09:08 CARDLINK TECH<08066> - Unusual price & volume movements This announcement is made at the request of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited takes no responsibility for the content 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. CARDLINK TECHNOLOGY GROUP LIMITED (Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability) (Stock Code: 8066) ANNOUNCEMENT UNUSUAL PRICE MOVEMENT AND TRADING VOLUME The board of directors (the "Board") of Cardlink Technology Group Limited (the "Company") has noted the recent increase in the price and trading volume of the shares of the Company, and wishes to state that we are not aware of any reasons for such increases. The Board also confirms that there are no negotiations or agreements relating to intended acquisitions or realizations which are discloseable under Chapters 19 and 20 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on Growth Enterprise Market ("GEM Listing Rules"), neither is the Board aware of any matter discloseable under the general obligation imposed by Rule 17.10 of the GEM Listing Rules, which is or may be of a price-sensitive nature. Made by the order of the Board, the directors of which collectively and individually accept responsibility for the accuracy of this announcement. By Order of the Board of Cardlink Technology Group Limited Wong Hon Sing Director Hong Kong, 18 April 2005 As at the date of this announcement, the Board comprises four executive Directors, Mr. Wong Chi Ming (Chairman), Mr. Fung Wing Mou, Bernard, Mr. Ho Lut Wa, Anton and Mr. Wong Hon Sing, and three independent non-executive Directors, Ms. Wong Ka Wai, Jeanne, Mr. Leung Ka Kui, Johnny and Mr. Wong Wai Kwong, David. This announcement, for which the directors of the Company collectively and individually accept full responsibility, includes particulars given in compliance with the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Growth Enterprise Market of the Stock Exchange for the purpose of giving information with regard to the Company. The Directors, having made all reasonable enquiries, confirm that, to the best of their knowledge and belief: (1) the information contained in this announcement is accurate and complete in all material aspects and not misleading; (2) there are no other matters the omission of which would make any statement in this announcement misleading; and (3) all opinions expressed in this announcement have been arrived at after due and careful consideration and are founded on bases and assumptions that are fair and reasonable. This announcement will remain on the GEM website at www.hkgem.com on the "Latest Company Announcements" page for at least 7 days from the date of its posting.