09:36 CHUN WO HOLD<00711> - 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. CHUN WO HOLDINGS LIMITED (Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability) (Stock Code : 711) ANNOUNCEMENT The Board of the Company has noted the recent increases in the price and trading volume of the shares of the Company and wishes to state that except as disclosed below, the Board is not aware of any reasons for such increases. This statement is made at the request of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. The Board of Directors (the "Board") of Chun Wo Holdings Limited (the "Company") has noted the recent increases 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 save that the Company is currently under negotiation with independent third parties to acquire certain equity interest in a PRC company engaging in pharmacy business (the "Transaction"). No legally binding agreement has been signed and no material terms have been finalised. If the Transaction proceeds, the Company will make the required announcement in compliance with the Listing Rules as and when necessary. Save as disclosed above, we confirm that there are no negotiations or agreements relating to intended acquisitions or realisations which are discloseable under rule 13.23, neither is the Board aware of any matter discloseable under the general obligation imposed by rule 13.09, which is or may be of a price-sensitive nature. The Transaction may or may not proceed. Shareholders of the Company are advised to exercise caution when dealing in the securities of the Company. As at the date of this statement, the Executive Directors of the Company are Mr Pang Kam Chun, Madam Li Wai Hang, Christina, Mr Kwok Yuk Chiu, Clement and Mr Nip Yun Wing, and the Independent Non-executive Directors of the Company are Madam Chen Po Sum, Mr Au Son Yiu, Dr Wong Sai Wing, James, Mr Woo Kam Wai and Mr Chan Chiu Ying. Made by the order of the Board of Chun Wo Holdings Limited the Directors of which individually and jointly accept responsibility for the accuracy of this statement. By Order of the Board Kwok Yuk Chiu, Clement Managing Director Hong Kong, 5th May, 2005