09:17 GR INV INT'L<00310> - 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. GR INVESTMENT INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability) (Stock Code: 310) PROPOSED CHANGE OF COMPANY NAME The Board proposes to change the name of the Company from "GR Investment International Limited" to "Prosperity Investment Holdings Limited". The proposed change of the name of the Company is subject to the passing of a special resolution at the SGM by the Shareholders and the Registrar of Companies in Bermuda granting approval for the change of name. The Board also proposes that subject to the change of the English name becoming effective, the Company shall change its Chinese name to "*". A circular containing, among other things, details of the proposed change of the name of the Company and a notice of the SGM will be despatched to the Shareholders as soon as practicable. Proposed Change of Company Name The Board proposes to change the name of the Company from "GR Investment International Limited" to "Prosperity Investment Holdings Limited". The Board believes that the proposed change of the name of the Company can better reflect the principal activities of the Company and emphasize its independence from Golden Resources, one of the Company's substantial shareholders. The proposed change of the name of the Company is subject to the passing of a special resolution at the SGM by the Shareholders and the Registrar of Companies in Bermuda granting approval for the change of name. The Board also proposes that subject to the change of the English name becoming effective, the Company shall change its Chinese name to "*". The Company will carry out the necessary filing procedures with the Registrar of Companies in Hong Kong. The effective date of the change of name will be the date on which the new name is entered by the Registrar of Companies in Bermuda on the register in place of the existing name. Upon the change of name becoming effective, all existing share certificates bearing the existing Shares and the existing name of the Company will continue to be evidence of title to the Shares and will continue to be valid for trading, settlement and registration purposes and the rights of the Shareholders will not be affected as a result of the proposed change of name. Should the change of name become effective, any issue of share certificates thereafter will be in the new company name and the securities of the Company will be traded on the Stock Exchange in the new name. There will not be any free exchange of share certificates upon the change of company name becoming effective. A further announcement will be made should the proposed change of name become effective. A circular containing, among other things, details of the proposed change of the name of the Company and a notice of the SGM will be despatched to the Shareholders as soon as practicable. Definitions "Board" the board of directors of the Company "Company" GR Investment International Limited "Golden Resources" Golden Resources Development International Limited, one of the Company's substantial shareholders "Hong Kong" the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China "SGM" the special general meeting of the Company to be convened to consider and, if thought fit, approve the proposed change of the name of the Company "Shares" shares of the Company "Shareholders" holder(s) of the Shares "Stock Exchange" The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited As at the date of this announcement, the executive directors of the Company are Mr. LAM Wo (Chairman) and Mr. CHEUK Yuk Lung. The