Zhihu Inc 6-K, filed Aug 10, 2026
Zhihu Inc. (ZH)
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Zhihu Inc filed this 6-K on August 10, 2026.
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 August 2026
Commission File Number: 001-40253
Zhihu Inc.
(Registrant’s Name)
18 Xueqing Road
Haidian District, Beijing 100083
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 Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F x Form 40-F ¨
EXHIBIT INDEX
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.
| Zhihu Inc. | |||
| By | : | /s/ Han Wang | |
| Name | : | Han Wang | |
| Title | : | Chief Financial Officer | |
Date: August 10, 2026
Exhibit 99.1
| FF305 Page 1 of 8 v 1.3.0 Next Day Disclosure Return (Equity issuer - changes in issued shares or treasury shares, share buybacks and/or on-market sales of treasury shares) Instrument: Equity issuer Status: New Submission Name of Issuer: Zhihu Inc. Date Submitted: 03 August 2026 Section I must be completed by a listed issuer where there has been a change in its issued shares or treasury shares which is discloseable pursuant to rule 13.25A of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Exchange”) (the “Main Board Rules”) or rule 17.27A of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on GEM of the Exchange (the “GEM Rules”). Section I 1. Class of shares WVR ordinary shares Type of shares A Listed on the Exchange Yes Stock code (if listed) 02390 Description A. Changes in issued shares or treasury shares Events Changes in issued shares (excluding treasury shares) Number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) As a % of existing number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) before the relevant event (Note 3) Changes in treasury shares Number of treasury shares Issue/ selling price per share (Note 4) Total number of issued shares Opening balance as at (Note 1) 30 July 2026 244,789,786 0 244,789,786 1). Other (please specify) See Part B Date of changes 31 July 2026 % Closing balance as at (Notes 5 and 6) 31 July 2026 244,789,786 0 244,789,786 |
| FF305 Page 2 of 8 v 1.3.0 B. Shares redeemed or repurchased for cancellation but not yet cancelled as at the closing balance date (Notes 5 and 6) 1). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 01 July 2026 108,498 0.041 % USD 1.058 2). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 02 July 2026 135,000 0.051 % USD 1.0484 3). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 06 July 2026 113,208 0.043 % USD 1.0608 4). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 07 July 2026 100,641 0.038 % USD 1.0811 5). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 08 July 2026 111,318 0.042 % USD 1.0705 6). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 09 July 2026 124,254 0.047 % USD 1.0615 7). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 10 July 2026 122,445 0.046 % USD 1.0899 8). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 13 July 2026 131,334 0.049 % USD 1.0908 9). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 14 July 2026 129,330 0.049 % USD 1.0944 10). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 15 July 2026 127,896 0.048 % USD 1.0944 11). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 16 July 2026 90,432 0.034 % USD 1.0858 |
| FF305 Page 3 of 8 v 1.3.0 12). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 17 July 2026 112,047 0.042 % USD 1.0523 13). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 20 July 2026 126,138 0.047 % USD 1.0626 14). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 21 July 2026 77,673 0.029 % USD 1.0594 15). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 22 July 2026 84,732 0.032 % USD 1.0557 16). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 23 July 2026 127,761 0.048 % USD 1.0416 17). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 24 July 2026 131,601 0.049 % USD 1.0576 18). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 27 July 2026 114,864 0.043 % USD 1.0785 19). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 28 July 2026 98,460 0.038 % USD 1.0896 20). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 29 July 2026 104,430 0.04 % USD 1.1116 21). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 30 July 2026 105,000 0.04 % USD 1.0914 22). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 31 July 2026 97,752 0.038 % USD 1.0926 Remarks: 32,584 ADS were repurchased on the New York Stock Exchange on July 31, 2026 (U.S. time) at US$3.2777 per ADS. Each ADS represents three class A ordinary shares. The percentage as stated in the above "Changes in issued shares (excluding treasury shares) as a % of existing number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) before the relevant event" column was calculated based on the Company's issued shares of 259,652,105 (comprising 244,789,786 Class A ordinary shares and |
| FF305 Page 4 of 8 v 1.3.0 14,862,319 Class B ordinary shares). |
| FF305 Page 5 of 8 v 1.3.0 Confirmation Not applicable Notes to Section I: 1. Please insert the closing balance date of the last Next Day Disclosure Return published pursuant to Main Board Rule 13.25A / GEM Rule 17.27A or Monthly Return pursuant to Main Board Rule 13.25B / GEM Rule 17.27B, whichever is the later. 2. Please set out all changes in issued shares or treasury shares requiring disclosure pursuant to Main Board Rule 13.25A / GEM Rule 17.27A together with the relevant dates of changes. Each category will need to be disclosed individually with sufficient information to enable the user to identify the relevant category in the listed issuer's Monthly Return. For example, multiple issues of shares as a result of multiple exercises of share options under the same share option scheme or of multiple conversions under the same convertible note must be aggregated and disclosed as one category. However, if the issues resulted from exercises of share options under 2 share option schemes or conversions of 2 convertible notes, these must be disclosed as 2 separate categories. 3. The percentage change in the number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) of the listed issuer is to be calculated by reference to the opening balance of the number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) being disclosed in this Next Day Disclosure Return. 4. In the case of a share repurchase or redemption, the “issue/ selling price per share” shall be construed as “repurchase price per share” or “redemption price per share”. Where shares have been issued/ sold/ repurchased/ redeemed at more than one price per share, a volume-weighted average price per share should be given. 5. The closing balance date is the date of the last relevant event being disclosed. 6. For repurchase or redemption of shares, disclosure is required when the relevant event has occurred (subject to the provisions of Main Board Rules 10.06(4)(a), 13.25A and 13.31 / GEM Rules 13.13(1), 17.27A and 17.35), even if the repurchased or redeemed shares have not yet been cancelled. If repurchased or redeemed shares are to be cancelled upon settlement of such repurchase or redemption after the closing balance date, they shall remain part of the issued shares as at the closing balance date in Part A. Details of these repurchased or redeemed shares shall be disclosed in Part B. 7. Items (i) to (viii) are suggested forms of confirmation. The listed issuer may amend the item(s) that is/are not applicable to meet individual cases. 8. “Identical” means in this context: - the securities are of the same nominal value with the same amount called up or paid up; - they are entitled to dividend/interest at the same rate and for the same period, so that at the next ensuing distribution, the dividend/interest payable per unit will amount to exactly the same sum (gross and net); and - they carry the same rights as to unrestricted transfer, attendance and voting at meetings and rank pari passu in all other respects. |
| FF305 Page 6 of 8 v 1.3.0 Section II must also be completed by a listed issuer where it has made a repurchase of shares which is discloseable under Main Board Rule 10.06(4)(a) / GEM Rule 13.13(1). Repurchase report Section II 1. Class of shares WVR ordinary shares Type of shares A Listed on the Exchange Yes Stock code (if listed) 02390 Description A. Repurchase report Trading date Number of shares repurchased Method of repurchase (Note 1) Repurchase price per share or highest repurchase price per share $ Lowest repurchase price per share $ Aggregate price paid $ 1). 31 July 2026 97,752 On another stock exchange New York Stock Exchange USD 1.0967 USD 1.07 USD 106,801.76 Total number of shares repurchased 97,752 Aggregate price paid $ USD 106,801.76 Number of shares repurchased for cancellation 97,752 Number of shares repurchased for holding as treasury shares 0 B. Additional information for issuer who has a primary listing on the Exchange 1). Date of the resolution granting the repurchase mandate 30 June 2026 2). Total number of shares which the issuer is authorised to repurchase under the repurchase mandate 25,461,758 3). Number of shares repurchased on the Exchange or another stock exchange under the repurchase mandate (a) 2,614,623 4). As a % of number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) as at the date of the resolution granting the repurchase mandate (a) x 100 / number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) as at the date of the resolution granting the repurchase mandate 1.027 % 5). Moratorium period for any issue of new shares, or sale or transfer of treasury shares after the share repurchase(s) set out in Part A (Note 2) Up to 30 August 2026 |
| FF305 Page 7 of 8 v 1.3.0 We hereby confirm that the repurchases made on another stock exchange set out in Part A above were made in accordance with the Main Board Rules and that there have been no material changes to the particulars contained in the Explanatory Statement dated June 8, 2026, which has been filed with the Exchange. We also confirm that any repurchases made on another stock exchange set out in Part A above were made in accordance with the domestic rules applying to repurchases on that other stock exchange. Notes to Section II: 1. Please state whether the repurchase was made on the Exchange, on another stock exchange (stating the name of the exchange), by private arrangement or by general offer. 2. Subject to the carve-out set out in Main Board Rule 10.06(3)(a)/ GEM Rule 13.12, an issuer may not (i) make a new issue of shares, or a sale or transfer of any treasury shares; or (ii) announce a proposed new issue of shares, or a sale or transfer of any treasury shares, for a period of 30 days after any purchase by it of shares, whether on the Exchange or otherwise, without the prior approval of the Exchange. |
| FF305 Page 8 of 8 v 1.3.0 Section III must also be completed by a listed issuer where it has made a sale of treasury shares on the Exchange or any other stock exchange on which the issuer is listed which is discloseable under Main Board Rule 10.06B / GEM Rule 13.14B. Report of on-market sale of treasury shares Not applicable Submitted by: Lau Yee Wa (Name) Title: Company Secretary (Director, Secretary or other Duly Authorised Officer) |
Exhibit 99.2
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.
Zhihu Inc.
(A company controlled through weighted voting rights and incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability)
(NYSE: ZH; HKEX: 2390)
DATE OF BOARD MEETING
The board of directors (the “Board”) of Zhihu Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) hereby announces that a meeting of the Board will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, for the purpose of considering and approving, inter alias, (i) the unaudited quarterly results of the Company for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and its publication, and (ii) the unaudited interim results of the Company for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and its publication.
The Company’s management will hold an earnings conference call on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 7:00 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time or 7:00 P.M. Beijing/Hong Kong Time on the same day.
All participants wishing to join the conference call must pre-register online using the link provided below. Once the pre-registration has been completed, each participant will receive a set of dial-in numbers and a unique access PIN which can be used to join the conference call.
Participant Online Registration: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI3c94fe2d0990465dab12836827011f11
| By Order of the Board | |
| Zhihu Inc. | |
| Yuan Zhou | |
| Chairman |
Hong Kong, August 3, 2026
As of the date of this announcement, the Board comprises Mr. Yuan Zhou as an executive director of the Company, Mr. Dahai Li, Mr. Zhaohui Li and Mr. Qu Chen as non-executive directors of the Company and Ms. Hope Ni, Mr. Derek Chen and Dr. Li-Lan Cheng as independent non-executive directors of the Company.
Exhibit 99.3
| FF305 Page 1 of 8 v 1.3.0 Next Day Disclosure Return (Equity issuer - changes in issued shares or treasury shares, share buybacks and/or on-market sales of treasury shares) Instrument: Equity issuer Status: New Submission Name of Issuer: Zhihu Inc. Date Submitted: 04 August 2026 Section I must be completed by a listed issuer where there has been a change in its issued shares or treasury shares which is discloseable pursuant to rule 13.25A of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Exchange”) (the “Main Board Rules”) or rule 17.27A of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on GEM of the Exchange (the “GEM Rules”). Section I 1. Class of shares WVR ordinary shares Type of shares A Listed on the Exchange Yes Stock code (if listed) 02390 Description A. Changes in issued shares or treasury shares Events Changes in issued shares (excluding treasury shares) Number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) As a % of existing number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) before the relevant event (Note 3) Changes in treasury shares Number of treasury shares Issue/ selling price per share (Note 4) Total number of issued shares Opening balance as at (Note 1) 31 July 2026 244,789,786 0 244,789,786 1). Other (please specify) See Part B Date of changes 03 August 2026 % Closing balance as at (Notes 5 and 6) 03 August 2026 244,789,786 0 244,789,786 |
| FF305 Page 2 of 8 v 1.3.0 B. Shares redeemed or repurchased for cancellation but not yet cancelled as at the closing balance date (Notes 5 and 6) 1). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 01 July 2026 108,498 0.041 % USD 1.058 2). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 02 July 2026 135,000 0.051 % USD 1.0484 3). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 06 July 2026 113,208 0.043 % USD 1.0608 4). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 07 July 2026 100,641 0.038 % USD 1.0811 5). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 08 July 2026 111,318 0.042 % USD 1.0705 6). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 09 July 2026 124,254 0.047 % USD 1.0615 7). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 10 July 2026 122,445 0.046 % USD 1.0899 8). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 13 July 2026 131,334 0.049 % USD 1.0908 9). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 14 July 2026 129,330 0.049 % USD 1.0944 10). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 15 July 2026 127,896 0.048 % USD 1.0944 11). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 16 July 2026 90,432 0.034 % USD 1.0858 |
| FF305 Page 3 of 8 v 1.3.0 12). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 17 July 2026 112,047 0.042 % USD 1.0523 13). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 20 July 2026 126,138 0.047 % USD 1.0626 14). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 21 July 2026 77,673 0.029 % USD 1.0594 15). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 22 July 2026 84,732 0.032 % USD 1.0557 16). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 23 July 2026 127,761 0.048 % USD 1.0416 17). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 24 July 2026 131,601 0.049 % USD 1.0576 18). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 27 July 2026 114,864 0.043 % USD 1.0785 19). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 28 July 2026 98,460 0.038 % USD 1.0896 20). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 29 July 2026 104,430 0.04 % USD 1.1116 21). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 30 July 2026 105,000 0.04 % USD 1.0914 22). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 31 July 2026 97,752 0.038 % USD 1.0926 23). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 03 August 2026 97,581 0.038 % USD 1.1041 |
| FF305 Page 4 of 8 v 1.3.0 Remarks: 32,527 ADS were repurchased on the New York Stock Exchange on August 3, 2026 (U.S. time) at US$3.3125 per ADS. Each ADS represents three class A ordinary shares. The percentage as stated in the above "Changes in issued shares (excluding treasury shares) as a % of existing number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) before the relevant event" column was calculated based on the Company's issued shares of 259,652,105 (comprising 244,789,786 Class A ordinary shares and 14,862,319 Class B ordinary shares). |
| FF305 Page 5 of 8 v 1.3.0 Confirmation Not applicable Notes to Section I: 1. Please insert the closing balance date of the last Next Day Disclosure Return published pursuant to Main Board Rule 13.25A / GEM Rule 17.27A or Monthly Return pursuant to Main Board Rule 13.25B / GEM Rule 17.27B, whichever is the later. 2. Please set out all changes in issued shares or treasury shares requiring disclosure pursuant to Main Board Rule 13.25A / GEM Rule 17.27A together with the relevant dates of changes. Each category will need to be disclosed individually with sufficient information to enable the user to identify the relevant category in the listed issuer's Monthly Return. For example, multiple issues of shares as a result of multiple exercises of share options under the same share option scheme or of multiple conversions under the same convertible note must be aggregated and disclosed as one category. However, if the issues resulted from exercises of share options under 2 share option schemes or conversions of 2 convertible notes, these must be disclosed as 2 separate categories. 3. The percentage change in the number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) of the listed issuer is to be calculated by reference to the opening balance of the number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) being disclosed in this Next Day Disclosure Return. 4. In the case of a share repurchase or redemption, the “issue/ selling price per share” shall be construed as “repurchase price per share” or “redemption price per share”. Where shares have been issued/ sold/ repurchased/ redeemed at more than one price per share, a volume-weighted average price per share should be given. 5. The closing balance date is the date of the last relevant event being disclosed. 6. For repurchase or redemption of shares, disclosure is required when the relevant event has occurred (subject to the provisions of Main Board Rules 10.06(4)(a), 13.25A and 13.31 / GEM Rules 13.13(1), 17.27A and 17.35), even if the repurchased or redeemed shares have not yet been cancelled. If repurchased or redeemed shares are to be cancelled upon settlement of such repurchase or redemption after the closing balance date, they shall remain part of the issued shares as at the closing balance date in Part A. Details of these repurchased or redeemed shares shall be disclosed in Part B. 7. Items (i) to (viii) are suggested forms of confirmation. The listed issuer may amend the item(s) that is/are not applicable to meet individual cases. 8. “Identical” means in this context: - the securities are of the same nominal value with the same amount called up or paid up; - they are entitled to dividend/interest at the same rate and for the same period, so that at the next ensuing distribution, the dividend/interest payable per unit will amount to exactly the same sum (gross and net); and - they carry the same rights as to unrestricted transfer, attendance and voting at meetings and rank pari passu in all other respects. |
| FF305 Page 6 of 8 v 1.3.0 Section II must also be completed by a listed issuer where it has made a repurchase of shares which is discloseable under Main Board Rule 10.06(4)(a) / GEM Rule 13.13(1). Repurchase report Section II 1. Class of shares WVR ordinary shares Type of shares A Listed on the Exchange Yes Stock code (if listed) 02390 Description A. Repurchase report Trading date Number of shares repurchased Method of repurchase (Note 1) Repurchase price per share or highest repurchase price per share $ Lowest repurchase price per share $ Aggregate price paid $ 1). 03 August 2026 97,581 On another stock exchange New York Stock Exchange USD 1.11 USD 1.09 USD 107,743.92 Total number of shares repurchased 97,581 Aggregate price paid $ USD 107,743.92 Number of shares repurchased for cancellation 97,581 Number of shares repurchased for holding as treasury shares 0 B. Additional information for issuer who has a primary listing on the Exchange 1). Date of the resolution granting the repurchase mandate 30 June 2026 2). Total number of shares which the issuer is authorised to repurchase under the repurchase mandate 25,461,758 3). Number of shares repurchased on the Exchange or another stock exchange under the repurchase mandate (a) 2,712,204 4). As a % of number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) as at the date of the resolution granting the repurchase mandate (a) x 100 / number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) as at the date of the resolution granting the repurchase mandate 1.065 % 5). Moratorium period for any issue of new shares, or sale or transfer of treasury shares after the share repurchase(s) set out in Part A (Note 2) Up to 02 September 2026 |
| FF305 Page 7 of 8 v 1.3.0 We hereby confirm that the repurchases made on another stock exchange set out in Part A above were made in accordance with the Main Board Rules and that there have been no material changes to the particulars contained in the Explanatory Statement dated June 8, 2026, which has been filed with the Exchange. We also confirm that any repurchases made on another stock exchange set out in Part A above were made in accordance with the domestic rules applying to repurchases on that other stock exchange. Notes to Section II: 1. Please state whether the repurchase was made on the Exchange, on another stock exchange (stating the name of the exchange), by private arrangement or by general offer. 2. Subject to the carve-out set out in Main Board Rule 10.06(3)(a)/ GEM Rule 13.12, an issuer may not (i) make a new issue of shares, or a sale or transfer of any treasury shares; or (ii) announce a proposed new issue of shares, or a sale or transfer of any treasury shares, for a period of 30 days after any purchase by it of shares, whether on the Exchange or otherwise, without the prior approval of the Exchange. |
| FF305 Page 8 of 8 v 1.3.0 Section III must also be completed by a listed issuer where it has made a sale of treasury shares on the Exchange or any other stock exchange on which the issuer is listed which is discloseable under Main Board Rule 10.06B / GEM Rule 13.14B. Report of on-market sale of treasury shares Not applicable Submitted by: Lau Yee Wa (Name) Title: Company Secretary (Director, Secretary or other Duly Authorised Officer) |
Exhibit 99.4
| FF305 Page 1 of 8 v 1.3.0 Next Day Disclosure Return (Equity issuer - changes in issued shares or treasury shares, share buybacks and/or on-market sales of treasury shares) Instrument: Equity issuer Status: New Submission Name of Issuer: Zhihu Inc. Date Submitted: 05 August 2026 Section I must be completed by a listed issuer where there has been a change in its issued shares or treasury shares which is discloseable pursuant to rule 13.25A of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Exchange”) (the “Main Board Rules”) or rule 17.27A of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on GEM of the Exchange (the “GEM Rules”). Section I 1. Class of shares WVR ordinary shares Type of shares A Listed on the Exchange Yes Stock code (if listed) 02390 Description A. Changes in issued shares or treasury shares Events Changes in issued shares (excluding treasury shares) Number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) As a % of existing number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) before the relevant event (Note 3) Changes in treasury shares Number of treasury shares Issue/ selling price per share (Note 4) Total number of issued shares Opening balance as at (Note 1) 03 August 2026 244,789,786 0 244,789,786 1). Other (please specify) See Part B Date of changes 04 August 2026 % Closing balance as at (Notes 5 and 6) 04 August 2026 244,789,786 0 244,789,786 |
| FF305 Page 2 of 8 v 1.3.0 B. Shares redeemed or repurchased for cancellation but not yet cancelled as at the closing balance date (Notes 5 and 6) 1). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 01 July 2026 108,498 0.041 % USD 1.058 2). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 02 July 2026 135,000 0.051 % USD 1.0484 3). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 06 July 2026 113,208 0.043 % USD 1.0608 4). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 07 July 2026 100,641 0.038 % USD 1.0811 5). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 08 July 2026 111,318 0.042 % USD 1.0705 6). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 09 July 2026 124,254 0.047 % USD 1.0615 7). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 10 July 2026 122,445 0.046 % USD 1.0899 8). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 13 July 2026 131,334 0.049 % USD 1.0908 9). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 14 July 2026 129,330 0.049 % USD 1.0944 10). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 15 July 2026 127,896 0.048 % USD 1.0944 11). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 16 July 2026 90,432 0.034 % USD 1.0858 |
| FF305 Page 3 of 8 v 1.3.0 12). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 17 July 2026 112,047 0.042 % USD 1.0523 13). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 20 July 2026 126,138 0.047 % USD 1.0626 14). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 21 July 2026 77,673 0.029 % USD 1.0594 15). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 22 July 2026 84,732 0.032 % USD 1.0557 16). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 23 July 2026 127,761 0.048 % USD 1.0416 17). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 24 July 2026 131,601 0.049 % USD 1.0576 18). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 27 July 2026 114,864 0.043 % USD 1.0785 19). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 28 July 2026 98,460 0.038 % USD 1.0896 20). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 29 July 2026 104,430 0.04 % USD 1.1116 21). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 30 July 2026 105,000 0.04 % USD 1.0914 22). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 31 July 2026 97,752 0.038 % USD 1.0926 23). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 03 August 2026 97,581 0.038 % USD 1.1041 |
| FF305 Page 4 of 8 v 1.3.0 24). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 04 August 2026 105,000 0.04 % USD 1.1066 Remarks: 35,000 ADS were repurchased on the New York Stock Exchange on August 4, 2026 (U.S. time) at US$3.3197 per ADS. Each ADS represents three class A ordinary shares. The percentage as stated in the above "Changes in issued shares (excluding treasury shares) as a % of existing number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) before the relevant event" column was calculated based on the Company's issued shares of 259,652,105 (comprising 244,789,786 Class A ordinary shares and 14,862,319 Class B ordinary shares). |
| FF305 Page 5 of 8 v 1.3.0 Confirmation Not applicable Notes to Section I: 1. Please insert the closing balance date of the last Next Day Disclosure Return published pursuant to Main Board Rule 13.25A / GEM Rule 17.27A or Monthly Return pursuant to Main Board Rule 13.25B / GEM Rule 17.27B, whichever is the later. 2. Please set out all changes in issued shares or treasury shares requiring disclosure pursuant to Main Board Rule 13.25A / GEM Rule 17.27A together with the relevant dates of changes. Each category will need to be disclosed individually with sufficient information to enable the user to identify the relevant category in the listed issuer's Monthly Return. For example, multiple issues of shares as a result of multiple exercises of share options under the same share option scheme or of multiple conversions under the same convertible note must be aggregated and disclosed as one category. However, if the issues resulted from exercises of share options under 2 share option schemes or conversions of 2 convertible notes, these must be disclosed as 2 separate categories. 3. The percentage change in the number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) of the listed issuer is to be calculated by reference to the opening balance of the number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) being disclosed in this Next Day Disclosure Return. 4. In the case of a share repurchase or redemption, the “issue/ selling price per share” shall be construed as “repurchase price per share” or “redemption price per share”. Where shares have been issued/ sold/ repurchased/ redeemed at more than one price per share, a volume-weighted average price per share should be given. 5. The closing balance date is the date of the last relevant event being disclosed. 6. For repurchase or redemption of shares, disclosure is required when the relevant event has occurred (subject to the provisions of Main Board Rules 10.06(4)(a), 13.25A and 13.31 / GEM Rules 13.13(1), 17.27A and 17.35), even if the repurchased or redeemed shares have not yet been cancelled. If repurchased or redeemed shares are to be cancelled upon settlement of such repurchase or redemption after the closing balance date, they shall remain part of the issued shares as at the closing balance date in Part A. Details of these repurchased or redeemed shares shall be disclosed in Part B. 7. Items (i) to (viii) are suggested forms of confirmation. The listed issuer may amend the item(s) that is/are not applicable to meet individual cases. 8. “Identical” means in this context: - the securities are of the same nominal value with the same amount called up or paid up; - they are entitled to dividend/interest at the same rate and for the same period, so that at the next ensuing distribution, the dividend/interest payable per unit will amount to exactly the same sum (gross and net); and - they carry the same rights as to unrestricted transfer, attendance and voting at meetings and rank pari passu in all other respects. |
| FF305 Page 6 of 8 v 1.3.0 Section II must also be completed by a listed issuer where it has made a repurchase of shares which is discloseable under Main Board Rule 10.06(4)(a) / GEM Rule 13.13(1). Repurchase report Section II 1. Class of shares WVR ordinary shares Type of shares A Listed on the Exchange Yes Stock code (if listed) 02390 Description A. Repurchase report Trading date Number of shares repurchased Method of repurchase (Note 1) Repurchase price per share or highest repurchase price per share $ Lowest repurchase price per share $ Aggregate price paid $ 1). 04 August 2026 105,000 On another stock exchange New York Stock Exchange USD 1.1167 USD 1.11 USD 116,189.09 Total number of shares repurchased 105,000 Aggregate price paid $ USD 116,189.09 Number of shares repurchased for cancellation 105,000 Number of shares repurchased for holding as treasury shares 0 B. Additional information for issuer who has a primary listing on the Exchange 1). Date of the resolution granting the repurchase mandate 30 June 2026 2). Total number of shares which the issuer is authorised to repurchase under the repurchase mandate 25,461,758 3). Number of shares repurchased on the Exchange or another stock exchange under the repurchase mandate (a) 2,817,204 4). As a % of number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) as at the date of the resolution granting the repurchase mandate (a) x 100 / number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) as at the date of the resolution granting the repurchase mandate 1.106 % 5). Moratorium period for any issue of new shares, or sale or transfer of treasury shares after the share repurchase(s) set out in Part A (Note 2) Up to 03 September 2026 |
| FF305 Page 7 of 8 v 1.3.0 We hereby confirm that the repurchases made on another stock exchange set out in Part A above were made in accordance with the Main Board Rules and that there have been no material changes to the particulars contained in the Explanatory Statement dated June 8, 2026, which has been filed with the Exchange. We also confirm that any repurchases made on another stock exchange set out in Part A above were made in accordance with the domestic rules applying to repurchases on that other stock exchange. Notes to Section II: 1. Please state whether the repurchase was made on the Exchange, on another stock exchange (stating the name of the exchange), by private arrangement or by general offer. 2. Subject to the carve-out set out in Main Board Rule 10.06(3)(a)/ GEM Rule 13.12, an issuer may not (i) make a new issue of shares, or a sale or transfer of any treasury shares; or (ii) announce a proposed new issue of shares, or a sale or transfer of any treasury shares, for a period of 30 days after any purchase by it of shares, whether on the Exchange or otherwise, without the prior approval of the Exchange. |
| FF305 Page 8 of 8 v 1.3.0 Section III must also be completed by a listed issuer where it has made a sale of treasury shares on the Exchange or any other stock exchange on which the issuer is listed which is discloseable under Main Board Rule 10.06B / GEM Rule 13.14B. Report of on-market sale of treasury shares Not applicable Submitted by: Lau Yee Wa (Name) Title: Company Secretary (Director, Secretary or other Duly Authorised Officer) |
Exhibit 99.5
| FF305 Page 1 of 8 v 1.3.0 Next Day Disclosure Return (Equity issuer - changes in issued shares or treasury shares, share buybacks and/or on-market sales of treasury shares) Instrument: Equity issuer Status: New Submission Name of Issuer: Zhihu Inc. Date Submitted: 06 August 2026 Section I must be completed by a listed issuer where there has been a change in its issued shares or treasury shares which is discloseable pursuant to rule 13.25A of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Exchange”) (the “Main Board Rules”) or rule 17.27A of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on GEM of the Exchange (the “GEM Rules”). Section I 1. Class of shares WVR ordinary shares Type of shares A Listed on the Exchange Yes Stock code (if listed) 02390 Description A. Changes in issued shares or treasury shares Events Changes in issued shares (excluding treasury shares) Number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) As a % of existing number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) before the relevant event (Note 3) Changes in treasury shares Number of treasury shares Issue/ selling price per share (Note 4) Total number of issued shares Opening balance as at (Note 1) 04 August 2026 244,789,786 0 244,789,786 1). Other (please specify) See Part B Date of changes 05 August 2026 % Closing balance as at (Notes 5 and 6) 05 August 2026 244,789,786 0 244,789,786 |
| FF305 Page 2 of 8 v 1.3.0 B. Shares redeemed or repurchased for cancellation but not yet cancelled as at the closing balance date (Notes 5 and 6) 1). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 01 July 2026 108,498 0.041 % USD 1.058 2). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 02 July 2026 135,000 0.051 % USD 1.0484 3). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 06 July 2026 113,208 0.043 % USD 1.0608 4). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 07 July 2026 100,641 0.038 % USD 1.0811 5). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 08 July 2026 111,318 0.042 % USD 1.0705 6). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 09 July 2026 124,254 0.047 % USD 1.0615 7). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 10 July 2026 122,445 0.046 % USD 1.0899 8). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 13 July 2026 131,334 0.049 % USD 1.0908 9). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 14 July 2026 129,330 0.049 % USD 1.0944 10). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 15 July 2026 127,896 0.048 % USD 1.0944 11). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 16 July 2026 90,432 0.034 % USD 1.0858 |
| FF305 Page 3 of 8 v 1.3.0 12). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 17 July 2026 112,047 0.042 % USD 1.0523 13). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 20 July 2026 126,138 0.047 % USD 1.0626 14). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 21 July 2026 77,673 0.029 % USD 1.0594 15). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 22 July 2026 84,732 0.032 % USD 1.0557 16). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 23 July 2026 127,761 0.048 % USD 1.0416 17). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 24 July 2026 131,601 0.049 % USD 1.0576 18). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 27 July 2026 114,864 0.043 % USD 1.0785 19). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 28 July 2026 98,460 0.038 % USD 1.0896 20). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 29 July 2026 104,430 0.04 % USD 1.1116 21). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 30 July 2026 105,000 0.04 % USD 1.0914 22). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 31 July 2026 97,752 0.038 % USD 1.0926 23). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 03 August 2026 97,581 0.038 % USD 1.1041 |
| FF305 Page 4 of 8 v 1.3.0 24). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 04 August 2026 105,000 0.04 % USD 1.1066 25). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 05 August 2026 100,644 0.039 % USD 1.0945 Remarks: 33,548 ADS were repurchased on the New York Stock Exchange on August 5, 2026 (U.S. time) at US$3.2836 per ADS. Each ADS represents three class A ordinary shares. The percentage as stated in the above "Changes in issued shares (excluding treasury shares) as a % of existing number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) before the relevant event" column was calculated based on the Company's issued shares of 259,652,105 (comprising 244,789,786 Class A ordinary shares and 14,862,319 Class B ordinary shares). |
| FF305 Page 5 of 8 v 1.3.0 Confirmation Not applicable Notes to Section I: 1. Please insert the closing balance date of the last Next Day Disclosure Return published pursuant to Main Board Rule 13.25A / GEM Rule 17.27A or Monthly Return pursuant to Main Board Rule 13.25B / GEM Rule 17.27B, whichever is the later. 2. Please set out all changes in issued shares or treasury shares requiring disclosure pursuant to Main Board Rule 13.25A / GEM Rule 17.27A together with the relevant dates of changes. Each category will need to be disclosed individually with sufficient information to enable the user to identify the relevant category in the listed issuer's Monthly Return. For example, multiple issues of shares as a result of multiple exercises of share options under the same share option scheme or of multiple conversions under the same convertible note must be aggregated and disclosed as one category. However, if the issues resulted from exercises of share options under 2 share option schemes or conversions of 2 convertible notes, these must be disclosed as 2 separate categories. 3. The percentage change in the number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) of the listed issuer is to be calculated by reference to the opening balance of the number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) being disclosed in this Next Day Disclosure Return. 4. In the case of a share repurchase or redemption, the “issue/ selling price per share” shall be construed as “repurchase price per share” or “redemption price per share”. Where shares have been issued/ sold/ repurchased/ redeemed at more than one price per share, a volume-weighted average price per share should be given. 5. The closing balance date is the date of the last relevant event being disclosed. 6. For repurchase or redemption of shares, disclosure is required when the relevant event has occurred (subject to the provisions of Main Board Rules 10.06(4)(a), 13.25A and 13.31 / GEM Rules 13.13(1), 17.27A and 17.35), even if the repurchased or redeemed shares have not yet been cancelled. If repurchased or redeemed shares are to be cancelled upon settlement of such repurchase or redemption after the closing balance date, they shall remain part of the issued shares as at the closing balance date in Part A. Details of these repurchased or redeemed shares shall be disclosed in Part B. 7. Items (i) to (viii) are suggested forms of confirmation. The listed issuer may amend the item(s) that is/are not applicable to meet individual cases. 8. “Identical” means in this context: - the securities are of the same nominal value with the same amount called up or paid up; - they are entitled to dividend/interest at the same rate and for the same period, so that at the next ensuing distribution, the dividend/interest payable per unit will amount to exactly the same sum (gross and net); and - they carry the same rights as to unrestricted transfer, attendance and voting at meetings and rank pari passu in all other respects. |
| FF305 Page 6 of 8 v 1.3.0 Section II must also be completed by a listed issuer where it has made a repurchase of shares which is discloseable under Main Board Rule 10.06(4)(a) / GEM Rule 13.13(1). Repurchase report Section II 1. Class of shares WVR ordinary shares Type of shares A Listed on the Exchange Yes Stock code (if listed) 02390 Description A. Repurchase report Trading date Number of shares repurchased Method of repurchase (Note 1) Repurchase price per share or highest repurchase price per share $ Lowest repurchase price per share $ Aggregate price paid $ 1). 05 August 2026 100,644 On another stock exchange New York Stock Exchange USD 1.1033 USD 1.09 USD 110,158.46 Total number of shares repurchased 100,644 Aggregate price paid $ USD 110,158.46 Number of shares repurchased for cancellation 100,644 Number of shares repurchased for holding as treasury shares 0 B. Additional information for issuer who has a primary listing on the Exchange 1). Date of the resolution granting the repurchase mandate 30 June 2026 2). Total number of shares which the issuer is authorised to repurchase under the repurchase mandate 25,461,758 3). Number of shares repurchased on the Exchange or another stock exchange under the repurchase mandate (a) 2,917,848 4). As a % of number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) as at the date of the resolution granting the repurchase mandate (a) x 100 / number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) as at the date of the resolution granting the repurchase mandate 1.146 % 5). Moratorium period for any issue of new shares, or sale or transfer of treasury shares after the share repurchase(s) set out in Part A (Note 2) Up to 04 September 2026 |
| FF305 Page 7 of 8 v 1.3.0 We hereby confirm that the repurchases made on another stock exchange set out in Part A above were made in accordance with the Main Board Rules and that there have been no material changes to the particulars contained in the Explanatory Statement dated June 8, 2026, which has been filed with the Exchange. We also confirm that any repurchases made on another stock exchange set out in Part A above were made in accordance with the domestic rules applying to repurchases on that other stock exchange. Notes to Section II: 1. Please state whether the repurchase was made on the Exchange, on another stock exchange (stating the name of the exchange), by private arrangement or by general offer. 2. Subject to the carve-out set out in Main Board Rule 10.06(3)(a)/ GEM Rule 13.12, an issuer may not (i) make a new issue of shares, or a sale or transfer of any treasury shares; or (ii) announce a proposed new issue of shares, or a sale or transfer of any treasury shares, for a period of 30 days after any purchase by it of shares, whether on the Exchange or otherwise, without the prior approval of the Exchange. |
| FF305 Page 8 of 8 v 1.3.0 Section III must also be completed by a listed issuer where it has made a sale of treasury shares on the Exchange or any other stock exchange on which the issuer is listed which is discloseable under Main Board Rule 10.06B / GEM Rule 13.14B. Report of on-market sale of treasury shares Not applicable Submitted by: Lau Yee Wa (Name) Title: Company Secretary (Director, Secretary or other Duly Authorised Officer) |
Exhibit 99.6
| FF301 Page 1 of 12 v 1.2.1 Monthly Return for Equity Issuer and Hong Kong Depositary Receipts listed under Chapter 19B of the Exchange Listing Rules on Movements in Securities For the month ended: 31 July 2026 Status: New Submission To : Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited Name of Issuer: Zhihu Inc. Date Submitted: 06 August 2026 I. Movements in Authorised / Registered Share Capital 1. Class of shares WVR ordinary shares Type of shares A Listed on the Exchange (Note 1) Yes Stock code (if listed) 02390 Description Number of authorised/registered shares Par value Authorised/registered share capital Balance at close of preceding month 1,550,000,000 USD 0.000125 USD 193,750 Increase / decrease (-) 0 USD Balance at close of the month 1,550,000,000 USD 0.000125 USD 193,750 2. Class of shares WVR ordinary shares Type of shares B Listed on the Exchange (Note 1) No Stock code (if listed) N/A Description Number of authorised/registered shares Par value Authorised/registered share capital Balance at close of preceding month 50,000,000 USD 0.000125 USD 6,250 Increase / decrease (-) 0 USD Balance at close of the month 50,000,000 USD 0.000125 USD 6,250 Total authorised/registered share capital at the end of the month: USD 200,000 |
| FF301 Page 2 of 12 v 1.2.1 II. Movements in Issued Shares and/or Treasury Shares and Public Float Sufficiency Confirmation 1. Class of shares WVR ordinary shares Type of shares A Listed on the Exchange (Note 1) Yes Stock code (if listed) 02390 Description Number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) Number of treasury shares Total number of issued shares Balance at close of preceding month 250,907,515 0 250,907,515 Increase / decrease (-) -6,117,729 0 Balance at close of the month 244,789,786 0 244,789,786 Public float sufficiency confirmation (Note 4) Pursuant to Main Board Rule 13.32D(1) or 19A.28D(1) / GEM Rule 17.37D(1) or 25.21D(1), we hereby confirm that, in relation to the class of shares as set out above, as at the close of the month: ✔ the applicable public float requirement (see below) has been complied with the applicable public float requirement (see below) has not been complied with The applicable minimum public float requirement for the class of shares as set out above pursuant to Main Board Rule 13.32B or 19A.28B / GEM Rule 17.37B or 25.21B (as the case may be) is: Applicable public float threshold Initial Prescribed Threshold - 25% of the total number of issued shares in the class to which the listed shares belong (excluding treasury shares) Additional information 2. Class of shares WVR ordinary shares Type of shares B Listed on the Exchange (Note 1) No Stock code (if listed) N/A Description Number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) Number of treasury shares Total number of issued shares Balance at close of preceding month 15,233,755 0 15,233,755 Increase / decrease (-) -371,436 0 Balance at close of the month 14,862,319 0 14,862,319 Remarks: Opening and closing balances of Class A ordinary shares shown above are of the Class A ordinary shares issued as fully paid or credited to be fully paid. Opening and closing balances of Class A ordinary shares that are issued and outstanding (i.e. exclusive of the Class A ordinary shares issued to the Depositary for bulk issuance of ADSs reserved for future issuances upon the |
| FF301 Page 3 of 12 v 1.2.1 exercise or vesting of awards granted under the Share Incentive Plans ("Bulk Issuance Shares")) are 246,128,191 and 240,242,116 respectively. |
| FF301 Page 4 of 12 v 1.2.1 III. Details of Movements in Issued Shares and/or Treasury Shares (A). Share Options (under Share Option Schemes of the Issuer) 1. Class of shares WVR ordinary shares Type of shares A Listed on the Exchange (Note 1) Yes Stock code (if listed) 02390 Description Particulars of share option scheme Number of share options outstanding at close of preceding month Movement during the month Number of share options outstanding at close of the month Number of new shares issued during the month pursuant thereto (A1) Number of treasury shares transferred out of treasury during the month pursuant thereto (A2) Number of shares which may be issued or transferred out of treasury pursuant thereto as at close of the month The total number of shares which may be issued or transferred out of treasury upon exercise of all share options to be granted under the scheme at close of the month 1). 2012 Plan (Share incentive plan adopted in June 2012 as amended from time to time) 675,682 Lapsed -49,554 626,128 626,128 0 General Meeting approval date (if applicable) 2). 2022 Plan (Share incentive plan adopted on March 30, 2022, as amended and restated on June 30, 2026) 0 0 0 0 0 13,042,731 General Meeting approval date (if applicable) 30 June 2026 Increase in issued shares (excluding treasury shares): 0 WVR ordinary shares A (AA1) Decrease in treasury shares: 0 WVR ordinary shares A (AA2) Total funds raised during the month from exercise of options: USD 0 |
| FF301 Page 5 of 12 v 1.2.1 (B). Warrants to Issue Shares of the Issuer Not applicable |
| FF301 Page 6 of 12 v 1.2.1 (C). Convertibles (i.e. Convertible into Shares of the Issuer) Not applicable |
| FF301 Page 7 of 12 v 1.2.1 (D). Any other Agreements or Arrangements to Issue Shares of the Issuer, including Options (other than Share Option Schemes) 1. Class of shares WVR ordinary shares Type of shares A Listed on the Exchange (Note 1) Yes Stock code (if listed) 02390 Description Description of other agreements or arrangements General Meeting approval date (if applicable) Number of new shares issued during the month pursuant thereto (D1) Number of treasury shares transferred out of treasury during the month pursuant thereto (D2) Number of shares which may be issued or transferred out of treasury pursuant thereto as at close of the month 1). 2012 Plan - Restricted Shares (Share incentive plan adopted in June 2012 as amended from time to time) 0 0 0 2). 2022 Plan - Restricted Share Unit (Share incentive plan adopted on March 30, 2022, as amended and restated on June 30, 2026) 30 June 2026 0 0 10,336,339 Increase in issued shares (excluding treasury shares): 0 WVR ordinary shares A (DD1) Decrease in treasury shares: 0 WVR ordinary shares A (DD2) Remarks: As of 31 July 2026, 10,336,339 shares of the issuer may be issued pursuant to the restricted share units granted under 2022 Plan. 2,226,711 restricted share units were granted under 2022 Plan during the month. 1,091,154 restricted share units granted under 2022 Plan were vested during the month. 110,250 restricted share units granted under 2022 Plan were forfeited during the month. |
| FF301 Page 8 of 12 v 1.2.1 (E). Other Movements in Issued Shares and/or Treasury Shares 1. Class of shares WVR ordinary shares Type of shares A Listed on the Exchange (Note 1) Yes Stock code (if listed) 02390 Description Events At price (if applicable) Currency Amount Date of event (Note 2) General Meeting approval date (if applicable) Increase/ decrease (-) in issued shares (excluding treasury shares) during the month pursuant thereto (E1) Increase/ decrease (-) in treasury shares during the month pursuant thereto (E2) Number of shares redeemed or repurchased for cancellation but not yet cancelled as at close of the month (Note 3) 1). Repurchase of shares (shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet cancelled) 30 June 2026 -2,474,814 2). Repurchase of shares (shares repurchased and cancelled) 28 July 2026 25 June 2025 -6,349,356 3). Repurchase of shares (shares repurchased and cancelled) 28 July 2026 30 June 2026 -139,809 4). Conversion of Class B ordinary shares to Class A ordinary shares 28 July 2026 371,436 2. Class of shares WVR ordinary shares Type of shares B Listed on the Exchange (Note 1) No Stock code (if listed) N/A Description Events At price (if applicable) Currency Amount Date of event (Note 2) General Meeting approval date (if applicable) Increase/ decrease (-) in issued shares (excluding treasury shares) during the month pursuant thereto (E1) Increase/ decrease (-) in treasury shares during the month pursuant thereto (E2) Number of shares redeemed or repurchased for cancellation but not yet cancelled as at close of the month (Note 3) 1). Conversion of Class B ordinary shares to Class A ordinary shares 28 July 2026 -371,436 Increase/ decrease (-) in issued shares (excluding treasury shares): -6,117,729 WVR ordinary shares A (EE1) Increase/ decrease (-) in issued shares (excluding treasury shares): -371,436 WVR ordinary shares B (EE1) Increase/ decrease (-) in treasury shares: WVR ordinary shares A (EE2) Increase/ decrease (-) in treasury shares: WVR ordinary shares B (EE2) Remarks: Class A: 1) Repurchases of a total of 2,474,814 Class A ordinary shares represented by ADSs were made on July 1 to 2, 6 to 10, 13 to 17, 20 to 24 and 27 to 31, 2026 on New York Stock Exchange, but such shares are not yet cancelled as at 31 July 2026. Class A: 2) & Class A: 3) A total of 6,489,165 Class A ordinary shares represented by ADSs (previously repurchased on New York Stock Exchange on April 1 to 2, 6 to 10, 13 to 17 and 20 to 22, 2026 and June 5, 8 to 12, 15 to 18, 22 to 26 and 29 to 30, 2026) were cancelled on 28 July 2026. |
| FF301 Page 9 of 12 v 1.2.1 Class A: 4) & Class B: 1) Subsequent to the cancellation of the repurchased 6,489,165 Class A ordinary shares on 28 July 2026, 371,436 Class B ordinary shares were converted to Class A ordinary shares on a one-to-one ratio pursuant to Rule 8A.21 of the Listing Rules. Total increase/ decrease (-) in issued shares (excluding treasury shares) during the month (i.e. Total of AA1 to EE1): -6,117,729 WVR ordinary shares A Total increase/ decrease (-) in issued shares (excluding treasury shares) during the month (i.e. Total of AA1 to EE1): -371,436 WVR ordinary shares B Total increase/ decrease (-) in treasury shares during the month (i.e. Total of AA2 to EE2): 0 WVR ordinary shares A Total increase/ decrease (-) in treasury shares during the month (i.e. Total of AA2 to EE2): WVR ordinary shares B |
| FF301 Page 10 of 12 v 1.2.1 IV. Information about Hong Kong Depositary Receipt (HDR) Not applicable |
| FF301 Page 11 of 12 v 1.2.1 V. Confirmations Pursuant to Main Board Rule 13.25C / GEM Rule 17.27C, we hereby confirm to the best knowledge, information and belief that, in relation to each of the securities issued, or the treasury shares sold or transferred by the issuer during the month as set out in Parts III and IV which has not been previously disclosed in a return published under Main Board Rule 13.25A / GEM Rule 17.27A, it has been duly authorised by the board of directors of the listed issuer and carried out in compliance with all applicable listing rules, laws and other regulatory requirements and, insofar as applicable: (Note 5) (i) all money due to the listed issuer in respect of the issue of securities, or sale or transfer of treasury shares has been received by it; (ii) all pre-conditions for listing imposed by the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited under "Qualifications of listing" have been fulfilled; (iii) all (if any) conditions contained in the formal letter granting listing of and permission to deal in the securities have been fulfilled; (iv) all the securities of each class are in all respects identical (Note 6); (v) all documents required by the Companies (Winding Up and Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance to be filed with the Registrar of Companies have been duly filed and that compliance has been made with all other legal requirements; (vi) all the definitive documents of title have been delivered/are ready to be delivered/are being prepared and will be delivered in accordance with the terms of issue, sale or transfer; (vii) completion has taken place of the purchase by the issuer of all property shown in the listing document to have been purchased or agreed to be purchased by it and the purchase consideration for all such property has been duly satisfied; and (viii) the trust deed/deed poll relating to the debenture, loan stock, notes or bonds has been completed and executed, and particulars thereof, if so required by law, have been filed with the Registrar of Companies. Submitted by: Lau Yee Wa Title: Company Secretary (Director, Secretary or other Duly Authorised Officer) |
| FF301 Page 12 of 12 v 1.2.1 Notes 1. The Exchange refers to The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. 2. In the case of repurchase of shares (shares repurchased and cancelled) and redemption of shares (shares redeemed and cancelled), "date of event" should be construed as "cancellation date". In the case of repurchase of shares (shares held as treasury shares), "date of event" should be construed as "date on which shares were repurchased and held by the issuer in treasury". 3. The information is required in the case of repurchase of shares (shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet cancelled) and redemption of shares (shares redeemed but not yet cancelled). Please state the number of shares repurchased or redeemed during the month or in preceding month(s) but pending cancellation as at close of the month as a negative number. 4. "Initial Prescribed Threshold”, "Alternative Threshold” and "market value" have the meanings ascribed thereto under Main Board Rule 13.32A or 19A.28A / GEM Rule 17.37A or 25.21A. See also Main Board Rule 13.32D(4) or 19A.28D(4) / GEM Rule 17.37D(4) or 25.21D(4) on the basis of the public float disclosure. 5. Items (i) to (viii) are suggested forms of confirmation. The listed issuer may amend the item(s) that is/are not applicable to meet individual cases. Where the issuer has already made the relevant confirmations in a return published under Main Board Rule 13.25A / GEM Rule 17.27A in relation to the securities issued, or the treasury shares sold or transferred, no further confirmation is required to be made in this return. 6. “Identical” means in this context: ． the securities are of the same nominal value with the same amount called up or paid up; ． they are entitled to dividend/interest at the same rate and for the same period, so that at the next ensuing distribution, the dividend/interest payable per unit will amount to exactly the same sum (gross and net); and ． they carry the same rights as to unrestricted transfer, attendance and voting at meetings and rank pari passu in all other respects. |
Exhibit 99.7
| FF305 Page 1 of 8 v 1.3.0 Next Day Disclosure Return (Equity issuer - changes in issued shares or treasury shares, share buybacks and/or on-market sales of treasury shares) Instrument: Equity issuer Status: New Submission Name of Issuer: Zhihu Inc. Date Submitted: 07 August 2026 Section I must be completed by a listed issuer where there has been a change in its issued shares or treasury shares which is discloseable pursuant to rule 13.25A of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Exchange”) (the “Main Board Rules”) or rule 17.27A of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on GEM of the Exchange (the “GEM Rules”). Section I 1. Class of shares WVR ordinary shares Type of shares A Listed on the Exchange Yes Stock code (if listed) 02390 Description A. Changes in issued shares or treasury shares Events Changes in issued shares (excluding treasury shares) Number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) As a % of existing number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) before the relevant event (Note 3) Changes in treasury shares Number of treasury shares Issue/ selling price per share (Note 4) Total number of issued shares Opening balance as at (Note 1) 05 August 2026 244,789,786 0 244,789,786 1). Other (please specify) See Part B Date of changes 06 August 2026 % Closing balance as at (Notes 5 and 6) 06 August 2026 244,789,786 0 244,789,786 |
| FF305 Page 2 of 8 v 1.3.0 B. Shares redeemed or repurchased for cancellation but not yet cancelled as at the closing balance date (Notes 5 and 6) 1). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 01 July 2026 108,498 0.041 % USD 1.058 2). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 02 July 2026 135,000 0.051 % USD 1.0484 3). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 06 July 2026 113,208 0.043 % USD 1.0608 4). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 07 July 2026 100,641 0.038 % USD 1.0811 5). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 08 July 2026 111,318 0.042 % USD 1.0705 6). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 09 July 2026 124,254 0.047 % USD 1.0615 7). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 10 July 2026 122,445 0.046 % USD 1.0899 8). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 13 July 2026 131,334 0.049 % USD 1.0908 9). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 14 July 2026 129,330 0.049 % USD 1.0944 10). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 15 July 2026 127,896 0.048 % USD 1.0944 11). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 16 July 2026 90,432 0.034 % USD 1.0858 |
| FF305 Page 3 of 8 v 1.3.0 12). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 17 July 2026 112,047 0.042 % USD 1.0523 13). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 20 July 2026 126,138 0.047 % USD 1.0626 14). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 21 July 2026 77,673 0.029 % USD 1.0594 15). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 22 July 2026 84,732 0.032 % USD 1.0557 16). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 23 July 2026 127,761 0.048 % USD 1.0416 17). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 24 July 2026 131,601 0.049 % USD 1.0576 18). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 27 July 2026 114,864 0.043 % USD 1.0785 19). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 28 July 2026 98,460 0.038 % USD 1.0896 20). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 29 July 2026 104,430 0.04 % USD 1.1116 21). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 30 July 2026 105,000 0.04 % USD 1.0914 22). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 31 July 2026 97,752 0.038 % USD 1.0926 23). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 03 August 2026 97,581 0.038 % USD 1.1041 |
| FF305 Page 4 of 8 v 1.3.0 24). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 04 August 2026 105,000 0.04 % USD 1.1066 25). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 05 August 2026 100,644 0.039 % USD 1.0945 26). Shares repurchased for cancellation but not yet canceled Date of changes 06 August 2026 96,618 0.037 % USD 1.0838 Remarks: 32,206 ADS were repurchased on the New York Stock Exchange on August 6, 2026 (U.S. time) at US$3.2515 per ADS. Each ADS represents three class A ordinary shares. The percentage as stated in the above "Changes in issued shares (excluding treasury shares) as a % of existing number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) before the relevant event" column was calculated based on the Company's issued shares of 259,652,105 (comprising 244,789,786 Class A ordinary shares and 14,862,319 Class B ordinary shares). |
| FF305 Page 5 of 8 v 1.3.0 Confirmation Not applicable Notes to Section I: 1. Please insert the closing balance date of the last Next Day Disclosure Return published pursuant to Main Board Rule 13.25A / GEM Rule 17.27A or Monthly Return pursuant to Main Board Rule 13.25B / GEM Rule 17.27B, whichever is the later. 2. Please set out all changes in issued shares or treasury shares requiring disclosure pursuant to Main Board Rule 13.25A / GEM Rule 17.27A together with the relevant dates of changes. Each category will need to be disclosed individually with sufficient information to enable the user to identify the relevant category in the listed issuer's Monthly Return. For example, multiple issues of shares as a result of multiple exercises of share options under the same share option scheme or of multiple conversions under the same convertible note must be aggregated and disclosed as one category. However, if the issues resulted from exercises of share options under 2 share option schemes or conversions of 2 convertible notes, these must be disclosed as 2 separate categories. 3. The percentage change in the number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) of the listed issuer is to be calculated by reference to the opening balance of the number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) being disclosed in this Next Day Disclosure Return. 4. In the case of a share repurchase or redemption, the “issue/ selling price per share” shall be construed as “repurchase price per share” or “redemption price per share”. Where shares have been issued/ sold/ repurchased/ redeemed at more than one price per share, a volume-weighted average price per share should be given. 5. The closing balance date is the date of the last relevant event being disclosed. 6. For repurchase or redemption of shares, disclosure is required when the relevant event has occurred (subject to the provisions of Main Board Rules 10.06(4)(a), 13.25A and 13.31 / GEM Rules 13.13(1), 17.27A and 17.35), even if the repurchased or redeemed shares have not yet been cancelled. If repurchased or redeemed shares are to be cancelled upon settlement of such repurchase or redemption after the closing balance date, they shall remain part of the issued shares as at the closing balance date in Part A. Details of these repurchased or redeemed shares shall be disclosed in Part B. 7. Items (i) to (viii) are suggested forms of confirmation. The listed issuer may amend the item(s) that is/are not applicable to meet individual cases. 8. “Identical” means in this context: - the securities are of the same nominal value with the same amount called up or paid up; - they are entitled to dividend/interest at the same rate and for the same period, so that at the next ensuing distribution, the dividend/interest payable per unit will amount to exactly the same sum (gross and net); and - they carry the same rights as to unrestricted transfer, attendance and voting at meetings and rank pari passu in all other respects. |
| FF305 Page 6 of 8 v 1.3.0 Section II must also be completed by a listed issuer where it has made a repurchase of shares which is discloseable under Main Board Rule 10.06(4)(a) / GEM Rule 13.13(1). Repurchase report Section II 1. Class of shares WVR ordinary shares Type of shares A Listed on the Exchange Yes Stock code (if listed) 02390 Description A. Repurchase report Trading date Number of shares repurchased Method of repurchase (Note 1) Repurchase price per share or highest repurchase price per share $ Lowest repurchase price per share $ Aggregate price paid $ 1). 06 August 2026 96,618 On another stock exchange New York Stock Exchange USD 1.09 USD 1.0767 USD 104,719.16 Total number of shares repurchased 96,618 Aggregate price paid $ USD 104,719.16 Number of shares repurchased for cancellation 96,618 Number of shares repurchased for holding as treasury shares 0 B. Additional information for issuer who has a primary listing on the Exchange 1). Date of the resolution granting the repurchase mandate 30 June 2026 2). Total number of shares which the issuer is authorised to repurchase under the repurchase mandate 25,461,758 3). Number of shares repurchased on the Exchange or another stock exchange under the repurchase mandate (a) 3,014,466 4). As a % of number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) as at the date of the resolution granting the repurchase mandate (a) x 100 / number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) as at the date of the resolution granting the repurchase mandate 1.184 % 5). Moratorium period for any issue of new shares, or sale or transfer of treasury shares after the share repurchase(s) set out in Part A (Note 2) Up to 05 September 2026 |
| FF305 Page 7 of 8 v 1.3.0 We hereby confirm that the repurchases made on another stock exchange set out in Part A above were made in accordance with the Main Board Rules and that there have been no material changes to the particulars contained in the Explanatory Statement dated June 8, 2026, which has been filed with the Exchange. We also confirm that any repurchases made on another stock exchange set out in Part A above were made in accordance with the domestic rules applying to repurchases on that other stock exchange. Notes to Section II: 1. Please state whether the repurchase was made on the Exchange, on another stock exchange (stating the name of the exchange), by private arrangement or by general offer. 2. Subject to the carve-out set out in Main Board Rule 10.06(3)(a)/ GEM Rule 13.12, an issuer may not (i) make a new issue of shares, or a sale or transfer of any treasury shares; or (ii) announce a proposed new issue of shares, or a sale or transfer of any treasury shares, for a period of 30 days after any purchase by it of shares, whether on the Exchange or otherwise, without the prior approval of the Exchange. |
| FF305 Page 8 of 8 v 1.3.0 Section III must also be completed by a listed issuer where it has made a sale of treasury shares on the Exchange or any other stock exchange on which the issuer is listed which is discloseable under Main Board Rule 10.06B / GEM Rule 13.14B. Report of on-market sale of treasury shares Not applicable Submitted by: Lau Yee Wa (Name) Title: Company Secretary (Director, Secretary or other Duly Authorised Officer) |
