Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited have stated that they take no responsibility for the contents of the announcement by Nanhua Futures Co., Ltd. (the “Company”). On January 26, 2026 (U.S. time), the Company’s indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Nanhua USA LLC (“Nanhua USA”), was approved to become a trading member of Nodal Exchange, LLC, a leading derivatives exchange focused on North American power, natural gas, and environmental markets.

Nanhua USA is currently a clearing member of Nodal Clear, LLC, which is the designated clearing institution for Nodal Exchange. Following this approval, Nanhua USA can trade and clear related products listed on Nodal Exchange. The Company reminds shareholders and potential investors to exercise caution when dealing in its securities.

According to the announcement, the board of directors of the Company comprises one executive director, five non-executive directors, and three independent non-executive directors. The announcement was dated January 27, 2026, in Hangzhou, the People’s Republic of China.