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 December 2018
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Commission File Number: 001-34947
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Bitauto Holdings Limited
New Century Hotel Office Tower, 6/F
No. 6 South Capital Stadium Road
Beijing 100044
The People’s Republic of China
(Address of principal executive offices)
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Change of Management of Bitauto Holdings Limited
Mr. Lei Zhu has resigned as the chief technology officer of Bitauto Holdings Limited (NYSE: BITA), effective December 29, 2018. After his resignation, Mr. Zhu will serve as the chief executive officer of an automotive company focusing on Internet of Vehicles (IoV) and AI technology in Bitauto’s ecosystem.
“We want to express our gratitude to Mr. Zhu for his service with Bitauto in the past two years. Mr. Zhu has contributed to our growth and development through his leadership and rich experience,” said Mr. Andy Zhang, chief executive officer of Bitauto.
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.
Bitauto Holdings Limited
| By | : | /s/ Ming Xu |
| Name | : | Ming Xu |
| Title | : | Chief Financial Officer |
Date: December 31, 2018