09:48 FOREFRONT INT'L<00885> - 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. FOREFRONT INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED (incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability) (the "Company") (Stock code: 0885) CHANGE OF AUDITORS The Board announces that PwC resigned as auditors of the Company with effect from 28 January 2005. The Board further announces that MRM were appointed auditors of the Company to fill the casual vacancy following the resignation of PwC until the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of the Company. The board of directors of the Company (the "Board") announces that Messrs. PricewaterhouseCoopers ("PwC") resigned as auditors of the Company with effect from 28 January 2005, as the Company and PwC could not reach an agreement on the audit fees for the financial year ended 31 December 2004. PwC have not highlighted any circumstances connected with their resignation which they consider should be brought to the attention of the members or creditors of the Company or its subsidiaries, as they are of the opinion that they are not required to do so under the relevant laws of the Cayman Islands. The Board confirms that there are no circumstances in respect of the change of auditors which they consider should be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Company. The change in auditors is not expected to delay the publication of results for the year ended 31 December 2004. In the event the Company becomes aware of any information that will cause any delay in announcing the results then a further announcement will be made. The Board further announces that on 22 February 2005, Messrs. Moores Rowland Mazars ("MRM") were appointed auditors of the Company to fill the casual vacancy following the resignation of PwC until the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of the Company. PwC has not commenced any audit work for the year ended 31 December 2004. MRM are working on it. As at the date hereof, the Board comprises Mr. Kelvin Edward Flynn as sole executive director, Mr. Paul Gerard Davies and Mr. Cosimo Borrelli as non-executive directors, and Mr. Lau Siu Ki, Kevin, Mr. Cheong Ying Chew, Henry and Mr. Alistair Macleod as independent non-executive directors. By order of the Board Lai Yick Fung Company Secretary Hong Kong, 24 March 2005