On 27 February 2026, a disclosure was made regarding dealings in the shares of Bright Smart Securities & Commodities Group Limited under Rule 22 of the Hong Kong Code on Takeovers and Mergers. The transaction was linked to Morgan Stanley & Co., International plc, a Class (5) associate connected with the Offeror.
Morgan Stanley & Co., International plc disclosed that on 26 February 2026, it purchased 130,000 ordinary shares for a total of 1.15 million at the highest price of 8.9900 and the lowest price of 8.5100. On the same day, it sold 348,000 ordinary shares for a total of 2.98 million at the highest price of 8.9120 and the lowest price of 8.4300.
According to the announcement, these dealings were made for Morgan Stanley & Co., International plc’s own account. The entity is ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley.