JinkoSolar Announces Proposed Change of Company Name to Jinko Holdings Limited and Provides Strategic Investment Update

JinkoSolar proposes rebranding as Jinko Holdings Limited while highlighting substantial 2026 gains from its growing strategic investment portfolio.

Rhea-AI Summary

JinkoSolar (JKS) plans to change its English name to Jinko Holdings Limited, reflecting its evolution into a broader holding company with both industrial operations and strategic investments.

The proposed name change, which also includes adopting the dual foreign name “晶科控股有限公司”, remains subject to shareholder approval and regulatory procedures, after which its ADSs are expected to keep trading on the NYSE under ticker JKS. The company outlines two engines of value creation: a controlling industrial holding in Jinko Solar Co., Ltd., focused on integrated solar and energy storage, and a strategic investment arm targeting high-growth sectors such as artificial intelligence, renewable energy, advanced materials and commercial space. Recent portfolio value realization includes fair value gains of over RMB400 million from Gold Electronic and cumulative realized gains exceeding RMB250 million, plus cash proceeds of over RMB300 million, from LAPLACE in 1H 2026.

Positive

• Gold Electronic fair-value gain over RMB400 million in 1H 2026 on a consolidated basis
• LAPLACE disposal cash proceeds over RMB300 million in 1H 2026
• LAPLACE cumulative realized gain exceeded RMB250 million since initial investment, net of cost and fees
• Diversified growth portfolio with current holdings such as Moonshot AI, StepFun, SiliconFlow and Taiyi Quantum
• Clear two-engine strategy combining controlling solar and storage operations with minority stakes in frontier technologies

Negative

• None.

News Explained

The legal name change remains pending, while the investment portfolio includes proposed listings rather than assured liquidity events.

JinkoSolar's board approved the proposed change to Jinko Holdings Limited, but shareholder approval at the October 21, 2026 annual meeting and regulatory procedures remain outstanding; if completed, its ADSs are expected to keep trading under JKS.

The appendix defines gross initial investment as capital deployed, including amounts attributable to third-party investors in participating funds or investment vehicles. Two portfolio companies have submitted HKEX listing applications—SiliconFlow in June 2026 and Janbon Metallic Materials in July 2026—but the company says no proposed listing or other liquidity event is assured.

Gold Electronic completed its ChiNext listing in the second quarter of 2026, while the appendix reports fair values at June 30, 2026 of RMB491.4 million for Gold Electronic and RMB46.2 million for LAPLACE after JinkoSolar disposed of a substantial portion of its LAPLACE interest.

Market Context

The Aug 26 earnings release produced a -11.87% 24-hour reaction and had already disclosed LAPLACE pr...

Analysis

The Aug 26 earnings release produced a -11.87% 24-hour reaction and had already disclosed LAPLACE proceeds, making this announcement an update to an existing investment value-realization record.

Key Figures

Shareholder approval date: October 21, 2026 Moonshot AI financing: Approximately US$2.0 billion Moonshot AI post-money valuation: Approximately US$20 billion +5 more

Shareholder approval date

October 21, 2026

Annual general meeting for proposed name change

Moonshot AI financing

Approximately US$2.0 billion

May 2026 financing round

Moonshot AI post-money valuation

Approximately US$20 billion

Reported valuation after May 2026 financing

StepFun financing

More than RMB5.0 billion

January 2026 Series B+ financing round

Gold Electronic fair-value gain

Over RMB400 million

Consolidated basis in the first half of 2026

LAPLACE cash proceeds

More than RMB300 million

Proceeds from disposal in the first half of 2026

LAPLACE cumulative realized gain

Exceeded RMB250 million

Since initial investment, net of original cost and transaction fees

LAPLACE fair-value gain

Over RMB100 million

Consolidated basis in the first half of 2026 upon settlement

Historical Context

1 past event · Latest: Aug 26

1 event

1. Aug 26

   Q2 earnings report

   24h Move

   -11.9%

   Reported LAPLACE divestment proceeds alongside quarterly losses and reduced full-year shipment guidance.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

post-money valuation, liquidity events, fair value gains

3 terms

post-money valuation financial

"at a reported post-money valuation of approximately US$20 billion"

Post-money valuation is the total value of a company immediately after a new round of investment, equal to the company's value before the investment plus the new cash injected. It matters to investors because it sets the price for ownership shares, shows how much of the company each investor owns, and determines future dilution and return potential—like seeing a home's price tag after renovations to understand each owner's share.

liquidity events financial

"advancing the realization of portfolio value through liquidity events"

A liquidity event is an action that converts ownership in a business or an asset into cash or publicly tradable shares, such as a sale, merger, or initial public offering. Investors care because it’s the moment holders can actually realize the value of their stake—similar to selling a house to access the money tied up in it—and the price and timing of that event determine how much and when they get paid.

fair value gains financial

"recorded fair value gains of over RMB400 million"

Gains that arise when the reported market-based value of an asset or liability changes upward because accounting rules require it to be measured at its current fair value. They matter to investors because these gains change reported profit or equity without necessarily involving cash—like a house increasing in appraised price—and can make a company’s results more volatile or reflect market sentiment rather than operating performance.

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SHANGRAO, China, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. ("JinkoSolar" or the "Company") (NYSE: JKS), today announced that its board of directors (the "Board") has approved a proposal to change the Company's English name to "Jinko Holdings Limited" and adopt "晶科控股有限公司" as its dual foreign name (the "Proposed Name Change"). The Proposed Name Change is subject to the approval of the Company's shareholders at its annual general meeting to be held on October 21, 2026, and to the completion of applicable regulatory procedures. Following completion of the Proposed Name Change, the Company's American depositary shares are expected to continue trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "JKS."

The Proposed Name Change reflects the evolution of the Company's role at the group-level following the listing and continued development of Jinko Solar Co., Ltd. (SSE: 688223), its majority-owned principal operating subsidiary and a global leader in clean energy technology. The Company intends to operate through two complementary engines of value-creation. The first is industrial holdings, through which the Company will continue to support and maintain its controlling ownership in Jinko Solar Co., Ltd., whose integrated solar and energy storage operations remain the core foundation of the group. The second is strategic investment, through which the Company will pursue minority investments in high-growth sectors benefiting from China's continued technological innovation, industrial upgrading and energy transition.

Building on its industrial experience and insights in solar and energy storage, the Company will focus on artificial intelligence, renewable energy, advanced materials, commercial space and other frontier technologies. Through disciplined capital allocation and active portfolio management, the Company aims to support the development of its portfolio companies and to create sustainable long-term value for shareholders.

Representative investments in its current portfolio include Moonshot AI, StepFun, SiliconFlow, Noetix Robotics, Taiyi Quantum and Janbon Metallic Materials, spanning foundation models, AI infrastructure and inference services, AI and humanoid robotics, quantum technology, and advanced materials.  

Recent developments involving certain portfolio companies, in each case based on publicly available information, include the following: Moonshot AI completed a financing round of approximately US$2.0 billion in May 2026 at a reported post-money valuation of approximately US$20 billion; StepFun completed a Series B+ financing round of more than RMB5.0 billion in January 2026; Taiyi Quantum completed a pre-Series A financing round of approximately RMB300 million in June 2026; SiliconFlow and Jinan Janbon Metallic Materials Co., Ltd. ("Janbon Metallic Materials") submitted listing applications to The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("HKEX") in June and July 2026, respectively.

There can be no assurance that any proposed listing or other liquidity event will be completed. The financing and valuation references above are based on publicly available information, have not been independently verified by the Company and do not necessarily represent the fair values recognized by the Company or the amounts that may ultimately be realized by the Company from these investments.

The Company is also advancing the realization of portfolio value through liquidity events and disciplined exits. Hangzhou Gold Electronic Equipment Co., Ltd. ("Gold Electronic") completed its listing on the ChiNext Market in the second quarter of 2026, creating an additional pathway for future value realization. The Company recorded fair value gains of over RMB400 million on a consolidated basis in the first half of 2026 in respect of this holding.

During the first half of 2026, the Company disposed of a substantial portion of its equity interest in LAPLACE Renewable Energy Technology Co., Ltd. ("LAPLACE"), generating cash proceeds of more than RMB300 million. Since its initial investment, the cumulative realized gain on this disposal, net of original cost and transaction fees, exceeded RMB250 million. This gain was recognized across multiple periods through fair value adjustments following LAPLACE's initial public offering in late 2024, with over RMB100 million recorded in change in fair value of long-term investments upon settlement in the first half of 2026.

"The proposed new name reflects what the Company has become, a holding company anchored in a world-class solar and energy storage business and building a second engine of value creation through strategic investment," said Mr. Dimi Du, Chief Executive Officer of JinkoSolar. "Our strategic investment approach is disciplined and long-term oriented. Building on our established capabilities and industry insights in solar and energy storage, we are pursuing opportunities arising from the global energy transition while selectively investing in artificial intelligence and other frontier technologies. We believe these investments can broaden the Company's access to innovation, create potential synergies with our existing businesses and provide an additional source of long-term value creation for shareholders."

Additional information regarding the Company's representative strategic investments and recent value-realization events is provided in Appendix I to this press release.

Appendix I — Representative Strategic Investments and Value-Realization Events

1. Representative Current Holdings (RMB million unless otherwise stated)

Portfolio Company	Gross Initial Investment*	Liquidity Event/ Milestone
Moonshot AI	69.0	/
StepFun	99.9	/
SiliconFlow	70.0	Submitted a listing application to HKEX in June 2026.
Noetix Robotics	15.0	/
Taiyi Quantum	10.0	/
Janbon Metallic Materials	8.6	Submitted a listing application to HKEX in July 2026.

2. Value Realization and Liquidity Events (RMB million unless otherwise stated)

Portfolio  Company	Gross Initial Investment*	Liquidity Event	Cash Proceeds	Realized Gain	Fair-value Gain*	Fair Value as of June  30, 2026
Gold Electronic	80	Listed on the ChiNext Market in Q2 2026.	/	/	Over RMB400 million in 1H 2026 on a consolidated basis.	491.4
LAPLACE	65	Listed in late 2024.	Over RMB300 million in 1H 2026.	JKS disposed of a substantial portion of its equity interest in 1H 2026. Cumulative realized gain on this disposal since initial investment exceeded RMB250 million, net of original cost and transaction fees.	Over RMB100 million in 1H 2026 on a consolidated basis.	46.2

 

Note:

1) Gross Initial Investment Amount represents the aggregate capital deployed, including amounts attributable to third-party investors in participating funds or investment vehicles.

2) Fair-value Gain was reflected in change in fair value of long-term investment in the consolidated statements of operations.

About JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.

JinkoSolar (NYSE: JKS) is a holding company combining clean energy industrial operations and strategic investment in emerging technologies. Its industrial foundation is a controlling interest in Jinko Solar Co., Ltd. (SSE: 688223), a global leader in clean energy technology. The Company makes disciplined strategic investments in renewable energy, advanced materials, artificial intelligence, commercial space and other frontier technologies, drawing on its industrial experience and its ability to identify emerging technologies and bring them to commercial scale.

Through Jinko Solar Co., Ltd., the Company distributes its solar products and sells its solutions and services to a diversified international utility, commercial and residential customer base in China, the United States, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, Chile, South Africa, India, Mexico, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, Spain, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, Austria, Switzerland, Greece and other countries and regions.

JinkoSolar has over 10 production facilities globally, over 20 overseas subsidiaries in Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, India, Turkey, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, the United States, Mexico, and other countries, and a global sales network with sales teams in China, the United States, Canada, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Italy, Germany, Turkey, Spain, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Vietnam and India, as of June 30, 2026.

To find out more, please see: www.jinkosolar.com 

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the quotations from management in this press release and the Company's operations and business outlook, contain forward-looking statements. Such statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in JinkoSolar's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:

Ms. Stella Wang
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.
Tel: +86 21-5180-8777 ext.7806
Email: ir@jinkosolar.com 

Mr. Christian Arnell
Christensen
Tel: +852 2117 0861
Email: christian.arnell@christensencomms.com 

In the U.S.:

Email: jinko@christensencomms.com 

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FAQ

What approvals are required for the proposed Jinko Holdings Limited name change?

The proposed change of the company’s English name to “Jinko Holdings Limited” and adoption of “晶科控股有限公司” as its dual foreign name must be approved by shareholders at the annual general meeting scheduled for October 21, 2026, and is also subject to completion of applicable regulatory procedures.

Will the JinkoSolar ADS ticker change after the proposed name change?

Following completion of the proposed name change and related procedures, the company’s American depositary shares are expected to continue trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the existing ticker symbol “JKS”.

How does JinkoSolar describe its two engines of value creation?

The company plans to operate through: (1) an industrial holdings engine, maintaining controlling ownership in Jinko Solar Co., Ltd., whose integrated solar and energy storage operations are the group’s core foundation; and (2) a strategic investment engine, pursuing minority investments in high-growth sectors driven by China’s technological innovation, industrial upgrading and energy transition.

Which sectors does JinkoSolar target for strategic investments?

The strategic investment arm focuses on artificial intelligence, renewable energy, advanced materials, commercial space and other frontier technologies, with the company aiming to use disciplined capital allocation and active portfolio management to support portfolio companies and create long-term shareholder value.

What are some representative current portfolio holdings and their initial investment sizes?

Representative current holdings include Moonshot AI (gross initial investment RMB69.0 million), StepFun (RMB99.9 million), SiliconFlow (RMB70.0 million), Noetix Robotics (RMB15.0 million), Taiyi Quantum (RMB10.0 million) and Janbon Metallic Materials (RMB8.6 million).

What recent liquidity milestones have JinkoSolar’s portfolio companies achieved?

Gold Electronic completed a listing on the ChiNext Market in the second quarter of 2026. During the first half of 2026, JinkoSolar disposed of a substantial portion of its equity interest in LAPLACE. In addition, SiliconFlow and Jinan Janbon Metallic Materials submitted listing applications to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in June and July 2026, respectively, although there can be no assurance that any proposed listing or other liquidity event will be completed.

What notable financing events have occurred at certain portfolio companies based on public information?

Based on publicly available information, Moonshot AI completed a financing round of approximately US$2.0 billion in May 2026 at a reported post-money valuation of approximately US$20 billion. StepFun completed a Series B+ financing round of more than RMB5.0 billion in January 2026, and Taiyi Quantum completed a pre-Series A financing round of approximately RMB300 million in June 2026. The company cautions that these financing and valuation references have not been independently verified and do not necessarily represent fair values recognized by the company or amounts that may ultimately be realized.