Qudian Inc. Announces Change of Auditor

Core Viewpoint - Qudian Inc. has appointed BDO China Shu Lun Pan Certified Public Accountants LLP as its new independent registered public accounting firm, effective September 6, 2024, succeeding Ernst & Young Hua Ming LLP, with the change approved by the Audit Committee and Board of Directors [1][4]. Group 1: Auditor Transition - The decision to change auditors was made after careful consideration and was not due to any disagreements with EY regarding accounting principles, financial statement disclosures, or auditing procedures [1][2]. - EY's audit reports for the years ended December 31, 2022, and 2023 were unqualified and did not contain any adverse opinions or disclaimers [2]. - There have been no disagreements or reportable events with EY during the years ended December 31, 2022, and 2023, and up to the engagement of BDO [2][3]. Group 2: Company Background - Qudian is a consumer-oriented technology company that historically focused on providing credit solutions to consumers and is now exploring innovative logistics services to meet e-commerce demands [5].