Baidu, Inc. (09888.HK): Voluntary Conversion to Hong Kong Dual Primary Listing, Effective 1 September 2026

NewTimeSpace News: On August 27, 2026,Baidu, Inc.(09888.HK) announced that the Company will voluntarily convert its secondary‑listing status on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited to primary‑listing status, effective 1 September 2026. Upon effectiveness, Baidu will maintain dual primary listing on HKEX and Nasdaq, and the suffix“S”will be removed from its Hong Kong stock short name.

According to the announcement, the Company has applied for and obtained several waivers from HKEX in connection with the conversion to primary listing.Baidu, Inc.stated that such waivers will provide necessary flexibility for compliance‑driven operations after dual primary listing. Investors should exercise caution when trading the Company’s shares.

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