Form 6-K - Report of foreign issuer [Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16]
January 25 2024 - 6:37AM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of January 2024
Commission file number: 001-39177
Sound Group Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified
in Its Charter)
60 Anson Road,
Mapletree Anson,
#09-01/02,
Singapore 079914
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F x Form
40-F ¨
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Sound Group Inc. |
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Date: January 25, 2024 |
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/s/ Jinnan (Marco) Lai |
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Name: |
Jinnan (Marco) Lai |
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Chief Executive Officer, Director |
EXHIBIT
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Exhibit 99.1
Sound Group Inc. (Formerly LIZHI INC.)
Announces Corporate Name and Ticker Symbol Change
Singapore, Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)
– Sound Group Inc., formerly known as LIZHI INC. (“Sound Group” or the “Company”), a global
audio-centric social and entertainment company, today announced the results of its Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders
held on January 25, 2024, in Singapore, where it adopted a special resolution to approve its name change from “LIZHI
INC.” to “Sound Group Inc.”.
As previously announced, the Company will
also change the ticker symbol of its American depositary shares listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market from “LIZI” to
“SOGP.” The American depositary shares of the Company, each representing two hundred (200) Class A ordinary shares, par
value US$0.0001 per share, will commence trading under the new ticker symbol at the market opening on January 25, 2024.
“Our new corporate name and ticker symbol
embody our mission and vision: building the world’s largest audio platform to better connect and communicate,” said Mr. Jinnan
(Marco) Lai, Founder and CEO of Sound Group. “As we venture into 2024, we remain committed to steadfastly executing our globalization
strategy, propelling product innovations, and unlocking sustainable value for our users and shareholders in 2024 and beyond.”
The name and ticker symbol changes 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.
For more information,
please visit: https://ir.soundgroupinc.com/
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
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