DONGFENG GROUP (00489) announced that Hodson Finance Limited (Hodson Finance), a licensed corporation authorized to conduct Type 4 (advising on securities), Type 6 (advising on corporate finance), and Type 9 (asset management) regulated activities under Chapter 571 of the Securities and Futures Ordinance of Hong Kong, has been appointed as independent financial advisor to provide advice to the independent board committee regarding the merger and distribution. The appointment of Hodson Finance as independent financial advisor has been approved by the independent board committee in accordance with Rule 2.1 of the Takeovers Code.