THE BANK OF EAST ASIA LIMITED

Incorporated in 1918, The Bank of East Asia, Limited (BEA) is a leading Hong Kong-based financial services group listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, with total consolidated assets of HK$875.2 billion (US$112.1 billion) as of 30 June 2024. BEA is dedicated to providing comprehensive wholesale banking, personal banking, wealth management, and investment services to its customers in Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, and other major markets around the world. BEA also operates one of the largest branch networks in Hong Kong, with 48 branches, 42 SupremeGold Centres, and 3 i-Financial Centres throughout the city. In the Chinese Mainland, BEA's operational presence dates back to the opening of the Bank's Shanghai Branch in 1920. Today, the BEA Group operates one of the most extensive networks of any foreign bank on the Mainland, with outlets in 38 cities nationwide. Overseas, BEA has established a presence in Southeast Asia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Worldwide, including Hong Kong and the rest of Greater China, BEA operates about 130 outlets and employs over 8,000 people. The Group integrates social, environmental, ethical, employee, and customer concerns into its business and operations with the aim of aligning the interests of its stakeholders and the society at large.