On 22 December 2015, Guotai Junan International Holdings Limited was notified by Dr. YIM Fung (Dr. Yim) that Dr. Yim, in his personal capacity, had been assisting in certain investigations carried out by Mainland authorities during the period he was unable to be reached. Neither Dr. Yim himself nor the company was the subject of the investigations. Dr. Yim will resume his duties as the Chairman of the Board as well as the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the company with effect from 23 December 2015.

The Board confirms that the current operations of the company are normal and stable.