According to an announcement from HC Group (02280), pursuant to Rule 13.48(1) of the Listing Rules, the company is required to send its interim report for the six months ended June 30, 2026 to shareholders no later than three months after the end of the relevant financial period, that is, on or before September 30, 2026.

As the audit work for the 2025 annual results is currently still in progress, the company expects that the 2025 annual results may affect the preparation of the 2026 interim report.

In view of the audit progress of the 2025 annual results, the company considers that it will not be able to publish the 2026 interim report on or before September 30, 2026.