Future Data Group Limited — Regulatory Filings 2023

Jun 13, 2023

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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)

RESIGNATION OF AUDITOR AND PROPOSED APPOINTMENT 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 BDO Limited (“ BDO ”) resigned as the auditor of the Company (the “ Auditor ”) with effect from 13 June 2023 as the Company and BDO could not reach a consensus on the audit fee for the financial year ending 31 December 2023.

BDO has confirmed in writing that, save as disclosed above, there are no other matters or circumstances in relation to its resignation that need to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Company (the “ Shareholders ”). The Board and the audit committee of the Company (the “ Audit Committee ”) have also confirmed that there are no disagreements or unresolved matters between the Company and BDO and there are no matters that need to be brought to the attention of the Shareholders.

The Board would like to take this opportunity to express its gratitude and appreciation to BDO for its professional services rendered to the Company 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 RSM Hong Kong (“ RSM ”) as the new Auditor to fill the casual vacancy following the resignation of BDO and to hold office until the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of the Company (the “ Proposed Appointment ”), subject to approval by the Shareholders pursuant to Article 155A of the memorandum and articles of association of the Company. The Board and the Audit Committee have assessed the qualification of RSM and considered that RSM is suitably qualified to be appointed as the Auditor.

In compliance with the memorandum and articles of association of the Company, an ordinary resolution will be proposed at the extraordinary general meeting (“ EGM ”) to be held by the Company for the Shareholders to approve the Proposed Appointment. A circular containing, among others, further information on the Proposed Appointment and the notice of EGM is expected to be despatched to the Shareholders in due course.

By order of the Board Future Data Group Limited Tao Hongxia Chairlady and Executive Director

Hong Kong, 13 June 2023

As at the date of this announcement, the executive Directors are Ms. Tao Hongxia, Mr. Lee Seung Han, Mr. Tao Guolin, and Mr. Cheung Ting Pong and the independent non-executive Directors 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.

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