TGE Announces a Share Repurchase Program

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The Generation Essentials Group (NYSE:HKD) announced a board-authorized share repurchase program to buy up to US$5.0 million of ordinary shares through January 31, 2026.

Repurchases may be executed via open-market trades, privately negotiated transactions, block trades or other legally permissible methods and will comply with SEC Rule 10b-18 and Rule 10b-5 and the company’s insider trading policies. A board-authorized task force will review and may adjust the program.

TGE cited a net asset value per share of US$17.3 and total assets value per share of US$25.7 as of June 30, 2025, and said it believes Class A ordinary shares are undervalued; the company also noted significant short interest. The stated aim is to promote stable, long-term share price growth and focus investor attention on intrinsic value.

Positive

• Authorised repurchase up to US$5.0 million through Jan 31, 2026
• Repurchases may use multiple execution methods including open market and block trades
• Company cites NAV US$17.3 and total assets per share US$25.7

Negative

• Repurchase subject to SEC Rule 10b-18 and execution constraints
• Company disclosed significant short interest in Class A ordinary shares

PARIS and NEW YORK and SINGAPORE, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Generation Essentials Group ("TGE" or the "Company", NYSE: TGE) announces that its board of directors has authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to US$5 million of its ordinary shares until January 31, 2026. The Company plans to adopt and implement this share repurchase program in accordance with applicable rules and requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Company's insider trading policies.

The Company's proposed repurchases may be executed from time to time through (1) the open market at prevailing market prices, (2) privately negotiated transactions, (3) bilateral deals, (4) block trades and/or (5) other legally permissible means, depending on market conditions and other relevant parameters for consideration.

The timing and dollar amount of repurchase transactions will be subject to the Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 10b-18 and Rule 10b-5 requirements. A special task force authorized by Company's board of directors will review the share repurchase program periodically and may authorize adjustment of its terms and size.

Based on TGE's net asset value per share of US$17.3 and total assets value per share of US$25.7 as of June 30, 2025, TGE believes that its Class A ordinary shares are undervalued. In addition, TGE has also observed significant short interest surrounding its Class A ordinary shares. The primary aim of this buyback is to promote stable, long-term share price growth and to encourage investors to focus on the Company's intrinsic long-term value.

About The Generation Essentials Group

The Generation Essentials Group (NYSE: 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.

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 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 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 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 The Generation Essentials Group:
IR Office
The Generation Essentials Group
EMAIL: tge@amtd.world 

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SOURCE The Generation Essentials Group

FAQ

How large is TGE's (HKD) share repurchase program and when does it end?

The board authorized up to US$5.0 million of buybacks, exercisable through January 31, 2026.

What execution methods will TGE (HKD) use for the buyback?

Repurchases may occur via open-market trades, privately negotiated transactions, bilateral deals, block trades, or other legal means.

Why did TGE (HKD) launch the repurchase program?

TGE said it believes shares are undervalued and aims to promote stable, long-term share price growth and focus on intrinsic value.

What valuation metrics did TGE (HKD) cite in announcing the buyback?

TGE cited a net asset value per share of US$17.3 and total assets value per share of US$25.7 as of June 30, 2025.

Will SEC rules affect the timing of TGE's (HKD) repurchases?

Yes. The company said repurchases will comply with SEC Rule 10b-18 and Rule 10b-5, which can limit timing and amount per day.