Li Auto releases first-half 2026 interim report
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Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Li Auto Inc. (LI) reports that, as a foreign private issuer listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, it has furnished its interim report for the first six months of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 6-K.
The interim report is prepared in accordance with Hong Kong listing requirements and covers Li Auto Inc.’s performance for the first half of 2026.
Key Figures
Fiscal year end: December 31, 2026
Form type for annual reports: Form 20-F
Form 6-K signature date: September 8, 2026
3 metrics
Fiscal year end
December 31, 2026
Fiscal year for which the first six months interim report is prepared
Form type for annual reports
Form 20-F
Li Auto Inc. indicates it files annual reports on Form 20-F
Form 6-K signature date
September 8, 2026
Date on which the report was signed by the Director and Chief Financial Officer
Key Terms
foreign private issuer, Form 20-F, Form 6-K, interim report, +1 more
5 terms
foreign private issuer regulatory
"FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16"
A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.
Form 20-F regulatory
"whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F"
Form 20-F is the standardized annual disclosure that non-U.S. companies must file with the U.S. securities regulator when their shares are traded in the U.S.; it contains audited financial statements, a plain-language description of the business, management discussion, governance details and key risk factors. It matters to investors because it provides a consistent, comparable company “report card” and rulebook, helping buyers assess financial health, governance and risks before investing.
Form 6-K regulatory
"current report on Form 6-K"
A Form 6-K is a report that companies listed in certain countries file to provide important updates, such as financial results, corporate changes, or other significant information, to regulators and investors. It functions like an official company update or news release, helping investors stay informed about developments that could affect their investment decisions.
interim report financial
"we are required to prepare an interim report in respect of the first six months"
An interim report is a company's short financial update published between annual reports—usually quarterly or semiannual—showing recent revenue, profit or loss, cash flow and notable operational developments. Investors treat it like a progress report that reveals current trends, changing risks or momentum before the year-end numbers, so it can shift expectations and trading decisions based on more timely information.
Rules Governing the Listing of Securities regulatory
"pursuant to Rule 13.48(1) of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities"
FAQ
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What does Li Auto Inc. (LI) report in this Form 6-K?
Li Auto Inc. furnishes its interim report for the first six months of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 as Exhibit 99.1. The interim report is required under Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing rules and provides mid-year information on the company.
Why is Li Auto Inc. (LI) issuing an interim report?
Li Auto Inc. is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and must prepare an interim report for the first six months of each fiscal year under Rule 13.48(1) of the Hong Kong listing rules. This Form 6-K furnishes that interim report to U.S. investors.
How is the Li Auto Inc. (LI) interim report delivered to U.S. investors?
The interim report for the first six months of 2026 is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 6-K. U.S. investors can review the exhibit alongside the Form 6-K filed with the SEC.
Which annual report form does Li Auto Inc. (LI) use with the SEC?
Li Auto Inc. indicates that it files annual reports under cover of Form 20-F, not Form 40-F. This reflects its status as a foreign private issuer rather than a Canadian MJDS filer.
Who signed this Li Auto Inc. (LI) Form 6-K and in what capacity?
The Form 6-K is signed on behalf of Li Auto Inc. by Tie Li, who is identified as a Director and Chief Financial Officer. The signature date is September 8, 2026.
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