Air China (00753) announced that the company recently received a "Notice of Acceptance of Application for Securities Issuance by a Shanghai Mainboard Listed Company from Air China Limited" (SSE Review (Refinancing) [2026] No. 5) issued by the Shanghai Stock Exchange. The Shanghai Stock Exchange, in accordance with relevant regulations, reviewed the prospectus for the securities issuance by the Shanghai mainboard listed company and the related application documents submitted by the company, confirming that the application documents are complete and comply with statutory forms, and has decided to accept and proceed with the review in accordance with the law. This private placement of A-shares still requires approval from the Shanghai Stock Exchange and registration with the China Securities Regulatory Commission, among other procedures, and can only be implemented after the CSRC grants its approval. There is uncertainty regarding whether the application will be approved by the Shanghai Stock Exchange, obtain the consent of the CSRC, and the corresponding timeline. The company will, based on the progress of the matter, strictly adhere to the relevant laws, regulations, and requirements governing private placements of A-shares by listed companies and promptly fulfill its information disclosure obligations.