# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0002053456
**File Stem:** 0001213900-26-017266
**Filing Date:** 2026-2
**Character Count:** 21128
**Document Hash:** af6bba68df5f85d74726b9ef28e6b217
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001213900-26-017266.hdr.sgml**: 20260217

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001213900-26-017266

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: SCHEDULE 13G

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 2

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260217

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260217

**SUBJECT COMPANY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Generation Essentials Group
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0002053456
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** PERIODICALS:  PUBLISHING OR PUBLISHING AND PRINTING [2721]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 04 Manufacturing
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** E9
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SCHEDULE 13G
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 005-95182
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26640655

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** PO BOX 2681, HUTCHINS DRIVE
- **STREET 2:** CRICKET SQUARE, GRAND CAYMAN
- **CITY:** GEORGE TOWN
- **STATE:** E9
- **ZIP:** KY1-1111
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 330142364597

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** PO BOX 2681, HUTCHINS DRIVE
- **STREET 2:** CRICKET SQUARE, GRAND CAYMAN
- **CITY:** GEORGE TOWN
- **STATE:** E9
- **ZIP:** KY1-1111

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** World Media & Entertainment Universal Inc.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20250124
**FILED BY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** AMTD Group Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001765856

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** D8
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SCHEDULE 13G

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **ADDRESS IS A NON US LOCATION:** YES
- **STREET 1:** VISTRA CORPORATE SERVICES CENTRE
- **STREET 2:** WICKHAMS CAY II, ROAD TOWN
- **CITY:** TORTOLA
- **PROVINCE COUNTRY:** D8
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 852 31633288

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **ADDRESS IS A NON US LOCATION:** YES
- **STREET 1:** 23-25/F NEXXUS BUILDING
- **STREET 2:** 41 CONNAUGHT ROAD CENTRAL
- **CITY:** HONG KONG
- **PROVINCE COUNTRY:** K3

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** AMTD Group Co Ltd
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20190124

## Ex-99.A

**EXHIBIT A**

**JOINT FILING AGREEMENT**

In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the undersigned hereby agree to the joint filing with all other Reporting Persons (as such term is defined in the Schedule 13G referred to below) on behalf of each of them of a statement on Schedule 13G (including amendments thereto) with respect to the Class A ordinary shares, par value of $0.0000000264856557377049 per share, of The Generation Essentials Group, a Cayman Islands company, and that this Agreement may be included as an Exhibit to such joint filing. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned hereby execute this Agreement as of February 17, 2026.

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **AMTD Group Inc.** | **AMTD Group Inc.** |
| By: | /s/ Feridun Hamdullahpur |
| Name: | Feridun Hamdullahpur |
| Title: | Director |
| **AMTD IDEA Group** | **AMTD IDEA Group** |
| By: | /s/ Feridun Hamdullahpur |
| Name: | Feridun Hamdullahpur |
| Title: | Director |

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **AMTD Digital Inc.** | **AMTD Digital Inc.** |
| By: | /s/ Feridun Hamdullahpur |
| Name: | Feridun Hamdullahpur |
| Title: | Director |

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### UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
**Washington, D.C. 20549**

## SCHEDULE 13G

### Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

**Issuer:** The Generation Essentials Group

**Title of Class of Securities:** Class A ordinary shares, par value US$0.0000000264856557377049 per share

**CUSIP Number:** G38268101

**Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement:** 12/31/2025

**Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:**

- [ ] Rule 13d-1(b)

- [ ] Rule 13d-1(c)

- [x] Rule 13d-1(d)

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| 1. | Names of Reporting Persons<br>AMTD Group Inc. | Names of Reporting Persons<br>AMTD Group Inc. |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| 2. | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>(a) [ ] (b) [ ] | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>(a) [ ] (b) [ ] |
| 3. | SEC Use Only | SEC Use Only |
| 4. | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br>D8 | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br>D8 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 5. | Sole Voting Power<br>45307.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 6. | Shared Voting Power<br>37710979.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 7. | Sole Dispositive Power<br>45307.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 8. | Shared Dispositive Power<br>37710979.00 |
| 9. | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br>37756286.00 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br>37756286.00 |
| 10. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) [ ] | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) [ ] |
| 11. | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br>77.9% | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br>77.9% |
| 12. | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>HC | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>HC |

**Comment for Type of Reporting Person:** Note to Row (5) and (7) - Representing 45,307 Class A Ordinary Shares directly held by AMTD Group Inc.

Note to Row (6) and (8) - Representing (i) 18,425,068 Class A ordinary shares directly held by AMTD IDEA Group, and (ii) 15,000,000 Class A ordinary shares and 4,285,911 Class B ordinary Shares, which may be converted into 4,285,911 Class A ordinary shares at any time, directly held by AMTD Digital Inc. AMTD Group Inc. holds 33.2% of the issued and outstanding share capital of AMTD IDEA Group, representing 46.7% of the total outstanding voting power of the ordinary shares of AMTD IDEA Group. AMTD IDEA Group beneficially owns 64.8% of the issued and outstanding share capital of AMTD Digital Inc., representing 95.7% of the total outstanding voting power of the ordinary shares of AMTD Digital Inc.

Note to Row (11) - Representing 91.8% of the total outstanding voting power of the ordinary shares of the Issuer. The percentage of the class of securities beneficially owned by the reporting person is calculated based on a total of 48,461,070 issued and outstanding ordinary shares (consisting of 44,175,159 Class A ordinary shares and 4,285,911 Class B ordinary shares) of the Issuer as of December 31, 2025, assuming conversion of all Class B ordinary shares into Class A ordinary shares. For the reporting person, percentage of aggregate voting power is calculated by dividing the voting power beneficially owned by the reporting person by the voting power of all of the Issuer's Class A ordinary shares and Class B ordinary shares as a single class. Each Class B ordinary share is entitled to twenty votes per share, whereas each Class A ordinary share is entitled to one vote per share. Each Class B ordinary share is convertible at the option of the holder at any time into one Class A ordinary share. Class A ordinary shares are not convertible into Class B ordinary shares under any circumstance.

As of December 31, 2025, the Issuer also had a total of 6,343,056 preferred shares issued and outstanding. Preferred shares are excluded from the calculation of the percentage of the class of securities and voting power beneficially owned by the reporting person. Holders of preferred shares shall only, on any transaction that may result in a change of control, be entitled to cast one vote per preferred shares and shall vote at a separate general meeting of the holders of the preferred shares. Save for the above and except as provided in the memorandum and articles of association of the Issuer, each preferred share shall not be entitled to vote on any other matters subject to a vote at general meetings of the Issuer. Holders of preferred shares are not entitled to any conversion rights. Holders of preferred shares shall, in the event of a liquidation, winding-up or dissolution of The Generation Essentials Group, be entitled, prior and in preference to holders of the Class A ordinary shares and Class B ordinary shares, to the distribution of the assets of the Issuer available for distribution.

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| 1. | Names of Reporting Persons<br>AMTD IDEA Group | Names of Reporting Persons<br>AMTD IDEA Group |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| 2. | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>(a) [ ] (b) [ ] | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>(a) [ ] (b) [ ] |
| 3. | SEC Use Only | SEC Use Only |
| 4. | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br>E9 | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br>E9 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 5. | Sole Voting Power<br>37710979.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 6. | Shared Voting Power<br>0.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 7. | Sole Dispositive Power<br>37710979.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 8. | Shared Dispositive Power<br>0.00 |
| 9. | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br>37710979.00 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br>37710979.00 |
| 10. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) [ ] | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) [ ] |
| 11. | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br>77.8% | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br>77.8% |
| 12. | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>HC | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>HC |

**Comment for Type of Reporting Person:** Note to Row (5) and (7) - Representing (i) 18,425,068 Class A ordinary shares directly held by AMTD IDEA Group, and (ii) 15,000,000 Class A ordinary shares and 4,285,911 Class B ordinary Shares, which may be converted into 4,285,911 Class A ordinary shares at any time, directly held by AMTD Digital Inc. AMTD IDEA Group beneficially owns 64.8% of the issued and outstanding share capital of AMTD Digital Inc., representing 95.7% of the total outstanding voting power of the ordinary shares of AMTD Digital Inc.

Note to Row (11) - Representing 91.7% of the total outstanding voting power of the ordinary shares of the Issuer. The percentage of the class of securities beneficially owned by the reporting person is calculated based on a total of 48,461,070 issued and outstanding ordinary shares (consisting of 44,175,159 Class A ordinary shares and 4,285,911 Class B ordinary shares) of the Issuer as of December 31, 2025, assuming conversion of all Class B ordinary shares into Class A ordinary shares. For the reporting person, percentage of aggregate voting power is calculated by dividing the voting power beneficially owned by the reporting person by the voting power of all of the Issuer's Class A ordinary shares and Class B ordinary shares as a single class. Each Class B ordinary share is entitled to twenty votes per share, whereas each Class A ordinary share is entitled to one vote per share. Each Class B ordinary share is convertible at the option of the holder at any time into one Class A ordinary share. Class A ordinary shares are not convertible into Class B ordinary shares under any circumstance.

As of December 31, 2025, the Issuer also had a total of 6,343,056 preferred shares issued and outstanding. Preferred shares are excluded from the calculation of the percentage of the class of securities and voting power beneficially owned by the reporting person. Holders of preferred shares shall only, on any transaction that may result in a change of control, be entitled to cast one vote per preferred shares and shall vote at a separate general meeting of the holders of the preferred shares. Save for the above and except as provided in the memorandum and articles of association of the Issuer, each preferred share shall not be entitled to vote on any other matters subject to a vote at general meetings of the Issuer. Holders of preferred shares are not entitled to any conversion rights. Holders of preferred shares shall, in the event of a liquidation, winding-up or dissolution of The Generation Essentials Group, be entitled, prior and in preference to holders of the Class A ordinary shares and Class B ordinary shares, to the distribution of the assets of the Issuer available for distribution.

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| 1. | Names of Reporting Persons<br>AMTD Digital Inc. | Names of Reporting Persons<br>AMTD Digital Inc. |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| 2. | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>(a) [ ] (b) [ ] | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>(a) [ ] (b) [ ] |
| 3. | SEC Use Only | SEC Use Only |
| 4. | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br>E9 | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br>E9 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 5. | Sole Voting Power<br>19285911.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 6. | Shared Voting Power<br>0.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 7. | Sole Dispositive Power<br>19285911.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 8. | Shared Dispositive Power<br>0.00 |
| 9. | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br>19285911.00 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br>19285911.00 |
| 10. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) [ ] | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) [ ] |
| 11. | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br>39.8% | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br>39.8% |
| 12. | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>HC | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>HC |

**Comment for Type of Reporting Person:** Note to Row (5) and (7) - Representing 15,000,000 Class A ordinary shares and 4,285,911 Class B ordinary Shares, which may be converted into 4,285,911 Class A ordinary shares at any time, directly held by AMTD Digital Inc.

Note to Row (11) - Representing 77.5% of the total outstanding voting power of the ordinary shares of the Issuer. The percentage of the class of securities beneficially owned by the reporting person is calculated based on a total of 48,461,070 issued and outstanding ordinary shares (consisting of 44,175,159 Class A ordinary shares and 4,285,911 Class B ordinary shares) of the Issuer as of December 31, 2025, assuming conversion of all Class B ordinary shares into Class A ordinary shares. For the reporting person, percentage of aggregate voting power is calculated by dividing the voting power beneficially owned by the reporting person by the voting power of all of the Issuer's Class A ordinary shares and Class B ordinary shares as a single class. Each Class B ordinary share is entitled to twenty votes per share, whereas each Class A ordinary share is entitled to one vote per share. Each Class B ordinary share is convertible at the option of the holder at any time into one Class A ordinary share. Class A ordinary shares are not convertible into Class B ordinary shares under any circumstance.

As of December 31, 2025, the Issuer also had a total of 6,343,056 preferred shares issued and outstanding. Preferred shares are excluded from the calculation of the percentage of the class of securities and voting power beneficially owned by the reporting person. Holders of preferred shares shall only, on any transaction that may result in a change of control, be entitled to cast one vote per preferred shares and shall vote at a separate general meeting of the holders of the preferred shares. Save for the above and except as provided in the memorandum and articles of association of the Issuer, each preferred share shall not be entitled to vote on any other matters subject to a vote at general meetings of the Issuer. Holders of preferred shares are not entitled to any conversion rights. Holders of preferred shares shall, in the event of a liquidation, winding-up or dissolution of The Generation Essentials Group, be entitled, prior and in preference to holders of the Class A ordinary shares and Class B ordinary shares, to the distribution of the assets of the Issuer available for distribution.

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**Item 1(a). Name of Issuer:**
The Generation Essentials Group

**Item 1(b). Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices:**
66 rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau,Paris,I0,75001

**Item 2(a). Name of Person Filing:**
AMTD Group Inc.
AMTD IDEA Group
AMTD Digital Inc.

**Item 2(b). Address of Principal Business Office:**
For AMTD Group Inc.:
66 rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau
75001 Paris
France

For AMTD IDEA Group:
66 rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau
75001 Paris
France

For AMTD Digital Inc.:
66 rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau
75001 Paris
France

**Item 2(c). Citizenship:**
AMTD Group Inc. : British Virgin Islands.
AMTD IDEA Group: Cayman Islands
AMTD Digital Inc. : Cayman Islands

**Item 2(d). Title of Class of Securities:**
Class A ordinary shares, par value US$0.0000000264856557377049 per share

**Item 2(e). CUSIP Number:**
G38268101

**Item 3. If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:**

(a) [ ] Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o).

(b) [ ] Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c).

(c) [ ] Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c).

(d) [ ] Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8).

(e) [ ] An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);

(f) [ ] An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);

(g) [ ] A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);

(h) [ ] A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);

(i) [ ] A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);

(j) [ ] A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), if filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:

(k) [ ] Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).

**Item 4. Ownership:**

**(a) Amount beneficially owned:**

AMTD Group Inc. - 37,756,286
AMTD IDEA Group - 37,710,979
AMTD Digital Inc.- 19,285,911

**(b) Percent of class:**

AMTD Group Inc. - 77.9%
AMTD IDEA Group - 77.8%
AMTD Digital Inc.- 39.8%

**(c) Number of shares as to which the person has:**

**(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:**

AMTD Group Inc. - 45,307
AMTD IDEA Group - 37,710,979
AMTD Digital Inc.- 19,285,911

**(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:**

AMTD Group Inc. - 37,710,979
AMTD IDEA Group - 0
AMTD Digital Inc.- 0

**(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:**

AMTD Group Inc. - 45,307
AMTD IDEA Group - 37,710,979
AMTD Digital Inc.- 19,285,911

**(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:**

AMTD Group Inc. - 37,710,979
AMTD IDEA Group - 0
AMTD Digital Inc.- 0

**Item 5. Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class.**

[x] If this statement is being filed to report the fact that as of the date hereof the reporting person has ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the class of securities, check the following.

**Item 6. Ownership of More than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.**

Not Applicable

**Item 7. Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary**

Not Applicable

**Item 8. Identification and Classification of Members of the Group**

Not Applicable

**Item 9. Notice of Dissolution of Group**

Not Applicable

**Item 10. Certification:**

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### SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**AMTD Group Inc.**

**Date:** 02/17/2026

**By:** /s/ Feridun Hamdullahpur

**Name & Title:** Director

**AMTD IDEA Group**

**Date:** 02/17/2026

**By:** /s/ Feridun Hamdullahpur

**Name & Title:** Director

**AMTD Digital Inc.**

**Date:** 02/17/2026

**By:** /s/ Feridun Hamdullahpur

**Name & Title:** Director