Horizon Ridge reports 9.97% passive stake in UPC

Universe Pharmaceuticals INC (UPC) received a Schedule 13G reporting that Horizon Ridge Limited and its sole owner, Shan Xie, beneficially own 499,424 Class A ordinary shares.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Universe Pharmaceuticals INC (UPC) received a Schedule 13G reporting that Horizon Ridge Limited and its sole owner, Shan Xie, beneficially own 499,424 Class A ordinary shares. This represents 9.97% of the Class A ordinary shares, based on 5,008,313 shares outstanding as of July 27, 2026.

Both Horizon Ridge Limited and Shan Xie report shared voting and dispositive power over 499,424 shares and no sole voting or dispositive power. The filing reflects passive beneficial ownership, with a joint filing agreement attached as an exhibit.

Key Figures

Shares beneficially owned: 499,424 Class A ordinary shares Percent of class: 9.97% Shares outstanding: 5,008,313 Class A ordinary shares +2 more

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Shares beneficially owned 499,424 Class A ordinary shares Beneficial ownership reported by Horizon Ridge Limited and Shan Xie

Percent of class 9.97% Ownership percentage of UPC Class A ordinary shares

Shares outstanding 5,008,313 Class A ordinary shares Shares outstanding as of July 27, 2026, used for ownership calculation

Shared voting power 499,424 shares Shares over which each reporting person has shared voting power

Shared dispositive power 499,424 shares Shares over which each reporting person has shared dispositive power

Key Terms

beneficially owned, shared voting power, shared dispositive power, Schedule 13G, +1 more

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beneficially owned financial

"Amount beneficially owned: Horizon Ridge Limited: 499,424.00 Shan Xie: 499,424.00"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

shared voting power financial

"Shared Voting Power 499,424.00"

Shared voting power occurs when two or more parties jointly have the right to vote or decide how a block of company shares is cast, like co-owners who must agree before moving a piece of furniture. Investors care because who controls voting rights affects board elections, major corporate decisions and takeover outcomes, and shared control can alter regulatory disclosures and the practical influence any holder has over a company’s direction and value.

shared dispositive power financial

"Shared Dispositive Power 499,424.00"

Schedule 13G regulatory

"form_type": "SCHEDULE 13G"

A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

joint filing agreement regulatory

"Exhibit 99.1 - Joint Filing Agreement"

FAQ

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What ownership stake in UPC does Horizon Ridge Limited report on this Schedule 13G?

Horizon Ridge Limited reports beneficial ownership of 499,424 Class A ordinary shares of UPC, representing 9.97% of the Class A ordinary shares, based on 5,008,313 shares outstanding as of July 27, 2026.

Who controls the UPC shares reported by Horizon Ridge Limited on this Schedule 13G?

The 499,424 UPC Class A ordinary shares are held by Horizon Ridge Limited, which is wholly owned and controlled by Shan Xie. Both Horizon Ridge Limited and Shan Xie report the same 9.97% beneficial ownership stake.

What voting power over UPC shares is reported by Horizon Ridge Limited and Shan Xie?

Horizon Ridge Limited and Shan Xie each report 0 shares with sole voting power and 499,424 shares with shared voting power, corresponding to their 9.97% beneficial ownership of UPC’s Class A ordinary shares.

How many UPC Class A ordinary shares are used to calculate the reported 9.97% ownership?

The 9.97% ownership figure is calculated based on 5,008,313 UPC Class A ordinary shares outstanding as of July 27, 2026, as stated in the Schedule 13G filing.

Does Shan Xie have sole or shared dispositive power over the UPC shares?

Shan Xie reports 0 shares with sole dispositive power and 499,424 shares with shared dispositive power, the same as Horizon Ridge Limited, reflecting joint control over disposition of these UPC shares.

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Available on EDGAR 09/01/2026 - 06:08 PM EDT Accepted by SEC EDGAR 09/01/2026 - 06:08 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Universe Pharmaceuticals INC

(Name of Issuer)

Class A ordinary shares

(Title of Class of Securities)

G9442G138

(CUSIP Number)

07/27/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): G9442G138

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Horizon Ridge Limited

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

VIRGIN ISLANDS, BRITISH

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 499,424.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 499,424.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

499,424.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

9.97 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

CO

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: The amount in rows 6, 8 and 9 represents 499,424 Class A ordinary shares held by Horizon Ridge Limited, a company with limited liability formed in the British Virgin Islands. Horizon Ridge Limited is wholly owned and controlled by Shan Xie, an individual. Percentage of class is calculated based on 5,008,313 Class A ordinary shares outstanding as of July 27, 2026.

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): G9442G138

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Shan Xie

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

CHINA

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 499,424.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 499,424.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

499,424.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

9.97 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: The amount in rows 6, 8 and 9 represents 499,424 Class A ordinary shares held by Horizon Ridge Limited, a company with limited liability formed in the British Virgin Islands. Horizon Ridge Limited is wholly owned and controlled by Shan Xie, an individual. Percentage of class is calculated based on 5,008,313 Class A ordinary shares outstanding as of July 27, 2026.

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Universe Pharmaceuticals INC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 265 Jingjiu Avenue, Jinggangshan Economic and Technological, Ji'an, Jiangxi, CHINA, 343100
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Horizon Ridge Limited Shan Xie
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: Horizon Ridge Limited: Vistra Corporate Services Centre, Wickhams Cay II, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands Shan Xie: Room 102, No. 25, Lane 1771, Hutai Road, Shanghai 200000, People's Republic of China
(c)	Citizenship: Horizon Ridge Limited: British Virgin Islands Shan Xie: People's Republic of China
(d)	Title of class of securities: Class A ordinary shares
(e)	CUSIP Number(s): G9442G138
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: Horizon Ridge Limited: 499,424.00 Shan Xie: 499,424.00
(b)	Percent of class: Horizon Ridge Limited: 9.97% Shan Xie: 9.97%
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: See Row 5 of the cover page for each Reporting Person.
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: See Row 6 of the cover page for each Reporting Person.
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See Row 7 of the cover page for each Reporting Person.
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See Row 8 of the cover page for each Reporting Person.
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Horizon Ridge Limited

Signature:	/s/ Shan Xie
Name/Title:	Shan Xie/Director
Date:	09/01/2026

Shan Xie

Signature:	/s/ Shan Xie
Name/Title:	Shan Xie
Date:	09/01/2026

Exhibit Information

Exhibit 99.1 - Joint Filing Agreement