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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.

AMTD IDEA Group, a subsidiary of AMTD Group, announced that AMTD Group and all of AMTD IDEA Group's directors and executive officers have entered into a voluntary lock-up arrangement in respect of its holdings in AMTD IDEA Group. Specifically, each of them has undertaken not to sell any equity securities its owns in AMTD IDEA Group in the open market for 2 years commencing on the date of this press release.

AMTD IDEA Group (AMTD), AMTD Digital (HKD), AMTD Group and The Generation Essentials Group (TGE), a subsidiary of AMTD Digital, jointly announce that AMTD IDEA Group has commenced legal action against Mr Benjamin Eymere of the Jalou Family, in connection with serious defamatory action against the Group, as well as misconduct including bad faith harassment of the Group's staff and executives. Eymere was a former employee of a subsidiary of the Group, and he was summarily dismissed due to misconduct and mismanagement. He attempted to file an appeal in the Paris Court, but his actions have been continuously dismissed. Eymere's recent actions involving misconduct and bad faith have required AMTD to take legal actions in relation to the Group's L'Officiel and AMTD IDEA brands, which have been recently mentioned in certain press and social media publications. AMTD has already made formal reports to law enforcement authorities in connection with Eymere's present and past misconduct.

The major averages closed marginally lower on the penultimate trading day of the year as markets contend with light year-end volumes and a pullback in heavyweight tech and AI names that stalled last week's strong rally. In Fed news, minutes from the latest FOMC meeting show that "most" on the committee have judged that further rate cuts would likely be appropriate if inflation declines over time as expected. In addition, FOMC members have generally judged that upside risks to inflation remained elevated and that downside risks to employment were elevated and had increased since the middle of 2025.Looking to commodities, gold edged higher following yesterday's sharp losses, while oil was fractionally lower ahead of the API crude numbers set for release this afternoon.Get caught up quickly on the top news and calls moving stocks with this Midday Fly By.1. STOCK NEWS:Meta PlatformsAI startup Manus, with the Wall Street Journal reporting that Meta is paying over $2B for the businessApplied Digitalits cloud computing business with Ekso BionicsOn24by Cvent for $8.10 per share in cashCiti'sboard approved a plan toAccording to, "most" on the FOMC have judged that further rate cuts would likely be appropriate if inflation declines over time as expected2. WALL STREET CALLS:ArgusBHP Groupto Buy on "firming" commodity pricesMereo BioPharmato Hold at JefferiesBenchmarkLindblad Expeditionswith a Buy on high growth visibilityStephensof Rubrik, Commvault, and AvePointwith Overweight ratings and Varonisat Equal Weight3. AROUND THE WEB:SMICintends to acquire the remaining 49% stake in unit SMNC for Y40.6B, or $5.79B, giving the company full control of the subsidiary,The U.S. government has granted Samsung Electronicsand SK Hynixan annual license to bring chip manufacturing equipment to their Chinese facilities for 2026,Power-hungry AI projects are benefiting Caterpillaras a range of customers looks to purchase the company's engines and generators,Softbankhas completed its $40B investment in OpenAI,Warner Bros. Discoveryplans to reject Paramount Skydance'sbid next week,4. MOVERS:Hycroft Miningincreases after filing aBoeinggains after being awarded afor the F-15 Israel Program and a ceiling $4.2B modification to a previously awarded Air Force contract for E-4B contractor logistic serviceEnergy Fuelsfalls after Roth Capital said shares of the companyTruth Medialower after Yorkville America launchedon the New York Stock Exchange5. EARNINGS/GUIDANCE:Ree Automotivereported, with EPS higher year-over-yearEtoiles CapitalreportedCemtrexreported, with revenue higher year-over-yearAMTD IDEA Groupreported, with CFO Xavier Zee commenting, "We are proud to deliver another half year of strong performance"INDEXES:The Dow fell 94.87, or 0.20%, to 48,367.06, the Nasdaq lost 55.27, or 0.24%, to 23,419.08, and the S&P 500 declined 9.50, or 0.14%, to 6,896.24.