Continental Aerospace Technologies (CAT) Finalises US$535.42 Million Asset Sale, Announces HK$4.07 Billion Payout and Sets 13 October Delisting

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1. Deal Completion On 30 September 2026 Continental Aerospace Technologies Holding Limited (CAT) completed the sale of its entire interest in Motto Investment Limited (“Target Group”) to Mobile AcquisitionCo, LLC. All outstanding conditions under the Sale and Purchase Agreement were met, and CAT no longer holds any stake in the Target Group.

2. Disposal Economics and Special Dividend • Gross consideration: US$535.42 million, comprising an upfront payment of US$50.00 million and a closing payment of US$485.42 million. • Deductions: US$1.81 million (pre-closing leakage), US$15.00 million (PPP loan holdback) and US$6.78 million (withholding tax). • Net proceeds credited to CAT’s dividend account: – Finalised Closing Payment: US$461.83 million (HK$3.61 billion at HK$7.8234/US$). – Finalised Upfront Payment (including interest): US$50.00 million (HK$0.39 billion at HK$7.8257/US$). • Aggregate amount for distribution: HK$4.00 billion. • Special Dividend on Disposal: HK$0.4304 per share, payable on or before 12 October 2026 to shareholders on record as of 21 September 2026 (9.30 billion shares outstanding).

3. Property Disposal and Additional Dividend • Transaction closed on 30 September 2026; CAT has relinquished ownership of the property. • Consideration: HK$69.50 million; stamp duty: HK$1.48 million. • Cash Dividend on Property Disposal: HK$68.02 million, equivalent to HK$0.0073 per share, payable together with the special dividend.

4. Capital Reorganisation All conditions were satisfied and the reorganisation became effective on 30 September 2026. No trading of new shares will occur, as CAT’s last trading day on HKEX was 22 September 2026. Share certificate exchange is available from 30 September to 12 October 2026 at no cost; thereafter a HK$2.50 fee applies.

5. Delisting Timetable With all proposal conditions met except the distribution of the special dividend, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited has approved CAT’s delisting under Rule 6.15(2). Subject to completion of the dividend payment, the company’s shares will be withdrawn from listing at 9:00 a.m. on 13 October 2026.

6. Shareholder Advisory The board cautions investors that the proposals hinge on the successful distribution of the special dividend. Shareholders and potential investors should exercise caution when dealing in CAT shares and seek professional advice if in doubt.

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