Black Sesame International Holding Limited (stock code: 02533) disclosed a series of share issuances on 10–11 March 2026 linked to its employee incentive schemes, resulting in a moderate expansion of its share base.

Key Transaction Details 1. Pre-IPO Share Plan (adopted 7 Sep 2016; amended 31 Dec 2021) • 10 Mar 2026: 42,271 new ordinary shares issued at HKD 4.385 each • 11 Mar 2026: 191,333 new ordinary shares issued at HKD 2.799 each

2. Post-IPO Share Plan (adopted 26 Jul 2024) • 11 Mar 2026: 120,000 new ordinary shares allotted to satisfy awards for a director (held by trustee; no consideration) • 11 Mar 2026: 5,880,000 new ordinary shares issued for non-director participants (held by trustee; no consideration)

Impact on Share Capital • Opening issued shares (6 Mar 2026): 671.97 million • New shares issued: 6.23 million • Percentage increase: 0.93 % • Closing issued shares (excluding treasury): 678.20 million • Treasury shares unchanged at 0.27 million • Total issued shares (including treasury): 678.47 million

All issuances were duly authorised by the board and executed in compliance with Hong Kong Listing Rules and relevant regulatory requirements. No share repurchases or treasury-share sales were reported during the period.