Maples Group Deals Announcement - Hong Kong - January - March 2022

PUBLIC OFFERINGS AND LISTINGS
公开招股及上市项目

HONG KONG STOCK EXCHANGE

Aquila - First-ever SPAC Listing in Hong Kong – 18 March 2022
Aquila -首个在香港上市的 SPAC 项目—— 于2022年3月18日完成

View the full release online: Maples Group Assists in Hong Kong Debut SPAC Listing

Acted as Cayman Islands counsel on the special purpose acquisition company ("SPAC") listing in Hong Kong. The Aquila Acquisition Corporation ("Aquila") completed its initial public offering on 18 March 2022 and raised US$128 million in proceeds. This is the first Hong Kong SPAC listing since the announcement of the new listing rules which took effect on 1 January 2022.

Our team based in Hong Kong and Singapore offices acted as Cayman Islands counsel to Aquila, and was led by Partner and Head of the Asia Corporate practice, Matt Roberts and assisted by Legal Manager Charmaine Chow.

Freshfields acted as local counsel to the issuer while Linklaters represented the joint sponsors, joint global coordinators and joint bookrunners.

为首个在香港上市的特殊目的收购公司（简称"SPAC"）上市项目担任开曼群岛法律顾问。Aquila Acquisition Corporation（简称 "Aquila"）于 2022 年 3 月 18 日完成其首次公开招股项目，集资 1.28 亿美元。这是香港交易所自 2022 年 1 月 1 日生效的新上市规则公布以来, 首个在香港上市的 SPAC 项目。

Maples 集团旗下设于香港和新加坡的国际律师事务所团队负责此次项目的团队成员包括合伙人兼亚洲区企业事务团队主管Matt Roberts马伯茨领衔，由法务经理Charmaine Chow周恩咏协助。

富而德律师事务所担任发行人的当地法律顾问，而年利达律师事务所则代表联席保荐人、联席全球协调人和联席账簿管理人。

NIO Inc. – Secondary Listing - 10 March 2022
蔚来集团──于2022年3月10日第二上市

View the full release online: Maples Group Supports NIO Inc with its Secondary Listing in Hong Kong

Acted as Cayman Islands legal counsel to NIO Inc. (the "Company"), a company primarily listed on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"), on its secondary listing by way of introduction of its Class A Ordinary Shares on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, having previously advised the Company on its initial public offering at NYSE in 2018, two follow-on offerings in September 2020 and December 2020, and the at-the-market offering in November 2021.

The Maples team comprised of partner Lorraine Pao and associate Irena Wu. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and affiliates acted as legal advisors to the Company as to Hong Kong and US laws and Han Kun Law Offices as to PRC law. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and Commerce & Finance Law Offices acted as legal advisors to the Joint Sponsors as to Hong Kong and US laws and PRC law respectively.

为蔚来集团（一家主要于纽约证券交易所上市的公司，简称" 该公司"）以介绍形式将其A类普通股于香港交易所主板第二上市担任开曼群岛法律顾问。Maples之前为该公司于2018年于纽约证券交易所的首次公开招股项目、分别于2020年9月及2020年12月的两次后续发行，以及于2021年11月的按市价发行担任法律顾问。

Maples负责此次项目的团队成员包括合伙人Lorraine Pao鲍咏璁，以及律师Irena Wu 吴顺秀。世达国际律师事务所担任该公司的香港及美国法律顾问。汉坤律师事务所担任该公司的中国法律顾问。盛信律师事务所担任联席保荐人的香港及美国法律顾问。通商律师事务所担任联席保荐人的中国内地法律顾问。

SINGAPORE STOCK EXCHANGE

VTAC - First-ever SPAC Listing in Singapore – 20 January 2022
VTAC - 首个在新加坡上市的特殊目的收购公司 —— 于2022年2月20日完成

View the full release online: Maples Group Assists on First-Ever SPAC Listing in Singapore

Acted as Cayman Islands counsel on the first-ever special purpose acquisition company ("SPAC") listing in Singapore. Vertex Technology Acquisition Corporation Ltd ("VTAC") completed its initial public offering on 20 January 2022 and raised US$148 million in proceeds. Notably, the listing was the debut of SPAC listings in Asia, following the roll-out of the new framework allowing blank-check companies to list on the Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX). The cornerstone investors include Temasek-backed entities, Venezio Investments and Fullerton Fund Management.

A team based in the international law firm's Singapore office acted as Cayman Islands counsel to VTAC, and was led by Partner and Head of the Asia Corporate practice, Matt Roberts and assisted by Associate, Adrienne Lai.

Eng & Co acted as local counsel to the issuer while WongPartnership and Baker McKenzie represented the joint issue managers and the joint global coordinators, joint bookrunners and joint underwriters.

为首个在新加坡上市的特殊目的收购公司（简称"SPAC"）上市项目担任开曼群岛法律顾问。Vertex Technology Acquisition Corporation Ltd（简称 "VTAC"）于 2022 年 1 月 20 日完成其首次公开招股项目，集资 1.48 亿美元。值得注意的是，此项目 是新加坡推出容许"空白支票公司"（blank-check companies）在新加坡交易所上市的新框架以来，首个在亚洲区上市的 SPAC 项目。基石投资者包括淡马锡旗下的 Venezio Investments 和富敦资金管理（Fullerton Fund Management）。

Maples 集团旗下设于新加坡的国际律师事务所团队担任 VTAC的开曼群岛法律顾问，由合伙人兼亚洲区企业事务团队主管Matt Roberts马伯茨领衔，由律师 Adrienne Lai 赖俐燕协助。

Eng & Co 担任发行人的当地法律顾问。WongPartnership 及贝克"麦坚时律师事务所担任联席发行经办 人及联席全球协调人、联席账簿管理人及联席包销商的法律顾问。

SPAC BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
特殊目的收购公司的业务合并

Bridgetown 2 and PropertyGuru - business combination by means of de-registration – closed on 16 March 2022
Bridgetown 2 與 PropertyGuru──以撤销注册方式进行业务合并──于2022年3月16日完成

Maples and Calder acted as Cayman Islands counsel to Bridgetown 2 Holdings Limited, a Cayman Islands special purpose acquisition company formed by Pacific Century Group and Thiel Capital LLC and listed on Nasdaq, in connection with its business combination with PropertyGuru Pte. Ltd., based in Singapore. PropertyGuru is Southeast Asia's leading property technology company with operations in Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. The business combination was effected by means of both a Cayman Islands statutory merger and a Singapore amalgamation, which resulted in PropertyGuru being a wholly owned subsidiary of a new Cayman Islands entity, PropertyGuru Group Limited, which commenced trading on the New York Stock Exchange following completion of the combination. The transaction valued PropertyGuru at approximately US$1.8 billion, with PropertyGuru receiving approximately US$254 million in gross proceeds (through the contribution of US$122 million held by Bridgetown 2 and a concurrent US$132 million private placement and additional investment). PropertyGuru's shareholders, including KKR, TPG Capital and REA Group, retained over 70% ownership of the listed company. Merrill Lynch (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. acted as financial advisor to PropertyGuru, whilst Latham & Watkins and Allen & Gledhill acted as legal advisors to PropertyGuru. Merrill Lynch (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., KKR Capital Markets Asia Limited and TPG Capital BD, LLC acted as placement agents to Bridgetown 2 in connection with the PIPE financing. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Rajah & Tann Singapore acted as US and Singapore legal advisors to Bridgetown 2. The Maples team comprised partner, Richard Spooner and associate Katherine Ng.

迈普达律师事务所担任 Bridgetown 2 Holdings Limited（简称"Bridgetown 2"）就其与设于新加坡的PropertyGuru Pte. Ltd.（简称"PropertyGuru"）的业务合并（简称" 业务合并"）担任开曼群岛法律顾问。Bridgetown 2 是一家由Pacific Century Group 和 Thiel Capital LLC 成立的开曼群岛特殊目的收购公司，在纳斯达克上市。PropertyGuru 是东南亚领先的房地产技术公司，在新加坡、越南、印度尼西亚、马来西亚和泰国均有业务。此次业务合并是通过开曼群岛法定合并和新加坡合并的方式实现的，使 PropertyGuru 成为新的开曼群岛实体PropertyGuru Group Limited的全资子公司。合并完成后，PropertyGuru将于纽约证券交易所开始交易。通过此次交易，PropertyGuru的估值约为18亿美元。通过Bridgetown 2 持有的1.22亿美元的出资以及同时进行的1.32亿美元私募投资和其他投资，PropertyGuru获得约2.54亿美元的所得款项总额。PropertyGuru的股东，包括KKR、TPG资本和REA集团，保留了该上市公司70%以上的拥有权。Merrill Lynch (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.担任PropertyGuru的财务顾问。瑞生国际律师事务所和 Allen & Gledhill 担任 PropertyGuru 的法律顾问。Merrill Lynch (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.、Citigroup Global Markets Inc.、KKR Capital Markets Asia Limited 和 TPG Capital BD, LLC 就上市股权私募投资融资（PIPE financing）担任Bridgetown 2的配售代理人。世达国际律师事务所和Rajah & Tann Singapore担任Bridgetown 2的美国法律顾问及新加坡法律顾问。Maples负责此次项目的团队成员包括合伙人Richard Spooner潘利程，以及律师Katherine Ng 吴家韵。

CITIC Capital Acquisition Corp. – business combination by means of de-registration – closed on 8 February 2022
CITIC Capital Acquisition Corp. ──以撤销注册方式进行业务合并──于2022年2月8日完成

Acted as Cayman Islands legal counsel to CITIC Capital Acquisition Corp. ("CITIC"), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company incorporated in the Cayman Islands and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, in relation to its business combination ("Business Combination") with Quanergy Systems, Inc. ("Quanergy"). CITIC was formed to seek a target in in the energy efficiency, clean technology and sustainability sectors, with a focus on companies that it believed could be positioned for success in China, as well as other markets in Asia and beyond. Quanergy is a leading provider of optical phased array (OPA)-based solid state light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors and smart 3D solutions for automotive and Internet of things (IoT). The Business Combination was effected by means of de-registration in the Cayman Islands and registration by way of continuation as a Delaware corporation, followed by a merger of Delaware entities. Upon the closing of the Business Combination, the combined company is Quanergy Systems, Inc. and is trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker "QNGY" for Quanergy common stock.

The transaction gives Quanergy access to approximately $175 million in available liquidity on top of its existing balance sheet, before transaction expenses and debt paydown. The Maples team was comprised of Partner, Matt Roberts, and Of Counsel, Jess Bradshaw. White & Case LLP served as US legal advisor to CITIC and Cooley LLP served as US legal advisor to Quanergy.

为CITIC Capital Acquisition Corp.（简称"CITIC"）就其与Quanergy Systems, Inc.（简称"Quanergy"）的业务合并（简称" 业务合并"）担任开曼群岛法律顾问。CITIC是一家成立于开曼群岛注册并在纽约证券交易所上市的特殊目的收购公司。CITIC成立的目的是为了在能源效率、清洁技术和可持续发展领域寻找目标，尤其专注于那些CITIC认为在中国、亚洲以至全球其他市场能够取得成功的公司。Quanergy是一家为汽车和物联网提供光学相控阵（OPA）固态激光雷达（LiDAR）传感器和智能3D解决方案的领先提供商。业务合并是通过撤销于开曼群岛的注册及作为特拉华州公司以存续方式注册，然后与特拉华州实体合并来实现。业务合并完成后的公司为Quanergy Systems, Inc.，並在纽约证券交易所交易，Quanergy普通股的股票代码为"QNGY"。

Quanergy通过这项交易，除了其目前的资产负债表外，还获得了约1.75亿美元的可用流动资金（未扣除交易费用和债务偿付）。Maples团队负责此次项目的成员包括合伙人兼亚洲区企业事务主管Matt Roberts 马伯茨，以及顾问律师Jess Bradshaw。伟凯律师事务所担任CITIC的美国法律顾问。科律律师事务所担任Quanergy的美国法律顾问。

IVANHOE CAPITAL ACQUISITION CORP. – US$480 million business combination by means of de-registration - closed on 3 February 2022
IVANHOE CAPITAL ACQUISITION CORP. – 以撤销注册方式进行4.8亿美元的业务合并──于2022年2月3日完成

Acted as Cayman Islands legal counsel to Ivanhoe Capital Acquisition Corp. ("Ivanhoe"), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company incorporated in the Cayman Islands and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, in relation to its business combination with SES Holdings Pte. Ltd. (SES) ("Business Combination"). Ivanhoe was formed to seek a target in industries related to the paradigm shift away from fossil fuels towards the electrification of industry and society. SES is a global leader in development and initial production of high-performance Li-Metal rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and other applications. Founded in 2012, SES is an integrated Li-Metal battery manufacturer with strong capabilities in material, cell, module, AI-powered safety algorithms and recycling. The Business Combination was effected by means of de-registration in the Cayman Islands and be registered by way of continuation as a Delaware corporation. Upon the closing of the Business Combination, the combined company is SES AI Corporation. It has resulted in more than $480 million of cash (less fees and expenses) on the balance sheet of the combined company. The Maples team was comprised of partner Everton Robertson and associate Jessica Zhan. Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC served as financial advisor to Ivanhoe and Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as its US legal advisor. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC served as financial advisor to SES and White & Case LLP served as its US legal advisor.

为Ivanhoe Capital Acquisition Corp.（简称"Ivanhoe"）就其与SES Holdings Pte. Ltd.（简称"SES"）的业务合并（简称"业务合并"）担任开曼群岛法律顾问。Ivanhoe 是一家于开曼群岛注册成立并于纽约证券交易所上市的特殊目的收购公司，在从化石燃料转化为工业和社会电气化模式的相关行业中寻找目标。SES是全球领先为电动汽车和其他应用提供的高性能可充电锂金属电池开发商及制造商。SES于2012年成立，是一家综合锂金属电池制造商，在材料、电芯、电池模块、人工智能安全算法和回收方面拥有强大的能力。业务合并是通过撤销于开曼群岛的注册及作为特拉华州公司以存续方式注册来实现的。业务合并完成后，合并后的公司为SES AI Corporation，合并后其资产负债表上出现了超过4.8亿美元的现金（已扣除费用和开支）。Maples负责此次项目的团队成员包括合伙人Everton Robertson艾宏通，以及律师Jessica Zhan詹欣彤。摩根士丹利担任Ivanhoe的财务顾问。凯易律师事务所担任Ivanhoe的美国法律顾问。高盛担任SES的财务顾问。伟凯律师事务所担任SES的美国法律顾问。

MERGER & ACQUISITIONS / TAKE-PRIVATE
并购及私有化项目

Maples Group Supports NH Investment & Securities on the Financing of Modulaire Group's US$5 Billion Acquisition – closed in January 2022
Maples集团为NH Investment & Securities就 Modulaire Group 50亿美元的收购项目融资提供法律咨询服务——于2022年1月完成

View the full release online: Maples Group Supports NH Investment & Securities on the Financing of Modulaire Group's US$5 Billion Acquisition

Supported NH Investment & Securities Co., Ltd ("NH Securities"), one of the largest securities firms in South Korea, on its participation in the leveraged financing of the US$5 billion acquisition of the Modulaire Group by Brookfield Business Partners.

A multi-disciplinary team of lawyers and professionals based in the Group's Asia offices assisted NH Securities on this complex transaction. Finance Partner, James Kinsley, provided Cayman Islands law advice to NH Securities while Regional Head of Fiduciary, Charlie Sparrow and Senior Vice President, Vivien Man provided fiduciary services.

Modulaire Group was advised by Goldman Sachs International, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan and STJ Advisors, with legal advice from Linklaters LLP.

Maples 集团欣然为南韩最大型证券公司之一NH Investment & Securities Co., Ltd（简称"NH Securities"）就其参与 Brookfield Business Partners对Modulaire Group的50亿美元收购项目的杠杆融资提供法律咨询服务。

Maples集团亚洲区分所组成一支涵盖多个专业领域的律师和专业人士团队，协助NH Securities完成这项复杂的交易项目。融资事务合伙人James Kinsley为NH Securities提供了开曼群岛法律咨询服务，而受信人服务区域主管Charlie Sparrow施卓尔和高级副总裁Vivien Man文慧欣提供了受信人服务（fiduciary services）。

Goldman Sachs International、摩根士丹利、摩根大通及STJ Advisors担任Modulaire Group的顾问。年利达律师事务所担任Modulaire Group的法律顾问。

New Frontier Health Corporation – closed on 26 January 2022
新风医疗集团 ——于2022年1月26日完成

Acted as Cayman Islands legal counsel to New Frontier Health Corporation ("NFH"), a Cayman Islands company previously listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and the special committee of the board of directors, on NFH's recently completed US$1.582 billion take-private by a buyer consortium comprising of New Frontier Public Holding Ltd., Vivo Capital Fund IX (Cayman), L.P., Fosun Industrial Co., Limited, the Private Equity business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management (Goldman Sachs), certain affiliate of Warburg Pincus LLC and certain other investors. NFH is the operator of United Family Healthcare, a leading private healthcare provider offering comprehensive premium healthcare services in China through a network of private hospitals and affiliated ambulatory clinics. Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP acted as US legal counsel to NFH and the special committee and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP acted as US legal counsel to the buyer consortium. The Maples team comprised partner Karen Zhang Pallaras and associate Vivian Lee.

为New Frontier Health Corporation（一家之前于纽约证券交易所上市的开曼群岛公司，简称"新风医疗"）及董事会特别委员会就买方财团近期完成的新风医疗15.82亿美元的私有化项目担任开曼群岛法律顾问。买方财团由New Frontier Public Holding Ltd.、Vivo Capital Fund IX (Cayman)、复星实业、高盛资产管理（高盛）的私募投资业务、华平投资的关联公司等投资者共同组成。新风医疗是和睦家医疗的运营商。和睦家医疗是一家领先的私营医疗保健提供商，通过私营医院和联属的非住院诊所网络在中国提供全面的优质医疗保健服务。达维律师事务所担任新风医疗及特别委员会的美国法律顾问。盛信律师事务所担任买方财团的美国法律顾问。Maples负责此次项目的团队成员包括合伙人Karen Zhang Pallaras 张那，以及律师Vivian Lee 李海宁。

DEBT SECURITIES
債務證券

China Education Group Holdings Limited 中国教育集团控股有限公司 – closed on 22 March 2022
中国教育集团控股有限公司 ──于2022年3月22日完成

Acted as Cayman Islands legal counsel to China Education Group Holdings Limited (HKEX: 839) (the "Issuer") for its issuance of CNY500,000,000 4.00% guaranteed bonds due 2025 (the "Bonds") unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by Credit Guarantee and Investment Facility, a Trust Fund of The Asian Development Bank (the "Guarantor"). The Bonds are listed on Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited. The Issuer is currently the largest listed higher and secondary vocational education group in China.

The Maples team comprised of partner Lorraine Pao and associate Irena Wu. Allen & Overy and Haiwen & Partners acted as legal advisors to the Issuer as to English law and PRC law respectively; King & Wood Mallesons acted as legal advisors to the Guarantor as to English law and PRC law respectively; and Davis Polk & Wardwell and JunHe LLP acted as legal advisors to the Joint Lead Managers as to English law and PRC law respectively.

为中国教育集团控股有限公司（香港交易所股份代号：839）（简称" 发行人"）于2025年到期总额为人民币5亿元4.00% 有担保债券（简称" 本次债券"）的发行担任开曼群岛法律顾问。本次债券由亚洲开发银行的信托基金Credit Guarantee and Investment Facility（简称"担保人"）提供无条件及不可撤销的担保，并于新加坡交易所上市。发行人目前为中国规模最大的上市高等及中等职业教育集团。

Maples负责此次项目的团队成员包括合伙人Lorraine Pao鲍咏璁，以及律师Irena Wu 吴顺秀。安理国际律师事务所担任发行人的英国法律顾问。海问律师事务所担任发行人的中国法律顾问。金杜律师事务所担任担保人的英国及中国法律顾问。达维律师事务所担任联席牵头经办人的英国法律顾问。君合律师事务所担任联席牵头经办人的中国法律顾问。

Chinalco Capital Holdings Limited - closed on 24 February 2022
Chinalco Capital Holdings Limited —— 于2022年2月24日完成

Acted as British Virgin Islands counsel to Chinalco Capital Holdings Limited, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Aluminium Corporation of China (HKEX: 40706)(the "Guarantor"), in its issue of the US$600,000,000 2.95% guaranteed bonds due 2027, guaranteed by the Guarantor. The bonds are listed on The Hong Kong Stock Exchange by way of debt issues to professional investors. The issuer's group is a leading company in China's non-ferrous industry. The Maples team comprised partner Lorraine Pao and associate Irena Wu. Clifford Chance acted as the English legal counsel and Guantao Law Firm acted as the PRC legal counsel of the issuer and the Guarantor. Linklaters acted as the English legal counsel of the managers and the trustee and JunHe LLP acted as the PRC legal counsel of the managers.

为中国铝业公司（香港交易所股份代号：40706）（简称" 担保人"）的间接全资子公司Chinalco Capital Holdings Limited（简称"发行人"）于2027年到期总额为6亿美元的2.95% 有担保债券（简称" 本次债券"）的发行担任英属维尔京群岛法律顾问。本次债券由担保人提供担保，并以向专业投资者发行债务证券的方式于香港交易所上市。发行人的集团是中国有色金属行业的龙头企业。Maples负责此次项目的团队成员包括合伙人Lorraine Pao鲍咏璁，以及律师Irena Wu 吴顺秀。高伟绅律师事务所担任发行人及担保人的英国法律顾问。观韬中茂律师事务所担任发行人及担保人的中国法律顾问。年利达律师事务所担任经办人及受托人的英国法律顾问。君合律师事务所担任经办人的中国法律顾问。

Studio City Company Limited – closed on 16 February 2022
Studio City Company Limited —— 于2022年2月16日完成

Acted as British Virgin Islands legal counsel to Initial Purchasers for the issuance of US$350,000,000 7.0% senior secured notes due 2027 by Studio City Company Limited (the "Notes") with certain BVI, Hong Kong and Macau affiliates acting as guarantors. The Notes are listed on the Official List of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited. The Maples team comprised of partner Lorraine Pao and associate Irena Wu. White & Case and Henrique Saldanha-Advogados & Notários each acting as legal advisors to the Initial Purchasers as to U.S. and Macau laws. Ashurst LLP, Ashurst Hong Kong, CFB Lawyers and Harney Westwood & Rigels acted as legal advisors to the Issuer and the guarantors as to U.S. and English, Hong Kong, Macau and British Virgin Islands laws respectively.

• 为初始买方就Studio City Company Limited（简称"发行人"）于2027年到期总额为3.5亿美元的7.0% 优先有抵押票据（简称"本次票据"）的发行担任英属维尔京群岛法律顾问。本次票据由某些英属维尔京群岛关联公司、香港关联公司及澳门关联公司担任担保人，并于新加坡交易所正式上市。Maples负责此次项目的团队成员包括合伙人Lorraine Pao鲍咏璁，以及律师Irena Wu 吴顺秀。伟凯律师事务所担任初始买方的美国法律顾问。Henrique Saldanha-Advogados & Notários 担任初始买方的澳门法律顾问。Ashurst LLP担任发行人及担保人的美国及英国法律顾问。亚司特律师事务所、CFB Lawyers及衡力斯律师事务所分别担任发行人及担保人的香港、澳门及英属维尔京群岛法律顾问。

Sino-Ocean Land Treasure IV Limited (Sino-Ocean Group Holding Limited) – closed on 8 February 2022
远洋地产宝财IV有限公司（远洋集团控股有限公司 —— 于2022年2月8日完成

Acted as British Virgin Islands legal counsel to Sino-Ocean Land Treasure IV Limited (a subsidiary of Sino-Ocean Group Holding Limited) for its issuance of US$200,000,000 2.70 per cent. guaranteed green notes due 2025 (to be consolidated and form a single series with the U.S.$320,000,000 2.70 per cent. guaranteed green notes due 2025 issued on 13 July 2021) (the "Notes") guaranteed by Sino-Ocean Group Holding Limited (the "Guarantor"). The Notes are listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited by way of debt issues to professional investors. The Maples team comprised of partner Lorraine Pao and associate Irena Wu. Paul Hastings LLP acted as the English and Hong Kong law counsels and Kejie Associates acted as the PRC law counsel for the Issuer and Guarantor, Linklaters acted as the English law counsel and King & Wood Mallesons acted as the PRC law counsel for the joint lead managers.

为远洋地产宝财IV有限公司（为远洋集团控股有限公司的子公司）（简称"发行人"）就其于2025年到期总额为2亿美元2.70% 有担保绿色票据（简称"本次票据"）的发行担任英属维尔京群岛法律顾问。本次票据将与发行人于2021年7月13日发行于2025年到期总额为3.2亿美元的2.70% 有担保绿色票据合并及构成为单一系列。本次票据由远洋集团控股有限公司（简称"担保人"）提供担保，仅向专业投资者以债务形式发行，并于香港交易所上市。Maples负责此次项目的团队成员包括合伙人Lorraine Pao鲍咏璁，以及律师Irena Wu 吴顺秀。普衡律师事务所担任发行人及担保人的英国及香港法律顾问。柯杰律师事务所担任发行人及担保人的中国内地法律顾问。年利达律师事务所担任联席牵头经办人的英国法律顾问。金杜律师事务所担任联席牵头经办人的中国内地法律顾问。

New Metro Global Limited– Tender Offer – launched on 7 February 2022
新城环球有限公司 —— 于2022年2月7日作出购买要约

Acted as British Virgin Islands legal counsel to New Metro Global Limited (an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Seazen Holdings Co., Ltd.) in relation to its tender offer of its existing US$200,000,000 7.50% senior notes due 2022. The Maples team comprised of partner Lorraine Pao and associate Irena Wu. King & Wood Mallesons acted as the US law counsel for the Issuer, Paul Hastings LLP acted as the US law to the Dealer Manager.

为新城环球有限公司（新城控股集团股份有限公司的间接全资子公司）（简称"发行人"）就其现有于2022年到期总额为2亿美元的7.50% 优先票据作出的购买要约担任英属维尔京群岛法律顾问。Maples负责此次项目的团队成员包括合伙人Lorraine Pao鲍咏璁，以及律师Irena Wu 吴顺秀。金杜律师事务所担任发行人的美国法律顾问。普衡律师事务所担任交易经办人的美国法律顾问。

Greentown China Holdings Limited – closed on 27 January 2022
绿城中国控股有限公司 —— 于2022年1月27日完成

Acted as Cayman Islands legal counsel to Greentown China Holdings Limited for its issuance of US$400,000,000 2.3% credit enhanced bonds due 2025 (the "Bonds") with the benefit of a standby letter of credit provided by China Zheshang Bank Co., Ltd. Hangzhou Branch. The Bonds are listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited by way of debt issues to professional investors. The Maples team comprised of partner Lorraine Pao and associate Irena Wu. White & Case Pte. Ltd. and White & Case acted as the English and Hong Kong law counsels and T&C Law Firm acted as the PRC law counsel for the Issuer, Clifford Chance acted as the English law counsel and Jingtian & Gongcheng acted as the PRC law counsel for the Joint Global Coordinators, Joint Lead Managers and Joint Bookrunners.

为绿城中国控股有限公司就其于2025年到期总额为4亿美元的2.3% 增信债券（简称"本次债券"）的发行担任开曼群岛法律顾问。本次债券受益于由浙商银行股份有限公司杭州分行开立的备用信用证。本次债券仅向专业投资者以债务形式发行，并于香港交易所上市。Maples负责此次项目的团队成员包括合伙人Lorraine Pao鲍咏璁，以及律师Irena Wu 吴顺秀。White & Case Pte. Ltd.及伟凯律师事务所担任发行人的英国及香港法律顾问。天册律师事务所担任发行人的中国内地法律顾问。高伟绅律师事务所担任联席全球协调人、联席牵头经办人及联席账簿管理人的英国法律顾问。竞天公诚律师事务所担任联席全球协调人、联席牵头经办人及联席账簿管理人的中国内地法律顾问。

NWD (MTN) Limited – closed on 18 January 2022
NWD (MTN) Limited ——于2022年1月18日完成

Acted as British Virgin Islands legal counsel to NWD (MTN) Limited (the "Issuer") in connection with the update of its US$7,000,000,000 medium term note programme (the "Programme") guaranteed by New World Development Company Limited (the "Guarantor") and arranged by The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited and UBS AG Hong Kong Branch (the "Arrangers"). The Notes are listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. The Group (comprising of the Issuer, the Guarantor and its subsidiaries taken as a whole) is one of the major property developers and investors in Hong Kong and the People's Republic of China and is primarily engaged in the development and sale of residential and commercial properties. The Maples team is comprised partner Karen Zhang Pallaras and associate Vivian Lee. Linklaters advised the Issuer and the Guarantor as to English law and Hong Kong law. Clifford Chance advised the Arrangers and the Dealers as to English law.

为NWD (MTN) Limited（简称"发行人"）就更新其70亿美元的中期票据计划（简称"该计划"）担任英属维尔京群岛法律顾问。该计划由新世界发展有限公司（简称"担保人"）提供担保，并由香港上海汇丰银行有限公司及瑞士银行香港分行（简称"安排行"）安排。本次票据于香港交易所上市。该集团（包括发行人、担保人及其子公司整体）是香港和中国内地的大型房地产开发商和投资者之一，主要从事开发和销售住宅及商业物业。Maples负责此次项目的团队成员包括合伙人Karen Zhang Pallaras 张那，以及律师Vivian Lee 李海宁。年利达律师事务所担任发行人及担保人的英国及香港法律顾问。高伟绅律师事务所担任安排行及交易商的英国法律顾问。

SERIES FINANCING
多轮融资

Amber Group's Temasek-led US$200mn Series B+ Funding – closed in 22 February 2022
Amber Group 就淡马锡领投 的 2 亿美元 B+ 轮融资项目 ——于2022年2月22日完成

View the full release online: Maples Advises Amber Group on Temasek-Led US$200 Million Series B+ Funding

Acted as Cayman Islands counsel to leading digital asset company, Amber Group, on its US$200 million Series B+ funding. The fundraising was announced on 22 February 2022 and elevated the company's valuation to US$3 billion.

A team based in the international law firm's Hong Kong practice acted as Cayman Islands counsel to Amber Group, led by Partner, Everton Robertson and assisted by Associate, Jessica Zhan.

Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Singapore, Amber Group is a leading global digital asset company that provides a full range of digital asset services spanning investing, financing, trading, and spending. This Series B+ funding round was led by Temasek with participation from existing investors including, Sequoia China, Pantera Capital, Tiger Global Management, Tru Arrow Partners, and Coinbase Ventures among others.

为领先的数字金融科技平台 Amber Group 就其 2 亿美元 B+ 轮融资项目担任开曼群岛法律顾问。Amber Group 于 2022 年 2 月 22 日宣布本次融资，公司估值被提高至 30 亿美元。

迈普达律师事务所香港分所的团队担任 Amber Group 的开曼群岛法律顾问，由合伙人 Everton Robertson 艾宏通领衔，由律师 Jessica Zhan 詹欣彤提供协助。

Amber Group 于 2017 年成立，总部位于新加坡，是一家领先的全球数字金融科技平台，提供从入门 到深度的多层次数字化金融及生活服务。本轮 B+ 轮融资由淡马锡领投，由红杉中国、Pantera Capital、Tiger Global Management、Tru Arrow Partners 及 Coinbase Ventures 等现有投资者参投。

Bigbox Tech Ltd.'s US$2.9 million Series Seed round funding – closed in March 2022
Bigbox Tech Ltd.的290万美元种子轮融资——于2022年3月完成

Acted as Cayman Islands counsel to Bigbox Tech Ltd. ("Bigbox") on US$2.9 million series seed round financing. This round was invested by HOF Capital and Vtion Capital. Founded in 2021 in Beijing, Bigbox is focusing on Trusted Deposit Technology and Collection Digital Voucher Technology Service (可信存证技术及藏品数字凭证技术服务). The Maples team was led by partner Everton Robertson and legal manager Sarena Gong.

为Bigbox Tech Ltd.（简称"Bigbox"）就其290万美元种子轮融资担任开曼群岛法律顾问。本轮融资由HOF Capital及Vtion Capital领投。Bigbox于2021年于北京成立，专注于可信存证技术及藏品数字凭证技术服务。Maples负责此次项目的团队由合伙人Everton Robertson艾宏通以及法务经理Sarena Gong龚天越领衔。

Inceptio Group Limited's US$188 million Series B+ round funding – closed in February 2022
Inceptio Group Limited的1.88亿美元B+ 轮融资——于2022年2月完成

Acted as Cayman Islands counsel to Inceptio Group Limited ("Inceptio") on US$188 million series B+ round financing. This round was jointly led by Sequoia Capital China and Legend Capital. Co-investors include Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited, Cedarlake Capital and supply chain solution & finance provider Wuchan Zhongda Group (600704.SH) etc.. Inceptio is a Shanghai-based startup, co-founded in 2018 by G7 Networks, Global Logistic Properties, Ltd., and NIO Capital, which specializes in developing autonomous driving trucks and building a nationwide freight network. The Maples team was led by partner Everton Robertson and legal manager Sarena Gong.

为Inceptio Group Limited（简称"Inceptio"）就其1.88亿美元B+轮融资担任开曼群岛法律顾问。本轮融资由红杉资本中国及君联资本联合领投，由周大福企业有限公司、沄柏资本和供应链解决方案及金融提供商物产中大集团（600704.SH）等跟投。Inceptio是一家位于上海的初创公司，由G7 Networks、普洛斯和蔚来资本于2018年共同创立，专门开发自动驾驶卡车并建立全国货运网络。Maples负责此次项目的团队由合伙人Everton Robertson艾宏通以及法务经理Sarena Gong龚天越领衔。

Notta Inc.'s US$11 million Series A round funding – closed in February 2022
Notta Inc.的1,100万美元A轮融资——于2022年2月完成

Acted as Cayman Islands counsel to Notta Inc. ("Notta") on around US$11 million series A round financing. This round was jointly led by Hillhouse and Linear Capital. Founded in 2020, Notta is engaged in the business of providing online software service to record, transcribe, annotate and share meeting conversation from speech to text and other office collaboration SaaS tools. The Maples team was led by partner Everton Robertson and legal manager Sarena Gong.

为Notta Inc.（简称"Notta"）就其约1,100万美元A轮融资担任开曼群岛法律顾问。本轮融资由高瓴资本及线性资本联合领投。Notta于2020年成立，从事提供在线软件服务，将会议对话从语音转为文字进行记录、誊写、注释和分享，以及提供其他办公协作"软件即服务"（SaaS）工具的业务。Maples负责此次项目的团队由合伙人Everton Robertson艾宏通以及法务经理Sarena Gong龚天越领衔。

New Dynamics China Holdings Limited's US$40 million Series C round funding – closed in January 2022
New Dynamics China Holdings Limited的4,000万美元C轮融资——于2022年1月完成

Acted as Cayman Islands counsel to New Dynamics China Holdings Limited ("Starter") on around US$40 million series C round financing. This round was led by QY Capital. Co-investors include Sequoia China, Dazzle Fashion and M31 Capital. Starter was founded in Connecticut, US, in 1971 and has focused on a pioneering spirit, American sports, hip-hop and street culture and was sold by its founder in 1999. Since Starter entered China, it has obtained two rounds of financing worth 100 million yuan in 2019 and US$30 million in 2020 and by the end of 2021, Starter had opened nearly 100 stores in China, covering many first- and second-tier cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. In 2021, Starter achieved an annual growth rate of over 150% and has seen its popularity grow amongst the younger generations. The Maples team was led by partner Everton Robertson and legal manager Sarena Gong.

为New Dynamics China Holdings Limited（简称"Starter"）就其约4,000万美元C轮融资担任开曼群岛法律顾问。本轮融资由QY Capital领投，由红杉资本中国、地素时尚和M31 资本等跟投。Starter于1971年于美国康涅狄格州成立，聚焦先锋精神、美式运动、嘻哈及街头文化，于1999年由其创始人出售。Starter进驻中国以来，先后于2019年和2020年获得了两轮融资，金额分别为人民币1亿元及3,000万美元。到了2021年底，Starter在中国开设了近100家门店，覆盖多个一、二线城市，包括北京、上海、广州及深圳。2021年，Starter的年增长率超过150%，而且越来越受年轻一代欢迎。Maples负责此次项目的团队由合伙人Everton Robertson艾宏通以及法务经理Sarena Gong龚天越领衔。

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Tuanbaopin Technology Co., Ltd.'s US$13 million Series B round funding – closed in January 2022
Tuanbaopin Technology Co., Ltd.的1,300万美元B轮融资——于2022年1月完成

Acted as Cayman Islands counsel to Tuanbaopin Technology Co., Ltd. ("Tuanbaopin") on US$13 million series B round financing. This round was led by SIG China and co-investors include Shunwei Capital Buer Capital etc.. Founded in 2020, Tuanbaopin is focusing on manufacture and sale of skin care products of the brand of "Cka Beauty" (C咖). The Maples team was led by partner Everton Robertson and legal manager Sarena Gong.

为Tuanbaopin Technology Co., Ltd.（简称"Tuanbaopin"）就其1,300万美元B轮融资担任开曼群岛法律顾问。本轮融资由SIG China领投，由顺为资本和不二资本等跟投。Tuanbaopin于2020年成立，专注于生产和销售"C咖"品牌的皮肤护理产品。Maples负责此次项目的团队由合伙人Everton Robertson艾宏通以及法务经理Sarena Gong龚天越领衔。

Gago Limited's US$5 million Series C round funding – closed in December 2021
Gago Limited的500万美元C轮融资——于2021年12月完成

Acted as Cayman Islands counsel to Gago Limited ("Gago") on US$5 million series C round financing. This round was investors are Tencent and DCM Ventures. Founded in 2015 in Beijing, Gago is specialized in environmental and agricultural data collection, analysis and application. The Maples team was led by partner Everton Robertson and legal manager Sarena Gong.

为Gago Limited（简称"Gago"）就其500万美元C轮融资担任开曼群岛法律顾问。本轮融资由腾讯和DCM Ventures领投。Gago于2015年在北京成立，专门从事环境和农业数据的收集、分析和应用。Maples负责此次项目的团队由合伙人Everton Robertson艾宏通以及法务经理Sarena Gong龚天越领衔。

FUNDS AND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
基金及投资管理

EQT AB's acquisition of Baring Private Equity Asia – closed in March 2022

View the full release online: Maples Advises on EQT AB's Acquisition of Baring Private Equity Asia

Acted as Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands counsel in relation to EQT AB ("EQT")'s acquisition of Hong Kong-based Baring Private Equity Asia ("BPEA") for EUR 6.8 billion. The combined business will be rebranded as BPEA EQT Asia and will continue to be led by BPEA CEO Jean Eric Salata and BPEA's senior management team. The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2022.

The combination with BPEA, a leading Pan-Asian private markets investment manager, represents a strategic growth to EQT's presence in Asia and provides an opportunity to leverage the strengths of both organizations to create one of the leading players in active ownership in Asia to capitalize on the Asian growth opportunity.

Multi-disciplinary teams from the Group's law firm in Hong Kong, the Cayman Islands and the BVI advised on the M&A and funds aspects of the transaction. The M&A legal team was led by partners Sophia Scott and Ruairi Bourke and associates Maximilian Chung, Jordan Southway and Brittney Smith. The funds legal team was led by partner Sharon Yap and associate Aidan O'Regan.

Global Funds Trust Company ("GFTC")'s launch of Bonds Powered Income Fund – closed in March

View the full release online: Maples Advises on the Launch of New Publicly Offered Fund in Japan

Acted as Cayman Islands legal counsel to Global Funds Trust Company ("GFTC"), on the launch of Bonds Powered Income Fund (the "Fund"). The Fund was launched on 4 March 2022 is authorised for public offering in Japan and will be distributed by Daiwa Securities Co., Ltd.

The Fund's investment objective is to seek income gains and asset growth through obtaining exposure to the performance of the Powered Income (US dollar) strategy. The Fund's investment manager is Sompo Asset Management Co., Ltd. and Barclays Bank PLC acts as the sub-investment manager. Nomura Bank (Luxembourg) S.A. will provide fund administration and custody services.

The Maples team was led by Funds & Investment Management Partner, Nick Harrold and assisted by Associate, Aidan O'Regan.

RAYS Capital Partners Limited's launch of Greater China ESG Opportunities Absolute Return Fund

View the full release online: Maples Advises RAYS Capital Partners Limited on the Launch of a Greater China ESG Fund

Acted as Cayman Islands legal counsel to RAYS Capital Partners Limited ("RAYS Capital"), on the launch of Greater China ESG Opportunities Absolute Return Fund (the "Fund"). The Fund aims to seek long term capital appreciation by investing primarily in a portfolio of securities with a focus on companies which meet the Fund's environmental, social and governance ("ESG") criteria. These companies will either be primarily based or listed in the Greater China region, which includes the PRC, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, or are expected to benefit from major revenue growth from conducting business in Greater China. The Fund will consider on an ongoing basis a wide-range of ESG factors that have a net positive impact on the sustainable development of Greater China. ESG factors include but are not limited to, climate change mitigation and adaptation, water and waste management, sustainable energy and transport, biodiversity, agriculture, healthcare and education. RAYS Capital is a Hong Kong based private investment partnership that manages investments in Far East Asia (ex-Japan) on behalf of private clients, family offices and institutional investors, including, pension funds, foundations, endowments and corporates.

The Maples team was led by Head of the firm's Asia Funds & Investment Management team, Ann Ng and assisted by Associate, Aidan O'Regan. Deacons acted as Hong Kong counsel to RAYS Capital.

为RAYS Capital Partners Limited（简称"RAYS Capital"）设立的Greater China ESG Opportunities Absolute Return Fund（简称"该基金"）提供开曼群岛法律咨询服务。该基金的宗旨是通过主要投资于证券组合，寻求长期的资本增值。证券组合以那些符合该基金的环境、社会和治理（简称"ESG"）标准的公司为主。所投资的公司主要于大中华地区（包括中国内地、香港、澳门和台湾）设立或上市，或将受惠于从大中华地区营运的主要收入增长。该基金将持续考虑那些对大中华地区可持续发展有帮助的一系列ESG因素，包括但不限于减缓和适应气候变化、水和废物管理、可持续能源和运输、生物多样性、农业、医疗保健和教育。RAYS Capital是一家设于香港的私人投资合伙企业，代表私人客户、家族办公室和机构投资者管理于远东亚洲（日本除外）的投资，包括退休基金、基金会、捐赠基金和企业。

Maples团队由亚洲区基金及投资管理事务团队主管Ann Ng吴嘉欣领衔，由Aidan O'Regan欧凯德协助。的近律师行担任RAYS Capital的香港法律顾问。