China Castson 81 Finance Co. Ltd. issued a clarification announcement to add Takeovers Code disclosures to its 27 January 2026 circular on the rights issue and related whitewash waiver. The company said that, during the relevant period, no group subsidiaries, pension funds or certain presumed concert parties/associates held or controlled the company’s shares or related derivatives, aside from the irrevocable undertaking and underwriting agreement. It also clarified that underwriter Goodchamp, which held about 17.34% of the company as of the latest practicable date, has applied for and received in-principle approval for a whitewash waiver subject to independent shareholder approval at an SGM, and that Goodchamp, Dr. Lam and their concert parties do not plan major business or employment changes after completion.

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