Autohome Inc. Reports Shareholder and Management Changes

TL;DR

Autohome Inc. (ATHM) filing reveals major shareholder and management shakeups, expect volatility.

AI Summary

Autohome Inc. filed a Form 6-K on February 20, 2025, reporting changes in its controlling shareholders and management. The filing includes announcements regarding inside information related to these changes, as well as a press release.

Why It Matters

Significant changes in controlling shareholders and management can impact a company's strategic direction, operational stability, and investor confidence.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — Changes in controlling shareholders and management often introduce uncertainty regarding future strategy and operations.

Key Players & Entities

• Autohome Inc. (company) — Filer of the report
• 001-36222 (company) — SEC File Number
• 20250220 (date) — Filing date

FAQ

From the Filing

0001193125-25-030030.txt : 20250220 0001193125-25-030030.hdr.sgml : 20250220 20250220060552 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-25-030030 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 6-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 6 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250220 FILED AS OF DATE: 20250220 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250220 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Autohome Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001527636 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-COMPUTER PROCESSING & DATA PREPARATION [7374] ORGANIZATION NAME: 06 Technology IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 6-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-36222 FILM NUMBER: 25643119 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 18TH FLOOR TOWER B, CEC PLAZA STREET 2: 3 Dan Ling Street, Haidian District CITY: Beijin STATE: F4 ZIP: 100080 BUSINESS PHONE: 8610 5985 7001 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 18TH FLOOR TOWER B, CEC PLAZA STREET 2: 3 Dan Ling Street, Haidian District CITY: Beijin STATE: F4 ZIP: 100080 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Sequel Ltd DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20110809 6-K 1 d916532d6k.htm FORM 6-K Form 6-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the month of February 2025 Commission File Number: 001-36222 Autohome Inc. 18th Floor Tower B, CEC Plaza 3 Dan Ling Street Haidian District, Beijing 100080 The People’s Republic of China (Address of principal executive offices) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F ☒   Form 40-F ☐ EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Announcement – Inside Information Change in Controlling Shareholders 99.2 Announcement – Inside Information Management Change 99.3 Press Release SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. Autohome Inc. By : /s/ Quan Long Name: Quan Long Title : Chairman of the Board Date: February 20, 2025 EX-99.1 2 d916532dex991.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement. Autohome Inc. 汽車之家 * (Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability) (Stock Code: 2518) INSIDE INFORMATION CHANGE IN CONTROLLING SHAREHOLDER This announcement is issued by Autohome Inc. (the “ Company ”) pursuant to Rule 13.09 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “ Listing Rules ”) and the Inside Information Provisions (as defined in the Listing Rules) under Part XIVA of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Chapter 571 of the Laws of Hong Kong). The Company has been informed by Yun Chen Capital Cayman (“ Yun Chen ”, a subsidiary of Ping An), its controlling shareholder, that on February 20, 2025, Yun Chen entered into a share sale and purchase agreement (the “ Share Sale and Purchase Agreement ”) with CARTECH HOLDING COMPANY, a subsidiary of Haier Group Corporation (the “ Purchaser ”). Pursuant to the Share Sale and Purchase Agreement, Yun Chen has agreed to sell, and the Purchaser has agreed to acquire, 200,884,012 ordinary shares of the Company, representing approximately 41.91% 1 of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares of the Company, at a consideration of approximately US$1.8 billion (the “Share Transfer” ). The Share Transfer shall be completed upon satisfaction of the conditions precedent set out in the Share Sale and Purchase Agreeme