Noah Holdings Limited Provides Update on Status Under Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act

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Noah Holdings Limited (NYSE: NOAH), a wealth management service provider in China, provided an update regarding its status under the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA) on April 13, 2022. The SEC has identified the Company as a Commission-Identified Issuer due to audit reports from an accounting firm that the PCAOB cannot fully inspect. If unresolved, Noah's ADSs could be delisted from the NYSE in early 2024. Despite this, the Company noted that the situation does not impact its business operations.

Positive

• Strong distribution of investment products, totaling RMB97.2 billion (US$15.3 billion) in 2021.
• Assets under management reached RMB156.0 billion (US$24.5 billion) as of December 31, 2021.

Negative

• Identification by the SEC under the HFCAA could lead to potential delisting of ADSs from NYSE.
• Current auditor not inspected by PCAOB may limit future audit assurance.

SHANGHAI, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Noah Holdings Limited ("Noah" or the "Company") (NYSE: NOAH), a leading and pioneer wealth management service provider in China offering comprehensive one-stop advisory services on global investment and asset allocation primarily for high net worth investors, today provides an update on its status under the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (the "HFCAA").

On April 12, 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") provisionally named the Company as a Commission-Identified Issuer after the Company filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 with the SEC on April 6, 2022, which included an audit report issued by a public accounting firm that the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (the "PCAOB") has determined that it is unable to inspect or investigate completely. The SEC estimated that 273 registrants might be identified under the HFCAA as part of its review of registrants in calendar year 2020.

The Company understands the SEC made such identification pursuant to the HFCAA, which states if the SEC determines that a company has filed audit reports issued by a registered public accounting firm that cannot be inspected or investigated completely by the PCAOB for three consecutive years beginning in 2021, the SEC shall prohibit its shares or American depositary shares (the "ADSs") from being traded on a national securities exchange or in the over-the-counter trading market in the United States. Under the current terms of the HFCAA, the Company's ADSs will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange in early 2024, unless the HFCAA is amended to exclude the Company or the PCAOB is able to conduct a full inspection of the Company's auditor during the required timeframe. The Company has previously disclosed that its auditor, the independent registered public accounting firm that issued the audit report included in its annual report filed with the SEC, is currently not inspected by the PCAOB, hence the identification by the PCAOB is expected.

The Company's ADSs, two of which represent one Class A ordinary share of the Company, have been listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "NOAH" since November 10, 2010.

As the Company will continue to monitor market developments and evaluate all strategic options, with the appropriate counsel and guidance, it would like to note that this update has no impact on business operations.

ABOUT NOAH HOLDINGS LIMITED

Noah Holdings Limited (NYSE: NOAH) is a leading and pioneer wealth management service provider in China offering comprehensive one-stop advisory services on global investment and asset allocation primarily for high net worth investors. In the full year 2021, Noah distributed RMB97.2 billion (US$15.3 billion) of investment products. Through Gopher Asset Management, Noah had assets under management of RMB156.0 billion (US$24.5 billion) as of December 31, 2021.

Noah's wealth management business primarily distributes diversified investment products denominated in RMB and other currencies. Noah delivers customized financial solutions to clients through a network of 1,316 relationship managers across 84 cities in mainland China, and serves the international investment needs of its clients through offices in Hong Kong, Taiwan, New York, Silicon Valley and Singapore. As a leading alternative multi-asset manager in China, Gopher Asset Management develops and manages assets ranging from private equity, public securities, real estate, multi-strategy to other investments denominated in Renminbi and other currencies. The Company also provides other businesses.

For more information, please visit Noah at ir.noahgroup.com.

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FAQ

What is the status of Noah Holdings Limited under the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act?

Noah Holdings has been identified by the SEC as a Commission-Identified Issuer under the HFCAA, which could lead to potential delisting.

When could Noah Holdings' ADSs be delisted from NYSE?

Noah's ADSs may be delisted in early 2024 unless the situation regarding the PCAOB inspection is resolved.

What were Noah Holdings' investment product distributions in 2021?

Noah distributed investment products totaling RMB97.2 billion (US$15.3 billion) in 2021.

What are the assets under management for Noah Holdings?

As of December 31, 2021, Noah had assets under management of RMB156.0 billion (US$24.5 billion).