ELEPHANT HLDGS(08635): Elephant Securities obtains Type 1, Type 4 and Type 9 regulated activity licenses (including virtual asset-related conditions)

ELEPHANT HLDGS(08635) announces that on September 14, 2026, the Company's indirectly wholly-owned subsidiary, Elephant Securities International Limited, was granted licenses by the Securities and Futures Commission under the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Chapter 571 of the Laws of Hong Kong) to conduct Type 1 (dealing in securities), Type 4 (advising on securities) and Type 9 (asset management) regulated activities. These licenses include certain virtual asset-related licensing conditions imposed by the SFC. These licenses authorize Elephant Securities to conduct the above regulated activities in Hong Kong. Elephant Securities will comply with all applicable regulatory requirements and will commence business operations upon meeting all applicable regulatory and operational requirements. The Board believes that the establishment and development of Elephant Securities and the obtaining of these licenses represent the continuation and further development of the Group's existing financial-related businesses.