Huatai Secs. Regulatory News (HTSC)

This announcement is for information purposes only and does not constitute an invitation or offer to acquire, purchase or subscribe for securities.

This announcement does not constitute or form a part of any offer or solicitation to purchase or subscribe for securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or the securities law of any state of the United States or other jurisdiction. The securities are being offered and sold outside the United States in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act and may not be sold within the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration under the Securities Act. No public offering of the securities will be made in the United States or in any other jurisdiction where such an offering is restricted or prohibited.

NOTICE OF LISTING ONTHE STOCK EXCHANGE OF HONG KONG LIMITED

PIONEER REWARD LIMITED

(incorporated in the British Virgin Islands with limited liability)

(the "Issuer")

U.S.$400,000,000 FLOATING RATE GUARANTEED BONDS DUE 2023(THE "BONDS")(Stock Code: 40143)

unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by

HUATAI SECURITIES CO., LTD.

(华泰证券股份有限公司)

(incorporated in the People's Republic of China with limited liability)

(the "Guarantor")

Application has been made to The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited for the listing of and permission to deal in the Bonds by way of debt issues to professional investors (as defined in Chapter 37 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and in the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571) of Hong Kong). Permission for the listing of and dealing in the Bonds is expected to become effective on 13 February 2020 (Hong Kong time).

The Board of Directors of Huatai Securities Co., Ltd.

12 February 2020