Z Fin says profit warning in takeover process falls short of Takeovers Code reporting standard

• Z Fin issued a clarification on its Aug. 13 profit warning, treating it as a Takeovers Code “profit forecast” for takeover purposes.
• Reporting required under Rule 10.4 was not completed due to timing constraints tied to Listing Rules and the SFO disclosure deadline.
• The profit forecast does not meet Rule 10 standards, with investors urged to use caution when relying on it.
• Reports from financial advisers and auditors are expected in the scheme document due by Sept. 30, unless superseded by interim results by Aug. 31.
• The Aug. 13 announcement omitted required Takeovers Code warnings and a responsibility statement, described as an inadvertent oversight.

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