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6-KSEC Filing

Li Auto AGM to Vote on 20% Share Issuance and 10% Buyback

LAAOF
April 22, 2026 at 12:00 AM

🧾 What This Document Is

This is a Form 6-K filing from Li Auto with the U.S. SEC. It's not a quarterly earnings report, but rather a set of announcements and legal notices tied to their upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). Think of it as the official "meeting packet" for shareholders, explaining what will be voted on and why. It contains three key exhibits: the press release, the formal meeting notice, and a detailed explanatory circular.

🏢 What The Company Does

👉 In simple terms, Li Auto is a leading Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker focused on premium "smart" SUVs for families. They're famous for pioneering extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs)—cars with a gas engine that charges the battery, eliminating range anxiety. They also make battery-only electric SUVs. Their mission is to use technology for safe, convenient family transportation. They started making cars in 2019 and have models like the Li L series and Li i series.

📅 The Big Event: AGM Details

The AGM will be held on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Beijing time at their office in Beijing's Oriental Plaza. This meeting is crucial because shareholders will vote on several important company matters.

Why it matters: If you own Li Auto shares (or ADSs), this is your chance to have a say in the company's direction and governance. Your vote counts.

🔑 Key Proposals To Be Voted On

The Board recommends voting FOR all of these items. Here’s what’s on the ballot:

  1. Approve 2025 Financials: Adopt the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025.
  2. Re-elect Directors: Re-appoint three retiring directors:
    • Ma Donghui (Executive Director & President)
    • Li Tie (Executive Director & CFO)
    • Zhao Hongqiang (Independent Non-executive Director)
  3. Authorize Share Issuance: Grant the board permission to issue new shares or ADSs equal to up to 20% of the company's current shares (excluding treasury shares). This gives them flexibility for future fundraising or acquisitions.
  4. Authorize Share Buybacks: Grant the board permission to repurchase the company's own shares or ADSs, up to 10% of current shares. This can boost earnings per share and signal management confidence.
  5. Re-appoint Auditors: Re-hire PricewaterhouseCoopers and PricewaterhouseCoopers Zhong Tian LLP as the independent auditors for 2026.
  6. Update Company Rules: Approve amendments to the Articles of Association, primarily to modernize rules for virtual shareholder meetings and align with Hong Kong's latest corporate governance codes.

📊 Shareholder Voting Mechanics & Deadlines

To vote, you must have been a shareholder on the record date: April 24, 2026. The process differs based on how you hold shares:

  • If you hold ordinary shares directly (HKEX):
    • Deadline: Computershare must receive your proxy form by 10:00 a.m. HKT on May 27, 2026.
  • If you hold American Depositary Shares (ADSs) on Nasdaq:
    • Deadline: You must instruct the depositary, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, by 10:00 a.m. NY Time on May 19, 2026.

Why it matters: Missing these deadlines means you can't vote. ADS holders have an earlier deadline and must act through their bank/broker, not directly with Li Auto.

⚖️ Special Governance Structure: Weighted Voting Rights

Li Auto has a dual-class share structure. Founder Li Xiang holds Class B shares, which carry 10 votes each. Class A shares (held by most public investors) carry 1 vote each. This gives Mr. Li significant control over most decisions.

Exception: For certain "Reserved Matters" (like appointing independent directors, auditors, and amending company rules), all shares get one vote per share. This ensures some checks and balances.

💡 What This Signals

  • Routine but Important: This is standard corporate housekeeping, but the share issuance and buyback mandates are the key commercial items. They signal the board's preparedness for strategic financial moves.
  • No Immediate Plans: The board states it has "no immediate plans" to use the issuance or repurchase mandates. They're seeking flexibility, not announcing an action.
  • Modernization: The rule changes for virtual meetings show the company is adapting to modern governance practices, making it easier for global shareholders to participate.

📞 Contact Information

For investor inquiries, you can reach out to:

🧠 The Analogy

Li Auto is like a family preparing for a big annual planning meeting. They need to approve the past year's budget (2025 financials), re-nominate trusted family members to key roles (director re-elections), and give the parents (the board) permission to take out a loan (issue shares) or pay down debt (buy back shares) if they decide it's the right move later. They're also updating the family rules to allow for virtual check-ins (virtual meetings).

🧩 Final Takeaway

This filing is a pre-meeting guide for Li Auto's shareholders. While it contains routine proposals, the critical elements are the shareholder votes that will renew the board's authority for future financial maneuvers (issuing/buying shares) and update corporate governance rules. The board supports all proposals, and shareholders must act by the specific deadlines in late May to have their votes counted.