AMTD Digital Inc. - HKD STOCK NEWS

AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD) has announced the appointments of Dr. Feridun Hamdullahpur and Ms. Joanne Shoveller as independent directors to its board. This increases the board's independent director representation to a majority, enhancing governance and oversight. Dr. Hamdullahpur, a seasoned leader with extensive academic credentials, will also chair the audit committee. Ms. Shoveller brings a wealth of experience in university advancement and international relations. The new appointments aim to strengthen the company's future development in the digital solutions sector.

AMTD IDEA Group and AMTD Digital Inc. announced the AMTD Assets Agreements, where AMTD Group will inject 100% equity interest in AMTD Assets with a market value of approximately US$500 million into AMTD IDEA Group for US$268 million, settled by issuing 30,875,576 Class B ordinary shares at US$8.68 each. Following this, AMTD IDEA Group will inject AMTD Assets into AMTD Digital for the same valuation, receiving 515,385 newly issued Class B shares at US$520 each. This transaction aims to strengthen growth and innovation for both companies.

AMTD IDEA Group has announced the execution of the AMTD Assets Agreements, which involves the acquisition of AMTD Assets, valued at approximately US$500 million for a net purchase price of US$268 million. This acquisition consists of premium whole building properties that will be injected into AMTD Digital Inc., increasing AMTD IDEA Group's ownership in AMTD Digital to 87.64%. Both companies have implemented a two-year lock-up period for key shareholders to instill confidence in long-term growth strategies.

AMTD Digital (NYSE: HKD) announced the full exercise of underwriters' option to purchase an additional 2,400,000 ADSs at US$7.80 each during its IPO. The issuance is set to close on August 8, 2022, pending customary conditions. A registration statement has been declared effective by the SEC. AMTD Digital operates a comprehensive digital solutions platform in Asia, including services in digital finance and marketing.

AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD) successfully completed its IPO, offering 16 million American depositary shares (ADSs) at US$7.80 each. The IPO has seen significant volatility in ADS prices, and the company is monitoring the market for unusual trading activity. AMTD Digital operates as a comprehensive digital solutions platform in Asia, focusing on digital financial services, ecosystem solutions, media, and investments. The underwriters have a green-shoe option for an additional 2.4 million ADSs, allowing for potential stabilization in the trading of its shares.

AMTD Digital Inc. has announced the pricing of its initial public offering (IPO) of 16,000,000 American depositary shares (ADSs) at US$7.80 per ADS, raising gross proceeds of US$124.8 million. The shares will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol HKD on July 15, 2022. This IPO marks the second unicorn from AMTD Group to be listed on the NYSE, following AMTD IDEA Group in 2019. The offering includes a greenshoe option for underwriters to purchase an additional 2,400,000 ADSs.

AMTD IDEA Group announced the pricing of its subsidiary AMTD Digital Inc.'s initial public offering (IPO) of 16 million American depositary shares at $7.80 each. This IPO, raising approximately $124.8 million, marks AMTD Digital as the second unicorn from AMTD Group to list on NYSE after its first listing in 2019. Post-offering, AMTD IDEA Group is expected to hold 88.7% of AMTD Digital's shares and 99.4% of voting power. The shares will start trading on July 15, 2022, with closing expected by July 19, 2022, pending standard conditions.

AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) reported strong financial performance in its 2021 annual report, showcasing a 25% year-over-year revenue increase to approximately HK$597 million in investment banking. The net profit margin rose to 95.2% while profit before tax reached HK$1.33 billion, a 32.9% increase. EPS attributable to shareholders grew by 10.8% to HK$4.81. The company's management emphasized its commitment to transforming into a digital solutions platform. The report reflects resilience amid global market challenges, highlighting effective execution despite uncertainties.

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.