Shenwan Hongyuan Group Hong Kong (00218): The Group's core businesses such as trading and settlement, as well as its management systems, are all operating normally, and all businesses are being carried out as usual.

Shenwan Hongyuan Group Hong Kong (00218) has issued an announcement that the Group recently received a suspected extortion message claiming to have obtained certain information of the Group and demanding a response. Upon becoming aware of the matter, the Group immediately activated its information technology cybersecurity response and handling mechanisms, carried out multi-dimensional security enhancement work, and continued to improve its cyber defense capabilities. The Group has also proactively reported the incident to the Hong Kong Police Force and maintained close communication. As of the date of this announcement, the Group's core businesses such as trading and settlement, as well as its management systems, are all operating normally, and all businesses are being carried out as usual, with no loss of any customer assets or funds involved. In addition, the Group will closely monitor the progress of subsequent verification. If subsequent investigation confirms a material impact on the Group's financial or operational conditions, the Company will, in due course and in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements, issue a separate announcement.