09:44 NATIONAL ELEC H<00213> - Announcement (1) The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited takes no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, makes no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaims any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement. NATIONAL ELECTRONICS HOLDINGS LIMITED (Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability) (Stock Code: 213) DISCLOSEABLE TRANSACTION On 26th January, 2005, the Purchaser submitted the Tender for the acquisition of the Land at a consideration of HK$49,600,000 and the Tender was accepted by the Vendor on the same date. Pursuant to the Conditions of Sale by Tender, such acceptance constituted a formal agreement between the Vendor and the Purchaser as from the date of the acceptance which is on 26th January, 2005. The Acquisition constitutes a discloseable transaction of the Company under Chapter 14 of the Listing Rules. A circular in connection with the Acquisition will be despatched to the shareholders of the Company as soon as practicable. The Land Contract date: 26th January, 2005 Vendor: Public Power Group Limited. To the best of the Directors' knowledge, information and belief having made all reasonable enquiry, the Directors are not aware of any fact showing that the Vendor and its ultimate beneficial owner are not Independent Third Parties. Purchaser: Super Plus Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company Summary: On 26th January, 2005, the Purchaser submitted a tender for the acquisition of the Land at a consideration of HK$49,600,000 and the Purchaser received an acceptance of offer from the Vendor on the same date. Pursuant to the Conditions of Sale by Tender, such acceptance constituted a formal agreement between the Vendor and the Purchaser as from the date of the acceptance which is on 26th January, 2005. The Company was aware of the invitation to tender through the agent of the Vendor. The Land has a total site area of approximately 2,780 square feet and the consideration was determined by the Company by reference to an estimate of the market value of the Land in excess of HK$50,000,000 provided by an independent property valuer on 26th January, 2005. Based on the executive Directors' experience in the property industry, the executive Directors consider that this is a reasonable estimate. An initial deposit of HK$1,800,000 was paid by the Purchaser upon the submission of the Tender and under the Conditions of Sale by Tender, a further deposit of HK$3,160,000 will be payable by the Purchaser at or before 12:00 noon on 5th February, 2005 and the balance of the Consideration will be payable upon completion. Completion of the Acquisition is expected to take place at or before 1:00 p.m. on 25th February, 2005. Reasons for and benefits of the Acquisition The Company is an investment holding company and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in the manufacture, assembly and sale of electronic watches and watch parts, trading of watch movements and watch parts, property development and investment. The Land is located at the western district of Hong Kong and will be used by the Group for development purpose. The Land is a vacant site area of about 2,780 square feet and can be used for commercial or residential purpose. The Company has no current plan as to how the Land will be developed which will be subject to market conditions and demand.