Successful Business Combination of AMTD International and AMTD Digital to Bring Together Traditional Financial Services, Digital Tools, Media & Entertainment, and Ecosystem Plays

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AMTD International Inc. has acquired a majority stake in AMTD Digital Inc., owning 97.1% of its shares and 99.9% of voting power. This acquisition consolidates both companies under the name AMTD IDEA Group, which is dual-listed on NYSE and SGX. Dr. Timothy Tong, the existing Chairman of AMTD Digital, will join the AMTD International Board, while Mr. Yu Gao retires. The extraordinary general meeting for the name change is scheduled for March 1, 2022.

Positive

• Acquisition of 97.1% stake in AMTD Digital enhances market position.
• Consolidation under AMTD IDEA Group could improve resource allocation and operational efficiencies.

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• None.

NEW YORK & HONG KONG & SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AMTD International Inc. (“AMTD International” or the “Company” or “AMTD IDEA Group”) (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB), a subsidiary of AMTD Group Company Limited (“AMTD Group”) and a leading platform for comprehensive financial services and digital solutions, announced today that it has successfully completed the acquisition of a majority stake in AMTD Digital Inc. (“AMTD Digital”). The businesses of AMTD International and AMTD Digital are effectively combined as one listed platform – AMTD IDEA Group, upon the effective adoption of the proposed name change as previously announced on January 20, 2022, subject to an extraordinary general meeting to be conducted on March 1, 2022. AMTD IDEA Group is dual-listed on two major global stock exchanges, namely NYSE and SGX.

Upon completion of the acquisition, the Company owns 97.1% of the issued and outstanding shares, and 99.9% of the total voting power, of AMTD Digital, and AMTD Digital becomes a consolidated subsidiary under AMTD IDEA Group. Dr. Timothy Tong, Chairman of the Board of Directors of AMTD Digital, continues to serve as the Chairman for AMTD Digital. In addition, Dr. Tong will join the Company’s Board of Directors as an independent director and serve as the chairman of the compensation committee, and a member of the audit committee and the nominating and corporate governance committee, of the Board of Directors. Mr. Yu Gao, an independent director and vice chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company, retired with effect from February 23, 2022. Mr. Gao served as a member of the Board of Directors of AMTD Group overall for over seven years since October 9, 2014 and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company since its inception. Mr. Gao will continue to serve as an independent director at AMTD Group and will join the Board of Directors of L’Officiel SAS Inc. upon the closing of the Company’s acquisition of L’Officiel Inc. SAS.

About AMTD International Inc.

AMTD International Inc., also known as AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB), represents a premier Asia financial institution and digital solutions group connecting companies and investors from Asia, including China and Hong Kong as well as the ASEAN markets with global capital markets. Its comprehensive one-stop financial services plus digital solutions platform addresses different clients’ diverse and inter-connected financial needs and digital requirements across all phases of their life cycles. Leveraging its deep roots in Asia and its unique eco-system — the “AMTD SpiderNet” — the Company is uniquely positioned as an active super-connector between clients, business partners, investee companies, and investors, connecting the East and the West. For more information, please visit www.amtdinc.com or follow us on Twitter at “@AMTDGroup.” For the Company’s announcements, please visit http://ir.amtdinc.com/News.

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FAQ

What is the recent acquisition by AMTD International Inc. involving AMTD Digital Inc.?

AMTD International has acquired a 97.1% stake in AMTD Digital, consolidating both businesses under the AMTD IDEA Group.

When is the extraordinary general meeting for the name change of AMTD IDEA Group scheduled?

The extraordinary general meeting is scheduled for March 1, 2022.

What percentage of voting power does AMTD International have in AMTD Digital after the acquisition?

AMTD International holds 99.9% of the total voting power in AMTD Digital after the acquisition.

What happens to AMTD Digital after its acquisition by AMTD International?

AMTD Digital becomes a consolidated subsidiary under AMTD IDEA Group.

Who will join the Board of Directors of AMTD International after the acquisition?

Dr. Timothy Tong will join the Board as an independent director and Chairman of the compensation committee.