I.CENTURY HLDG (08507) plans to explore the comprehensive development and utilization of ecological environment governance as one of its potential long-term business directions.

I.CENTURY HLDG (08507) announced that the group plans to explore comprehensive development and utilization of ecological environment governance as one of its potential long-term business directions. Through researching industry trends and policy dynamics, the group will explore the possibility of expanding its business in economic forest planting and processing by Shenzhen Agricultural Power Group. The Board believes that as the country actively promotes ecological environment governance and rural revitalization strategies, the long-term comprehensive development and utilization of land resources have both social and economic potential benefits. The group will evaluate relevant business opportunities in a timely and prudent manner. The group has always adhered to the concept of sound management and prudent investment in its development process. The group's exploration is a forward-looking consideration for long-term business layout. The group will make further disclosures to the market according to research progress. The Board hereby emphasizes that the above business direction is still in its preliminary stage, and the group currently does not have any specific implementation plans or timetable in the short term. As of the date of this announcement, the group has not entered into any legally binding agreements for specific projects, nor has there been any clear investment commitments or funding arrangements. If there is any progress in the relevant business direction, the company will comply with the applicable provisions of the Listing Rules of the Growth Enterprise Market of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (GEM Listing Rules) and make further announcements in accordance with the GEM Listing Rules.