Santech Holdings Announces Completion of Issuance of Ordinary Shares

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Santech Holdings (NASDAQ: STEC) has completed a share issuance on March 19, 2025, raising US$1.0 million in capital through a subscription agreement with Carmel Holdings The agreement, signed on March 17, 2025, involves the issuance of 112,000,000 restricted ordinary shares.

The transaction, approved by all independent directors, will provide funds for the company's liquidity and working capital requirements. Carmel Holdings , incorporated in the British Virgin Islands, is controlled by CEO Lawrence Wai Lok. This share issuance represents a significant step in Santech's ongoing restructuring and business reorganization efforts.

Positive

• Secured US$1.0 million in additional capital for operations
• Completed key milestone in restructuring and business reorganization

Negative

• Significant shareholder dilution through issuance of 112 million new shares
• CEO-controlled entity purchasing shares indicates possible external investor interest
• Small capital raise relative to share count suggests potential cash flow concerns

HONG KONG, March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On March 17, 2025, Santech Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: STEC) (the “Company”), entered into a share subscription agreement and raised additional capital to fund its current operations. Pursuant to the share subscription agreement, the Company will issue to Carmel Holdings Limited 112,000,000 restricted ordinary shares of the Company (the “Subscription Shares”) for a total consideration of approximately US$1.0 million.

With the approval of all independent directors of the Board of Directors, issuance of the Subscription Shares has been completed on March 19, 2025. The total proceeds to the Company are approximately US$1.0 million, which will be used to support the Company’s liquidity and working capital needs.

Carmel Holdings Limited is a company duly incorporated and validly existing under the laws of the British Virgin Islands, controlled by Lawrence Wai Lok, Chief Executive Officer. This issuance of ordinary shares marks the completion of another key step in the Company’s ongoing efforts in restructuring and business reorganization.

About Santech Holdings Limited

Santech Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: STEC) is a consumer-focused technology company. The Company historically served a large number of high net-worth clients in China in financial services and health management, and accumulated a large customer base. The Company has exited or disposed of its historical businesses in financial services and is actively exploring innovative new opportunities in technology, including but not limited to new retail, social e-commerce and metaverse. For more information, please visit https://ir.santechholdings.com.

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Investor Contact:

Santech Holdings Limited
Email: ir@santechholdings.com

FAQ

How many shares did Santech Holdings (STEC) issue in March 2025?

Santech Holdings issued 112,000,000 restricted ordinary shares on March 19, 2025.

How much capital did Santech Holdings (STEC) raise through the March 2025 share issuance?

The company raised approximately US$1.0 million through the share subscription agreement.

Who purchased the newly issued shares of Santech Holdings (STEC)?

Carmel Holdings , a British Virgin Islands company controlled by CEO Lawrence Wai Lok, purchased the shares.

What will Santech Holdings (STEC) use the proceeds for?

The proceeds will be used to support the company's liquidity and working capital needs.