NetEase 2026 Annual General Meeting Notice and Proxy Materials

NetEase, Inc. filed a Form 6-K containing materials for its 2026 Annual General Meeting scheduled for June 23, 2026. The filing includes the notice of meeting and proxy statement detailing six key proposals for shareholder approval: (1) re-election of six directors including CEO William Lei Ding and five independent directors; (2) ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers as auditors for 2026; (3) granting a general mandate to issue up to 10% of outstanding shares; (4) granting a general mandate to repurchase up to 10% of outstanding shares; (5) amendments to the 2019 Share Incentive Plan to comply with Hong Kong listing rules; and (6) amendments to the company's memorandum and articles of association to align with Hong Kong listing requirements. The record dates for voting are May 26, 2026 for both ordinary shares and American Depositary Shares. The meeting will be held in person at the company's Hangzhou offices, with provisions for alternative arrangements if needed.