Hong Kong, 16 March 2026—Pursuant to Rule 22 of the Hong Kong Code on Takeovers and Mergers, Morgan Stanley & Co., International plc (MSI), a Class (5) associate connected with the potential offeror, reported a series of unsolicited client-facilitation trades in derivatives linked to Bright Smart Securities & Commodities Group Limited (Bright Smart, 01428) on 13 March 2026.
Key disclosed details:
• Instrument: “Other” derivative products referencing Bright Smart shares. All dealings were executed for MSI’s own account.
• Purchases: Five transactions totaling 380,900 reference securities at prices ranging from HK$7.74 to HK$9.52 per unit. Aggregate consideration paid amounted to HK$3.59 million.
• Sale: One transaction involving 244,000 reference securities at HK$8.51 per unit, generating proceeds of HK$2.08 million.
• Net effect: MSI’s purchases exceeded sales by 136,900 reference securities, with a net cash outflow of HK$1.51 million.
• Maturities: The derivatives mature between 30 September 2027 and 20 June 2030; resultant position balances were reported as zero.
The disclosure forms part of ongoing monitoring requirements related to a possible mandatory general offer for Bright Smart. Morgan Stanley & Co., International plc is ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley.
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