09:10 BENEFUN INT'L<01130> - Unusual price movement The Stock Exchange has received a message from Benefun International Holdings Limited which is reproduced as follows:- "This statement is made at the request of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. We have noted the recent increase in the price of the shares of the Company and wish to state that we are not aware of any reasons for such change. We also confirm that there are no negotiations or agreements relating to intended acquisitions or realisations which are discloseable under rule 13.23, neither is the Board aware of any matter discloseable under the general obligation imposed by rule 13.09, which is or may be a price- sensitive nature. Made by the order of the Board of the Company, the directors of which individually and jointly accept responsibility for the accuracy of this statement. Currently, the Board comprises four executive directors, namely Mr. Tan Sim Chew, Ms. Chen Miao Zhu, Mr. Fu Zi Cong and Mr. Lo King Fat, Lawrence and three independent non-executive directors, namely Mr. Wong Kwai Sang, Kays, Mr. Tsang Chun Pong and Mr. Li Chun Ming, Raymond. For and on behalf of Benefun International Holdings Limited Lo King Fat, Lawrence Director 4 January 2005"