Dida Inc. has received a voluntary conditional general cash offer from eLong, Inc., with Nomura International (Hong Kong) Limited acting as the offer agent. Key terms are as follows:
• Offer scope and consideration – eLong proposes to acquire all issued ordinary shares of Dida Inc. not already owned, at HK$1.3875 in cash for each share tendered. – Settlement cheques, net of seller’s ad valorem stamp duty, will be dispatched within seven business days after valid documentation is received or once the offer becomes unconditional in all respects, whichever is later.
• Timetable and acceptance deadline – Qualifying shareholders must lodge the completed Form of Acceptance, together with relevant share certificates or other title documents, with the Receiving Agent—Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited—by 4:00 p.m. (Hong Kong time) on 21 August 2026 (the first closing date), unless the offeror announces an extension approved by the Executive. Forms received after the final closing date will not be accepted.
• Conditions and irrevocability – The offer is conditional; acceptance becomes irrevocable upon submission of a duly executed Form of Acceptance and transfer of share certificates. – Shares tendered must be free from any liens, charges, pledges or encumbrances and must include all rights attached or that may accrue (e.g., dividends or distributions with a record date on or after transfer).
• Procedural highlights for shareholders – Shareholders must state the exact number of shares tendered; discrepancies will require correction before acceptance is validated. – All joint holders must sign; signatures must be witnessed by an adult independent of the joint holders. – Overseas shareholders bear responsibility for ensuring compliance with their local regulations, including securing necessary approvals and bearing any applicable taxes.
• Receiving Agent details – Documents should be delivered by hand or post in an envelope marked “Dida Inc. – Share Offer” to Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited, Shops 1712–1716, 17/F, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong.
• Data privacy – Personal data collected in the acceptance process will be used for verifying acceptances, processing transfers, maintaining shareholder records, and other related purposes, in accordance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.
This offer sets a clear exit price for existing shareholders while granting eLong, Inc. the opportunity to take full ownership of Dida Inc., subject to fulfillment of the stated conditions by the specified deadline.
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