09:16 LEE'S PHARM<08221> - Announcement The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited takes no responsibilities 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. Lee's Pharmaceutical Holdings Limited (incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability) (Stock Code: 8221) FURTHER DELAY IN DESPATCH OF CIRCULAR The Company has made an application to the Stock Exchange for a further extension of time for the despatch of the circular from 3 February 2005 to on or before 17 February 2005, as additional time is needed for finalising information for conclusion in the section of Continuing Connected Transactions. By Order of the Board Lee's Pharmaceutical Holdings Limited Lee Siu Fong Chairperson Hong Kong, 3 February 2005 As at the date of this announcement, Ms. Lee Siu Fong, Ms. Leelalertsuphakun Wanee and Dr. Li Xiaoyi are executive Directors; Dr. Chan Yau Ching, Bob, Mr. Lam Yat Cheong and Dr. Tsim Wah Keung, Karl are independent non-executive Directors. This announcement, for which the Directors collectively and individually accept full responsibility, includes particulars given in compliance with the GEM Listing Rules for the purpose of giving information with regard to the Company. The Directors, having made all reasonable enquiries, confirm that, to the best of their knowledge and belief: (i) the information contained in this announcement is accurate and complete in all material respects and not misleading; (ii) there are no other matters the omission of which would make any statement in this announcement misleading; and (iii) all opinions expressed in this announcement have been arrived at after due and careful consideration and are founded on bases and assumptions that are fair and reasonable. The above announcement is a summary only. For the full version of this announcement, please refer to the "Latest Company Announcements" page on the GEM website of http://www.hkgem.com.