Zhihu Inc. has made an announcement in compliance with Rule 3.8 of The Hong Kong Code on Takeovers and Mergers, as well as the Listing Rules and the Codes. The announcement, dated August 1, 2024, follows previous disclosures made on July 19 and July 23, 2024, concerning an offer (the "3.5 Announcement"). The company has reported that as of July 31, 2024, a total of 39,798 options under the 2012 Plan have lapsed and 140,163 restricted share units under the 2022 Plan have been canceled. Zhihu Inc. has disclosed the updated numbers of its securities, which include 294,635,959 issued and outstanding shares, comprising both Class A and Class B Ordinary Shares, and outstanding options and restricted share units under the 2012 and 2022 Plans. The company has no other outstanding options, derivatives, warrants, or securities convertible...Show More

Zhihu Inc. has made an announcement in compliance with Rule 3.8 of The Hong Kong Code on Takeovers and Mergers, as well as the Listing Rules and the Codes. The announcement, dated August 1, 2024, follows previous disclosures made on July 19 and July 23, 2024, concerning an offer (the "3.5 Announcement"). The company has reported that as of July 31, 2024, a total of 39,798 options under the 2012 Plan have lapsed and 140,163 restricted share units under the 2022 Plan have been canceled. Zhihu Inc. has disclosed the updated numbers of its securities, which include 294,635,959 issued and outstanding shares, comprising both Class A and Class B Ordinary Shares, and outstanding options and restricted share units under the 2012 and 2022 Plans. The company has no other outstanding options, derivatives, warrants, or securities convertible into shares. Associates of the company are reminded of their obligation to disclose dealings in the company's relevant securities during the offer period. The announcement also includes a reminder of the responsibilities of stockbrokers, banks, and other intermediaries regarding client dealings and disclosure obligations. The board of directors, including executive, non-executive, and independent non-executive members, has taken full responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided in the announcement.