Asia Pacific Promotion Limited (the Offeror) and Z Fin Limited (Z FIN) have confirmed the engagement of Altus Capital Limited as Independent Financial Adviser for the company’s proposed privatisation by way of a scheme of arrangement under section 99 of the Companies Act. Altus Capital is licensed to conduct Type 4 (securities advice), Type 6 (corporate finance advice) and Type 9 (asset management) regulated activities under the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Ordinance.

An Independent Board Committee comprising the three independent non-executive directors—Mr. Cheung Adrian Jeremy Ka Hing, Mr. Tian Jin and Mr. Xin Luo Lin—approved the appointment in accordance with Rule 2.1 of the Hong Kong Takeovers Code. Altus Capital’s advice will be included in the forthcoming scheme document to be dispatched to shareholders.

Implementation of the privatisation proposal remains subject to the fulfilment or waiver of stated conditions. The board advises shareholders and potential investors to exercise caution when dealing in the company’s securities.

The announcement was authorised for issue by Z FIN’s chairman and chief executive officer, Mr. Tang Yui Man Francis, on 24 July 2026. The board comprises one executive director, three non-executive directors and three independent non-executive directors.

Directors jointly and severally accept full responsibility for the accuracy of the information in the announcement.