36Kr Holdings Announces Disposal of Equity Interest in Dianqier and Investment in Hangzhou Jialin
36Kr Holdings Inc. (KRKR) announced its acquisition of a 7.273% equity interest in Hangzhou Jialin Information Technology Co., Ltd. for RMB40 million as part of its round B financing. The Company transferred its 100% equity interest in Beijing Dianqier Creative Interactive Media Culture Co., Ltd. in exchange. This transaction is expected to yield approximately RMB36 million in gains in Q1 2022, pending auditor review. 36Kr continues to position itself as a key player in China's New Economy, leveraging content and business services to empower various sectors.
- Acquired 7.273% equity interest in Hangzhou Jialin for RMB40 million.
- Expected gain of approximately RMB36 million in Q1 2022.
- None.
BEIJING, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 36Kr Holdings Inc. ("36Kr" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: KRKR), a prominent brand and pioneering platform dedicated to serving New Economy participants in China, today announced that it has acquired
The transactions were completed recently. The Company expects to recognize approximately RMB36 million of gain from investment in the first quarter of 2022, which is subject to the auditor's further review.
About 36Kr Holdings Inc.
36Kr Holdings Inc. is a prominent brand and pioneering platform dedicated to serving New Economy participants in China with the mission of empowering New Economy participants to achieve more. The Company started its business with high-quality New Economy-focused content offerings, covering a variety of industries in China's New Economy with diverse distribution channels. Leveraging traffic brought by high-quality content, the Company has expanded its offerings to business services, including online advertising services, enterprise value-added services and subscription services to address the evolving needs of New Economy companies and upgrading needs of traditional companies. The Company is supported by comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities. Through diverse service offerings and the significant brand influence, the Company is well-positioned to continuously capture the high growth potentials of China's New Economy.
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