09:29 HANG FUNG GOLD<00870> - Announcement 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. HANG FUNG GOLD TECHNOLOGY LIMITED (Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability) (Stock Code: 870) CLARIFICATION ANNOUNCEMENT The Directors of Hang Fung Gold Technology Limited (the "Company") have noted that an article was published on 30 January 2005 in Hong Kong Daily News regarding, inter alia, a possible plan of the Company to fund raise via rights issue. We would like to clarify that as part of the Company's strategy to finance further growth in its business, the Company is considering a possible equity exercise in the form of an issue by way of rights of its shares. However, no contract has been entered into by the Company in respect of the above possible transaction and this transaction may or may not take place. Further announcement will be made by the Company as appropriate in respect of the above transaction. Investors should exercise caution when dealing in securities of the Company. We have noted that an article was published on 30 January 2005 in Hong Kong Daily News regarding a possible plan of the Company to fund raise via an issue by way of rights of its shares. We would like to clarify that as stated in the announcement of the Company made on 10 September 2004 as part of the Company's strategy to raise fund and to finance further growth in its business, the Company is considering a possible equity exercise, in the form of an issue by way of rights of its shares. However, since the announcement dated 10 September 2004, discussions in respect of the proposed rights issue are now in an advanced stage. However, no underwriting or other agreement has been entered into by the Company to make the rights issue and the rights issue may or may not take place. Further announcement will be made by the Company as appropriate in respect of the above transaction. Investors should exercise caution when dealing in securities of the Company. Save as disclosed above, we confirm that there are no negotiations or agreements relating to intended acquisitions or realizations which are discloseable under rule 13.23 of The Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (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. As at the date of this announcement, the executive directors of the Company are Mr. Lam Sai Wing and Ms. Chan Yam Fai, Jane, the non-executive director is Mr. Wong Kwong Chi and the independent non-executive directors are Mr. Liu Ngai Wing, Mr. Lee Kok Keung and Mr. Lou Ping Ho. Made by the order of the Board of Hang Fung Gold Technology Limited, the directors of which individually and jointly accept responsibility for the accuracy of this announcement. By order of the board Hang Fung Gold Technology Limited Lam Sai Wing Chairman Hong Kong, 31 January 2005