Qudian Inc. Announces Board Approval of Changes to Company Name and Ticker Symbol, as well as Calling of Extraordinary General Meeting

Core Viewpoint - Qudian Inc. is planning to change its English name to "High Templar Tech Limited" and its ticker symbol to "HTT," pending shareholder approval [1][2]. Group 1: Company Name and Ticker Change - The board of directors has resolved to change the company's English name and ticker symbol, which requires shareholder approval through a special resolution at a general meeting [1][2]. - An extraordinary general meeting (EGM) will be held on December 10, 2025, to seek this approval [3]. Group 2: Shareholder Meeting Details - The EGM will take place at Building 1, Qudian Innovation Park, Meilin Street, Tongan District, Xiamen, Fujian Province, China, at 10:00 a.m. local time [3]. - Shareholders of record as of November 17, 2025, will be entitled to attend and vote at the EGM [4]. Group 3: Voting Process - Holders of American Depositary Shares (ADSs) must act through Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas to exercise their voting rights for the underlying ordinary shares [4]. Group 4: Company Overview - Qudian Inc. is a consumer-oriented technology company focused on exploring innovative business opportunities to meet consumer demand through its technology capabilities [6].