Jiayin Group Inc. Announces Acquisition of Certain Equity Interests in Shanghai Bweenet Network Technology Co., Ltd.

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Jiayin Group Inc. (NASDAQ: JFIN) has announced its acquisition of 95% equity interests in Shanghai Bweenet Network Technology Co., Ltd. for RMB 95 million. The acquisition, formalized in a framework agreement on April 1, 2021, aims to enhance Jiayin's business opportunities in the cryptocurrency mining sector, which includes chip design and mining hardware distribution. The payment will occur in installments, subject to due diligence. This strategic move aligns with Jiayin's commitment to connect underserved investors and borrowers within the fintech landscape of China.

Positive

• Acquisition of 95% of Shanghai Bweenet could expand Jiayin's market presence in cryptocurrency mining.
• Investment in Shanghai Bweenet is expected to create new business opportunities and revenue streams.

Negative

• Acquisition payment of RMB 95 million may exert financial strain on Jiayin's resources.
• The transaction is contingent on customary conditions, including due diligence, which poses a risk of delays or complications.

SHANGHAI, China, April 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jiayin Group Inc. (“Jiayin” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: JFIN), a leading fintech platform in China, today announced that the Company has determined to acquire 95% equity interests of Shanghai Bweenet Network Technology Co., Ltd.(“Shanghai Bweenet”), a limited liability company incorporated in the PRC.

On April 1, 2021, Shanghai Jiayin Finance Technology Co., Ltd. (“Jiayin Finance”), a wholly consolidated variable interest entity of the Company entered into a framework acquisition agreement (the “SPA”) with Shanghai Bweenet and its shareholders, pursuant to which, Jiayin Finance agreed, subject to certain conditions, to subscribe for certain equity interests of Shanghai Bweenet and acquire certain equity interests held by current shareholders of Shanghai Bweenet, for an aggregate consideration of RMB95 million. Following the completion of the proposed transaction, Jiayin Finance will own 95% of the equity interests of Shanghai Bweenet. The consideration will be paid in several installments, subject to certain conditions. The closing of the proposed transaction is subject to the certain customary conditions, including completion of satisfactory due diligence.

Information on Shanghai Bweenet

Shanghai Bweenet is a limited liability company incorporated in the PRC. Shanghai Bweenet is principally engaged in design of chips specialized in cryptocurrency mining, design and distribution of cryptocurrency mining hardware, and management of cryptocurrency mining farms and mining pools.

The Company expects that the investment in Shanghai Bweenet will provide more business opportunities for its future business development.

About Jiayin Group Inc.

Jiayin Group Inc. is a leading fintech platform in China committed to facilitating effective, transparent, secure and fast connections between investors and borrowers, whose needs are underserved by traditional financial institutions. The origin of the business of the Company can be traced back to 2011. The Company operates a highly secure and open platform with a comprehensive risk management system and a proprietary and effective risk assessment model which employs advanced big data analytics and sophisticated algorithms to accurately assess the risk profiles of potential borrowers.

Safe Harbor / Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates” and similar statements. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the SEC, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about the Company and the industry. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those relating to the Company’s ability to retain existing investors and borrowers and attract new investors and borrowers in an effective and cost-efficient way, the Company’s ability to increase the investment volume and loan origination of loans volume facilitated through its marketplace, effectiveness of the Company’s credit assessment model and risk management system, PRC laws and regulations relating to the online individual finance industry in China, general economic conditions in China, and the Company’s ability to meet the standards necessary to maintain listing of its ADSs on the Nasdaq Stock Market or other stock exchange, including its ability to cure any non-compliance with the continued listing criteria of the Nasdaq Stock Market. All information provided in this press release is as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that its expectations will turn out to be correct, and investors are cautioned that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results. Further information regarding risks and uncertainties faced by the Company is included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F.

For more information, please contact:

In China:

Jiayin Group
Ms. Shelley Bai
Email: ir@jiayinfintech.cn

or

The Blueshirt Group
Ms. Susie Wang
Email: susie@blueshirtgroup.com

In the U.S.:

Ms. Julia Qian
Email: julia@blueshirtgroup.com 

FAQ

What is the significance of Jiayin Group's acquisition of Shanghai Bweenet?

The acquisition aims to enhance Jiayin's capabilities in cryptocurrency mining, potentially increasing revenue.

How much did Jiayin Group pay for the acquisition of Shanghai Bweenet?

Jiayin Group agreed to pay RMB 95 million for 95% equity interests in Shanghai Bweenet.

When was the acquisition agreement between Jiayin Group and Shanghai Bweenet signed?

The framework acquisition agreement was signed on April 1, 2021.

What business does Shanghai Bweenet engage in?

Shanghai Bweenet is involved in designing cryptocurrency mining chips, hardware distribution, and managing mining farms.

What are the risks associated with Jiayin's acquisition of Shanghai Bweenet?

The acquisition is subject to due diligence and other customary conditions, which may pose risks of delays or complications.