UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of August 2026
Commission File Number: 001-38591
PDD Holdings Inc.
First Floor, 25 St Stephen’s Green,
Dublin 2, D02 XF99
Ireland
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F x Form 40-F ¨
PDD Holdings Announces Passing of an Independent Director
PDD Holdings Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ: PDD) announces with profound sadness that Dr. Ivonne M.C.M. Rietjens, an independent director of the Company, passed away in August 2026 at age 67.
Dr. Rietjens had served as an independent director of the Company since August 2023. A distinguished scientist and academic, Dr. Rietjens brought deep expertise and thoughtful judgment to the Board's work. During her tenure, Dr. Rietjens made valuable contributions to the Company's governance and development that will leave a lasting impact.
The Company's board of directors (the "Board") and management team are deeply saddened by Dr. Rietjens' passing and hold her contributions and dedicated service in the highest regard. It was a true privilege to have Dr. Rietjens alongside us during her time with the Company, and she will be greatly missed. The Board extends its deepest condolences to Dr. Rietjens' family and friends during this profoundly difficult time.
The Board will review the composition of its committees and make such adjustments as are consistent with applicable requirements.
SIGNATURES
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.
| PDD HOLDINGS INC. |
| By | : | /s/ Lei Chen | |
| Name | : | Lei Chen | |
| Title | : | Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors and Co-Chief Executive Officer |
| By | : | /s/ Jiazhen Zhao | |
| Name | : | Jiazhen Zhao | |
| Title | : | Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors and Co-Chief Executive Officer |
Date: August 21, 2026