Deep Source Holdings Limited on 5 August 2026 announced a delay in sending its shareholder circular for the proposed disposal of certain subsidiaries, a transaction classified as “major” under Chapter 14 of the Hong Kong Listing Rules.

Key points:

• Regulatory status: The share purchase (SP) agreement constitutes a major transaction. Under Rule 14.41(a), the circular was originally due within 15 business days of the 9 July 2026 announcement.

• Waiver granted: The company sought and received a waiver from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, extending the dispatch deadline to 31 August 2026. The waiver may be altered or withdrawn if circumstances change.

• Shareholder approval: Written consent in lieu of a general meeting was obtained in accordance with Rule 14.44, satisfying shareholder approval requirements.

• Board composition: Executive Directors – Jiang Jiang, Wu Lei, Xu Hang; Non-executive Directors – Kang Jian, Lin Pusheng, Zhu Haifei, Ding Lin; Independent Non-executive Directors – Prof. Wu Wei, Wong Hok Bun Mario, Chan Lai Ping, Liu Song.

The company indicated additional time is needed to compile information for the circular related to the disposal. No further details on the transaction or financial impact were disclosed in the announcement.