According to an announcement dated 23 February 2026, China Castson 81 Finance Company Limited (Stock Code: 810) provided additional information regarding a circular issued on 27 January 2026 in relation to a Rights Issue and a Whitewash Waiver (subject to the Takeovers Code).

The announcement confirms that, as of the Latest Practicable Date, none of the company’s subsidiaries, pension funds, or persons presumed to be acting in concert owned or controlled any shares or securities of the company during the relevant period, aside from the Irrevocable Undertaking and the Underwriting Agreement. Goodchamp, holding approximately 17.34% of the total issued share capital, intends to maintain current business operations following completion of the Rights Issue, with no major changes to the group’s businesses or workforce.

An application has been made by Goodchamp for a Whitewash Waiver under Note 1 on dispensations from Rule 26 of the Takeovers Code, and the Executive has agreed to grant this waiver subject to approval thresholds of at least 75% and over 50% of votes cast by independent shareholders. The announcement states that all other information in the circular remains unchanged.