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Merger price for LakeShore Biopharma (LSB) slashed to US$0.066 a share

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

LakeShore Biopharma’s major shareholders have amended their go‑private deal, sharply cutting the proposed cash payout to public investors. The Amended Merger Agreement reduces the per share merger consideration from US$0.90 to US$0.066, implying about US$1.3 million to buy out outstanding ordinary shares not held by rollover shareholders. The lead reporting person, Huaqin Xue, is deemed to beneficially own 21,021,332 ordinary shares, or 51.0% of the company based on 41,212,693 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2025. Several funds, including Oceanpine, Adjuvant, MSA Growth, Superstring and Epiphron, report smaller holdings below 2% each. Termination fees are also reduced to US$50,000 for the company and US$100,000 for the parent. If the merger closes, LakeShore Biopharma’s ordinary shares would be deregistered and cease trading on the OTC Pink Open Market.

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  • Per share merger consideration cut from US$0.90 to US$0.066, reducing the cash value offered to minority shareholders to roughly US$1.3 million in total.

Insights

Merger terms are revised with a steep cut in cash consideration to minorities.

The filing shows an Amended Merger Agreement where LakeShore Biopharma’s proposed merger price drops from US$0.90 to US$0.066 per ordinary share. Based on this new price, only about US$1.3 million is expected to be spent to acquire outstanding shares not held by rollover shareholders.

Termination economics are also softened: the company termination fee falls to US$50,000 and the parent termination fee to US$100,000, while the sponsor’s liability under the amended limited guarantee is capped at US$110,000. The sponsor has committed US$1,268,818.58 of equity financing to Parent under the amended equity commitment letter.

If the merger is completed, the ordinary shares would be eligible for deregistration under Section 12(g)(4) and would cease trading on the OTC Pink Open Market. For now, completion still depends on the conditions in the Amended Merger Agreement, including support from rollover shareholders who have agreed to cancel their shares for equity in Parent rather than cash.

Per share merger consideration (new) US$0.066 per ordinary share Amended Merger Agreement dated April 29, 2026
Prior per share merger consideration US$0.90 per ordinary share Original Merger Agreement before Amendment No. 1
Estimated total cash to public holders Approximately US$1.3 million Purchase of outstanding Ordinary Shares not held by rollover shareholders
Sponsor equity commitment US$1,268,818.58 Amended and Restated Equity Commitment Letter to Parent
Company termination fee US$50,000 Reduced from US$550,000 in Amended Merger Agreement
Parent termination fee US$100,000 Reduced from US$1,100,000 in Amended Merger Agreement
Sponsor guarantee cap US$110,000 Maximum liability under Amended and Restated Limited Guarantee
Shares outstanding 41,212,693 ordinary shares As of June 30, 2025, per Form 20-F
Huaqin Xue beneficial ownership 21,021,332 ordinary shares (51.0%) Based on 41,212,693 shares outstanding
Amended Merger Agreement financial
"the Merger Agreement as so amended, the "Amended Merger Agreement""
Rollover Shareholders financial
"outstanding Ordinary Shares not owned by the Rollover Shareholders"
Rollover shareholders are existing owners who choose to keep some or all of their ownership by exchanging their current shares for shares in a new or combined company instead of taking a full cash payout. This matters to investors because it signals those insiders expect future upside or want a continued stake—like choosing to reinvest sale proceeds into a new business—affecting future ownership percentages, potential dilution, and alignment of interests between old owners and new investors.
A&R Equity Commitment Letter financial
"an amended and restated equity commitment letter (the "A&R Equity Commitment Letter")"
termination fee financial
"reduces the Company Termination Fee to US$50,000 ... and the Parent Termination Fee to US$100,000"
A termination fee is a payment required if one party ends a contract before its agreed-upon end date. It acts like a penalty or compensation to the other party for canceling early, similar to a fee you might pay for breaking a lease or canceling a service contract. For investors, it matters because it can influence a company's decisions and financial obligations related to ending agreements prematurely.
A&R Limited Guarantee financial
"an amended and restated limited guarantee (the "A&R Limited Guarantee")"
Section 12(g)(4) regulatory
"eligible for termination of registration pursuant to Section 12(g)(4) of the Act"





G9845F208

(CUSIP Number)
Huaqin Xue
c/o Kingston Chambers, PO Box 173, Road Town
Tortola, D8, VG1110
86 133 3571 1066


Oceanpine Capital Inc.
c/o Suite 2207-9, 22/F, Tower Two, Lippo Centre, 89 Queensway
Admiralty, K3, 000000
86 (10) 6195 9000

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
04/29/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


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).




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SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Each of row 7, 9 and 11 represents 21,021,332 ordinary shares held by Crystal Investment (as defined below). Each ordinary share is entitled to one vote. Crystal Investment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Crystal Holdings (as defined below). Huaqin Xue is a director of both Crystal Investment and Crystal Holdings and is the sole shareholder of Crystal Holdings. Based on the foregoing, Huaqin Xue may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the ordinary shares held by Crystal Investment. Row 13 represents the percentage that is calculated based on 41,212,693 outstanding ordinary shares as of June 30, 2025, as disclosed in the Issuer's Form 20-F, filed on July 31, 2025.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Each of row 7, 9 and 11 represents 21,021,332 ordinary shares held by Crystal Investment, which is wholly owned by Crystal Holdings. Each ordinary share is entitled to one vote. Row 13 represents the percentage that is calculated based on 41,212,693 outstanding ordinary shares as of June 30, 2025, as disclosed in the Issuer's Form 20-F, filed on July 31, 2025.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Each of row 7, 9 and 11 represents 21,021,332 ordinary shares held by Crystal Investment. Each ordinary share is entitled to one vote. Row 13 represents the percentage that is calculated based on 41,212,693 outstanding ordinary shares as of June 30, 2025, as disclosed in the Issuer's Form 20-F, filed on July 31, 2025.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Each of row 7, 9 and 11 represents (i) 410,560 ordinary shares held by Oceanpine Investment (as defined below), and (ii) 52,200 ordinary shares held by Oceanpine Capital (as defined below). Each ordinary share is entitled to one vote. As Dave Liguang Chenn is the managing partner of both Oceanpine Investment and Oceanpine Capital, he may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the ordinary shares held by Oceanpine Investment and Oceanpine Capital. Row 13 represents the percentage that is calculated based on 41,212,693 outstanding ordinary shares as of June 30, 2025, as disclosed in the Issuer's Form 20-F, filed on July 31, 2025.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Each of row 7, 9 and 11 represents 410,560 ordinary shares held by Oceanpine Investment. Each ordinary share is entitled to one vote. Row 13 represents the percentage that is calculated based on 41,212,693 outstanding ordinary shares as of June 30, 2025, as disclosed in the Issuer's Form 20-F, filed on July 31, 2025.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Each of row 7, 9 and 11 represents 52,200 ordinary shares held by Oceanpine Capital. Each ordinary share is entitled to one vote. Row 13 represents the percentage that is calculated based on 41,212,693 outstanding ordinary shares as of June 30, 2025, as disclosed in the Issuer's Form 20-F, filed on July 31, 2025.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Each of row 8, 10 and 11 represents (i) 243,630 ordinary shares held by Adjuvant Fund (as defined below) and (ii) 46,668 ordinary shares held by Adjuvant Fund DE (as defined below). Each ordinary share is entitled to one vote. Adjuvant GP (as defined below) is the sole general partner of Adjuvant Fund and Adjuvant Fund DE. Adjuvant Management (as defined below) is the sole general partner of Adjuvant GP. Therefore, Adjuvant Management may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the ordinary shares held by Adjuvant Fund and Adjuvant Fund DE. Row 13 represents the percentage that is calculated based on 41,212,693 outstanding ordinary shares as of June 30, 2025, as disclosed in the Issuer's Form 20-F, filed on July 31, 2025.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Each of row 8, 10 and 11 represents (i) 243,630 ordinary shares held by Adjuvant Fund and (ii) 46,668 ordinary shares held by Adjuvant Fund DE. Each ordinary share is entitled to one vote. Adjuvant GP is the sole general partner of Adjuvant Fund and Adjuvant Fund DE, and may be deemed to beneficially own the ordinary shares held by Adjuvant Fund and Adjuvant Fund DE. Row 13 represents the percentage that is calculated based on 41,212,693 outstanding ordinary shares as of June 30, 2025, as disclosed in the Issuer's Form 20-F, filed on July 31, 2025.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Each of row 8, 10 and 11 represents 243,630 ordinary shares held by Adjuvant Fund. Each ordinary share is entitled to one vote. Row 13 represents the percentage that is calculated based on 41,212,693 outstanding ordinary shares as of June 30, 2025, as disclosed in the Issuer's Form 20-F, filed on July 31, 2025.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Each of row 8, 10 and 11 represents 46,668 ordinary shares held by Adjuvant Fund DE. Each ordinary share is entitled to one vote. Row 13 represents the percentage that is calculated based on 41,212,693 outstanding ordinary shares as of June 30, 2025, as disclosed in the Issuer's Form 20-F, filed on July 31, 2025.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Each of row 7, 9 and 11 represents 112,904 ordinary shares held by MSA Growth (as defined below). Each ordinary share is entitled to one vote. MSA China Growth (as defined below) is the general partner of MSA Growth, and may be deemed to beneficially own the ordinary shares held by MSA Growth. Row 13 represents the percentage that is calculated based on 41,212,693 outstanding ordinary shares as of June 30, 2025, as disclosed in the Issuer's Form 20-F, filed on July 31, 2025.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Each of row 7, 9 and 11 represents 112,904 ordinary shares held by MSA Growth. Each ordinary share is entitled to one vote. Row 13 represents the percentage that is calculated based on 41,212,693 outstanding ordinary shares as of June 30, 2025, as disclosed in the Issuer's Form 20-F, filed on July 31, 2025.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Each of row 7, 9 and 11 represents 30,792 ordinary shares held by Superstring Capital (as defined below). Each ordinary share is entitled to one vote. Superstring Management (as defined below) serves as the investment manager of Superstring Capital, and may be deemed to beneficially own the ordinary shares held by Superstring Capital. Row 13 represents the percentage that is calculated based on 41,212,693 outstanding ordinary shares as of June 30, 2025, as disclosed in the Issuer's Form 20-F, filed on July 31, 2025.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Each of row 7, 9 and 11 represents 30,792 ordinary shares held by Superstring Capital. Each ordinary share is entitled to one vote. Row 13 represents the percentage that is calculated based on 41,212,693 outstanding ordinary shares as of June 30, 2025, as disclosed in the Issuer's Form 20-F, filed on July 31, 2025.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Each of row 7, 9 and 11 represents 70,083 ordinary shares held by Epiphron Capital (as defined below). Each ordinary share is entitled to one vote. Row 13 represents the percentage that is calculated based on 41,212,693 outstanding ordinary shares as of June 30, 2025, as disclosed in the Issuer's Form 20-F, filed on July 31, 2025.


SCHEDULE 13D


Huaqin Xue
Signature:/s/ Huaqin Xue
Name/Title:Huaqin Xue
Date:04/29/2026
Crystal Peak Holdings Inc.
Signature:/s/ Huaqin Xue
Name/Title:Huaqin Xue/Director
Date:04/29/2026
Crystal Peak Investment Inc.
Signature:/s/ Huaqin Xue
Name/Title:Huaqin Xue/Director
Date:04/29/2026
Dave Liguang Chenn
Signature:/s/ Dave Liguang Chenn
Name/Title:Dave Liguang Chenn
Date:04/29/2026
Oceanpine Investment Fund II LP
Signature:/s/ Dave Liguang Chenn
Name/Title:Dave Liguang Chenn/Director
Date:04/29/2026
Oceanpine Capital Inc.
Signature:/s/ Jiayu Yang
Name/Title:Jiayu Yang/Director
Date:04/29/2026
Adjuvant Capital Management, L.L.C.
Signature:/s/ Kabeer Aziz
Name/Title:Kabeer Aziz/Vice President & Secretary
Date:04/29/2026
Adjuvant Capital GP, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Kabeer Aziz
Name/Title:Kabeer Aziz/Vice President & Secretary
Date:04/29/2026
Adjuvant Global Health Technology Fund, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Kabeer Aziz
Name/Title:Kabeer Aziz/Vice President & Secretary
Date:04/29/2026
Adjuvant Global Health Technology Fund DE, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Kabeer Aziz
Name/Title:Kabeer Aziz/Vice President & Secretary
Date:04/29/2026
MSA China Growth Fund II GP, LLC
Signature:/s/ Yu (Jenny) Zeng
Name/Title:Yu (Jenny) Zeng/Manager
Date:04/29/2026
MSA Growth Fund II, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Yu (Jenny) Zeng
Name/Title:Yu (Jenny) Zeng/Managing Partner
Date:04/29/2026
Superstring Capital Management LP
Signature:/s/ Ting Guo
Name/Title:Ting Guo/Managing Partner
Date:04/29/2026
Superstring Capital Master Fund LP
Signature:/s/ Ting Guo
Name/Title:Ting Guo/General Partner
Date:04/29/2026
Epiphron Capital (Hong Kong) Limited
Signature:/s/ Sherry Xiaoyu Liu
Name/Title:Sherry Xiaoyu Liu/Director
Date:04/29/2026

FAQ

What percentage of LakeShore Biopharma (LSB) does Huaqin Xue beneficially own?

Huaqin Xue is deemed to beneficially own 21,021,332 ordinary shares, representing 51.0% of LakeShore Biopharma’s ordinary shares, based on 41,212,693 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2025, as disclosed in the company’s Form 20-F.

How has the LakeShore Biopharma (LSB) merger price changed in this amendment?

The Amended Merger Agreement reduces the proposed per share merger consideration from US$0.90 to US$0.066. This substantially lowers the cash that non‑rollover shareholders would receive if the merger is completed at the revised terms outlined in the filing.

What total cash is expected to be paid for LakeShore Biopharma (LSB) public shares?

The filing states it is anticipated that approximately US$1.3 million will be spent to purchase outstanding ordinary shares not owned by the rollover shareholders, at a price of US$0.066 per share, under the revised merger structure described in the amendment.

What happens to LakeShore Biopharma (LSB) shares if the merger closes?

If the merger is consummated under the Amended Merger Agreement, LakeShore Biopharma’s ordinary shares would become eligible for deregistration under Section 12(g)(4) of the Exchange Act and would cease to be quoted on the OTC Pink Open Market as described in the document.

How were termination fees for the LakeShore Biopharma (LSB) merger revised?

The amendment reduces the company termination fee to US$50,000 from US$550,000 and the parent termination fee to US$100,000 from US$1,100,000. The sponsor’s maximum liability under the amended limited guarantee is US$110,000.

What equity financing supports the revised LakeShore Biopharma (LSB) merger?

Under the Amended and Restated Equity Commitment Letter, the sponsor will provide US$1,268,818.58 of equity financing to the merger parent entity to fund the transactions, including payment of merger consideration on the terms summarized in the filing.