ZW Data Action Technologies (CNET) sells 608,800 restricted shares for $1.28M

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. reported an unregistered sale of its common stock. On October 1, 2025, the company issued a total of 608,800 restricted shares of common stock to investors, including accredited and non-U.S. persons and entities, under previously disclosed securities purchase agreements.

The shares were sold at a price of $2.10 per share, resulting in total gross proceeds of approximately $1,278,480 to the company. These issuances were made in reliance on exemptions from registration, as referenced in earlier agreements described in prior filings.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

______________

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): October 1, 2025

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)

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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		CNET		Nasdaq Capital Market

Item 3.02. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

As detailed in Item 1.01 of the Current Reports on Form 8-K and Form 8-K/A filed by ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. (the “Company”) with the SEC on January 7, 2025, May 14, 2025 and September 4, 2025, respectively, on October 1, 2025, in accordance with the securities purchase agreements entered into by the Company with the investors described therein, the Company issued a total of 608,800 restricted shares of common stock to the investors, including accredited and non-US persons and entities. The shares of common stock were sold for $2.10 per share with total gross proceeds from the transactions amounting to approximately $1,278,480.

SIGNATURE

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.

Dated: October 2, 2025			ZW Data Action Technologies Inc.
		By:	/s/ Handong Cheng
			Name: Handong Cheng Title: Chief Executive Officer and Acting Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. (CNET) disclose in this 8-K?

The company disclosed that on October 1, 2025 it issued 608,800 restricted shares of common stock in an unregistered sale to investors under existing securities purchase agreements.

How many shares did ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. (CNET) sell and at what price?

ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. sold 608,800 restricted shares of common stock at a price of $2.10 per share.

How much cash did ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. (CNET) raise from this unregistered stock sale?

The transactions generated total gross proceeds of approximately $1,278,480 for ZW Data Action Technologies Inc.

Who bought the newly issued ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. (CNET) shares?

The shares were issued to investors described in earlier securities purchase agreements, including accredited investors and non-U.S. persons and entities.

What type of securities did ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. (CNET) issue in this transaction?

The company issued restricted shares of common stock in an unregistered offering under securities purchase agreements.

Were the new ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. (CNET) shares registered with the SEC?

No. The company reported these as unregistered sales of equity securities under Item 3.02, relying on exemptions from SEC registration.