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Dr. Calvin Choi, Founder of AMTD IDEA, Re‑Appointed as the Chief President of the Hong Kong Island Youth United Association

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AMTD Digital (NYSE:HKD) announced that Dr. Calvin Choi, founder of AMTD IDEA, was re-appointed as Chief President of the Hong Kong Island Youth United Association on April 2, 2026.

The Association now includes 64 member organizations and over 100 key young members, aiming to advance youth development and community service.

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News Market Reaction – AMTD

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In the Apr 2 session, AMTD declined 0.99%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

This announcement highlights Dr. Calvin Choi’s re-appointment as Chief President of a major Hong Kon...
Analysis

This announcement highlights Dr. Calvin Choi’s re-appointment as Chief President of a major Hong Kong youth association, reinforcing AMTD’s emphasis on youth development and community engagement. The company’s stock sat below its 1.05 200-day MA at 0.9898 and around 40% under its 1.65 52-week high, while trading volume remained modest. Investors may monitor how this governance and reputation positioning complements prior expansion in media, hospitality and real estate.

Key Figures

Association establishment year: 2023 Member organizations: 64 Key young members: over 100 +1 more
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Association establishment year 2023 Founding year of Hong Kong Island Youth United Association
Member organizations 64 Number of member organizations in the Association
Key young members over 100 Key young members from diverse industries in the Association
Young leaders appointed more than one hundred Young leaders serving as Executive Directors and Directors

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Mar 31 (Positive)
Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
Mar 31 Media expansion Positive +0.2% Hong Kong registration and launch of The Art Newspaper local edition.
Mar 17 Box office milestone Positive -1.9% "Scare Out" surpassing US$190M global box office and 28.28M admissions.
Mar 10 London acquisitions Positive +1.0% Agreements for London office, hotel and town hall assets totaling US$87.7M.
Mar 09 Hotel acquisition Positive -2.0% Completion of US$69M Tribeca hotel deal and rebranding to AMTD IDEA Tribeca.
Mar 03 Box office update Positive +2.5% "Scare Out" exceeding US$160M box office and 12.3B social media views.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent news has been largely positive or expansionary, but price reactions have been mixed, with both gains and declines following constructive announcements.

Recent Company History

Over the past month, AMTD-related entities reported multiple expansion initiatives and media assets growth. On Mar 3 and Mar 17, strong box office milestones for TGE’s film "Scare Out" coincided with both positive and negative moves. On Mar 9 and Mar 10, U.S. and U.K. hospitality and real estate acquisitions totaling US$69 million and about US$87.7 million showed a push into premium properties, again with mixed price impacts. The Mar 31 Hong Kong media registration news saw only a modest reaction.

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PARIS and NEW YORK and LONDON, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AMTD Group Inc. ("AMTD Group"), AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB), AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD) and The Generation Essentials Group ("TGE", NYSE: TGE; LSE: TGE), a subsidiary of AMTD Digital Inc., are pleased to announce that Dr. Calvin Choi, founder of AMTD IDEA, has been re-appointed as the Chief President of the Hong Kong Island Youth United Association (the "Association").

Recently, the Hong Kong Island Youth United Association formally approved its second-term honorary appointments and the new composition of its board of directors and board of supervisors. More than one hundred young leaders from various sectors have also taken up positions as Executive Directors and Directors, together comprising the Association's new leadership team.

The Hong Kong Island Youth United Association was jointly established by major youth organizations on Hong Kong Island. Its mission is to unite and lead young people from all sectors, strengthen their pride, integrity, and confidence, and encourage them to recognize and actively fulfil the responsibilities and mission entrusted to their generation in this era. The Association is committed to advancing youth development and promoting all‑rounded growth of young people, while uniting their strength to build and serve the communities. Since its establishment in 2023, the Association has steadily expanded its influence and now comprises 64 member organizations and over 100 key young members from diverse industries. As an important member of the Hong Kong Island Federation, it has become a leading youth organization in Hong Kong SAR.

Youth affairs have long been a core priority for AMTD Group and the AMTD Charity Foundation. They continue to invest in youth training and further education, broaden channels for young people to participate in social development, and are committed to creating positive value for their growth and future development, thereby contributing to society through concrete actions.

About AMTD Group

AMTD Group is a conglomerate with a core business portfolio spanning across media and entertainment, education and training, and premium assets and hospitality sectors.

About AMTD IDEA Group

AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) represents a diversified institution and digital solutions group connecting companies and investors with global markets. Its comprehensive one-stop business services plus digital solutions platform addresses different clients' diverse and inter-connected business needs and digital requirements across all phases of their life cycles. AMTD IDEA Group 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 X (formerly known as "Twitter") at @AMTDGroup.

About AMTD Digital Inc.

AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD) is a comprehensive digital solutions platform headquartered in France. Its one-stop digital solutions platform operates key business lines including digital media, content and marketing services, investments as well as hospitality and VIP services. For AMTD Digital's announcements, please visit https://ir.amtdigital.net/investor-news.

About The Generation Essentials Group

The Generation Essentials Group (NYSE: TGE; LSE: TGE), jointly established by AMTD Group, AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) and AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD), is headquartered in France and focuses on global strategies and developments in multi-media, entertainment, and cultural affairs worldwide as well as hospitality and VIP services. TGE comprises L'Officiel, The Art Newspaper, movie and entertainment projects. Collectively, TGE is a diversified portfolio of media and entertainment businesses, and a global portfolio of premium properties. Also, TGE is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) sponsor manager, with its first SPAC successfully raised and priced on December 18, 2025.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements pursuant to the "safe harbor"provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects,""anticipates," "aims," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes,""estimates," "likely to," and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the beliefs, plans, and expectations of AMTD IDEA Group, AMTD Digital and/or The Generation Essentials Group, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the filings of AMTD IDEA Group, AMTD Digital and The Generation Essentials Group with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and none of AMTD IDEA Group, AMTD Digital and The Generation Essentials Group undertakes any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

For more information, please contact:

For AMTD IDEA Group:
IR Office
AMTD IDEA Group
EMAIL: ir@amtdinc.com 

For AMTD Digital Inc.:
IR Office
AMTD Digital Inc.
EMAIL: ir@amtdigital.net 

For The Generation Essentials Group:
IR Office
The Generation Essentials Group
EMAIL: ir@tge.media 

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SOURCE AMTD Digital; AMTD IDEA Group; The Generation Essentials Group

FAQ

Who was re-appointed Chief President of the Hong Kong Island Youth United Association on April 2, 2026 (HKD)?

Dr. Calvin Choi was re-appointed as Chief President on April 2, 2026. According to AMTD Digital, he is the founder of AMTD IDEA and will lead the Association's new leadership team composed of executive directors and directors from diverse sectors.

What is the membership size of the Hong Kong Island Youth United Association after the April 2, 2026 re-appointment (HKD)?

The Association comprises 64 member organizations and over 100 key young members. According to AMTD Digital, membership expansion since 2023 reflects growing influence across industries and a broadened youth leadership base on Hong Kong Island.

What is the mission of the Hong Kong Island Youth United Association following the April 2, 2026 leadership update (HKD)?

The mission is to unite young people, strengthen pride and responsibility, and promote all-rounded youth growth. According to AMTD Digital, the Association aims to advance youth development and mobilize collective efforts to serve local communities.

How is AMTD Digital (HKD) involved in youth affairs after the April 2, 2026 announcement?

AMTD Digital continues to prioritize youth training and education initiatives. According to AMTD Digital, the company and its charity foundation invest in training, broaden participation channels, and support youth development through concrete programs and resources.

What leadership changes took place at the Hong Kong Island Youth United Association on April 2, 2026 (HKD)?

The Association approved second-term honorary appointments and a new board composition on April 2, 2026. According to AMTD Digital, over 100 young leaders were appointed as Executive Directors and Directors forming the Association's new leadership team.