SMIC (00981.HK) has announced the issuance of new shares.

On June 30, 2026, a total of 26,800 ordinary shares were issued. This issuance was not the result of action by a company director. Instead, the shares were issued due to the exercise of Restricted Stock Units. These units were granted under the company's 2014 Share Award Scheme, which was originally adopted on June 13, 2013.

In a separate transaction on the same date, the company issued an additional 40,400 shares. This issuance was made under the terms of the 2014 Share Option Scheme, which was also adopted on June 13, 2013.