Beike Listed in 2023 Forbes' Global 2000 for the First Time

BEIJING,June 12,2023 -- Forbes released the Global 2000 for 2023 recently.KE Holdings Inc. ("Beike" or the "Company") (NYSE: BEKE and HKEX: 2423),a digital service platform for the housing industry,ranked 1413th on the list for the first time.

Forbes announces the Global 2000 annually. It is regarded as one of the most authoritative and high-profile business rankings in the world. The Global 2000 ranks the largest companies in the world using four metrics: sales,profits,assets,and market value. Other major companies on the list include leading enterprises such as Bank of China,Ping An,JD.com,etc.

As the real estate market in China experiences a moderate recovery,Beike's main development principle for the next decade will focus on "quality as the core to achieve efficient growth." Despite progress,the residential sector has yet to fully satisfy customer needs. However,the growing demand for products and quality services that improve the living experience will provide the Company with tremendous room for growth in future.

Over the long term,Beike aims to take a more proactive approach to planning initiatives that can drive long-term growth and advance the Company's vision. In the vast and dynamic housing services market,Beike will establish a solid foundation of quality,avoid making impatient decisions,and work diligently to enhance the ecosystem of service providers and provide consumers with better living experiences.

About KE Holdings Inc.

KE Holdings Inc. is a leading integrated online and offline platform for housing transactions and services. The Company is a pioneer in building infrastructure and standards to reinvent how service providers and housing customers efficiently navigate and complete housing transactions in China,ranging from existing and new home sales,home rentals,to home renovation and furnishing,and other services. The Company owns and operates Lianjia,China's leading real estate brokerage brand and an integral part of its Beike platform. With more than 20 years of operating experience through Lianjia since its inception in 2001,the Company believes the success and proven track record of Lianjia pave the way for it to build its infrastructure and standards and drive the rapid and sustainable growth of Beike.