SPECIAL NOTICE

Dear Valued Clients,

Arrangements for Severe Weather Trading

In line with the Severe Weather Trading arrangements to be implemented by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited starting from 23 September 2024, we have activated contingency preparations to ensure that we can provide services during adverse weather, please note the following service arrangements:

On Severe Weather Trading Day(s):

• Trading Market Services: We will continue to provide trading, clearing, and settlement services for securities listed in the Hong Kong market, including the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect, Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect, and other relevant trading sessions.  Clients can continue to conduct the trading activities through our trading systems, telephone, and email as usual. For any trading activities by telephone during severe weather, please contact the trading hotline at (852) 2287 9171.
• IPO Market: Trading, clearing, and settlement services for IPOs will be available.
• Funds Services: Clients may conduct fund deposits and internal transfers. Fund withdrawals will be delayed until the next business day after cancellation of severe weather warning.
• Electronic Transfers: We strongly recommend using electronic fund transfers. Please review and adjust your transfer limits in advance.
• Stock Services: Clients need to submit a Securities Instruction Form via email and please contract our company through the trading hotline to verify instruction details. (excluding physical stocks).
• Corporate Actions and Agency Services: These services will be provided in Hong Kong and other overseas markets, subject to specific arrangements.
• Funds Settlement Obligations: Ensure all settlement obligations are met on these days. We reserve the right to liquidate account portfolios if obligations are not fulfilled.
• Service Feasibility: Please note that service availability may depend on our service providers and other external parties. We will notify you promptly of any changes.
• Office Closure: Our office will be closed on these days. Please contact us electronically for assistance.

We remain committed to ensuring the continuity and stability of our services during severe weather conditions. Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact your account executive, or our customer service department via email at cs@corecapital.com.hk.

Thank you for your continued trust and support.

Yours faithfully,

CORE CAPITAL SECURITIES LIMITED