AGBA Group Holding Limited (NASDAQ: ‘AGBA’) announces Share Repurchase Program

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AGBA Group Holding Limited, listed on NASDAQ as AGBA, announced a new share repurchase program on April 18, 2023. The Board approved the buyback of up to 1,000,000 ordinary shares for a maximum expenditure of $10 million. This initiative illustrates AGBA's commitment to enhancing shareholder value while retaining financial flexibility for future investments. Group President Wing-Fai Ng emphasized the undervaluation of shares and the company’s confidence in its long-term prospects, particularly in light of opportunities arising from China's reopening. The buyback may be conducted in compliance with relevant regulations, with discretion exercised by management regarding timing and amount. The authorization for this program will expire on April 18, 2024.

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• Share repurchase program authorized for up to 1,000,000 shares, valuing at $10 million, reflects confidence in future growth.
• Program aims to enhance shareholder value, signaling company belief in undervaluation of stock.

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HONG KONG, April 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NASDAQ-listed, AGBA Group Holding Limited (“AGBA”), the leading one- stop financial supermarket in Hong Kong, today announced that its Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program with authorization to purchase up to 1,000,000 ordinary shares of AGBA with a maximum of $10,000,000 to be expended.  The share repurchase program reflects AGBA’s commitment to returning value to its shareholders, while maintaining the financial flexibility to invest in growth opportunities. The program also reflects the company’s confidence in its future prospects.

Wing-Fai Ng, Group President, AGBA Group Holding Limited said, “Creating and defending shareholder value is a core focus of AGBA.  Our scale, combined with the strength of our business and the significant opportunities arising from China’s reopening, enables us to continue investing for the long term, while also opportunistically buying back stock through a repurchase program. This program is a direct reflection of our belief that our shares are significantly undervalued, and a demonstration of our confidence in the business and the long-term opportunity ahead.”

AGBA may repurchase shares from time to time through open market purchases in accordance with applicable securities laws and regulations. Open market repurchases will be made in compliance with Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Exchange Act.

The manner, timing and amount of any shares repurchases will be determined by AGBA’s management in its discretion based on its evaluation of various factors, including the trading price of the ordinary shares, market and economic conditions, regulatory requirements and other corporate considerations.

This authorization expires on April 18, 2024, and may be suspended or discontinued at any time and does not obligate the company to acquire any amount of ordinary shares.

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About AGBA Group:

Established in 1993, AGBA Group Holding Limited (NASDAQ: “AGBA”) is a leading one-stop financial supermarket based in Hong Kong offering the broadest set of financial services and healthcare products in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) through a tech-led ecosystem, enabling clients to unlock the choices that best suit their needs. Trusted by over 400,000 individual and corporate customers, the Group is organized into four market-leading businesses: Platform Business, Distribution Business, Healthcare Business, and Fintech Business.

For more information about AGBA, please visit www.agba.com

Media and Investor Relations Contact:

Media: Kate Siu media@agba.com +852 3601 3699   Yuan Tung Financial Relations Limited  Agnes Yiu  ayiu@yuantung.com.hk  +852 3428 5690	Investor Relations: Bethany Lai ir@agba.com +852 5529 4500
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FAQ

What is the share repurchase program announced by AGBA?

AGBA announced a share repurchase program to buy back up to 1,000,000 ordinary shares, with a maximum expenditure of $10 million.

When does AGBA's share buyback program expire?

The share buyback program is authorized until April 18, 2024.

What are AGBA's reasons for initiating a share repurchase?

AGBA aims to enhance shareholder value and believes its shares are significantly undervalued in the market.

How might the share buyback impact AGBA's stock price?

The buyback could positively influence AGBA's stock price by reducing the number of shares in circulation, potentially increasing EPS.