09:08 UNIVERSE INT'L<01046> - Unusual price & volume movements The Stock Exchange has received a message from Universe 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 and turnover of the shares of the Company and wish to state that we are not aware of any reasons for such movement. We also confirm that there are no negotiations or agreements relating to intended acquisitions or realisations which are discloseable under rule 13.23 of the Listing Rules, neither is the Board aware of any matter discloseable under the general obligation imposed by rule 13.09 of the Listing Rules, which is or may be of a price-sensitive nature. Made by the order of Universe International Holdings Limited the Board of the directors of which individually and jointly accept responsibility for the accuracy of this statement. Hong Kong, this 5th day of January, 2005 Lam Shiu Ming, Daneil Chairman and Managing Director Note: The directors of the Company are: Executive Director: Lam Shiu Ming, Daneil Chiu Suet Ying Yeung Kim Piu Independent Non-Executive Director: Ng Kwok Tung Chiu Shin Koi Ma Ting Hung"