MARKETINGFORCE (02556) opened sharply higher in the morning session, gaining over 11%. As of the time of writing, the stock was up 9.02%, trading at HKD 42.80, with a turnover of HKD 208 million.

The company announced that on May 7, 2026, it received commitment letters from its Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and controlling shareholder Mr. Zhao Xulong, and Ms. Zhu Shuina, who is Mr. Zhao's spouse and also a controlling shareholder of the company. According to the commitment letters, and based on their confidence in the company's long-term value and commitment to protecting investor interests, Mr. Zhao and Ms. Zhu have voluntarily pledged to the company that they will not sell any company shares they held as of the date of this announcement for a period of 12 months, starting from May 16, 2026.