Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC, 00981.HK) filed a Next Day Disclosure Return on 10 March 2026 detailing a minor expansion of its share capital following the exercise of Restricted Share Units (RSUs).

Key points 1. Share issue details • Type: Ordinary H-shares listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange • Volume: 77,632 new shares issued on 10 March 2026 • Issue price: HKD 0.031 per share • Purpose: Exercise of RSUs granted under the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan (adopted 28 June 2023) by employees who are not directors.

2. Impact on Hong Kong-listed share capital • Opening balance (6 March 2026): 6,001,816,035 shares • Closing balance (10 March 2026): 6,001,893,667 shares • Percentage increase: 0.00097%

3. Mainland-listed A-shares (STAR Market) • No change recorded; issued shares remain at 1,999,562,549.

4. Combined share count • Total shares before change: 8,001,378,584 • Total shares after change: 8,001,456,216 • Net addition: 77,632 shares.

The company confirmed that the issuance complied with all applicable listing rules and regulatory requirements, and that full consideration for the shares has been received.