NEW TIMES CORP Maintains 8.74 Billion Issued Shares in March 2026; Public Float Remains Compliant

Bulletin Express
Apr 01

NEW TIMES CORP (incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability) reported no changes in either authorised or issued share capital for the month ended 31 March 2026, according to its latest monthly return filed with Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited on 1 April 2026.

Authorised Share Capital • The company’s authorised share capital stayed at HKD 2.00 billion, representing 200 billion ordinary shares with a par value of HKD 0.01 each. No increases or decreases were recorded during the month.

Issued Shares and Public Float • Issued shares (excluding treasury shares) stood at 8.74 billion, unchanged from the previous month. • There are no treasury shares on the balance sheet, leaving total issued shares at 8.74 billion. • The company confirmed compliance with the Main Board’s minimum public-float requirement of 25 per cent for its ordinary shares.

Equity Incentive Position • Under the Share Option Scheme adopted on 23 June 2022, 80.00 million options were outstanding at month-end, equal to the figure at the close of February 2026. • No options were exercised, and therefore no new shares were issued and no treasury shares were transferred. • The scheme still allows for up to 825.89 million shares to be issued upon future option grants and exercises.

Other Securities and Corporate Actions • The company reported no warrants, convertible instruments, other share-issuance arrangements, or additional movements in issued or treasury shares during the period.

Governance Confirmation • The filing was signed by Company Secretary Lee Kun Yin, certifying adherence to all applicable listing rules and regulatory requirements for the period under review.

Overall, NEW TIMES CORP entered April 2026 with a stable capital structure, unchanged share count, and full compliance with Hong Kong Stock Exchange public-float regulations.

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