NIP Group (NIPG) to Acquire Young Will

NIP Group Inc. (NASDAQ: NIPG) (“NIP Group” or the “Company”), a leading digital entertainment company, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement (the “Agreement”) to acquire Wuhan Young Will Ltd. (“Young Will”), a leading talent management company specializing in short-form video content creation and influencer development. The acquisition represents a significant milestone in NIP Group's strategy to expand its digital entertainment ecosystem and bolster and diversify its revenue streams.

Founded in 2019, Young Will has established itself as a leader in teen culture-themed short video content. As of August 31, 2024, Young Will boasts an impressive following of over 115 million fans across major Chinese social media platforms. It manages a diverse portfolio of more than 100 signed influencers, who have cultivated strong presences on popular platforms such as Douyin, Kuaishou, and RED. Young Will's expertise in teen culture-themed content aligns perfectly with NIP Group's target demographic and growth strategy in the digital entertainment space.

NIP Group's acquisition of Young Will represents a calculated move to diversify its revenue streams and strengthen its market position. This integration not only expands NIP Group's talent management capabilities into the B2B sector but also provides a built-in platform to amplify marketing efforts for its burgeoning game publishing business, fostering operational synergies and long-term growth.

Mario Ho, Chairman and Co-CEO of NIP Group, commented, “Over the past few years, NIP Group has built a vibrant digital entertainment ecosystem. In exploring this acquisition, we discovered many synergies between Young Will and NIP Group in terms of target audiences and development goals. We are excited to welcome Young Will into our family and look forward to leveraging its strengths to further enhance our talent management business, increase our talent development and commercialization capabilities, and diversify our user base and revenue streams.”

Hicham Chahine, Co-CEO of NIP Group, added, “Our goal has always been to build a compelling and influential digital entertainment ecosystem. Young Will is a leading short video operator and talent management organization in China, and this acquisition will diversify our talent management business while complementing our broader digital entertainment strategy, driving synergies across all of our business segments.”

Shengjie Huang, Founder and CEO of Young Will, remarked, “We are thrilled to become part of NIP Group’s digital entertainment ecosystem. With the backing of NIP Group's vast resources and audience reach, Young Will is poised to deliver even more captivating content and products for our users.”

Details Regarding Proposed Acquisition of Young Will
Pursuant to the Agreement, NIP Group will issue new shares, at a consideration of RMB23.2 million (approximately US$3.3 million), in exchange for 61% of the equity stake in ZSZQ Limited, the Cayman parent company that controls Young Will. The Agreement was entered into by and among NIP Group, and the beneficial owners of ZSZQ Limited. NIP Group will subsequently acquire an additional 13% of the shares of ZSZQ Limited each year during 2025, 2026, and 2027, and in exchange issue a corresponding number of its own shares to the beneficial owners of ZSZQ Limited in accordance with the Agreement, contingent on the satisfaction of certain conditions. The transaction is expected to close in 2027, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. This phased acquisition structure demonstrates NIP Group's long-term commitment to integrating and growing Young Will's business within its ecosystem.

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