(Hong Kong – September 10, 2026) The 11th Huafu Outstanding Investor Relations Awards (hereinafter referred to as the "Awards") were successfully held on September 9, 2026, recognizing investor relations and corporate governance teams that effectively practiced excellent standards in the ever-changing financial market. Organized by Huafu Investor Relations, the Awards have entered a new decade, continuously recognizing outstanding listed companies over the years and witnessing the pursuit of excellence in their professional fields, working together to promote high-quality market development. Ms. Mai Meijuan (sixth from right), CFO of Huafu Construction Financial Group, and Dr. Yan Zhijun (fifth from left), Chief Investment Officer, posed for a group photo with the award presenters and representatives of the winning companies. Embarking on a New Decade: Empowering Capital Markets and Value Creation High levels of transparency and information disclosure by listed companies have always been the cornerstone of informed investor decisions and crucial for maintaining the vitality of the capital market. For many years, the "Huafu Outstanding Investor Relations Awards" has been dedicated to promoting efficient communication between companies and the investment community, and its authority and credibility are widely recognized. Facing the volatile macroeconomic environment and market challenges of recent years, this year's awards have continued to receive enthusiastic responses and active participation from the industry, fully demonstrating listed companies' unwavering commitment to professionalism and deepening investor confidence amidst challenges. Deepening ESG and High-Quality Development to Address the New Global Regulatory Landscape As global sustainable development standards continue to rise, the "Huafu Outstanding Investor Relations Awards" continues to focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance, recognizing companies that lead in green transformation and compliant governance. This year, the awards continue to recognize companies' efforts in communicating openly with the market through high-quality sustainability reports and fulfilling long-term commitments. In response to the latest regulatory developments and the comprehensive advancement of international disclosure standards (such as the ISSB), this year's conference has invited professional organizations to host thematic sharing sessions, analyzing new compliance trends and the new language of investor communication. This aims to help the industry accurately grasp market opportunities through forward-looking planning and comprehensively enhance its green competitiveness. With the increasing importance of ESG issues, this year's conference has specially invited Alaya Consulting Limited to deliver a keynote speech. Mr. Huang Youjie, founder and GRI-certified trainer, will speak on the topic of "ISSB: Reshaping the New Language of Investor Communication," enabling the industry to grasp the latest ESG developments on the path to sustainable development. Recognizing Market Challenges and Moving Forward with Determination Mr. Wong Wai-shing, Chief Operating Officer of Wah Fu Construction Financial Group, delivered a welcome address, stating: “The turnover of the Hong Kong stock market continues to grow steadily, with the average daily turnover climbing from approximately HK$240 billion in 2025 to nearly HK$280 billion in the first half of 2026. However, Stock Connect shares account for approximately 85% of this liquidity; the remaining approximately 2,000 companies, representing about 80% of all listed companies, only share the remaining 15% of the daily turnover. Furthermore, there are over 100 initial public offerings (IPOs) each year vying for a share of the pie! Attracting the attention of retail investors and winning the favor of institutional investors amidst such fierce competition is by no means easy. Despite the challenging road ahead, our investor relations colleagues continue to uphold their dedication and professionalism, working tirelessly behind the scenes. For this, I extend my highest respect to you all.” In her thank-you speech, Ms. Mai Meijuan, CFO of Huafu Construction Financial Group, stated, “Over the past year, we have collectively experienced a rapidly changing economic environment. In a world of information overload and volatile markets, simply publishing financial data is far from sufficient. Investors want to understand not only the numbers, but also the strategy behind the performance, management's vision for the future, and the company's resilience in the face of adversity. Each of the award winners present today is a model of successfully telling a corporate story. You have laid the foundation for continued success and communicated your long-term vision in a clear and transparent manner. Through these efforts, you have earned the trust of the market and built confidence in the Hong Kong financial market.” The awards ceremony was supported by friends from all walks of life and the media. Huafu Investor Relations was honored to have Dr. Chen Yuguang, Honorary Chairman of the Hong Kong Institute of Marketing, Dr. He Chengxuan, a member of the Board of Directors of the Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute, and Mr. Huang Youjie, Founder of Benshi Consulting and GRI Authorized Trainer, as award presenters to witness this grand event. This awards ceremony received extensive support from business partners and media outlets in both Hong Kong and mainland China (in no particular order), including the Hong Kong Listed Companies Association, the Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Directors Association, the Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute, and FX678.