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Foundation now controls 67.8% of BitVentures (BVC) shares

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Carmel Holdings Limited and The Raku Foundation report their stake in BitVentures Ltd and an internal change in control. Carmel is the record owner of 5,693,131 ordinary shares, representing approximately 67.8% of BitVentures’ 8,400,115 ordinary shares outstanding as of February 25, 2026. Raku Foundation may be deemed to beneficially own the same shares through its ownership and control of Carmel. The amendment also notes the issuer’s name change from Santech Holdings Limited to BitVentures Ltd, termination of its American depositary receipt program, substitution listing of ordinary shares on The Nasdaq Capital Market, and a reverse share split implemented via share consolidation. The transfer of Carmel’s equity to Raku Foundation was completed for no cash consideration as part of succession planning and philanthropic objectives.

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Control block remains intact, but shifts to a foundation structure.

Carmel Holdings remains the record holder of 5,693,131 BitVentures ordinary shares, about 67.8% of the 8,400,115 shares outstanding as of February 25, 2026. The Raku Foundation now owns all of Carmel’s equity, so it may be deemed to beneficially own this controlling stake.

The transfer from Mr. Lok to Raku Foundation occurred for no cash consideration as part of succession planning and philanthropic aims. Voting and dispositive power over the shares runs through Carmel, with Raku Foundation exercising indirect control via its ownership of Carmel.

The filing states that, beyond this ownership and structural change, the reporting parties have no present plans for actions like mergers, major asset sales, or changes in capitalization. Future company filings may clarify how the foundation’s long-term objectives interact with corporate strategy.






If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D


Carmel Holdings Limited
Signature:/s/ Simon Sai Man Tan
Name/Title:Simon Sai Man Tan, Director
Date:02/27/2026
The Raku Foundation
Signature:/s/ Amanda Bako
Name/Title:Amanda Bako, The R & H Trust Co Ltd, as Secretary
Date:02/27/2026
Signature:/s/ Yvonne Plamondon
Name/Title:Yvonne Plamondon, The R & H Trust Co Ltd, as Secretary
Date:02/27/2026

FAQ

How much of BitVentures Ltd (BVC) do Carmel and The Raku Foundation own?

Carmel Holdings Limited is the record owner of 5,693,131 BitVentures ordinary shares, which is approximately 67.8% of the issuer’s 8,400,115 ordinary shares outstanding as of February 25, 2026. The Raku Foundation may be deemed to beneficially own the same shares through its ownership of Carmel.

What change triggered this Schedule 13D/A Amendment No. 2 for BitVentures (BVC)?

The amendment reflects an irrevocable transfer of all issued and outstanding equity interests of Carmel Holdings Limited from Mr. Lok to The Raku Foundation on February 25, 2026. This shifted indirect control of BitVentures’ 67.8% stake to the foundation structure without any cash consideration.

Did BitVentures Ltd (BVC) change its name or listing structure in this filing?

Yes. The issuer’s name changed from Santech Holdings Limited to BitVentures Ltd. The filing also notes termination of the American depositary receipt program, substitution listing of BitVentures’ ordinary shares on The Nasdaq Capital Market, and a reverse share split via share consolidation.

What is The Raku Foundation’s role in BitVentures Ltd (BVC) after this amendment?

The Raku Foundation is a Cayman Islands foundation company that now owns all equity interests in Carmel Holdings Limited. Through this ownership and control of Carmel, it may be deemed to beneficially own 5,693,131 BitVentures ordinary shares and share voting and dispositive power over them.

Did Carmel or The Raku Foundation pay cash for the BitVentures (BVC) stake transfer?

No. The filing states that Mr. Lok transferred all issued and outstanding equity interests of Carmel to The Raku Foundation for no cash consideration. The transaction was part of a succession planning and philanthropic structure, so no funds were used by the reporting persons.

Do Carmel and The Raku Foundation plan major changes at BitVentures Ltd (BVC)?

According to the filing, other than the ownership and structural changes described, the reporting persons do not currently have plans or proposals for actions such as mergers, significant asset sales, or changes in capitalization as outlined in Item 4’s paragraphs (a) through (j).
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