Qudian Inc. Regains Compliance with NYSE Minimum Price Requirement

XIAMEN,China,Feb. 3,2023 --Qudian Inc.("Qudian" or the "Company") (NYSE: QD),a consumer-oriented technology company inChina,today announced that the Company has regained compliance with the New York Stock Exchange's ("NYSE") continued listing standard for share prices as confirmed by a notification letter from the NYSE on February 1,2023.

On September 22,2022,the NYSE notified the Company of its non-compliance with the exchange's continued listing standards because the average closing price of its American depositary shares ("ADSs") had fallen below $1.00 over a period of 30 consecutive trading days.

On February 1,2023,the NYSE confirmed to Qudian that a calculation of the average closing price of the Company's ADSs over the 30-trading day period ended January 31,2023 indicated that such price exceeded the NYSE's minimum requirement of $1.00. Accordingly,the Company is no longer considered below the $1.00 continued listing criterion.

AboutQudian Inc.

Qudian Inc.("Qudian") is a consumer-oriented technology company in China. The Company historically focused on providing credit solutions to consumers. Qudian is exploring innovative consumer products and services to satisfy Chinese consumers' fundamental and daily needs by leveraging its technology capabilities.

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Safe Harbor Statement

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For investor and media inquiries,please contact:

InChina:

Qudian Inc.

IR team

Tel: +86-592-596-8208

E-mail:ir@qudian.com

The Piacente Group,Inc.

Jenny Cai

Tel: +86 (10) 6508-0677

E-mail:qudian@tpg-ir.com

IntheUnited States:

The Piacente Group,Inc.

Brandi Piacente

Tel: +1-212-481-2050

E-mail:qudian@tpg-ir.com

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