China Industrial Securities International subsidiary acquires $17m in Saudi-backed notes

China Industrial Securities International Financial Group Limited announced that its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, CISI Investment, acquired $17,000,000 principal amount of notes between September 8, 2025, and October 10, 2025. The total consideration for these acquisitions on the open market amounted to $17,082,346. These notes are $2,000,000,000 5.00% guaranteed Euro Medium Term Notes due 2035, issued by GACI First Investment Company and unconditionally guaranteed by The Public Investment Fund, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The acquisitions constitute a discloseable transaction under the Listing Rules. When aggregated with previous acquisitions, they exceeded 5% but remained below 25%, triggering reporting and announcement requirements. The group's strategy for these investments is to diversify its portfolio and generate stable returns.

The issuer, GACI First Investment Company, is an exempted company incorporated in the Cayman Islands, established to raise capital for The Public Investment Fund, a sovereign wealth fund of the Saudi Kingdom. The guarantor, established in 1971, plays a central role in Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, investing across global sectors and markets.