ZTO Express (NYSE: ZTO) details Zhejiang Xinglian 100% equity acquisition

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. filed a Form 6-K as a foreign private issuer for December 2025. The filing includes an announcement about a connected transaction involving the acquisition of 100% equity interest in Zhejiang Xinglian. This indicates ZTO plans to fully acquire Zhejiang Xinglian through a related-party transaction structure, although financial terms and strategic details are not described in the available excerpt.

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 December 2025

Commission File Number: 001-37922

ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc.

Building One, No. 1685 Huazhi Road

Qingpu District

Shanghai, 201708

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 — Connected Transaction — Acquisition of 100% Equity Interest in Zhejiang Xinglian

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SIGNATURES

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.

	ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc.
	By	:	/s/ Huiping Yan
	Name	:	Huiping Yan
	Title	:	Chief Financial Officer

Date: December 1, 2025

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FAQ

What did ZTO (ZTO) report in its December 2025 Form 6-K?

ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. reported a Form 6-K for December 2025 that includes an exhibit announcing a connected transaction involving the acquisition of 100% equity interest in Zhejiang Xinglian.

What major transaction involving ZTO (ZTO) is referenced in this document?

The document references an announcement titled "Connected Transaction — Acquisition of 100% Equity Interest in Zhejiang Xinglian," indicating ZTO is involved in acquiring all of Zhejiang Xinglian's equity.

What is included as Exhibit 99.1 in ZTO (ZTO)'s Form 6-K?

Exhibit 99.1 is described as an "Announcement — Connected Transaction — Acquisition of 100% Equity Interest in Zhejiang Xinglian."

Who signed the December 2025 Form 6-K for ZTO (ZTO)?

The Form 6-K was signed on behalf of ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. by Huiping Yan, who is identified as the Chief Financial Officer.

When was this ZTO (ZTO) Form 6-K dated?

The Form 6-K is dated December 1, 2025.

Under which annual report form does ZTO (ZTO) file as a foreign private issuer?

ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. indicates that it files annual reports under cover of Form 20-F.