Sohu.com shareholders back directors and auditor
Sohu.com Ltd’s shareholders re-elected three Class I directors and ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers Zhong Tian LLP as independent auditors at the 2026 annual meeting.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Sohu.com Ltd (SOHU) reported the results of its 2026 annual general meeting of shareholders held in Beijing on September 16, 2026. Shareholders elected Class I directors Dr. Charles Zhang, Dr. Zhonghan Deng, and Mr. Dave De Yang, each receiving a plurality of the votes cast.
Shareholders also ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers Zhong Tian LLP as independent auditors. The report is signed on behalf of Sohu.com Ltd by Chief Financial Officer Joanna Lv.
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Key Figures
Votes for Dr. Charles Zhang: 11,041,295 votes
Votes for Dr. Zhonghan Deng: 10,904,520 votes
Votes for Mr. Dave De Yang: 11,160,370 votes
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Votes for Dr. Charles Zhang
11,041,295 votes
Election as Class I Director at the 2026 annual general meeting
Votes for Dr. Zhonghan Deng
10,904,520 votes
Election as Class I Director at the 2026 annual general meeting
Votes for Mr. Dave De Yang
11,160,370 votes
Election as Class I Director at the 2026 annual general meeting
Votes for auditor ratification
18,279,046 votes for
Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers Zhong Tian LLP as independent auditors
Votes against auditor ratification
259,328 votes against
Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers Zhong Tian LLP as independent auditors
Abstentions on auditor ratification
566 abstentions
Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers Zhong Tian LLP as independent auditors
Key Terms
annual general meeting, Class I Director, independent auditors, ratified
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annual general meeting regulatory
"held its annual general meeting of shareholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”)"
Class I Director regulatory
"nominated for election as Class I Directors are as follows"
A class I director is a member of a company’s board who belongs to one of several groups whose terms expire in a specified year under a staggered election system; each class is elected on a different cycle so only a portion of the board faces re-election each year. This matters to investors because it affects how quickly control of the board can change, the company’s continuity and oversight, and the ease of mounting or defending against takeover efforts—think of a team where only some players are replaced each season rather than the whole roster at once.
independent auditors financial
"ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers Zhong Tian LLP as the registrant’s independent auditors"
Independent auditors are outside, licensed accountants who examine a company’s books, records and internal controls and issue an objective opinion on whether the financial statements accurately reflect the business’s financial position. Investors treat their report like a neutral inspector’s stamp — it increases trust, makes financial results easier to compare, and alerts readers if there are errors, omissions or other problems that could affect investment decisions.
ratified regulatory
"The appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers Zhong Tian LLP as the registrant’s independent auditors was ratified"
"Ratified" means officially approved or confirmed, often through a formal process. When an agreement, decision, or rule is ratified, it becomes legally binding and recognized as final. For investors, ratification signals that an agreement or change has been validated, providing assurance that it is official and enforceable.
FAQ
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What key decisions were made at Sohu (SOHU)'s 2026 annual general meeting?
Shareholders elected three Class I directors—Dr. Charles Zhang, Dr. Zhonghan Deng, and Mr. Dave De Yang—and ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers Zhong Tian LLP as the company’s independent auditors at the 2026 annual meeting in Beijing.
Who was elected as Class I directors of Sohu (SOHU) in 2026 and with how many votes?
Dr. Charles Zhang received 11,041,295 votes for, Dr. Zhonghan Deng received 10,904,520 votes for, and Mr. Dave De Yang received 11,160,370 votes for. Each received a plurality of votes and was elected as a Class I director.
When and where did Sohu (SOHU)'s 2026 annual general meeting take place?
The 2026 annual general meeting of Sohu.com Ltd shareholders was held on September 16, 2026, in Beijing, China.
Who signed the September 2026 Form 6-K for Sohu (SOHU)?
The report was signed on behalf of Sohu.com Ltd by Joanna Lv, who is identified as the company’s Chief Financial Officer, dated September 16, 2026.
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