CLIFFORDML (03686) has announced that on March 19, 2026 (after 4:30 PM), the Group utilized proceeds from previous gold sale transactions to instruct its bank to purchase approximately 400 ounces of allocated gold bars. This transaction, referred to as the third allocated gold investment, forms part of a series of purchases collectively known as the "allocated gold investments." The total consideration amounts to approximately HKD 14.9 million (equivalent to RMB 13 million), with the order being matched on the same day. The third allocated gold investment is expected to be settled on March 23, 2026, and the consideration will be paid in cash by the Group upon settlement.