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Huatai Securities Reports Steady Earnings Growth in 2025, Declares Cash Dividend of RMB 5.5 per 10 Shares

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 March 2026 – Huatai Securities Co., Ltd. (the “Company”; stock codes: 601688.SH, 6886.HK, HTSC.L), a leading technology‑driven and fully integrated securities firm in China, announced its consolidated financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025.

Annual Highlights:

  • In 2025, the Company recorded total revenue of RMB 47.22 billion and net profit attributable to shareholders of RMB 16.38 billion.
  • Total assets of the Group amounted to RMB 1,077.35 billion as at the end of 2025, representing a year‑on‑year increase of 32.31%.
  • The Company continued to prioritise shareholder returns. Total cash dividends for the year (including interim dividends already allocated) amounted to 4,965 million (tax inclusive), representing RMB 5.50 per 10 shares, including an interim dividend of RMB 1.50 per 10 shares.

Zhou Yi, CEO of Huatai Securities, said: “No worthy new journey is ever marked on an old map. As technological transformation accelerates and global industrial dynamics are being reshaped, Huatai has chosen once again to embark on a new journey — not to negate the past, but to re‑examine ourselves from a higher vantage point in pursuit of breakthroughs. We are forging industry depth, global perspective and technological foundation into core capabilities across the full life cycle, reimagining business through AI, expanding reach with a global perspective and unleashing human creativity through cultural innovation, thereby fundamentally reshaping how an investment bank creates value.”

Serving the Real Economy and Optimising Household Asset Allocation

Against a backdrop of rapid technological and industrial change, in 2025, the Company sponsored the A-share listings of 10 technology companies, with lead underwriting volume of RMB 17.0 billion, supporting industry leaders in areas such as semiconductors, wind power equipment and precision manufacturing in accessing capital markets. During the year, Huatai’s domestic equity lead-underwriting volume amounted to approximately RMB 66.7 billion. The Company ranked first in the industry by the number of M&A restructuring projects approved and registered with the China Securities Regulatory Commission. All-category bonds lead-underwriting volume reached RMB 1.4115 trillion. Huatai cumulatively underwrote 290 technology innovation bonds with an aggregate issuance size of approximately RMB 81.1 billion, up 132% year on year. The Company acted as financial adviser on four publicly offered REITs projects with a combined scale of RMB 11.6 billion, ranking first in the industry. In addition, Huatai Asset Management has cumulatively issued over RMB 1 trillion in enterprise ABS products.

In 2025, the Company maintained a leading position among securities firms in holdings of equity funds, non-money market funds and stock index funds. The fund investment advisory business reached RMB 30.6 billion in scale, serving 1.01 million clients, while AUM of funds of funds (FOF) products exceeded RMB 50 billion. Pension finance AUM at Southern Asset Management exceeded RMB 1 trillion, supporting the development of China’s three-pillar pension system.

AI Reshaping Business Operations and Accelerating Digital Transformation

As industrial transformation accelerates and data grows ever more central to decision-making, Huatai views AI as a structural shift in how investment banks create value. The firm is advancing its “All in AI” strategy by integrating data and expertise across business lines and regions into a unified intelligent platform, strengthening data‑driven industry insight as a core competitive advantage and supporting higher‑quality financial services.

In 2025, Huatai made significant progress in AI‑driven transformation. In October, the Company took the lead in launching AI Zhangle, an AI‑native application focused on trading scenarios. Leveraging a client‑facing trading tool as the primary driver, the application enables end‑to‑end integration across research, trading and risk management. The firm also advanced AI‑driven investment research systems and a company‑wide data infrastructure, embedding AI across key platforms, including the CAMS Intelligent Credit Research Platform, the global integrated FICC trading platform and the global market-making and investment platform. The Company’s proprietary Global Trading Platform (GTP) was fully launched, with multiple initiatives, including “Research and Practical Application of Cybersecurity Attack Surface Management in the Securities Industry”, winning second prize at the 2024 Financial Technology Development Award.

Global Expansion as a Key Growth Driver

Leveraging its deep understanding of Chinese enterprises and assets, Huatai continued to strengthen its cross‑border platform, with international capabilities among the leading Chinese securities firms in Hong Kong. In 2025, Huatai made key advances across major markets, securing SGX Mainboard sponsor status and India market access, NYSE IPO lead underwriter and non‑US sovereign bond broker‑dealer qualifications, and establishing its Japanese subsidiary. These milestones extended the firm’s reach across Asia, Europe and the Americas.

Huatai continued to integrate its onshore and offshore operations as global expansion accelerated, with its global trading platform connecting major financial centres including Hong Kong, New York, London and Singapore. In 2025, the firm sponsored 22 Hong Kong IPOs, ranking third in the market, and participated in eight of the ten largest deals, while publishing 830 overseas research reports covering 420 listed companies.

Huatai has maintained an MSCI ESG rating of AAA for two consecutive years and continues to support the green and low‑carbon transition through a broad range of financial instruments. In 2025, the firm completed RMB 22.8 billion in green equity underwriting, underwrote RMB 23.1 billion of green bonds and issued RMB 8.2 billion of green ABS, while ranking among industry leaders in China’s voluntary carbon market.

Looking ahead, Huatai Securities remains committed to serving the real economy and investors by strengthening technology‑driven capabilities and expanding its global footprint to support Chinese enterprises’ international ambitions and the high‑quality development of China’s capital markets.

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About Huatai Securities

Incorporated in April 1991, Huatai Securities is a leading technology-driven securities group in China, with a highly collaborative business model, a cutting-edge digital platform and a broad and growing client base. It provides comprehensive financial services to individual and institutional clients, spanning wealth management, investment banking, sales and trading, and investment management, with a substantial international presence.

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Industry expert Jason Gerlis has been appointed as the Chief Revenue Officer at GoGlobal

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TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 June 2026 – Industry expert Jason Gerlis has been appointed as the Chief Revenue Officer at GoGlobal – the global expansion business – bolstering the leadership team’s strength and depth at a time of accelerated growth.

With more than 15 years’ experience in helping businesses to scale internationally, his role will be to drive revenue growth at GoGlobal, align this to delivery excellence and add long-term value to those companies looking to expand and operate overseas.

“I’m delighted to welcome Jason into the fold,” states Jeremy Wastall, CEO at GoGlobal. “His extensive industry knowledge and global corporate services background support our strategy to deliver best‑in‑class business expansion and operational solutions to clients looking to enter new markets compliantly, and at speed.”

His appointment is also in-line with the company’s aim to build a business where cultural fit and mindset are just as important as experience.

“Alongside his impressive experience, Jason’s approach to leadership aligns with our brand values. I have full confidence in his ability to create a world-class environment where his teams will grow and excel,” adds Jeremy.

The move follows a series of recent senior hires and strategic investments designed to enhance GoGlobal’s ambitious growth plans, which include greater geographic reach, deeper technology capabilities and the continued development of market-winning solutions for clients.

Independence and long‑term focus

Explaining what drew him to GoGlobal, Jason points to the company’s independence and investment strategy.

“GoGlobal’s independence is a real strength,” he states. “It gives the business the freedom to invest in what genuinely matters to clients and focus on building sustainable, future growth. That long‑term perspective leads to better client outcomes, stronger partnerships and a more engaged, motivated workforce.”

Jason also highlights the company’s culture which is deeply grounded in servicing clients’ needs as a reason to join the business. He notes: “Understanding, consistency, collaboration and responsiveness are at the foundation of GoGlobal’s approach to client service, all of which resonate with me.

“And it’s these values and business ethics that truly set GoGlobal apart,” he concludes.

Strengthening global networks

Based in Charlotte, USA, Jason will spend his first months in the role engaging closely with GoGlobal’s global clients and partner ecosystem, while helping shape the company’s long‑term commercial strategy.

“I’m excited to work with clients across the full spectrum — from fast‑growing start‑ups and venture / private equity‑backed businesses to large multinationals — as we continue to build GoGlobal’s future roadmap,” he states.

Prior to joining GoGlobal, Jason spent five years as Global Head of Corporate Services at Ocorian and held several senior leadership roles at TMF Group over seven years, including Global Head of Consulting and Regional Director for North America and the Caribbean.

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GoGlobal

GoGlobal – the global expansion business – helps companies set up and manage global operations compliantly and confidently. By combining global expertise with local execution, GoGlobal supports market entry, M&A activity and vendor consolidation through a single point of accountability.

Founded eight years ago in 2018, GoGlobal has grown from a startup into a fully decentralized global organization, supporting thousands of clients with their own growth stories.

It now has over 450 internal employees, operating across 85+ countries, and has enabled more than 1,000 clients to establish and manage their global operations across 145 markets.

Services include entity setup, compliance and management; accounting and tax services; HR and payroll support; Employer of Record (EOR); and Independent Contractor Solutions (ICS).

GoGlobal is headquartered in Tokyo but the leadership and operational teams are worldwide, enabling seamless support across time zones.

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Korean Liquor (K-SUUL), Raises Its First Flag for Globalization on Asia’s Largest Stage

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“K-SUUL Pavilion” to Open for the First Time at the HKCEC on May 26-28

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 June 2026 – The National Tax Service of Korea (Commissioner: Lim Kwang-hyun), for the first time, opened the “K-SUUL Pavilion” at Vinexpo Asia[1], which was held for three days from May 26 to 28 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).

[Photo] Korean Liquor (K-SUUL) Raises Its First Flag for Globalization on Asias Largest Stage

The opening of the “K-SUUL Pavilion” was served as a key milestone in raising the global profile of Korean alcoholic beverages and expanding overseas exports.

At the inaugural “K-SUUL AWARDS” held by National Tax Service of Korea last December, 175 small and medium-sized liquor producers from across Korea submitted a total of 366 products. Following document screening and blind testing, 12 products were selected.

The award-winning liquors, selected through a fair judging process with the participation of Korean citizens, was introduced to the global market through this exhibition, marking their first step toward overseas expansion.

The “K-SUUL Pavilion” was operated through cooperation between the National Tax Service of Korea and the liquor industry and association (the Korea Alcohol and Liquor Industry Association). It was designed as an integrated promotional platform to strengthen the export competitiveness of Korean alcoholic beverages and develop overseas sales channels.

The “K-SUUL Pavilion” was operated with a total of 16 booths (display and tasting booths), and 12 companies — including winners of the K-SUUL AWARDS — participated to hold consultations with overseas buyers.

Participating companies ranged from traditional liquor breweries to regional soju producers and major liquor companies, showcasing the diverse spectrum of Korea’s alcoholic beverage industry on a single stage.

In addition to the booths operated by the 12 participating companies, a dedicated booth was set up exclusively to showcase the award-winning liquors, further highlighting the significance of the K-SUUL AWARDS.

At the venue, promotional videos of the award-winning liquors were screened, while English-language brochures and souvenirs were distributed to attract local buyers and visitors to raise awareness of Korean alcoholic beverages.

In addition, meetings with the organizers of Vinexpo Asia, overseas buyers, and distribution industry officials were also held to identify rapidly changing global liquor market trends and assess the overseas expansion potential of Korean alcoholic beverages.

Han Yeong-seok Fermentation Research Institute expressed gratitude for being given the opportunity to participate in the exhibition, saying, “It was meaningful to showcase our award-winning liquor, ‘Dohan Cheongmyeongju,’ on the same stage as liquors from around the world through this exhibition. We did our best to promote Korea’s unique fermentation culture and the value of Korean liquor to the world.”

Going forward, the National Tax Service of Korea will continue to enhance the substance of the K-SUUL AWARDS, continuously discover outstanding liquors from promising small and medium-sized enterprises, and will actively support the globalization of Korean liquor (K-SUUL) by promoting it both domestically and internationally and helping these businesses expand their sales channels.


[1] Vinexpo Asia is Asia’s largest B2B wine and spirits exhibition, attracting approximately 9,000 industry professionals from 60 countries last year.

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YesAsia Holdings Advances Dual-Engine Strategy with First YesStyle Concept Store in the US

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 June 2026 – YesStyle, the global online beauty retailer under YesAsia Holdings Limited (“YesAsia Holdings”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) (02209.HK), has announced the launch of its new physical retail store in the US. Located on the main level of Great Mall in Milpitas, in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, the new concept store not only marks a significant step in bringing the latest K-beauty trends to a broader US audience, but also represents a major strategic milestone in advancing the Group’s B2C-B2B dual-engine strategy to expand market share in North America.

Driving O2O Synergy: Expanding Offline Reach to Complement B2C Strategy
Celebrating 20 years of delivering trending Asian products worldwide, YesStyle has transformed 1,500 square feet into an immersive retail fantasy. Serving as a strategic extension of the Group’s core B2C business, this new physical footprint enhances offline visibility and reaches a wider demographic of consumers who value hands-on product discovery and immediate purchase. The store offers a “Yesful playground” where beauty lovers can connect with over 60 Asian brands, featuring interactive makeup stations with beloved K-beauty labels like UNLEASHIA, dasique, fwee, and rom&nd, alongside a customizable mask bar. This experiential retail environment functions as a powerful, culturally rich marketing engine, generating offline brand awareness and foot traffic that seamlessly feeds into the digital platform, creating a complementary offline-to-online (O2O) loop that supports repeat purchases and maximizes customer lifetime value (LTV).

Mr. Joshua Lau, Founder, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of YesAsia Holdings said: “The launch of YesStyle‘s retail store marks a significant milestone for our brand, as we bring our top-tier and bestselling K-beauty products, along with advanced skin care innovation, into an offline setting for customers in the Bay Area. The Bay Area holds a special place in our history as the city where the Group was founded and where our first office was established. Opening our first YesStyle beauty retail store here feels like coming home and reinforces our commitment to continue innovating and delivering exceptional experiences to our customers, both online and offline.”

Empowering the B2B Wholesale Business AsiaBeautyWholesale (ABW) Growth
This physical retail expansion also creates substantial value for YesAsia Holdings’ B2B operations, ABW. By physically showcasing a curated yet expansive selection of bestselling Korean beauty brands, including SKIN1004, Medicube, Anua, Dr. Althea, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and more, in a premium US retail environment, YesStyle acts as an effective market-testing ground. The elevated brand awareness and consumer validation generated at the retail level will bolster confidence among other local US retailers and distributors, effectively catalyzing B2B orders and driving synergistic growth across both of the Group’s core business modules.

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About YesAsia Holdings Limited (02209.HK)

Established in 1997, YesAsia Holdings is a leading e-commerce platform operator recognized for its expertise in identifying and procuring quality Asian beauty, fashion, lifestyle and entertainment products. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the Group deliver products promptly and efficiently to a global audience through its strong ties with over 400 leading Asian beauty brand and supplier partners. The Group operates three major platforms: YesStyle, an e-commerce B2C platform for serving the increasingly popular Asian beauty, fashion and lifestyle products, particularly Korean beauty products; AsianBeautyWholesale, a B2B platform for Asian beauty products; and YesAsia, an e-commerce retail platform for entertainment products. YesAsia Holdings is a constituent of the MSCI Hong Kong Micro Cap Index.

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About YesStyle

YesStyle, a global B2C online retailer under YesAsia Holdings Limited. (02209.HK), is the go-to destination for the largest selection of authentic Asian beauty, fashion, and lifestyle products. As an authorized retailer of 400+ premium K-beauty brands, YesStyle aims to help everyone find their ‘yes!’ through innovative beauty inspired by Asia, friendly guidance and smart prices since 2006.

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