Easyknit International Holdings Limited Purchases Additional Stake in Best Food Holding Company Limited
Hong Kong, 28 July 2026 — Easyknit International Holdings Limited (“Easyknit” or the “Company”, Stock Code: 1218) has announced a significant discloseable transaction that may impact its share value and is of particular interest to investors and shareholders. The Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Gold Winner Investment Limited (“Gold Winner”), has acquired a substantial number of listed securities in Best Food Holding Company Limited (“Best Food”, Stock Code: 1488), a move that increases its strategic investment in the food and beverage sector.
Key Highlights of the Transaction
- Acquisition Details: On 28 July 2026, Easyknit, via Gold Winner, acquired a total of 10,326,000 Best Food Shares on the open market at an aggregate purchase price of HK\$8,776,700 (excluding stamp duty and related expenses), equating to an average of approximately HK\$0.85 per share.
- Funding Source: The purchase was funded entirely from the Group’s internal resources, reflecting management’s confidence in its liquidity position and investment strategy.
- Change in Shareholding: Prior to the acquisition, Easyknit held 73,502,000 Best Food Shares (approximately 4.66% of Best Food’s total issued shares). After the acquisition, its stake increased to 83,828,000 shares (approximately 5.31% of Best Food’s total issued shares).
Regulatory and Disclosure Implications
- Discloseable Transaction: When combined with a previous acquisition of Best Food Shares announced on 17 October 2025, the aggregate investment now exceeds the 5% threshold but remains below 25% (based on the applicable percentage ratios under the Hong Kong Listing Rules). This triggers a “discloseable transaction” classification, subject to reporting and announcement requirements under Chapter 14 of the Listing Rules.
- Counterparty Information: As the shares were acquired on the open market, the identities of the counterparties are unknown, but the Company confirms they are Independent Third Parties.
About Best Food Holding Company Limited
- Business Overview: Best Food, incorporated in the Cayman Islands and listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange, operates chain restaurants and manages investments, acquisitions, and brand management primarily in China’s food and beverage sector.
- Recent Financial Performance:
- 2025 Revenue: RMB399,160,000
- 2025 Loss before Taxation: RMB397,000
- 2025 Loss for the Year: RMB9,207,000
- 2025 Net Liabilities: RMB152,547,000 (improved from RMB220,177,000 in 2024)
Strategic Rationale and Potential Share Price Impact
- Investment Alignment: The acquisition is in line with Easyknit’s core businesses, which include property development, property investment, securities investment, and loan financing.
- Management’s View: The Board remains optimistic about Best Food’s financial performance and future prospects, viewing this as a strategic opportunity to enhance investment returns for the Group.
- Market Price Acquisition: The purchase was made at prevailing market prices, which the Board considers fair, reasonable, and in the best interests of shareholders.
What Shareholders Need to Know
- This acquisition pushes Easyknit’s stake in Best Food above the 5% mark, which is a key threshold for disclosure under Hong Kong Listing Rules and could signal increased strategic interest or potential influence in Best Food.
- The transaction’s classification as a discloseable transaction may draw market attention, potentially affecting Easyknit’s share price due to expectations of future investment returns from Best Food.
- Best Food is still reporting net liabilities and operating losses, which increases the investment risk profile despite the Board’s optimism.
Board Composition
- As of the announcement date, the Board comprises Ms. Koon Ho Yan Candy and Ms. Lui Yuk Chu (Executive Directors), and Mr. Tsui Chun Kong, Mr. Lau Chak Hang Charles, and Mr. Ma Man Yuet (Independent Non-Executive Directors).
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Investors should conduct their own research or consult with professional advisers before making investment decisions. The Company’s financial performance and share price may be influenced by factors not discussed in this article.
永義國際集團有限公司公布可披露交易：收購上市證券
香港，2026年7月28日 — 永義國際集團有限公司（「永義國際」或「本公司」，股份代號：1218）宣布一項可能影響股價的重要可披露交易，值得投資者和股東關注。本公司通過全資附屬公司宇榮投資有限公司（「宇榮投資」），進一步收購百福控股有限公司（「百福控股」，股份代號：1488）大量上市證券，加強其於餐飲板塊的戰略投資。
交易重點
- 收購詳情： 2026年7月28日，永義國際通過宇榮投資於公開市場上收購合共10,326,000股百福股份，總代價為8,776,700港元（不包括印花稅及相關費用），平均每股約0.85港元。
- 資金來源： 購股資金全數由本集團內部資源支付，反映管理層對流動資金及投資策略的信心。
- 持股變動： 收購前，永義國際持有73,502,000股百福股份（約佔已發行股份總數4.66%）；交易後，持股增至83,828,000股（約佔5.31%）。
監管與披露事項
- 可披露交易： 結合2025年10月17日公佈的前次收購，總投資額已超過5%但低於25%（根據香港上市規則適用百分比），構成「可披露交易」，需遵守第14章的報告及公告規定。
- 交易對手： 由於為公開市場買入，對手身份無法確定，但公司確認均為獨立第三方。
百福控股有限公司簡介
- 業務： 百福控股於開曼群島註冊，在聯交所主板上市，主要在中國經營連鎖餐飲業務及食品飲品品牌投資、收購及管理。
- 近期業績：
- 2025年收入：人民幣399,160,000元
- 2025年稅前虧損：人民幣397,000元
- 2025年本年虧損：人民幣9,207,000元
- 2025年淨負債：人民幣152,547,000元（2024年為220,177,000元）
戰略意義及潛在股價影響
- 投資策略一致： 收購符合永義國際物業發展、物業投資、證券投資及貸款融資的核心業務方向。
- 管理層觀點： 董事會對百福控股的財務表現及前景持正面看法，視此為提升集團回報的機會。
- 按市價收購： 此次交易於現行市價進行，董事會認為交易公平合理，符合公司及全體股東利益。
股東須知
- 本次收購使永義國際在百福控股持股比例突破5%，這是香港上市規則下的重要披露門檻，或顯示公司對百福控股的戰略興趣或潛在影響力提升。
- 交易被歸類為可披露交易，或引起市場關注，因市場對未來投資回報的預期，可能影響股價。
- 百福控股仍處於淨負債及經營虧損狀態，雖然董事會持樂觀態度，但投資風險相對提升。
董事會構成
- 截至公告日，董事會成員包括：執行董事 – 管好欣女士、呂玉珠女士；獨立非執行董事 – 徐振江先生、劉澤恆先生、馬文悅先生。
免責聲明：本文僅供參考，並不構成任何投資建議。投資者應自行研究或諮詢專業顧問後作出投資決定。公司財務狀況及股價可能受其他未於本文討論的因素影響。
