09:52 CCT TELECOM<00138> & CCT TECH INT'L<00261> - Joint Ann. (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. This announcement appears for information purposes only and does not constitute an invitation or offer to acquire, purchase or subscribe for securities of CCT Telecom Holdings Limited and CCT Tech International Limited. CCT TELECOM HOLDINGS LIMITED (Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability) (Stock Code: 138) CCT TECH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability) (Stock Code: 261) Voluntary Conditional Cash Offer with Securities Exchange Alternative by DBS Asia Capital Limited on behalf of Jade Assets Company Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CCT Telecom Holdings Limited, to acquire all the issued shares and all the convertible notes due 2005 of CCT TECH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (other than those already owned by the Offeror and parties acting in concert with it (other than New Capital Industrial Limited)) and Voluntary Conditional Cash Offer to cancel all outstanding options of CCT TECH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (other than those already owned by the Offeror and parties acting in concert with it) WAIVER OF RESTORATION OF PUBLIC FLOAT As stated in the Unconditional Announcement, after taken into account the valid acceptances received under the Offers in respect of the 7,617,603,244 CCT Tech Shares as at 4:00 p.m. on 21 April 2005, the Offeror, CCT Telecom and parties acting in concert with them will be interested in an aggregate of 13,117,603,244 CCT Tech Shares, representing approximately 82.30% of the issued share capital of CCT Tech and only approximately 17.70% interest in CCT Tech will be held by the public. As the transfer of the Relevant CCT Tech Shares is expected to take effect on or about 25 April 2005, the public float of CCT Tech will fall below 25% on or about the same date. Pursuant to Rule 8.08 of the Listing Rules, at least 25% of the issuer's total issued share capital must at all times be held by the public. Application has been made jointly by the Offeror, CCT Telecom and CCT Tech to the Stock Exchange for a waiver from strict compliance with Rule 8.08 of the Listing Rules on the 25% minimum public float requirement for a period of one month from 25 April 2005, being the date of completion of transfer of legal titles of the Relevant CCT Tech Shares. As stated in the Composite Offer Document, the Offeror and CCT Telecom intend to effect the compulsory acquisition of CCT Tech in the event that the Offeror is permitted to do so under the Companies Act and the Takeovers Code, and to apply for the delisting of CCT Tech. Further announcement will be made as and when necessary. Shareholders of CCT Telecom and CCT Tech and potential investors should exercise caution when dealing in the securities of CCT Telecom and CCT Tech. Reference are made to the composite offer and response document (``Composite Offer Document'') and the announcement (``Unconditional Announcement'') jointly issued by CCT Telecom Holdings Limited and CCT Tech International Limited on 31 March 2005 and 21 April 2005, respectively. Terms defined in the Composite Offer Document shall have the same meanings when used herein, unless otherwise stated.