AMTD IDEA Group Announces Stock Dividend Plan
AMTD IDEA Group (AMTD), a subsidiary of AMTD Group, announced that it plans to declare and distribute stock dividends by way of shares of its listed subsidiaries to shareholders and holders of American depositary shares of AMTD IDEA Group. Since its initial public offering on the NYSE in 2019, AMTD IDEA Group has expanded its operations and businesses significantly, evolving into the parent company of various other listed entities. A key subsidiary, AMTD Digital (HKD) consummated its initial public offering on the NYSE in 2022. The Generation Essentials Group (TGE), a subsidiary of AMTD Digital consummated its business combination with Black Spade Acquisition II (BSII), a special purpose acquisition company, in June 2025 and is currently listing its shares and warrants on the NYSE and NYSE American, respectively. The Generation Essentials Group is headquartered in France and focuses on global strategies and developments in multi-media, entertainment, and cultural affairs worldwide as well as hospitality and VIP services, comprising L'Officiel, The Art Newspaper, movie and entertainment projects. As part of its growth strategy, AMTD IDEA Group has also established an initiative to sponsor and control SPACs, with the intention that these vehicles will raise capital from public markets and subsequently acquire operating businesses through business combinations.