On 30 January 2026, M&G Investment Management Limited, which is ultimately owned by M&G Plc, disclosed the purchase of 45,000 shares of Hainan Meilan International Airport Co. Ltd. at a price of $10.1951 per share. Following the transaction, M&G Investment Management Limited holds a total of 35,729,000 shares, representing approximately 15.7457% of the company's issued share capital.
M&G Investment Management Limited is noted as a Class (6) associate connected with the offeree company, with the disclosed dealings made on behalf of its discretionary investment clients. This disclosure appears in the context of a possible mandatory general offer under the Hong Kong Code on Takeovers and Mergers.