Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) moves to offer CNY-denominated senior notes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Baidu, Inc. submitted a Form 6-K as a foreign private issuer, indicating that it reports annually on Form 20-F. The filing mainly forwards an attached press release titled “Baidu Announces Proposed Offering of CNY-denominated Senior Notes.” This means Baidu is planning a bond offering denominated in Chinese yuan, but specific terms such as the size, pricing, or maturity of the senior notes are contained in the referenced press release, not in this brief cover document.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of September 2025

Commission File Number: 000-51469

BAIDU, INC.

Baidu Campus

No. 10 Shangdi 10th Street

Haidian District, Beijing 100085

The People’s Republic of China

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☒   Form 40-F ☐

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release—Baidu Announces Proposed Offering of CNY-denominated Senior Notes

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

BAIDU, INC.
By:		/s/ Haijian He
Name:		Haijian He
Title:		Chief Financial Officer

Date: September 8, 2025

FAQ

What does Baidu (BIDU) report in this Form 6-K?

Baidu reports that it has issued a press release titled “Baidu Announces Proposed Offering of CNY-denominated Senior Notes.” The Form 6-K itself is mainly a cover for that announcement.

What type of securities is Baidu (BIDU) proposing to offer?

The filing indicates a proposed offering of CNY-denominated senior notes, which are a form of debt securities.

Does the Baidu (BIDU) Form 6-K include terms of the senior notes?

No detailed terms appear in this excerpt. The terms of the CNY-denominated senior notes are indicated to be in the attached press release listed as Exhibit 99.1.

Which annual report form does Baidu (BIDU) use with the SEC?

The document indicates that Baidu files its annual reports under Form 20-F, consistent with its status as a foreign private issuer.

Who signed the Baidu (BIDU) Form 6-K?

The Form 6-K is signed on behalf of Baidu, Inc. by Haijian He, who is identified as the company’s Chief Financial Officer.