On 16 September 2026, Guotai Junan International Holdings Ltd. (Guotai Junan International) disclosed securities dealings under Rule 22 of the Hong Kong Code on Takeovers and Mergers linked to its proposed privatisation by scheme of arrangement.
UBS AG, classified as a Class (6) associate of the offeree company, executed three trades in Guotai Junan International shares on 15 September 2026:
• Purchases: 103,000 shares at HK$2.89 each and an additional 5,000 shares recorded at HK$0.00 per share. • Sale: 5,000 shares at HK$2.89 each.
Following these transactions, UBS AG’s aggregate holding rose to 690.07 million shares, equivalent to 7.24 % of Guotai Junan International’s issued share capital. All trades were conducted for UBS AG’s own account, and the institution is ultimately owned by UBS Group AG.
The disclosure forms part of ongoing reporting requirements as the privatisation proposal advances. No further details were provided regarding the scheme’s timetable or terms.