An announcement from BRETON (01333) reveals that the board of directors has been informed by Mr. Chen Fangming, the company's Chairman, General Manager, Executive Director, and controlling shareholder, of a recent share purchase.

Mr. Chen acquired a total of 103,000 H-shares in the company on the open market during trading hours on the date of the announcement, utilizing his personal funds.

This transaction represents an increase in his holdings equivalent to approximately 0.03% of the company's total issued share capital.