SINGAPORE, Jan. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sound Group Inc. (“Sound Group” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SOGP), a global audio-centric social and entertainment company, today announced that its American depositary shares, each representing two hundred (200) Class A ordinary shares, par value US$0.0001 per share (the “ADSs”), will commence trading on Nasdaq under the new name “Sound Group Inc.” at the market opening on January 26, 2024.
As previously announced, a special resolution to approve its name change from “LIZHI INC.” to “Sound Group Inc.” was adopted at an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders, held by the Company on January 25, 2024, in Singapore.
Trading of the ADSs under the new name on Nasdaq will not affect shareholders’ rights, the Company’s operations, or its financial position. The Company does not intend to change its financial strategy or financial reporting as a result of this announcement.
About Sound Group Inc. (formerly known as LIZHI INC.)
Sound Group Inc. is a global audio-centric social and entertainment company driven by a clear mission and vision: building the world’s largest audio platform to better connect and communicate. The Company is dedicated to shaping a future where audio not only bridges gaps but also amplifies human connection through the power of sound. Sound Group Inc. has been listed on Nasdaq since January 2020.
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Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the Company’s goals and strategies; the Company’s future business development, results of operations and financial condition; the expected growth of the online audio market; the expectation regarding the rate at which to gain active users, especially paying users; the Company’s ability to monetize the user base; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China and overseas markets; the impact of the COVID-19 to the Company’s business operations and the economy in China and elsewhere generally; any adverse changes in laws, regulations, rules, policies or guidelines applicable to the Company; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “target,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the Securities Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
Sound Group Inc.
IR Department
Tel: +86 (20) 8381-8791
E-mail: ir@soundgroupinc.com
Piacente Financial Communications
Jenny Cai
Tel: +86 (10) 6508-0677
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: soundgroup@tpg-ir.com
