Pursuant to Paragraph 14.08(b) of the Main Market Listing Requirements of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad, HLFG writes to inform that it has received notice from YBhg Dato' Nicholas John Lough @ Sharif Lough bin Abdullah, a Director of Hong Leong Bank Berhad, major subsidiary of HLFG, of his intention to deal in HLFG shares during the closed period pending the release of the third quarter results for financial quarter ended 31 March 2020. YBhg Dato' Nicholas John Lough @ Sharif Lough bin Abdullah did not hold any shares of HLFG as at 13 April 2020.

This announcement is dated 13 April 2020.