1. Qudian Inc. will change its name to High Templar Tech Limited. 2. The company's ticker symbol will change from QD to HTT on December 22. 3. Shareholders approved the name change at an extraordinary general meeting. 4. Qudian aims to leverage technology for innovative consumer-oriented solutions. 5. The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
FAQ
Why Bullish?
Name changes can refresh investor interest, particularly if tied to strategic growth. Historical examples show rebranding can lead to positive stock performance, as seen with companies like Nokia re-entering new markets.
How important is it?
This name change could lead to a strategic repositioning, making QD/HTT more attractive. Strong branding and market visibility are crucial for growth, impacting overall valuation.
Why Long Term?
The impact from a name and ticker change may take time to reflect in markets. Long-term identity shifts often alter brand perception and could attract new investment.
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XIAMEN, China, Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Qudian Inc. ("Qudian" or "the Company" or "We") (NYSE:QD), a consumer-oriented technology company in China, today announced the change of its name to "High Templar Tech Limited" and its ticker symbol to "HTT".
As previously announced by the Company on November 12, 2025, its board of directors (the "Board") resolved to (i) change the Company's name to "High Templar Tech Limited" (the "Name Change"), subject to shareholders' approval to be obtained at an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders (the "EGM"), and (ii) change the ticker symbol to "HTT". At the EGM held on December 10, 2025, the Company's shareholders approved the Name Change by a special resolution.
The Company's American Depositary Shares ("ADSs"), each representing one Class A ordinary shares, par value of US$0.0001 per share, of the Company, are currently listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "QD". The Company's ADSs are expected to begin trading under the Company's new name, "High Templar Tech Limited", and its new ticker symbol, "HTT", effective at the opening of trading on December 22, 2025.
About Qudian Inc.
Qudian Inc. (to be renamed as High Templar Tech Limited) (NYSE:QD) (to be changed to HTT) is a consumer-oriented technology company. Qudian is exploring innovative business opportunities to satisfy consumers' demand by leveraging its technology capabilities. For more information, please visit http://ir.qudian.com.
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