Hong Kong IPO disclosure precedents · 2 companies, 2 items
Warning letters, fines or investigations concerning advertisements or public claims that violate advertising laws or mislead consumers (including environmental/sustainability claims).
Compliance matters are read from filings since 24 August 2026.
12 December 2023: VG Zenith received a warning letter regarding website advertisements that potentially contravened the applicable advertising restrictions under the UMAO.
Business · p. 120
21 May 2026: VG Zenith and Victor Zenith each received four warning letters relating to various online and offline advertisements that potentially contravened the applicable advertising restrictions under the UMAO.
Business · p. 120
Our Directors confirm that no prosecution or follow-up enforcement action has been taken by the Department of Health against us, and as at the Latest Practicable Date, the warning letter issued on 12 December 2023 was already time-barred for prosecution.
For example, we were fined EUR 1 million by the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) in 2025 after it concluded that certain sustainability-related statements on our website could mislead consumers.