China Castson 81 Finance Company Limited announced that Dr. Yeung Cheuk Kwong (Dr. Yeung) will retire as chief investment officer with effect from 1 November 2023 after reaching retirement age in order to devote more time to his family and pursue other hobbies and interests. With effect from 1 November 2023, Dr. Yeung will also step down as a member of the Executive Committee of the Company. After the step down of Dr. Yeung, the responsibilities of the chief executive officer of the Company will be taken up by the other members of the Board and senior management of the Company.

Moreover, the other members of the Executive Committee of the Company will continue to oversee and be responsible for the implementation of the company's strategic objectives and business operations. Dr. Yeung has confirmed that he has no disagreement with the Board and the Company and there is no matter that needs to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Company or the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Mr. Leung Yiu Wah (Mr. Leung) will retire as one of the joint company secretaries with effect from 1 November 2023 after about 10 years of continuous service in order to devote more time to pursue other opportunities and interests.

With effect from 1 November 2023, Mr. Leung will also cease to be a member of the Investment Committee of the Company. Mr. Leung has confirmed that he has no disagreement with the Board and the Company and there is no matter that needs to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Company or the Stock Exchange. Following the retirement of Mr. Leung Yiu Wah as one of the Joint Company Secretaries, the other Joint Company Secretary, Ms. Cheng Suk Fun, as a person who possesses the qualifications and experience as a company secretary as required under Rule 3.28 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Stock Exchange, will remain in office and act as the sole company secretary of the Company with effect from 1 November 2023.