Qfin Holdings appoints Yan Zheng CEO from Sept 2026

Qfin Holdings shifts CEO role from Haisheng Wu to Yan Zheng as Wu refocuses on international business and remains with the company.

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Qfin Holdings, Inc. (QFIN) reported changes to senior management and its board of directors. Chief executive officer and director Haisheng Wu will step down as CEO, director, and compensation committee member to focus more on developing the Company’s international business. The board appointed Yan Zheng as chief executive officer and director, effective September 21, 2026. Zheng has served as Qfin’s vice president since February 2017 and chief risk officer since July 2020, and has 18 years of experience in consumer finance risk management. Chairman Fan Zhao stated that Wu will work closely with Zheng to ensure a smooth transition and continue contributing to the Company’s long-term development.

Key Figures

CEO transition effective date: September 21, 2026 Experience in consumer finance risk management: 18 years Service as vice president: Since February 2017 +3 more

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CEO transition effective date September 21, 2026 Date when Yan Zheng becomes chief executive officer and director

Experience in consumer finance risk management 18 years Professional experience of new CEO Yan Zheng

Service as vice president Since February 2017 Yan Zheng’s tenure as Qfin Holdings’ vice president

Service as chief risk officer Since July 2020 Yan Zheng’s tenure as Qfin Holdings’ chief risk officer

Bachelor’s degree year 2008 Year Yan Zheng received his bachelor’s degree from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics

EMBA degree year 2025 Year Yan Zheng received his EMBA degree from Fudan University

Key Terms

foreign private issuer, Credit-Tech, safe harbor, forward-looking statements, +1 more

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foreign private issuer regulatory

"Form 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT 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.

Credit-Tech financial

"a leading AI-empowered Credit-Tech platform in China"

safe harbor regulatory

"Any forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are made under the “safe harbor”"

Safe harbor is a rule that protects companies or individuals from legal trouble if they follow certain guidelines or procedures. It’s like having a safety net that allows them to act without fear of punishment, as long as they stick to the rules. This helps encourage honest behavior and clear standards in financial and legal activities.

forward-looking statements regulatory

"Forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,”"

Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

loan lifecycle financial

"assist financial institutions and consumers and SMEs in the loan lifecycle"

FAQ

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What leadership changes did QFIN announce in this Form 6-K?

Qfin Holdings announced that Haisheng Wu will step down as chief executive officer, director, and compensation committee member, and that Yan Zheng has been appointed CEO and director, effective September 21, 2026, with Wu focusing on the Company’s international business.

Who is the new CEO of QFIN and when does the change take effect?

Yan Zheng has been appointed chief executive officer and director of Qfin Holdings, effective September 21, 2026. He previously served as the Company’s vice president since February 2017 and chief risk officer since July 2020.

What role will former CEO Haisheng Wu have at QFIN after stepping down?

Haisheng Wu will remain with Qfin Holdings and focus more of his time on developing the Company’s international business. Chairman Fan Zhao noted that Wu will work closely with Yan Zheng to support a smooth transition and the Company’s long-term development.

What is Yan Zheng’s professional background before becoming QFIN’s CEO?

Yan Zheng has 18 years of experience in consumer finance risk management. Before joining Qfin, he co-founded Shenzhen Samoyed Internet Finance Service Co. Ltd. and worked in the risk management department of China Merchants Bank, including its Credit Card Center.

What are QFIN’s core business activities as described in this filing?

Qfin Holdings operates a leading AI-empowered Credit-Tech platform in China, providing technology services to financial institutions, consumers, and SMEs across the loan lifecycle, including borrower acquisition, preliminary credit assessment, fund matching, and post-facilitation services.

Does QFIN include any forward-looking statements in this 6-K announcement?

Yes. The announcement contains forward-looking statements under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including comments on growth strategies and strategic and operational plans, and notes that such statements involve risks and uncertainties detailed in Qfin Holdings’ SEC and Hong Kong Stock Exchange filings.

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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 September 2026

Commission File Number 001-38752

Qfin Holdings, Inc.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

Building 1, No. 98 Qingyijiang Road

Putuo District, Shanghai 200331

People’s Republic of China

(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  ¨

Exhibit Index

Exhibit 99.1 — Press Release

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.

	Qfin Holdings, Inc.
	By:	/s/ Alex Xu
	Name:	Alex Xu
	Title:	Director and Chief Financial Officer
Date: September 21, 2026

Exhibit 99.1

Qfin Holdings Announces Changes in Management and Board Composition

SHANGHAI, China, September 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Qfin Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: QFIN; HKEx: 3660) (“Qfin Holdings” or the “Company”), a leading AI-empowered Credit-Tech platform in China, today announced changes in its senior management and the composition of its board of directors (the “Board”). In light of the growth and potential of the Company’s international business and its long-term strategic development, Mr. Haisheng Wu, the chief executive officer and a director of the Company, intends to focus more of his time on the development of the Company’s international business. In order to dedicate his attention to this area, Mr. Wu will step down as the chief executive officer and a director of the Company and will cease to be a member of the compensation committee of the Board.

The Board has approved the appointment of Mr. Yan Zheng as the chief executive officer and a director of the Company, succeeding Mr. Wu, effective September 21, 2026.

Prior to his appointment as the chief executive officer, Mr. Zheng served as the Company’s vice president from February 2017 and as its chief risk officer from July 2020. Mr. Zheng has 18 years of experience in consumer finance risk management. Before joining the Company, Mr. Zheng co-founded Shenzhen Samoyed Internet Finance Service Co. Ltd. in May 2015, and was in charge of its credit product risk management. Prior to that, Mr. Zheng worked at the risk management department at the headquarters of China Merchants Bank (Shanghai Stock Exchange: 600036) from November 2014 to April 2015 and was responsible for the preparation and establishment of China Merchants Union Consumer Finance Company Limited. Prior to that, Mr. Zheng worked at the risk management department of the Credit Card Center of China Merchants Bank from July 2008 to October 2014, primarily responsible for the consumer credit policies, credit limits and the preparation and establishment of China Merchants Union Consumer Finance Company Limited. Mr. Zheng received his bachelor’s degree in quantitative economics (Chinese-foreign) from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics in 2008 and his EMBA degree from Fudan University in 2025.

“Mr. Wu has made an invaluable contribution to the Company since the inception of our business and throughout his tenure as chief executive officer. On behalf of the Board, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to Mr. Wu for his leadership and dedication during his years of service. We are pleased that Mr. Wu will stay with the Company and focus on our international expansion, and he will work closely with Mr. Zheng to ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities. We are confident that Mr. Wu’s experience and insight will continue to provide valuable input to the Company’s long-term development,” said Mr. Fan Zhao, chairman of the Board. “We are delighted to welcome Mr. Zheng to the Board and appoint him as the Company’s chief executive officer. Mr. Zheng has 18 years of experience in consumer finance risk management, and we are confident that he will lead the Company into a new stage of business development. We look forward to working closely with him in maximizing long-term value for all of our shareholders.”

About Qfin Holdings

Qfin Holdings is a leading AI-empowered Credit-Tech platform in China. By leveraging its sophisticated machine learning models and data analytics capabilities, the Company provides a comprehensive suite of technology services to assist financial institutions and consumers and SMEs in the loan lifecycle, ranging from borrower acquisition, preliminary credit assessment, fund matching and post-facilitation services. The Company is dedicated to making credit services more accessible and personalized to consumers and SMEs through Credit-Tech services to financial institutions.

For more information, please visit: https://ir.qfin.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

Any forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates” and similar statements. Among other things, the quotations from management in this announcement, as well as the Company’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Qfin Holdings may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), in announcements made on the website of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Hong Kong Stock Exchange”), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, which factors include but not limited to the following: the Company’s growth strategies, changes in laws, rules and regulatory environments, the recognition of the Company’s brand, market acceptance of the Company’s products and services, trends and developments in the credit-tech industry, governmental policies relating to the credit-tech industry, general economic conditions in China and around the globe, and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks and uncertainties is included in Qfin Holdings’ filings with the SEC and announcements on the website of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Qfin Holdings does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

For more information, please contact:

Qfin Holdings

E-mail: ir@qfin.com

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