XTALPI (02228) receives shareholding increase of a total of 3.793 million shares by Chairman of the Board Wen Shuhao.

XTALPI (02228) announces that the Board has been informed by Dr. Wen Shuhao, Chairman of the Board, Executive Director and co-founder of the Company, that during the period from October 7, 2026 to October 15, 2026, he used his own funds to acquire through open market transactions an aggregate of 3.793 million shares (including 1.3 million shares acquired on October 7, 2026), representing approximately 0.09% of the total issued shares of the Company, at a total consideration of approximately HK$25 million. The share acquisition was made pursuant to the share increase plan announced on September 21, 2026, and was conducted in accordance with the notification and approval procedures stipulated under the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Subject to applicable laws and regulatory requirements, Dr. Wen intends to continue acquiring more shares, depending on (among other things) prevailing market conditions and his investment plans. The Board believes that Dr. Wen's voluntary acquisition of shares through the market reflects his full confidence in the long-term development and prospects of the Group.