X Financial (NYSE: XYF) appoints Noah Kauffman as Chief Financial Strategy Officer

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X Financial reported a leadership change, appointing Noah Kauffman as Chief Financial Strategy Officer, effective September 25, 2025. The board of directors approved his promotion on the same date.

Kauffman brings over 20 years of financial markets experience, including roles at Intercontinental Exchange as Head of Strategic Financial Planning and Analysis and at Invesco as a Quantitative Researcher in Equities. He holds degrees from Emory University and Georgia Tech, and is both a CPA and CFA charterholder. The company states he has no family relationships with current directors or executive officers and that there is no arrangement with any other person related to his appointment.

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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 2025

Commission file number: 001-38652

X Financial

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

7-8F, Block A, Aerospace Science and Technology Plaza

No. 168, Haide Third Avenue, Nanshan District

Shenzhen, 518067, the People’s Republic of China

+86-755-86282977

(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 ¨

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 6-K REPORT

Appointment of Chief Financial Strategy Officer

On September 25, 2025, upon the approval of the board of directors of X Financial (the “Company”), Mr. Noah Kauffman was appointed and promoted as Chief Financial Strategy Officer of the Company, effective on September 25, 2025.

Mr. Kauffman has over 20 years of experience in the financial markets sector. From 2019 to 2025, he served at Intercontinental Exchange, where he most recently was Head of Strategic Financial Planning and Analysis. From 2012 to 2018, he worked at Invesco as a Quantitative Researcher in Equities. Mr. Kauffman received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Mathematics from Emory University in 2005 and a Master of Science in Computational Science and Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2012. He is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a CFA charterholder.

There are no family relationships between Mr. Kauffman and any director or executive officer of the Company. To the best knowledge of the Company, there is no understanding or arrangement between Mr. Kauffman and any other person pursuant to which he was appointed.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	X Financial
Date: September 26, 2025	By:	/s/ Yue (Justin) Tang
		Yue (Justin) Tang
		Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What executive change did X Financial (XYF) disclose in the latest 6-K?

X Financial appointed Noah Kauffman as Chief Financial Strategy Officer, effective September 25, 2025. The board of directors approved his promotion, adding a seasoned financial markets professional to the company’s senior leadership team with responsibility for financial strategy.

What is Noah Kauffman’s background before joining X Financial (XYF)?

Noah Kauffman has over 20 years of financial markets experience. From 2019 to 2025, he worked at Intercontinental Exchange, most recently as Head of Strategic Financial Planning and Analysis, and from 2012 to 2018 he was a Quantitative Researcher in Equities at Invesco.

What are Noah Kauffman’s academic and professional credentials at X Financial (XYF)?

Noah Kauffman holds a B.A. in Economics and Mathematics from Emory University and an M.S. in Computational Science and Engineering from Georgia Tech. He is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a CFA charterholder, underscoring strong technical and financial expertise.

Are there any family relationships between Noah Kauffman and X Financial (XYF) leadership?

X Financial states there are no family relationships between Noah Kauffman and any director or executive officer. This disclosure helps clarify independence and avoid potential related-party concerns tied to his appointment as Chief Financial Strategy Officer.

Was there any special arrangement leading to Noah Kauffman’s appointment at X Financial (XYF)?

The company reports that, to its best knowledge, there is no understanding or arrangement between Noah Kauffman and any other person under which he was appointed. His role appears based on board approval and professional qualifications rather than third-party arrangements.

When did X Financial’s (XYF) board approve Noah Kauffman’s new role?

X Financial’s board of directors approved Noah Kauffman’s appointment and promotion as Chief Financial Strategy Officer on September 25, 2025. His appointment became effective the same day, aligning board authorization and role commencement on a single date.