09:43 INNOMAXX BIOTEC<00340> - 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. This announcement appears for information only and does not constitute an invitation or offer to acquire, purchase or subscribe for any securities of the Company. INNOMAXX BIOTECHNOLOGY GROUP LIMITED * (Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability) (Stock Code: 340) LAPSE OF WARRANT PLACING AGREEMENT The Company's offer of the Warrants by way of a private placing on a best effort basis as contemplated under the Warrant Placing Agreement has not proceeded to completion and the Warrant Placing Agreement has lapsed according to its terms on 31st January 2005. Shareholders and investors are advised to exercise caution when dealing in the Shares. Reference is made to the Company's announcement dated 29th November 2004 in connection with the Issue and the Warrant Placing Agreement (the "Announcement"). Terms used herein shall have the same meanings as those defined in the Announcement. Due to the deterioration of market sentiment subsequent to the signing of the Warrant Placing Agreement, there was insufficient interest of suitable placees for the Company's offer of the Warrants by way of a private placing on a best effort basis as contemplated under the Warrant Placing Agreement. As a result, the Issue has not proceeded to completion and the Warrant Placing Agreement has lapsed according to its terms on 31st January 2005. The Warrant Placing Agreement has ceased to have any effect and no party to the Warrant Placing Agreement will have any claims against the other party in respect of any matters in connection with the Warrant Placing Agreement. Shareholders and investors are advised to exercise caution when dealing in the Shares. As at the date of this announcement, the Directors are as follows: Executive Directors Zhou Yucheng, Fu Weimin, Qi Xianchao and Zhao Linye Independent non-executive Directors Wang Yiming, Tang Tin Sek and Julia F. Charlton By order of the Board Qi Xianchao Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer Hong Kong, 31st January 2005 * For the Chinese Name, please refer to the press announcement today.