CDEL to Hold Annual General Meeting on August 28, 2020

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China Distance Education Holdings Limited (NYSE: DL) will hold its 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on August 28, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. local time in Beijing. Shareholders registered by July 31, 2020, can vote at the meeting. The AGM will cover resolutions proposed by the Company, and voting for American Depositary Shares must be conducted through Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas. Details regarding the AGM notice, Proxy Statement, and the 2019 Annual Report are available on the Company's Investor Relations website.

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• Company is holding its AGM, ensuring shareholder engagement and transparency.

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BEIJING, Aug. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- China Distance Education Holdings Limited (NYSE: DL) ("CDEL", or the "Company"), a leading provider of online education and value-added services for professionals and corporate clients in China, today announced that it will hold its 2020 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders ("AGM") at China Distance Education Holdings Limited, Conference Room 1, 18th Floor, Xueyuan International Tower, No. 1 Zhichun Road, Haidian District, Beijing, the People's Republic of China on August 28, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. local time. Shareholders listed in the register of members at the close of business on July 31, 2020 are entitled to receive notice of, and vote at, the AGM or at any adjournment that may take place. Beneficial owners of the Company's American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") who wish to exercise their voting rights for the underlying ordinary shares must act through the depositary of the Company's ADS program, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas.  

Copies of the notice of AGM, which sets forth the resolutions to be proposed and seek adoption from shareholders, the Proxy Statement and the Company's 2019 Annual Report are available on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at http://ir.cdeledu.com.

About China Distance Education Holdings Limited

China Distance Education Holdings Limited is a leading provider of online education and value-added services for professionals and corporate clients in China. The courses offered by the Company through its websites are designed to help professionals seeking to obtain and maintain professional licenses and to enhance their job skills through our professional development courses in China in the areas of accounting, healthcare, engineering & construction, legal and other industries. The Company also offers online test preparation courses for self-taught learners pursuing higher education diplomas or degrees, and practical accounting training courses for college students and working professionals. In addition, the Company provides business services to corporate clients, including but not limited to tax advisory and accounting outsourcing services. For further information, please visit http://ir.cdeledu.com.

Contacts:

In China:

China Distance Education Holdings Limited
Jiao Jiao
Tel: +86-10-8231-9999 ext. 1826
Email: IR@cdeledu.com

The Piacente Group, Inc.
Xi Zhang
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
E-mail: dl@tpg-ir.com

In the United States:

The Piacente Group, Inc.
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1 212-481-2050
Email: dl@tpg-ir.com

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SOURCE China Distance Education Holdings Ltd.

FAQ

When is China Distance Education's 2020 AGM?

The 2020 AGM is scheduled for August 28, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

Who can vote at the China Distance Education AGM?

Shareholders registered by July 31, 2020, are entitled to vote at the AGM.

How can ADS holders vote for China Distance Education shares?

Beneficial owners of ADS must vote through Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas.

Where can I find information about the China Distance Education AGM?

Information about the AGM, including the notice and Proxy Statement, is available on the Company’s Investor Relations website.