• Victory Securities clarified McMillan provided no formal audit fee proposal for 2026; the previously disclosed HK$ 1 million was only an estimate.
• Deloitte's estimated audit fee is HK$ 2.3 million; its appointment replaced McMillan on September 3, 2026.
• McMillan indicated its resignation reflected additional resources needed for virtual asset expansion under existing engagement terms.
• The audit committee deemed Deloitte's resources adequate to complete the year-end audit from late December 2026 to March 2027.

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