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 February 2024
Commission File Number: 001-40253
Zhihu Inc.
(Registrant’s Name)
18 Xueqing Road
Haidian District,
Beijing 100083
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 Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
EXHIBIT INDEX
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.
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By |
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/s/ Yuan Zhou |
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Yuan Zhou |
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Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
Date: February 20, 2024
Exhibit 99.1
Zhihu Inc. Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
BEIJING, February 19,
2024—Zhihu Inc. (NYSE: ZH; HKEX: 2390) (“Zhihu” or the “Company”), a leading online content community in
China, today announced the appointment of Mr. Han Wang as the chief financial officer of the Company, effective immediately. Mr. Henry
Dachuan Sha resigned as a director and the chief financial officer and is appointed
as the chief investment officer of the Company, effective immediately.
“Mr. Wang
has extensive experience in finance and capital markets, and we are delighted to welcome Mr. Wang to our management team and expect
his impressive experience and capabilities to help us in our next stage of growth,” said Mr. Yuan Zhou, chairman of the board
and chief executive officer of the Company. “Meanwhile, on behalf of our board and the management team, I would like
to thank Henry for his service as a director and the chief financial officer.”
“I
am very excited to join Zhihu. I look forward to working with the board and management team to drive Zhihu’s further growth,”
said Mr. Wang.
Prior
to joining the Company, from 2020 to 2023, Mr. Wang was with Access Technology Ventures, a global investment platform under Access
Industries, Inc., the private holding company and investment firm founded by businessman and philanthropist Len Blavatnik. Prior
to that, he held senior positions at leading investment firms, including at Hillhouse Capital as a Vice President between 2018 and 2020,
and at Legend Capital as a Director from 2015 to 2018. Mr. Wang received a bachelor’s degree in communication engineering from
Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications in China in 2012.
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
Phone: +1-212-481-2050
Email: zhihu@tpg-ir.com
Exhibit 99.2
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing
Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, make no representation
as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance
upon the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement.
Zhihu Inc.
(A company
controlled through weighted voting rights and incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability)
(NYSE: ZH; HKEX: 2390)
(1) RESIGNATION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE; |
(2) APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER; AND |
(3) APPOINTMENT OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE |
RESIGNATION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CHIEF FINANCIAL
OFFICER AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
The
board (the “Board”) of directors (the “Directors”, and each a “Director”) of
Zhihu Inc. (the “Company”) announces that due to work adjustment, Mr. Henry Dachuan Sha (“Mr. Sha”)
resigns as an executive Director (the “Executive Director”), the chief financial officer (the “Chief Financial
Officer”) and the authorized representative (the “Authorized Representative”) of the Company under Rule 3.05
of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Stock Exchange”)
and Section 786 of the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) and is appointed as the chief investment officer of the Company with
immediate effect.
Mr. Sha confirmed that (i) he
has no disagreement with the Board; and (ii) there is no matter relating to his resignation as an Executive Director that needs to
be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Company or the Stock Exchange.
The Board would like to take this
opportunity to express its sincere gratitude to Mr. Sha for his service as an Executive Director and the Chief Financial Officer.
APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF FINANCIAL
OFFICER
The Board is pleased to announce
the appointment of Mr. Han Wang (“Mr. Wang”) as the Chief Financial Officer with immediate effect.
Set out below is the biographical details of Mr. Wang:
Mr. Wang joined the Company
since February 2024. Prior to joining the Company, from 2020 to 2023, Mr. Wang was with Access Technology Ventures, a global
investment platform under Access Industries, Inc., the private holding company and investment firm founded by businessman and philanthropist
Len Blavatnik. Prior to that, he held senior positions at leading investment firms, including at Hillhouse Capital as a vice president
between 2018 and 2020, and at Legend Capital as a director from 2015 to 2018. Mr. Wang received a bachelor’s degree in communication
engineering from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications in China in 2012.
The Board would like to express its warm welcome to
Mr. Wang on his appointment.
APPOINTMENT OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
Meanwhile, the Board announce
the appointment of Mr. Yuan Zhou, an Executive Director, as an Authorized Representative with immediate effect.
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By order of the Board |
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Zhihu Inc. |
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Yuan Zhou |
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Chairman |
Hong Kong, February 19, 2024
As of the date of this announcement,
the Board comprises Mr. Yuan Zhou and Mr. Dahai Li as Executive Directors, Mr. Zhaohui Li and Mr. Bing Yu as non-executive
Directors, and Mr. Hanhui Sam Sun, Ms. Hope Ni and Mr. Derek Chen as independent non-executive Directors.
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