China First Capital Group Limited (“CFCG” or the “Group;” stock code: 1269) announced today that the Group is to become a constituent in the MSCI China Small Cap Index, effective after the market closes on 31 May.

Dr. Wilson Sea, Chairman and Executive Director of CFCG, said, “I am pleased to see CFCG becoming a constituent in the MSCI China Small Cap Index. Following the Group’s official announcement to enter the education industry this year, becoming a constituent of the index widely recognised by international capital market is a testimony of CFCG’s outperforming achievement and future prospects. It also reflects the abundant opportunities seen in education market in China. Going forward, the Group will continue to consolidate its full-fledged financial licence advantages and capture the opportunities through its ‘Education Industry plus Finance’ integrated platform engaged in investment, financing and management of the education business as well as to attain sustainable growth and maximise the value for shareholders in the long run.”

CFCG has been actively engaged in strategic transformation, embarking on and developing new businesses such as financial advisory and consultancy, financial credit, securities brokerage and investment migration consultancy services. To capture the immense development opportunities available in China’s education industry, the Group has entered the education investment sector by initiating private equity fund business. It focuses its investment on the education sector as well as merger and acquisition in the secondary market with the aim to build an “Education Industry plus Finance” integrated platform engaged in the investment, financing and management of education business.