A METAVERSE (01616) announced that the Hong Kong Stock Exchange notified the company on August 20, 2025, that it must meet the following resumption guidance before seeking to resume trading: (i) demonstrate that it has an effective board of directors and board committees that can fulfill all continuing obligations under the Listing Rules; (ii) demonstrate that the company has complied with Rule 13.24 of the Listing Rules; (iii) re-comply with the requirements of Rules 3.05 and 3.28 of the Listing Rules; and (iv) inform the market of all material information to enable the company's shareholders and investors to assess its position.