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Happy City Holdings Limited (HCHL) reports that on August 25, 2026, its board accepted the resignation of Mr. Yiu Wai Ming as an independent director, effective August 31, 2026. He is also stepping down as chair of the compensation committee and as a member of the audit and nominating committees on the same date.
The company states that Mr. Yiu resigned due to other professional commitments and not because of any disagreement with the company, its board, or management, and that he confirmed no matters need to be brought to shareholders’ or regulators’ attention. After his departure, the board has five directors, including three independent directors under Nasdaq listing rules, and each of the audit, compensation, and nominating committees continues to comprise three independent directors. Mr. Kwok Ho Pan will become chair of the compensation committee effective August 31, 2026.
Happy City Holdings Limited (HCHL), a Hong Kong hotpot restaurant operator, reported a sharp downturn for the six months ended February 28, 2026. Revenue fell 44.2% to US$2.32 million, mainly due to weaker customer demand as diners shifted to competitively priced options in Shenzhen. Cost reductions did not keep pace, turning a prior-period gross profit into a gross loss of US$0.53 million with a -22.7% margin.
Total operating expenses more than tripled, driven by higher marketing, increased management bonuses and significantly higher professional fees related to being a U.S.-listed company, leading to an operating loss of US$2.55 million and a net loss of US$2.62 million versus net income of US$0.28 million a year earlier. Operating cash flow swung to a US$2.11 million outflow, though cash was boosted to US$4.12 million by US$2.96 million of share issuance proceeds and director advances. The balance sheet shows net current liabilities of US$0.52 million and bank borrowings of US$3.07 million, and management discloses that substantial doubt exists about the group’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Subsequent to period end, the company closed its Kwun Tong and Mong Kok restaurants due to sustained losses, leaving one restaurant in Tsuen Wan but stating no expected material adverse effect on overall financial condition or liquidity. It also put in place a US$20 million Standby Equity Purchase Agreement and agreed to acquire Wing Shing International Consultancy Limited for 1,312,487 Class A shares valued at US$2.60 million, payable in stock.
Happy City Holdings Limited (HCHL) agreed to acquire 100% of Wing Shing International Consultancy Limited, a Hong Kong catering management services provider, via a share purchase agreement signed on August 14, 2026. As consideration, HCHL will issue 1,312,487 Class A Ordinary Shares at US$1.98 per share, for total share-based consideration of US$2,598,726.
After completion, these new shares will represent approximately 6.9% of HCHL’s enlarged issued Class A Ordinary Shares. The consideration shares will be issued in a private, unregistered offering relying on Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Regulation D. Wing Shing operates subcontracted canteens and restaurants and provides full-service food and beverage operations for private events, corporate offices, and institutional venues. HCHL states that it believes this acquisition will expand its business model into B2B, corporate, and institutional food service markets and diversify revenue streams.
Happy City Holdings Limited reports that on July 27, 2026, its board accepted the resignation of Mr. Ho Wai Alan, Chung as an independent director, effective July 31, 2026. He is also stepping down as chair of the nominating committee and as a member of the audit and compensation committees to pursue other professional business, and stated his resignation does not involve any disagreement with the company or its management.
After his departure, the board will have six directors, including four independent directors under Nasdaq rules. Each of the audit, compensation and nominating committees will continue to consist of four independent directors, and Mr. Liu Sicheng will become chair of the nominating committee effective July 31, 2026.
Happy City Holdings Limited reports that it has submitted its response to Nasdaq’s information request related to the ongoing trading halt of its Class A ordinary shares. On July 10, 2026, the company provided Nasdaq with its response along with supporting information and documents, which are now under review.
Trading in the Class A ordinary shares remains halted until Nasdaq determines that the request for additional information has been fully satisfied, and the company states there can be no assurance as to when, or whether, trading will resume. Happy City also reiterates that it has not authorized, participated in, or been involved with any promotion or recommendation of its securities via social media or otherwise.
Happy City Holdings Limited reports that Nasdaq has halted trading in its Class A ordinary shares while the company responds to Nasdaq’s request for additional information. This halt follows an earlier SEC order that temporarily suspended trading in the company’s securities from June 12 through June 26, 2026.
The company states it is fully cooperating with the SEC, Nasdaq, and other regulators and is working diligently to provide the requested information. It also reiterates that it has not authorized or participated in any promotion or recommendation of its securities via social media or other channels.
Happy City Holdings Limited reports that the U.S. SEC ordered a temporary suspension of trading in its securities from 4:00 ET on June 12, 2026 through 11:59 PM ET on June 26, 2026. The SEC order cites concerns about potential manipulation linked to social media recommendations by unknown persons.
The company states it has not authorized or participated in any such promotions, has received an information request from Nasdaq, and intends to respond within the requested timeframe. It also reports that business operations remain normal with no material change to its operations or financial position as of this report.
Happy City Holdings Limited has regained compliance with Nasdaq’s market value of listed securities rule, allowing its Class A ordinary shares to remain on The Nasdaq Capital Market. The company previously received a notice on January 23, 2026 for not meeting the $2,500,000 stockholders’ equity or $35 million market value requirements. On June 2, 2026, Nasdaq confirmed that Happy City now satisfies the MVLS rule and all other applicable continued listing criteria, and the compliance matter has been formally closed.
Happy City Holdings Limited entered a Standby Equity Purchase Agreement with YA II PN, Ltd., giving the company the right to sell up to $20 million of Class A ordinary shares over 36 months via discretionary “Advances.”
Shares for each Advance will be priced at the lowest daily volume-weighted average price over three trading days after an advance notice, with a 3% discount. There are no mandatory minimum drawdowns or non-usage fees. Happy City paid a $25,000 structuring fee and issued 72,401 Class A shares toward half of a $200,000 commitment fee, with the remaining $100,000 due in cash at the first Advance closing. Sales may begin only after an effective resale registration statement on Form F-1, and proceeds will be used as described in the related prospectus.
Happy City Holdings Ltd director Kwok Ho Pan has filed an initial Form 3, which is the standard disclosure of insider ownership. The provided data shows no reportable transactions, no common share holdings and no derivative positions, indicating a baseline disclosure rather than an active trade.