We are pleased to announce the offering by CLSASM of up to 35,000,000 non-collateralised European-style cash settled call warrants over ordinary shares of EMPIRE by way of market making.

The EMPIRE-CA is to be listed on the Structured Warrants Board of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.

The EMPIRE-CA is constituted by the Deed Poll dated 14 May 2026. The EMPIRE-CA is subject to the terms and conditions of the Base Prospectus dated 26 May 2026. The obligations of CLSASM under EMPIRE-CA are guaranteed by CITIC Securities International Company Limited pursuant to the Guarantee Deed Poll dated 14 May 2026.

A summary of the principal terms of EMPIRE-CA is set out in the attachment.

This announcement is dated 12 August 2026.