Youdao, Inc. to Hold Annual General Meeting on December 16, 2025

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Youdao (NYSE: DAO) will hold its Annual General Meeting of shareholders on December 16, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Beijing Time at its Beijing offices in Zhongguancun Software Park.

No proposals will be submitted for shareholder approval; the meeting is an open forum for shareholders and ADS holders to discuss company affairs with management. The Board fixed December 1, 2025 (EST) as the record date to determine shareholders entitled to attend.

Shareholders and beneficial owners of ADSs may access the company's annual report on the investor relations site and the SEC website, and may request a free hard copy by emailing IR@rd.netease.com.

BEIJING, Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Youdao, Inc. ("Youdao" or the "Company") (NYSE: DAO), an AI-powered solutions provider specializing in artificial intelligence applications for the learning and advertising verticals, today announced that it will hold its annual general meeting of shareholders (the "AGM") at its offices at Building No.7, West Zone, Zhongguancun Software Park (Phase II), No.10 Xibeiwang East Road, Haidian District, Beijing, People's Republic of China on December 16, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Beijing Time). No proposal will be submitted for shareholder approval at the AGM. Instead, the AGM will serve as an open forum for shareholders and beneficial owners of the Company's American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") to discuss Company affairs with management.

The Board of Directors of the Company has fixed the close of business on December 1, 2025 (Eastern Standard Time) as the record date (the "Record Date") for determining the shareholders entitled to receive notice of, and to attend, the AGM or any adjournment or postponement thereof.

Holders of record of the Company's Class A ordinary shares and Class B ordinary shares at the close of business on the Record Date are entitled to attend the AGM and any adjournment or postponement thereof in person. Beneficial owners of the Company's ADSs are also welcome to attend the AGM in person.

Shareholders and ADS holders may access the Company's annual report on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.youdao.com as well as the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov. The Company will provide a hard copy of its annual report containing the audited consolidated financial statements, free of charge, to its shareholders and ADS holders upon request. Requests should be directed to the Company by emailing Investor Relations at IR@rd.netease.com. 

About Youdao, Inc.

Youdao, Inc. (NYSE: DAO) is strategically positioned as an AI-powered solutions provider specializing in artificial intelligence applications for the learning and advertising verticals. Youdao now mainly offers learning services, online marketing services and smart devices – all powered by advanced technologies. Youdao was founded in 2006 as part of NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES; HKEX: 9999), a leading internet technology company in China.

For more information, please visit: http://ir.youdao.com. 

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "target," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to" or other similar expressions. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports filed with, or furnished to, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual reports to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Further information regarding such risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:
Jeffrey Wang
Youdao, Inc.
Tel: +86-10-8255-8163 ext. 89980
E-mail: IR@rd.netease.com 

Piacente Financial Communications
Helen Wu
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
E-mail: youdao@thepiacentegroup.com 

In the United States:
Piacente Financial Communications
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: youdao@thepiacentegroup.com 

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FAQ

When and where is Youdao's (DAO) Annual General Meeting on December 16, 2025?

Youdao's AGM is on December 16, 2025, 3:00–5:00 p.m. Beijing Time at its Zhongguancun Software Park offices in Beijing.

Will shareholders vote on proposals at Youdao's (DAO) December 16, 2025 AGM?

No; no proposal will be submitted for shareholder approval; the AGM is an open forum to discuss company affairs.

What is the record date to attend Youdao's (DAO) AGM and who is eligible?

The Board fixed December 1, 2025 (Eastern Standard Time) as the record date; holders of record of Class A and Class B shares and beneficial ADS owners at that time are entitled to attend.

How can ADS holders access Youdao's (DAO) annual report before the December 16, 2025 AGM?

The annual report is available on Youdao's investor relations website and the SEC website; a free hard copy can be requested by emailing IR@rd.netease.com.

Can beneficial owners of Youdao ADSs attend the December 16, 2025 AGM in person?

Yes; beneficial owners of ADSs are welcome to attend the AGM in person if they meet the record date eligibility.