QINGDAO, China, March 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maase Inc. (NASDAQ: MAAS) (“MAAS” or the “Company”) today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of 100% equity interests in Times Good Limited, which in turn controls the core assets and operations of Huazhi Future (Chongqing) Technology Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Huazhi Group”). The transaction, previously disclosed on January 23, 2026, was consummated on March 30, 2026. The successful completion of this acquisition marks MAAS’s strategic evolution from a “Scenario Operator” to an “AI Industry Player” with full-stack, self-controlled capabilities.
As of March 30, 2026, the Company had a total of 442,175,578 ordinary shares outstanding, consisting of 435,508,910 Class A ordinary shares and 6,666,668 Class B ordinary shares. The sellers collectively hold 87,400,144 Class A ordinary shares of the Company, representing approximately 19.77% of the total issued share capital and approximately 7.93% of the total voting power, respectively.
Huazhi Group specializes in high-performance computing and artificial intelligence algorithm research and development, spanning computing power resource integration and cutting-edge algorithm development. It has accumulated extensive domain expertise in smart governance (encompassing public security, emergency management, agriculture, forestry, and water resources) and enterprise digital transformation. Post-acquisition, MAAS will vertically integrate underlying computing infrastructure, proprietary algorithms, intelligent hardware, and full-spectrum operational services, creating a closed-loop, full-stack AI technology and operational ecosystem spanning the entire industry value chain.
Ms. Min Zhou, the Chief Executive Officer of MAAS, commented, “This acquisition marks a pivotal milestone in MAAS’s strategic evolution. Huazhi Group’s underlying technology stack is highly synergistic and complementary to our existing business landscape. Going forward, we will accelerate the deep integration of our technical architectures and core talent pools, focusing on mission-critical benchmark scenarios including energy dispatch optimization, intelligent commercial networks, and urban comprehensive governance. We remain committed to pushing the boundaries of AI applications and continuously enhancing our industry-leading AI ecosystem matrix.”
About MAAS
Founded in 2010 and formerly known as Highest Performances Holdings Inc. and Puyi Inc., we have evolved with a vision to become a leading provider of intelligent technology-driven family and enterprise services. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for families worldwide by leveraging two primary driving forces: technological intelligence and capital investments. We are dedicated to investing in high-quality enterprises with global potential, focusing on areas such as artificial-intelligence services, advanced deep-tech solutions, science-backed health and wellness products.
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