Fanhua Issues Solemn Statement on Unusual Trading Activities
- The unusual stock trading volatility was caused by a report published on
January 17, 2019 which made groundless accusations and deliberate out-of-context misinterpretation, in an attempt to profit from the decline of the stock price of the Company through short selling attack. The Company strongly condemns such a malicious act. - The Company has consistently and strictly complied with
SEC rules and regulations including the requirements for fair, prompt and full disclosure, for the past 11 years as a publicly listed company on Nasdaq. The Company has also strictly abided by applicable laws and regulations in its business operations. - The Company’s cashflow and profits have been closely aligned. The management remain committed to fulfilling their fiduciary duties to shareholders with continued profit growth and dividend increase.
- In line with its commitment to protect investors’ interests, the Company is carefully reviewing the report and will make an announcement clarifying and refuting the allegations raised in the report in an open and transparent manner, before market opens on
January 22 , 2019. - Management hereby would like to express sincere gratitude to the Company’s shareholders for their continued trust and support.
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CONTACT: Oasis Qiu
Investor Relations Manager
Tel: (8620) 83883191
Email: qiusr@fanhuaholdings.com
Source: Fanhua Inc.