09:19 TOWN HEALTH<08138> - Announcement & Resumption of Trading(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. TOWN HEALTH INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS COMPANY LIMITED (Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability) (Stock code: 8138) (1) PROPOSED ISSUE OF CONVERTIBLE BONDS; AND (2) ENTERING INTO NON-LEGALLY BINDING LETTER OF INTENT REGARDING INVESTMENT IN A PRC HOSPITAL PROJECT Placing Agent KINGSTON SECURITIES LIMITED (1) ISSUE OF CONVERTIBLE BONDS On 2 February 2005, the Company and the Placing Agent entered into the Placing Agreement pursuant to which the Placing Agent conditionally agreed to place on a best effort basis to not fewer than six Placees the Convertible Bonds which are proposed to be issued in an aggregate principal amount of HK$32,000,000. The Convertible Bonds will carry a right to convert into new Shares at the conversion price of HK$0.037 per Share, subject to adjustment, from the date of issue to the Maturity Date. 864,864,864 Shares will be allotted and issue upon full conversion of the Convertible Bonds at the conversion price of HK$0.037 per Share. No application will be made for the listing of the Convertible Bonds. Application will be made to the Listing Committee of the Stock Exchange for the listing of, and permission to deal in, the Conversion Shares falling to be issued upon exercise of the conversion rights attaching to the Convertible Bonds. Completion of the Placing Agreement is conditional upon, amongst other things, the Stock Exchange granting or agreeing to grant the listing of, and permission to deal in, the Conversion Shares, and the passing of the relevant resolutions by the Shareholders at the EGM approving the Placing Agreement, the issue of the Convertible Bonds and the allotment and issue of the Conversion Shares. A circular of the Company containing, amongst other things, further details of the issue of the Convertible Bonds and a notice of the EGM for the purpose of approving the Placing Agreement, the issue of the Convertible Bonds and the allotment and the issue of the Conversion Shares will be despatched to the Shareholders as soon as practicable in accordance with the GEM Listing Rules. Shareholders and potential investors should note that the Placing Agreement is subject to conditions precedent to be fulfilled. Shareholders and potential investors are reminded to exercise caution when dealing in the Shares. (2) ENTERING INTO NON-LEGALLY BINDING LETTER OF INTENT REGARDING INVESTMENT IN A PRC HOSPITAL PROJECT Sino Allied (a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company), Mr. Chan and Beijing Joie De VC have entered into the LOI for the investment of the Project, which involves cooperation with a hospital in Beijing, the PRC. Under the LOI, Beijing Joie De VC will be responsible for procuring the exclusive right of cooperation and entering into of the relevant formal cooperation agreement with the Beijing hospital while Sino Allied and Mr. Chan will together invest not more than RMB 30,000,000 in Beijing Joie De VC. The hospital to be built pursuant to the Project will be situated in Zhong Guan Cun area in Beijing. No specific site location has been determined up to the date of this announcement. The planned site area of the hospital is approximately 12,284 sq.m. with a gross superstructure floor area of approximately 25,796 sq.m. It is intended that 300 beds will be provided in the hospital with certain specialty centres and a medical check-up center. Besides its equity interests in the Project, the Group is expected to involve in the management and operation of the hospital to be built under the Project. The LOI is non-legally binding. The Project may or may not proceed. Shareholders and potential investors are reminded to exercise caution when dealing in the Shares.