Zhihu Inc. to Hold Extraordinary General Meeting on October 20, 2026

Eligible ADS holders may instruct the depositary how to vote the underlying Class A ordinary shares.

Rhea-AI Summary

Zhihu (ZH) will hold an extraordinary general meeting on October 20, 2026, to vote on an investment resolution.

Shareholders will consider approval, confirmation and ratification of a previously announced subscription through a wholly owned subsidiary for a limited partnership interest in Tianjin Lisi Xingshen Equity Investment Partnership. The capital commitment is RMB1.5 billion. The meeting begins at 10:00 a.m. Beijing time in Beijing.

Key Figures

Capital commitment: RMB1.5 billion EGM date: October 20, 2026

Capital commitment

RMB1.5 billion

Subscription for a limited partnership interest, subject to shareholder vote

EGM date

October 20, 2026

Shareholders to consider and vote on the proposed resolution

Key Terms

capital commitment, ordinary resolution, american depositary shares

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capital commitment financial

"with a capital commitment of RMB1.5 billion"

A capital commitment is a promise by an investor or company to provide a set amount of money to a fund, project, or financing arrangement when called upon. Like agreeing to chip in for a group renovation in stages, it matters to investors because it signals future cash needs and obligations, affects a business’s available cash and borrowing capacity, and helps predict how and when projects or investments will be funded.

ordinary resolution regulatory

"vote on an ordinary resolution to approve, confirm and ratify"

An ordinary resolution is a decision made by shareholders at a company meeting that is approved when more than half of the votes cast are in favor. Think of it like a household vote where a majority decides routine matters — it covers everyday corporate actions such as approving directors, routine policy changes, or distributions, and matters to investors because these majority-approved choices shape governance, management authority, and the company’s near-term direction.

american depositary shares financial

"shareholders and holders of American depositary shares (ADSs)"

American depositary shares (ADSs) are a way for investors in the United States to buy shares of foreign companies without dealing with international markets directly. They represent ownership in a foreign company's stock and are traded on U.S. stock exchanges, making it easier for American investors to buy, sell, and own parts of companies from around the world.

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BEIJING, China, Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zhihu Inc. (“Zhihu” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ZH; HKEX: 2390), a leading online content community in China, today announced that it will hold an extraordinary general meeting of its shareholders (the “EGM”) at 10:00 a.m. Beijing time on October 20, 2026 at Room Xinzhi, Floor 1, Zone C, China Industry-Academy-Research Achievement Transformation Center, No. 18A Xueqing Road, Haidian District, Beijing, China.

At the EGM, shareholders will consider and vote on an ordinary resolution to approve, confirm and ratify the Company’s previously announced subscription, through a wholly owned subsidiary, for a limited partnership interest in Tianjin Lisi Xingshen Equity Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership), with a capital commitment of RMB1.5 billion, and the related transactions. The Company’s board of directors recommends that shareholders and holders of American depositary shares (“ADSs”) vote in favor of the proposed resolution.

Holders of record of the Company’s ordinary shares at the close of business on September 21, 2026, Hong Kong time, are entitled to receive notice of, attend and vote at the EGM or any adjournment or postponement thereof. Holders of record of ADSs at the close of business on September 21, 2026, New York time, may instruct JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., the depositary of the ADSs, on how to vote the underlying Class A ordinary shares, in accordance with the instructions and deadline in the ADS voting instruction card.

The circular, notice of the EGM and form of proxy are available on the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.zhihu.com.

About Zhihu Inc.

Zhihu Inc. (NYSE: ZH; HKEX: 2390) is a leading online content community where people come to find solutions, make decisions, seek inspiration, and have fun. Since the initial launch in 2010, Zhihu has grown into the largest Q&A-inspired online content community in China. For more information, please visit https://ir.zhihu.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement 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. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the SEC and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. 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:

Zhihu Inc.
Email: ir@zhihu.com

Christensen Advisory
Roger Hu
Tel: +86-10-5900-1548
Email: zhihu@christensencomms.com

FAQ

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What will Zhihu shareholders vote on at the October 20, 2026, meeting?

Shareholders will vote on an ordinary resolution to approve, confirm and ratify Zhihu’s previously announced subscription for a limited partnership interest in Tianjin Lisi Xingshen Equity Investment Partnership, with a RMB1.5 billion capital commitment, and related transactions. The subscription is through a wholly owned subsidiary.

How can Zhihu shareholders and ADS holders participate in the October 20, 2026, meeting?

Ordinary shareholders of record at the close of business on September 21, 2026, Hong Kong time, may attend and vote. ADS holders of record at the close of business on September 21, 2026, New York time, may instruct depositary JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. on the underlying Class A shares using the ADS voting instruction card and its deadline. Meeting documents are available at https://ir.zhihu.com.