NetEase Music Adds 1,000 Shares in July 2026 via Pre-IPO Option Exercise; Public Float Remains Compliant

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Hong Kong, 5 Aug 2026 – NetEase Cloud Music Inc. (NetEase Music) has filed its Monthly Return for the period ended 31 July 2026, outlining marginal changes to its capital structure.

Authorised Capital • Authorised share capital stayed constant at 1.00 billion ordinary shares with a par value of USD 0.0001, equivalent to USD 100,000.

Issued Shares • Total issued shares (excluding treasury shares) increased by 1,000 to 210.33 million, a 0.0005% rise from the previous month. • The change stemmed solely from the exercise of employee stock options under the 2016 Pre-IPO Share Incentive Scheme.

Option Scheme Activity • Options outstanding under the Pre-IPO scheme fell to 591,510 after 1,000 options were exercised. • The option exercise generated HKD 85,800 in proceeds. • Outstanding options represent approximately 0.28% of the company’s enlarged share base.

Restricted Share Units (RSUs) • Under the 2022 RSU Plan, 1.998 million RSUs remain outstanding, equal to about 0.95% of issued shares. These RSUs will be settled with existing shares rather than new issuance.

Treasury Shares and Other Instruments • The company held no treasury shares and recorded no buybacks, warrants, convertibles or additional share issuance arrangements during the month.

Public Float • NetEase Music confirmed compliance with the Main Board’s 25% minimum public-float requirement as of 31 July 2026.

Administrative Details • The filing was authorised by Company Secretary Wong Wai Yee, Ella, and submitted to Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited on 5 August 2026.

The monthly update indicates stable capital structure with minimal dilution resulting from routine employee incentive plan exercises.

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