The Board of Stella International Holdings Limited proposed a final dividend of 45 cents per ordinary share to shareholders of the company for the year ended 31 December 2018. The proposed final dividend amounting to approximately $45.5 million, will be paid to shareholders whose names appear on the register of members of the company on 24 May 2019, if the proposals are approved by the shareholders at the forthcoming annual general meeting of the company to be held on 10 May 2019. It is expected that the final dividend, if approved, will be paid on or about 21 June 2019.

Mr. Chiang Jeh-Chung, Jack announced his plans to retire as Chairman, effective from 21 March 2019, with Mr. Chen Li-Ming, Lawrence succeeding in the position with immediate effect on the same date. On the same day, Mr. Chao Ming-Cheng, Eric, will also step down as Deputy Chairman of the Board to enjoy his own well-earned retirement from his existing position.