Preferred Shares | 12. Preferred shares Series A, B, C, C1, C1+, D and D1 convertible redeemable preferred shares are collectively referred to as the “Preferred Shares”. Since their inception in 2011, the Group have raised approximately US$61.9 million in equity financing from a group of investors: Series A financing In March 2011, the Group raised an aggregate of US$1,000,000 from the issuance of 10,000,000 Series A preferred shares of the Group to Matrix Partners China I Hong Kong Limited. These 10,000,000 Series A preferred shares were subdivided into 100,000,000 Series A preferred shares at par value of US$0.0001 upon a 1:10 share split in July 2018. Series B financing In March 2012, the Group raised an aggregate of US$2,500,000 from the issuance of 1,666,666 and 6,666,666 Series B preferred shares of the Group to Morningside China TMT Fund II, L.P. and Matrix Partners China I Hong Kong Limited, respectively. These 8,333,332 Series B preferred shares were subdivided into 83,333,320 Series B preferred shares at par value of US$0.0001 upon a 1:10 share split in July 2018. In February 2014, the Group raised an aggregated of US$1,000,000 from the issuance of 3,333,333 Series B preferred shares of the Group to Morningside China TMT Fund II, L.P. These 3,333,333 Series B preferred shares were subdivided into 33,333,330 Series B preferred shares at par value of US$0.0001 upon a 1:10 share split in July 2018. Series C financing In December 2014, the Group issued 1,266,247 and 1,266,247 Series C preferred shares of the Group to Matrix Partners China I Hong Kong and Morningside China TMT Fund II, L.P. upon the conversion of the 2014 Loan, respectively. These 2,532,494 Series C preferred shares were subdivided into 25,324,940 Series C preferred shares at par value of US$0.0001 upon a 1:10 share split in July 2018. In December 2014, the Group raised an aggregate of US$10,894,477 from the issuance of 5,192,086 and 6,533,753 Series C preferred shares of the Group to Matrix Partners China I Hong Kong and Morningside China TMT Top Up Fund, L.P., respectively. These 11,725,839 Series C preferred shares were subdivided into 117,258,390 Series C preferred shares at par value of US$0.0001 upon a 1:10 share split in July 2018. Series C1 financing In January 2015, the Group raised an aggregate of US$3,223,675 from the issuance of 1,734,868 and 1,734,868 Series C+ preferred shares of the Group to People Better Limited and Shunwei Internet Limited, respectively. These 3,469,736 Series C1 preferred shares were subdivided into 34,697,360 Series C1 preferred shares at par value of US$0.0001 upon a 1:10 share split in July 2018. Series C1+ financing In December 2017, the Group issued 2,691,209 Series C1+ preferred shares of the Group to the Group B upon the conversion of the 2016 June and October Loan and the 2017 November Loan. These 2,691,209 Series C1+ preferred shares were subdivided into 26,912,090 Series C1+ preferred shares at par value of US$0.0001 upon a 1:10 share split in July 2018. Series D financing In June 2017, the Group raised an aggregate of US$22,000,000 from the issuance of 8,810,504 Series D preferred shares of the Group to Cyber Dreamer Limited. These 8,810,504 Series D preferred shares were subdivided into 88,105,040 Series D preferred shares at par value of US$0.0001 upon a 1:10 share split in July 2018. In July 2017, the Group raised an aggregate of US$10,000,000 from the issuance of 4,004,775 Series D preferred shares of the Group to Cyber Dreamer Limited. These 4,004,775 Series D preferred shares were subdivided into 40,047,750 Series D preferred shares at par value of US$0.0001 upon a 1:10 share split in July 2018. On October 18, 2019, Cyber Dreamer Limited transferred an aggregate of 17,597,981 Series D preferred shares of the Group to a third party. Series D1 financing In July 2017, the Group raised an aggregate of US$5,000,000 from the issuance of 2,002,387 Series D1 preferred shares of the Group to Evolution Media China L.P. These 2,002,387 Series D1 preferred shares were subdivided into 20,023,870 Series D1 preferred shares at par value of US$0.0001 upon a 1:10 share split in July 2018. The key terms of the Preferred Shares are as follows: Conversion right The Series A, B, C, C1, C1+, D and D1 preferred shares were non-assessable pre-offering If the offering does not constitute a QIPO, it is at the option of holders of preferred shares to convert. No fractional ordinary share shall be issued upon conversion of the preferred shares. In lieu of any fractional ordinary shares to which the holder would otherwise be entitled, the Group shall pay cash equal to such fraction multiplied by the then effective conversion price for any such series of preferred shares. In December 2019, agreed by written consent from the Company’s shareholders, foregoing QIPO has been amended to that, the Company been registered under the applicable securities laws with a pre-offering valuation of at least US$400,000,000, and gross proceeds to the Company in excess of US$40,000,000, pursuant to which, the completion of IPO in January 2020 had triggered the automatic conversion of all series of preferred shares into ordinary shares. The conversion ratio for each preferred share shall be determined by dividing the issue price by the then conversion price, in effect at the time of the conversion. The conversion price shall initially be equal to the issue price per ordinary share. No adjustment in the conversion price for any series of preferred shares shall be made in respect of the issuance of additional ordinary shares unless the consideration per share for an additional ordinary share issued or deemed to be issued by the Group is less than the conversion price for such series in effect on the date of and immediately prior to such issuance. Redemption right At any time on or after the earlier of: (i) the Redemption Start Date for each series of preferred shares; or (ii) the date on which a holder of any equity securities of the Group has requested a redemption of its shares, and subject to the law, at the option of a holder of the preferred shares, the Group shall redeem all or any part of the outstanding preferred shares held by the requesting holder as elected by such holder out of funds legally available therefor including capital, at the redemption price. “Redemption Start Date” means (i) with respect to the Series C1+, D and D1 preferred shares, December 31, 2020; (ii) with respect to the Series A, B, C and C1 preferred shares, December 31, 2018. The Series A redemption price shall be equal to the greater of (i) an amount equal to: Series A issue price * 2, plus all declared but unpaid dividends thereon up to the date of redemption, proportionally adjusted for share subdivisions, share dividends, reorganizations, reclassifications, consolidations or mergers; or (ii) the fair market value of the Series A Shares, the valuation of which shall be determined through an independent appraisal performed by an appraiser selected jointly by the Board and the holders of at least a majority of outstanding Series A Shares; provided that such valuation shall not take into account any liquidity or minority interest discounts. The Series B redemption price shall be equal to the greater of (i) an amount equal to: Series B issue price * (1.20)N, N = a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of calendar days between the Series B original issue date and the redemption date and the denominator of which is 365, plus all declared but unpaid dividends thereon up to the date of redemption, proportionally adjusted for share subdivisions, share dividends, reorganizations, reclassifications, consolidations or mergers; or (ii) the fair market value of the Series B shares, the valuation of which shall be determined through an independent appraisal performed by an appraiser selected jointly by the Board and the holders of at least a majority of outstanding Series B shares; provided that such valuation shall not take into account any liquidity or minority interest discounts. The Series C redemption price shall be equal to the greater of (i) an amount equal to: Series C issue price * (1.20)N, N = a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of calendar days between the Series C original issue date and the redemption date and the denominator of which is 365, plus all declared but unpaid dividends thereon up to the date of redemption, proportionally adjusted for share subdivisions, share dividends, reorganizations, reclassifications, consolidations or mergers; or (ii) the fair market value of the Series C shares, the valuation of which shall be determined through an independent appraisal performed by an appraiser selected jointly by the Board and the holders of at least a majority of outstanding Series C shares; provided that such valuation shall not take into account any liquidity or minority interest discounts. The Series C1 redemption price shall be equal to the greater of (i) an amount equal to: Series C1 issue price * (1.20)N, N = a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of calendar days between the Series C1 original issue date and the redemption date and the denominator of which is 365, plus all declared but unpaid dividends thereon up to the date of redemption, proportionally adjusted for share subdivisions, share dividends, reorganizations, reclassifications, consolidations or mergers; or (ii) the fair market value of the Series C1 shares, the valuation of which shall be determined through an independent appraisal performed by an appraiser selected jointly by the Board and the holders of at least a majority of outstanding Series C1 shares; provided that such valuation shall not take into account any liquidity or minority interest discounts. The Series C1+ redemption price shall be equal to the greater of (i) an amount equal to: Series C1+ issue price * (1.20)N, N = a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of calendar days between the Series C1+ original issue date and the redemption date and the denominator of which is 365, plus all declared but unpaid dividends thereon up to the date of redemption, proportionally adjusted for share subdivisions, share dividends, reorganizations, reclassifications, consolidations or mergers; or (ii) the fair market value of the Series C1+ shares, the valuation of which shall be determined through an independent appraisal performed by an appraiser selected jointly by the Board and the holders of at least a majority of outstanding Series C1+ shares; provided that such valuation shall not take into account any liquidity or minority interest discounts. The Series D redemption price shall be equal to the greater of (i) an amount equal to: Series D issue price * (1.10)N, N = a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of calendar days between the Series D original issue date and the redemption date and the denominator of which is 365, plus all declared but unpaid dividends thereon up to the date of redemption, proportionally adjusted for share subdivisions, share dividends, reorganizations, reclassifications, consolidations or mergers; or (ii) the fair market value of the Series D shares, the valuation of which shall be determined through an independent appraisal performed by an appraiser selected jointly by the Board and the holders of at least a majority of outstanding Series D shares; provided that such valuation shall not take into account any liquidity or minority interest discounts. The Series D1 redemption price shall be equal to the greater of (i) an amount equal to: Series D1 issue price * (1.10)N, N = a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of calendar days between the Series D1 original issue date and the redemption date and the denominator of which is 365, plus all declared but unpaid dividends thereon up to the date of redemption, proportionally adjusted for share subdivisions, share dividends, reorganizations, reclassifications, consolidations or mergers; or (ii) the fair market value of the Series D1 shares, the valuation of which shall be determined through an independent appraisal performed by an appraiser selected jointly by the Board and the holders of at least a majority of outstanding Series D1 shares; provided that such valuation shall not take into account any liquidity or minority interest discounts. Upon issuance of Series D preferred shares, redemption dates and liquidation prices for Series A, B, C and C1 preferred shares were changed to be aligned with the terms stipulated in the Share Purchase Agreement of Series D preferred shares. Based on the independent valuations, the Group compared the fair value of Series A, B, C and C1 preferred shares immediately before and after the modifications, and it’s determined that the changes of the fair value was lower than 10%, therefore, the changes to redemption dates and liquidation prices should be accounted for as modification to related preferred shares. Dividend rights No dividends or other distributions shall be made or declared, whether in cash, in property, or in any other shares of the Group, unless and until dividends have been paid in full on the Preferred Shares. Liquidation rights After setting aside or paying in full of the Series D and D1 preference amount, the Series C, C1 and C1+ preference amount, the Series B preference amount and the Series A preference amount, the remaining assets of the Group available for distribution to members, if any, shall be distributed to the holders of the preferred shares and ordinary shares on a pro rata basis, based on the number of ordinary shares then held by each holder on an as-converted Voting rights Each Preferred Share confers the right to receive notice of, attend and vote at any general meeting of members. Accounting of Preferred Shares The Group has classified the Preferred Shares in the mezzanine equity of the consolidated balance sheets. In addition, the Group records accretions on the Preferred Shares to the redemption value from the issuance dates to the earliest redemption dates. The accretions are recorded against retained earnings, or in the absence of retained earnings, by charges against additional paid-in paid-in The Group has determined that there was no beneficial conversion feature attributable to all preferred shares because the initial effective conversion prices of these preferred shares were higher than the fair value of the Group’s common shares determined by the Group taking into account independent valuations. The Group has classified all Preferred Shares as mezzanine equity in the consolidated balance sheet as they are contingently redeemable at the options of the holders. The modification of the terms of preferred shares that resulted in fair value changes between ordinary shares and preferred shares have been recorded as a deemed dividend. There was a modification of the terms of preferred shares occurred in 2017, which caused RMB4.0 million change of fair value between ordinary shares and preferred shares. The Group’s preferred shares activities for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2018 and 2019 are summarized below: Series A Preferred Shares Series B Preferred Shares Series C Preferred Shares Series C1 Preferred Shares Series C1+ Preferred Shares Series D Preferred Shares Series D1 Preferred Shares Mezzanine Equity Number of shares Amount Number of shares Amount Number of shares Amount Number of shares Amount Number of shares Amount Number of shares Amount Number of shares Amount Total number of shares Total RMB RMB RMB RMB RMB RMB RMB RMB Balance as of January 1, 2017 100,000,000 30,658 116,666,650 50,621 142,583,330 119,672 34,697,360 28,601 — — — — — — 393,947,340 229,552 Issurance of Preferred Shares — — — — — — — — 26,912,090 27,981 128,152,790 206,997 20,023,870 30,809 175,088,750 265,787 Accretions to Preferred Shares redemption value — 90,763 — 91,065 — 70,518 — 17,480 — 10,575 — 9,963 — 911 — 291,275 Modification of Preferred Shares — — — 4,005 — — — — — — — — — — — 4,005 Balance as of December 31, 2017 100,000,000 121,421 116,666,650 145,691 142,583,330 190,190 34,697,360 46,081 26,912,090 38,556 128,152,790 216,960 20,023,870 31,720 569,036,090 790,619 Accretions to Preferred Shares redemption value — 43,312 — 49,731 — 58,960 — 14,352 — 10,983 — 33,138 — 5,709 — 216,185 Balance as of December 31, 2018 100,000,000 164,733 116,666,650 195,422 142,583,330 249,150 34,697,360 60,433 26,912,090 49,539 128,152,790 250,098 20,023,870 37,429 569,036,090 1,006,804 Balance as of January 1, 2019 100,000,000 164,733 116,666,650 195,422 142,583,330 249,150 34,697,360 60,433 26,912,090 49,539 128,152,790 250,098 20,023,870 37,429 569,036,090 1,006,804 Accretions to Preferred Shares redemption value — 180,143 — 205,054 — 236,152 — 57,540 — 43,427 — 188,341 — 29,529 — 940,186 Balance as of December 31, 2019 100,000,000 344,876 116,666,650 400,476 142,583,330 485,302 34,697,360 117,973 26,912,090 92,966 128,152,790 438,439 20,023,870 66,958 569,036,090 1,946,990 |