Smart-Core Holdings Limited announced a substantial share placement, issuing 97.74 million new ordinary shares under its general mandate pursuant to the placing agreement dated 22 June 2026. The new shares were allotted on 13 July 2026 at HKD 3.00 per share.

The transaction lifted Smart-Core’s issued share base (excluding treasury shares) from 488.68 million to 586.42 million, representing a 20% expansion. The company reported no treasury shares before or after the placement.

At the stated placing price, the gross inflow from the share allotment amounts to approximately HKD 293.21 million. All proceeds have been received, and the board confirms full compliance with Hong Kong Stock Exchange Main Board Rule 13.25A and related regulatory requirements.

Smart-Core made no share repurchases or treasury-share sales during the period covered by the disclosure.