Qudian (QD) 6-K Qudian Inc. Announces US$195 Million Forward Share Repurchase Program

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE13a-16 OR15d-16

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

August 2019

Commission File Number:001-38230

QUDIAN INC.

Tower A, AVIC Zijin Plaza,

Siming District, Xiamen, Fujian Province 361000,

China

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under coverForm 20-F orForm 40-F.

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Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant toRule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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Exhibit 99.1 Press Release: Qudian Inc. Announces US$195 Million Forward Share Repurchase Program

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SIGNATURE

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.

QUDIAN INC.
By:	/s/ Carl Yeung
Name:	Carl Yeung
Title:	Chief Financial Officer

Date: August 23, 2019

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