A staff member of Guotai Junan, a subsidiary of Guotai Haitong (02611), was taken away by the Independent Commission Against Corruption for investigation. The company's operations are normal.

Guotai Haitong (02611) Announcement: Recently, the company has noticed reports from certain media regarding its subsidiary, GUOTAI JUNAN I Holdings Limited (GUOTAI JUNAN I) (listed on the main board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, 01788), being investigated by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). To the best of the company's knowledge, on March 10, 2026, the SFC and ICAC executed a search warrant at the business premises of GUOTAI JUNAN I, seized some documents, and took an employee of GUOTAI JUNAN I for investigation. The company takes this matter seriously and will continue to closely monitor the progress of the investigation. As of the date of this announcement, the company's operations are normal, all business activities are proceeding as usual, and the company's operations are compliant and orderly. This event will not have a significant impact on the company's production and operation.