Core Viewpoint - The announcement details the approval for the first major shareholder, the Ministry of Finance, to increase its stake in the Bank of Communications without triggering a mandatory tender offer, contingent upon specific conditions [1][2]. Group 1: Shareholder Agreement - The Ministry of Finance currently holds 17,732,424,445 shares, representing over 30% of the total share capital of the Bank of Communications [1]. - The Ministry has committed to not transferring the newly issued shares for five years from the date of acquisition [2]. - The shareholders' meeting has agreed to exempt the Ministry from the obligation to make a tender offer, in accordance with relevant regulations [2]. Group 2: Regulatory Compliance - The exemption from the tender offer is based on Article 63, Clause 1, Item (3) of the Regulations on the Management of Acquisitions of Listed Companies, which allows for such exemptions if the investor commits to a three-year holding period [1]. - The company will adhere to any changes in policies from the China Securities Regulatory Commission or the Shanghai Stock Exchange regarding the exemption from the tender offer [2].
交通银行: 交通银行关于提请股东大会批准第一大股东免于以要约收购方式增持本行股份的公告