36Kr Holdings Amends Annual Report, Significantly Increases Share Incentive Plan to 296.5M Shares

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36Kr Holdings filed an amended annual report, significantly increasing its share incentive plan to allow for 296.56 million shares, representing over 30% potential dilution, and disclosed likely PFIC status for 2025 with ongoing risk.

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• Share Incentive Plan Significantly Expanded

  The maximum aggregate number of ordinary shares authorized under the 2019 Share Incentive Plan was increased from 162,186,000 to 296,556,000 shares. This represents a potential dilution of approximately 30.05% of the current outstanding shares (986,905,077 ordinary shares).

• Likely PFIC Status for 2025 and Future

  The company disclosed it was likely a Passive Foreign Investment Company (PFIC) for 2025 and faces a significant risk of being a PFIC for 2026 and possibly future taxable years, which can result in adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences for U.S. investors.

• Amended Corporate Governance Documents

  The filing amends and restates Item 3.D. Risk Factors, Item 10.B. Memorandum and Articles of Association, and Item 19. Exhibits of the original 20-F filed on April 23, 2026, incorporating corrected versions of key corporate documents.

• Reiteration of China-Specific Risks

  The report details ongoing risks related to the company's Variable Interest Entity (VIE) structure, PRC government oversight, and potential delisting under the HFCAA, which are critical for investors in China-based companies.

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This amended annual report (20-F/A) for fiscal year 2025 updates critical corporate governance and risk disclosures. Most notably, the company significantly increased the maximum number of ordinary shares authorized under its 2019 Share Incentive Plan from 162.18 million to 296.56 million shares. This represents a potential dilution of over 30% of the current outstanding shares if all awards are issued, which is a substantial increase in potential future dilution for existing shareholders. Additionally, the company disclosed that it was likely a Passive Foreign Investment Company (PFIC) for 2025 and faces a significant risk of being a PFIC for 2026 and future years, which carries adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences for U.S. investors. The filing also reiterates various risks related to its Variable Interest Entity (VIE) structure and PRC regulatory environment.