Future Data Group Limited — Audit Report / Information 2024

Jan 20, 2025

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FUTURE DATA GROUP LIMITED

未來數據集團有限公司

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability)

(Stock Code: 8229)

PROPOSED CHANGE OF AUDITOR

This announcement is made by the board (the "Board") of directors (the "Directors") of Future Data Group Limited (the "Company") pursuant to Rule 17.50(4) of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on GEM of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Stock Exchange").

RESIGNATION OF AUDITOR

The Board announces that RSM Hong Kong ("RSM") has resigned as the auditor of the Company (the "Auditor") with effect from 20 January 2025 as the Company and RSM could not reach a consensus on the audit fee for the financial year ended 31 December 2024.

RSM has confirmed in its letter of resignation dated 20 January 2025 that, save for failure to reach a consensus on the audit fee for the year ended 31 December 2024, there are no other matters or circumstances in relation to its resignation that need to be brought to the attention of the shareholders (the "Shareholders") and creditors of the Company. The Board and the audit committee of the Company (the "Audit Committee") have confirmed that there are no disagreements or unresolved matters between the Company and RSM, and the Board is not aware of any other matter in relation to the change of Auditor that needs to be brought to the attention of the Shareholders and creditors of the Company.

The Board would like to take this opportunity to express its gratitude and appreciation to RSM for its professional services rendered to the Group during its tenure.

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PROPOSED APPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR

The Board further announces that, with the recommendation of the Audit Committee, it has resolved to propose the appointment of Prism Hong Kong Limited (“Prism”) as the new Auditor and an ordinary resolution will be submitted for approval by the Shareholders at the extraordinary general meeting of the Company (the “EGM”) to be convened and held to appoint Prism as the new Auditor and to hold office until the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of the Company (the “Proposed Appointment”). The Board and the Audit Committee have assessed the qualification of Prism and considered that Prism is suitably qualified to be appointed as the Auditor.

The Company will dispatch a circular in relation to the Proposed Appointment together with the notice convening the EGM to the Shareholders as soon as practicable.

By Order of the Board

Future Data Group Limited

Tao Hongxia

Chairlady and Non-executive Director

Hong Kong, 20 January 2025

As at the date of this announcement, the executive directors are Mr. Cheung Ting Pong and Mr. Lee Seung Han; the non-executive director is Ms. Tao Hongxia; and the independent non-executive directors of the Company are Mr. Chan Kin Ming, Mr. Lam Chi Cheung Albert and Mr. Leung Louis Ho Ming.

This announcement, for which the Directors collectively and individually accept full responsibility, includes particulars given in compliance with the GEM Listing Rules for the purpose of giving information with regard to the Company. The Directors, having made all reasonable enquiries, confirm that to the best of their knowledge and belief the information contained in this announcement is accurate and complete in all material respects and not misleading or deceptive, and there are no other matters the omission of which would make any statement herein or this announcement misleading.

This announcement will remain on the website of the Stock Exchange at www.hkexnews.hk on the “Latest Listed Company Information” page for at least 7 days from the date of its posting. This announcement will also be published and remains on the website of the Company at www.futuredatagroup.com.