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Major Newegg (NASDAQ: NEGG) shareholder details 54.6% stake and large Bank of China pledge

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Form Type
SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hangzhou Lianluo and related entities filed Amendment No. 3 to their Schedule 13D on Newegg Commerce, Inc., reporting beneficial ownership of 11,835,144 Common Shares, or 54.63% of the company. This includes shares held through Digital Grid, Hyperfinite and options and warrants exercisable within 60 days.

The filing explains that 11,141,079 Common Shares held by Digital Grid, representing a majority stake, are pledged to Bank of China as collateral for working-capital loans and letters of credit owed by Digital Grid, Hangzhou Lianluo and affiliates. A new Cash Guarantee Agreement allows Bank of China, after consenting, to release legends so Digital Grid can sell pledged shares under Rule 144 and apply sale proceeds to repay these loans. The amendment also restates the long‑standing merger background and shareholder agreement arrangements governing transfer restrictions and rights among major holders.

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Control remains concentrated while a majority stake secures large external loans.

The filing shows Mr. Zhitao He may be deemed to beneficially own 11,835,144 Newegg Common Shares, or 54.63% of shares outstanding as of May 26, 2026. This control comes through Hangzhou Lianluo, Digital Grid, Hyperfinite and near-term exercisable options and warrants.

However, 11,141,079 Common Shares, or about 53% of Newegg, are pledged by Digital Grid to Bank of China as collateral for Loans totaling about RMB334 million plus $149.1 million, excluding interest, fees and penalties, as of May 31, 2026. The new Cash Guarantee Agreement introduces a mechanism for selling pledged shares under Rule 144, with proceeds directed to loan repayment.

This structure means a very large block of Newegg stock both underpins external debt and could be sold, with bank consent, to reduce that debt. Future disclosures about any actual share sales under the Cash Guarantee Agreement, or changes to the pledged position, would further clarify the impact on Newegg’s shareholder base and trading dynamics.

Mr. He beneficial ownership 11,835,144 Common Shares (54.63%) Beneficial ownership under Rule 13d-3 as of May 26, 2026
Digital Grid pledged shares 11,141,079 Common Shares (53.12%) Newegg shares held by Digital Grid and pledged to Bank of China
Shares outstanding 20,973,423 Common Shares Newegg Common Shares outstanding as of May 26, 2026
RMB-denominated Loans RMB334 million RMB Loans owed under Credit Agreements as of May 31, 2026
USD-denominated Loans $149.1 million U.S. dollar Loans owed under Credit Agreements as of May 31, 2026
Cash guarantee deposit RMB5,000,000 Cash guarantee under Cash Guarantee Agreement for Loans
Stock options held by Mr. He 684,869 shares at $10.95 Vested options exercisable within 60 days
Warrants held by Hangzhou Lianluo 6,250 shares at $352.00 Warrants exercisable within 60 days
beneficially own financial
"may be deemed to beneficially own 11,835,144 Common Shares of the Issuer"
Beneficially own means having the economic rights and risks of a security—such as the right to receive dividends, sell the shares, or profit from price changes—whether or not your name appears on the official share register. Think of it like renting a car: you use it and reap the benefits even if the title lists someone else. Investors care because beneficial ownership determines who truly controls value, must be disclosed under securities rules, and can signal potential influence or trading activity that affects a stock’s price.
Rule 13d-3 regulatory
"calculated in accordance with Rule 13d-3 of the Exchange Act of 1934"
Rule 13d-3 defines who is treated as the beneficial owner of a company’s shares for U.S. securities disclosure rules — essentially anyone who has the power to vote or direct how shares are voted, or the power to buy or sell them, even if they don’t hold the certificates. For investors this matters because crossing certain ownership thresholds triggers public filing and disclosure obligations and signals potential control or influence, much like having the keys to a car implies you can drive it even if it’s registered to someone else.
Rule 144 regulatory
"Digital Grid will dispose of such number of Pledged Shares pursuant to Rule 144"
Rule 144 is a U.S. securities regulation that sets conditions under which restricted or insider-held shares can be legally resold to the public, such as required holding periods, availability of public information, limits on how much can be sold at once, and certain filing requirements. For investors it matters because it determines when previously locked-up shares can enter the market — like a release valve that can increase supply, affect share price, and signal insider intent.
Pledge Agreement financial
"Pledge Agreement by and between Digital Grid and Bank of China, dated April 26, 2019"
Cash Guarantee Agreement financial
"entered into the Judgement Enforcement Guarantee Agreement (the "Cash Guarantee Agreement")"
Shareholders Agreement financial
"Amended and Restated Shareholders Agreement provides for various agreements amongst the parties"
A shareholders agreement is a written contract among a company's owners that sets out their rights, responsibilities and rules for running the business and selling shares. It matters to investors because it clarifies who makes decisions, how shares can be bought or sold, and how disputes are handled—like house rules among roommates that prevent fights and ensure everyone knows how to leave or change the arrangement without shocking the others.
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G6483G209

(CUSIP Number)
Zhitao He
18/F, Xintu Tower 451 Wulianwang Street, Binjiang District, Hangzhou
Zhejiang Province, F4, 310051
86-0571-2828-0882


Digital Grid (Hong Kong) Tech
c/o Zhotao He, 18/F, Xintu Tower,, 451 Wulianwang Street, Binjiang District
Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, F4, 310051
86-0571-2828-0882


Ruth Jin
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. 919 Third Avenue
New York, NY, 10022
212-935-3000

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
06/11/2026

(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:
The 11,147,329 Common Shares reflected on lines 8, 10 and 11 consist of (i) 11,141,079 Common Shares held by Digital Grid, through Hangzhou Lianluo's 100% ownership of Digital Grid and (ii) warrants to purchase 6,250 Common Shares at an exercise price of $352.00 per share owned by Hangzhou Lianluo that are exercisable within 60 days. The percentage reflected on line 13 is calculated based on 20,973,423 Common Shares outstanding as of May 26, 2026, as reported in the Registration Statement on Form F-3 filed by the Issuer on June 1, 2026, as amended.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentage reflected on line 13 is calculated based on 20,973,423 Common Shares outstanding as of May 26, 2026, as reported in the Registration Statement on Form F-3 filed by the Issuer on June 1, 2026, as amended.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentage reflected on line 13 is calculated based on 20,973,423 Common Shares outstanding as of May 26, 2026, as reported in the Registration Statement on Form F-3 filed by the Issuer on June 1, 2026, as amended.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The 11,150,275 Common Shares reflected on lines 8 and 10 consist of (i) 11,141,079 Common Shares held by Digital Grid, through Hangzhou Lianluo's 100% ownership of Digital Grid, (ii) warrants to purchase 6,250 Common Shares at an exercise price of $352.00 per share held by Hangzhou Lianluo that are exercisable within 60 days, and (iii) 2,946 Common Shares held by Hyperfinite, through Mr. Zhitao He's 100% ownership of Hyperfinite. The 684,869 Common Shares reflected on lines 7 and 9 consist of vested stock options held by Mr. Zhitao He that are exercisable within 60 days for 684,869 Common Shares at an exercise price of $10.95 per share. The 11,835,144 Common Shares reflected on line 11 consist of (i) 11,141,079 Common Shares held by Digital Grid, through Hangzhou Lianluo's 100% ownership of Digital Grid, (ii) warrants to purchase 6,250 Common Shares at an exercise price of $352.00 per share held by Hangzhou Lianluo that are exercisable within 60 days, (iii) 2,946 Common Shares held by Hyperfinite, through Mr. Zhitao He's 100% ownership of Hyperfinite, and (iv) vested stock options held by Mr. Zhitao He that are exercisable within 60 days for 684,869 Common Shares at an exercise price of $10.95 per share. The percentage reflected on line 13 is calculated based on 20,973,423 Common Shares outstanding as of May 26, 2026, as reported in the Registration Statement on Form F-3 filed by the Issuer on June 1, 2026, as amended.


SCHEDULE 13D


Hangzhou Lianluo Interactive Information Technology Co., Ltd.
Signature:/s/ Zhitao He
Name/Title:Zhitao He/Chairman and CEO
Date:06/15/2026
Digital Grid (Hong Kong) Technology Co., Limited
Signature:/s/ Zhitao He
Name/Title:Zhitao He/Chairman and Sole Director
Date:06/15/2026
Hyperfinite Galaxy Holding Limited
Signature:/s/ Zhitao He
Name/Title:Zhitao He/Sole Director
Date:06/15/2026
He Zhitao
Signature:/s/ Zhitao He
Name/Title:Zhitao He
Date:06/15/2026

FAQ

How many Newegg (NEGG) shares do the reporting persons beneficially own in this Schedule 13D/A?

The reporting persons may be deemed to beneficially own 11,835,144 Newegg Common Shares, or 54.63% of shares outstanding as of May 26, 2026. This total includes shares held through Digital Grid and Hyperfinite plus options and warrants exercisable within 60 days.

What portion of Newegg (NEGG) is held by Digital Grid and pledged to Bank of China?

Digital Grid holds 11,141,079 Newegg Common Shares, representing 53.12% of outstanding shares as of May 26, 2026. All of these shares are pledged to Bank of China as collateral for working-capital Loans and letters of credit owed by Digital Grid, Hangzhou Lianluo and affiliates.

What are the key loan amounts referenced in the Newegg (NEGG) Schedule 13D/A amendment?

The filing states total amounts owed under the Loans secured by Newegg shares are about RMB334 million in RMB-denominated borrowings plus $149.1 million in U.S. dollar Loans as of May 31, 2026. These obligations are in addition to accrued interest, fees and penalties.

What does the new Cash Guarantee Agreement mean for Newegg (NEGG) pledged shares?

Under the Cash Guarantee Agreement dated June 11, 2026, a guarantor deposits RMB5,000,000 with Bank of China, and Digital Grid can request consent to sell pledged Newegg shares under Rule 144. Sale proceeds must be used to repay the Loans, or Bank of China can recover from the cash deposit.

How is Hangzhou Lianluo’s beneficial ownership in Newegg (NEGG) structured?

Hangzhou Lianluo may be deemed to beneficially own 11,147,329 Newegg Common Shares, or 53.13% of the company, through 100% ownership of Digital Grid and warrants for 6,250 shares exercisable within 60 days at $352.00 per share, calculated under Rule 13d-3.