AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited (900) Announces Renewal of Brand Royalty Agreement with AFS Japan

Bulletin Express02-26

AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited (900) has entered into a 2026 Royalty Renewal Agreement with AEON Financial Service Co., Ltd. (AFS Japan) to extend the use of AEON Trademarks for one year from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2027. Under this arrangement, a 0.375% Royalty will be charged on the Group’s audited consolidated operating revenue for the financial year ending 28 February 2027, with payments settled in JPY half-yearly. The annual cap for the Royalty is set at HK$9.00 million, approximately equal to 140.00 million JPY, allowing a buffer for exchange rate fluctuations.

AFS Japan, which holds about 56.86% of the Company’s issued shares, is considered a connected person. As each applicable percentage ratio is above 0.1% but below 5%, the renewed arrangement is classified as a continuing connected transaction under Chapter 14A of the Listing Rules, subject to reporting, announcement, and annual review requirements but exempt from independent shareholders’ approval.

According to official data, HK$3.52 million (67.62 million JPY) was paid as Royalty for the period from 1 September 2024 to 28 February 2025. The total figure is expected to reach up to HK$7.10 million (136.60 million JPY) for the year ending 28 February 2026. The Board considers the arrangement beneficial for preserving the use of the AEON Trademarks and believes the terms are fair and reasonable, aligning with the Company’s ordinary course of business.

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