11:23 CGD HOLDINGS<00162> - 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. China Golden Development Holdings Limited (Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability) (Stock Code: 162) EXTENSION OF THE TERMS OF THE EXISTING LICENSING AGREEMENT The Board announced that on 29 March 2005, a Supplemental Agreement has been entered into between the Company and Anglo View to extend the terms of the Existing License Agreement until a new licensing agreement has been entered into, in light of the fact that negotiations are currently underway. Under the Existing Licensing Agreement, Anglo View is licensed by the Company to operate the Gaming Facility on an exclusive basis for a term of 2 years commencing on 1 April 2003 at a fixed monthly license fee of HK$7,600,000. Further announcement will be made by the Company regarding any further development on the renewal of the Existing Licensing Agreement. Reference is made to the announcements made by China Golden Development Holdings Limited (the "Company") on 28 December 2004 and the circular (the "Circular") of the Company dated 26 January 2005. Capitalised terms used herein shall have the same meanings as defined in the Circular unless the context otherwise requires. Anglo View entered into a licensing agreement with the Group on 28 March 2003 (as supplemented by a supplemental agreement dated 2 March 2004) whereby Anglo View was licensed by the Company to operate the Gaming Facility on an exclusive basis for a term of 2 years commencing on 1 April 2003 at a fixed monthly license fee of HK$7,600,000. Under the Existing Licensing Agreement, the Group will be responsible for the provision of the premises, basic utilities (such as electricity and water), the gambling equipment and the personnel for the operation of the Gaming Facility whereas, the Operator will be responsible for the overall management of the Gaming Facility. The Existing Licensing Agreement will be expired on 31st March 2005. In light of the fact that negotiations are currently underway between the Company and Anglo View, the Board announced that on 29 March 2005, a supplemental agreement (the "Supplemental Agreement") has been entered into between the Company and Anglo View to extend the terms of the Existing License Agreement until a new licensing agreement has been entered into. Further announcement will be made by the Company regarding any further developments on the renewal of the Existing Licensing Agreement. As at the date of this announcement, the Directors comprises five executive Directors, namely, Messrs. Wu Yijian, Sean Liu, Mo Keung, Qin Chuan and Chan Wing Yau George and four independent non-executive Directors, namely, Messrs. Paul Zhong, Hu Yang Xiong, Chan Wai Kwong, Peter and Kwok Wing Wah.