09:49 LUK FOOK HOLD<00590> - Announcement (3) business of the Group, and fair and reasonable so far as the independent shareholders of the Company are concerned. It is in the interest of the Group to enter into the transaction. GENERAL The principal activity of the Company is investment holding. Its subsidiaries are principally engaged in the retailing and wholesaling of gold jewellery and gold ornaments, gem-set jewellery and gemstones, and other accessory items. The entering into of the Tenancy Agreement constitutes a connected transaction for the Company together with its subsidiaries (the "Group"). This announcement is made by the Company in compliance with the normal disclosure requirements of Rule 14A.34 of the Listing Rules. The transaction is of de minimis nature under the Listing Rules. The Company will also include the details of this transaction in its next published annual report and accounts. As at the date of this announcement, the Company's executive directors are Mr. WONG Wai Sheung, Mr. TSE Moon Chuen, Mr. LAW Tim Fuk, Paul, Mr. POON Kam Chi and Mr. LAU Kwok Sum; the non-executive directors are Mr. WONG Koon Cheung, CHAN Wai, LEE Shu Kuan, Ms. YUENG Po Ling, Pauline and Mr. HUI King Wai; the independent non-executive directors are Mr. HUI Chiu Chung, Mr. CHIU Wai Mo, and Mr. LO Mun Lam, Raymond. By Order of the Board Luk Fook Holdings (International) Limited Wong Wai Sheung Chairman Hong Kong, 20th January 2005