--- title: "Bright Smart Warns of Further Delay and Uncertainty in Mandatory Cash Offer" description: "Bright Smart Securities & Commodities Group Limited has announced a delay in the mandatory cash offer for its shares, with only two completion conditions met and key regulatory clearances still pendin" type: "news" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/270983761.md" published_at: "2025-12-29T10:39:25.000Z" --- # Bright Smart Warns of Further Delay and Uncertainty in Mandatory Cash Offer > Bright Smart Securities & Commodities Group Limited has announced a delay in the mandatory cash offer for its shares, with only two completion conditions met and key regulatory clearances still pending. The mailing date for the offer document has been extended to April 20, 2026, creating uncertainty for shareholders. Investors are advised to monitor future announcements before deciding on tendering their shares. The current analyst rating for the stock (HK:1428) is a Hold with a price target of HK$9.00. ### Claim 70% Off TipRanks This Holiday Season - Unlock hedge fund-level data and powerful investing tools for smarter, sharper decisions - Stay ahead of the market with the latest news and analysis and maximize your portfolio's potential Bright Smart Securities & Commodities Group Limited ( (HK:1428) ) just unveiled an announcement. Bright Smart Securities & Commodities Group Limited and Wealthiness and Prosperity Holding Limited have issued a joint update on the proposed unconditional mandatory cash offer for all Bright Smart shares not already held by the offeror and its concert parties, confirming that only two of the specified completion conditions have been met so far and key conditions, including regulatory clearances, remain outstanding. As a result, the dispatch of the composite offer document has been further delayed, with regulatory consent obtained to extend the latest mailing date to the earlier of seven days after completion or 20 April 2026, underscoring continued uncertainty for shareholders over whether the transaction will complete and the offer proceed, and highlighting that investors should closely monitor subsequent announcements before making any decision on tendering their shares. The most recent analyst rating on (HK:1428) stock is a Hold with a HK$9.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Bright Smart Securities & Commodities Group Limited stock, see the HK:1428 Stock Forecast page. **More about Bright Smart Securities & Commodities Group Limited** Bright Smart Securities & Commodities Group Limited is a Hong Kong-listed financial services provider incorporated in the Cayman Islands, operating in the securities and commodities brokerage industry. The group focuses on securities trading, commodities dealing, and related investment services for investors in Hong Kong and the broader regional markets. **YTD Price Performance:** 260.09% **Average Trading Volume:** 19,570,795 **Technical Sentiment Signal:** Buy **Current Market Cap:** HK$13.93B Find detailed analytics on 1428 stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page. ### Related Stocks - [01428.HK - BRIGHT SMART](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/01428.HK.md) ## Related News & Research | Title | Description | URL | |-------|-------------|-----| | Bright Smart Securities' Profit Jumps 4.8% in Fiscal H1 | Bright Smart Securities' Profit Jumps 4.8% in Fiscal H1 | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/267517304.md) | | Bright Smart Securities and Commodities Group Ltd. Reports Internal Dealings Involving Derivatives and Commercial Paper | Bright Smart Securities and Commodities Group Ltd. reported internal dealings involving derivatives. On September 22, Mo | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/258483429.md) | | Bright Smart Securities and Commodities Group Ltd. Announces Internal Dealings Involving Commercial Paper Under Takeovers Code | Bright Smart Securities and Commodities Group Ltd. has announced internal dealings involving derivatives as part of a po | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/255584732.md) | | Bright Smart Securities and Commodities Group Ltd. Discloses Internal Dealings in Commercial Paper by Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc | Bright Smart Securities and Commodities Group Ltd. disclosed internal dealings involving derivatives facilitated by Morg | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/260868160.md) | | Bright Smart Securities and Commodities Group Ltd. Discloses Internal Dealings in Commercial Paper Derivatives Amid Possible Mandatory Offer | Bright Smart Securities and Commodities Group Ltd. has reported internal dealings involving derivatives linked to its sh | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/260580429.md) | --- > **Disclaimer**: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.