Shares of China Boton Group Company Limited were temporarily suspended from trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange today (December 2025) as the company prepares an announcement about a “very substantial disposal” under listing rules. Boton said the trading halt is needed to meet disclosure obligations and will remain in place until further notice. Details of the proposed transaction have not yet been disclosed.

The notice was issued by board chairman Wang Mingfan, who said further information will be published once the transaction announcement is ready. Boton, one of China’s largest extract and fragrance companies, supplies flavorings to the global tobacco and nicotine sector.

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