CLIFFORDML (03686) announced that on February 23, 2026, the Group instructed its bank to purchase approximately 800 ounces of allocated gold bars using internal resources. The allocated gold investment amounts to about HK$32.4 million (equivalent to RMB 28.8 million), and the order was matched on the same day. The transaction is expected to be completed on February 25, 2026, with the Group settling the payment in cash upon completion.