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BEA Enters Loan Framework Agreement with SMBC, Seeks Shareholder Approval
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BEA Enters Loan Framework Agreement with SMBC, Seeks Shareholder Approval

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Bank of East Asia ( (HK:0023) ) has provided an announcement.

The Bank of East Asia (BEA) has entered into a Framework Agreement with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) to facilitate Loan Transactions. This agreement, effective from May 2025 to May 2028, establishes a structured collaboration between BEA and SMBC, both of which are significant stakeholders under the Listing Rules. The agreement requires independent shareholder approval due to its substantial nature, and BEA has set up an Independent Board Committee with Gram Capital as the advisor to evaluate the transactions. Shareholder approval will be sought at the Annual General Meeting tentatively planned for May 2025, with related documentation to be distributed in March 2025.

More about Bank of East Asia

The Bank of East Asia, Limited (BEA) is a financial institution incorporated in Hong Kong, offering a range of banking and financial services. It operates within the banking sector, focusing on providing loans, deposits, and other financial products to its clients.

YTD Price Performance: -0.79%

Average Trading Volume: 1,252

Technical Sentiment Consensus Rating: Sell

Current Market Cap: $3.32B

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