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ZW Data Action Technologies (NASDAQ: CNET) sells 1M unregistered shares

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ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. entered into five Securities Purchase Agreements on July 30, 2026 for a private sale of common stock. The purchasers agreed to buy a combined 1,000,000 shares of common stock at US$1.45 per share, for total consideration of US$1,450,000, with each closing to occur on a mutually agreed date subject to specified conditions.

One purchaser, Marvel Investment Limited, which will acquire 300,000 shares, is owned and controlled by director Geroge Chu. All five purchasers entered into lock-up agreements under which they will not transfer their shares for six months from the date of each agreement. The unregistered sales rely on exemptions from registration under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Regulations D and S, including sales to accredited investors and under similar state law exemptions.

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Filing Explained

The agreements create potential dilution, but the filing does not establish that closing, issuance, or cash receipt has occurred.

As a Form 8-K, this filing reports that the company entered into five securities purchase agreements on July 30, 2026 for the purchase of its common stock. Each closing remains scheduled for a mutually agreed date and is subject to stated closing conditions, so the filing does not establish that the transactions have closed.

If the contracted shares are issued, the company’s share count will increase and existing holders’ percentage ownership will decrease absent offsetting changes; the filing therefore discloses potential dilution rather than completed dilution.

The filing calls the transactions unregistered sales, but its agreement terms leave closing pending; it therefore establishes signed financing commitments, not completed issuance or confirmed receipt of the purchase consideration.

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement Business
The company signed a significant contract such as a merger agreement, credit facility, or major partnership.
Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities Securities
The company sold equity securities in a private placement or other unregistered transaction.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Total shares to be issued 1,000,000 shares Aggregate common stock under five Securities Purchase Agreements dated July 30, 2026
Aggregate purchase price US$1,450,000 Total consideration for 1,000,000 shares at US$1.45 per share
Per-share purchase price US$1.45 per share Common stock purchase price in each Securities Purchase Agreement
Lock-up period six months Each purchaser agreed not to transfer shares until six-month anniversary of its agreement
Director-affiliated purchaser shares 300,000 shares Shares to be purchased by Marvel Investment Limited owned and controlled by director Geroge Chu
Number of purchase agreements 5 Five Securities Purchase Agreements executed on July 30, 2026
Securities Purchase Agreement regulatory
"entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement 1”) with"
A securities purchase agreement is a written contract between a buyer and a seller outlining the terms for buying or selling financial assets such as stocks or bonds. It specifies details like the price, quantity, and conditions of the transaction, similar to a shopping list with agreed-upon terms. For investors, it provides clarity and legal protection when transferring ownership of these financial instruments.
lock-up agreement regulatory
"entered into a lock-up agreement with the Company, whereby the Purchaser"
A lock-up agreement is a contract that prevents company insiders and early investors from selling their shares for a fixed period after a stock sale, often after an initial public offering. It matters to investors because it temporarily limits the number of shares that can hit the market, which can keep the share price steadier; when the lock-up ends, a sudden increase in available shares can create extra volatility, revealing insiders’ confidence or lack thereof.
Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act regulatory
"in reliance on the exemptions provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act"
A legal exemption that allows a company to sell securities directly to a limited group of buyers without registering the offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Think of it like a private sale among known parties rather than a public auction: it can speed fundraising and reduce disclosure requirements, but it also means less public information, lower liquidity and resale restrictions—factors investors should consider when weighing risk and exit options.
Regulation D regulatory
"in reliance on the exemptions provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Regulations D and S"
Regulation D is a set of rules that govern how companies can raise money from investors without going through the full process required for public stock offerings. It provides simplified options for private placements, making it easier for companies to seek investments from a smaller group of investors. For investors, it offers opportunities to invest in private companies, often with fewer restrictions, but also with different levels of risk and disclosure.
accredited investors regulatory
"Regulations D and S promulgated thereunder as sales to accredited investors"
Accredited investors are individuals or entities considered to have enough financial knowledge and resources to understand and handle more complex and risky investments. They are often allowed to participate in private investment opportunities that are not available to the general public, similar to how experienced players might access exclusive clubs or events. This status helps ensure that investors can manage potential risks and rewards appropriately.

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FAQ

What equity transaction did ZW Data Action Technologies (CNET) complete on July 30, 2026?

ZW Data Action Technologies entered into five Securities Purchase Agreements covering 1,000,000 shares of common stock at US$1.45 per share. The agreements provide for private sales to five entities, with closings subject to mutually agreed dates and specified conditions.

How much capital is ZW Data Action Technologies (CNET) raising and at what price per share?

The company is raising US$1,450,000 by selling 1,000,000 shares of common stock at US$1.45 per share. Each of the five purchasers agreed to a fixed per-share price under separate Securities Purchase Agreements dated July 30, 2026.

What lock-up terms apply to the new ZW Data (CNET) shares issued in this private sale?

Each purchaser signed a lock-up agreement agreeing not to transfer its shares until the six-month anniversary of its respective Securities Purchase Agreement. This restriction applies to all 1,000,000 shares being issued in the July 30, 2026 transactions.

Under which securities law exemptions did ZW Data (CNET) sell these shares?

The shares were sold without registration under the Securities Act in reliance on Section 4(a)(2) and Regulations D and S, as sales to accredited investors and similar state-law exemptions. The transactions are characterized as unregistered private offerings.

When will the ZW Data (CNET) private placement close?

Each Securities Purchase Agreement states that closing will occur on a date mutually agreed by the parties, subject to specified closing conditions. All five agreements were executed on July 30, 2026, but individual closing dates will be set later.
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 30, 2026

 

ZW Data Action Technologies Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

Nevada   001-34647   20-4672080
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

8/F. 29 Des Voeux Road Central, Central,

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China

(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

 

+852 2669-8078

 

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001   CNET   NASDAQ Capital Market

 

 

 

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

On July 30, 2026, ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement 1”) with Amber Strong International Limited, a British Virgin Islands business company (the “Purchaser 1”), pursuant to which the Purchaser 1 agreed to purchase 150,000 shares of common stock of the Company, par value $0.001 per share for an aggregate purchase price of US$217,500, representing a purchase price of US$1.45 per share. The closing shall take place on the date mutually agreed by the parties, subject to the closing conditions contained in the Agreement. On the date that the Agreement 1 was signed, the Purchaser 1 also entered into a lock-up agreement with the Company, whereby the Purchaser 1 agreed not to transfer the shares until six-month anniversary of the date of the Agreement 1.

 

On July 30, 2026, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement 2”) with Marvel Investment Limited, a British Virgin Islands business company (the “Purchaser 2”), pursuant to which the Purchaser 2 agreed to purchase 300,000 shares of common stock of the Company, par value $0.001 per share for an aggregate purchase price of US$435,000, representing a purchase price of US$1.45 per share. Purchaser 2 is owned and controlled by Geroge Chu, the Company’s director. The closing shall take place on the date mutually agreed by the parties, subject to the closing conditions contained in the Agreement 2. On the date that the Agreement 2 was signed, the Purchaser 2 also entered into a lock-up agreement with the Company, whereby the Purchaser 2 agreed not to transfer the shares until six-month anniversary of the date of the Agreement 2.

 

On July 30, 2026, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement 3”) with Matrix International Limited, a British Virgin Islands business company (the “Purchaser 3”), pursuant to which the Purchaser 3 agreed to purchase 150,000 shares of common stock of the Company, par value $0.001 per share for an aggregate purchase price of US$217,500, representing a purchase price of US$1.45 per share. The closing shall take place on the date mutually agreed by the parties, subject to the closing conditions contained in the Agreement 3. On the date that the Agreement 3 was signed, the Purchaser 3 also entered into a lock-up agreement with the Company, the Purchaser 3 agreed not to transfer the shares until six-month anniversary of the date of the Agreement 3.

 

On July 30, 2026, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement 4”) with Optimal Success Investments Limited, a British Virgin Islands business company (the “Purchaser 4”), pursuant to which the Purchaser 4 agreed to purchase 150,000 shares of common stock of the Company, par value $0.001 per share for an aggregate purchase price of US$217,500, representing a purchase price of US$1.45 per share. The closing shall take place on the date mutually agreed by the parties, subject to the closing conditions contained in the Agreement 4. On the date that the Agreement 4 was signed, the Purchaser 4 also entered into a lock-up agreement with the Company, the Purchaser 4 agreed not to transfer the shares until six-month anniversary of the date of the Agreement 4.

 

On July 30, 2026, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement 5”) with Global Yeh Family Ltd, a Republic of China (ROC) business company (the “Purchaser 5”), pursuant to which the Purchaser 5 agreed to purchase 250,000 shares of common stock of the Company, par value $0.001 per share for an aggregate purchase price of US$362,500, representing a purchase price of US$1.45 per share. The closing shall take place on the date mutually agreed by the parties, subject to the closing conditions contained in the Agreement 5. On the date that the Agreement 5 was signed, the Purchaser 5 also entered into a lock-up agreement with the Company, the Purchaser 5 agreed not to transfer the shares until six-month anniversary of the date of the Agreement 5.

 

Copies of the securities purchase agreements and the lock-op agreements are attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibits 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4 and 10.5, and are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

 

The disclosure required by this Item and included in Item 1.01 of this Current Report is incorporated herein by reference. The shares were sold without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), in reliance on the exemptions provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Regulations D and S promulgated thereunder as sales to accredited investors and in reliance on similar exemptions under applicable state laws.

 

 

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit Number Description
10.1 Securities Purchase Agreement, dated July 30, 2026
10.2 Securities Purchase Agreement, dated July 30, 2026
10.3 Securities Purchase Agreement, dated July 30, 2026
10.4 Securities Purchase Agreement, dated July 30, 2026
10.5 Securities Purchase Agreement, dated July 30, 2026
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  ZW DATA ACTION TECHNOLOGIES INC.
   
Dated: August 5, 2026  
     
  By: /s/ Handong Cheng
    Name: Handong Cheng
    Title: Chief Executive Officer and Acting Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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