Yatsen Announces Completion of First Tranche in Previously Announced Private Placement and Hillhouse Participation
GUANGZHOU, China, May 21, 2026 - Yatsen Holding Limited ("Yatsen" or the "Company") (NYSE: YSG), a leading China-based beauty group, today announced the participation of Hillhouse in the Company's previously announced private placement of RMB-denominated convertible senior notes and warrants (the "Transaction"), and the completion of the first tranche of the Transaction.
Certain affiliates of Hillhouse have joined the investment vehicle for the Transaction (the "Purchaser") as a co-investor, alongside Trustar Capital and Mr. Jinfeng Huang, the Company's founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The Company and the Purchaser have entered into an amendment to the original note purchase agreement to reflect the expanded investor base.
The closing of the first tranche of the notes (the "First Note") and the corresponding warrants occurred on May 21, 2026. Subject to the satisfaction of applicable closing conditions, the second tranche of the notes is currently expected to be issued later this year. The total aggregate principal amount of the two equal tranches of notes remains unchanged at equivalent to approximately US$120 million. The Company continues to intend to use the net proceeds from the Transaction for product research and development, global supply chain integration, overseas market expansion, strategic mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate purposes.
Mr. Jinfeng Huang, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Yatsen, stated: "We are pleased to welcome Hillhouse’s participation in the Transaction. As one of Yatsen’s largest and longest-standing shareholders, Hillhouse has supported the Company since 2018. Their continued commitment, together with Trustar Capital and my personal participation, reflects strong confidence in Yatsen’s long-term value and strategic direction. With the completion of the first tranche, we are better positioned to execute our growth strategy and create lasting value for shareholders over the long term."
The issuance of the securities under the Transaction has not been registered and is exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.
About Yatsen Holding Limited
Yatsen Holding Limited (NYSE: YSG) is a leading China-based beauty group with the vision of becoming a world-class pioneer in beauty innovation. Founded in 2016, the Company has launched and acquired numerous color cosmetics and skincare brands including Perfect Diary, Little Ondine, Pink Bear, Galénic, DR.WU (its mainland China business), and Eve Lom.
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