HONWORLD GP (02226) announced that as of the date of this announcement, the company's public float is approximately 23.27%. This figure falls below the minimum requirement of at least 25% of the company's total issued shares, as stipulated by Rule 8.08(1)(a) of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's Listing Rules.

The board recently became aware that Mr. Mao Huixin submitted an interest disclosure form on December 20, 2025, indicating his shareholding in the company had increased to approximately 10.09% of the total issued share capital.

After accounting for the shares held by Mr. Mao and other core connected persons of the company, the public float as of the date of this announcement is approximately 23.27%, which is below the minimum required percentage.