Reference is made to the announcements issued by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (“HKEX”) on 27 February 2025 and 30 April 2025, which include, among others, the proposed adoption of HKEX’s new Articles of Association (“New Articles”) and the passing of the special resolution for the proposed adoption of the New Articles at the annual general meeting of HKEX held on 30 April 2025 (“AGM”), respectively.
HKEX is pleased to announce that the New Articles have been approved by the Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”) on 19 May 2025 and have taken effect immediately upon the SFC’s approval. The New Articles are published on the HKEXnews website (www.hkexnews.hk) and the HKEX Group website (www.hkexgroup.com).