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[6-K] Maase Inc. Current Report (Foreign Issuer)

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Maase Inc. has completed its acquisition of Times Good Limited, which controls the Huazhi Group, a leading computing power and AI algorithm provider in China, for total consideration of approximately RMB1.1 billion. The deal includes 87,400,144 Class A ordinary shares and a deferred cash payment of US$26,000,000.

After the transaction, Maase has 442,175,578 ordinary shares outstanding, with the sellers collectively holding about 19.77% of the share capital and 7.93% of the voting power, subject to a 60‑month lock‑up. The acquisition marks Maase’s strategic shift from a “Scenario Operator” to an “AI Industry Player” with vertically integrated, full‑stack AI capabilities across infrastructure, algorithms, hardware, and operational services.

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Maase executes a large, strategic AI acquisition funded mainly with equity.

Maase is acquiring the Huazhi Group via Times Good Limited for approximately RMB1.1 billion, paid through 87,400,144 new Class A shares plus US$26,000,000 cash within 365 days of closing. This significantly expands Maase’s exposure to high‑performance computing and AI algorithms.

The issuance lifts total shares outstanding to 442,175,578, with sellers holding about 19.77% of share capital but only 7.93% of voting power, indicating structured governance. A 60‑month lock‑up aligns new shareholders with long‑term performance and may reduce near‑term selling pressure.

Strategically, management highlights a move from “Scenario Operator” to “AI Industry Player” with vertically integrated infrastructure, proprietary algorithms, hardware, and operational services. Future disclosures in company filings can show how revenue, margins, and AI deployments evolve as integration of Huazhi’s computing and algorithm capabilities progresses.

Acquisition consideration RMB1.1 billion Total consideration for Times Good Limited / Huazhi Group
Share consideration 87,400,144 Class A shares Shares issued as part of Huazhi acquisition price
Cash consideration US$26,000,000 Cash payment due within 365 days after closing
Total shares outstanding 442,175,578 shares Ordinary shares outstanding as of March 30, 2026
Class A shares outstanding 435,508,910 shares Class A ordinary shares after acquisition
Class B shares outstanding 6,666,668 shares Class B ordinary shares after acquisition
Seller equity stake 19.77% of share capital Collective stake of Huazhi sellers in Maase
Seller voting power 7.93% of votes Total voting power held by Huazhi sellers
full-stack AI self-controlled capabilities technical
"strategic evolution from a “Scenario Operator” to an “AI Industry Player” with full-stack, self-controlled capabilities"
high-performance computing technical
"Huazhi Group specializes in high-performance computing and artificial intelligence algorithm research and development"
A cluster of very powerful computers, special chips and fast networks designed to tackle huge, complex calculations far faster than a normal PC — like replacing a single delivery van with a synchronized fleet to move a city’s worth of packages. For investors, high-performance computing matters because it enables faster product development, more accurate simulations and data analysis, and new revenue streams for hardware, software and services, making firms that supply or use it potentially more competitive and scalable.
lock-up period financial
"each seller is subject to a lock-up period of sixty (60) months following the Closing"
A lock-up period is a fixed time after a stock offering during which company insiders and early investors are legally barred from selling their shares. It matters because when that restriction expires a large block of previously locked-up shares can enter the market at once, potentially lowering the stock price or spiking trading volume—like opening a floodgate—so investors monitor these dates to anticipate price moves and manage risk.
ordinary shares financial
"the Company has a total of 442,175,578 issued and outstanding ordinary shares"
Ordinary shares are a type of ownership stake in a company, giving shareholders a right to participate in the company’s profits and decision-making through voting. They are similar to owning a piece of a business, and their value can rise or fall based on the company's performance. Investors buy ordinary shares to potentially earn dividends and benefit from the company's growth over time.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
computing power resource integration technical
"spanning computing power resource integration and cutting-edge algorithm development"

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of March 2026

 

Commission File Number 001-38813

 

Maase Inc.

 

Building 48, Zhixin Manufacturing Valley Industrial Park

No. 52 Yangzhou Road, Economic Development Zone

Laixi, Qingdao, Shandong Province, People’s Republic of China

Tel: +86-532-66030885

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F ☒        Form 40-F

 

 

 

 

 

 

Completion of Acquisition of Huazhi Group

 

On March 30, 2026, Maase Inc., an exempted company incorporated in the Cayman Islands (the “Company”) successfully completed its acquisition of Times Good Limited (the “Target Company”), which in turn, controls core assets and operations of Huazhi Future (Chongqing) Technology Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries (collectively the “Huazhi Group”). Huazhi Group is a leading provider of computing power and algorithm solutions in China.

 

As previously disclosed in the Report on Form 6-K of the Company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 23, 2026, the Company entered into a transaction agreement (the “Transaction Agreement”) to acquire 100% of the equity interests of the Target Company on January 23, 2026. The Company purchased from the sellers all of the issued and outstanding equity interests of the Target Company, for a total consideration of approximately RMB1.1 billion, consisting of (i) an aggregate 87,400,144 Class A ordinary shares of a par value of US$0.09 each of the Company (the “Consideration Shares”), and (ii) a cash payment of US$26,000,000, which will be paid within 365 days after the closing (the “Closing”) of the transaction contemplated under the Transaction Agreement. Subject to certain customary exceptions, each seller is subject to a lock-up period of sixty (60) months following the Closing.

 

Following this issuance and the completion of the transaction, the Company has a total of 442,175,578 issued and outstanding ordinary shares, consisting of 435,508,910 Class A ordinary shares and 6,666,668 Class B ordinary shares. The sellers, which are not related to each other and would not be deemed as a group, collectively hold approximately 19.77% of the total issued and outstanding shares of the Company, representing approximately 7.93% of the total voting power.

 

In connection with completion of the acquisition, the Company issued a press release on March 31, 2026, which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report on Form 6-K.

 

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Exhibit No.   Description
99.1   Press Release dated March 31, 2026.

 

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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, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  Maase Inc.
     
Date: March 31, 2026 By: /s/ Zhou Min
    Name:  Zhou Min
    Title: Vice-Chairperson of the Board,
Chief Executive Officer

 

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

MAAS Completes Strategic Acquisition of Huazhi Future, Establishing Full-Stack AI Self-Controllability

 

QINGDAO, China, March 31, 2026 – Maase Inc. (NASDAQ: MAAS) (“MAAS” or the “Company”) today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of 100% equity interests in Times Good Limited, which in turn controls the core assets and operations of Huazhi Future (Chongqing) Technology Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Huazhi Group”). The transaction, previously disclosed on January 23, 2026, was consummated on March 30, 2026. The successful completion of this acquisition marks MAAS’s strategic evolution from a “Scenario Operator” to an “AI Industry Player” with full-stack, self-controlled capabilities.

 

As of March 30, 2026, the Company had a total of 442,175,578 ordinary shares outstanding, consisting of 435,508,910 Class A ordinary shares and 6,666,668 Class B ordinary shares. The sellers collectively hold 87,400,144 Class A ordinary shares of the Company, representing approximately 19.77% of the total issued share capital and approximately 7.93% of the total voting power, respectively.

 

Huazhi Group specializes in high-performance computing and artificial intelligence algorithm research and development, spanning computing power resource integration and cutting-edge algorithm development. It has accumulated extensive domain expertise in smart governance (encompassing public security, emergency management, agriculture, forestry, and water resources) and enterprise digital transformation. Post-acquisition, MAAS will vertically integrate underlying computing infrastructure, proprietary algorithms, intelligent hardware, and full-spectrum operational services, creating a closed-loop, full-stack AI technology and operational ecosystem spanning the entire industry value chain.

 

Ms. Min Zhou, the Chief Executive Officer of MAAS, commented, “This acquisition marks a pivotal milestone in MAAS’s strategic evolution. Huazhi Group’s underlying technology stack is highly synergistic and complementary to our existing business landscape. Going forward, we will accelerate the deep integration of our technical architectures and core talent pools, focusing on mission-critical benchmark scenarios including energy dispatch optimization, intelligent commercial networks, and urban comprehensive governance. We remain committed to pushing the boundaries of AI applications and continuously enhancing our industry-leading AI ecosystem matrix.”

 

About MAAS

 

Founded in 2010 and formerly known as Highest Performances Holdings Inc. and Puyi Inc., we have evolved with a vision to become a leading provider of intelligent technology-driven family and enterprise services. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for families worldwide by leveraging two primary driving forces: technological intelligence and capital investments. We are dedicated to investing in high-quality enterprises with global potential, focusing on areas such as artificial-intelligence services, advanced deep-tech solutions, science-backed health and wellness products.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When MAAS uses words such as “may”, “will”, “intend”, “should”, “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “project”, “estimate” or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from MAAS’s expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the following: MAAS’s goals and strategies; MAAS’s future business development; product and service demand and acceptance; changes in technology; economic conditions; reputation and brand; the impact of competition and pricing; government regulations; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China and the international markets MAAS serves and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing and other risks contained in reports filed by MAAS with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in MAAS’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. MAAS undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.

 

For more information, please contact:

 

Investor Relations

 

Phone: +86-532-66030885

 

Email: ir@maaseai.com

 

Maase Inc.

 

 

 

 

FAQ

What acquisition did Maase Inc. (MAAS) complete in March 2026?

Maase Inc. completed the acquisition of Times Good Limited, which controls Huazhi Future (Chongqing) Technology Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries. This brings the Huazhi Group’s high-performance computing and AI algorithm operations under Maase’s control, supporting its move into full-stack AI technology.

How much did Maase Inc. (MAAS) pay for the Huazhi Group acquisition?

Maase agreed to total consideration of approximately RMB1.1 billion. The price includes 87,400,144 newly issued Class A ordinary shares plus a US$26,000,000 cash payment due within 365 days after closing, combining equity and deferred cash funding for the transaction.

How did the Huazhi acquisition change Maase Inc. (MAAS) share structure?

After closing, Maase has 442,175,578 ordinary shares outstanding, including 435,508,910 Class A and 6,666,668 Class B shares. The sellers hold 87,400,144 Class A shares, representing about 19.77% of issued share capital and approximately 7.93% of total voting power.

What lock-up applies to Huazhi sellers’ Maase Inc. (MAAS) shares?

Each seller is generally subject to a 60-month lock-up period following closing. This means they are restricted from selling their 87,400,144 Class A ordinary shares for five years, aligning their interests with Maase’s long-term strategic and operational development.

How does the Huazhi Group acquisition change Maase Inc. (MAAS) strategy?

Management says the deal marks a shift from “Scenario Operator” to “AI Industry Player” with full-stack, self-controlled capabilities. Maase aims to vertically integrate computing infrastructure, proprietary algorithms, intelligent hardware, and operational services across sectors like energy optimization and urban governance.

What does Huazhi Group contribute to Maase Inc. (MAAS)?

Huazhi Group brings expertise in high-performance computing and AI algorithm R&D, covering computing power integration and advanced algorithms. It has experience in smart governance and enterprise digital transformation, which Maase plans to integrate into its broader AI technology and services ecosystem.

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