On 12 October 2026, Guotai Junan International Holdings Ltd (Guotai Junan International) disclosed share-dealing activity by UBS AG, a Class (6) associate of the offeree company under the Hong Kong Code on Takeovers and Mergers. The transactions, executed on 9 October 2026, were conducted for UBS AG’s own account while the company is subject to a privatisation proposal by way of scheme of arrangement.
UBS AG purchased 25,000 shares at HKD 2.8894 per share and an additional 5,000 shares at HKD 2.8910 per share. The bank also sold 181,000 shares at HKD 2.8873 per share and a further 299,000 shares at HKD 2.8874 per share. After these trades, UBS AG’s shareholding stood at 698.13 million shares, representing approximately 7.33% of Guotai Junan International’s issued share capital.
The disclosure was made in accordance with Rule 22 of the Hong Kong Code on Takeovers and Mergers as part of the ongoing privatisation process.