HKC International Holdings Issues Supplemental Announcement on 2025 Annual Report

Key Highlights for Investors

• Supplemental Disclosure: HKC International Holdings Limited (“HKC” or the “Company”) has released a supplemental announcement providing additional details related to its share option scheme as disclosed in the 2025 Annual Report.
• Share Option Scheme Details:
  • The share option scheme was adopted on 26 August 2022.
  • At the beginning of the financial year ended 31 March 2025, 36,253,125 share options were available for grant under the scheme.
  • By the end of that financial year, the number of options available for grant had increased to 50,541,125.
  • As of 27 June 2025 (the date of the 2025 Annual Report), 124,533,125 shares are available for issue under the scheme. This represents 10% of the Company’s issued shares as of that date.
• Board Statement: The supplemental information does not affect any other content in the 2025 Annual Report. There are no other changes or updates outside of those disclosed above.
• Board Composition: The announcement also confirms the current composition of the Board, including both executive and independent non-executive directors.

Potential Price-Sensitive Information

• Significant Share Option Pool: The large number of share options available for grant and issue (representing 10% of total shares in issue) could have implications for future share dilution. Investors should be aware that if these options are exercised, it could increase the number of outstanding shares, potentially impacting share price and shareholder value.
• No Other Material Changes: The Company has confirmed that aside from the share option scheme details, there are no other changes to previously disclosed financial or operational information.

Detailed Information from the Announcement

On 12 March 2026, the Board of HKC International Holdings Limited issued a supplemental announcement to its 2025 Annual Report. The announcement was made to provide shareholders and investors with additional transparency regarding the Company’s share option scheme, in compliance with Hong Kong Listing Rules 17.07(2) and 17.09(3).

The share option scheme, adopted on 26 August 2022, is an important tool for employee and management incentives. At the start of the financial year ending 31 March 2025, there were 36,253,125 share options available for grant. By year-end, this number had risen to 50,541,125. Notably, as of 27 June 2025, a total of 124,533,125 shares were available for issue under the scheme, which constitutes 10% of the Company’s issued shares at that time.

This substantial pool of available share options is a critical factor for investors to monitor, as the exercise of these options could lead to share dilution, impacting earnings per share and potentially affecting the market price of HKC shares. The Company’s Board, chaired by Chan Chung Yee, Hubert, reiterated that these disclosures do not affect any other information in the 2025 Annual Report, and all previously reported data remains unchanged.

The Board’s composition remains unchanged, with a mix of executive and independent non-executive directors, ensuring continuity in corporate governance.

Disclaimer

This article is based on the latest supplemental announcement issued by HKC International Holdings Limited. The information is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Investors should conduct their own research or consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. The author and publisher are not responsible for any losses or damages arising from reliance on this content.

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