The Bank of East Asia, Limited (BEA) disclosed a modest expansion of its share capital following the exercise of staff share options on 2–3 September 2026, according to its Next Day Disclosure Return filed with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 4 September 2026.

Key Transaction Details • Total new shares issued: 1.67 million • Percentage increase in issued shares: approximately 0.06 % versus the 2.65 billion shares outstanding as at 31 August 2026 • Revised share count: 2.65 billion ordinary shares as at 3 September 2026 • No treasury shares held or cancelled; no share buy-backs reported

Breakdown of Option Exercises 1. Staff Share Option Scheme 2016: – 187,500 shares exercised at HKD 16.58 each.

2. Staff Share Option Scheme 2021: – 334,000 shares at HKD 10.08 – 50,000 shares at HKD 9.33 – 29,391 shares at HKD 10.53 – 1.07 million shares (exercised by a director) at HKD 9.33

Governance and Compliance BEA confirmed that all issuances were duly authorised by its Board and executed in full compliance with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Listing Rules and relevant regulations. All proceeds have been received, and the newly issued shares rank pari passu in every respect with existing ordinary shares.

Implications While the aggregate dilution is minimal at 0.06 %, the transactions demonstrate continued employee participation in BEA’s long-term incentive schemes, signalling internal confidence in the bank’s prospects. With the total issued share capital now standing at 2.65 billion shares, BEA maintains a stable capital base with no repurchased or treasury shares outstanding.