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Exercise of Share Options by a Director Hong Kong, Shanghai & Florham Park, NJ - Monday

Key Takeaway: Hutchmed (China) Limited announced that Dr. Weiguo Su exercised share options resulting in the issuance of 3,000,000 ordinary shares at an exercise price of GBP1.97 each. This transaction increases Dr. Su's shareholding to 5,000,000 ordinary shares and 632,505 American Depositary Shares, representing 0.94% of the company's current share capital. The announcement is in compliance with the EU Market Abuse Regulation, highlighting executive management's involvement in share performance. Such transactions underscore ongoing executive confidence in the company's future direction.

Market Sentiment Analysis

POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Dr. Weiguo Su's increase in ownership may signal confidence in the company's prospects.
  • The exercise of share options reflects ongoing commitment by executives to the company's success.
  • 3,000,000 new shares issued indicate active participation by leadership in the company's growth.

Full Press Release Details

Exercise of Share Options by a Director
Hong Kong, Shanghai & Florham Park, NJ - Monday, August 7, 2023: HUTCHMED (China) Limited ("HUTCHMED" or the "Company") (Nasdaq/AIM: HCM, HKEX: 13) today announces that it has issued a total of 3,000,000 ordinary shares of US$0.10 each ("Ordinary Shares") following the exercise of share options by Dr Weiguo Su, Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Scientific Officer, at an exercise price of GBP1.97 per Ordinary Share on August 7, 2023 (the "Exercise of Options").
Following the Exercise of Options, Dr Su is beneficially interested in 5,000,000 Ordinary Shares Note 1 and 632,505 American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") Note 2, representing 0.94% of the current issued share capital of the Company.
The notification set out below is provided in accordance with the requirements of the EU Market Abuse Regulation.
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
a) Name Dr Weiguo Su
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Scientific Officer
b) Initial notification/Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name HUTCHMED (China) Limited
b) LEI 2138006X34YDQ6OBYE79
4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code Ordinary Shares of US$0.10 each DI ISIN: KYG4672N1198
b) Nature of the transaction Exercise of share options for 3,000,000 Ordinary Shares on August 7, 2023 at exercise price of GBP1.97 per Ordinary Share
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
GBP1.97 3,000,000
d) Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price Aggregated volume: 3,000,000 Ordinary Shares Price information: GBP5,910,000
e) Date of the transaction 2023-08-07
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. For further discussion of these and other risks, see HUTCHMED's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on AIM and on HKEX. HUTCHMED undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in this announcement, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise.
Investor Enquiries
Mark Lee, Senior Vice President +852 2121 8200
Annie Cheng, Vice President +1 (973) 306 4490
Media Enquiries
Americas - Brad Miles, Solebury Strategic Communications +1 (917) 570 7340 (Mobile) / bmiles@s oleburystrat .com
Europe - Ben Atwell / Alex Shaw, FTI Consulting +44 20 3727 1030 / +44 7771 913 902 (Mobile) / +44 7779 545 055 (Mobile) / HUTCHMED@fticonsulting.com
Asia - Zhou Yi, Brunswick +852 9783 6894 (Mobile) / HUTCHMED@brunswickgroup.com
Nominated Advisor
Atholl Tweedie / Freddy Crossley / Daphne Zhang, Panmure Gordon +44 (20) 7886 2500

Frequently Asked Questions

Who exercised share options at HUTCHMED?

Dr. Weiguo Su, the Executive Director and CEO, exercised the options.

How many shares were issued following the options exercise?

A total of 3,000,000 ordinary shares were issued.

What was the exercise price per share?

The exercise price was GBP1.97 per ordinary share.

What percentage of shares does Dr. Su now own?

Dr. Su owns 0.94% of the current issued share capital.

When did the share option exercise occur?

The share option exercise took place on August 7, 2023.

Last updated: Aug 7, 2023