On January 23, Hang Seng Bank announced that the privatization scheme was approved without any amendments by the Hong Kong High Court during a court hearing held on Friday, January 23, 2026. The capital reduction was also confirmed by the High Court during the same hearing on that day. The scheme is expected to become binding and effective on Monday, January 26, 2026. A separate announcement will be issued after the scheme becomes binding and effective.

Hang Seng Bank has applied to The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK), and the SEHK has approved the withdrawal of the listing status of Hang Seng Bank's shares on the SEHK. The delisting will take effect from 4:00 PM on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, subject to the scheme becoming binding and effective.