Fanhua, Subsidiary of Highest Performances Holdings Inc., Announces Grant of Share Options to Key Employees

GUANGZHOU, China, July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fanhua Inc. (Nasdaq: FANH) (the "Company" or "Fanhua"), a leading independent technology-driven financial services provider in China, today announced that its board of directors (the "Board") has recently approved the grant of share options to certain of its key employees. This move is part of the Company's strategy to incentivize key talent and align their interests with the long term success of the Company.

In accordance with the Company's 2022 Share Inventive Plan, on July 2, 2024 the Board  authorized the issuance of share options to purchase up to 6,900,000 American Depository Shares ("ADS") to 15 management team members of the Company's major subsidiaries. The share options are immediately exercisable until July 15, 2024, subject to certain conditions. The exercise price is US$1.92 per ADS, equivalent to the closing price of the Company's ADS for the trading day preceding the day on which the Board authorized the issuance. Additionally, the Company may offer these key employees a loan at an interest rate of 3% per annum to facilitate the exercise of the share options. Employees receiving the share options commit to serving the Company for no less than three years.

Commenting on the grant, Mr. Yinan Hu, founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, said, "Our team has shown remarkable confidence in Fanhua's growth potential and business value, despite short-term fluctuations in the stock price due to certain industry policy impacts. By granting restricted shares, we enable our key talent to further benefit from the Company's success and growth. Their commitment to a service period further demonstrates their confidence in the Company's strategic direction."

About Highest Performances Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: HPH)

HPH was founded in 2010 with the aim of becoming a top provider of smart home and enterprise services. Its mission is to improve the quality of life for families worldwide, focusing on two main driving forces: "technological intelligence" and "capital investments."HPH has a global strategic perspective and identifies high-quality enterprises with global potential for investment and operations. Its areas of focus include asset allocation, education and study tours, cultural tours, sports events, healthcare and elderly care and family governance.

HPH currently holds controlling interests in two leading financial service providers in China, namely Fanhua Inc., a technology-driven platform, and Fanhua Puyi Fund Distribution Co., Ltd., an independent wealth management service provider.

Highest Performances Holdings Inc., formerly known as Puyi Inc., was renamed on March 13, 2024 to reflect its strategic transformation.

About FANHUA

Established in Guangzhou in 1998 and listed on NASDAQ in 2007 (Nasdaq: FANH), FANHUA is a leading independent financial services provider in China with strong technology capabilities and a commitment to empowering financial advisors and fostering sustained value creation for customers.

Our mission revolves around creating an inclusive and collaborative platform for independent financial advisors, as well as various insurance/financial sales organizations, enabling our partners to optimize their practices by offering them end-to-end business solutions spanning compliance, technology, products, services, operations, capital flow, and professional training.

Leveraging advanced technology, artificial intelligence, and data-driven insights, Fanhua is at the forefront of revolutionizing financial services delivery, accelerating digital transformation, and driving industry growth.

With a comprehensive approach to financial services, we connect millions of Chinese families with various financial institutions and service providers, offering a diverse range of opportunities and personalized solutions for insurance protection, retirement planning, health management, asset management, and family governance services, covering the full lifecycle of our customers' needs.

Forward-looking Statements

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