• Offer details: Tangde Gas Co., Limited (“Offeror”) has tabled a voluntary cash offer for all issued ordinary shares of China Gas Industry Investment Holdings Co. Ltd. (“CGII HLDGS”), excluding those it already owns or has agreed to acquire. The consideration is set at HK$0.626 per share.
• Documentation: The terms are outlined in the Composite Offer and Response Document dated 4 May 2026. Shareholders wishing to tender must complete the Form of Acceptance and Transfer and submit it—together with relevant share certificates—to Tricor Investor Services Limited (17/F, Far East Finance Centre, 16 Harcourt Road, Hong Kong).
• Deadline: Valid acceptances must reach the registrar no later than 4:00 p.m. on 26 May 2026 (the “Closing Date”), unless the Offeror extends the timetable in accordance with the Hong Kong Takeovers Code.
• Settlement terms: Successful acceptances will receive payment by crossed cheque (“Not negotiable – account payee only”) dispatched within seven business days after (i) the Offer becoming or being declared unconditional in all respects, or (ii) receipt of all relevant documents by the registrar, whichever is later. Seller’s ad valorem stamp duty will be deducted from the cash consideration.
• Transfer mechanics: Acceptances are irrevocable. Shares tendered will be transferred free of encumbrances, together with rights to all dividends and distributions declared, made or paid on or after 4 May 2026—the Composite Document date.
• Overseas shareholders: Investors outside Hong Kong must ensure compliance with local regulations before accepting. All taxes or duties arising in their jurisdictions remain their responsibility.
• Advisors and administrators: First Shanghai Securities is acting on behalf of the Offeror. Share registration and acceptance processing will be handled by Tricor Investor Services Limited.
• Key next step: Shareholders intending to accept should submit the completed form and supporting documents well before the 26 May deadline to secure payment at HK$0.626 per share.
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