ATA Creativity Global: HSBC holds 3.7% ADS stake

HSBC Holdings plc reports beneficial ownership of 4,998,988 AACG ADSs, or 3.7% of the class, with sole voting and dispositive power.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AACG (ATA Creativity Global) received an amended Schedule 13G/A from HSBC Holdings plc reporting its current ownership position in the company’s American Depositary Shares (ADSs), each representing two common shares.

HSBC reports beneficial ownership of 4,998,988 ADSs, representing 3.7% of this class, with sole voting and sole dispositive power over all of these securities. The percentage is based on 136,928,040 Ordinary Shares underlying American Depositary Receipts disclosed as outstanding as of July 21, 2026. HSBC indicates that it now holds 5 percent or less of the class.

Key Figures

Beneficially owned ADSs: 4,998,988 ADSs Percent of class: 3.7% Sole voting power: 4,998,988 ADSs +3 more

6 metrics

Beneficially owned ADSs 4,998,988 ADSs American Depositary Shares of ATA Creativity Global beneficially owned by HSBC Holdings plc

Percent of class 3.7% Percentage of AACG ADS class beneficially owned by HSBC Holdings plc

Sole voting power 4,998,988 ADSs ADSs over which HSBC has sole power to vote or direct the vote

Sole dispositive power 4,998,988 ADSs ADSs over which HSBC has sole power to dispose or direct disposition

Ordinary Shares outstanding basis 136,928,040 Ordinary Shares Ordinary Shares underlying American Depositary Receipts outstanding as of July 21, 2026, used to calculate percentage

Ownership threshold status 5 percent or less Ownership of 5 percent or less of the class reported under Item 5

Key Terms

American Depositary Shares, beneficial ownership, sole voting power, dispositive power, +1 more

5 terms

American Depositary Shares financial

"Title of class of securities: American Depositary Shares, each representing two common shares"

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.

beneficial ownership financial

"The information set forth herein regarding percentages of beneficial ownership is based upon"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

sole voting power financial

"Sole Voting Power 4,998,988.00"

Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.

dispositive power financial

"Sole Dispositive Power 4,998,988.00"

Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.

parent holding company financial

"If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to"

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What ownership stake in AACG does HSBC Holdings plc report in this Schedule 13G/A?

HSBC Holdings plc reports beneficial ownership of 4,998,988 American Depositary Shares of AACG, representing 3.7% of the class. HSBC has sole voting and sole dispositive power over all of these securities, with no shared voting or dispositive power reported.

What class of AACG securities is covered in this HSBC Schedule 13G/A filing?

The filing covers American Depositary Shares of ATA Creativity Global, with each ADS representing two common shares, par value $0.01 per share. HSBC’s reported holdings and percentage are calculated with respect to this ADS class.

How did HSBC calculate its 3.7% beneficial ownership of AACG?

The 3.7% beneficial ownership is based on 136,928,040 Ordinary Shares underlying American Depositary Receipts that ATA Creativity Global disclosed as outstanding as of July 21, 2026, in a Form 6-K filed on July 22, 2026.

Does HSBC have shared voting or dispositive power over its AACG holdings?

No. HSBC reports sole voting power over 4,998,988 ADSs and sole dispositive power over 4,998,988 ADSs, and it reports zero shared voting power and zero shared dispositive power with respect to AACG securities.

Does HSBC report owning more or less than 5% of AACG in this amendment?

HSBC indicates ownership of 5 percent or less of a class. It reports beneficial ownership of 4,998,988 ADSs representing 3.7% of the class, which falls at or below the 5% threshold referenced in the ownership disclosure item.

Who signed the AACG Schedule 13G/A on behalf of HSBC Holdings plc?

The Schedule 13G/A was signed by Angela McEntee, identified as Company Secretary of HSBC Holdings plc, dated September 8, 2026.

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Available on EDGAR 09/08/2026 - 11:17 AM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 09/08/2026 - 11:16 AM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 9)

ATA Creativity Global

(Name of Issuer)

American Depositary Shares, each representing two common shares, par value $0.01 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

00211V106

(CUSIP Number)

08/13/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

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)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 00211V106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

HSBC HOLDINGS PLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED KINGDOM

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 4,998,988.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 4,998,988.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

4,998,988.00

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)

3.7 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: The information set forth herein regarding percentages of beneficial ownership is based upon information obtained from the Issuer (as defined below) regarding the 136,928,040 Ordinary Shares (defined below), underlying American Depositary Receipts disclosed as outstanding as of July 21, 2026 by the Issuer in the Form 6-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 22, 2026

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: ATA Creativity Global
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: RM. 507, BLDG. 3, BINHUZHUOYUECHENG, WENHUAKECHUANGYUAN, HUAYUAN BLVD. 365, BAOHE, HEFEI, ANHUI, CHINA, 230051
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: HSBC Holdings plc
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 8 Canada Square, London E14 5HQ, United Kingdom
(c)	Citizenship: Incorporated in England with limited liability
(d)	Title of class of securities: American Depositary Shares, each representing two common shares, par value $0.01 per share
(e)	CUSIP No.: 00211V106
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: 4,998,988
(b)	Percent of class: 3.7 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 4,998,988
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 4,998,988
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
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.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. HSBC International Trustee Limited
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.

HSBC HOLDINGS PLC

Signature:	Angela McEntee
Name/Title:	Company Secretary
Date:	09/08/2026