Shareholders Approve Enhanced Governance, Independent Directors, and Capital Programs

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Bilibili shareholders approved new Articles of Association strengthening corporate governance and independent director oversight, alongside authorizing a significant share repurchase program and a general mandate for future share issuance.

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• Enhanced Corporate Governance Adopted

  Shareholders approved new Articles of Association, establishing Nomination and Corporate Governance Committees with independent director majorities/chairmen, and mandating a Compliance Adviser to oversee the weighted voting rights structure and potential conflicts. This special resolution passed with equal voting power for all share classes.

• Independent Directors Re-elected

  Mr. Eric He and Mr. Guoqi Ding were re-elected as independent directors, with all share classes having equal voting power for these appointments, reinforcing independent oversight.

• Share Repurchase Program Authorized

  A general mandate was granted to repurchase up to 10% of the company's issued Class Z ordinary shares and/or ADSs. This authorization, made while the stock is near its 52-week low, signals management's confidence in the company's valuation.

• Share Issuance Mandate Approved

  A general mandate was granted to issue, allot, and deal with additional Class Z ordinary shares (or equivalents) not exceeding 20% of the total issued shares, providing flexibility for future capital raises.

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Bilibili's shareholders approved a new set of Articles of Association that significantly enhance corporate governance, particularly for its weighted voting rights (WVR) structure. Key changes include establishing Nomination and Corporate Governance Committees composed primarily or entirely of independent directors, and requiring a Compliance Adviser to oversee WVR-related matters and potential conflicts of interest. These structural improvements provide stronger protections for minority shareholders, with the new articles passing as a special resolution where all share classes had equal voting power. Additionally, the company authorized a substantial share repurchase program for up to 10% of its issued shares, which is a positive signal of confidence, especially with the stock trading near 52-week lows. A general mandate to issue up to 20% of Class Z shares was also approved, providing capital raising flexibility.