SMART FISH (00139) has accumulated the acquisition of 17,421,000 shares of CMBC CAPITAL (01141).

SMART FISH (00139) announces that from February 23, 2025 to February 23, 2026, the Group has acquired 17,421,000 shares of CMBC CAPITAL (CMBC CAPITAL Holdings Limited, 01141) in the open market, with a total consideration of HK$24.464 million (excluding transaction costs). The average price per share of CMBC CAPITAL shares acquired (excluding stamp duty and related expenses) is approximately HK$1.52 per share. The total consideration of approximately HK$24.495 million (including transaction costs) is funded by the Group's existing financial resources. The acquisition of shares represents approximately 1.59% of CMBC CAPITAL's issued share capital as of the date of this announcement. As of the date of this announcement, the Group collectively holds 25,785,300 CMBC CAPITAL shares, representing approximately 2.35% of CMBC CAPITAL's issued share capital after the completion of the acquisition. After careful consideration of the information relating to CMBC CAPITAL (including its financial performance and business prospects), the directors hold a positive view on the prospects of CMBC CAPITAL. The CMBC CAPITAL shares acquired by the Group will be classified as financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income in the Group's financial statements. The directors hold a positive view on the prospects of CMBC CAPITAL and believe that the acquisition provides the Group with a quality investment opportunity, helps to enhance its portfolio of quality assets, and believe that the acquisition is an attractive investment project that will deliver satisfactory returns. The Group intends to further acquire CMBC CAPITAL shares in the market, and if such further acquisitions result in a higher trading classification under Chapter 14 of the Listing Rules, a separate announcement will be made at the appropriate time.