Pop Culture Group (CPOP): Alyeska discloses 9.99% stake
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SCHEDULE 13G
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Alyeska Investment Group, L.P., Alyeska Fund GP, LLC and Anand Parekh report a 9.99% beneficial stake in Pop Culture Group Co., Ltd. Class A Ordinary Shares. As of 30 June 2026 they beneficially own 1,346,764 Ordinary Shares, including 304,556 shares and 1,042,208 shares issuable upon exercise of pre-funded warrants. The warrants are exercisable for 2,688,533 shares in total but are subject to a 9.99% beneficial ownership limitation, calculated against 13,481,123 shares outstanding as of 29 July 2026. All 1,346,764 shares are subject to shared voting and dispositive power. The position is held by Alyeska Master Fund, L.P., over which Alyeska Investment Group, L.P. exercises voting and investment control; Anand Parekh may be deemed a beneficial owner but disclaims beneficial ownership.
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Shares beneficially owned1,346,764 Ordinary SharesBeneficial ownership by reporting persons as of 30 June 2026
Percent of class9.99%Percentage of Pop Culture Group Class A Ordinary Shares beneficially owned
Outstanding shares baseline13,481,123 Ordinary SharesShares outstanding used to calculate 9.99% stake, as of 29 July 2026
Pre-funded warrants total2,688,533 Ordinary SharesTotal Ordinary Shares underlying pre-funded warrants held by reporting persons
Exercisable warrant shares within cap1,042,208 Ordinary SharesWarrant shares exercisable without exceeding 9.99% beneficial ownership limit
Ordinary Shares held outright304,556 Ordinary SharesNon-warrant Ordinary Shares held by reporting persons
beneficial ownership limitationregulatory
“such warrants contain a beneficial ownership limitation that prohibits exercise”
A beneficial ownership limitation is a rule that caps the percentage of a company’s shares an investor can be treated as owning or controlling for voting, regulatory or tax purposes. It matters to investors because it can restrict how many shares a person or group can buy or vote, affect takeover chances, and influence share liquidity and value — like a speed limit that prevents any single driver from taking over the whole road.
pre-funded warrantsfinancial
“1,042,208 Ordinary Shares issuable upon exercise of pre-funded warrants”
Pre-funded warrants are financial instruments that give investors the right to purchase a company’s stock at a set price, but with most or all of the purchase price paid upfront. They function like a coupon or gift card for stock, allowing investors to buy shares later at a fixed price, which can be beneficial if they want to avoid future price increases. This makes them important for investors seeking flexibility and certainty in their investment plans.
beneficially ownregulatory
“the Reporting Persons beneficially own 1,346,764 Ordinary Shares”
Beneficially own means having the economic rights and risks of a security—such as the right to receive dividends, sell the shares, or profit from price changes—whether or not your name appears on the official share register. Think of it like renting a car: you use it and reap the benefits even if the title lists someone else. Investors care because beneficial ownership determines who truly controls value, must be disclosed under securities rules, and can signal potential influence or trading activity that affects a stock’s price.
What ownership stake in CPOP does Alyeska report on this Schedule 13G?
Alyeska and related reporting persons report beneficial ownership of 1,346,764 Class A Ordinary Shares of CPOP, representing 9.99% of the class based on 13,481,123 shares outstanding as of 29 July 2026.
What is the beneficial ownership limitation on Alyeska’s CPOP warrants?
Alyeska’s pre-funded warrants are exercisable for 2,688,533 Ordinary Shares but include a 9.99% beneficial ownership limitation, restricting exercise so holdings do not exceed 9.99% of CPOP’s outstanding Ordinary Shares.
Who ultimately holds the CPOP position reported by Alyeska?
The position is held by Alyeska Master Fund, L.P.. Alyeska Investment Group, L.P. exercises voting and investment control, and Anand Parekh may be deemed a beneficial owner but expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares.
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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/14/2026 – 04:26 PM
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| Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed: |
| Rule 13d-1(b) |
| Rule 13d-1(c) |
| Rule 13d-1(d) |
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SCHEDULE 13G |
| CUSIP Number(s): | G71700119 |
| 1 | Names of Reporting Persons
Alyeska Investment Group, L.P. |
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| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a) |
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| 3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
| 4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE |
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,346,764.00 |
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| 10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions) | ||||||||
| 11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
9.99 % |
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| 12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA |
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SCHEDULE 13G |
| CUSIP Number(s): | G71700119 |
| 1 | Names of Reporting Persons
Alyeska Fund GP, LLC |
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| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a) |
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| 3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
| 4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE |
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,346,764.00 |
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| 10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions) | ||||||||
| 11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
9.99 % |
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| 12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO |
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SCHEDULE 13G |
| CUSIP Number(s): | G71700119 |
| 1 | Names of Reporting Persons
Anand Parekh |
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| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a) |
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| 3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
| 4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES |
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,346,764.00 |
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| 10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions) | ||||||||
| 11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
9.99 % |
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| 12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN |
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SCHEDULE 13G |
| Item 1. | |
| (a) | Name of issuer:
POP CULTURE GROUP CO., LTD |
| (b) | Address of issuer’s principal executive offices:
Room 1207-08, No. 2488 Huandao East Road, Huli District, Xiamen City, Fujian Province, People’s Republic of China |
| Item 2. | |
| (a) | Name of person filing:
(i) Alyeska Investment Group, L.P. |
| (b) | Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
(i) 77 West Wacker Drive, 7th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601 |
| (c) | Citizenship:
(i) Alyeska Investment Group, L.P. – Delaware |
| (d) | Title of class of securities:
Class A Ordinary Shares |
| (e) | CUSIP Number(s):
G71700119 |
| Item 3. | If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a: |
| (a) | Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o); |
| (b) | Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c); |
| (c) | Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c); |
| (d) | Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8); |
| (e) | An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E); |
| (f) | An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F); |
| (g) | A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G); |
| (h) | A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813); |
| (i) | A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3); |
| (j) | A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution: |
| (k) | Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K). |
| Item 4. | Ownership |
| (a) | Amount beneficially owned:
1,346,764 |
| (b) | Percent of class:
9.99% |
| (c) | Number of shares as to which the person has: |
| (i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
0 |
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| (ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
1,346,764 |
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| (iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0 |
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| (iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
1,346,764 |
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| Item 5. | Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class. |
| Not Applicable | |
| Item 6. | Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person. |
| Not Applicable | |
| Item 7. | Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person. |
| Not Applicable | |
| Item 8. | Identification and Classification of Members of the Group. |
| Not Applicable | |
| Item 9. | Notice of Dissolution of Group. |
| Not Applicable |
| Item 10. | Certifications: |
| By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11. |
| 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. |
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| Exhibit Information |
| As of 30 June 2026, the Reporting Persons beneficially own 1,346,764 Ordinary Shares, consisting of (i) 304,556 Ordinary Shares and (ii) 1,042,208 Ordinary Shares issuable upon exercise of pre-funded warrants. The Reporting Persons hold pre-funded warrants exercisable for 2,688,533 Ordinary Shares; however, such warrants contain a beneficial ownership limitation that prohibits exercise to the extent it would cause the holder’s beneficial ownership to exceed 9.99% of the outstanding Ordinary Shares. Based on 13,481,123 Ordinary Shares outstanding (as provided directly by the company on 29 July 2026), the 9.99% limitation permits exercise of only 1,042,208 warrant shares after giving effect to the 304,556 Ordinary Shares otherwise held. Position held by Alyeska Master Fund, L.P. Alyeska Investment Group, L.P., as investment manager, exercises voting and investment control over the shares held by Alyeska Master Fund, L.P. Anand Parekh, as Chief Executive Officer of Alyeska Investment Group, L.P., may be deemed the beneficial owner of such shares. Mr. Parekh disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares.
JOINT FILING STATEMENT PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(k) The undersigned acknowledge and agree that the foregoing statement on SCHEDULE 13G, is filed on behalf of each of the undersigned and that all subsequent amendments to this statement on SCHEDULE 13G, shall be filed on behalf of each of the undersigned without the necessity of filing additional joint acquisition statements. The undersigned acknowledge that each shall be responsible for the timely filing of such amendments, and for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning him or it contained therein, but shall not be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning the others, except to the extent that he or it knows or has reason to believe that such information is inaccurate. |
