SINGAPORE, June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ESGL Holdings Limited $(ESGL)$, a leading provider of sustainable waste management and circular chemical solutions, today announced that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Quek Leng Chuang, has acquired 336,134 ordinary shares of ESGL at an average purchase price of $2.25 per share. The shares were acquired through private transactions. This increases Mr. Quek's total ownership in the company to approximately 8.2%.

This acquisition reflects Mr. Quek's confidence in the company's long-term strategy and performance. It also underscores ESGL's commitment to aligning leadership interests with shareholder value creation.

The company further notes that other officers and directors may, from time to time, consider acquiring additional shares through private transactions or open market purchases, in accordance with applicable securities laws and insider trading policies.

In parallel, ESGL continues to advance its proposed business combination with De Tomaso Automobili, a luxury performance car brand. The transaction, previously announced, is progressing through the required regulatory and shareholder approval processes. Upon completion, the combination is expected to enhance ESGL's portfolio and long-term growth strategy.

About ESGL Holdings Limited

ESGL Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: ESGL) is a Singapore-based leader in sustainable circular solutions for the chemicals, electronics, and manufacturing sectors. Through its proprietary technology and ESG-first strategy, ESGL transforms waste into high-value circular products, enabling a low-carbon and resource-efficient future.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements made in this press release regarding ESGL's expectations with respect to future performance, management share purchases, and the proposed business combination with De Tomaso Automobili. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on ESGL management's current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict--many of which are outside of our control. Actual results and outcomes may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements.

A further list and description of risks and uncertainties can be found in documents filed with the SEC by ESGL and other documents that ESGL may file or furnish with the SEC, which you are encouraged to read. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release is based only on information currently available to ESGL and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. ESGL undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise, except as required by law.

No Assurances

There can be no assurance that the proposed business combination will be completed, nor can there be any assurance, if the proposed business combination is completed, that the potential benefits of the business combination will be realized.

Investor & Media Contacts

ESGL Holdings Limited

Investor Relations: ir@esgl.asia

Website: www.esgl.asia

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June 09, 2025 09:00 ET (13:00 GMT)