According to Zhitong Finance App, BOC International (03329) announced that on August 19, 2026, Preferred Investment, a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, purchased IBRD Note II with a purchase price of US$100.00 on the OTC market, at a cost of US$20 million. On the same day, Preferred Investment purchased NWG Note III with a purchase price of US$100.072 million on the OTC market with a purchase price of US$100.072 million.
Both the IBRD note acquisition and this NWG note acquisition provide long-term investment opportunities for the Group, enabling the Group to use capital resources to achieve a stable return on investment while taking reasonable risks.