F-1/A 1 ff12023a2_jlonggroup.htm REGISTRATION STATEMENT

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 21, 2023.

Registration No. 333-275077

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

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Amendment No. 2
to
Form F-1
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

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J-Long Group Limited

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Cayman Islands

 

5600

 

Not Applicable

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

 

(Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code Number)

 

(IRS Employer
Identification Number)

Flat F, 8/F, Houston Industrial Building
32-40 Wang Lung Street, Tsuen Wan
New Territories, Hong Kong
+852 3693 2110

(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)

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c/o Cogency Global Inc.
122 East 42
nd Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10168
+212 947-7200

(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)

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Copies to:

Virginia Tam, Esq.
K&L Gates
44
/F, Edinburgh Tower, The Landmark
15 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong
+852 2230 3535

 

Mengyi Jason Ye, Esq.
Yarona L.Yieh, Esq.
Ortoli Rosenstadt LLP
366 Madison Avenue, 3
rd Floor
New York, NY 10017
+1 (212) 588
-0022

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Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to public: As soon as practicable after this registration statement becomes effective.

If any of the securities being registered on this form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act, check the following box. 

If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. 

If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. 

If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act: Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company that prepares its financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”), indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act. 

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        The term “new or revised financial accounting standard” refers to any update issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board to its Accounting Standards Codification after April 5, 2012.

The registrant hereby amends this registration statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the registrant shall file a further amendment that specifically states that this registration statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act or until the registration statement shall become effective on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to such Section 8(a), may determine.

 

 

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

This registration statement contains two prospectuses, as set forth below.

        Public Offering Prospectus. A prospectus to be used for the public offering of 1,400,000 shares of Ordinary Shares of the registrant (the “Public Offering Prospectus”) through the underwriter named on the cover page of the Public Offering Prospectus.

        Resale Prospectus. A prospectus to be used for the resale by the Selling Shareholders set forth therein of 8,910,000 shares of Ordinary Shares of the registrant (the “Resale Prospectus”).

The Resale Prospectus is substantively identical to the Public Offering Prospectus, except for the following principal points:

        they contain different outside and inside front covers and back covers;

        they contain different Offering sections in the Prospectus Summary section beginning on page 1;

        they contain different Use of Proceeds sections on page Alt-2;

        a Selling Shareholders section is included in the Resale Prospectus;

        the Underwriting section from the Public Offering Prospectus on page 131 is deleted from the Resale Prospectus and a Selling Shareholders Plan of Distribution is inserted in its place; and

        the Legal Matters section in the Resale Prospectus on page Alt-8 deletes the reference to counsel for the underwriter.

The registrant has included in this registration statement a set of alternate pages after the back cover page of the Public Offering Prospectus (the “Alternate Pages”) to reflect the foregoing differences in the Resale Prospectus as compared to the Public Offering Prospectus. The Public Offering Prospectus will exclude the Alternate Pages and will be used for the public offering by the registrant. The Resale Prospectus will be substantively identical to the Public Offering Prospectus except for the addition or substitution of the Alternate Pages and will be used for the resale offering by the Selling Shareholders.

 

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The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. We and the Selling Shareholders may not sell these securities until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted.

PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS

 

SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED              , 2023

1,400,000 Ordinary Shares

J-Long Group Limited

This is the initial public offering (“this offering”) of the ordinary shares, par value US$0.0000375 per ordinary share (“Ordinary Shares” or “Shares”), of J-Long Group Limited, an exempted company incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability whose principal place of business is in Hong Kong (“JL”). We are offering on a firm commitment basis 1,400,000 Ordinary Shares of JL, representing 4.46% of the Ordinary Shares following completion of the offering of JL. Capital Summit Enterprises Limited, Cherish Gloss Group Limited, Jipsy Trade Limited, Max Premier Enterprises Limited, Summer Explorer Investments Limited, Wise Total Solutions Group Limited (collectively, the “Selling Shareholders”), are also offering 8,910,000 Ordinary Shares of JL to be sold in the offering pursuant to the Resale Prospectus, representing approximately 28.38% of the Ordinary Shares following the completion of this offering. Following this offering and the offering of the Selling Shareholders pursuant to the Resale Prospectus, 32.83% of the Ordinary Shares will be held by shareholders for general trading, assuming the underwriters do not exercise the over-allotment option and the Selling Shareholders will sell all of the Ordinary Shares offered for sale pursuant to the Resale Prospectus. We will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of the Ordinary Shares by the Selling Shareholders.

Prior to this offering, there has been no public market for our Ordinary Shares. The offering price of our Ordinary Shares in this offering is expected to be between $4 and $6 per share. We intend to apply to list our Ordinary Shares on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “JL.” The closing of this offering is contingent upon the final approval from Nasdaq for our listing on Nasdaq Global Market. There is no guarantee or assurance that our Ordinary Shares will be approved for listing on Nasdaq Global Market or that the offering will be closed.

Investors are cautioned that you are buying shares of a Cayman Islands holding company with operations in Hong Kong by its operating subsidiary.

JL is a holding company incorporated in the Cayman Islands with no material operations of its own, and we conduct our operations primarily in Hong Kong through JLHK. References to the “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” in the prospectus are to JL, the Cayman Islands entity that will issue the Ordinary Shares being offered. References to “JLHK” are to our sole operating subsidiary as of the date of this prospectus.  This is an offering of the Ordinary Shares of JL, the holding company in the Cayman Islands, instead of the shares of the JLHK. Investors in this offering may never directly hold any equity interests in JLHK.

Investing in our Ordinary Shares is highly speculative and involves a high degree of risk. Before buying any shares, you should carefully read the discussion of material risks of investing in our Ordinary Shares in “Risk Factors” beginning on page 22 of this prospectus.

Our operations are solely located in Hong Kong, a special administrative region of the People’s Republic of China (“China” or the “PRC”), with its own governmental and legal system that is independent from mainland China, including having its own distinct laws and regulations. As of the date of this prospectus, we are not subject to the PRC government’s direct influence or discretion over the manner in which we conduct our business activities outside of the PRC. However, due to long-arm provisions under the current PRC laws and regulations, there remains regulatory uncertainty with respect to the implementation and interpretation of laws in China. However, because our operations are primarily located in Hong Kong and a number of our clients are mainland China companies, or companies that have shareholders or directors that are mainland China individuals, we are still subject to certain legal and operational risks associated with our operating subsidiary JLHK being based in Hong Kong. Additionally, the legal and operational risks associated with operating in mainland China may also apply to our operations in Hong Kong, and we face the risks and uncertainties associated with interpretation and the application of the complex and evolving PRC laws and regulations and as to whether and how the recent PRC government statements and regulatory developments, such as those relating to data and cyberspace security, and anti-monopoly concerns would be applicable to JL or JLHK, given the substantial operations of our sole operating subsidiary in Hong Kong and the possibilities that Chinese government may exercise significant oversight over the conduct of business in Hong Kong. We are also subject to the risks of uncertainty about any future actions of the PRC government or authorities in Hong Kong in this regard.

Should the PRC government choose to exercise significant oversight and discretion over the conduct of our business, they may intervene in or influence our operations. Such governmental actions:

        could result in a material change in our operations and/or the value of our securities;

        could significantly limit or completely hinder our ability to continue our operations;

        could significantly limit or completely hinder our ability to offer or continue to offer our securities to investors; and

        may cause the value of our securities to significantly decline or be worthless.

We are aware that recently, the PRC government has initiated a series of regulatory actions and new policies to regulate business operations in certain areas in China with little advance notice, including cracking down on illegal activities in the securities market, enhancing supervision over China-based companies listed overseas using a variable interest entity (“VIE”) structure, adopting new measures to extend the scope of cybersecurity reviews, and expanding the efforts in anti-monopoly enforcement. Since these statements and regulatory actions are new, it is highly uncertain how soon the legislative or administrative regulation making bodies will respond and what existing or new laws or regulations or detailed implementations and interpretations will be modified or promulgated, if any. It is also highly uncertain what the potential impact such modified or new laws and regulations will have on JLHK’s daily business operation, its ability to accept foreign investments and the listing of our Ordinary Shares on U.S. or other foreign exchanges. The PRC government may intervene or influence our operations at any time and may exert more control over offerings conducted overseas and foreign investment in Hong Kong-based issuers. The PRC government may also intervene or impose restrictions on our ability to move out of Hong Kong to distribute earnings and pay dividends or to reinvest in our business outside of Hong Kong. Furthermore, PRC regulatory authorities may in the future promulgate laws, regulations or implementing rules that require our company or any of our subsidiaries to obtain regulatory approval from PRC authorities before this offering. These actions could result in a material change in our operations and could significantly limit or completely hinder our ability to complete this offering or cause the value of our Ordinary Shares to significantly decline or become worthless. See “Prospectus Summary — Recent Regulatory Developments in the PRC” beginning on page 13.

As advised by CFN Lawyers, our counsel as to the laws of Hong Kong, based on their understanding of the current Hong Kong laws, as of the date of this prospectus, our operations in Hong Kong and our registered public offering in the United States are not subject to the review nor prior approval of the Cyberspace Administration of China (the “CAC”) nor the China Securities Regulatory Commission (the “CSRC”), because (i) the CSRC currently has not issued any definitive rule or interpretation concerning whether offerings like ours under this prospectus are subject to this regulation; and (ii) JLHK was established and operate in Hong Kong and is not included in the categories of industries and companies whose foreign securities offerings are subject to review by the CSRC or the CAC. Uncertainties still exist, however, due to the possibility that laws, regulations, or policies in the PRC could change rapidly in the future. In the event that (i) the PRC government expanded the categories of industries and companies whose foreign securities offerings are subject to review by the CSRC or the CAC and that we are required to obtain such permissions or approvals, or (ii) we inadvertently concluded that relevant permissions or approvals were not required or that we did not receive or maintain relevant permissions or approvals required, any action taken by the PRC government could significantly limit or completely hinder our operations in Hong Kong and our ability to offer or continue to offer our Ordinary Shares to investors and could cause the value of such securities to significantly decline or be worthless and even delisting if our Ordinary Shares. The delisting of our Ordinary Shares, or the threat of their being delisted, may materially and adversely affect the value of your investment in the future.

Furthermore, as more stringent criteria, including the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (the “HFCA Act”), have been imposed by the SEC and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”), recently, our Ordinary Shares may be prohibited from trading if our auditor cannot be fully inspected. Our auditor, ZH CPA, LLC, the independent registered public accounting firm that issues the audit report included in this prospectus, as an auditor of companies that are traded publicly in the United States and a firm registered with the PCAOB, is subject to laws in the United States pursuant to which the PCAOB conducts regular inspections to assess ZH CPA, LLC’s compliance with applicable professional standards. ZH CPA, LLC is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, and can be inspected by the PCAOB. As of the date of this prospectus, our auditor is not subject to the determinations announced by the PCAOB on December 16, 2021, relating to the PCAOB’s inability to inspect or investigate completely registered public accounting firms headquartered in mainland China or Hong Kong because of a position taken by one or more authorities in the PRC or Hong Kong. On August 26, 2022, the SEC issued a statement announcing that the PCAOB signed a Statement of Protocol with the CSRC and the Ministry of Finance of the PRC, governing inspections and investigations of audit firms based in mainland China and Hong Kong. Pursuant to the Statement of Protocol, the PCAOB has independent discretion to select any issuer audits for inspection or investigation and has unfettered ability to transfer information to the SEC. However, uncertainties still exist whether this new framework will be fully complied with. On December 15, 2022, the PCAOB Board determined that the PCAOB was able to secure complete access to inspect and investigate registered public accounting firms headquartered in mainland China and Hong Kong and voted to vacate its previous determinations to the contrary. However, should PRC authorities obstruct or otherwise fail to facilitate the PCAOB’s access in the future, the PCAOB Board will consider the need to issue a new determination. On December 29, 2022, the Accelerating Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act was enacted, which amended the HFCA Act by requiring the SEC to prohibit an issuer’s securities from trading on any U.S. stock exchanges if its auditor is not subject to PCAOB inspections for two consecutive years instead of three. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Ordinary Shares — Although the audit report included in this prospectus is prepared by U.S. auditors who are currently inspectable by the PCAOB, there is no guarantee that future audit reports will be prepared by auditors inspectable by the PCAOB and, as such, in the future investors may be deprived of the benefits of the PCAOB inspection program. Furthermore, trading in our securities may be prohibited under the HFCA Act if the SEC subsequently determines our audit work is performed by auditors that the PCAOB is unable to inspect or investigate completely, and as a result, U.S. national securities exchanges, such as the Nasdaq, may determine to delist our securities. Furthermore, on December 29, 2022, the Accelerating Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act was enacted, which amended the HFCA Act

 

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by requiring the SEC to prohibit an issuer’s securities from trading on any U.S. stock exchanges if its auditor is not subject to PCAOB inspections for two consecutive years instead of three, and thus reduced the time before our Ordinary Shares may be prohibited from trading or delisted” on page 27. We cannot assure you whether Nasdaq or other regulatory authorities will apply additional or more stringent criteria to us. Such uncertainty could cause the market price of our Ordinary Shares to be materially and adversely affected.

Our management monitors the cash position of JLHK regularly and prepares budgets on a monthly basis to ensure it has the necessary funds to fulfill its obligations for the foreseeable future and to ensure adequate liquidity. In the event that there is a need for cash or a potential liquidity issue, it will be reported to our chief financial officer and subject to approval by our board of directors.

No regulatory approval is required for JL to transfer cash to its subsidiaries: JL is permitted under the laws of the Cayman Islands and its memorandum and articles of association (as amended from time to time) to provide funding to our subsidiaries incorporated in the BVI and Hong Kong through loans or capital contributions. JL’s subsidiary formed under the laws of the BVI is permitted under the laws of the BVI to provide funding to our Hong Kong operating subsidiary JLHK subject to certain restrictions laid down in the BVI Business Companies Act 2004 (as amended) and memorandum and articles of association of the relevant JL’s subsidiary incorporated under the laws of the BVI. As a holding company, JL may rely on dividends and other distributions on equity paid by its subsidiaries for its cash and financing requirements. According to the BVI Business Companies Act 2004 (as amended), a BVI company may make dividends distribution to the extent that immediately after the distribution, the value of the company’s assets exceeds its liabilities and that such company is able to pay its debts as they fall due. According to the Companies Ordinance of Hong Kong, a Hong Kong company may only make a distribution out of profits available for distribution. If any of JL’s subsidiaries incur debt on its own behalf in the future, the instruments governing such debt may restrict their ability to pay dividends to JL. Additionally, as of the date of this prospectus, there are no further BVI or Hong Kong statutory restrictions on the amount of funds which may be distributed by us by dividend. However, in the future, funds may not be available to fund operations or for other use outside of Hong Kong, due to interventions in, or the imposition of restrictions and limitations on, our ability or on our subsidiary’s ability by the PRC government to transfer cash. Any limitation on the ability of our subsidiary to make payments to us could have a material adverse effect on our ability to conduct our business and might materially decrease the value of our Ordinary Shares or cause them to be worthless. For a more detailed discussion of how the cash is transferred within our organization, see “Transfers of Cash to and from Our Subsidiaries” on page 5 and “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Ordinary Shares — We rely on dividends and other distributions on equity paid by our subsidiary to fund any cash and financing requirements we may have. In the future, funds may not be available to fund operations or for other use outside of Hong Kong, due to interventions in, or the imposition of restrictions and limitations on, our ability or our subsidiary by the PRC government to transfer cash. Any limitation on the ability of our subsidiary to make payments to us could have a material adverse effect on our ability to conduct our business and might materially decrease the value of our Ordinary Shares or cause them to be worthless” on page 43 of this prospectus.

Under the current practice of the Inland Revenue Department of Hong Kong, no tax is payable in Hong Kong in respect of dividends paid by us. As of the date of this prospectus, there are no restrictions or limitation under the laws of Hong Kong imposed on the conversion of HK$ into foreign currencies and the remittance of currencies out of Hong Kong or across borders and to U.S investors. The laws and regulations of the PRC do not currently have any material impact on transfer of cash from JL to JLHK and Sun Choice or from JLHK and Sun Choice to JL, our shareholders and U.S. investors. However, the PRC government may, in the future, impose restrictions or limitations on our ability to transfer money out of Hong Kong, to distribute earnings and pay dividends to and from the other entities within our organization, or to reinvest in our business outside of Hong Kong. Such restrictions and limitations, if imposed in the future, may delay or hinder the expansion of our business to outside of Hong Kong and may affect our ability to receive funds from our operating subsidiary in Hong Kong. The promulgation of new laws or regulations, or the new interpretation of existing laws and regulations, in each case, that restrict or otherwise unfavorably impact the ability or way we conduct our business, could require us to change certain aspects of our business to ensure compliance, which could decrease demand for our services, reduce revenues, increase costs, require us to obtain more licenses, permits, approvals or certificates, or subject us to additional liabilities. For a more detailed discussion of this risk, see “Transfers of Cash to and from Our Subsidiaries” on page 5 and “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Ordinary Shares — We rely on dividends and other distributions on equity paid by our subsidiary to fund any cash and financing requirements we may have. In the future, funds may not be available to fund operations or for other use outside of Hong Kong, due to interventions in, or the imposition of restrictions and limitations on, our ability or our subsidiary by the PRC government to transfer cash. Any limitation on the ability of our subsidiary to make payments to us could have a material adverse effect on our ability to conduct our business and might materially decrease the value of our Ordinary Shares or cause them to be worthless” on page 43 of this prospectus.

During the year ended March 31, 2023, JLHK declared cash dividends of HK$23,000,000 (approximately US$2,948,718) to Stratum Star, which subsequently declared cash dividends of HK$22,900,000 (approximately US$2,935,897) to its holding company, JL. JL, in turn, declared cash dividends of HK$18,900,000 (approximately US$2,423,077) to its shareholders, Mr. Danny Tze Ching Wong and Mr. Edwin Chun Yin Wong. During the year ended March 31, 2022, JLHK declared cash dividends of HK$23,000,000 (approximately US$2,948,718) to its then holding company, Sun Choice, which subsequently declared the dividend to its then shareholders, Mr. Danny Tze Ching Wong and Ms. Wai Fun Lui. We do not have any current intentions to distribute further earnings. If we determine to pay dividends on any of our Ordinary Shares in the future, as a holding company, we will be dependent on receipt of funds from our Hong Kong operating subsidiary JLHK by way of dividend payments. See “Dividend Policy,” and “Consolidated Statements of Change in Shareholders’ Equity in the Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” for further details.

We are an “emerging growth company” and a “foreign private issuer” as defined under the federal securities laws and, as such, will be subject to reduced public company reporting requirements. See “Prospectus Summary — Implications of Being an Emerging Growth Company and a Foreign Private Issuer” for additional information.

Prior to the offering, Jipsy Trade Limited owned an aggregate of 1,485,000 Ordinary Shares, of which 1,485,000 Ordinary Shares are being registered pursuant to the Resale Prospectus. Jipsy Trade Limited’s right to sell those 1,485,000 Ordinary Shares is subject to certain resale restrictions based on a leak-out agreement, as well as any Rule 144 restrictions.

Upon the completion of this offering, the outstanding shares of JL will consist of 31,400,000 Ordinary Shares, assuming the underwriters do not exercise their over-allotment option to purchase additional Ordinary Shares, or 31,610,000 Ordinary Shares, assuming the over-allotment option is exercised in full. JL will be a “controlled company” as defined under the Nasdaq Stock Market Rules because, immediately after the completion of this offering, Mr. Danny Tze Ching Wong, our Controlling Shareholder of JL, will own 57.61% of the total issued and outstanding Ordinary Shares, representing 57.61% of the total voting power, assuming that the underwriters do not exercise their over-allotment option, or 57.23% of the total issued and outstanding Ordinary Shares, representing 57.23% of the total voting power, assuming that the over-allotment option is exercised in full. As a result, Mr. Danny Tze Ching Wong will have the ability to control or significantly influence the outcome of matters requiring approval by shareholders.

 

Per Share

 

Total

Initial public offering price(1)

 

$

5

 

$

7,000,000

Underwriting discounts and commission to be paid by us (2)

 

$

0.35

 

$

490,000

Proceeds, before expenses, to us(3)

 

$

4.65

 

$

6,510,000

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(1)        Initial public offering price per Ordinary Share is assumed as US$5 per share, which is the midpoint of the range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus. The table above assumes that the underwriter does not exercise its over-allotment option. For more information, see “Underwriting” in this prospectus.

(2)        We have agreed to pay the underwriters a discount equal 7.0% of the public offering price on each securities being offered to investors sourced by the underwriter, or 4.3% of the public offering price to investors sourced by us. This table assumes that all of the investors in this offering have been sourced by the underwriter. See “Underwriting” in this prospectus for more information regarding our arrangements with the underwriter.

(3)        We expect our total cash expenses for this offering (including cash expenses payable to our underwriters for their out-of-pocket expenses) to be approximately US$2,441,056, exclusive of the above discounts. In addition, we will pay the underwriters a non-accountable expenses equal to 0.5% of the gross proceeds in this offering. See “Underwriting.”

This offering is being conducted on a firm commitment basis. The underwriter is obligated to purchase and pay for all of the Ordinary Shares if any such Ordinary Shares are purchased. We have granted the underwriter an option for a period of 45 days after the effective date of this registration statement to purchase up to 15% of the total number of the Ordinary Shares to be offered by us pursuant to this offering (excluding Ordinary Shares subject to this option), solely for the purpose of covering over-allotments, at the public offering price less the underwriting discounts. If the underwriter exercises the option in full, and assuming an offering price of US$5 per Ordinary Share, which is the midpoint of the range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, the total gross proceeds to us, before underwriting discounts and expenses, will be US$8,050,000.

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission nor any other regulatory body has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

If we complete this offering, net proceeds will be delivered to us on the closing date.

The underwriters expect to deliver the Ordinary Shares against payment as set forth under “Underwriting” on or about            , 2023.

Eddid Securities USA Inc.

The date of this prospectus is            , 2023.

 

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Page

Prospectus Summary

 

1

Risk Factors

 

22

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

52

Industry and Market Data

 

53

Use of Proceeds

 

56

Dividend Policy

 

57

Capitalization

 

58

Dilution

 

59

Exchange Rate Information

 

61

Corporate History and Structure

 

62

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

66

Business

 

77

Regulations

 

94

Management

 

101

Related Party Transactions

 

107

Principal Shareholders

 

110

Description of Share Capital

 

111

Shares Eligible for Future Sale

 

122

Material Income Tax Considerations

 

126

Underwriting

 

131

Expenses Related to this Offering

 

137

Legal Matters

 

138

Experts

 

138

Enforceability of Civil Liabilities

 

139

Where You Can Find Additional Information

 

141

Index to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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We are responsible for the information contained in this prospectus and any free writing prospectus we prepare or authorize. We and the Selling Shareholders have not, and the underwriters have not, authorized anyone to provide you with different information, and we and the underwriters take no responsibility for any other information others may give you. We and the Selling Shareholders are not, and the underwriters are not, making an offer to sell our Ordinary Shares in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted. You should not assume that the information contained in this prospectus is accurate as of any date other than the date on the front cover of this prospectus, regardless of the time of delivery of this prospectus or the sale of any Ordinary Shares.

For investors outside the United States: Neither we nor the underwriters have done anything that would permit this offering or possession or distribution of this prospectus in any jurisdiction, other than the United States, where action for that purpose is required. Persons outside the United States who come into possession of this prospectus must inform themselves about, and observe any restrictions relating to, the offering of the Ordinary Shares and the distribution of this prospectus outside the United States.

JL is incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands as an exempted company with limited liability and a majority of our outstanding securities are owned by non-U.S. residents. Under the rules of the SEC we currently qualify for treatment as a “foreign private issuer.” As a foreign private issuer, we will not be required to file periodic reports and financial statements with the SEC as frequently or as promptly as domestic registrants whose securities are registered under the Exchange Act.

Until and including         , 2023 (25 days after the date of this prospectus), all dealers that buy, sell or trade our Ordinary Shares, whether or not participating in this offering, may be required to deliver a prospectus. This delivery requirement is in addition to the obligation of dealers to deliver a prospectus when acting as underwriters and with respect to their unsold allotments or subscriptions.

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CONVENTIONS THAT APPLY TO THIS PROSPECTUS

Unless otherwise indicated or the context otherwise requires, all references in this prospectus to:

        “Alpine Eagle” refers to Alpine Eagle Limited, a BVI business company limited by shares incorporated in the BVI, a direct wholly owned subsidiary of JL;

        ‘‘Articles’’ or ‘‘Articles of Association’’ refers to the amended and restated articles of association of our Company (as amended from time to time) adopted on [•] and as amended, supplemented and/or otherwise modified from time to time;

        “BVI” refers to the British Virgin Islands;

        “Companies Act” refers to the Companies Act (as revised) of the Cayman Islands, as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time;

        “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “JL” refers to J-Long Group Limited, an exempted company incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability on July 25, 2022, which will issue the Ordinary Shares being offered;

        “Controlling Shareholder” refers to Mr. Danny Tze Ching Wong, the ultimate beneficial owner of Ordinary Shares representing 60.3% of the issued capital of the Company as of the date of this prospectus. See “Management” and “Principal Shareholders” for more information;

        “COVID-19” refers to the Coronavirus Disease 2019;

        “Exchange Act” refers to the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended;

        “HKD” or “HK$” refers to Hong Kong dollar(s), the lawful currency of Hong Kong;

        “Hong Kong” refers to Hong Kong special administrative region of the People’s Republic of China;

        “Independent Third Party” refers to a person or company who or which is independent of and is not a 5% beneficial owner of, does not control and is not controlled by or under common control with any 5% beneficial owner and is not the spouse or descendant (by birth or adoption) of any 5% owner of the Company;

        “IPO” refers to an initial public offering of securities;

        “JLHK” refers to J-Long Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of Hong Kong with limited liability, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of JL and our sole operating subsidiary in Hong Kong;

        “mainland China” refers to the mainland China of the PRC, excluding Taiwan, the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau for the purposes of this prospectus only;

        ‘‘Memorandum’’ or ‘‘Memorandum of Association’’ refers to the amended and restated memorandum of association of our Company (as amended from time to time) adopted on [•] and as amended, supplemented and/or otherwise modified from time to time;

        “Nasdaq” refers to Nasdaq Stock Market LLC;

        “Ordinary Shares” or “Shares” refer to our ordinary shares, par value $0.0000375 per ordinary share;

        “PCAOB” refers to Public Company Accounting Oversight Board;

        “PRC” or “China” refers to the People’s Republic of China;

        “PRC government” or “PRC authorities”, or variations of such words or similar expressions, refer to the central, provincial, and local governments of all levels in mainland China, including regulatory and administrative authorities, agencies and commissions, or any court, tribunal or any other judicial or arbitral body in mainland China, for the purposes of this prospectus only;

        “PRC laws” refers to all applicable laws, statues, rules, regulations, ordinances and other pronouncements having the binding effect of law in mainland China;

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        “pre-IPO shareholders” or “Selling Shareholders” refers to Wise Total Solutions Group Limited, Jipsy Trade Limited, Cherish Gloss Group Limited, Summer Explorer Investments Limited, Max Premier Enterprises Limited and Capital Summit Enterprises Limited;

        “Relevant Resale Shares” means the 1,485,000 Ordinary Shares held by Jipsy Trade Limited and being subject to a leak-out agreement between Jipsy Trade Limited and the Company, that are being registered pursuant to the Resale Prospectus;

        “RMB” refers to Renminbi, the lawful currency of the PRC;

        “SEC” or “Securities and Exchange Commission” means the United States Securities and Exchange Commission;

        “Securities Act” refers to the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended;

        “Sun Choice” refers to Sun Choice Enterprises Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of Hong Kong with limited liability, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of JL currently with no operations;

        “Stratum Star” refers to Stratum Star Limited, a BVI business company limited by shares incorporated in the BVI, a direct wholly owned subsidiary of JL; and

        “U.S. dollars” or “US$” or “$” or “USD” or “dollars” refers to United States dollar(s), the lawful currency of the United States.

We have made rounding adjustments to some of the figures included in this prospectus. Accordingly, numerical figures shown as totals in some tables may not be an arithmetic aggregation of the figures that preceded them.

Unless the context indicates otherwise, all information in this prospectus assumes no exercise by the underwriters of their over-allotment option.

JL is a holding company with operations conducted in Hong Kong through JLHK, our sole operating subsidiary in Hong Kong. JLHK’s reporting currency is Hong Kong dollars. This prospectus contains translations of Hong Kong dollars into U.S. dollars solely for the convenience of the reader.

Unless otherwise noted, all translations from Hong Kong dollars to U.S. dollars and from U.S. dollars to Hong Kong dollars in this prospectus were calculated at the noon buying rate of US$1 = HK$7.8, representing the noon buying rate in The City of New York for cable transfers of HK$ as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on the last trading day of March 31, 2023. No representation is made that the HK$ amount represents or could have been, or could be, converted, realized or settled into US$ at that rate, or at any other rate.

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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY

The following summary highlights information contained elsewhere in this prospectus and does not contain all of the information you should consider before investing in our Ordinary Shares. You should read the entire prospectus carefully, including “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and our consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto, in each case included in this prospectus. You should carefully consider, among other things, the matters discussed in the section of this prospectus titled “Business” before making an investment decision. Unless the context otherwise requires, all references to “JL,” “we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company,” and similar designations refer to J-Long Group Limited, an exempted Cayman Islands company and its wholly owned subsidiaries.

Unless otherwise indicated, all share amounts and per share amounts in this prospectus have been presented giving effect to a share split of our Ordinary Shares at a ratio of 8-for-3, which occurred on November 8, 2023.

Overview

We are a holding company incorporated in the Cayman Islands with operations conducted by our Hong Kong subsidiary, JLHK.

We are an established distributor in Hong Kong of reflective and non-reflective garment trims including, among others, heat transfers, fabrics, woven labels and tapes, sewing badges, piping, zipper pullers and drawcords. We have nearly 30 years of experience in the apparel industry and have served over 100 international outerwear and sportswear brands, uniform and safety workwear brands and fashion brands across the world. We offer a wide range of services to cater to our customers’ needs in reflective and non-reflect garment trims, including market trend analysis, product design and development and production and quality control. We work with our customers on their product requirements for the upcoming season, and we usually provide various suggestions on the product design and use of appropriate materials using our know-how and extensive industry knowledge we have accumulated over the years.

Competitive Strengths

We believe the following competitive strengths differentiate us from our competitors:

        Established market presence in the reflective materials industry with nearly 30 years of operating history;

        Diversified product portfolio consisting of reflective and non-reflective garment trims;

        Commitment to environmental sustainability and quality control;

        Strong and stable network of materials suppliers and manufacturing services suppliers;

        Stable business relationships with our customers; and

        Experienced and professional management team.

Our Strategies

We intend to pursue the following strategies to further expand our business:

        Strengthen our design and development capabilities;

        Expand our regional sales presence and marketing capabilities;

        Selectively pursue acquisitions and strategic investments; and

        Increase warehouse and storage capacity.

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Corporate History and Structure

We are an established distributor in Hong Kong of reflective and non-reflective garment trims including, among others, heat transfers, fabrics, woven labels and tapes, sewing badges, piping, zipper pullers and drawcords. We have nearly 30 years of experience in the apparel industry and have served over 100 international brands globally, including outerwear and sportswear brands, uniform and safety workwear brands and fashion brands. We offer a wide range of services to cater to our customers’ needs in reflective and non-reflective garment trims, including market trend analysis, product design and development and production and quality control. We work with our customers on their product requirements for the upcoming season, and we usually provide various suggestions on the product design and use of appropriate materials using our know-how and extensive industry knowledge we have accumulated over the years.

In December 1985, JLHK was incorporated, as a company with limited liability under the laws of Hong Kong.

In November 2017, Sun Choice was incorporated, as a company with limited liability under the laws of Hong Kong.

In July 2022, JL was incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands as an exempted company with limited liability, with an authorized share capital of US$50,000 divided into 500,000,000 ordinary shares, par value US$0.0001 each, as the holding company of our BVI and Hong Kong subsidiaries. On July 25, 2022, one share was allotted and issued as fully paid to an initial subscriber, an independent third party, which was subsequently transferred to the Controlling Shareholder. On the same day, JL allotted and issued 10,124,999 and 1,125,000 Ordinary Shares to the Controlling Shareholder and our Director Mr. Edwin Chun Yin Wong, respectively. The Controlling Shareholder and our Director Mr. Edwin Chun Yin Wong are father and son.

In August 2022, Stratum Star was incorporated under the laws of the BVI, as an intermediate holding company of JLHK. In August 2022, Alpine Eagle was incorporated under the laws of the BVI, as an intermediate holding company of Sun Choice.

On December 12, 2022, as part of the reorganization, Stratum Star and Sun Choice entered into a sale and purchase agreement, pursuant to which Stratum Star acquired all the shares of JLHK from Sun Choice in consideration of which Stratum Star allotted and issued an aggregate of 999 shares, credited as fully-paid in its share capital, to JL. Upon the acquisition, JL became the ultimate holding company of Stratum Star and JLHK. 

On December 13, 2022, as part of the reorganization, Alpine Eagle and the Controlling Shareholder and an immediate family member of the Controlling Shareholder entered into a sale and purchase agreement, pursuant to which Alpine Eagle acquired all the shares of Sun Choice in consideration of which Alpine Eagle allotted and issued an aggregate of 999 shares, credited as fully-paid in its share capital, to JL. Upon the acquisition, JL became the ultimate holding company of Alpine Eagle and Sun Choice.

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On September 20, 2023, the Controlling Shareholder entered into individual sale and purchase agreements with the pre-IPO shareholders, Capital Summit Enterprises Limited, Cherish Gloss Group Limited, Jipsy Trade Limited, Summer Explorer Investments Limited, Wise Total Solutions Group Limited, and Max Premier Enterprises Limited. According to these agreements, the Controlling Shareholder agreed to sell and each of the pre-IPO shareholders agreed to purchase 1,485,000 shares (as adjusted for accounting purposes only to reflect the shares split) of JL at a consideration of US$4,000,000. The shares were transferred on the same day upon execution of the instruments of transfer, with the consideration to be settled by way of promissory notes on or before June 30, 2024. The following table sets forth the breakdown of the foregoing transactions among the Controlling Shareholders and the pre-IPO shareholders:

Name of the Investors

 

Number of
Ordinary Shares
Sold
/Purchased*

 

Consideration

Capital Summit Enterprises Limited

 

1,485,000

 

$

4,000,000

Cherish Gloss Group Limited

 

1,485,000

 

$

4,000,000

Jipsy Trade Limited

 

1,485,000

 

$

4,000,000

Summer Explorer Investments Limited

 

1,485,000

 

$

4,000,000

Wise Total Solutions Group Limited

 

1,485,000

 

$

4,000,000

Max Premier Enterprises Limited

 

1,485,000

 

$

4,000,000

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*        as adjusted for accounting purposes only to reflect the shares split.

In July 2022, JL was incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands as an exempted company with limited liability, with an authorized share capital of US$50,000 divided into 500,000,000 ordinary shares, par value US$0.0001 each. On November 8, 2023, the shareholders of the Company resolved and approved an increase in the authorized share and share split at a ratio of 8-for-3, as a result of which the Company’s authorized share capital was changed to US$51,000 divided into 1,360,000,000 Ordinary Shares with a par value of US$0.0000375 each, as part of the Company’s recapitalization prior to this offering. Immediately after such share split, the issued share capital of the Company became US$1,125 divided into 30,000,000 Ordinary Shares with a par value of US$0.0000375 each, all of which were fully paid up. All Ordinary Share and per Ordinary Share amounts used elsewhere in this prospectus and the consolidated financial statements have been retroactively restated to reflect the share split.

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The chart below illustrates our corporate structure and subsidiaries as of the date of this prospectus and upon completion of this offering (assuming the underwriters do not exercise the over-allotment option and the Selling Shareholders will sell all of the Ordinary Shares offered for sale pursuant to the Resale Prospectus):

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We are offering 1,400,000 Ordinary Shares pursuant to this prospectus, representing 4.46% of the Ordinary Shares following completion of the offering of JL, assuming the underwriters do not exercise the over-allotment option. Capital Summit Enterprises Limtied, Cherish Gloss Group Limited, Jipsy Trade Limited, Max Premier Enterprises Limited, Summer Explorer Investments Limited and Wise Total Solutions Group Limited, the Selling Shareholders, are also offering 8,910,000 Ordinary Shares of JL to be sold in the offering pursuant to the Resale Prospectus, representing approximately 28.38% of the Ordinary Shares following the completion of this offering.

We will be a “controlled company” as defined under the Nasdaq Stock Market Rules because, immediately after the completion of this offering, our Controlling Shareholder, Mr. Danny Tze Ching Wong, will own approximately 57.61% of our total issued and outstanding Shares, representing approximately 57.61% of the total voting power, assuming that the underwriters do not exercise their over-allotment option.

Holding Company Structure

JL is a holding company incorporated in the Cayman Islands with no material operations of its own, and we conduct our operations primarily in Hong Kong through JLHK, our sole operating subsidiary as of the date of this prospectus. This is an offering of the Ordinary Shares of JL, the holding company in the Cayman Islands, instead of the shares of JLHK. Investors in this offering will not directly hold any equity interests in JLHK.

As a result of our corporate structure, JL’s ability to pay dividends may depend upon dividends paid by JLHK. If our existing operating subsidiary JLHK or any newly formed ones incur debt on their own behalf in the future, the instruments governing their debt may restrict their ability to pay dividends to us.

Transfers of Cash To and From Our Subsidiaries

Our management monitors the cash position of JLHK regularly and prepares budgets on a monthly basis to ensure it has the necessary funds to fulfill its obligations for the foreseeable future and to ensure adequate liquidity. In the event that there is a need for cash or a potential liquidity issue, it will be reported to our Chief Financial Officer and subject to approval by our board of directors.

The ability of JL to transfer cash to its subsidiaries is subject to the following: JL is permitted under the laws of the Cayman Islands and its memorandum and articles of association (as amended from time to time) to provide funding to our subsidiaries incorporated in the BVI and Hong Kong through loans or capital contributions. JL’s subsidiary formed under the laws of the BVI is permitted under the laws of the BVI to provide funding to our Hong Kong operating subsidiary JLHK subject to certain restrictions laid down in the BVI Business Companies Act 2004 (as amended) and memorandum and articles of association of the relevant JL’s subsidiaries incorporated under the laws of the BVI.

The ability of Stratum Star and Alpine Eagle, the direct subsidiaries of JL, to transfer cash to JL is subject to the following: according to the BVI Business Companies Act 2004 (as amended), Stratum Star and Alpine Eagle may make dividends distribution to the extent that immediately after the distribution, the value of the company’s assets exceeds its liabilities and that such company is able to pay its debts as they fall due.

The ability of JLHK to transfer cash to Alpine Eagle and Sun Choice to Stratum Star is subject to the following: according to the Companies Ordinance of Hong Kong, JLHK and Sun Choice may only make a distribution out of profits available for distribution. We did not adopt or maintain any cash management policies and procedures as of the date of this prospectus.

Currently, all of our operations are in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is a special administrative region of the PRC and the basic policies of the PRC regarding Hong Kong are reflected in the Basic Law. The arrangement provides Hong Kong with a high degree of autonomy and executive, legislative and independent judicial powers, including that of final adjudication under the principle of “one country, two systems” and a distinct set of laws and regulations. The laws and regulations of mainland China do not currently have any material impact on transfer of cash from JL to JLHK and Sun Choice or from JLHK and Sun Choice to JL and the investors in the U.S.

During the year ended March 31, 2023, JLHK declared cash dividends of HK$23,000,000 (approximately US$2,948,718) to Stratum Star, which subsequently declared cash dividends of HK$22,900,000 (approximately US$2,935,897) to its holding company, JL. JL, in turn, declared cash dividends HK$18,900,000 (approximately US$2,423,077) to its shareholders, Mr. Danny Tze Ching Wong and Mr. Edwin Chun Yin Wong.

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During the year ended March 31, 2022, JLHK declared cash dividends of HK$23,000,000 (approximately US$2,948,718) to its then holding company, Sun Choice, which subsequently declared the dividend to its then shareholders, Mr. Danny Tze Ching Wong and Ms. Wai Fun Lui.

We currently intend to retain all available funds and future earnings, if any, for the operation and expansion of our business and do not anticipate declaring or paying any dividends in the foreseeable future. Any future determination related to our dividend policy will be made at the discretion of our board of directors after considering our financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, contractual requirements, business prospects and other factors the board of directors deems relevant, and subject to the restrictions contained in any future financing instruments.

If we determine to pay dividends on any of our Ordinary Shares in the future, as a holding company, we will be dependent on receipt of funds from our subsidiaries by way of dividend payments. JL is permitted under the laws of Cayman Islands and its memorandum and articles of association (as amended from time to time) to provide funding to its subsidiaries through loans or capital contributions. JLHK and Sun Choice are permitted under the laws of Hong Kong to provide funding to JL through dividend distributions subject to certain statutory requirements of having sufficient profits.

There are no statutory prohibitions in the Cayman Islands on the granting of financial assistance by a company to another person for the purchase of, or subscription for, its own, its holding company’s or a subsidiary’s shares. Therefore, a company may provide financial assistance provided the directors of the company, when proposing to grant such financial assistance, discharge their duties of care and act in good faith, for a proper purpose and in the interests of the company. Such assistance should be on an arm’s-length basis. Subject to the Companies Act and our Memorandum and Articles of Association, our Company in general meeting may declare dividends in any currency to be paid to the members but no dividend shall be declared in excess of the amount recommended by our board of directors. Subject to a solvency test, as prescribed in the Companies Act, and the provisions, if any, of the company’s memorandum and articles of association, a company may pay dividends and distributions out of its share premium account. In addition, based upon English case law that is likely to be persuasive in the Cayman Islands, dividends may be paid out of profits. The Cayman Islands does not impose a withholding tax on payments of dividends to shareholders in the Cayman Islands.

Under Hong Kong law, dividends could only be paid out of distributable profits (that is, accumulated realized profits less accumulated realized losses) or other distributable reserves, as permitted under Hong Kong law. Dividends cannot be paid out of share capital. There are no restrictions or limitation under the laws of Hong Kong imposed on the conversion of HK dollar into foreign currencies and the remittance of currencies out of Hong Kong, nor there is any restriction on foreign exchange to transfer cash between JL and its subsidiaries, across borders and to U.S. investors, nor there is any restrictions and limitations to distribute earnings from our business and subsidiaries, to JL and U.S. investors and amounts owed. Under the current practice of the Inland Revenue Department of Hong Kong, no tax is payable in Hong Kong in respect to dividends paid by us. Further, there are no restrictions or limitation under the laws of Hong Kong imposed on the conversion of HK$ into foreign currencies and the remittance of currencies out of Hong Kong or across borders and to U.S investors. The PRC laws and regulations do not currently have any material impact on transfer of cash from JL to JLHK and Sun Choice nor from JLHK and Sun Choice to JL, our shareholders or U.S. investors. However, in the future, funds may not be available to fund operations or for other use outside of Hong Kong, due to interventions in, or the imposition of restrictions and limitations on, our ability or on our subsidiary’s ability by the PRC government to transfer cash. Any limitation on the ability of our subsidiary to make payments to us could have a material adverse effect on our ability to conduct our business and might materially decrease the value of our Ordinary Shares or cause them to be worthless. Currently, all of our operations are in Hong Kong through JLHK. We do not have or intend to set up any subsidiary or enter into any contractual arrangements to establish a VIE, structure with any entity in mainland China. Since Hong Kong is a special administrative region of the PRC and the basic policies of the PRC regarding Hong Kong are reflected in the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, or the Basic Law, providing Hong Kong with a high degree of autonomy and executive, legislative and independent judicial powers, including that of final adjudication under the principle of “one country, two systems”. The PRC laws and regulations do not currently have any material impact on transfer of cash from JL to JLHK and Sun Choice nor from JLHK and Sun Choice to JL and the investors in the U.S. However, the Chinese government may, in the future, impose restrictions or limitations on our ability to transfer money out of Hong Kong, to distribute earnings and pay dividends to and from the other entities within our organization, or to reinvest in our business outside of Hong Kong. Such restrictions and limitations, if imposed in the future, may delay or hinder the expansion of our business to outside of Hong Kong and may affect our ability to receive funds from our operating subsidiary in Hong Kong. The promulgation of new laws or regulations, or the new interpretation of existing

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laws and regulations, in each case, that restrict or otherwise unfavorably impact the ability or way we conduct our business, could require us to change certain aspects of our business to ensure compliance, which could decrease demand for our services, reduce revenues, increase costs, require us to obtain more licenses, permits, approvals or certificates, or subject us to additional liabilities. To the extent any new or more stringent measures are required to be implemented, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected and such measured could materially decrease the value of our Ordinary Shares, potentially rendering it worthless.

See “Dividend Policy” and “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Ordinary Shares — We rely on dividends and other distributions on equity paid by our subsidiary to fund any cash and financing requirements we may have. In the future, funds may not be available to fund operations or for other uses outside of Hong Kong, due to interventions in, or the imposition of restrictions and limitations on, our ability or our subsidiary by the PRC government to transfer cash. Any limitation on the ability of our subsidiary to make payments to us could have a material adverse effect on our ability to conduct our business and might materially decrease the value of Ordinary Shares or cause them to be worthless,” and Consolidated Statements of Change in Shareholders’ Equity in audited financial statements contained in this prospectus for more information.

Enforceability of Civil Liabilities

We are incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands as an exempted company with limited liability. Substantially all of our assets are located outside the United States. In addition, a majority of our directors and officers are nationals or residents of jurisdictions other than the United States and all or a substantial portion of their assets are located outside the United States. As a result, it may be difficult for investors to effect service of process within the United States upon us or these persons or to enforce judgments obtained in U.S. courts against us or them, including judgments predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the securities laws of the United States or any state in the United States. It may also be difficult for you to enforce judgments obtained in U.S. courts based on the civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal securities laws against us and our officers and directors.

We have appointed Cogency Global Inc. as our agent upon whom process may be served in any action brought against us under the securities laws of the United States.

Appleby, our counsel as to the laws of the Cayman Islands, has advised us that there is uncertainty as to whether the courts of the Cayman Islands would (i) recognize or enforce judgments of U.S. courts obtained against us or our directors or officers predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the securities laws of the United States or any state in the United States, or (ii) entertain original actions brought in the Cayman Islands against us or our directors or officers predicated upon the securities laws of the United States or any state in the United States.

Appleby has informed us that any final and conclusive judgment for a definite sum (not being a sum payable in respect of taxes or other charges of a like nature nor a fine or other penalty) and/or certain non-monetary judgments rendered in any action or proceedings brought against our Company in a foreign court (other than certain judgments of a superior court of certain states of the Commonwealth of Australia) will be recognized as a valid judgment by the courts of the Cayman Islands without re-examination of the merits of the case. On general principles, we would expect such proceedings to be successful provided that the court which gave the judgment was competent to hear the action in accordance with private international law principles as applied in the Cayman Islands and the judgment is not contrary to public policy in the Cayman Islands, has not been obtained by fraud or in proceedings contrary to natural justice.

Substantially all of our assets are located outside the United States. In addition, a majority of our directors and officers are nationals or residents of jurisdictions other than the United States and all or a substantial portion of their assets are located outside the United States. As a result, it may be difficult for investors to effect service of process within the United States upon us or these persons.

Name

 

Position

 

Nationality

 

Residence

Mr. Danny Tze Ching Wong

 

Chairman of the Board

 

Chinese and Canadian

 

Hong Kong

Mr. Edwin Chun Yin Wong

 

Director and Chief Executive Officer

 

Chinese and Canadian

 

Hong Kong

Ms. Wai Ha Tang

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

Chinese

 

Hong Kong

Mr. Stephen Wayland Kan

 

Independent Director Appointee

 

American

 

United States

Mr. To Wai Suen

 

Independent Director Appointee

 

Chinese

 

Hong Kong

Mr. Nathaniel Clifton Chan

 

Independent Director Appointee

 

Chinese and Australian

 

Hong Kong

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Our counsel as to the laws of Hong Kong, has advised us that there is uncertainty as to whether the courts of Hong Kong would (i) recognize or enforce judgments of U.S. courts obtained against us or our directors or officers predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the securities laws of the United States or any state in the United States, or (ii) entertain original actions brought in Hong Kong against us or our directors or officers predicated upon the securities laws of the United States or any state in the United States.

A judgment of a court in the United States predicated upon U.S. federal or state securities laws may be enforced in Hong Kong at common law by bringing an action in a Hong Kong court on that judgment for the amount due thereunder, and then seeking summary judgment on the strength of the foreign judgment, provided that the foreign judgment, among other things, is (1) for a debt or a definite sum of money (not being taxes or similar charges to a foreign government taxing authority or a fine or other penalty), and (2) final and conclusive on the merits of the claim, but not otherwise. Such a judgment may not, in any event, be so enforced in Hong Kong if (a) it was obtained by fraud, (b) the proceedings in which the judgment was obtained were opposed to natural justice, (c) its enforcement or recognition would be contrary to the public policy of Hong Kong, (d) the court of the United States was not jurisdictionally competent, or the judgment was in conflict with a prior Hong Kong judgment.

Hong Kong has no arrangement for the reciprocal enforcement of judgments with the United States. As a result, there is uncertainty as to the enforceability in Hong Kong, in original actions or in actions for enforcement, of judgments of U.S. courts of civil liabilities predicated solely upon the federal securities laws of the United States or the securities laws of any state or territory within the United States.

Summary of Key Risks

Our business is subject to a number of risks, including risks that may prevent us from achieving our business objectives or may materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, and prospects that you should consider before making a decision to invest in our Ordinary Shares. These risks are discussed more fully in “Risk Factors.” These risks include, but are not limited to, the following:

Risks Related to Doing Business in Hong Kong (for a more detailed discussion, see “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Doing Business in Hong Kong” beginning on page 22 of this prospectus

        All of our operations are in Hong Kong, a special administrative region of the PRC. Due to the long-arm provisions under the current PRC laws and regulations, the PRC government may exercise significant oversight and discretion over the conduct of our business and may intervene in or influence our operations at any time, which could result in a material change in our operations and/or the value of our Ordinary Shares. The PRC government may intervene or impose restrictions on our ability to move money out of Hong Kong to distribute earnings and pay dividends or to reinvest in our business outside of Hong Kong. Changes in the policies, regulations, rules, and the enforcement of laws of the PRC government may also be quick with little advance notice and our assertions and beliefs of the risk imposed by the PRC legal and regulatory system cannot be certain. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Doing Business in Hong Kong — All of our operations are in Hong Kong, a special administrative region of the PRC. Due to the long-arm provisions under the current PRC laws and regulations, the PRC government may exercise significant oversight and discretion over the conduct of our business and may intervene in or influence our operations at any time, which could result in a material change in our operations and/or the value of our Ordinary Shares. The PRC government may intervene or impose restrictions on our ability to move money out of Hong Kong to distribute earnings and pay dividends or to reinvest in our business outside of Hong Kong. Changes in the policies, regulations, rules, and the enforcement of laws of the PRC government may also be quick with little advance notice and our assertions and beliefs of the risk imposed by the PRC legal and regulatory system cannot be certain” on page 22 of this prospectus.

        Hong Kong and the PRC’s legal systems are evolving and have inherent uncertainties that could limit the legal protection available to you. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Doing Business in Hong Kong — Hong Kong and the PRC’s legal systems are evolving and have inherent uncertainties that could limit the legal protection available to you” on page 23 of this prospectus.

        Uncertainties regarding the interpretation and enforcement of PRC laws, rules, and regulations, which could change at any time with little advance notice, could limit the legal protections available to us. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Doing Business in Hong Kong — Uncertainties regarding the interpretation and enforcement of PRC laws, rules, and regulations, which could change at any time with little advance notice, could limit the legal protections available to us” on page 24 of this prospectus.

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        It may be difficult for overseas and/or regulators to conduct investigations or collect evidence within the territory of China, including Hong Kong. See “Risk Factors — Risk Related to Doing Business in Hong Kong — It may be difficult for overseas and/or regulators to conduct investigations or collect evidence within the territory of China, including Hong Kong” on page 24 of this prospectus

        Adverse regulatory developments in China may subject us to additional regulatory review, and additional disclosure requirements and regulatory scrutiny to be adopted by the SEC in response to risks related to recent regulatory developments in China may impose additional compliance requirements for companies like us with Hong Kong-based operations, all of which could increase our compliance costs and subject us to additional disclosure requirements. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Doing Business in Hong Kong — Adverse regulatory developments in China may subject us to additional regulatory review, and additional disclosure requirements and regulatory scrutiny to be adopted by the SEC in response to risks related to recent regulatory developments in China may impose additional compliance requirements for companies like us with Hong Kong-based operations, all of which could increase our compliance costs and subject us to additional disclosure requirements” on page 25 of this prospectus.

        We may become subject to a variety of PRC laws and other obligations regarding data security offerings that are conducted overseas and/or foreign investment in China-based issuers, and any failure to comply with applicable laws and obligations could have a material and adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations and may hinder our ability to offer or continue to offer Ordinary Shares to investors and cause the value of our Ordinary Shares to significantly decline or be worthless. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Doing Business in Hong Kong — We may become subject to a variety of PRC laws and other obligations regarding data security offerings that are conducted overseas and/or foreign investment in China-based issuers, and any failure to comply with applicable laws and obligations could have a material and adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations and may hinder our ability to offer or continue to offer Ordinary Shares to investors and cause the value of our Ordinary Shares to significantly decline or be worthless” on page 25 of this prospectus.

        Although the audit report included in this prospectus is prepared by U.S. auditors who are currently inspectable by the PCAOB, there is no guarantee that future audit reports will be issued by auditors inspectable by the PCAOB, and, as such, in the future, investors may be deprived of the benefits of the PCAOB inspection program. Furthermore, trading in our Ordinary Shares may be prohibited under the HFCA Act if the SEC subsequently determines our audit work is performed by auditors that the PCAOB is unable to inspect or investigate completely, and as a result, U.S. national securities exchanges, such as the Nasdaq, may determine to delist our securities. Furthermore, on December 29, 2022, the Accelerating Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act was enacted, which amended the HFCA Act by requiring the SEC to prohibit an issuer’s securities from trading on any U.S. stock exchanges if its auditor is not subject to PCAOB inspections for two consecutive years instead of three, and thus, reduced the time before our Ordinary Shares may be prohibited from trading or delisted. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Doing Business in Hong Kong — Although the audit report included in this prospectus is prepared by U.S. auditors who are currently inspectable by the PCAOB, there is no guarantee that future audit reports will be issued by auditors inspectable by the PCAOB, and, as such, in the future, investors may be deprived of the benefits of the PCAOB inspection program. Furthermore, trading in our Ordinary Shares may be prohibited under the HFCA Act if the SEC subsequently determines our audit work is performed by auditors that the PCAOB is unable to inspect or investigate completely, and as a result, U.S. national securities exchanges, such as the Nasdaq, may determine to delist our securities. Furthermore, on December 29, 2022, the Accelerating Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act was enacted, which amended the HFCA Act by requiring the SEC to prohibit an issuer’s securities from trading on any U.S. stock exchanges if its auditor is not subject to PCAOB inspections for two consecutive years instead of three, and thus, reduced the time before our Ordinary Shares may be prohibited from trading or delisted” on page 27 of this prospectus.

        The recent joint statement by the SEC, proposed rule changes submitted by Nasdaq, and an act passed by the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives all call for additional and more stringent criteria to be applied to emerging market companies. These developments could add uncertainties to our offering, business operations, share price, and reputation. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Doing Business in Hong Kong — The recent joint statement by the SEC, proposed rule changes submitted by Nasdaq, and an act passed by the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives all call for additional and more stringent criteria to be applied to emerging market companies. These developments could add uncertainties to our offering, business operations, share price, and reputation” on page 30 of this prospectus.

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        The enactment of Law of the PRC on Safeguarding the Hong Kong National Security Law could impact JLHK. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Doing Business in Hong Kong — The enactment of Law of the PRC on Safeguarding the Hong Kong National Security Law could impact JLHK” on page 30 of this prospectus.

        If we become subject to the recent scrutiny, criticism, and negative publicity involving U.S.-listed China-based companies, we may have to expend significant resources to investigate and/or defend the matter, which could harm our business operations, this offering, and our reputation and could result in a loss of your investment in our Ordinary Shares, in particular if such matter cannot be addressed and resolved favorably. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Doing Business in Hong Kong — If we become subject to the recent scrutiny, criticism, and negative publicity involving U.S.-listed China-based companies, we may have to expend significant resources to investigate and/or defend the matter, which could harm our business operations, this offering, and our reputation and could result in a loss of your investment in our Ordinary Shares, in particular if such matter cannot be addressed and resolved favorably” on page 31 of this prospectus.

        A downturn in the Hong Kong, mainland China, or the global economy, or a change in the economic and political policies of China, could materially and adversely affect our business and financial condition. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Doing Business in Hong Kong — A downturn in the Hong Kong, mainland China, or the global economy, or a change in the economic and political policies of China, could materially and adversely affect our business and financial condition” on page 31 of this prospectus.

        Fluctuations in exchange rates could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and the price of our Ordinary Shares. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Doing Business in Hong Kong — Fluctuations in exchange rates could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and the price of our Ordinary Shares. on page 31 of this prospectus.

        There are political risks associated with conducting business in Hong Kong. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Doing Business in Hong Kong — There are political risks associated with conducting business in Hong Kong” on page 32 of this prospectus.

        The enforcement of laws and rules and regulations in China can change quickly with little advance notice. Additionally, the PRC laws and regulations and the enforcement of such that apply or are to be applied to Hong Kong can change quickly with little or no advance notice. As a result, the Hong Kong legal system embodies uncertainties that could limit the availability of legal protections, which could result in a material change in our operations and/or the value of our Ordinary Shares. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Doing Business in Hong Kong — The enforcement of laws and rules and regulations in China can change quickly with little advance notice. Additionally, the PRC laws and regulations and the enforcement of such that apply or are to be applied to Hong Kong can change quickly with little or no advance notice. As a result, the Hong Kong legal system embodies uncertainties that could limit the availability of legal protections, which could result in a material change in our operations and/or the value of our Ordinary Shares” on page 32 of this prospectus.

        You may experience difficulties in effecting service of legal process, enforcing foreign judgments or bringing actions in Hong Kong against us or our management named in this prospectus based on Hong Kong laws. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Doing Business in Hong Kong — You may experience difficulties in effecting service of legal process, enforcing foreign judgments or bring actions in Hong Kong against us or our management named in this prospectus based on Hong Kong laws” on page 33 of this prospectus.

        Changes in international trade policies, trade disputes, barriers to trade, or the emergence of a trade war may dampen growth in Hong Kong, where the majority of our clients reside. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Doing Business in Hong Kong — Changes in international trade policies, trade disputes, barriers to trade, or the emergence of a trade war may dampen growth in Hong Kong, where the majority of our clients reside” on page 33 of this prospectus.

Risks Related to Our Business and Industry (for a more detailed discussion, see “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Business and Industry” beginning on page 33 of this prospectus)

        We have not entered into long-term sales agreements with our customers and rely on demands from our major customers and our sales may fluctuate subject to our customers’ demands. See Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Business and Industry — We have not entered into long-term sales agreements with our customers and rely on demands from our major customers and our sales may fluctuate subject to our customers’ demands” on page 33 of this prospectus.

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        We may be unable to timely and accurately respond to changes in the latest market trends in outerwear, sportswear and fashion apparel. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Business and Industry — We may be unable to timely and accurately respond to changes in the latest market trends in outerwear, sportswear and fashion apparel” on page 34 of this prospectus.

        Increases in the procurement price at which we purchase our materials and products from our materials suppliers and manufacturing services suppliers may materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Business and Industry — Increases in the procurement price at which we purchase our materials and products from our materials suppliers and manufacturing services suppliers may materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations” on page 34 of this prospectus.

        We depend on a U.S. licensor for most of our products. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Business and Industry — We depend on a U.S. licensor for most of our products” on page 34 of this prospectus.

        We rely on our manufacturing services suppliers to convert and manufacture our products. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Business and Industry — We rely on our manufacturing services suppliers to convert and manufacture our products” on page 35 of this prospectus.

        Our business is substantially dependent on our relationship with our major suppliers. Changes or difficulties in our relationships with our suppliers may harm our business and financial results. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Business and Industry — Our business is substantially dependent on our relationship with our major suppliers. Changes or difficulties in our relationships with our suppliers may harm our business and financial results” on page 36 of this prospectus. Labor or other disruptions at ports of our materials suppliers or manufacturing services suppliers may adversely affect our business. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Business and Industry — Labor or other disruptions at ports of our materials suppliers or manufacturing services suppliers may adversely affect our business” on page 37 of this prospectus.

        A sustained outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic could have a material adverse impact on our business, operating results, and financial condition. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Business and Industry — A sustained outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic could have a material adverse impact on our business, operating results, and financial condition” on page 40 of this prospectus.

Risks Related to Our Ordinary Shares (for a more detailed discussion, see “Risk Factors — Risks Related to our Ordinary Shares” beginning on page 41 of this prospectus)

        There has been no public market for our Ordinary Shares prior to this offering; if an active trading market does not develop, you may not be able to resell our Ordinary Shares at any reasonable price. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Ordinary Shares — There has been no public market for our Ordinary Shares prior to this offering; if an active trading market does not develop, you may not be able to resell our Ordinary Shares at any reasonable price” on page 41 of this prospectus.

        Our Ordinary Shares are expected to initially trade under $5.00 per share and thus would be known as a “penny stock.” Trading in penny stocks has certain restrictions, and these restrictions could negatively affect the price and liquidity of our Ordinary Shares. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Ordinary Shares — Our Ordinary Shares are expected to initially trade under $5.00 per share and thus would be known as a “penny stock.” Trading in penny stocks has certain restrictions, and these restrictions could negatively affect the price and liquidity of our Ordinary Shares” on page 43 of this prospectus.

        We rely on dividends and other distributions on equity paid by our subsidiary to fund any cash and financing requirements we may have. In the future, funds may not be available to fund operations or for other uses outside of Hong Kong, due to interventions in, or the imposition of restrictions and limitations on, our ability or our subsidiary by the PRC government to transfer cash. Any limitation on the ability of our subsidiary to make payments to us could have a material adverse effect on our ability to conduct our business and might materially decrease the value of Ordinary Shares or cause them to be worthless. See page 43 of this prospectus. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Ordinary Shares — We rely on dividends and other distributions on equity paid by our subsidiary to fund any cash and financing requirements we may have. In the future, funds may not be available to fund operations or for other uses

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outside of Hong Kong, due to interventions in, or the imposition of restrictions and limitations on, our ability or our subsidiary by the PRC government to transfer cash. Any limitation on the ability of our subsidiary to make payments to us could have a material adverse effect on our ability to conduct our business and might materially decrease the value of Ordinary Shares or cause them to be worthless” on page 43 of this prospectus

        Any lack of effective internal controls over financial reporting may affect our ability to accurately report our financial results or prevent fraud, which may affect the market for and price of our Ordinary Shares. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Ordinary Shares — Any lack of effective internal controls over financial reporting may affect our ability to accurately report our financial results or prevent fraud, which may affect the market for and price of our Ordinary Shares” on page 44 of this prospectus.

        If we fail to meet applicable listing requirements, Nasdaq may delist our Ordinary Shares from trading, in which case the liquidity and market price of our Ordinary Shares could decline. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Ordinary Shares — If we fail to meet applicable listing requirements, Nasdaq may delist our Ordinary Shares from trading, in which case the liquidity and market price of our Ordinary Shares could decline” on page 45 of this prospectus.

        Our management has broad discretion to determine how to use the funds raised in this offering and may use them in ways that may not enhance our results of operations or the price of our Ordinary Shares. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Ordinary Shares — Our management has broad discretion to determine how to use the funds raised in this offering and may use them in ways that may not enhance our results of operations or the price of our Ordinary Shares” on page 46 of this prospectus.

        Our disclosure controls and procedures may not prevent or detect all errors or acts of fraud. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Ordinary Shares — Our disclosure controls and procedures may not prevent or detect all errors or acts of fraud” on page 46 of this prospectus.

        You may experience difficulties in effecting service of legal process, enforcing foreign judgments or bringing original actions in the Cayman Islands or Hong Kong based on U.S. or other foreign laws, and the ability of U.S. authorities to bring actions in the Cayman Islands or Hong Kong may also be limited. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Ordinary Shares — You may experience difficulties in effecting service of legal process, enforcing foreign judgments or bringing original actions in the Cayman Islands or Hong Kong based on U.S. or other foreign laws, and the ability of U.S. authorities to bring actions in the Cayman Islands or Hong Kong may also be limited.” on page 47 of this prospectus.

        You may have more difficulties protecting your interests than you would as a shareholder of a U.S. corporation. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Ordinary Shares — You may have more difficulties protecting your interests than you would as a shareholder of a U.S. corporation” on page 48 of this prospectus.

        We are a foreign private issuer within the meaning of the rules under the Exchange Act, and, as such, we are exempt from certain provisions applicable to U.S. domestic public companies. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Ordinary Shares — We are a foreign private issuer within the meaning of the rules under the Exchange Act, and, as such, we are exempt from certain provisions applicable to U.S. domestic public companies” on page 49 of this prospectus.

        We may lose our foreign private issuer status in the future, which could result in significant additional costs and expenses. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Ordinary Shares — We may lose our foreign private issuer status in the future, which could result in significant additional costs and expenses” on page 49 of this prospectus.

        There can be no assurance that we will not be a passive foreign investment company (“PFIC”), for U.S. federal income tax purposes for any taxable year, which could result in adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences to U.S. holders of our Ordinary Shares. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Ordinary Shares — There can be no assurance that we will not be a passive foreign investment company (“PFIC”), for U.S. federal income tax purposes for any taxable year, which could result in adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences to U.S. holders of our Ordinary Shares” on page 50 of this prospectus.

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        We are an emerging growth company within the meaning of the Securities Act and may take advantage of certain reduced reporting requirements. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Ordinary Shares — We are an emerging growth company within the meaning of the Securities Act and may take advantage of certain reduced reporting requirements” on page 50 of this prospectus.

        As a “controlled company” under the rules of the Nasdaq Global Market, we may choose to exempt our Company from certain corporate governance requirements that could have an adverse effect on our public shareholders. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Ordinary Shares — As a “controlled company” under the rules of the Nasdaq Global Market, we may choose to exempt our Company from certain corporate governance requirements that could have an adverse effect on our public shareholders” on page 51 of this prospectus.

Recent Regulatory Developments in the PRC

We are aware that, recently, the PRC government initiated a series of regulatory actions and statements to regulate business operations in certain areas in China with little advance notice, including cracking down on illegal activities in the securities market, enhancing supervision over China-based companies listed overseas using VIE structures, adopting new measures to extend the scope of cybersecurity reviews, and expanding the efforts in anti-monopoly enforcement. For example, on July 6, 2021, the General Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council jointly issued a document to crack down on illegal activities in the securities market and promote the high-quality development of the capital market, which, among other things, requires the relevant governmental authorities to strengthen cross-border oversight of law enforcement and judicial cooperation, to enhance supervision over China-based companies listed overseas, and to establish and improve the system of extraterritorial application of the PRC securities laws. Also, on July 10, 2021, the CAC issued a revised draft of the Measures for Cybersecurity Review for public comments (the “Revised Draft”), which required that, in addition to “operators of critical information infrastructure,” any “data processor” controlling personal information of no less than one million users which seeks to list in a foreign stock exchange should also be subject to cybersecurity review, and further elaborated the factors to be considered when assessing the national security risks of the relevant activities.

On December 24, 2021, the CSRC released the Administrative Provisions of the State Council Regarding the Overseas Issuance and Listing of Securities by Domestic Enterprises (Draft for Comments) (the “Draft Administrative Provisions”) and the Measures for the Overseas Issuance of Securities and Listing Record-Filings by Domestic Enterprises (Draft for Comments) (together with the Draft Administrative Provisions, the “Draft Rules Regarding Overseas Listing”). The Draft Rules Regarding Overseas Listing lays out the filing regulation arrangement for both direct and indirect overseas listing and clarifies the determination criteria for indirect overseas listing in overseas markets. Among other things, if a domestic enterprise intends to indirectly offer and list securities in an overseas market, the record-filing obligation is with a major operating entity incorporated in the PRC, and such filing obligation shall be completed within three working days after the overseas listing application is submitted. The required filing materials for an IPO and listing shall include, but not be limited to: regulatory opinions, record filing, approval, and other documents issued by competent regulatory authorities of relevant industries (if applicable), and security assessment opinions issued by relevant regulatory authorities (if applicable). On December 27, 2021, the National Development and Reform Commission (“NDRC”) and the Ministry of Commerce jointly issued the Special Administrative Measures for Entry of Foreign Investment (Negative List) (2021 Version) (“Negative List”), which became effective and replaced the previous version. Pursuant to the Negative List, if a PRC company, which engages in any business where foreign investment is prohibited under the Negative List, or prohibited businesses seeks an overseas offering or listing, it must obtain the approval from competent governmental authorities. Based on a set of Q&A published on the NDRC’s official website, a NDRC official indicated that after a PRC company submits its application for overseas listing to the CSRC and where matters relating to prohibited businesses under the Negative List are implicated, the CSRC will consult the regulatory authorities having jurisdiction over the relevant industries and fields. Because the Draft Rules Regarding Overseas Listing are currently in draft form and given the novelty of the Negative List, there remain substantial uncertainties as to whether and what requirements, including filing requirements, will be imposed on a PRC company with respect to its listing and offerings overseas as well as with the interpretation and implementation of existing and future regulations in this regard.

On February 17, 2023, the CSRC issued the Trial Administrative Measures of Overseas Securities Offering and Listing by Domestic Enterprises, or the Trial Measures, which became effective on March 31, 2023. On the same date of the issuance of the Trial Measures, the CSRC circulated No.1 to No.5 Supporting Guidance Rules, the Notes on the Trial Measures, the Notice on Administration Arrangements for the Filing of Overseas Listings by Domestic Enterprises and the relevant CSRC Answers to Reporter Questions on the official website of the CSRC,

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or collectively, the Guidance Rules and Notice. The Trial Measures, together with the Guidance Rules and Notice, reiterate the basic supervision principles as reflected in the draft Provisions and Measures by providing substantially the same requirements for filings of overseas offering and listing by domestic companies, yet made the following updates compared to the draft Provisions and Measures: (a) further clarification of the circumstances prohibiting overseas issuance and listing; (b) further clarification of the standard of indirect overseas listing under the principle of substance over form, and (c) adding more details of filing procedures and requirements by setting different filing requirements for different types of overseas offering and listing. Under the Trial Measures and the Guidance Rules and Notice, domestic companies conducting overseas securities offering and listing activities, either in direct or indirect form, shall complete filing procedures with the CSRC pursuant to the requirements of the Trial Measures within three working days following its submission of initial public offerings or listing application. The companies that have already been listed on overseas stock exchanges or have obtained the approval from overseas supervision administrations or stock exchanges for its offering and listing and will complete their overseas offering and listing prior to September 30, 2023 are not required to make immediate filings for its listing yet need to make filings for subsequent offerings in accordance with the Trial Measures. The companies that have already submitted an application for an initial public offering to overseas supervision administrations prior to the effective date of the Trial Measures but have not yet obtained the approval from overseas supervision administrations or stock exchanges for the offering and listing may arrange for the filing within a reasonable time period and should complete the filing procedure before such companies’ overseas issuance and listing. Based on the above mentioned, given that the operating income, total profit or net assets of the Company were not derived from PRC domestic companies, the majority of the Company’s business activities are not carried out in mainland China, its main place of business is located in Hong Kong, and the majority of its senior management team in charge of its business operations and management are not PRC citizens or have their usual place(s) of residence located in mainland China, this offering shall not be deemed as a domestic enterprise that indirectly offer or list securities or an overseas stock exchange, nor does it requires filing or approvals from the CSRC. Further, as of the date of this prospectus, in respect of the Trial Measures and filing requirements, in the opinion of our directors and officers, we: (i) are not required to obtain permission from any PRC authorities (including those in Hong Kong) to issue our Ordinary Shares to investors; and (ii) are not subject to permission requirements from the CSRC, the CAC or any other entity that is required to approve of our Operating Subsidiaries’ operations. However, as the Trial Measures and the Guidance Rules and Notice are newly published and there exists uncertainty with respect to the implementation and interpretation of the principle of “substance over form”, it is highly uncertain whether our offering and listing will be deemed as “indirect overseas offering and listing by companies in mainland China” and subject to the filling procedures. If our offering and listing is deemed as “indirect overseas offering and listing by companies in mainland China” under the Trial Measures, we may need to complete the filing procedures for our offering and listing if (i) we cannot obtain the approval of this offering and listing before the effective date of the Trial Measures; or (ii) we obtain the approval before the effective date of the Trial Measures but we cannot complete the overseas listing and offering before September 30, 2023. If we are subject to the filing requirements, we cannot assure you that we will be able to complete such filings in a timely manner or even at all. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Doing Business in Hong Kong — We may become subject to a variety of PRC laws and other obligations regarding data security offerings that are conducted overseas and/or foreign investment in China-based issuers, and any failure to comply with applicable laws and obligations could have a material and adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations and may hinder our ability to offer or continue to offer Ordinary Shares to investors and cause the value of our Ordinary Shares to significantly decline or be worthless.”

On January 4, 2022, the CAC, the NDRC, and several other administrations jointly adopted and published the revised Cybersecurity Review Measures (“CRM”), which took effect on February 15, 2022, and replaced the Revised Draft issued on July 10, 2021. Pursuant to the revised CRM, if a network platform operator holding personal information of over one million users seeks for “foreign” listing, it must apply for the cybersecurity review. In addition, operators of critical information infrastructure purchasing network products and services are also obligated to apply for the cybersecurity review for such purchasing activities. Although the CRM provides no further explanation on the extent of “network platform operator” and “foreign” listing, we do not believe we are obligated to apply for a cybersecurity review pursuant to the revised CRM, considering that (i) we are not in possession of or otherwise holding personal information of over one million users, and it is also very unlikely that we will reach such threshold in the near future; and (ii) as of the date of this prospectus, we have not received any notice or determination from applicable PRC governmental authorities identifying it as a critical information infrastructure operator.

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JLHK, our sole operating subsidiary as of the date of this prospectus, may collect and store certain data from our clients in Hong Kong during the conduct of our business and operations. Given that (1) JLHK is incorporated and located in Hong Kong; (2) we have no subsidiary, VIE structure, nor any direct operations in mainland China; and (3) pursuant to the Basic Law, which is a national law of the PRC and the constitutional document for Hong Kong, national laws of the PRC shall not be applied in Hong Kong except for those listed in Annex III of the Basic Law (which is confined to laws relating to defense and foreign affairs, as well as other matters outside the autonomy of Hong Kong), and we do not currently expect the Measures for Cybersecurity Review (2021), the PRC Personal Information Protection Law, and the Draft Rules Regarding Overseas Listing Regulations to have an impact on our business, operations, or this offering, as we do not believe that JLHK is deemed to be an “Operator” that is required to file for cybersecurity review before listing in the United States because (i) JLHK is incorporated in Hong Kong and operates in Hong Kong without any subsidiary or VIE structure in mainland China, and each of the Measures for Cybersecurity Review (2021), the PRC Personal Information Protection Law, and the Draft Overseas Listing Regulations remains unclear whether it shall be applied to a company based in Hong Kong; (ii) as of date of this prospectus, JLHK has neither collected nor stored any personal information of PRC individuals; (iii) all of the data JLHK has collected is stored in servers located in Hong Kong; and (iv) as of the date of this prospectus, JLHK has not been informed by any PRC governmental authority of any requirement that it file for a cybersecurity review or a CSRC review.

Since these statements and regulatory actions are new, it is highly uncertain how soon the legislative or administrative regulation making bodies will respond or what existing or new laws or regulations or detailed implementations and interpretations will be modified or promulgated, if any. It is also highly uncertain what the potential impact such modified or new laws and regulations will have on JL’s daily business operations, its ability to accept foreign investments, and the listing of our Ordinary Shares on a U.S. or other foreign exchange. There remains significant uncertainty in the interpretation and enforcement of relevant PRC cybersecurity laws and regulations. If the Draft Rules Regarding Overseas Listings are adopted into law in the future and becomes applicable to JLHK if it is deemed to be an “Operator,” or if the Measures for Cybersecurity Review (2021) or the PRC Personal Information Protection Law becomes applicable to JLHK, the business operation of JLHK and the listing of our Ordinary Shares in the United States could be subject to the CAC’s cybersecurity review or CSRC Overseas Issuance and Listing review in the future. If the applicable laws, regulations, or interpretations change and JLHK becomes subject to the CAC or CSRC review, we cannot assure you that JLHK will be able to comply with the regulatory requirements in all respects, and our current practice of collecting and processing personal information may be ordered to be rectified or terminated by regulatory authorities. If JLHK fails to receive or maintain such permissions or if the required approvals are denied, JLHK may become subject to fines and other penalties that may have a material adverse effect on our business, operations, and financial condition and may hinder our ability to offer or continue to offer Ordinary Shares to investors and cause the value of our Ordinary Shares to significantly decline or be worthless.

Additionally, due to long-arm provisions under the current PRC laws and regulations, there remains regulatory uncertainty with respect to the implementation and interpretation of laws in China. We are also subject to the risks of uncertainty about any future actions the PRC government or authorities in Hong Kong may take in this regard.

Should the PRC government choose to exercise significant oversight and discretion over the conduct of our business, they may intervene in or influence our operations.

Such governmental actions:

        could result in a material change in our operations;

        could hinder our ability to continue to offer securities to investors; and

        may cause the value of our Ordinary Shares to significantly decline or be worthless.

Permission Required from Hong Kong and PRC Authorities

As advised by CFN Lawyers, our counsel as to the laws of Hong Kong, based on their understanding of the current Hong Kong laws, as of the date of this prospectus, (i) JLHK has received all requisite permissions and approvals for the operation of our business in Hong Kong namely the business registration certificate issued by the Hong Kong Business Registration Office, and no such permissions and approvals have been denied, (ii) JLHK is not required to obtain any permission or approval from Hong Kong authorities to issue our Ordinary Shares to foreign investors, and (iii) we are also not required to obtain permissions or approvals from any PRC authorities before listing in the United States and to issue our Ordinary Shares to foreign investors or operate our business as currently conducted, including the CSRC, the

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CAC, or any other governmental agency that is required to approve our operations, because (i) the CSRC currently has not issued any definitive rule or interpretation concerning whether offerings like ours under this prospectus are subject to this regulation; and (ii) JLHK was established and operate in Hong Kong and is not included in the categories of industries and companies whose foreign securities offerings are subject to review by the CSRC or the CAC.

Hong Kong is a special administrative region of the PRC and the basic policies of the PRC regarding Hong Kong are reflected in the Basic Law, which serves as Hong Kong’s constitution. The Basic Law provides Hong Kong with a high degree of autonomy and executive, legislative and independent judicial powers, including that of final adjudication under the principle of “one country, two systems” and a distinct set of laws and regulations. The PRC laws and regulations do not currently have any material impact on our business, financial condition or results of operations. However, there is no assurance that there will not be any changes in the economic, political and legal environment in Hong Kong in the future. In the event that (i) the PRC government expanded the categories of industries and companies whose foreign securities offerings are subject to review by the CSRC or the CAC and that we are required to obtain such permissions or approvals, (ii) we inadvertently concluded that relevant permissions or approvals were not required or that we did not receive or maintain relevant permissions or approvals required, or (iii) applicable laws, regulations, or interpretations change and require us to obtain such permissions or approvals in the future, we may face regulatory risks as those operated in mainland China, including the ability to offer securities to investors, list their securities on a U.S. or other foreign exchanges, conduct their business or accept foreign investment or sanctions by the CSRC, the CAC, or other PRC regulatory agencies.

Recent PCAOB Developments

On May 20, 2020, the U.S. Senate passed the HFCA Act, which includes requirements for the SEC to identify issuers whose audit work is performed by auditors that the PCAOB is unable to inspect or investigate completely because of a restriction imposed by a non-U.S. authority in the auditor’s local jurisdiction. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the HFCA Act on December 2, 2020, and the HFCA Act was signed into law on December 18, 2020. Pursuant to the HFCA act, our securities may be prohibited from trading on the Nasdaq or other U.S. stock exchanges if our auditor cannot be inspected by the PCAOB for three consecutive years, and this ultimately could result in our Ordinary Shares being delisted.

On March 24, 2021, the SEC adopted interim final rules relating to the implementation of certain disclosure and documentation requirements of the HFCA Act. A company will be required to comply with these rules if the SEC identifies it as having a “non-inspection” year under a process to be subsequently established by the SEC. The SEC is assessing how to implement other requirements of the HFCA Act, including the listing and trading prohibition requirements described above.

On June 22, 2021, the U.S. Senate passed a bill that, if passed by the U.S. House of Representatives and signed into law, would reduce the number of consecutive non-inspection years required for triggering the prohibitions under the HFCA Act from three years to two years.

On December 2, 2021, the SEC issued amendments to finalize rules implementing the submission and disclosure requirements in the HFCA Act, which took effect on January 10, 2022. The rules apply to registrants that the SEC identifies as having filed an annual report with an audit report issued by a registered public accounting firm that is located in a foreign jurisdiction and that PCAOB is unable to inspect or investigate completely because of a position taken by an authority in foreign jurisdictions.

On December 16, 2021, PCAOB issued a Determination Report, which found that the PCAOB is unable to inspect or investigate completely registered public accounting firms headquartered in mainland China of the PRC or Hong Kong, a special administrative region and dependency of the PRC, because of a position taken by one or more authorities in the PRC or Hong Kong. The PCAOB made its determinations pursuant to PCAOB Rule 6100, which provides a framework for how PCAOB fulfills its responsibilities under the HFCA Act.

On December 29, 2022, the Accelerating Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act was enacted, which amended the HFCA Act by requiring the SEC to prohibit an issuer’s securities from trading on any U.S. stock exchanges if its auditor is not subject to PCAOB inspections for two consecutive years instead of three.

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Our auditor, ZH CPA, LLC, the independent registered public accounting firm that issues the audit report included elsewhere in this prospectus, as an auditor of companies that are traded publicly in the United States and a firm registered with the PCAOB, is subject to laws in the United States pursuant to which the PCAOB conducts regular inspections to assess our auditor’s compliance with the applicable professional standards. ZH CPA, LLC is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, and can be inspected by the PCAOB. As of the date of this prospectus, our auditor is not subject to the determinations announced by the PCAOB on December 16, 2021 in mainland China or Hong Kong because of a position taken by one or more authorities in the PRC or Hong Kong.

On August 26, 2022, the SEC issued a statement announcing that the PCAOB signed a Statement of Protocol with the CSRC and the Ministry of Finance of the PRC, governing inspections and investigations of audit firms based in mainland China and Hong Kong. Pursuant to the Statement of Protocol, the PCAOB has independent discretion to select any issuer audits for inspection or investigation and has unfettered ability to transfer information to the SEC. According to the PCAOB, its December 2021 determinations under the HFCA Act remain in effect. The PCAOB is required to reassess these determinations by the end of 2022. Under the PCAOB’s rules, a reassessment of a determination under the HFCA Act may result in the PCAOB reaffirming, modifying or vacating the determination. However, if the PCAOB continues to be prohibited from conducting complete inspections and investigations of PCAOB-registered public accounting firms in mainland China and Hong Kong, the PCAOB is likely to determine by the end of 2022 that positions taken by authorities in the PRC obstructed its ability to inspect and investigate registered public accounting firms in mainland China and Hong Kong completely, then the companies audited by those registered public accounting firms would be subject to a trading prohibition on U.S. markets pursuant to the HFCA Act.

On December 15, 2022, the PCAOB Board determined that the PCAOB was able to secure complete access to inspect and investigate registered public accounting firms headquartered in mainland China and Hong Kong and voted to vacate its previous determinations to the contrary. However, should PRC authorities obstruct or otherwise fail to facilitate the PCAOB’s access in the future, the PCAOB Board will consider the need to issue a new determination.

Implications of Being a Controlled Company

Upon the completion of this offering, our Controlling Shareholder, Mr. Danny Tze Ching Wong, will own approximately 57.61% of the total issued and outstanding Ordinary Shares, representing approximately 57.61% of the total voting power, assuming the underwriters do not exercise their over-allotment option. As such, we will be deemed to be a “controlled company” within the meaning of the Nasdaq Stock Market Rules and, as a result, may rely on exemptions from certain corporate governance requirements that provide protection to shareholders of other companies.

For so long as we are a controlled company under that definition, we are permitted to elect to rely, and may rely, on certain exemptions from corporate governance rules, including:

        an exemption from the rule that a majority of our board of directors must be independent directors;

        an exemption from the rule that the compensation of our chief executive officer must be determined or recommended solely by independent directors; and

        an exemption from the rule that our director nominees must be selected or recommended solely by independent directors.

As a result, you will not have the same protection afforded to shareholders of companies that are subject to these corporate governance requirements. Although we do not intend to rely on the “controlled company” exemption under the Nasdaq listing rules, we could elect to rely on this exemption after we complete this offering. If we elected to rely on the “controlled company” exemption, a majority of the members of our board of directors might not be independent directors and our nominating and corporate governance and compensation committees might not consist entirely of independent directors after we complete this offering. See “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Ordinary Shares and This Offering — As a “controlled company” under the rules of the Nasdaq Global Market, we may choose to exempt our Company from certain corporate governance requirements that could have an adverse effect on our public shareholders.

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Implications of Being an Emerging Growth Company and a Foreign Private Issuer

As a company with less than US$1.235 billion in revenue during our last fiscal year, we qualify as an “emerging growth company” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (the “JOBS Act”), enacted in April 2012, and may take advantage of reduced reporting requirements that are otherwise applicable to public companies. These provisions include, but are not limited to:

        being permitted to present only two years of audited financial statements and only two years of related Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our filings with the SEC;

        not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements in the assessment of our internal control over financial reporting;

        reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in periodic reports, proxy statements, and registration statements; and

        exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and shareholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved.

We may take advantage of these provisions until the last day of our fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of the date of the first sale of our Ordinary Shares pursuant to this offering. However, if certain events occur before the end of such five-year period, including if we become a “large accelerated filer,” our annual gross revenues exceed US$1.235 billion, or we issue more than US$1 billion of non-convertible debt in any three-year period, we will cease to be an emerging growth company before the end of such five-year period.

In addition, Section 107 of the JOBS Act provides that an “emerging growth company” can take advantage of the extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act for complying with new or revised accounting standards. We have elected to take advantage of the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards and acknowledge such election is irrevocable pursuant to Section 107 of the JOBS Act.

We are a foreign private issuer as defined by the SEC. As a result, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Nasdaq, we may comply with home country governance requirements and certain exemptions thereunder rather than complying with Nasdaq corporate governance standards. We may choose to take advantage of the following exemptions afforded to foreign private issuers:

        Exemption from filing quarterly reports on Form 10-Q or provide current reports on Form 8-K disclosing significant events within four days of their occurrence.

        Exemption from Section 16 rules regarding sales of Ordinary Shares by insiders, which will provide less data in this regard than shareholders of U.S. companies that are subject to the Exchange Act.

        Exemption from the Nasdaq rules applicable to domestic issuers requiring disclosure within four business days of any determination to grant a waiver of the code of business conduct and ethics to directors and officers. Although we will require board approval of any such waiver, we may choose not to disclose the waiver in the manner set forth in the Nasdaq rules, as permitted by the foreign private issuer exemption.

Furthermore, Nasdaq Rule 5615(a)(3) provides that a foreign private issuer, such as us, may rely on our home country corporate governance practices in lieu of certain of the rules in the Nasdaq Rule 5600 Series and Rule 5250(d), provided that we nevertheless comply with Nasdaq’s Notification of Noncompliance requirement (Rule 5625), the Voting Rights requirement (Rule 5640) and that we have an audit committee that satisfies Rule 5605(c)(3), consisting of committee members that meet the independence requirements of Rule 5605(c)(2)(A)(ii). If we rely on our home country corporate governance practices in lieu of certain of the rules of Nasdaq, our shareholders may not have the same protections afforded to shareholders of companies that are subject to all of the corporate governance requirements of Nasdaq. If we choose to do so, we may utilize these exemptions for as long as we continue to qualify as a foreign private issuer.

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Corporate Information

Our principal executive office is located at Flat F, 8/F, Houston Industrial Building, 32-40 Wang Lung Street, Tsuen Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong. Our telephone number is (+852) 3693 2110. Our registered office in the Cayman Islands is located at the office of Appleby Global Services (Cayman) Limited, 71 Fort Street, PO Box 500, George Town, Grand Cayman, KY1 – 1106, Cayman Islands.

Our agent for service of process in the United States is Cogency Global Inc., located at 122 East 42nd Street, 18th Floor New York, NY 10168. Information contained on, or that can be accessed through, our website is not a part of, and shall not be incorporated by reference into, this prospectus.

Impact of COVID-19

Since late December 2019, the outbreak of COVID-19 spread rapidly throughout China and later to the rest of the world. On January 30, 2020, the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee of the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern” (“PHEIC”), and later on March 11, 2020, a global pandemic. The COVID-19 outbreak has led governments across the globe to impose a series of measures intended to contain its spread, including border closures, travel bans, quarantine measures, social distancing, and restrictions on business operations and large gatherings. From 2020 to the middle of 2021, COVID-19 vaccination programs had been greatly promoted around the globe, however several types of COVID-19 variants emerged in different parts of the world.

Supply chain disruptions have become a major challenge for the global economy since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. These shortages and supply-chain disruptions are significant and widespread. Lockdowns in several countries across the world, labor shortages, robust demand for tradable goods, disruptions to logistics networks, and capacity constraints have resulted in increases in freight costs and delivery times. Companies that are reliant on the transportation of goods and materials, such as our Company, which relies on materials and products from our suppliers, may suffer from plant closures and supply shortages across the extended supply network.

Furthermore, our business may be adversely affected if concerns relating to COVID-19 continue to restrict travel, or result in the Company’s personnel, vendors, and services providers being unavailable to pursue their business objectives free of COVID-19 related restrictions. The extent to which COVID-19 impacts our business in the future will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including new information that may emerge concerning the severity of COVID-19 and the actions to contain COVID-19 or treat its impact, among others. If the disruptions posed by COVID-19 or other matters of global concerns continue for an extended period of time, our ability to pursue our business objectives may be materially adversely affected. In addition, our ability to raise equity and debt financing, which may be adversely impacted by COVID-19 and other events, including as a result of increased market volatility, decreased market liquidity and third-party financing became unavailable on terms acceptable to us or at all.

Any future impact on our results of operations will depend on, to a large extent, future developments and new information that may emerge regarding the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic and the actions taken by government authorities and other entities to contain the spread or treat its impact, almost all of which are beyond our control. Given the general slowdown in economic conditions globally and volatility in the capital markets, as well as the general negative impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the apparel industry, we cannot assure you that we will be able to maintain the growth rate we have experienced or projected. We will continue to closely monitor the situation throughout 2023 and beyond. For details regarding risks associated with COVID-19, refer to “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Our Business and Industry — A sustained outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic could have a material adverse impact on our business, operating results, and financial condition” on page 40 of this prospectus.

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The Offering

Securities being offered:

 

1,400,000 Ordinary Shares par value of US$0.0000375 per Ordinary Share. We are also registering for resale up to 8,910,000 Ordinary Shares by the Selling Shareholders. These Ordinary Shares will not be part of this offering.

IPO price:

 

We estimate the IPO price will be between US$4 and US$6 per Ordinary Share.

Number of Ordinary Shares outstanding before this offering:

 


30,000,000 Ordinary Shares.

Number of Ordinary Shares outstanding after this offering:

 


31,400,000 Ordinary Shares, assuming the underwriters do not exercise the over-allotment option.

Over-allotment option:

 

We have granted to the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase from us up to an additional 15% of the Ordinary Shares sold in the offering in any combination thereof, solely to cover over-allotments, if any, at the initial public offering price, less the underwriting discounts.

Use of proceeds:

 

Based upon an IPO price of US$5 per Share (the midpoint of the price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus), we estimate that we will receive net proceeds from this offering, after deducting the estimated underwriting discounts, non-accountable expense allowance and estimated offering expenses payable by us, of approximately US$4,068,944 if the underwriters do not exercise their over-allotment option, and US$5,040,194 if the underwriters exercise their over-allotment option in full, after deducting the underwriting discounts, non-accountable expense allowance and estimated offering expenses payable by us.

   

We plan to use the net proceeds of this offering as follows:

   

   Approximately 30% for potential strategic acquisition of and investment in other reflective materials distributors or providers as well as upstream and downstream businesses along the industry value chain, which we may seek from time to time to supplement and expand our business operation;

   

   Approximately 20% for strengthening our research and development capabilities for new products;

   

   Approximately 20% for further increasing our warehouse and storage capacity; and

   

   The balance to fund working capital and for other general corporate purposes.

   

We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of Ordinary Shares by the Selling Shareholders.

For more information on the use of proceeds, see “Use of Proceeds” on page 56.

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Lock-up:

 

We and all of our directors, officers, and principal shareholders (5% or more shareholders) have agreed with the underwriters, subject to certain exceptions, not to offer, issue, sell, transfer, contract to sell, encumber, grant any option for the sale of, or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of our Ordinary Shares or securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for our Ordinary Shares for a period of six (6) months after the effective date of the registration statement, which forms a part of this prospectus.

Wise Total Solutions Group Limited, one of the Selling Shareholders selling 1,485,000 Ordinary Shares pursuant to the Resale Prospectus, has also agreed with the underwriters, not to offer, issue, sell, transfer, contract to sell, encumber, grant any option for the sale of, or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, any of its Ordinary Shares or securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for our Ordinary Shares for a period of two (2) months after the effective date of the registration statement. See “Shares Eligible for Future Sale” and “Underwriting” for more information.

Leak-Out Agreement:

 

The Relevant Resale Shares are subject to a leak-out agreement between Jipsy Trade Limited and the Company, pursuant to which the sale of the Relevant Resale Shares is subject to certain resale restrictions based on the closing price and the average daily trading volume of the Company’s Ordinary Shares on Nasdaq. See “Shares Eligible for Future Sale” and “Underwriting” for more information.

Proposed Nasdaq symbol:

 

We have applied to have our Ordinary Shares listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “JL.”

Transfer agent and registrar:

 

VStock Transfer, LLC

Risk factors:

 

Investing in our Ordinary Shares is highly speculative and involves a high degree of risk. As an investor you should be able to bear a complete loss of your investment. You should carefully consider the information set forth in the “Risk Factors” section beginning on page 22.

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RISK FACTORS

An investment in our Ordinary Shares involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the following information about these risks. together with the other information appearing elsewhere in this prospectus. before deciding to invest in our Ordinary Shares. The occurrence of any of the following risks could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and future growth prospects. In these circumstances, the market price of our Ordinary Shares could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment.

Risks Related to Doing Business in Hong Kong

All of our operations are in Hong Kong, a special administrative region of the PRC. Due to the long-arm provisions under the current PRC laws and regulations, the PRC government may exercise significant oversight and discretion over the conduct of our business and may intervene in or influence our operations at any time, which could result in a material change in our operations and/or the value of our Ordinary Shares. The PRC government may intervene or impose restrictions on our ability to move money out of Hong Kong to distribute earnings and pay dividends or to reinvest in our business outside of Hong Kong. Changes in the policies, regulations, rules, and the enforcement of laws of the PRC government may also be quick with little advance notice and our assertions and beliefs of the risk imposed by the PRC legal and regulatory system cannot be certain.

JL is a holding company and we conduct all our operations in Hong Kong through our operating subsidiary JLHK. Hong Kong is a special administrative region of the PRC. As such, we are subject to certain legal and operational risks associated with our operations in Hong Kong, including changes in the legal, political and economic policies of the PRC government, the relationship between China and the United States, or Chinese or United States regulations may materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operation. We are aware that recently, the PRC government has initiated a series of regulatory actions and new policies in certain areas to regulate business operations in China with little advance notice, including cracking down on illegal activities in the securities market, enhancing supervision over China-based companies listed overseas using a VIE structure, adopting new measures to extend the scope of cybersecurity reviews, and expanding the efforts in anti-monopoly enforcement. As of the date of this prospectus, we are not materially affected by recent statements by the PRC government indicating an intention to exert more oversight and control over offerings that are conducted overseas and/or foreign investment in China-based issuers with operations only in Hong Kong or in the apparel industry. However, due to certain long-arm provisions in the current PRC laws and regulations, there remains regulatory uncertainty with respect to the implementation and interpretation of laws in China as they may affect Hong Kong. The PRC government may choose to exercise additional oversight and discretion over Hong Kong, and the policies, regulations, rules, and the enforcement of laws of the PRC government to which we are subject may change rapidly and with little advance notice to us or our shareholders. As a result, the application, interpretation, and enforcement of new and existing laws and regulations in the PRC and our assertions and beliefs of the risk imposed by the PRC legal and regulatory system are by their very nature uncertain.

In addition, these PRC laws and regulations may be interpreted and applied inconsistently by different agencies or authorities, which may result in inconsistency with our current policies and practices. New laws, regulations, and other government directives in the PRC may also be costly to comply with, and such compliance, any associated inquiries or investigations, or any other government actions may:

        delay or impede our development;

        result in negative publicity or increase our operating costs;

        require significant management time and attention; and

        subject us to remedies, administrative penalties, and even criminal liabilities that may harm our business, including fines assessed for our current or historical operations, or demands or orders that we modify or even cease our business practices.

We are aware that recently the PRC government initiated a series of regulatory actions and statements to regulate business operations in certain areas in China with little advance notice, including cracking down on illegal activities in the securities market, enhancing supervision over China-based companies listed overseas using a VIE structure, adopting new measures to extend the scope of cybersecurity reviews, and expanding the efforts in anti-monopoly enforcement. Since these statements and regulatory actions are new, it is highly uncertain how soon the PRC legislative

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or administrative regulation making bodies will respond or what existing or new laws or regulations or detailed implementations and interpretations will be modified or promulgated, if any, or what the potential impact that any such modified or new laws and regulations would have on our daily business operation, the ability to accept foreign investments and list on a U.S. or other foreign exchange.

The PRC government may intervene or influence our operations at any time and may exert more control over offerings conducted overseas and foreign investment in Hong Kong-based issuers, which may result in a material change in our operations and/or the value of our Ordinary Shares. For example, there is currently no restriction or limitation under the laws of Hong Kong on the conversion of HK dollar into foreign currencies and the transfer of currencies out of Hong Kong and the laws and regulations of the PRC on currency conversion control do not currently have any material impact on the transfer of cash between the ultimate holding company and JLHK in Hong Kong. However, the PRC government may, in the future, impose restrictions or limitations on our ability to move money out of Hong Kong to distribute earnings and pay dividends to and from the other entities within our organization or to reinvest in our business outside of Hong Kong. Such restrictions and limitations, if imposed in the future, may delay or hinder the expansion of our business to outside of Hong Kong and may affect our ability to receive funds from JLHK in Hong Kong. The promulgation of new laws or regulations, or the new interpretation of existing laws and regulations, in each case, that restrict or otherwise unfavorably impact our ability to conduct our business could require us to change certain aspects of our business to ensure compliance; decrease demand for our services; reduce revenues; increase costs; require us to obtain more licenses, permits, approvals, or certificates; or subject us to additional liabilities. To the extent any new or more stringent measures are implemented, our business, financial condition, and results of operations could be adversely affected and the value of our Ordinary Shares could decrease or become worthless.

Hong Kong and the PRC’s legal systems are evolving and have inherent uncertainties that could limit the legal protection available to you.

All of our operations are conducted in Hong Kong, a special administration region of China with its own governmental and legal system that is independent from mainland China, as a result has its own distinct rules and regulations.

As one of the conditions for the handover of the sovereignty of Hong Kong to China, China had to accept some conditions such as Hong Kong’s Basic Law before its return. The Basic Law ensured Hong Kong will retain its own currency, legal system, legislative system and people’s rights and freedom for fifty years from 1997. This agreement and given Hong Kong the freedom to function in a high degree of autonomy. Hong Kong is responsible for its own domestic affairs including, but not limited to, the judiciary and courts of last resort, immigration and customs, public finance, currencies and extradition. Hong Kong continues using the English common law system.

Some international observers and human rights organizations have expressed doubts about the future of the relative political freedoms enjoyed in Hong Kong and the PRC’s pledge to allow a high degree of autonomy in Hong Kong. They considered, for example, that the proposals in Article 23 of the Basic Law in 2003 (which was withdrawn due to mass opposition) might have undermined autonomy. On June 10, 2014, Beijing released a new report asserting its authority over the territory. This ignited criticism from many people in Hong Kong, who was of view that the PRC leadership was reneging on its pledge to abide by the “one country, two systems” policy that allows for a democratic, autonomous Hong Kong under Beijing’s rule.

If the PRC were to, in fact, renege on its agreement to allow Hong Kong to function autonomously, this could potentially impact Hong Kong’s common law legal system and may in turn bring about uncertainty in, for example, the enforcement of our contractual rights. This could, in turn, materially and adversely affect our business and operation. Accordingly, we cannot predict the effect of future developments in the Hong Kong legal system, including the promulgation of new laws, changes to existing laws or the interpretation or enforcement thereof, or the pre-emption of local regulations by national laws. These uncertainties could limit the legal protections available to you.

By contrast, the PRC legal system is a civil law system based on written statutes unlike the common law system applicable in Hong Kong, prior court decisions may be cited for reference but have limited precedential value.

Since 1979, the PRC government has promulgated laws and regulations governing economic matters in general, such as foreign investment, corporate organization and governance, commerce, taxation and trade. However, China has not developed a fully integrated legal system. As a result, recently-enacted laws and regulations may not sufficiently cover all aspects of economic activities in China. In particular, because these laws and regulations are relatively new

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and the limited volume of published cases and their non-binding nature, interpretation and enforcement of these newer laws and regulations involve greater uncertainties than those in jurisdictions available to you. In addition, the PRC’s legal system is based in part on government policies and administrative rules and many have retroactive effects. As a result, we cannot predict the effect of future developments in China’s legal system, including the promulgation of new laws, changes to existing laws, or the interpretation or enforcement thereof, or the pre-emption of local regulations by national laws.

Uncertainties regarding the interpretation and enforcement of PRC laws, rules, and regulations, which could change at any time with little advance notice, could limit the legal protections available to us.

The PRC legal system is based on written statutes and prior court decisions have limited value as precedents. Since the PRC legal system continues to rapidly evolve, the interpretations of many laws, regulations and rules, which could change at any time with little advance notice, are not always uniform and enforcement of these laws, regulations and rules involves uncertainties.

We may have to resort to administrative and court proceedings to enforce our legal rights from time to time. However, since PRC administrative and court authorities have significant discretion in interpreting and implementing statutory and contractual terms, it may be more difficult to evaluate the outcome of administrative and court proceedings and the level of legal protection we enjoy than in more developed legal systems. Furthermore, the PRC legal system is based partly on government policies and internal rules (some of which are not published in a timely manner or at all) that may have a retroactive effect. As a result, we may not be aware of our violation of these policies and rules until sometime after the violation. Such uncertainties, including uncertainty over the scope and effect of our contractual, property (including intellectual property) and procedural rights, could materially and adversely affect our business and impede our ability to continue our operations.

It may be difficult for overseas and/or regulators to conduct investigations or collect evidence within the territory of China, including Hong Kong

Shareholder claims or regulatory investigations that are common in the United States generally are difficult to pursue as a matter of law or practicality in China. For example, in China, there are significant legal and other obstacles to providing information needed for regulatory investigations or litigation initiated outside China. Although the authorities in China may establish a regulatory cooperation mechanism with the securities regulatory authorities of another country or region to implement cross-border supervision and administration, such cooperation with the securities regulatory authorities in the United States may not be efficient in the absence of mutual and practicable cooperation mechanism. Furthermore, according to Article 177 of the PRC Securities Law, or Article 177, which became effective in March 2020, no overseas securities regulator is allowed to directly conduct investigations or evidence collection activities within mainland China. While detailed interpretation of or implementation rules under Article 177 have yet to be promulgated, the inability for an overseas securities regulator to directly conduct investigations or evidence collection activities within mainland China may further increase difficulties faced by you in protecting your interests.

In the event that U.S. regulators carry out an investigation on us and there is a need to conduct such investigation, or collect evidence in mainland China, U.S. regulators may not be able to carry out such investigation or evidence collection directly in mainland China under the PRC laws. U.S. regulators may, in the future, consider cross-border cooperation with a securities regulatory authority of the PRC by way of judicial assistance, diplomatic channels or regulatory cooperation mechanism established with the securities regulatory authority of the PRC.

All our operations are currently conducted in Hong Kong. Hong Kong has a legal system separate from mainland China. Our Hong Kong counsel advised that the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (“SFC”) is a signatory to the International Organisation of Securities Commissions Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (“MMOU”), which provides for mutual investigatory and other assistance and exchange of information between securities regulators around the world, including the SEC. This is also reflected in section 186 of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (“SFO”) which empowers the SFC to exercise its investigatory powers to obtain information and documents requested by non-Hong Kong regulators, and section 378 of the SFO which allows the SFC to share confidential information and documents in its possession with such regulators. However, there is no assurance that such cooperation will materialize, or if it does, whether it will adequately address any efforts to investigate or collect evidence to the extent that may be sought by U.S. regulators.

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Adverse regulatory developments in China may subject us to additional regulatory review, and additional disclosure requirements and regulatory scrutiny to be adopted by the SEC in response to risks related to recent regulatory developments in China may impose additional compliance requirements for companies like us with Hong Kong-based operations, all of which could increase our compliance costs and subject us to additional disclosure requirements.

Currently, Hong Kong has a separate legal system from mainland China, and it has its legislative framework and judiciary independent of that of the PRC government. Nonetheless, the recent regulatory developments in China, in particular with respect to restrictions on China-based companies raising capital offshore, may lead to additional regulatory review in China over our financing and capital raising activities in the United States. In addition, we may be subject to industry-wide regulations that may be adopted by the relevant PRC authorities, which may have the effect of limiting our service offerings, restricting the scope of our operations in Hong Kong, or causing the suspension or termination of our business operations in Hong Kong entirely. We may have to adjust, modify, or completely change our business operations in response to adverse regulatory changes or policy developments, and we cannot assure you that any remedial action adopted by us can be completed in a timely, cost efficient, or liability-free manner or at all.

On July 30, 2021, in response to the recent regulatory developments in China and actions adopted by the PRC government, the Chairman of the SEC issued a statement asking the SEC staff to seek additional disclosures from offshore issuers associated with PRC-based operating companies (including Hong Kong) before their registration statements will be declared effective. On August 1, 2021, the CSRC issued a statement saying that it had taken note of the new disclosure requirements announced by the SEC regarding the listings of such companies and the recent regulatory development in China, and that both countries should strengthen communications on regulating China-related issuers. Since we mainly operate in Hong Kong, we cannot guarantee that we will not be subject to tightened regulatory review and we could be exposed to government interference from China.

We may become subject to a variety of PRC laws and other obligations regarding data security offerings that are conducted overseas and/or foreign investment in China-based issuers, and any failure to comply with applicable laws and obligations could have a material and adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations and may hinder our ability to offer or continue to offer Ordinary Shares to investors and cause the value of our Ordinary Shares to significantly decline or be worthless.

On June 10, 2021, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress enacted the PRC Data Security Law, which took effect on September 1, 2021. The law requires data collection to be conducted in a legitimate and proper manner, and stipulates that, for the purpose of data protection, data processing activities must be conducted based on data classification and hierarchical protection system for data security.

On July 6, 2021, the General Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council jointly issued a document to crack down on illegal activities in the securities market and promote the high-quality development of the capital market, which, among other things, requires the relevant governmental authorities to strengthen cross-border oversight of law-enforcement and judicial cooperation, to enhance supervision over China-based companies listed overseas, and to establish and improve the system of extraterritorial application of the PRC securities laws.

On July 10, 2021, the CAC issued the Measures for Cybersecurity Review for public comments (the “Revised Draft”), which required that, among others, in addition to “operator of critical information infrastructure”, any “data processor” controlling personal information of no less than one million users which seeks to list in a foreign stock exchange should also be subject to cybersecurity review. Pursuant to Article 6 of the Revised Draft, companies holding data or more than one million users must apply for cybersecurity approval when seeking overseas listings because of the risk that such data and personal information could be “affected, controlled, and maliciously exploited by foreign governments”.

On August 20, 2021, the 30th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 13th National People’s Congress voted and passed the “Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China” (“PRC Personal Information Protection Law”), which became effective on November 1, 2021. The PRC Personal Information Protection Law applies to the processing of personal information of natural persons within mainland China that is carried out outside of China where (1) such processing is for the purpose of providing products or services for natural persons within China, (2) such processing is to analyze or evaluate the behavior of natural persons within China, or (3) there are any other circumstances stipulated by related laws and administrative regulations.

On December 24, 2021, the CSRC, together with other relevant government authorities in China issued the Draft Overseas Listing Regulations. The Draft Overseas Listing Regulations require that a PRC domestic enterprise seeking to issue and list its shares overseas (“Overseas Issuance and Listing”) shall complete the filing procedures of and

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submit the relevant information to CSRC. The Overseas Issuance and Listing includes direct and indirect issuance and listing. Where an enterprise whose principal business activities are conducted in PRC seeks to issue and list its shares in the name of an overseas enterprise on the basis of the equity, assets, income, or other similar rights and interests of the relevant PRC domestic enterprise, such activities shall be deemed an indirect overseas issuance and listing under the Draft Overseas Listing Regulations.

On February 17, 2023, the CSRC issued the Trial Administrative Measures of Overseas Securities Offering and Listing by Domestic Enterprises, or the Trial Measures, which became effective on March 31, 2023. On the same date of the issuance of the Trial Measures, the CSRC circulated No.1 to No.5 Supporting Guidance Rules, the Notes on the Trial Measures, the Notice on Administration Arrangements for the Filing of Overseas Listings by Domestic Enterprises and the relevant CSRC Answers to Reporter Questions on the official website of the CSRC, or collectively, the Guidance Rules and Notice. The Trial Measures, together with the Guidance Rules and Notice, reiterate the basic supervision principles as reflected in the draft Provisions and Measures by providing substantially the same requirements for filings of overseas offering and listing by domestic companies, yet made the following updates compared to the draft Provisions and Measures: (a) further clarification of the circumstances prohibiting overseas issuance and listing; (b) further clarification of the standard of indirect overseas listing under the principle of substance over form, and (c) adding more details of filing procedures and requirements by setting different filing requirements for different types of overseas offering and listing. Under the Trial Measures and the Guidance Rules and Notice, domestic companies conducting overseas securities offering and listing activities, either in direct or indirect form, shall complete filing procedures with the CSRC pursuant to the requirements of the Trial Measures within three working days following its submission of initial public offerings or listing application. The companies that have already been listed on overseas stock exchanges or have obtained the approval from overseas supervision administrations or stock exchanges for its offering and listing and will complete their overseas offering and listing prior to September 30, 2023 are not required to make immediate filings for its listing yet need to make filings for subsequent offerings in accordance with the Trial Measures. The companies that have already submitted an application for an initial public offering to overseas supervision administrations prior to the effective date of the Trial Measures but have not yet obtained the approval from overseas supervision administrations or stock exchanges for the offering and listing may arrange for the filing within a reasonable time period and should complete the filing procedure before such companies’ overseas issuance and listing. Based on the above mentioned, given that the operating income, total profit or net assets of the Company were not derived from PRC domestic companies, the majority of the Company’s business activities are not carried out in mainland China, its main place of business is located in Hong Kong, and the majority of its senior management team in charge of its business operations and management are not PRC citizens or have their usual place(s) of residence located in mainland China, this offering shall not be deemed as a domestic enterprise that indirectly offer or list securities or an overseas stock exchange, nor does it requires filing or approvals from the CSRC. Further, as of the date of this prospectus, in respect of the Trial Measures and filing requirements, in the opinion of our directors and officers, we: (i) are not required to obtain permission from any PRC authorities (including those in Hong Kong) to issue our Ordinary Shares to investors; and (ii) are not subject to permission requirements from the CSRC, the CAC or any other entity that is required to approve of our Operating Subsidiaries’ operations. However, as the Trial Measures and the Guidance Rules and Notice are newly published and there exists uncertainty with respect to the implementation and interpretation of the principle of “substance over form”, it is highly uncertain whether our offering and listing will be deemed as “indirect overseas offering and listing by companies in mainland China” and subject to the filling procedures. If our offering and listing is deemed as “indirect overseas offering and listing by companies in mainland China” under the Trial Measures, we may need to complete the filing procedures for our offering and listing if (i) we cannot obtain the approval of this offering and listing before the effective date of the Trial Measures; or (ii) we obtain the approval before the effective date of the Trial Measures but we cannot complete the overseas listing and offering before September 30, 2023. If we are subject to the filing requirements, we cannot assure you that we will be able to complete such filings in a timely manner or even at all.

On December 28, 2021, the CAC jointly with the relevant authorities formally published Measures for Cybersecurity Review (2021) which took effect on February 15, 2022, and replaced the former Measures for Cybersecurity Review (2020) issued on July 10, 2021. Measures for Cybersecurity Review (2021) stipulates that operators of critical information infrastructure purchasing network products and services, and online platform operators (together with the operators of critical information infrastructure, the “Operators”) carrying out data processing activities that affect or may affect national security, shall conduct a cybersecurity review, and any online platform operator who controls more than one million users’ personal information must go through a cybersecurity review by the cybersecurity review office if it seeks to be listed in a foreign country.

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Given that (1) JLHK, our sole operating subsidiary, is incorporated and located in Hong Kong; (2) we have no subsidiary, VIE structure, nor any direct operations in mainland China; and (3) pursuant to the Basic Law, which is a national law of the PRC and the constitutional document for Hong Kong, national laws of the PRC shall not be applied in Hong Kong except for those listed in Annex III of the Basic Law (which is confined to laws relating to defense and foreign affairs, as well as other matters outside the autonomy of Hong Kong), we do not currently expect the Measures for Cybersecurity Review (2021), the PRC Personal Information Protection Law, and the Draft Overseas Listing Regulations to have an impact on our business, operations, or this offering. Our belief is grounded on the following: (1) we do not believe that JLHK falls within the definition of an “Operator” that is required to file for cybersecurity review before listing in the United States, because (2) JLHK is incorporated in Hong Kong and operates in Hong Kong without any subsidiary or VIE structure in mainland China and each of the Measures for Cybersecurity Review (2021), the PRC Personal Information Protection Law, and the Draft Overseas Listing Regulations remains unclear whether it shall be applied to a company based in Hong Kong; (3) as of the date of this prospectus, JLHK has neither collected nor stored personal information of any PRC individuals; (4) all of the data JLHK has collected is stored in servers located in Hong Kong; (5) as of the date of this prospectus, JLHK has not been informed by any PRC governmental authority of any requirement that it file for a cybersecurity review or a CSRC review; and (6) our business belongs to the apparel industry, which does not involve the collection of user data, implicate cybersecurity, or involve any other type of restricted industry.

As of the date of this prospectus, our registered public offering in the United States is not subject to the review or prior approval of the CAC nor the CSRC. However, since these statements and regulatory actions are new, it is highly uncertain how soon the legislative or administrative regulation-making bodies will respond and what existing or new laws or regulations or detailed implementations and interpretations will be modified or promulgated, if any. It is also highly uncertain what the potential impact such modified or new laws and regulations will have on the daily business operations of JLHK, their respective abilities to accept foreign investments and the listing of our Ordinary Shares on a U.S. or other foreign exchanges. There remains significant uncertainty in the interpretation and enforcement of relevant PRC cybersecurity laws and regulations and whether the PRC government will adopt additional requirements or extend the existing requirements to apply to our operating subsidiary JLHK located in Hong Kong. If the Draft Rules Regarding Overseas Listings are adopted into law in the future and becomes applicable to JLHK if it is deemed to be an “Operator” that is required to file for cybersecurity review before listing in the United States, or if the Measures for Cybersecurity Review (2021) or the PRC Personal Information Protection Law becomes applicable to JLHK, the business operation of JLHK and the listing of our Ordinary Shares in the United States could be subject to the CAC’s cybersecurity review or CSRC Overseas Issuance and Listing review in the future. If JLHK becomes subject to the CAC or CSRC review, we cannot assure you that JLHK will be able to comply with the regulatory requirements in all respects, and the current practice of collecting and processing personal information may be ordered to be rectified or terminated by regulatory authorities. In the event of a failure to comply, JLHK may become subject to fines and other penalties that may have a material adverse effect on our business, operations, and financial condition and may hinder our ability to offer or continue to offer Ordinary Shares to investors and cause the value of our Ordinary Shares to significantly decline or be worthless.

Although the audit report included in this prospectus is prepared by U.S. auditors who are currently inspectable by the PCAOB, there is no guarantee that future audit reports will be issued by auditors inspectable by the PCAOB, and, as such, in the future, investors may be deprived of the benefits of the PCAOB inspection program. Furthermore, trading in our securities may be prohibited under the HFCA Act if the SEC subsequently determines our audit work is performed by auditors that the PCAOB is unable to inspect or investigate completely, and as a result, U.S. national securities exchanges, such as the Nasdaq, may determine to delist our securities. Furthermore, on December 29, 2022, the Accelerating Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act was enacted, which amended the HFCA Act by requiring the SEC to prohibit an issuer’s securities from trading on any U.S. stock exchanges if its auditor is not subject to PCAOB inspections for two consecutive years instead of three, and thus, reduced the time before our Ordinary Shares may be prohibited from trading or delisted.

The audit report included in this prospectus was issued by ZH CPA, LLC, a U.S.-based accounting firm that is registered with the PCAOB and can be inspected by the PCAOB. We have no intention of dismissing ZH CPA, LLC in the future or of engaging any auditor not based in the U.S. and not subject to regular inspection by the PCAOB. There is no guarantee, however, that any future auditor engaged by the Company would remain subject to full PCAOB inspection during the entire term of our engagement. The PCAOB is currently unable to conduct inspections in mainland China and Hong Kong without the approval of the PRC authorities. Currently, our U.S. auditor’s audit work for us can be inspected by the PCAOB, and we

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have no operations in mainland China. However, if there is significant change to current political arrangements between mainland China and Hong Kong, companies operated in Hong Kong like us may face similar regulatory risks as those operated in the PRC, and we cannot assure you that our auditor’s audit work for us will continue to be able to be inspected by the PCAOB. If it is later determined that the PCAOB is unable to inspect or investigate our auditor completely, investors may be deprived of the benefits of such inspection. Any audit reports not issued by auditors that are completely inspected by the PCAOB could result in a lack of assurance that our financial statements and disclosures are adequate and accurate.

Inspections of other auditors conducted by the PCAOB outside mainland China have at times identified deficiencies in those auditors’ audit procedures and quality control procedures, which may be addressed as part of the inspection process to improve future audit quality. The lack of PCAOB inspections of audit work undertaken in mainland China prevents the PCAOB from regularly evaluating auditors’ audits and their quality control procedures. As a result, if any component of our auditor’s work papers become located in mainland China in the future, such work papers will not be subject to inspection by the PCAOB. As a result, investors would be deprived of such PCAOB inspections, which could result in limitations or restrictions to our access of the U.S. capital markets.

As part of a continued regulatory focus in the United States on access to audit and other information currently protected by national law, in particular mainland China’s, in June 2019, a bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced bills in both houses of the U.S. Congress that, if passed, would require the SEC to maintain a list of issuers for which PCAOB is not able to inspect or investigate the audit work performed by a foreign public accounting firm for such issuers completely. The proposed Ensuring Quality Information and Transparency for Abroad-Based Listings on our Exchanges Act prescribes increased disclosure requirements for these issuers and, beginning in 2025, the delisting from U.S. national securities exchanges such as the Nasdaq of issuers included on the SEC’s list for three consecutive years. It is unclear if this proposed legislation will be enacted. Furthermore, there have been recent deliberations within the U.S. government regarding potentially limiting or restricting China-based companies from accessing U.S. capital markets.

On May 20, 2020, the U.S. Senate passed the HFCA Act, which includes requirements for the SEC to identify issuers whose audit work is performed by auditors that the PCAOB is unable to inspect or investigate completely because of a restriction imposed by a non-U.S. authority in the auditor’s local jurisdiction. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the HFCA Act on December 2, 2020, and the HFCA Act was signed into law on December 18, 2020. Additionally, in July 2020, the U.S. President’s Working Group on Financial Markets issued recommendations for actions that can be taken by the executive branch, the SEC, the PCAOB or other federal agencies and department with respect to Chinese companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges and their audit firms, in an effort to protect investors in the United States. In response, on November 23, 2020, the SEC issued guidance highlighting certain risks (and their implications to U.S. investors) associated with investments in China-based issuers and summarizing enhanced disclosures the SEC recommends China-based issuers make regarding such risks.

On March 24, 2021, the SEC adopted interim final rules relating to the implementation of certain disclosure and documentation requirements in the HFCA Act. On December 2, 2021, the SEC adopted amendments to finalize rules implementing the submission and disclosure requirements in the HFCA Act. The rules apply to public companies whose stock is registered with the SEC and are identified by the SEC as having filed an annual report with an audit report issued by a registered public accounting firm that is located in a foreign jurisdiction and whose audit work that PCAOB is unable to inspect or investigate. We will be required to comply with these rules if the SEC identifies us as having a “non-inspection” year under a process to be subsequently established by the SEC. The final amendments require any identified registrant to submit documentation to the SEC establishing that the registrant is not owned or controlled by a government entity in the public accounting firm’s foreign jurisdiction, and they also require, among other things, disclosure in the registrant’s annual report regarding the audit arrangements of, and government influence on, such registrants. Pursuant to the HFCA act, our securities may be prohibited from trading on the Nasdaq or other U.S. stock exchanges if our auditor cannot be inspected by the PCAOB for three consecutive years, and this ultimately could result in our Ordinary Shares being delisted.

On June 22, 2021, the U.S. Senate passed the Accelerating Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act, which, if enacted, would amend the HFCA Act and require the SEC to prohibit an issuer’s securities from trading on any U.S. stock exchanges if its audit work cannot be inspected when its auditor is subject to PCAOB inspections for two consecutive years instead of three and, thus, would reduce the time before our Ordinary Shares may be prohibited from trading or delisted.

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On September 22, 2021, the PCAOB adopted a final rule implementing the HFCA Act, which provides a framework for the PCAOB to use when determining, as contemplated under the HFCA Act, whether the PCAOB is unable to inspect or investigate completely registered public accounting firms located in a foreign jurisdiction in connection with their audit works because of a position taken by one or more authorities in that jurisdiction.

On November 5, 2021, the SEC approved the PCAOB’s Rule 6100, Board Determinations Under the HFCA Act. Rule 6100 provides a framework for the PCAOB to use when determining, as contemplated under the HFCA Act, whether it is unable to inspect or investigate completely registered public accounting firms located in a foreign jurisdiction because of a position taken by one or more authorities in that jurisdiction.

On December 16, 2021, the PCAOB issued a report on its determinations that it was unable to inspect or investigate completely PCAOB-registered public accounting firms headquartered in mainland China and in Hong Kong, because of positions taken by PRC authorities in those jurisdictions. In addition, the PCAOB’s report identified the specific registered public accounting firms which are subject to these determinations. Our registered public accounting firm, ZH CPA, LLC is not headquartered in mainland China or Hong Kong and was not identified in this report as a firm subject to the PCAOB’s determination.

On August 26, 2022, the SEC issued a statement announcing that the PCAOB signed a Statement of Protocol with the CSRC and the Ministry of Finance of the PRC, governing inspections and investigations of audit firms based in mainland China and Hong Kong. Pursuant to the Statement of Protocol, the PCAOB has independent discretion to select any issuer audits for inspection or investigation and has unfettered ability to transfer information to the SEC. However, uncertainties still exist whether this new framework will be fully complied with. According to the PCAOB, its December 2021 determinations under the HFCA Act remain in effect. The PCAOB is required to reassess these determinations by the end of 2022. Under the PCAOB’s rules, a reassessment of a determination under the HFCA Act may result in the PCAOB reaffirming, modifying or vacating the determination. However, if the PCAOB continues to be prohibited from conducting complete inspections and investigations of PCAOB-registered public accounting firms in mainland China and Hong Kong, the PCAOB is likely to determine by the end of 2022 that positions taken by authorities in the PRC obstructed its ability to inspect and investigate registered public accounting firms in mainland China and Hong Kong completely, then the companies audited by those registered public accounting firms would be subject to a trading prohibition on U.S. markets pursuant to the HFCA Act.

On December 15, 2022, the PCAOB Board determined that the PCAOB was able to secure complete access to inspect and investigate registered public accounting firms headquartered in mainland China and Hong Kong and voted to vacate its previous determinations to the contrary. However, should PRC authorities obstruct or otherwise fail to facilitate the PCAOB’s access in the future, the PCAOB Board will consider the need to issue a new determination.

The lack of access to the PCAOB inspection in mainland China and Hong Kong prevents the PCAOB from fully evaluating audits and quality control procedures of the auditors based in the mainland China and Hong Kong. As a result, the investors may be deprived of the benefits of such PCAOB inspections. The inability of the PCAOB to conduct inspections of auditors in the mainland China and Hong Kong makes it more difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of these accounting firms’ audit procedures or quality control procedures as compared to auditors outside of the mainland China and Hong Kong that are subject to the PCAOB inspections, which could cause existing and potential investors in our Shares to lose confidence in our audit procedures and reported financial information and the quality of our financial statements.

On December 29, 2022, the Accelerating Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act was enacted, which amended the HFCA Act by requiring the SEC to prohibit an issuer’s securities from trading on any U.S. stock exchanges if its auditor is not subject to PCAOB inspections for two consecutive years instead of three, and thus, reduced the time before our Ordinary Shares may be prohibited from trading or delisted.

The SEC is assessing how to implement other requirements of the HFCA Act, including the listing and trading prohibition requirements described above. Future developments in respect to increasing U.S. regulatory access to audit information are uncertain, as the legislative developments are subject to the legislative process and the regulatory developments are subject to the rule-making process and other administrative procedures.

While we understand that there has been dialogue among the CSRC, the SEC, and the PCAOB regarding the inspection of PCAOB registered accounting firms in mainland China and Hong Kong, there can be no assurance that we will be able to comply with requirements imposed by U.S. regulators if there is significant change to current political arrangements between mainland China and Hong Kong or if any component of our auditor’s work papers become located in mainland China in the future. Delisting of our Ordinary Shares would force holders of our Ordinary

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Shares to sell their Ordinary Shares. The market price of our Ordinary Shares could be adversely affected as a result of anticipated negative impacts of these executive or legislative actions, regardless of whether these executive or legislative actions are implemented and regardless of our actual operating performance.

The recent joint statement by the SEC, proposed rule changes submitted by Nasdaq, and an act passed by the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives all call for additional and more stringent criteria to be applied to emerging market companies. These developments could add uncertainties to our offering, business operations, share price, and reputation.

U.S. public companies with substantially all of their operations in China (including in Hong Kong) have been the subject of intense scrutiny, criticism, and negative publicity by investors, financial commentators, and regulatory agencies, such as the SEC. Much of the scrutiny, criticism, and negative publicity has centered on financial and accounting irregularities and mistakes, a lack of effective internal controls over financial accounting, inadequate corporate governance policies, or a lack of adherence thereto and, in many cases, allegations of fraud.

On December 7, 2018, the SEC and the PCAOB issued a joint statement highlighting continued challenges faced by the U.S. regulators in their oversight of financial statement audits of U.S.-listed companies with significant operations in China. On April 21, 2020, SEC Chairman Jay Clayton and PCAOB Chairman William D. Duhnke III, along with other senior SEC staff, released a joint statement highlighting the risks associated with investing in companies based in or have substantial operations in emerging markets including China, reiterating past SEC and PCAOB statements on matters including the difficulty associated with inspecting accounting firms and audit work papers in China and higher risks of fraud in emerging markets and the difficulty of bringing and enforcing SEC, Department of Justice and other U.S. regulatory actions, including in instances of fraud, in emerging markets generally.

On May 20, 2020, the U.S. Senate passed the HFCA Act requiring a foreign company to certify it is not owned or controlled by a foreign government if the PCAOB is unable to audit specified reports because the company uses a foreign auditor not subject to PCAOB inspection. If the PCAOB is unable to inspect the company’s auditors for three consecutive years, the issuer’s securities are prohibited to trade on a national exchange. On December 2, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the HFCA Act.

On May 21, 2021, Nasdaq filed three proposals with the SEC to (i) apply minimum offering size requirement for companies primarily operating in a “Restrictive Market”; (ii) prohibit Restrictive Market companies from directly listing on Nasdaq Capital Market, and only permit them to list on Nasdaq Global Select or Nasdaq Global Market in connection with a direct listing; and (iii) apply additional and more stringent criteria to an applicant or listed company based on the qualifications of the company’s auditors.

As a result of this scrutiny, criticism, and negative publicity, the traded stock of many U.S.-listed Chinese companies sharply decreased in value and, in some cases, has become virtually worthless. Many of these companies are now subject to shareholder lawsuits and SEC enforcement actions and are conducting internal and external investigations into the allegations. It is not clear what effect this sector-wide scrutiny, criticism, and negative publicity will have on us, our offerings, business, and our share price. If we become the subject of any unfavorable allegations, whether such allegations are proven to be true or untrue, we will have to expend significant resources to investigate such allegations and/or defend our company. This situation will be costly and time consuming and distract our management from developing our growth. If such allegations are not proven to be groundless, we and our business operations will be severely affected and you could sustain a significant decline in the value of our share.

The enactment of Law of the PRC on Safeguarding the Hong Kong National Security Law could impact JLHK.

On June 30, 2020, the Standing Committee of the PRC National People’s Congress adopted the Hong Kong National Security Law (the “Hong Kong National Security Law”). This law defines the duties and government bodies of the Hong Kong National Security Law for safeguarding national security and four categories of offenses — secession, subversion, terrorist activities, and collusion with a foreign country or external elements to endanger national security — and their corresponding penalties. On July 14, 2020, former U.S. President Donald Trump signed the Hong Kong Autonomy Act (“HKAA”) into law, authorizing the U.S. administration to impose blocking sanctions against individuals and entities who are determined to have materially contributed to the erosion of Hong Kong’s autonomy. On August 7, 2020, the U.S. government imposed HKAA-authorized sanctions on 11 individuals, including then-HKSAR chief executive Carrie Lam and John Lee, who later replaced Carrie Lam as chief executive on July 1, 2022.

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In July 2021, President Joe Biden warned investors about the risks of doing business in Hong Kong, issuing an advisory saying China’s push to exert more control over Hong Kong threatens the rule of law and endangers employees and data. The HKAA further authorizes secondary sanctions, including the imposition of blocking sanctions, against foreign financial institutions that knowingly conduct a significant transaction with foreign persons sanctioned under this authority. The imposition of sanctions may directly affect the foreign financial institutions as well as any third parties or customers dealing with any foreign financial institution that are targeted. It is difficult to predict the full impact of the Hong Kong National Security Law and HKAA on Hong Kong and companies located in Hong Kong. If our subsidiaries are determined to be in violation of the Hong Kong National Security Law or the HKAA by competent authorities, our business operations could be materially and adversely affected.

If we become subject to the recent scrutiny, criticism, and negative publicity involving U.S.-listed China-based companies, we may have to expend significant resources to investigate and/or defend the matter, which could harm our business operations, this offering, and our reputation and could result in a loss of your investment in our Ordinary Shares, in particular if such matter cannot be addressed and resolved favorably.

During the last several years, U.S.-listed companies that have substantially all of their operations in China have been the subject of intense scrutiny by investors, financial commentators, and regulatory agencies. Much of the scrutiny has centered on financial and accounting irregularities and mistakes, lack of effective internal controls over financial reporting, and, in many cases, allegations of fraud. As a result of the scrutiny, the stocks of many U.S.-listed Chinese companies that have been the subject of such scrutiny has sharply decreased in value. Many of these companies are now subject to shareholder lawsuits and/or SEC enforcement actions that are conducting internal and/or external investigations into the allegations.

If we become the subject of any such scrutiny, whether any allegations are true or not, we may have to expend significant resources to investigate such allegations and/or defend the Company. Such investigations or allegations would be costly and time consuming and likely would distract our management from our normal business and could result in our reputation being harmed. Our stock price could decline because of such allegations, even if the allegations are false.

A downturn in the Hong Kong, mainland China, or the global economy, or a change in the economic and political policies of China, could materially and adversely affect our business and financial condition.

Our business may be influenced to a significant degree by political, economic, and social conditions in Hong Kong and mainland China generally. The Chinese economy differs from the economies of most developed countries in many respects, including the amount of government involvement, level of development, growth rate, control of foreign exchange, and allocation of resources. While the Chinese economy has experienced significant growth over the past decades, growth has been uneven, both geographically and among various sectors of the economy. The PRC government has implemented various measures to encourage economic growth and guide the allocation of resources. Some of these measures may benefit the overall Chinese economy, but they may have a negative effect on us.

Economic conditions in Hong Kong and mainland China are sensitive to global economic conditions. Any prolonged slowdown in the global or Chinese economy may affect potential clients’ confidence in financial market as a whole and have a negative impact on our business, results of operations, and financial condition. Additionally, continued turbulence in the international markets may adversely affect our ability to access the capital markets to meet liquidity needs.

Fluctuations in exchange rates could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and the price of our Ordinary Shares.

Our business is conducted in Hong Kong through our operating subsidiary JLHK; our books and records are reported in Hong Kong dollars, which is the currency of Hong Kong; and the financial statements that we file with the SEC and provide to our shareholders are presented in U.S. dollars.

Since 1983, Hong Kong dollars have been pegged to the U.S. dollars at the rate of approximately HK$7.80 to US$1.00. Changes in the exchange rate between the Hong Kong dollar and U.S. dollar affect the value of our assets and the results of our operations in U.S. dollars. The value of the Hong Kong dollar against the U.S. dollar and other currencies may fluctuate and is affected by, among other things, changes in the Hong Kong’s political and economic conditions and perceived changes in the economy of Hong Kong and the United States. Any significant revaluation of the Hong Kong dollar may materially and adversely affect our cash flows, revenue, and financial condition.

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We cannot assure you that the current policy of the pegging of Hong Kong dollars to U.S. dollars will not be changed in the future. If the pegging system collapses and Hong Kong dollars suffer devaluation, the Hong Kong dollar cost of our expenditures denominated in foreign currency may increase. This would in turn adversely affect the operations and profitability of our business.

There are political risks associated with conducting business in Hong Kong.

Any adverse economic, social, and/or political conditions, material social unrest, strike, riot, civil disturbance, or disobedience, as well as significant natural disasters, may affect the market may adversely affect the business operations of the Company. Hong Kong is a special administrative region of the PRC and the basic policies of the PRC regarding Hong Kong are reflected in the Basic Law. The arrangement provides Hong Kong with a high degree of autonomy and executive, legislative, and independent judicial powers, including that of final adjudication under the principle of “one country, two systems” and a distinct set of laws and regulations. However, there is no assurance that there will not be any changes in the economic, political, and legal environment in Hong Kong in the future. Since our operation is based in Hong Kong, any change of such political arrangements may pose immediate threat to the stability of the economy in Hong Kong, thereby directly and adversely affecting our results of operations and financial positions.

The Hong Kong protests that began in 2019 are ongoing and were triggered by the introduction of the Fugitive Offenders amendment bill by the Hong Kong government. If enacted, the bill would have allowed the extradition of criminal fugitives who are wanted in territories with which Hong Kong does not currently have extradition agreements, including mainland China. This led to concerns that the bill would subject Hong Kong residents and visitors to the jurisdiction and legal system of mainland China, thereby undermining the region’s autonomy and people’s civil liberties. Various sectors of the Hong Kong economy have been adversely affected as the protests turned increasingly violent. Most notably, the airline, retail and real estate sectors have seen their sales decline.

Under the Basic Law, Hong Kong is exclusively in charge of its internal affairs and external relations, while the government of the PRC is responsible for its foreign affairs and defense. Hong Kong maintains and develops relations with foreign states and regions. Based on certain recent development, including the Hong Kong National Security Law issued by the Standing Committee of the PRC National People’s Congress in June 2020, the U.S. State Department has indicated that the United States no longer considers Hong Kong to have significant autonomy from China and, at the time, President Donald Trump signed an executive order and HKAA to remove Hong Kong’s preferential trade status and to authorize the U.S. administration to impose blocking sanctions against individuals and entities who are determined to have materially contributed to the erosion of Hong Kong’s autonomy. The United States may impose the same tariffs and other trade restrictions on exports from Hong Kong that it places on goods from mainland China. These and other recent actions may represent an escalation in political and trade tensions involving the United States, China, and Hong Kong, which could potentially harm our business.

Given the relatively small geographical size of Hong Kong, any of such incidents may have a widespread effect on our business operations, which could in turn adversely and materially affect our business, results of operations, and financial condition. It is difficult to predict the full impact of the HKAA on Hong Kong and companies with operations in Hong Kong like us. Furthermore, legislative or administrative actions in respect to China-U.S. relations could cause investor uncertainty for affected issuers, including us, and the market price of our Ordinary Shares could be adversely affected.

The enforcement of laws and rules and regulations in China can change quickly with little advance notice. Additionally, the PRC laws and regulations and the enforcement of such that apply or are to be applied to Hong Kong can change quickly with little or no advance notice. As a result, the Hong Kong legal system embodies uncertainties that could limit the availability of legal protections, which could result in a material change in our operations and/or the value of our Ordinary Shares.

Hong Kong is a special administrative region of the PRC. Following British colonial rule from 1842 to 1997, China assumed sovereignty under the “one country, two systems” principle. The Hong Kong special administrative region’s constitutional document, the Basic Law, ensures that the current political situation will remain in effect for 50 years. The laws previously in force in Hong Kong, that is, the common law, rules of equity, ordinances, subordinate legislation and customary law are maintained. Hong Kong has enjoyed the freedom to function with a high degree of autonomy for its affairs, including currencies, immigration and customs operations, and its independent judiciary system and parliamentary system. Hong Kong is responsible for its own domestic affairs including, but not limited to, the judiciary and courts of last resort, immigration and customs, public finance, currencies and extradition. Hong

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Kong continues using the English common law system. On July 14, 2020, the United States signed an executive order to end the special status enjoyed by Hong Kong post-1997. In addition, if the PRC attempts to alter its agreement to allow Hong Kong to function autonomously, it could potentially impact Hong Kong’s common law legal system and may, in turn, bring about uncertainty in, for example, the enforcement of our contractual rights. This could, in turn, materially and adversely affect our business and operations. Additionally, intellectual property rights and confidentiality protections in Hong Kong may not be as effective as in the United States or other countries. Accordingly, we cannot predict the effect of future developments in the Hong Kong legal system, including the promulgation of new laws, changes to existing laws or the interpretation or enforcement thereof, or the pre-emption of local regulations by national laws. These uncertainties could limit the legal protections available to us, including our ability to enforce our agreements with our customers.

You may experience difficulties in effecting service of legal process, enforcing foreign judgments or bringing actions in Hong Kong against us or our management named in this prospectus based on Hong Kong laws.

Currently, all of our operations are conducted in Hong Kong outside the United States, and all of our assets are located outside the United States. A majority of our directors and officers are Hong Kong nationals or residents and a substantial portion of their assets are located in Hong Kong outside the United States. You may experience difficulties in effecting service of legal process, enforcing foreign judgments or bringing actions in Hong Kong against us or our management named in the prospectus, as judgments entered in the United States can be enforced in Hong Kong only at common law. If you want to enforce a judgment of the United States in Hong Kong, it must be a final judgment conclusive upon the merits of the claim, for a liquidated amount in a civil matter and not in respect of taxes, fines, penalties, or similar charges, the proceedings in which the judgment was obtained were not contrary to natural justice, and the enforcement of the judgment is not contrary to public policy of Hong Kong. Such a judgment must be for a fixed sum and must also come from a “competent” court as determined by the private international law rules applied by the Hong Kong courts. In addition, the PRC does not have treaties providing for the reciprocal recognition and enforcement of judgments of courts with the Cayman Islands and many other countries and regions. Therefore, recognition and enforcement in the PRC of judgments of a court in any of these non-PRC jurisdictions in relation to any matter not subject to a binding arbitration provision may be difficult or impossible. For more information regarding the relevant laws of the Cayman Islands and Hong Kong, see “Enforceability of Civil Liabilities.”

Changes in international trade policies, trade disputes, barriers to trade, or the emergence of a trade war may dampen growth in Hong Kong, where the majority of our customers reside.

Political events, international trade disputes, and other business interruptions could harm or disrupt international commerce and the global economy, and they could have a material adverse effect on us and our customers, our service providers, and our other partners. International trade disputes could result in tariffs and other protectionist measures that may materially and adversely affect our business.

Tariffs could increase the cost of the services and products, which could affect customers’ investment decisions. In addition, political uncertainty surrounding international trade disputes and the potential of their escalation to trade war and global recession could have a negative effect on customer confidence, which could materially and adversely affect our business. We also may have access to fewer business opportunities, and our operations may be negatively impacted as a result. In addition, the current and future actions or escalations by either the United States or China that affect trade relations may cause global economic turmoil and potentially have a negative impact on our markets, our business, or our results of operations, as well as the financial condition of our clients, and we cannot provide any assurances as to whether such actions will occur or the form that they may take.

Risks Related to Our Business and Industry

We have not entered into long-term sales agreements with our customers and rely on demands from our major customers and our sales may fluctuate subject to our customers’ demands.

Our operating subsidiary JLHK does not enter into any long-term agreements with our customers, which mainly comprise owners of apparel brands, apparel manufacturers and local buying offices of apparel brands and their purchases are made on an order-by-order basis. Our business with our customers has been, and we expect it will continue to be, conducted based on the actual orders received from time to time. Accordingly, the quantity of purchase orders that we receive from our customers may fluctuate from time to time which makes it difficult for us to project future purchase

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orders. Our success depends on receiving continuous purchase orders from our customers. If for any reason (including product quality or product price), our customers no longer place purchase orders with us at the same level or on similar terms which they have historically done so, or at all, in the future (for example, in the event of decrease in customers’ end products due to economic downturn), or purchasers remove us from their list of nominated suppliers to their manufacturers which can no longer purchase our products, and if we are unable to obtain purchase orders in substitution, or unable to develop new customers, our business may be materially and adversely affected.

We may be unable to timely and accurately respond to changes in the latest market trends in outerwear, sportswear and fashion apparel.

As our major customers comprise of outerwear and sportswear brands, uniform and safety workwear brands and fashion brands, we constantly work with our customers in analyzing the latest market trends and product design and development to stay abreast of emerging consumer preferences and anticipate the changes in the fashion trends that will appeal to the consumers of our customers’ apparel products in order to remain competitive. We believe that our success is, to an important extent, attributable to the ability of our product design and development team and sales and marketing team that are responsive to the changes in fashion trends for apparels and consumer preferences. Due to the highly subjective nature of the fashion trends, we may be unable to capture or predict future fashion trend and present the potential applications of our products and materials to our customers in an appealing manner and our customers may choose to work with our competitors with market-sensitive designs or purchase materials or products from our competitors.

Increases in the procurement price at which we purchase our materials and products from our materials suppliers and manufacturing services suppliers may materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our profitability depends on the cost of procuring the materials and products from our materials suppliers and manufacturing services suppliers and increases for the price of the relevant raw materials may lead to an increase in price from our suppliers for our procurement of the materials and products. Since we generally do not enter into any long-term agreements with our materials suppliers and manufacturing services suppliers, there can be no assurance that they will not significantly increase our purchase price of materials or products in the future, in particular, upon the increase in the market price of or the market demand for such materials or products. While we typically price our products on a cost-plus basis and pass on increases in cost of materials and products to our customers, there can be no assurance that we will be able to pass on any increase in such costs to our customers in the future, in a timely manner or at all to avoid any adverse impacts on our profitability. Furthermore, the prices of these materials and products may be affected by factors beyond our control, including global demand for and supply of such materials and products, the outbreak and continuing spread of COVID-19, general economic condition, international trade barriers, and government price control measures.

We depend on a U.S. licensor for most of our products.

A significant portion of our products consists of reflective materials equipped with licensed performance labels owned by a US-based multinational conglomerate, such as 3M™ Scotchlite™. Some of these products are items that we tailor-make for our customers, and the remaining are products that we distribute on behalf of our U.S. licensor. As one of the authorized distributors of reflective materials from our U.S. licensor, we rely on the ability and efficiency of our U.S. licensor and its group companies to supply us the materials as they play an important role in our business. The U.S. licensor is our primary suppliers, and we have been their authorized distributor for a continuous period of approximately 25 years. Our role as distributor is governed by various distribution agreements, some with our U.S. licensor and others with its affiliates. The distribution agreements are not exclusive and terminable by either party with 30 days’ prior written notice or can be terminable unilaterally by written notice from our U.S. licensor if we are found to be in breach of the terms of the distribution agreements, including breach of obligations, covenants, warranties and representations owed to our U.S. licensor and its group companies which mainly include but not limited to, (i) failure to comply with the applicable laws and regulations; (ii) unauthorized use of the intellectual property rights of our U.S. licensor and its group companies; (iii) failure to maintain adequate liability insurance; (iv) distribution outside the authorized geographical territories. The terms of the distribution agreement executed with our U.S. licensor and its group companies ranges from one to three years. If our U.S. licensor and its group companies terminate their business relationship with us or if there are any unfavorable changes to our business arrangement, and if we are unable to locate an alternative supplier with comparable brand reputation and quality and on terms and prices equivalent to or better than the current business arrangements that are acceptable to our customers after such termination or expiry, or unable to replace the materials with other non-branded materials and products, it may adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.

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We depend on our suppliers for the timely delivery of large quantities of reliable quality materials.

Our material suppliers for reflective materials and products and heat transfers play a vital role in our business in that we rely on their ability and efficiency to supply large quantities of products to us for onward supply to our customers. Similarly, we also rely on our manufacturing services suppliers given the fact that they are responsible for the conversion process of our products. However, we generally did not enter into long-term agreements with our suppliers and most of our suppliers generally transacted with us on an order-by-order basis. Although our management monitors our business connection with our suppliers, there is no assurance that our suppliers will continue to supply products to us with desired quality and in required quantities, in a timely manner and on terms commercially acceptable to us.

It is also possible that our major suppliers may suffer financial or other difficulties, adversely affecting their ability to continue to supply products to us, which in turn could have an adverse effect on our business. In addition, we cannot guarantee that we will not have any material dispute with our major suppliers in the future in connection with the performance of a party’s obligations or the scope of a party’s responsibilities under the relevant supply agreement or terms of order. Hence, if we fail to maintain business relationships with our major suppliers, or to obtain supplies from alternative sources on a timely basis or on commercially reasonable terms, our ability to deliver our products to our customers on a timely basis or in the required quantities could be adversely affected, which would in turn have a material adverse effect on our business.

We are subject to risks relating to the warehousing of our products. If any of these risks materializes, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.

Our office and warehouse and storage facilities are presently located on leased premises. At the end of each lease term, we may not be able to negotiate an extension of the lease and may therefore be forced to move to a different location, or the rent we pay may increase significantly. Furthermore, the leases for the office and warehouse and storage facilities we use could be challenged by third parties or government authorities, which may cause interruptions to our business operations. We cannot assure you that our use of such leased properties will not be challenged. In the event that our use of leased properties is successfully challenged, we may be subject to fines and forced to relocate the affected operations. We can provide no assurance that we will be able to able to find suitable replacement sites at desirable locations on terms acceptable to accommodate our future growth on a timely basis, or at all, or that we will not be subject to material liability resulting from third parties’ challenges on our use of such properties. In addition, natural disasters or other unanticipated catastrophic events, including power interruptions, water shortage, storms, fires, typhoons, earthquakes, terrorist attacks and wars, could destroy any inventory located in these facilities and significantly impair our business operations.

We may not be able to meet the delivery schedule of our customers and may experience loss of revenue.

Once we accept purchase orders from our customers, we are committed to delivering our products to our customers within the agreed schedule. If a possible delay in delivery schedule is anticipated, due to transport and shipping disruptions, delay in the cargo consolidation process, disruptions in our suppliers’ operations such as equipment breakdowns, power failures, severe weather conditions or epidemic disease and/or other factors beyond our control, we would take proactive actions such as timely negotiation with our customers for adjusting schedule, making delivery by expedited methods. We may incur additional expenses or have to offer additional discounts to our customers as a result of such remedial measures. When such delays occur, we may also experience a loss of revenue and, in the worst-case scenario, our customers may cancel the purchase order. If such disruptions and/or delays occur frequently, our results of operations may be materially and adversely affected. As of the date of this prospectus, we have not experienced any delay which led to material cancellation of orders from our customers.

We rely on our manufacturing services suppliers to convert and manufacture our products.

We do not own or operate any manufacturing operations to convert or produce our products. We rely on a list of manufacturing services suppliers that were approved by us and engage them for the production or conversion process. We have no long-term agreements with any of these manufacturing services suppliers and we compete with their other clients for production capacity. If we experience significant increase in demand, or if we need to replace an existing manufacturing supplier, we may be unable to locate additional manufacturing capacity on terms that are acceptable to us, or at all, or we may be unable to locate any manufacturing supplier with sufficient capacity to meet our customer’s requirements or to fill our orders in a timely manner. Even if we can find new manufacturing services suppliers,

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we may encounter delays in production and added costs as a result of the time it takes for the new manufacturing services suppliers to adapt to our methods, products, logistic arrangements and quality control standards. Any delays, interruption, or increased costs in manufacture could have an adverse effect on our ability to meet customer demand and result in lower net revenue and income from operations both in the short and long term.

Our business is substantially dependent on our relationship with our major suppliers. Changes or difficulties in our relationships with our suppliers may harm our business and financial results.

Our business is substantially dependent on our relationship with our major suppliers. We consider major suppliers in each period to be those suppliers that accounted for more than 10% of overall purchases in such period. For the year ended March 31, 2023, four major suppliers account for approximately 24%, 22%, 11% and 10% of our total purchases. For the year ended March 31, 2022, three major suppliers accounted for approximately 27%, 21% and 10% of our total purchases. We generally do not enter into any long-term agreements with our suppliers, including our U.S. licensor and its group companies. Accordingly, there is no assurance that JLHK can maintain stable and long-term business relationships with any supplier, including our U.S. licensor and its group companies. Failure to maintain existing relationships with the suppliers and our U.S. licensor and its group companies or to establish new relationships in the future could negatively affect JLHK’s ability to obtain goods sold to customers in a price advantage and timely manner. If JLHK is unable to obtain ample supply of goods from existing suppliers or alternative sources of supply, JLHK may be unable to satisfy the orders from its customers. In addition, the distribution agreements we entered into with our U.S. licensor and its group subsidiaries provide that they can terminate such agreements by prior written notice with or without cause. If our U.S. licensor and its group subsidiaries terminate the agreements for whatever reasons, or if we fail to renew the distribution agreements with our U.S. licensor, we will have to source products from other suppliers who meet our selection requirements, and there is no assurance that we will be able to secure alternative and/or additional products of comparable or better quality or popularity, or on comparable or better commercial terms, or at all.

JLHK may be exposed to claims by third parties for infringement of intellectual property rights.

Some of the products distributed by JLHK are subject to intellectual property protection. In the event of disputes over the use of any intellectual property in our products, there is a risk that claims may be made against JLHK for intellectual property infringement. In addition, any protracted litigation will result in substantial costs and the diversion of resources and management’s attention.

The licensing of our intellectual property rights is subject to certain contractual limitations, and any disputes or disagreements arising between the owner of such rights and us could negatively impact our sales and prospects, which lead to the decline in our business profitability.

We are licensed and authorized by some of our suppliers and customers certain intellectual property rights such as product brands, trade names, trademarks and logo and our usage of these intellectual property rights may be subject to certain contractual limitations including prior consent of the owner of such intellectual property. As such, we may face claims of infringement of third parties’ intellectual proprietary rights and claims for indemnifications resulting from such infringement. In addition, our suppliers and customers may be unaware of intellectual property registrations or applications relating to their products and brands that may give rise to potential infringement claims against them. There may also be intellectual property rights granted to us by the relevant brand owners and relied on by us that are subject to infringement or other corresponding allegations or claims by third parties. Any disputes or disagreements arising between us and the owner of such rights could negatively impact our sales and prospects, which lead to the decline in our business profitability.

We may not be able to prevent others from unauthorized use of our intellectual property, which could harm our business and competitive position.

We regard our trademarks, copyrights, domain names, know-how and similar intellectual property as critical to our success, and we rely on patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secret law to protect our intellectual property rights. As of the date of this prospectus, we own a trademark in Hong Kong. See “Business — Intellectual Property.” Despite these measures, any of our intellectual property rights could be challenged, invalidated, circumvented or misappropriated, or such intellectual property may not be sufficient to provide us with competitive advantages. In the event that we resort to litigation to enforce our intellectual property rights, such litigation could result in substantial costs and a diversion of our managerial and financial resources. We cannot assure that we will prevail in such litigation. In addition, our trade secrets

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may be leaked or otherwise become available to, or be independently discovered by, our competitors. To the extent that our employees or consultants use intellectual property owned by others in their work for us, disputes may arise as to the rights in related know-how and inventions. Any failure in protecting or enforcing our intellectual property rights could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Labor or other disruptions at ports of our materials suppliers or manufacturing services suppliers may adversely affect our business.

Our business depends on our ability to source and distribute products in a timely and cost-effective manner. As a result, we rely on the free flow of goods through open and operational ports worldwide and on a consistent basis from our materials suppliers and manufacturing services suppliers. Labor disputes and disruptions at various ports or at our materials suppliers or manufacturing services suppliers could create significant risks for our business, particularly if these disputes result in work slowdowns, decreased operations, lockouts, strikes or other disruptions during our peak importing or manufacturing seasons. For example, COVID-19 has resulted in delays and disruptions at ports due to workforce decreases, shipping backlogs and capacity constraints, container shortages and other disruptions. This has resulted, and may continue to result, in slower than planned deliveries of inventory and delayed sales to customers. If we experience significant delays or disruption in receiving and distributing our products, this could have an adverse effect on our business, potentially resulting in cancelled orders by customers, unanticipated inventory accumulation or shortages, increased expense (including air freight) to deliver our products and reduced net revenues and net income or higher net loss.

We face fierce competition from other players in the industry in which we operate.

The reflective materials industry is highly fragmented and competitive due to the presence of numerous small to medium-sized players. We face keen competition from numerous competitors operating on different scales in the reflective materials market. In view of the fierce competition, we may have to adjust our profit margin and adopt a more competitive pricing strategy in order to maintain our position in the market. In the event that we fail to differentiate ourselves from our competitors both locally and/or globally, we may not be able to maintain our customer base and market share and our business, financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected.

We may not be able to attract and retain our core management team and other key personnel for our operation

Our success and growth depend on our on the knowledge, experience, and expertise of our management team who is responsible for overseeing the financial condition and performance, sales and marketing, product design and development and formulating business strategies as well as the ability to identify, hire, train and retain suitable, skilled and qualified employees. For example, Mr. Danny Tze Ching Wong and Mr. Edwin Chun Yin Wong, our directors, each has accumulated approximately 35 and 10 years of experience respectively in reflective, non-reflective materials and heat transfers of the apparel industry. See ‘‘Management.” In particular, each of our directors has made significant contribution to our success and has an indispensable value in guiding our future development. There is no assurance that we will be able to continue to retain the services of any or all of our management team and key personnel. If any of these personnel is unable or unwilling to continue to serve in his/her present position, and we are unable to find a suitable replacement in a timely manner, at acceptable cost or at all, the loss of their services may cause disruption to our business and may have an adverse impact on our ability to manage or operate our business effectively. The results of our operations may be adversely affected as a result. Our business operation is generally manual in nature, and any deterioration of labor relations may adversely affect our operational stability and efficiency. We cannot give any assurance that favorable labor relations can be maintained. Any industrial action or strike by our labor force beyond our control may also cause temporary or prolonged disruption to our business operation.

Our insurance coverage may be inadequate to protect us from potential losses.

We maintain property all risks insurance and contractors’ all risks insurance for our office and warehouse and storage facilities. We had not made any material claims under our insurance policies. However, there is no assurance that we are fully insured for our losses under our current insurance policies in place. We do not maintain any business interruption or key person life insurance. Our insurance may not be sufficient to cover all of our losses in the event of non-payment. There are certain types of losses, such as from war, acts of terrorism and certain natural disasters, for

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which we cannot obtain insurance at a reasonable cost, or at all. If any of these occurs, it may result in us incurring substantial losses and the diversion of our resources, which are not covered by our insurance. It may in turn materially and adversely affect our business and financial condition and results of operation.

If we fail to manage our inventory effectively, our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity may be materially and adversely affected.

Our inventories are mostly products which consist of reflective and non-reflective garment trims. For our non-branded products, we depend on our demand and storage capacity forecast to make procurement decisions and to manage our inventory. As the authorized distributor of our licensed U.S. brand, we also have procurement targets under the license agreement, as such we maintain a certain level of inventory and make procurement if the level fall below our pre-determined threshold, which, similarly to our non-branded products, are also determined by our management based on the anticipated demand from our customers.

Such demand, however, can change significantly between the time inventory is ordered and the date by which we hope to sell. Demand may be affected by seasonality, the economy, changes in trends and consumers’ preferences and our customers may not order products in the quantities that we anticipate. The procurement of certain types of inventories may require significant lead time and prepayment.

Furthermore, as we plan to continue expand our product offerings, we expect to include a wide variety of products in our inventory, which will make it more challenging for us to manage our inventory and logistics effectively. We cannot guarantee that our inventory levels will be able to meet the demands of our customers, which may adversely affect our sales. If we fail to manage our inventory effectively, we may be subject to the risk of inventory obsolescence resulting in decline in inventory value, and inventory write-downs or write-offs. Any of the above may materially and adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. On the other hand, if we underestimate demand for our products, or if our suppliers fail to supply materials and products in a timely manner, we may experience inventory shortages, which might result in diminished customer loyalty and loss in revenue, any of which could harm our business and reputation.

We are exposed to credit risks of our customers.

We are exposed to credit risks of our customers. We do not have access to all the information necessary to form a comprehensive view on the creditworthiness. The complete financial and operational conditions of customers are not always available to us, and we may not be in any position to obtain such information. As a result, if any of our major customers experiences any financial difficulty and fail to settle the outstanding amounts due to us in accordance with the agreed credit terms, our working capital position may be adversely affected.

We may default on our obligations under our credit facilities.

We have entered into several banking facilities with banks in Hong Kong, which were guaranteed by the Controlling Shareholder Mr. Danny Tze Ching Wong and the spouse of Mr. Danny Tze Ching Wong and secured by legal charge over properties beneficially owned by JLHK, Mr. Danny Tze Ching Wong and the spouse of Mr. Danny Tze Ching Wong. A failure to repay any of the indebtedness under our banking facilities as they become due or to otherwise comply with the covenants contained in any of such agreements could result in an event of default thereunder. If not cured or waived, an event of default under any of such agreements could enable the lender thereunder to declare all borrowings outstanding on such debt, together with accrued and unpaid interest and fees, to be due and payable. The lenders could also elect to foreclose on our assets securing such debt or enforce the repayment obligation against the guarantors. In such an event, we may not be able to pay dividends or have sufficient liquidity to meet operating and capital expenditure requirements. Any such acceleration could cause us to lose a substantial portion of our assets and will substantially adversely affect our ability to continue our operations.

We face risks associated with seasonal fluctuations in demand.

As our customers are mainly owners of apparel brands, their apparel manufacturers and local buying offices of apparel brands and the orders for our products are generally highest (i) from December to March each year as they generally place more orders after the Chinese New Year in anticipation of the production of apparel products for the upcoming sales in fall and winter and (ii) from July to October each year in anticipation of the production of apparel products for the upcoming sales in spring and summer. We expect to continue to experience seasonal fluctuations.

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Therefore, our operating results for a certain period within a calendar year, or between any interim periods, may not correctly indicate our performance for the entire calendar year. Prospective investors should be aware of this seasonal fluctuation when making any comparison of our operating results.

We may be exposed to product returns and product liability claims.

We distribute materials and products supplied by our U.S. licensor and our suppliers, some of which may be defectively designed or manufactured. We have a quality control team which performs regular sample check in accordance with our internal quality standard and the requirements of our customers and for any defect materials and products, we usually return the defective product and request our U.S. licensor and suppliers to rectify by replacing the defective product. If it cannot be replaced, we will seek to source similar alternatives and propose to our customers and if that is not acceptable, the customer may request a refund. For the years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, we did not receive any material order or claims from our customers in this regard and have not encountered any material product return request from our customers. However, as the materials and products provided to our customers may be manufactured into consumer products, we may still be exposed to product liability claims if the products and materials distributed by us are defective. Although we may have legal recourse against our U.S. licensor and our suppliers for the defective materials and products, the enforcement of our rights may be expensive, time-consuming and ultimately futile. As a result, any material product liability claim, or related litigation may have a material and adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Even unsuccessful claims could result in the expenditure of funds and managerial efforts in defending them and could have a negative impact on our reputation.

Our management team lacks experience in managing a U.S. public company and complying with laws applicable to such company, the failure of which may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our current management team lacks experience in managing a U.S. publicly traded company, interacting with public company investors and complying with the increasingly complex laws pertaining to U.S. public companies. Prior to the completion of this offering, we were a private company mainly operating our businesses in Hong Kong. As a result of this offering, our company will become subject to significant regulatory oversight and reporting obligations under the federal securities laws and the scrutiny of securities analysts and investors, and our management currently has no experience in complying with such laws, regulations and obligations. Our management team may not successfully or efficiently manage our transition to becoming a U.S. public company. These new obligations and constituents will require significant attention from our senior management and could divert their attention away from the day-to-day management of our business, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We may be subject to litigation, arbitration, or other legal proceeding risk.

We may be subject to arbitration claims and lawsuits in the ordinary course of our business. As of the date of this prospectus, the Company, Stratum Star and Alpine Eagle, and JLHK are not a party to, and are not aware of any threat of, any legal proceeding that, in the opinion of our management, is likely to have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or operations. Actions brought against us may result in settlements, awards, injunctions, fines, penalties, and other results adverse to us. A substantial judgment, settlement, fine, or penalty could be material to our operating results or cash flows for a particular period, depending on our results for that period, or could cause us significant reputational harm, which could harm our business prospects.

Our services depend on the reliability of computer systems maintained by us or our outsourcing vendors and the ability to implement, maintain and upgrade our information technology and security measures.

Our services depend on the reliability of computer systems maintained by us and our outsourcing vendors to operate efficiently and reliably at all times. Certain emergencies or contingencies could occur, such as a natural disaster or a significant power outage, which could temporarily shut down our facilities and computer systems. Further, our cybersecurity measures may not detect, prevent or control all attempts to compromise our systems, including distributed denial-of-service attacks, viruses, Trojan horses, malicious software, break-ins, phishing attacks, third-party manipulation, security breaches, employee misconduct or negligence or other attacks, risks, data leakage and similar disruptions that may jeopardize the security of data stored in and transmitted by our systems or that we otherwise maintain. In addition, if the technological and operational platforms and capabilities become outdated, we will be at a disadvantage when competing with our competitors. In addition, our failure to back up our data and information in a timely manner may cause material disruption of our business operation and may therefore adversely affect our business and results of operations.

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We may be unable to successfully implement our future business plans and objectives.

Our future business plans may be hindered by factors beyond our control, such as competition within the industry we operate; our ability to cope with high exposure to financial risk, operational risk, market risk, and credit risk as our business and customer base expands; and our ability to provide, maintain, and improve the level of human and other resources in servicing our customers. As such, we cannot assure that our future business plans will materialize, that our objectives will be accomplished fully or partially, or that our business strategies will generate the intended benefits to us as initially contemplated. If we fail to implement our business development strategies successfully, our business performance could be materially and adversely affected.

We may in the future pursue acquisitions and joint ventures as part of our growth strategy. Any future acquisition or joint venture may result in exposure to potential liabilities of the acquired companies and significant transaction costs, and it may also present new risks associated with entering additional markets or offering new products or services and integrating the acquired companies or newly established joint ventures. Moreover, we may not have sufficient management, financial, and other resources to integrate companies we acquire or to successfully operate joint ventures, and we may be unable to profitably operate our expanded company structure. Additionally, any new business that we may acquire or joint ventures we may form, once integrated with our existing operations, may not produce expected or intended results.

A sustained outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic could have a material adverse impact on our business, operating results, and financial condition.

Since late December 2019, the outbreak of COVID-19 spread rapidly throughout China and later to the rest of the world. On January 30, 2020, the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee of the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a PHEIC, and later, on March 11, 2020, a global pandemic. The COVID-19 outbreak has led governments across the globe to impose a series of measures intended to contain its spread, including border closures, travel bans, quarantine measures, social distancing, and restrictions on business operations and large gatherings. From 2020 to the middle of 2021, a COVID-19 vaccination program had been greatly promoted around the globe; however, several types of COVID-19 variants emerged in different parts of the world.

Supply chain disruptions have become a major challenge for the global economy since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. For instance, China’s extended COVID-19 lockdown of Shanghai, a major port and business center, has led to logistical disruptions that have almost cause the transport of goods to be ground to a halt. These shortages and supply-chain disruptions are significant and widespread. Lockdowns in several countries across the world, labor shortages, robust demand for tradable goods, disruptions to logistics networks, and capacity constraints have resulted in increases in freight costs and delivery times. Companies that are reliant on the transportation of goods and materials, such as us, which relies on materials supplied by our U.S. licensor which are produced in the U.S., and materials and products from our suppliers in the PRC, may suffer from the logistical disruptions across the extended supply network.

Furthermore, our business may be adversely affected if concerns relating to COVID-19 continue to restrict travel, or result in the Company’s personnel, vendors, and services providers being unavailable to pursue their business objectives free of COVID-19 related restrictions. The extent to which COVID-19 impacts our business in the future will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including new information that may emerge concerning the severity of COVID-19 and the actions to contain COVID-19 or treat its impact, among others. If the disruptions posed by COVID-19 or other matters of global concerns continue for an extended period of time, our ability to pursue our business objectives may be materially adversely affected. In addition, our ability to raise equity and debt financing, which may be adversely impacted by COVID-19 and other events, including as a result of increased market volatility, decreased market liquidity and third-party financing became unavailable on terms acceptable to us or at all.

Any future impact on our results of operations will depend on, to a large extent, future developments and new information that may emerge regarding the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic and the actions taken by government authorities and other entities to contain the spread or treat its impact, almost all of which are beyond our control. Given the general slowdown in economic conditions globally and volatility in the capital markets, as well as the general negative impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the apparel industry, we cannot assure you that we will be able to maintain the growth rate we have experienced or projected. We will continue to closely monitor the situation throughout 2023 and beyond.

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We are also vulnerable to natural disasters and other calamities. Our office and warehouse and storage facilities are presently located on several leased premises. We cannot assure you that such properties will have adequate measures to protect itself from the effects of fire, floods, typhoons, earthquakes, power loss, telecommunications failures, break-ins, war, riots, terrorist attacks or similar events.

A severe or prolonged downturn in the global economy, whether caused by economic or political instability, could materially and adversely affect our business and results of operations.

The recent global market and economic crisis stemming from COVID-19 resulted in recessions occurring in most major economies. The International Monetary Fund forecasts global gross domestic product to weaken from 5.9% in 2021 to 4.4% in 2022. Continued concerns about the systemic impact of potential long-term and widespread recession, energy costs, geopolitical issues, sovereign debt issues, COVID-19 and new variants thereof, and the availability and cost of credit have contributed to increased market volatility and diminished expectations for economic growth around the world. The difficult economic outlook has negatively affected businesses and consumer confidence and contributed to significant volatility.

There is continuing uncertainty over the long-term effects of the expansionary monetary and fiscal policies adopted by the central banks and financial authorities of some of the world’s leading economies, including Hong Kong’s. There have also been concerns over unrest in several geographic areas, which may result in significant market volatility. Any prolonged slowdown in the global and/or Hong Kong economy may have a negative impact on our business, results of operations, and financial condition, and continued turbulence in the international markets may adversely affect our ability to access the capital markets to meet liquidity needs. Although we mainly operate our business in Hong Kong, our customers principally comprise owners of international apparel brands, their apparel manufacturers and local buying offices whose customers are located around the world. As such, the demand for our customers’ products may be dependent on the global economy. If there is any significant decline in the global economy, our profitability and business prospects will be materially affected. Also, major market disruptions and adverse changes in market conditions and uncertainty in the regulatory climate worldwide may adversely affect our business and industry or impair our ability to borrow or make any future financial arrangements. If there is any significant decline in the global economy, our profitability and business prospects will be materially affected. Also, major market disruptions and adverse changes in market conditions and uncertainty in the regulatory climate worldwide may adversely affect our business and industry or impair our ability to borrow or make any future financial arrangements.

The credit and financial markets have experienced extreme volatility and disruptions due to the current conflict between Ukraine and Russia, and the uncertain resolution of this conflict could result in protracted and/or severe damage to the global economy. The conflict is expected to have further global economic consequences, including but not limited to the possibility of severely diminished liquidity and credit availability, declines in consumer confidence, declines in economic growth, increases in inflation rates and uncertainty about economic and political stability. The extent and duration of the military action, sanctions, and resulting market disruptions are impossible to predict, but they could be substantial, even though we do not have any direct exposure to Russia or the adjoining geographic regions. Prolonged unrest, intensified military activities, or more extensive sanctions impacting the region could have a material adverse effect on the global economy, and such effect could in turn have a material adverse effect on the business outlook of our business.

Risks Related to Our Ordinary Shares

There has been no public market for our Ordinary Shares prior to this offering; if an active trading market does not develop, you may not be able to resell our Ordinary Shares at any reasonable price.

The offering under this prospectus is an IPO of our Ordinary Shares. Prior to the closing of the offering, there was no public market for our Ordinary Shares. While we plan to list our Ordinary Shares on the Nasdaq Global Market, our listing application may not be approved. If our application to the Nasdaq Global Market is not approved or we otherwise determine that we will not be able to secure the listing of the Ordinary Shares on the Nasdaq Global Market, we will not complete the offering. In addition, an active trading market may not develop following the closing or, if developed, may not be sustained. The lack of an active market may impair your ability to sell your Ordinary Shares at the time you wish to sell them or at a price that you consider reasonable. An inactive market may also impair our ability to raise capital by selling Ordinary Shares and may impair our ability to acquire other companies by using our Ordinary Shares as consideration.

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The IPO price for our Ordinary Shares will be determined by negotiation between us, the underwriters, and the Selling Shareholders and may vary from the market price of our Ordinary Shares following our IPO. We cannot assure you that the price at which the Ordinary Shares are traded after this offering will not decline below the IPO price. If you purchase our Ordinary Shares in our initial public offering, you may not be able to resell those shares at or above the IPO price. We cannot assure you that the IPO price of our Ordinary Shares, or the market price following our IPO, will equal or exceed prices in privately negotiated transactions of our shares that have occurred from time to time prior to our IPO. As a result, investors in our Ordinary Shares may experience a significant decrease in the value of their Ordinary Shares due to insufficient or a lack of market liquidity of our Ordinary Shares.

The trading price of our Ordinary Shares could be subject to rapid and substantial volatility, which could make it difficult for prospective investors to assess the rapidly changing value of our Ordinary Shares and result in substantial losses to the investors.

There have been instances of extreme stock price run-ups followed by rapid price declines and strong stock price volatility with recent initial public offerings, especially among those with relatively smaller public floats. As a relatively small-capitalization company with relatively small public float, we may experience greater stock price volatility, extreme price run-ups, lower trading volume and less liquidity than large-capitalization companies. In particular, our Ordinary Shares may be subject to rapid and substantial price volatility, low volumes of trades and large spreads in bid and ask prices. Such volatility, including any stock-run up, may be unrelated to our actual or expected operating performance and financial condition or prospects, making it difficult for prospective investors to assess the rapidly changing value of our Ordinary Shares.

The trading prices of volatility and wide fluctuations could be due to factors beyond our control. This may happen due to broad market and industry factors, such as performance and fluctuation in the market prices or underperformance or deteriorating financial results of other listed companies based in Hong Kong and China. For example, if the trading volumes of our Ordinary Shares are low, persons buying or selling in relatively small quantities may easily influence prices of our Ordinary Shares. This low volume of trades could also cause the price of our Ordinary Shares to fluctuate greatly, with large percentage changes in price occurring in any trading day session. Holders of our Ordinary Shares may also not be able to readily liquidate their investment or may be forced to sell at depressed prices due to low volume trading. The trading performances of other Hong Kong and Chinese companies’ securities after their offerings may affect the attitudes of investors toward Hong Kong-based, U.S.-listed companies, which consequently may affect the trading performance of our Ordinary Shares, regardless of our actual operating performance. In addition, any negative news or perceptions about inadequate corporate governance practices or fraudulent accounting, corporate structure, or matters of other Hong Kong and Chinese companies may also negatively affect the attitudes of investors toward Hong Kong and Chinese companies in general, including us, regardless of whether we have conducted any inappropriate activities. Furthermore, securities markets may from time to time experience significant price and volume fluctuations that are unrelated to our operating performance, which may have a material and adverse effect on the trading price of our Ordinary Shares.

In addition to the above factors, the price and trading volume of our Ordinary Shares may be highly volatile due to multiple factors, including the following:

        regulatory developments affecting us or our industry;

        variations in our revenues, profit, and cash flow;

        changes in the economic performance or market valuations of other financial services firms;

        actual or anticipated fluctuations in our quarterly results of operations and changes or revisions of our expected results;

        changes in financial estimates by securities research analysts;

        detrimental negative publicity about us, our services, our officers, directors, Controlling Shareholder, our business partners, or our industry;

        announcements by us or our competitors of new service offerings, acquisitions, strategic relationships, joint ventures, capital raisings, or capital commitments;

        additions to or departures of our senior management;

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        litigation or regulatory proceedings involving us, our officers, directors, or Controlling Shareholder;

        release or expiry of lock-up, leak-out or other transfer restrictions on our outstanding Ordinary Shares; and

        sales or perceived potential sales of additional Ordinary Shares.

Any of these factors may result in large and sudden changes in the volume and price at which our Ordinary Shares will trade. As a result of this volatility, investors may experience losses on their investment in our Ordinary Shares. A decline in the market price of our Ordinary Shares also could adversely affect our ability to issue additional shares of Ordinary Shares and our ability to obtain additional financing in the future. No assurance can be given that an active market in our Ordinary Shares will develop or be sustained. If an active market does not develop, holders of our Ordinary Shares may be unable to readily sell the shares they hold or may not be able to sell their shares at all. In the past, shareholders of public companies have often brought securities class action suits against those companies following periods of instability in the market price of their securities. If we were involved in a class action suit, it could divert a significant amount of our management’s attention and other resources from our business and operations and require us to incur significant expenses to defend the suit, which could harm our results of operations. Any such class action suit, whether or not successful, could harm our reputation and restrict our ability to raise capital in the future. In addition, if a claim is successfully made against us, we may be required to pay significant damages, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.

Our Ordinary Shares are expected to initially trade under $5.00 per share and thus would be known as a “penny stock.” Trading in penny stocks has certain restrictions, and these restrictions could negatively affect the price and liquidity of our Ordinary Shares.

Our Ordinary Shares are expected to initially trade below $5.00 per share. As a result, our Ordinary Shares would be known as a “penny stock,” which is subject to various regulations involving disclosures to be given to you prior to the purchase of any penny stock. The SEC has adopted regulations that generally define a “penny stock” to be any equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. Depending on market fluctuations, our Ordinary Shares could be considered to be “penny stock”. A penny stock is subject to rules that impose additional sales practice requirements on broker/dealers who sell these securities to persons other than established Members and accredited investors. For transactions covered by these rules, the broker/dealer must make a special suitability determination for the purchase of these securities. In addition, a broker/dealer must receive the purchaser’s written consent to the transaction prior to the purchase and must also provide certain written disclosures to the purchaser. Consequently, the “penny stock” rules may restrict the ability of broker/dealers to sell our Shares, and they may negatively affect the ability of holders of our Shares to resell them. These disclosures require you to acknowledge that you understand the risks associated with buying penny stocks and that you can absorb the loss of your entire investment. Penny stocks generally do not have a very high trading volume. Consequently, the price of the stock is often volatile, and you may not be able to buy or sell the stock at any time.

We rely on dividends and other distributions on equity paid by our subsidiary to fund any cash and financing requirements we may have. In the future, funds may not be available to fund operations or for other uses outside of Hong Kong, due to interventions in, or the imposition of restrictions and limitations on, our ability or our subsidiary by the PRC government to transfer cash. Any limitation on the ability of our subsidiary to make payments to us could have a material adverse effect on our ability to conduct our business and might materially decrease the value of Ordinary Shares or cause them to be worthless.

JL is a holding company, and we rely on dividends and other distributions on equity paid by our subsidiaries for our cash and financing requirements, including the funds necessary to pay dividends and other cash distributions to our shareholders and to service any debt we may incur. We do not expect to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future. We anticipate that we will retain any earnings to support operations and to finance the growth and development of our business. If any of our subsidiaries incurs debt on its own behalf in the future, the instruments governing the debt may restrict its ability to pay dividends or make other distributions to us.

According to the BVI Business Companies Act 2004 (as amended), a BVI company may make dividends distribution to the extent that immediately after the distribution, the value of the company’s assets exceeds its liabilities and that such company is able to pay its debts as they fall due. According to the Companies Ordinance of Hong Kong, a Hong Kong company may only make a distribution out of profits available for distribution. Under the current practice of the Inland Revenue Department of Hong Kong, no tax is payable in Hong Kong in respect to dividends paid by us. The PRC laws and regulations do not currently have any material impact on transfers of cash from JL to JLHK and Sun

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Choice or from JLHK and Sun Choice to JL, our shareholders and U.S. investors. However, the Chinese government may, in the future, impose restrictions or limitations on our ability to transfer money out of Hong Kong, to distribute earnings and pay dividends to and from the other entities within our organization, or to reinvest in our business outside of Hong Kong. Such restrictions and limitations, if imposed in the future, may delay or hinder the expansion of our business to outside of Hong Kong and may affect our ability to receive funds from our operating subsidiary in Hong Kong. The promulgation of new laws or regulations, or the new interpretation of existing laws and regulations, in each case, that restrict or otherwise unfavorably impact the ability or way we conduct our business, could require us to change certain aspects of our business to ensure compliance, which could decrease demand for our services, reduce revenues, increase costs, require us to obtain more licenses, permits, approvals or certificates, or subject us to additional liabilities. To the extent any new or more stringent measures are required to be implemented, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected and such measured could materially decrease the value of our Ordinary Shares, potentially rendering them worthless. Further, any limitation on the ability of our subsidiaries to pay dividends or make other distributions to us could materially and adversely limit our ability to grow, make investments or acquisitions that could be beneficial to our business, pay dividends, or otherwise fund and conduct our business.

Any lack of effective internal controls over financial reporting may affect our ability to accurately report our financial results or prevent fraud, which may affect the market for and price of our Ordinary Shares.

Prior to this offering, we have been a private company with limited accounting personnel and other resources with which to address our internal control and procedures. Our management has not completed an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting and our independent registered public accounting firm has not conducted an audit of our internal control over financial reporting. As of March 31, 2023, we have identified certain material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting. As defined in the standards established by the PCAOB, a “material weakness” is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

The material weakness identified relates to the lack of sufficient competent financial reporting and accounting personnel with appropriate understanding of US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations to address complex technical accounting issues and SEC reporting requirements. To remedy the identified material weaknesses, we have implemented and will continue to implement several measures to improve our internal control over financial reporting, including: (i) recruiting additional employees and external consultants with extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC financial reporting requirements within our finance and accounting department; (ii) setting up a comprehensive accounting policy, checklists and procedure manual in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC financial reporting requirements; (iii) implementing new closing and reporting procedures to ensure the accuracy and adequacy of financial data for the preparation of financial statements, (iv) conducting regular and continuous U.S. GAAP training programs and webinars for our financial reporting and accounting personnel; (v) improving financial oversight function for handling complex accounting issues under U.S. GAAP; and (vi) continuously developing and enhancing our internal audit function for the financial reporting matters. However, we cannot assure you that these measures may fully address the material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting or that we may not identify additional material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in the future.

Upon completion of this offering, we will become a public company in the United States subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the rules and regulations of Nasdaq Global Market. Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, or Section 404, will require us to include a report from management on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting in our annual report on Form 20-F beginning with our annual report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. In addition, once we cease to be an “emerging growth company” as such term is defined in the JOBS Act, our independent registered public accounting firm must attest to and report on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. Our management may conclude that our internal control over financial reporting is not effective. Moreover, even if our management concludes that our internal control over financial reporting is effective, our independent registered public accounting firm, after conducting its own independent testing, may issue an adverse report if it is not satisfied with our internal control or the level at which our control is documented, designed, operated, or reviewed, or if it interprets relevant requirements differently from us.

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In addition, our internal control over financial reporting will not prevent or detect all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system’s objectives will be met. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that misstatements due to error or fraud will not occur or that all control issues and instances of fraud will be detected.

If we fail to meet applicable listing requirements, Nasdaq may delist our Ordinary Shares from trading, in which case the liquidity and market price of our Ordinary Shares could decline.

Assuming our Ordinary Shares are listed on Nasdaq, we cannot assure you that we will be able to meet the continued listing standards of Nasdaq in the future. If we fail to comply with the applicable listing standards and Nasdaq delists our Ordinary Shares, we and our shareholders could face significant material adverse consequences, including:

        a limited availability of market quotations for our Ordinary Shares;

        reduced liquidity for our Ordinary Shares;

        a determination that our Ordinary Shares are “penny stock,” which would require brokers trading in our Ordinary Shares to adhere to more stringent rules and possibly result in a reduced level of trading activity in the secondary trading market for our Ordinary Shares;

        a limited amount of news about us and analyst coverage of us; and

        a decreased ability for us to issue additional equity securities or obtain additional equity or debt financing in the future.

The U.S. National Securities Markets Improvement Act of 1996 prevents or pre-empts the states from regulating the sale of certain securities, which are referred to as “covered securities.” Because we expect that our Shares will be listed on Nasdaq, such securities will be covered securities. Although the states are pre-empted from regulating the sale of our securities, this statute does allow the states to investigate companies if there is a suspicion of fraud, and, if there is a finding of fraudulent activity, then the states can regulate or bar the sale of covered securities in a particular case. Further, if we were no longer listed on Nasdaq, our securities would not be covered securities and we would be subject to regulations in each state in which we offer our securities.

The market price of our Ordinary Shares could be negatively affected by sales of substantial amounts of our Ordinary Shares in the public markets.

We have six pre-IPO shareholders. As of the date of this prospectus, they beneficially owned an aggregate of 8,910,000 Ordinary Shares, representing approximately 28.38% of our issued share capital (or approximately 28.19%, if the underwriters exercise their option to purchase additional Ordinary Shares in full). We intend to file a resale registration statement covering all the ordinary shares held by our pre-IPO shareholders shortly after this offering. These pre-IPO shareholders have purchased their Ordinary Shares at a lower price per Ordinary Share than participants in this offering. As a result, they may be more willing to accept a lower sales price than the IPO price.

In addition, all of the ordinary shares sold in this offering will be freely transferable by persons other than our “affiliates” without restriction or further registration under the Securities Act. Sales of substantial amounts of our Ordinary Shares in the public market, or a perception that such sales could occur, could adversely affect prevailing market prices of our shares. This fact could impact the trading price of the Ordinary Shares following completion of this offering, to the detriment of participants in this offering. We may also find it more difficult to raise additional capital by selling equity securities in the future, at a time and price that we deem appropriate as a result of such sales or perception that such sales could occur.

Our pre-IPO shareholders may be able to sell their Ordinary Shares pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act after completion of this offering. Because these shareholders have paid a lower price per Ordinary Share than participants in this offering, when they are able to sell their pre-IPO shares under Rule 144, they may be more willing to accept a lower sales price than the IPO price. This fact could impact the trading price of the stock following completion of the offering, to the detriment of participants in this offering. Under Rule 144, before our pre-IPO shareholders can sell their shares, in addition to meeting other requirements, they must meet the required holding period. We do not expect any of the Ordinary Shares to be sold pursuant to Rule 144 during the pendency of this offering.

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If you purchase our Ordinary Shares in this offering, you will incur immediate and substantial dilution in the book value of your shares.

Investors purchasing our Ordinary Shares in this offering will pay a price per share that substantially exceeds the pro forma as adjusted net tangible book value per Ordinary Share. As a result, investors purchasing Ordinary Shares in this offering will incur immediate dilution. See “Dilution” for a more complete description of how the value of your investment in our Ordinary Shares will be diluted upon the completion of this offering.

If a limited number of participants in this offering purchase a significant percentage of the offering, the effective public float may be smaller than anticipated and the price of our Ordinary Shares may be more volatile than it otherwise would be.

As a company conducting a relatively modest public offering, we are subject to the risk that a small number of investors may hold a high percentage of Ordinary Shares sold in this offering, even if the initial sales by the underwriters are designed to comply with the Nasdaq listing requirements. If this were to happen, investors could find our shares to be more volatile than they might otherwise anticipate. Companies that experience such volatility in their stock price may be more likely to be the subject of securities litigation. In addition, if a large portion of our public float were to be held by a few investors, smaller investors may find it more difficult to sell their shares and we may cease to meet the Nasdaq public shareholder requirements.

Because the amount, timing, and whether or not we distribute dividends at all is entirely at the discretion of our board of directors, you must rely on price appreciation of our Ordinary Shares for return on your investment.

Our board of directors has complete discretion as to whether to distribute dividends. In addition, our shareholders may by ordinary resolution declare a dividend, but no dividend may exceed the amount recommended by our board of directors. In either case, all dividends are subject to certain restrictions under Cayman Islands law, namely that the Company may only pay dividends out of profits or share premium and provided that under no circumstances may a dividend be paid if this would result in the Company being unable to pay its debts as they fall due in the ordinary course of business. Even if our board of directors decides to declare and pay dividends, the timing, amount, and form of future dividends, if any, will depend on, among other things, our future results of operations and cash flow; our capital requirements and surplus; the amount of distributions, if any, received by us from our subsidiaries; and our financial condition, contractual restrictions, and other factors deemed relevant by our board of directors. Accordingly, the return on your investment in our Ordinary Shares will likely depend entirely upon any future price appreciation of our Ordinary Shares. We cannot assure you that our Ordinary Shares will appreciate in value after this offering or even maintain the price at which you purchased the Ordinary Shares. You may not realize a return on your investment in our Ordinary Shares, and you may even lose your entire investment in our Ordinary Shares.

Our management has broad discretion to determine how to use the funds raised in this offering and may use them in ways that may not enhance our results of operations or the price of our Ordinary Shares.

To the extent (i) we raise more money than required for the purposes explained in the section headed “Use of Proceeds” or (ii) we determine that the proposed uses set forth in that section are not no longer in the best interests of our Company, we cannot specify with any certainty the particular uses of such net proceeds that we will receive from this offering. Our management will have broad discretion in the application of such net proceeds, including working capital, possible acquisitions, and other general corporate purposes, and we may spend or invest these proceeds in a way with which our shareholders disagree. The failure by our management to apply these funds effectively could harm our business and financial condition. Pending their use, we may invest the net proceeds from this offering in a manner that does not produce income or that loses value.

Our disclosure controls and procedures may not prevent or detect all errors or acts of fraud.

Upon the closing of this offering, we will become subject to the periodic reporting requirements of the Exchange Act. We will design our disclosure controls and procedures to provide reasonable assurance that information we must disclose in reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, and recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC. We believe that any disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well-conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met.

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These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple errors or mistakes. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of a person, by collusion of two or more people or by an unauthorized override of the controls. Accordingly, because of the inherent limitations in our control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.

We do not intend to pay dividends for the foreseeable future

We currently intend to retain any future earnings to finance the operation and expansion of our business, and we do not expect to declare or pay any dividends in the foreseeable future. As a result, you may only receive a return on your investment in our Ordinary Shares if the market price of our Ordinary Shares increases. Our board of directors has complete discretion as to whether to distribute dividends, subject to certain requirements of Cayman Islands law. In addition, our shareholders may by ordinary resolution declare a dividend, but no dividend may exceed the amount recommended by our directors.

Securities analysts may not publish favorable research or reports about our business or may publish no information at all, which could cause our Ordinary Share price or trading volume to decline.

If a trading market for our shares develops, the trading market will be influenced to some extent by the research and reports that industry or financial analysts publish about us and our business. We do not control these analysts. As a new public company, we may be slow to attract research coverage and the analysts who publish information about our Ordinary Shares will have had relatively little experience with us or our industry, which could affect their ability to accurately forecast our results and could make it more likely that we fail to meet their estimates. In the event we obtain securities or industry analyst coverage, if any of the analysts who cover us provide inaccurate or unfavorable research or issue an adverse opinion regarding our share price, our share price could decline. If one or more of these analysts cease coverage of us or fail to publish reports covering us regularly, we could lose visibility in the market, which in turn could cause our share price or trading volume to decline and result in the loss of all or a part of your investment in us.

You may experience difficulties in effecting service of legal process, enforcing foreign judgments or bringing original actions in the Cayman Islands or Hong Kong based on U.S. or other foreign laws, and the ability of U.S. authorities to bring actions in the Cayman Islands or Hong Kong may also be limited.

We are a company incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands. We conduct substantially all our operations in Hong Kong and substantially all of our assets are located in Hong Kong. In addition, a majority of our directors and executive officers and the experts named in this prospectus reside outside the United States, and most of their assets are located outside the United States. As a result, it may be difficult or impossible for you to effect service of process within the United States upon us or these individuals, or to bring an action against us or against these individuals in the United States in the event that you believe that your rights have been infringed under the U.S. federal securities laws or otherwise. Even if you are successful in bringing an action of this kind, the laws of the Cayman Islands, Hong Kong, or other relevant jurisdictions may render you unable to enforce a judgment against our assets or the assets of our directors and officers.

Appleby, our counsel as to the laws of the Cayman Islands, has advised us that there is uncertainty as to whether the courts of the Cayman Islands would (i) recognize or enforce judgments of U.S. courts obtained against us or our directors or officers predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the securities laws of the United States or any state in the United States, or (ii) entertain original actions brought in the Cayman Islands against us or our directors or officers predicated upon the securities laws of the United States or any state in the United States.

Appleby has informed us that any final and conclusive judgment for a definite sum (not being a sum payable in respect of taxes or other charges of a like nature nor a fine or other penalty) and/or certain non-monetary judgments rendered in any action or proceedings brought against our Company in a foreign court (other than certain judgments of a superior court of certain states of the Commonwealth of Australia) will be recognized as a valid judgment by the courts of the Cayman Islands without re-examination of the merits of the case. On general principles, we would expect such proceedings to be successful provided that the court which gave the judgment was competent to hear the action in accordance with private international law principles as applied in the Cayman Islands and the judgment is not contrary to public policy in the Cayman Islands, has not been obtained by fraud or in proceedings contrary to natural justice.

Our counsel as to the laws of Hong Kong, CFN Lawyers, has advised us that there is uncertainty as to whether the courts of Hong Kong would (i) recognize or enforce judgments of U.S. courts obtained against us or our directors or officers predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the securities laws of the United States or any state in the

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United States, or (ii) entertain original actions brought in Hong Kong against us or our directors or officers predicated upon the securities laws of the United States or any state in the United States. A judgment of a court in the United States predicated upon U.S. federal or state securities laws may be enforced in Hong Kong at common law by bringing an action in a Hong Kong court on that judgment for the amount due thereunder and then seeking summary judgment on the strength of the foreign judgment, provided that the foreign judgment, among other things, is (1) for a debt or a definite sum of money (not being taxes or similar charges to a foreign government taxing authority or a fine or other penalty), and (2) final and conclusive on the merits of the claim, but not otherwise. Such a judgment may not, in any event, be so enforced in Hong Kong if (a) it was obtained by fraud, (b) the proceedings in which the judgment was obtained were opposed to natural justice, (c) its enforcement or recognition would be contrary to the public policy of Hong Kong, (d) the court of the United States was not jurisdictionally competent, I(e) the judgment was in conflict with a prior Hong Kong judgment. Hong Kong has no arrangement for the reciprocal enforcement of judgments with the United States. As a result, there is uncertainty as to the enforceability in Hong Kong, in original actions or in actions for enforcement, of judgments of U.S. courts of civil liabilities predicated solely upon the federal securities laws of the United States or the securities laws of any state or territory within the United States. See “Enforceability of Civil Liabilities.

You may have more difficulties protecting your interests than you would as a shareholder of a U.S. corporation.

We are an exempted company incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands. Our corporate affairs are governed by the provisions of our Memorandum and Articles of Association, and by the provisions of the Companies Act and the common law of the Cayman Islands. The rights of shareholders to take action against the directors, actions by minority shareholders, and the fiduciary duties of our directors to us under Cayman Islands law are to a large extent governed by the common law of the Cayman Islands. The common law of the Cayman Islands is derived in part from comparatively limited judicial precedent in the Cayman Islands as well as from the common law of England, the decisions of whose courts are of persuasive authority, but are not binding, on a court in the Cayman Islands.

The rights of shareholders and the fiduciary duties of our directors and officers under Cayman Islands law are not as clearly established as they would be under statutes or judicial precedents in some jurisdictions in the United States, and some states (such as Delaware) have more fully developed and judicially interpreted bodies of corporate law than the Cayman Islands. In addition, Cayman Islands companies may not have standing to initiate a shareholder derivative action in a federal court of the United States.

Shareholders of Cayman Islands-exempted companies like us have no general rights under Cayman Islands law to obtain copies of the register of members or corporate records of the company. They will, however, have such rights as may be set out in the company’s articles of association. A Cayman Islands exempted company may maintain its principal register of members and any branch registers in any country or territory, whether within or outside the Cayman Islands, as the company may determine from time to time. There is no requirement for an exempted company to make any returns of members to the Registrar of Companies in the Cayman Islands. The names and addresses of the members are, accordingly, not a matter of public record and are not available for public inspection. However, an exempted company shall make available at its registered office, in electronic form or any other medium, such register of members, including any branch register of member, as may be required of it upon service of an order or notice by the Tax Information Authority pursuant to the Tax Information Authority Act (2013 Revision) of the Cayman Islands. This may make it more difficult for you to obtain the information needed to establish any facts necessary for a shareholder motion or to solicit proxies from other shareholders in connection with a proxy contest.

Certain corporate governance practices in the Cayman Islands, which is our home country, differ significantly from requirements for companies incorporated in other jurisdictions such as the United States. To the extent we choose to follow home country practices with respect to corporate governance matters, our shareholders may be afforded less protection than they otherwise would under rules and regulations applicable to U.S. domestic issuers.

As a result of all of the above, our public shareholders may have more difficulty in protecting their interests in the face of actions taken by management, members of the board of directors, or our Controlling Shareholder than they would as public shareholders of a company incorporated in the United States. For a discussion of significant differences between the provisions of the Companies Act and the laws applicable to companies incorporated in the United States and their shareholders, see “Description of Share Capital — Differences in Corporate Law”.

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Cayman Islands economic substance requirements may have an effect on our business and operations.

Pursuant to the International Tax Cooperation (Economic Substance) Act, 2018 of the Cayman Islands (“ES Act”) that came into force on 1 January 2019, a “relevant entity” is required to satisfy the economic substance test set out in the ES Act. A “relevant entity” includes an exempted company incorporated in the Cayman Islands as is the Company; however, it does not include an entity that is tax resident outside the Cayman Islands. Accordingly, for so long as the Company is a tax resident outside the Cayman Islands, including in Hong Kong, it is not required to satisfy the economic substance test set out in the ES Act.

We are a foreign private issuer within the meaning of the rules under the Exchange Act, and, as such, we are exempt from certain provisions applicable to U.S. domestic public companies.

Because we qualify as a foreign private issuer under the Exchange Act, we are exempt from certain provisions of the securities rules and regulations in the United States that are applicable to U.S. domestic issuers, including:

        the rules under the Exchange Act requiring the filing with the SEC of quarterly reports on Form 10-Q or current reports on Form 8-K;

        the sections of the Exchange Act regulating the solicitation of proxies, consents, or authorizations in respect to a security registered under the Exchange Act;

        the sections of the Exchange Act requiring insiders to file public reports of their stock ownership and trading activities and liability for insiders who profit from trades made in a short period of time; and

        the selective disclosure rules by issuers of material nonpublic information under Regulation FD.

We will be required to file an annual report on Form 20-F within four months of the end of each fiscal year. Press releases relating to financial results and material events will also be furnished to the SEC on Form 6-K. However, the information we are required to file with or furnish to the SEC will be less extensive and less timely compared to that required to be filed with the SEC by U.S. domestic issuers. As a result, you may not be afforded the same protections or information that would be made available to you were you investing in a U.S. domestic issuer.

As a foreign private issuer, we are permitted to adopt certain home country practices in relation to corporate governance matters that differ significantly from Nasdaq corporate governance listing standards. These practices may afford less protection to shareholders than they would enjoy if we complied fully with Nasdaq corporate governance listing standards.

As a foreign private issuer, we are permitted to take advantage of certain provisions in the Nasdaq rules that allow us to follow our home country law for certain governance matters. Certain corporate governance practices in our home country, the Cayman Islands, may differ significantly from corporate governance listing standards. Currently, we do not intend to rely on home country practices with respect to our corporate governance after we complete this offering. However, if we choose to follow home country practices in the future, our shareholders may be afforded less protection than they would otherwise enjoy under the Nasdaq corporate governance listing standards applicable to U.S. domestic issuers.

We may lose our foreign private issuer status in the future, which could result in significant additional costs and expenses.

We are a foreign private issuer, and therefore, we are not required to comply with all of the periodic disclosure and current reporting requirements of the Exchange Act. The determination of foreign private issuer status is made annually on the last business day of an issuer’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter. We would lose our foreign private issuer status if, for example, more than 50% of our Ordinary Shares are directly or indirectly held by residents of the United States and we fail to meet additional requirements necessary to maintain our foreign private issuer status. If we lose our foreign private issuer status on this date, we will be required to file with the SEC periodic reports and registration statements on U.S. domestic issuer forms, which are more detailed and extensive than the forms available to a foreign private issuer. We will also have to mandatorily comply with U.S. federal proxy requirements, and our officers, directors, and principal shareholders will become subject to the short-swing profit disclosure and recovery provisions of Section 16 of the Exchange Act. In addition, we will lose our ability to rely upon exemptions

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from certain corporate governance requirements under the Nasdaq rules. As a U.S.-listed public company that is not a foreign private issuer, we will incur significant additional legal, accounting, and other expenses that we will not incur as a foreign private issuer in order to maintain a listing on a U.S. securities exchange.

There can be no assurance that we will not be a PFIC for U.S. federal income tax purposes for any taxable year, which could result in adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences to U.S. holders of our Ordinary Shares.

A non-U.S. corporation will be a PFIC for any taxable year if either (i) at least 75% of its gross income for such year consists of certain types of “passive” income, or (ii) at least 50% of the value of its assets (based on an average of the quarterly values of the assets) during such year is attributable to assets that produce passive income or are held for the production of passive income (the “asset test”). Based on our current and expected income and assets (taking into account the expected cash proceeds and our anticipated market capitalization following this offering), we do not presently expect to be a PFIC for the current taxable year or the foreseeable future. However, no assurance can be given in this regard because the determination of whether we are or will become a PFIC is a fact-intensive inquiry made on an annual basis that depends, in part, upon the composition of our income and assets. In addition, there can be no assurance that the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) will agree with our conclusion or that the IRS would not successfully challenge our position. Fluctuations in the market price of our Ordinary Shares may cause us to become a PFIC for the current or subsequent taxable years because the value of our assets for the purpose of the asset test may be determined by reference to the market price of our Ordinary Shares. The composition of our income and assets may also be affected by how, and how quickly, we use our liquid assets and the cash raised in this offering. If we were to be or become a PFIC for any taxable year during which a U.S. holder holds our Ordinary Shares, certain adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences could apply to such U.S. holder. See “Material Tax Income Consideration — Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations for U.S. Holders — PFIC Consequences”.

We are an emerging growth company within the meaning of the Securities Act and may take advantage of certain reduced reporting requirements.

We are an emerging growth company, as defined in the JOBS Act, and we may take advantage of certain exemptions from requirements applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies, including, most significantly, not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley for so long as we remain an emerging growth company. As a result, if we elect not to comply with such auditor attestation requirements, our investors may not have access to certain information they may deem important.

The JOBS Act also provides that an emerging growth company does not need to comply with any new or revised financial accounting standards until such date that a private company is otherwise required to comply with such new or revised accounting standards. We do not plan to opt out of such exemptions afforded to an emerging growth company. As a result of this election, our financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with public company effective data.

We will incur increased costs as a result of being a public company, particularly after we cease to qualify as an “emerging growth company”.

Upon consummation of this offering, we will incur significant legal, accounting, and other expenses as a public company that we did not incur as a private company. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“Sarbanes-Oxley”), as well as rules subsequently implemented by the SEC, impose various requirements on the corporate governance practices of public companies. We are an “emerging growth company”, as defined in the JOBS Act and will remain an emerging growth company until the earlier of (1) the last day of the fiscal year (a) following the fifth anniversary of the completion of this offering, (b) in which we have total annual gross revenue of at least US$1.235 billion, or (c) in which we are deemed to be a large accelerated filer, which means the market value of our Ordinary Shares that is held by non-affiliates exceeds US$700 million as of the end of any second fiscal quarter before that time; and (2) the date on which we have issued more than US$1 billion in non-convertible debt during the prior three-year period. An emerging growth company may take advantage of specified reduced reporting and other requirements that are otherwise applicable generally to public companies. These provisions include exemption from the auditor attestation requirement under Section 404 in the assessment of the emerging growth company’s internal control over financial reporting and permission to delay the adoption of new or revised accounting standards until such time as those standards apply to private companies.

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Compliance with these rules and regulations increases our legal and financial compliance costs and makes some corporate activities more time consuming and costly. After we are no longer an “emerging growth company,” or until five years following the completion of our IPO, whichever is earlier, we expect to incur significant expenses and devote substantial management effort toward ensuring compliance with the requirements of Section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley and the other rules and regulations of the SEC. For example, as a public company, we will be required to increase the number of independent directors and adopt policies regarding internal controls and disclosure controls and procedures. We will incur additional costs in obtaining director and officer liability insurance. In addition, we will incur additional costs associated with our public company reporting requirements. It may also be more difficult for us to find qualified persons to serve on our board of directors or as executive officers. We are currently evaluating and monitoring developments with respect to these rules and regulations, and we cannot predict or estimate with any degree of certainty the amount of additional costs we may incur or the timing of such costs.

As a “controlled company” under the rules of the Nasdaq Global Market, we may choose to exempt our Company from certain corporate governance requirements that could have an adverse effect on our public shareholders.

As of the date of this prospectus, our directors, officers, and principal shareholders hold in aggregate approximately 70.3% or more of our shares. After completion of this offering, our directors, officers, and principal shareholders will hold in aggregate approximately 67.17% or more of our Ordinary Shares, assuming that the underwriters do not exercise their over-allotment option. We will be a “controlled company” as defined under the Nasdaq Stock Market Rules because, immediately after the completion of this offering, our Controlling Shareholder will own approximately 57.61% of our total issued and outstanding Ordinary Shares, representing 57.61% of the total voting power, assuming that the underwriters do not exercise their over-allotment option.

Under Rule 4350(c) of Nasdaq Global Market Rules, a company of which more than 50% of the voting power is held by an individual, group, or another company is a “controlled company” and may elect not to comply with certain corporate governance requirements, including the requirement that a majority of our directors be independent, as defined in the Nasdaq Global Market Rules, and the requirement that our compensation and nominating and corporate governance committees consist entirely of independent directors. Although we do not intend to rely on the “controlled company” exemption under the Nasdaq Listing Rules, we could elect to rely on this exemption in the future. If we elect to rely on the “controlled company” exemption, a majority of the members of our board of directors might not be independent directors and our nominating and corporate governance and compensation committees might not consist entirely of independent directors. Accordingly, during any time while we remain a controlled company relying on the exemption and during any transition period following a time when we are no longer a controlled company, you would not have the same protections afforded to shareholders of companies that are subject to all of the Nasdaq Global Market corporate governance requirements. Our status as a controlled company could cause our Ordinary Shares to be less attractive to certain investors or otherwise harm our trading price.

In addition, the interests of these shareholders may not be the same as or may even conflict with your interests. For example, these shareholders could attempt to delay or prevent a change in control of us, even if such change in control would benefit our other shareholders, which could deprive our shareholders of an opportunity to receive a premium for their Ordinary Shares as part of a sale of us or our assets and might affect the prevailing market price of our Ordinary Shares due to investors’ perceptions that conflicts of interest may exist or arise. As a result, this concentration of ownership may not be in the best interests of our other shareholders.

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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This prospectus contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the words “may,” “might,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “goal,” “objective,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue,” and “ongoing,” or the negative of these terms, or other comparable terminology intended to identify statements about the future. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other important factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements and opinions contained in this prospectus are based upon information available to us as of the date of this prospectus and, while we believe such information forms a reasonable basis for such statements, such information may be limited or incomplete, and our statements should not be read to indicate that we have conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all potentially available relevant information. Forward-looking statements include statements about:

        the expected or potential impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and the related responses of the government, consumers, the Company, and our operating subsidiaries on our business, financial condition and results of operations;

        timing of the development of future business;

        capabilities of our business operations;

        expected future economic performance;

        competition in our market;

        continued market acceptance of our services and products distributed by us;

        changes in the laws that affect our operations;

        inflation and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates;

        our ability to obtain and maintain all necessary government certifications, approvals, and/or licenses to conduct our business;

        continued development of a public trading market for our securities;

        the cost of complying with current and future governmental regulations and the impact of any changes in the regulations on our operations;

        managing our growth effectively;

        projections of revenue, earnings, capital structure, and other financial items;

        fluctuations in operating results;

        dependence on our senior management and key employees; and

        other factors set forth under “Risk Factors”.

You should refer to the section titled “Risk Factors” for a discussion of important factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements. As a result of these factors, we cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements in this prospectus will prove to be accurate. Furthermore, if our forward-looking statements prove to be inaccurate, the inaccuracy may be material. In light of the significant uncertainties in these forward-looking statements, you should not regard these statements as a representation or warranty by us or any other person that we will achieve our objectives and plans in any specified time frame, or at all. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

You should read this prospectus and the documents that we reference in this prospectus and have filed as exhibits to the registration statement, of which this prospectus forms a part, completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements.

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INDUSTRY AND MARKET DATA

This prospectus includes statistical and other industry and market data that we obtained from industry publications and research, surveys, and studies conducted by third parties, as well as estimates by our management based on such data. None of these third parties are affiliated with us, and the information contained in this prospectus has not been reviewed or endorsed by any of them. The market data and estimates used in this prospectus involve a number of assumptions and limitations, and you are cautioned not to give undue weight to such data and estimates. Industry publications, research, surveys, studies, and forecasts generally state that the information they contain has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable but that the accuracy and completeness of such information is not guaranteed. Forecasts and other forward-looking information obtained from these sources are subject to the same qualifications and uncertainties as the other forward-looking statements in this prospectus.

While we believe that the information from these industry publications, surveys, and studies is reliable, the industry in which we operate is subject to a high degree of uncertainty and risk due to a variety of important factors, including those described in the section titled “Risk Factors”. These and other factors could cause results to differ materially from those expressed in the estimates made by the independent parties and by us.

Overview of apparel market in Hong Kong

According to Hong Kong Trade Development Council (“HKTDC”), Hong Kong is not only a leading production center, but also a global hub for sourcing clothing. Companies in Hong Kong provide fabrics procurement, sales and marketing, quality control, logistics, clothing design, and international and national rules and regulations. In 2020, Hong Kong was the world’s 12th largest exporter of clothing.

(Source: Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department)

Total export of apparel and clothing accessories from Hong Kong in 2021 was HK$66,755 million (approximately US$8,558 million), slightly picked up by around 5% year-on-year from 2020, of HK$63,784 million (approximately US$8,177 million), when trades were significantly dampened by the outbreak of COVID-19. Although apparel and clothing accessories export recovered slightly in 2021, the value was still a long way from pre-pandemic level, as demonstrated in the chart above. Due to the lockdowns in China in 2022, Hong Kong did not benefit much from the recovery of the global economic activities as counties came out from the haze of Covid-19 as China was the primary source of Hong Kong’s re-export. According to the figures published by the Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department, total export of apparel and clothing accessories from Hong Kong for the 2022 was HK$53,604 million (approximately US$6,872 million), representing a decline of 20% over 2021.

Trading between Hong Kong and China

As compared with Hong Kong, China is known for lower labor cost, abundant supply of labor and higher production capability. The manufacturing sector of Hong Kong is thus management oriented domestically but focusing on the division of labor in the manufacturing operations performed in China.

Hong Kong and China signed the “Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement” (the “CEPA”) in June 2003, providing tariff free treatment to all Hong Kong-origin goods meeting the CEPA rules of origin. According to Hong Kong’s Trade and Industry Department, China’s share of Hong Kong’s global trade had increased significantly from 9.3% in 1978 to 52.4% in 2021, where trade value accounted for HK$5,385 billion (approximately US$690 billion) in 2021. China is currently the Hong Kong’s largest trading partner, while Hong Kong is China’s fourth largest trading partner in 2021.

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(Source: Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department)

Hong Kong’s total exports to China experienced a general growth from 2017 to 2021, with exports value increased by 40.2% from HK$2,105.8 billion (approximately US$270 billion) in 2017 to HK$2952.0 billion (approximately US$378 billion) in 2021, representing an average annual growth rate of 8.8%. The value of total exports kept increasing in 2020 and 2021 even under the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic but appeared to reverse in 2022. Total exports to China decreased to HK$2,571 billion (approximately US$330 billion) in 2022. During 2017 to 2020, the value of Hong Kong’s imports from China fluctuated, with year-on-year decrease recorded in 2019 and 2020, before increased significantly in 2021, to HK$2,433.5 billion (approximately US$312 billion). But import value dropped again in 2022, to HK$2,077.7 billion (approximately US$266 billion). The average annual growth of import value from China during 2017 to 2022 was 2.3%.

China’s processing capabilities play a crucial role for Hong Kong’s trading activities between China and the world. The common processing arrangement between Hong Kong and China is known as the outward processing arrangement, which usually involves exporting raw materials or semi-manufactures from or through Hong Kong to China for processing, with a contractual arrangement for subsequent re-importation of the processed goods into Hong Kong.

The following chart presents the value and proportion of Hong Kong’s outward processing trade in the period from 2017 to 2022.

(Source: Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department)

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The outward processing proportion of the value of Hong Kong’s total exports to China demonstrated a gradual declining trend from 2017 to 2022, although value of trade involving outward processing in China fluctuated during the period.

Competitive landscape

We have a long history of manufacturing and exporting apparels and apparel related goods, which contributed to a well-established client base. Key competition factors are as follows:

(i)     Quality and service

Market players in the apparel label and packaging printing sector face global competition. Global players are expanding and building regional manufacturing plants, and regional players are expanding cross-borders to achieve economies of scale. In such a competitive market, high quality performance and in-time delivery service are essential to stand out in the industry.

(ii)    Strong client relationship

Brands owners value historical partnerships highly when selecting their vendors. The key to maintaining a strong client relationship is to meet a client’s changing demands and to offer consistently high quality with a low error record. To achieve that, manufacturers have to consistently invest in the latest machinery and maintain a skilled and well-trained workforce so as to ensure high quality and strengthen client relationships.

(iii)   Cost efficiency

The rising production costs urged manufacturers to improve cost efficiency in production. Manufacturers are observed to move plants to lower cost regions in Southeast Asia, such as Vietnam in recent years and expand production base to achieve economies of scale to lower marginal costs.

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USE OF PROCEEDS

Based upon an IPO price of US$5 per Ordinary Share, which is the midpoint of the estimated IPO price range set forth on the front cover page of this prospectus, we estimate that we will receive net proceeds from this offering, after deducting the estimated underwriting discounts, non-accountable expense allowance and estimated offering expenses payable by us, of approximately US$4,068,944 if the underwriters do not exercise their over-allotment option, and US$5,040,194 if the underwriters exercise their over-allotment option in full, after deducting the underwriting discounts, non-accountable expense allowance, and estimated offering expenses payable by us.

Each US$1.00 increase (decrease) in the assumed IPO price of US$5 per Ordinary Share (the midpoint of the price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus) would increase (decrease) the net proceeds to us from this offering by US$0.04, assuming that the number of Ordinary Shares offered by us, as set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, remains the same, and after deducting the underwriting discounts, non-accountable expense allowance and estimated offering expenses payable by us. An increase (decrease) of 1 million in the number of Ordinary Shares we are offering would increase (decrease) the net proceeds to us from this offering by US$4,625,000, assuming the assumed IPO price remains the same, and after deducting the underwriting discounts, non-accountable expense allowance, and estimated offering expenses payable by us.

We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of Ordinary Shares by the Selling Shareholders.

The primary purpose of this offering is to create a public market for our Ordinary Shares for the benefit of all shareholders. We plan to use the net proceeds of this offering as follows:

        Approximately 30% for potential strategic acquisition of and investment in other reflective materials distributors or providers as well as upstream and downstream businesses along the industry value chain, which we may seek from time to time to supplement and expand our business operation;

        Approximately 20% for strengthening our research and development capabilities for new products;

        Approximately 20% for further increasing our warehouse and storage capacity; and

        The balance to fund working capital and for other general corporate purposes.

The foregoing represents our current intentions based upon our present plans and business conditions to use and allocate the net proceeds of this offering. Our management, however, will have significant flexibility and discretion to apply the net proceeds of this offering. If an unforeseen event occurs or business conditions change, we may use the proceeds of this offering differently than as described in this registration statement. We reserve the right to change the use of proceeds that we presently anticipate and describe in this prospectus.

To the extent that the net proceeds we receive from this offering are not immediately used for the above purposes, we intend to invest our net proceeds in short-term, interest-bearing bank deposits or debt instruments.

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DIVIDEND POLICY

We currently intend to retain all available funds and future earnings, if any, for the operation and expansion of our business, and we do not anticipate declaring or paying any dividends in the foreseeable future. Any future determination related to our dividend policy will be made at the discretion of our board of directors after considering our financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, contractual requirements, business prospects, other factors the board of directors deems relevant, and subject to the restrictions contained in any future financing instruments.

During the year ended March 31, 2023, JLHK declared cash dividends of HK$23,000,000 (approximately US$2,948,718) to Stratum Star, which subsequently declared cash dividends of HK$22,900,000 (approximately US$2,935,897) to its holding company, JL. JL, in turn, declared cash dividends of HK$18,900,000 (approximately US$2,423,077) to its shareholders, Mr. Danny Tze Ching Wong and Mr. Edwin Chun Yin Wong. During the year ended March 31, 2022, JLHK declared cash dividends of HK$23,000,000 (approximately US$2,948,718) to its then holding company, Sun Choice, which subsequently declared the dividend to its then shareholders, Mr. Danny Tze Ching Wong and Ms. Wai Fun Lui.

The declaration, amount, and payment of any future dividends will be at the sole discretion of our board of directors, subject to compliance with applicable Cayman Islands laws regarding solvency. Our board of directors will take into account general economic and business conditions; our financial condition and results of operations; our available cash and current and anticipated cash needs; capital requirements; contractual, legal, tax, and regulatory restrictions; and other implications on the payment of dividends by us to our shareholders or by our subsidiaries to us, and such other factors as our board of directors may deem relevant.

Subject to the Companies Act and our Articles of Association, our Company in general meeting may declare dividends in any currency to be paid to the members but no dividend shall be declared in excess of the amount recommended by our board of directors. Subject to a solvency test, as prescribed in the Companies Act, and the provisions, if any, of our Memorandum and Articles of Association, a company may pay dividends and distributions out of its share premium account. In addition, based upon English case law which is likely to be persuasive in the Cayman Islands, dividends may be paid out of profits.

We are a holding company incorporated in the Cayman Islands with no operating revenue or profit of our own. We rely on dividends paid to us by our subsidiaries for our cash requirements, including funds to pay any dividends and other cash distributions to our shareholders, service any debt we may incur, and pay our operating expenses. Our ability to pay dividends to our shareholders will depend on, among other things, the availability of dividends from our subsidiaries. According to the BVI Business Companies Act 2004 (as amended), a BVI company may make dividends distribution to the extent that immediately after the distribution, the value of the company’s assets exceeds its liabilities and that such company is able to pay its debts as they fall due. According to the Companies Ordinance of Hong Kong, a Hong Kong company may only make a distribution out of profits available for distribution. Under the current practice of the Inland Revenue Department of Hong Kong, no tax is payable in Hong Kong in respect to dividends paid by us.

Cash dividends, if any, on our Ordinary Shares will be paid in U.S. dollars.

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CAPITALIZATION

The following table sets forth our capitalization as of March 31, 2023, on:

        an actual basis, giving effect to the share split at a ratio of 8-for-3 and the increase of the authorized shares to 1,360,000,000 Ordinary Shares, which was approved and effected on November 8, 2023; and

        a pro forma as adjusted basis to give effect to the sale of 1,400,000 Ordinary Shares in this offering at the assumed IPO price of $5 per Ordinary Share (the midpoint of the price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus) after deducting the underwriting discounts, and estimated offering expenses payable by us, assuming the underwriters do not exercise the over-allotment option.

You should read this information together with our audited consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this prospectus and the information set forth under the sections titled “Exchange Rate Information,” “Use of Proceeds,” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”

 

As of March 31, 2023

   

Actual
US$

 

Adjusted(1)
US$

Short-term and long-term bank borrowings

 

2,641,032

 

 

2,641,032

 

Operating lease liabilities – non-current

 

88,139

 

 

88,139

 

Ordinary Shares, $0.0000375 par value per share: 1,360,000,000 shares authorized; 30,000,000 shares issued and outstanding; 31,400,000 shares issued and outstanding pro forma

 

1,125

 

 

1,177

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

256,410

 

 

4,325,302

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)

 

(414

)

 

(414

)

Retained earnings

 

11,090,678

 

 

11,090,678

 

Total shareholders’ equity

 

11,347,799

 

 

15,416,743

 

Total capitalization

 

14,076,970

 

 

18,145,914

 

____________

(1)      Reflects the sale of Ordinary Shares in this offering at an assumed IPO of $5 per Ordinary Share (the midpoint of the price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus), after deducting the underwriting discounts, and estimated offering expenses payable by us. The pro forma as adjusted information is illustrative only, and we will adjust this information based on the actual IPO price and other terms of this offering determined at pricing. Additional paid-in capital reflects the net proceeds we expect to receive after deducting the underwriting discounts (underwriting discount equal to 7.0% per Ordinary Share) and, estimated offering expenses payable by us. We estimate that such net proceeds will be approximately $4,068,944. For an itemization of an estimation of the total offering expenses payable by us, see “Expenses Related to this Offering.”

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DILUTION

Unless otherwise indicated, all share amounts and per share amounts in this prospectus have been presented giving effect to a share split of our Ordinary Shares at a ratio of 8-for-3, which occurred on November 8, 2023.

If you invest in our Ordinary Shares in this offering, your interest will be immediately diluted to the extent of the difference between the IPO price per Ordinary Share in this offering and the net tangible book value per Ordinary Share after this offering. Dilution results from the fact that the IPO price per Ordinary Share is substantially in excess of the net tangible book value per Ordinary Share. As of March 31, 2023, we had a historical net tangible book value of US$10,358,006, or US$0.35 per Ordinary Share. Our net tangible book value per Ordinary Share represents total tangible assets less intangible asset, all divided by the number of Ordinary Shares outstanding as of March 31, 2023.

After giving effect to the sale of Ordinary Shares in this offering at the assumed IPO price of US$5 per Ordinary Share (the midpoint of the price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus), we will have 31,400,000 Ordinary Shares outstanding, and after deducting the underwriting discounts, and estimated offering expenses payable by us, our pro forma as adjusted net tangible book value at March 31, 2023, would have been US$15,416,743, or US$0.49 per Ordinary Share. This represents an immediate increase in pro forma as adjusted net tangible book value of US$0.14 per Ordinary Share to existing investors and immediate dilution of US$4.51 per Ordinary Share to new investors. The following table illustrates this dilution to new investors purchasing Ordinary Shares in this offering:

 

Post-Offering(1)

 

Full Exercise of
Over-allotment
Option
(2)

Assumed IPO price per Ordinary Share

 

$

5

 

$

5

Net tangible book value per Ordinary Share as of March 31, 2023

 

$

0.35

 

$

0.35

Increase in pro forma as adjusted net tangible book value per Ordinary Share attributable to new investors purchasing Ordinary Shares in this offering

 

$

0.14

 

$

0.17

Pro forma as adjusted net tangible book value per Ordinary Share after this offering

 

$

0.49

 

$

0.52

____________

(1)      Assumes gross proceeds from the offering of 1,400,000 Ordinary Shares, and assumes that the underwriters’ over-allotment option has not been exercised.

(2)      Assumes gross proceeds from the offering of 1,610,000 Ordinary Shares, and assumes that the underwriters’ over-allotment option has been exercised in full.

Each US$1.00 increase (decrease) in the assumed IPO price of US$5 per Ordinary Share (the midpoint of the price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus) would increase (decrease) our pro forma as adjusted net tangible book value as of March 31, 2023, after this offering by approximately US$0.04 per Ordinary Share, and would increase (decrease) dilution to new investors by US$0.96 per Ordinary Share, assuming that the number of Ordinary Shares offered by us, as set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, remains the same, and after deducting the underwriting discounts, non-accountable expense allowance, and estimated offering expenses payable by us.

If the underwriters exercise their over-allotment option in full, the pro forma as adjusted net tangible book value per Ordinary Share after this offering would be US$0.52, the increase in net tangible book value per Ordinary Share to existing shareholders would be US$0.17, and the immediate dilution in net tangible book value per Ordinary Share to new investors in this offering would be US$4.48.

To the extent that we issue additional Ordinary Shares in the future, there will be further dilution to new investors participating in this offering.

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The following table summarizes, on a pro forma basis as of March 31, 2023, the differences between the existing shareholders and the new investors with respect to the number of Ordinary Shares purchased from us in this offering, the total consideration paid, and the average price per Ordinary Shares paid at the assumed IPO price of US$5 per Ordinary Shares, the midpoint of the price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, before deducting estimated underwriting discounts, non-accountable expense allowance and estimated offering expenses. The total number of Ordinary Shares does not include Ordinary Shares issuable upon the exercise of the over-allotment option granted to the underwriters.

 


Ordinary Shares
purchased

 


Total
consideration

 

Average
price per
Ordinary
Share

Number

 

Percent

 

Amount

 

Percent

 

Existing shareholders

 

30,000,000

 

95.54

%

 

$

1,125

 

0.02

%

 

$

0.00

New investors

 

1,400,000

 

4.46

%

 

$

7,000,000

 

99.98

%

 

$

5.00

Total

 

31,400,000

 

100

%

 

$

7,001,125

 

100

%

 

$

0.22

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EXCHANGE RATE INFORMATION

JL is a holding company with operations conducted in Hong Kong through JLHK, our sole operating subsidiary as of the date of this prospectus, using Hong Kong dollars. JLHK’ reporting currency is Hong Kong dollars. The Hong Kong dollar is pegged to the U.S. dollar at a range of HK$7.75 to HK$7.85 to US$1. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from Hong Kong dollars to U.S. dollars and from U.S. dollars to Hong Kong dollars in this prospectus were calculated at the noon buying rate of US$1 = HK$7.8, representing the noon buying rate in The City of New York for cable transfers of HK$ as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on the last trading day of March 31, 2023. No representation is made that the HK$ amount represents or could have been, or could be, converted, realized or settled into US$ at that rate, or at any other rate.

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CORPORATE HISTORY AND STRUCTURE

Corporate History and Structure

We are an established distributor in Hong Kong of reflective and non-reflective garment trims including, among others, heat transfers, fabrics, woven labels and tapes, sewing badges, piping, zipper pullers and drawcords. We have nearly 30 years of experience in the apparel industry and have served over 100 international brands globally, including outerwear and sportswear brands, uniform and safety workwear brands and fashion brands. We offer a wide range of services to cater to our customers’ needs in reflective and non-reflective garment trims, including market trend analysis, product design and development and production and quality control. We discuss with our customers on their product requirements for the upcoming season, and we usually provide various suggestions on the product design and use of appropriate materials using our know-how and extensive industry knowledge we have accumulated over the years.

In December 1985, JLHK was incorporated, as a company with limited liability under the laws of Hong Kong.

In November 2017, Sun Choice was incorporated, as a company with limited liability under the laws of Hong Kong.

In July 2022, JL was incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands as an exempted company with limited liability, with an authorized share capital of US$50,000 divided into 500,000,000 ordinary shares, par value US$0.0001 each. On July 25, 2022, one share was allotted and issued as fully paid to an initial subscriber, an independent third party, which was subsequently transferred to the Controlling Shareholder. On the same day, JL issued 10,124,999 and 1,125,000 Ordinary Shares to the Controlling Shareholder and our Director Mr. Edwin Chun Yin Wong, respectively. The Controlling Shareholder and our Director Mr. Edwin Chun Yin Wong are father and son.

In August 2022, Stratum Star was incorporated under the laws of the BVI, as an intermediate holding company of JLHK. In August 2022, Alpine Eagle was incorporated under the laws of the BVI, as an intermediate holding company of Sun Choice.

On December 12, 2022, as part of the reorganization, Stratum Star and Sun Choice entered into a sale and purchase agreement, pursuant to which Stratum Star acquired all the shares of JLHK from Sun Choice in consideration of which Stratum Star allotted and issued of an aggregate of 999 shares, credited as fully-paid in its share capital, to JL. Upon the acquisition, JL became the ultimate holding company of Stratum Star and JLHK.

On December 13, 2022, as part of the reorganization, Alpine Eagle and the Controlling Shareholder and an immediate family member of the Controlling Shareholder entered into a sale and purchase agreement, pursuant to which Alpine Eagle acquired all the shares of Sun Choice in consideration of which Alpine Eagle allotted and issued an aggregate of 999 shares, credited as fully-paid in its share capital, to JL. Upon the acquisition, JL became the ultimate holding company of Alpine Eagle and Sun Choice.

On September 20, 2023, the Controlling Shareholder entered into individual sale and purchase agreements with the pre-IPO shareholders, Capital Summit Enterprises Limited, Cherish Gloss Group Limited, Jipsy Trade Limited, Summer Explorer Investments Limited, Wise Total Solutions Group Limited, and Max Premier Enterprises Limited. According to these agreements, the Controlling Shareholder agreed to sell and each of the pre-IPO shareholders agreed to purchase 1,485,000 shares (as adjusted for accounting purposes only to reflect the shares split) of JL at a consideration of US$4,000,000. The shares were transferred on the same day upon execution of the instruments of transfer, with the consideration to be settled by way of promissory notes on or before June 30, 2024. The following table sets forth the breakdown of the foregoing transactions among the Controlling Shareholders and the pre-IPO shareholders:

Name of the Investors

 

Number of
Ordinary Shares
Sold
/Purchased*

 

Consideration

Capital Summit Enterprises Limited

 

1,485,000

 

$

4,000,000

Cherish Gloss Group Limited

 

1,485,000

 

$

4,000,000

Jipsy Trade Limited

 

1,485,000

 

$

4,000,000

Summer Explorer Investments Limited

 

1,485,000

 

$

4,000,000

Wise Total Solutions Group Limited

 

1,485,000

 

$

4,000,000

Max Premier Enterprises Limited

 

1,485,000

 

$

4,000,000

____________

*        as adjusted for accounting purposes only to reflect the shares split.

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In July 2022, JL was incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands as an exempted company with limited liability, with an authorized share capital of US$50,000 divided into 500,000,000 ordinary shares, par value US$0.0001 each. On November 8, 2023, the shareholders of the Company resolved and approved an increase in the authorized share and share split at a ratio of 8-for-3, as a result of which the Company’s authorized share capital was changed to US$51,000 divided into 1,360,000,000 Ordinary Shares with a par value of US$0.0000375 each, as part of the Company’s recapitalization prior to this offering. Immediately after such share split, the issued share capital of the Company became US$1,125 divided into 30,000,000 Ordinary Shares with a par value of US$0.0000375 each, all of which were fully paid up. All Ordinary Share and per Ordinary Share amounts used elsewhere in this prospectus and the consolidated financial statements have been retroactively restated to reflect the share split.

Our principal office is located at Flat F, 8/F, Houston Industrial Building, 32-40 Wang Lung Street, Tsuen Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong. Our telephone number is (+852) 3693 2110. Our registered office in the Cayman Islands is located at the office of Appleby Global Services (Cayman) Limited, 71 Fort Street, PO Box 500, George Town, Grand Cayman, Kyl-1106, Cayman Islands.

Our agent for service of process in the United States is Cogency Global Inc., located at 122 East 42nd Street, 18th Floor New York, NY 10168. Information contained on, or that can be accessed through, our website is not a part of, and shall not be incorporated by reference into, this prospectus.

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The chart below illustrates our corporate structure and identifies our subsidiaries as of the date of this prospectus and upon completion of this offering (assuming the underwriters do not exercise the over-allotment option and the Selling Shareholders will sell all of the Ordinary Shares offered for sale pursuant to the Resale Prospectus):

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Name

 

Background

 

Ownership

Stratum Star

 

- A BVI company

- Incorporated on August 24, 2022

- Issued share capital of US$1,000

- Intermediate holding company

 

100% owned by JL

         

Alpine Eagle

 

- A BVI company

- Incorporated on August 24, 2022

- Issued share capital of US$1,000

- Intermediate holding company

 

100% owned by JL

         

Sun Choice

 

- A Hong Kong company

- Incorporated on November 10, 2017

- Issued share capital of HK$1,000,000

- Inactive

 

100% owned by Alpine Eagle

         

JLHK

 

- A Hong Kong company

- Incorporated on December 13, 1985

- Issued share capital of HK$1,000,000

- Engaged in the provision of garment trims

 

100% owned by Stratum Star

We are offering 1,400,000 Ordinary Shares pursuant to this prospectus, representing 4.46% of the Ordinary Shares following completion of the offering of JL, assuming the underwriters do not exercise the over-allotment option. Capital Summit Enterprises Limtied, Cherish Gloss Group Limited, Jipsy Trade Limited, Max Premier Enterprises Limited, Summer Explorer Investments Limited and Wise Total Solutions Group Limited, the Selling Shareholders, are also offering 8,910,000 Ordinary Shares of JL to be sold in the offering pursuant to the Resale Prospectus, representing approximately 28.38% of the Ordinary Shares following the completion of this offering.

We will be a “controlled company” as defined under the Nasd