Zhihu Inc. to Hold Annual General Meeting on June 26, 2024

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Zhihu announced its Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on June 26, 2024, in Beijing.

Shareholders and ADS holders can vote on Proposed Resolutions, with eligibility based on records from May 24, 2024.

The board supports the resolutions and urges shareholders to vote in favor.

Zhihu's annual report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, has been filed with the SEC and is accessible on the company's website.

Positive

• AGM set for June 26, 2024, provides transparency and allows shareholder participation.
• Board of directors supports Proposed Resolutions, indicating a unified leadership stance.
• Annual report for FY 2023, including audited financial statements, is accessible, enhancing transparency.

Negative

• The announcement does not provide details on the Proposed Resolutions, making it hard for shareholders to assess their impact.
• No immediate financial or business performance updates are mentioned in the announcement.

BEIJING, May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zhihu Inc. (NYSE: ZH; HKEX: 2390) ("Zhihu" or the "Company"), a leading online content community in China, today announced that it will hold an annual general meeting of the Company's shareholders (the "AGM") at 10:00 a.m. Beijing time on June 26, 2024 at Room Landing, Floor 1, Zone B, China Industry-Academy-Research Achievement Transformation Center, No. 18A Xueqing Road, Haidian District, Beijing, China, for the purposes of considering and, if thought fit, passing each of the Proposed Resolutions as defined and set forth in the notice of the AGM (the "AGM Notice"). The AGM Notice and the form of proxy for the AGM are available on the Company's website at http://ir.zhihu.com. The board of directors of the Company fully supports the Proposed Resolutions and recommends that shareholders and holders of American depositary shares ("ADSs") vote in favor of the Proposed Resolutions.

Holders of record of ordinary shares of the Company at the close of business on May 24, 2024, Hong Kong time, are entitled to notice of, to attend and vote at, the AGM or any adjournment or postponement thereof. Holders of record of ADSs as of the close of business on May 24, 2024, New York time, who wish to exercise their voting rights for the underlying Class A ordinary shares must give voting instructions to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., the depositary of the ADSs.

The Company has filed its annual report on Form 20-F, including its audited financial statements, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The Company's annual report on Form 20-F can be accessed on the Company's website at http://ir.zhihu.com and on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov.

About Zhihu Inc.

Zhihu Inc. (NYSE: ZH; HKEX: 2390) is a leading online content community in China where people come to find solutions, make decisions, seek inspiration, and have fun. Since the initial launch in 2010, we have grown from a Q&A community into one of the top comprehensive online content communities and the largest Q&A-inspired online content community in China. For more information, please visit https://ir.zhihu.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "target," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to," or other similar expressions. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company's filings with the SEC and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:

Zhihu Inc.
Email: ir@zhihu.com

Piacente Financial Communications
Helen Wu
Tel: +86 (10) 6508-0677
Email: zhihu@tpg-ir.com

In the United States:

Piacente Financial Communications
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1 (212) 481-2050
Email: zhihu@tpg-ir.com

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SOURCE Zhihu Inc.

FAQ

When will Zhihu hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in 2024?

Zhihu will hold its AGM on June 26, 2024, in Beijing.

What are the record dates for shareholders and ADS holders to vote at Zhihu's AGM?

The record date for shareholders and ADS holders to vote is May 24, 2024.

Where can I find Zhihu's annual report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023?

Zhihu's annual report is available on the company's website and the SEC's website.

What is the role of JPMorgan Chase Bank in Zhihu's AGM?

JPMorgan Chase Bank is the depositary for ADS holders, who must give their voting instructions to the bank.

What is the location for Zhihu's AGM in 2024?

The AGM will be held at Room Landing, Floor 1, Zone B, China Industry-Academy-Research Achievement Transformation Center, No. 18A Xueqing Road, Haidian District, Beijing, China.