Guotai Junan International Holdings Ltd. disclosed that UBS AG purchased 78,000 shares of the company on 11 September 2026 at an average price of HK$2.8877 per share. The transaction lifted UBS AG’s total shareholding to 689.91 million shares, representing 7.24 % of Guotai Junan International’s issued share capital.
The dealing was reported under Rule 22 of the Hong Kong Code on Takeovers and Mergers in connection with the ongoing privatisation of Guotai Junan International by way of a scheme of arrangement. UBS AG is classified as a Class (6) associate of the offeree company due to its existing equity interest and confirmed that the shares were acquired for its own account. UBS AG is ultimately controlled by UBS Group AG.
No additional details regarding the privatisation timetable or terms were provided in the disclosure.