CEO's Entity Acquires Controlling 66.55% Stake with Super-Voting Shares in Private Placement

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CEO Bin Zhai's entity, Kylin Investment Holdings Limited, has acquired a controlling 66.55% stake in CNFinance Holdings Ltd. through a private placement of 2 billion Class B shares, giving them 97.27% of the voting power.

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• CEO's Entity Acquires Controlling Stake

  Kylin Investment Holdings Limited, controlled by CEO Bin Zhai, acquired 2,000,000,000 Class B ordinary shares for $200,000 in a private placement completed on May 6, 2026.

• Significant Ownership and Voting Power

  Following the transaction, Kylin Investment Holdings Limited beneficially owns 66.55% of the total outstanding ordinary shares and holds 97.27% of the aggregate voting power, due to Class B shares carrying 20 votes each compared to Class A shares' one vote.

• CEO's Direct and Indirect Ownership

  CEO Bin Zhai is deemed to beneficially own 66.95% of the total outstanding shares, including the shares held by Kylin and 40,000,000 Class A ordinary shares acquirable through options within 60 days.

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This filing reveals that Kylin Investment Holdings Limited, an entity 50% owned and solely directed by CEO Bin Zhai, has acquired a controlling interest in CNFinance Holdings Ltd. through a private placement. While the company's 6-K on May 6, 2026, disclosed the issuance of 2 billion Class B shares, this 13D confirms the recipient and the resulting ownership structure. The acquisition of 66.55% of total outstanding shares and an overwhelming 97.27% of voting power (due to Class B shares having 20 votes each) fundamentally shifts control to the CEO. This move, following a period of significant financial losses and negative cash flow, indicates a strong commitment from management to the company's future, but also consolidates power, which can have mixed implications for minority shareholders.