SINGAPORE, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- High-Trend International Group (NASDAQ: HTCO) (the "Company"), an international shipping company, today announced that Mr. Dong Zhang, a co-founder of the Company, has reaffirmed his commitment to the Company's long-term growth through a substantial equity investment. Mr. Zhang, acting through his company, Speed Wealthy Ltd., has entered into a securities purchase agreement to acquire 1,699,618 Class A ordinary shares of High-Trend at a price of US$4,452,999, or $2.62 per share, the average closing price of the Company's ordinary shares over the ten (10) consecutive trading days ending on March 7, 2025.   

This transaction underscores Mr. Zhang's unwavering confidence in the Company's strategic direction, operational resilience, and future value creation potential. Under the terms of the agreement, the acquired shares will be subject to a 36-month lock-up period, during which they cannot be sold, transferred, or otherwise disposed of. The Company intends to use the proceeds from this financing for general working capital purposes. The transaction was unanimously approved by the Company's Board of Directors. 

"This investment reflects the profound belief of High-Trend key shareholder on our company's vision," said Mr. Shixuan He, CEO of the Company "As a co-founder of the Company, Mr. Zhang remains deeply invested in the Company's success and confident that our strategic initiatives will continue to drive value for all stakeholders."

About High-Trend International Group

High-Trend is an international shipping company.

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