H World Group Ltd

H World Group Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Yanjun Sun as an independent director to its Board, effective July 28, 2026. Mr. Sun brings extensive experience from leading global investment firms, including Jardine Matheson, TPG Capital, and Goldman Sachs, with expertise in private market investing, capital markets, and mergers and acquisitions. The company's founder, Mr. Qi Ji, expressed confidence that Mr. Sun's talents and experience will significantly contribute to H World's long-term sustainable growth.

H World Group Limited announced that its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on June 26, 2026, and all proposed resolutions were duly passed. Key resolutions included the ratification of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu as the company's auditor for 2026 and the re-election of Mr. Justin Martin Leverenz and Ms. Yi Zhang as directors. The shareholders also authorized the board to determine the auditor's remuneration and empowered directors/officers to implement the resolutions.

H World Group Limited announced that its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on June 26, 2026. During the AGM, shareholders passed several key resolutions, including the ratification of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Certified Public Accountants LLP as the company's auditor for 2026. Additionally, Mr. Justin Martin Leverenz and Ms. Yi Zhang were re-elected as a director and an independent director (and chairwoman of the audit committee), respectively. The resolutions also authorized company directors and officers to take all necessary actions to implement these decisions.

H World Group reported an 11.1% year-over-year increase in Q1 2026 revenue to RMB6.0 billion ($870 million). However, net income attributable to H World Group Limited decreased by 8.6% year-over-year to RMB817 million ($118 million). The company expanded its hotel network to 13,215 hotels and 1,303,563 rooms, with HWC RevPAR increasing 3.0% year-over-year. Additionally, Ms. Jie Zheng resigned as an executive Director.

H World Group Limited announced its Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held on June 26, 2026, in Shanghai. Shareholders will vote on the ratification of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu as auditor for 2026, and the re-election of Mr. Justin Martin Leverenz and Ms. Yi Zhang as directors. The record dates for Ordinary Shares and ADSs are May 18, 2026.

H World Group Limited announced that its audit committee will convene on Friday, May 15, 2026, to review and approve the unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company plans to release these Q1 2026 results on the same day, May 15, 2026, after the close of trading on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and before the opening of the U.S. market. Following the announcement, management will host a conference call to discuss the results.

H World Group Limited announced the schedule for its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2026. The results will be released on Friday, May 15, 2026, after Hong Kong trading hours and before the opening of the U.S. market. Following the announcement, H World's management will host a conference call on the same day at 7 a.m. U.S. Eastern time to discuss the results, with pre-registration required for participants.

H World Group Limited announced the record date for its upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). The Ordinary Shares Record Date is set for the close of business on Monday, May 18, 2026 (Hong Kong time), determining eligibility to attend and vote. Holders of American Depositary Shares (ADSs) as of the close of business on May 18, 2026 (New York time) can instruct Citibank, N.A. on voting. Further details regarding the AGM date and location will be provided in a separate notice.

H World Group Ltd. (HTHT) filed its 20-F, highlighting significant regulatory risks and uncertainties related to its operations in China. The company addresses PRC government influence, evolving cybersecurity and data privacy laws, and potential requirements for CSRC filings for overseas re-financing. It notes compliance with current regulations, including self-assessment for cross-border data transfers and an exemption for hotel reservation data. The financial impact of its Variable Interest Entities (VIEs) was immaterial, contributing less than 1% to total revenues, net profit, and assets in 2024 and 2025.

H World Group Ltd. (HTHT) filed its 20-F, detailing its operations and the complex regulatory environment in China. The company addresses compliance with PRC laws concerning its Variable Interest Entity (VIE) structure, cybersecurity, and cross-border data transfer. HTHT states it has obtained all requisite permits and conducted self-assessments for data transfers, receiving approval for overseas hotel reservations. However, the report emphasizes uncertainties in interpretation and implementation of new regulations, including potential future CSRC filing requirements for overseas refinancing and expanded extraterritorial application of cybersecurity laws, posing risks to operations and securities value.