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NetEase (NTES) changes principal Hong Kong business address

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NetEase, Inc., a foreign private issuer, filed a Form 6-K mainly to announce an administrative update. Effective April 13, 2026, the company’s principal place of business in Hong Kong changed to Room 802, 8/F, China Life Centre, Tower A, One HarbourGate, No. 18 Hung Luen Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong. The filing is signed by Chief Executive Officer William Lei Ding and also reiterates the board composition, listing him as director alongside five independent directors.

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Commission File Number 000-30666 Form 6-K registration reference
Stock Code 9999 Company stock code stated in announcement
Effective date of address change April 13, 2026 New Hong Kong principal place of business
Form type for annual reports Form 20-F Annual reporting format indicated by company
Number of independent directors 5 Independent directors listed as of announcement date
Form 6-K regulatory
"FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16"
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.
foreign private issuer regulatory
"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 of 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.
principal place of business financial
"the address of the principal place of business in Hong Kong of the Company has been changed"
independent directors financial
"Grace Tang, Ms. Alice Cheng, Mr. Joseph Tong, Mr. Michael Leung and Mr. Johnny Chan as the independent directors"
Members of a company’s board who do not have significant business, family, or financial ties to the company and are not part of its management; they are chosen to provide impartial oversight of strategy, financial reporting, executive pay and risk. They matter to investors because independent directors act like an objective referee, helping ensure decisions favor shareholders’ long-term interests rather than insiders, which can strengthen trust and reduce the chance of mismanagement or conflicts of interest.
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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 April 2026

 

Commission File Number: 000-30666

 

 

 

NETEASE, INC.

 

 

 

NetEase Building, No. 599 Wangshang Road

Binjiang District, Hangzhou, 310052

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 x      Form 40-F ¨

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit 99.1   Announcement – Change of Address of Principal Place of Business in Hong Kong

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

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.

 

  NETEASE, INC.
       
  By : /s/ William Lei Ding
  Name : William Lei Ding
  Title : Chief Executive Officer

 

Date: April 13, 2026

 

 

 

 

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.

 

NetEase, Inc.

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability)

(Stock Code: 9999)

 

CHANGE OF ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IN HONG KONG

 

The board of directors of NetEase, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby announces that with effect from April 13, 2026, the address of the principal place of business in Hong Kong of the Company has been changed to Room 802, 8/F, China Life Centre, Tower A, One HarbourGate, No. 18 Hung Luen Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

 

  By Order of the Board
  NetEase, Inc.
  William Lei Ding
  Director

 

Hangzhou, China, April 13, 2026

 

As at the date of this announcement, the board of directors of the Company comprises Mr. William Lei Ding as the director, and Ms. Grace Tang, Ms. Alice Cheng, Mr. Joseph Tong, Mr. Michael Leung and Mr. Johnny Chan as the independent directors.

 

 

 

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did NetEase (NTES) disclose in its April 2026 Form 6-K?

NetEase disclosed a change to its principal place of business in Hong Kong. Effective April 13, 2026, the address moved to Room 802, 8/F, China Life Centre, Tower A, One HarbourGate, No. 18 Hung Luen Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

When did NetEase’s new Hong Kong principal business address take effect?

The new Hong Kong principal place of business became effective on April 13, 2026. This effective date is explicitly stated in the announcement issued by the board of directors of NetEase, Inc. as part of the Form 6-K filing.

What is NetEase’s new principal place of business in Hong Kong?

NetEase’s new principal place of business in Hong Kong is Room 802, 8/F, China Life Centre, Tower A, One HarbourGate, No. 18 Hung Luen Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong. The change was announced by the board and took effect on April 13, 2026.

Who signed the April 2026 Form 6-K for NetEase (NTES)?

The Form 6-K was signed on behalf of NetEase, Inc. by William Lei Ding. He is identified in the filing as the Chief Executive Officer and also as a director in the accompanying Hong Kong address change announcement.

Who are the independent directors listed for NetEase (NTES) in this filing?

The filing lists five independent directors: Grace Tang, Alice Cheng, Joseph Tong, Michael Leung and Johnny Chan. It also notes that William Lei Ding serves as the director, alongside these independent directors, as of the announcement date.

Under which form does NetEase, Inc. file its annual reports?

NetEase, Inc. indicates that it files its annual reports under cover of Form 20-F. This designation appears in the Form 6-K, where the company checks the box for Form 20-F rather than Form 40-F.

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