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H World Group (NASDAQ: HTHT) sets May 18, 2026 AGM record dates

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H World Group Limited is setting the timetable for its upcoming annual general meeting of shareholders. The company has fixed the record date for ordinary shareholders at the close of business on May 18, 2026 (Hong Kong time). Only holders of ordinary shares registered on that date will be entitled to attend and vote at the meeting, with share transfer documents required by 4:30 p.m. that day in Hong Kong.

Holders of American Depositary Shares as of the close of business on May 18, 2026 (New York time) cannot attend in person but may instruct Citibank, the ADS depositary, how to vote the underlying ordinary shares. ADS holders who cancel ADSs to attend in person must do so well before the ADS record date.

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Ordinary share record date May 18, 2026 (Hong Kong time) Eligibility to attend and vote at annual general meeting
ADS record date May 18, 2026 (New York time) Eligibility to instruct Citibank on AGM voting
Transfer lodgment deadline 4:30 p.m., May 18, 2026 Deadline at Hong Kong branch share registrar for AGM eligibility
record date regulatory
"the record date for the purpose of determining the eligibility"
The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.
American Depositary Shares financial
"Holders of American Depositary Shares (the “ADSs”) issued by Citibank"
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.
branch share registrar financial
"the Company’s Hong Kong branch share registrar and transfer office"
proxy materials regulatory
"notice of General Meeting to be issued together with the proxy materials"
Proxy materials are the packet of documents sent to shareholders that explain items to be voted on at a company meeting and include the actual ballot or instructions for casting a vote. Think of them as a voting packet that lays out who’s running the company, major proposals (like pay, mergers, or board changes), and arguments for and against each item. Investors care because those votes shape corporate direction, affect risk and future profits, and can influence share value.

 

 

 

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 May 2026

Commission File Number: 001-34656

 

H World Group Limited

(Registrant’s name)

 

No. 1299 Fenghua Road

Jiading District

Shanghai
People’s Republic of China
(86) 21 6195-2011

(Address of principal executive office)

 

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 x Form 40-F o

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Number     Description of Document  
     
Exhibit 99.1   Announcement — Record Date for Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
     
     

 

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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.

 

    H World Group Limited
    (Registrant)
     
Date: May 4, 2026 By: /s/ Qi Ji
  Name: Qi Ji
  Title: Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement.

 

 

H World Group Limited

華住集團有限公司

(Formerly known as Huazhu Group Limited)

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability)

(Stock Code: 1179)

 

RECORD DATE FOR

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

 

H World Group Limited (the “Company”) announces that the record date for the purpose of determining the eligibility of the holders of the ordinary shares of the Company, par value US$0.00001 per share (the “Ordinary Shares”) to attend and vote at the forthcoming annual general meeting of the Company (the “General Meeting”) will be as of the close of business on Monday, May 18, 2026 (Hong Kong time) (the “Ordinary Shares Record Date”). In order to be eligible to attend and vote at the General Meeting, all valid documents for the transfers of shares accompanied by the relevant share certificates must be lodged with the Company’s Hong Kong branch share registrar and transfer office, Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited, Shops 1712-1716, 17th Floor, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, not later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026 (Hong Kong time). All persons who are registered holders of the Ordinary Shares on the Ordinary Shares Record Date will be entitled to attend and vote at the General Meeting.

 

Holders of American Depositary Shares (the “ADSs”) issued by Citibank, N.A., as depositary of the ADSs, and representing the Ordinary Shares are not entitled to attend or vote at the General Meeting in person under the amended and restated memorandum and articles of association of the Company. Holders of ADSs as of the close of business on Monday, May 18, 2026 (New York time) (the “ADSs Record Date”), will be able to instruct Citibank, N.A., the holder of record of the Ordinary Shares (through a nominee) represented by ADSs, as to how to vote the Ordinary Shares represented by such ADSs. Citibank, N.A., as depositary of the ADSs, will endeavor, to the extent practicable and legally permissible, to vote or cause to be voted at the General Meeting the Ordinary Shares it holds in respect of the ADSs in accordance with the instructions that it has properly received from ADS holders who hold ADSs as of the ADSs Record Date. Please be aware that, because of the time difference between Hong Kong and New York and the time required to process the ADS cancellation and re-registration of Ordinary Shares, if a holder of ADSs wishes to attend and vote at the General Meeting, such holder must cancel their ADSs in exchange for Ordinary Shares well before Monday, May 18, 2026 (New York time). Any such holder of ADSs who presents ADSs for cancellation on or prior to the ADSs Record Date will not be able to instruct Citibank, N. A., as depositary of the ADSs, as to how to vote the Ordinary Shares represented by the cancelled ADSs as described above.

 

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Details including the date and location of the General Meeting will be set out in the Company’s notice of General Meeting to be issued together with the proxy materials in due course.

 

 

By order of the Board

H World Group Limited 

JI Qi 

Executive Chairman

 

Hong Kong, May 4, 2026

 

As at the date of this announcement, the Board comprises Mr. JI Qi, the Executive Chairman, Ms. ZHENG Jie, the Executive Director and Mr. Justin Martin LEVERENZ, as directors; Mr. John WU Jiong, Mr. HEE Theng Fong, Ms. CAO Lei and Ms. ZHANG Yi (alias Bonnie Yi ZHANG) as independent directors.

 

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FAQ

What does H World Group (HTHT) announce in this Form 6-K?

H World Group Limited announces the record dates that determine which shareholders can participate in its forthcoming annual general meeting. It specifies separate dates and procedures for holders of ordinary shares in Hong Kong and American Depositary Shares in New York.

What is the record date for H World Group (HTHT) ordinary shareholders?

The record date for ordinary shareholders is the close of business on May 18, 2026, Hong Kong time. Only those registered as holders of ordinary shares then may attend and vote at the annual general meeting, subject to timely lodging of valid transfer documents.

How can ADS holders in H World Group (HTHT) vote at the meeting?

ADS holders of record as of the close of business on May 18, 2026, New York time, may instruct Citibank, the ADS depositary, how to vote the underlying ordinary shares. Citibank will endeavor to vote in line with properly received instructions.

Can H World Group (HTHT) ADS holders attend the annual general meeting in person?

ADS holders are not entitled to attend or vote in person under the company’s constitutional documents. To attend personally, an ADS holder must cancel ADSs and re-register as an ordinary shareholder well before May 18, 2026, considering processing times and time zone differences.

What deadline applies to share transfers for H World Group (HTHT) ordinary shares?

To qualify for the annual general meeting, all valid share transfer documents and related certificates must reach the Hong Kong branch share registrar by 4:30 p.m. on May 18, 2026, Hong Kong time. Transfers completed later will not confer voting rights for this meeting.

Will the date and location of H World Group (HTHT) annual meeting be announced?

The date and location of the annual general meeting will be provided in the company’s formal notice of meeting. That notice will be issued together with proxy materials, giving shareholders detailed logistical and procedural information ahead of the meeting.

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