UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

SCHEDULE 13D

 

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. 2)*

iQIYI, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
 
Class A Ordinary Shares, par value US$0.00001 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
 
46267X 108**
(CUSIP Number)
 

Jon Robert Lewis

33/F, Three Pacific Place, 1 Queen's Road East

Admiralty, Hong Kong

+852 2918 0088

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
 
October 19, 2023
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)

 

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box. ☐

Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See Rule 13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.

*The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person’s initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

** This CUSIP number applies to the American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”) of the Issuer, which are quoted on The Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “IQ.” Each ADS represents seven Class A Ordinary Shares. No CUSIP has been assigned to the Class A Ordinary Shares.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

 

 

 

  

 

 

CUSIP No. 46267X 108 SCHEDULE 13D Page 2 of 16

 

 

1

NAME OF REPORTING PERSON

 

PAGAC IV-1 (Cayman) Limited

 
2

CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP

 

 

(a) 

(b) 

3

SEC USE ONLY

 

 

 
4

SOURCE OF FUNDS

 

OO

 
5

CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e)

 

 

6

CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

 

Cayman Islands

 

NUMBER OF

SHARES

BENEFICIALLY

OWNED BY EACH

REPORTING PERSON

WITH

7

SOLE VOTING POWER

 

489,802,551 Class A Ordinary Shares(1)

8

SHARED VOTING POWER

 

0

9

SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER

 

489,802,551 Class A Ordinary Shares(1)

10

SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

 

0

11

AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

 

489,802,551 Class A Ordinary Shares(1)

 
12

CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES

 

 

13

PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)

 

11.8% of the Class A Ordinary Shares(2)

 
14

TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON

 

CO

 

 

(1)

Represents 489,802,551 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note (as defined below) held by PAGAC IV-1 (Cayman) Limited.

(2)Percentage calculated based on 3,652,958,412 Class A Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding as reported in the Issuer’s prospectus supplement on Form 424(b)(5) filed with the SEC on January 18, 2023, after giving effect to the issuance of 76,500,000 ADSs offered by the Issuer and the exercise of the option by the underwriters to purchase 9,975,000 additional ADSs (the exercise of which is reported in the Issuer’s Form 20-F filed with the SEC on March 22, 2023), and the 489,802,551 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAGAC IV-1 (Cayman) Limited.

 

  

 

 

CUSIP No. 46267X 108 SCHEDULE 13D Page 3 of 16

 

 

1

NAME OF REPORTING PERSON

 

PAGAC IV-2 (Cayman) Limited

 
2

CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP

 

 

(a) 

(b) 

3

SEC USE ONLY

 

 

 
4

SOURCE OF FUNDS

 

OO

 
5

CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e)

 

 

6

CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

 

Cayman Islands

 

NUMBER OF

SHARES

BENEFICIALLY

OWNED BY EACH

REPORTING PERSON

WITH

7

SOLE VOTING POWER

 

489,802,551 Class A Ordinary Shares(1)

8

SHARED VOTING POWER

 

0

9

SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER

 

489,802,551 Class A Ordinary Shares(1)

10

SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

 

0

11

AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

 

489,802,551 Class A Ordinary Shares(1)

 
12

CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES

 

 

13

PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)

 

11.8% of the Class A Ordinary Shares(2)

 
14

TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON

 

CO

 

 

(1)Represents 489,802,551 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAGAC IV-1 (Cayman) Limited. PAGAC IV-1 (Cayman) Limited is controlled by PAGAC IV-2 (Cayman) Limited.
(2)Percentage calculated based on 3,652,958,412 Class A Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding as reported in the Issuer’s prospectus supplement on Form 424(b)(5) filed with the SEC on January 18, 2023, after giving effect to the issuance of 76,500,000 ADSs offered by the Issuer and the exercise of the option by the underwriters to purchase 9,975,000 additional ADSs (the exercise of which is reported in the Issuer’s Form 20-F filed with the SEC on March 22, 2023), and the 489,802,551 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAGAC IV-1 (Cayman) Limited.

 

  

 

 

CUSIP No. 46267X 108 SCHEDULE 13D Page 5 of 16

 

 

1

NAME OF REPORTING PERSON

 

PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited

 
2

CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP

 

 

(a) 

(b) 

3

SEC USE ONLY

 

 

 
4

SOURCE OF FUNDS

 

OO

 
5

CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e)

 

 

6

CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

 

Cayman Islands

 

NUMBER OF

SHARES

BENEFICIALLY

OWNED BY EACH

REPORTING PERSON

WITH

7

SOLE VOTING POWER

 

303,753,520 Class A Ordinary Shares(1)

8

SHARED VOTING POWER

 

0

9

SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER

 

303,753,520 Class A Ordinary Shares(1)

10

SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

 

0

11

AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

 

303,753,520 Class A Ordinary Shares(1)

 
12

CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES

 

 

13

PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)

 

7.7% of the Class A Ordinary Shares(2)

 
14

TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON

 

CO

 

 

(1)Represents 303,753,520 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited.
(2)Percentage calculated based on 3,652,958,412 Class A Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding as reported in the Issuer’s prospectus supplement on Form 424(b)(5) filed with the SEC on January 18, 2023, after giving effect to the issuance of 76,500,000 ADSs offered by the Issuer and the exercise of the option by the underwriters to purchase 9,975,000 additional ADSs (the exercise of which is reported in the Issuer’s Form 20-F filed with the SEC on March 22, 2023), and the 303,753,520 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited.

 

  

 

 

CUSIP No. 46267X 108 SCHEDULE 13D Page 6 of 16

 

 

1

NAME OF REPORTING PERSON

 

PAGAC IV-6 (Cayman) Limited

 
2

CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP

 

 

(a) 

(b) 

3

SEC USE ONLY

 

 

 
4

SOURCE OF FUNDS

 

OO

 
5

CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e)

 

 

6

CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

 

Cayman Islands

 

NUMBER OF

SHARES

BENEFICIALLY

OWNED BY EACH

REPORTING PERSON

WITH

7

SOLE VOTING POWER

 

303,753,520 Class A Ordinary Shares(1)

8

SHARED VOTING POWER

 

0

9

SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER

 

303,753,520 Class A Ordinary Shares(1)

10

SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

 

0

11

AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

 

303,753,520 Class A Ordinary Shares(1)

 
12

CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES

 

 

13

PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)

 

7.7% of the Class A Ordinary Shares(2)

 
14

TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON

 

CO

 

 

(1)Represents 303,753,520 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited. PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited is controlled by PAGAC IV-6 (Cayman) Limited.
(2)Percentage calculated based on 3,652,958,412 Class A Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding as reported in the Issuer’s prospectus supplement on Form 424(b)(5) filed with the SEC on January 18, 2023, after giving effect to the issuance of 76,500,000 ADSs offered by the Issuer and the exercise of the option by the underwriters to purchase 9,975,000 additional ADSs (the exercise of which is reported in the Issuer’s Form 20-F filed with the SEC on March 22, 2023), and the 303,753,520 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited.

 

  

 

 

CUSIP No. 46267X 108 SCHEDULE 13D Page 7 of 16

 

 

1

NAME OF REPORTING PERSON

 

PAG Asia IV LP

 
2

CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP

 

 

(a) 

(b) 

3

SEC USE ONLY

 

 

 
4

SOURCE OF FUNDS

 

OO

 
5

CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e)

 

 

6

CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

 

Cayman Islands

 

NUMBER OF

SHARES

BENEFICIALLY

OWNED BY EACH

REPORTING PERSON

WITH

7

SOLE VOTING POWER

 

793,556,071 Class A Ordinary Shares(1)

8

SHARED VOTING POWER

 

0

9

SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER

 

793,556,071 Class A Ordinary Shares(1)

10

SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

 

0

11

AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

 

793,556,071 Class A Ordinary Shares(1)

 
12

CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES

 

 

13

PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)

 

17.8% of the Class A Ordinary Shares(2)

 
14

TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON

 

PN

 

 

(1)Represents 489,802,551 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAGAC IV-1 (Cayman) Limited and 303,753,520 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited. PAGAC IV-1 (Cayman) Limited is controlled by PAGAC IV-2 (Cayman) Limited. PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited is controlled by PAGAC IV-6 (Cayman) Limited. PAGAC IV-2 (Cayman) Limited and PAGAC IV-6 (Cayman) Limited are controlled by PAG Asia IV LP.
(2)Percentage calculated based on 3,652,958,412 Class A Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding as reported in the Issuer’s prospectus supplement on Form 424(b)(5) filed with the SEC on January 18, 2023, after giving effect to the issuance of 76,500,000 ADSs offered by the Issuer and the exercise of the option by the underwriters to purchase 9,975,000 additional ADSs (the exercise of which is reported in the Issuer’s Form 20-F filed with the SEC on March 22, 2023), the 489,802,551 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAGAC IV-1 (Cayman) Limited, and the 303,753,520 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited.

 

  

 

 

CUSIP No. 46267X 108 SCHEDULE 13D Page 8 of 16

 

 

1

NAME OF REPORTING PERSON

 

PAG Asia Capital GP IV Limited

 
2

CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP

 

 

(a) 

(b) 

3

SEC USE ONLY

 

 

 
4

SOURCE OF FUNDS

 

OO

 
5

CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e)

 

 

6

CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

 

Cayman Islands

 

NUMBER OF

SHARES

BENEFICIALLY

OWNED BY EACH

REPORTING PERSON

WITH

7

SOLE VOTING POWER

 

793,556,071 Class A Ordinary Shares(1)

8

SHARED VOTING POWER

 

0

9

SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER

 

793,556,071 Class A Ordinary Shares(1)

10

SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

 

0

11

AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

 

793,556,071 Class A Ordinary Shares(1)

 
12

CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES

 

 

13

PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)

 

17.8% of the Class A Ordinary Shares(2)

 
14

TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON

 

CO

 

 

(1)Represents 489,802,551 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAGAC IV-1 (Cayman) Limited and 303,753,520 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited. PAGAC IV-1 (Cayman) Limited is controlled by PAGAC IV-2 (Cayman) Limited. PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited is controlled by PAGAC IV-6 (Cayman) Limited. PAGAC IV-2 (Cayman) Limited and PAGAC IV-6 (Cayman) Limited are controlled by PAG Asia IV LP and PAG Asia Capital GP IV Limited is the general partner of PAG Asia IV LP.
(2)Percentage calculated based on 3,652,958,412 Class A Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding as reported in the Issuer’s prospectus supplement on Form 424(b)(5) filed with the SEC on January 18, 2023, after giving effect to the issuance of 76,500,000 ADSs offered by the Issuer and the exercise of the option by the underwriters to purchase 9,975,000 additional ADSs (the exercise of which is reported in the Issuer’s Form 20-F filed with the SEC on March 22, 2023), the 489,802,551 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAGAC IV-1 (Cayman) Limited, and the 303,753,520 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited.

 

  

 

 

CUSIP No. 46267X 108 SCHEDULE 13D Page 9 of 16

 

 

1

NAME OF REPORTING PERSON

 

PAG Capital Limited

 
2

CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP

 

 

(a) 

(b) 

3

SEC USE ONLY

 

 

 
4

SOURCE OF FUNDS

 

OO

 
5

CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e)

 

 

6

CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

 

Cayman Islands

 

NUMBER OF

SHARES

BENEFICIALLY

OWNED BY EACH

REPORTING PERSON

WITH

7

SOLE VOTING POWER

 

793,556,071 Class A Ordinary Shares(1)

8

SHARED VOTING POWER

 

0

9

SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER

 

793,556,071 Class A Ordinary Shares(1)

10

SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

 

0

11

AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

 

793,556,071 Class A Ordinary Shares(1)

 
12

CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES

 

 

13

PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)

 

17.8% of the Class A Ordinary Shares(2)

 
14

TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON

 

CO

 

 

(1)Represents 489,802,551 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAGAC IV-1 (Cayman) Limited and 303,753,520 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited. PAGAC IV-1 (Cayman) Limited is controlled by PAGAC IV-2 (Cayman) Limited. PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited is controlled by PAGAC IV-6 (Cayman) Limited. PAGAC IV-2 (Cayman) Limited and PAGAC IV-6 (Cayman) Limited are controlled by PAG Asia IV LP and PAG Asia Capital GP IV Limited is the general partner of PAG Asia IV LP. PAG Asia Capital GP IV Limited is controlled by PAG Capital Limited.
 (2)Percentage calculated based on 3,652,958,412 Class A Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding as reported in the Issuer’s prospectus supplement on Form 424(b)(5) filed with the SEC on January 18, 2023, after giving effect to the issuance of 76,500,000 ADSs offered by the Issuer and the exercise of the option by the underwriters to purchase 9,975,000 additional ADSs (the exercise of which is reported in the Issuer’s Form 20-F filed with the SEC on March 22, 2023), the 489,802,551 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAGAC IV-1 (Cayman) Limited, and the 303,753,520 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited.

 

  

 

 

CUSIP No. 46267X 108 SCHEDULE 13D Page 10 of 16

 

 

1

NAME OF REPORTING PERSON

 

Pacific Alliance Group Limited

 
2

CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP

 

 

(a) 

(b) 

3

SEC USE ONLY

 

 

 
4

SOURCE OF FUNDS

 

OO

 
5

CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e)

 

 

6

CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

 

Cayman Islands

 

NUMBER OF

SHARES

BENEFICIALLY

OWNED BY EACH

REPORTING PERSON

WITH

7

SOLE VOTING POWER

 

793,766,071 Class A Ordinary Shares(1)

8

SHARED VOTING POWER

 

0

9

SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER

 

793,766,071 Class A Ordinary Shares(1)

10

SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

 

0

11

AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

 

793,766,071 Class A Ordinary Shares(1)

 
12

CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES

 

 

13

PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)

 

17.9% of the Class A Ordinary Shares(2)

 
14

TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON

 

CO

 

 

(1)Represents 489,802,551 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAGAC IV-1 (Cayman) Limited, 303,753,520 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited, and 210,000 Class A Ordinary Shares held by Pacific Alliance Asia Opportunity Fund L.P., a partnership established and registered in the Cayman Islands, and acquired through open market transactions for investment purposes. The source of funds for the purchase is from the general funds available to Pacific Alliance Asia Opportunity Fund L.P. PAGAC IV-1 (Cayman) Limited is controlled by PAGAC IV-2 (Cayman) Limited. PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited is controlled by PAGAC IV-6 (Cayman) Limited. PAGAC IV-2 (Cayman) Limited and PAGAC IV-6 (Cayman) Limited are controlled by PAG Asia IV LP and PAG Asia Capital GP IV Limited is the general partner of PAG Asia IV LP. PAG Asia Capital GP IV Limited is controlled by PAG Capital Limited which in turn is controlled by Pacific Alliance Group Limited. Pacific Alliance Asia Opportunity Fund L.P. is indirectly controlled by Pacific Alliance Group Limited.
(2)Percentage calculated based on 3,652,958,412 Class A Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding as reported in the Issuer’s prospectus supplement on Form 424(b)(5) filed with the SEC on January 18, 2023, after giving effect to the issuance of 76,500,000 ADSs offered by the Issuer and the exercise of the option by the underwriters to purchase 9,975,000 additional ADSs (the exercise of which is reported in the Issuer’s Form 20-F filed with the SEC on March 22, 2023), the 489,802,551 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAGAC IV-1 (Cayman) Limited, and the 303,753,520 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited.

 

  

 

 

CUSIP No. 46267X 108 SCHEDULE 13D Page 11 of 16

 

 

1

NAME OF REPORTING PERSON

 

PAG

 
2

CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP

 

 

(a) 

(b) 

3

SEC USE ONLY

 

 

 
4

SOURCE OF FUNDS

 

OO

 
5

CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e)

 

 

6

CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

 

Cayman Islands

 

NUMBER OF

SHARES

BENEFICIALLY

OWNED BY EACH

REPORTING PERSON

WITH

7

SOLE VOTING POWER

 

801,666,502 Class A Ordinary Shares(1)

8

SHARED VOTING POWER

 

0

9

SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER

 

801,666,502 Class A Ordinary Shares(1)

10

SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

 

0

11

AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

 

801,666,502 Class A Ordinary Shares(1)

 
12

CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES

 

 

13

PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)

 

18.0% of the Class A Ordinary Shares(2)

 
14

TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON

 

CO

 

 

(1)Represents 489,802,551 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAGAC IV-1 (Cayman) Limited, 303,753,520 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited, 210,000 Class A Ordinary Shares held by Pacific Alliance Asia Opportunity Fund L.P., and 7,900,431 Class A Ordinary Shares held by Polymer Asia Fund LP, a partnership established and registered in the Cayman Islands ("Polymer"), and acquired through open market transactions for investment purposes. The source of funds for the purchase is from the general funds available to Polymer. PAGAC IV-1 (Cayman) Limited is controlled by PAGAC IV-2 (Cayman) Limited. PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited is controlled by PAGAC IV-6 (Cayman) Limited. PAGAC IV-2 (Cayman) Limited and PAGAC IV-6 (Cayman) Limited are controlled by PAG Asia IV LP and PAG Asia Capital GP IV Limited is the general partner of PAG Asia IV LP. PAG Asia Capital GP IV Limited is controlled by PAG Capital Limited which in turn is controlled by Pacific Alliance Group Limited. Pacific Alliance Group Limited is controlled by PAG. Pacific Alliance Asia Opportunity Fund L.P. and Polymer are indirectly controlled by PAG.
 (2)Percentage calculated based on 3,652,958,412 Class A Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding as reported in the Issuer’s prospectus supplement on Form 424(b)(5) filed with the SEC on January 18, 2023, after giving effect to the issuance of 76,500,000 ADSs offered by the Issuer and the exercise of the option by the underwriters to purchase 9,975,000 additional ADSs (the exercise of which is reported in the Issuer’s Form 20-F filed with the SEC on March 22, 2023), the 489,802,551 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAGAC IV-1 (Cayman) Limited, and the 303,753,520 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited.

 

  

 

 

CUSIP No. 46267X 108 SCHEDULE 13D Page 12 of 16

 

 

Explanatory Note

 

This Amendment No. 2 (this “Amendment”) amends the statement on Schedule 13D filed with the SEC by the Reporting Persons on January 9, 2023 (as subsequently amended by Amendment No. 1 filed with the SEC on January 23, 2023, the “Original Schedule 13D”) as specifically set forth herein (as so amended hereby, this “Schedule 13D”). Except as provided herein, each Item of the Original Schedule 13D remains unchanged.

Item 2.Identity and Background

Item 2 of the Original Schedule 13D is hereby amended and restated as follows:

(a) (c), (f) This Schedule 13D is being filed jointly by the following persons (collectively, the “Reporting Persons”, and each a “Reporting Person”) pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k) promulgated by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) under Section 13 of the Act:

(1)PAGAC IV-1 (Cayman) Limited, an exempted company incorporated in the Cayman Islands (“PAG Asia”);
(2)PAGAC IV-2 (Cayman) Limited, an exempted company incorporated in the Cayman Islands;
(3)PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited, an exempted company incorporated in the Cayman Islands;
(4)PAGAC IV-6 (Cayman) Limited, an exempted company incorporated in the Cayman Islands;
(5)PAG Asia IV LP, an exempted limited partnership established and registered in the Cayman Islands;
(6)PAG Asia Capital GP IV Limited, an exempted company incorporated in the Cayman Islands;
(7)PAG Capital Limited, an exempted company incorporated in the Cayman Islands;
(8)Pacific Alliance Group Limited, an exempted company incorporated in the Cayman Islands; and
(9)PAG, an exempted company incorporated in the Cayman Islands; and

PAG Asia is controlled by PAGAC IV-2 (Cayman) Limited. PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited is controlled by PAGAC IV-6 (Cayman) Limited. PAGAC IV-2 (Cayman) Limited and PAGAC IV-6 (Cayman) Limited are controlled by PAG Asia IV LP and PAG Asia Capital GP IV Limited is the general partner of PAG Asia IV LP. PAG Asia Capital GP IV Limited is controlled by PAG Capital Limited which in turn is controlled by Pacific Alliance Group Limited. Pacific Alliance Group Limited is controlled by PAG.

The agreement among the Reporting Persons relating to the joint filing is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Information with respect to each of the Reporting Persons is given solely by such Reporting Person, and no Reporting Person assumes responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information concerning the other Reporting Persons, except as otherwise provided in Rule 13d-1(k).

Each of the Reporting Persons is an investment holding vehicle. The address of the Reporting Persons and their directors and officers is P.O. Box 472, Harbour Place, 2nd Floor, 103 South Church Street, George Town, Grand Cayman KY1-1106 Cayman Islands.

The name, present principal occupation or employment and citizenship of each of the directors and executive officers of the Reporting Persons as of the date hereof is set forth on Schedule A.

(d) During the last five years, none of the Reporting Persons or, to the best knowledge of the Reporting Persons, any of their directors or officers, have been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors).

(e) During the last five years, none of the Reporting Persons or, to the best knowledge of the Reporting Persons, any of their directors or officers, have been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction and as a result of such proceeding was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding any violation with respect to such laws.

Item 3.Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration

Item 3 of the Original Schedule 13D is hereby amended to add the following:

  

 

 

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On October 16, 2023 and October 19, 2023, PAG Asia transferred an aggregate of $200,000,000 principal amount of the Convertible Senior Notes to PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited in connection with an internal restructuring (the “Internal Transfer”). The source of funds for the purchase is from a loan facility in the principal amount of $200,000,000 made to PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited (the “Borrower”) by iQIYI HK Limited (the “Lender”) pursuant to a facility agreement dated September 27, 2023, among the Borrower, the Lender, PAG Asia and the Issuer (the “Facility Agreement”). On October 16, 2023, the Borrower and the Lender entered into a debenture, pursuant to which the Borrower agreed to charge the Convertible Senior Notes held by the Borrower and certain bank account of the Borrower in favor of the Lender to secure the Borrower’s obligations under the Facility Agreement.

In connection with the Internal Transfer, PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited has executed a joinder agreement to the Investment Agreement to become a party thereto. PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited continues to hold the Convertible Senior Notes for investment purposes only.

The foregoing description of the Facility Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Facility Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 99.5 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information set forth in footnote (1) of each of the cover pages of this Amendment with respect to Pacific Alliance Group Limited and PAG is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 4.Purpose of Transaction

Item 4 of the Original Schedule 13D is hereby amended to add the following:

The information set forth in Item 3 of this Amendment is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 5.Interest in Securities of the Issuer

Item 5 of the Original Schedule 13D is hereby amended and restated as follows:

(a) (b) The following disclosure is based on 3,652,958,412 Class A Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding as reported in the Issuer’s prospectus supplement on Form 424(b)(5) filed with the SEC on January 18, 2023, after giving effect to the issuance of 76,500,000 ADSs offered by the Issuer and the exercise of the option by the underwriters to purchase 9,975,000 additional ADSs (the exercise of which is reported in the Issuer’s Form 20-F filed with the SEC on March 22, 2023), the 489,802,551 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAG Asia, and/or the 303,753,520 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited. The Reporting Persons understand that the Issuer’s ordinary shares are divided into Class A Ordinary Shares and Class B ordinary shares, par value $0.00001 per share of the Issuer (the “Class B Ordinary Shares”). Holders of Class A Ordinary Shares are entitled to one vote per share, while holders of Class B Ordinary Shares are entitled to ten votes per share. According to the Issuer’s prospectus supplement on Form 424(b)(5) filed with the SEC on January 18, 2023, the holder of the Issuer’s Class B Ordinary Shares holds approximately 89.5% of the voting power of the Issuer’s outstanding shares immediately after the offering pursuant to such prospectus supplement (assuming the underwriters do not exercise their option to purchase additional ADSs). Each of the Reporting Persons disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares reported herein except to the extent of its or his pecuniary interest therein.

           

Number of shares as to which such person has:

 

Reporting Person

 

Amount beneficially owned

 

Percent of class

 

Sole power to vote or to direct the vote

 

Shared power to vote or to direct the vote

 

Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of

 

Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of

 
PAG Asia   489,802,551 Class A Ordinary Shares(6)   11.8% of the Class A Ordinary Shares(11)   489,802,551 Class A Ordinary Shares   0   489,802,551 Class A Ordinary Shares   0  
PAGAC IV-2 (Cayman) Limited(1)   489,802,551 Class A Ordinary Shares(6)   11.8% of the Class A Ordinary Shares(11)   489,802,551 Class A Ordinary Shares   0   489,802,551 Class A Ordinary Shares   0  
PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited   303,753,520 Class A Ordinary Shares(7)   7.7% of the Class A Ordinary Shares(12)   303,753,520 Class A Ordinary Shares   0   303,753,520 Class A Ordinary Shares   0  
PAGAC IV-6 (Cayman) Limited (2)   303,753,520 Class A Ordinary Shares(7)   7.7% of the Class A Ordinary Shares(12)   303,753,520 Class A Ordinary Shares   0   303,753,520 Class A Ordinary Shares   0  

 

  

 

 

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Number of shares as to which such person has:

 

Reporting Person

 

Amount beneficially owned

 

Percent of class

 

Sole power to vote or to direct the vote

 

Shared power to vote or to direct the vote

 

Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of

 

Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of

 
PAG Asia IV LP(3)   793,556,071 Class A Ordinary Shares(8)   17.8% of the Class A Ordinary Shares(13)   793,556,071 Class A Ordinary Shares   0   793,556,071 Class A Ordinary Shares   0  

PAG Asia Capital GP IV Limited(3)

 

 

  793,556,071 Class A Ordinary Shares(8)   17.8% of the Class A Ordinary Shares(13)   793,556,071 Class A Ordinary Shares   0   793,556,071 Class A Ordinary Shares   0  
PAG Capital Limited(3)   793,556,071 Class A Ordinary Shares(8)   17.8% of the Class A Ordinary Shares(13)   793,556,071 Class A Ordinary Shares   0   793,556,071 Class A Ordinary Shares   0  
Pacific Alliance Group Limited(3)(4)   793,766,071 Class A Ordinary Shares(9)   17.9% of the Class A Ordinary Shares(13)   793,766,071 Class A Ordinary Shares   0   793,766,071 Class A Ordinary Shares   0  
PAG(3)(5)   801,666,502 Class A Ordinary Shares(10)   18.0% of the Class A Ordinary Shares(13)   801,666,502 Class A Ordinary Shares   0   801,666,502 Class A Ordinary Shares   0  

 

(1)       PAG Asia is controlled by PAGAC IV-2 (Cayman) Limited. PAGAC IV-2 (Cayman) Limited may be deemed to have the sole voting and dispositive powers with respect to the Class A Ordinary Shares beneficially owned by PAG Asia.

 

(2)       PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited is controlled by PAGAC IV-6 (Cayman) Limited. PAGAC IV-6 (Cayman) Limited may be deemed to have the sole voting and dispositive powers with respect to the Class A Ordinary Shares beneficially owned by PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited.

 

(3)       PAG Asia is controlled by PAGAC IV-2 (Cayman) Limited. PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited is controlled by PAGAC IV-6 (Cayman) Limited. PAGAC IV-2 (Cayman) Limited and PAGAC IV-6 (Cayman) Limited are controlled by PAG Asia IV LP and PAG Asia Capital GP IV Limited is the general partner of PAG Asia IV LP. PAG Asia Capital GP IV Limited is controlled by PAG Capital Limited which in turn is controlled by Pacific Alliance Group Limited. Pacific Alliance Group Limited is controlled by PAG. Each of PAG Asia IV LP, PAG Asia Capital GP IV Limited, PAG Capital Limited, Pacific Alliance Group Limited and PAG may be deemed to have the sole voting and dispositive powers with respect to the Class A Ordinary Shares beneficially owned by PAG Asia.

(4)        Pacific Alliance Asia Opportunity Fund L.P. is indirectly controlled by Pacific Alliance Group Limited. Pacific Alliance Group Limited may be deemed to have the sole voting and dispositive powers with respect to the Class A Ordinary Shares beneficially owned by Pacific Alliance Asia Opportunity Fund L.P.

(5)        Pacific Alliance Asia Opportunity Fund L.P. and Polymer are indirectly controlled by PAG. PAG may be deemed to have the sole voting and dispositive powers with respect to the Class A Ordinary Shares beneficially owned by Pacific Alliance Asia Opportunity Fund L.P. and Polymer.

(6)       Represents 489,802,551 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAG Asia.

 

(7)       Represents 303,753,520 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited.

 

(8)       Represents 489,802,551 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAG Asia and 303,753,520 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited.

 

(9)       Represents 489,802,551 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAG Asia, 303,753,520 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited, and 210,000 Class A Ordinary Shares held by Pacific Alliance Asia Opportunity Fund L.P.

 

  

 

 

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(10)       Represents 489,802,551 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAG Asia, 303,753,520 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited, 210,000 Class A Ordinary Shares held by Pacific Alliance Asia Opportunity Fund L.P., and 7,900,431 Class A Ordinary Shares held by Polymer.

 

(11)       Percentage calculated based on 3,652,958,412 Class A Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding as reported in the Issuer’s prospectus supplement on Form 424(b)(5) filed with the SEC on January 18, 2023, after giving effect to the issuance of 76,500,000 ADSs offered by the Issuer and the exercise of the option by the underwriters to purchase 9,975,000 additional ADSs (the exercise of which is reported in the Issuer’s Form 20-F filed with the SEC on March 22, 2023), and the 489,802,551 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAG Asia.

 

(12)        Percentage calculated based on 3,652,958,412 Class A Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding as reported in the Issuer’s prospectus supplement on Form 424(b)(5) filed with the SEC on January 18, 2023, after giving effect to the issuance of 76,500,000 ADSs offered by the Issuer and the exercise of the option by the underwriters to purchase 9,975,000 additional ADSs (the exercise of which is reported in the Issuer’s Form 20-F filed with the SEC on March 22, 2023), and the 303,753,520 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited.

 

(13)       Percentage calculated based on 3,652,958,412 Class A Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding as reported in the Issuer’s prospectus supplement on Form 424(b)(5) filed with the SEC on January 18, 2023, after giving effect to the issuance of 76,500,000 ADSs offered by the Issuer and the exercise of the option by the underwriters to purchase 9,975,000 additional ADSs (the exercise of which is reported in the Issuer’s Form 20-F filed with the SEC on March 22, 2023), the 489,802,551 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAG Asia, and the 303,753,520 Class A Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Note held by PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited.

 

(c) Except as set forth herein, none of the Reporting Persons has effected any transactions in the Class A Ordinary Shares during the 60 days preceding the filing of this Schedule 13D.

(d) No person is known to the Reporting Persons to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, any securities covered by this Schedule 13D.

(e) Not applicable.

Item 6.Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer

Item 6 of the Original Schedule 13D is hereby amended to add the following:

Pursuant to a certain transfer agreement between PAG Asia and PM Partners I LP (a partnership established and registered under the laws of the British Virgin Islands (“PM Partners”) and indirectly controlled by Pacific Alliance Group Limited), dated February 24, 2023, PAG Asia transferred $2,500,000 principal amount of the Convertible Senior Notes to PM Partners for a purchase price of $2,500,000. On April 18, 2023, PM Partners disposed of $27,500,000 principal amount of the Convertible Senior Notes (including $25,000,000 principal amount of the Convertible Senior Notes previously purchased from PAG Asia) in a private transaction, and ceased to hold any Convertible Senior Notes.

The information set forth in Item 3 of this Amendment is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 7.Material to be Filed as Exhibits

Item 7 of the Original Schedule 13D is hereby amended by deleting Exhibit 99.1 thereto and insert the following additional exhibits:

Exhibit 99.1 Joint Filing Agreement, by and among the Reporting Persons, dated October 19, 2023
   
Exhibit 99.5Facility Agreement, by and among PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited, as Borrower, iQIYI HK Limited, as Lender, PAGAC IV-1 (Cayman) Limited and iQIYI, Inc, dated September 27, 2023

 

  

 

 

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SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Dated: October 19, 2023

 

  PAGAC IV-1 (Cayman) Limited  
       
  By: /s/ Koichi Ito  
  Name:

PAGAC4 Secretaries Limited, represented by Koichi Ito

 
  Title: Director  

 

 

  PAGAC IV-2 (Cayman) Limited  
       
  By: /s/ Koichi Ito  
  Name: PAGAC4 Secretaries Limited, represented by Koichi Ito  
  Title: Director  

 

 

  PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited  
       
  By: /s/ Koichi Ito  
  Name: Koichi Ito  
  Title: Director  

 

 

  PAGAC IV-6 (Cayman) Limited  
       
  By: /s/ Koichi Ito  
  Name: Koichi Ito  
  Title: Director  

 

 

  PAG Asia IV LP  
       
  By: /s/ Jon Robert Lewis  
  Name: Jon Robert Lewis  
  Title: Director of PAG Asia Capital GP IV Limited, acting as general partner of PAG Asia IV LP  

 

  PAG Asia Capital GP IV Limited  
       
       
  By: /s/ Jon Robert Lewis  
  Name: Jon Robert Lewis  
  Title: Director  

 

  

 

 

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  PAG CAPITAL LIMITED  
       
  By: /s/ Jon Robert Lewis  
  Name: Pacific Alliance Group Limited, represented by Jon Robert Lewis  
  Title: Director  

 

 

  PACIFIC ALLIANCE GROUP LIMITED  
       
  By: /s/ Jon Robert Lewis  
  Name: Jon Robert Lewis  
  Title: Director  

 

 

  PAG  
       
  By: /s/ Derek Roy Crane  
  Name: Derek Roy Crane  
  Title: Director  

 

  

 

 

Schedule A

Schedule A is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

Name   Present Principal Occupation   Citizenship / Place of Organization PAGAC IV-1 (Cayman) Limited

PAGAC IV-1 (Cayman) Limited

       
         
PAGAC4 Secretaries Limited   Director of PAGAC IV-1 (Cayman) Limited   British Virgin Islands
         
PAGAC IV-2 (Cayman) Limited        
         
PAGAC4 Secretaries Limited   Director of PAGAC IV-2 (Cayman) Limited   British Virgin Islands
         
PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited        
         
Lincoln Lin Feng Pan   Director of PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited   Chinese
Koichi Ito   Director of PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited   Japanese
Jong Woo Jeong   Director of PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited   Korean
         
PAGAC IV-6 (Cayman) Limited        
         
Lincoln Lin Feng Pan   Director of PAGAC IV-6 (Cayman) Limited   Chinese
Koichi Ito   Director of PAGAC IV-6 (Cayman) Limited   Japanese
Jong Woo Jeong   Director of PAGAC IV-6 (Cayman) Limited   Korean
         
PAG Asia IV LP        
         
PAG Asia Capital GP IV Limited   General partner of PAG Asia IV LP   Cayman Islands
         
PAG Asia Capital GP IV Limited        
         
Derek Roy Crane   Director of PAG Asia Capital GP IV Limited   British
Jon Robert Lewis   Director of PAG Asia Capital GP IV Limited   United States
Noel Patrick Walsh   Director of PAG Asia Capital GP IV Limited   Irish
Mark Raymond Bennett   Director of PAG Asia Capital GP IV Limited   British
         
PAG Capital Limited        
         
Pacific Alliance Group Limited   Director of PAG Capital Limited   Cayman Islands
Weijian Shan   Director of PAG Capital Limited   Chinese
         
Pacific Alliance Group Limited        
         
Jon Robert Lewis   Director of Pacific Alliance Group Limited   United States
Derek Roy Crane   Director of Pacific Alliance Group Limited   British
Christopher Marcus Gradel   Director of Pacific Alliance Group Limited   British
         
PAG        
         
Derek Roy Crane   Director, Partner, Chief Operating Officer    
    and Chief Financial Officer   British
Weijian Shan   Chairman   Chinese
Christopher Marcus Gradel   Director and Chief Executive Officer   British
Jon-Paul Toppino   Director and President   United States

 

  

 

 

EXHIBIT 99.1

 

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

 

In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the undersigned hereby agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of a statement on Schedule 13D (including all amendments thereto) with respect to the Class A Ordinary Shares of iQIYI, Inc., and that this Joint Filing Agreement may be included as an exhibit to such joint filings. This Joint Filing Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

 

[Remainder of this page has been left intentionally blank.]

 

 

   

 

Signature Page

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned hereby execute this Joint Filing Agreement.

 

Dated: October 19, 2023

 

  PAGAC IV-1 (Cayman) Limited  
       
  By: /s/ Koichi Ito  
  Name:

PAGAC4 Secretaries Limited, represented by Koichi Ito

 
  Title: Director  

 

 

  PAGAC IV-2 (Cayman) Limited  
       
  By: /s/ Koichi Ito  
  Name: PAGAC4 Secretaries Limited, represented by Koichi Ito  
  Title: Director  

 

 

  PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited  
       
  By: /s/ Koichi Ito  
  Name: Koichi Ito  
  Title: Director  

 

 

  PAGAC IV-6 (Cayman) Limited  
       
  By: /s/ Koichi Ito  
  Name: Koichi Ito  
  Title: Director  

 

 

  PAG Asia IV LP  
       
  By: /s/ Jon Robert Lewis  
  Name: Jon Robert Lewis  
  Title: Director of PAG Asia Capital GP IV Limited, acting as general partner of PAG Asia IV LP  

 

  PAG Asia Capital GP IV Limited  
       
       
  By: /s/ Jon Robert Lewis  
  Name: Jon Robert Lewis  
  Title: Director  

 

  

 

 

  PAG CAPITAL LIMITED  
       
  By: /s/ Jon Robert Lewis  
  Name: Pacific Alliance Group Limited, represented by Jon Robert Lewis  
  Title: Director  

 

 

  PACIFIC ALLIANCE GROUP LIMITED  
       
  By: /s/ Jon Robert Lewis  
  Name: Jon Robert Lewis  
  Title: Director  

 

 

  PAG  
       
  By: /s/ Derek Roy Crane  
  Name: Derek Roy Crane  
  Title: Director  

 

 

 

   

EXHIBIT 99.5

 

CONFIDENTIAL

EXECUTION VERSION

 

 

FACILITY AGREEMENT

dated September 27, 2023

for

PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited
as Borrower

and

iQIYI HK Limited
as Lender

and, for the purposes of Clause 18 (Definition of Secured Obligations)

PAGAC IV-1 (Cayman) Limited

and

iQIYI, Inc.

 

 

   

 

CONTENTS

CLAUSE PAGE
   
1.     Definitions and interpretation 1
2.     The Facility 6
3.     Purpose 6
4.     Conditions of Utilization 6
5.     Utilization 7
6.     Repayment and prepayment 8
7.     Borrower’s right to disposal and redemption 10
8.     Interest 11
9.     Interest Periods 12
10.   Grace Period 12
11.   Non-Business Days 12
12.   Costs and expenses 12
13.   Representations and warranties 13
14.   General undertakings 14
15.   Events of Default 16
16.   Assignments and transfers 18
17.   Payment mechanics 19
18.   Definition of Secured Obligations 19
19.   Notices 20
20.   Remedies and waivers 20
21.   Amendments and waivers 20
22.   Governing law 21
23.   Enforcement 21
24.   Other provisions 21
25.   Security 21

 

THE SCHEDULES

 

SCHEDULE PAGE
   
Schedule 1 Conditions Precedent 22
Schedule 2 Utilization Request 24
Schedule 3 Form of Partial Release Agreement of Security 25
Schedule 4 Form of Early Repayment Notice 31
Schedule 5 Form of Prepayment Notice 32
Schedule 6 Form of Disposal Notice 33
Schedule 7 Form of UoB Acknowledgement Letter 34

 

 

   

 

THIS AGREEMENT is dated September 27, 2023 and made between:

(1)PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited, an exempted company incorporated in Cayman Islands, as borrower (the "Borrower"); and
(2)iQIYI HK Limited, a company incorporated in Hong Kong, as Lender (the “Lender”). The Lender is a subsidiary of IQ; and

for the purposes of Clause 18 (Definition of Secured Obligations):

(3)PAGAC IV-1 (Cayman) Limited, an exempted company incorporated in Cayman Islands; and
(4)iQIYI, Inc., a company listed on NASDAQ under the ticker IQ (“IQ”).

 

IT IS AGREED as follows:

1.Definitions and interpretation
1.1Definitions

In this Agreement:

"Account Bank" means 兴业银行股份有限公司北京东城支行.

"Account Charge Agreement" means the account charge agreement (账户担保协议) dated December 30, 2022 entered into between the WFOE as chargor and the CN Holder as chargee.

"Account Control Agreement" means the account control agreement (兴业银行股份有限公司北京东城支行账户收支监管协议) dated December 30, 2022 entered into between the WFOE and the CN Holder as principals and the Account Bank as trustee.

"ADS" has the meaning given to it in the Investment Agreement.

"Affiliate" has the meaning given to it in the Investment Agreement.

"Authorisation" means:

(a)an authorisation, consent, approval, resolution, licence, exemption, filing, notarisation, lodgement or registration; and
(b)in relation to anything which will be fully or partly prohibited or restricted by law or regulation if a Governmental Agency intervenes or acts in any way within a specified period after lodgement, filing, registration or notification, the expiry of that period without intervention or action.

"Availability Period" means the period from and including the date of this Agreement to and including the date which is 6 months after the date of this Agreement, which may be extended by a written agreement/confirmation among the parties hereto.

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"Beijing iQIYI" means北京爱奇艺科技有限公司.

"Borrower Debenture" means the first ranking debenture between the Borrower as chargor and the Lender as chargee with respect to the UoB Account and all of the Transferred Convertible Notes and cash credited to the UoB Account.

"Business Day" means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or a day on which banking institutions in New York, the PRC or Hong Kong are authorized or obligated by law or executive order to remain closed.

"RMB Charged Account" has the meaning given to the term “担保账户(Charged Account)” in the Account Charge Agreement.

"Charged Asset" has the meaning given to the term “担保财产(Charged Asset)” in the Account Charge Agreement.

"CN Holder" means PAGAC IV-1 (Cayman) Limited, an exempted company incorporated in Cayman Islands, as the holder of a certain portion of the Convertible Notes.

"Collateral Ratio" has the meaning given to it under Clause 6.5 (Collateral Ratio).

"Commitment" means US$200,000,000, to the extent not cancelled, reduced, increased or transferred in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

Convertible Note(s)” means the 6.00% convertible senior notes due 2028 issued by IQ pursuant to the Investment Agreement, in an aggregate principal amount of US$550,000,000.

Disposal” has the meaning given to it under Clause 7.1 (Borrower’s disposal right).

Disposal Notice” has the meaning given to it under Clause 7.1 (Borrower’s disposal right).

Disposal Proceeds” has the meaning given to it under Clause 7.1 (Borrower’s disposal right).

Disposal Triggered Payment Date” shall mean each of the dates on or prior to which the Borrower shall make repayment of the outstanding Loans in the applicable amounts pursuant to the provisions in Clause 7 (Borrower’s right to disposal and redemption).

Dispose” has the meaning given to it under Clause 7.1 (Borrower’s disposal right).

"Early Repayment Date” means July 1, 2024.

"Event of Default" means any event or circumstance specified as such in Clauses 15.1 (Non-payment) through 15.10 (Borrower’s Debenture).

Excessive CN Amount” has the meaning given to it under Clause 6.3 (Release of Security).

"Facility" means the term loan facility made available under this Agreement as described in Clause 2 (The Facility).

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"Governmental Agency" means any government or any governmental agency, semi-governmental or judicial entity or authority (including, without limitation, any stock exchange or any self-regulatory organisation established under statute).

Grace Period” has the meaning given to it under Clause 10 (Grace Period).

Indenture” has the meaning given to it in the Investment Agreement.

Initial Utilization Date” means the date on which the Facility is first utilized.

"Interest Payment Date" means, for a particular Loan, each January 15, April 15, July 15 and October 15 of each year, beginning from the Utilization Date in respect of that Loan.

"Interest Period" means, in relation to a Loan, each period determined in accordance with Clause 9 (Interest Periods).

Interest Rate” has the meaning given to it under Clause 8.1 (Calculation of Interest).

"Investment Agreement" means the investment agreement dated August 30, 2022 entered into between IQ, the CN Holder and PAG Pegasus Fund LP, as amended by a deed of amendment entered into by the same parties dated December 30, 2022 and further amended by a supplemental agreement entered into by IQ and the CN Holder dated February 22, 2023.

"JunHe" means JunHe LLP (北京市君合律师事务所) located at 20/F, China Resources Building, 8 Jianguomenbei Avenue, Beijing.

"Loan(s)" means a loan or loans made or to be made under the Facility or the principal amount outstanding from time to time of that loan (or loans).

"Material Adverse Effect" means a material adverse effect on or material adverse change in:

(a)the ability of the Borrower to perform and comply with its payment obligations or other obligations under this Agreement; or
(b)the validity, legality or enforceability of this Agreement.

"Maturity Date" means the date which is the earlier of (i) the date of repayment in full of all amounts due under the Convertible Notes; (ii) the date of the conversion of all of the Convertible Notes held by the CN Holder and its Affiliates to the Shares of IQ (including in the form of ADSs); (iii) the date on which the CN Holder and its Affiliates otherwise ceasing to hold any portion of the Convertible Notes; and (iv) January 1, 2028.

"Minimum Collateral Ratio" has the meaning given to it under Clause 6.5 (Collateral Ratio).

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Official Exchange Rate” means the mid-rate of exchange as announced by the PRC Foreign Exchange Trading Centre (中国外汇交易中心) with authorization from the People’s Bank of China (中国人民银行).

"Party" means each of the Lender and the Borrower, and for the purpose of Clause 18 (Definition of Secured Obligations), including each of IQ and the CN Holder.

"PRC" means the People's Republic of China (for the purpose of this Agreement only, excluding Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Macau Special Administrative Region and Taiwan).

Prepayment Amount” has the meaning given to it under Clause 6.2 (Voluntary prepayment of Loans).

Prepayment Notice” has the meaning given to it under Clause 6.2 (Voluntary prepayment of Loans).

Prepayment Date” has the meaning given to it under Clause 6.2 (Voluntary prepayment of Loans).

Released Cash Collateral” means the RMB amount equivalent to the amount of the Loan that has been drawn by the Borrower under a Utilization calculated by reference to the average of the Official Exchange Rates of the five (5) consecutive Business Days prior to the date of the Utilization Request for that Utilization.

Repayment Amount” has the meaning given to it under Clause 6.1 (Repayment of Loans).

Royalties Receivables Assignment” means a royalties receivables assignment agreement (关于《作品授权及合作协议》下授权费用收款之转让协议) dated December 30, 2022 entered into between Beijing iQIYI and the WFOE, and as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

Security” means a mortgage, charge, pledge, lien or other security interest securing any obligation of any person or any other agreement or arrangement having a similar effect.

Security Documents” has the meaning given to it in the Investment Agreement, and “Security Document” means each and any one of them.

Share” means ordinary shares in issued share capital of IQ from time to time.

"Subject Convertible Notes” has the meaning given to it under Clause 7.1 (Borrower’s disposal right).

Transferred Convertible Notes” means the Convertible Notes that are held by the Borrower from time to time and credited to the UoB Account.

"Unpaid Sum" means any sum due and payable but unpaid by the Borrower under this Agreement.

UoB” means UOB Kay Hian (Hong Kong) Limited.

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UoB Account” means the securities account of the Borrower established at UoB with account name PAGAC IV-4 (CAYMAN) LIMITED and account number 602067-001 which is also the cash collection account for the Transferred Convertible Notes.

UoB Acknowledgement Letter” means a letter from the Borrower to UoB, which is acknowledged and signed by UoB on _______, 2023, which is substantially in the form attached hereto as Schedule 7 (Form of UoB Acknowledgement Letter).

US$ Charged Account” has the meaning given to it under Clause 6.5 (Collateral Ratio).

"Utilization" means a utilization of the Facility.

"Utilization Date" means the date of any Utilization, being the date on which the relevant Loan is to be made.

"Utilization Request" means a notice substantially in the form set out in Schedule 2 (Utilization Request).

"WFOE" means 北京爱奇艺视界企业管理有限公司.

1.2Construction
(a)Unless a contrary indication appears, any reference in this Agreement to:
(i)the "Lender", the "Borrower" or any "Party" shall be construed so as to include its successors in title, permitted assigns and permitted transferees;
(ii)an "authorised signatory" means a person that has been duly authorised by another person (the "other person") to execute or sign this Agreement (or other document or notice to be executed or signed by the other person under or in connection with this Agreement) on behalf of that other person;
(iii)an "agreement" or any other agreement or instrument is a reference to that document as amended, novated, supplemented, extended, restated (however fundamentally and whether or not more onerously) or replaced from time to time and includes any change in the purpose of, any extension of or any increase in any facility or the addition of any new facility under that document and including any waiver or consent granted in respect of any term of that document from time to time;
(iv)a "person" includes any individual, firm, company, corporation, government, state or agency of a state or any association, trust, joint venture, consortium or partnership (whether or not having separate legal personality);
(v)a "regulation" includes any regulation, rule, official directive, request or guideline (whether or not having the force of law) of any governmental, intergovernmental or supranational body, agency, department or of any regulatory, self-regulatory or other authority or organisation;
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(vi)a provision of law is a reference to that provision as amended or re-enacted; and
(vii)a time of day, unless otherwise specified, is a reference to Hong Kong time.
(b)Any reference in this Agreement to “United States Dollars” or “US$” is to the lawful currency of the United States of America; any reference in this Agreement to “RMB” is to the lawful currency of the PRC.
(c)Clause and Schedule headings are for ease of reference only.
(d)A default is "continuing" if it has not been remedied or waived.
2.The Facility

Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Lender makes available to the Borrower during the Availability Period a term loan facility in United States Dollars in an amount equal to the Commitment.

3.Purpose

The Borrower shall apply all amounts borrowed by it under the Facility towards the general corporate and working capital purposes.

4.Conditions of Utilization
4.1Conditions precedent

For the first Utilization of the Commitment, the Borrower may deliver the Utilization Request after (i) the Lender has received all of the documents or evidence listed in items 1, 3, 4, and 5, Schedule 1 (Conditions precedent) and (ii) the Borrower has received all of the documents or evidence listed in item 2, Schedule 1 (Conditions precedent). The Lender shall notify the Borrower promptly upon receipt of such documents and evidence. Upon receipt by the Lender (or the Borrower, as the case may be) of the documents and evidence under this Clause 4.1, the Lender shall make available to the Borrower a Loan in accordance with the Utilization Request.

For each subsequent Utilization after the Initial Utilization Date, the Borrower may deliver a Utilization Request after the Lender has received the document proof listed in items 1(c) and 5, Schedule 1 (Conditions precedent) for that Utilization. The Lender shall notify the Borrower promptly upon receipt of such document proof and make available to the Borrower a Loan in accordance with such Utilization Request.

4.2Conditions subsequent for each Utilization

After the amount requested in a Utilization Request has been made available to the Borrower, the Borrower, the Lender and IQ (as applicable) shall, by the date falling

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three (3) Business Days after that Utilization Date, execute or procure to provide or procure the execution of:

(a)a partial security release agreement for the partial release of the Charged Asset (部分解除担保协议) in the form set out in Schedule 3 (Form of Partial Release Agreement of Security) duly executed by the CN Holder and the WFOE for approving the partial release of the Charged Asset in an amount equivalent to the Released Cash Collateral for that Utilization;
(b)a security confirmation letter duly executed by the WFOE in the form set out in schedule 2 of the partial security release agreement executed by the CN Holder and the WFOE according to paragraph (a) of this Clause 4.2 pursuant to Clause 4(b) thereunder; and
(c)the document proof evidencing that the amount equivalent to the Released Cash Collateral for that Utilization has been wired into the designated account of Beijing iQIYI.

Without limiting the above, the Borrower, the Lender and IQ shall execute any other document and do all such acts and things as may reasonably be required to give effect to the relevant partial release of the Charged Asset in an amount equivalent to the Released Cash Collateral for that Utilization in accordance with this Agreement. The security over the Charged Asset that has not been expressly released pursuant to the partial security release agreement executed in accordance with paragraph (a) of this Clause 4.2 shall remain in full effect and shall not be affected by this Agreement.

Upon the amount requested in a Utilization Request has been made available to the Borrower, the Borrower shall promptly notify JunHe of such fact in writing. Each of the Borrower (and it shall procure the CN Holder to) and the Lender (and it shall procure the WFOE to) hereby authorizes JunHe to affix the applicable company chop of the WFOE (as designated in the Account Control Agreement) under JunHe’s custody at the signature block of the WFOE on the payment application approval form (《兴业银行企业金融客户支付申请审批表》) for that Utilization, which has been duly signed by the CN Holder pursuant to item 5, Schedule 1 (Conditions precedent), on behalf of the WFOE and to provide such executed form to the Account Bank within one(1) Business Day after the applicable Utilization Date.

5.Utilization
5.1Delivery of the Utilization Request

Multiple Utilizations are permitted in respect of the Facility. The Borrower may utilize the Facility by delivery to the Lender of a duly completed Utilization Request not later than 11:00 a.m., three (3) Business Days prior to the proposed Utilization Date (or such shorter time that the Lender may otherwise agree).

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5.2Completion of the Utilization Request

A Utilization Request is irrevocable and will not be regarded as having been duly completed unless:

(a)the proposed Utilization Date is a Business Day within the Availability Period;
(b)the currency of that Utilization complies with Clause 5.3 (Currency); and
(c)it specifies the account and bank to which the proceeds of that Utilization are to be credited.
5.3Currency

The currency specified in a Utilization Request must be United States Dollars.

5.4Availability of Loan

If the conditions set out in this Agreement have been met, the Lender shall make the applicable Loan available by the relevant Utilization Date.

5.5Cancellation of Commitment

The Commitment which, at that time, is unutilised shall be immediately cancelled at the end of the Availability Period.

5.6Disbursement

The proceeds of the Loans under the Facility will be disbursed by the Lender directly to the Borrower’s account specified in the relevant Utilization Request.

6.Repayment and prepayment
6.1Repayment of Loans
(a)Unless otherwise provided under this Clause 6, the Borrower shall repay all outstanding Loans under the Facility in full on the Maturity Date.
(b)The Lender has the right to require early repayment of all or part of the outstanding Loans on the Early Repayment Date, by sending an early repayment notice (the “Early Repayment Notice”) in the form set out in Schedule 4 (Form of Early Repayment Notice) to the Borrower, at least twenty one (21) days prior to the Early Repayment Date. The Lender shall further provide evidence and documents reasonably satisfactory to the Borrower that the Collateral Ratio is not less than the Minimum Collateral Ratio on the date that is five (5) days prior to the Early Repayment Date, taking into account the Repayment Amount to be paid by the Borrower to the US$ Charged Account on the Early Repayment Date (the “Collateral Ratio Condition”).
(c)The Borrower shall repay the outstanding Loans as requested to be repaid in the Early Repayment Notice together with accrued but unpaid interest thereon (the “Repayment Amount”) on or before the Early Repayment Date after the satisfaction of the Collateral Ratio Condition.
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(d)The Borrower shall repay the Loans if so required by relevant provisions under Clause 7.
6.2Voluntary prepayment of Loans

The Borrower may, if it gives the Lender not less than twenty one (21) days’ prior notice (the “Prepayment Notice”) in the form set out in Schedule 5 (Form of Prepayment Notice), prepay any part or the whole amount of the Loans together with the accrued but unpaid interest thereon. The Prepayment Notice given by the Borrower under this Clause 6 shall specify the date upon which the relevant prepayment is to be made (the “Prepayment Date”) and the amount of that prepayment (the “Prepayment Amount”). The Loans may be prepaid any time after the Initial Utilization Date. The Lender agrees that it shall (i) ensure that the Collateral Ratio shall not be less than the Minimum Collateral Ratio no later than five (5) days prior to the proposed Prepayment Date (which shall be calculated in accordance with the formula under the definition of “Collateral Ratio” as provided under Clause 6.5 (Collateral Ratio) below and also after giving effect to such prepayment amount to be made by the Borrower to the US$ Charged Account on the proposed Prepayment Date). If the Lender fails to maintain the Minimum Collateral Ratio as provided in the previous sentence, the Borrower shall have no obligation to make the Prepayment Amount.

6.3Release of Transferred Convertible Notes

If the principal amount of the Transferred Convertible Notes and the cash credited to the UoB Account are in the aggregate greater than the outstanding amount of the Loans under this Agreement (the difference between these two numbers referred to as the “Excessive CN Amount”) after the Repayment Amount or Prepayment Amount is made in accordance with this Clause 6 and the prepayment of the Loans in accordance with Clause 7, upon written request from the Borrower, the Lender shall give instruction to UoB in accordance with the UoB Acknowledgement Letter and enter into documents as requested by the Borrower in order to effectuate a release of certain Transferred Convertible Notes and/or the cash credited to the UoB Account (as requested by the Borrower) in an aggregate amount equal to the Excessive CN Amount from the UoB Account within ten (10) Business Days after such repayment or prepayment; provided that, after giving effect to such release, an aggregate principal amount of Transferred Convertible Notes equal to at least the outstanding amount of the Loans under this Agreement shall remain in the UoB Account.

6.4Restriction

Any prepayment in accordance with this Agreement may be made without the Borrower incurring any premium or penalty or other fees. The Borrower may not reborrow any part of the Facility which is repaid.

6.5Collateral Ratio

Collateral Ratio” means, at any date, the ratio of:

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(a)The aggregate amount in US$ of (i) the cash deposited in an escrow account opened by the Lender, IQ or any other subsidiaries of IQ with an international bank or PRC bank’s offshore branch agreed by the Borrower (the “US$ Charged Account”) which is subject to an account control and account charge arrangement in favor of the Borrower (or the CN Holder, as agreed by the Borrower) substantively similar to arrangement applicable to the RMB Charged Account (subject to changes based on the use of Hong Kong law as governing law and comments from the account bank), (ii) the cash deposited in the RMB Charged Account under the Account Charge Agreement (which shall be calculated at by reference to the average of the Official Exchange Rates of the consecutive five (5) Business Days prior to the date of calculation), and (iii) the outstanding amount under the Royalties Receivables Assignment to be paid to the WFOE in cash into the RMB Charged Account (which shall be recognized as WFOE’s account receivables and calculated at by reference to the average of the Official Exchange Rates of the consecutive five (5) Business Days prior to the date of calculation); to
(b)the aggregate outstanding principal amount of all Convertible Notes held by the CN Holder, the Borrower and their Affiliates.

Minimum Collateral Ratio” shall be 1.2.

7.Borrower’s right to disposal and redemption
7.1Borrower’s disposal right
(a)The Borrower has the right to sell, transfer or otherwise dispose (collectively “Dispose”) of any of the Transferred Convertible Notes (the “Disposal”, and the proceeds derived from such Disposal referred to as the “Disposal Proceeds”), by serving a disposal notice in the form set out in Schedule 6 (Form of Disposal Notice) (the “Disposal Notice”) to the Lender at any time during the term of the Loans, which shall specify the principal amount of Transferred Convertible Notes it plans to Dispose (the “Subject Convertible Notes”) and that the Disposal Proceeds from such Disposal will be credited into the UoB Account; provided that the Borrower shall obtain the Lender’s prior written consent to a Disposal of Subject Convertible Notes if the amount of the Disposal Proceeds from such Disposal will be less than the principal amount of the Subject Convertible Notes.
(b)If the amount of the Disposal Proceeds from such Disposal will not be less than the principal amount of the Subject Convertible Notes, the Lender shall, within three (3) Business Days after receiving such Disposal Notice and any transaction document or relevant evidence confirming that the Disposal Proceeds from such Disposal will not be less than the principal amount of the Subject Convertible Notes, enter into documents and do all such acts and things as requested by the Borrower (including to give instruction to UoB in accordance with the UoB Acknowledgement Letter) in order to give effect to the release of the Subject Convertible Notes from the UoB Account and the Security granted over the Subject
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Convertible Notes under the Borrower Debenture for purposes of consummating the Disposal.

(c)The Borrower shall ensure that (i) the Disposal of the Subject Convertible Notes in exchange for the Disposal Proceeds will be conducted in accordance with the customary procedures of the DTC (as defined in the Indenture) and (ii) the Disposal Proceeds will be credited to the UoB Account and promptly (and within five (5) Business Days after receipt of the Disposal Proceeds) applied towards prepayment of the outstanding Loans (plus the accrued but unpaid interests of the Loans so repaid) in an amount equivalent to the principal amount of the Subject Convertible Notes so released under paragraph (b) above. For the avoidance of doubt, the Borrower shall have the right to retain the rest of such Disposal Proceeds after deducting such prepayment amount.
7.2Borrower’s right to repurchase

The Lender shall enter into documents and do all such acts and things as reasonably requested by the Borrower (including to give instruction to UoB in accordance with the UoB Acknowledgement Letter) to facilitate the Borrower’s exercise of various rights or options to require IQ to repurchase the Transferred Convertible Notes under article 15 of the Indenture provided that the Borrower shall (i) designate the UoB Account to receive the “Third Anniversary Repurchase Price” or “Fundamental Change Repurchase Price” (each as defined in the Indenture) in its relevant instructions to the “Depositary” and/or “Trustee” (each as defined in the Indenture) and (ii) make repayment of the outstanding Loans in an amount equivalent to the principal amount of the Transferred Convertible Notes (plus the accrued but unpaid interests of the Loans so repaid) under such repurchase request, as soon as practicable and within five (5) Business Days after the Borrower receives the “Third Anniversary Repurchase Price” or “Fundamental Change Repurchase Price,” as applicable. For the avoidance of doubt, the Borrower shall have the right to retain the rest of the “Third Anniversary Repurchase Price” or “Fundamental Change Repurchase Price” after deducting such prepayment amount.

8.Interest
8.1Calculation of interest

The rate of interest on the Loans (the “Interest Rate”) for the applicable Interest Period shall be simple interest rate, which is six percent (6%) per annum. Interest shall accrue on a day-to-day basis from each applicable Utilization Date with a 360-day year and for the actual number of days elapsed.

8.2Payment of interest

The Borrower shall pay accrued interest on the Loans on each applicable Interest Payment Date.

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8.3Default interest

If the Borrower fails to pay any amount payable by it under this Agreement on its due date, interest shall accrue on such overdue amount from the due date up to the date of actual payment (both before and after judgment) at a simple default interest rate of thirteen percent (13%) per annum. Such default interest (if unpaid) arising on any Unpaid Sum will be compounded with that Unpaid Sum at the end of each Interest Period applicable to that Unpaid Sum but will remain immediately due and payable.

9.Interest Periods

The first Interest Period for a Loan shall start on the Utilization Date in respect of that Loan and end on the first Interest Payment Date falling after the Utilization Date in respect of that Loan, and each subsequent Interest Period of that Loan shall start on the last day of the preceding Interest Period relating to such Loan and end on the immediately following Interest Payment Date, provided that the last Interest Period shall end on the Maturity Date (or the Early Repayment Date or the Disposal Triggered Payment Date, as applicable).

10.Grace Period

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement to the contrary, the Borrower is entitled to a thirty (30) days’ grace period (the “Grace Period”) for fulfilling any of its payment obligations under this Agreement. However, the 6% interest shall keep accruing on any outstanding Loan during the Grace Period.

11.Non-Business Days

If an Interest Period would otherwise end on a day which is not a Business Day, that Interest Period will instead end on the next Business Day in that calendar month (if there is one) or the preceding Business Day (if there is not).

12.Costs and expenses

Each Party shall pay its respective portions of the costs and expenses (including legal fees) incurred by it in connection with the negotiation, preparation, execution and enforcement of this Agreement and any other documents referred to in this Agreement.

 

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13.Representations and warranties

Unless otherwise specified hereunder, the Borrower and the Lender, each in its respective capacity and in respect of itself only, makes the representations and warranties set out in this Clause 13 to each other on the date of this Agreement.

13.1Status
(a)It is duly incorporated and validly existing under the law of the Cayman Islands.
(b)(In respect of the Lender only) the Lender has the power to own its assets and provide the Facility to the Borrower. The Facility is provided by the Lender from its legitimate funds.
(c)(In respect of the Borrower only) the Borrower has or will have sufficient funds to repay the Loans.
13.2Binding obligations

The obligations expressed to be assumed by it in this Agreement are legal, valid, binding and enforceable.

13.3Non-conflict with other obligations

The entry into and performance by it of, and the transactions contemplated by, this Agreement do not and will not conflict with:

(a)any law or regulation applicable to it;
(b)its constitutional documents; or
(c)any agreement or instrument binding upon it or its assets.
13.4Power and authority

It has the power to enter into, perform and deliver, and has taken all necessary action to authorise its entry into, performance and delivery of, this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

13.5No proceedings pending or threatened

No litigation, arbitration or administrative proceedings of or before any court, arbitral body or agency which, if adversely determined, might reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect (in respect of the Lender, the reference to “Borrower” in the definition of “Material Adverse Effect” shall be deemed to be a reference to “Lender”) have been started or threatened against it or any of its Subsidiaries.

13.6Solvency

It is not insolvent or unable to pay its debts and no action, legal proceeding or other procedure or step described in Clause 15.6 (Insolvency) has been taken or threatened in relation to it.

13.7Authorised signatories

Any person specified as its authorised signatory in this Agreement or in the documents delivered pursuant to this Agreement is authorised to sign this

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Agreement and any other related documents and other notices for the transactions under this Agreement on its behalf.

13.8Additional warranties from the Borrower
(a)Affiliates. The Borrower is an Affiliate of the CN Holder.
(b)Convertible Notes Position. The Borrower holds or will acquire prior to the applicable Utilization Date and will continue holding Convertible Notes in the UoB Account with a principal amount no less than the principal amount of the Loans outstanding at any given time, except that the Borrower may dispose of such Convertible Notes pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
(c)No default. No Event of Default is continuing or might reasonably be expected to occur after making a Utilization.
(d)Pari passu ranking. The Borrower’s payment obligations under this Agreement rank at least pari passu with the claims of all its other unsecured and unsubordinated creditors, except for obligations mandatorily preferred by law applying to companies generally.

The Borrower further warrants to and undertakes with the Lender that its warranties in this Clause 13 will be true and accurate till there is no amount outstanding under the Loans with reference to the facts and circumstances subsisting from time to time.

(e)No prior liens. Borrower has not made nor consented to, nor is aware of, any registrations, filings or recordations in any jurisdiction evidencing a security interest in the Security Assets (as defined in the Borrower Debenture), including the filing of a register of mortgages, charges and other encumbrances or filings of UCC-1 financing statements, other than with respect to liens granted to Lender under the Borrower Debenture.
14.General undertakings

The undertakings in this Clause 14 remain in force from the date of this Agreement for so long as any Loan and the accrued interests of the Loans is outstanding under this Agreement.

14.1Authorisations

Each of the Borrower and the Lender shall promptly:

(i)obtain, comply with and do all that is necessary to maintain in full force and effect; and
(ii)if requested, supply certified copies to each other,

any Authorisation required to enable it to perform its obligations under this Agreement and to ensure the legality, validity, enforceability or admissibility in evidence in its jurisdiction of incorporation of this Agreement.

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14.2Compliance with laws

Each of the Borrower and the Lender shall comply in all respects with all laws which it may be subject to, if failure so to comply would materially impair its ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement.

14.3Affiliate relationship

To the extent there is any outstanding amount payable by the Borrower under this Agreement, the Borrower shall take all necessary actions to remain an Affiliate of the CN Holder and shall refrain from taking any action that will result in the Borrower ceasing to be an Affiliate of the CN Holder.

14.4Release of Security

The Lender shall, at the request of the Borrower, execute release document and do all such acts and things as may reasonably be required to give effect to the release of applicable principal amount of the Transferred Convertible Notes and applicable amount of cash credited to the UoB Account, and the Security granted over such Transferred Convertible Notes and cash under the Borrower Debenture (as the case may be) in the relevant events as permitted in this Agreement, including but not limited to (i) giving instruction (if such instruction is required in such circumstances) to UoB to facilitate such release, Disposal and payment from the UoB Account and (ii) surrendering, delivering or returning any relevant certificate or document relating to any asset subject to such Security (which certificate or document has been previously provided to the Lender by the Borrower) to the Borrower or as the Borrower directs and (iii) providing such assistance as may otherwise be required to facilitate such release.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Security granted under the Borrower Debenture shall be irrevocably and unconditionally discharged and released in full on the date when the outstanding amount of the Loans and the accrued interests of the Loans have been fully repaid.

14.5The UoB Account

The Borrower shall ensure that, so long as any Loan and the accrued interests of the Loans is outstanding under this Agreement and unless otherwise required in accordance with this Agreement or as separately agreed between the Borrower and the Lender:

(i)the UoB Account will be the only account it uses for holding all the Transferred Convertible Notes and the Disposal Proceeds;
(ii)any movements instruction with respect to the Transferred Convertible Notes and cash in the UoB Account (including any transfer of the Transferred Convertible Notes for purposes of a sale of such Transferred Convertible Notes or tendering such Transferred Convertible Notes for a repurchase by IQ, transfer of Disposal Proceeds and any other type of fund movements from the UoB Account) will require instruction of the authorized
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signatory appointed by the Lender in accordance with the UoB Acknowledgement Letter; and

(iii)any amendment, replacement or termination of the authorized signatory appointed by the Lender under the UoB Acknowledge Letter will require prior written consent of the Lender.

The Borrower shall, if requested by the Lender, provide account statements issued by UOB showing the holding of the Convertible Notes and the cash balance in the UOB Account within five (5) Business Days after such request.

14.6UOB instruction.

Lender shall at the request of the Borrower, execute relevant document and do all such acts and things as may reasonably be required to give effect to a Disposal of the Transferred Convertible Notes or a payment from the UoB Account which is permitted in this Agreement (including give instruction to UoB in accordance with the UoB Acknowledgement Letter for such Disposal or payment).

On the date when the outstanding amount of the Loans and the accrued interests of the Loans have been fully repaid, the Lender shall do all such acts and things as may reasonably be required by UoB and the Borrower to remove its authorized signatories from the signatory list under the UoB Acknowledge Letter and terminate the co-signatory arrangement provided thereunder.

14.7No other liens.

Borrower shall not create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any lien upon the Security Assets (as defined in the Borrower Debenture), other than the liens created under the Borrower Debenture.

15.Events of Default

Each of the events or circumstances set out in this Clause 15 is an “Event of Default” (save for Clause 15.11 (Acceleration)).

15.1Non-payment

The Borrower does not pay within thirty (30) days when due any interest payable by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement in the currency in which it is expressed to be payable or the Borrower, subject to the Grace Period, does not pay the Repayment Amount on or prior to the Early Repayment Date in violation of Clause 6.1 (Repayment of Loans) or does not repay the Loans on or prior to the Disposal Triggered Payment Date in violation of Clause 7 (Borrower’s right to disposal and redemption), unless the Borrower’s failure to pay is caused by administrative or technical error or Lender’s failure to give instruction to UoB in accordance with this Agreement and the UoB Acknowledgement Letter for such payment.

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15.2Conditions subsequent not satisfied

Any of the conditions set forth in paragraphs (a) and (c) of Clause 4.2 (Conditions subsequent) is not satisfied within five (5) Business Days after the applicable Utilization Date due to any failure of the Borrower to perform its obligations under Clause 4.2 (Conditions subsequent).

15.3Breach of certain covenants
(a)The Borrower fails to comply with Clause 14.3 (Affiliate relationship) and 14.5 (The UoB Account).
(b)UoB fails to comply with the provisions in the UoB Acknowledgement Letter or the Borrower’s Debenture unless such failure was caused by the Lender.
(c)The Borrower modifies, amends, revokes, invalidates, terminates or otherwise renders ineffective, the UoB Acknowledgement Letter, in each case, without the prior written consent of the Lender.
(d)None of the breach or fact under this Clause 15.3 constitutes any Event of Default if the Lender's written consent on such breach or fact has been obtained.
15.4Misrepresentation, failure to comply with other obligations

Any representation, warranty or statement made by the Borrower in this Agreement is or proves to have been incorrect or misleading when made or deemed to be made and where such misrepresentation or misstatement has a Material Adverse Effect, or the Borrower does not comply with any provision of this Agreement (other than those referred to in Clauses 15.1 (Non-payment) to 15.3 (Breach of certain covenants)), unless the misrepresentation or non-compliance: (i) is capable of remedy; and (ii) is remedied within fifteen (15) Business Days of the earlier of (A) the Borrower becoming aware of the relevant event or circumstance and (B) the Borrower being given notice of the same by the Lender.

15.5Cross-default

The Borrower defaults with respect to any mortgage, agreement or other instrument, under which there may be outstanding, or by which there may be secured or evidenced, any indebtedness for money borrowed in excess of US$5,000,000 (or the foreign currency equivalent thereof) in the aggregate by the Borrower, whether such indebtedness now exists or shall hereafter be created, (i) resulting in such indebtedness becoming or being declared due and payable prior to its stated maturity or (ii) constituting a failure to pay the principal or interest of any such debt when due and payable at its stated maturity, upon required repurchase, upon declaration of acceleration or otherwise and in each case, such indebtedness is not discharged, or such acceleration is not otherwise cured or rescinded, within thirty (30) days.

15.6Insolvency

The Borrower is unable or admits inability to pay its debts as they fall due or a petition is presented or a proceeding is commenced or an order is made or an effective resolution is passed or any other step is taken by any person for the

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winding-up, insolvency, dissolution or bankruptcy of the Borrower or for the appointment of a liquidator, receiver, administrator, trustee or similar officer of the Borrower or of all or any part of their respective business or assets.

15.7Unlawfulness

It is or becomes unlawful for the Borrower to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement.

15.8Effectiveness

This Agreement is not effective in accordance with its terms or is alleged by the Borrower to be ineffective in accordance with its terms for any reason.

15.9Repudiation

The Borrower repudiates this Agreement.

15.10Borrower Debenture
(a)The Borrower defaults on any of its obligations under the Borrower Debenture, which materially and adversely affects the enforceability, validity or priority of the applicable security interest in the Security Assets (as defined in the Borrower Debenture), which default is either not curable or has not been remedied within thirty (30) days after written notice from the Lender.
(b)The Borrower asserts in any pleading in any court of competent jurisdiction that the security interest under the Borrower Debenture is invalid or unenforceable.
(c)(i) The Borrower Debenture shall for any reason fail to create a valid and perfected first priority lien in the Security Assets (as defined in the Borrower Debenture) or (ii) the Borrower Debenture shall fail to remain in full force or effect.
15.11Acceleration
Onand at any time after the occurrence of an Event of Default, the Lender may by notice to the Borrower:
(a)declare that all or part of the Loans then outstanding, together with accrued interests be immediately due and payable, whereupon they shall become immediately due and payable;
(b)cancel the Commitment and reduce it to zero whereupon the Commitment shall immediately be cancelled and reduced to zero; and
(c)exercise any or all of its rights, remedies, powers or discretions under the Borrower Debenture.
16.Assignments and transfers

The Parties may not assign any of its rights or transfer any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement without prior approval of the counter party.

 

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17.Payment mechanics
17.1Business Days
(a)Any payment which is due to be made on a day that is not a Business Day shall be made on the next Business Day in the same calendar month (if there is one) or the preceding Business Day (if there is not).
(b)During any extension of the due date for payment of any principal or Unpaid Sum under this Agreement interest is payable on the principal or Unpaid Sum at the rate payable on the original due date.
17.2Currency of account

Unless otherwise agreed by the Parties, United States Dollars are the currency of account and payment for any sum due under this Agreement.

18.Definition of Secured Obligations

The amount of the outstanding principal and unpaid accrued interest of the Loans shall be deducted from the Secured Obligations (or 被担保义务, as applicable) (as such term is defined and used in the Security Documents) for the purposes of the Security Documents and the definition of “Secured Obligations (or 被担保义务, as applicable)” in the Security Documents shall be deemed modified to add the following provision (with all references to relevant terms to be further construed and all changes to be further made to the extent necessary and appropriate to fit the context under each relevant Security Document as if this had been set out in full therein mutatis mutandis) to the end:

for Security Documents in English: “provided further that the Secured Obligations shall be reduced by the amount of the outstanding principal and unpaid interest accrued of the Loans made by the iQIYI HK Limited or its Affiliates to PAGAC IV-1 (Cayman) Limited or any of its Affiliates pursuant to that certain Loan Agreement by and between iQIYI HK Limited, and PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited dated as of September 27, 2023 (for the avoidance of doubt, the amount that has been deducted in accordance with the aforementioned shall be resumed and added back to the Secured Obligations if the amount of the principal and unpaid interest accrued of the Loans have been fully repaid).

for Security Documents in Chinese:

前提是,被担保义务应扣除iQIYI HK Limited或其关联方根据iQIYI HK Limited PAGACIV-4 (Cayman) Limited2023927日签订的一份借款协议(Loan Agreement)PAGACIV-4 (Cayman) Limited或其任何关联方提供的借款的未偿还本金及累计未付利息金额(为避免歧义,如果根据前述规定已从被担保义务中扣除的借款本金及未付利息金额后续被全额偿还,则该等被扣除的相应金额应该被视为恢复及加回到被担保义务的范围内。”)

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19.Notices

All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered personally, by facsimile, sent by overnight courier or sent via email (with receipt confirmed) as follows:

(a)If to the Borrower, to:

Address: 33/F, Three Pacific Place, 1 Queen’s Road East,

Admiralty, Hong Kong

Contact: David Wong (dwong@pag.com)

PAG PE Legal (pagpelegal@pag.com)

(b)If to the Lender, to:

Address: 3/F, iQIYI Youth Center Yoolee Plaza,

No.21, North Road of Workers’ Stadium, Chaoyang District

Beijing, 100027People’s Republic of China

Contact: Jun Wang; IR@IQIYI.COM

20.Remedies and waivers

No failure of a Party to exercise, and no delay or forbearance in exercising, any right or remedy in respect of any provision of this Agreement shall operate as a waiver of any such right or remedy. A single or partial exercise of a right, power or remedy does not prevent another or further exercise of that or another right, power or remedy. A waiver of a right, power or remedy shall be in writing and signed by the Party giving the waiver. A Party that waives a right or remedy provided under this Agreement or by law in relation to another Party, or takes or fails to take any actions against such Party, does not affect its right in relation to any other Party.

21.Amendments and waivers

Any term of this Agreement may be amended or otherwise modified only with the written consent of all the parties hereto.

Unless otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, a party hereto may, in its discretion, give conditionally or unconditionally or withhold any approval or consent under this Agreement.

 

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22.Governing law

This Agreement shall be governed by and its provisions construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of Hong Kong without regard to the conflict of laws principles thereof.

23.Enforcement
23.1Arbitration
(a)Any dispute, controversy, difference or claim arising out of or relating solely to this Agreement, including any question regarding its existence, validity, interpretation, performance, breach or termination or any dispute regarding non-contractual obligations arising out of or relating to it, shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration administered by the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (“HKIAC”) in accordance with the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre Administered Arbitration Rules then in force. There shall be three arbitrators. Each of the Parties has the right to appoint one arbitrator and the third arbitrator shall be appointed by the HKIAC. The language to be used in the arbitration proceedings shall be English. The seat of arbitration shall be in Hong Kong.
(b)Each of the Parties irrevocably waives any immunity to jurisdiction to which it may be entitled or become entitled (including without limitation sovereign immunity, immunity to pre-award attachment, immunity to post-award attachment or otherwise) in any arbitration proceedings and/or enforcement proceedings against it arising out of or based on this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby.
24.Other provisions

Sections 7.6 (Counterparts), 7.7 (Confidentiality; Public Announcements), 7.11 (Severability) and 7.12 (Specific Performance) of the Investment Agreement shall apply to this Agreement as if they had been set out in full herein mutatis mutandis.

25.Security

The performance by the Borrower of its obligations under this Agreement shall be secured by the Security granted under the Borrower Debenture.

 

This Agreement has been entered into on the date stated at the beginning of this Agreement.

 

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Schedule 1


Conditions Precedent

 

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Schedule 2


Utilization Request

 

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Schedule 3


Form of Partial Release Agreement of Security

 

 

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Schedule 4

 

Form of Early Repayment Notice

 

 

 

 

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Schedule 5

 

Form of Prepayment Notice

 

 

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Schedule 6


Form of Disposal Notice

 

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Schedule 7


Form of UoB Acknowledgement Letter

 

 

 

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SIGNATURE PAGE

 

The Borrower

 

PAGAC IV-4 (Cayman) Limited

 

 

/s/ Lincoln Lin Feng Pan
Name: Lincoln Lin Feng Pan
   
Title: Director
   
Address: 33/F Three Pacific Place,
  1 Queen's Road East, Hong Kong
   
Email: lpan@pag.com
   
Attention:  

 

 

 

   

 

 

SIGNATURE PAGE

 

The Lender

 

iQIYI HK Limited

 

 

/s/ YU GONG
Name: YU GONG
   
Title: Director
   
Address: Room 1901, 19/F, LEE GARDEN ONE
  33 HYSAN AVENUE, CAUSEWAY BAY, HONG KONG
   
Email: conotice@qiyi.com
   
Attention: suiyuwei@qiyi.com

 

 

 

   

 

SIGNATURE PAGE

 

For the purposes of Clause 18 (Definition of Secured Obligations):

 

PAGAC IV-1 (Cayman) Limited, in its capacity as a holder of Convertible Notes and the Security Agent under the Security Documents

 

 

/s/ Lincoln Lin Feng Pan
Name: Lincoln Lin Feng Pan
   
Title: Director of PAGAC4 Secretaries Limited
   
Address:

33/F Three Pacific Place,

  1 Queen's Road East, Hong Kong
   
Email: lpan@pag.com
   
Attention:

 

 

 

   

 

SIGNATURE PAGE

 

For the purposes of Clause 18 (Definition of Secured Obligations):

 

iQIYI, Inc., on behalf of itself and its Subsidiaries that are parties to the Security Documents

 

 

/s/ YU GONG
Name: YU GONG
   
Title: Director
   
Address:

PO Box 309, Ugland House,

  Grand Cayman, KY1-1104, Cayman Islands
   
Email: conotice@qiyi.com
   
Attention: suiyuwei@qiyi.com