09:38 CMHI FIN N1503<02513> - 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 is for information purposes only and does not constitute an invitation or offer to acquire, purchase or subscribe for securities. NOTICE OF LISTING ON THE STOCK EXCHANGE OF HONG KONG LIMITED CMHI FINANCE (CAYMAN) INC. (incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability) US$500,000,000 5.375 per cent. Guaranteed Notes due 2015 (the "Notes") unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by CHINA MERCHANTS HOLDINGS (INTERNATIONAL) COMPANY LIMITED (incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability) Joint Bookrunners and Joint Lead Managers BOC International HSBC Merrill Lynch International Co-Managers BNP Paribas ING Application has been made to The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited for the listing of, and permission to deal in, the Notes as described in the Offering Circular relating thereto dated 28 February 2005. Permission for the listing of, and dealing in, the Notes is expected to become effective on 8 March 2005. 3 March 2005