The Hong Kong-listed coal trader Ares Asia has issued a supplemental notice for its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on 23 September 2026 at Unit 9602, Level 96, International Commerce Centre, Kowloon.

Key amendments to the original AGM agenda are as follows:

1. Withdrawal of Previous Resolutions • The resolutions originally numbered 2(A) and 2(B) will no longer be tabled for shareholder approval.

2. New Ordinary Resolutions to Be Voted • Re-election and redesignation of Mr. Yeung Kin Bond, Sydney—currently an Independent Non-Executive Director—as Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer. • Re-election and redesignation of Ms. Ruayrungruang Woraphanit—currently a Non-Executive Director—as Executive Director and Chairlady of the Board. • Appointment of Mr. Gao Yuan as an Independent Non-Executive Director.

3. Proxy Arrangements • A revised proxy form accompanies the supplemental circular dated 1 September 2026. Shareholders intending to vote by proxy must use the updated form.

4. Unchanged Items • Apart from the adjustments above, all other resolutions, eligibility criteria for attendance and voting, and the register-closure timetable outlined in the 21 July 2026 circular remain intact.

Current Board Composition (as of 1 September 2026) • Executive Director: Mr. Lai Yi-Chun (Chairman) • Non-Executive Director: Ms. Ruayrungruang Woraphanit • Independent Non-Executive Directors: Mr. Yeung Kin Bond, Sydney; Mr. Liu Ji; Mr. Quan Ruixue

Shareholders are advised to review the supplemental circular for detailed biographies of the director nominees and for full procedural guidance ahead of the AGM.