws, rules or regulations any time after the signing date, the following agreement shall be applicable: to the extent permitted by PRC Laws, (a) if the alteration of laws or newly issued regulations are more preferential for a Party compared to the relevant laws, decrees, orders or regulations that were in effect on the signing date hereof, each Party shall actively and immediately apply for obtaining the benefits brought by the modification or new regulations and put forth their best effort to obtain the approval for the application; or (b) in case that any party’s economic benefit is directly or indirectly adversely influenced due to the alteration of foregoing laws or newly issued regulations, this agreement shall be continuously executed as scheduled. All parties shall obtain the exemption from the altered or new regulations through legal means. If the negative effect on the economic benefit of any Party cannot be resolved under this agreement, all Parties shall immediately negotiate and make all necessary alterations to this agreement after receiving the notification of the affected Party to safeguard the economic benefit of the affected Party.

 

7.

Taxes and Fees

Party C shall pay any and all transfer and registration taxes, expenses and fees incurred thereby or levied thereon 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.

 

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8.

Notices

 

8.1

All notices and other communications required or permitted to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be delivered personally or sent by registered mail, prepaid postage, a commercial courier service or facsimile transmission to the address or fax number of such Party as listed in Exhibit I. The dates on which notices shall be deemed to have been effectively given shall be determined as follows:

 

  8.1.1

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

 

  8.1.2

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).

 

8.2

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

 

9.

Confidentiality

The Parties acknowledge that any oral or written information exchanged between the Parties in connection with this Agreement is regarded as confidential information. Each Party shall maintain confidentiality of all such confidential information, and without the written consent of other Parties, it shall not disclose any relevant confidential information to any third parties, except for the following circumstances: (a)the information is in the public domain (other than through the receiving Party’s unauthorized disclosure); (b) the information is under the obligation to be disclosed pursuant to the applicable laws or rules of any stock exchange; (c) the information is required to be disclosed by any Party to its legal counsel 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; or(d) the information is disclosed by any party as a limited partnership(or a direct or indirect affiliate or subsidiary of a limited partnership) to the general partners, managers and existing and potential limited partners of such limited partnership. Disclosure of any confidential information by the employees or agencies engaged by any Party shall be deemed disclosure of such confidential information by such Party and such Party shall be held liable for breach of this Agreement. The Parties agree that the provisions of this Article shall survive the termination of this Agreement regardless of the reason why this Agreement is terminated.

 

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10.

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.

 

11.

Force Majeure

 

11.1

Force majeure” refers to events that cannot be foreseen, avoided and overcome so that the this Agreement cannot be executed in part or full. Such events include but are limited to earthquake, typhoon, flood, water disaster, war, strike, turmoil, governmental behavior, changes to legal regulations or their application.

 

11.2

In case of the occurrence of a force majeure event, a Party’s obligation that is being affected by force majeure shall be automatically suspended during the delay caused by force majeure, and the party’s period of implementation of this agreement shall be automatically prolonged. The prolonged period is the period of the suspension, and the party shall not undertake responsibility and suffer from punishment for it. In case of force majeure, all parties shall instantly negotiate with each other to seek a fair solution and try to minimize effect of force majeure by exerting all reasonable efforts.

 

12.

Miscellaneous

 

12.1

Non-Joint Liabilities and Liability Limitations

Despite any adverse provisions in this Agreement or other transaction documents (as defined in the Equity Interest Pledge Agreement) or any other document or law, Party B’s obligations and liabilities under this Agreement are on a several and not joint basis.

 

12.2

Amendments, changes and supplement

For matters not included herein, the Parties may otherwise enter into supplement agreement upon negotiations. Any revision and supplementation of this agreement shall be made in writing. Any revision and supplementary agreement signed by the Parties relating to this agreement shall be the inalienable part of this agreement, having the same legal effect.

If any revisions to this Agreement is proposed by the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited or other regulatory authorities, or any change in the listing rules or related requirements hereof relating to this agreement, the parties shall revise this agreement reasonably and accordingly.

 

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12.3

Entire agreement

Except for the amendments, supplements or changes in writing executed after the execution of this Agreement, 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.

 

12.4

Headings

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

 

12.5

Text

This agreement has five copies with one held by each Party, having the same legal effect.

 

12.6

Severability

In the event that one or several of the provisions of this Agreement 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 respect. The Parties shall strive in good faith to replace such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provisions with effective provisions that accomplish to the greatest extent permitted by law and 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.

 

12.7

Successors

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

 

12.8

Survival

 

  12.8.1

Any obligations that occur or that are due as a result of this Agreement upon the expiration or early termination of this Agreement shall survive the expiration or early termination thereof.

 

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  12.8.2

The provisions of Article 6,7,8,9,12.1 and this Article 12.8 shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

 

12.9

Waivers

Any Party may waive the rights hereof, provided that such a waiver must be provided in writing and shall require the signatures of 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 a Party with respect to any similar breach in other circumstances.

 

12.10

Compliance with laws and regulations

The Parties shall comply with and make sure its business operation comply with all Chinese laws and regulations which are binding on them and have been formally issued and may be publicly acquired.

 

12.11

Transfer

Without prior written consent of Party A, Party C and/or Party B should not transfer any rights/and or obligations herein to any third party. Party B and Party C hereby agree that Party A is entitled to transfer any of Party A’s rights and/or obligations herein to any third party after notifying Party B and Party C in writing. Party B and Party C shall sign a supplementary agreement with the transferee or a new agreement containing substantially the same content herein with the transferee.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Exclusive Option Agreement as of the date and at the address first above written.

Xi’an Jingxundi Supply Chain Technology Co., Ltd. (seal)

/s/ Xi’an Jingxundi Supply Chain Technology Co., Ltd.

(Seal of Xi’an Jingxundi Supply Chain Technology Co., Ltd.)


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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Exclusive Option Agreement as of the date and at the address first above written.

Xi’an Jingdong Xincheng Information Technology Co., Ltd. (seal)

/s/ Xi’an Jingdong Xincheng Information Technology Co., Ltd.

(Seal of Xi’an Jingdong Xincheng Information Technology Co., Ltd.)


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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Exclusive Option Agreement as of the date and at the address first above written.

Richard Qiangdong Liu

By: /s/ Richard Qiangdong Liu                


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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Exclusive Option Agreement as of the date and at the address first above written.

Yayun Li

By: /s/ Yayun Li                


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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Exclusive Option Agreement as of the date and at the address first above written.

Pang Zhang

By: /s/ Pang Zhang                


Exhibit I

For the purpose of notices, the contacts information of the Parties are as follows:

Party A:

Xi’an Jingxundi Supply Chain Technology Co., Ltd.

Address: ***

Receipt: ***

Party B:

Richard Qiangdong Liu

Address: ***

Yayun Li

Address: ***

Pang Zhang

Address: ***

Party C:

Xi’an Jingdong Xincheng Information Technology Co., Ltd.

Address: ***

Receipt: ***


Schedule A

The following schedule sets forth information about the exclusive option agreements substantially in form as this exhibit that the Registrant entered into with certain other Chinese variable interest entities. Other than the information set forth below, there is no material difference between such other agreements and this exhibit.

 

VIE

  

Executing
Parties

  

Effective Date

  

Execution Date

Suqian Jingdong Tianning Jiankang
Technology Co., Ltd.
  

Party A: Beijing Jingdong Jiankang Co., Ltd.

 

Party B: Richard Qiangdong Liu, Yayun Li
and Pang Zhang

 

Party C: Suqian Jingdong Tianning Jiankang
Technology Co., Ltd.

   September 17, 2020    September 17, 2020
Guangdong Jingxi Logistics
Technology Co., Ltd.
  

Party A: Jingdong Logistics Supply
Chain Co., Ltd.

 

Party B: Jian Cui and Dingkai Yu

 

Party C: Guangdong Jingxi Logistics
Technology Co., Ltd.

   January 25, 2021    January 25, 2021

Exhibit 4.21

LOAN AGREEMENT

This LOAN AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), is executed by ad among the following Parties on January 25, 2021 in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”):

Lender: Xi’an Jingxundi Supply Chain Technology Co., Ltd., a limited liability company, organized and existing under the laws of the PRC, with it address at Building 5, SkyCity Central Square, East Chang’An Street No.666, National Civil Space Industrial Base, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China;

And

 

Borrowers:   Richard Qiangdong Liu, Chinese Identification No. ***;
  Yayun Li, Chinese Identification No. ***;
  Pang Zhang, Chinese Identification No. ***.

(In this Agreement, the Lender and the Borrowers are individually referred to as a “Party”, collectively the “Parties”)

NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereby agree as follows through friendly negotiations:

 

1.

Loan

 

  1.1

Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Lender agrees to provide a loan at an aggregate amount of RMB one million (¥1,000,000.00) (the “Loan”) to the Borrowers, which the Loan will be provided to Richard Qiangdong Liu at the amount of RMB four hundred and fifty thousand (¥450,000.00), the Loan will be provided to Yayun Li at the amount of RMB three hundred thousand (¥300,000.00), and the Loan will be provided by Pang Zhang at the amount of RMB two hundred and fifty thousand (¥250,000.00).

 

  1.2

It is confirmed that the Lender will provide, and the Borrowers will receive the full amount of the Loan when the Borrowers make actual capital contribution to Xi’an Jingdong Xincheng Information Technology Co., Ltd.

 

  1.3

The Borrowers agree to use the Loan to pay for their investment in the registered capital of Xi’an Jingdong Xincheng Information Technology Co., Ltd. (the “Borrower Company”) and, unless with prior written consent of the Lender, will not use the Loan for any other purpose, or transfer or pledge its shares or other interests in the Borrower Company to any third party.

 

  1.4

It is confirmed that the Lender will not charge any interest upon the Loan, unless otherwise provided herein.

 

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2.

Term of Loan

 

  2.1

The term of the Loan hereunder shall be ten (10) years from the date when the Borrowers actually receive all or any part of the Loan. Unless otherwise indicated by the Lender prior to its expiration, the term of the Loan will be automatically extended for another ten (10) years, and so forth thereafter.

 

  2.2

During the term or any extended term of the Loan, the Loan will become immediately due and payable by the Borrowers, and the Borrowers shall immediately make the repayment of the Loan pursuant to the terms of this Agreement if:

 

  (1)

The Borrowers die or become a person incapacitated or with limited capacity for civil acts;

 

  (2)

The Borrowers resign or are dismissed by the Lender, the Borrower Company or any affiliate of the Lender;

 

  (3)

The Borrowers commit a crime or are involved in a crime;

 

  (4)

Any third party pursue any claim of more than RMB100,000 against any of the Borrowers and the Lender has reasonable ground to believe that the Borrowers will not be capable to pay for such claim;

 

  (5)

The Lender decides to perform the Exclusive Option Agreement (as defined below) when foreign enterprises are allowed to control or wholly own the Borrower Company under applicable PRC laws;

 

  (6)

The Borrowers fail to comply with or perform any of their commitments or obligations under this Agreement (or any other agreement between them and the Lender), and further fails to remedy such breach within 30 business days upon its occurrence; and

 

  (7)

This Agreement, the Equity Interest Pledge Agreement (as defined below), or the Exclusive Option Agreement is terminated or held invalid by any court for any reason other than the Lender’s.

 

3.

Repayment of Loan

 

  3.1

The Lender and the Borrowers agree and confirm that the Loan will be repaid in the following manner only: the Borrowers will transfer all of their equity interests in the Borrower Company to the Lender or any legal or natural person designated by the Lender pursuant to requirements from the Lender.

 

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  3.2

The Lender and the Borrowers agree and confirm that to the extent permitted by the laws, the Lender has the right but no obligation to purchase or designate any legal or natural person to purchase all or any part of the equity interests in the Borrower Company from the Borrowers at the price set forth under the Exclusive Option Agreement.

 

  3.3

It is agreed and confirmed by the Parties that the Borrowers shall be deemed to have fulfilled their repayment obligations hereunder only after both of the following conditions have been satisfied.

 

  (1)

The Borrowers have transferred all of their equity interests in the Borrower Company to the Lender and/or their designated person; and

 

  (2)

The Borrowers have repaid to the Lender all of the transfer proceeds or an amount equivalent to the maximum amount permitted by the laws.

 

  3.4

The Loan will be deemed as a zero interest loan if the price to transfer the equity interests in the Borrower Company to the Lender from the Borrowers concluded by the Parties under this Agreement and any other related agreements is equal or less than the amount of the Loan. Under such circumstance, the Borrowers are not required to repay any remaining amount of and/or any interest upon the Loan; provided, however, that if the equity interest transfer price exceeds the amount of the Loan, the exceeding amount will be deemed as the interest upon the Loan (calculated by the highest interest permitted by the PRC laws) and financing cost thereof.

 

  3.5

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, if the Borrower Company goes bankruptcy, dissolution or is ordered for closure during the term or extended term of this Agreement, and Borrowers will liquidate the Borrower Company according to laws and all of the proceeds from such liquidation will be used to repay the principal, interest (calculated by the highest interest permitted by the PRC laws) and financing cost of the Loan.

 

4.

Obligations of the Borrowers

 

  4.1

The Borrowers shall repay the Loan according to the provisions of this Agreement and requirements from the Lender.

 

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  4.2

The Borrowers shall enter into an Equity Interest Pledge Agreement (the “Equity Interest Pledge Agreement”) with the Lender and the Borrower Company, whereby the Borrowers agree to pledge all of their equity interests in the Borrower Company to the Lender.

 

  4.3

The Borrowers shall enter into an Exclusive Option Agreement (the “Exclusive Option Agreement”) with the Lender and the Borrower Company, whereby the Borrowers shall, to the extent permitted by the PRC laws, grant an irrevocable and exclusive option for the Lender to purchase all or any part of the equity interest in the Borrower Company from the Borrowers.

 

  4.4

The Borrowers shall perform their obligations under this Agreement, the Equity Interest Pledge Agreement and the Exclusive Option Agreement, and provide support for the Lender to complete all filings, approvals, authorizations, registration and other government procedures necessary to perform such agreements.

 

  4.5

The Borrowers shall sign an Shareholder Voting Rights Entrustment Agreement (the “Shareholder Voting Rights Entrustment Agreement”) and an irrevocable power of attorney authorizing a person designated by the Lender to exercise on its behalf all of his or her rights as the shareholder of the Borrower Company.

 

5.

Representations and Warranties

 

  5.1

The Lender represents and warrants to the Borrowers that from the date of this Agreement until termination hereof:

 

  (1)

It is a limited liability company duly incorporated and validly existing under the laws of the PRC;

 

  (2)

It has the power and receives all approvals and authorities necessary and appropriate to execute and perform this Agreement. Its execution and performance of this Agreement are in compliance with its articles of association or other organizational documents, and it has obtained all necessary and appropriate approval and authorization with respect to its execution and performance;

 

  (3)

Neither its execution nor its performance of this Agreement is in breach of any law, regulation, government approval, authorization, notice or any other government document, or any agreement between it and any third party or any covenant issued to any third party; and

 

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  (4)

This Agreement, once executed, constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Lender.

 

  5.2

The Borrowers represent and warrant that from the date of this Agreement until termination hereof:

 

  (1)

They are fully capable to conduct civil acts;

 

  (2)

The Borrower Company is a limited liability company incorporated and validly existing under the PRC laws, and the Borrowers are the lawful owners of the Borrower Equity;

 

  (3)

Neither their execution nor their performance of this Agreement is in breach of any law, regulation, government approval, authorization, notice or any other government document, or any agreement between them and any third party or any covenant issued to any third party;

 

  (4)

This Agreement, once executed, constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of any Borrower;

 

  (5)

They will pay the full investment relating to the Borrower Equity according to law;

 

  (6)

Except for those provided under the Equity Interest Pledge Agreement, they create no mortgage, pledge or any other security upon the Borrower Equity, provides no offer to any third party to transfer the Borrower Equity, make no covenant regarding any offer to purchase the Borrower Equity from any third party, and enter into no agreement with any third party to transfer the Borrower Equity;

 

  (7)

There is no existing or potential dispute, lawsuit, arbitration, administrative proceeding or any other legal proceeding in which the Borrowers and/or the Borrower Equity is involved; and

 

  (8)

The Borrower Company has completed all government approvals, authorizations, licenses, registrations and filings necessary to conduct its businesses and own its assets.

 

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6.

Covenants from the Borrowers

 

  6.1

The Borrowers covenant in their capacity of the shareholders of the Borrower Company that during the term of this Agreement they shall procure the Borrower Company:

 

  (1)

without prior written consent from the Lender, not to supplement, amend or modify its articles of association, or increase or decrease its registered capital, or change its capital structures of the Company in any form;

 

  (2)

to maintain its existence, prudently and effectively operate its businesses and deal with its affairs in line with fair financial and business standards and customs;

 

  (3)

without prior written consent from the Lender, not to sell, transfer, pledge or otherwise dispose any legal or beneficial interest of any of its assets, businesses or income, or allow creation of any other security interests thereupon;

 

  (4)

without prior written consent from the Lender, not to incur, inherit, guarantee or allow the existence of any debt, except for (i) any debt incurred during its ordinary course of business rather than from borrowing; and (ii) any debt which has been disclosed to and obtained the written consent from the Lender;

 

  (5)

to always conduct its business operations in ordinary course to maintain the value of its assets;

 

  (6)

without prior written consent from the Lender, not to enter into any material agreement other than those executed in its ordinary course of business;

 

  (7)

without prior written consent from the Lender, not to provide any loan or credit to any party;

 

  (8)

to provide any and all information regarding its operations and financial conditions to the Lender upon the request from the Lender;

 

  (9)

to buy and maintain requisite insurance policies from an insurer acceptable to the Lender, the amount and type of which will be the same with those maintained by the companies having similar operations, properties or assets in the same region;

 

  (10)

without prior written consent from the Lender, not to combine, merge with, acquire or make investment to any person;

 

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  (11)

to immediately notify the Lender of any actual or potential litigation, arbitration or administrative proceeding regarding its assets, business and income;

 

  (12)

to execute any document, conduct any action, and make any claim or defense necessary or appropriate to maintain its ownership of all of its assets;

 

  (13)

without prior written consent from the Lender, not to distribute any dividend or bonus to any of its shareholders;

 

  (14)

to appoint any person designated by the Lender or the parent of the Lender to its board upon the request of the Lender; and

 

  (15)

to strictly comply with the provisions of the Exclusive Option Agreement, and not to make any act or omission which may affect its validity and enforceability.

 

6.2

The Borrowers covenant during the term of this Agreement:

 

  (1)

except those provided under the Equity Interest Pledge Agreement and without prior written consent from the Lender, not to sell, transfer, pledge or otherwise dispose any legal or beneficial interest of the Borrower Equity, or allow creation of any other security interests thereupon;

 

  (2)

without prior written consent from the Lender, to procure the shareholders of the Borrower Company not to approve any sale, transfer, pledge or otherwise disposal of any legal or beneficial interest of the Borrower Equity, or creation of any other security interests thereupon, except to the Lender or its designated person;

 

  (3)

without prior written consent from the Lender, to procure the shareholders of the Borrower Company not to approve its merger or association with, or acquisition of or investment in any person;

 

  (4)

to immediately notify the Lender of any actual or potential litigation, arbitration or administrative proceeding regarding the Borrower Equity;

 

  (5)

to execute any document, conduct any action, and make any claim or defense necessary or appropriate to maintain its ownership of the Borrower Equity;

 

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  (6)

without prior written consent from the Lender, not to make any act and/or omission which may affect any asset, business or liability of the Borrower Company;

 

  (7)

to appoint any person designated by the Lender or the parent of the Lender to the board of the Borrower Company upon the request of the Lender;

 

  (8)

to the extent permitted under the PRC laws and upon the request of the Lender at any time, to transfer unconditionally and immediately all of the equity interests owned by the Borrowers to the Lender or any person designated by it, and procure any other shareholder of the Borrower Company to waive the right of first refusal regarding such equity interests;

 

  (9)

to the extent permitted under the PRC laws and upon the request of the Lender at any time, to procure any other shareholder of the Borrower Company to transfer unconditionally and immediately all of the equity interests owned by such shareholder to the Lender or any person designated by it, and the Borrowers hereby waive their rights of first refusal regarding such equity interests;

 

  (10)

if the Lender purchases the Borrower Equity from the Borrowers pursuant to the Exclusive Option Agreement, to use the price of such purchase to repay the Loan to the Lender on priority; and

 

  (11)

to strictly comply with the provisions of this Agreement, the Equity Interest Pledge Agreement and the Exclusive Option Agreement, to perform its obligations under each of such agreements, and not to make any act or omission which may affect the validity and enforceability of each of such agreements.

 

7.

Liabilities for Breach of Contract

 

  7.1

If any party (“Defaulting Party”) breaches any provision of this Agreement, which causes damage to the other party (“Non-defaulting Party”), the Non-defaulting Party could notify the Defaulting Party in writing and request it to rectify and correct such breach of contract; if the Defaulting Party fails to take any action satisfactory to the Non-defaulting Party to rectify and correct such breach within fifteen (15) business days upon the issuance of the written notice by the Non-defaulting Party, the Non-defaulting Party may immediately take the actions pursuant to this Agreement or take other remedies in accordance with laws.

 

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  7.2

If the Borrowers fail to repay the Loan pursuant to the terms under this Agreement, they will be liable for a penalty interest accrued upon the amount due and payable at a daily interest rate of 0.02% until the Loan as well as any penalty interest and any other amount accrued thereupon are fully repaid by the Borrowers.

 

8.

Notices

Notices or other communications required to be given by any Party pursuant to this Agreement shall be made in writing and delivered personally or sent by mail or facsimile transmission to the addresses of the other Parties set forth below or other designated addresses notified by such other Parties to such Party from time to time. The date when the notice is deemed to be duly served shall be determined as the follows: (a) a notice delivered personally is deemed duly served upon the delivery; (b) a notice sent by mail is deemed duly served on the seventh (7th) day after the date when the air registered mail with postage prepaid has been sent out (as is shown on the postmark), or the fourth (4th) day after the delivery date to an internationally recognized courier service agency; and (c) a notice sent by facsimile transmission is deemed duly served upon the receipt time as is shown on the transmission confirmation of relevant documents.

If to the Lender: Xi’an Jingxundi Supply Chain Technology Co., Ltd.

Address: ***

Attention: ***

If to the Borrowers:

Richard Qiangdong Liu

Address: ***

Yayun Li

Address: ***

Pang Zhang

Address: ***

 

9.

Confidentiality

All Parties acknowledge and confirm that any oral or written materials exchanged by and between the Parties in connection with this Agreement are confidential. All Parties shall keep in confidence all such information and not disclose it to any third party without prior written consent from other Parties unless: (a) such information is known or will be known by the public (except by disclosure of the receiving party without authorization); (b) such information is required to be disclosed in accordance with applicable laws or rules or regulations; or (c) if any information is required to be disclosed by any party to its legal or financial advisor for the purpose of the transaction of this Agreement, such legal or financial advisor shall also comply with the confidentiality obligation similar to that stated hereof. Any disclosure by any employee or agency engaged by any Party shall be deemed the disclosure of such Party and such Party shall assume the liabilities for its breach of contract pursuant to this Agreement. This Article shall survive expiration or termination of this Agreement.

 

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10.

Applicable Law and Dispute Resolution

 

  10.1

The formation, validity, performance and interpretation of this Agreement and the disputes resolution under this Agreement shall be governed by the PRC laws.

 

  10.2

Any disputes arising from the interpretation and implementation of this Agreement shall be firstly solved through the Parties’ friendly negotiations. In case that the consensus on settlement of such disputes is not reached within 30 days after any Party asks the other party to reach solution through friendly negotiations, any Party can submit the disputes to Beijing Arbitration Commission, which gives verdict according to the prevailing arbitration rule at that time. The arbitration shall take place in Beijing and language for arbitration shall be Chinese. The arbitration award is final and binding on each party. The arbitral tribunal can order the Borrowers to compensate the losses of the Lender with the Borrower Company’s equity interests, assets or property rights and interests, reach judgment of mandatory relief through mandatory transfer of related business or assets or order the Borrowers to declare bankruptcy. After the arbitration award becomes effective, any Party is entitled to petition the relevant court to execute the arbitration award. If necessary, the arbitral institution is entitled to order the Defaulting Party to cease the breach of this Agreement or refrain from actions that would increase the losses to the Lender before making final verdict for the disputes of all parties. The courts in Hong Kong, Cayman Islands, China or other places with right of jurisdiction (including the court in the place of the Borrower Company, or the court in the place of main asset of the Lender or the Borrower Company shall be deemed as the court with right of jurisdiction) similarly are entitled to confer or execute the verdict of the arbitral tribunal and is also entitled to make judgment or execute temporary relief for the equity or property interests in the Borrower Company, and give verdict or judgment of providing certain temporary relief for the party instigating the arbitration before the establishment of arbitral tribunal or in other appropriate circumstances, such as reaching verdict or judgment of ordering the Defaulting Party to cease the breaching of this Agreement or not to cause additional losses to the Lender.

8.3 In the arbitration for any disputes arising from the interpretation and implementation of this Agreement, the Parties herein shall continue executing other rights and obligations herein respectively except the matters herein in dispute.

 

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8.4 Due to the issuing or alteration of any the PRC laws, rules or regulations or due to the change in interpretation or application of such laws, rules or regulations any time after the signing date, the following agreement shall be applicable: to the extent permitted by the PRC laws, (a) if the alteration of laws or newly issued regulations are more preferential for a Party compared to the relevant laws, decrees, orders or regulations that were in effect on the signing date hereof, each Party shall actively and immediately apply for obtaining the benefits brought by the modification or new regulations and put forth their best effort to obtain the approval for the application; or (b) in case that any Party’s economic benefit is directly or indirectly adversely influenced due to the alteration of foregoing laws or newly issued regulations, this Agreement shall be continuously executed as scheduled. All parties shall obtain the exemption from the altered or new regulations through legal means. If the negative effect on the economic benefit of any Party cannot be resolved under this Agreement, all Parties shall immediately negotiate and make all necessary alterations to this Agreement after receiving the notification of the affected Party to safeguard the economic benefit of the affected Party.

 

11.

Miscellaneous

 

  11.1

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

 

  11.2

This Agreement shall be effective as of the date of its execution, and expire until the Parties have performed their respective obligations under this Agreement.

 

  11.3

The Parties agree to promptly execute any document and take any other action reasonably necessary or advisable to perform provisions and purpose of this Agreement.

 

  11.4

The Parties confirm that this Agreement shall, upon its effectiveness, constitute the entire agreement and common understanding of the Parties with respect to the subject matters herein and fully supersede all prior verbal and/or written agreements and understandings with respect to the subject matters herein.

 

  11.5

The Parties may amend and supplement this Agreement in writing. Any amendment and/or supplement to this Agreement by the Parties is an integral part of and has the same effect with this Agreement.

 

  11.6

This Agreement shall be binding upon and for the benefit of all the Parties hereto and their respective inheritors, successors and the permitted assigns.

 

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  11.7

Any Party’s failure to exercise the rights under this Agreement in time shall not be deemed as its waiver of such rights and would not affect its future exercise of such rights.

 

  11.8

If any provision of this Agreement is held void, invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, governmental agency or arbitration authority, the validity, legality and enforceability of the other provisions hereof shall not be affected or impaired in any way. The Parties shall cease performing such void, invalid or unenforceable provisions and revise such void, invalid or unenforceable provisions only to the extent closest to the original intention thereof to recover its validity or enforceability for such specific facts and circumstances.

 

  11.9

Unless with prior written consent from the Lender, the Borrowers may not assign any of their rights and obligations under this Agreement to any third party.

 

  11.10

This Agreement is made in four (4) originals with each Party holding one (1) original. Each original has the same effect.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Loan Agreement as of the date and at the address first above written.

 

Xi’an Jingxundi Supply Chain Technology Co., Ltd. (seal)

/s/ Xi’an Jingxundi Supply Chain Technology Co., Ltd.

(Seal of Xi’an Jingxundi Supply Chain Technology Co., Ltd.)

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Loan Agreement as of the date and at the address first above written.

Richard Qiangdong Liu

 

By:  

/s/ Richard Qiangdong Liu

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Loan Agreement as of the date and at the address first above written.

Yayun Li

 

By:  

/s/ Yayun Li

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Loan Agreement as of the date and at the address first above written.

Pang Zhang

 

By:  

/s/ Pang Zhang

 

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Schedule A

The following schedule sets forth information about the loan agreements substantially in form as this exhibit that the Registrant entered into with certain other Chinese variable interest entities. Other than the information set forth below, there is no material difference between such other agreements and this exhibit.

 

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Executing Parties

  

Loan Amount

  

Effective Date

  

Execution Date

Suqian Jingdong Tianning Jiankang Technology Co., Ltd.   

Lender: Beijing Jingdong Jiankang Co., Ltd.

 

Borrowers: Richard Qiangdong Liu, Yayun Li and Pang Zhang

   Amount: an aggregate of RMB1,000,000, of which RMB450,000 will be provided to Richard Qiangdong Liu, RMB300,000 will be provided to Yayun Li and RMB250,000 will be provided to Pang Zhang    September 17, 2020    September 17, 2020
Guangdong Jingxi Logistics Technology Co., Ltd.   

Lender: Jingdong Logistics Supply Chain Co., Ltd.

 

Borrowers: Jian Cui and Dingkai Yu

   Amount: an aggregate of RMB5,000,000, of which RMB2,500,000 will be provided to Jian Cui and RMB2,500,000 will be provided to Dingkai Yu    January 25, 2021    January 25, 2021

 

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Exhibit 4.22

Shareholder Voting Rights Entrustment Agreement

This Shareholder Voting Rights Entrustment Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”) is signed among following Parties on January 25, 2021 in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”).

 

Party A:

  Xian Jingxundi Supply Chain Technology Co., Ltd., a limited liability company, organized and existing under the PRC laws, with its address at Building 5, SkyCity Central Square, East Chang’An Street No.666, National Civil Space Industrial Base, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China.
Party B:  

Richard Qiangdong Liu, a Chinese citizen with Chinese Identification No.: ***; and

Yayun Li, a Chinese citizen with Chinese Identification No.: ***; and

Pang Zhang, a Chinese citizen with Chinese Identification No.: ***; and

Party C:   Xi’an Jingdong Xincheng Information Technology Co., Ltd., a limited liability company organized and existing under the laws of PRC, with its address at Building 5, SkyCity Central Square, East Chang’An Street No.666, Aerospace Base, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China.

Whereas:

 

1.

Party B is the current shareholder of Party C. By the signing date of this Agreement, Party B held all of Party C’s equity (hereinafter referred to as “Party C’s Equity Interest”); Party A is a wholly foreign-owned enterprise registered in Shaanxi Province, China

 

2.

Party A is 100% directly held by JD Logistics Holding Limited (a company registered under the laws of Hong Kong) (the “Hong Kong Company”), and the Hong Kong Company is 100% directly held by JD Logistics, Inc. (a company registered under the laws of the Cayman Islands) (the “Cayman Company”).

 

3.

The Parties hereunder signed an Exclusive Option Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the “Exclusive Option Agreement”) on the date hereof. To the extent permitted by the PRC laws and corresponding requirements, if Party A makes a purchase request based on its independent judgment: (a) Party B shall transfer Party C’s Equity Interest that it holds to Party A, and/or its designee (hereinafter referred to as the “Designee”, who needs to be the Cayman Company or a subsidiary that is directly or indirectly wholly controlled by it) in whole or in part according to its requirements; (b) Party C shall transfer all or part of its assets to Party A and/or the Designee according to its requirements.

 

4.

The Parties to this Agreement entered into an Equity Interest Pledge Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the “Equity Pledge Agreement”) on the date hereof. Thus, Party B pledges all of the Equity Interest it holds in Party C (Party C’s Equity Interest) to Party A as pledge guarantee for the Contract Obligations and Secured Indebtedness thereunder.

 

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5.

Party A and Party B entered into a Loan Agreement (including revisions from time to time, hereinafter referred to as the “Loan Agreement”) on the date hereof. Pursuant to the Loan Agreement, the Pledgee provided a loan of RMB1,000,000 to the Pledgors in total, among which RMB450,000 was provided to Richard Qiangdong Liu, RMB300,000 was provided to Yayun Li, and RMB250,000 was provided to Pang Zhang.

 

6.

Party A and Party C entered into an Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement (including revisions from time to time, hereinafter referred to as the “Business Cooperation Agreement”) on the date hereof. Party A shall provide Party C with related exclusive technical services, technical consultations and other services based on the Business Cooperation Agreement.

 

7.

To guarantee and protect the performance of the Business Cooperation Agreement and Party A’s lawful rights and interests, the Parties intend to sign this Agreement on matters such as Party B’s entrusted shareholder voting rights to Party A. Party B intends to authorize the individual or entity designated by Party A as its proxy to exercise its rights (defined as below) in Party C, while Party A intends to accept such arrangement.

The Parties agree as follows after friendly negotiation:

 

1.

Proxy Rights

 

1.1

Party B severally and not jointly, unconditionally and irrevocably undertakes to sign the Power of Attorney (hereinafter referred to as the “Power of Attorney”) with the same content and format as shown in Appendix I of this Agreement the date hereof, and authorize Party A or Party A’s director of its overseas parent holding company and liquidator or other successor performing such director’s duties as agent (hereinafter referred to as the “Trustee”) according to Party A’s instructions to exercise all of its rights as Party C’s shareholder and rights representing Party B in exercising all shareholders’ rights in all matters of Party C according to Party C’s current articles of association, joint venture contract, Transaction Documents(as defined in the “Equity Pledge Agreement”), and applicable laws and regulations. However, the Trustee hereinbefore shall not be Party B or other shareholders of Party C. Such shareholder’s rights (hereinafter referred to as “Proxy Rights”) shall include but not limited to:

 

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  1)

Exercising all of Party B’s shareholder’s rights, voting rights, as the shareholder of Party C, under the PRC laws (including all laws, rules, regulations, notices, interpretations or other binding documents promulgated by any central or regional legislative, administrative or judicial departments before or after signing this Agreement, which are hereinafter referred to as the “PRC laws”) and Transaction Documents(as defined in the Equity Pledge Agreement) and Party C’s articles of association and joint venture contract (including any other shareholders’ voting rights specified after the articles of association and joint venture contract are revised), including but not limited to rights to share dividends, sell or transfer or pledge Party C’s Equity Interest in part or in whole;

 

  2)

According to particular clauses of election of the legal representative in Party C’s articles of association and joint venture contract, acting as Party C’s legal representative, or Chairman of the Board of Directors, director, manager and/or designate, appoint or replace Party C’s legal representative (Chairman of the Board of Directors), director, supervisor, CEO (or manager) and other senior managers on behalf of Party B; when the actions of the directors, supervisors or senior managers of Party C damage the interests of Party C or its shareholders, filing a lawsuit or taking other legal acts against them.

 

  3)

Signing documents to exercise shareholder rights related to Party C’s Equity Interest(but not including signing Transaction Documents(as define in the Equity Pledge Agreement) or any revision thereof) and documents archived in the relevant company registry.

 

  4)

Proposing, convening and attending the general meeting of shareholders, and signing any relevant minutes of the general meeting, resolutions of the general meeting or other legal documents;

 

  5)

Making decisions on material matters related to Party C’s business, and reviewing and approving all relevant reports and plans;

 

  6)

Exercising voting rights at the time of Party C’s bankruptcy, liquidation, dissolution or termination on behalf of Party C’s registered shareholders;

 

  7)

Exercising the rights to allocate Party C’s residual assets after Party C’s bankruptcy, liquidation, dissolution or termination;

 

  8)

Deciding matters relating to the submission and registration of documents regarding Party C to and with government agencies;

 

  9)

Lawfully exercising all of the shareholder’s rights regarding disposition of Party C’s assets, including but not limited to the rights to manage businesses about its assets, obtain its incomes and acquire its assets; and

 

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  10)

Other rights of any shareholder stipulated in other applicable PRC laws, regulations and the articles of association of the company (as amended from time to time) .

 

1.2

Without limiting generality of the power granted hereunder, Party A shall own the power and authorities hereunder, sign the share transfer contract (to which Party B must be a party) agreed and defined in the Exclusive Option Agreement on behalf of Party B, and perform the Equity Pledge Agreement and the Exclusive Option Agreement which were signed on the same day this Agreement was signed and to which Party B is also a party.

 

1.3

Party B as a shareholder of Party C shall not abuse its shareholder rights to the detriment of Party C’s interests. If Party B abuses the rights of shareholders, Party A has the right to exercise the Purchase Right under the Exclusive Option Agreement.

 

1.4

Party B hereby specially undertakes that in case of Party C’s bankruptcy, liquidation, dissolution or termination, all assets obtained by Party B after such bankruptcy, liquidation, dissolution or termination, including Party C’s Equity Interest, shall be transferred to Party A for free or at the minimum prices to the extent permitted by the current PRC laws, or the current liquidator shall sell all of Party C’s assets including the Equity Interest for the purpose of protecting interests of Party A’s direct or indirect shareholders and/or the creditor’s interests.

 

1.5

Party B agrees that Party A shall have rights to transfer the proxy rights to a third party at its discretion with respect to the matters under Article 1.1. The trustee and/or Party A shall exercise the proxy rights as if Party B is exercising its shareholder’s rights personally. The proxy rights shall be granted and entrusted on the premise that the trustee is a member of Party A’s Board of Directors, or a Chinese citizen designated by the Board of Directors through negotiation, and that Party B agrees to such authorization and consignment. When Party A notifies Party B in writing of replacing the trustee, Party B shall immediately agree that the other entity or Chinese citizen appointed by Party A may exercise such proxy rights, and sign the Power of Attorney with the content and format as shown in Appendix I of this Agreement. The new power of attorney shall supersede the original one once it is executed. Besides, Party B shall notify related personnel through a notice or other forms of announcement to announce or specify that the original Power of Attorney has been nullified. In addition, Party B shall not revoke the consignment and authorization for the trustee and/or Party A.

 

1.6

Subject to other terms of this Agreement (including but not limited to Article 12.1 and 12.2), Party B shall confirm and acknowledge all legal consequences resulting from the trustee’s and/or Party A’s exercising of above proxy rights, and undertake corresponding legal responsibilities.

 

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1.7

All of the trustee’s and/or Party A’s behaviors related to Party C’s Equity Interest and/or exercising of the proxy rights shall be deemed as Party B’s own behaviors. And all documents(but not including Transaction Documents(as define in the Equity Pledge Agreement) or any revision thereof) signed by the trustee and/or Party A shall be assumed to have been signed by Party B. The trustee and/or Party A may act in their discretion without Party B’s prior consent. Party B hereby specially acknowledge and approves the trustee’s and/or Party A’s such behaviors and/or documents.

 

1.8

Within the term of this Agreement, Party B agrees and confirms, without the prior written consent of Party A, shall not to personally perform all its shareholder rights related to Party C’s Equity Interest which have been granted to Party A and/or the trustee.

 

1.9

In case that Party B is subject to death, incapacity, marriage, divorce, bankruptcy, liquidation, dissolution, or other circumstances which might impact its holding of Party C’s Equity Interest, Party B’s successor(including spouse, children, parents, siblings, grandparents) or current shareholder of Party C’s Equity Interest or the assignee shall be deemed as a party to this Agreement and inherit/bear all of the Party B’s rights and obligations under this Agreement.

 

2.

Right to know

 

2.1

To exercise the proxy rights hereunder, Party A and/or the trustee shall have rights to obtain Party C’s relevant information (including Party C’s operations, businesses, customers, financial affairs and employees) and review relevant materials of Party C, while Party C shall be cooperative to help them acquire such information.

 

3.

Exercise of the Proxy Rights

 

3.1

Party B shall fully assist the trustee and/or Party A in exercising the proxy rights, including promptly signing related legal documents when necessary (e.g. for the purpose of meeting requirements of documents which must be submitted for examination, approval, registration and archiving by government agencies, laws, rules, regulations, normative documents, corporate articles of association, joint venture contract, commands or orders of other government agencies), including but not limited to the Power of Attorney which specifies the scope of authorization (if stipulated by relevant laws, rules, regulations, articles of association, joint venture contract, or other normative documents).

 

3.2

Party B irrevocably agrees that when Party A makes a written request to exercise the proxy rights, Party B shall take actions to satisfy Party A’s requests to exercise such rights in accordance with Party A’s written request within three (3) days upon receiving the request.

 

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3.3

Should the proxy rights hereunder cannot be authorized or exercised for any reason (other than Party B’s or Party C’s breach of this Agreement) at any time within the term of this Agreement, all Parties shall immediately seek an alternative plan the content of which is the consistent to this Agreement. If necessary, a supplemental agreement shall be signed to modify or revise terms of this Agreement, in order to continue realizing the purposes of this Agreement.

 

4.

Disclaimer and Indemnification

 

4.1

The Parties of this Agreement confirm that in any case, Party A shall not be required to undertake any responsibility, make any economic or other compensations to any third party for its or its designated trustee’s exercise of the proxy rights hereunder.

 

4.2

Subject to other terms of this Agreement (including but not limited to Article 12.1 and Article 12.2), Party B(but not including Investor Party B) and Party C agree to indemnify Party A from all actual or potential losses and damages for its or its designated trustee’s exercise of the proxy rights, including but not limited to the losses arising from a third party’s lawsuits, recovery, arbitrations or claims or government authorities’ administrative surveys or punishments. However, Party A shall not be indemnified from the losses resulting from Party A’s and/or the trustee’s deliberate or gross negligence.

 

5.

Representations and Warranties

 

5.1

Party B hereby severally and not jointly represents and warrants as follows:

 

  5.1.1

Party B has completed and independent legal status and capacity. Besides, Party B has been legitimately authorized to sign, deliver and perform this Agreement as an independent subject of litigations.

 

  5.1.2

Party B possesses the full power and authorities to sign and deliver this Agreement and all other documents related to transactions hereunder. Party B also possesses the full power and authorities to complete such transactions. This Agreement shall be legitimately and appropriately signed and delivered. It shall constitute legitimate and binding obligations, which shall be compulsorily fulfilled according to this Agreement.

 

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  5.1.3

Party B is Party C’s legitimate shareholder registered with an administration for industry and commerce and recorded on the Register of Shareholders when this Agreement takes effects. The proxy rights shall not include any third-party rights except for those specified under this Agreement, the Equity Pledge Agreement, the Exclusive Option Agreement, the Loan Agreement and Transaction Documents (as defined in the Equity Pledge Agreement). According to this Agreement, Party A and/or the trustee may completely and fully exercise the proxy rights based on Party C’s current articles of associations and joint venture contract.

 

  5.1.4

Party B’s signing, delivery or performance of this Agreement and completion of the transactions hereunder will not violate the PRC laws, or any agreements, contracts or other arrangements that Party B enters into with a third party.

 

5.2

Party A and Party C hereby represents and warrants as follows:

 

  5.2.1

They are limited liability companies legitimately incorporated and validly existing under laws of their registered place. They have complete and independent legal status and capacity for signing, delivering and performing this Agreement as an independent subject of litigations.

 

  5.2.2

They possess the full internal corporate power and authorities to sign and deliver this Agreement and all other documents related to transactions hereunder. They also possess the full power and authorities to complete such transactions.

 

5.3

Party C hereby further represents and warrants as follows:

 

  5.3.1

Party B is Party C’s lawful shareholder when this Agreement takes effects. The proxy rights shall not include any third-party rights except for those specified under this Agreement, the Equity Pledge Agreement, the Exclusive Option Agreement, the Loan Agreement and Transaction Documents (as defined in the Equity Pledge Agreement). According to this Agreement, Party A and/or the trustee may completely and fully exercise the proxy rights based on Party C’s current articles of association and joint venture contract.

 

  5.3.2

Party B’s signing, delivery or performance of this Agreement and conclusion of the transactions hereunder will not violate the PRC laws, or any agreements, contracts or other arrangements that Party B enters into with a third party and is bound as one party.

 

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6.

Transfer

Party A shall be authorized to sublicense or transfer this Agreement and/or its rights related to this Agreement at its discretion without notifying Party B or Party C in advance, or Party B’s or Party C’s prior consent.

 

7.

Term of the Agreement

 

7.1

On the premise that Party B or Party B’s successor or current assignee of Party C’s Equity Interest is Party C’s shareholder, this Agreement shall be irrevocable and remain valid from the date of signing this Agreement unless otherwise instructed by Party A, or Party A terminates this Agreement according to Article 7.2 or Article 8 before it expires. Once Party A informs Party B in writing of terminating this Agreement in whole or in part or replacing the trustee, Party B shall immediately revoke its consignment and authorization for Party A and the trustee. Besides, Party B shall immediately sign a Power of Attorney in the format as shown in Appendix I of this Agreement to authorize and entrust other personnel or subjects nominated by Party A with the same terms of this Agreement according to Party A’s written instructions.

 

7.2

This Agreement shall be automatically terminated: (a) on the date on which Party A or the Designee is formally registered as Party C’s sole shareholder once the PRC laws stipulate that Party A or the Designee may directly hold Party C’s Equity Interest and lawfully engage in Party C’s businesses; or (b) if Party A or the Designee purchases all assets of Party C in accordance with the provisions of the Exclusive Option Agreement, and legally engage in Party C’s business by using Party C’s assets.

 

8.

Liability for Breach of Contract

 

8.1

Subject to other terms of this Agreement (including but not limited to Article 12.1 and 12.2), All Parties of this Agreement agree and confirm that if any party (hereinafter referred to as the “Defaulting Party”) violates any clause hereunder, or fails to perform or delays its performance of any obligation hereunder, such party shall be deemed to have constituted a breach of this Agreement (hereinafter referred to as “breach”). In this case, any of other non- Breaching Parties (hereinafter referred to as the “Non-Defaulting Parties”) shall have rights to ask the Defaulting Party to take corrective or remedial actions within a reasonable deadline. If the Defaulting Party fails to take corrective or remedial actions within a reasonable term or within ten (10) days after the other Party notifies the Defaulting Party in writing and makes the request for correction:

 

  8.1.1

The Non-Defaulting Parties shall have rights to unilaterally and immediately terminate this Agreement and ask the Defaulting Party to compensate for damages provided that Party B or Party C is the Defaulting Party;

 

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  8.1.2

If Party A is the Defaulting Party, the Non-Defaulting Parties shall indemnify Party A from the compensation for damages. Unless otherwise specified by laws, this Agreement shall not be terminated or rescinded in any other cases.

 

8.2

Notwithstanding other provisions of this Agreement, Article 8 shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

 

9.

Confidentiality

All Parties admit that all oral or written materials exchanged with respect to this Agreement are confidential. All Parties are required to keep such materials confidential. Without the prior written consent of all other Parties, no party is allowed to disclose any related materials to a third party unless in following cases: (a) Such materials have been known to the public (but not disclosed by the party receiving such materials); (b) The materials are required to be disclosed by applicable laws or rules of any securities exchange; or (c) Any party of this Agreement discloses the materials to its legal adviser or financial adviser regarding the transactions specified hereunder, while such legal adviser or financial adviser is also bound by the same confidentiality obligations as those under this article; or(d) Any party that is a limited partnership(or a direct or indirect affiliate or subsidiary of a limited partnership) discloses the above confidential information to the general partner, manager and existing or potential limited partners of the limited partnership. The disclosure of any confidential information by staff or organizations hired by any party of this agreement shall be deemed as such party’s disclosure of such confidential materials, and such party shall undertake legal responsibilities for violating this Agreement. This article shall survive the termination of this Agreement regardless of the reason why this Agreement is terminated.

 

10.

Governing Laws and Dispute Resolution

 

10.1

The signing, effectiveness, interpretation, performance, modification and termination of this Agreement as well as dispute resolution hereunder shall be governed by the PRC laws.

 

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10.2

In case that any dispute occurs in interpreting and performing this Agreement, the Parties of this Agreement shall firstly try to resolve it through friendly negotiation. If the Parties fail to reach a consensus on such dispute resolution through negotiation within thirty (30) days as required by any party, any party may submit such dispute to the Beijing Arbitration Commission, which will resolve the dispute through arbitration according to current effective arbitration rules. The arbitration shall be performed in Beijing in Chinese. The arbitration awards shall be final and binding on all Parties. After arbitration awards take effect, any party shall be authorized to apply to a competent court for enforcing arbitration awards. The arbitration tribunal may decide upon compensation with respect to Party C’s rights and interests in the Equity Interest, assets or property, or compensate Party A for the losses resulting from other Parties’ breach of this Agreement, adjudicate compulsory remedies or order Party C to go bankrupt regarding related businesses or compulsory asset transfer. If necessary, arbitration organizations shall have rights to firstly ask the Defaulting Party to immediately stop its defaults before giving the final awards on disputes of all Parties concerned, or prohibit the Defaulting Party from conducting acts which might aggravate Party A’s losses. Courts of Hong Kong, Cayman Islands or other competent courts (including courts of the place where Party C lives, or courts of the place where Party C’s or the Party A’s main assets are) shall have rights to grant or execute awards of an arbitration tribunal. They shall have rights to adjudicate or enforce temporary relief with respect to Party C’s rights and interests in the Equity Interest or property. They shall also have rights to offer temporary relief to the party making a request for arbitration by giving awards or judgments before the tribunal court forms. For instance, the Defaulting Party may be adjudicated or arbitrated to immediately suspend their breaches or forbidden to conduct any act which might further aggravate the Party A’s losses.

 

10.3

When any dispute occurs in interpreting or performing this Agreement, or any dispute is under arbitration, all Parties of this Agreement shall continue exercising their rights and performing their respective obligations hereunder except for disputed matters.

 

10.4

If any law, rule or regulation of the PRC are promulgated or revised after the date of signing this Agreement, or the interpretation or applicability of such laws, rules or regulations changes, the following provisions shall apply: in the case of the PRC laws permitting (a) If the revised laws or newly promulgated rules are more beneficial for any party than pertinent laws, rules or regulations which take effects after signing this Agreement without imposing material adverse impacts upon other Parties, the Parties of this Agreement shall promptly apply for gaining benefits from such modifications or new rules and try their best to have the application approved; or (b) The original clauses of this agreement shall further prevail if such revised laws or newly enacted rules directly or indirectly impose material adverse impacts upon any party’s economic benefits hereunder. The Parties shall try to be exempt from obeying these revised laws or new rules by all lawful means. If the adverse impacts on any party’s economic benefits can’t be alleviated according to this Agreement, all Parties shall promptly negotiate with each other and make all necessary revisions to this Agreement after the affected party notifies all other Parties, in order to perform all such requisite revisions and protect the affected party’s economic benefits.

 

11.

Notices

 

11.1

All notices and other communications which are issued as required or permitted by this Agreement shall be delivered by special personnel or sent to corresponding Parties’ address and fax number listed on Appendix II through registered mail, postage prepaid, commercial express delivery services or fax. Such notices shall be deemed to have been delivered as follows:

 

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  11.1.1

The notices shall be deemed to have been delivered to the designated address on the date of sending or rejection if they are delivered by special personnel, express delivery services or registered mail, postage prepaid.

 

  11.1.2

The notices shall be deemed to have been delivered if they are sent by fax, confirmed by automatically generated information on delivery. (It should be evidenced by an automatically generated delivery confirmation)

 

11.2

Any party may issue a notice to all other Parties according to this article to inform them of the address or fax number changed from time to time.

 

12.

Others

 

12.1

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement or other Transaction Documents (as defined in the Equity Pledge Agreement) or any other document or law, Party B’s obligations and responsibilities under this Agreement are several and non-joint. This clause shall survive for the terminating this Agreement regardless of the reason why this Agreement is terminated.

 

12.2

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement or other Transaction Documents (as defined in the Equity Pledge Agreement) or any other document or law, (1) Party A shall not exercise any of its powers under this Agreement regarding to any Investor Party B, unless Party A exercises this power to all Party B at the same time or all directors of Cayman Company agree otherwise; (2) Investor Party B’s all and any obligations or liabilities under this Agreement and other Transaction Documents (as defined in the Equity Pledge Agreement) are limited to the respective Equity Interest of Party C held by them. Except for the Equity Interest of Party C held by the Investor Party B, no party may make any claims on the other assets of the Investor Party B in respect of all or any obligations under this Agreement and other Transaction Documents (as defined in the Equity Pledge Agreement); and (3) if the Investor Party B violates any warranties, undertakings, agreements, representations or conditions of this Agreement, the Equity Pledge Agreement, the Exclusive Option Agreement, the Business Cooperation Agreement, the Loan Agreement or other Transaction Documents(as defined in the Equity Pledge Agreement), Party A’s sole right is to exercise the Pledge to Party C’s Equity Interest held by the Investor Party B in accordance with Article 8 of the Equity Pledge Agreement, or exercise the right to purchase the Equity Interest of Party C held by the Investor Party B in accordance with the Exclusive Option Agreement. However, Investor Party B does not assume any other liability for Party A or any other person. This clause shall survive the termination of this Agreement whatever the reason for terminating this Agreement.

 

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12.3

All revisions, modifications and supplementations of this Agreement shall be in writing. They shall take effects after they are signed or stamped by all Parties hereunder and governmental registration procedures (if applicable) are completed.

 

12.4

Party A may unilaterally notify Party B and Party C in writing anytime of unconditionally terminating this Agreement at discretion without assuming any responsibility. Party B and Party C shall have no rights to unilaterally terminate this Agreement.

 

12.5

If revision of this Agreement is proposed by the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited or other regulatory institutions, or is required according to securities listing regulations of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited or related regulations, rules and guiding requirements, this Agreement shall be revised by the Parties reasonably.

 

12.6

All expenses and actual outlays related to this Agreement, including but not limited to lawyers’ fees, flat costs, stamp duties, any other taxes and fees, shall be borne by Party C.

 

12.7

This Agreement is made in five (5) copies. Each party shall hold one (1) copy. All copies shall have equal legal forces.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Shareholder Voting Rights Entrustment Agreement as of the date and at the address first above written.

Xi’an Jingxundi Supply Chain Technology Co., Ltd. (seal)

 

/s/ Xi’an Jingxundi Supply Chain Technology Co., Ltd.
(Seal of Xi’an Jingxundi Supply Chain Technology Co., Ltd.)

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Shareholder Voting Rights Entrustment Agreement as of the date and at the address first above written.

Xi’an Jingdong Xincheng Information Technology Co., Ltd. (seal)

 

/s/ Xi’an Jingdong Xincheng Information Technology Co., Ltd.
(Seal of Xi’an Jingdong Xincheng Information Technology Co., Ltd.)

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Shareholder Voting Rights Entrustment Agreement as of the date and at the address first above written.

Richard Qiangdong Liu

 

By: /s/ Richard Qiangdong Liu                

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Shareholder Voting Rights Entrustment Agreement as of the date and at the address first above written.

Yayun Li

 

By: /s/ Yayun Li                

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Shareholder Voting Rights Entrustment Agreement as of the date and at the address first above written.

Pang Zhang

 

By: /s/ Pang Zhang                

 

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Appendix I. Power of Attorney

Date: January 25, 2021

Shareholder Richard Qiangdong Liu (the “Shareholder”) is registered to hold 45% Equity Interest of Xi’an Jingdong Xincheng Information Technology Co., Ltd. (the “Company”). The Shareholder hereby irrevocably exclusively authorizes Xi’an Jingxundi Supply Chain Technology Co., Ltd. (the “Attorney”) and its designated representative attorney to exercise the proxy rights mentioned and defined in the Shareholder Voting Rights Entrustment Agreement (this “Agreement”) concluded among the Shareholder, the Company and the Attorney on January 25, 2021.

This Power of Attorney shall take effects on the same day as this Agreement and it is irrevocable.

 

Shareholder seal: Richard Qiangdong Liu

Signature:                                          

 

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Appendix I. Power of Attorney

Date: January 25, 2021

Shareholder Yayun Li (the “Shareholder”) is registered to hold 30% Equity Interest of Xi’an Jingdong Xincheng Information Technology Co., Ltd. (the “Company”). The Shareholder hereby irrevocably exclusively authorizes Xi’an Jingxundi Supply Chain Technology Co., Ltd. (the “Attorney”) and its designated representative attorney to exercise the proxy rights mentioned and defined in the Shareholder Voting Rights Entrustment Agreement (this “Agreement”) concluded among the Shareholder, the Company and the Attorney on January 25, 2021.

This Power of Attorney shall take effects on the same day as this Agreement and it is irrevocable.

 

Shareholder seal: Yayun Li

Signature:                  

 

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Appendix I. Power of Attorney

Date: January 25, 2021

Shareholder Pang Zhang (the “Shareholder”) is registered to hold 25% Equity Interest of Xi’an Jingdong Xincheng Information Technology Co., Ltd. (the “Company”). The Shareholder hereby irrevocably exclusively authorizes Xi’an Jingxundi Supply Chain Technology Co., Ltd. (the “Attorney”) and its designated representative attorney to exercise the proxy rights mentioned and defined in the Shareholder Voting Rights Entrustment Agreement (this “Agreement”) concluded among the Shareholder, the Company and the Attorney on January 25, 2021.

This Power of Attorney shall take effects on the same day as this Agreement and it is irrevocable.

 

Shareholder seal: Pang Zhang

Signature:                       

 

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Appendix II

For the purpose of notices, all Parties’ addresses are specifically indicated as follows:

Party A:

Address: ***

Receipt: ***

Party B:

Richard Qiangdong Liu

Address: ***

Yayun Li

Address: ***

Pang Zhang

Address: ***

Party C:

Address: ***

Receipt: ***

 

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Schedule A

The following schedule sets forth information about the shareholder voting rights entrustment agreements substantially in form as this exhibit that the Registrant entered into with certain other Chinese variable interest entities. Other than the information set forth below, there is no material difference between such other agreements and this exhibit.

 

VIE

  

Executing Parties

  

Execution Date

Suqian Jingdong

Tianning Jiankang

Technology Co., Ltd.

  

Party A: Beijing

Jingdong Jiankang Co., Ltd.

 

Party B: Richard

Qiangdong Liu, Yayun

Li and Pang Zhang

 

Party C: Suqian

Jingdong Tianning

Jiankang Technology Co., Ltd.

 

   September 17, 2020

Guangdong Jingxi

Logistics Technology Co., Ltd.

  

Party A: Jingdong

Logistics Supply Chain Co., Ltd.

 

Party B: Jian Cui and

Dingkai Yu

 

Party C: Guangdong

Jingxi Logistics

Technology Co., Ltd.

   January 25, 2021

 

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Exhibit 4.23

Power of Attorney

Date: January 25, 2021

Shareholder Richard Qiangdong Liu (the “Shareholder”) is registered to hold 45% Equity Interest of Xi’an Jingdong Xincheng Information Technology Co., Ltd. (the “Company”). The Shareholder hereby irrevocably exclusively authorizes Xi’an Jingxundi Supply Chain Technology Co., Ltd. (the “Attorney”) and its designated representative attorney to exercise the proxy rights mentioned and defined in the Shareholder Voting Rights Entrustment Agreement (this “Agreement”) concluded among the Shareholder, the Company and the Attorney on January 25, 2021.

This Power of Attorney shall take effects on the same day as this Agreement and it is irrevocable.

 

Shareholder seal:   Richard Qiangdong Liu
       Signature:   /s/ Richard Qiangdong Liu


Power of Attorney

Date: January 25, 2021

Shareholder Yayun Li (the “Shareholder”) is registered to hold 30% Equity Interest of Xi’an Jingdong Xincheng Information Technology Co., Ltd. (the “Company”). The Shareholder hereby irrevocably exclusively authorizes Xi’an Jingxundi Supply Chain Technology Co., Ltd. (the “Attorney”) and its designated representative attorney to exercise the proxy rights mentioned and defined in the Shareholder Voting Rights Entrustment Agreement (this “Agreement”) concluded among the Shareholder, the Company and the Attorney on January 25, 2021.

This Power of Attorney shall take effects on the same day as this Agreement and it is irrevocable.

 

Shareholder seal:   Yayun Li
      Signature:   /s/ Yayun Li


Power of Attorney

Date: January 25, 2021

Shareholder Pang Zhang (the “Shareholder”) is registered to hold 25% Equity Interest of Xi’an Jingdong Xincheng Information Technology Co., Ltd. (the “Company”). The Shareholder hereby irrevocably exclusively authorizes Xi’an Jingxundi Supply Chain Technology Co., Ltd. (the “Attorney”) and its designated representative attorney to exercise the proxy rights mentioned and defined in the Shareholder Voting Rights Entrustment Agreement (this “Agreement”) concluded among the Shareholder, the Company and the Attorney on January 25, 2021.

This Power of Attorney shall take effects on the same day as this Agreement and it is irrevocable.

 

Shareholder seal:   Pang Zhang
Signature:   /s/ Pang Zhang


Schedule A

The following schedule sets forth information about the power of attorney substantially in form as this exhibit that the Registrant entered into with certain other Chinese variable interest entities. Other than the information set forth below, there is no material difference between such other agreements and this exhibit.

 

VIE

  

Executing Parties

  

Execution Date

Suqian Jingdong Tianning Jiankang Technology Co., Ltd.

  

Richard Qiangdong Liu

Yayun Li

Pang Zhang

  

September 17, 2020

September 17, 2020

September 17, 2020

Guangdong Jingxi Logistics Technology Co., Ltd.

  

Jian Cui

Dingkai Yu

  

January 25, 2021

January 25, 2021

Exhibit 4.24

Share Pledge Agreement

This Share Pledge Agreement (hereinafter referred to as this “Agreement”) has been executed by and among the following parties on January 25, 2021 in Beijing:

 

Party A:

  Xian Jingxundi Supply Chain Technology Co., Ltd., a limited liability company organized and existing under the PRC laws, with its address at Building 5, SkyCity Central Square, East Chang’An Street No.666, National Civil Space Industrial Base, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China (hereinafter referred to as the “Pledgee”).

Party B:

 

Richard Qiangdong Liu, Chinese Identification No. ***

Yayun Li, Chinese Identification No. ***;

Pang Zhang, Chinese Identification No. ***.(All Party B hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Pledgors”)

Party C:

  Xi’an Jingdong Xincheng Information Technology Co., Ltd., a limited liability company organized and existing under the PRC laws, with its address at Building 5, SkyCity Central Square, East Chang’An Street No.666, Aerospace Base, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China.

In this Agreement, each of the Pledgee, the Pledgors and Party C shall be hereinafter referred to as a “Party” respectively, and as the “Parties” collectively.

Whereas:

 

1.

The Pledgors as of the signing date hereof are shareholders of Party C, and hold 100% of the Equity Interest of Party C, among which Richard Qiangdong Liu holds 45% of the Equity Interest (corresponding to Party C’s capital contribution of RMB450,000), Yayun Li holds 30% of the Equity Interest (corresponding to Party C’s capital contribution of RMB300,000), and Pang Zhang holds 25% of the Equity Interest (corresponding to Party C’s capital contribution of RMB250,000). Party C is a limited liability company registered in Shanxi, China.

 

2.

The Pledgee is wholly and directly held by JD Logistics Holding Limited (a company registered under the laws of Hong Kong)(the “Hong Kong Company”), and the Hong Kong Company is wholly and directly held by JD Logistics, Inc. (a company registered under the laws of the Cayman Islands)(the “Cayman Company”).

 

3.

The Pledgee is a wholly foreign owned enterprise registered in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, China. The Pledgee and Party C executed the Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement (including revisions from time to time, hereinafter referred to as the “Business Cooperation Agreement”) on the date hereof. The Pledgee provides relevant exclusive technical services, technical consultations and other services to Party C based on the Business Cooperation Agreement.

 

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4.

The Parties of this Agreement executed an Exclusive Option Agreement(including revisions from time to time, hereinafter referred to as the “Exclusive Option Agreement”) on the date hereof. To the extent permitted by the PRC laws and corresponding requirements, if the Pledgee decides to make the purchase request in its sole discretion: (a)the Pledgors shall transfer all or part of their Equity Interest held in Party C to the Pledgee and/or its designee(hereinafter referred to as the “Designee”, who needs to be the Cayman Company or a subsidiary that is directly or indirectly wholly controlled by it) according to its requirements; (b) Party C shall transfer all or part of its assets to the Pledgee and/or the Designee according to the requirements of the Pledgee and/or the Designee.

 

5.

The Parties of this Agreement executed a Shareholder Voting Rights Entrustment Agreement (including revisions from time to time, hereinafter referred to as the “Shareholder Voting Rights Entrustment Agreement”) on the date hereof. The Pledgors have irrevocably entrusted the person designated by the Pledgee with the full power to exercise all their rights to entrust and vote as Party C’s shareholder.

 

6.

The Pledgee and the Pledgors executed a Loan Agreement (including revisions from time to time, hereinafter referred to as the “Loan Agreement”) on the date hereof. Pursuant to the Loan Agreement, the Pledgee provided a loan of RMB1,000,000 to the Pledgors in total, among which RMB450,000 was provided to Richard Qiangdong Liu, RMB300,000 was provided to Yayun Li, and RMB250,000 was provided to Pang Zhang.

 

7.

As the Pledgors’ guarantee of the performance of the Contract Obligations (as defined below) and the settlement of the Secured Indebtedness (as defined below), the Parties intend to execute this Agreement on the provision of Equity Interest pledge by Party B to Party A. The Pledgors severally and not jointly pledge all the Equity Interest they held in Party C to the Pledgee to provide pledge guarantee for securing the complete and due performance of such obligations and debt. Party C agrees with such equity interest pledge arrangements.

 

1.

Definitions

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

 

1.1

Pledge”: shall refer to the Security Interest granted by the Pledgors to the Pledgee pursuant to Article 2 of this Agreement, i.e., the right of the Pledgee to be paid in priority with the Equity Interest based on the monetary valuation that such Equity Interest is converted into or from the proceeds from the auction or sale of the Equity Interest.

 

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1.2

Equity Interest” shall refer to all Party C’s equity interest lawfully held by the Pledgors from the effective date of this Agreement, such that the Pledgors have rights to dispose and pledge it to the Pledgee according to provisions of this Agreement as guarantee for Party C’s fulfillment of its Contractual obligations and Secured Indebtedness hereunder (including the Pledgors’ Equity Interest constituting Party C’s registered capital and all related Equity Interest, including all of the equity interests, revenues, preferences of Party C currently or in the future owned by Pledgors, all the account receivables and liquidated damages with respect to the equity interests of Party C owned by Pledgors, and bonuses, dividends and other payment distributed to the Pledgors by Party C) and increase Equity Interest as per Article 6.7 of this Agreement.

 

1.3

Term of the Pledge” shall refer to the term set forth in Article 3 of this Agreement.

 

1.4

Event of Default” shall refer to any of the circumstances set forth in Article 7 of this Agreement.

 

1.5

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

 

1.6

Contract Obligations” shall refer to all the obligations of the Pledgors under the Exclusive Option Agreement, the Shareholder Voting Rights Entrustment Agreement, and the Loan Agreement; and all the obligations of Party C under the Transaction Agreement; and all the obligations of the Pledgors and Party C under this Agreement.

 

1.7

Transaction Agreement” shall refer to this Agreement, the Business Cooperation Agreement, as well as the Exclusive Option Agreement, the Loan Agreement, and the Shareholder Voting Rights Entrustment Agreement issued by the Pledgors to the Pledgee, or one or more of them.

 

1.8

Secured Indebtedness” shall refer to (a) all debts that Party C owes to the Pledgee, including but not limited to consultation and service fees that Party C shall pay to the Pledgee according to the Business Cooperation Agreement (whatever on the given maturity date, ahead of time or in other ways), and the interest, liquidated damages(if any), compensation, lawyers’ fees, arbitration fees, and fees for exercising rights of pledge such as Equity Interest evaluation and auction; (b)all the direct, indirect and derivative losses and losses of anticipated profits, suffered by the Pledgee, incurred as a result of any Event of Default by the Pledgors or Party C. The amount of such loss shall be calculated in accordance with the reasonable business plan and profit forecast of the Pledgee, (c)all expenses occurred in connection with enforcement by the Pledgee of the Pledgors and/or Party C’s Contract Obligations, and (d) any loans provided by the Pledgee to the Pledgors pursuant to Article 6.9 hereunder. Subject to other terms of this Agreement(including but not limited to Article 19.1 and 19.2), the amount of credit guaranteed by Party B shall not be less than RMB1,000,000, among which the amount of credit guaranteed by Richard Qiangdong Liu shall not be less than RMB450,000, the amount of credit guaranteed by Yayun Li shall not be less than RMB300,000 and the amount of credit guaranteed by Pang Zhang shall not be less than RMB250,000.

 

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1.9

PRC laws” shall include all laws, regulations, rules, notices, interpretations or other binding documents legislated by any central or regional legislation, administrative or judicial department before or after the execution of this Agreement.

 

1.10

Security Interest” shall include security, mortgage, third-party rights or Interest, all rights to purchase Equity Interest, rights of acquisition, pre-emptive rights, rights of set-off, retained title or other collateral arrangements.

 

2.

Pledge

 

2.1

The Pledgors hereby severally and not jointly pledge the respective Equity Interest to the Pledgee in the first order of priority to guarantee prompt and full repayment of Secured Indebtedness and performance of Contract Obligations. Party C agrees that the Pledgors may pledge the Equity Interest to the Pledgee as per this Agreement.

 

2.2

All Parties understand and acknowledge that the estimated monetary value generated for Secured Indebtedness or related estimated value shall be changeable and floating until the settlement date (refer to Article 2.4 for the definition). The Pledgors and the Pledgee may adjust and confirm the maximum amount of Secured Indebtedness secured by the Equity Interest from time to time by the settlement date by revising and supplementing this Agreement with both Parties’ consent in case of any change to the estimated monetary value of Secured Indebtedness and Equity Interest.

 

2.3

In any of following events (hereinafter referred to as “Events for Settlement”), the value of Secured Indebtedness shall be determined based on the total amount of payable guaranteed that is not paid to the Pledgee on the latest date before any event for settlement occurs or on the date of the event (hereinafter referred to as “Confirmed Debts”):

 

  (a)

The Business Cooperation Agreement has expired or has been terminated according to the relevant articles;

 

  (b)

The Pledgee issues a Notice of Default to the Pledgors as per Article 7.3, because any Event of Default specified in Article 7 of this Agreement has occurred and is still unsolved;

 

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  (c)

After proper investigation, the Pledgee reasonably determines that Party B and/or Party C have become insolvent or might become insolvent; or

 

  (d)

Any other event occurs, under which Secured Indebtedness shall be determined as provided by the PRC laws.

 

2.4

To avoid ambiguity, the date on which the event for settlement occurs shall be deemed the settlement date (hereinafter referred to as the “Settlement Date”). The Pledgee shall have rights to exercise the Pledge according to Article 8 at its discretion on the Settlement Date or thereafter.

 

2.5

Within the Term of the Pledge (as defined in Article 3.1), the Pledgee shall have rights to accept any dividend, bonus or other distributable interests generated because of the Equity Interest and use it to give priority to the Pledgee. The Pledgors shall deposit or cause Party C to deposit such fructus in the account designated by the Pledgee in writing after receiving the Pledgee’s written requirements. The Pledgors shall not withdraw such fructus deposited in the account deposited in the account designated by the Pledgee in writing without the written consent of the Pledgee.

 

2.6

Within the term of this Agreement, the Pledgee shall not assume any responsibility for any Equity Interest depreciation unless otherwise caused by the Pledgee’s intentions or gross negligence. In this case, the Pledgors shall have no right to make any claim or request to the Pledgee.

 

2.7

Without violating Article 2.6 of this Agreement, the Pledgors agree that the Pledgee may auction or sell the Equity Interest on behalf of the Pledgors anytime provided that any value of the Equity Interest is likely to decline and thereby probably impairs the Pledgee’s Rights, and the Pledgors agree that the proceeds from such auction or sales shall be used for debt repayment or such money shall be held in escrow by a notary office of the area where the Pledgee is (All expenses thereby incurred shall be deducted from the proceeds from such auctions or sales).

 

2.8

The Equity Interest pledge hereunder is a continuous guarantee. It shall be effective until full performance of all Contract Obligations and full repayment of Secured Indebtedness. The Pledgee’s exemption or tolerance of the Pledgors’ any default or the Pledgee’s late exercising of any right under the Transaction Agreement and this Agreement shall not affect the Pledgee’s subsequent rights to require the Pledgors or Party C to strictly perform the Transaction Agreement and this Agreement thereafter according to this Agreement, the relevant PRC laws and the Transaction Agreement, or affect the Pledgee’s subsequent rights against the Pledgor’s or Party C’s breach of the Transaction Agreement and/or this Agreement.

 

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3.

Term of the Pledge

 

3.1

The pledge shall take effect from the date of registration of the pledge of the Equity Interest under this Agreement at the registration of the industrial and commercial administration department (hereinafter referred to as the “Registration Authority”) of the locality of Party C. The validity period of the pledge (hereinafter referred to as the “Term of the Pledge”) is from the effective date mentioned above until (a) the last Secured Indebtedness and Contract Obligations guaranteed by the Pledge are fully paid and fulfilled; or(b) the Pledgee and/or the Designee shall, subject to the PRC laws, decide to purchase the entire Equity Interest of Party C held by the Pledgors in accordance with the Exclusive Option Agreement, and the Equity Interest of Party C has been transferred to the Pledgee and/or the Designee in accordance with the laws, and the Pledgee and the Designee can legally engage in the business of Party C; or(c) The Pledgee and/or the Designee decides to purchase all the assets of Party C in accordance with the Exclusive Option Agreement subject to the PRC laws, and all the assets of Party C have been transferred to the Pledgee and/or the Designee in accordance with the laws, and the Pledgee and the Designee can legally engage in the business of Party C using the above assets; or(d) The Pledgee unilaterally requests termination of this Agreement (the right of the Pledgee to terminate this Agreement is the right without any restrictive conditions, and the right is only enjoyed by the Pledgee. The Pledgors or Party C does not have the right to terminate this Agreement unilaterally); or(e) Termination in accordance with the requirements of applicable PRC laws and regulations.

 

3.2

During the Term of the Pledge, if Party B and/or Party C fails to perform its Contract Obligations or pay the Secured Indebtedness (including payment of exclusive consulting or service fees according to the Business Cooperation Agreement or failure to comply with any other aspects of the Transaction Agreement), the Pledgee shall have the right but not the obligation to dispose of the Pledge in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.

 

4.

Pledge Registration

 

4.1

The Pledgors and Party C agree and undertake that, after signing this Agreement, Party C must immediately and the Pledgors must procure Party C to immediately record the arrangements for the Equity Interest pledge hereunder on Party C’s Register of Shareholders on the date of signing this Agreement; and an application shall be submitted to the registration authority for registering the Equity Interest pledge according to the Measures for the Registration of Equity Interest Pledge at Administrative Departments for Industry and Commerce within thirty(30) days after signing this Agreement or within a longer term agreed by the Pledgee. The registration authority shall completely and accurately record matters about such Equity Interest pledge on the register of Equity Interest pledge.

 

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4.2

Within the Term of the Pledge specified hereunder, the Pledgors shall submit original contribution certificate for the Equity Interest and the register of shareholders documenting pledge (and other documents reasonably required by the Pledgee, including but not limited to the notice on pledge registration issued by the administration for industry and commerce) to the Pledgee within one week from the completion date of the Pledge registration in accordance with above Article 4.1. The Pledgee shall keep such documents within the entire pledge term specified hereunder.

 

5.

Representations and Warranties of the Pledgors and Party C

The Pledgors severally and not jointly represent and warrant to the Pledgee as the following Article 5.1 to 5.13:

 

5.1

The Pledgor has complete and independent legal status and capacity under the law of the place of registration. Besides, the Pledgor has been legitimately authorized to sign, deliver and perform this Agreement. The Pledgor may be an independent subject of litigations.

 

5.2

The Pledgor is the sole legal owner and beneficiary of the Equity Interest. The Pledgor has full rights and power to pledge the Equity Interest to the Pledgee according to this Agreement, while the Pledgor shall be also authorized to dispose of the Equity Interest and any part of the Equity Interest. Unless the Pledgor and the Pledgee additionally enter into an agreement, the Pledgor shall possess the legitimate and full title of the Equity Interest.

 

5.3

Except as otherwise provided in the Transaction Agreement, the Pledgee shall have rights to dispose and transfer the Equity Interest in accordance with this Agreement.

 

5.4

Except as otherwise provided in the Pledge or the Transaction Agreement, the Pledgor doesn’t set any security interest or other encumbrances on the Equity Interest. There is no dispute on the Equity Interest’s ownership, outstanding tax or fee on the Equity Interest. The ownership of the Equity Interest isn’t detained or subject to restraints of other legal proceedings or similar threats and can be pledged and transferred according to applicable laws.

 

5.5

The Pledgor’s signing of this Agreement or exercising of any right hereunder or performance of obligations hereunder will not violate or go against any laws, regulations, court awards, arbitration authority’s awards, administrative authorities’ decisions, agreements or contracts binding upon the Pledgor’s assets under which the Pledgor is party, or any commitments that the Pledgor makes to any third party.

 

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5.6

All documents, materials, statements and vouchers that the Pledgor offers to the Pledgee shall be accurate, true, complete and effective no matter if they are offered before or after this agreement takes effect or within the pledge term.

 

5.7

This Agreement shall constitute lawful, valid and binding obligations on the Pledgor after it is appropriately executed by the Pledgor.

 

5.8

The Pledgor has full rights and authorities to sign and deliver this Agreement and all other documents on aforementioned transactions hereunder to be executed. In addition, the Pledgor has full rights and authorities to complete such transactions.

 

5.9

Apart from registering the Equity Interest pledge with a registration authority, any third party’s consent, permission, waiver or authorization, or any government organization’s approval, permission or exemption, or registration or filing formalities handled with any government agency, which are necessary for signing and performing this Agreement and making the Equity Interest pledge effective hereunder, have been obtained or handled, and will keep fully effective within the term of this Agreement.

 

5.10

The pledge hereunder constitutes the first Security Interest upon the Equity Interest under this Agreement.

 

5.11

All taxes and fees for obtaining the Equity Interest have been fully paid by the Pledgor.

 

5.12

The Pledgor, or its property or Equity Interest is not subject to any outstanding lawsuits, legal proceedings or requests or those that are known by the Pledgor to be threatening from any court or arbitration tribunal. Besides, the Pledgor, or its property or Equity Interest is not subject to any of such lawsuits, legal proceedings or requests from any government agency or administrative authority. There is no material or adverse impacts imposed upon the Pledgor’s economic conditions or abilities to fulfill obligations and perform the guarantee responsibilities hereunder.

 

5.13

Unless otherwise specified hereunder, the Pledgee shall not be hindered from exercising its rights as Pledgee hereunder anywhere and anytime.

 

5.14

The Pledgors severally and not jointly warrant to the Pledgee that the representations and warranties as stated in the above Article 5.1 to 5.13 shall be true, correct, accurate, complete and fully obeyed anytime under all circumstances before all Contract Obligations are fulfilled or the Secured Indebtedness are fully repaid.

 

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Party C represents and warrants to the Pledgee as follows:

 

5.15

Party C is a limited liability company lawfully incorporated and validly existing under the PRC laws. Being qualified as independent legal entity, it may act as independent subject of litigation. Formally registered with a competent administration for industry and commerce, Party C has passed all previous annual reports or lawfully submitted the annual reports. With complete and independent legal status and standing, Party C has been appropriately authorized to sign, deliver and perform this Agreement.

 

5.16

This contract shall constitute legitimate, effective and binding obligations upon Party C after it is appropriately executed by Party C and takes effect.

 

5.17

Party C owns the full power and authorities to sign and deliver this agreement and all other documents related to transactions hereunder. Party C also owns the full power and authorities to complete such transactions.

 

5.18

There is no material Security Interest or other encumbrances which might affect the Pledgee’s Rights or Interest in Equity Interest, including but not limited to transfer of any of Party C’s intellectual property or any assets with a worth no less than RMB500,000 (or any other amount separately agreed by the Pledgee and the Pledgors), or any encumbrance in property or rights to use such assets.

 

5.19

The Equity Interest, or Party C or its assets are not subject to any outstanding lawsuits, arbitrations or other legal proceedings or those known to be threatening by Party C from any court or arbitration tribunal. Besides, the Pledgor, or its property or Equity Interest is not subject to any of such lawsuits, arbitrations or legal proceedings from any government agency or administrative authority. There is no material or adverse impacts imposed upon Party C’s economic conditions or the Pledgor’s or Party C’s abilities to perform the obligations and guarantee responsibilities hereunder.

 

5.20

Party C hereby agrees to assume joint liability for the Pledgors’ representations and warranties under this Agreement.

 

5.21

Party C’s signing of this Agreement and exercising of its rights hereunder or fulfillment of its obligations under this Agreement will not violate or conflict with any laws, rules, any court judgments, any arbitration authority’s awards, any administrative authority’s decisions, any agreement or contract under which Party C is bound as a party or its assets are bound, or any commitment that Party C makes to any third party.

 

5.22

All documents, materials, statements and proofs that Party C provides to the Pledgee shall be accurate, true, complete and valid no matter whether they are provided before or after this Agreement takes effects within the Term of the Pledge.

 

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5.23

Apart from registering the Equity Interest pledge with a registration authority, any third party’s consent, permission, waiver or authorization, or any government organization’s approval, permission or exemption, or registration or filing formalities handled with any government agency, which are necessary for signing and performing this contract and making the Equity Interest pledge effective hereunder, have been obtained or handled, and will continue to be effective within the term of this Agreement.

 

5.24

The pledge hereunder constitutes the first lien secured Interest upon the Equity Interest under this Agreement.

 

5.25

Party C hereby undertakes to the Pledgee that all the above representations and warranties shall be true and correct under any circumstance at any time before all Contract Obligations are performed or the Secured Indebtedness is fully repaid, and Party C will completely abide by such representations and warranties.

 

6.

Undertakings and Further Consents of the Pledgors and Party C

 

6.1

Within the term of this Agreement, the Pledgors shall hereby severally and not jointly undertake to the Pledgee that:

 

  6.1.1

Except for performing the Exclusive Option Agreement or other Transaction Agreements, the Pledgor shall not transfer or permit others to transfer the Equity Interest in whole or in part, impose or permit others to impose any new pledge, Security Interest or other encumbrance on the Equity Interest which might affect the Pledgee and Interest in the Equity Interest without the prior written consent of the Pledgee. For the Equity Interest transfer performed with the Pledgee’s written consent, the Pledgor shall firstly use the proceeds from such Equity Interest transfer for repaying Secured Indebtedness to the Pledgee or hold the proceeds in escrow by a third person designated by the Pledgee.

 

  6.1.2

The Pledgor must obey and exercise all laws, rules and regulations applicable to the Pledge. Within five(5) days after receiving any notice, order or suggestion on the Pledge from related competent authorities (or any other related departments), the Pledgor shall show the Pledgee such notices, orders or suggestions, or bring forth objections or statements regarding them according to the Pledgee’s reasonable requirements or with the Pledgee’s consent.

 

  6.1.3

The Pledgor shall immediately notify the Pledgee of all events which might affect the Pledgee, the Equity Interest, or any rights of it, or any events affecting the Interest under the Transaction Agreement and this Agreement (including but not limited to any lawsuit, arbitration, other requests, any third party’s dispute over the Equity Interest title, any civil or criminal/administrative proceedings, arbitrations or any other legal proceedings filed against the Pledgor or Equity Interest when the Pledgee’s Pledge is or might be subject to any third party’s adverse impacts, or potential threats of confronting any aforementioned lawsuit, arbitration or legal proceeding judged by the Pledgor), notices received by the Pledgor, and any event which might affect any warranties or obligations of the Pledgor under this Agreement, and take all necessary measures to protect the Pledgee’s Rights and Interest in the pledged Equity Interest according to the Pledgee’s reasonable requirements.

 

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6.2

The Pledgors severally and not jointly agree that the Pledgee’s exercise of the Pledge hereunder shall not be interrupted by the Pledgor or any successor or representative of the Pledgor or any others through legal proceedings.

 

6.3

To protect or improve the Security Interest granted for repaying Secured Indebtedness and performing Contract Obligations, and ensure the Pledgee’s exercise of the Security Interest over the pledged Equity Interest and such rights, Party C shall immediately and the Pledgors shall cause Party C to register the Equity Interest pledge hereunder with related registration authority within thirty (30) days after signing this Agreement or within a longer period agreed by the Pledgee. Besides, the Pledgors shall appropriately sign and cause other Parties concerned in the Equity Interest pledge to sign all documents designated by the Pledgee (including but not limited to the supplemental agreement of this agreement), certificates, agreements, deeds and/or undertakings. The Pledgors also undertake to take and cause other Parties concerned in the Equity Interest pledge to take actions required by the Pledgee, assist the Pledgee in exercising its rights and authorities hereunder, and sign all related documents regarding the Equity Interest title with the Pledgee or the party designated by the Pledgee. The Pledgors undertake to provide the Pledgee with all notices, orders and decisions on the Pledge within reasonable deadlines at the Pledgee’s request.

 

6.4

The Pledgors hereby severally and not jointly undertake to the Pledgee to obey and perform all warranties, undertakings, agreements, statements and requirements under this Agreement. Subject to other terms of this Agreement (including but not limited to Article 19.2), the Pledgors shall compensate the Pledgee all losses thereby incurred if the Pledgors fail to perform or only partially perform their warranties, undertakings, agreements, statements and requirements hereunder.

 

6.5

The Pledgors (severally and not jointly) shall make every effort (including offering other guarantees to the court or taking other measures to rescind the court’s or other departments’ coercive measures against the Equity Interest) in case that any court or other government agency takes any compulsory measures against the Equity Interest pledged hereunder.

 

6.6

Subject to other terms of this Agreement (including but not limited to Articles 19.1 and 19.2), if the Equity Interest is concerned in any property preservation or compulsory enforcement, or is likely to depreciate or be loss to impair the Pledge, the Pledgors shall immediately inform the Pledgee of such circumstances in writing, and cooperatively take effective measures for protecting the Pledge and Interest together with the Pledgee. The Pledgee may auction or sell the Equity Interest anytime, and firstly use the proceeds from such auction or sales for advance Secured Indebtedness repayment or drawing. All expenses thereby incurred shall be borne by the Pledgor.

 

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6.7

Without the prior written consent of the Pledgee, the Pledgors (severally and not jointly) and/or Party C shall not by themselves (or assisting others to) increase, reduce or transfer Party C’s registered capital (or their amount of contributions to Party C), or impose any encumbrance on the registered capital (including the Equity Interest). On the premise of following this provision, Party C’s equity that the Pledgors register and obtain after the signing date of this Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the “Extra Equity Interest”) and corresponding capital stock of such Equity Interest in Party C’s registered capital must be also deemed the Equity Interest that the Pledgors pledge to the Pledgee in accordance with this Agreement. The Pledgors and Party C shall immediately enter into a supplementary share pledge agreement on the Extra Equity Interest with the Pledgee at the time of obtaining such extra Equity Interest, request Party C’s Board of Directors to approve the supplementary share pledge agreement. Besides, they shall offer the Pledgee all necessary documents for signing the supplementary share pledge agreement, including but not limited to the original capital contribution certificate on such extra Equity Interest issued by Party C. The Pledgor and Party C shall handle formalities for registering the pledge of such extra Equity Interest (or changes) in accordance with Article 4.1 of this Agreement, and deliver related documents to the Pledgee for safekeeping according to Article 4.2 of this Agreement.

 

6.8

Unless otherwise instructed by the Pledgee in writing in advance, the Pledgors (severally and not jointly) and/or Party C agree that if the Equity Interest are transferred between the Pledgors and any third party (hereinafter referred to as the “Equity Interest Assignee”) against this Agreement in part or in whole, the Pledgee and/or Party C shall ensure that the Equity Interest Assignee unconditionally admits the Pledge and handles the necessary formalities for registering the pledge changes (including but not limited to signing related documents) in order to guarantee survival of the Pledge.

 

6.9

If the Pledgee provides loans to Party C, the Pledgors (severally and not jointly) and/or Party C agree to grant the Pledgee the Pledge by pledging the Equity Interest as collateral, in order to guarantee the loan, and handle related formalities as soon as possible according to laws, regulations or local practices (if any), including but not limited to signing related documents and handling formalities for registering pledge or pledge changes.

 

6.10

The Pledgors shall not or allow anyone to take any actions which might have adverse effects on the Pledge or Equity Interest under the Transaction Agreement and this Agreement. Hereby, the Pledgors irrevocably waiver the preemptive rights when the Pledgee exercises the Pledge.

 

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6.11

When it is necessary to transfer any Equity Interest for exercising the Pledge hereunder, the Pledgors undertake to make such transfer possible by taking all measures to the extent permitted by the PRC laws.

 

6.12

The Pledgors ensure that Party C shall not provide a loan or obtain a loan, or provide guarantees in any forms, or be liable for any substantial obligations except in the ordinary business and operation;

 

6.13

The Pledgors shall ensure that the procedures for convening meetings and ways for voting/making decisions by the Board of Directors for signing this Agreement, imposing the Pledge and exercising the Pledge do not violate laws, administrative regulations or Party C’s articles of associations and joint venture contract.

 

6.14

Before the Contract Obligations are fulfilled and the Secured Indebtedness is fully repaid, the Pledgors shall not abandon the Equity Interest pledged to the Pledgee herein, and/or abandon the fructus generated for holding such Equity Interest, including but not limited to dividends.

 

6.15

Before all Contract Obligations are fulfilled and the Secured Indebtedness is fully repaid, the Pledgors shall not allow Party C to transfer, sell or dispose of any of its assets in any other way through any resolution without the Pledgee’s prior written consent.

 

6.16

The Pledgors as shareholders of Party C shall not abuse their shareholder rights to damage Party C’s interests. If there is a situation in which the Pledgors abuse the shareholder rights, the Pledgee has the right to exercise the Purchase Right under the Exclusive Option Agreement.

 

6.17

If any revision, supplementation or update of this Agreement cannot take effect until the corresponding procedures for examination/approval and/or registration of pledge changes are completed as stipulated by applicable laws, Party C shall, and Party B shall take all necessary measures to cooperate with Party C to register such changes with the relevant registration authorities within five (5) days of the revision, supplementation or update.

Party C undertakes and further agrees that:

 

6.18

If any third party’s consent, permission, waiver or authorization or any government organization’s approval, permission or exemption or registration or filing with any government organizations are necessary for signing/performing this Agreement and pledging the Equity Interest hereunder, Party C shall try its best to assist in handling such formalities and keep them fully effective within the term of this Agreement. Party C shall handle registration formalities for extending its business term if it expires within the term of this Agreement, in order to maintain effectiveness of this Agreement.

 

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6.19

Without the Pledgee’s prior written consent, Party C shall not help or allow the Pledgors to impose any new pledge on Equity Interest, or authorize any other Security Interest or encumbrances, or help or permit the Pledgors to transfer the Equity Interest.

 

6.20

Party C agrees to strictly perform the obligations under articles 6.3, 6.7, 6.8, 6.9, 6.11, 6.12, 6.14 and 6.15 under this Agreement.

 

6.21

Without the Pledgee’s prior written consent, Party C shall not transfer or sell Party C’s assets or impose or allow others to impose any Security Interest or other encumbrances which might impact the Pledgee’s Equity Interest rights and interests, including but not limited to transfer of any of Party C’s intellectual property or any assets with a worth of no less than RMB500,000 (or any other amount separately agreed by the Pledgee and the Pledgors) or any encumbrance in property or rights to use such assets.

 

6.22

When there is any lawsuit, arbitration or other request which might have adverse impacts upon interests of Party C, Equity Interest or the Pledgee under the Transaction Agreement and this Agreement, Party C undertakes to promptly notify the Pledgee in writing, and take all necessary measures for protecting the Pledgee’s pledge rights over the pledged Equity Interest according to the Pledgee’s reasonable requests.

 

6.23

Party C shall not or allow anyone to take any actions which might have adverse impacts upon the Pledgee’s interests or Equity Interest under the Transaction Agreement and this Agreement.

 

6.24

Party C shall provide the Pledgee with financial statements of the preceding quarter of the Gregorian calendar (including but not limited to the balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement) within the first month of each quarter of the Gregorian calendar.

 

6.25

Party C undertakes to take all necessary measures and sign all necessary documents in accordance with the reasonable requirements of the Pledgee so as to protect the Pledgee’s pledge rights and interests in the pledged Equity Interest, exercise and realize such rights and interests.

 

6.26

When it is necessary to transfer any Equity Interest for exercising of the Pledge hereunder, Party C undertakes to make such transfer possible by taking all measures.

 

6.27

In the event of the pledgor’s death, incapacity, marriage, divorce, bankruptcy, liquidation, dissolution or other circumstances which might impact its exercising of Party C’s Equity Interest, the Pledgor’s successor, or Party C’s current shareholder or assignee shall be deemed as party of this Agreement to inherit/bear all of the Pledgor’s rights and obligations under this Agreement.

 

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6.28

This Agreement shall be terminated if Party C is required to be dissolved or liquidated by the PRC laws; Party C shall (and Party B shall allow Party C) shall transfer all its assets including the Equity Interest to Party A without charge or at the minimum prices and within the limits permitted by the current PRC laws, or the current liquidator shall dispose of all Party C’s assets including the Equity Interest at its discretion for the purpose of protecting interests of shareholders and/or creditors of Party A’s direct or indirect parents overseas.

 

6.29

All Parties undertake to each other that they shall terminate this Agreement immediately once the Pledgee is permitted by the PRC laws and the Pledgee decides to purchase all of Party C’s Equity Interest from the Pledgors in accordance with the Exclusive Option Agreement.

 

7.

Event of Default

 

7.1

All of following circumstances shall be deemed Event of Default:

 

  7.1.1

The Pledgors violate or fail to perform any Contract Obligations under the Exclusive Option Agreement, the Shareholder Voting Rights Entrustment Agreement, the Loan Agreement and/or this Agreement; Party C violates or fails to perform any Contract Obligations under the Transaction Agreement and/or this Agreement;

 

  7.1.2

Any representation or warranty made by the Pledgors under Article 5 of this Agreement contain material misstatements or errors, and/or the Pledgors violate any warranty under Article 5 of this Agreement, and/or any undertakings under Article 6 of this Agreement;

 

  7.1.3

Party C fails or Party B fails to assist Party C to register Equity Interest pledge with related registration authority according to Article 4.1;

 

  7.1.4

The Pledgors and Party C violate any rules or articles of this Agreement;

 

  7.1.5

Unless otherwise clearly specified in Article 6.1.1, the Pledgors transfer or intend to transfer or abandon pledged Equity Interest or transfer pledged Equity Interest without the Pledgee’s written consent;

 

  7.1.6

The Pledgors’ loans, undertakings, compensations, commitments or other debts to a third party (a) are required to be repaid or performed ahead of time due to the Pledgors’ breach of the relevant agreement with the third party; or (b) have become due, but cannot be repaid or performed on time;

 

  7.1.7

The Pledgors cannot repay general debts or other debts;

 

  7.1.8

Any approval, license, consent, permission or authorization from government organizations making this Agreement compulsorily enforceable, legitimate and effective is revoked, terminated, nullified or changes substantively;

 

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  7.1.9

The promulgation of applicable laws makes this Agreement illegal or makes it impossible for the Pledgors to continue to perform the obligations under this Agreement;

 

  7.1.10

The Pledgee believes that the Pledgors’ abilities to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement have been affected in case of adverse changes to the Pledgors’ property.

 

  7.1.11

Party C or its heir or trustee can only partially perform or refuses to perform its payment responsibilities under the Business Cooperation Agreement, and/or Party C can only partially repay or refuse to repay the Secured Indebtedness; and

 

  7.1.12

Any other circumstances under which the Pledgee can’t or might not exercise its rights of Pledge.

 

7.2

The Pledgors and Party C shall immediately notify the Pledgee in writing once any circumstances mentioned in Article 7.1 are known or discovered, or any events leading to above circumstances have occurred..

 

7.3

Subject to other terms of this Agreement (including but not limited to Article 19.1 and 19.2), unless the Event of Default listed in Article 7.1 has been solved to the Pledgee’s satisfaction within thirty (30) days after receiving the Pledgee’s notice, the Pledgee may issue a Notice of Default to the Pledgors when such Event of Default occurs or any time after the occurrence, and exercise all its remedial rights and power against the defaults under the PRC laws, Transaction Agreement and this Agreement, including but not limited to:

 

  (a)

asking Party C to immediately make all outstanding payments due under the Business Cooperation Agreement, repay all debts due under the Transaction Agreement, make all other payables due to the Pledgee, and/or repay the loan; and/or

 

  (b)

disposing of the Pledge according to Article 8 of this Agreement; and/or disposing of the pledged Equity Interest in other ways (including but not limited to giving discounts to the Equity Interest in whole or in part, and enjoying the priority of compensation from the proceeds of the Equity Interest auction and sales).

Subject to other terms of this Agreement (including but not limited to Article 19.1 and 19.2), the Pledgee shall have rights to exercise any of such rights based on its independent judgments and choices. Under this situation, all other Parties of this Agreement shall unconditionally agree and fully collaborate. The Pledgee shall not assume any responsibility for any loss resulting from its appropriate exercise of such rights and power.

 

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7.4

The Pledgee shall be authorized to appoint its lawyer or other agent in writing to exercise any and all such rights and power, while the Pledgors or Party C shall not raise any objection to such appointment.

 

7.5

Subject to other terms of this Agreement (including but not limited to Article 19.1 and 19.2), the Pledgee shall be authorized to simultaneously or successively exercise any of its remedies. Before exercising its rights to auction or sell the Equity Interest under this Agreement, the Pledgee need not exercise other remedies in advance.

 

8.

Exercise of the Pledge

 

8.1

Except for fulfilling the Exclusive Option Agreement or other Transaction Agreement, before all Contract Obligations are performed and the Secured Indebtedness is fully repaid, the Pledgors shall not transfer their rights or Equity Interest in Party C without the Pledgee’s prior written consent.

 

8.2

The Pledgee may issue a Notice of Default to the Pledgors according to Article 7.3 in exercising the Pledge.

 

8.3

Subject to the provisions of Article 7.3, the Pledgee may compulsorily enforce the Pledge while issuing a Notice of Default according to Article 7.3 or any time after issuing such notice. The Pledgors shall cease to own any Equity Interest-related rights or interests once the Pledgee decides on the compulsory enforcement of the Pledge.

 

8.4

When the Pledgee exercises the Pledge, within the scope of the license and in accordance with applicable laws, the Pledgee shall have disposition rights of the pledged Equity Interest, all payments received from the Pledge in exercising the Pledge shall be disposed of in the following order:

 

  (a)

Pay all fees incurred for disposition of the Equity Interest and the Pledgee’s exercising of its rights and power, including the lawyer fees and agent’s fees;

 

  (b)

Pay taxes for disposing of the Equity Interest;

 

  (c)

If there is a surplus after the above payments are deducted, the balance (excluding interests) shall be paid to the Pledgors or held in escrow by a third party authorized to receive such money according to the relevant PRC laws or a local notary office of the place where the Pledgee is based (all expenses thereby incurred shall be deducted from such balance).

 

8.5

The Pledgors and Party C shall provide necessary assistance when the Pledgee disposes of the Pledge according to this Agreement, in order for the Pledgee to compulsorily enforce the Pledge according to this Agreement.

 

8.6

All actual outlays, taxes and legal fees related to the Equity Interest pledge and the Pledgee’s exercising of rights under this Agreement shall be assumed by Party C, except for those borne by the Pledgee as specified by laws. The Pledgee shall be authorized to deduct such expenses from the money earned from its exercising of rights and power on an accrual basis.

 

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8.7

The amount of the Secured Indebtedness independently confirmed by the Pledgee in exercising the Pledge over the Equity Interest according to this Agreement shall be deemed as conclusive evidence of Secured Indebtedness under this Agreement.

 

9.

Transfer

 

9.1

The Pledgors shall not transfer their rights and obligations under this Agreement without the Pledgee’s prior written consent.

 

9.2

The Pledgors and Party C agree that, on the premise of not violating the current PRC laws, the Pledgee may assign or transfer any of its rights exercisable under this Agreement, Transaction Agreement and other security documents to a third party in any way and according to articles and requirements that it deems appropriate (including the rights to reassign) after notifying the Pledgors and Party C.

 

9.3

This Agreement shall be binding upon the Pledgors, Party C and their respective heirs and authorized assignees (if any) and shall be effective for the Pledgee, its heirs and assignees.

 

9.4

When the Pledgee transfers any or all of its rights and obligations under Transaction Agreement to its designated party anytime, the assignee shall enjoy and perform the Pledgee’s rights and obligations under this Agreement as if it were an original party of this Agreement. The Pledgors and/or Party C shall sign pertinent agreements or other documents related to such transfer at the Pledgee’s request when the Pledgee transfers its rights and obligations under the Transaction Agreement.

 

9.5

If the Pledgee changes according to the Transaction Agreement or this Agreement, the Pledgors and Party C shall enter into a new Share Pledge Agreement with the new Pledgee according to the same articles and requirements of this Agreement, and handle corresponding formalities for pledge registration.

 

9.6

The Pledgors shall strictly comply with provisions of this Agreement and other agreements executed by the Pledgors, including Transaction Agreement, and perform the obligations under this Agreement and other agreements (including Transaction Agreement) without any act or omission which might affect effectiveness and enforceability of such obligations. Unless otherwise instructed by the Pledgee in writing, the Pledgors shall not exercise any remaining rights in the Equity Interest pledged under this Agreement.

 

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10.

Termination

When the Term of the Pledge expires, this Agreement terminates, and the Pledgee shall cancel or terminate this Agreement as soon as possible to the extent feasible and practicable, and rescind the Equity Interest pledge under this Agreement. Besides, the Pledgors and Party C shall document the release of the Equity Interest pledge on Party C’s Register of Shareholders and register such cancellation with the relevant registration authority. The reasonable expenses incurred for releasing the Equity Interest pledge shall be borne by Party C. Article 12, Article 13, Article 19.1 and Article 19.2 shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

 

11.

Commissions and Other Expenses

All expenses and actual outlays related to this Agreement, including but not limited to lawyers’ fees, flat costs, stamp duties, any other taxes and fees, shall be borne by Party C. Party C shall fully reimburse the Pledgee for such paid taxes and fees if the Pledgee is required to bear some related taxes and fees as stipulated by applicable laws.

 

12.

Confidentiality

All Parties admit that all oral or written materials exchanged with respect to this Agreement are confidential. All Parties are required to keep such materials confidential. Without the prior written consent of all other Parties, no party is allowed to disclose any related materials to a third party unless in following cases: (a) such materials have been known to the public (but not disclosed by the party receiving such materials); (b) the materials are required to be disclosed by applicable laws or rules of any securities exchange; or (c) any Party of this Agreement discloses the materials to its legal adviser or financial adviser regarding the transactions specified hereunder, and such legal adviser or financial adviser is bound by the same confidentiality obligations as those under this article; or (d) any Party that is a limited partnership (or a direct or indirect affiliate or subsidiary of the limited partnership) discloses the above confidential information to the general partner, manager and existing or potential limited partners of the limited partnership. The disclosure of any confidential information by staff or organizations hired by any Party shall be deemed as such party’s disclosure of such confidential materials, and such party shall assume legal responsibilities for violating this Agreement. This article shall survive the termination of this Agreement, notwithstanding the reason of termination.

 

13.

Governing Laws and Dispute Resolution

 

13.1

The signing, effectiveness, interpretation, performance, modification and termination of this Agreement as well as dispute resolution hereunder shall be governed by the PRC laws.

 

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13.2

In case that any dispute occurs in interpreting and performing this agreement, the Parties of this agreement shall firstly try to resolve it through negotiation in good faith. If the Parties fail to reach a consensus on such dispute resolution through negotiation within thirty (30) days as required by any Party, any Party may submit such dispute to the Beijing Arbitration Commission, which will resolve the dispute through arbitration according to current effective arbitration rules. The arbitration shall be performed in Beijing in Chinese. The arbitration awards shall be final and binding upon all Parties. The arbitration tribunal may decide upon compensation with respect to Party C’s rights in the Equity Interest, assets or property, or compensate the Pledgee for the losses resulting from other Parties’ breach of this agreement, adjudicate compulsory remedies or order Party C to go bankrupt regarding related businesses or compulsory asset transfer. After arbitration awards take effects, any Party shall be authorized to apply to a competent court for enforcing arbitration awards. If necessary, arbitration organizations shall have rights to firstly ask the breaching party to immediately stop its defaults before giving the final awards on disputes of all Parties concerned, or prohibit the breaching party from conducting acts which might aggravate the Pledgee’s losses. Courts of Hong Kong, Cayman Islands or other competent courts (including courts of the place where Party C lives, or courts of the place where Party C’s or the Pledgee’s main assets are) shall have rights to grant or execute awards of an arbitration tribunal. They shall have rights to adjudicate or enforce temporary relief with respect to Party C’s rights and interests in the Equity Interest or property. They shall also have rights to offer temporary relief to the party making a request for arbitration by giving awards or judgments before the tribunal court forms. For instance, the breaching party may be ordered by way of court judgment or arbitrated award to immediately suspend their breaches or conduct which might further aggravate the Pledgee’s losses.

 

13.3

When any dispute occurs in interpreting or performing this Agreement, or any dispute is under arbitration, Parties of this Agreement shall continue to exercise their rights and performing their respective obligations under this Agreement except for disputed matters.

 

13.4

If any law of the PRC, rule or regulation is promulgated or revised after the date of signing this agreement, or the interpretation or applicability of such law, rule or regulation changes, the following provisions shall apply: In the case of PRC laws (a) if the revised laws or newly promulgated rules are more preferential for any Party as compared to laws, rules or regulations in effect at the time this Agreement was executed without imposing material adverse impacts upon other Parties, the Parties of this Agreement shall promptly apply for obtaining benefits from such modifications or new rules and try their best to have the application approved; or (b) the original articles of this Agreement shall prevail if such revised laws or newly enacted rules directly or indirectly impose material adverse impacts upon any Party’s economic interests under this Agreement. The Parties shall seek to be exempted from these revised laws or new rules by all lawful means. If the adverse impacts on any Party’s economic benefits cannot be alleviated according to this Agreement, all Parties shall promptly negotiate with each other and make all necessary revisions to this Agreement after the affected party notifies all other Parties and protect the affected party’s economic interests.

 

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14.

Force Majeure

 

14.1

Force majeure” means unforeseeable, unavoidable and irresistible events which make it impossible to perform this Agreement in part or in whole. Such events include but are not limited to earthquake, typhoon, flood, wars, strike, riot, government actions, or changes to laws or rules or their application.

 

14.2

In the event of a force majeure incident, a party’s obligations under this Agreement shall be naturally suspended for the delay caused by the incident, and the term for performing its obligations shall be extended accordingly. Such party shall not be subject to any punishment or assume any responsibility. In case of a force majeure incident, all Parties shall immediately negotiate with each other to look for a fair solution, and make every reasonable effort to minimize impacts of force majeure.

 

15.

Notices

 

15.1

All notices and other communications which are issued as required or permitted by this Agreement shall be delivered in person or sent to the Parties’ address and fax number listed in Appendix I through registered mail, postage prepaid, commercial express delivery services or fax. The date of effective delivery of such notices shall be determined as follows:

 

  15.1.1

The notices shall be deemed to have been delivered to the designated address on the date of sending or rejection if they are delivered in person, express delivery services or registered mail, postage prepaid.

 

  15.1.2

The notices shall be deemed to have been delivered if they are successfully sent by fax (should be confirmed by the message automatically generated upon successful delivery).

 

15.2

Any party may issue a notice to all other Parties according to this article to inform them of the address or fax number, which can be changed from time to time.

 

16.

Severability

If one or more articles of this Agreement are adjudicated to be ineffective, illegitimate or unenforceable in any aspect according to any laws, rules or regulations, validity, legitimacy or enforceability of other articles of this Agreement shall not be affected or impaired in any aspect. All Parties shall strive to replace such ineffective, illegitimate or unenforceable articles with valid ones to the maximum extent permitted by laws and expected by Parties. The economic results from such invalid articles shall be as similar as possible to those from ineffective, illegal or unenforceable articles.

 

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17.

Appendixes

Appendixes hereunder shall be integral parts of this Agreement.

 

18.

Effectiveness, Revision, Modification, Supplementation and Texts

 

18.1

This Agreement shall become effective from the date of signing by the Parties, and the Equity Interest pledge under this Agreement shall become effective from the date on which the registration authority completes the relevant registration procedures. The terms of this Agreement shall end if the contractual obligations have been fully performed or the Term of the Pledge is terminated pursuant to this Article 3.

 

18.2

All revisions, modifications and supplementations of this agreement shall be in writing. They shall take effects after they are executed or stamped by all Parties hereunder and governmental registration procedures (if applicable) are completed.

 

18.3

If revision of this Agreement is proposed by the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited or other regulatory institutions, or is required according to securities listing regulations of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited or related regulations, rules and guiding requirements, this Agreement shall be revised by the Parties reasonably.

 

18.4

This Agreement is made in six (6) copies. Each party shall hold one (1) copy and one (1) copy shall be reported to the registration authority. All copies shall have equal legal forces.

 

19.

Others

 

19.1

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement or any other Transaction Agreement or any other document or law, the Pledgors’ obligations and liabilities under this Agreement are several and not joint.

 

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19.2

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement or any other Transaction Agreement or any other document or law, (1) The Pledgee shall not exercise any of its rights to any investor Party B under this Agreement (including but not limited to exercising the Pledge), unless the Pledgee exercises the right to all Pledgors at the same time or all directors of Cayman Company agree otherwise; (2) Investor Party B’s entire and any obligations or liabilities under this Agreement and the transaction documents are limited to the respective Equity Interest of Party C held by them. Except for the Equity Interest of Party C held by Party B, no other party may make any claim to Investor Party B’s other assets in respect of all and any obligations under this Agreement and the transaction documents; and (3) if Investor Party B violates any warranties, commitments, agreements, representations or conditions of this Agreement, the Exclusive Option Agreement, the Business Cooperation Agreement or other Transaction Agreement, the sole right of the Pledgee is only to exercise the Pledge to the Equity Interest of Party C held by the Investor Party B in accordance with Article 8 of this Agreement or exercise the right to purchase the Equity Interest of Party C held by the Investor Party B in accordance with the Exclusive Option Agreement. But Investor Party B does not assume any other liability for the Pledgee or any other person. This article shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

 

19.3

Except for the written revisions, supplementations or modifications made after the date of signing, this Agreement shall constitute the entire agreement concluded among all Parties hereunder regarding the subject matter of this Agreement. It shall supersede all previous oral and written negotiations, statements and contracts concluded regarding the subject matter of this Agreement.

 

19.4

This Agreement shall be binding upon and beneficial to all Parties’ respective heirs and authorized assignees.

 

19.5

Any Party may waive its rights under this Agreement, whereas such waiver shall be in writing and approved by all Parties’ signatures. Any Party’s waiver against another party’s breach of this Agreement under certain circumstance shall not be deemed as its waiver against such party’s similar breaches under other circumstances.

 

19.6

The headings of this Agreement are only for the convenience of reading. They shall not be used for interpreting, describing or impacting definitions under this Agreement in other aspects.

 

19.7

All Parties agree to promptly sign documents and take further actions which are reasonably necessary or convenient to perform this Agreement and achieve its purposes.

 

19.8

To the extent there is no violation of other articles of the Transaction Agreement and this Agreement, the Pledgors and Party C shall immediately take actions according to the Pledgee’s written instructions and reasonable requirements provided that the enactment or changes of any laws, rules or regulations of the PRC, or changes to the interpretation or applicability of such laws, rules or regulations, or changes to related registration procedures make the Pledgee believe that keeping this Agreement or the Pledge under this Agreement effective and/or disposing of the Equity Interest in ways designated under this Agreement may become illegal or violate such laws, rules or regulations, in order to: (a) keep this Agreement and the Pledge hereunder effective; (b) for the convenience of disposition of the Equity Interest in ways specified by this Agreement; and/or (c) maintain the guarantees which have been or are to be established by this Agreement.

 

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19.9

This Agreement is a legal document independent of Transaction Agreement and other security documents, the invalidity of which shall not affect all Parties’ rights or obligations under this Agreement. If Transaction Agreement or other security documents are announced to be invalid, but the Pledgors still have remaining Contract Obligations and/or Party C still owes Secured Indebtedness to the Pledgee, the Equity Interest under this Agreement shall still be used as collateral for pledging the Contract Obligations and Secured Indebtedness until the Secured Indebtedness is fully repaid and all Contract Obligations are performed.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Share Pledge Agreement as of the date and at the address first above written.

Xi’an Jingxundi Supply Chain Technology Co., Ltd. (seal)

 

/s/ Xi’an Jingxundi Supply Chain Technology Co., Ltd.

(Seal of Xi’an Jingxundi Supply Chain Technology Co., Ltd.)


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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Share Pledge Agreement as of the date and at the address first above written.

Xi’an Jingdong Xincheng Information Technology Co., Ltd. (seal)

 

/s/ Xi’an Jingdong Xincheng Information Technology Co., Ltd.    

(Seal of Xi’an Jingdong Xincheng Information Technology Co., Ltd.)


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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Share Pledge Agreement as of the date and at the address first above written.

Richard Qiangdong Liu

 

By:

 

/s/ Richard Qiangdong Liu


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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Share Pledge Agreement as of the date and at the address first above written.

Yayun Li

 

By:  

/s/ Yayun Li


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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Share Pledge Agreement as of the date and at the address first above written.

Pang Zhang

 

By:  

/s/ Pang Zhang


Appendix I

For the purpose of notices, the addresses of the Parties are as follows:

Party A:

Xi’an Jingxundi Supply Chain Technology Co., Ltd.

Address: ***

Receipt: ***

Party B:

Richard Qiangdong Liu

Address: ***

Yayun Li

Address: ***

Pang Zhang

Address: ***

Party C:

Xi’an Jingdong Xincheng Information Technology Co., Ltd.

Address: ***

Receipt: ***


Schedule A

The following schedule sets forth information about the share pledge agreements substantially in form as this exhibit that the Registrant entered into with certain other Chinese variable interest entities. Other than the information set forth below, there is no material difference between such other agreements and this exhibit.

 

VIE

  

Executing Parties

  

Capital Contribution

  

Date of

Entitlement to all
Proceeds for Pledgee

  

Effective Date

  

Execution Date

Suqian Jingdong Tianning Jiankang Technology Co., Ltd.   

Party A: Beijing Jingdong Jiankang Co., Ltd.

 

Party B: Richard Qiangdong Liu, Yayun Li and Pang Zhang

 

Party C: Suqian Jingdong Tianning Jiankang Technology Co., Ltd.

  

The registered capital of Suqian Jingdong Tianning Jiankang Technology Co., Ltd. is RMB1,000,000.

 

The capital contribution amount and shareholding percentage of the shareholders are as follows:

 

Richard Qiangdong Liu: RMB450,000.00 (45%)

Yayun Li: RMB300,000.00 (30%)

Pang Zhang: RMB250,000.00 (25%)

   September 17, 2020    September 17, 2020    September 17, 2020
Guangdong Jingxi Logistics Technology Co., Ltd.   

Party A: Jingdong Logistics Supply Chain Co., Ltd.

 

Party B: Jian Cui and Dingkai Yu

 

Party C: Guangdong Jingxi Logistics Technology Co., Ltd.

  

The registered capital of Guangdong Jingxi Logistics Technology Co., Ltd. is RMB5,000,000.

 

The capital contribution amount and shareholding percentage of the shareholders are as follows:

 

Jian Cui: RMB2,500,000 (50%)

Dingkai Yu: RMB2,500,000 (50%)

   January 25, 2021    January 25, 2021    January 25, 2021

Exhibit 4.25

Equity Pledge Agreement

This EQUITY PLEDGE AGREEMENT, (this “Agreement”), dated August 25, 2016, is made in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) by and among:

Party A: Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

Registered address: Room B168, Building 2, No. 99, Kechuang 14 Street, Beijing

Economic and Technological Development Zone, Beijing

Party B: Richard Qiangdong Liu;

Pang Zhang;

Yayun Li

Party C: Beijing Jiasheng Investment Management Co., Ltd.

Registered address: Floor 20, Block A, Building 1, 19 Ronghua Middle Street, Beijing

Economic and Technological Development Zone, Beijing

(Party B is referred to as “Pledgors” collectively or “Pledgor” separately hereinafter; Party A is referred to as “Pledgee” hereinafter; and either the Pledgors or the Pledgee is individually referred to as a “Party” and collectively referred to as the “Parties”.)

Whereas,

 

(1)

Beijing Jiasheng Investment Management Co., Ltd. (“Beijing Company”) is a limited liability company duly incorporated and validly existing under the PRC laws.

 

(2)

The Pledgors hold 100% equity interests of Beijing Company in total, of which 45%, 30% and 25% equity interests are owned by Richard Qiangdong Liu, Yayun Li and Pang Zhang, respectively.

 

(3)

The Pledgee is a wholly foreign owned company duly incorporated and existing under the laws of the PRC.

 

(4)

The Pledgee and Beijing Company entered into an Exclusive Technology Consulting and Service Agreement on August 25, 2016 (“Services Agreement”).

 

(5)

The Pledgors and the Pledgee entered into a Loan Agreement on August 25, 2016 (“Loan Agreement”), and entered into an Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement on August 25, 2016 (“Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement”). In addition, the Pledgors delivered the Power of Attorney to the Pledgee on August 25, 2016 (“Power of Attorney”, together with the Services Agreement, Loan Agreement and Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement, collectively referred as “Master Agreement”).


(6)

In order to secure the Pledgors’ performance of their obligations under this Agreement, the Loan Agreement, the Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement and the Power of Attorney, and in order to ensure Beijing Company to be able to perform its obligations under the Services Agreement, the Pledgors hereby pledge all the equity interests held by them in Beijing Company as the guaranty for their and/or Beijing Company’s performance of obligations under the Master Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereby agree as follows through friendly negotiations:

 

1.

Definition

Unless otherwise specified herein, the following words shall have the meanings as follows:

 

  1.1

Pledge Right: means the priority right the Pledgee owns, with respect to the proceedings arising from selling at a discount, auction of, or selling off the equity interests pledged by the Pledgors to the Pledgee.

 

  1.2

Pledged Equity Interests: means all the equity interests duly held by the Pledgors in Beijing Company, i.e. 100% equity interests of Beijing Company, as well as all the other rights created over it.

 

  1.3

Term of Pledge: means the period of term specified in Article 3 hereof.

 

  1.4

Event of Default: means any of the circumstances listed in Article 7 hereof.

 

  1.5

Notice of Default: means any notice issued by the Pledgee to the Pledgors in accordance with this Agreement specifying an Event of Default.

 

2.

Pledge Right and Scope of Guaranty

 

  2.1

The Pledgors agree to pledge all the Pledged Equity Interests to the Pledgee as the guaranty for their and/or Beijing Company’s performance of all the obligations under the Master Agreement and all the liabilities of indemnification to the Pledgee which may arise due to the invalidity or cancellation of the Master Agreement. Beijing Company agrees with such equity pledge arrangement.

 

  2.2

The effect of guaranty under the Master Agreement will not be prejudiced by any amendment or change of the Master Agreement. The invalidity or cancellation of the Master Agreement does not impair the validity of this Agreement. In the event that the Master Agreement is deemed as invalid, or cancelled or revoked for any reason, the Pledgee is entitled to realized its pledge right in accordance with Article 8 hereof.

 

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3.

Creation and Term of Pledge

 

  3.1

The Pledge Right hereunder shall be reflected on the register of shareholders and the capital contribution certificate of Beijing Company in accordance with the form as attached to this Agreement.

 

  3.2

The term of the Pledge Right is two (2) years effective from the registration of pledge of equity interests with the Administration for Industry and Commerce of the place where Beijing Company is registered, till the day on which all the obligations under the Master Agreement are fully performed (“Term of Pledge”).

 

  3.3

During the Term of Pledge, if the Pledgors and/or Beijing Company fails to perform any obligation under or arising from the Master Agreement, the Pledgee has the right to dispose of the Pledge Right in accordance with Article 8 hereof.

 

4.

Possession of Pledge Certificates

 

  4.1

The Pledgors shall deliver the register of shareholders and capital contribution certificate of Beijing Company which reflects the pledge of equity interests as mentioned in above Article 3 within three (3) business days upon the pledge is recorded on such documents, to the Pledgee for its possession , and the Pledgee is obligated to keep the received pledge documents.

 

  4.2

The Pledgee is entitled to all the proceeds in cash including the dividends and all the other non-cash proceeds arising from the Pledge Equity Interests since August 25, 2016.

 

5.

Representations and Warranties of the Pledgors

 

  5.1

The Pledgors are the legal owners of Pledged Equity Interests.

 

  5.2

Once the Pledgee intends to exercise the rights of the Pledgee under this Agreement anytime, it shall be protected from any interference from any other party.

 

  5.3

The Pledgee has the right to dispose of or transfer the Pledge Right in the way as described hereunder.

 

  5.4

Neither of the Pledgors has ever created any other pledge right or any other third party right over the equity interests except towards the Pledgee.

 

6.

Covenants from the Pledgor

 

  6.1

During the term of this Agreement, the Pledgors covenant to the Pledgee as follows:

 

  6.1.1

Without prior written consent of the Pledgee, the Pledgors should not transfer the Pledged Equity Interests, or create or allow creation of any new pledge or any other security upon the Pledged Equity Interests which may impair the rights and/or interest of the Pledgee, except for the transfer of equity interests to the Pledgee or the person designated by the Pledgee in accordance with the Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement.

 

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  6.1.2

The Pledgors shall abide by and exercise all the provisions of laws and regulations in relation to the pledge of rights, and shall present the Pledgee any and all notices, directions or suggestions issued by related competent authorities within two (2) days upon the receipt of such notices, directions or suggestions, and shall comply with such notices, directions or suggestions, or present its opposite opinions and representations regarding the above mentioned issues according to the reasonable request of the Pledgee or with the consent from the Pledgee;

 

  6.1.3

The Pledgors shall give prompt notice to the Pledgee regarding any occurrence or received notice which may influence the equity interests or any part of the equity interests held by the Pledgee, or may change any warranties or obligations of the Pledgors under this Agreement or may influence the performance of obligations by the Pledgors hereunder.

 

  6.2

The Pledgors agree that, the right of the Pledgee to exercise of Pledge Right hereunder in accordance with this Agreement, shall not be interfered or impaired by any legal proceedings taken by the Pledgors, or the successor or designated person of the Pledgors or any other person.

 

  6.3

The Pledgors warrant to the Pledgee that, in order to protect or consummate the guaranty provided by this Agreement regarding the performance of the Master Agreement, the Pledgors will faithfully sign, or cause any other party which is materially related to the Pledge Right to sign, any and all right certificates and deeds, and/or take, or cause any other party which is materially related to the Pledge Right to take, any and all actions, reasonably required by the Pledgee, and will facilitate the exercise of the rights and authorizations granted to the Pledgee under this Agreement, enter into any change to related equity certificate with the Pledgee or the Pledgee’s designated person (individual/legal person), and provide to the Pledgee any and all notices, orders and decisions as deemed necessary by the Pledgee.

 

  6.4

The Pledgors undertake to the Pledgee they will abide by and perform all representations, warranties and undertakings to protect the interests of the Pledgee. The Pledgors shall indemnify the Pledgee any and all losses suffered by the Pledgee due to the Pledgors’ failure or partial failure in performance of their representations, warranties or undertakings.

 

  6.5

The Pledgors covenant to the Pledgee they assume several and joint liabilities with respect to the obligations hereunder.

 

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  6.6

The Pledgors irrevocably agree to waive the preemptive right with respect to the Pledged Equity Interests pledged by other shareholders of Beijing Company to the Pledgee, as well as the transfer of equity interests due to the exercise of Pledge Right by the Pledgee.

 

7.

Event of Default

 

  7.1

Any of the following is deemed as an Event of Default:

 

  7.1.1

Beijing Company fails to perform its obligations under the Master Agreement;

 

  7.1.2

Any representation or warranty of the Pledgors under this Agreement is substantially misleading or untrue, and/or any of the Pledgors breaches any of his representations and warranties under this Agreement;

 

  7.1.3

Any of the Pledgors breaches its covenants hereunder;

 

  7.1.4

Any of the Pledgors breaches any provision hereof;

 

  7.1.5

Except that any of the Pledgors transfers the equity interests to the Pledgee or the Pledgee’s designated person in accordance with the Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement, any of the Pledgors waives the Pledged Equity Interests or transfers the Pledged Equity Interests without the written consent from the Pledgee;

 

  7.1.6

Any external borrowings, guaranty, indemnification, undertakings or any other liabilities of the Pledgors (1) is required to be repaid or exercised early due to its default; or (2) is not repaid or exercised when due, which makes the Pledgee reasonably believes that the ability of the Pledgors to perform their obligations under this Agreement has been impaired.

 

  7.1.7

Any of the Pledgors fails to repay general debts or other liabilities;

 

  7.1.8

This Agreement is deemed to be illegal with promulgation of related laws, or any of the Pledgors is unable to continue to perform his obligations hereunder;

 

  7.1.9

The consent, permit, approval or authorization from the competent authorities for making this Agreement enforceable, legal or valid is revoked, suspended, invalidated or materially amended;

 

  7.1.10

Adverse change occur with respect to the assets of the Pledgors, which makes the Pledgee reasonably believes that the ability of the Pledgors to perform their obligations under this Agreement has been impaired.

 

  7.1.11

Successor of the Pledgors or Beijing Company can only perform part of, or refuses to perform, its obligations under this Agreement.

 

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  7.1.12

Other circumstances occur which make the Pledgee unable to exercise or dispose of the Pledge Right in accordance with related laws.

 

  7.2

In the event that is aware of or discover that any issue described in the above Article 7.1 or any other issue which may cause the occurrence of such mentioned issues has occurred, the Pledgors shall give a prompt written notice to the Pledgee.

 

  7.3

Unless that the Event of Default specified in above Article 7.1 has been resolved to the satisfaction of the Pledgee, otherwise the Pledgee is entitled to (not obligated to) serve a Notice of Default to the Pledgors immediately following or any time after the occurrence of the Event of Default, to require the Pledgors and Beijing Company to immediately perform its obligations under the Master Agreement (including without limitation to payment of the due and unpaid debts and other amounts payable under the Services Agreements) or dispose of the Pledge Right in accordance with Article 8 hereof.

 

8.

Exercise of Pledge Right

 

  8.1

Prior to the fulfillment of performance of the obligations under the Master Agreement, neither of the Pledgors may transfer the Pledged Equity Interests without the written consent of the Pledgee.

 

  8.2

In the event of occurrence of the Event of Default described in above Article 7, the Pledgee shall give a Notice of Default to the Pledgors when exercising the Pledge Right. The Pledgee may exercise the right to dispose of the Pledge Right at the same time of or any time after the service of the Notice of Default.

 

  8.3

The Pledgee has the right to sell in accordance with legal procedure or dispose of in the other way allowed by law the Pledged Equity Interests hereunder. If the Pledgee decides to exercise the Pledge Right, the Pledgors both undertake to transfer all of their shareholder rights to the Pledgee for exercise. In addition, the Pledgee has the priority to receive the proceedings arising from selling at a discount, auction of, or selling off the equity interests pledged by the Pledgors to the Pledgee according to the legal proceedings.

 

  8.4

When the Pledgee is disposing of the Pledge Right in accordance with this Agreement, neither of the Pledgors may create any obstacle, and shall provide any necessary assistance to help the Pledgee to realize the Pledge Right.

 

9.

Transfer of Agreement

 

  9.1

Unless with the prior consent from the Pledgee, the Pledgors have no right to grant or transfer any of their rights and obligations hereunder.

 

  9.2

This Agreement is binding upon the Pledgors and their successor, as well as the Pledgee, and its successors and assignees permitted by the Pledgee.

 

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  9.3

The Pledgee is entitled to transfer any or all rights and obligations under the Master Agreement to any person (individual/legal person) designated by it at anytime. Under this circumstance, the assignee have the same rights and obligations as the Pledgee under this Agreement, as if such rights and obligations are granted to it as a party to this Agreement. When transferring the rights and obligations under the Services Agreements, this Agreement, the Loan Agreement, the Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement and/or Power of Attorney, the Pledgors shall sign any and all related agreement and/or documents as required by the Pledgee.

 

  9.4

With the change of pledgee due to the transfer, all the parties to the new pledge shall enter into a new pledge contract, which shall be substantially same to this Agreement in the content and to the satisfaction of the Pledgee.

 

10.

Effectiveness and Termination

 

  10.1

This Agreement becomes effective on the date hereof. All Parties agree and confirm that the terms and conditions hereof become effective since August 25, 2016.

 

  10.2

The Parties confirm that whether the pledge hereunder has been registered and recorded or not will not impair the effectiveness and validity of this Agreement.

 

  10.3

This Agreement will terminate two (2) years after the Pledgors and /or Beijing Company no longer assume any liability under or arising from the Master Agreement.

 

  10.4

Release of pledge shall be recorded accordingly on the register of shareholders of Beijing Company and related deregistration formalities shall be proceeded with at the Administration for Industry and Commerce of the place where Beijing Company is registered.

 

11.

Processing Fee and Other Costs

All fees and actual costs related to this Agreement, including not limited to legal fees, processing fee, duty stamp and all the other related taxes and expenses shall be borne by the Pledgors. If related taxes is borne by the Pledgee in accordance with laws, then the Pledgor shall fully indemnify the Pledgee all the taxes withheld by the Pledgee.

 

12.

Force Majeure

 

  12.1

“Force Majeure Event” shall mean any event beyond the reasonable controls of the Party so affected, which are unpredictable, unavoidable, irresistible even if the affected Party takes a reasonable care, including but not limited to governmental acts, Act of God, fires, explosion, geographical variations, storms, floods, earthquakes, morning and evening tides, lightning or wars, riot, strike, and any other such events that all Parties have reached a consensus upon. However, any shortage of credits, funding or financing shall not be deemed as the events beyond reasonable controls of the affected Party.

 

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  12.2

In the event that the performance of this Agreement is delayed or interrupted due to the said Force Majeure Event, the affected Party shall be excused from any liability to the extent of the delayed or interrupted performance. The affected Party which intends to seek exemption from its obligations of performance under this Agreement or any provision of this Agreement shall immediately inform the other Party of such a Force Majeure Event and the measures it needs to take in order to complete its performance.

 

13.

Dispute Resolution

 

  13.1

The formation, validity, performance and interpretation of this Agreement and the disputes resolution under this Agreement shall be governed by the PRC laws.

 

  13.2

The Parties shall strive to settle any dispute arising from or in connection with this Agreement through friendly consultation. In case no settlement can be reached through consultation within thirty (30) days after the request for consultation is made by any Party, any Party can submit such matter to Beijing Arbitration Commission for arbitration in accordance with its then effective rules. The arbitration shall take place in Beijing. The arbitration award shall be final and binding upon all the Parties.

 

14.

Notices

Notices or other communications required to be given by any Party pursuant to this Agreement shall be made in writing and delivered personally or sent by mail or facsimile transmission to the addresses of the other Parties set forth below or other designated addresses notified by such other Parties to such Party from time to time. The date when the notice is deemed to be duly served shall be determined as the follows: (a) a notice delivered personally is deemed duly served upon the delivery; (b) a notice sent by mail is deemed duly served on the seventh (7th) day after the date when the air registered mail with postage prepaid has been sent out (as is shown on the postmark), or the fourth (4th) day after the delivery date to the internationally recognized courier service agency; and (c) a notice sent by facsimile transmission is deemed duly served upon the receipt time as is shown on the transmission confirmation of relevant documents.

If to the Pledgee: Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

 

Address:

  

***

  

***

Phone:

  

***

Facsimile:

  

***

Attention:

  

***

 

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If to the Pledgors: Richard Qiangdong Liu

 

Address:

  

***

  

***

Phone:

  

***

Facsimile:

  

***

Pang Zhang

  

Address:

  

***

  

***

Phone:

  

***

Facsimile:

  

***

Yayun Li

  

Address:

  

***

  

***

Phone:

  

***

Facsimile:

  

***

 

15.

Miscellaneous

 

  15.1

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

 

  15.2

The Parties agree to promptly execute any document and take any other action reasonably necessary or advisable to perform provisions and purpose of this Agreement.

 

  15.3

The Parties confirm that this Agreement shall, upon its effectiveness, constitute the entire agreement and common understanding of the Parties with respect to the subject matters herein and fully supersede all prior verbal and/or written agreements and understandings with respect to the subject matters herein.

 

  15.4

The Parties may amend and supplement this Agreement in writing. Any amendment and/or supplement to this Agreement duly signed by the Parties is an integral part of and has the same effect with this Agreement.

 

  15.5

Any Party’s failure to exercise the rights under this Agreement in time shall not be deemed as its waiver of such rights and would not affect its future exercise of such rights.

 

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  15.6

If any provision of this Agreement is held void, invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, governmental agency or arbitration authority, the validity, legality and enforceability of the other provisions hereof shall not be affected or impaired in any way. The Parties shall cease performing such void, invalid or unenforceable provisions and revise such void, invalid or unenforceable provisions only to the extent closest to the original intention thereof to recover its validity or enforceability for such specific facts and circumstances.

 

  15.7

Any schedule hereto is an integral part of and has the same effect with this Agreement.

 

  15.8

This Agreement is made in five (5) originals with each Party holding one (1) original. And other originals are submitted to the AIC for proceeding with the formalities of registration of pledge of equity interests.

[No text below]

 

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(Signature Page)

IN WITNESS THEREOF, each Party has signed or caused its legal representative to sign this Agreement as of the date first written above.

 

Party A: Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.
Signature of authorized representative:  

/s/ Richard Qiangdong Liu

 

Party B: Richard Qiangdong Liu
By:  

/s/ Richard Qiangdong Liu

Yayun Li
By:  

/s/ Yayun Li

Pang Zhang
By:  

/s/ Pang Zhang

Party C: Beijing Jiasheng Investment Management Co., Ltd.

 

Signature of authorized representative:  

/s/ Pang Zhang

Signature page for the Amended and Restated Equity Pledge Agreement

 

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Schedule 1:

Register of Shareholders of Beijing Jiasheng Investment Management Co., Ltd.

 

Name of

Shareholder

  

Capital Contribution

Amount/Shareholding

Percentage

  

Registration of Pledge

Richard Qiangdong Liu   

RMB 450,000

 

45%

   In accordance with the Equity Pledge Agreement by and among Richard Qiangdong Liu, Yayun Li, Pang Zhang, Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd. and Beijing Jiasheng Investment Management Co., Ltd. dated August 25, 2016, Richard Qiangdong Liu has pledged all the equity interests held by him to Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.
Yayun Li   

RMB 300,000

 

30%

   In accordance with the Equity Pledge Agreement by and among Richard Qiangdong Liu, Yayun Li, Pang Zhang, Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd. and Beijing Jiasheng Investment Management Co., Ltd. dated August 25, 2016, Yayun Li has pledged all the equity interests held by her to Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.
Pang Zhang   

RMB 250,000

 

25%

   In accordance with the Equity Pledge Agreement by and among Richard Qiangdong Liu, Yayun Li, Pang Zhang, Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd. and Beijing Jiasheng Investment Management Co., Ltd. dated August 25, 2016, Pang Zhang has pledged all the equity interests held by him to Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

 

Beijing Jiasheng Investment
Management Co., Ltd.

Signature of authorized

representative:

 

/s/ Pang Zhang                

 

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Schedule 2:

Beijing Jiasheng Investment Management Co., Ltd.

Capital Contribution Certificate

(No.: 001)

Company: Beijing Jiasheng Investment Management Co., Ltd.

Date of Incorporation: November 18, 2014

Registered Capital: RMB 1,000,000

Shareholder: Richard Qiangdong Liu

Capital Contributed by Shareholder: RMB 450,000

In accordance with the Equity Pledge Agreement by and among Richard Qiangdong Liu, Yayun Li, Pang Zhang, Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd. and Beijing Jiasheng Investment Management Co., Ltd. dated August 25, 2016, Richard Qiangdong Liu has pledged all the equity interests held by him to Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

 

Beijing Jiasheng Investment Management Co., Ltd. (seal)
Signature:  

/s/ Pang Zhang                                             

Name:   Pang Zhang
Title:   Legal representative
Date:   August 25, 2016

 

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Beijing Jiasheng Investment Management Co., Ltd.

Capital Contribution Certificate

(No.: 002)

Company: Beijing Jiasheng Investment Management Co., Ltd.

Date of Incorporation: November 18, 2014

Registered Capital: RMB 1,000,000

Shareholder: Yayun Li

Capital Contributed by Shareholder: RMB 300,000

In accordance with the Equity Pledge Agreement by and among Richard Qiangdong Liu, Yayun Li, Pang Zhang, Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd. and Beijing Jiasheng Investment Management Co., Ltd. dated August 25, 2016, Yayun Li has pledged all the equity interests held by her to Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

 

Beijing Jiasheng Investment Management Co., Ltd. (seal)
Signature:  

/s/ Pang Zhang                                                 

Name:   Pang Zhang
Title:   Legal representative
Date:   August 25, 2016

 

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Beijing Jiasheng Investment Management Co., Ltd.

Capital Contribution Certificate

(No.: 003)

Company: Beijing Jiasheng Investment Management Co., Ltd.

Date of Incorporation: November 18, 2014

Registered Capital: RMB 1,000,000

Shareholder: Pang Zhang

Capital Contributed by Shareholder: RMB 250,000

In accordance with the Equity Pledge Agreement by and among Richard Qiangdong Liu, Yayun Li, Pang Zhang, Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd. and Beijing Jiasheng Investment Management Co., Ltd. dated August 25, 2016, Pang Zhang has pledged all the equity interests held by him to Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

 

Beijing Jiasheng Investment Management Co., Ltd. (seal)
Signature:  

/s/ Pang Zhang                                             

Name:   Pang Zhang
Title:  

Legal representative

Date:   August 25, 2016

 

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Schedule A

The following schedule sets forth information about the equity pledge agreements substantially in form as this exhibit that the Registrant entered into with certain other Chinese variable interest entities of the Registrant. Other than the information set forth below, there is no material difference between such other agreements and this exhibit.

 

VIE

 

Executing Parties

 

Capital Contribution

 

Date of

Entitlement to all

Proceeds for

Pledgee

 

Effective Date

 

Execution

Date

Beijing Yuanyi Freight Forwarding Co., Ltd.   Party A: Beijing Jingbangda Trade Co., Ltd.   The registered capital of Beijing Yuanyi Freight Forwarding Co., Ltd. is RMB 3,000,000.00.   January 5, 2017   January 5, 2017   January 5, 2017
  Party B: Richard Qiangdong Liu, Pang Zhang and Yayun Li   The capital contribution amount and shareholding percentage of the shareholders are as follows:      
  Party C: Beijing Yuanyi Freight Forwarding Co., Ltd.   Richard Qiangdong Liu: RMB 1,350,000.00 (45%) Yayun Li: RMB 900,000.00 (30%) Pang Zhang: RMB 750,000.00 (25%)      
Jiangsu Jingdong Bangneng Investment Management Co., Ltd.   Party A: Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.   The registered capital of Jiangsu Jingdong Bangneng Investment Management Co., Ltd. is RMB 80,000,000.00.   June 15, 2016   September 8, 2016   September 8, 2016
  Party B: Richard Qiangdong Liu, Pang Zhang and Yayun Li   The capital contribution amount and shareholding percentage of the shareholders are as follows:      
  Party C: Jiangsu Jingdong Bangneng Investment Management Co., Ltd.   Richard Qiangdong Liu: RMB 36,000,000.00 (45%) Yayun Li: RMB 24,000,000.00 (30%) Pang Zhang: RMB 20,000,000.00 (25%)      
Suqian Limao Donghong Investment Management Co., Ltd.   Party A: Suqian Yitong Information Technology Co., Ltd.   The registered capital of Suqian Limao Donghong Investment Management Co., Ltd. is RMB 1,000,000.00.   December 28, 2016   December 8, 2015   December 28, 2016
  Party B: Richard Qiangdong Liu, Pang Zhang and Yayun Li   The capital contribution amount and shareholding percentage of the shareholders are as follows:      
  Party C: Suqian Limao Donghong Investment Management Co., Ltd.   Richard Qiangdong Liu: RMB 620,000.00 (62%) Yayun Li: RMB 380,000.00 (38%)      
Beijing Andist Technology Co., Ltd.   Party A: Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.   The registered capital of Beijing Andist Technology Co., Ltd. is RMB 2,000,000.00.   December 1, 2016   December 1, 2016   December 1, 2016
  Party B: Richard Qiangdong Liu, Pang Zhang and Yayun Li   The capital contribution amount and shareholding percentage of the shareholders are as follows:      
  Party C: Beijing Andist Technology Co., Ltd.   Richard Qiangdong Liu: RMB 900,000.00 (45%) Yayun Li: RMB 600,000.00 (30%) Pang Zhang: RMB 500,000.00 (25%)      

 

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Shanghai Jingdong Cai’ao E-commercial Co., Ltd.   Party A: Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.   The registered capital of Shanghai Jingdong Cai’ao E-commercial Co., Ltd. is RMB 10,000,000.00.   December 20, 2016   December 20, 2016   December 20, 2016
  Party B: Richard Qiangdong Liu, Pang Zhang and Yayun Li   The capital contribution amount and shareholding percentage of the shareholders are as follows:      
  Party C: Shanghai Jingdong Cai’ao E-commercial Co., Ltd.,   Richard Qiangdong Liu: RMB 4,500,000.00 (45%) Yayun Li: RMB 3,000,000.00 (30%) Pang Zhang: RMB 2,500,000.00 (25%)      
Suzhou Guanyinghou Media Technology Co., Ltd.  

Party A: Suqian Daxi Information Technology Co., Ltd.

 

Party B: Qian Yang

 

Party C: Suzhou Guanyinghou Media Technology Co., Ltd.

 

The registered capital of Suzhou Guanyinghou Media Technology Co., Ltd. is RMB 10,000,000.00.

 

The capital contribution amount and shareholding percentage of the shareholders are as follows: Qian Yang: RMB 10,000,000.00 (100%)

  December 11, 2017   December 11, 2017   December 11, 2017
Beijing JPT E-Commerce Co., Ltd.  

Party A: Beijing QGX Information Technology Co., Ltd.

 

Party B: Richard Qiangdong Liu, Yayun Li and Pang Zhang

 

Party C: Beijing JPT E-Commerce Co., Ltd.

 

The registered capital of Beijing JPT E-Commerce Co., Ltd is RMB10,000,000

 

The capital contribution amount and shareholding percentage are as follows: Richard Qiangdong Liu: RMB4,500,000 (45%) Yayun Li: RMB3,000,000 (30%) Pang Zhang: RMB2,500,000 (25%)

  March 28, 2018   March 28, 2018   March 28, 2018
Jingdong Cloud Computing Co., Ltd.  

Party A: Jingdong Longyun Technology Co., Ltd.

 

Party B: Richard Qiangdong Liu, Yayun Li and Pang Zhang

 

Party C: Jingdong Cloud Computing Co., Ltd.

 

The registered capital of Jingdong Cloud Computing Co., Ltd. is RMB50,000,000

 

The capital contribution amount and shareholding percentage are as follows: Richard Qiangdong Liu: RMB22,500,000 (45%) Yayun Li: RMB15,000,000 (30%) Pang Zhang: RMB12,500,000 (25%)

  November 29, 2018   November 29, 2018   November 29, 2018
Suqian Jiantong Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.  

Party A: Suqian Daxi Information Technology Co., Ltd.

 

Party B: Suzhou Guanyinghou Media Technology Co., Ltd.

 

Party C: Suqian Jiantong Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.

 

The registered capital of Suqian Jiantong Enterprise Management Co., Ltd. is RMB10,010,000.

 

The capital contribution amount and shareholding percentage are as follows: Suzhou Guanyinghou Media Technology Co., Ltd.: RMB10,000,000 (99.99%), Xinshi Wang: RMB10,000 (0.1%)

  April 18, 2019   April 18, 2019   April 18, 2019

 

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Exhibit 4.26

Power of Attorney

The undersigned, Richard Qiangdong Liu, a citizen of the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”) and a holder of 45% of the equity interests of Beijing Jiasheng Investment Management Co., Ltd. (the “Beijing Company”) (the “Shareholding”), hereby irrevocably authorizes any natural person appointed by Beijing Jingdong Century Trading Co., Ltd. (the “WFOE”) to exercise the following rights during the term of this Power of Attorney:

Any natural person appointed by the WFOE is hereby authorized to exercise on behalf of the undersigned as his sole and exclusive agent the rights in respect of the Shareholding including without limitation: (1) attend shareholders’ meeting of the Beijing Company and sign resolutions thereof on behalf of the undersigned; (2) exercise all rights of the undersigned as a shareholder of the Beijing Company according to laws and the articles of association of the Beijing Company, including without limitation the rights to vote and to sell, transfer, pledge or dispose all or any part of the Shareholding; and (3) designate and appoint on behalf of the undersigned the legal representative, chairperson, director, supervisor, chief executive officer and any other senior management of the Beijing Company.

Subject to the powers and authorities provided under this Power of Attorney, any natural person appointed by the WFOE will have the right to sign on behalf of the undersigned any transfer agreement contemplated under the Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement to which the undersigned will be a party, and to perform the Equity Pledge Agreement and the Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement, each of which is dated the date hereof and to which the undersigned is a party. Exercise of such right will not have any restriction upon this Power of Attorney.

Unless otherwise provided under this Power of Attorney, any natural person appointed by the WFOE has the right to transfer, apply or otherwise dispose any cash dividend, bonus and any other non-cash gain arising from the Shareholding on reliance of any oral or written instruction from the undersigned.

Unless otherwise provided under this Power of Attorney, any natural person appointed by the WFOE has the right to take any action regarding the Shareholding according to his/her own judgment without any oral or written instruction from the undersigned.

Any and all the actions associated with the Shareholding made by any natural person appointed by the WFOE will be deemed as the action of the undersigned, and any and all documents relating to the Shareholding executed by any natural person appointed by the WFOE shall be deemed to be executed and acknowledged by the undersigned.

Any natural person appointed by the WFOE may delegate this power of attorney by assigning his/her rights relating to the conduct of the aforesaid matter and exercise of the Shareholding to any other person or entity at his/her own discretion without prior notice to or consent from the undersigned.

 

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This Power of Attorney is irrevocable and effective as of the date hereof as long as the undersigned is a shareholder of the Beijing Company. This Power of Attorney supersedes any other power of attorney previously signed by the undersigned.

During the term of this Power of Attorney, the undersigned hereby waives all of the rights associated with the Shareholding which have been authorized to any natural person appointed by the WFOE and will not exercise any such right by himself.

 

By:  

/s/ Richard Qiangdong Liu

Dated: August 25, 2016

 

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Power of Attorney

The undersigned, Yayun Li, a citizen of the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”) and a holder of 30% of the equity interests of Beijing Jiasheng Investment Management Co., Ltd. (the “Beijing Company”) (the “Shareholding”), hereby irrevocably authorizes any natural person appointed by Beijing Jingdong Century Trading Co., Ltd. (the “WFOE”) to exercise the following rights during the term of this Power of Attorney:

Any natural person appointed by the WFOE is hereby authorized to exercise on behalf of the undersigned as his sole and exclusive agent the rights in respect of the Shareholding including without limitation: (1) attend shareholders’ meeting of the Beijing Company and sign resolutions thereof on behalf of the undersigned; (2) exercise all rights of the undersigned as a shareholder of the Beijing Company according to laws and the articles of association of the Beijing Company, including without limitation the rights to vote and to sell, transfer, pledge or dispose all or any part of the Shareholding; and (3) designate and appoint on behalf of the undersigned the legal representative, chairperson, director, supervisor, chief executive officer and any other senior management of the Beijing Company.

Subject to the powers and authorities provided under this Power of Attorney, any natural person appointed by the WFOE will have the right to sign on behalf of the undersigned any transfer agreement contemplated under the Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement to which the undersigned will be a party, and to perform the Equity Pledge Agreement and the Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement, each of which is dated the date hereof and to which the undersigned is a party. Exercise of such right will not have any restriction upon this Power of Attorney.

Unless otherwise provided under this Power of Attorney, any natural person appointed by the WFOE has the right to transfer, apply or otherwise dispose any cash dividend, bonus and any other non-cash gain arising from the Shareholding on reliance of any oral or written instruction from the undersigned.

Unless otherwise provided under this Power of Attorney, any natural person appointed by the WFOE has the right to take any action regarding the Shareholding according to his/her own judgment without any oral or written instruction from the undersigned.

Any and all the actions associated with the Shareholding made by any natural person appointed by the WFOE will be deemed as the action of the undersigned, and any and all documents relating to the Shareholding executed by any natural person appointed by the WFOE shall be deemed to be executed and acknowledged by the undersigned.

Any natural person appointed by the WFOE may delegate this power of attorney by assigning his/her rights relating to the conduct of the aforesaid matter and exercise of the Shareholding to any other person or entity at his/her own discretion without prior notice to or consent from the undersigned.

This Power of Attorney is irrevocable and effective as of the date hereof as long as the undersigned is a shareholder of the Beijing Company. This Power of Attorney supersedes any other power of attorney previously signed by the undersigned.

 

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During the term of this Power of Attorney, the undersigned hereby waives all of the rights associated with the Shareholding which have been authorized to any natural person appointed by the WFOE and will not exercise any such right by himself.

 

By:  

/s/ Yayun Li

Dated: August 25, 2016

 

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Power of Attorney

The undersigned, Pang Zhang, a citizen of the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”) and a holder of 25% of the equity interests of Beijing Jiasheng Investment Management Co., Ltd. (the “Beijing Company”) (the “Shareholding”), hereby irrevocably authorizes any natural person appointed by Beijing Jingdong Century Trading Co., Ltd. (the “WFOE”) to exercise the following rights during the term of this Power of Attorney:

Any natural person appointed by the WFOE is hereby authorized to exercise on behalf of the undersigned as his sole and exclusive agent the rights in respect of the Shareholding including without limitation: (1) attend shareholders’ meeting of the Beijing Company and sign resolutions thereof on behalf of the undersigned; (2) exercise all rights of the undersigned as a shareholder of the Beijing Company according to laws and the articles of association of the Beijing Company, including without limitation the rights to vote and to sell, transfer, pledge or dispose all or any part of the Shareholding; and (3) designate and appoint on behalf of the undersigned the legal representative, chairperson, director, supervisor, chief executive officer and any other senior management of the Beijing Company.

Subject to the powers and authorities provided under this Power of Attorney, any natural person appointed by the WFOE will have the right to sign on behalf of the undersigned any transfer agreement contemplated under the Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement to which the undersigned will be a party, and to perform the Equity Pledge Agreement and the Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement, each of which is dated the date hereof and to which the undersigned is a party. Exercise of such right will not have any restriction upon this Power of Attorney.

Unless otherwise provided under this Power of Attorney, any natural person appointed by the WFOE has the right to transfer, apply or otherwise dispose any cash dividend, bonus and any other non-cash gain arising from the Shareholding on reliance of any oral or written instruction from the undersigned.

Unless otherwise provided under this Power of Attorney, any natural person appointed by the WFOE has the right to take any action regarding the Shareholding according to his/her own judgment without any oral or written instruction from the undersigned.

Any and all the actions associated with the Shareholding made by any natural person appointed by the WFOE will be deemed as the action of the undersigned, and any and all documents relating to the Shareholding executed by any natural person appointed by the WFOE shall be deemed to be executed and acknowledged by the undersigned.

Any natural person appointed by the WFOE may delegate this power of attorney by assigning his/her rights relating to the conduct of the aforesaid matter and exercise of the Shareholding to any other person or entity at his/her own discretion without prior notice to or consent from the undersigned.

This Power of Attorney is irrevocable and effective as of the date hereof as long as the undersigned is a shareholder of the Beijing Company. This Power of Attorney supersedes any other power of attorney previously signed by the undersigned.

 

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During the term of this Power of Attorney, the undersigned hereby waives all of the rights associated with the Shareholding which have been authorized to any natural person appointed by the WFOE and will not exercise any such right by himself.

 

By:  

/s/ Pang Zhang

Dated: August 25, 2016

 

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Schedule A

The following schedule sets forth information about the power of attorney substantially in form as this exhibit that the Registrant entered into with certain other Chinese variable interest entities. Other than the information set forth below, there is no material difference between such other agreements and this exhibit.

 

VIE

  

Executing Parties

  

Execution Date

Beijing Yuanyi Freight Forwarding Co., Ltd.   

Richard Qiangdong Liu

 

Yayun Li

 

Pang Zhang

  

January 5, 2017

 

January 5, 2017

 

January 5, 2017

Jiangsu Jingdong Bangneng Investment Management Co., Ltd.   

Richard Qiangdong Liu

 

Yayun Li

 

Pang Zhang

  

September 8, 2016

 

September 8, 2016

 

September 8, 2016

Suqian Limao Donghong Investment Management Co., Ltd.   

Richard Qiangdong Liu

 

Yayun Li

  

December 28, 2016

 

December 28, 2016

Beijing Andist Technology Co., Ltd.   

Richard Qiangdong Liu

 

Yayun Li

 

Pang Zhang

  

December 1, 2016

 

December 1, 2016

 

December 1, 2016

Shanghai Jingdong Cai’ao E-commercial Co., Ltd.   

Richard Qiangdong Liu

 

Yayun Li

 

Pang Zhang

  

December 20, 2016

 

December 20, 2016

 

December 20, 2016

Suzhou Guanyinghou Media Technology Co., Ltd.    Qian Yang    December 11, 2017
Beijing JPT E-Commerce Co., Ltd.   

Richard Qiangdong Liu

 

Yayun Li

 

Pang Zhang

  

March 28, 2018

 

March 28, 2018

 

March 28, 2018

Jingdong Cloud Computing Co., Ltd.   

Richard Qiangdong Liu

 

Yayun Li

 

Pang Zhang

  

November 29, 2018

 

November 29, 2018

 

November 29, 2018

Suqian Jiantong Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.   

Xinshi Wang

 

Suzhou Guanyinghou Media Technology Co., Ltd.

  

April 18, 2019

 

April 18, 2019

 

 

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Exhibit 4.27

EXCLUSIVE TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING AND SERVICE AGREEMENT

This EXCLUSIVE TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING AND SERVICE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated December 5, 2014, is made in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”) by and among:

Party A:     Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd. , with registered address at Room B168, Building 2, No. 99, Kechuang 14 Street, Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone, Beijing; and

Party B:     Beijing Jiasheng Investment Management Co., Ltd. , a limited liability company incorporated and existing under the laws of the PRC, with registered address at Floor 20, Block A, Building 1, 19 Ronghua Middle Street, Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone, Beijing.

(Party A and Party B individually, a “Party”; collectively, the “Parties”)

Whereas,

 

1.

Party A is a wholly foreign-owned enterprise duly incorporated and validly existing under the PRC laws, having the resources and qualifications to provide Party B with technology consulting and services;

 

2.

Party B is a limited liability company duly incorporated and validly existing under the PRC laws;

NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereby agree as follows through negotiations:

 

1.

Technology Consulting and Services; Sole and Exclusive Rights and Interests

 

  1.1

During the term of this Agreement, Party A agrees to provide Party B with technology consulting and services set forth in Exhibit I attached hereto subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

 

  1.2

Party B agrees to accept the technology consulting and services provided by Party A. Party B further agrees that during the term hereof, it will not accept the same or similar technology consulting and services with respect to the foregoing business operations from any third party, unless with prior written consent from Party A.

 

  1.3

Any and all rights and interests arising from performance of this Agreement, including without limitation ownership, copyright, patent and other intellectual properties, technical and business secrets, which is developed by Party A or by Party B based on the intellectual property owned by Party A, will be solely and exclusively owned by Party A.


2.

Calculation and Payment of Technology Consulting and Services Fee

 

  2.1

Party B agrees to pay technology consulting and services fee set forth under this Agreement to Party A for the technology consulting and services provided by Party A under this Agreement (the “Consulting Services Fee”).

 

  2.2

The Parties agree to determine and pay the Consulting Services Fee according to Exhibit II attached hereto.

 

3.

Representations and Warranties

 

  3.1

Party A hereby represents and warrants that:

 

  3.1.1

It is a wholly foreign-owned enterprise duly incorporated and validly existing under the laws of the PRC;

 

  3.1.2

Its execution and performance of this Agreement are within the scope of its corporate power and business; it has taken necessary corporate actions and obtained appropriate authorization and necessary consent and approvals from third parties and government agency, and execution of this Agreement will not constitute a breach of any law or contract which has binding or other effect upon it; and

 

  3.1.3

This Agreement, once executed, constitutes legal, valid and binding obligations of Party A, and is enforceable upon Party A pursuant to its terms.

 

  3.2

Party B hereby represents and warrants that:

 

  3.2.1

It is a limited liability company duly incorporated and validly existing under the laws of the PRC;

 

  3.2.2

Its execution and performance of this Agreement are within the scope of its corporate power and business; it has taken necessary corporate actions and obtained appropriate authorization and necessary consent and approvals from third parties and government agency, and execution of this Agreement will not constitute a breach of any law or contract which has binding or other effect upon it; and

 

  3.2.3

This Agreement, once executed, constitutes legal, valid and binding obligations of Party B, and is enforceable upon Party B pursuant to its terms.

 

4.

Confidentiality

 

  4.1

Party B agrees to take reasonably best efforts to keep in confidence Party A’s confidential information and materials (“Confidential Information”) that it may be aware of or have access to in connection with its acceptance of Party A’s exclusive consulting and services. Without prior written consent from Party A, Party B shall not disclose, offer or transfer any Confidential Information to any third party. If this Agreement terminates and upon Party A’s request, Party B shall return to Party A or destroy all of the documents, materials or software containing Confidential Information, and shall delete any Confidential Information from all relevant memory devices and cease to use any Confidential Information.

 

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  4.2

This Article 4 will survive any change, termination or expiration of this Agreement.

 

5.

Breach of Contract

If either party (the “Defaulting Party”) breaches any provision of this Agreement, which causes damage to the other Party (the “Non-defaulting Party”), the Non-defaulting Party may notify the Defaulting Party in writing and request it to rectify and correct such breach of contract; if the Defaulting Party fails to take any action satisfactory to the Non-defaulting Party to rectify and correct such breach within fifteen (15) working days upon the issuance of the written notice by the Non-defaulting Party, the Non-defaulting Party may take the actions pursuant to this Agreement or pursue other remedies in accordance with laws.

 

6.

Effectiveness and Term

 

  6.1

This Agreement shall take effect as of the date first written above. The term of this Agreement is ten (10) years unless early termination occurs in accordance with relevant provisions herein or any other agreement reached by the Parties.

 

  6.2

This Agreement may be extended upon Party A’s written confirmation prior to the expiration of this Agreement and the extended term shall be ten (10) years or the term agreed by both Parties.

 

7.

Termination

 

  7.1

This Agreement shall be terminated on the expiring date unless it is renewed in accordance with the relevant provisions herein.

 

  7.2

During the term hereof, Party B may not make early termination of this Agreement unless Party A commits gross negligence, fraud or other illegal action, or goes bankrupt. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Party A shall always have the right to terminate this Agreement by issuing a thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to Party B.

 

  7.3

The rights and obligations of the Parties under Articles 4 and 5 will survive termination of this Agreement.

 

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8.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

 

  8.1

The execution, interpretation, performance of this Agreement and the disputes resolution under this Agreement shall be governed by the PRC laws.

 

  8.2

The parties hereto shall strive to settle any dispute arising from the interpretation or performance of the terms under this Agreement through friendly consultation in good faith. In case no settlement can be reached through consultation within thirty (30) days after the request for consultation is made by either Party, any Party can submit such matter to Beijing Arbitration Commission for arbitration in accordance with its then effective rules. The arbitration shall take place in Beijing. The arbitration award shall be final and binding upon both Parties.

 

9.

Force Majeure

 

  9.1

“Force Majeure Event” shall mean any event beyond the reasonable controls of the Party so affected, which are unpredictable, unavoidable, irresistible even if the affected Party takes a reasonable care, including but not limited to governmental acts, Act of God, fires, explosion, geographical variations, storms, floods, earthquakes, morning and evening tides, lightning or wars, riot, strike, and any other such events that all Parties have reached a consensus upon. However, any shortage of credits, funding or financing shall not be deemed as the events beyond reasonable controls of the affected Party.

 

  9.2

In the event that the performance of this Agreement is delayed or interrupted due to the said Force Majeure Event, the affected Party shall be excused from any liability to the extent of the delayed or interrupted performance. The affected Party which intends to seek exemption from its obligations of performance under this Agreement or any provision of this Agreement shall immediately inform the other Party of such a Force Majeure Event and the measures it needs to take in order to complete its performance.

 

10.

Notices

All notices or other correspondences given by either Party pursuant to this Agreement shall be made in writing and may be delivered in person, or by registered mail, postage prepaid mail, generally accepted courier service or facsimile to the following addresses of the relevant Party or both Parties, or any other address notified by the other Party from time to time, or another person’s address designated by it. The date when the notice is deemed to be duly served shall be determined as the follows: (a) a notice delivered personally is deemed duly served upon the delivery; (b) a notice sent by mail is deemed duly served on the seventh (7th) day after the air registered mail with postage prepaid has been sent out (as is shown on the postmark), or the fourth (4th) day after delivery to the internationally recognized courier service agency; and (c) a notice sent by facsimile transmission is deemed duly served upon the receipt time as is shown on the transmission confirmation of relevant documents.

 

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If to Party A: Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

Address: ***

        ***

Telephone: ***

Fax: ***

Attention: ***

If to Party B: Beijing Jiasheng Investment Management Co., Ltd.

Address: ***

Telephone: ***

Fax: ***

Attention: ***

 

11.

Assignment

Party B shall not assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement to any third party without the prior written consent of Party A.

 

12.

Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is held void, invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction or arbitration authority, the validity, legality and enforceability of the other provisions hereof shall not be affected or impaired. The Parties shall cease performing such void, invalid or unenforceable provisions and revise such void, invalid or unenforceable provisions only to the extent closest to the original intention thereof to recover its validity or enforceability for such specific facts and circumstances.

 

13.

Amendment and Supplement to Agreement

Any amendment and supplement to this Agreement shall be made in writing by the Parties. Any agreements on such amendment and supplement duly executed by both Parties shall be deemed as a part of this Agreement and shall have the same legal effect as this Agreement.

 

14.

Miscellaneous

 

  14.1

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

 

  14.2

The Parties agree to promptly execute any document and take any other action reasonably necessary or advisable to perform provisions and purpose of this Agreement.

 

  14.3

The Parties confirm that this Agreement shall, upon its effectiveness, constitute the entire agreement and common understanding of the Parties with respect to the subject matters herein and fully supersede all prior verbal and/or written agreements and understandings with respect to the subject matters herein.

 

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  14.4

This Agreement shall be binding upon and for the benefit of all the Parties hereto and their respective inheritors, successors and the permitted assigns.

 

  14.5

Any Party’s failure to exercise the rights under this Agreement in time shall not be deemed as its waiver of such rights and would not affect its future exercise of such rights.

 

  14.6

Any attachment hereto is an integral part of and has the same effect with this Agreement.

 

  14.7

This Agreement is made in two originals with each Party holding one and both originals are equally authentic.

(No text below)

 

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( Signature Page of Exclusive Technology Consulting and Service Agreement)

IN WITNESS THEREOF, each Party hereto has caused this Agreement duly executed by their respective legal representative or duly authorized representative on its behalf as of the date first written above.

 

Party A: Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

/s/ Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

(Seal of Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.)
By:  

/s/ Richard Qiangdong Liu

Party B: Beijing Jiasheng Investment Management Co., Ltd.

/s/ Beijing Jiasheng Investment Management Co., Ltd.

(Seal of Beijing Jiasheng Investment Management Co., Ltd.)
By:  

/s/ Richard Qiangdong Liu

 

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Exhibit 1: List of Technology Consulting and Services

Party A will provide the following technology consulting and services to Party B:

 

(1)

technology research and development required in connection Party B’s business operations, including development, design and production of database software for information storage and other related technologies as well as granting license of such technology to Party B;

 

(2)

technology application and implementation for Party B’s business operations, including without limitation master design, installation, commissioning and trial operation of technical systems;

 

(3)

routine maintenance, supervision, commissioning and trouble shooting for Party B’s computer network equipment, including prompt customer information input to database, or promptly update database and customer interface, as well as other related technical services;

 

(4)

consulting services for procurement of equipment, software and hardware systems necessary for web-based business operations by Party B, including without limitation consulting and advising on selection, installation and commissioning of tool software, application software and technical platform, as well as the selection, type and function of complementary hardware facilities and equipment;

 

(5)

appropriate training and technical support for Party B’s employees, including without limitation providing raining on customer services or technologies, sharing knowledge and experience on installation and operation of systems and equipment, assisting to resolve any problem in connection with system and equipment installation and operation, consulting and advising on operation of any other web edition platform and software, and assisting to collect and compile information and contents;

 

(6)

technology consulting and response to enquiries raised by Party B relating to network equipment, technical products and software; and

 

(7)

any other technical services and consulting required by Party B for business operations.

 

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Exhibit II: Calculation and Payment of Technology Consulting and Services Fee

The amount of the service fee will be determined on the basis of:

 

(1)

difficulty of the technology and complexity of the consulting and management services;

 

(2)

time required by Party A to provide technology consulting and management services; and

 

(3)

contents and commercial value of the technology consulting and management services.

Party A will issue a fee statement based on the workload and commercial value of the technical services provided by Party B as well as the prices agreed by the Parties to Party B on quarterly basis. Party B will pay the consulting and services fee according to the time and amount set forth in the statement, provided that Party B will pay no less than RMB 10,000 as consulting and services fee (the “Quarterly Minimum Service Fee”) to Party A on quarterly basis. Party A may revise at any time the standards of consulting and services fee based on the amount and composition of the consulting and services fee payable by Party B.

The Quarterly Minimum Service Fee is subject to approval from Party A’s board of directors, and will be reviewed and revised no less than once yearly. Any revision and change of Quarterly Minimum Service Fee is subject to approval from Party A’s board of directors.

 

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Schedule A

The following schedule sets forth information about the exclusive technology consulting and service agreements substantially in form as this exhibit that the Registrant entered into with certain other Chinese variable interest entities. Other than the information set forth below, there is no material difference between such other agreements and this exhibit.

 

VIE

  

Executing Parties

  

Calculation and

Payment of

Technology

Consulting and

Services Fee

  

Execution Date

Beijing Yuanyi Freight Forwarding Co., Ltd.   

Party A: Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

 

Party B: Beijing Yuanyi Freight Forwarding Co., Ltd.

   Party A will issue a fee statement based on the workload and commercial value of the technical services provided by Party B as well as the prices agreed by the Parties to Party B on quarterly basis. Party B will pay the consulting and services fee according to the time and amount set forth in the statement to Party A on quarterly basis. Party A may revise at any time the standards of consulting and services fee based on the amount and composition of the consulting and services fee payable by Party B.    December 8, 2014
Jiangsu Jingdong Bangneng Investment Management Co., Ltd.   

Party A: Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

 

Party B: Jiangsu Jingdong Bangneng Investment Management Co., Ltd.

   Party A will issue a fee statement based on the workload and commercial value of the technical services provided by Party B as well as the prices agreed by the Parties to Party B on quarterly basis. Party B will pay the consulting and services fee according to the time and amount set forth in the statement to Party A on quarterly basis. Party A may revise at any time the standards of consulting and services fee based on the amount and composition of the consulting and services fee payable by Party B.    August 7, 2015
Suqian Limao Donghong Investment Management Co., Ltd.   

Party A: Suqian Yitong Information Technology Co., Ltd.

 

Party B: Suqian Limao Donghong Investment Management Co., Ltd.

   Same as this exhibit.    December 28, 2016

 

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Suzhou Guanyinghou Media Technology Co., Ltd.   

Party A: Suqian Daxi Information Technology Co., Ltd.

 

Party B: Suzhou Guanyinghou Media Technology Co., Ltd.

   Same as this exhibit    December 11, 2017
Jingdong Cloud Computing Co., Ltd.   

Party A: Jingdong Longyun Technology Co., Ltd.

 

Party B: Jingdong Cloud Computing Co., Ltd.

   Same as this exhibit    November 29, 2018
Beijing JPT E-Commerce Co., Ltd.   

Party A: Beijing QGX Information Technology Co., Ltd.

 

Party B: Beijing JPT E-Commerce Co., Ltd.

   Same as this exhibit    March 28, 2018
Suqian Jiantong Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.   

Party A: Suqian Daxi Information Technology Co., Ltd.

 

Party B: Suqian Jiantong Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.

   Same as this exhibit    April 18, 2019

 

11

Exhibit 4.28

Business Operations Agreement

This Business Operations Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made as of August 25, 2016, in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”) by and among:

Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd. , with registered address at Room B168, Building 2, 99 Kechuang 14 Street, Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone, Beijing (“Party A”)

Beijing Jiasheng Investment Management Co., Ltd. , with registered address at Floor 20, Block A, Building 1, 19 Ronghua Middle Street, Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone, Beijing (“Party B”)

And

Richard Qiangdong Liu , with PRC identification number of ***;

Yayun Li , with PRC identification number of ***; and

Pang Zhang , with PRC identification number of ***

(Richard Qiangdong Liu, Yayun Li and Pang Zhang collectively, “Party C”)

(Party A, Party B and Party C Individually a “Party”, and collectively the “Parties”)

WHEREAS :

 

A

Party A is a wholly foreign-owned enterprise duly incorporated and validly existing under the PRC laws;

 

B

Party B is a limited liability company duly incorporated and validly existing under the PRC laws;

 

C

A business relationship has been established between Party A and Party B by entering into an Exclusive Consulting and Services Agreement, whereby Party B is required to make all payments to Party A thereunder. Therefore, the daily operations of Party B will have a material impact on its ability to pay the payables to Party A; and

 

D

Party C is shareholders of Party B whose 45%, 30% and 25% equity interests are respectively owned by Richard Qiangdong Liu, Yayun Li and Pang Zhang.


NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereby agree and intend to be legally bound as follows through friendly negotiations and in the principles of equity and mutual benefit:

 

1.

Negative Undertakings

In order to ensure Party B’s performance of the agreements between Party A and Party B and all its obligations owed to Party A, Party B and Party C hereby confirm and agree that unless with prior written consent from Party A or a third party appointed by Party A, Party B shall not conduct any transaction which may materially affect any of its assets, businesses, employees, duties, rights or operations, including but not limited to the following:

 

  1.1

to conduct any business that is beyond the normal business scope or in a manner inconsistent with past practices;

 

  1.2

to borrow money or incur any debt from any third party;

 

  1.3

to change or dismiss any director or to dismiss and replace any senior management member;

 

  1.4

to sell to or acquire from any third party, or otherwise dispose any of its material assets or rights, including but not limited to any intellectual property rights;

 

  1.5

to provide guarantee in favor of any third party or impose any encumbrance upon any of its assets (including intellectual property rights);

 

  1.6

to amend its articles of association or change its scope of business;

 

  1.7

to change its ordinary course of business or modify any material internal bylaws or systems;

 

  1.8

to assign any of the rights or obligations under this Agreement to any third party;

 

  1.9

to make significant adjustment to any of its business operations, marketing strategies, operation policies or client relations; and

 

  1.10

to make any form of distribution of dividend or bonus.

 

2.

Operational and Human Resource Management

 

  2.1

Party B and Party C hereby agree to accept and strictly perform the comments and instructions from Party A from time to time regarding employment and dismissal of its employees, the daily business management and financial management.

 

  2.2

Party B and Party C hereby jointly and severally agree that Party C shall appoint the person elected in accordance with the procedures required by applicable laws and regulations and the articles of association of Party B or designated by Party A as director (or managing director) or supervisor of Party B, and cause such director to elect the person recommended by Party A as the chairman of the board (if any), and appoint the persons designated by Party A as Party B’s General Manager, Chief Financial Officer, and other officers.

 

2


  2.3

If any of the above directors or officers resigns or is dismissed by Party A, he or she will lose the qualification to hold any position in Party B and, under such circumstance, Party C shall remove such person from his or her position in Party B and immediately elect or appoint any other candidate designated by Party A to assume such position.

 

  2.4

For the purpose of Section 2.3, Party C shall effect all internal or external procedures necessary to accomplish the dismissal and appointment in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, the articles of association of Party B and this Agreement.

 

  2.5

Party C hereby agree to, upon execution of this Agreement, simultaneously sign a Power of Attorney whereby Party C shall authorize irrevocably any individual appointed by Party A to exercise shareholders’ rights, including the full voting right of a shareholder at Party B’s shareholders’ meetings. Party C further agrees to replace the authorized person appointed according to the above mentioned power of attorney (the “ Trustee ”) at any time pursuant to the requirements of Party A by revoking its authorization to the Trustee and granting the same authorization to such other person designated by Party A by execution of a power of attorney in the form and substance similar to that contemplated in the preceding sentence with immediate effect.

 

3.

Right of Information

The Trustee may be provided with any information regarding operations, clients, financial conditions and employees of Party B and have access to relevant materials of Party B in connection with exercising any of the rights authorized to it. The right of information provided in this Section 3 shall be the same with the right to access Party B’s information by any of its shareholders, and will be exercised with sufficient facility from Party B without any interference.

 

4.

Waiver

It is agreed by the Parties that unless caused by the material neglect or willful misconduct of Party A, Party A will not be held liable for any indemnity by any other Party or any third Party due to the Trustee’s exercise of any of its rights.

 

5.

Representations and Warranties by Party C

 

  5.1

Party C, in the capacity of natural person, is Chinese citizens having full civil capabilities to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement and perform its obligations hereunder or, in the capacity of legal person, is a limited liability company duly incorporated and validly existing under the PRC laws, has full and independent capabilities to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement.

 

  5.2

Party C has the right to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement without any approval or authorization.

 

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  5.3

None of Party C’s execution and performance of this Agreement is in violation of any of its articles of association, or any laws, regulations, governmental approvals, authorizations, notices or other documents binding upon or having effect upon Party C, or any contracts with or any covenants to any third party by Party C.

 

  5.4

Once executed, this Agreement will constitute legal and valid obligations enforceable against Party C.

 

  5.5

Unless otherwise provided under this Agreement or the Equity Pledge Agreement, there is no mortgage, pledge or any other security interest, or restrictive agreement with any third party, or offer to transfer to any third party, or covenant in response to any offer to buy from any third party, or any agreement with any third party to transfer, in each case regarding any of Party B’s equity interests by Party C.

 

  5.6

Party C will be in strict compliance with this Agreement and actively perform its obligations hereunder. Party C will also cause Party B to be in strict compliance with this Agreement and refrain from any action or omission which may affect validity or enforceability of this Agreement.

 

6.

Representations and Warranties by Party B

 

  6.1

Party B is a limited liability company duly incorporated and validly existing under the PRC laws.

 

  6.2

Party B has received all consents and authorizations necessary and desirable to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement.

 

  6.3

Party C will be in strict compliance with this Agreement, actively perform its obligations hereunder, and refrain from any action or omission which may affect validity or enforceability of this Agreement.

 

7.

Breach Liability

 

  7.1

Subject to provisions under Section 4 of this Agreement, Party B and Party C shall jointly and severally indemnify and hold harmless Party A and any of its shareholders, directors, employees, affiliates, agents, successors and trustees from any claim, harm, expenses, indemnities, liabilities, fines or any other loss or damages arising from:

 

  7.1.1

any breach or failure to perform this Agreement by Party C and/or Party B; or

 

  7.1.2

any material neglect or willful misconduct, or any breach of applicable laws or regulations by Party C and/or Party B.

 

  7.2

Without prejudice to the indemnity liability provided under Section 7.1, Party A may require Party C and Party B to stop or prevent any breach of this Agreement, and/or require Party C and Party B to perform its obligations under this Agreement.

 

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8.

Confidentiality

Each of the Parties acknowledges and confirms that the existence and terms of this Agreement, as well as any oral or written information exchanged among the Parties in connection with preparation or performance of this Agreement, will be confidential information. Each of Party C and party B will keep all confidential information in confidence and, without prior written consent from Party A, may not disclose any confidential information to any third party, unless such information (a) is in the public domain (not due to unauthorized disclosure by the receiving Party); (b) is required for disclosure by any applicable laws or regulations, rules of any exchange, or requirements or orders from any government authority or court having jurisdiction; or (c) is disclosed by Party C or Party B to any of its legal or financial advisors on as-needed basis, provided that such legal or financial advisor shall comply with the confidentiality obligations similar to this Section 8. Disclosure of any confidential information by any person or entity engaged by Party C or Party B shall be deemed as disclosure of such information by Party C and/or Party B, and consequently Party C and/or Party B shall be held liable for beach of this Agreement.

 

9.

Other Agreements

 

  9.1

This Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of each of the Parties and their respective successors, heirs and permitted assigns. Without prior written consent from Party A, Party C may not transfer any of its rights, interests or obligations under this Agreement.

 

  9.2

Party C hereby agrees that Party A may transfer any of its rights and obligations under this Agreement to any third party at its discretion with notice to Party C in writing but without consent from Party C.

 

  9.3

If any agreement between Party A and Party B terminates or expires, Party A will have the right to terminate all of the agreements between Party A and Party B including, among others, the Exclusive Consulting and Services Agreement.

 

  9.4

Considering the business relationship between Party A and Party B has been established through execution of the Exclusive Consulting and Services Agreement, and daily business activities of Party B will have a material impact on Party B’s ability to pay the payables to Party A, Party C agrees that subject to Section 1 of this Agreement, any dividend, distribution or other gain or interest received by it as shareholder of Party B will be immediately, unconditionally and freely paid or transferred to Party A, and provide any document or take any action necessary to accomplish such payment or transfer at the request of Party A.

 

  9.5

Party C will provide assistance sufficient for the Trustee to exercise any right authorized to it, including without limitation prompt signing any resolution of the shareholders or any other relevant legal document when it is necessary to do so (including required in connection with any approval, registration and filing from or with any government authority). Party C hereby confirms that its covenants under Section 9.5 of this Agreement will not restrict its authorization of any right to the Trustee.

 

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10.

Entire Agreements and Amendments

 

  10.1

This Agreement and all agreements and/or documents referred to or expressly included herein represent all agreements among the Parties regarding the subject matter hereof, and supersede all previous agreements, contracts, understandings and communications among all the Parties, oral or written, with respect to the subject matters of this Agreement.

 

  10.2

Any amendment of this Agreement will not be effective without agreement of the Parties in writing. Any amendment and supplement duly executed by the Parties shall be an integral part of and have the same effect with this Agreement.

 

11.

Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the PRC laws.

 

12.

Dispute Resolution

 

  12.1

Any dispute arising from or in connection with this Agreement will be settled through negotiations and, if the negotiations fail, be submitted to Beijing Arbitration Commission (“BAC”) for arbitration in accordance with its rules then effect. The arbitration shall take place in Beijing. The language of arbitration shall be in Chinese. The arbitrary award shall be final and binding upon each of the Parties. This Section 12.1 will survive termination or expiration of this Agreement.

 

  12.2

each of the Parties shall continue to perform its obligations under this Agreement in good faith other than the matter under dispute.

 

13.

Notice

Any and all notices given by any of the Parties regarding any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement shall be made in writing and delivered in person, by registered mail, postage prepaid mail, recognized courier service or facsimile to the following addresses.

 

If to Party A: Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

Address:

 

***

 

***

Phone:

 

***

Fax:

 

***

 

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Attention:

 

***

If to Party B: Beijing Jiasheng Investment Management Co., Ltd. with registered address at

Address:

 

***

 

***

Phone:

 

***

Fax:

 

***

Attention:

 

***

If to Party C:

Richard Qiangdong Liu

Address:

 

***

 

***

Phone:

 

***

Fax:

 

***

Yayun Li

Address:

 

***

 

***

Phone:

 

***

Fax:

 

***

Pang Zhang

Address:

 

***

 

***

Phone:

 

***

Fax:

 

***

 

14.

Effect, Term and Others

 

  14.1

Any written consent, proposal, appointment relating to Party A under this Agreement and any other decision having material effect upon daily business operations of Party B will be made by the board of directors/managing director of Party A.

 

  14.2

The term of this Agreement will commence as of the date hereof and, unless early terminated by Party A, expire upon dissolution of Party B under the PRC laws. At the request of Party A, the Parties may extend the term of this Agreement prior to its expiration, and enter into separate business operation agreement or continue to perform this Agreement, in each case at the request of Party A.

 

  14.3

Neither Party B nor Party C may terminate this Agreement during the term hereof. Party A shall have the right to terminate this Agreement at any time with written notice to Party B and Party C no less than thirty (30) days in advance.

 

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  14.4

It is confirmed by the Parties that this Agreement represent their fair and reasonable agreements made on the basis of equity and mutual benefits. If any clause hereof is held invalid or unenforceable under applicable laws, such clause shall be deemed to have been deleted from this Agreement and invalid, and the remainder of this Agreement will continue to have effect and be deemed to have excluded such clause. The Parties will negotiate to replace the deleted clause with legal, valid one acceptable to each of the Parties.

 

  14.5

Any failure or delay on the part of any Party to exercise any rights, powers or privileges hereunder shall not operate as a waiver thereof. Any single or partial exercise of such rights, powers or privileges shall not preclude any further exercise of such rights, powers or privileges.

 

  14.6

This Agreement is in four originals with each Party holding one thereof. Each of the originals has the same effect.

[Remaining intentionally left blank]

 

8


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed on their behalf by a duly authorized representative as of the date first written above.

PARTY A: BEIJING JINGDONG CENTURY TRADE CO., LTD.

 

/s/ Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

(Seal of Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.)
By:  

/s/ Richard Qiangdong Liu

PARTY B: BEIJING JIASHENG INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.

 

/s/ Beijing Jiasheng Investment Management Co., Ltd.

(Seal of Beijing Jiasheng Investment Management Co., Ltd.)
By:  

/s/ Pang Zhang

PARTY C:

 

By:  

/s/ Richard Qiangdong Liu

By:  

/s/ Yayun Li

By:  

/s/ Pang Zhang

 

9


Schedule A

The following schedule sets forth information about the business operations agreements substantially in form as this exhibit that the Registrant entered into with certain other Chinese variable interest entities. Other than the information set forth below, there is no material difference between such other agreements and this exhibit.

 

VIE

  

Executing Parties

  

Execution Date

Beijing Yuanyi Freight Forwarding Co., Ltd.   

Party A: Beijing Jingbangda Trade Co., Ltd.

 

Party B: Beijing Yuanyi Freight Forwarding Co., Ltd.

 

Party C: Richard Qiangdong Liu, Yayun Li and Pang Zhang

   January 5, 2017
Jiangsu Jingdong Bangneng Investment Management Co., Ltd.   

Party A: Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

 

Party B: Jiangsu Jingdong Bangneng Investment Management Co., Ltd.

 

Party C: Richard Qiangdong Liu, Yayun Li and Pang Zhang

   September 8, 2016
Suqian Limao Donghong Investment Management Co., Ltd.   

Party A: Suqian Yitong Information Technology Co., Ltd.

 

Party B: Suqian Limao Donghong Investment Management Co., Ltd.

 

Party C: Richard Qiangdong Liu and Yayun Li

   December 28, 2016
Beijing Andist Technology Co., Ltd.   

Party A: Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

 

Party B: Beijing Andist Technology Co., Ltd.

 

Party C: Richard Qiangdong Liu, Yayun Li and Pang Zhang

   December 1, 2016
Shanghai Jingdong Cai’ao E-commercial Co., Ltd.   

Party A: Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

 

Party B: Shanghai Jingdong Cai’ao E-commercial Co., Ltd.

 

Party C: Richard Qiangdong Liu, Yayun Li and Pang Zhang

   December 20, 2016
Suzhou Guanyinghou Media Technology Co., Ltd.   

Party A: Suqian Daxi Information Technology Co., Ltd.

 

Party B: Suzhou Guanyinghou Media Technology Co., Ltd.

 

Party C: Qian Yang

   December 11, 2017
Beijing JPT E-Commerce Co., Ltd.   

Party A: Beijing QGX Information Technology Co., Ltd.

 

Party B: Beijing JPT E-Commerce Co., Ltd.

 

Party C: Richard Qiangdong Liu, Yayun Li and Pang Zhang

   March 28, 2018
Jingdong Cloud Computing Co., Ltd.   

Party A: Jingdong Longyun Technology Co., Ltd.

 

Party B: Jingdong Cloud Computing Co., Ltd.

 

Party C: Richard Qiangdong Liu, Yayun Li and Pang Zhang

   November 29, 2018
Suqian Jiantong Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.   

Party A: Suqian Daxi Information Technology Co., Ltd.

 

Party B: Suqian Jiantong Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.

 

Part C: Xinshi Wang, Suzhou Guanyinghou Media Technology Co., Ltd.

  

April 18, 2019

 

10

Exhibit 4.29

EXCLUSIVE PURCHASE OPTION AGREEMENT

This EXCLUSIVE PURCHASE OPTION AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated August 25, 2016, is made in Beijing, People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”) by and among:

Party A: Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd. , a wholly foreign owned company incorporated in the PRC with registered address at Room B168, Building 2, No. 99, Kechuang 14 Street, Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone, Beijing;

Party B: Richard Qiangdong Liu , with PRC identification number of ***;

Yayun Li , with PRC identification number of ***; and

Pang Zhang , with PRC identification number of ***

And

Party C: Beijing Jiasheng Investment Management Co., Ltd. , a limited liability company incorporated and existing under the laws of the PRC, with registered address at Floor 20, Block A, Building 1, 19 Ronghua Middle Street, Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone, Beijing.

(Party A, Party B and Party C individually being referred to as a “Party” and collectively the “Parties”)

Whereas ,

 

1.

Party C is a limited liability company duly incorporated and validly existing under the PRC laws. Party B has an aggregate holding of 100% equity interests in Party C, with Richard Qiangdong Liu, Yayun Li and Pang Zhang holding 45%, 30% and 25% thereof, respectively;

 

2.

Party B and Party C have made a Loan Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) and an Equity Pledge Agreement (the “Equity Pledge Agreement”) dated June 15, 2016; and

NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereby agree as follows through negotiations:

 

1.

Purchase and Sale of Equity Interests

 

  1.1

Grant of Right

Party B hereby exclusively and irrevocably grants Party A an exclusive option to purchase or designate one or several person(s) (the “Designated Person”) to purchase all or any part of the equity interests held by Party B in Party C (the “Purchase Option”) at any time from Party B at the price specified in Article 1.3 of this Agreement in accordance with the procedures determined by Party A at its own discretion and to the extent permitted by the PRC laws. No party other than Party A and the Designated Person may have the Purchase Option. Party C hereby agrees Party B to grant the Purchase Option to Party A. For purpose of this Section 1.1 and this Agreement, “person” means any individual, corporation, joint venture, partnership, enterprise, trust or non-corporation organization.


  1.2

Procedures

Party A may exercise the Purchase Option subject to its compliance with the PRC laws and regulations. Upon exercising the Purchase Option, Party A will issue a written notice (the “Equity Interest Purchase Notice”) to Party B which notice will specify: (i) Party A’s decision to exercise the Purchase Option; (ii) the percentage of equity interest to be purchased from Party B (the “Purchased Equity Interest”); (iii) the date of purchase/equity interest transfer, and (iv) and the purchase price.

 

  1.3

Purchase Price

 

  1.3.1

When Party A exercises the Purchase Option, the purchase price of the Purchased Equity Interest (“Purchase Price”) shall be equal to the registered capital paid by Party B for the Purchased Equity Interest, unless applicable PRC laws and regulations require appraisal of the Purchased Equity Interest or any other restriction on the Purchase Price.

 

  1.3.2

If applicable PRC laws require appraisal of the Purchased Equity Interest or any other restrictions on the Purchase Price in connection with exercise of the Purchase Option by Parties A, Party A and Party B agree that the Purchase Price of the Purchased Equity Interest shall be the lowest price permissible under applicable laws. If the lowest price permissible under applicable laws is higher than the registered capital corresponding to the Purchased Equity Interest, the amount of the exceeding balance shall be repaid to Party A by Party B according to the Loan Agreement.

 

  1.4

Transfer of the Purchased Equity Interest

When Party A exercises the Purchase Option:

 

  1.4.1

Party B shall cause Party C to promptly convene a shareholders’ meeting, during which a resolution shall be adopted to approve transfer of the equity interest to Party A and/or the Designated Person and waiver of its right of first refusal regarding the Purchased Equity Interest by Party B;

 

  1.4.2

Party B shall enter into an equity interest transfer agreement with Party A and/ or the Designated Person pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Purchase Notice;

 

  1.4.3

The Parties shall execute all other contracts, agreements or documents, obtain all governmental approvals and consents, and conduct all actions that are necessary to transfer the ownership of the Purchased Equity Interest to Party A and or the Designated Person free from any security interest and cause Party A and/or the Designated Person to be registered as the owner of the Purchased Equity Interest. For the purpose of this Section l.4.3 and this Agreement, “Security Interest” includes guarantees, mortgages, pledges, third-party rights or interests, any purchase option, right of acquisition, right of first refusal, right of set-off, ownership detainment or other security arrangements, but excludes any security interest arising from this Agreement or the Equity Pledge Agreement.

 

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  1.4.4

Party B and Party C shall unconditionally use its best efforts to assist Party A in obtaining the governmental approvals, permits, registrations, filings and complete all formalities necessary for the transfer of the Purchased Equity Interest.

 

2.

Covenants regarding the Equity Interest

 

  2.1

Party C hereby covenants that:

 

  2.1.1

Without prior written consent by Party A, it will not supplement, change or amend the Articles of Association, increase or decrease the registered capital, or otherwise change the registered capital structure of Party C;

 

  2.1.2

It will maintain due existence of Party C, prudently and effectively operate and handle its business in accordance with fair financial and business standards and customs;

 

  2.1.3

Without prior written consent of Party A and as of the date of this Agreement, it will not sell, transfer, pledge or otherwise dispose any legal or beneficial interest of any assets, businesses or income of Party C, or permit existence of such security interest;

 

  2.1.4

Without prior written consent by Party A, it will not incur, inherit, guarantee or allow the existence of any debt, except for (i) any debt incurred during its ordinary course of business rather than from borrowing; and (ii) any debt which has been disclosed to and obtained the written consent from Party A;

 

  2.1.5

It will continue all business operations normally to maintain its asset value, and refrain from any action/omission that may adversely affect its business operations and asset value;

 

  2.1.6

Without prior written consent by Party A, not to enter into any material agreement, other than those executed in the ordinary course of business;

 

  2.1.7

Without prior written consent by Party A, it will not provide any loan or guaranty to any person;

 

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  2.1.8

Upon Party A’s request, it will provide Party A with information regarding its operations and financial conditions;

 

  2.1.9

It will buy and maintain requisite insurance policies from an insurer acceptable to Party A, the amount and type of which will be the same with such insurance policies maintained by the companies having similar operations, properties or assets in the same region;

 

  2.1.10

Without prior written consent by Party A, it will not combine, merge with, acquire or make investment to any person;

 

  2.1.11

It will immediately notify Party A of any actual or potential litigation, arbitration or administrative proceeding regarding its assets, business and income;

 

  2.1.12

In order to keep its ownership of the equity interest of Party C, it will execute all requisite or appropriate documents, conduct all requisite or appropriate actions, and make all requisite or appropriate claims, or make requisite or appropriate defense against all claims; and

 

  2.1.13

Without prior written consent by Party A, it will not distribute any dividend or bonus to any of its shareholders.

 

2.2

Party B hereby covenants that:

 

  2.2.1

Without prior written consent by Party A, it will not supplement, change or amend the Articles of Association, increase or decrease the registered capital, or otherwise change the registered capital structure of Party C;

 

  2.2.2

Without the prior written consent by Party A, it will not sell, transfer, pledge or otherwise dispose any legal or beneficial interest of the equity interests of Party C held by it, or allow other security interests to be created on it, except for the pledge set upon Party C’s equity interests held by Party B pursuant to the Equity Pledge Agreement;

 

  2.2.3

It will procure that without prior written consent by Party A, no resolution be made at any meeting of Party C’s shareholders to approve Party C to sell, transfer, pledge or otherwise dispose any legal or beneficial interest of the equity interests of Party C held by it, or allow other security interests to be created on it, except for the pledge set upon Party C’s equity interests held by Party B pursuant to the Equity Pledge Agreement;

 

  2.2.4

It will procure that without prior written consent by Party A, no resolution be made at any meeting of Party C’s shareholders to approve merger, consolidation, purchase or investment with or any person by Party C;

 

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  2.2.5

It will immediately notify Party A of any actual or potential litigation, arbitration or administrative proceeding regarding its assets, business and income;

 

  2.2.6

It will cause Party C’s shareholders’ meeting to vote for the transfer of the Purchased Equity Interest provided hereunder;

 

  2.2.7

In order to keep its ownership of the equity interests of Party C. it will execute all requisite or appropriate documents, conduct all requisite or appropriate actions, and make all requisite or appropriate claims, or make requisite or appropriate defense against all claims;

 

  2.2.8

At the request of Party A, it will appoint any person nominated by Party A to the board of Party C;

 

  2.2.9

At the request of Party A at any time, it will transfer unconditionally and immediately the Purchased Equity Interest to Party A or any Designated Person and waive the right of first refusal regarding the Purchased Equity Interest. If the equity interest of Party C could by sold or transferred to any party other than Party A or the Designated Person, Party B may not waive its right of first refusal without Party A’s consent;

 

  2.2.10

It will strictly comply with the provisions of this Agreement and other agreements jointly or severally executed by any of the Parties, duly perform all obligations under such agreements, and will not make any act or omission which may affect the validity and enforceability of these agreements; and

 

  2.2.11

It irrevocably undertakes to be severally and jointly liable for the obligations provided hereunder.

 

3.

Representations and Warranties

Each of Party B and Party C represents and warrants, jointly and severally, to Party A that as of the date of this Agreement:

 

  3.1

It has the rights and powers to execute and deliver this Agreement and any equity interest transfer agreement (the “Transfer Agreement”) executed for each transfer of the Purchased Equity Interest contemplated hereunder to which it is a party, and perform its obligations under this Agreement and any Transfer Agreement. Once executed, this Agreement and the Transfer Agreement to which it is a party will be its legal, valid and binding obligations and enforceable against it according to the terms of this Agreement and the Transfer Agreement.

 

  3.2

None of its execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement or any Transfer Agreement will: (i) breach any applicable PRC laws; (ii) conflict with its articles of association or any other organizational documents; (iii) breach any agreement or document to which it is a party or binding upon it, or constitute breach of any such agreement or document; (iv) breach any condition on which basis any of its permits or approvals is granted and/or will continue to be effective; or (v) cause any of its permits or approvals to be suspended, cancelled or imposed with additional conditions.

 

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  3.3

Party B has good and entire ownership of and creates no security interest or encumbrance upon any of its assets,

 

  3.4

Party C has no outstanding debt, except for those (i) incurred during its ordinary course of business, and (ii) disclosed to and approved in writing by Party A.

 

  3.5

Party C is in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

 

4.

Effectiveness and Term

 

  4.1

This Agreement shall be effective as of the date of its execution. The Parties agree and confirm that the effect of this Agreement shall retrospect to August 25, 2016. Once effective, this Agreement will replace the Original Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement.

 

  4.2

The term of this Agreement is ten (10) years. This Agreement may be extended for another ten (10) years upon Party A’s written confirmation prior to the expiration of this Agreement, and so forth thereafter.

 

  4.3

During the term provided in Section 4.2, if Party A or Party C is terminated at expiration of their respective operation term (including any extension of such term) or by any other reason, this Agreement shall be terminated upon such termination.

 

5.

Termination

 

  5.1

At any time during the term of this Agreement and any extended term hereof, if Party A can not exercise the Purchase Option pursuant to Section 1 due to then applicable laws, Party A can, at its own discretion, unconditionally terminate this Agreement by issuing a written notice to Party B without any liability.

 

  5.2

If Party C is terminated due to bankruptcy, dissolution or being ordered to close down by the laws during the term of this Agreement and its extension period„ the obligations of Party B hereunder shall be terminated upon the termination of Party C; notwithstanding anything to the contrary, Party B shall immediately repay the principal and any interest accrued thereupon under the Loan Agreement.

 

  5.3

Except under circumstances indicated in Section 5.2, Party B may not unilaterally terminate this Agreement at any time during the term and extension periods of this Agreement without Party A’s written consent.

 

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6.

Taxes and Expenses

Each Party shall bear any and all taxes, costs and expenses related to transfer and registration as required by the PRC laws incurred by or imposed on such Party arising from the preparation and execution of this Agreement and the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereunder.

 

7.

Breach of Contract

 

  7.1

If either Party (“Defaulting Party”) breaches any provision of this Agreement, which causes damage to other Parties (“Non-defaulting Party”), the Non-defaulting Party could notify the Defaulting Party in writing and request it to rectify and correct such breach of contract; if the Defaulting Party fails to take any action satisfactory to the Non-defaulting Party to rectify and correct such breach within fifteen (15) days upon the issuance of the written notice by the Non-defaulting Party, the Non-defaulting Party may take the actions pursuant to this Agreement or take other remedies in accordance with the laws.

 

  7.2

The following events shall constitute a default by Party B:

 

  (1)

Party B breaches any provision of this Agreement, or any representation or warranty made Party B under this Agreement is untrue or proves inaccurate in any material aspect;

 

  (2)

Party B assigns or otherwise transfers or disposes of any of its rights under this Agreement without the prior written consent by Party A; or

 

  (3)

Any breaches by Party B which renders this Agreement, the Loan Agreement, and the Equity Pledge Agreement unenforceable.

 

  7.3

Should a breach of contract by Party B or violation by Party B of the Loan Agreement and the Equity Pledge Agreement occur, Party A may:

 

  (1)

request Party B to immediately transfer all or any part of the Purchased Equity Interests to Party A or the Designated Person pursuant to this Agreement; and

 

  (2)

recover the principal and the interest accrued thereupon under the Loan Agreement.

 

8.

Notices

Notices or other communications required to be given by any Party pursuant to this Agreement shall be made in writing and delivered personally or sent by mail or facsimile transmission to the addresses of the other Parties set forth below or other designated addresses notified by such other Parties to such Party from time to time. The date when the notice is deemed to be duly served shall be determined as the follows: (a) a notice delivered personally is deemed duly served upon the delivery; (b) a notice sent by mail is deemed duly served on the seventh (7 th ) day after the date when the air registered mail with postage prepaid has been sent out (as is shown on the postmark), or the fourth (4 th ) day after the delivery date to the internationally recognized courier service agency; and (c) a notice sent by facsimile transmission is deemed duly served upon the receipt time as is shown on the transmission confirmation of relevant documents.

 

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If to Party A: Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.
Address:   ***
  ***
  ***
Phone: ***
Fax: ***
Attention: ***
If to Party B:
Richard Qiangdong Liu
Address:   ***
  ***
  ***
Phone: ***
Fax: ***
Pang Zhang
Address:   ***
  ***
  ***
Phone: ***
Fax: ***
Yayun Li
Address:   ***
  ***
  ***
Phone: ***
Fax: ***
If to Party C: Beijing Jiasheng Investment Management Co., Ltd.
Address:   ***
  ***
  ***
Phone: ***
Fax: ***
Attention: ***

 

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9.

Applicable Law and Dispute Resolution

 

  9.1

The formation, validity, performance and interpretation of this Agreement and the disputes resolution under this Agreement shall be governed by the PRC laws.

 

  9.2

The Parties shall strive to settle any dispute arising from or in connection with this Agreement through friendly consultation. In case no settlement can be reached through consultation within thirty (30) days after the request for consultation is made by any Party, any Party can submit such matter to Beijing Arbitration Commission for arbitration in accordance with its then effective rules. The arbitration shall take place in Beijing. The arbitration award shall be final and binding upon all the Parties.

 

10.

Confidentiality

All Parties acknowledge and confirm that any oral or written materials exchanged by and between the Parties in connection with this Agreement are confidential. All Parties shall keep in confidence all such information and not disclose it to any third party without prior written consent from other Parties unless (a) such information is known or will be known by the public (except by disclosure of the receiving party without authorization); (b) such information is required to be disclosed in accordance with applicable laws or rules or regulations; or (c) if any information is required to be disclosed by any party to its legal or financial advisor for the purpose of the transaction of this Agreement, such legal or financial advisor shall also comply with the confidentiality obligation similar to that stated hereof. Any disclosure by any employee or agency engaged by any Party shall be deemed the disclosure of such Party and such Party shall assume the liabilities for its breach of contract pursuant to this Agreement. This Article shall survive expiration or termination of this Agreement.

 

11.

Miscellaneous

 

  11.1

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

 

  11.2

The Parties agree to promptly execute any document and take any other action reasonably necessary or advisable to perform provisions and purpose of this Agreement.

 

  11.3

The Parties confirm that this Agreement shall, upon its effectiveness, constitute the entire agreement and common understanding of the Parties with respect to the subject matters herein and fully supersede all prior verbal and/or written agreements and understandings with respect to the subject matters herein.

 

  11.4

The Parties may amend and supplement this Agreement in writing. Any amendment and/or supplement to this Agreement by the Parties is an integral part of and has the same effect with this Agreement

 

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  11.5

This Agreement shall be binding upon and for the benefit of all the Parties hereto and their respective inheritors, successors and the permitted assigns.

 

  11.6

Any Party’s failure to exercise the rights under this Agreement in time shall not be deemed as its waiver of such rights and would not affect its future exercise of such rights.

 

  11.7

If any provision of this Agreement is held void, invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, governmental agency or arbitration authority, the validity, legality and enforceability of the other provisions hereof shall not be affected or impaired in any way. The Parties shall cease performing such void, invalid or unenforceable provisions and revise such void, invalid or unenforceable provisions only to the extent closest to the original intention thereof to recover its validity or enforceability for such specific facts and circumstances.

 

  11.8

Unless with prior written consent from Party A, none of Party B or Party C may assign any of its rights and obligations under this Agreement to any third party.

 

  11.9

This Agreement is made in five (5) originals with each Party holding one (1) original. Each original has the same effect.

[No text below]

 

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(Signature Page)

IN WITNESS THEREOF, each Party has signed or caused its legal representative to sign this Agreement as of the date first written above.

 

Party A: Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

/s/ Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

(Seal of Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.)
By:  

/s/ Richard Qiangdong Liu

Party B: Richard Qiangdong Liu
By:  

/s/ Richard Qiangdong Liu

Pang Zhang
By:  

/s/ Pang Zhang

Yayun Li
By:  

/s/ Yayun Li

Party C: Beijing Jiasheng Investment Management Co., Ltd.

/s/ Beijing Jiasheng Investment Management Co., Ltd.

(Seal of Beijing Jiasheng Investment Management Co., Ltd.)
By:  

/s/ Pang Zhang

 

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Schedule A

The following schedule sets forth information about the exclusive purchase option agreements substantially in form as this exhibit that the Registrant entered into with certain other Chinese variable interest entities. Other than the information set forth below, there is no material difference between such other agreements and this exhibit.

 

VIE

  

Executing Parties

  

Effective Date

  

Execution Date

Beijing Yuanyi Freight Forwarding Co., Ltd.   

Party A: Beijing Jingbangda Trade Co., Ltd.

 

Party B: Richard Qiangdong Liu, Yayun Li and Pang Zhang

 

Party C: Beijing Yuanyi Freight Forwarding Co., Ltd.

   January 5, 2017    January 5, 2017
Jiangsu Jingdong Bangneng Investment Management Co., Ltd.   

Party A: Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

 

Party B: Richard Qiangdong Liu, Yayun Li and Pang Zhang

 

Party C: Jiangsu Jingdong Bangneng Investment Management Co., Ltd.

   September 8, 2016    September 8, 2016
Suqian Limao Donghong Investment Management Co., Ltd.   

Party A: Suqian Yitong Information Technology Co., Ltd.

 

Party B: Richard Qiangdong Liu and Yayun Li

 

Party C: Suqian Limao Donghong Investment Management Co., Ltd.

   December 8, 2015    December 28, 2016
Beijing Andist Technology Co., Ltd.   

Party A: Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

 

Party B: Richard Qiangdong Liu, Yayun Li and Pang Zhang

 

Party C: Beijing Andist Technology Co., Ltd.

   December 1, 2016    December 1, 2016
Shanghai Jingdong Cai’ao E-commercial Co., Ltd.   

Party A: Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

 

Party B: Richard Qiangdong Liu, Yayun Li and Pang Zhang

 

Party C: Shanghai Jingdong Cai’ao E-commercial Co., Ltd.

   December 20, 2016    December 20, 2016
Suzhou Guanyinghou Media Technology Co., Ltd.   

Party A: Suqian Daxi Information Technology Co., Ltd.

 

Party B: Qian Yang

 

Party C: Suzhou Guanyinghou Media Technology Co., Ltd.

   December 11, 2017    December 11, 2017
Beijing JPT E-Commerce Co., Ltd.   

Party A: Beijing QGX Information Technology Co., Ltd.

 

Party B: Richard Qiangdong Liu, Yayun Li and Pang Zhang

 

Party C: Beijing JPT E-Commerce Co., Ltd.

   March 28, 2018    March 28, 2018
Jingdong Cloud Computing Co., Ltd.   

Party A: Jingdong Longyun Technology Co., Ltd.

 

Party B: Richard Qiangdong Liu, Yayun Li and Pang Zhang

 

Party C: Jingdong Cloud Computing Co., Ltd.

   November 29, 2018    November 29, 2018

 

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VIE

  

Executing Parties

  

Effective Date

  

Execution Date

Suqian Jiantong Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.   

Party A: Suqian Daxi Information Technology Co., Ltd.

 

Party B: Xinshi Wang, Suzhou Guanyinghou Media Technology Co., Ltd.

 

Part C: Suqian Jiantong Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.

   April 18, 2019    April 18, 2019

 

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Exhibit 4.30

LOAN AGREEMENT

This LOAN AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated August 25, 2016, is made in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) by and among:

Lender: Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd., with registered address at Room B168, Building 2, No. 99, Kechuang 14 Street, Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone, Beijing;

And

Borrowers:

Richard Qiangdong Liu;

Pang Zhang;

Yayun Li

(In this Agreement, the Lender and the Borrowers are individually referred to as a “Party”, collectively the “Parties”)

NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereby agree as follows through friendly negotiations:

 

1.

Loan

 

  1.1

Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Lender agrees to provide a loan at an aggregate amount of one million (¥1,000,000.00) (the “Loan”) to the Borrowers, which Loan will be provided by Richard Qiangdong Liu, Pang Zhang and Yayun Li at the amount of RMB four hundred and fifty thousand (¥450,000.00), RMB two hundred and fifty thousand (¥250,000.00) and RMB three hundred thousand (¥300,000.00), respectively.

 

  1.2

It is confirmed that the Lender has provided, and the Borrowers have received, the full amount of the Loan upon execution of this Agreement.

 

  1.3

The Borrowers agree to use the Loan to pay for their investment in the registered capital of Beijing Jiasheng Investment Management Co., Ltd., or the Borrower Company, and, unless with prior written consent of the Lender, will not use the Loan for any other purpose, or transfer or pledge its shares or other interests in the Borrower Company to any third party.

 

  1.4

The Borrowers confirm that they have received the Loan upon execution of this Agreement and used the Loan to pay for their investment in the Registered Capital of the Borrower Company.


  1.5

It is confirmed that the Lender will not charge any interest upon the Loan, unless otherwise provided herein.

 

2.

Term of Loan

 

  2.1

The term of the Loan hereunder shall be ten (10) years from the date when the Borrowers actually receive all or any part of the Loan. Unless otherwise indicated by the Lender prior to its expiration, the term of the Loan will be automatically extended for another ten (10) years, and so forth thereafter.

 

  2.2

During the term or any extended term of the Loan, the Loan will become immediately due and payable by the Borrowers pursuant to the terms of this Agreement if:

 

  (1)

The Borrowers die or become a person incapacitated or with limited capacity for civil acts;

 

  (2)

The Borrowers resign or are dismissed by the Lender, the Borrower Company or any affiliate of the Lender;

 

  (3)

The Borrowers commit a crime or are involved in a crime;

 

  (4)

Any third party pursue any claim of more than RMB 100,000 against any of the Borrowers and the Lender has reasonable ground to believe that the Borrowers will not be capable to pay for such claim;

 

  (5)

The Lender decides to perform the Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement (as defined below) when foreign enterprises are allowed to control or wholly own the Borrower Company under applicable PRC laws;

 

  (6)

The Borrowers fail to comply with or perform any of their commitments or obligations under this Agreement (or any other agreement between them and the Lender), and further fails to remedy such breach within 30 business days upon its occurrence; and

 

  (7)

This Agreement, the Equity Pledge Agreement, or the Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement is terminated or held invalid by any court for any reason other than the Lender’s.

 

3.

Repayment of Loan

 

  3.1

The Lender and the Borrowers agree and confirm that the Loan will be repaid in the following manner only: the Borrowers will transfer all of their equity interests in the Borrower Company to the Lender or any legal or natural person designated by the Lender pursuant to requirements from the Lender.

 

  3.2

The Lender and the Borrowers agree and confirm that to the extent permitted by the laws, the Lender has the right but no obligation to purchase or designate any legal or natural person designated by it to purchase all or any part of the equity interests in the Borrower Company from the Borrowers at the price set forth under the Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement.

 

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  3.3

It is agreed and confirmed by the Parties that the Borrowers shall be deemed to have fulfilled their repayment obligations hereunder only after both of the following conditions have been satisfied.

 

  (1)

The Borrowers have transferred all of their equity interests in the Borrower Company to the Lender and/or their designated person; and

 

  (2)

The Borrowers have repaid to the Lender all of the transfer proceeds or an amount equivalent to the maximum amount permitted by the laws.

 

  3.4

The Loan will be deemed as a zero interest loan if the price to transfer the equity interests in the Borrower Company to the Lender from the Borrowers concluded by the Parties under this Agreement any other related agreements is equal or less than the amount of the Loan. Under such circumstance, the Borrowers are not required to repay any remaining amount of and/or any interest upon the Loan; provided, however, that if the equity interest transfer price exceeds the amount of the Loan, the exceeding amount will be deemed as the interest upon the Loan (calculated by the highest interest permitted by the PRC laws) and financing cost thereof.

 

  3.5

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, if the Borrower Company goes bankruptcy, dissolution or is ordered for closure during the term or extended term of this Agreement, and Borrowers will liquidate the Borrower Company according to laws and all of the proceeds from such liquidation will be used to repay the principal, interest (calculated by the highest interest permitted by the PRC laws) and financing cost of the Loan.

 

4.

Obligations of the Borrowers

 

  4.1

The Borrowers will repay the Loan according to the provisions of this Agreement and requirements from the Lender.

 

  4.2

The Borrowers will enter into an Equity Pledge Agreement (the “Equity Pledge Agreement”) with the Lender and the Borrower Company, whereby the Borrowers agree to pledge all of their equity interests in the Borrower Company to the Lender.

 

  4.3

The Borrowers will enter into an Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement (the “Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement”) with the Lender and the Borrower Company, whereby the Borrowers will to the extent permitted by the PRC laws grant an irrevocable and exclusive purchase option for the Lender to purchase all or any part of the equity interest in the Borrower Company from the Borrowers.

 

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  4.4

The Borrowers will perform their obligations under this Agreement, the Equity Pledge Agreement and the Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement, and provide support for the Lender to complete all filings, approvals, authorizations, registration and other government procedures necessary to perform such agreements.

 

  4.5

The Borrowers will sign an irrevocable power of attorney authorizing a person designated by the Lender to exercise on its behalf all of its rights as the shareholder of the Borrower Company.

 

5.

Representations and Warranties

 

  5.1

The Lender represents and warrants to the Borrowers that from the date of this Agreement until termination hereof:

 

  (1)

It is a wholly foreign-owned company duly incorporated and validly existing under the laws of the PRC;

 

  (2)

It has the power and receives all approvals and authorities necessary and appropriate to execute and perform this Agreement. Its execution and performance of this Agreement are in compliance with its articles of association or other organizational documents;

 

  (3)

None of its execution or performance of this Agreement is in breach of any law, regulation, government approval, authorization, notice or any other government document, or any agreement between it and any third party or any covenant issued to any third party; and

 

  (4)

This Agreement, once executed, becomes legal, valid and enforceable obligations upon the Lender.

 

  5.2

The Borrowers represent and warrant that from the date of this Agreement until termination hereof:

 

  (1)

They are fully capable to conduct civil acts;

 

  (2)

The Borrower Company is a limited liability company incorporated and validly existing under the PRC laws, and the Borrowers are the legal owners of the Borrower Equity;

 

  (3)

None of their execution or performance of this Agreement is in breach of any law, regulation, government approval, authorization, notice or any other government document, or any agreement between them and any third party or any covenant issued to any third party;

 

  (4)

This Agreement, once executed, becomes legal, valid and enforceable obligations upon the Borrowers;

 

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  (5)

They have paid the full investment relating to the Borrower Equity according to law, and received a verification report for such payment from a qualified accounting firm;

 

  (6)

Except for those provided under the Equity Pledge Agreement, they create no mortgage, pledge or any other security upon the Borrower Equity, provides no offer to any third party to transfer the Borrower Equity, make no covenant regarding any offer to purchase the Borrower Equity from any third party, or enter into any agreement with any third party to transfer the Borrower Equity;

 

  (7)

There is no existing or potential dispute, suit, arbitration, administrative proceeding or any other legal proceeding in which the Borrowers and/or the Borrower Equity is involved; and

 

  (8)

The Borrower Company has completed all government approvals, authorizations, licenses, registrations and filings necessary to conduct its businesses and own its assets.

 

6.

Covenants from the Borrowers

 

  6.1

The Borrowers covenant in their capacity of the shareholders of the Borrower Company that during the term of this Agreement they will procure the Borrower Company:

 

  (1)

without prior written consent from the Lender, not to supplement, amend or modify its articles of association, or increase or decrease its registered capital, or change its capital structures of the Company;

 

  (2)

to maintain its existence, prudently and effectively operate its businesses and deal with its affairs in line with fair financial and business standards and customs;

 

  (3)

without prior written consent from the Lender, not to sell, transfer, pledge or otherwise dispose any legal or beneficial interest of any of its assets, businesses or income, or allow creation of any other security interests thereupon;

 

  (4)

without prior written consent from the Lender, not to incur, inherit, guarantee or allow the existence of any debt, except for (i) any debt incurred during its ordinary course of business rather than from borrowing; and (ii) any debt which has been disclosed to and obtained the written consent from The Lender;

 

  (5)

to always conduct its business operations in ordinary course to maintain the value of its assets;

 

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  (6)

without prior written consent from the Lender, not to enter into any material agreement other than those executed in its ordinary course of business;

 

  (7)

not to provide any loan or credit to any party without prior written consent from the Lender;

 

  (8)

to provide any and all information regarding its operations and financial conditions at the request from the Lender;

 

  (9)

to buy and maintain requisite insurance policies from an insurer acceptable to the Lender, the amount and type of which will be the same with those maintained by the companies having similar operations, properties or assets in the same region;

 

  (10)

without prior written consent from the Lender, not to combine, merge with, acquire or make investment to any person;

 

  (11)

to immediately notify the Lender of any actual or potential litigation, arbitration or administrative proceeding regarding its assets, business and income;

 

  (12)

to execute any document, conduct any action, and make any claim or defense necessary or appropriate to maintain its ownership of all of its assets;

 

  (13)

without prior written consent from the Lender, not to distribute any dividend or bonus to any of its shareholders;

 

  (14)

to appoint any person nominated by the Lender or the parent of the Lender to its board at the request of the Lender; and

 

  (15)

to strictly comply with the provisions of the Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement, and not to make any act or omission which may affect its validity and enforceability.

 

  6.2

The Borrowers covenant during the term of this Agreement:

 

  (1)

except those provided under the Equity Pledge Agreement and without prior written consent from the Lender, not to sell, transfer, pledge or otherwise dispose any legal or beneficial interest of the Borrower Equity, or allow creation of any other security interests thereupon;

 

  (2)

to procure the shareholders of the Borrower Company not to approve any sale, transfer, pledge or otherwise disposal of any legal or beneficial interest of the Borrower Equity, or creation of any other security interests thereupon without prior written consent from the Lender, except to the Lender or its designated person;

 

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  (3)

to procure the shareholders of the Borrower Company not to approve its merger or association with, or acquisition of or investment in any person without prior written consent from the Lender;

 

  (4)

to immediately notify the Lender of any actual or potential litigation, arbitration or administrative proceeding regarding the Borrower Equity;

 

  (5)

to execute any document, conduct any action, and make any claim or defense necessary or appropriate to maintain its ownership of the Borrower Equity;

 

  (6)

not to make any act and/or omission which may affect any asset, business or liability of the Borrower Company without prior written consent from the Lender;

 

  (7)

to appoint any person nominated by the Lender or the parent of the Lender to the board of the Borrower Company at the request of the Lender;

 

  (8)

to the extent permitted under the PRC laws and at the request of the Lender at any time, to transfer unconditionally and immediately all of the equity interests owned by the Borrowers to the Lender or any person designated by it, and procure any other shareholder of the Borrower Company to waive the right of first refusal regarding such equity interests;

 

  (9)

to the extent permitted under the PRC laws and at the request of the Lender at any time, to procure any other shareholder of the Borrower Company to transfer unconditionally and immediately all of the equity interests owned by such shareholder to the Lender or any person designated by it, and the Borrowers hereby waive their right of first refusal regarding such equity interests;

 

  (10)

if the Lender purchases the Borrower Equity from the Borrowers pursuant to the Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement, to use the price of such purchase to repay the Loan to the Lender on priority; and

 

  (11)

to strictly comply with the provisions of this Agreement, the Equity Pledge Agreement and the Exclusive Purchase Option Agreement, perform its obligations under each of such agreements, and not to make any act or omission which may affect the validity and enforceability of each of such agreements.

 

7.

Liabilities for Breach of Contract

 

  7.1

If any party (“Defaulting Party”) breaches any provision of this Agreement, which causes damage to the other party (“Non-defaulting Party”), the Non-defaulting Party could notify the Defaulting Party in writing and request it to rectify and correct such breach of contract; if the Defaulting Party fails to take any action satisfactory to the Non-defaulting Party to rectify and correct such breach within fifteen (15) working days upon the issuance of the written notice by the Non-defaulting Party, the Non-defaulting Party may immediately take the actions pursuant to this Agreement or take other remedies in accordance with laws.

 

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  7.2

If the Borrowers fail to repay the Loan pursuant to the terms under this Agreement, they will be liable for a penalty interest accrued upon the amount due and payable at a daily interest rate of 0.02% until the Loan as well as any penalty interest and any other amount accrued thereupon are fully repaid by the Borrowers.

 

8.

Notices

Notices or other communications required to be given by any Party pursuant to this Agreement shall be made in writing and delivered personally or sent by mail or facsimile transmission to the addresses of the other Parties set forth below or other designated addresses notified by such other Parties to such Party from time to time. The date when the notice is deemed to be duly served shall be determined as the follows: (a) a notice delivered personally is deemed duly served upon the delivery; (b) a notice sent by mail is deemed duly served on the seventh (7th) day after the date when the air registered mail with postage prepaid has been sent out (as is shown on the postmark), or the fourth (4th) day after the delivery date to the internationally recognized courier service agency; and (c) a notice sent by facsimile transmission is deemed duly served upon the receipt time as is shown on the transmission confirmation of relevant documents.

If to the Lender: Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

 

Address:    ***
   ***
Phone:    ***
Fax:    ***
Attention:    ***

If to the Borrowers:

 

Richard Qiangdong Liu
Address:    ***
   ***
Phone:    ***
Fax:    ***
Pang Zhang
Address:    ***
   ***
Phone:    ***
Fax:    ***
Yayun Li

Address:

  

***

  

***

Phone:

  

***

Fax:

  

***

 

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9.

Confidentiality

All Parties acknowledge and confirm that any oral or written materials exchanged by and between the Parties in connection with this Agreement are confidential. All Parties shall keep in confidence all such information and not disclose it to any third party without prior written consent from other Parties unless: (a) such information is known or will be known by the public (except by disclosure of the receiving party without authorization); (b) such information is required to be disclosed in accordance with applicable laws or rules or regulations; or (c) if any information is required to be disclosed by any party to its legal or financial advisor for the purpose of the transaction of this Agreement, such legal or financial advisor shall also comply with the confidentiality obligation similar to that stated hereof. Any disclosure by any employee or agency engaged by any Party shall be deemed the disclosure of such Party and such Party shall assume the liabilities for its breach of contract pursuant to this Agreement. This Article shall survive expiration or termination of this Agreement.

 

10.

Applicable Law and Dispute Resolution

 

  10.1

The formation, validity, performance and interpretation of this Agreement and the disputes resolution under this Agreement shall be governed by the PRC laws.

 

  10.2

The Parties shall strive to settle any dispute arising from or in connection with this Agreement through friendly consultation. In case no settlement can be reached through consultation within thirty (30) days after the request for consultation is made by any Party, any Party can submit such matter to China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission for arbitration in accordance with its then effective rules. The arbitration shall take place in Beijing. The arbitration award shall be final and binding upon all the Parties.

 

11.

Miscellaneous

 

  11.1

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

 

  11.2

This Agreement shall be effective as of the date of its execution. The Parties agree and confirm that the effect of this Agreement shall retrospect to August 25, 2016. Once effective, this Agreement will replace the Original Loan Agreement and expire until the Parties have performed their respective obligations under this Agreement.

 

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  11.3

The Parties agree to promptly execute any document and take any other action reasonably necessary or advisable to perform provisions and purpose of this Agreement.

 

  11.4

The Parties confirm that this Agreement shall, upon its effectiveness, constitute the entire agreement and common understanding of the Parties with respect to the subject matters herein and fully supersede all prior verbal and/or written agreements and understandings with respect to the subject matters herein.

 

  11.5

The Parties may amend and supplement this Agreement in writing. Any amendment and/or supplement to this Agreement by the Parties is an integral part of and has the same effect with this Agreement.

 

  11.6

This Agreement shall be binding upon and for the benefit of all the Parties hereto and their respective inheritors, successors and the permitted assigns.

 

  11.7

Any Party’s failure to exercise the rights under this Agreement in time shall not be deemed as its waiver of such rights and would not affect its future exercise of such rights.

 

  11.8

If any provision of this Agreement is held void, invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, governmental agency or arbitration authority, the validity, legality and enforceability of the other provisions hereof shall not be affected or impaired in any way. The Parties shall cease performing such void, invalid or unenforceable provisions and revise such void, invalid or unenforceable provisions only to the extent closest to the original intention thereof to recover its validity or enforceability for such specific facts and circumstances.

 

  11.9

Unless with prior written consent from the Lender, the Borrowers may not assign any of their rights and obligations under this Agreement to any third party.

 

  11.10

This Agreement is made in three (3) originals with each Party holding one (1) original. Each original has the same effect.

(No text below)

 

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(Signature Page)

IN WITNESS THEREOF, each Party has signed or caused its legal representative to sign this Agreement as of the date first written above.

 

Party A: Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

/s/ Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

(Seal of Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.)
By:  

/s/ Richard Qiangdong Liu

Party B:
Richard Qiangdong Liu
By:  

/s/ Richard Qiangdong Liu

Pang Zhang
By:  

/s/ Pang Zhang

Yayun Li
By:  

/s/ Yayun Li

 

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Schedule A

The following schedule sets forth information about the loan agreements substantially in form as this exhibit that the Registrant entered into with certain other Chinese variable interest entities. Other than the information set forth below, there is no material difference between such other agreements and this exhibit.

 

VIE

 

Executing Parties

 

Loan Amount

 

Effective Date

 

Execution Date

Beijing Yuanyi Freight Forwarding Co., Ltd.  

Lender: Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

 

Borrowers: Richard Qiangdong Liu, Yayun Li and Pang Zhang

  Amount: an aggregate of RMB3,000,000.00 lent to the Borrowers, of which RMB 1,350,000.00 will be provided to Richard Qiangdong Liu, RMB 900,000.00 will be provided to Yayun Li and RMB 750,000 will be provided to Pang Zhang   January 5, 2017   January 5, 2017
Jiangsu Jingdong Bangneng Investment Management Co., Ltd.  

Lender: Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

 

Borrowers: Richard Qiangdong Liu, Yayun Li and Pang Zhang

  Amount: an aggregate of RMB80,000,000.00 lent to the Borrowers, of which RMB 36,000,000.00 will be provided to Richard Qiangdong Liu, RMB 20,000,000.00 will be provided to Pang Zhang and RMB 24,000,000 will be provided to Yayun Li.   September 8, 2016   September 8, 2016
Suqian Limao Donghong Investment Management Co., Ltd.  

Lender: Suqian Yitong Information Technology Co., Ltd.

 

Borrowers: Richard Qiangdong Liu and Yayun Li

  Amount: an aggregate of RMB1,000,000.00 lent to the Borrowers, of which RMB 620,000.00 will be provided to Richard Qiangdong Liu and RMB 380,000.00 will be provided to Yayun Li.   December 28, 2016   December 28, 2016
Beijing Andist Technology Co., Ltd.  

Lender: Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

 

Borrowers: Richard Qiangdong Liu, Yayun Li and Pang Zhang

  Amount: an aggregate of RMB2,000,000.00 lent to the Borrowers, of which RMB 900,000.00 will be provided to Richard Qiangdong Liu, RMB 500,000.00 will be provided to Pang Zhang and RMB 600,000 will be provided to Yayun Li.   December 1, 2016   December 1, 2016
Shanghai Jingdong Cai’ao E-commercial Co., Ltd.  

Lender: Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.

 

Borrowers: Richard Qiangdong Liu, Yayun Li and Pang Zhang

  Amount: an aggregate of RMB1,000,000.00 lent to the Borrowers, of which RMB 4,500,000.00 will be provided to Richard Qiangdong Liu, RMB 2,500,000.00 will be provided to Pang Zhang and RMB 3,000,000 will be provided to Yayun Li.   December 20, 2016   December 20, 2016
Suzhou Guanyinghou Media Technology Co., Ltd.  

Lender: Suqian Daxi Information Technology Co., Ltd.

 

Borrower: Qian Yang

  Amount: an aggregate of RMB10,000,000.00 lent to Qian Yang.   December 11, 2017   December 11, 2017
Beijing JPT E-Commerce Co., Ltd.  

Lender: Beijing QGX Information Technology Co., Ltd.

 

Borrowers: Richard Qiangdong Liu, Yayun Li and Pang Zhang

  Amount: an aggregate RMB 10,000,000 lent to the Borrowers, of which RMB4,500,000 will be provided to Richard Qiangdong Liu, RMB3,000,000 will be provided to Yayun Li and RMB2,500,000 will be provided to Pang Zhang.   March 28, 2018   March 28, 2018
Jingdong Cloud Computing Co., Ltd.  

Lender: Jingdong Longyun Technology Co., Ltd.

 

Borrowers: Richard Qiangdong Liu, Yayun Li and Pang Zhang

  Amount: an aggregate RMB 50,000,000 lent to the Borrowers, of which RMB22,500,000 will be provided to Richard Qiangdong Liu, RMB15,000,000 will be provided to Yayun Li and RMB12,500,000 will be provided to Pang Zhang.   November 29, 2018   November 29, 2018

 

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VIE

 

Executing Parties

 

Loan Amount

 

Effective Date

 

Execution Date

Suqian Jiantong Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.  

Lender: Suqian Daxi Information Technology Co., Ltd.

 

Borrowers: Xinshi Wang, Suzhou Guanyinghou Media Technology Co., Ltd.

  Amount: an aggregate amount of RMB10,010,000, of which RMB10,000,000 will be provided Suzhou Guanyinghou Media Technology Co., Ltd. and RMB10,000 will be provided to Xinshi Wang   April 18, 2019   April 18, 2019

 

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Exhibit 4.44

AGREEMENT ON SUBSCRIBING SHARES

OF

JINGDONG DIGITS TECHNOLOGY HOLDING CO., LTD.

 

 

by and between

Suqian Juhe Digital Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.

and

Jingdong Digits Technology Holding Co., Ltd.

 

 

 


THIS AGREEMENT ON SUBSCRIBING SHARES OF JINGDONG DIGITS TECHNOLOGY HOLDING CO., LTD. (this “Agreement”), dated as of June 25, 2020, is made and entered into by and between the following parties in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”, which, for the purpose of this Agreement, excludes Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Macao Special Administrative Region, and Taiwan Region):

 

A.

Jingdong Digits Technology Holding Co., Ltd., a limited liability company registered under the laws of the PRC, with its registered address at Room 221, F/2, Block C, No. 18, Kechuang 11 Street, Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone, Beijing, PRC (“JD Digits” or the “Company”).

 

B.

Suqian Juhe Digital Enterprise Management Co., Ltd., a limited liability company registered under the laws of the PRC, with its registered address at Room 206, Building #2, JD Cloud East China Data Center, Hubin New Area, Suqian City (the “Subscriber”).

The Company and Subscriber hereto are referred to individually as a Party” and collectively as the “Parties”.

WHEREAS

 

  1.

JD Digits is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the PRC, with the current registered capital of RMB 3,060,813,142. Now, JD Digits is intended to conduct This Transaction and agrees that the Subscriber subscribes the additional shares after being approved by the board of directors and shareholders’ meeting.

 

  2.

JD Group entered into the FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT on March 1, 2017 with JD Digits and other related entities, which stipulates JD Group’s rights to share profits of JD Digits. The FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT is to be terminated by related parties through the Termination Agreement signed on the same date as this Agreement. JD.com, Inc. desires to acquire JD Digits’ shares by the Subscriber’s contribution of RMB1,781,357,008, and control a total of 1,781,357,008 shares of JD Digits through This Transaction.

 

  3.

The Subscriber desires to subscribe for JD Digits’ shares according to the terms and conditions contained herein (the “Share Subscription”).

 

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NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and mutual agreements and commitments stated hereafter, the Parties hereby agree as follows:

Article I Definitions

 

1.1

For the purpose of the Agreement, the following terms used herein shall have the following meanings:

 

  (1)

“This Transaction” means the Share Subscription stipulated by the Parties herein.

 

  (2)

“Law” means the laws, regulations, ordinances, provisions, rules, criterions, orders, specifications or normative documents of China or other jurisdictions.

 

  (3)

“Register of shareholders” means the register shareholders in the form shown in Schedule B herein.

 

  (4)

“RMB” means the lawful money of the PRC.

 

  (5)

“Business secret” means the trade secrets, software programs and data, proprietary technology, and other confidential or proprietary technology, business and other materials, including manufacturing and production techniques and know-how, research and development materials, technologies, drawings, specifications, designs, plans, schemes, technical data, financial, marketing and business data, pricing and cost data, business and marketing plans, customer and supplier lists and materials, and all rights to restrict the use or disclosure of the foregoing in any jurisdiction.

 

  (6)

“Tax” or “Taxes” means any and all taxes, charges, levies, tax payments, duties and other fees (including any and all interests, fines, additional taxes and additions imposed thereon or with respect thereto) imposed by any government or tax authority, including but not limited to the taxes or other charges on income, franchise, accidental income or other profits, gross income, property, sales, use, salary, employment, social security, and unemployment compensation; the taxes or other charges related to consumption, withholding, transfer, value added or business; the license, registration and document charges; duties, tax payments and similar charges.

 

  (7)

“Government authority” means any central or local government, regulatory or administrative agency, department or committee, or any court, tribunal and other judicial or arbitral institution of China or other countries.

 

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  (8)

“Written notice” means the notice in the form of contract, letter and data message (including telegram, telex, fax, electronic data exchange and e-mail), which can tangibly express the contents contained therein.

 

1.2

Interpretation

In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires:

References to Articles and Schedules herein are references to articles, clauses and schedules of this Agreement. Unless otherwise stated, these articles, schedules and recitals shall be deemed as an integral part of the Agreement;

 

  (1)

Headings of provisions of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not be deemed to limit or otherwise affect the interpretation of the text hereof;

 

  (2)

“Include”, “includes” and “including” herein shall be deemed to be followed by “without limitation” whether or not they are in fact followed by such words;

 

  (3)

The words “herein”, “hereof,” “hereunder” and other words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision;

 

  (4)

Any laws defined or mentioned in this Agreement or in any agreement or document referenced herein refer to the laws revised, amended, or supplemented from time to time, including the subsequent laws replacing the original one;

 

  (5)

References to the subject refer to its permitted successors and assignees.

Article II Share Subscription

 

2.1

Share Subscription

 

  (1)

The Parties confirm that the Company has a total of 3,060,813,142 shares before This Transaction and plans to issue 1,781,357,008 new shares. According to terms and conditions herein, the Parties agree that the Subscriber contributes RMB 1,781,357,008 (the “Share Subscription Payment”) in monetary as the consideration for subscription of 1,781,357,008 shares issued by the Company in This Transaction (the “Subject Shares”) at the price of RMB 1.00 per share.

 

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  (2)

The Subscriber shall pay the Share Subscription Payment in the amount confirmed in the written notice (see Schedule A) in cash to the designated account of the Company within fifteen (15) days after receiving such written notice or other time as agreed by the Company in written, provided that the conditions for Share Subscription as agreed in the Article 4.2 are met.

 

2.2

Register of shareholders and change in industrial and commercial registration

 

  (1)

The Company shall provide the following documents to the Subscriber on the day when the Subscriber fulfills its obligations under Item (2), Article 2.1 of this Agreement:

 

  (i)

Register of shareholders (see Schedule B);

 

  (ii)

Registered share (as proof of ownership);

 

  (iii)

Letter of consent issued by the ultimate controller on waiving its preemptive right to the Subject Shares;

 

  (iv)

New articles of association or amendment to the articles of association reviewed and approved by the Company for This Transaction.

 

  (2)

The Company shall handle the industrial and commercial registration/filing of changes about the increase of registered capital and amendments to articles of association related to This Transaction within thirty (30) days after the Subscriber fulfills its obligations under Item (2), Article 2.1 of this Agreement.

 

2.3

Closing of Share Subscription

According to terms and conditions herein, the “Closing Date of Share Subscription” means the date when the Subscriber makes payment as agreed in Item (2), Article 2.1 of this Agreement, and the Company issues the register of shareholders to the Subscriber (subject to the time on the register of shareholders). The Subscriber becomes a shareholder of the Company, enjoys corresponding rights, and assumes relevant obligations of shareholder from the Closing Date of Share Subscription.

Article III Representations and Warranties

 

3.1

Further measures

 

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  (1)

The Parties hereto shall make all reasonable efforts to take or prompt others to take all necessary and appropriate or requisite measures, handle or prompt others to handle all relevant matters under this Agreement, sign and deliver all necessary documents and materials according to the laws and regulations, so as to implement provisions herein and complete This Transaction stipulated in this Agreement.

 

  (2)

The Parties further confirms that on the date of signing this Agreement, the Company will sign an agreement with JD.com, Inc. according to Schedule C.

 

3.2

Warranties and commitments of the Company

 

  (1)

The Company warrants that it is a legal entity duly organized and validly existing with the subject qualification to execute this Agreement and fulfill its obligations hereunder, that it has obtained all the required authorities or approvals at the present stage (including approvals for signing this Agreement and fulfilling its obligations hereunder), and that this Agreement is the true expression of its intention;

 

  (2)

The Company will properly handle any outstanding matters related to or arising from the execution and performance of this Agreement with the Subscriber according to the relevant laws and regulations.

 

3.3

Warranties and commitments of the Subscriber

 

  (1)

The Subscriber warrants that it is a legal entity duly organized and validly existing with the subject qualification to execute this Agreement and fulfill its obligations hereunder, that it has obtained all the required authorities or approvals at the present stage, and that this Agreement is the true expression of its intention;

 

  (2)

The Subscriber will pay the Share Subscription Payment in full and on time according to this Agreement.

Article IV Prerequisites for Share Subscription

 

4.1

Prerequisites for the Company’s performance of Article 2.2 herein and other obligations hereunder

With regard to the Company, the prerequisites for This Transaction (including but not limited to matters set forth in Article 2.2) are as follows, which shall be satisfied on or before the Closing Date of Share Subscription:

 

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  (1)

The board of directors and shareholders’ meeting of the Company have reviewed and approved proposals regarding This Transaction, and the amendments to the articles of associations related to This Transaction.

 

  (2)

The Subscriber has signed and delivered the transaction documents (this Agreement) to the Company.

 

  (3)

The warranties and commitments of the Subscriber herein are true and accurate when made and as of the Closing Date of Share Subscription.

 

4.2

Prerequisites for the Subscriber’s performance of Article 2.1 herein and other obligations hereunder

With regard to the Subscriber, the prerequisites for This Transaction (including but not limited to matters set forth in Article 2.1) are as follows, which shall be satisfied on or before the Closing Date of Share Subscription, and can be waived in whole or in part at the Subscriber’s discretion:

 

  (1)

This Agreement and other agreements set forth in Schedule C have been signed by the Company; and the SUPPLEMENTARY AGREEMENT (III) TO AGREEMENT ON INVESTMENT IN BEIJING JINGDONG FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY HOLDING CO., LTD. has been signed by the Company, the Subscriber and other related parties.

 

  (2)

The warranties and commitments of the Company herein are true and accurate when made and as of the Closing Date of Share Subscription.

 

  (3)

(i) The board of directors and shareholders’ meeting have reviewed and approved proposals regarding This Transaction, the increase of registered capital and the amendments to the articles of associations related to This Transaction; (ii) This Transaction has been approved by the administrative authority.

 

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Article V Expenses and Taxes

Unless otherwise agreed in this Agreement, the Parties shall bear all kinds of taxes and fees payable by each party arising from the Share Subscription, other own expenses incurred by hiring external lawyers, auditors and investment consultants for the Share Subscription, or other expenses and taxes regulated by laws and policies.

Article VI Liabilities for Breach of Agreement

Where a party fails to perform or fully perform any provision hereunder (the “Defaulting Party”), the Non-Defaulting Party shall be entitled to claim compensation for all actual losses incurred by the Defaulting Party.

Article VII Termination

 

7.1

Termination

The rights and obligations of the Party meeting any of the following conditions shall be terminated.

 

  (1)

This Agreement may be terminated upon the unanimous consent of the Parties in writing;

 

  (2)

This Transaction has not been approved by the board of directors or the shareholders’ meeting of the Company;

 

  (3)

The Non-Defaulting Party shall be entitled to unilaterally terminate this Agreement and pursue the liability for any breach according to this Agreement where any party commits a breach and fails to take remedial actions within thirty (30) days after receiving the written notice requesting such rectification from the Non-Defaulting Party, or where such party materially violates this Agreement which makes this Agreement unenforceable.

 

7.2

Effectiveness of termination

Where terminated according to Article 7.1, this Agreement shall be null, void and non-binding to any party, save that:

 

  (1)

The Articles 8.1, 8.2, 8.9 and 8.10 shall survive; and

 

  (2)

The liability for breach of any party hereunder shall not be released by any provisions of this Agreement.

 

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Article VIII General

 

8.1

Notice

 

  (1)

All notices or written communications hereunder (including all offers, written documents or notices) shall be made in Chinese and delivered to the corresponding party in the following ways:

 

  (i)

In person; or

 

  (ii)

Express mail; or

 

  (iii)

E-mail; or

 

  (iv)

Fax.

 

  (2)

All notices hereunder shall be deemed received:

 

  (i)

Upon the signature of the notified party on receipt or other proofs of delivery if delivered personally;

 

  (ii)

Within five (5) working days after delivery if delivered by express mail;

 

  (iii)

Upon the display of sent successfully on the E-mail system if delivered by E-mail;

 

  (iv)

The next working day following the date marked on the confirmation of the fax machine (indicating that the complete and uninterrupted fax has been sent to the relevant fax number) if delivered by fax.

 

  (3)

The addresses shown on the signature page of this Agreement are the valid correspondence address of the Parties; any party may notify the other party to change the correspondence address at any time as specified in Article 8.1 herein during the term of this Agreement.

 

8.2

Confidentiality

 

  (1)

Any party shall keep all details of this Agreement and This Transaction, correspondences, and documents provided hereunder confidential, and shall not disclose the aforesaid information to any party other than the signatory of this Agreement in any way for other purposes except for This Transaction, without the prior written approval of the other party.

 

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  (2)

The financial statements, contract information and technical materials related to the Company shall be kept as business secret and shall not be disclosed to any third party.

 

  (3)

The following disclosures made for the purpose of this Agreement shall be excluded: (i) any disclosure to the directors, officers and employees of the Parties and their affiliates who need to know about this Agreement; (ii) any disclosure made to the professional service agencies under the obligation of confidentiality of this Agreement employed by either party, and (iii) any necessary disclosure made to relevant government departments and regulatory body (in which case, the disclosing party shall promptly notify the other party of the proposed disclosure and, to a reasonable extent, adopt the suggestions of the other party prior to such disclosure).

 

8.3

Force Majeure

 

  (1)

For the purpose of this Agreement, the force majeure event means any event that cannot be reasonably controlled, unpredictable, or inevitable and insurmountable, which makes it objectively impossible or impractical for the affected Party to perform this Agreement in whole or in part, including but not limited to earthquakes, typhoons, epidemics, floods, tsunami, fires, wars, strikes, riots, act of government, law change, or other unpredictable, inevitable and uncontrollable events.

 

  (2)

In case of any force majeure, the obligations of any party affected by the force majeure shall be suspended automatically during the delay period caused by such force majeure, and fulfilled in an automatically extended period equivalent to the suspension period. The affected party shall not be liable for liability of breach.

 

  (3)

The party claiming to be affected by force majeure shall notify the other party in writing in time and provide the other party with sufficient evidence of the occurrence and duration of force majeure within fifteen (15) working days. In addition, the claiming party shall make all reasonable efforts to eliminate the influence of such force majeure.

 

  (4)

In case of force majeure, the Parties shall immediately negotiate with each other to seek a fair solution, and make all reasonable efforts to minimize the impact of force majeure.

 

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8.4

Severability

Where any term or provision hereunder becomes invalid, illegal or unenforceable according to any law or public policy, the remaining terms and provisions shall remain in full force, provided that the economic or legal substance of the proposed transaction hereunder is not materially adversely affected in any way. When any term or provision is deemed invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the Parties shall negotiate in good faith to amend this Agreement, realize the original intention of the Parties possibly in an acceptable way, and complete the transaction contemplated in this Agreement as originally planned to the utmost extent.

 

8.5

Entire Agreement

This Agreement and all schedules hereto will supersede all written and oral agreements and commitments made by the Parties on the proposed transactions herein before the signing date.

 

8.6

Non-waiver

No failure or delay by any Party in exercising any right, power or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof. The exercising or partial exercising of any right, power or privilege hereunder shall not prevent the exercising of such right, power or privilege again in the future.

 

8.7

Amendment

This Agreement shall not be revised or amended, unless made in written document signed by the Parties.

 

8.8

Assignment and Succession

Unless otherwise agreed in this Agreement or otherwise expressly agreed in writing by the Parties (which may be given or refused by the Parties at their own discretion), the Subscriber shall not transfer any rights or obligations hereunder due to the implementation of laws or other reasons. This Agreement shall be binding on and exist for the benefit of the Parties and their respective successors and assignees.

 

8.9

Governing Laws

The construction, effectiveness, interpretation, performance of this Agreement and the settlement of disputes hereunder shall be governed by the laws of PRC.

 

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8.10

Settlement of Disputes

 

  (1)

Any dispute concerning this Agreement shall be settled by the Parties through amicable negotiation. Should such negotiation be failed, either party shall be entitled to submit the relevant dispute to China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission for arbitration in Beijing in accordance with its arbitration rules that in force.

 

  (2)

The Parties shall continue to perform other provisions hereunder except for the disputed matters submitted for arbitration.

 

8.11

Validity

This Agreement shall become effective from the date when the Company and the Subscriber are both stamped. Where the relevant procedures for industrial and commercial registration of changes are required, the Parties shall separately sign any document (if any) related to the matters hereunder as required by the industrial and commercial registration authority. In case of any contradiction or inconsistency between this Agreement and the aforesaid document, this Agreement shall prevail.

 

8.12

Counterparts

This Agreement is executed in quadruplicate, with each Party holding one copy and other copies kept by the Company for approval, registration or filing (if necessary).

(Remainder of Page Intentionally Left Blank, the Signature Page and Schedules Followed)

 

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Company:

Jingdong Digits Technology Holding Co., Ltd. (Official Seal)

Legal Representative (or Authorized Representative): /s/ Authorized Signatory (Signature)

June 25, 2020


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Subscriber:

Suqian Juhe Digital Enterprise Management Co., Ltd. (Official Seal)

Legal Representative (Signature/Seal): /s/ Authorized Signatory

June 25, 2020

Exhibit 4.45

AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT (II)

This AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT (II) (this Agreement”), dated as of November 9, 2020, is made and entered into by and between the following parties in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”, which, for the purpose of this Agreement, excludes Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Macao Special Administrative Region, and Taiwan Region):

JD.com, Inc., a company organized under the Laws of the Cayman Islands (“JD Group”);

Jingdong Digits Technology Holding Co., Ltd., a limited liability company registered under the laws of the PRC (unified social credit code: 91110302053604529E), with its registered address at Room 221, F/2, Block C, No. 18, Kechuang 11 Street, Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone, Beijing, PRC (the “Company”).

WHEREAS, JD Group entered into the FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT on March 1, 2017 with the Company and other related entities, which was then terminated by related parties through the TERMINATION AGREEMENT. The Parties signed the FORM OF AGREEMENT on June 25, 2020 to confirm and restate Section 10.7 under the FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT. The Parties entered into the AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT (the “ORIGINAL AGREEMENT”) on September 9, 2020 to amend and restate the FORM OF AGREEMENT. Now, the Parties hereto negotiation in good faith and enter into the Agreement to amend and restate the ORIGINAL AGREEMENT.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, the Parties hereby agree as follows:

 

I.

Business scope

The Parties agree that their respective business scope is as follows:

 

1.

Prior to the first date upon which JD Group and the Company cease to be under common Control of Mr. Qiangdong Liu (the “Ultimate Controller”), the Company shall not, and shall cause its subsidiaries not to, without the prior written consent of JD Group, directly or indirectly engage in, carry out, or participate in the Group Business (as defined below) as an owner, partner or principal (including through any arrangement that function similarly to equity interests) , or otherwise compete with JD Group in the Group Business. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company and its subsidiaries may from time to time make passive investments (including in equity securities and/or debt securities or instruments), regardless of whether such invested companies compete with the Group Business or not, provided however that the Company and its subsidiaries shall not Control such invested companies.

 

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For the purpose of this Agreement,

(1) “Control ” , as used with respect to any entity, means the possession, directly or indirectly having the power to direct the management and policies of such entity through voting rights, agreements or any other means, the same below;

(2) “Group Business” refers to the e-commerce business (and its reasonable expansion) carried out by JD Group and its subsidiaries from time to time;

(3) A “subsidiary”, with respect to a party, refers to: (a) an entity in which such party beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of the voting rights or other interests; (b) an entity in which such party holds more than 50% of the economic interests, including those held through VIE structure or other contractual arrangements; or (c) an entity, the financial statements of which can be consolidated according to applicable accounting standards.

 

2.

Where the Company first engages in, carries out, participates or invests in the business at a time when it is not prohibited from doing so pursuant to Article 1 hereof, the Company shall be permitted to continue to engage or participate in such business notwithstanding any such prohibition arising after such time, including as a result of subsequent changes to the scope of the Group Business.

 

3.

Prior to the first date upon which JD Group and the Company cease to be under common Control of the Ultimate Controller, JD Group shall not, and shall cause its subsidiaries not to, without the prior written consent of the Company, directly or indirectly engage in, carry out, or participate in the Company Business (as defined below) as an owner, partner or principal (including through any arrangement that function similarly to equity interests) or otherwise compete with JD Group in the Company Business.

For the purpose of this Agreement, “Company Business” refers to the financial, financial derivatives, and other financial-related businesses operated by the Company and its subsidiaries from time to time, including consumer finance, supply chain finance, third party payment, factoring, insurance brokerage and agency, crowd funding (including product and equity crowd funding), wealth management, securities brokerage, banking, financial leasing, asset management, and credit reference businesses.

 

4.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, JD Group and its subsidiaries shall not be restricted from engaging in the following activities or investments set forth in this Article 4:

 

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  (1)

JD Group and its subsidiaries may, directly or indirectly, engage in or participate in the businesses set forth in Annex 1 hereto from time to time.

 

  (2)

JD Group and its subsidiaries may from time to time make passive investments (including investments in equity securities and/or debt securities or instruments), regardless of whether such invested companies compete with the Company Business, provided however that JD Group and its subsidiaries shall not Control such invested companies. However, in the case that JD Group and its subsidiaries are prohibited by applicable laws from making such passive investments, JD Group and the Company shall negotiate in good faith on the sale or disposal of such investments to the Company or third parties.

 

  (3)

JD Group and its subsidiaries may from time to time enter into and perform contracts and agreements with third parties for provision or procurement of payment services, other financial services and products (including data sharing and traffic support).

 

II.

Representations and Warranties

 

1.

The Company warrants that it is a legal entity duly organized and validly existing with the qualification to execute this Agreement and fulfill its obligations hereunder, and that this Agreement is the true expression of its intention.

 

2.

JD Group warrants that it is a legal entity duly organized and validly existing with the qualification to execute the Agreement and fulfill its obligations hereunder, and that this Agreement is the true expression of its intention.

III. Where a party fails to perform or fully perform any provision hereunder (the “Defaulting Party”), the Non-Defaulting Party shall be entitled to claim compensation for all actual losses arising out of or resulting from such failure to perform by the Defaulting Party.

IV. The execution and performance of this Agreement by the Parties represent their true intention. This Agreement shall become legally binding upon and enforceable against the Parties once it becomes effective.

V. The Parties shall keep this Agreement confidential, except for the following disclosures made for the purpose of this Agreement: (i) any disclosure made to the directors, officers, employees of the Parties and their affiliates who need to know about this Agreement; (ii) any disclosure made to the professional service agencies under the obligation of confidentiality of this Agreement employed by either party, and (iii) any necessary disclosure made to relevant government departments and regulatory body (in which case, the disclosing party shall promptly notify the other party of the proposed disclosure and, to a reasonable extent, adopt the suggestions of the other party prior to such disclosure).

 

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VI. The construction, effectiveness, interpretation, performance of this Agreement and the settlement of disputes hereunder shall be governed by the laws of PRC.

VII. Any dispute concerning this Agreement shall be settled by the Parties through amicable negotiation. Should such negotiation be failed, either Party shall be entitled to submit the relevant dispute to the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission for arbitration in Beijing in accordance with its arbitration rules then in force. During the settlement of dispute, the Parties shall continue to perform other provisions hereunder except for the disputed matters submitted for arbitration.

VIII. This Agreement shall become effective from the date when the Agreement being executed by the Parties with official seal or signature of their respective legal representative/authorized representative, and shall entirely supersede the ORIGINAL AGREEMENT.

IX. This Agreement is executed in duplicate, with each party holding one copy with the same legal effect.

 

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JD.com, Inc.

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Authorized Representative (Signature): /s/ Authorized Signatory

 

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Jingdong Digits Technology Holding Co., Ltd.

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Legal Representative/Authorized Representative (Signature): /s/ Authorized Signatory

 

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Exhibit 4.46

SUPPLEMENTARY AGREEMENT (III)

TO

AGREEMENT ON INVESTMENT

IN

BEIJING JINGDONG FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY HOLDING CO., LTD.

THIS SUPPLEMENTARY AGREEMENT (III) TO AGREEMENT ON INVESTMENT IN BEIJING JINGDONG FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY HOLDING CO., LTD. (this “Agreement”), dated as of June 25, 2020, is made and entered into by and among the following parties in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”, which, for the purpose of this Agreement, excludes Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Macao Special Administrative Region, and Taiwan Region):

Qiangdong Liu (“Actual Controller”), with PRC identification number of ***;

Shengqiang Chen, with PRC identification number of ***;

Suqian Dongtai Jinrong Investment Management Center (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership organized under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at Room 418, Hengtong Building, No. 19 Hongzehu East Road, Suyu District, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, PRC (“Suqian Dongtai”);

Beijing Sequoia Hongde Equity Investment Center (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership organized under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at No. C2125, F/2, Building 16, Yard 37, Chaoqian Road, Science and Technology Park Zone, Changping District, Beijing, PRC (“Squoia”);

Beijing Jiashi Yuanrui Investment Management Center (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership organized under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at Room 1128, No. 6 Anfu Street, Houshayu Town, Shunyi District, Beijing, PRC (“Jiashi Yuanrui”);

Suzhou Taiping Jingchuang Investment Management Corporation (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership organized under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at No. 58 South Tiancheng Road, High-speed Rail New Town, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, PRC (“Taiping”);

 

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Beijing Rongzhi Huineng Investment Management Center (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership organized under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at Room 2503, F/4, Building 6, Yard 1, Futong East Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing, PRC (“Rongzhi Huineng”);

Shanghai Huasheng Lingfei Equity Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership organized under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at Building C, No. 888 Second Huanhu West Road, Nanhui New Town, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, PRC (“Huasheng”);

Hangzhou Lingfeng Xinqi Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership organized under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at 11-27, Block A, Water Affairs Building, No. 1038 Jincheng Road, Beigan Sub-district Office, Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, PRC (“Lingfeng”);

Ningbo Chuangshi Kangrong Equity Investment Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership) (the former “Ningbo Xinyue Kangrong Equity Investment Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership)”), a limited partnership organized under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at G1026, Area A, Room 401, Building 1, No. 88 Qixing Road, Meishan, Beilun District, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, PRC (“Chuangshi Kangrong”);

Beijing Zhong’an Xintou Consulting Co., Ltd. (the former “Beijing Kuaile Weiyun Investment Co., Ltd.”), a limited liability company organized under the Laws of the PRC with its registered address at Room 1561, No. 84-10 Wenquan Road, Wenquan Town, Haidian District, Beijing, PRC (“Zhong’an Xintou”);

Shanghai Chuangji Investment Center (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership organized under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at Room 526, Building B, No. 68 Dongheyan, Chengqiao Town, Chongming District, Shanghai (Shanghai Chengqiao Economic Development Zone), PRC (“Chuangji”);

Shanghai Duofangbu Sifeng Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership organized under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at Room 1594, No. 19, Lane 38, Caoli Road, Fengjing Town, Jinshan District, Shanghai, RPC (“Duofangbu”);

Beijing Xinrunheng Equity Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership organized under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at Room 2322, Unit 1, F/25, Building 1, No. 3 Rongjing East Street, Beijing Economic and Technological Development Area, Beijing, PRC (“Xinrun”);

Suqian Linghang Fangyuan Equity Investment Center (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership organized under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at Room 416-429, Hengtong Building, No. 19 Hongzehu East Road, Suyu District, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, PRC (“Suqian Linghang Fangyuan”);

 

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Shannan Jiashi Fengqiao Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership organized under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at (Room 3-4, Unit 3, Building 16, Zone I, Office Area) Nedong Road, Zedang Town, Nedong District, Shannan City, Tibet Autonomous Region, PRC (“Jiashi Fengqiao”);

Shannan Jiashi Guotai Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership organized under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at (No. 4, Right of B1, Unit 2, Shuisi Building), Hunan Road, Zedang Town, Nedong District, Shannan City, Tibet Autonomous Region, PRC (“Jiashi Guotai”);

Shannan Jiashi Hengyi Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership organized under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at (Room 2-1, Unit 3, Building 16, Zone I, Office Area) Nedong Road, Zedang Town, Nedong District, Shannan City, Tibet Autonomous Region, PRC (“Jiashi Hengyi”);

Shannan Jiashi Hongsheng Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership organized under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at (Room 3-3, Unit 3, Building 16, Zone I, Office Area) Nedong Road, Zedang Town, Nedong District, Shannan City, Tibet Autonomous Region, PRC (“Jiashi Hongsheng”);

Shannan Jiashi Kaizhuo Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership organized under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at (Room 2-3, Unit 3, Building 16, Zone I, Office Area) Nedong Road, Zedang Town, Nedong District, Shannan City, Tibet Autonomous Region, PRC (“Jiashi Kaizhuo”);

Shannan Xinrui Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership) (the former “Shannan Jiashi Yuancheng Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership)”), a limited partnership organized under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at Room 1-2, Unit 3, Building 16, Zone I, Office Area, Nedong District, Shannan City, Tibet Autonomous Region, PRC (“Shannan Xinrui”);

Hangzhou Xuanrong Equity Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership organized under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at Room 146-6, No. 88-1, Marshal Temple, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, PRC (“Hangzhou Xuanrong”);

Hangzhou Hanrong Equity Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership organized under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at Room 146-8, No. 88-1, Marshal Temple, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, PRC (“Hangzhou Hanrong”);

 

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Suqian Donghe Shengrong Equity Investment Center (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership organized under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at Room 416-429, Hengtong Building, No. 19 Hongzehu East Road, Suyu District, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, PRC (“Suqian Donghe Shengrong”);

Zhoushan Qingtai Equity Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership organized under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at Room 303-39026, Enterprise Service Center, Zhoushan Port Comprehensive Bonded Zone, Zhejiang Province, PRC (in the Pilot Free Trade Zone) (“Zhoushan Qingtai Investment”);

Suqian Handing Jinxiu Investment Management Partnership (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership organized under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at Room 306 -A078, Internet Finance Center, No. 19 Hongzehu East Road, Suyu District, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, RPC (“Suqian Handing Jinxiu”);

Ningbo Tianshi Renhe Equity Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership) (the former “Ningbo Tianyi Tianshi Equity Investment Center (Limited Partnership)”), a limited partnership organized under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at E0222, Area A, Room 401, Building 1, No. 88 Qixing Road, Meishan, Beilun District, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, PRC (“Tianshi Investment”);

Suqian Boda Heneng Fund Management Partnership (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership organized under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at Room 416-429, Hengtong Building, No. 19 Hongzehu East Road, Suyu District, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, PRC (“Suqian Boda Heneng”);

Suzhou Chensu Jinming Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership duly organized and validly existing under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at Building 15, No. 183 Suhong East Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, PRC (“Chensu Jinming”);

CICC Qidong Equity Investment (Xiamen) Partnership (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership organized under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at A311, Unit 308, No. 16 Yunding North Road, Jinshan Sub-district Office, Huli District, Xiamen City, Fujian Province, PRC (“CICC Qidong”);

Zhongyin Investment Asset Management Co., Ltd., a limited liability company organized under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at Room 8F-812-388, F/8, Xidanhui Building, No. 110 Xidan North Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, PRC (“Zhongyin Capital”);

Beijing Zhong’an Xincheng Investment Management Center (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership organized under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at 224, Block B, Beijing Fund Town Building, No.1 Jinyuan Street, Changgou Town, Fangshan District, Beijing, PRC (“Zhong’an Fund”);

 

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Shenzhen Rongyi Investment Center (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership organized under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at Room 201, Building A, No. 1 Qianwan First Road, Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Cooperation Zone, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, PRC (“Shenzhen Rongyi”);

Dongguan Dongzheng Jinxin No. 1 Equity Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership organized under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at F/26, Jinyuan Center, No. 1 Keyuan South Road, Chuangye Community, Guancheng Sub-district Office, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, PRC (“Dongzheng Jinxin”);

Suqian Dongrui Yingtai Equity Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership organized under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at Room 416-429-YS0080, Hengtong Building, No. 19 Hongzehu East Road, Suyu District, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, PRC (“Dongrui Yingtai”);

Suzhou Yuanhe Houwang Growth Phase I Equity Investment Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership organized under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at 205-1, Building 14, No. 183 Suhong East Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, PRC (“Yuanhe Houwang”);

Beijing Runxin Ruilong Equity Investment Management Center (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership organized under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at No. 109-1, F/1, Building 2, Balongqiao Yayuan, Qiaozi Town, Huairou District, Beijing, PRC (“Runxin Ruilong”);

Suqian Mingjin Chuangyuan Enterprise Management Consulting Partnership (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership organized under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at Room 425-427-YS02049, Hengtong Building, No. 19 Hongzehu East Road, Suyu District, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, PRC (“Suqian Mingjin”);

Guoxin Central Enterprises Operating (Guangzhou) Investment Fund (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership organized under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at X1301-C2616, (Self-named Building 1) No. 106 Fengze East Road, Nansha District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, PRC (“Guoxin Fund”);

Qijingke (Xiamen) Equity Investment Management Partnership (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership organized under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at A425, Unit 308, No. 16 Yunding North Road, Jinshan Sub-district Office, Huli District, Xiamen City, Fujian Province, PRC (“Qijingke”);

 

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Suzhou Weixin Zhonghua Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership organized under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at Room 244, F/2, Building 19, Dongshahu Equity Investment Center, No. 183 Suhong East Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, PRC (“Weixin Zhonghua”);

JD.com, Inc., an exempted company with limited liability organized under the Laws of the Cayman Islands (“JD Group”);

Suqian Juhe Digital Enterprise Management Co., Ltd., a limited liability company organized under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at Room 206, Building #2, JD Cloud East China Data Center, Hubin New Area, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, PRC (“Suqian Juhe”);

Jingdong Digits Technology Holding Co., Ltd. (the former “Beijing Jingdong Financial Technology Holding Co., Ltd.”, “Jingdong Digits Technology Co., Ltd.”), a limited liability company organized under the Laws of the PRC, with its registered address at Room 221, F/2, Block C, No. 18, Kechuang 11 Street, Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone, Beijing, PRC (the “Company”).

The parties hereto are referred to collectively as the “Parties” and individually as “a Party”. Among them, Squoia, Jiashi Yuanrui, Taiping, Ronghui, Huasheng, Lingfeng, Chuangshi Kangrong, Guoxin Fund, Zhong’an Xintou, Chuangji, Duofangbu, Xinrun and Weixin Zhonghua are referred to collectively as “Series A Investors”; Jiashi Fengqiao, Jiashi Guotai, Jiashi Hengyi, Jiashi Hongsheng, Jiashi Kaizhuo, Shannan Xinrui, Hangzhou Xuanrong, Hangzhou Hanrong, Suqian Donghe Shengrong, Zhoushan Qingtai Investment, Suqian Handing Jinxiu, Tianshi Investment (Tianshi Investment is deemed as the Reorganization Investor with respect to the equity it obtains in reorganization transactions), Suqian Boda Heneng and Chensu Jinming are referred to collectively as “Reorganization Investors”; Reorganization Investors and Suqian Linghang Fangyuan are referred to collectively as “Reorganization Investment Participants”; CICC Qidong, Zhongyin Capital, Zhong’an Fund, Runxin Ruilong, Shenzhen Rongyi, Dongzheng Jinxin, Dongrui Yingtai, Yuanhe Houwang, Tianshi Investment (Tianshi Investment is deemed as the Series B Investor with respect to the equity it obtains in series B transactions) and Qijingke are referred to collectively as “Series B Investors”; Series A Investors, Reorganization Investors and Series B Investors are referred to collectively as the “Investors”.

 

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RECITALS

 

1.

WHEREAS, Investors and Suqian Linghang Fangyuan have entered into an investment agreement with Mr. Qiangdong Liu, Mr. Shengqiang Chen, Suqian Dongtai and the Company (concurrently herewith, Hongshan, Jiashi Yuanrui, Taiping, Ronghui, Huasheng, Lingfeng, Chuangshi Kangrong, Harbin Gloria Group, Zhong’an Xintou, Chuangji, Duofangbu, Xinrun, Weixin Lite, Jiashi Fengqiao, Jiashi Guotai, Jiashi Hengyi, Jiashi Hongsheng, Jiashi Kaizhuo, Shannan Xinrui, Hangzhou Xuanrong, Hangzhou Hanrong, Suqian Donghe Shengrong, Zhoushan Qingtai Investment, Suqian Handing Jinxiu, Tianshi Investment, Suqian Boda Heneng, Chensu Jinming, CICC Qidong, Zhongyin Capital, Zhong’an Fund, Shenzhen Rongyi, Dongzheng Jinxin, Dongrui Yingtai, Yuanhe Houwang and Suqian Linghang Fangyuan have entered into an agreement entitled “Investment Agreement on Beijing Jingdong Financial Technology Holding Co., Ltd.” (the “Series B Investment Agreement”) dated May 31, 2018 with Mr. Qiangdong Liu, Mr. Shengqiang Chen, Suqian Dongtai and the Company); Zhong’an Fund and Runxin Ruilong have entered into an agreement entitled “Agreement on Adjustment of Investment Share of Beijing Zhong’an Xincheng Investment Management Center (Limited Partnership)” dated June 29, 2018 with the Company. These agreements and those mentioned in paragraphs 2 and 3 below are referred to collectively as the “Investment Agreement”;

 

2.

WHEREAS, except JD Group and Suqian Juhe, all the Parties hereto have entered into the “Supplementary Agreement (I) to Agreement on Investment in Beijing Jingdong Financial Technology Holding Co., Ltd.” dated June 20, 2020 to confirm the relevant interests, rights and obligations of shareholders involved in equity change of the Company after June 2018;

 

3.

WHEREAS, except Suqian Juhe, all the Parties hereto have entered into the “Supplementary Agreement (II) to Agreement on Investment in Beijing Jingdong Financial Technology Holding Co., Ltd.” dated June 20, 2020 to make an agreement on matters regarding special rights of the Investors;

 

4.

WHEREAS, Investors, Suqian Linghang Fangyuan, Mr. Qiangdong Liu, Mr. Shengqiang Chen, Suqian Dongtai, Suqian Mingjin and the Company have entered into the “Agreement on Matters regarding Investment Agreement on Beijing Jingdong Financial Technology Holding Co., Ltd.” dated June 20, 2020;

 

5.

WHEREAS, the Company and Suqian Juhe have entered into the “Share Subscription Agreement of Jingdong Digits Technology Holding Co., Ltd.” dated June 25, 2020 (the “Share Subscription Agreement”), pursuant to which, Suqian Juhe subscribed for 1,781,357,008 new shares of the Company;

 

6.

WHEREAS, JD Group controls 1,781,357,008 shares of the Company through Suqian Juhe;

 

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NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, the Parties hereby reach the following agreement through amicable negotiation on an equal and voluntary basis, with a bid to further define the rights and obligations of JD Group and Suqian Juhe:

 

1.

Right to Nominate Directors

Suqian Juhe is entitled to nominate the candidates of the Company’s directors (“Nominated Directors”) and the Parties hereto shall vote in favor of Suqian Juhe’s proposal for nomination of at least one (1) nominated director. After such candidate becomes the Company’s director, the Parties hereto shall cause the directors to vote at the board of directors in favor of Suqian Juhe’s proposal for nomination of one (1) director as the member of the audit committee.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, where the shares jointly held by JD Group and its subsidiaries (for the purpose of this Agreement, the “subsidiary”, with respect to any entity, refers to the subsidiaries with the financial statements that can be consolidated into the financial statements of such entity) are less than 50% of the Company’s shares subscribed by Suqian Juhe by executing the “Share Subscription Agreement”, i.e. 890,678,504 shares, the Parties hereto are no longer obliged to vote in favor of relevant proposals at the general meeting of shareholders as agreed, nor shall they cause the directors to vote in favor of relevant proposals at the board of directors, except that the number of shares held by JD Group and/or its subsidiaries is less than 50% due to the involuntary sale, transfer or abandonment of the Company’s shares they hold as required by laws and regulations.

 

2.

Information Rights

 

  2.1

The Company shall, and shall cause each subsidiary to, maintain true books and records of account in which full and correct entries shall be made of all its business transactions pursuant to a system of accounting established and administered in accordance with GAAP, and shall set aside on its books all such proper accruals and reserves as shall be required under GAAP.

 

  2.2

The Company shall deliver to JD Group relevant financial information by the following means, provided however that, where the Company declares for listing or is listed, but the applicable laws and regulatory requirements regarding information disclosure in the place where the Company is listed prevent the Company from providing the financial information stipulated in this article, the Company and JD Group shall negotiate in good faith on alternative schemes for provision of information:

 

  2.2.1

Provide the unaudited consolidated balance sheets of the Company and its subsidiaries as of the end of each quarter, the related unaudited consolidated statements of operations, equity and cash flows of the Company and its subsidiaries for such quarterly period and for the period from the beginning of such fiscal year to the end of such quarterly period within forty-five (45) days after the end of each quarter.

 

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For the avoidance of doubt, if such financial statements are prepared in accordance with IFRS or PRC GAAP, the Company shall provide a net profits reconciliation statement and a net assets reconciliation statement (“Reconciliation Statement for Differences in Principles”) within ninety (90) days after the end of each quarter, and shall cause such reconciliation statements to be reviewed by the Company’s auditor(s) at such time.

 

  2.2.2

Provide the unaudited consolidated balance sheets of the Company and its subsidiaries as of the end of fiscal year, the consolidated income statements, equity and cash flows of the Company and its subsidiaries for such fiscal year “Unaudited Annual Financial Statements”) within forty-five (45) days after the end of each fiscal year.

For the avoidance of doubt, if such financial statements are prepared in accordance with IFRS or PRC GAAP, the Company shall provide “Reconciliation Statements for Differences in Principles” within ninety (90) days after the end of each fiscal year, and shall cause such reconciliation statements to be reviewed by the Company’s auditor(s) at such time.

 

  2.2.3

Provide the audited consolidated balance sheets of the Company and its subsidiaries as of the end of such fiscal year, and the consolidated income statements, equity and cash flows, and relevant notes (“Audited Annual Financial Statements”) of the Company and its subsidiaries as soon as available, but in any event no later than ninety (90) days after the end of each fiscal year.

For the avoidance of doubt, if such audited annual financial statements are prepared in accordance with IFRS or PRC GAAP, the Company shall provide “Reconciliation Statements for Differences in Principles” within ninety (90) days after the end of each fiscal year, and shall cause such reconciliation statements to be reviewed by the Company’s auditor(s) at such time.

 

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  2.2.4

Upon JD Group’s request, the Company shall provide the following information as soon as possible (but no later than sixty (60) days) after the end of each quarter: (A) notes on material changes in unaudited consolidated balance sheets, income statements, equity and cash flows of such quarter; and (B) business indicators related to the Company’s business and used by the Company’s management for decision-making purposes (except for highly sensitive information, which, for the purpose of this Agreement, refers to any business, marketing, technology and other information with competitive sensitivity that the Company does not intend to publicly disclose, excluding the specific information that JD Group needs to prove through the supporting documents duly signed by its authorized personnel for the purpose of compliance with the public reporting requirements under applicable securities laws, NASDAQ Global Select Market Rules or rules of any other stock exchanges where the shares of JD Group are allowed to trade, or applicable laws).

 

  2.3

All access of JD Group to information provided for in this Section shall be during normal business hours following reasonable advance notice to the Company, and in a manner that does not unreasonably interfere with the Company’s business operations.

 

  2.4

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, the Company is not obliged to, or to permit any of its auditor, to disclose to JD Group or the audit committee of JD Group’s board of directors: (i) any Highly Sensitive Information; (ii) any information to the extent such disclosure of such information would violate applicable laws; (iii) any information to the extent that disclosure thereof would constitute a breach of an agreement with a third party; or (iv) any information to the extent that disclosure thereof would result in violation against any confidentiality clauses applicable to the disclosing party.

 

3.

Preemptive Rights

 

  3.1

Article 10.5 of the “Series B Investment Agreement” is restated as follows: Following any investment under the “Series B Investment Agreement” and until the qualified IPO of the Company, if the Company increases any registered capital or share capital, only the Actual Controller and/or designated entity and JD Group enjoy the preemptive rights, and any other entities are not entitled to such preemptive rights. Where the Company’s shareholders desire to transfer the equity, only the Actual Controller and/or designated entity and JD Group enjoy the preemptive rights, provided however that, the transfer of exempted shares shall be subject to Article 10.4 of the “Series B Investment Agreement”, and that the preemptive right between Suqian Linghang Fangyuan and Suqian Dongtai as one party and JD Group as the other party shall be subject to Article 4 of this Agreement. No other entities shall be entitled to such preemptive rights.

The specific contents of JD Group’s exercise of its preemptive rights are further defined in Article 3 of this Agreement.

 

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  3.2

Before the qualified IPO of the Company, where the Company proposes to increase any registered capital or share capital (“Additional Shares”), the Company shall, no later than thirty (30) days prior to issuing such Additional Shares, notify the Actual Controller, Suqian Juhe and JD Group in writing of such proposed issuance (which notice shall specify, to the extent practicable, the purchase price or a range for the purchase price, if any, for, and the terms and conditions of, such Additional Shares). Subject to Article 3.6 of this Agreement, the Actual Controller and/or its designated entity (“Actual Controller Preemptive Right Entity”), Suqian Juhe and JD Group and/or other entities it designates (such designated entities shall be those entities to which JD Group can transfer the shares of the Company in accordance with Article 4 of this Agreement, which refer to collectively as “JD Group Preemptive Right Entity” together with Suqian Juhe, and “Preemptive Right Entity” together with the Actual Controller Preemptive Right Entity) are entitled to subscribe for all or part of such Additional Shares upon the terms and conditions set forth in the notice.

 

  3.3

Where the Preemptive Right Entity wishes to subscribe for all or part of such Additional Shares, the Preemptive Right Entity shall send a notice, which shall specify the number of Additional Shares it or its designated entity proposes to subscribe for.

 

  3.4

With respect to any Additional Shares, the number of shares to which JD Group Preemptive Right Entity may exercise its preemptive right shall be at least the number of shares which make the proportion of shares of the Company held by JD Group and its subsidiaries (including Suqian Juhe) after this additional issuance equal to that held by JD Group and its subsidiaries (including Suqian Juhe) before this additional issuance (“Number of Preemptive Shares”). Where there are other entities enjoying or proposing to exercise the preemptive rights or similar rights in calculating the Number of Preemptive Shares, the Number of Preemptive Shares shall be recalculated and rounded off to an integer. During such recalculation, the amount of RMB or the equivalent amount of shareholders’ equity of the Company that these entities have promised to subscribe should be considered, so that the proportion of shares of the Company held by JD Group and its subsidiaries (including Suqian Juhe) after these entities exercise the corresponding preemptive rights is not less than that held by JD Group and its subsidiaries (including Suqian Juhe) before this additional issuance.

 

  3.5

Unless otherwise unanimously agreed by the Actual Controller, JD Group and the Company, the Preemptive Right Entity shall subscribe for Additional Shares in cash by exercising their preemptive rights.

 

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  3.6

Where the Preemptive Right Entity proposes to exercise the preemptive rights under this article, the Preemptive Right Entity shall reply in writing within thirty (30) days after receiving the notice of issuance of additional shares sent by the Company. Such reply shall indicate that the Preemptive Right Entity wishes to subscribe for the Additional Shares at the issuance price of such Additional Shares by the Company, or specify the maximum/ minimum price at which it wishes to subscribe for such Additional Shares. When subscribing for the Additional Shares of the Company by exercising the preemptive rights, the Preemptive Right Entity shall complete the closing within sixty (60) days from the date when the Company sends the written notice to the Preemptive Right Entity, unless any government approval is otherwise needed for issuance of such Additional Shares. Where it takes longer time to apply for and obtain any government approval necessary for complete the subscription, the aforesaid sixty (60) days shall be postponed automatically, provided however that, the Preemptive Right Entity shall make all endeavors in good faith to obtain such government approval as soon as possible in accordance with applicable laws. In such case, the aforesaid duration shall expire on the fifth (5th) working day after such government approval is obtained.

 

  3.7

Prior to qualified IPO of the Company, where the Company increases any securities, options, warrants or other rights to subscribe for the Company’s equity interests (“Additional Issuance of Equity Securities of the Company”), the Preemptive Right Entity is entitled to exercise the preemptive rights in accordance with the aforesaid provisions of this article. The amount of equity securities that JD Group Preemptive Right Entity is entitled to subscribe for shall not be less than the amount multiplied by the proportion of shares of the Company held by JD Group and its subsidiaries (including Suqian Juhe) at that time by the total number of Additional Issuance of Equity Securities of the Company (“Number of Preemptive Equity Securities”). Where there are other entities enjoying or proposing to exercise the preemptive rights or similar rights in calculating the Number of Preemptive Equity Securities, the Number of Preemptive Equity Securities shall be recalculated and rounded off to an integer. During such recalculation, the number of equity securities that these entities have promised to subscribe should be considered, so that the proportion of shares of the Company held by JD Group and its subsidiaries (including Suqian Juhe) after these entities exercise the corresponding preemptive rights is not less than that held by JD Group and its subsidiaries (including Suqian Juhe) before this additional issuance.

 

4.

Share Transfer

If the Actual Controller, JD Group, Suqian Juhe, Suqian Linghang Fangyuan and Suqian Dongtai wish to transfer the shares of the Company held by them, the following provisions of this article shall apply.

 

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The Parties unanimously agree and confirm that: (i) with respect to the preemptive rights to which only the Actual Controlled and/or its designated entities and JD Group and/or its designated entities are entitled when the shareholders of the Company wish to transfer their equity as stipulated in Article 10.5 of the “Series B Investment Agreement”, procedures for transferring such preemptive rights shall be implemented by reference to the following provisions of this article. Where multiple entities with the preemptive rights claim to exercise the preemptive rights, the proportion of shares on which the preemptive rights can be exercised by such entities shall be calculated based on the relative proportion of shares of the Company such entities hold at such time, or otherwise negotiated by such entities; (ii) subject to Article 10.4 of the “Series B Investment Agreement”, where the Actual Controller, Suqian Linghang Fangyuan and Suqian Dongtai transfer shares of the Company they hold to any unrelated third parties, JD Group and Suqian Juhe may exercise the preemptive rights according to the procedures stated in Article 4.2 below, and the preemptive rights of JD Group and Suqian Juhe so exercised shall take precedence over the preemptive rights of other Investors (if any).

 

  4.1

Transfers to subsidiaries

The Actual Controller, JD Group, Suqian Juhe and Suqian Linghang Fangyuan, Suqian Dongtai (or their respective subsidiaries) (hereinafter referred to as the “Restricted Transferor” or “Proposed Transferor”) may transfer shares of the Company they hold to their wholly-owned subsidiaries (for the avoidance of doubt, “wholly-owned subsidiaries”, with respect to a person, refer to the subordinate enterprises in which such person directly, indirectly or collectively holds 100% of the shares), the wholly-owned subsidiaries of JD Group, provided however that such transferee shall maintain its status as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Restricted Transferor and be subject to this Agreement. Where the transferee is no longer a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Restricted Transferor at any time, it shall immediately transfer shares of the Company transferred according to this article to the Restricted Transferor. However, with respect to Suqian Dongtai, transfers made for the purpose of implementing the equity incentive shall not be subject to the aforesaid transfer restrictions applied for wholly-owned subsidiaries. For the avoidance of doubt, the transfer of shares of JD Group shall not be deemed as the transfer of shares of the Company.

 

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  4.2

Preemptive Rights

 

  4.2.1

Where any Restricted Transferor intends to transfer shares of the Company it holds to a third party (“Proposed Transferee”) other than other Restricted Transferors, the Proposed Transferor shall send a written notice (“Transfer Notice”) to other Restricted Transferor (“Offeree”) before closing of such transfer, specifying the identity of the Proposed Transferee, its true intention to transfer shares of the Company to the Proposed Transferee, number and type of shares of the Company to be transferred (“Subject Shares”), total consideration (including amount and form) of the Proposed Transferee’s offer to subscribe for the Subject Shares or total consideration (including amount and form) of the Proposed Transferor’s offer to transfer the Subject Shares to the Proposed Transferee (“Transfer Price”) and other conditions of the proposed transfer.

 

  4.2.2

The Transfer Notice constitutes an irrevocable exclusive offer to sell part or all of the Subject Shares to the Offeree (or any wholly-owned subsidiary designated by the Offeree) at the Transfer Price, and the validity period is fifteen (15) days from the date when the Transfer Notice is deemed to have been duly served.

 

  4.2.3

Before the expiration of the Offer, the Offeree (or its wholly-owned subsidiary) may accept the Offer in the Transfer Notice by sending a notice to the Proposed Transferor, which shall specify the number of the Subject Shares that the Offeree intends to subscribe for. The Offeree may inform the Proposed Transferor that the entity who is entitled to subscribe for the shares of the Company it holds according to Article 4.1 will directly subscribe for all or part of the Subject Shares to be transferred by the Proposed Transferor.

 

  4.2.4

Where the Offeree agrees to subscribe for part or all of the Subject Shares, it shall pay the consideration for the purchase of the Subject Shares in cash or immediately available funds within fifteen (15) days after the completion of procedures specified in Article 4.2.2 above (or a longer period required for obtaining necessary or appropriate third-party approval or government approval), and the Proposed Transferor shall transfer the effective Subject Shares without any encumbrance to the Offeree within the aforesaid period (but shall be subject to obtaining necessary or appropriate third-party approval or government approval).

 

  4.2.5

Where the Offeree fails to agree to subscribe for all the Subject Shares as of the expiration of the Offer issued by the Proposed Transferor to the Offeree according to the aforesaid Article 4.2.2, the Proposed Transferor is entitled to enter into a final agreement with the Proposed Transferee on such transfer within thirty (30) days after the expiration of the Offer and transfer the remaining Subject Shares to the Proposed Transferee within sixty (60) days after the signing of the final agreement in cash at the transaction price not lower than the Transfer Price and transfer conditions not more favorable than those stated in the Transfer Notice, and the Proposed Transferee shall sign the necessary documents satisfying the format and content requirements of the Offeree and agree to be bound by this Agreement.

 

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Where the Proposed Transferor fails to enter into a final agreement with the Proposed Transferee within the aforesaid thirty (30) days or the transfer is not completed within the aforesaid sixty (60) days, the Proposed Transferor shall not conduct this transfer transaction. Where the Proposed Transferor still intends to transfer the shares of the Company, all the procedures agreed in this Article 4.2 shall be repeated. Notwithstanding the foregoing, where longer time is needed to apply for and obtain the necessary government approval for the Transfer, the aforesaid sixty (60) days shall be postponed automatically, provided however that, the Proposed Transferor shall make all endeavors in good faith to obtain such government approval as soon as possible in accordance with applicable laws. In such case, the aforesaid duration shall expire on the fifth (5th) working day after such government approval is obtained.

 

  4.2.6

Where Suqian Juhe or other wholly-owned subsidiaries of JD Group cannot directly exercise the preemptive rights under this Article 4.2 due to regulatory requirements, it may transfer the preemptive rights under this Article 4.2 to any third party for exercise. The Actual Controller, Suqian Linghang Fangyuan and Suqian Dongtai may transfer their preemptive rights under this Article 4.2 to any entity controlled by the Actual Controller.

 

5.

IPO Related Matters

 

  5.1

Reorganization

Where it is necessary to reorganize the shares or ownership structure of the Company or its subsidiaries for the purpose of qualified IPO (including share split, share consolidation, share conversion, merger and share transfer), the Company shall ensure that Suqian Juhe (or JD Group and its subsidiaries (if any)) holds the shares interests of the qualified IPO entities (and the shares interests of entities which are not subsidiaries of such entity but inherit or obtain substantial assets or operation rights of the Company in reorganization), and that the equity value and voting rights enjoyed by Suqian Juhe (or JD Group and its subsidiaries (if any)) are substantially equal to those enjoyed by Suqian Juhe before the reorganization.

 

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  5.2

Public offering of shares of the Company held by JD Group during qualified IPO

Where the Company proposes to make an IPO, the Company shall notify JD Group of its intention for qualified IPO in writing as soon as possible, but in no event later than thirty (30) working days before the Company signs a prospectus for public offering or intends to perform internal review procedures for matters regarding such qualified IPO, so that JD Group can exercise its rights under this Article 5.2 according to applicable laws. Within fifteen (15) working days from the date when JD Group received such notice, JD Group shall confirm with the Company shares of the Company directly held by JD Group or JD Group’s subsidiaries (“IPO of Existing Shares”) to be transferred during qualified IPO of the Company according to applicable laws upon the decision of JD Group’s audit committee. Where the sponsor institution (“Managing Underwriter”) engaged by the Company for qualified IPO puts forward opinions in good faith and believes that the Public Offering of Existing Shares will adversely affect the issuance price of the Company’s qualified IPO or successful qualified IPO, the Company will publicly offer existing shares according to the number recommended by the sponsor institution (Managing Underwriter) in full consideration of the following factors in turn: (i) new share capital to be publicly issued in qualified IPO; (ii) shares to be sold by JD Group and its subsidiaries; (iii) other shareholders intending to transfer their shares in case of qualified IPO of the Company.

 

  5.3

Cooperation

After the qualified IPO of the Company, where applicable laws or regulatory authorities governing the Company’s qualified IPO request the Company’s shareholders to lock up the shares of the Company they hold, the sponsor institution (Managing Underwriter) engaged by the Company shall put forward clear suggestions on the lock-up period based on the IPO of shares in the listing place and as a major shareholder of the Company according to the usual practice, and fully communicate with JD Group. JD Group will, and will cause its subsidiaries to, make relevant commitment on lock-up of relevant shares, provided however that the lock-up period suggested by the sponsor institution (Managing Underwriter) shall not exceed the lock-up period promised by other shareholders (including management shareholders) whose shares to be sold account for 20% or more of the Company’s IPO shares at the time of such IPO.

 

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  5.4

Alternative Arrangement

Where JD Group and its subsidiaries have to withdraw from the Company or are prohibited from holding shares of the Company or any securities, options, warrants or other rights that can be converted into shares of the Company (“Forced Withdrawal”) due to changes in laws or requirements of government agencies, the Company and JD Group shall negotiate amicably and reach an alternative arrangement as soon as practicable. Under these alternative arrangements, the Company shall grant JD Group economic or other rights and interests to the extent permitted by law, so that JD Group and its subsidiaries can enjoy rights and interests substantially equal to those they can obtain as if they would not be forced to withdraw. Subject to the agreement between the Company and JD Group, the aforesaid alternative arrangements may include right to profits, compulsory payment arrangements in case of liquidation, etc.

 

6.

Right to Agree with Specific Transaction

 

  6.1

Without the prior consent of JD Group, the Company shall not issue any equity securities (except for qualified IPO), unless the pre-money valuation of the Company for this issuance is not lower than the valuation of the Company for the Company’s reorganization transaction. The aforesaid valuations are all based on the consolidated statements. For the purposes of this Article 6, “Equity Securities” means equity interests and any securities, options, warrants or other rights to purchase equity interests that can be converted into equity interests, regardless of voting rights.

 

  6.2

Without the prior consent of JD Group, the Company shall not (and Suqian Linghang Fangyuan and Suqian Dongtai shall not allow the Company to) conduct any initial public offering except for the qualified IPO.

 

  6.3

Without the prior consent of JD Group, the Company shall not (and Suqian Linghang Fangyuan and Suqian Dongtai shall not allow the Company to) conduct any transaction of liquidation events (as defined below) with the related party as the counterparty. For the purpose of this Article 6.3, with respect to any entity, the related party of such entity means (a) any person who, individually or as part of a group, beneficially owns more than 5% of the equity securities of such entity; (b) any officer or director, or individual performing an equivalent function, of such entity or any person named in clause (a); (c) any family member of any such entity or any person named in clause (a) or (b); (d) any other person in which any person named in clauses (a), (b) or (c) beneficially owns more than 20% of the equity securities. For the purpose of this Agreement, person refers to natural persons, partnerships, companies, associations, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, trusts, joint ventures, unincorporated organizations, mass organizations, government agencies or other types of legal entities.

 

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For the purpose of this Agreement, the liquidation event refers to any of the following circumstances:

(1) Qualified IPO;

(2) a merger, or amalgamation arrangement with other entity, or acquisition by any person or related group of persons of beneficial ownership of equity securities of the Company, or other reorganization or transaction, whether in a single transaction or in a series of transactions (whether related or unrelated), following which the Actual Controller, JD Group and their controlled affiliates do not continue to hold more than 50% of the combined voting power or economic interests of the equity securities of the Company or the surviving entity, as applicable;

(3) an issuance or sale of the securities of the Company to a person or a group of persons (other than the Actual Controller (or his successor), JD Group and their controlled affiliates, directly or indirectly), through arms-length negotiation, pursuant to which such person or group of persons acquires 40% or more of the equity securities or economic rights of the Company, whether in a single transaction or in a series of transactions (whether related or unrelated);

(4) sale and exit from the Company’s business through a sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company (including, for the avoidance of doubt, shares or assets of the Company’s subsidiaries), to a person or a group of persons (other than the Actual Controller (or his successor), JD Group and their controlled affiliates, directly or indirectly), whether in a single transaction or in a series of transactions (whether related or unrelated) through arms-length negotiation; and

(5) any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary.

 

7.

Termination and Restoration of Rights

The Parties hereto unanimously agree and confirm that Articles 1, 3, 4, 5.4 and 6 of this Agreement shall be terminated from the day before the Company submits the application materials for listing on the capital market in China (including Shanghai Stock Exchange and Shenzhen Stock Exchange). Where the Company fails to complete the initial public offering of shares, listing or back-door listing in China (including but not limited to the rejection or withdrawal of the listing application), the aforesaid Articles 1, 3, 4, 5.4 and 6 shall be restored automatically, i.e. such articles shall come into force and bind on the Parties from the date when the Company’s application for listing in China is rejected by the securities issuance examination authority or withdrawn by the Company.

 

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8.

Miscellaneous

 

  8.1

The Parties hereby irrevocably agree and undertake that where a party violates any commitments and considerations made herein and thus causes losses to other parties hereto, such breaching party shall compensate for such losses arising therefrom.

 

  8.2

The execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Parties represent their true intention. This Agreement will constitute a legally binding and enforceable obligation for the Parties once it comes into force. This Agreement shall bind on the Parties and their successors.

 

  8.3

Execution of this Agreement implies that the Parties have completed their internal approval and authorization procedures, as well as the approval procedures of regulatory authorities (if applicable).

 

  8.4

The Parties shall keep this Agreement confidential, except for the disclosure made to the professional service agency (agencies) engaged by the Parties for the purpose of this Agreement which are also subject to the confidentiality obligations specified herein, as well as disclosures made in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, and as required by the government departments and regulatory bodies. The Parties hereto are obliged to maintain the confidentiality of the trade secrets of other parties obtained due to negotiation, execution and performance of this Agreement. Without the consent of all other parties hereto, neither party shall make any public statement on this Agreement.

 

  8.5

The construction, effectiveness, interpretation, performance of this Agreement and the settlement of disputes hereunder shall be governed by the laws of PRC.

 

  8.6

The Parties agree that any dispute arising from this Agreement or related thereto shall be settled by the Parties through amicable negotiation. Where the dispute is not resolved within 30 days after a party sends a notice for negotiation, such party shall submit such dispute to China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission for arbitration in Beijing in accordance with its arbitration rules then in force.

The arbitration shall be conducted by three (3) arbitrators. The first arbitrator shall be appointed by the Claimant and the second arbitrator shall be appointed by the Respondent. The first two (2) arbitrators appointed in accordance with this provision shall appoint the third arbitrator. Where the first two arbitrators appointed fail to reach consensus on the appointment of the third arbitrator within 60 days, then the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission shall appoint the third arbitrator who shall be the chief arbitrator. The arbitration language shall be Chinese and the arbitral award shall be final and binding on the Parties.

 

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During the settlement of dispute, the Parties shall continue to perform other provisions hereunder except for the disputed matters submitted for arbitration.

 

  8.7

Unless otherwise specified herein or relevant contents are changed, the terms used herein shall have the same meanings as used in the Investment Agreement.

 

  8.8

This Agreement shall come into force as of the date of signature of the Parties (signature in case of natural person shareholder and official seal in case of non-natural person shareholder).

 

  8.9

In case of any inconsistency between this Agreement and the Investment Agreement, this agreement shall prevail. The Parties hereto agree and confirm that the rights of Investors under the Series B Investment Agreement (including its subsequent supplements and amendments) will not be adversely affected or terminated due to the Company’s restructuring into a joint-stock company and change in its articles of association.

 

  8.10

JD Group and Suqian Juhe agree to join the Series B Investment Agreement as non-investor shareholders by executing this Agreement, to be subject to Article 9 and Article 10 of the Series B Investment Agreement, and to enjoy and assume the relevant rights and obligations of non-investor shareholders under Article 9 and Article 10 of the Series B Investment Agreement.

 

  8.11

This Agreement is executed in several counterparts, with each party holding one copy and other copies kept by the Company. All the counterparts shall have the same legal effect.

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JD.com, Inc. (Seal)

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Suzhou Taiping Jingchuang Investment Management Corporation (Limited Partnership) (Seal)

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Beijing Zhong’an Xincheng Investment Management Center (Limited Partnership) (Seal)

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Zhongyin Investment Asset Management Co., Ltd. (Seal)

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Beijing Zhong’an Xintou Consulting Co., Ltd. (Seal)

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Jingdong Digits Technology Holding Co., Ltd. (Seal)

/s/ Jingdong Digits Technology Holding Co., Ltd.

Managing Partner or Authorized Representative:

Exhibit 4.47

 

 

SHARE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT

 

 

by and between

Jingdong Digits Technology Holding Co., Ltd.

and

Suqian Juhe Digital Enterprise Management

Co., Ltd.

Dated as of March 2021


Table of Contents

 

Article I

   Definitions      2  

Article II

   Transaction Scheme      3  

Article III

   Closing of this Transaction      3  

Article IV

   Closing Conditions for this Transaction      4  

Article V

   Information Disclosure and Confidentiality      5  

Article VI

   Representations and Warranties of Party A      6  

Article VII

   Representations and Warranties of Party B      7  

Article VIII

   Commitments      8  

Article IX

   Liabilities for Breach of Agreement      9  

Article X

   Effectiveness, Modification and Termination of Agreement      9  

Article XI

   Force Majeure      10  

Article XII

   Taxes      10  

Article XIII

   Governing Laws and Settlement of Disputes      11  

Article XIV

   Notice      11  

Article XV

   Supplementary Articles      11  


SHARE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT

This SHARE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated as of March 31, 2021, is made and entered into by and between the following parties in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”):

Party A:

Jingdong Digits Technology Holding Co., Ltd.

Domicile: Room 221, F/2, Block C, No. 18, Kechuang 11 Street, Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone, Beijing, PRC

Legal Representative: Yayun Li

Party B:

Suqian Juhe Digital Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.

Domicile: Room 206, Building #2, JD Cloud East China Data Center, Hubin New Area, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, PRC

Legal Representative: Pang Zhang

The parties hereto are referred to individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”.

WHEREAS

 

1.

Party A is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the PRC, with the current registered capital of RMB 4,842,170,150 and 4,842,170,150 shares in aggregate; and

 

2.

The Parties desire to conduct a transaction that Party B contributes RMB 4,000,000,000 in monetary as the consideration for subscription of 104,695,571 shares issued by Party A for Party B.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereby reach the following agreement with respect to matters involved in this Transaction through amicable negotiation on an equal and voluntary basis in accordance with relevant laws, regulations and normative documents, with a bid to define the rights and obligations of the Parties in this Transaction:

 

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Article I     Definitions

Unless otherwise provided by the terms or context of this Agreement, the following terms used herein shall have the following meanings:

 

(1)    This Transaction    means the transaction that Party A issues certain shares to Party B as agreed herein.
(2)    This Agreement    means the SHARE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT (including all annexes thereof), and written documents duly executed by the Parties through formal written agreements from time to time for the modification, amendment and change of the SHARE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT.
(3)    Business Day    means each day that is not a Statuary, Sunday and other statutory holiday, on which commercial banks incorporated and operated in China are operating normally.
(4)    Subscription Price    means the payment made by Party B for subscription of shares issued hereunder.
(5)    Party A’s Group    means Party A and all affiliates consolidated to its financial statements.
(6)    Closing Date    means the day when this Agreement is signed.
(7)    Subscribed Shares    mean ordinary shares issued by Party A to Party B in this Transaction. The par value of each Subscribed Share is RMB 1.
(8)    RMB    means the lawful money of the PRC.
(9)    PRC    means the People’s Republic of China, which, for the purpose of this Agreement, excludes Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Macao Special Administrative Region, and Taiwan Region.

In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires:

 

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  (1)

references to the laws, regulations or relevant provisions shall include any interpretation, modification or supplementary of such laws, regulations or relevant provisions in the future, as well as relevant laws, regulations and other related supporting and/or subsidiary rules enacted to supersede such laws and regulations;

 

  (2)

references to Articles, Clauses and Items are references to articles, clauses and items of this Agreement;

 

  (3)

Headings of provisions of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not be deemed to limit or otherwise affect the interpretation of the text hereof;

 

  (4)

Any discrepancy between the total count and the sum of values stated in this Agreement attributes to the rounding off.

Article II    Transaction Scheme

 

2.1

The Parties agree that, in this Transaction, Party B contributes RMB 4,000,000,000 in monetary as the consideration for subscription of 104,695,571 shares issued by Party A this time based on the pricing principles in Annex I hereof.

 

2.2

Subscribed Shares issued in this Transaction are ordinary shares and the par value of each Subscribed Share is RMB 1.00.

Article III    Closing of this Transaction

 

3.1

Party B shall pay the Subscription Price to the bank account designated by Party A in monetary on the Closing Date.

 

3.2

Party A shall provide Party B with the following documents on the closing date: (i) register of shareholders and registered shares serving as the evidence for shareholding, which can represent that Party B has held the Subscribed Shares; and (ii) new articles of association or amendment to the articles of association reviewed and approved by Party A for this Transaction. Party B shall legally own the Subscribed Shares and enjoy corresponding shareholders’ equity and interests from the day when the Subscribed Shares are registered on Party A’s register of shareholders in the name of Party B (i.e. the Closing Date).

 

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3.3

Within 30 days from the closing date: Party A shall be responsible for the following to complete specific matters regarding this Transaction, including but not limited to completing capital verification regarding this Transaction, applying to the competent market regulation administration for change of registered capital and filing of amendment of articles of association.

Article IV    Closing Conditions for this Transaction

 

4.1

With regard to Party B, the closing conditions for this Transaction are as follows. The Parties confirm that the following closing conditions have been satisfied on the execution date of this Agreement.

 

  (1)

The board of directors and shareholders’ meeting of Party A shall have reviewed and approved proposals regarding this Transaction, and shall have approved Party A to sign this Agreement and other relevant transaction documents.

 

  (2)

The board of directors of JD.com, Inc. shall have reviewed and approved proposals regarding this Transaction, and shall have approved Party B to sign this Agreement and other relevant transaction documents.

 

  (3)

Party A shall have signed this Agreement or any other transaction documents required by this Agreement (if necessary).

 

  (4)

On the execution date and Closing Date, representations and warranties made by Party A are true and accurate in all material aspects.

 

4.2

With regard to Party A, the closing conditions for this Transaction are as follows. The Parties confirm that the following closing conditions have been satisfied on the execution date of this Agreement.

 

  (1)

The board of directors and shareholders’ meeting of Party A shall have reviewed and approved proposals regarding this Transaction, and shall have approved Party A to sign this Agreement and other relevant transaction documents.

 

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  (2)

The board of directors of JD.com, Inc. shall have reviewed and approved proposals regarding this Transaction, and shall have approved Party B to sign this Agreement and other relevant transaction documents.

 

  (3)

Party B shall have signed this Agreement or any other transaction documents required by this Agreement (if necessary).

 

  (4)

On the execution date and Closing Date, representations and warranties made by Party B are true and accurate in all material aspects.

Article V    Information Disclosure and Confidentiality

 

5.1

The Parties agree to keep the following information or documents confidential:

 

  (1)

all information related to this Agreement obtained by the Parties before and during the execution and delivery of this Agreement, including but not limited to transaction schemes, commercial conditions (intention), negotiation processes and contents, etc.

 

  (2)

all documents and materials related to this Agreement, including but not limited to any documents, materials, data, contracts, financial statements, etc.

 

  (3)

other information and documents that may result in market rumors and/or other abnormalities once disclosed or divulged.

 

5.2

Neither Party shall disclose or divulge the aforesaid information and documents to any third party other than the Parties thereto by any means without the prior consent of the other party. The Parties shall take necessary measures to ensure that personnel can only access to or understand the aforesaid information and documents on a need-to-know basis for this Transaction, and shall require all relevant personnel to observe provisions of this article.

 

5.3

The confidentiality clause shall not apply to the following circumstances:

 

  (1)

the information and documents have been public known before disclosure;

 

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  (2)

the information and documents are disclosed as per the mandatory regulations of the laws, regulations and normative documents, or decisions, orders or requirements of governmental authorities or security exchanges having jurisdiction over the Parties, or the judgment, ruling or awards of the court and/or arbitration organizations;

 

  (3)

the information and documents are disclosed to the intermediary agencies before and/or after engagement of such agencies (including independent financial advisor, auditor, appraiser and lawyer) for the purpose of execution and delivery of this Agreement.

Article VI    Representations and Warranties of Party A

Party A hereby makes the representations and warranties set forth in this Article VI to Party B on the execution date of this Agreement, and confirms that all the representations and warranties set forth below are true and accurate in all material aspects on the execution date and Closing Date:

 

6.1

Party A has obtained or will obtain all approvals, consents, authorizations and permissions necessary for executing and performing this Agreement (including completing this Transaction) before the Closing Date (except for the industrial and commercial registration/filing procedures of this Transaction and other matters agreed in this Agreement to be obtained after the Closing Date), and Party A undertakes that it has the legal capacity and rights to execute and fully perform this Agreement.

 

6.2

The execution and delivery of this Agreement (including completing this Transaction) will not violate:

 

  (1)

laws and regulations of the PRC, and relevant regulations of competent government authorities.

 

  (2)

Party A’s articles of association and any important commitments, agreements and contracts binding on itself or its assets it makes or executes. In case of any violation, it has obtained the written consent, permission or waiver from the counterparty or beneficiary of such commitments, agreements and contracts before executing this Agreement.

 

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6.3

The issuance of Subscribed Shares do not involve any occurred, pending or potential litigations, arbitrations, or administrative investigations, punishment or other procedures.

 

6.4

With respect to the subject qualification, business and other aspects of Party A’s Group, Party A further makes the representatives and warranties set forth in Annex II hereof.

Article VII    Representations and Warranties of Party B

Party B hereby makes the representations and warranties set forth in this Article VII to Party A on the execution date of this Agreement, and confirms that all the representations and warranties set forth below are true and accurate in all material aspects on the execution date and Closing Date:

 

7.1

Party B has obtained or will obtain all approvals, consents, authorizations and permissions that can be obtained until the execution date or the Closing Date and are necessary for executing and performing this Agreement before the Closing Date , and Party B undertakes that it has the legal capacity and rights to execute and fully perform this Agreement.

 

7.2

The execution and delivery of this Agreement will not violate:

 

  (1)

laws and regulations of the PRC, and relevant regulations of competent government authorities.

 

  (2)

Party B’s articles of association and any important commitments, agreements and contracts binding on itself or its assets it makes or executes. In case of any violation, it has obtained the written consent, permission or waiver from the counterparty or beneficiary of such commitments, agreements and contracts before executing this Agreement.

 

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Article VIII    Commitments

 

8.1

The Parties hereto shall make all reasonable endeavors stipulated by the laws to take (or urge others to take) all necessary or appropriate measures, handle (or urge others to handle) all related matters stated hereunder, sign and deliver all necessary documents and other materials for enforcing provisions agreed herein and accomplishing the transaction proposed herein.

 

8.2

With respect to equity incentives for personnel engaged in cloud and AI businesses, the Parties agree to take the following measures:

 

  (1)

50% of incentive shares of JD.com. Inc. (“JD Group”) that have been granted but not vested as of January 31, 2021 and planned to be granted as of the Closing Date (collectively, the “Group Incentive Shares”, a total of 14,919,807 shares) will no longer be issued by JD Group since the Closing Date. Party A will grant certain awards under Party A’s employees equity ownership plan to relevant personnel pursuant to Party A’s equity ownership plan system.

 

  (2)

As for the remaining 50% (a total of 7,459,904 shares) of Group Incentive Shares, Party B agrees to ensure that JD Group can continue granting such Group Incentive Shares from the Closing Date to July 2, 2029 (the “Expiration Date”), provided that Party A shall pay the advance payment in amount of RMB 2,200,000,141 to the entity designated by JD Group at a price of RMB 294.91 per share within 15 days from the Closing Date (calculated based on the closing price of JD Group’s shares on February 1, 2021 which was USD 91.27/ADS and the median price of USD/RMB exchange rate announced by the People’s Bank of China on such day which was 6.4623, where one ADS=2 shares) in consideration of the costs of such Group Incentive Shares. If any Group Incentive Shares are not actually granted and distributed after the Expiration Date (the “Remaining Group Incentive Shares”), Party B shall ensure that the entity designated by JD Group will refund Party A the overpayment (the “Refund Amount”). For the avoidance of doubt, the Refund Amount shall be calculated as the following formula: the Refund Amount = the number of Remaining Group Incentive Shares * price per share (RMB 294.91). The Parties will check the number of the Remaining Group Incentive Shares within 30 days after the Expiration Date, and Party B shall ensure that the entity designated by JD Group shall pay the Refund Amount within 15 days after being confirmed by the Parties.

 

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Article IX Liabilities for Breach of Agreement

 

9.1

Where a Party fails to fulfill its obligations or commitments hereunder, or representations or warranties such Party makes under this Agreement are untrue or seriously wrong, such Party shall be deemed as constituting breach of agreement, unless such Party is affected by force majeure factors.

 

9.2

The Defaulting Party shall save, defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Non-Defaulting Party from and against all the losses arising out of or resulting from the Defaulting Party’s breach behaviors (including reasonable expenses incurred for avoidance of loss).

 

9.3

Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither Party shall be liable for any breach of agreement disclosed in the written documents provided to the other Party before the closing date.

Article X Effectiveness, Modification and Termination of Agreement

 

10.1

This Agreement comes into force upon being signed by the Parties.

 

10.2

Modification

Any modification to this Agreement shall be subject to the consensus and written agreement of the Parties.

 

10.3

Termination

This Agreement may be terminated upon the unanimous consent of the Parties in writing.

 

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Article XI Force Majeure

 

11.1

For the purpose of this Agreement, the force majeure event means any event that cannot be reasonably controlled, unpredictable, or inevitable and insurmountable even if predictable and occurs after the execution date of this Agreement, which makes it objectively impossible or impractical for the affect Party to perform this Agreement in whole or in part, including but not limited to floods, fires, droughts, typhoons, earthquakes and other natural disasters, traffic accidents, strikes, riots, and wars (whether declared or not), amongst others.

 

11.2

Where a Party fails to perform or cannot fully perform this Agreement due to a force majeure event, such Party shall immediately notify the other Party of such situation in writing and provide details thereof within 15 days after occurrence of such situation, as well as valid supporting documents to prove the failure in performing this Agreement in whole or in part, or any delay in such performance.

 

11.3

Where a Party cannot fulfill its obligations hereunder, in whole or in part, due to force majeure event, such Party shall not be deemed as constituting the breach of agreement and the performance of such obligations shall be suspended when the force majeure event exists. Such Party shall immediately fulfill all obligations hereunder after the force majeure event and/or its impacts are mitigated. Where the force majeure event and/or its impacts last for 30 days or even longer and either Party becomes unable to perform this Agreement as a result of such force majeure event, either Party is entitled to terminate this Agreement.

 

11.4

Where the performance of this Agreement is directly affected or this Agreement cannot be performed as agreed due to any adjustment in the policies, laws, regulations or normative documents of the PRC after this Agreement is signed and neither Party constitutes any fault, neither Party shall be held liable for the non-performance of this Agreement after the occurrence of such adjustment. The Parties may negotiate to dissolve this Agreement or extend the duration for performance of this Agreement considering the degree of its impact on the performance of this Agreement.

Article XII Taxes

 

12.1

The Parties agree to respectively bear the taxes payable by each Party arising from this Transaction in accordance with the laws and regulations of the PRC.

 

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Article XIII Governing Laws and Settlement of Disputes

 

13.1

The construction, effectiveness, interpretation, performance of this Agreement and the settlement of disputes hereunder shall be governed by the laws of PRC.

 

13.2

Any dispute concerning this Agreement shall be settled by the Parties through amicable negotiation. Should such negotiation be failed, either party shall be entitled to submit the relevant dispute to Beijing Arbitration Commission for arbitration in Beijing in accordance with its arbitration rules then in force.

 

13.3

The arbitration award shall be final and binding on the Parties hereto. Unless otherwise specified in the arbitration award, the arbitration fees shall be borne by the losing party.

 

13.4

During the settlement of dispute, the Parties shall continue to perform other provisions hereunder except for the disputed matters submitted for arbitration.

Article XIV Notice

 

14.1

All notices, requirements and other communications hereunder shall be in writing, and shall be delivered or mailed to the designated address of the related party or sent to its e-mail address.

 

14.2

All notices, requirements or other communications hereunder shall be deemed received: (1) upon the signature of the notified party if delivered personally, provided that the notice shall not be deemed as being duly received without the notified party’s signature; (2) on the third (3rd) day after delivery if delivered by post (only express mail service acceptable); and (3) on the date of receipt of the notified party’s mail server if delivered by e-mail.

Article XV Supplementary Articles

 

15.1

Invalidity, illegality or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement as a result of any laws or provisions hereof shall not affect the validity, legality or enforceability of any other provisions hereof.

 

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15.2

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, statements, memorandums, correspondences, or any other documents with respect to such matters between the Parties before the execution of this Agreement.

 

15.3

Unless otherwise agreed in this Agreement, no Party to this Agreement may assign any or all of its rights, interests, responsibilities or obligations under this Agreement by any means without the prior written consent of the other Party.

 

15.4

Unless otherwise provided by the laws and regulations, no failure or delay by any Party in exercising any right, power or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof.

 

15.5

Matters not covered herein shall be defined by the Parties in specific transaction agreement, supplementary agreement, and other written documents signed by the Parties, which shall have the same legal effect with this Agreement.

 

15.6

This Agreement is executed in quadruplicate, with each Party holding one copy and other copies kept by Party A for filing and/or submitted to the competent authority for registration or filing (if necessary). Each original shall have the same legal effect.

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Party A: Jingdong Digits Technology Holding Co., Ltd. (Official Seal)

Legal Representative or Entrusted Agent (Signature): /s/ Authorized Signatory

 

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Party B: Suqian Juhe Digital Enterprise Management Co., Ltd. (Official Seal)

Legal Representative or Entrusted Agent (Signature): /s/ Authorized Signatory

 

Signature Page

Exhibit 4.48

 

 

AGREEMENT ON PURCHASE OF ASSETS BY SHARE ISSUANCE

 

 

by and between

Jingdong Digits Technology Holding Co., Ltd.

and

Suqian Juhe Digital Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.

Dated as of March 31, 2021


Table of Contents

 

Article I    Definitions      2  
Article II    Transaction Scheme      4  
Article III    Pricing of the Target Equity      4  
Article IV    Purchase of Assets by Share Issuance      4  
Article V    Closing Conditions for this Transaction      5  
Article VI    Information Disclosure and Confidentiality      6  
Article VII    Representations and Warranties of Party A      7  
Article VIII    Representations and Warranties of Party B      8  
Article IX    Commitments      9  
Article X    Liabilities for Breach of Agreement      10  
Article XI    Effectiveness, Modification and Termination of Agreement      10  
Article XII    Force Majeure      10  
Article XIII    Taxes      11  
Article XIV    Governing Laws and Settlement of Disputes      11  
Article XV    Notice      12  
Article XVI    Supplementary Articles      12  


AGREEMENT ON PURCHASE OF ASSETS BY SHARE ISSUANCE

This AGREEMENT ON PURCHASE OF ASSETS BY SHARE ISSUANCE (this “Agreement”), dated as of March 31, 2021, is made and entered into by and between the following parties in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”):

Party A:

Jingdong Digits Technology Holding Co., Ltd.

Domicile: Room 221, F/2, Block C, No. 18, Kechuang 11 Street, Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone, Beijing, PRC

Legal Representative: Yayun Li

Party B:

Suqian Juhe Digital Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.

Domicile: Room 206, Building #2, JD Cloud East China Data Center, Hubin New Area, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, PRC

Legal Representative: Pang Zhang

The parties hereto are referred to individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”.

WHEREAS

 

1.

Party A is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the PRC, with the current registered capital of RMB 4,842,170,150 and 4,842,170,150 shares in aggregate;

 

2.

Party B, a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the PRC, holds 100% equity of Beijing Huijun Technology Co., Ltd. (the “Target Company”);

 

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3.

The Target Company, a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the PRC, with the equity structure as of the date hereof as follows:

 

Shareholder

   Contribution
(RMB
ten thousand)
     Shareholding Ratio  

Suqian Juhe Digital Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.

     50,000        100

Total

     50,000        100

 

4.

The Parties unanimously agree that Party A will purchase 100% equity of the Target Company held by Party B by issuing certain shares.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereby reach the following agreement with respect to matters involved in this Transaction through amicable negotiation on an equal and voluntary basis in accordance with relevant laws, regulations and normative documents, with a bid to define the rights and obligations of the Parties in this Transaction:

Article I    Definitions

 

1.1

Unless otherwise provided by the terms or context of this Agreement, the following terms used herein shall have the following meanings:

 

(1)

   This Issuance    means the behavior that Party A issues certain new shares to Party B.

(2)

   This Transaction    means the transaction that Party A issues certain shares to Party B for the purpose of purchasing 100% equity of the Target Company.

(3)

   This Agreement    means the AGREEMENT ON PURCHASE OF ASSETS BY SHARE ISSUANCE (including all annexes thereof), and written documents duly executed by the Parties through formal written agreements from time to time for the modification, amendment and change of the AGREEMENT ON PURCHASE OF ASSETS BY SHARE ISSUANCE.

 

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(4)

   Target Company    means Beijing Huijun Technology Co., Ltd.

(5)

   Target Group    means the Target Company and all affiliates consolidated to its financial statements.

(6)

   Target Equity    means 100% equity of the Target Company held by Party B.

(7)

   Business Day    means each day that is not a Statuary, Sunday and other statutory holiday, on which commercial banks incorporated and operated in PRC are operating normally.

(8)

   Party A’s Group    means Party A and all affiliates consolidated to its financial statements.

(9)

   Closing Date    means the day when this Agreement is signed.

(10)

   JD Group    means JD.com, Inc. and all affiliates consolidated to its financial statements.

(11)

   Subscribed Shares    mean ordinary shares issued by Party A to Party B in this Issuance. The par value of each Subscribed Share is RMB 1.

(12)

   RMB    means the lawful money of the PRC.

(13)

   PRC    means the People’s Republic of China, which, for the purpose of this Agreement, excludes Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Macao Special Administrative Region, and Taiwan Region.

 

1.2

In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires:

 

  (1)

references to the laws, regulations or relevant provisions shall include any interpretation, modification or supplementary of such laws, regulations or relevant provisions in the future, as well as relevant laws, regulations and other related supporting and/or subsidiary rules enacted to supersede such laws and regulations;

 

  (2)

references to Articles, Clauses and Items are references to articles, clauses and items of this Agreement;

 

  (3)

Headings of provisions of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not be deemed to limit or otherwise affect the interpretation of the text hereof;

 

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  (4)

Any discrepancy between the total count and the sum of values stated in this Agreement attributes to the rounding off.

 

Article 

II    Transaction Scheme

 

2.1

The overall scheme for this Transaction is that Party B proposes to transfer 100% equity of the Target Company it holds (corresponding to the Target Company’s registered capital of RMB 500 million) and that Party A purchases the aforesaid Target Equity held by Party B by issuing Subscribed Shares.

 

2.2

Party A will hold 100% equity of the Target Company, and exercise the shareholders’ rights, fulfill the shareholders’ obligations and assume the shareholders’ responsibilities as the sole shareholder of the Target Company since the Closing Date.

 

Article 

III    Pricing of the Target Equity

 

3.1

The Parties agree the scheme for pricing of the Target Equity in this Transaction set forth in Annex I hereof.

 

Article 

IV    Purchase of Assets by Share Issuance

 

4.1

Party A confirms that the total share capital of Party A before this Transaction is 4,842,170,150 shares. The Parties agree that Party A will purchase 100% equity of the Target Company held by Party B (corresponding to the Target Company’s registered capital of RMB 500 million) by issuing 306,234,544 shares to Party B.

 

4.2

Subscribed Shares issued in this Issuance are ordinary shares and the par value of each Subscribed Share is RMB 1.00.

 

4.3

Party A shall provide Party B with the following documents on the Closing Date: (i) register of shareholders and registered shares serving as the evidence for shareholding, which can represent that Party B has held the Subscribed Shares; and (ii) new articles of association or amendment to the articles of association reviewed and approved by Party A for this Transaction. Party B shall legally own the Subscribed Shares and enjoy corresponding shareholders’ equity and interests from the day when the Subscribed Shares it subscribes are registered on Party A’s register of shareholders in the name of Party B (i.e. the Closing Date).

 

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4.4

Party B shall provide Party A with the following documents on the Closing Date: (i) register of shareholders and capital contribution certificate that can represent that Party A has held 100% equity of the Target Company; and (ii) new articles of association or amendment to the articles of association reviewed and approved by the Target Company for transfer of the Target Equity. Party A shall legally own the Target Equity and enjoy corresponding shareholders’ equity and interests of the Target Company from the day when the Target Equity is registered on the Target Company’s register of shareholders in the name of Party A (i.e. the Closing Date).

 

4.5

Within 30 days from the Closing Date: (i) Party A shall be responsible for the following matters to complete specific matters regarding this issuance, including but not limited to, completing capital verification regarding this Issuance, applying to the competent market regulation administration for change of registered capital and filing of amendment of articles of association; and (ii) the Parties shall handle the industrial and commercial registration/filing regarding the transfer of the Target Company’s equity with the competent market regulation administration governing the Target Company.

Article V    Closing Conditions for this Transaction

 

5.1

With regard to Party B, the closing conditions for this Transaction are as follows. The Parties confirm that the following closing conditions have been satisfied on the execution date of this Agreement.

 

  (1)

The board of directors and shareholders’ meeting of Party A shall have reviewed and approved proposals regarding this Transaction, and shall have approved Party A to sign this Agreement and other relevant transaction documents.

 

  (2)

The board of directors of JD.com, Inc. shall have reviewed and approved proposals regarding this Transaction, and has approved Party B to sign this Agreement and other relevant transaction documents.

 

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  (3)

Party A shall have signed this Agreement or any other transaction documents required by this Agreement (if necessary).

 

  (4)

On the execution date and Closing Date, representations and warranties made by Party A are true and accurate in all material aspects.

 

5.2

With regard to Party A, the closing conditions for this Transaction are as follows. The Parties confirm that the following closing conditions have been satisfied on the execution date of this Agreement.

 

  (1)

The board of directors and shareholders’ meeting of Party A shall have reviewed and approved proposals regarding this Transaction, and shall have approved Party A to sign this Agreement and other relevant transaction documents.

 

  (2)

The board of directors of JD.com, Inc. shall have reviewed and approved proposals regarding this Transaction, and shall have approved Party B to sign this Agreement and other relevant transaction documents.

 

  (3)

The Target Company has agreed with this transaction as per its internal decision procedures.

 

  (4)

Party B shall have signed this Agreement or any other transaction documents required by this Agreement (if necessary).

 

  (5)

On the execution date and Closing Date, representations and warranties made by Party B are true and accurate in all material aspects.

Article VI    Information Disclosure and Confidentiality

 

6.1

The Parties agree to keep the following information or documents confidential:

 

  (1)

all information related to this Agreement obtained by the Parties before and during the execution and delivery of this Agreement, including but not limited to transaction schemes, commercial conditions (intention), negotiation processes and contents, etc.

 

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  (2)

all documents and materials related to this Agreement, including but not limited to any documents, materials, data, contracts, financial statements, etc.

 

  (3)

other information and documents that may result in market rumors and/or other abnormalities once disclosed or divulged.

 

6.2

Neither Party shall disclose or divulge the aforesaid information and documents to any third party other than the Parties thereto by any means without the prior consent of the other party. The Parties shall take necessary measures to ensure that personnel can only access to or understand the aforesaid information and documents on a need-to-know basis for this Transaction, and shall require all relevant personnel to observe provisions of this article.

 

6.3

The confidentiality clause shall not apply to the following circumstances:

 

  (1)

the information and documents have been public known before disclosure;

 

  (2)

the information and documents are disclosed as per the mandatory regulations of the laws, regulations and normative documents, or decisions, orders or requirements of governmental authorities or security exchanges having jurisdiction over the Parties, or the judgment, ruling or awards of the court and/or arbitration organizations;

 

  (3)

the information and documents are disclosed to the intermediary agencies before and/or after engagement of such agencies (including independent financial advisor, auditor, appraiser and lawyer) for the purpose of execution and delivery of this Agreement.

Article VII    Representations and Warranties of Party A

Party A hereby makes the representations and warranties set forth in this Article VII to Party B on the execution date of this Agreement, and confirms that all the representations and warranties set forth below are true and accurate in all material aspects on the execution date and Closing Date:

 

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7.1

Party A has obtained or will obtain all approvals, consents, authorizations and permissions necessary for executing and performing this Agreement (including completing this issuance) before the Closing Date (except for the industrial and commercial registration/filing procedures of this Issuance and other matters agreed in this Agreement to be obtained after the Closing Date), and undertakes that it has the legal capacity and rights to execute and fully perform this Agreement.

 

7.2

The execution and delivery of this Agreement (including completing this Issuance) will not violate:

 

  (1)

laws and regulations of the PRC, and relevant regulations of competent government authorities.

 

  (2)

Party A’s articles of association and any important commitments, agreements and contracts binding on itself or its assets it makes or executes. In case of any violation, it has obtained the written consent, permission or waiver from the counterparty or beneficiary of such commitments, agreements and contracts before executing this Agreement.

 

7.3

The issuance of Subscribed Shares do not involve any occurred, pending or potential litigations, arbitrations, or administrative investigations, punishment or other procedures.

 

7.4

With respect to the subject qualification, business and other aspects of Party A’s Group, Party A further makes the representatives and warranties set forth in Annex II hereof.

Article VIII    Representations and Warranties of Party B

Party B hereby makes the representations and warranties set forth in this Article VIII to Party A on the execution date of this Agreement, and confirms that all the representations and warranties set forth below are true and accurate in all material aspects on the execution date and Closing Date:

 

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8.1

Party B has obtained or will obtain all approvals, consents, authorizations and permissions necessary for executing and fulfilling this Agreement before the closing date (except for the industrial and commercial registration/filing procedures of the equity transfer and others agreed in this Agreement to be obtained after the Closing Date), and undertakes that it has the legal capacity and rights to execute and fully perform this Agreement.

 

8.2

The execution and delivery of this Agreement will not violate:

 

  (1)

laws and regulations of the PRC, and relevant regulations of competent government authorities.

 

  (2)

Party B and the Target Company’s articles of association and any important commitments, agreements and contracts binding on itself or its assets it makes or executes. In case of any violation, it has obtained the written consent, permission or waiver from the counterparty or beneficiary of such commitments, agreements and contracts before executing this Agreement.

 

8.3

Party B’s capital contribution to the Target Company does not violate the requirements on capital contribution period provided in the articles of association of the Target Company. There is no false capital contribution or withdrawal of capital contribution, and there are no any guarantee, mortgage or other security interests on such capital contribution. The equity is not subject to any judicial seizure or freezing, and can be legally transferred to Party A according to the laws of PRC.

 

8.4

Representations and warranties in Annex III hereof are further made with respect to the subject qualification, business operation and other aspects of the Target Group.

Article IX    Commitments

 

9.1

The Parties hereto shall make all reasonable endeavors stipulated by the laws to take (or urge others to take) all necessary or appropriate measures, handle (or urge others to handle) all related matters stated hereunder, sign and deliver all necessary documents and other materials for enforcing provisions agreed herein and accomplishing the transaction proposed herein.

 

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Article X    Liabilities for Breach of Agreement

 

10.1

Where a Party fails to fulfill its obligations or commitments hereunder, or representations or warranties such Party makes under this Agreement are untrue or seriously wrong, such Party shall be deemed as constituting breach of agreement, unless such Party is affected by force majeure factors.

 

10.2

The Defaulting Party shall save, defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Non-Defaulting Party from and against all the losses arising out of or resulting from the Defaulting Party’s breach behaviors (including reasonable expenses incurred for avoidance of loss).

 

10.3

Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither Party shall be liable for any breach of agreement disclosed in the written documents provided to the other Party before the closing date.

Article XI    Effectiveness, Modification and Termination of Agreement

 

11.1

This Agreement comes into force upon being signed by the Parties.

 

11.2

Modification

Any modification to this Agreement shall be subject to the consensus and written agreement of the Parties.

 

11.3

Termination

This Agreement may be terminated upon the unanimous consent of the Parties in writing.

Article XII    Force Majeure

 

12.1

For the purpose of this Agreement, the force majeure event means any event that cannot be reasonably controlled, unpredictable, or inevitable and insurmountable even if predictable and occurs after the execution date of this Agreement, which makes it objectively impossible or impractical for the affect Party to perform this Agreement in whole or in part, including but not limited to floods, fires, droughts, typhoons, earthquakes and other natural disasters, traffic accidents, strikes, riots, and wars (whether declared or not), amongst others.

 

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12.2

Where a Party fails to perform or cannot fully perform this Agreement due to a force majeure event, such Party shall immediately notify the other Party of such situation in writing and provide details thereof within 15 days after occurrence of such situation, as well as valid supporting documents to prove the failure in performing this Agreement in whole or in part, or any delay in such performance.

 

12.3

Where a Party cannot fulfill its obligations hereunder, in whole or in part, due to force majeure event, such Party shall not be deemed as constituting the breach of agreement and the performance of such obligations shall be suspended when the force majeure event exists. Such Party shall immediately fulfill all obligations hereunder after the force majeure event and/or its impacts are mitigated. Where the force majeure event and/or its impacts last for 30 days or even longer and either Party becomes unable to perform this Agreement as a result of such force majeure event, either Party is entitled to terminate this Agreement.

 

12.4

Where the performance of this Agreement is directly affected or this Agreement cannot be performed as agreed due to any adjustment in the policies, laws, regulations or normative documents of the PRC after this Agreement is signed and neither Party constitutes any fault, neither Party shall be held liable for the non-performance of this Agreement after the occurrence of such adjustment. The Parties may negotiate to dissolve this Agreement or extend the duration for performance of this Agreement considering the degree of its impact on the performance of this Agreement.

Article XIII    Taxes

 

13.1

The Parties agree to respectively bear the taxes payable by each Party arising from this Transaction in accordance with the laws and regulations of the PRC.

Article XIV    Governing Laws and Settlement of Disputes

 

14.1

The construction, effectiveness, interpretation, performance of this Agreement and the settlement of disputes hereunder shall be governed by the laws of PRC.

 

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14.2

Any dispute concerning this Agreement shall be settled by the Parties through amicable negotiation. Should such negotiation be failed, either party shall be entitled to submit the relevant dispute to Beijing Arbitration Commission for arbitration in Beijing in accordance with its arbitration rules then in force.

 

14.3

The arbitration award shall be final and binding on the Parties hereto. Unless otherwise specified in the arbitration award, the arbitration fees shall be borne by the losing party.

 

14.4

During the settlement of dispute, the Parties shall continue to perform other provisions hereunder except for the disputed matters submitted for arbitration.

Article XV    Notice

 

15.1

All notices, requirements and other communications hereunder shall be in writing, and shall be delivered or mailed to the designated address of the related party or sent to its e-mail address.

 

15.2

All notices, requirements or other communications hereunder shall be deemed received: (1) upon the signature of the notified party if delivered personally, provided that the notice shall not be deemed as being duly received without the notified party’s signature; (2) on the third (3rd) day after delivery if delivered by post (only express mail service acceptable); and (3) on the date of receipt of the notified party’s mail server if delivered by e-mail.

Article XVI    Supplementary Articles

 

16.1

Invalidity, illegality or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement as a result of any laws or provisions hereof shall not affect the validity, legality or enforceability of any other provisions hereof.

 

16.2

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, statements, memorandums, correspondences, or any other documents with respect to such matters between the Parties before the execution of this Agreement.

 

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16.3

Unless otherwise agreed in this Agreement, no Party to this Agreement may assign any or all of its rights, interests, responsibilities or obligations under this Agreement by any means without the prior written consent of the other Party.

 

16.4

Unless otherwise provided by the laws and regulations, no failure or delay by any Party in exercising any right, power or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof.

 

16.5

Matters not covered herein shall be defined by the Parties in specific transaction agreement, supplementary agreement, and other written documents signed by the Parties, which shall have the same legal effect with this Agreement.

 

16.6

This Agreement is executed in quadruplicate, with each Party holding one copy and other copies kept by Party A for filing and/or submitted to the competent authority for registration or filing (if necessary). Each original shall have the same legal effect.

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Party A: Jingdong Digits Technology Holding Co., Ltd. (Official Seal)

Legal Representative or Entrusted Agent (Signature): /s/ Authorized Signatory

 

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Party B: Suqian Juhe Digital Enterprise Management Co., Ltd. (Official Seal)

Legal Representative or Entrusted Agent (Signature): /s/ Authorized Signatory

 

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Exhibit 4.50

On August 12, 2020, the Registrant, through a subsidiary, entered into an equity transfer and capital increase agreement (this “Agreement”) in Chinese with Kuayue-Express Group Co., LTD. and other parties named thereto. Set forth below is an English summary of this Agreement. The conditions precedent to the closing of the transactions contemplated under this Agreement were met in August 2020 and the transactions contemplated under this Agreement were closed in August 2020.

 

1.

Parties to the Kuayue Agreement

This Agreement is made and entered into by the following parties on August 12, 2020:

 

(1)

Kuayue-Express Group Co., Ltd., a limited liability company incorporated under the laws of the PRC, domiciled at 1-8/F, Tower A, Lufthansa Park, Shenzhen Airport Terminal Quad, Hourui Community, Hangcheng Street, Bao’an District, Shenzhen (“Target Company” or “Company”);

 

(2)

Hu Haijian, a natural person of Chinese nationality;

 

(3)

Xu Lifeng, a natural person of Chinese nationality (the “Founder”, individually or collectively with Hu Haijian);

 

(4)

Lishui Haihuanmin Enterprise Management Consulting Partnership (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership incorporated under the laws of the PRC, domiciled at Room 501-23, 5/F, No. 82, Huiming Road, Hongxing Street, Jingning She Autonomous County, Lishui, Zhejiang (“Lishui Haihuanmin”);

 

(5)

Shanghai Hailu Enterprise Management Consulting Partnership (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership incorporated under the laws of the PRC, domiciled at No. 311, Nanqiao Road, Nanqiao Town, Fengxian District, Shanghai (“Shanghai Hailu”, the “Founder Shareholding Platform” individually or collectively with Lishui Haihuanmin; the Founder and Founder Shareholding Platform are referred to as the “Founding Shareholder” individually or collectively);

 

(6)

Ningbo Hairui Innovation Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership incorporated under the laws of the PRC, domiciled at Room 110-40, Bldg. 39, No. 128, Yongfeng Road, Daxie Development Zone, Ningbo, Zhejiang (“Ningbo Hairui”);

 

(7)

Ningbo Kuahang Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership incorporated under the laws of the PRC, domiciled at Room 109-58, Bldg. 39, No. 128, Yongfeng Road, Daxie Development Zone, Ningbo, Zhejiang (“Ningbo Kuahang”);

 

(8)

Ningbo Qiaohao Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership incorporated under the laws of the PRC, domiciled at Room 110-41, Bldg. 39, No. 128, Yongfeng Road, Daxie Development Zone, Ningbo, Zhejiang (“Ningbo Qiaohao”, the “Employee Shareholding Platform” individually or collectively with Ningbo Hairui and Ningbo Kuahang; the Employee Shareholding Platform and Founding Shareholder are referred to as the “Management Shareholder” individually or collectively);

 

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(9)

Ningbo Sequoia Xinsheng Equity Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership incorporated under the laws of the PRC, domiciled at G0249, Area B, Room 401, Bldg. 1, No. 88, Meishan Qixing Road, Beilun District, Ningbo, Zhejiang (“Sequoia”);

 

(10)

Ningbo Puyue Enterprise Management Partnership (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership incorporated under the laws of the PRC, domiciled at Room 104-14, Bldg. 39, No. 128, Yongfeng Road, Daxie Development Zone, Ningbo, Zhejiang (a pilot area of domicile declaration commitment system) (“GLP”);

 

(11)

Suzhou Eastern Bell V Equity Investment Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership incorporated under the laws of the PRC, domiciled at Room 207, Bldg. 14, Dongsha Lake Equity Investment Center, No. 183 Suhong Road East, Suzhou Industrial Park (“Eastern Bell V”);

 

(12)

Suzhou Eastern Bell Zhanlan Equity Investment Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership), a limited partnership incorporated under the laws of the PRC, domiciled at Room 207, Bldg. 14, Dongsha Lake Equity Investment Center, No. 183 Suhong Road East, Suzhou Industrial Park (“Eastern Bell Zhanlan”);

 

(13)

Tianyuan Aowei Equity Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership) in Ningbo Meishan Bonded Port Area, a limited partnership incorporated under the laws of the PRC, domiciled at E0226, Area A, Room 401, Bldg. 1, No. 88, Meishan Qixing Road, Beilun District, Ningbo, Zhejiang (“Tianyuan Aowei”, the “Series A Investor” individually or collectively with Sequoia, GLP, Eastern Bell V and Eastern Bell Zhanlan; the Series A Investor, Lishui Haihuanmin and Ningbo Hairui are referred to as the “Transferor” individually or collectively; the Series A Investor and Management Shareholder are referred to as the “Existing Shareholder” individually or collectively);

 

(14)

Suqian Jingdong Bohai Enterprise Management Co., Ltd., a limited liability company incorporated under the laws of the PRC, domiciled at Room 305, Hengtong Building, No. 19, Hongzehu Road East, Suyu District, Suqian (the “Investor”).

The parties to this Agreement are hereinafter referred to individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties

 

2.

The Transaction

 

(1)

As of the date of this Agreement, the registered capital of the Target Company is RMB FIVE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-SIX MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED AND FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-NINE ONLY (RMB 566,804,139.00), and the Existing Shareholders collectively hold 100% of the equity in the Target Company; and

 

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(2)

The Transferor wishes to transfer to the Investor, and the Investor wishes to assign from the Transferor, 47.62% of the equity of the Target Company (corresponding to the registered capital of RMB 269,906,732.86) held by the Transferor prior to the Closing of this Transaction (as defined below); meantime, subject to the terms and conditions hereunder, the Investor wishes to subscribe to the Company and the Company agrees to subscribe to the Investor for 14.29% of the Company’s equity (corresponding to the registered capital of RMB 94,467,356.50) upon the Closing of this Transaction. Upon completion of this Transaction, the Investor intends to hold a total of 55.10% of the equity (corresponding to the registered capital of RMB 364,374,089.36).

 

(3)

The Parties agree that the Investor shall assign from the Transferor a total of 47.62% of the equity of the Target Company (corresponding to the registered capital of RMB 269,906,732.86) and all rights and interests attached thereto (the “Target Old Shares”) for the consideration of RMB 1.85 billion (the “Equity Transfer Price”, such transaction is hereinafter referred to as “this Transfer of Old Shares”). The Target Old Shares transferred by the Transferor shall not carry any encumbrances, options or other third party rights and claims of any nature. The Transferor undertakes to report and pay the income tax and other taxes (“Tax Payable”) related to this Transfer of Old Shares to the relevant tax authorities in accordance with the applicable laws.

 

(4)

The Parties have, in this Transfer of Old Shares, agreed that the Investor subscribes for the increased registered capital of RMB 94,467,356.50 at the consideration of RMB 1 billion (the “Capital Increase Price”), corresponding to a total of 14.29% of the Company’s equity on a fully diluted basis (i.e., any Existing Shareholder or any other party has exercised its options, convertible creditor’s rights or other rights convertible into shares of the Company) after the Closing of this Transaction (“Target New Shares”, the “Target Equity” collectively with the Target Old Shares; This Transaction is hereinafter referred to as ‘this Capital Increase’. This Capital Increase and this transfer of old shares are collectively referred to as ‘this Transaction’). The target new shares shall not carry any encumbrances, options or other third party rights and claims of any nature. In the capital increase price, RMB 94,467,356.50 shall be subscribed as the increased registered capital of the Company, and RMB 905,532,643.50 shall be subscribed as the premium and included in the capital reserve.

 

(5)

Existing Shareholders of the Company hereby agree with this Transaction, and hereby waive any preemptive right, right of first refusal, anti-dilution right or similar rights for this Transaction under the applicable law and the applicable Articles of Association, Shareholders’ Agreement and other relevant documents of the Target Company.

 

(6)

When the conditions precedent to closing are fully satisfied or exempted in written by the Investee, the Investor shall pay the equity transfer price for Series A Investor to Series A Investor in accordance with the following time and arrangement:

 

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  (i)

The Investor shall pay the equity transfer price of Series A Investor on the Closing Date to Series A Investor in the bank account stipulated under the Notice of Payment. Each Series A Investor shall provide the bank account information to the Investor in the form of Notice of Payment at least 10 working days prior to the Closing Date.

 

(7)

When the conditions precedent to closing are fully satisfied or exempted in written by the Investee, the Investor shall pay the equity transfer price for Lishui Haihuanmin and Ningbo Hairui in accordance with the following time and arrangement:

 

  (i)

The Investor shall pay the equity transfer price of RMB 653,600,000 to Lishui Haihuanmin in the bank account stipulated under the Notice of Payment on the Closing Date. Lishui Haihuanmin shall provide the bank account information to the Investor in the form of Notice of Payment at least 10 working days prior to the Closing Date.

 

  (ii)

The Investor shall pay the equity transfer price of RMB 18,200,000.00 to Ningbo Hairui in the bank account stipulated under the Notice of Payment on the Closing Date. Ningbo Hairui shall provide the bank account information to the Investor in the form of Notice of Payment at least 10 working days prior to the Closing Date.

 

  (iii)

Within one (1) working day after the completion of registration of equity pledge under the Equity Pledge Agreement (defined as below) and payment of shareholder loan, the Investor shall pay the equity transfer price of RMB 300,000,000 to Lishui Haihuanmin in the bank account stipulated under the Notice of Payment.

 

(8)

When the conditions precedent to closing are fully satisfied or exempted in written by the Investee, the Investor shall pay the Capital Increase Price of RMB 1,000,000,000 to the Target Company on the Closing Date. The Target Company shall provide the bank account information to the Investor in the form of Notice of Payment at least 10 working days prior to the Closing Date.

 

(9)

Full and timely payment of equity transfer price and Capital Increase Price by the Investor as per the Agreement shall be deemed as that the obligation of the Investor under this Agreement has been fulfilled. For the avoidance of doubt, the target equity and all rights and obligation thereunder shall be transferred to the Investor since the Closing Date.

 

(10)

All parties hereby acknowledge and agree that, (A) any other profits, income, bonuses and dividends generated by the Target Company from the balance sheet date to the Closing Date and past profits, income, bonuses and dividends of the Target Company not distributed on the date of signing of this Agreement have been considered in the equity transfer price and Capital Increase Price, and (B) the Target Company shall not distribute such profits, income, bonuses and dividends prior to the Closing Date, and all the shareholders of the Target Company after the completion of this transaction shall share such profits, income, bonuses and dividends in accordance with the profit distribution plan approved by the Board of Shareholders of the Company following the Closing Date. For the avoidance of doubt, the Target Company may use the capital of the Target Company from the balance sheet date to the Closing Date in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.

 

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3.

Conditions Precedent to Closing for this Transaction

The Investor is obliged to pay the equity transfer price and capital increase price on the Closing Date only when customary conditions precedent to closing (“Investor’s Conditions Precedent to Closing”) are met or waived by the Investee on or prior to the Closing Date. All the conditions precedent have been met.

 

4.

Closing and Payment of This Transaction

The closing of this Transaction occurred in August 2020.

 

5.

Representations and Warranties

Each of the Transferor, the Guarantors and the Investor have made customary representations and warranties and confirm that the representations and warranties they make are true, accurate, complete in all respects and not misleading on the date of signing of this Agreement and on the Closing Date, and the other parties can rely on the representations and warranties they make.

 

6.

Undertakings

 

(1)

Notice of Event of Default

The Guarantor or the Transferor shall timely, accurately and completely disclose to the Investor any event, circumstance, fact and circumstance that are occurred before the Closing Date and may result in a material adverse change in the Group Company, or may cause the Guarantor or the Transferor to breach any of the representations, warranties, undertakings and obligations of the Guarantor or the Transferor herein, or its effect may cause the representations, warranties, undertakings and other obligations of the Guarantor or the Transferor herein to be untrue or incorrect in any respect.

 

(2)

Exclusivity

From the date of this Agreement to the Closing Date or the date on which this Agreement is terminated, without the consent of the Investor, all Guarantors, the Company and Series A Investors shall not directly or indirectly (or through any third party), and shall ensure that its respective affiliate, Group Company and Existing Shareholder, and the Group Company and affiliate’s respective directors, supervisors, senior management, representatives and agents shall not directly or indirectly (or through any third party) (i) solicit, initiate, consider, encourage or accept any proposal or offer made by any person or any entity in respect of the following matters (i.e. matters referred to in (A), (B) and (C), collectively referred to as “Conflicting Transaction”): (A) acquire or purchase all or part of the equity of any Group Company, or acquire or purchase the material assets of any Group Company, (B) enter into any merger, consolidation or other business combination with any Group Company, (C) enter into capital restructuring, structural restructuring or any other business transaction (which is not necessary for the operation in a consistent manner with the past) with any Group Company, or (ii) participate in any discussion, conversation, negotiation or other communication with respect to the Conflicting Transaction, or provide any information related to the above matters to any other entity, or cooperate, assist, participate in or encourage any efforts or attempts of any other entity to conduct the Conflicting Transaction in any other way. The Guarantor, the Company and the Series A Investor shall immediately cease it (and shall cause the Group Company to cease it immediately) and shall cause the termination of all discussions, conversations, negotiations or other communications on any conflicting transactions initiated prior to the execution of this Agreement. The Guarantor, the Company and the Series A Investor shall promptly notify the Investor of any proposal, offer, inquiry or other contacts made by any entity with respect to conflicting transactions.

 

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(3)

Investors’ Right to Know

The Parties agree that, in order to ensure the normal operation and smooth transition of the Group Company, the Investor may appoint representatives to understand and supervise the management and operation of the Group Company during the transition period. The Guarantor shall, and shall cause the Group Company to cooperate with and support the Investor’s representatives in understanding and supervising the management of the Group Company and to provide the Investor’s representative with documents and information relating to the operation and management of the Group Company, including but not limited to the monthly Financial Statement of the Group Company.

Notwithstanding other provisions to the contrary, the Group Company may refuse to provide the following information: (1) Name, contact details, address and other information that can directly identify or contact customers; (2) Personal information of all employees such as roster, contact details and detailed salary (but the name and ID Card No. of employees can be provided); (3) Specific information such as the quantity and price of each airline or special line (but the overall quantity and amount of goods can be provided); 4) The database permissions and accounts of the sword-casting system and related ERP software; (5) Any personal privacy of customers.

 

(4)

Full-time Services of Founders and Key Employees

Founders agree and promise that they should work full-time in the Group Company and devote all their working time and energy to the operation and management of the Group Company, and should try their best to develop the business and protect the interests of the Group Company. Without the prior written consent of the Investor, they may not, within five (5) years after the Closing Date, terminate the employment with the Group Company.

The Guarantor shall make reasonable commercial efforts to cause each key employee to work full-time in the Group Company and devote all their working time and energy to the operation and management of the Group Company within three (3) years after the Closing Date. The Guarantor shall also make reasonable commercial efforts to develop the business of the Group Company and protect the interests of the Target Company, and shall cause the Group Company not to voluntarily terminate employment with key employees for a period of three (3) years after the Closing Date (except with the prior written consent of the Investor).

 

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(5)

Non-competition and Confidentiality Obligations of the Founding Shareholder

The Founding Shareholder hereby acknowledges and undertakes that during employment period of the founders, their spouse or their immediate family in the Group Company and within 5 years after the founders, their spouse or their immediate family becomes no longer employed as director or officer, without the prior written consent of the Investor, will not directly or indirectly (including but not limited to through its affiliates and respective directors, supervisors, senior management, representatives, agents, or any other third parties of its affiliates):

 

  (i)

Compete with the main business of the Group Company, or engaging in any business operation competing with the main business of the Group Company as an investor, joint venture partner, technology licensor, technology licensee, principal, client, distributor, consultant or in any other capacity other than as a party to this Agreement;

 

  (ii)

Solicit or entice the resignation from the Group Company, or attempt to solicit or entice the resignation of any person or entity as customers of the Group Company;

 

  (iii)

Solicit or entice the resignation from the Group Company, or attempt to solicit or entice the resignation of any employees or any person employed by the Group Company as directors or in a managerial or technical capacity in the Group Company.

For the purpose of this Agreement, “Competition” means to engage in or be employed or have an interest in or other interests in any business undertaking (including those consistent with or similar to the main business of the Group Company) competing with the main business of the Group Company Engage (whether alone or with others (including their affiliates), whether as an investor, joint venture partner, technology licensor, technology licensee, client, agent, distributor, consultant or in any other capacity, and for their own benefits or for the benefit of others). For the avoidance of doubt, in the event of a future shift or adjustment in the Group Company’s business direction, the scope of the main business covered by the non-competition obligation of each Founding Shareholder shall also be adjusted accordingly to cover the scope of the main business of the Group Company as adjusted.

 

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Each Guarantor hereby acknowledges and undertakes that, since the date of signing this Agreement, it will keep in strict confidence the confidential information obtained concerning the Target Company, and will not disclose any confidential information or allow any confidential information to be disclosed to any third party, and not disclose, copy or otherwise use any confidential information for any other purpose.

After the Closing Date, if the Board of Directors of the Company removes Mr. Hu Haijian from the position of General Manager without justifiable reasons, the above other provisions shall no longer apply; but if the Founding Shareholder directly or indirectly (including but not limited to through their affiliates and the respective directors, supervisors, senior management, representatives, agents, or any other third parties of their affiliate) performs the acts described above, the Founding Shareholder shall automatically be forfeited the right to appoint directors to the Company and to receive any information from the Company. The parties agree that they shall sign all necessary documents and take all necessary actions (including, but not limited to, amending the Shareholders’ Agreement and the Articles of Association), to ensure that the above mechanism can be successfully implemented.

 

(7)

Non-competition Obligations in Warehousing

The Guarantor and the Company hereby confirm and undertake that, after the Closing Date, without the prior written consent of the Investor, they shall not, directly or indirectly (including, but not limited to, through their affiliates (but the Investor is not included in such affiliates)), and shall procure the Group Companies, not to directly or indirectly (including, but not limited to, through their affiliates), engage in the warehousing business (including, but not limited to, directly conducting the warehousing business or participating in the warehousing business as an investor, joint venture, technology licensor, technology licensee, client, agent, distributor, consultant or in any other role).

 

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7.

Liabilities for Breach of Contract and Compensation Commitment

 

(1)

The occurrence of any of the following constitutes an event of default under this Agreement (“Event of Default”): (x) a representation made by either party under this Agreement or the other transaction documents proves to be untrue, inaccurate, incomplete or misleading, (y) a breach by either party of its undertakings and warranties, or (z) any party fails to perform its obligations under this Agreement or the other transaction documents as agreed herein.

 

(2)

If either Guarantor occurs an Event of Default, or if the Guarantor’s default results in any claim or other assertion (excluding claims or assertions arising from the Investor’s own breach of its agreement with the third party) by a third party against the Investor Indemnified Party, the Guarantor shall jointly and severally compensate or indemnify and hold harmless the Investor Indemnified Party, in which case Guarantor shall jointly and severally compensate or indemnify the Investor Indemnified Party for any losses incurred in connection with this Transaction (including, for the avoidance of doubt, this transfer of old shares occurring between the Investor and each Transferor and this Capital Increase occurring between the Investor and the Target Company) as a result of such event of default. For the avoidance of doubt, if the default of any Guarantor also causes damage (including, but not limited to, causing a Group Company to pay any fees, expenses or bear any costs) to any Group Company, the parties agree that, in addition to any other means of proof, the Investor Indemnified Party shall be entitled (but not obliged) to calculate, at its option, the amount of its damages by applying the following formula: the amount required to restore the Group Company to the situation it would have been in had such Event of default not occurred (including the losses suffered and the fees and costs paid by the Group Company as a result of such breach) multiplied by the Investor’s shareholding in the Company at that time.

 

(3)

If either Series A Investor commits an Event of Default, or if the Series A Investor ‘s default results in any claim or other assertion by a third party against the Investor Indemnified Party, the Series A Investor shall jointly and severally compensate or indemnify and hold harmless the Investor Indemnified Party, in which case Series A Investor shall compensate or indemnify the Investor Indemnified Party for any losses incurred in connection with this transfer of old shares between such Series A Investors as a result of such event of default.

 

(4)

If either Investor occurs an Event of Default, or the Investor’s default results in any claim or other assertion by a third party against the Guarantor Indemnified Party or the Series A Investor Indemnified Party, the Investor shall compensate or indemnify and hold harmless the Guarantor Indemnified Party or the Series A Investor Indemnified Party, in which case Investor shall compensate or indemnify the Guarantor Indemnified Party or the Series A Investor Indemnified Party for any losses incurred in connection with this Transaction between Investors as a result of such event of default.

 

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(5)

If, after the Closing Date, the following events cause damages to the Investor Indemnified Parties (whether such damages occur before or after the Closing Date) as a result of events occurring prior to the Closing or as a result of circumstances existing prior to the Closing, no matter what form such events are disclosed, the Guarantors shall jointly and severally compensate and hold harmless the Investor Indemnified Party for the damages (for the avoidance of doubt, this does not cover claims that have been closed or settled and payment completed and disclosed in writing to the Investor prior to the Closing (or, if a claim is severable into separate parts for closing or settlement and payment, those parts that have been closed or settled and payment completed and disclosed to the Investor are also not covered by this provision)):

 

  (i)

The Group Company fails to obtain the courier service operation license in accordance with the requirements of applicable laws, or fails to engage in business in accordance with the requirements of applicable laws related to courier service, or is required to rectify by government agencies related to courier service;

 

  (ii)

The Group Company fails to pay or fails to pay in full of the employees’ wages, overtime pay, social insurance premium and housing provident fund before the Closing Date (including but not limited to the Group Company paying back the relevant expenses before the Closing according to the requirements of the Competent Department after the Closing Date, and the Group Company voluntarily paying back the relevant expenses before the Closing to the Competent Department after the Closing Date), and / or other situations in violation of Chinese labor laws (including employees’ working time arrangement and failure to sign a written labor contract with all employees in accordance with the requirements of applicable laws) (including any fines and overdue fines arising therefrom). The labor outsourcing behavior of the Group Company before the Closing Date is recognized by the relevant government agencies as labor dispatch in the form of labor outsourcing, or the labor outsourcing behavior of the Group Company before the Closing Date does not meet the requirements of the applicable law on labor outsourcing;

 

  (iii)

The Group Company fails to declare or pay (including withholding) taxes (including any fines and overdue fines arising therefrom) in accordance with applicable laws, or violates applicable laws related to taxes in any other respect. For any equity transfer in the history of the Group Company, the relevant seller fails to declare or pay taxes in accordance with applicable laws, including but not limited to the tax declaration and tax payment related to this transfer of old shares;

 

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  (iv)

The internal control system (including but not limited to operation and financial control) of the Group Company before the Closing Date is weak or does not comply with the provisions of applicable laws, including but not limited to the internal control system of the Group Company or the behavior of the Group Company’s employees in implementing the internal control system in violation of the provisions of applicable laws;

 

  (v)

Any outstanding claim of the Group Company up to the Closing Date shall ultimately be borne by the Group Company; and

 

  (vi)

The Guarantor or the Group Company violates any anti-corruption provisions of this Agreement.

 

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8.

Effectiveness and Termination

 

(1)

This Agreement shall come into force upon the signature of the Parties.

 

(2)

This Agreement may be terminated by relevant parties in the following ways:

 

  (i)

If the closing does not occur prior to the Long Stop Date, the Investor is entitled to terminate this Agreement after notifying the Target Company in writing, provided that the Transferor and Company’s Conditions Precedent to Closing have all been met;

 

  (ii)

If the closing does not occur prior to the Long Stop Date, the Guarantor and Series A Investor are entitled to terminate this Agreement after notifying the Target Company in writing, provided that the investor’s conditions precedent to closing have all been met;

 

  (iii)

If either of Guarantor and Series A Investor (as the Parties together) violates the material statement, guarantee, obligation or commitment contained herein, and such violation cannot be corrected or is not corrected within thirty (30) days after the Investor sends a written notice to the defaulting party, the Investor shall have the right to terminate this Agreement after notifying the defaulting party in writing;

 

  (iv)

If the Investor violates the material statements, guarantees, obligations or commitments contained herein, and such violation cannot be corrected or is not corrected within thirty (30) days after the Guarantor and Series A Investor send a written notice to the Investor, the Guarantor and the Series A Investor are entitled to terminate this Agreement after notifying the defaulting party in writing; and

 

  (v)

This Agreement may be terminated by the unanimous written consent of all parties.

 

9.

Confidentiality

Without prior written approval of the Investor, any party of this Agreement or its affiliate shall not, in any way, use or mention “JD”, “京东”, “Jingdong”, “京东物流”, “JD Logistics”, “ LOGO ”, “ LOGO ”, or other trademarks used by the Investor and its affiliates, as well as names, trade names, trademarks or identifiers similar to the above-mentioned names, trade names, trademarks or identifiers.

 

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10.

Taxes and Expenses

Unless otherwise agreed herein, the Parties shall bear its own taxes and expenses incurred by the performance and completion of the transactions described in this Agreement.

 

11.

Applicable Law and Dispute Resolution

The conclusion, validity, interpretation and performance of this Agreement, as well as any dispute arising hereunder shall all be governed by the laws of the People’s Republic of China. In the event of any dispute, controversy, contradiction or claim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, including the existence, validity, interpretation, performance, breach or termination hereof or any dispute regarding non-contractual obligations arising out of or in connection with this Agreement (“Dispute), the Parties concerned shall attempt in the first instance to resolve such Dispute through amicable negotiation. Should negotiation fails, either Party shall have the right to submit such Dispute to Shanghai Arbitration Commission (“Shanghai Arbitration Commission”) for arbitration in accordance with the arbitration rules in force at the time of applying for arbitration. The language of arbitration shall be Chinese. The arbitration shall take place in Shanghai. The arbitration award shall be final and binding on the Parties, and the Parties agree to be bound thereby and to act accordingly. The costs of arbitration and enforcement of the arbitration award (including witness fees and reasonable attorney fees) shall be borne by the losing party, unless otherwise agreed in the arbitration award. When a dispute occurs and such dispute has been submitted to arbitration, the Parties shall continue to exercise and perform its remaining rights and obligations under this Agreement except for the matters in dispute.

 

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12.

Miscellaneous Provisions

 

(1)

Transfer

Without the prior written consent of the other Parties, any party shall never transfer any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement prior to the delivery. If any shareholder of the Company transfers its equity in the target company after the delivery in accordance with the Shareholders’ Agreement, any rights or obligations under the transaction documents related to the transferred equity of the target company shall be transferred together.

 

(2)

Waiver

A waiver by any Party of any of its rights, powers or remedies under this Agreement shall only be effective with related written documents signed by such Party. Any party’s failure to exercise or its delay in exercising any right, power or remedy under this Agreement shall never be deemed as a waiver, and any single or partial exercise of such right, power or remedy shall not prevent the further exercise of such right, power or remedy or the exercise of any other right, power or remedy.

 

(3)

Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties on the matters described in this Agreement and supersedes any previous letter of intent, agreement, statement, commitment or understanding reached by the parties on such matters. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between such letter of intent, agreement, statement, commitment or understanding and this Agreement, this Agreement shall prevail.

 

(4)

Severability

If any one or more of the provisions of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect under applicable law, the validity, legality and enforceability of the other provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected or prejudiced in any respect. The Parties shall, through consultation in good faith, strive to replace those invalid, illegal or unenforceable provisions with valid, legal and enforceable ones, and the economic effect of such valid, legal and enforceable provisions shall be as similar as possible to that of those invalid, illegal or unenforceable provisions. The non-enforceability of this Agreement against one party shall not affect its enforceability against other Parties.

 

(5)

Amendment

Any amendment to this Agreement may be effective only upon a written agreement signed by the Parties.

 

(6)

Text

This Agreement may be executed in several copies; the executed copies shall include those sent by paper, fax, or electronic means, each of which shall be deemed as an original, but all the executed copies shall be deemed to be a complete document.

 

(7)

Further Assurance

Upon reasonable request by any party, without further consideration, each other party shall execute and deliver such additional instruments and take such further legal actions as may be necessary or required to complete and effect the transactions envisaged in this Agreement in the most expeditious manner possible. Each party shall promptly consult with the other Parties and provide any necessary information and materials with respect to all documents submitted by such party to any government department in connection with this Agreement and the transactions envisaged in this Agreement. Specifically (but not limited to) each party shall use its reasonable best efforts and cooperate with each other to obtain all consents required to implement the transactions envisaged in this Agreement.

 

(8)

Joint and Several Liability

Unless otherwise specified in this Agreement, each Guarantor shall be jointly and severally liable for its respective representations, warranties, commitments, obligations, compensations, indemnifications and other liabilities under this Agreement. If a matter under this Agreement requires the Group Company to perform or assist in the performance before delivery, each Guarantor agrees to jointly and severally cause the Group Company to perform or assist in the performance of such the matter.

 

(9)

No Third Party Beneficiaries

Except otherwise stipulated in this Agreement and the Investor Indemnified Party, this Agreement shall be binding only on and entered into only for the benefit of the parties to this Agreement and their respective successors and licensed transferees.

 

(10)

Government Format Text

Where the Parties need to sign a simplified version of the agreement for this transaction for government approval or similar purposes, this Agreement shall take precedence over the simplified version of the agreement, and such the simplified version of the agreement shall only be used for the above-mentioned government approval or similar purposes, but not to establish and prove the rights and obligations of the relevant parties on the matters stipulated in such the agreement.

EXHIBIT 8.1

List of Principal Subsidiaries and Consolidated Variable Interest Entities

 

Subsidiaries:

  

Place of Incorporation

Jingdong Technology Group Corporation    Cayman Islands
JD Property Group Corporation    Cayman Islands
JD Logistics, Inc.    Cayman Islands
JD Property Holding Limited    Cayman Islands
JD Assets Holding Limited    Cayman Islands
JD.com Asia Investment Corporation    Cayman Islands
JD Health International Inc.    Cayman Islands
JD.com Investment Limited    British Virgin Islands
JD Asia Development Limited    British Virgin Islands
JD Jiankang Limited    British Virgin Islands
JD Logistics Holding Limited    Hong Kong
Jingdong E-Commerce (Trade) Hong Kong Co., Ltd.    Hong Kong
JD Property Hong Kong Co., Ltd.    Hong Kong
JD.com International Limited    Hong Kong
JD.com E-Commerce (Technology) Hong Kong Co., Ltd.    Hong Kong
JD.com Overseas Innovation Limited    Hong Kong
JD.com E-Commerce (Investment) Hong Kong Co., Ltd.    Hong Kong
JD.com International (Singapore) Pte. Limited    Singapore
JD.com American Technologies Corporation    Delaware
Beijing Jingdong Century Trade Co., Ltd.    PRC
Jiangsu Jingdong Information Technology Co., Ltd.    PRC
Chongqing Jingdong Haijia E-commerce Co., Ltd.    PRC
Beijing Jingdong Shangke Information Technology Co., Ltd.    PRC
Xi’an Jingxundi Supply Chain Technology Co., Ltd.    PRC
Xi’an Jingdong Xuncheng Logistics Co., Ltd.    PRC
Beijing Jinghong Logistics Co., Ltd.    PRC
Shanghai Shengdayuan Information Technology Co., Ltd.    PRC
Suqian Hanbang Investment Management Co., Ltd.    PRC
Beijing Wodong Tianjun Information Technology Co., Ltd.    PRC
Jingdong Logistics Supply Chain Co., Ltd.    PRC
Jingdong Five Star Group Appliance Co., Ltd.    PRC
Consolidated variable interest entities and their subsidiaries:   
Beijing Jingdong 360 Degree E-commerce Co., Ltd.    PRC
Jiangsu Yuanzhou E-commerce Co., Ltd.    PRC
Jiangsu Jingdong Bangneng Investment Management Co., Ltd.    PRC
Xi’an Jingdong Xincheng Information Technology Co., Ltd.    PRC
Suqian Jingdong Jinyi Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.    PRC
Suqian Jingdong Sanhong Enterprise Management Center (L.P.)    PRC
Suqian Jingdong Mingfeng Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.    PRC
Beijing Jingbangda Trade Co., Ltd.    PRC

 

EXHIBIT 12.1

Certification by the Principal Executive Officer

Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Richard Qiangdong Liu, certify that:

 

1.

I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20-F of JD.com, Inc. (the “Company”);

 

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4.

The Company’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Company and have:

 

  (a)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

  (b)

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

  (c)

Evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

  (d)

Disclosed in this report any change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by the annual report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5.

The Company’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Company’s auditors and the audit committee of the Company’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

  (a)

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Company’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

  (b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date: April 16, 2021
By:  

/s/ Richard Qiangdong Liu

Name:   Richard Qiangdong Liu
Title:   Chief Executive Officer

 

EXHIBIT 12.2

Certification by the Principal Financial Officer

Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Sandy Ran Xu, certify that:

 

1.

I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20-F of JD.com, Inc. (the “Company”);

 

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4.

The Company’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Company and have:

 

  (a)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

  (b)

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

  (c)

Evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

  (d)

Disclosed in this report any change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by the annual report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5.

The Company’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Company’s auditors and the audit committee of the Company’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

  (a)

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Company’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

  (b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date: April 16, 2021
By:  

/s/ Sandy Ran Xu

Name:   Sandy Ran Xu
Title:   Chief Financial Officer

 

EXHIBIT 13.1

Certification by the Principal Executive Officer

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

In connection with the Annual Report of JD.com, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Richard Qiangdong Liu, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to my knowledge:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

Date: April 16, 2021
By:  

/s/ Richard Qiangdong Liu

Name:   Richard Qiangdong Liu
Title:   Chief Executive Officer

 

EXHIBIT 13.2

Certification by the Principal Financial Officer

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

In connection with the Annual Report of JD.com, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Sandy Ran Xu, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to my knowledge:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

Date: April 16, 2021
By:  

/s/ Sandy Ran Xu

Name:   Sandy Ran Xu
Title:   Chief Financial Officer

 

EXHIBIT 15.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (No. 333-198578 and No. 333-229957) and Form F-3 (No. 333-235338 and No. 333-238952), of our reports dated April 16, 2021, relating to the financial statements of JD.com, Inc. and the effectiveness of JD.com, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting appearing in this Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2020.

 

/s/ Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Certified Public Accountants LLP
Beijing, People’s Republic of China
April 16, 2021

 

EXHIBIT 15.2

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (No. 333-229957 and No. 333-198578) and Form F-3 (No. 333-235338 and No. 333-238952), of JD.com, Inc. of our report dated April 15, 2019 relating to the financial statements, which appears in this Form 20-F.

 

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers Zhong Tian LLP

Beijing, the People’s Republic of China

April 16, 2021

 

EXHIBIT 15.3

April 16, 2021

JD.com, Inc.

20th Floor, Building A, No. 18 Kechuang 11 Street

Yizhuang Economic and Technological Development Zone

Daxing District, Beijing 101111

People’s Republic of China

Dear Sir/Madam:

We hereby consent to the reference of our name under the headings “Item 3.D. Key Information—Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Corporate Structure” and “Item 4.C. Information on the Company—Organizational Structure” in JD.com, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2020 (the “Annual Report”), which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on the date hereof, and further consent to the incorporation by reference into the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (File Nos. 333-229957 and 333-198578) pertaining to JD.com, Inc.’s Share Incentive Plan and the Registration Statements on Form F-3 (No. 333-235338 and No. 333-238952) of the summary of our opinion under the headings “Item 3.D. Key Information—Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Corporate Structure” and “Item 4.C. Information on the Company—Organizational Structure” in the Annual Report. We also consent to the filing of this consent letter with the SEC as an exhibit to the Annual Report.

In giving such consent, we do not thereby admit that we come within the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities Act of 1933, or under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, in each case, as amended, or the regulations promulgated thereunder.

Very truly yours,

 

/s/ Shihui Partners

EXHIBIT 15.4

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (No. 333-229957 and No. 333-198578) and Form F-3 (No. 333-235338 and No. 333-238952) of JD.com, Inc. of our report dated March 31, 2021 relating to the financial statements of Dada Nexus Limited, appearing in Exhibit 99.1 to the Annual Report on Form 20-F of JD.com, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2020.

 

/s/ Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Certified Public Accountants LLP
Shanghai, the People’s Republic of China
April 16, 2021


REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of Dada Nexus Limited:

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Dada Nexus Limited and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2019 and 2020, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, changes in shareholders’ (deficit) equity, and cash flows, for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2020 and the related notes and the schedule listed in the Index at Item 18 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2019 and 2020, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2020, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Convenience Translation

Our audits also comprehended the translation of Renminbi amounts into United States dollar amounts and, in our opinion, such translation has been made in conformity with the basis stated in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements. Such United States dollar amounts are presented solely for the convenience of readers outside the People’s Republic of China.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Certified Public Accountants LLP

Shanghai, the People’s Republic of China

March 31, 2021

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2019.

 

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DADA NEXUS LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2019 and 2020

(Amounts in thousands, except share data and otherwise noted)

 

          As of December 31,  
          2019      2020  
          RMB      RMB      US$  
     Note                  (Note 2)  

ASSETS

           

Current assets:

           

Cash and cash equivalents

        1,154,653        5,461,264        836,975  

Restricted cash

        1,480        59,791        9,163  

Short-term investments

   4      957,370        770,000        118,008  

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of nil and nil as of December 31, 2019 and 2020, respectively

        38,234        403,584        61,852  

Inventories, net

        3,886        5,410        829  

Amount due from related parties

   16      308,682        646,341        99,056  

Prepayments and other current assets

   5      100,354        175,592        26,911  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

        2,564,659        7,521,982        1,152,794  

Property and equipment, net

   6      42,044        39,640        6,075  

Goodwill

        957,605        957,605        146,759  

Intangible assets, net

   7      715,877        507,964        77,849  

Operating lease right-of-use assets

        —          107,120        16,417  

Long-term time deposits

        —          400,000        61,303  

Other non-current assets

        5,930        12,715        1,949  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total non-current assets

        1,721,456        2,025,044        310,352  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

        4,286,115        9,547,026        1,463,146  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY                          

Current liabilities (including amounts of the consolidated VIE without recourse to the Company. See Note 2.2):

           

Short-term loan

   8      —          600,000        91,954  

Accounts payable

        9,924        13,846        2,122  

Notes payable

        —          170,000        26,054  

Payable to riders and drivers

        381,341        717,496        109,961  

Amount due to related parties

   16      82,800        52,918        8,110  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

   9      366,285        814,991        124,903  

Operating lease liabilities

        —          41,737        6,396  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

        840,350        2,410,988        369,500  

Deferred tax liabilities

   14      43,701        38,558        5,909  

Non-current operating lease liabilities

        —          69,525        10,655  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total non-current liabilities

        43,701        108,083        16,564  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

        884,051        2,519,071        386,064  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Contingencies

   18         

 

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DADA NEXUS LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2019 and 2020

(Amounts in thousands, except share data and otherwise noted)

 

            As of December 31,  
            2019     2020  
            RMB     RMB     US$  
     Note                  (Note 2)  

MEZZANINE EQUITY

     11        10,593,026       —         —    
SHAREHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY                          

Ordinary shares (US$0.0001 par value, 1,499,945,349 and 2,000,000,000 shares authorized, 369,290,629 and 941,450,185 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2019 and 2020, respectively)

     12        237       639       98  

Additional paid-in capital

        309,102       16,442,721       2,519,958  

Subscription receivable

        (35     —         —    

Accumulated deficit

        (7,639,926     (9,345,102     (1,432,200

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

        139,660       (70,303     (10,774
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY

        (7,190,962     7,027,955       1,077,082  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY AND SHAREHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY

        4,286,115       9,547,026       1,463,146  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

 

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DADA NEXUS LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data and otherwise noted)

 

            Years ended December 31,  
            2018     2019     2020  
     Note      RMB     RMB     RMB     US$  
                              (Note 2)  

Net revenues (including related party revenues of RMB1,032,455, RMB1,967,723 and RMB3,008,947 for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, respectively)

        1,922,015       3,099,698       5,739,989       879,692  
Costs and expenses                                

Operations and support

        (2,044,139     (2,845,872     (4,721,311     (723,573

Selling and marketing

        (1,223,345     (1,414,540     (1,848,730     (283,331

General and administrative

        (282,539     (281,376     (498,826     (76,448

Research and development

        (270,163     (333,844     (428,849     (65,724

Other operating expenses

        (97,179     (49,669     (67,137     (10,289
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total costs and expenses

        (3,917,365     (4,925,301     (7,564,853     (1,159,365

Other operating income

        18,875       75,884       60,779       9,315  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss from operations

        (1,976,475     (1,749,719     (1,764,085     (270,358

Other income (expenses)

           

Interest income

        53,111       84,276       65,596       10,053  

Interest expenses

        (3,122     —         (11,830     (1,813

Foreign exchange gain (loss)

        7,151       (13,370     —         —    

Fair value change in foreign currency forward contract

        13,463       —         —         —    
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other income

        70,603       70,906       53,766       8,240  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss before income tax benefits

        (1,905,872     (1,678,813     (1,710,319     (262,118

Income tax benefits

     14        27,497       9,032       5,143       788  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss and net loss attributable to the Company

        (1,878,375     (1,669,781     (1,705,176     (261,330

Accretion of convertible redeemable preferred shares

        (511,646     (795,015     (375,649     (57,571
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss available to ordinary shareholders

        (2,390,021     (2,464,796     (2,080,825     (318,901
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss per ordinary share:

           

Basic and diluted

     13        (6.64     (6.80     (3.12     (0.48

Weighted average shares used in calculating net loss per ordinary share:

           

Basic and diluted

        360,002,151       362,644,898       667,844,843       667,844,843  

Net loss

        (1,878,375     (1,669,781     (1,705,176     (261,330

Other comprehensive income (loss)

           

Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of nil for each of the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020

        36,974       (446     (209,963     (32,178
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive loss

        (1,841,401     (1,670,227     (1,915,139     (293,508
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

 

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DADA NEXUS LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018, 2019 AND 2020

(Amounts in thousands, except share data and otherwise noted)

 

            Ordinary shares      Additional
paid-in
capital
    Subscription
receivables
    Accumulated
deficit
    Accumulated
other
comprehensive
Income (loss)
    Total
shareholders’
(deficit)
equity
 
     Note      Numbers
of Shares
     RMB      RMB     RMB     RMB     RMB     RMB  

Balance as of January 1, 2018

        355,105,296        227        1,513,420       (35     (4,091,770     103,132       (2,475,026

Issuance of ordinary shares for vested restricted share units

     12        7,092,667        5        (5     —         —         —         —    

Share-based compensation

     10        —          —          51,185       —         —         —         51,185  

Net loss

        —          —          —         —         (1,878,375     —         (1,878,375

Accretion of convertible redeemable preferred shares

     11        —          —          (511,646     —         —         —         (511,646

Foreign currency translation adjustments

        —          —          —         —         —         36,974       36,974  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2018

        362,197,963        232        1,052,954       (35     (5,970,145     140,106       (4,776,888

Issuance of ordinary shares for vested restricted share units

     12        7,092,666        5        (5     —         —         —         —    

Share-based compensation

     10        —          —          51,168       —         —         —         51,168  

Net loss

        —          —          —         —         (1,669,781     —         (1,669,781

Accretion of convertible redeemable preferred shares

     11      —          —          (795,015     —         —         —         (795,015

Foreign currency translation adjustments

        —          —          —         —         —         (446     (446
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2019

        369,290,629        237        309,102       (35     (7,639,926     139,660       (7,190,962

Issuance of ordinary shares for public offerings, net of issuance costs of RMB39,316

     12        125,491,548        87        5,173,926       —         —         —         5,174,013  

Conversion of preferred shares upon completion of initial public offering (“IPO”)

     11        439,646,388        311        10,968,364       —         —         —         10,968,675  

Share issued for exercise of stock options and vested restricted share units

     10        7,021,620        4        6,900       —         —         —         6,904  

Collection of subscription receivable

        —          —          —         35       —         —         35  

Share-based compensation

     10        —          —          360,078       —         —         —         360,078  

Net loss

        —          —          —         —         (1,705,176     —         (1,705,176

Accretion of convertible redeemable preferred shares

     11      —          —          (375,649     —         —         —         (375,649

Foreign currency translation adjustments

        —          —          —         —         —         (209,963     (209,963
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2020

        941,450,185        639        16,442,721       —         (9,345,102     (70,303     7,027,955  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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DADA NEXUS LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020

(Amounts in thousands and otherwise noted)

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     2018     2019     2020  
     RMB     RMB     RMB     US$  
                       (Note 2)  

Cash flows from operating activities:

        

Net loss

     (1,878,375     (1,669,781     (1,705,176     (261,330

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities

        

Depreciation and amortization

     212,241       215,664       201,272       30,846  

Share-based compensation

     51,185       51,168       360,078       55,184  

Loss (gain) from disposal of property and equipment

     3,639       (1,442     82       13  

Valuation allowance for inventories

     1,632       —         413       63  

Foreign exchange (gain) loss

     (7,151     13,370       —         —    

Allowance (reversal) for doubtful accounts

     316       (316     —         —    

Impairment provision for other non-current assets

     5,432       —         —         —    

Impairment provision for property and equipment

     8,481       —         —         —    

Fair value change in foreign currency forward contract

     (13,463     —         —         —    

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

        

Accounts receivable

     (23,714     (7,574     (365,350     (55,992

Inventories

     (3,634     4,001       (1,937     (297

Amount due from related parties

     (110,603     (149,319     (337,659     (51,749

Prepayments and other current assets

     (42,273     (3,261     (84,995     (13,026

Operating lease right-of-use assets

     —         —         17,890       2,742  

Other non-current assets

     35       187       (6,785     (1,040

Accounts payable

     1,516       1,262       3,922       601  

Notes payable

     —         —         170,000       26,054  

Amount due to related parties

     16,012       28,498       (29,882     (4,580

Payable to riders and drivers

     15,082       101,244       336,155       51,518  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     (28,174     127,493       357,773       54,831  

Deferred tax liabilities

     (27,539     (9,032     (5,143     (788

Operating lease liabilities

     —         —         (18,865     (2,891
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

     (1,819,355     (1,297,838     (1,108,207     (169,841

Cash flows from investing activities:

        

Proceeds from disposal of short-term investments

     7,489,577       4,444,043       7,313,119       1,120,785  

Purchase of short-term investments

     (7,909,057     (4,680,033     (7,119,080     (1,091,047

Purchase of long-term time deposits

     —         —         (400,000     (61,303

Purchase of property and equipment and intangible assets

     (32,861     (31,762     (23,890     (3,661

Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment

     649       292       94       14  

Proceeds from disposal of foreign currency forward contract

     36,310       —         —         —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (415,382     (267,460     (229,757     (35,212

 

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DADA NEXUS LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020

(Amounts in thousands and otherwise noted)

 

            Years ended December 31,  
            2018     2019     2020  
     Note      RMB     RMB     RMB     US$  
                              (Note 2)  

Cash flows from financing activities:

           

Proceeds from short-term loan

        —         —         600,000       91,954  

Repayment of short-term loan

        (354,499     —         —         —    

Proceeds from public offerings, net of issuance costs paid of RMB38,821

        —         —         5,174,508       793,029  

Proceeds from exercise of share options

        —         —         6,904       1,058  

Proceeds from subscription receivable

        —         —         35       5  

Proceeds from stock sold on behalf of employees

        —         —         110,103       16,874  

Proceeds from issuance of convertible redeemable preferred shares, net of issuance costs paid of RMB9,689

        3,402,611       —         —         —    
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

        3,048,112       —         5,891,550       902,920  

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

        11,363       (22,575     (188,664     (28,914

Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

        824,738       (1,587,873     4,364,922       668,953  

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of the year

        1,919,268       2,744,006       1,156,133       177,185  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of the year

        2,744,006       1,156,133       5,521,055       846,138  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the Consolidated Balance Sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

 

     As of December 31,  
     2019      2020  
     RMB      RMB      US$  
                   (Note 2)  

Cash and cash equivalents

     1,154,653        5,461,264        836,975  

Restricted cash

     1,480        59,791        9,163  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

     1,156,133        5,521,055        846,138  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     2018      2019     2020  
     RMB      RMB     RMB     US$  
                        (Note 2)  

Supplemental disclosure for cash flow information

         

Cash paid for interest

     6,516        —         21,718       3,328  

Cash paid for income taxes

     42        —         —         —    

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:

         

Accretion of convertible redeemable preferred shares

     511,646        795,015       375,649       57,571  

Payables related to property and equipment

     —          (8,852     (1,321     (202

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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DADA NEXUS LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(All amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

1.

ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS

Dada Nexus Limited (the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands on July 8, 2014. The Company through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, variable interest entity (“VIE”) and VIE’s subsidiaries (collectively, the “Group”) primarily provides delivery service and marketplace service to its customers through its mobile platforms, websites and mini programs. The Group’s principal operations and geographic markets are in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”). In June 2020, the Company completed its Initial Public Offering and is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “DADA”.

As of December 31, 2020, the Company’s major subsidiaries and consolidated VIE are as follows:

 

Name of Company

  

Place of

incorporation

  

Date of incorporation /
Acquisition

   Percentage
of direct
or indirect
economic
ownership
  

Principal activities

Subsidiaries            

Dada Group (HK) Limited

(“Dada HK”)

   Hong Kong    July 24, 2014    100%    Investment holding

Dada Glory Network Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

(“Dada Glory”)

   PRC    November 7, 2014    100%    Providing services in connection with on-demand delivery platform
            (“Dada Now”)

Shanghai JD Daojia Yuanxin Information Technology Co., Ltd.

(“Shanghai JDDJ”)

   PRC    April 26, 2016    100%    Providing services in connection with on-demand retail platform
            (“JDDJ”)
VIE            

Shanghai Qusheng Internet Technology Co. Ltd.
(“Shanghai Qusheng”)

   PRC    July 2, 2014    100%    Holding value-added telecommunications services license of Dada Now and maintaining Dada Now website
VIE’s Subsidiary            

Shanghai JD Daojia Youheng E-Commerce Information Technology Co., Ltd. (“JDDJ Youheng”)

   PRC    December 3, 2015    100%    Holding value-added telecommunications services license of JDDJ and maintaining JDDJ website

 

2.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

2.1 Basis of presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for the years presented.

 

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2.2 Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company, its subsidiaries, VIE and VIE’s subsidiaries in which it has a controlling financial interest. The financial statements of the subsidiaries, VIE and VIE’s subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which the Company obtained control and continue to be consolidated until the date that such control ceases. All intercompany balances and transactions between the Company, its subsidiaries, VIE and VIE’s subsidiaries have been eliminated in consolidation.

VIE Arrangements

In order to comply with the PRC laws and regulations which prohibit or restrict foreign control of companies involved in provision of internet content and other restricted businesses, the Group operates its websites and other restricted businesses in the PRC through Shanghai Qusheng, whose equity interests are held by certain management members and shareholders of the Group (“Nominee Shareholders”), and its wholly-owned subsidiary, JDDJ Youheng. On November 14, 2014, Dada Glory entered into a series of contractual agreements with Shanghai Qusheng and its shareholders, which were amended subsequently primarily for change of nominee shareholders. The following is a summary of the agreements which allow Dada Glory to exercise effective control over Shanghai Qusheng:

Share Pledge Agreements

Pursuant to the share pledge agreements, each of the shareholders of the VIE has pledged the security interest in their respective equity interests in the VIE, representing 100% equity interests in the VIE in aggregate to Dada Glory, to guarantee performance by the shareholders of their obligations under the powers of attorney, the exclusive business cooperation agreement and the exclusive option agreement, as well as the performance by the VIE of its obligations under the exclusive business cooperation agreement and the exclusive option agreement. In the event of a breach by the VIE or any of its shareholders of contractual obligations under these contractual arrangements, Dada Glory, as pledgee, will have the right to take possession of and dispose of the pledged equity interests in the VIE and will have priority in receiving the proceeds from such disposal. The shareholders of the VIE also covenant that, without the prior written consent of Dada Glory, they shall not transfer or agree to other’s transfer of the pledged equity interests, create or allow any new pledge or any other encumbrance on the pledged equity interests. The equity interest pledge agreement will remain effective until the contractual obligations are fully fulfilled and terminated. During the equity pledge period, Dada Glory is entitled to all dividends and other distributions generated by the VIE.

Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement

Pursuant to the exclusive business cooperation agreement between Dada Glory and the VIE, Dada Glory has the exclusive right to provide the VIE with complete business support and technical and consulting services, including but not limited to technical services, network support, business consultations, intellectual property licenses, equipment or leasing, marketing consultancy, system integration, product research and development, and system maintenance. Without Dada Glory’s prior written consent, the VIE may not accept any consultations and/or services regarding the matters contemplated by this agreement provided by any third party during the term of the agreement. The VIE agrees to pay Dada Glory service fees at an amount equals to 100% of the net income generated by the VIE, which should be paid on a monthly basis. Dada Glory has the exclusive ownership of all he intellectual property rights created as a result of the performance of the exclusive business cooperation agreement. To guarantee the VIE’s performance of its obligations thereunder, the shareholders of the VIE have pledged all of their equity interests in the VIE to Dada Glory pursuant to the share pledge agreement. The exclusive business cooperation agreement has an initial term of 10 years and shall be extended if confirmed in writing by Dada Glory prior to the expiration. The extended term shall be determined by Dada Glory, and the VIE shall accept such extended term unconditionally.

Exclusive Option Agreements

Pursuant to the exclusive option agreements, each of the shareholders of the VIE has irrevocably granted Dada Glory, or any person designated by Dada Glory, an exclusive option to purchase all or part of its equity interests in the VIE. Dada Glory may exercise such options at a price equal to the lowest price as permitted by applicable PRC laws at the time of transfer of equity. The VIE and the shareholders of the VIE covenant that, without Dada Glory’s prior written consent, they will not, among other things, (i) supplement, change or amend the VIE’s articles of association and bylaws, (ii) increase or decrease the VIE’s registered capital or change its structure of registered capital, (iii) create any pledge or encumbrance on their equity interests in the VIE, other than those created under the equity interest pledge agreement, (iv) sell, transfer, mortgage, or dispose of their legal or beneficial interests in and any assets of the VIE and any legal or beneficial interests, (v) enter into any material contract by the VIE, except in the ordinary course of business, or (vi) merge or consolidate the VIE with any other entity. The exclusive option agreement has an initial term of ten years, and at the end of the initial term shall be renewed for a further term as specified by Dada Glory or terminated by Dada Glory in its sole discretion.

 

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PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

2.2 Basis of consolidation (Continued)

VIE Arrangements (Continued)

 

Powers of Attorney

Pursuant to the power of attorney, each of the shareholders of the VIE has executed a power of attorney to irrevocably authorize Dada Glory, or any person designated by Dada Glory, to act as its attorney-in-fact to exercise all of its rights as a shareholder of the VIE, including, but not limited to, the right to propose, convene and attend shareholders’ meetings, (ii) vote on any resolution on behalf of the shareholders that require the shareholders to vote under PRC law and the VIE’s articles of association, such as the sale, transfer, pledge and disposal of all or part of a shareholder’s equity interest in the VIE, and designate and appoint the VIE’s legal representative, director, supervisor, chief executive officer and other senior management members on behalf of the shareholders. The powers of attorney will remain effective until such shareholder ceases to be a shareholder of the VIE or otherwise instructed by Dada Glory.

U.S. GAAP provides guidance on the identification of VIE and financial reporting for entities over which control is achieved through means other than voting interests. The Group evaluates each of its interests in an entity to determine whether the investee is a VIE and, if so, whether the Group is the primary beneficiary of such VIE. In determining whether the Group is the primary beneficiary, the Group considers if the Group (1) has power to direct the activities that most significantly affect the economic performance of the VIE, and (2) receives the economic benefits of the VIE that could be significant to the VIE. If deemed the primary beneficiary, the Group consolidates the VIE.

The irrevocable powers of attorney described above have conveyed all shareholder rights held by the VIE’s shareholders to Dada Glory, including the right to appoint board members who nominate the general managers of the VIE to conduct day-to-day management of the VIE’s businesses, and to approve significant transactions of the VIE. The exclusive option agreements provide Dada Glory with a substantive kick-out right of the VIE shareholders through an exclusive option to purchase all or any part of the shareholders’ equity interest in the VIE at the lowest price permitted under the PRC laws then in effect. In addition, through the exclusive business cooperation agreement, Dada Glory has established the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE, and through the share pledge agreement, Dada Glory has, in substance, an obligation to absorb losses of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. As these contractual arrangements allow the Group to effectively control the VIE and to derive substantially all of the economic benefits from it, the Group has consolidated the VIE.

Risks in relation to the VIE structure

The Company believes that the contractual arrangements amongst Dada Glory, Shanghai Qusheng and their respective shareholders are in compliance with PRC law and are legally enforceable. The shareholders of Shanghai Qusheng are also shareholders of the Company and therefore have no current interest in seeking to act contrary to the contractual arrangements. However, Shanghai Qusheng and their shareholders may fail to take certain actions required for the Company’s business or to follow the Company’s instructions despite their contractual obligations to do so. Furthermore, if Shanghai Qusheng or their shareholders do not act in the best interests of the Company under the contractual arrangements and any dispute relating to these contractual arrangements remains unresolved, the Company will have to enforce its rights under these contractual arrangements through the operations of PRC law and courts and therefore will be subject to uncertainties in the PRC legal system. All of these contractual arrangements are governed by PRC law and provided for the resolution of disputes through arbitration in the PRC. Accordingly, these contracts would be interpreted in accordance with PRC law and any disputes would be resolved in accordance with PRC legal procedures. As a result, uncertainties in the PRC legal system could limit the Company’s ability to enforce these contractual arrangements, which may make it difficult to exert effective control over Shanghai Qusheng, and its ability to conduct the Company’s business may be adversely affected.

 

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PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

2.2 Basis of consolidation (Continued)

VIE Arrangements (Continued)

 

The following amounts and balances of the consolidated VIE were included in the Group’s consolidated financial statements after the elimination of intercompany balances and transactions:

 

     As of
December 31,
 
     2019      2020  
     RMB      RMB  

Cash and cash equivalents

     36        512  

Short-term investments

     337        —     

Accounts receivable, net

     —           367  

Amount due from related parties

     —           1,956  

Prepayments and other current assets

     3,607        6,851  

Property and equipment, net

     32        461  

Intangible assets, net

     14,018        12,774  

Operating lease right-of-use assets

     —           2,255  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

     18,030        25,176  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Payable to riders and drivers

     —           1,313  

Amount due to related parties

     —           32  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     8,664        13,885  

Current operating lease liabilities

     —           830  

Non-current operating lease liabilities

     —           1,053  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     8,664        17,113  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     2018      2019      2020  
     RMB      RMB      RMB  

Net revenues

     6,621        3,183        3,293  

Net loss

     (15,263      (38,674      (49,741

Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities

     (925      14,612        535  

Net cash used in investing activities

     —           (14,604      (59

The VIE contributed approximately 0.3%, 0.1% and 0.1% of the Group’s consolidated net revenues for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, respectively. As of December 31, 2019 and 2020, the VIE accounted for approximately 0.4% and 0.3% of the consolidated total assets, and approximately 1.0% and 0.7% of the consolidated total liabilities, respectively.

There are no terms in any arrangements, considering both explicit arrangements and implicit variable interests that require the Group or its subsidiaries to provide financial support to the VIE. However, if the VIE was ever to need financial support, the Group or its subsidiaries may, at its option and subject to statutory limits and restrictions, provide financial support to its VIE through loans to the shareholders of the VIE or entrustment loans to the VIE.

The Group believes that there are no assets held in the consolidated VIE that can be used only to settle obligations of the VIE, except for paid-in capital, additional paid-in capital (“APIC”) and the PRC statutory reserves. As the consolidated VIE is incorporated as a limited liability company under the PRC Company Law, creditors of the VIE do not have recourse to the general credit of the Group for any of the liabilities of the consolidated VIE.

Relevant PRC laws and regulations restrict the VIE from transferring a portion of their net assets, equivalent to the balance of their paid-in capital, APIC and PRC statutory reserve, to the Group in the form of loans and advances or cash dividends.

 

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2.3 Use of estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. On an ongoing basis, the Group’s management reviews these estimates based on information that is currently available. Changes in facts and circumstances may cause the Group to revise its estimates. Significant accounting estimates reflected in the Group’s consolidated financial statements mainly include the useful lives of property and equipment and intangible assets, assumptions used to measure the impairment of goodwill, property and equipment and intangible assets, assumptions impacting the valuation of ordinary shares and share options, and realization of deferred tax assets.

2.4 Functional currency and foreign currency translation

The Group uses Renminbi (“RMB”) as its reporting currency. The functional currency of the Company is the United States dollar (“US$” or “USD”). The functional currency of the Company’s subsidiaries, VIE and VIE’s subsidiaries is RMB or USD as determined based on the economic facts and circumstances.

Transactions denominated in other than the functional currencies are re-measured into the functional currency of the entity at the exchange rates prevailing on the transaction dates. Foreign currency denominated financial assets and liabilities are re-measured at the balance sheet date exchange rate. The resulting exchange differences are included in the comprehensive loss.

Assets and liabilities of the Company and its subsidiaries with functional currency other than RMB are translated into RMB at fiscal year-end exchange rates. Income and expense items are translated at average exchange rates during the fiscal year. Translation adjustments arising from these are reported as foreign currency translation adjustments and are shown as accumulated other comprehensive loss.

2.5 Convenience translation

The Group’s business is primarily conducted in PRC and almost all of its revenues are denominated in RMB. However, periodic reports made to shareholders will include current period amounts translated into USD using the then current exchange rates, for the convenience of the readers. Translations of balances in the consolidated balance sheets, consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss and consolidated statements of cash flows from RMB into USD as of and for the year ended December 31, 2020 are solely for the convenience of the readers outside PRC and were calculated at the rate of US$1.00=RMB6.525 representing the noon buying rate set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board on December 31, 2020. No representation is made that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted, realized or settled into USD at that rate on December 31, 2020, or at any other rate.

2.6 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents primarily consist of cash on hand and cash in bank which is highly liquid and unrestricted as to withdrawal and use.

2.7 Restricted cash

The Group’s restricted cash mainly represents cash received from consumers and reserved in bank supervised accounts for payments to retailers on the on-demand retail platform.

2.8 Short-term investments

Short-term investments include (i) wealth management products issued by commercial banks or other financial institutions with non-guaranteed principal and variable interest rates indexed to the performance of underlying assets within one year; (ii) time deposits with original maturities longer than three months but less than one year. The Group classifies wealth management products as trading securities given the securities are purchased for the purpose of selling them in the near term. Changes in fair values of wealth management products are included in interest income in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

 

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2.9 Accounts receivable, net

Accounts receivable mainly consists of amount due from the Group’s customers, which is recorded net of allowance for doubtful accounts. The Group performs ongoing credit evaluation of its customers, and assesses allowance for doubtful accounts based on the age of the receivables and factors surrounding the credit risk of specific customers.

2.10 Inventories, net

Inventories, consisting of products available for sale, are stated at the lower of cost or market value. Cost of inventory is determined using the weighted average cost method. Adjustments are recorded to write down the cost of inventory to the estimated market value due to slow-moving merchandise and damaged goods, which is determined based upon factors such as historical and forecasted consumer demand, and promotional environment.

2.11 Property and equipment, net

Property and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment. Property and equipment is depreciated at rates sufficient to write off its costs less impairment and residual value, if any, over the estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis. The estimated useful lives are as follows:

 

Category

  

Estimated useful lives

Computer equipment

   3 years

Office facilities

   3-5 years

Vehicles

   8 years

Software

   3-5 years

Leasehold improvement

   Over the shorter of the expected useful life or the lease term

Repairs and maintenance costs are charged to operating expenses as incurred, whereas the costs of renewals and betterment that extends the useful lives of property and equipment are capitalized as additions to the related assets. Retirements, sales and disposals of assets are recorded by removing the costs, accumulated depreciation and impairment with any resulting gain or loss recognized in the other operating income or expenses of consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

2.12 Intangible assets, net

Intangible assets purchased are recognized and measured at cost upon acquisition. Intangible assets arising from the Group’s acquisition of JDDJ business from JD.com, Inc. (“JD”) including Business Cooperation Agreement (“BCA”), Non-Compete Commitment (“NCC”), technology, trademark and domain name are recognized and measured at fair value based on a valuation upon acquisition. The Group made estimates and judgments in determining the fair value of JDDJ business, BCA and NCC with assistance from an independent valuation firm. Following the initial recognition, intangible assets are carried at cost less any accumulated amortization and any accumulated impairment losses. The identifiable intangible assets acquired are amortized on a straight-line basis over the respective useful lives as follows:

 

Category

   Amortization Years

BCA

   7

NCC

   7

Technology

   3.7

Trademark and Domain Name

   9-9.7

 

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2.13 Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities acquired as a result of the Group’s acquisition of JDDJ business from JD occurred in 2016 and there is no change to the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2020. Goodwill is not amortized but is reviewed at least annually for impairment or earlier, if any indication of impairment exists.

In evaluation of goodwill impairment, the Group performs a qualitative assessment to determine if it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. Prior to January 1, 2020, based on the qualitative assessment, if it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than the carrying amount, the Group performed a two-step test to determine the amount of goodwill impairment. In Step 1, the Group compares the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the Group performs Step 2 and compares the implied fair value of goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill for that reporting unit. An impairment charge equals to the amount by which the carrying amount of goodwill for the reporting unit exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill is recorded, limited to the amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. Starting from January 1, 2020, the Group adopted ASU 2017-04, which simplifies the accounting for goodwill impairment by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss shall be recognized in an amount equal to that excess, versus determining an implied fair value in Step 2 to measure the impairment loss.

The Group has determined it has only one reporting unit and applied quantitative assessment in its annual goodwill impairment analysis as of December 31 of each year. No goodwill impairment was recorded for 2018, 2019 and 2020 as the fair value of the reporting unit significantly exceeded its carrying value at each assessment date.

Application of a goodwill impairment test requires significant management judgment, including the identification of reporting units, assigning assets and liabilities to reporting units, assigning goodwill to reporting units, and determining the fair value of each reporting unit. The judgment in estimating the fair value of reporting units includes estimating future cash flows, determining appropriate discount rates and making other assumptions. Changes in these estimates and assumptions could materially affect the determination of fair value for each reporting unit.

2.14 Other non-current assets

Other non-current assets mainly consist of long-term lease deposits, a convertible loan to a private company, and equity investments without readily determinable fair values. Beginning on January 1, 2018, the Group’s equity investments without readily determinable fair values, which do not qualify for NAV practical expedient and over which the Group does not have the ability to exercise significant influence through the investments in common stock or in substance common stock, are accounted for under the measurement alternative upon the adoption of Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-01 (the “Measurement Alternative”). Under the Measurement Alternative, the carrying value is measured at cost, less any impairment, plus and minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for identical or similar investments. The Group recognized RMB3,432 and RMB2,000 of impairment losses to write off a loan receivable and an equity investment without a readily determinable fair value, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2018.

 

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2.15 Fair value measurement

Fair value reflects the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities required or permitted to be recorded at fair value, the Group considers the principal or most advantageous market in which it transacts and considers assumptions that market participants use when pricing the asset or liability.

The Group applies a fair value hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The hierarchy is as follows:

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Observable, market-based inputs, other than quoted prices, in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

The fair value guidance describes three main approaches to measure the fair value of assets and liabilities: (1) market approach, (2) income approach and (3) cost approach. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated from market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities.

The income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts to a single present value amount. The measurement is based on the value indicated by current market expectations about those future amounts. The cost approach is based on the amount that would currently be required to replace an asset.

When available, the Group uses quoted market prices to determine the fair value of an asset or liability. If quoted market prices are not available, the Group will measure fair value using valuation techniques that use, when possible, current market-based or independently sourced market parameters, such as interest rates and currency rates.

2.16 Revenue recognition

The Group derives its revenues principally from merchants’, individual senders’ and retailers’ use of the Group’s core platforms in connection with on-demand retail platform services and on-demand delivery services. Revenue is stated net of value added tax (“VAT”), discounts and return allowances.

 

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2.16 Revenue recognition (Continued)

 

Services

The Group arranges for on-demand delivery services to be provided through Dada Now platform where it assists the customer, a merchant or an individual sender, in finding a rider to complete a delivery requested by the customer. The Group concludes that it acts as an agent in these transactions as it is not responsible for fulfilling the promise to provide the delivery services, nor does the Group have the ability to control the related services. The Group does not have the ability to control the services provided by riders due to the following: (i) the Group does not pre-purchase or otherwise obtain control of the riders’ services prior to their transfer to the customers; (ii) the Group does not guarantee an order could be taken by a rider; (iii) the Group cannot direct the riders to accept, decline or disregard a transaction request and (iv) the Group’s platform services do not include the delivery services provided to the customers by the riders. The service fee earned by the Group is the difference between the amount paid by the customer based on an upfront quoted fare and the amount earned by the rider based on expected delivery time, distance and other factors, which are both fixed at the time a transaction is entered into with a customer. The Group may record a loss from a transaction when an upfront quoted fare offered to the customer is less than the amount the Group is committed to paying to the rider. The revenue is recognized on a net basis at the point of delivery of merchandise. The loss on this type of transactions is recorded in operations and support costs in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, as it is not related to any other current, previous or future transactions with the customer and in substance, is an expense paid to the rider. The losses included in operations and support costs were RMB133,241, RMB96,131 and RMB76,989 for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, respectively.

The Group also provides on-demand retail platform services on JDDJ platform. The service revenues primarily consist of commission fees charged to retailers for participating in the Group’s online marketplace, where the Group acts as an agent and its performance obligation is to facilitate the retailers’ online sales of their goods and services through JDDJ. The Group is not primarily obligated to the consumers, does not take inventory risk, and does not have latitude over pricing of the merchandise. Upon successful sales, the Group charges the retailer a fixed rate commission fee based on the sales amount. Commission fee revenues are recognized on a net basis at the point of delivery of merchandise.

In addition, the Group fulfills the delivery needs of retailers on JDDJ and other business customers on Dada Now by utilizing the Group’s network of registered riders on Dada Now. Under this type of services, the Group enters into agreements with retailers and other business customers, which enforce the Group’s acceptance of all the related delivery requests at the prices stipulated in the agreements. The Group has determined that it acts as the principal in these transactions as the Group is primarily responsible for the delivery of merchandise and has the ability to control the related services. The Group has the ability to control the services provided by riders as it is responsible for and guarantees identifying and directing riders that meet the quality criteria stipulated in the agreements to complete the deliveries requested by retailers or other business customers. Additionally, the Group has ultimate control over the amounts charged to the customers. Although in this type of services, the riders still have the ability to accept, decline or disregard a delivery assignment, it is the Group’s responsibility to find a replacement and complete the delivery timely. Revenues resulting from these services are recognized on a gross basis at a fixed rate or a pre-determined amount for each completed delivery, with the amounts paid to the riders recorded in operations and support costs. From September 2020, the Group started to engage truckers to provide freight services to logistics companies or merchants on Dada Now and JDDJ. The Group has determined that it acts as the principal in these freight transactions as it has the ability to control the freight services provided by truckers and primarily responsible for fulfillment of the freight services. The related revenue is included in service revenue under Dada Now as presented in the following table of disaggregation of revenues.

Other services provided by the Group comprise packaging services provided to retailers on JDDJ, online marketing services provided to brand owners on JDDJ, and front-end warehouses services. Revenue is recognized when service is rendered.

Goods Sales

The Group operates its own e-commerce business and sells delivery equipment and other merchandise on Dada Now. The Group also sells merchandise through unmanned retail shelves. Revenue is recognized on a gross basis as the Group is acting as a principal in these transactions, is responsible for fulfilling the promise to provide the specified merchandise and also has pricing discretion. The Group recognizes revenues net of discounts and return allowances when the goods are delivered to the customers.

 

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Incentive programs

Customer incentives

The Group offers various incentive programs to merchants, individual senders and business customers in the form of coupons or volume-based discounts that are recorded as reduction of revenue as the Group does not receive a distinct good or service in consideration.

Rider incentives

The Group offers various incentive programs to riders, primarily in the form of volume-based incentives. The riders are not the Group’s customers as they do not pay for their use of the Group’s platform in any form. Therefore, for transactions where the Group acts as an agent and recognizes revenue on a net basis, the related rider incentives are recorded as a reduction of revenue. The incentive amount in excess of the related revenue is included in operations and support costs. For transactions where the Group acts as a principal and recognizes revenue on a gross basis, the related rider incentives are included in operations and support costs. For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, incentives to riders recorded in operations and support costs were RMB223,664, RMB192,243 and RMB143,916, respectively, including incentives attributable to transactions where the Group acts as the principal of RMB155,007, RMB158,763 and RMB114,229, respectively.

Consumer incentives

The consumer incentives are offered to promote the Group’s platform in the form of promotion coupon on the JDDJ, which are valid only during a limited period of time. These incentives are provided at the Group’s discretion and are not contractually required by the retailers. These incentives also do not reduce the overall pricing of the services provided by the Group. As the Group has no performance obligation to consumers who are not the Group’s customers, incentives to consumers are recognized as selling and marketing expenses. For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, consumer incentives that were recorded as selling and marketing expenses were RMB782,479, RMB937,713 and RMB1,166,032, respectively.

All the incentives granted can be categorized into (i) incentives granted concurrent with a purchase transaction and (ii) incentives granted not concurrent with a purchase transaction. When the incentive is granted concurrent with a purchase transaction, expenses or reduction of revenue are accrued, in the most likely amount to be earned, as the related transactions are recorded. Since such incentives are generally earned over a very short period of time, there is limited uncertainty when estimating the expenses to be accrued or variable consideration to be recorded as a reduction of revenue. When the incentive (i.e., a coupon) is granted not concurrent with a purchase transaction, expenses or reduction of revenue are recognized upon the redemption of such incentive.

 

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2.16 Revenue recognition (Continued)

 

Disaggregation of revenues

For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, all of the Group’s revenues were generated in the PRC. The disaggregated revenues by revenue streams were as follows:

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     2018      2019      2020  
     RMB      RMB      RMB  

Dada Now: (1)

        

Services

     1,062,552        1,954,834        3,377,653  

Sales of goods

     48,887        41,951        56,925  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal

     1,111,439        1,996,785        3,434,578  

JDDJ: (2)

        

Services

     754,162        1,102,913        2,305,411  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Others: (3)

        

Services

     23,402        —          —    

Sales of goods

     33,012        —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal

     56,414        —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     1,922,015        3,099,698        5,739,989  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Notes:

 

(1)

Includes net revenue from on-demand delivery services provided through Dada Now, and Dada Now related services such as freight service to logistics companies and merchants on Dada Now and JDDJ, which did not operate through Dada Now.

(2)

Includes net revenues from delivery services provided to retailers on JDDJ of RMB448,014, RMB588,752 and RMB970,697, and commission fee revenues from retailers on JDDJ of RMB225,884, RMB347,870 and RMB687,789 for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, respectively

(3)

Includes net revenue from front-end warehouses business and unmanned retail shelves businesses which were immaterial and terminated in 2019.

 

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2.16 Revenue recognition (Continued)

 

Contract balances

The remaining unsatisfied performance obligation as of December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020 was immaterial.

Timing of revenue recognition may differ from the timing of invoicing customers. Accounts receivable represents amounts invoiced and revenues recognized prior to invoicing when the Group has satisfied its performance obligation and has the unconditional right to payment.

The Group receives advance payments from customers pursuant to the agreements with certain customers before the services or products are provided, which is recorded as advance for marketing services or goods sale included in the accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. The opening and closing balances of the Group’s advances from customers are as follows:

 

     Advances
from
 
     Customers  
     RMB  

Opening Balance as of January 1, 2018

     331  

Increase, net

     3,061  
  

 

 

 

Ending Balance as of December 31, 2018

     3,392  

Increase, net

     11,965  
  

 

 

 

Ending Balance as of December 31, 2019

     15,357  

Increase, net

     10,894  
  

 

 

 

Ending Balance as of December 31, 2020

     26,251  
  

 

 

 

The opening balances of RMB331, RMB3,392 and RMB15,357 were recognized in the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, respectively.

Practical expedients and exemptions

The Group elects not to disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original expected length of one year or less.

2.17 Operations and support

Operations and support costs primarily consist of (i) riders’ and drivers’ remuneration and incentives to fulfil the Group’s delivery orders, (ii) expenses incurred in providing customer and rider care services or the service fee charged by external customer service providers, (iii) expenses charged by outsourced delivery agencies, (iv) transaction fees charged by third-party payment platform, and (v) packaging cost as well as other operations and support costs directly attributed to the Group’s principal operations.

2.18 Selling and marketing

Selling and marketing expenses primarily consist of incentive payments to consumers, advertising and marketing expenses, payroll and related expenses for employees involved in selling and marketing functions, as well as the associated expenses of facilities and equipment, such as depreciation expenses, rental and others. The advertising and marketing expenses amounted to RMB118,829, RMB133,669 and RMB247,858 for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, respectively.

2.19 Research and development

Research and development expenses primarily consist of technology infrastructure expenses, payroll and related expenses for employees involved in platform development and internal system support, charges for the usage of the server and computer equipment, and editorial content.

 

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2.20 Other operating expenses

 

Other operating expenses primarily consist of purchase price of merchandise sold on Dada Now and through unmanned retail shelves.

2.21 Leases

As a lessee

The Group leases office space and warehouse facilities in different cities in PRC under non-cancellable operating lease agreements that expire at various dates through October 2024. Prior to January 1, 2020, under ASC Topic 840 “Leases” (ASC 840), each lease was classified at the inception date as either a capital lease or an operating lease. All the Group’s leases were classified as operating lease. The Group’s amounts for periods prior to January 1, 2020 have not been adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with ASC 840.

Effective January 1, 2020, the Group early adopted ASU No. 2016-02 “Leases” (ASC 842) using the modified retrospective approach. The Group elected the transition package of practical expedients permitted within the standard, which allowed it not to reassess initial direct costs, lease classification, or whether the contracts contain or are leases for any leases that existed prior to January 1, 2020. The Group also elected the short-term lease exemption for all contracts with an original lease term of 12 months or less. Upon the adoption, the Group recognized operating lease right of use (“ROU”) assets of RMB125,010 with corresponding lease liabilities of RMB130,127 on the consolidated balance sheets. The operating lease ROU assets include adjustments for prepayments and accrued lease payments. The adoption did not impact the Group’s beginning retained earnings as of January 1, 2020, or the Group’s prior years’ consolidated financial statements.

Under ASC 842, the Group determines whether an arrangement constitutes a lease and records lease liabilities and ROU assets on its consolidated balance sheets at the lease commencement. The Group measures the operating lease liabilities at the commencement date based on the present value of remaining lease payments over the lease term, which is computed using the Group’s incremental borrowing rate, an estimated rate the Group would be required to pay for a collateralized borrowing equal to the total lease payments over the lease term. The Group measures the operating lease ROU assets based on the corresponding lease liability adjusted for payments made to the lessor at or before the commencement date, and initial direct costs it incurs under the lease. The Group begins recognizing operating lease expense based on lease payments on a straight-line basis over the lease term after the lessor makes the underlying asset available to the Group. Some of the Group’s lease contracts include options to extend the leases for an additional period which has to be agreed with the lessors based on mutual negotiation. After considering the factors that create an economic incentive, the Group does not include renewal option periods in the lease term for which it is not reasonably certain to exercise.

For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, the Group incurred operating lease costs amounting to RMB40,519, RMB58,713 and RMB47,915 (excluding RMB13,548 for short-term leases not capitalized as ROU assets), respectively.

Supplemental cash flow information related to operating leases included in operating lease assets and liabilities was as follows:

 

     For the Year
Ended
 
     December 31,
2020
 
     RMB  

Cash payments

     48,890  

New operating lease assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities

     24,688  

As of December 31, 2020, the Group’s operating leases had a weighted average remaining lease term of 3.12 years and a weighted average discount rate of 4.8%.

 

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2.21 Leases (Continued)

 

As a lessee (Continued)

Future lease payments under operating leases, excluding short-term leases not capitalized, as of December 31, 2020 were as follows:

 

     Operating
leases
 
     RMB  

2021

     46,050  

2022

     31,381  

2023

     23,813  

2024

     18,607  
  

 

 

 

Total future lease payments

     119,851  

Less: imputed interest

     (8,589
  

 

 

 

Total lease liability balance

     111,262  
  

 

 

 

Less: Current operating lease liabilities

     41,737  

Non-current operating lease liabilities

     69,525  

The future lease payments for short-term leases not capitalized as ROU assets were RMB2,327 as of December 31, 2020, which will be paid within one year.

As of December 31, 2019, the future minimum lease payments under the Group’s non-cancelable operating lease agreements based on ASC 840 are as follows:

 

     As of
December 31,
2019
 
     RMB  

2020

     49,501  

2021

     37,812  

2022

     22,711  

2023

     17,125  

2024 and after

     15,440  
  

 

 

 

Total lease commitment

     142,589  
  

 

 

 

Sublease

The Group subleases warehouses to its merchants on Dada Now platform under operating leases. Prior to January 1, 2020, under ASC 840, the Group, as a sublessor, accounted for the sublease as operating leases as the Group was not relieved of the primary obligation under the original operating leases. After January 1, 2020, in accordance with ASC 842, since the Group has not been relieved of the primary obligation of the original operating leases, the Group cannot net the sublease income against its lease payment to calculate the lease liability and ROU asset. The Group has recorded, and will continue to record sub-lease income on a straight-line basis over the term of the sublease. For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, sublease income of the Group was RMB2,814, RMB13,108, and RMB16,086, respectively, which was included in net revenues in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

 

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2.22 Share-based compensation

 

The Group accounts for share options granted to employees in accordance with ASC 718, “Stock Compensation”. The Group grants options and restricted share units to the Group’s employees, directors, and consultants. In accordance with the guidance, the Group determines whether a share-based compensation should be classified and accounted for as a liability award or an equity award.

Options and restricted share units granted to employees, including directors, vest upon satisfaction of a service condition, which is generally satisfied over four years, and are measured at fair value as of the grant date.

Options granted to non-employees with a service condition are accounted for based on the fair value of the equity instrument issued, as this has been determined to be more reliably measurable. Prior to January 1, 2019, the Group accounted for share-based awards issued to non-employees in accordance with ASC 505-50, “Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees”, under which the fair value of each option granted to non-employees was estimated on the date of grant using the same option valuation model used for options granted to employees, and then re-measured at each period end. The final measurement date of the fair value of the equity instrument issued was the date on which the non-employee’s performance was completed. On January 1, 2019, the Group adopted ASU 2018-07, “Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718), Improvements to Non-employee Share-Based Payment Accounting”, under which the accounting treatment of the stock compensation payments to non-employees is aligned with the requirements for share-based payments granted to employees. Upon adoption, only liability-classified awards that have not been settled and equity-classified awards for which a measurement date has not been established should be remeasured through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of January 1, 2019. The adoption of this new standard did not have a material impact on the Group’s consolidated financial statements. Therefore, no cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of January 1, 2019 was made.

Additionally, the Group’s incentive plan provides an exercisability clause where employees or non-employees can only exercise vested options upon the occurrence of the event that the Group’s ordinary shares are publicly traded. The satisfaction of the performance condition becomes probable only upon the completion of the Group’s initial public offering (“IPO”). Therefore, with the Company’s completion of IPO in June 2020, the Group has recorded the cumulative share-based compensation expenses for these options.

According to ASC 718, a change in any of the terms or conditions of equity-based awards shall be accounted for as a modification of the award. Therefore, the Group calculates incremental compensation cost of a modification as the excess of the fair value of the modified option over the fair value of the original option immediately before its terms are modified. For vested options, the Group would recognize incremental compensation cost on the date of modification and for unvested options, the Group would recognize, prospectively and over the remaining requisite service period, the sum of the incremental compensation cost and the remaining unrecognized compensation cost for the original award.

2.23 Loss per share

Basic loss per share are computed by dividing net loss available to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period.

The Company’s convertible redeemable preferred shares are participating securities as the preferred shares participate in undistributed earnings on an as-if-converted basis. Accordingly, the Group uses the two-class method of computing earnings per share, whereby undistributed net income is allocated on a pro rata basis to each participating share to the extent that each class may share net income for the period. Undistributed net loss is not allocated to preferred shares because they are not contractually obligated to participate in the loss of the Group.

Diluted loss per ordinary share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities were exercised or converted into ordinary shares. The Group had convertible redeemable preferred shares, share options, restricted share units and warrants, which could potentially dilute basic earnings per share in the future. To calculate the number of shares for diluted loss per share, the effect of the convertible redeemable preferred shares is computed using the as-if-converted method; the effect of the stock options, restricted share units and warrant are computed using the treasury stock method.

2.24 Government grants

Government grants are primarily referred to the amounts received from various levels of local governments from time to time which are granted for general corporate purposes and to support the Group’s ongoing operations in the region. The grants are determined at the discretion of the relevant government authorities and there are no restrictions on their use. The government grants were RMB18,822, RMB72,660 and RMB58,520 for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, respectively, which were recorded as other operating income in the period the cash is received.

 

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2.25 Taxation

Deferred income taxes are recognized for temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the consolidated financial statements, net operating loss carry forwards and credits. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Current income taxes are provided in accordance with the laws of the relevant taxing authorities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted rates expected to apply to taxable income in which temporary differences are expected to be received or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of changes in tax rates is recognized in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss in the period of the enactment of the change.

2.26 Segment reporting

The Group uses management approach to determine operating segment. The management approach considers the internal organization and reporting used by the Group’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) for making decisions in allocation of resource and assessing performance.

The Group’s CODM has been identified as the chief executive officer who reviews the consolidated results of operations when making decisions about allocating resources and assessing performance of the Group. The Group operates and manages its business as a single operating segment.

The Group’s long-lived assets are all located in the PRC and all of the Group’s revenues are derived from the PRC. Therefore, no geographic information is presented.

2.27 Comprehensive loss

Comprehensive loss is defined as the change in equity of the Group during a period arising from transactions and other events and circumstances excluding transactions resulting from investments by shareholders and distributions to shareholders. Comprehensive loss is reported in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. Accumulated other comprehensive loss, as presented in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, represents accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments.

2.28 Recent accounting pronouncements

New accounting pronouncements recently adopted

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which requires lessees to recognize a right-of-use asset and lease liability on their balance sheet for all leases with terms beyond twelve months. Effective January 1, 2020, the Group early adopted the requirements of this ASU using the modified retrospective approach with comparative periods continuing to be reported under Topic 840. See Note 2.21 for disclosures required by this ASU.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350), which simplifies the subsequent measurement of goodwill by removing the second step of the two-step impairment test. The amendment requires an entity to perform its annual or interim goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. A goodwill impairment will be the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. The Group early adopted this ASU on January 1, 2020 and the adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework—Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement which eliminates, adds and modifies certain disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. Under the guidance, public companies will be required to disclose the range and weighted average used to develop significant unobservable inputs for Level 3 fair value measurements. The Group adopted this ASU on January 1, 2020 and the adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

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PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

2.28 Recent accounting pronouncements (Continued)

 

New accounting pronouncements recently adopted (Continued)

In October 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-17, Consolidation (Topic 810), which amends two aspects of the related-party guidance in ASC 810. Specifically, the ASU (1) adds an elective private-company scope exception to the variable interest entity guidance for entities under common control, and (2) amends the guidance for determining whether a decision-making fee is a variable interest. The amendments require organizations to consider indirect interests held through related parties under common control on a proportional basis rather than as the equivalent of a direct interest in its entirety (as currently required in GAAP). The Group early adopted this ASU on January 1, 2020 and the adoption of this ASU does not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

New accounting pronouncements not yet adopted

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Credit Losses, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. This ASU provides more useful information about expected credit losses to financial statement users and changes how entities will measure credit losses on financial instruments and timing of when such losses should be recognized. The ASU is effective for the Group for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within that fiscal year. Early adoption is permitted. In May 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-05, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Targeted Transition Relief. This update adds optional transition relief for entities to elect the fair value option for certain financial assets previously measured at amortized cost basis to increase comparability of similar financial assets. The updates should be applied through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective (that is, a modified retrospective approach). The Group is in the process of evaluating the impact on its consolidated financial statements upon adoption.

 

3.

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The Group’s financial instruments mainly include cash and cash equivalent, restricted cash, short-term investments, accounts receivable, prepayments and other current assets, amount due from and due to related parties, long-term time deposit, accounts payable, short-term loan, payable to riders and drivers, and notes payable. The carrying amounts of these short-term financial instruments approximate their fair value due to their short-term nature. The carrying values of long-term time deposits approximate their fair values as their interest rates are comparable to the prevailing interest rates in the market.

As of December 31, 2019 and 2020, the Group’s wealth management products that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis subsequent to their initial recognition amounted to RMB242,567 and RMB470,000, respectively. The fair values of wealth management products are measured based on market-based redemption prices which are level 2 inputs provided by the bank that sells such wealth management products. The gains from the change in fair values of wealth management products recorded in interest income in consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss are RMB12,263, RMB6,928, and RMB7,855 for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, respectively.

Certain non-financial assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, including property and equipment, operating lease right-of-use assets, goodwill and intangible assets and they are recorded at fair value only when impairment is recognized by applying unobservable inputs such as forecasted financial performance and discount rate to the discounted cash flow valuation methodology. During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Group terminated its unmanned retail shelves business and wrote off the related property and equipment of RMB8,481. The Group did not recognize any impairment of property and equipment during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2020.

 

4.

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT

 

     As of December 31,  
     2019      2020  
     RMB      RMB  

Wealth management products

     242,567        470,000  

Time deposits

     714,803        300,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     957,370        770,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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5.

PREPAYMENTS AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

 

     As of December 31,  
     2019      2020  
     RMB      RMB  

Funds receivable from third party mobile and online payment platforms

     39,080        51,370  

Advance to suppliers mainly for cloud computing service

     24,045        32,120  

VAT receivable

     6,334        32,031  

Interest receivable

     10,761        27,168  

Prepaid interest expense

     —          10,082  

Deposits mainly for lease of premises

     9,046        3,676  

Other receivables

     11,088        19,145  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Prepayments and other current assets

     100,354        175,592  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

6.

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

Property and equipment and its related accumulated depreciation are as follows:

 

     As of December 31,  
     2019      2020  
     RMB      RMB  

Office facilities

     4,256        4,864  

Software

     9,289        15,871  

Computer equipment

     12,679        10,492  

Vehicles

     21        1,186  

Leasehold improvement

     37,896        46,513  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total cost

     64,141        78,926  

Less: Accumulated depreciation

     (22,097      (39,286
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

     42,044        39,640  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Depreciation expenses related to property and equipment were RMB10,380, RMB7,390 and RMB17,189 for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, respectively.

 

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7.

INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

Gross carrying amount, accumulated amortization and net book value of the intangible assets are as follows:

 

     As of
December 31,
 
     2019      2020  
     RMB      RMB  

BCA

     467,229        437,003  

NCC

     581,645        544,018  

Trademark and domain name

     338,920        339,471  

Technology

     96,000        96,000  

Less: Accumulated amortization

     (767,917      (908,528
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Intangible assets, net

     715,877        507,964  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Amortization expenses related to intangible assets were RMB201, 861, RMB208,274 and RMB184,083 for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, respectively.

The estimated aggregate amortization expenses for each of the five succeeding fiscal years and thereafter are as follows:

 

     Future Amortization Expense  
     RMB  

For the years ending December 31,

  

2021

     176,519  

2022

     176,519  

2023

     79,771  

2024

     35,267  

2025 and thereafter

     39,888  
  

 

 

 

Total

     507,964  
  

 

 

 

 

8.

SHORT-TERM LOAN

 

     As of December 31,  
     2019      2020  
     RMB      RMB  

Short-term bank borrowings

     —          600,000  

The Group borrowed short-term loans with a total amount of RMB600,000 as of December 31, 2020. The weighted average interest rate is 3.09%. The borrowings have maturities ranging from six months to one year. RMB400,000 of short-term loans were collateralized by RMB400,000 of long-term time deposits.

The interest expense incurred for the above mentioned loans for the year ended December 31, 2020 amounted to RMB11,830.

 

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9.

ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

     As of
December 31,
 
     2019      2020  
     RMB      RMB  

Tax payables

     20,591        205,303  

Payables to retailers on JDDJ(1)

     85,452        168,484  

Salaries and welfare payables

     87,137        111,344  

Proceeds payable to employees in connection with their sale of ordinary shares

     —          110,103  

Accrued marketing expenses for JDDJ

     34,918        73,313  

Deposits from retailers and outsourced agencies

     24,596        44,751  

Advance for delivery service(2)

     33,371        29,604  

Advance for online marketing services

     14,021        24,816  

Others

     66,199        47,273  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     366,285        814,991  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Notes:

 

(1)

Payables to retailers on JDDJ represent cash collected on behalf of retailers for goods sold through JDDJ.

(2)

Advance for delivery service represents the prepayments for on-demand delivery services. The amount is refundable if no service is provided.

 

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10.

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

In February 2015, the Group adopted the 2015 Incentive Compensation Plan (“2015 Plan”), which permits the granting of share options, restricted share units and other equity incentives to employees, directors and consultants of the Group. The 2015 plan administrator is the Group’s board of directors. The board may also authorize one or more of the Group’s officers to grant awards under the plan. The Group has authorized 61,605,996 ordinary shares for issuance under the 2015 Plan. The options expire in ten years from the date of grant.

In June 2020, the Group adopted the 2020 Incentive Compensation Plan (“2020 Plan”), which permits the granting of share options, restricted share units and other equity incentives to employees, directors and consultants of the Group. The 2020 plan administrator is the Group’s board of directors. The board may also authorize one or more of the Group’s officers to grant awards under the plan. The Group has authorized 45,765,386 ordinary shares for issuance under the 2020 Plan. The options expire in ten years from the date of grant.

Under the 2015 Plan and 2020 Plan, options granted to employees vest upon satisfaction of a service condition, which is generally satisfied over four years. Additionally, the 2015 Plan includes a condition where employees can only exercise vested options upon the occurrence of the Company’s ordinary shares becoming listed securities, which substantially creates a performance condition (“IPO Condition”) that had not been met prior to the Company’s IPO. Therefore, the stock compensation expenses related to those options were not recognized until June 5, 2020. The Group recognized RMB131,344 of stock-based compensation expenses for the year ended December 31, 2020.

Under the 2015 Plan, options granted to non-employees are also subject to a four-year service period and the IPO condition. Therefore, the Group did not recognize any stock-based compensation expenses related to such non-employee options until June 2020. The Group recognized RMB34,285 of stock-based compensation expenses for the year ended December 31, 2020. The Group did not grant any share options to non-employees in 2018, 2019 and 2020.

The Group adopted ASU 2018-07 on January 1, 2019 and the stock-based compensation expense for non-employee grants for which a measurement date had not been established was remeasured based on the estimated fair value of the Company’s ordinary share of US$2.26 on January 1, 2019.

In determining the fair value of the stock options, the binomial option pricing model was applied. The key assumptions used to determine the fair value of the options at the respective grant dates in 2018, 2019 and 2020 were as follows:

 

     As of December 31,  
     2018     2019     2020  
     RMB     RMB     RMB  

Expected volatility

     36%~38     37%~40     37%~41

Risk-free interest rate (per annum)

     3.5%~3.7     2.4%~3.6     1.7%~2.3

Exercise multiples

     2.2       2.2       2.2  

Expected dividend yield

     0.00     0.00     0.00

Fair value of underlying ordinary shares

   US$ 2.01~2.26     US$ 2.26~3.87     US$ 4.08~5.79  

Fair value of share option

   US$ 1.35~1.59     US$ 1.59~3.14     US$ 3.32~5.03  

The Group estimated expected volatility by reference to the historical price volatilities of ordinary shares of comparable companies over a period close to the contract term of the options. The Group estimated the risk-free interest rate based on the yield to maturity of U.S. government bonds at grant date with a maturity period close to the contract term of options, adjusted by country risk differential between U.S. and China. As the Group has very limited option exercise history, it estimated exercise multiples based on empirical research on typical employee stock option exercising behavior. The dividend yield was estimated as zero based on the plan to retain profit for corporate expansion and no dividend will be distributed in the near future. Prior to the completion of IPO, the Group determined the fair value of ordinary shares underlying each share option grant based on estimated equity value and allocation of it to each element of its capital structure. The assumptions used in share-based compensation expenses recognition represent the Group’s best estimates, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of judgment. If factors change or different assumptions are used, the share-based compensation expenses could be materially different for any period. After IPO, the Company has used the closing price of ordinary shares on the grant date as the fair value of ordinary share. The Group elects to recognize forfeitures when they occur.

 

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10.

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (CONTINUED)

 

The following table summarized the Group’s share option activities under the Option Plans:

 

           Weighted      Weighted      Weighted         
           Average      Average      Average      Aggregate  
     Number     Exercise      Remaining      Grant Date      Intrinsic  
     of Options     Price      Contract
Life (years)
     Fair Value      Value  
           US$             US$      US$  

Outstanding at January 1, 2020

     39,143,483       0.33        6.32        0.74        138,520  

Granted

     4,936,000       0.80           4.19     

Exercised

     (6,583,436     0.16           0.35     

Forfeited

     (916,799     0.80           2.64     
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2020

     36,579,248       0.37        5.63        1.13        318,660  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Expect to vest at December 31, 2020

     9,445,896       0.80        8.68        3.22        78,637  

Exercisable at December 31, 2020

     27,133,352       0.28        4.94        0.59        240,023  

As of December 31, 2020, there was RMB163,060 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to options, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.63 years.

 

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10.

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (CONTINUED)

 

Restricted share units

On January 20, 2020, the Group granted 15,836,326 restricted share units to employees and non-employees subject to vesting schedules of one year, four years or six years under the 2015 Plan. The estimated fair value on the grant date of each restricted share unit was US$4.08 (RMB26.62).

On June 5, 2020, the Group granted 100,000 restricted share units to employees, subject to a four-year service vesting schedule under the 2015 Plan. The estimated fair value on the grant date of each restricted share unit was US$4.00 (RMB26.10).

On October 1, 2020, the Group granted 2,059,300 restricted share units to employees, subject to a four-year service vesting schedule under the 2020 Plan. The estimated fair value on the grant date of each restricted share unit was US$6.49 (RMB42.35).

The following table summarized the Group’s restricted share unit activities under the 2015 and 2020 Plan:

 

     Number of      Weighted Average  
     Restricted Share Units      Grant Date Fair Value  
            US$  

Unvested at December 31, 2019

     2,187,500        2.26  

Granted

     17,995,626        4.36  

Vested

     (3,750,000      3.72  

Forfeited

     (30,000      6.49  
  

 

 

    

Unvested at December 31, 2020

     16,403,126        4.22  
  

 

 

    

Expected to vest at December 31, 2020

     16,403,126        4.22  
  

 

 

    

Restricted share units granted to employees and non-employees are measured based on the closing price of ordinary shares on the grant date and recognized as compensation cost on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. Total share-based compensation expenses recognized for these restricted share units in 2018, 2019 and 2020 were RMB26,197, RMB38,272 and RMB185,138, respectively. As of December 31, 2020, there were RMB368,252 of unrecognized compensation expenses related to unvested restricted share units which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.98 years.

JD’s Share Incentive Plan (the “JD Employee Awards”)

On April 26, 2016, the Group consummated the acquisition of JDDJ business from JD. The acquisition involved the transfer of certain employees from JD to the Group. These employees were granted with unvested restricted share units by JD (the “JD Employee Awards”) when they were employed by JD. The JD Employee Awards which are generally vested annually over six years continued in effect after the acquisition for the employees transferred to the Group, provided that these employees continue their employment with the Group or any subsidiaries of JD.

The Group recognizes the entire cost of JD Employee Awards incurred by JD, the Group’s shareholder, as compensation cost with a corresponding amount as a capital contribution according to ASC 505-10-25-3. Prior to January 1, 2019, the Group re-measured the awards at a fair-value-based amount as of the end of each reporting period until performance was completed. On January 1, 2019, the Group adopted ASU 2018-07, under which the stock-based compensation for which a measurement date had not been established was re-measured based on the fair value of the JD’s ordinary share of US$20.93 on January 1, 2019. The share-based compensation amounts related to JD’s share were RMB15,195, RMB12,896 and RMB9,311 for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, respectively. The total amount of unrecognized compensation expenses based on the fair value of unvested restricted share units as of December 31, 2020 was RMB12,489, and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.42 years.

 

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10. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (CONTINUED)

JD’s Share Incentive Plan (the “JD Employee Awards”) (Continued)

 

     Number of
Restricted Share Units
     Weighted Average
Fair Value
 
            US$  

Unvested at January 1, 2020

     150,085        20.93  

Vested

     (64,525      20.93  
  

 

 

    

Unvested at December 31, 2020

     85,560        20.93  
  

 

 

    

Expected to vest at December 31, 2020

     85,560        20.93  
  

 

 

    

11. CONVERTIBLE REDEEMABLE PREFERRED SHARES

As of December 31, 2019, a summary of convertible redeemable preferred shares are as follows:

 

Series

   Average Issue
Price per
Share
     Issuance
Date
     Shares
Issued
     Shares
Outstanding
     Proceeds from
Issuance, net of
Issuance Costs
     Carrying/
Redemption
Amount
 
     US$                           US$      RMB  

A

     0.2307        11/11/2014        77,000,000        77,000,000        1,777        16,606  

B

     0.5881        13/02/2015        37,748,300        37,748,300        22,200        203,810  

C

     2.1451        22/05/2015        44,286,448        44,286,448        95,000        850,436  

D

     4.1874        23/09/2015        58,508,525        58,508,525        245,000        2,198,698  

D

     4.1874        05/04/2016        5,492,637        5,492,637        23,000        200,260  

E

     4.2787        26/04/2016        46,743,137        46,743,137        198,378        1,733,692  

E

     4.2787        20/10/2016        11,685,784        11,685,784        50,000        432,535  

E

     4.2787        28/12/2017        35,151,665        35,151,665        150,403        1,153,636  

F

     4.2787        08/08/2018        116,857,842        116,857,842        498,582        3,803,353  
        

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
           433,474,338        433,474,338        1,284,340        10,593,026  
        

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

No convertible redeemable preferred shares were issued in 2020.

 

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11. CONVERTIBLE REDEEMABLE PREFERRED SHARES (CONTINUED)

 

The key terms of the Series A, B, C, D, E and F convertible redeemable preferred shares are as follows:

Conversion

Each holder of preferred shares shall have the right, at such holder’s sole discretion, to convert all or any portion of the preferred shares into ordinary shares on a one-for-one basis at any time. The initial conversion price is the issuance price of preferred shares, subject to adjustment in the event of (1) stock splits, share combinations, share dividends and distribution, recapitalizations and similar events, and (2) issuance of new securities at a price per share less than the conversion price in effect on the date of or immediately prior to such issuance. In that case, the conversion price shall be reduced concurrently to the subscription price of such issuance. Additionally, the Series E conversion price shall be reduced, upon the earlier to occur of: (i) January 1, 2018 and (ii) the Company raising gross proceeds of at least US$100,000 in the aggregate through next equity financing (taking into account all closings of such financing if there is more than one closing).

Each preferred share shall automatically be converted by way of repurchase of such preferred share and the issuance of the corresponding number of ordinary shares, based on the then applicable effective conversion price, upon the earlier of (i) the closing of a qualified IPO and (ii) the date specified by written consent or agreement of, collectively and each voting as a separate class, the holders holding a majority of the then outstanding preferred shares.

Redemption

At any time after the earliest of (i) the fifth (5th) anniversary of August 08, 2018, if a qualified IPO has not been consummated by then, (ii) the date that the Company and the Founder are engaged in any material fraudulent activities aiming at the holders of preferred shares, (iii) any important license, permit or government approvals necessary for the business of any group being suspended, rejected to be issued or renewed or revoked, to the extent that the Company’s main business is materially and adversely affected as a result of such suspension, rejection or revocation, (iv) the validity, legality or enforceability of the VIE documents being outlawed by the PRC law, and (v) the date that any governmental authority prohibits any group from distributing all or any part of its distributable earnings or cash or other assets thereof to an offshore shareholder of any Company’s subsidiaries, the Company shall, at the written request of any holder of the preferred shares, redeem the preferred shares at a price equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the issue price with an eight percent (8%) compound per annum return (if the period is less than one year, such return shall be calculated pro rata) calculating from the applicable issue date to the redemption price payment date, plus any accrued but unpaid dividends on such share and shall be exclusive of any liquidity or minority ownership discount, with payment on the twentieth (20th) business day after the date of written request by the holders of preferred shares.

In the case of the Series E Preferred Shares and the Series F Preferred Shares owned by Azure Holdings S.a.r.l. (“Walmart”), without limitation of any other rights of redemption of the Series E Preferred Shares or Series F Preferred Shares hereunder, in the event of an uncured key breach by any Company’s subsidiaries of the Revised Business Cooperation Agreement as determined in the Redemption Condition, so long as the redemption conditions are satisfied, the Company shall, at the written request of Walmart, redeem all or part of the outstanding Preferred Shares held by Walmart and/or its Affiliates, at a price per Preferred Share equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the applicable Series E issue price or one hundred percent (100%) of the applicable Series F issue price, plus any accrued but unpaid dividends on such share and shall be exclusive of any liquidity or minority ownership discount, with payment on the twentieth (20th) business day after the date of written request by Walmart.

 

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Liquidation Preference

In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, all assets and funds of the Company legally available for distribution to the members (after satisfaction of all creditors’ claims and claims that may be preferred by law) shall be distributed to the members of the Company as follows:

 

(1)

Amount to one hundred percent (100%) of Series B Preferred Shares, Series C Preferred Shares, Series D Preferred Shares, Series E Preferred Shares or Series F Preferred Shares holder (collectively, the “Senior Preferred Shares”), plus all declared but unpaid dividends on such Senior Preferred Shares. If the assets and funds thus distributed among the holders of the Senior Preferred Shares shall be insufficient to permit the payment to such holders of the full Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E and Series F Preference Amount (collectively, the “Senior Preference Amount”), then the entire assets and funds of the Company legally available for distribution shall be distributed ratably among the holders of the Senior Preferred Shares in proportion to the aggregate Senior Preference Amount each such holder is otherwise entitled to receive pursuant to this term;

 

(2)

If there are any assets or funds remaining after distribution according to above term (1), the holders of the Series A Preferred Shares shall be entitled to receive for each Series A Preferred Share held by such holder, on parity with each other and prior and in preference to any distribution of any of the assets or funds of the Company to the holders of the ordinary shares by reason of their ownership of such shares, the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Series A issue price (“Series A Preference Amount”). If the assets and funds thus distributed among the holders of the Series A Preferred Shares shall be insufficient to permit the payment to such holders of the full Series A Preference Amount, then the entire assets and funds of the Company legally available for distribution to the Series A Preferred Shares shall be distributed ratably among the holders of the Series A Preferred Shares in proportion to the aggregate Series A Preference Amount each such holder is otherwise entitled to receive pursuant to this term;

 

(3)

If there are any assets or funds remaining after the aggregate Senior Preference Amount and the aggregate Series A Preference Amount has been distributed or paid in full to the applicable holders of Preferred Shares pursuant to term (1) and (2), the remaining assets and funds of the Company available for distribution to the members shall be ratably distributed among all members according to the relative number of ordinary shares held by such member (including the holders of the Series A Preferred Shares, the Series B Preferred Shares, the Series C Preferred Shares, the Series D Preferred Shares, the Series E Preferred Shares and the Series F Preferred Shares).

Dividends

 

(1)

Each holder of a Preferred Share shall be entitled to receive noncumulative dividend at the rate of eight percent (8%) of the applicable Series A issue price, Series B issue price, Series C issue price, Series D issue price, Series E issue price or Series F issue price as the case may be, per annum for each such share held by such holder, payable out of funds or assets when and as such funds or assets become legally available therefore on parity with each other, prior and in preference to, and satisfied before, any dividend on any other class or series of shares. Such dividends shall be payable only when, as, and if declared by the Board of Directors.

 

(2)

No dividend or distribution, whether in cash, in property, or in any other shares of the Company, shall be declared, paid, set aside or made with respect to the ordinary shares at any time unless all accrued but unpaid dividends on the Preferred Shares set forth in term (1), if any, have been paid in full, and a distribution is likewise declared, paid, set aside or made, respectively, at the same time with respect to each outstanding Preferred Share such that the dividend or distribution declared, paid, set aside or made to the holder thereof shall be equal to the dividend or distribution that such holder would have received pursuant to this term if such Preferred Share had been converted into ordinary shares immediately prior to the record date for such dividend or distribution, or if no such record date is established, the date such dividend or distribution is made, and if such share then participated in and the holder thereof received such dividend or distribution.

 

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11. CONVERTIBLE REDEEMABLE PREFERRED SHARES (CONTINUED)

 

Voting Rights

The holder of a preferred share shall be entitled to such number of votes as equals the whole number of ordinary share into which such holder’s collective preferred shares are convertible immediately after the close of business on the record date of the determination of the Company’s members entitled to vote or, if no such record date is established, at the date such vote is taken or any written consent of the Company’s members is first solicited.

Accounting for the Preferred Shares

The Company has classified the preferred shares as mezzanine equity as these preferred shares are redeemable upon the occurrence of an event not solely within the control of the Company. The holders of the preferred shares have a redemption right and liquidation preference and will not receive the same form of consideration upon the occurrence of the conditional event as the ordinary shareholders would.

The Company recorded the initial carrying amount of the preferred shares with its issuance price, which approximated the issuance date fair value, after the reduction of the issuance cost. The Company uses interest method to accrete the carrying value of the preferred shares to their maximum redemption price at the end of each reporting period. The change in redemption value is recorded against retained earnings, or in the absence of retained earnings, against APIC. Once APIC has been exhausted, additional charges are recorded by increasing the accumulated deficit.

The Company did not identify any derivatives embedded in the preferred shares that were subject to bifurcation and fair value accounting. The Group also determined that there was no beneficial conversion feature attributable to the preferred shares, as the effective conversion price was not less than the fair value of the ordinary shares on the respective commitment date.

The following table summarized the rollforward of the carrying amount of the preferred equity for the years of 2018, 2019, and 2020:

 

     Series A     Series B     Series C     Series D     Series E     Series F     Total  
     RMB     RMB     RMB     RMB     RMB     RMB     RMB  

January 1, 2018

     14,064       172,655       720,028       2,041,281       2,935,726       —         5,883,754  

Issuance

     —         —         —         —         —         3,402,611       3,402,611  

Accretion

     1,196       14,661       61,371       168,323       149,445       116,650       511,646  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

December 31, 2018

     15,260       187,316       781,399       2,209,604       3,085,171       3,519,261       9,798,011  

Accretion

     1,346       16,494       69,037       189,354       234,692       284,092       795,015  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

December 31, 2019

     16,606       203,810       850,436       2,398,958       3,319,863       3,803,353       10,593,026  

Accretion

     618       7,574       31,703       86,955       118,336       130,463       375,649  

Conversion

     (17,224     (211,384     (882,139     (2,485,913     (3,438,199     (3,933,816     (10,968,675
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

December 31, 2020

     —         —         —         —         —         —         —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

On June 9, 2020, all of the preferred shares were converted to 439,646,388 ordinary shares immediately upon the completion of the Company’s IPO. As the initial offering price per ordinary share is lower than the conversion prices of Series D, E and F preferred shares immediately prior to the IPO, the holders of these series of preferred shares are entitled to anti-dilution protection pursuant to the effective memorandum and articles of association. Each Series D preferred share, each Series E preferred share, and each Series F preferred share were converted into 1.00733, 1.05405 and 1.00552 ordinary shares of the Company, respectively.

 

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12. ORDINARY SHARES

In 2018 and 2019, the Company issued 7,092,667 and 7,092,666 ordinary shares for vested restricted share units of the founder and the co-founder, respectively.

Upon the completion of IPO in June 2020, the Company issued 89,491,548 ordinary shares with the price of $4.00 per share, and received proceeds of RMB2,357,823 net of the underwriting discounts and commission and expenses related to IPO.

Upon the completion of a follow-on public offering in December 2020, the Company issued 36,000,000 ordinary shares with the price of $12.50 per share, and received proceeds of RMB2,816,190 net of the underwriting discounts and commission and expenses related to the offering.

13. LOSS PER SHARE

Loss per share was computed by dividing net loss available to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020:

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     2018      2019      2020  
     RMB      RMB      RMB  

Numerator:

        

Net loss available to ordinary shareholders of the Company — basic and diluted

     (2,390,021      (2,464,796      (2,080,825

Denominator:

        

Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding

     360,002,151        362,644,898        667,844,843  

Basic and diluted loss per share

     (6.64      (6.80      (3.12

As a result of the Group’s net loss for the three years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, the following weighted average numbers of the Company’s preferred shares, share options, and restricted share units outstanding in the respective periods were excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share as their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     2018      2019      2020  
     RMB      RMB      RMB  

Series A convertible redeemable preferred shares

     77,000,000        77,000,000        —    

Series B convertible redeemable preferred shares

     37,748,300        37,748,300        —    

Series C convertible redeemable preferred shares

     44,286,448        44,286,448        —    

Series D convertible redeemable preferred shares

     64,001,162        64,001,162        —    

Series E convertible redeemable preferred shares

     93,580,586        93,580,586        —    

Series F convertible redeemable preferred shares

     46,422,978        116,857,842        —    

Share options

     34,158,863        37,951,132        42,253,493  

Restricted share units

     5,676,866        4,505,362        16,188,798  

 

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14. TAXATION

Income Taxes

Cayman Islands

Under the current laws of the Cayman Islands, the Company incorporated in the Cayman Islands are not subject to tax on income or capital gain.

Additionally, the Cayman Islands does not impose a withholding tax on payments of dividends to shareholders.

Hong Kong

Entities incorporated in Hong Kong are subject to Hong Kong profits tax at a rate of 16.5% since January 1, 2010. Operations in Hong Kong have incurred net accumulated operating losses for income tax purpose and no income tax provisions are recorded for the period presented. Under the current Hong Kong Inland Revenue Ordinance, the Group’s subsidiary domiciled in Hong Kong has been subject to a two-tiered profits tax rate regime which is applicable to any year of assessment commencing on or after April 1, 2018. The profits tax rate for the first HK dollar 2,000 of profits of corporations will be lowered to 8.25%, while profits above that amount will continue to be subject to the tax rate of 16.5%.

 

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14. TAXATION (CONTINUED)

Income Taxes (Continued)

 

China

On March 16, 2007, the National People’s Congress of the PRC introduced Corporate Income Tax Law (“CIT Law”), under which Foreign Investment Enterprises (“FIEs”) and domestic companies are subject to corporate income tax at a uniform rate of 25%. Certain enterprises benefit from a preferential tax rate of 15% under the CIT Law if they qualify as high and new technology enterprises (“HNTE”). Under such regulation, Dada Glory and Shanghai JDDJ are qualified for HNTE status and are eligible to a reduced income tax rate of 15% for the years ended 2018, 2019 and 2020.

Withholding tax on undistributed dividends

The CIT Law also provides that an enterprise established under the laws of a foreign country or region but whose “de facto management body” is located in the PRC be treated as a resident enterprise for PRC tax purposes and consequently be subject to the PRC income tax at the rate of 25% for its global income. The implementing rules of the CIT Law merely define the location of the “de facto management body” as “the place where the exercising, in substance, of the overall management and control of the production and business operation, personnel, accounting, property, etc., of a non-PRC company is located”. Based on a review of surrounding facts and circumstances, the Group does not believe that it is likely that its operations outside of the PRC should be considered a resident enterprise for PRC tax purposes.

The CIT law also imposes a withholding income tax of 10% on dividends distributed by an FIE to its immediate holding company outside of China, if such immediate holding company is considered as a non-resident enterprise without any establishment or place within China or if the received dividends have no connection with the establishment or place of such immediate holding company within China, unless such immediate holding company’s jurisdiction of incorporation has a tax treaty with China that provides for a different withholding arrangement. The Cayman Islands, where the Company is incorporated, does not have such tax treaty with China. According to the arrangement between the Mainland China and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on the Avoidance of Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion in August 2006, dividends paid by an FIE in China to its immediate holding company in Hong Kong will be subject to withholding tax at a rate of no more than 5% (if the foreign investor owns directly at least 25% of the shares of the FIE).The Company did not record any dividend withholding tax, as it has no retained earnings for any of the periods presented.

Loss by tax jurisdictions:

 

     As of December 31,  
     2018      2019      2020  
     RMB      RMB      RMB  

Loss from PRC operations

     1,771,273        1,517,437        1,215,179  

Loss from non-PRC operations

     134,599        161,376        495,140  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total losses before tax

     1,905,872        1,678,813        1,710,319  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The current and deferred portion of income tax expenses included in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss are as follows:

 

     As of December 31,  
     2018      2019      2020  
     RMB      RMB      RMB  

Current tax expenses

     42        —          —    

Deferred tax benefits

     (27,539      (9,032      (5,143
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income tax benefits

     (27,497      (9,032      (5,143
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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14. TAXATION (CONTINUED)

Income Taxes (Continued)

 

Reconciliation of the difference between PRC statutory income tax rate and the Group’s effective income tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020 are as follows:

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     2018     2019     2020  
     RMB     RMB     RMB  

Statutory tax rate

     25.0     25.0     25.0

Effect of different tax rate of subsidiary operation in other jurisdiction

     (1.8 )%      (2.4 )%      (7.3 )% 

Changes in valuation allowance

     (24.7 )%      (26.0 )%      (20.7 )% 

Super deduction of research and development expenses

     2.4     3.4     3.9

Expired tax loss

     —         —         (0.2 )% 

True up

     —         —         (0.2 )% 

Other expenses not deductible for tax purposes

     0.5     0.5     (0.2 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effective tax rate

     1.4     0.5     0.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     2018     2019     2020  
     RMB     RMB     RMB  

Deferred tax assets

      

- Net operating loss carry forwards

     1,384,440       1,805,739       2,156,396  

- Allowance for doubtful accounts

     79       —         —    

- Inventories valuation allowance

     408       75       149  

- Impairment provision for property and equipment

     2,120       —         —    

- Impairment provision for other non-current assets

     1,039       1,039       1,039  

- Accrued expenses

     16,168       34,372       33,538  

- Advertising expenses

     —         —         4,748  

Less: Valuation allowance

     (1,404,254     (1,841,225     (2,195,870
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Net deferred tax assets    —       —       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred tax liabilities

      

- Identifiable intangible assets from business combination

     52,733       43,701       38,558  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total deferred tax liabilities

     52,733       43,701       38,558  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, the Group had net operating loss carry forwards of approximately RMB5,537,754, RMB7,222,966 and RMB8,625,584, respectively, which arose from the subsidiaries, VIE and VIE’s subsidiaries established in the PRC. The loss carry forwards will expire during the period from 2021 to 2029.

The Group believes that it is more likely than not that the net accumulated operating losses and other deferred tax assets will not be utilized in the future based on an evaluation of a variety of factors including the Group’s operating history, accumulated deficit, existence of taxable temporary differences and reversal periods. Therefore, the Group provided full valuation allowances for the deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2019 and 2020, respectively.

 

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14. TAXATION (CONTINUED)

 

Movement of valuation allowance

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     2018      2019      2020  
     RMB      RMB      RMB  

Balance at beginning of the year

     934,327        1,404,254        1,841,225  

Addition

     469,927        436,971        354,645  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance at end of the year

     1,404,254        1,841,225        2,195,870  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

According to the PRC Tax Administration and Collection Law, the statute of limitations is three years if the underpayment of income taxes is due to computational errors made by the taxpayer. The statute of limitations will be extended to five years under special circumstances, which are not clearly defined, but an underpayment of income tax liability exceeding RMB100 is specifically listed as a special circumstance. In the case of a transfer pricing related adjustment, the statute of limitations is ten years. There is no statute of limitations in the case of tax evasion. The Group’s PRC subsidiaries are therefore subject to examination by the PRC tax authorities from 2015 through 2020 on non-transfer pricing matters and transfer pricing matters.

15. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

Financial instruments that potentially expose the Group to concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term investments, accounts receivable, amount due from related parties and prepayments and long-term time deposits. The Group places its cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term investments and long-term time deposits with financial institutions with high-credit ratings and quality. Accounts receivable mainly consist of amounts receivable from merchants and brand owners. The risk with respect to accounts receivable is mitigated by credit evaluations the Group performs in its customers and its ongoing monitoring process of outstanding balances. With respect to prepayments, the Group performs on-going credit evaluations of the financial condition of the suppliers. The Group has not noted any significant credit risk.

Concentration of customers

The following customers accounted for 10% or more of revenues for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, respectively.

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     2018      2019      2020  
     RMB      RMB      RMB  

Customer A

     943,084        1,564,436        2,214,262  

Customer B

     *        403,287        794,685  

 

*

Less than 10%

The following customers accounted for 10% or more of accounts receivable as of December 31, 2019 and 2020, respectively.

 

     As of December 31,  
     2019      2020  
     RMB      RMB  

Customer C

     *        107,153  

Customer D

     *        48,172  

Customer E

     *        45,525  

Customer F

     9,275        *  

Customer G

     7,517        *  

Customer H

     6,073        *  

 

*

Less than 10%

 

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15. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK (CONTINUED)

 

Foreign currency risk

RMB is not a freely convertible currency. The State Administration of Foreign Exchange, under the authority of the People’s Bank of China, controls the conversion of RMB into foreign currencies. The value of RMB is subject to changes in central government policies and to international economic and political developments affecting supply and demand in the China Foreign Exchange Trading System market. The cash and cash equivalents of the Group included aggregated amounts of RMB1,114,076 and RMB137,106 denominated in RMB as of December 31, 2019 and 2020, respectively.

16. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The table below sets forth the major related parties and their relationships with the Group as of December 31, 2020:

 

Name of related parties

  

Relationship with the Group

JD, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“JD Group”)    Shareholder of the Company
Walmart, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Walmart Group”)    Shareholder of the Company

 

(a)

The Group entered into the following transactions with the major related parties:

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     2018      2019      2020  
     RMB      RMB      RMB  

Revenues

        

Services to JD Group(1)

     943,084        1,564,436        2,214,262  

Services to Walmart Group(2)

     89,371        403,287        794,685  

Operating expenses

        

Operational support services from JD Group

     32,862        25,376        79,038  

Purchases from JD Group

     26,908        47,179        46,407  

 

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(1)

The services revenues from JD Group primarily consist of delivery service revenues. The Group fulfills the delivery needs of JD Group by utilizing the Group’s network of riders on Dada Now where the Group acts as a principal. Revenues are recognized on a gross basis at a pre-determined amount for each completed delivery with the related volume-discount recorded as a reduction of revenue and the fee is settled monthly or weekly. The service agreement has an initial term of one year and remains valid till other replacement agreement is signed by both parties.

JD Group also provides certain operational supporting services to the Group, such as cloud server services and customer and rider care services, the service fee is charged based on the actual cost incurred by JD Group as confirmed with the Group on a monthly basis. The service agreements have terms ranging from one to three years and have been renewed upon expiration.

In addition, the Group entered into the purchase agreement with JD Group in August 2016 to purchase goods from JD Group for sale on Dada Now. The purchase agreement has an initial term of one year, and remains valid till other replacement agreement is signed by both parties.

 

(2)

Walmart Group became a related party in August 2018, therefore, only transactions occurred after August 2018 were presented as related party transactions. The services revenues from Walmart Group primarily consist of on-demand retail platform service revenues and delivery service revenues under the business cooperation agreement and service agreement with Walmart Group. The on-demand retail platform service revenues primarily consist of commission fees based on a pre-determined percentage charged to Walmart Group for participating in the Group’s online marketplace. The Group also fulfills the delivery needs of Walmart Group on JDDJ where the Group acts as a principal. Revenues are recognized on a gross basis at a pre-determined amount for each completed delivery. The Group entered into the business cooperation agreement with Walmart Group in June 2016, which was amended and restated in August 2018. The amended and restated business cooperation agreement has a term of six years. The service agreement has an initial term of one year, and remains valid till the termination of the business cooperation agreement.

 

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16. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED)

 

(b)

The Group had the following balances with the major related parties:

 

     As of December 31,  
     2019      2020  
     RMB      RMB  

Current assets:

     

Amount due from JD Group

     236,196        562,194  

Amount due from Walmart Group

     72,486        84,147  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     308,682        646,341  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

     

Amount due to JD Group(1)

     19,350        26,545  

Amount due to Walmart Group(2)

     63,450        26,373  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     82,800        52,918  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

The Group provides collection of cash on delivery service when performing delivery services for JD Group. Amount due to JD Group includes cash collected from consumers on behalf of JD.COM when merchandises are delivered to them.

 

(2)

Amount due to Walmart includes cash collected from consumers on behalf of Walmart when the Group performs on-demand retail platform services to the Walmart Group.

17. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT

As stipulated by the regulations of the PRC, full-time employees of the Group are entitled to various government statutory employee benefit plans, including medical insurance, maternity insurance, workplace injury insurance, unemployment insurance and pension benefits through a PRC government-mandated multi-employer defined contribution plan. The Group is required to make contributions to the plan based on certain percentages of employees’ salaries. The total expenses the Group incurred for the plan were RMB85,328, RMB103,600 and RMB77,708 for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, respectively, which are recorded in expenses based on the function of employees.

18. CONTINGENCIES

The Group is subject to a number of legal or administrative proceedings that generally arise in the ordinary course of its business. The Group does not believe that any currently pending legal or administrative proceeding to which the Group is a party will have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial statements.

 

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19. RESTRICTED NET ASSETS

Pursuant to the laws applicable to the PRC’s Foreign Investment Enterprises and local enterprises, the Group’s entities in the PRC must make appropriation from after-tax profit to non-distributable reserve funds as determined by the Board of Directors of the Company.

PRC laws and regulations permit payments of dividends by the Company’s subsidiaries and VIE incorporated in the PRC only out of their retained earnings, if any, as determined in accordance with PRC accounting standards and regulations. In addition, the Company’s subsidiaries and VIE incorporated in the PRC are required to annually appropriate 10% of their net income to the statutory reserve prior to payment of any dividends, unless such reserve has reached 50% of their respective registered capital. In addition, registered share capital and capital reserve accounts are also restricted from withdrawal in the PRC.

As a result of these PRC laws and regulations and the requirement that distributions by PRC entities can only be paid out of distributable profits computed in accordance with the PRC accounting standards and regulations, the PRC entities are restricted from transferring a portion of their net assets to the Group. Amounts restricted include paid-in capital, APIC and the statutory reserves of the Company’s PRC subsidiaries, VIE and VIE’s subsidiaries. As of December 31, 2019 and 2020, the total of restricted net assets were RMB7,317,215 and RMB8,612,691, respectively.

20. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On March 22, 2021, the Company entered into a share subscription agreement with JD.com and will issue ordinary shares for a total proceed of US$800 million at a per share purchase price equal to the closing price of the Company’s ordinary shares on March 19, 2021, the last trading day prior to the date of the share subscription agreement. The closing of the transaction is subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions and procedures, including applicable governmental filings. Upon the closing, JD.com is expected to become the controlling shareholder of the Company.

 

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ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF PARENT COMPANY

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SCHEDULE I

DADA NEXUS LIMITED

FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF PARENT COMPANY

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

(Amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data)

 

     As of December 31,  
     2019     2020  
     RMB     RMB     US$  
                 (Note 2)  

ASSETS

      

Current assets:

      

Cash and cash equivalents

     40,573       5,029,806       770,851  

Short-term investments

     714,803       —         —    

Prepayments and other current assets

     10,797       15,320       2,348  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     766,173       5,045,126       773,199  

Investment in and amount due from subsidiaries, VIE and VIE’s subsidiaries

     2,145,167       1,657,347       253,999  

Intangible assets, net

     499,464       327,007       50,116  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-current assets

     2,644,631       1,984,354       304,115  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

     3,410,804       7,029,480       1,077,314  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY

      

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     8,740       1,525       232  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     8,740       1,525       232  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

MEZZANINE EQUITY

     10,593,026       —         —    

SHAREHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY

      

Ordinary shares (US$0.0001 par value, 1,499,945,349, and 2,000,000,000 shares authorized, 369,290,629 and 941,450,185 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2019 and 2020, respectively)

     237       639       98  

Additional paid-in capital

     309,102       16,442,721       2,519,958  

Subscription receivable

     (35     —         —    

Accumulated deficit

     (7,639,926     (9,345,102     (1,432,200

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

     139,660       (70,303     (10,774
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY

     (7,190,962     7,027,955       1,077,082  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY AND SHAREHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY

     3,410,804       7,029,480       1,077,314  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF PARENT COMPANY

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SCHEDULE I

DADA NEXUS LIMITED

FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF PARENT COMPANY

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(Amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data)

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     2018     2019     2020  
     RMB     RMB     RMB     US$  
                       (Note 2)  

Expenses and income/(loss)

        

Sales and marketing

     —         —         (48,435     (7,423

General and administrative

     (197,983     (203,191     (464,972     (71,260

Interest income

     21,524       25,327       18,955       2,905  

Foreign exchange loss

     (175     —         —         —    

Other operating income

     —         —         101       15  

Equity in losses of subsidiaries, VIE and VIE’s subsidiaries

     (1,701,741     (1,491,917     (1,210,825     (185,567
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss and net loss attributable to the Company

     (1,878,375     (1,669,781     (1,705,176     (261,330

Accretion of convertible redeemable preferred shares

     (511,646     (795,015     (375,649     (57,571
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss available to ordinary shareholders

     (2,390,021     (2,464,796     (2,080,825     (318,901
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Loss

     (1,878,375     (1,669,781     (1,705,176     (261,330

Other comprehensive income/(loss)

        

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     36,974       (446     (209,963     (32,178
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive loss

     (1,841,401     (1,670,227     (1,915,139     (293,508
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF PARENT COMPANY

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SCHEDULE I

DADA NEXUS LIMITED

FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF PARENT COMPANY

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASHFLOW

(Amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data)

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     2018     2019     2020  
     RMB     RMB     RMB     US$  
                       (Note 2)  

Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities

     (126,428     10,460       1,571       244  

Net cash used in investing activities

     (2,791,032     (1,586,628     (20,652     (3,169

Net cash provided by financing activities

     3,402,611       —         5,181,447       794,092  

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     —         (10,522     (173,133     (26,534

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     485,151       (1,586,690     4,989,233       764,633  

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the year

     1,142,112       1,627,263       40,573       6,218  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of the year

     1,627,263       40,573       5,029,806       770,851  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF PARENT COMPANY

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SCHEDULE I

DADA NEXUS LIMITED

FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF PARENT COMPANY

NOTES TO SCHEDULE I

 

(1)

Schedule 1 has been provided pursuant to the requirements of Rule 12-04(a) and 5-04(c) of Regulation S-X, which require condensed financial information as to the financial position, changes in financial position and results of operations of a parent company as of the same dates and for the same periods for which audited consolidated financial statements have been presented when the restricted net assets of consolidated subsidiaries exceed 25 percent of consolidated net assets as of the end of the most recently completed fiscal year. The Company does not include condensed financial information as to the changes in equity as such financial information is the same as the consolidated statements of changes in shareholders’ equity.

 

(2)

The condensed financial information has been prepared using the same accounting policies as set out in the consolidated financial statements except that the equity method has been used to account for investments in its subsidiaries and VIE. For the parent company, the Company records its investments in subsidiaries and VIE under the equity method of accounting as prescribed in ASC 323, Investments—Equity Method and Joint Ventures. Such investments are presented on the Condensed Balance Sheets as “Investment in subsidiaries, VIE and VIE’s subsidiaries” and the subsidiaries and VIE’s profit or loss as “Equity in losses of subsidiaries, VIE and VIE’s subsidiaries” on the Condensed Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. Ordinarily under the equity method, an investor in an equity method investee would cease to recognize its share of the losses of an investee once the carrying value of the investment has been reduced to nil absent an undertaking by the investor to provide continuing support and fund losses. For the purpose of this Schedule I, the parent company has continued to reflect its share, based on its proportionate interest, of the losses of subsidiaries and VIE in investment in and amount due from subsidiaries, VIE and VIE’s subsidiaries even though the parent company is not obligated to provide continuing support or fund losses.

 

(3)

For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020, there were no material contingencies, significant provisions of long-term obligations, guarantees of the Company.

 

(4)

For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019, and 2020, noncash investing activities include offsets of due from and due to subsidiaries, VIE and VIE’s subsidiaries amounted to RMB522,825, nil and nil, and transfer of due from subsidiaries, VIE and VIE’s subsidiaries to investment in subsidiaries, VIE and VIE’s subsidiaries amounted to nil, RMB438,914 and nil, respectively.

 

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