SINGAPORE and SHANGHAI, Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H World Group Limited (NASDAQ:HTHT) ("H World" or the "Company," together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"), a key player in the global hotel industry, today announced the completion of its offering of CNY3.35 billion aggregate principal amount of CNY-denominated senior unsecured bonds (the "Bonds"). The Bonds were offered in offshore transactions outside the United States to non-U.S. persons (the "Bond Offering") in reliance on Regulation S under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act").

The Bond Offering consists of CNY3.35 billion of 2.25 per cent. bonds due 2031.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Bond Offering for general corporate purposes.

The Bonds have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws. They may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons (as defined in Regulation S under the Securities Act) except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act.

The listing of and permission to deal in the Bonds on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Hong Kong Stock Exchange") is expected to become effective on September 17, 2026.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities, in the United States or elsewhere, and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale of the securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

About H World

Originated in China, H World is a key player in the global hotel industry. As of June 30, 2026, H World operated 13,539 hotels with 1,335,445 rooms in operation in 21 countries. H World’s brands include HanTing Hotel, JI Hotel, Orange Hotel, Crystal Orange Hotel, IntercityHotel, Grand JI Hotel, Hi Inn, Ni Hao Hotel, Elan Hotel, Zleep Hotels, Starway Hotel, CitiGO, Manxin Hotel, Madison Hotel, MAXX Hotel, Blossom House, Joya Hotel, Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts, Jaz in the City, Steigenberger Icons and Song Hotels. In addition, H World also has the rights as master franchisee for Mercure, Ibis and Ibis Styles, and co-development rights for Grand Mercure and Novotel, in the pan-China region.

H World’s business includes L&O and M&F models. Under the L&O model, H World directly operates hotels typically located on leased or owned properties. Under the manachise model, H World manages manachised hotels through the on-site hotel managers that H World appoints, and H World collects fees from franchisees. Under the franchise model, H World provides training, reservations and support services to the franchised hotels, and collects fees from franchisees but does not appoint on-site hotel managers. H World applies a consistent standard and platform across all of its hotels. As of June 30, 2026, H World operated 7 percent of its hotel rooms under the L&O model, and 93 percent under the M&F model.

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Contact Information

Investor Relations

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Email: ir@hworld.com

https://ir.hworld.com